Isn't "objective vs. subjective" (in the sense of 'measurable' vs. 'experienced') a false dichotomy? There certainly are (objective) ways to test or measure subjective experience. The simplest would be ABX testing, which I would think those who argue in favor of particular subjective differences ('A sounds better to me than B' or 'I can distinguish A from B even though your testing equipment cannot') would welcome. The results of such tests would be completely 'objective'. (One might dispute their validity, of course; but if a 'subjectivist' [it's a bad word, but I think here everyone knows what it means] were to claim that no test of their experience is valid, then they wouldn't really belong on a board that devotes 99% of its discussion to material 'things' like amplifiers, cables, electric current etc.)
I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery
Just a quick note. Things around here on Audiogon have been interesting over the past couple of weeks as I've watched a number of trolls shift the tenor of the discussions.
I wanted to say that I fully support information sharing, doing things ourselves, experimentation and ways to broaden who is among us.
The idea that you are or are not an audiophile based on what you have spent, or what exclusive line of products you have purchased is not one I want to support. We should find ways to share, not exclude our passion and grow our dwindling numbers.
Building kits and systems with the younger generation is a fantastic way of getting them into STEM as well as into audio, not to mention builds light years worth of knowledge in very little time. As I've said before, our hobby was built by experimenters, tinkerers and lovers of music much more so than by lovers of spending.
I'll support inclusive, fact based discussions and those who are intellectually curious every time I can.
I wanted to say that I fully support information sharing, doing things ourselves, experimentation and ways to broaden who is among us.
The idea that you are or are not an audiophile based on what you have spent, or what exclusive line of products you have purchased is not one I want to support. We should find ways to share, not exclude our passion and grow our dwindling numbers.
Building kits and systems with the younger generation is a fantastic way of getting them into STEM as well as into audio, not to mention builds light years worth of knowledge in very little time. As I've said before, our hobby was built by experimenters, tinkerers and lovers of music much more so than by lovers of spending.
I'll support inclusive, fact based discussions and those who are intellectually curious every time I can.