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Responses from clearthink

THD In Light Bulbs
audiozenology"That is a link to a highly technical article, that is itself really only applicable to one IC / control architecture. Most EEs would not understand the subtleties of it"It’s much more science-based, factual, and authoritative than si... 
Difference in sound between copper and silver digital cables?
grannyring"I have built and sold USB cables for years trying all manner of conductors. Easy to hear the sonic character of pure silver vs. pure copper conductors in identical designs"And that is the problem with those who have never undertaken suc... 
DIY speaker isolation base for a wood floor
geoffkait"Spring systems are not wobbly unless you push down on them."Of course that is true this is like the old joke.Patient: It hurts when I do this.Doctor: Then don't do that. 
MQA and classical music
teo_audio"MQA is all about a marketing push by the riaa"This is "news to me" how is the RIAA involved please explain. 
Difference in sound between copper and silver digital cables?
audiozenology" people are assigning the same characteristics w.r.t. sound that they experience with analog cables to digital cables. If you understand digital you will understand that makes no sense."It makes perfect sense to use language, adjec... 
DIY speaker isolation base for a wood floor
audiozenology"Wrt Clearthink’s post on just adding mass"That is not even remotely what I said so I do not know why you would claim, argue, or assert that I had you maybe should consider actually quoting those with whom towards you seek to engage i... 
DIY speaker isolation base for a wood floor
audiozenology "Wood floor. Assume somewhat springy? ... then usually better to isolate"Before isolation I would try to load with mass first it is much more likely to work in that type of situation when using a Music Reproduction System speaker. 
Need tips to better my sound
sfseay"Don’t waste money on upgraded fuses. Worst audio advice you can act on."Will you please advice us what upgraded fuses you have acquired, what Music Reproduction System components you have installed them in and the nature of you’re listening... 
Best bass in Earth! Bass that just smells right...
Bass that smells who would want that in they're listening room? 
Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
audiozenology"Carpets are often made of one of those "fancy" dielectrics, i.e. polypropylene, and polyethylene, and because it is a open weave"Here is another topic where you are confused, misinformed, or else are trying to deceive. Polypropylene ... 
Difference in sound between copper and silver digital cables?
audiozenology"People will perceive differences and then try to assign them to something they understand even though they have no idea why the difference (or even with certainty that there is). That may sound harsh, but true."This is true and has ... 
DIY speaker isolation base for a wood floor
geoffkait"I agree cork is a wonderful audiophile material"I think that the reason many people reject, undervalue, or discount cork is that it is not a engineered man made material so for those who like to read, analyze, and assess product inform... 
OMG CAT has a web page!!
I am not sure why this is such big news the web has been around for a long time now! 
DIY speaker isolation base for a wood floor
audiozenology"I expect the cork does not provide much isolation / absorption either. I expect the cork does not provide much isolation / absorption either. Cork is an excellent isolator and one thing you should explore, study, and research i... 
Wadia being sold for a third of it's retail
Wadia has poor support for old product after it's sale to McIntosh/ARC.