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In defense of quantum products.

There are many audio products that have the word quantum in their name. The brand names Synergistic Research, Bybee and Kemp and Audio Magic come to mind. There are others.

Frankly, some of the explanations for these products are difficult for me to understand. I understand the general theory of quantum physics but when it comes to the details I often find myself getting lost very quickly. Are the explanations offered up by makers of quantum products accurate or not? And does it really matter? Is audio about understanding what manufacturers say or about enjoying the music?

Personally, I am only concerned whether the product works in my system. If the explanation is satisfactory but it does not deliver I could not care less about the theories offered in their defense. Happily, I have been lucky with products from Synergistic Research, Bybee and Audio Magic. I have not used any Kemp products yet.

What have your experiences been with quantum products?
sabai
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ozzy
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Sabai, No it was not repaired. I was hoping that Jack Bybee could have done something, but no luck.

Since the only way to attempt to repair it was to cut it open. I carefully cut it open with a hacksaw.
Once it was open and I saw the cheap stranded copper wire inside the stale goop,it just did'nt seem to be worth any more effort. I trashed it but I still have the other one from the pair in case anyone wants it.
sabai OP
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Ozzy, That was definitely a no-no experience. I agree. I am surprised that Jack Bybee did not repair it or come clean. I have respect for Jack Bybee because of the superior results I have had with his products. No question. I have never had a repair issue.
sarcher30
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Ozzy, Why didn't he just replace it? For 2 bucks he could have avoided you finding out what find of snake oil he was using ;).

It's interesting that you did not hear a difference. There are cable makers that use goop in their cables. Some don't hide the fact but they are usually very expensive. The only thing that makes sense to me is that the goop must damp the vibrations in these cables. I don't own any so I can't say if thats good or not.

Sean
sabai OP
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Sarcher30 says: "I don't own any so I can't say if thats good or not." So how is it possible to talk of snake oil or support someone who talks about snake oil or to indulge in any other denigrating comments if you have no actual experience with the product? We see this time and again on these forums. It is this sort of gratuitousness that lowers the level of discussion and chases away intelligent opinions. This leaves the paying field to "special" folks.
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ozzy
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Sabai, Sarcher30,
I was hoping they would send me a new pair.
I got the impression that Jack Bybee is quite feeble these days. The guy running the company (I forget his name now) took charge and claimed it was out of warranty and they had no longer any obligation.
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