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 tried Qobuz Connect for the first time on my SOTM streamer (after OS upgrade) and I was shocked by how lively the music became compared to my default Roon->HQPlayer 4->Main Router->Fiber Optics->Second Router->SOTM setup. The music is one level up on 3D holographic sounding and I can hear the micro-details much easier without fatigue. Compared to my Roon->HQPlayer setup which now sounded a lot recessed. I wasn’t happy as just dropped $1K on lifetime Roon subscription for HQPlayer streaming convenience. So I described my situation to ChatGPT4 and surprising it confirmed I wasn’t going crazy (debatable as I am in this hobby) and the reason why HQPlayer sound recessed (compared to Qobuz Connect) could be due to things like output level of HQPlayer (it suggested bumping up 6 db as I was streaming DSD512). Also it said for my T+A DAC200 the sound is more flat at DSD256 compared to DSD512 so give DSD256 a try (no idea where it got that from and both Grok and Gemini was not able to confirm this hypothesis). It also gave esoteric info like the buffer size of HQPlayer affects transients. Lastly, it suggested 3 HQPlayer 4 filters that will give better holographic sound to try. It sounded like a fan of HQPlayer 4 because it’s closing summary is HQPlayer 4 should still give better music after proper setup. |
After a friend repeatedly encouraged me to try ChatGPT, I thought the deep end of audio might be where it has little to work with... I have searched mightily for "best tube" recommendations for my 300B amp with new release WE power tubes. I also have 12au7 input and 12bh7 plate drivers and a 5u4g rectifier. Based on Dealer's recommendations I had changed input and rectifier from the stock EH to some other options... So I laid out the situation for Chat and it came back with 2 inputs, 3 plate drivers, and 2 rectifiers, then it asked for more details. I described the system... speakers, vinyl front end, and streamer/dac. Chat narrowed each recommendation to a specific tube mfg and date range.... it also pointed out where they could be obtained from the internet along with confidence level in seller (only recommended "reliable" sources for what they advertise). Even asked if I needed help ordering some tubes... Intrigued to say the least, I acquired the recommended tubes (Telefunken 12au7, Sylvania 12bh7, and RCA 5u4g) and began to be amazed as I carefully rolled in the "new" tubes. Chat had offered very detailed explanations of why each tube was chosen with the source/amp/speaker and power tubes I have. Amazed isn't a strong word for what Chat did for my system... it was already quiet, resolving, and very capable of giving me chills routinely. There were very few places where it seemed the music was just not "right"... occasionally too bright, mostly it would lose some musicality as the source material got very busy. I'd always attributed this to the 300B/SET harmonics and just targeted the music it "liked" to play. Almost anything sounded really engaging, but there was a gap that I wanted to close. My outcome summary... with the tubes recommended my system entered a new era. I can appreciate easily the changes in noise floor/tonal balance/dynamics/etc... astonishing to me given I had already invested years in getting this system right. Years searching for tubes with the advice of other audio folks, dealers, and even the mfg of the amp... ChatGPT appears to have nailed exactly what I was looking for over the course of a couple conversations. Even my buddy that was pushing me to try AI is pretty amazed by the level of detailed knowledge demonstrated on such an esoteric query. I've since gotten into a little more detail, Tectronix Spec Telefunkens/Yellow vs White label Sylvanias/etc) and Chat continues to provide valuable insight. He's now attacking my phono stage (Line Magnetic LP-33) as the reason my vinyl's currently losing out to my Lumin X1. FWIW... I still prefer to form my own opinions based on research I do, but in some cases AI seems able to summarize all the crap out there and come up with some great conclusions. |
What are your experiences in using this groundbreaking tool? @emergingsoul It can be grossly inaccurate. For example it described our class D amps as zero feedback, which they are not; no idea where it got that from but it wasn't from our website... AI can hallucinate and so you can get incorrect results. I've seen it do that a number of times. Its free though; you get what you pay for. |
@fburkeen I also have a lumin x1, what a great job combining a dac with a great streamer. Very impressed with chat Gpt but always keep in mind the accuracy aspect and upon challenging it at times it can either improve the results or correct itself. After all, it’s entering a jungle of knowledge every time it pursues a response. And has no capacity to determine right from wrong which is why you should never trust robots with kids |
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