there are 4 answers; refer to them by number


Okay, I'm not busting on anyone.

It seems to me after reading and writing many posts here that we can simplify many of our answers (and save a lot of typing) by using one of four stock answers, and referring to them by number:

(1) alternative a is better
(2) alternative b is better
(3) neither is better, but it is system dependent
(4) it's all subjective, go with what sounds good to you

I'm kidding of course. I greatly appreciate all the time and effort people go to try to help one another out. But it is amazing how hard it is to get a conclusive take on anything in audio.
dgaylin

Showing 1 response by cwlondon


Having owned the XYZ component for years,

(I am not biased; my opinion has credibility)

I can tell you it's not a bad component at all

( To damn with faint praise. )

But I replaced the XYZ component with the ABC component
( limited distribution,high margin no name component but FYI there happens to be an easy to find link on Audiogon and/or one for sale)

To be honest, it BLOWS AWAY everything I ever heard, including the XYZ component.

(People who are honest never say "to be honest". Like people who post and don't disclose their commercial affiliations, for example)

Not sure what number answer this is, but to me it is also a very clear template for answers.

Cheers,

cwlondon