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Talk but not walk?
From the Dynamic Range Database, check out the wide variation in just one parameter, Dynamic Range, for the various releases and formats of the same Some Girls recording. This obviously doesn’t address variations in resolution or possible variatio... 
Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ?
Then how come Audioquest describes their new super power cords’ conductors as “solid.” For example, the Hurricane high current power cord, much reviewed recently by Fremer at Stereophile and by several right here on Audiogon, is described as follo... 
Talk but not walk?
At least you seem to acknowledge you’re a lot like Kim Jong Un. Acknowledging you have a problem is the first step to a full recovery. Remember, baby steps, Moops.  
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
Nurse! Thorazine! Code Blue! Man down! Man down! Get well soon, Costco! 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
Good one, Moops! You’re firing on all cylinders.  
Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ?
Uh, nobody said there wasn’t something to it. For one thing, solid core power cords can be extremely stiff and might not even work in some situations. For another thing, metal fatigue failures can occur when the power cord is bent back and forth t... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
mapman1. Do you think designer fuses are A) a Gift to audiophiles, or B) Snake Oil answer: c) somewhere in the middle. Expensive to be called a gift. Also it is not even of any value to talk in general about sound quality of "designer" fuses. Th... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
That’s what you say. 😬 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
Big things have small beginnings. - Lawrence of Arabia 
Cable Snake Oil Antidote
I haven’t seen the YouTube video of Paul McGowan answering the dodgy question, “Why is there so much snake oil in audio?” but have a good feeling about it. 😳OK, having just watched the video, I get have the distinct impression, that’s he is referr... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
On the dodgy subject of empirical evidence, Exhibit A from somewhere in cyberspace is presented below. “Only quote facts.”“Empirical evidence is information that verifies the truth ( which accurately corresponds to reality) or falsity (inaccuracy)... 
Talk but not walk?
falconquest wrote,“Since this discussion is about the integrity of information, we have to recognize that there are many aspects to this hobby that are sorely lacking in integrity. Further, since we are discussing scientific concepts, I will point... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
Costco-emoji, I hate to judge before all the facts are in but you seem to not know what empirical evidence even is. Empirical evidence is that evidence gathered from observation. You know, like listening. We observe with our senses. Our sense of t... 
Talk but not walk?
Note to self: if cars were mounted on rubber tires only it would be one helluva bumpy ride. 🚗 
Solid core power cords under 300$ - List of manufacturers ?
jea48@geoffkait  “Who cares!” The subject is about SOLID CORE CONDUCTORS used in the manufacture of aftermarket power cords.>>>>Yes, I know. I was addressing solid core conductors.I could give a flying F about a review!>>>>...