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Quote: Originally Posted by MomijiTMO That wasn't what I was getting at either . I just find it odd that everything else is a go in this section but ayre audio.

I have posted the audioholic threads before. Cables & Switchers — Reviews and News from Audioholics Speaker Cable Face Off 1 — Reviews and News from Audioholics Speaker Cable Reviews - Faceoff 2 — Reviews and News from Audioholics Speaker Cable Faceoff 3 - The DIY...

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik If you have a question about site administration, take it up directly with a moderator or an administrator. Send them a PM and ask. And was it the same mod who locked both ayre audio threads?

Quote: Originally Posted by MomijiTMO You didn't think this thread through did you. No I did not, thanks to the gold medal hockey game, I put NOT instead of NO in the title.

Quote: Originally Posted by Armaegis Materials do not necessarily change when cooled to cryo temperatures. Everything hinges on composition and the existing microstructure, as well as any residual stresses and/or deformations. Material phase changes are usually reversible...

Is there some kind of connection with the mods on this site and ayre audio? Are there a pile of ayre fan boys/girls that do not want any technical discussions of ayre audio products? Seems that ONLY the ayre audio threads are being locked.

Quote: Originally Posted by anetode I have, or at least I think I have, after trudging through a large portion of the avsforum thread. There's a tactful way to handle criticism of high end b.s. that doesn't involve the raking across the coals of someone's name along with their...

Quote: Originally Posted by Armaegis That said, I make no statement regarding whether or not I think it makes a difference in audio. I simply presented what I know regarding generic cryo temperature treatments applied to metals. I have yet to read up on what cryo treatment supposedly...

Quote: Originally Posted by sahwnfras /\ /\ Well he does have a point. I gave up on specs years ago, everyone lies. Always let your ears be the judge. Depends, the high end is very "tricky" on their specs but when properly measured by sites like audioholics we get a clear...

toenshend cryo interview Quote: Can any of this measured? No, not with a DVM or oscilloscope, but a resounding yes with the most sensitive measuring instrument of all: your ears! Got ya.

Quote: Originally Posted by Armaegis In the metallurgical field, "atomic structure" essentially means the inter-atomic configuration. There are no "molecules" so to speak. When cryo-treating a metal, here are several things that may or may not happen: - you lower the solubility of...

Quote: Originally Posted by leeperry AVS is run by a commercial company...that happens to sell high end A/V gear and the more it goes the more all those A/V forums are essentially running due to commercial interests....bs pays the bills, ya know. AVS use their forum(and their paying...

Quote: Originally Posted by GuyDebord I tried posting a well researched text in the cable forum at audiogon about this and I was banned, didnt go through. In the meantime there was an extended thread about what usb cable is better.... That is what the highend does now days, ban...

Ayre Accessory Page Quote: This disc is designed to enhance the listening enjoyment of your audio system. The main tool is a five minute glide tone, that when played through your system at a moderately low listening volume, will improve its sound. While we don't have conclusive proof...

Quote: Originally Posted by wnmnkh Maybe, but he probably has better ideas such as pure-neutron-shielded interconnects. Should be regarded as nothing more than a joke, but thing is this guy is from one of those called "high-end" audio makers. ayre home If one thinks that...