I'm not adding to the pile-on; in fact, I wrote a even tempered post above, with a question to the OP- I'd be interested in an answer since it seems like it got lost in the sniping.
Hype, Hyperbole and high price!
Okay, I understand that this site has to make money by having advertisers, but cheese and crackers, the claims that are made are just laughable if not down right criminal! Before I attended an engineering university I too was duped into buying expensive wires and such. Now, armed with an engineering and physics background, I can see through the BS claims made. I try and not let it get in the way of my enjoyment of good quality stereo equipment, but when a salesman tries to sell me something based on testimonials, hype and hyperbole, I tell him politely my background and then ask him a series of questions which leaves him dumbfounded.
Such crap as directional wires - (I used to work for both Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman) and trust me, if we had to test the miles of wires for directionality in every piece of equipment built...well you get the gist.
I have friends that are audio snobs and although they argue with me (Basically buyer's remorse) they know that what I say is true and end the conversation. Oh well, I suppose I will continue to get a headache when I read said claims.
Sigh!
Such crap as directional wires - (I used to work for both Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman) and trust me, if we had to test the miles of wires for directionality in every piece of equipment built...well you get the gist.
I have friends that are audio snobs and although they argue with me (Basically buyer's remorse) they know that what I say is true and end the conversation. Oh well, I suppose I will continue to get a headache when I read said claims.
Sigh!
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geared 4me- You missed my point completely, I was just pointing out that the industry is flawed and unless we as consumers put an end to it it will continue. Superiority? I highly doubt that, I come from very humble beginnings and when attacked by people who misinterpret I fall back on my service and the freedoms that we as proud Americans are afforded. Everyone has an opinion and not once do I ask anyone to bow to my so called superiority. BTW, I did not start by demeaning anyone but rather resorted to a retort due to being attacked for my views on the obvious. If that offends you, then so be it, you are so entitled to your opinion. If you cannot recognize the problems in this industry and the misrepresentation that abounds, I truly feel sorry for you as it will continue. I was forewarned that this topic would spark disdain and comments, but I for one will not go through life taking a marketer's flowery description based on flawed science. |
Whart - Yes, sniping at it's best. Touchy topic for sure, not a topic for the thin skinned. As for your question, yes I did hear differences in various cables and two come to mind, Kimber and Nordost, for some reason they made a difference when used with my setup. And yes, everyone is selling something. Just look at the political climate, more snake oil and hokus pokus and bait and switch. I love being accused of having a superiority complex though. A kid born in the "Hood" that made good. LOL! |
Whart - See the link below, an extreme example of what disturbs me, but an example none the less. http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina31.htm |
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