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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
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waytoomuchstuff
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ChatGPT can be a lot of fun wriing parodies of familiar songs.  

Here's one I came up with this morning:

I asked ChatGPT:

"Write a parody song based on the theme of "Stairway to Heaven" about an elderly gentlemen who needs to desperately perform a "basic biological function" but discovers the first floor bathroom is out of order and has to "climb the stairway" to get to the second floor restroom."

ChatGPT said:

Sure! Here's a parody of "Stairway to Heaven" (by Led Zeppelin), called "Stairway to the Bathroom". It keeps the original's style—epic and dramatic—but with the comedic urgency of our elderly protagonist trying to find a functioning restroom.

🎵 "Stairway to the Bathroom"
(To the tune of “Stairway to Heaven”)

By Led Zeppeein-a-little

[Verse 1]
There’s a man who is old,
And his bladder’s quite bold,
But the bathroom downstairs is forbidden.
Though the sign says “Out of Use,”
He still rattles the noose,
As he clenches with growing misgivin’.

[Verse 2]
Ooh, and he groans as he turns,
Feeling internal burns,
With a shuffle that’s half-dance, half-pleadin’.
All the doors he passed by,
Offered hope, then denied—
He’s now cursing the plumbing and Eden.

[Chorus]
And he’s climbiiiiing… a stairway… to the bathroom.

[Verse 3]
His knee pops with a crack,
As he grasps at the banister,
Each step is a journey through time.
He's recalling a youth
Where each flush was the proof
Of a bladder that once was sublime.

[Bridge - spoken, whispery tone]
If there’s a bustle in your hedgerow…
That’s just him tryna hold it.
Don't be alarmed now—
It’s just a senior moment…
Yes, there are two stalls you can go to,
But in the end, there's only flushing one…

[Verse 4]
And as he reaches the top,
With his pants nearly dropped,
There’s a glow from the porcelain portal.
Though the light flickers dim,
It’s salvation to him,
Like a temple that's sacred… immortal.

[Final Chorus]
And he's fiiiiinally… arrived now… at the bathroom…
Where he’ll sit down… with triumph… in the stall-room…
Oh yes, he's maaaaade it… to the bathroom…

(He’ll be in there... ‘til next nooooon…)

Let me know if you want a version that’s more singable or you want chords added!

nubiann
25 posts
 

Unfortunately I see more than a few suspicious reviews. The kind that are pretty much playing with generalities like a clairvoyant searching your conversation for nuggets to build their faux understanding of their clients. Some of these are the vague "Barnum statements" of the Audiophile world so they can appear to understand you and to build a map and say pretty much what you want it to say.

oliver_reid
77 posts
 

For fun, I asked Chat GPT:

`Does the choice  of power, interconnect, or speaker cable affect the sound a a high quality audio system?`

Answer:

Yes—but with significant caveats.

1. Power Cables

  • Effect: Minimal to negligible, assuming cables meet standard electrical specifications.

  • Why: Audio gear with well-designed power supplies already reject most line noise. As long as the power cable delivers sufficient voltage and current, there’s little room for improvement.

  • When it might matter: In environments with extreme electrical noise or poor grounding, upgraded cables with better shielding may reduce hum or RF interference. But it’s rare.

2. Interconnect Cables (e.g., RCA, XLR)

  • Effect: Small but can be audible—especially with poorly shielded or excessively long cables.

  • Why: Low-level analog signals are more vulnerable to interference and signal degradation. Balanced XLR cables reduce this risk.

  • What matters:

    • Shielding quality

    • Capacitance (especially with phono-level signals)

    • Connector quality (to avoid contact issues)

  • Placebo vs measurable: In controlled tests, audible differences are often subtle, if present.

3. Speaker Cables

  • Effect: Potentially noticeable, especially over longer runs or with low-impedance speakers.

  • Why:

    • High resistance can cause power loss and tone dulling.

    • Capacitance and inductance matter at high frequencies (but only in extreme cases).

  • What matters:

    • Gauge (thicker wire = lower resistance; 12–14 AWG is ideal for most systems)

    • Length (keep as short as practical)

    • Quality of connections (tight, corrosion-free)

Summary:

Cable Type Audible Impact Conditions Where It Might Matter
Power Cable Low Poor power, high interference
Interconnect Low–Moderate Long runs, high RF/noise environments
Speaker Cable Moderate Long runs, low-impedance loads

Final Thought:

Most audible differences attributed to cables in high-end systems are subtle and often subjective. Spending large sums on "boutique" cables yields diminishing returns—money is often better spent on room treatment, speaker positioning, or component upgrades.

 

edcallende
6 posts
 

I have used a Google product called NotebookLM.  The advantage is that it will only look at the sources you provide.  You can add youtube videos PDFs links.  I think that this increases the quality of the answers. 

I use a Google doc and paste in information that I find that is relevant.  On a free account you can only add 30 sources, but the sources can be a large as you want.  By adding content to only one Google Doc it reduces the # of sources.. 

https://notebooklm.google.com/

oliver_reid
77 posts
 

Then I asked:

`What do blind listening tests suggest about this topic. Restrict your comments to tests with high-end audio listeners as subjects':

 

Blind listening tests—particularly **double-blind** tests involving **experienced high-end audio listeners**—consistently show:

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### 🎧 **1. Power Cables**

* **Finding**: No statistically significant audible differences under controlled conditions.
* **Example**: In tests conducted by audio engineering societies (AES), even audiophiles could not reliably distinguish between standard and high-end power cords.
* **Conclusion**: Perceived differences are typically due to expectation bias.

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### 🎼 **2. Interconnect Cables**

* **Finding**:

  * Differences are *occasionally* heard when cables are poorly made or excessively long.
  * In most high-quality systems with properly made cables, **blind tests fail to confirm audible distinctions**, even among trained listeners.
* **Conclusion**: Brand or price does not correlate reliably with perceived quality when sighted bias is removed.

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### 🔊 **3. Speaker Cables**

* **Finding**:

  * Audible differences are more likely to be detected in blind tests **when comparing cables of significantly different gauge or impedance**, particularly with low-impedance or highly revealing speakers.
  * Between two high-quality cables of similar spec, **even audiophiles rarely detect consistent differences blind**.
* **Conclusion**: The most important variables are physical: resistance, length, and termination—not brand or exotic materials.

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### 📜 Representative Studies & Findings

* **Audio Engineering Society (AES) papers** (e.g., by David Clark, Sean Olive, Floyd Toole) often report that:

  > Listeners—even experienced audiophiles—fail to distinguish expensive cables from inexpensive or standard ones in controlled, blind setups.
* **Boston Audio Society test**: A well-known blind test where listeners couldn’t reliably tell a Monster cable from a coat hanger wire in speaker cable comparisons.

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### 🧠 Cognitive Bias Note

In blind tests, many effects attributed to cables disappear, suggesting that **sighted listening is heavily influenced by expectations, branding, and cost**. This is especially true in high-end audio communities, where psychological investment in gear is high.

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### ✅ Summary for High-End Listeners

| Cable Type     | Consistent Audible Difference in Blind Tests? | Key Variable (If Any)              |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Power Cables   | ❌ No                                          | None, if spec-compliant            |
| Interconnects  | ❌ Rare, unless defective or poorly shielded   | Shielding, length                  |
| Speaker Cables | ⚠️ Occasionally, if mismatched impedance      | Gauge, length, termination quality |

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**Bottom Line**:
Even experienced listeners generally **cannot distinguish cables blind** unless a measurable electrical fault is present. Sighted evaluations often introduce psychological artifacts mistaken for sonic differences.
 

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