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Are there any absolute truths???

Whenever I ask an audio question it seems the answer always starts out with "Well...it depends". So I'm wondering if there are any audiophile "absolute truths" that we all can file away as great advice and use confidently over and over again. Just to get it started, I'll offer up the following and see how long they hold up before they get shot down.

Audiophile Absolute Truths:

#1. The quality of the stereo system is what the owner says it is, not someone else.

#2. System synergy is more important than anything else.

Both humorous and serious replies are welcome.
hank
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jwrobinson
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The following is the truth as I know it: Imaging and Soundstage width and depth is due to two things ---- speakers (and the room interface) and the recording!

Anyone who tells you amps and cables can improve the above is a fool with more money than sense, or an audio reviewer who claims to hear improvements because he must in order to keep getting all those nice (expensive?) toys to play with.

I've got thick skin and good ears, so slam away.

Jim
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czbbcl
1,699 posts
 
Yes, there are.The problem is most people can not regonize them when they hear them.

Chuck
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warrenh
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Jim, It's the eve before Thanksgiving. I ain't going there. Lasagna is better than turkey. Anything is better than turkey. There's a truth for you....
ivanj
640 posts
 
Wisdom in detlof's words. Thanks. Another truth -

Support your local symphony or opera company. Get a perspective on live music.
twl
3,251 posts
 
Buy what you like. Don't worry about whether anyone else agrees with your opinion of your gear.
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