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Do we believe in Machina Dynamics?

Let's see: we've had the pebbles, the little clock, the turntable platform that includes only some old springs...and now the Contact Paper CD tweek. Do any of us believe in this? I know Geoff's an advertiser, and actually a very nice guy, but come on, fellow audiophiles...this is all the epitome of snake oil! No?
Every idea was tried, and has failed, numerous times. Despite being a nice guy, all he's selling is audio nonsense.
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tvad
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Fascinating how these products stay in the forefront with new critical threads. It's hard for me to believe these are anything but intentional plants.
tvad
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02-22-07: Audioblazer
Hi for those who think Machina dynamics stuffs are snake oils have u actually tried it before u come to that conclusion?

One does not have to try the services of a Witch Doctor who shakes a rattle and lights some incense to know that it will likely not cure disease.

Nor does one have to try jumping out of an airplane at 10,000 feet without a parachute to know it's probably not a good idea.

Some things are just self evident.
tvad
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Audioblazer, several items you mention in your list produce effects that can be measured: electrical fuses, contact paste/liquid. Items that have a basis in physics and can be tested and measured are not snake oil.

This is the fundamental difference between snake oil products, which the Machina Dynamica products are, and non snake oil products.
tvad
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Good question, Viridian, and a point well taken.

I will, however, hold firm to my belief that a Timex clock with an orange price sticker, and jars of rocks are audio snake oil. Someday, when the effects of these objects are measured, I'll sit quietly while someone says, "I told you so".
tvad
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Maybe we should do an experiment to see if believeing in magic pebbles has a positive effect on hearing acuity as well.
Viridian (Threads | Answers)
Perhaps, so. You buy the Machina Dynamica products for the group study and I'll participate.
tvad
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you would not be a good candidate; you have already stated your belief system, that clocks and pebbles cannot work. I would be looking for open minded people.
Viridian (Threads | Answers)
OK. I'm off the hook.

Still, send me the study when it's complete.

Be certain to buy matching Timex clocks and matching orange price stickers so the study participants don't know which is Machina Dynamica product and which is not. Same with the jars of pebbles.
tvad
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You seem to be directing the study already; good show! You're hired, our expert scientist.
Viridian (Threads | Answers)
Just stating the obvious steps for a proper study, which I favor in order to put this Machina Dynamica business to rest.
tvad
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Visualize whirled peas.
tvad
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