glupson
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| The Science of Cables douglas_schroeder,My system is not a secret although there are no pictures of it anywhere.It is very modest and would not qualify for Schroeder method, just based on price.It is Luxman 505UX amplifier and Revel Performa F208 speakers connected by ... | |
| The Science of Cables "I don’t let Pro marketing dictate what I do, and what cables I select. :)"Nor do many people on this thread. They are labeled as "skeptics" or whatever else is supposed to be derogatory by pros or wannabe-pros touting their wares here. | |
| What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price? liamowen,"I always tell my wife; "Man those speakers..."Do you really call her "Man..."? | |
| Audio stuff that is impossible to install right (or stay installed right) Bose wave radio with CD. No buttons on it and remote is beyond poor. Just being able to turn it on is a major achievement. Forget about changing sources or volume.I know, it is not "high-end" stuff, but audio it is.As for Salamander rack, I echo e... | |
| Is there any "audiophile grade" Reggae out there on CD? https://www.amazon.com/Reggae-High-Fi-Various-Artists/dp/B0000UJLFUIt will help if you have a SACD player, too.EDIT: Oooops, I just saw the price on amazon, maybe they have it elsewhere, too. | |
| The Science of Cables ">>>>>>Did your dog tell you that?"I have faith in that dog and am leaving science for cable science threads that do not include much science.There must be a reason nobody ever says "a cable is man's best friend". Trust your dog,... | |
| What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price? inna,That calculation was based on you buying your equipment young, assuming it never breaks down, and never upgrading anything for more than 30 years. While drinking coffee every day of the week (except weekends). By the time you spend the same a... | |
| What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price? "...$4-$5 for a cup of good coffee in NYC is what ? Do the math, if you want to drink it five times a week..."Splitting differences and paying $4.50 for one coffee and aiming at $37 500 audio system, it would take 32 years for coffee to catch up.(... | |
| The Science of Cables douglas_schroeder,I have no argument against Schroeder method. I mentioned "burn-in" as it is frequently mentioned when talking about cables.I am aware that this thread has become "Schroeder method"-focused despite its title being about the scienc... | |
| Could-care-less Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers Bash I couldn't care less != I could care less.Google them. Both are valid...The first thing that comes up after that Google search is an excerpt from "101 misused words". | |
| The Science of Cables "Go buy the ones that make you feel happy..."That is a practical problem. How will you know which one will make you happy? I know you can go to the store and ask to compare two pairs of speakers, or amplifiers, but does the same happen with cables... | |
| What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price? "...get something modest and decent for $25k-$50k"As much as I completely understand and agree with the above comment, I cannot but notice what a spoiled hobby this is. $25 000 - 50 000 is a lots of money. | |
| Chinese fake cables How fake, how good? "It’s cables they’re not too swift at."According to OP, they are. | |
| What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price? Dynaudio Special One (brown). | |
| File Under Misc. Audio Musings--Do any famous/infamous people qualify as audiophiles? "I thought to be an audiophile you had to buy at least a pair of speakers every six months?? :D"That is a funny one. |