Dumb things you've heard from "audiophiles"...
halo71
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Post 'em up. Thought it would be funny to hear what crazy ridiculous things you've heard before.
I actually read this on another audio forum recently. He was not joking either!
I actually read this on another audio forum recently. He was not joking either!
Amps should be bought for their features and power ratings, not in how they sound.
--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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I can think of two forums where that belief is etched in stone, poor souls.Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
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Post 'em up. Thought it would be funny to hear what crazy ridiculous things you've heard before.
I actually read this on another audio forum recently. He was not joking either!
LOL... I believe that was in a thread I was involved in yesterday perhaps........
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
I actually read this on another audio forum recently. He was not joking either!
In that case, the title should be "Dumb things you've heard from people who are clueless about audio."
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits. -
I don't know whether Halo intends this for audio only.
OK, I see he does.
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
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"synergy".......and....."everything matters":rolleyes:
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It sounds like you belong at one of the forums referred to above."synergy".......and....."everything matters":rolleyes:"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche -
Where is Jinjuku or whatever his handle was when you need him? All you have to do is "mine" his posts and you'd instantly have a dozen "funnies".
Let's see if I can remember one: Pro-amps are as good or better than higher end power amps. Or something like that.
Was he also the CAT-5 Bandit who thought internet grade communication cables were as good or better than anything else?
cnhCurrently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!
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It sounds like you belong at one of the forums referred to above.
......and you belong with the lemmings and kool-aid drinkers:eek: -
This isn't going to end well is it ?HT SYSTEM-
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This isn't going to end well is it ?
It didnt in the thread he pulled this from.... I know "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Thanks for reinforcing how little you know.......and you belong with the lemmings and kool-aid drinkers:eek:"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche -
Damnit Enders......I was trying to keep that outta this! lol
Tony, I think you may be right there.--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out. -
Post 'em up. Thought it would be funny to hear what crazy ridiculous things you've heard before.
I actually read this on another audio forum recently. He was not joking either!
If you are going to quote me, I'd appreciate it if you would include my name.
Its funny to me that there are so many kool-aid drinkers over here. I lurk most days over here and get a few good laughs while I am bored at work.
Go ahead it get you panties in a bunch and say how wrong and clueless i am etc. It no skin off my back. The fact is none of you can prove scientifically that your beliefs are true, the best argument you got is going to be telling me how you don't need science to prove your beliefs and all the things you think you hear. Its all good. Remember way back when people didn't need science to prove the world was flat, but they did need it to prove it was round. So all you guys enjoy your gear and keep your beliefs to yourself, because I dont need to hear it. And any one who will attempt to argue with me over here, you wasting your breath, because your arguments will be falling on deaf ears. So go ahead and flame away, flex your superiority complexes. I know it will make you feel better tearing me up. I will be enjoying me gear.
so have it boys. -
Deaf ears huh? Apparently not. :cheesygrin:
If you can not hear a difference that is all fine and well. You should post that as opinion though.
Yep Tony....you were correct! lol--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out. -
Go ahead it get you panties in a bunch and say how wrong and clueless i am etc. It no skin off my back. The fact is none of you can prove scientifically that your beliefs are true, the best argument you got is going to be telling me how you don't need science to prove your beliefs and all the things you think you hear. Its all good. Remember way back when people didn't need science to prove the world was flat, but they did need it to prove it was round. So all you guys enjoy your gear and keep your beliefs to yourself, because I dont need to hear it. And any one who will attempt to argue with me over here, you wasting your breath, because your arguments will be falling on deaf ears. So go ahead and flame away, flex your superiority complexes. I know it will make you feel better tearing me up. I will be enjoying me gear.
As Abraham Lincoln so wisely stated:
"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." :rolleyes:Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits. -
A bit-perfect copy of a CD sounds different than the original.
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A lossless file from a bit-perfect CD rip sounds different than the original CD.
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Digital cable X sounds different than digital cable Y.
Those are the ones that spring to mind for me. -
Post 'em up. Thought it would be funny to hear what crazy ridiculous things you've heard before.
I actually read this on another audio forum recently. He was not joking either!
The can has officially been opened !!!!!!!!If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money. -
the placement of the instruments was spot-on....how the F would they know? were they there, in the studio or hall?
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A bit-perfect copy of a CD sounds different than the original.
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A lossless file from a bit-perfect CD rip sounds different than the original CD.
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Digital cable X sounds different than digital cable Y.
Those are the ones that spring to mind for me.
Well of course they don't sound the same if you haven't broken them in properly. Everyone knows you have to play the files for 200 hours before comparing! :rolleyes: -
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I culled your posts over there. I see you got into an entry level consumer AVR, entry level consumer speakers and entry level consumer cable last year, which is all fine and dandy. I'm curious though, have you ever owned anything other than entry level consumer gear because I see you still haven't learned the difference between an amp and an AVR, which when coupled with your quoted comment at the beginning of this thread naturally leads one to believe that you do not possess the experience and knowledge needed to formulate an opinion on the matter.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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......and you belong with the lemmings and kool-aid drinkers:rolleyes:
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Great thread Gary. :rolleyes:"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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If you are going to quote me, I'd appreciate it if you would include my name.
Its funny to me that there are so many kool-aid drinkers over here. I lurk most days over here and get a few good laughs while I am bored at work.
Go ahead it get you panties in a bunch and say how wrong and clueless i am etc. It no skin off my back. The fact is none of you can prove scientifically that your beliefs are true, the best argument you got is going to be telling me how you don't need science to prove your beliefs and all the things you think you hear. Its all good. Remember way back when people didn't need science to prove the world was flat, but they did need it to prove it was round. So all you guys enjoy your gear and keep your beliefs to yourself, because I dont need to hear it. And any one who will attempt to argue with me over here, you wasting your breath, because your arguments will be falling on deaf ears. So go ahead and flame away, flex your superiority complexes. I know it will make you feel better tearing me up. I will be enjoying me gear.
so have it boys.
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I culled your posts over there. I see you got into an entry level consumer AVR, entry level consumer speakers and entry level consumer cable last year, which is all fine and dandy. I'm curious though, have you ever owned anything other than entry level consumer gear because I see you still haven't learned the difference between an amp and an AVR, which when coupled with your quoted comment at the beginning of this thread naturally leads one to believe that you do not possess the experience and knowledge needed to formulate an opinion on the matter.
A valid question! Nothing beats actual seat time with a variety of equipment.Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
Former Staff Member TONEAudio
2 Ch. System
Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3 -
So all you guys enjoy your gear and keep your beliefs to yourself, because I dont need to hear it.
10-4. Sound advice I can live with.:cheesygrin: Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 * -
--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out. -
"Quote Originally Posted by 67jason View Post
So all you guys enjoy your gear and keep your beliefs to yourself, because I dont need to hear it."
That's why i joined the forum as well.To not hear what anybody has to say.Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC
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Ohh, Ohh, I got one....
"Yea Yea I know...I need to get some cable management!"
Me too! Where do you get that stuff these days? Next to the black paint? What you really mean is "Yea Yea...I know, I need to get off my lazy **** and clean my Shi7 up. If I call my gross lack of attention to detail some wacky catch phrase people will think I am more important than I am and I'll be cool like the rest"
Cable Management? Are you effin kidding me? Sounds like something you would read on the back of an LG T.V somewhere!Too much **** to list.... -
Just to set the young lad straight on something. Science didn't prove the world wasn't flat. Someone actually got in a boat and discovered that fact.....experience, they found out for themselves, and thats all we ask of people here.
I should get a cookie or somethin' for calling this thread early. :cheesygrin:HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
Just to set the young lad straight on something. Science didn't prove the world wasn't flat. Someone actually got in a boat and discovered that fact.....experience, they found out for themselves, and thats all we ask of people here.
That is a good point, and it applies to audio. The science at the time wasn't able to prove the world was round, but later as more discoveries were made science can prove the world is round. Same with audio. Right now we are proving these audible differences with experience, and as more discoveries are made the subtle differences in gear, cables, etc. will be quantifiable with science.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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