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The Science of Cables
defiantboomerangThe real science of "cables" is too difficult for most audiophiles to understand. Don't believe me? Try reading this book ... If you get through Chapter 8 and solve the problems in it (I have), then you can claim the moral righ... 
The Science of Cables
itsjustmeHow does it prove nothing when subjects reported substantial differences, which, according to the test, could not have been there?It wasn't a valid "test." It was a deception, an illusion, a misdirection intended to produce an invalid... 
The Science of Cables
... when led to believe that three popular cables were being compared, varying in size from a high-quality 12 AWG ZIP-CORD to a high-tech looking cable with a diameter exceeding an inch, the largest and sexiest looking cable always scored best - ... 
Spam Prevention
Thank you! It can't be fun for you to have to manage problems like this, but obviously many of us appreciate your efforts. 
CD no more produced?
anthonymaw... in Canada and USA the latest music releases on CD format  are still sold at major retail outlets like Wal Mart and Best Buy ...When was the last time you were in Best Buy? My local Best Buys haven't had new CD releases in many, ma... 
The Science of Cables
iealesWhen trained listeners hear no difference, the purveyors claim inadequate biological capabilities. What test are you referring to? What "purveyors?"Fanboys poo-poo blind tests trained listeners pass with aplomb.It's not clear what you mea... 
The Science of Cables
brucenitroxpro... the reason there are so few articles on cables is... that MOST articles are so poorly researched that the questions they answer are not usually applicable to audiophiles ...Agreed. Not only are many tests poorly researched, but ... 
The Science of Cables
mkgus I know several “objectivist” that won’t accept any of your claims unless you have measurements and blind tests ...Who cares? Measurementalists are free to conduct their own tests. 
The truth about why modern music is so awful.
cd318Popular music (creativity) always came from the ground up, the street if you like. But nowadays the industry wants to supply it prepackaged ... This is really not accurate. If you go back to the ’50s and earlier, guys like Mitch Miller - who... 
Tekton Design's new THE PERFECT SET equals "goosebumps time"
mikirobSuggest monitors quash the several posters here slinging “black bile” at teajay and Eric Alexander presenting no facts or evidence ...That's exactly what the moderators have done, as evidenced by the deleted content.  Just use the "repo... 
DC Offset Blocker/Killer - where to buy in the USA
jea48 tomiiv30 needs to hire a Power Quality testing company to check the quality of the power in his home. Agreed. And if the OP seeks a definitive assessment of the unit itself, he'll need to send it back to McIntosh or to an authorized servi... 
Home owner's insurance question
ericsch... Yes, of course there are some exclusions.That's not what you wrote: unlike the dwelling which is covered for "all risks"  
Home owner's insurance question
ericsch... personal property is covered for specific named perils, unlike the dwelling which is covered for "all risks" ...It’s uncommon for a homeowner’s policy to cover all risks. For example, you need separate flood insurance if you want that ... 
A comparison between two DACs, one R-2R, the other ES 9038-based.
wtf... I've found the A/B quick-switch method doesn't reveal DAC nuances nearly as well as a lengthier listen. For me, a relaxed non-focused listen allows me to hear the subtle differences and, once heard, I can never un-hear them ...I agree a... 
Home owner's insurance question
I once suffered a major loss, and the insurance company actually purchased the equipment for me. Some of it was shipped to my house, other items I picked up at the dealer.