Ok call me a fool

snow
snow Posts: 4,344
edited December 2007 in Electronics
Ok I went and bought a bedini cd clarifier fully skeptical thinking, well practically convinced actually that it was another snake oil item.

I mean what possible change can one really expect from a hand held device that spins your cd around in circles at high speed?

Well im here to tell you it works. How or why I have not a clue but there is absolutely no doubt whatsoever in my mind that a change occured, a positive one too :D

I tried this lil gadget on several cds to make sure that it wasnt some odd coincedence that it appeared to improve the sound quality on the first disc I tried. It improved them all everytime period.

The biggest improvement is in clarity and detail. Its like using a cheap pair of interconnects that you get out of a 50.00 cd player box then using a pair of quality ICs the difference in detail is astonishing almost like the music was muffled before somehow. And I thought it actually sounded pretty good before.

All the anti tweak people go ahead and beat me down because I dont have any scientific data to back this up. I dont care because ill be listening to my music with a big smile plastered on my face while I spin the next cd on the list. :)

REGARDS SNOW
Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,624
    edited December 2007
    Well, I think a glass of Jack Daniels works well too.:D
    Not applied to the cd, of course.
    Give it about 24 hours and try it again.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited December 2007
    A guy in the Dallas audio club has one, and I've cut a TON of cd's on it. I just can't justify paying the price to get my own.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,550
    edited December 2007
    How much is it?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited December 2007
    100 or 200 depending on 2 or 4 beams.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    we want pic`s ...!!
    I wanna see this device
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited December 2007
    Oh, he said the Clarifier - those are $99 to $199 for the different models.

    They (I thought it was them) made (make?) a cd cutter, that actually trued the edge of the cd - actually cuts it with a blade at a certain angle. Over $1000 retail.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2007
    Why would anyone want to cut a cd?:confused::confused:
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Oh, he said the Clarifier - those are $99 to $199 for the different models.

    They (I thought it was them) made (make?) a cd cutter, that actually trued the edge of the cd - actually cuts it with a blade at a certain angle. Over $1000 retail.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2007
    Ok.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,550
    edited December 2007
    So the cutter actually works? Never seen one and don't quite get how that would work unless it helps with some sort of reflections or something that might affect the laser assembly. I'll have to do some research.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited December 2007
    http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73377

    Yeah, it works. It's also a lot cheaper than it used to be. It's made by Audio Desk, I don't know why I thought Bedini made it.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,550
    edited December 2007
    Interesting. Thanks.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Why would anyone want to cut a cd?:confused::confused:


    To make it perfectly round, so it doesn`t wobble...


    I think !!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited December 2007
    Oh, sorry snow, I forgot.

    FOOL.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited December 2007
    Remember, there are forces in the universe that even I myself do not yet fully comprehend.


    Feeling compelled in any way, shape, or form to purchase a product such as this would be one of those forces.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,344
    edited December 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    we want pic`s ...!!
    I wanna see this device
    Well here is a pic of one. I went into this knowing full well that it wouldndt work and expecting nothing and of course not expecting any of you guys to belive me either if I said it did but it does do something to change the sound, what that might be is anyones guess.

    If any of you get a chance to try one of these for next to nothing or for free give it a whirl. You will be pleasantly surprised, no one was more surprised than I was trust me on this.

    Im not saying this and convincing myself there is a difference either because it costs me a huge sum of money and now I need to perceive a difference to justify my expenditure.

    If it hadndt actuallly worked I would have tossed it in the trashcan and never said a word about it lol:D


    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2007
    snow wrote:
    Ok call me a fool

    shutupfool.jpg
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,344
    edited December 2007
    shack wrote: »
    shutupfool.jpg
    Nice pic :D

    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,624
    edited December 2007
    I've got a lot of high tech looking stuff here. Maybe one of them could become the next hot audio ticket. Let me do some testing and get back with you. I hope you still got some money left?:D

    But still, invite some friends over and try it a couple more times.
    Curious to see what they think.
    Russ, I would love to see that cd cutter in action.
    Now that work is done, I think some sleep is in order.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,344
    edited December 2007
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    I hope you still got some money left?:D
    I paid less than $20.00 for mine I figured what the hell for the price of a cd it was worth a shot. im still amazed everytime I listen to a couple tracks of a cd then pull it out then put it on this thing for a few seconds then pop it back in im shaking my head saying wow. :eek:


    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited December 2007
    snow wrote: »
    I paid less than $20.00 for mine I figured what the hell for the price of a cd it was worth a shot. im still amazed everytime I listen to a couple tracks of a cd then pull it out then put it on this thing for a few seconds then pop it back in im shaking my head saying wow. :eek:


    REGARDS SNOW

    Somebody had to take point, scout ahead, and report back so thanks.

    Enjoy!
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,344
    edited December 2007
    fatchowmein wrote: »
    Somebody had to take point, scout ahead, and report back so thanks.

    Enjoy!
    Thanks.

    As I mentioned earlier if any of you happen to run accross one of these for next to nothing give it a try, I think you will be amazed like I am if not well your not out much money. I am probally one of the biggest skeptics when it comes to tweaks most usally dont work as promised or simply dont work at all and there is no doubt in my mind that if I hadndt run accross this thing dirt cheap I wouldnt have bothered to try it either.


    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited December 2007
    Seems reasonable to me. If I had one I would store it right next to my magic brick.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    I thought you threw that magic brick through the looking glass....!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,792
    edited December 2007
    If anyone else is looking to try one of these on the cheap, there is another device that works just as well. And it's on SALE!

    http://www.dvdrewinder.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited December 2007
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    If anyone else is looking to try one of these on the cheap, there is another device that works just as well. And it's on SALE!

    http://www.dvdrewinder.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1

    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaa...
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited December 2007
    haha!

    Too think all this time I was rewinding them by hand.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,792
    edited December 2007
    madmax wrote: »
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaa...

    What are you guys laughing at? Since using this device, not only is sound improved dramatically, but load times to start playing the discs are much faster. Works on both DVD's and CD's!:p
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,550
    edited December 2007
    Um, it looks like all this device does is spin the cd, literally. You could get the same thing by getting a drill bit to match the diameter of the opening in the cd, slide it on the drill bit and turn on the drill. If the drill bit wasn't snug enough, just take scotch tape and wrap it around the bit until snug.

    I don't know why or how this would affect anything, but if you want to try it.....here's your chance for free. [provided you have a drill, scotch tape and a drill bit]

    Oh yeah Snow.......you Fool!
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,624
    edited December 2007
    Every time I use the DVD rewinder, I hear demonic messages.
    Something about dumping vinyl and cd's for MP3 and selling my soul?
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,792
    edited December 2007
    treitz3 wrote: »
    I don't know why or how this would affect anything, but if you want to try it.....here's your chance for free. [provided you have a drill, scotch tape and a drill bit]

    Oh yeah Snow.......you Fool!

    Bedini claims it "de-magnetizes" the CD, and improves the error rate. Never mind that neither polycarbonate, or aluminum holds a magnetic charge, or that a magnetic charge would affect the reading of the CD in any manner.

    This claim was tested here:
    http://digital-recordings.com/cdcheck/sensnd02.html

    The device does nothing. Of course you guys don't believe in the placebo effect, you are all immune, but that's all it is.
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