The interactions between human and machine are always fascinating to me. A lot of them are beyond textbooks. Shadorne's example of dynamic and lively sound is a good one. I am not sure what electric characteristics can be used to describe it.
I also think that a system is only as good as its weakest point. In my example, if I get a pair of ICs that have higher capacitance, it can never sound good in my system. This is, of course, assuming that I still have good hearing.... lol...
A fellow Dude preamp owner likes the top line model from Audio Horizons the best. AH's website states the higher end models have higher capacitance. This seems odd to me. He is testing Blue Jeans Cables' ICs now. It will be interesting to see what he thinks....
I also think that a system is only as good as its weakest point. In my example, if I get a pair of ICs that have higher capacitance, it can never sound good in my system. This is, of course, assuming that I still have good hearing.... lol...
A fellow Dude preamp owner likes the top line model from Audio Horizons the best. AH's website states the higher end models have higher capacitance. This seems odd to me. He is testing Blue Jeans Cables' ICs now. It will be interesting to see what he thinks....