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analogluvr
@geoffkait I know, it’s crazy! You ask someone for scientific proof and they start crying that you are rude! Glad you understand.

There’s your problem! There isn’t any scientific proof for most anything you wish to name. No wonder you’re frustrated. Feel better now?

Have a nice weekend,
your friend and humble scribe.

kosst- There are psychological, emotional aspects- human aspects when listening to music. All music reproduction has a leaning towards warm, analytical, rich, lean, forward, recessed, etc, etc. We decide on an individual basis what we prefer, otherwise we would ALL agree on what amp, speakers and/or audio equipments sounds the best! Not everthing in audio can be measured, and stated to be superior. Then of course, do we all have the same level of hearing abilities? Of course not! One’s opinions should require them to have the ability to respect other thoughts on the matter. Otherwise they may come off as closed minded know it alls. That can lead to attacks on others who may have valid opinions.

costco_emoji wrote,

“I’ve mulled this fine line of snake oil over a good bit and I’m pretty clear where I stand. For a long time now we’ve been able to measure the performance of audio gear with resolution WAY beyond what any human ear can distinguish.”

That is illogical, Captain. We actually can not (rpt not) measure soundstage height or any other dimension, the sound characteristics of the recording venue, sweetness, warmth, presence, wetness, bass tautness, transparency, glare, things of that nature. As I read your manifesto, the ability to measure anything is pretty much your whole premise. Better luck next time.

“Trl vs Apl”

A couple of tube preamps,
I will say no more.

Kenny.

This post is worth repeating:

And, I suspect everyone knows which member this restricted area is most appropriate for. 🤣