use of ChatGPT for HIFI


I have been using this really cool AI tool to evaluate System issues and gear comparisons and I’m blown away by its ability to do this. And it’s freaking free for my needs at this point

I provided details of all the components in my system and it remembers it in its memory and refers to the strengths and weaknesses of my system when choosing new gear to be integrated.  It creates a history of all that’s been discussed and is able to integrate it better than anyone can.  I can easily update it for gear that I’ve left out.

The ability to retrieve really good details about components is astounding. It suggests and provides tailored charts comparing component strengths and weaknesses. Additionally it offers ideas on additional things to consider. 

The depth of what it’s able to do is simply astounding.

What are your experiences in using this groundbreaking tool?

 

emergingsoul

I use perplexity and asked it to analyze my system.
perplexity did a good job of providing a lot of detail about my system, and how it could be expected to perform. It did make a few suggestions, but they seemed pretty generic to me. It almost seems like a super search engine that rapidly assimilates what’s available on the net into a reasonably coherent package. This is obviously just a rudimentary AI tool, and I consider it useful, but not really intelligent, more of a compiler. 

Yes, I've used it to ask a few audio questions and it gave me a list of equipment that some I had never heard of which was really cool. I think it works pretty good !

On ChatGPT there is a specific GPT named "Hifi Advisor" created by Borui Wang, that provides insightful views. However, I have also found that GPT bots often contradict themselves, especially when it comes to the deeper technical challenges, and on many occasions might exclude key parameters. (this then leads to me debating one GPT against another - quite entertaining).

For instance I was planning on building out a high-end HQplayer server on the new Mac Studio M4 Pro platform. After much deliberation with ChatGPT and specifications required for FLAC/DSD upsampling, PEQ & convulsion requirements on memory and CPU, I noticed elsewhere that the Mac USB does not support Native DSD. So when I asked ChatGPT on this limitation, it stated "oh, yes. that was a significant oversight on my behalf".  So I wouldnt take everything as gospel, but it certainly provides guidance and thought-provoking considerations. 

 

I have been using chatGBT, and found it to be outstanding and fun. While it makes some errors for example it thought my Moon 330A amp was NOT fully balanced, it is and thought my R11’s were 88 db sensitivity when they are 90. (still learning). 

I have found it to be outstanding for tweeks. Which power cord to use on what component… component isolation strategies based upon component and shelving composition… system synergies etc.  

It gives you a TOO rating: 

(Total Overall Optimization), focused on sound-per-dollar impact, importance in the signal chain, and synergy with your current system, all while incorporating your room treatments and isolation efforts. 
 

And perhaps most importantly, it never snipes. Outstanding 

 

ChatGPT seems to good for simple sonic identity of components and tubes.  But the more detailed questions I have posed that less I trust it to be right.

i have to remember it is compiling information it’s getting from the internet sources. Do I trust all I read on the internet?  NO!   Are review articles truth or opinion? AI is pulling info from them.

A simple example of inaccurate data as in a question regarding BAT VK-80i integrated amp it said the power tubes were KT88 when in reality they are 6C33C-B.  For me that ruined its credibility.

That’s been my experience take it for what it’s worth, nothing