Open-Minded or Gullible?


Since recently joining this discussion group I have learned a few interesting things, reevaluated some of my opinions (biwireing), and marveled at a most astonishing collection of quasi-scientific mumbo jumbo. (Sorry about that).

Because I really would like to pick up some useful information, I need to have a feel for the degree of credibility to be given to comments made here. Should I really run out and spend $2000 on speaker cables because someone says they sound good?

I have suggested that we all have a limit to what we think might be true, or at least worth a try. Some, like me, are conservative: for example I believe that loudspeakers and phono pickups improve with initial use, but not wires. Others are more open-minded/gullible (you pick the word). I made an attempt to determine how "far out" the Audiogon opinion spectrum extends by asking a question that I thought would be near the limit.
"Do you think that reversing the direction of a cartridge fuse can affect sound quality?" Apparently not far enough!

8 of 17 people who responded to this question (some made other comments) think that reversing a fuse would (or could) make a difference.

What question should I ask next. Do granite shelves of equipment racks need breakin? I already know that some say yes. Does the air in the listening room need breakin? I don't dare ask. Instead why not have you guys tell me (us) where you draw the line, with a few examples near that line which you accept and reject.

Please no one take offense. I don't care what you choose to believe, and you ought to be proud to state your position.
eldartford
What??!!!!!!!!! Diana has snots???!!!!!!!

I thought I heard Jacintha fart. Or was that William Shatner?
Neat question. The fuse thing might be true. I don't know what you are talking about. As for all the rest - granite break in/cable break in are totally illogical and unmeasurable... However, that does not exclude those that ... feel... the difference.

The cable mafia can thank their money god placebo affect is real.
This week someone posted what had to be a spoof classified ad for a CD player (I think) that he raved about. The highlight of his ad copy was that for the first time he heard Diana Krall inhale with a booger in her nose. I'm not kidding. I guess that's passed my limit.