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| Do you all agree when Prince said the 60s, 70s and 80s were the golden ages of music? I listen all sorts of music. The culture and the fan base of EDM in the 2000s till late was equal to the 80’s, 70’s and 60’s fun. The 90’s were awesome.So I cant say I agree. Every decade has something special. | |
| List your breakthrough products that you’ve discovered on this audiophile Journey. Dynavector 20x2 L phono cartridge was the first item I owned that really change my view on how much things can improve.Nothing has been night and day for me since. Just incremental improvements. | |
| Can we talk about Qobuz for a minute Oops, hit send too send.Beyond sound quality, the app UX is very important to me. I like Spotify’s AI curation of songs. I enjoy listening a lot better with an AI DJ, that Qobuz doesnt have. | |
| Can we talk about Qobuz for a minute I liked Qobuz a lot. This is my last month though as Im stopping my subscription and will be using Spotify, that Ive kept for my kids.Reason being, I finf the Qobuz interface through the Blusound app tedious, and using the Qobuz app, the Blusound ... | |
| How long can preamp tubes last? BAT - 2000 hours then new tubes will sound amazing comparably.Allnic - 10,000 hoursJolida - 5000 hoursjust a small sample based on personal experience | |
| First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k) You can get a used Allnic L-3000 for about 4 grand. Dual mono, tube regulated, low impedance stepped attenuator, transformer coupled and puts a flat 150 ohms from 15hz to 30khz.Amazing preamp. | |
| Help selecting a power cord. Amazon.com: Viborg MBU1501 High Fidelity Power Cable, Hi-End US Type AC Audio Power Cord, 16pcs Multiplex Copper OFC Mains Cord with VM502+VF502 (1M / 3.3FT): Electronics | |
| Help selecting a power cord. ^^^ I used that on my power amp. I used these on line level equipment. Amazon.com: Viborg VP1501 C7 HiFi Power Cable, Figure 8 IEC320 Hi-End Audio Power Cord, US AC Mains Cord with Pure Red Copper Power Plug VM501+VF508 (5FT/1.5M, C7): Electronics | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? Yep. I work in tech. Have more data that I can use. I have a data scientist working for me. The first thing you learn is to make decision whether you have enough data or not, and the second reject data that is no use. I use data more than most. I ... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Hard Nose the Highway - Van Morrisonmy tenant of 30+ years Pitt Kinsolving passed away from cancer and left his vinyl to me. this was one of them. Its dog earred but it is a prized possession. | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? Elapid, Data can be manipulated. You could be measuring the wrong thing. Your so sure of yourself. Dont know from Adam. I know joy when I feel it. Thats all that matters.You can take your data. Its no good to me. | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? @edgewound - this is a forum. i hope we are all adults. you have not been attacked. I say what I mean and if your feelings get hurt, thats tough.Rest assured, if you are happy where u are, well and good. I can be happy for you. However, I can be j... | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? @mapman so what? true experiences are not in had the laboratory nor in school, but in the real world, where stuff comes at you from every direction.if you havent learned how valuable true experience is in life and business, then nothing I say will... | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? Mapman - trying and failing is not testing.Being in an actual race is not the same being on a test track.if everything was a test, no car would fail at Le Mans. Duh. | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? ^^^agree.True double blind testing is not practical for the average consumer.right? |