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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 18:52:01 GMT
Misconceptions......
Or HiFi Bullshit.......Any out there that yank yer crank ?
Power is Everything......!!!
In my yoof I foolishly thought a 200W amp was obviously better than a 20W amp.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2020 19:21:21 GMT
Coloured Vinyl always sounds inferior to Black Vinyl.
Not so.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 0:47:29 GMT
Agreed.
Some of ther earliest records were coloured. Colour coded for genre of music.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 12, 2020 8:11:29 GMT
Agreed. Some of ther earliest records were coloured. Colour coded for genre of music. Really?? I did not know that |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 9:24:55 GMT
Coloured Vinyl always sounds inferior to Black Vinyl. Not so.Probably correct. Coloured vinyl usually contains less filler/colourant than black vinyl and should make better pressings. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 9:46:45 GMT
Agreed. Some of ther earliest records were coloured. Colour coded for genre of music. Really?? I did not know that Nope.....Never knew that either. 👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 9:51:45 GMT
Coloured Vinyl always sounds inferior to Black Vinyl. Not so.Probably correct. Coloured vinyl usually contains less filler/colourant than black vinyl and should make better pressings. Clear vinyl should be best then......!!! 🤔 |
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Post by dsjr on Jan 12, 2020 11:38:28 GMT
It used to be the noisiest as well but maybe not today.
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Post by pauld on Jan 12, 2020 12:31:05 GMT
Misconceptions...... Or HiFi Bullshit.......Any out there that yank yer crank ? Power is Everything......!!! In my yoof I foolishly thought a 200W amp was obviously better than a 20W amp. I agree, wattage is not always that important, it is more about the quality overall design of amplifier. However power supplies are incredibly important. |
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Post by pauld on Jan 12, 2020 13:10:55 GMT
I have a couple.
Just because it measures well doesn’t necessarily mean it will sound any good.
Just because it’s expensive doesn’t necessarily mean it is better than something cheaper.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 12, 2020 13:36:06 GMT
Misconceptions...... Or HiFi Bullshit.......Any out there that yank yer crank ? Power is Everything......!!! In my yoof I foolishly thought a 200W amp was obviously better than a 20W amp. I agree, wattage is not always that important, it is more about the quality overall design of amplifier. However power supplies are incredibly important. I don't know if I agree with this. I have had small well designed amps, about 3-5wpc and they did sound Brill, but they never had that "reserve" or "effortless" feel. Once I heard the KSA100 MK2, it was all over for small, low power amps. I have done more testing in this area and everytime, I picked the higher power amp. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 13:49:13 GMT
Assuming that others actually know what they're talking about can be folly!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 22:48:04 GMT
Cables (wires) are directional.........😂😂😂😂
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 12, 2020 22:59:55 GMT
Cables (wires) are directional.........😂😂😂😂 From a scientific paper, not an audiophile source  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 23:02:56 GMT
Some claim it lets the Snakeoil flow better.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 12, 2020 23:26:53 GMT
Some claim it lets the Snakeoil flow better. It is what it is, Harry. Scientific evidence that when a cable is drawn, the molecular structure is not symmetrical Whether that is the reason people claim a specific direction sounds better, it doesn't say, but I'd be cautious to write it off as bullshit. I use directional arrows on my cables because the manufacturer puts one on there to indicate direction of travel. I have turned them round multiple times and I cant decide if I'm imagining it, or not |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 0:49:13 GMT
I've damped a listening room 100% when we had a listening room to spare.
It was a bedroom and we went for it.
Dont do it.
It kills the music.
Like listening to death !
Let's face it...live music is never damped.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 9:17:25 GMT
Cables (wires) are directional.........😂😂😂😂 Never mind cables, you should consider whether the signal is directional (note, I did not say polarised). |
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Post by dsjr on Jan 13, 2020 9:25:54 GMT
That grounding boxes work to 'improve' the sound when all the evidence so far suggests quite the opposite?
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 13, 2020 9:45:28 GMT
That grounding boxes work to 'improve' the sound when all the evidence so far suggests quite the opposite? 50/50 IMO Heard it do both. Improve one, kill another |
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Post by jandl100 on Jan 13, 2020 10:01:50 GMT
It seems that one person's audiofoolery misconception is another person's experienced-based truth.  |
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Post by pauld on Jan 13, 2020 10:28:06 GMT
It is what it is, Harry. Scientific evidence that when a cable is drawn, the molecular structure is not symmetrical Whether that is the reason people claim a specific direction sounds better, it doesn't say, but I'd be cautious to write it off as bullshit. I use directional arrows on my cables because the manufacturer puts one on there to indicate direction of travel. I have turned them round multiple times and I cant decide if I'm imagining it, or not I am the same, I can't make my mind up by I believe I have heard a difference in the past when swapping the cables around. |
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Post by pauld on Jan 13, 2020 10:29:52 GMT
That grounding boxes work to 'improve' the sound when all the evidence so far suggests quite the opposite? According to who?, have you tried one Dave? I know a number of people that have tried them and have been impressed and surprised with the difference they bring. Equally I know of a few that haven't felt they brought benefit and that is also fine. Personally, I can't comment because I haven't tried one yet. |
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Post by pauld on Jan 13, 2020 10:32:00 GMT
FYI - @harrison, I have changed the thread title to lower case.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 10:34:03 GMT
That grounding boxes work to 'improve' the sound when all the evidence so far suggests quite the opposite? According to who?, have you tried one Dave? I know a number of people that have tried them and have been impressed and surprised with the difference they bring. Equally I know of a few that haven't felt they brought benefit and that is also fine. Personally, I can't comment because I haven't tried one yet. They used to burn witches because it was thought a good idea. Herd mentality. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 10:40:12 GMT
FYI - @harrison , I have changed the thread title to lower case. Why? |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 13, 2020 10:47:21 GMT
FYI - @harrison , I have changed the thread title to lower case. Why? No need to shout is there lol |
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Post by pauld on Jan 13, 2020 10:47:34 GMT
FYI - @harrison , I have changed the thread title to lower case. Why? Because I didn't see the need for it to be capital letters. |
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Post by pauld on Jan 13, 2020 10:48:17 GMT
According to who?, have you tried one Dave? I know a number of people that have tried them and have been impressed and surprised with the difference they bring. Equally I know of a few that haven't felt they brought benefit and that is also fine. Personally, I can't comment because I haven't tried one yet. They used to burn witches because it was thought a good idea. Herd mentality. Don't understand the point you are trying to make, Geoff. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2020 11:10:11 GMT
No need to shout is there lol DUNNO WHAT YOU MEAN? |
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