roadcykler
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| 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. | |
| Is there any such thing as a bad sounding DAC these days? After reading some of these opinions, it's obvious that you just need to spend more and more to get the best sound. | |
| Does USB cable length make a diference? Not in the least. | |
| The Audio Science Review (ASR) approach to reviewing wines. Why are so many "audiophiles" so obsessed with that site? Measurements make a difference but shouldn't be the only thing one uses to determine what to buy. I'd rather go by measurements than all the subjectivity that many (most) so-called audiop... | |
| Who's winning? If all you've heard is the soundbar and it works for you, that's winning. How could any speakers, regardless of price, be winning if the listener isn't happy with them? But, chances are they won't be happy with anything as long as there is somethi... | |
| Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs? I would want to know how they change the sound before I decided on using them. | |
| Are EL34 based amps more musical than KT series based ? Or it's purely a matter of design? Design. | |
| DAC break-in question It seems to me that if you just let the music flow into the DAC, it could build up and when you eventually turn on the amp, the sudden surge of music to the speakers could overheat something or possibly even blow out the speakers (that makes as mu... | |
| Dumb question......why do you need a preamp? Some say a separate preamp offers more choices. Some say it introduces more possibility of unwanted noise because of the extra component and cables to connect them. Some say it's mostly a way for dealers to make more money. I fall into the latter ... | |
| physiology and psychology of hearing Of course none of us hear the same for many reasons but it's amazing to me how many people don't have the mental discernment to realize the vast subjectivity that goes along with listening. | |
| Directional wires/cables As soon as electrons become sentient and can discern differences in metal, then directional cables may be a thing. Until then, even a basic understanding of electricity would tell you it's 100% marketing and makes 0% difference in the sound you he... | |
| What does 90% of the Absolute Best Sound Cost? There is no "absolute best sound" if you (generally) believe that everything can change the sound. There will always be something new and more expensive and people will believe it would sound better. | |
| At the top of the line is it really all that different? Many if not most reviewers give glowing reports because they get the gear for free and either then buy it at a much reduced cost or simply like having all the latest stuff to play around with for a while. If a reviewer gave consistent negative rev... | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”…..Part 1: I have a plan At 68 with tinnitus, depending on the level of that, the chances of actually hearing a difference is kind of minimal. You may believe you're hearing differences, but chances are, you won't be. |