cifani090
Headphoneus Supremus
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Because who does'nt want a cool looking cable, you know!!!
You made some interesting points...
So there is no proper way to measure the performance of a power cable, right? So do the manufacturers know what they're doing, or are they just putting fancy parts with fancy advertising and a fancy price tag?
How do we know a $2 monoprice power cable isn't -better- than a more expensive cable?
How do you know that shielding is better than no shielding, silver better than copper, copper better than brass, rhodium better than nickel, coconuts and tourmaline better than nothing?
Yes, people believed that the earth was flat, because that was what they perceived and made the most sense.
Scientists; physicists, astronomers.... aristotle, galileo, copernicus, and dozens other were the one who brought theories and proofs to the table. Audiophiles aren't bringing any sort of proof as of yet. - "this is what I hear(perceive) so it must be true, despite what anyone else says"
Scientists are still trying to explain why we perceive something different than the reality, but are met with deaf ears.
You also brought up that nordost study. The opinion that the study seems to be heavily flawed w/o much credibility is besides the point. You said we should keep an open mind, but how can you put faith in that single study when you turn a blind eye to hundreds of other ones that have been trying to prove the opposite?
I appreciate what you're trying to do here, I really do.. but you seem to be trying to prove something by completely ignoring other relevant facts.
JamesL, how many attempts in the past have been done to measure differences primarily in the time domain? And can you tell us what's so flawed about what nordost and acuity are doing?
X^n! (and from personal experience, dang it!)
I haven't found a good measuring system that explains why good aftermarket AC power cords make the difference that they do. (Or good cabling in general!) The difference has always been tangible to me--sadly for my wallet, happily for my ears. We just haven't figured out a way to measure what it is that makes the difference.
Similarly, I haven't seen any measurements to prove or disprove what folks like Bybee and their Bybee Quantum Purifiers actually do. It seems like anyone who has applied Bybee's purifiers to their music systems put their money on the line to keep 'em. Again, no one to the best of my knowledge has measured the difference these make in their systems. The military has put the technology to good use and presumably it's effective, and measurable. Apparently, multi-meters, o'scopes, and AP analyzers that us common folk have at our disposal may not have the resolution (or measuring capabilities) to be able to effectively measure what's happening, not to mention the ability to accurately correlate the results with the apparent improvement in sound quality.
What does seem to correlate are the effects on SQ including, improved resolution, better bass, expanded soundstage, increased instrumental delineation and three dimensional image outlines. These seem to be some of the most common descriptors of a good quality AC power cord. I'm just sorry that not everyone hears the difference because the improvements really make my toes tap, and my head bob a little better, and I get goose bumps more frequently. I'm happier listening to music with 'em in my system than without. I enjoy the music more with 'em.
To me proof that power cables work on my rig is the smile I have listening to music. Anymore than that is a headache.
To me proof that power cables work on my rig is the smile I have listening to music. Anymore than that is a headache.
JamesL, how many attempts in the past have been done to measure differences primarily in the time domain? And can you tell us what's so flawed about what nordost and acuity are doing?
What is amusing is that some of those who post things about power cords and interconnects being crazy purchases also are headphone setup owners. Ask most AVERAGE people if they would ever consider buying an expensive set of headphones with a dedicated headphone amp and DAC and they'll look at that same person like THEY were crazy. The level of insanity is always relative.
For the record, I also thought power cables were looney. Then I tried a Wireworld Electra Reference on my preamp and...um...hmmm...DARN IT! Would I ever dream of spending some of the silly money I've seen on some of the cables out there? Heck no! Do I now think power cords can make an audible change with some gear? Yeah. Is it a BETTER audible change? Jury is out.
If you are trying to save money and only purchase on proven facts and not what sounds good to you it will not be a fun hobby.
He makes speakers that cost over 200K.