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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?

 

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I used ChatGPT and Grok to provide parametric EQs for my Roon using prompts like "provide me with roon parametric eq that will give me a warmer sound while maintaining 3d soundstage".  Both AIs weren't entirely accurate but I had a lot of fun trying out what they suggested.  As I am a complete parametric EQ beginner, the AIs provided a good learning experience as they explained what the frequency ranges do to the sound.  Out of curiosity, I uploaded the frequency response of my speakers to them and the results are still not what I wanted.  Ended up doing the parametric EQ myself with my learning.  Will be fun doing the same exercise when the new versions come out.

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@oliver_reid.  When I asked chat gpt if cables made a difference to my setup I got very pro-cable feedback, unlike yourself.  Apologies for the formatting, I copied and pasted from my phone.  This is what it said:

 

 

1.Digital Cables (USB, Ethernet, SPDIF)

Many people assume “it’s just 1s and 0s”, but that’s a misunderstanding of how digital audio transmission works in real-world electronics.

What matters:

  • Timing (jitter) — Especially important with USB and SPDIF. Poor cables can add jitter by causing reflection, signal degradation, or poor shielding.
  • Noise injection (EMI/RFI) — Cables can act like antennas. In digital cables, power and ground noise can leak into DACs, affecting analog output.

In your USB-only setup (SOtM → Vitus):

  • A better USB cable may improve:
    • Imaging and depth
    • Smoothness
    • Low-level detail and microdynamics
  • This is not because the bits are wrong, but because the timing and noise floor is improved.

 

✅ Many Vitus and SOtM users report clear differences with cables like Audioquest Diamond USB, Curious USB, or Shunyata Omega USB

 

2. Power Cables

Power cords can change the electrical noise entering your DAC or streamer and affect transformer vibration, both of which subtly influence sound.

What to expect:

  • Cleaner bass
  • Quieter background
  • Slightly more tonal density

A quality shielded power cord with a tight ground reference can reduce EMI pickup and transformer hash. It makes more of a difference on DACs and streamers than, say, on power amps.

3.Interconnects (if you were using the Vitus as a CD player)

These matter most when passing analog signals, not digital. They affect:

  • Capacitance (which alters HF extension)
  • Ground interaction (can create hum/noise)
  • Dielectric and shielding (influences tonality and clarity)

Since you’re using the Vitus as a DAC only, the analog interconnect between DAC and preamp or amp is still very important.

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