roadcykler
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| Considering switching to XLR cables, There's no objective difference between XLR and RCA cables except for the locking feature that has zero to do with sound. Zero. . Also, your equipment doesn't care what "quality" (price) the cables are. The signals will transmit just as well vis B... | |
| Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors Power cords make no objective difference in sound. A surge protector can help if there are lightning strikes or weird power company things. The ones you can buy at your local big box store will suffice. | |
| "audiophiles listen to their equipment" I've never really understood the "critical listening" angle. That's basically the opposite of simply listening for pleasure. If you're listening critically, you'll hear things that sound good to you, but you'll also hear things that don't which wi... | |
| Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too? This thread progressed about as expected after reading the title. Looks like a lot of folks listen to audio show type music, which is a little sad.. Not all of any kind of music is "bad". | |
| Neutral-ish Speaker Cable Cables don't matter except up here (points to expectation biased brain). | |
| Oh no, say it ain't so. You can tell the people who checked a lot of the boxes just by some of the responses in this thread. Defensive much? | |
| Do I need upgraded power cables? People knowledgeable about electricity will tell you a power cable is a power cable and won't make any difference. People that are members of the church of audiophilia will tell you the differences "aren't subtle" (a favourite). | |
| Recommendation for an HDMI cable under $200 for audio only Anything will work due to the data being 1's and 0's which will transfer the same regardless of the cable or what the people who erroneously believe they can hear a difference will tell you. | |
| Why do tube amps often subjectively sound more powerful than SS ? How does anyone hear "power" from an amp or anything else? Volume, sure. power, not in the least. | |
| Speaker or amplifer If you already like your speakers, then get the amp. Speakers always make a bigger difference than an amp. | |
| Question about Break in of Weiss DAC 204 Break in of audio components is a myth. Full stop. | |
| Enough of the Stereophile futuristic statements about the Focal Diva Utopia Noted. | |
| AC Power Your nephew knows of what he speaks and until there is objective proof, save your money. | |
| If Bi-Wiring is an option, should I choose Bi-wiring over single banana with free jumpers You won't notice any objective difference with bi-wiring or replacing the jumpers. Why would a long time, reputable company supply "junk" with their products? That seriously fails the common sense test. | |
| Has it all been worth it? There's a serious issue with FOMO in this hobby and way too many people chase the unobtainable. I guess if they've got the money and it makes them happy (the buying new stuff, obviously not how it sounds), gofer it. |