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A MUST READ Personal STORY: Newbies Must Know
#43693 04/29/04 04:22 AM
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Another intelligent newbie on his way to find himself some newer equipment has come to an amazing discovery after doing some simple reading, from properly informed and unbiased sources.

I especially like point #1 and #3 and generally agree with it, something so many "audiophiles" believe they are above and beyond.
With so many superhumans running around, one can only wonder why we still have crime.



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#43694 04/29/04 04:34 AM
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excellent article chess..

thank gosh he didnt mention anything about 'break-in'. that article has made me feel very good about my HT choices.

thanks for sharing!!

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#43695 04/29/04 04:56 AM
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Yeah chess, good article. Larry has the same problem as those of us here who have an academic background in the sciences. We're unable to ignore the well-established scientific and engineering principles of audio design and instead follow the mindless mantra of "just trust your ears" that the charlatans in the business promote.


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#43696 04/29/04 05:04 AM
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Here's a link to a review of my favorite speaker wire/interconnect manufacturer.

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/archives/

I have the modestly priced Clearview speaker cables and they are a part of my favorite system.

As to all solid state amps sounding the same, anyone who has heard the difference between amps knows this statement is simply nonsense. Folks can talk about the placebo effect all they want, but that theory does not and cannot account for those instances in which the listener doesn't like what he/she hears.

Yes, the poster here has found an article which agrees with his theories about sound equipment. That's very nice. So what? There are many reviews of amps and even cables which represent the phenomenological school of thought which may be summed up: don't try to convince me with your theories, trust your ears!
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#43697 04/29/04 05:09 AM
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I'm laughing.

Sorry dude, but science is not just a bunch of ideas you don't like that you can just toss away.

Also, you've proved the guy's point. Um, magazine? With advertisers?

I would point out this. Check out #51.

Trust your nose.

Last edited by kcarlile; 04/29/04 05:14 AM.

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#43698 04/29/04 05:17 AM
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If you think 'science' requires that all solid state amps sound the same, then your 'science,' or your understanding of your science is simply inadequate. Personally, I think folks who claim to understand all the 'science' behind sound reproduction oversimplify the problems and overstate their command of the subject.


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#43699 04/29/04 05:20 AM
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Yessir.

I'll study more.

I admit I didn't do well in Physics 7B. Care to educate me by posting some scientific articals specifically citing differences in human detectible sound from solid state amps?


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#43700 04/29/04 05:23 AM
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That's just the point kc, theory has to be adequate to explain observable phenomena. Forget about your theories, they're limited, or maybe you're not a great scientist - just trust your ears.

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#43701 04/29/04 05:27 AM
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Speaking simply for myself, I can't trust my ears. They are distorted by my brain's preconceived notions and therefore cannot be believed. (see the placebo effect) Therefore, I trust my common sense and limited understanding of scientific principles.


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Dear, dear... a poke in the eye? Or does that extend to the boutique wire purchasers and tubeheads?

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