oatmeal769
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Agreed. And as long as those opinions are clearly noted as such, no one ought to bother you. Quote:
I completely agree again. It's likely true that those cables enhanced your listening experience. Stating as fact that they make an audible difference as an absolute is what I have a problem with. Quote:
perhaps emotionally to the listener, but not as far as equipment performance. Gear doesn't care whether you think it's good or not. Imparting emotional characteristics on inanimate objects won't change reality. It might make someone feel better though.
Originally Posted by ParadigmPenguin /img/forum/go_quote.gif If I make note of an "audible difference" between two different scenarios, it is one based on my perceptions, not fact. However, the vast majority of the discussions in this thread are not purely formed by such means. |
Agreed. And as long as those opinions are clearly noted as such, no one ought to bother you. Quote:
Originally Posted by ParadigmPenguin /img/forum/go_quote.gif " ... enjoyment is the most important piece of this hobby, in my opinion. If higher quality cables enhance my listening experience (be it even through atheistic or placebo effect) it could still well be worth the purchase. |
I completely agree again. It's likely true that those cables enhanced your listening experience. Stating as fact that they make an audible difference as an absolute is what I have a problem with. Quote:
Originally Posted by ParadigmPenguin /img/forum/go_quote.gif Making choices based entirely on factual evidence would create for a cold listening experience. |
perhaps emotionally to the listener, but not as far as equipment performance. Gear doesn't care whether you think it's good or not. Imparting emotional characteristics on inanimate objects won't change reality. It might make someone feel better though.