mrtennis

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The Richard Clark "all amps sounds the same" test
hi drubin:tou posed a (hypothetical) challenge on 8/01/08. i apologize for not answering:here is my answer;you can not prove the null hypothesis. this means that you cannot prove the hypothesis :all amplifiers sound the sameignoring the practicali... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
hi pettyoficer:i mentioned several labels in my last post which i believe exemplify excellent recording quality. depending upon your taste(s), you can find examples of high quality recordings.there are small labels which produce decent-sounding re... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
hi pettyofficer:what are you trying to persuade me to do ?i feel the heat, but see no light--just a lot of griping but no solutions. what do you suggest ?while you are not part of the problem, you are not part of the solution. you sound like a bys... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
insteasd of complaining about something, do something. if it is beyond one's control, complaining won't change anything.for example, complaining about the weather is a waste of time.i suspect pettyofficer is venting. the efficacy of such an activi... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
hi pettyofficer:keep up the rant. maybe the men in the white coats will take you away. i think you should join o/c anonymous. 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
hi pettyofficer:your concern about "other" audiophiles reminds me of an officious boss. you should be concerned about yourself and not so concerned about what other people do. 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
hi pettyofficer:i question your priorities. you have expended a lot of energy on something rather trivial. are you this passionate about everything , or just sound quality of recordings ?you may get a heart attack if you continue your rant. again ... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
hi pettyofficer:making a mountain out of a mole hill ?take a course in anger management . it's not a big deal. if you don't like the product don't buy it. take up another hobby. why don't you run for president in 2012 ? 
Why manufactures don“t burn in their amps and ...
i am not aware of any manufucturerer who will assert that cables which interface a component have no affect upon the sound of that component. most manufacturers willtell you to burn in the component before criticial listening.regarding double blin... 
"Tube Like" SS Integrated Amps
how different is the sound of a tube integrated from a "tube-like" ss integrated ?if they sound different how reliable is the designation "tube-like", when applied to a ss integrated amp ?for years i have searched for a "tube-like" ss amp. while i... 
Anyone tried Passive Pre's with Class D Power amps
i have tried a passive tvc with the raptors. unfortunately, i did not like the raptors. when i replaced them with a pair of vtl deluxe 120's, i preferred the presentation. 
Best Super-Tweek You Possibly Ever Did
i find materials placed under components can make an audible difference. i found the sound fusion sound boosters to be appropriate for most of my components. 
How to fix my detailed, accurate but BRIGHT system
it has been suggested that a slight alteration of speaker placement might help. i suggest a slight toe-out of your speakers. if you don't like the sound, you can easily reposition the speakers. make sure you use tape to mark the position of your s... 
Killing BluRay, new Oppo BR 83
i think the question should be:are any BR players superior to CD players using redbook as format? obviously cost considerations are relevant. if i thought that , say, a $1000 BR player would be superior, sonically, to a CD player i own, i would be... 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
if one is listening for differences, one will hear them, regardless of previous listening experiences. there are differences in aural acuity and differential threshholds, so a difference perceived by one person may not be noticed by another. motiv...