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The Placebo Effect
The Dunning Kruger syndrome effect Believing Your Own Hype: The Dunning-Kruger Effect - Flofinder Scientism effect The Magician's Twin: C.S. Lewis and the Case against Scientism - YouTube  
Best material for an isolation platform?
From My experimenting several yrs ago, the harder the surface, the brighter the sound. Wood is popular in instruments because it is more neutral, though often warm sound. Then there are tone woods of which hard Maple is a favorite. I suspect MDF b... 
Samsung flat screen TV’s
Somewhat off topic, but after my and thousands more experience with Samsuck refrigerators, I will have nothing in my house or possession with their name They have a known issue with icemakers which stop working after the warranty expires and there... 
Regarding Quoting someone on the forums
@hilde45 This why I asked you to let me know if you p a notification from Ago in a post recently. I tried copy and paste with your name in a post in reply to you.. Not sure if it works or not. You didn't answer so probably not.  
Extension power for ps audio p15
I put my Core Power 1800 in back of my rack with the outlets facing up. This requires it to sit face down. Mfg said it's alright So far so good. 
True or False?
Ahhh, the Scientismists are at it again. Science has all the answers according to this "religion" Yet when they are backed in a corner they will say "science doesn’t have all the answers. Yet when someone tells of an experience they disagree with,... 
True or False?
@ mijostyn Tweaks are for idol worshipers.Yep. Tell that to the race car drivers who modify a sports car with a catch can,  Cold air intake, or shocks and suspension or Tires.  And I haven't even mentioned supercharger, or Turbo or smaller pully... 
True or False?
@mapman The better they are the less tweaks needed to make them sound good. See how that works? There is a certain amount of truth there. Yes, the better equipment does sound better. That's why we use the word "better" to describe them. But the q... 
True or False?
is it true or not true in (your experiences) that the better your audio components are, the less they respond to various tweaks? Not true. Just as a race car responds more to tweaks, so does a high resolving system. Part of the problem in tweakin... 
Half speed masters. Are they worth the extra scratch?
+1 @johnto You generally have to set 45 with a different line of dots on the platter than you do with 33. At least on the older ones I had. That may be the problem you are having if you are trying to get the 33 line on platter to stabilize at 45rpm 
I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery
@hilde45I agree with your point about cherry picking. I try not to do it but know of my humanity as well. And then there is the perception of the reader. I'm not PC enough for the modern world. I'm old and my stepfather would be would be 133 yrs o... 
I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery
@djones51 It’s easy to agree to disagree on personal preference it’s only when some think personal preference are commandments or universal. BINGO!!! I agree 100%. IMO, The problem lies in writing and reading in our busy world. Both have their pro... 
Fedex Customs problem
FWIW, I bought a used amp from Canada. I've done so before so wasn't expecting the charge I got from UPS. the customs fee was $17-18. UPS fee was $65. They held it up until I paid it. Sent the same amp for upgrades and service back to Canada via D... 
I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery
As one who has recently posted a "controversial" thread I have lurked with this discussion since, for me, is kinda like saying water is wet. Everyone says they want civility when in deed, they want total agreement with their opinion. IMO, This is ... 
A CHEAP AND VERY EFFECTIVE RECORD CLEANING SOLUTION.
How is Basic H different than something like Simple Green? I'm all in favor of saving $$$ but curious about this