tonywinga
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| I have perfected my network for the nth time I understand what you are saying regarding placebo. The argument that we want to hear a difference. Cables are my least favorite purchase. Unfortunately they work. I started trying cables with great skepticism and with the hope that I could re... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time Did you all get the reference to Arlo Guthrie? | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time A placebo effect in audio insinuates mass hysteria but in separate, isolated but identical occurrences. I’m not buying that at all. If one person does it, no one likes that person. If two people do it, they’re odd, if three people do it, its a co... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time It's sad really to see this person arguing the same thing relentlessly denying the fact that people can hear differences. He not only lacks the imagination and ability to understand that it is possible to hear differences but also to write his ow... | |
| What is the science behind audiophile fuses? I would posit that fuses are detrimental to audio (from the sound perspective) because they are non linear. Fuses are designed to be a cascading failure. The filament heats up as electrical current passes through it. As it heats up the resistan... | |
| I used to think pricey interconnects were snake oil... Here's my take on cables and power cords. They work. They make a difference. There. Okay, I have more to say. It's frustrating sorting through cables and power cords- more than frustrating. Unlike amps, speakers, phono cartridges and DACs ca... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time I’m with you Audioman. The SW8 is a relative bargain compared to the cost of other Audio grade switches. I have not heard other, more expensive switches to know if more sound can be had. At this point streaming 44/16 sounds as good as CD and hi... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality First, claiming to know why a bulk eraser works on CDs is a red flag. I have a Zerostat. I use it on my records. Tried it on CDs back in the day and it did nothing. It is obvious you have not tried an audio grade Ethernet switch in a stereo s... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality Here we go. Another merry go round of discussion between the people who have hifi systems, have experimented and tried various configurations and are willing to share their experiences vs the people with little to no hifi experience but in their ... | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality The best sounding DACs and the best Streamers are not necessarily in the same box. The best sounding streamers/servers will have high quality linear power supplies- something a PC does not have. I have a CD Transport with I2S going into my DAC. ... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time This guy reminds me of my son. When he got his Masters he thought he knew everything. When he got his Doctorate he became insufferable. Now with time he has experience and has gained wisdom. With wisdom comes understanding. | |
| Ethernet connection for best sound quality Lots of paths to streaming music. Fewer paths to high end audio streaming. I studied the options for a couple of years and tried various ways to stream- including using my laptop. I have a CD Transport and DAC that sounds quite good and as sati... | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time There’s that incessant buzzing noise again. I think I need an ASR filter. Hahaha! | |
| I have perfected my network for the nth time Is it just me, or is there an incessant buzzing noise in this thread? Maybe I need to upgrade the WiFi on my iPad. Hahaha! | |
| I used to think pricey interconnects were snake oil... mahgister is correct. The music starts with our ears and brain. The room is the next most important component followed by the gear and then finally the choice in music. Careful selection of the gear is required to get great sound. Tube amps, f... |