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Do powercords make a difference in sound?
in the world of audio nothing is undeniable.claims about differences cannot be definitively substantiated without a mathematical proof as knowledge can not come from sensation. the latter is unreliable.most of the comments so far, are nothing more... 
Best steak to eat while listening to your rig?
the alternative to meat is not necessarily a veggie burger, rather it is a vegetable protein, such as nuts, tempe, all kinds of grains and beans.all i am doing is trying to prevent someone from getting a heart attack.talk to bill clinton if you ca... 
All Amps Sound the Same....
hi russ69:my point is that one should not trust the senses. it's one thing to be confident that there is a difference between two amps, its another to know it and prove it is true,.there is no valid proof that is based upon sensation.sensation is ... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
i think most would agree that many statements made on the discussion forums cannot be proven, because they are opinions, not facts or knowledge. 
All Amps Sound the Same....
hi rodman. you're right but you have to listen to an amp to hear it. the fact that you can measure them , does not constitute a proof that they "sound" different. 
All Amps Sound the Same....
the statement "all amps sound the same" can only be proven mathematically. while it seems intuitive that the statement is false, a definitive proof is necessary.relying on sense perception is invalid because the senses are unreliable.can anyone of... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
too much analysis leads to paralysis.the placebo effect is alive and well.what difference does it make if powercords make a difference in sound or they don't make any difference in sound.there is no way to prove, using analytic a priori deductive ... 
What does it take to qualify as a reviewer?
accuracy of perception and aural acuity are key ingredients.if you can accurately describe ehat you hear and write well, that should be sufficient. 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
hi dave:i write for audiophilia.com. if you do a search on my name, you will find a variety of essays that are not reviews.if you read any review i would appreciate feedback as to your attitude regarding my reviewing style. 
All Amps Sound the Same....
Russ 69:while the quote you have chosen is preposterous, it illustrates how ignorant people are.one should not make statements about component differences without some evidence. 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
hi doug:if, as you say, i have directly stated that a component has a sound, i was in error. what i meant to say wae that the stereo system had a sound, when a particular component was part of that stereo system.p agree there is nothing more to sa... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
hi tbg:i disagree, but it seems each one of us looks at words and has his own interpretation.for a reviewer to say there is a benefit of the second amp is not a review.i would never use such terms in my review.i have already stated what a review i... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
hi doug:you have misrepresented my statements and you display an ignorance of mathematics. this is not a matter of philosophy.the issue concerns mathematics, and specifically the concept of a diophantine equation.it's really quite simple. i indica... 
Best travel destinations for audiophiles
any place with a lot of stereo stores. 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
hi doug :your logic is faulty.you cannot know what any component sounds like.i'll let you figure that out or prove to me how you can determine the sound of any component.when you listen, you hear what comes out of a pair of speakers. there are man...