gurusan
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Then build your own stuff. That way you know exactly where the money goes
Originally Posted by bdr529 /img/forum/go_quote.gif It is scary to think about cable manufacturers that way, as that really is the only other outcome. Even they cannot prove their claims though. Not sure if this applies to you. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/25/science/25qna.html Do you work around loud noises? |
Originally Posted by UNHchabo /img/forum/go_quote.gif It could just be that you haven't been trained to listen for compression artifacts, so you can't hear them. If you wish to train yourself to hear compression artifacts, here's a good place to do that: Artifact Training Page Just be warned that you may force yourself to re-rip your CDs to a lossless format if you can suddenly hear the artifacts in your music! |
Originally Posted by gurusan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Then build your own stuff. That way you know exactly where the money goes |
Originally Posted by Prog Rock Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif Which is why I dont want to do that! I have tester tracks when I audition new kit. But more and more I go for gut feeling, goosebump moments, does it feel alive or flat? Listening out for artifacts is a very small part of the music. I prefer the bigger picture. |
Originally Posted by Prog Rock Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif My hearing is fine and the last concert I went to I bought ear plugs as I am now concious of my age. |
Originally Posted by gurusan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not sure if this has been posted already. If it has, forgive me. http://www.theaudiocritic.com/downloads/article_1.pdf This is sure to open a can of worms here but I'm also sure it will make a great discussion Much of what he says I totally agree with with my limited knowledge of electronics and just plain common sense. However regarding the tubes....I thought we all knew they weren't the best choice for sound reproduction, but that we use them because their distortion is more "pleasant" and they influence the sound in a pleasing way? |
Originally Posted by DayoftheGreek /img/forum/go_quote.gif I also think that "trust your ears" is just as stupid of an idea as it would be to buy gear based on advertised specifications. Trusting my ears would be great if I had a bunch of identical equipment, with no price tags, and no previous knowledge of other peoples decisions. Then I could actually trust my ears and not my preconceived notions, my wallet, my expectations, or the ears of others. Now don't take me the wrong way, of course the sound is the ultimate goal and is more important than boasting the THD of your setup. But "trust your ears" is NOT a response to an argument about the physics behind cable differences. As with most things, the clear answer is a happy medium. There is no reason someone can't enjoy the hobby and love the music, but still be very rooted in scientific reasoning. To each his own, but preference is no excuse for ignorance. |
Originally Posted by Happy Camper /img/forum/go_quote.gif One of the biggest lies in audio is people making a living telling people how to think about a subjective hobby. Ignorance and a column does not equal knowledge. |