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| Digital Audio for Dummies nutella .....It appears that the uncompressed flac file size is the same as the wav file size. Has anyone explored this?Yes. In my view this is pointless *unless* you need to make use of the additional file attributes that flac can accommodate. Ot... | |
| Please Read and express your feelings and opinions.... arafiq - ....See what happened on the Goldenear Reference thread. The OP was asking for opinions from people who have either heard OR own the speakers. I chimed in and provided my opinion. I was upfront about the fact that I had heard it at dealer... | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable geoffkait - ....Wire is wire whether it’s a fuse or cable. They’re all di-rec-shun-al....On the contrary, haven't you been paying attention? I'm not disputing (although I'm not agreeing either) that the manufacturing process and/or technical measu... | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable @cleeds I appreciate your spelling my user id correctly. Thank you. | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable geoffkait - .....When one checks for directionality of fuses he doesn’t know which way is the right way, so it’s essentially blind. Also if there are many fuses in the system one must pay attention whilst flipping fuses....I thought, ’cough cough’... | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable geoffkait - That can be very powerful in these sorts of “debates.” Cough, cough!Try and detect/hear the difference between ordinary speaker wire and the most expensive/exotic there is in a blind test. That’ll end the debate.EDIT:I hope you're not ... | |
| Digital Audio for Dummies So are wav files currently "the best" way to go as far as SQ is concerned?Yes. However, just because its a wav file doesn't mean the origin of the file isn't lossy, and doesn't mean its as high of a bit depth and sample rate as it could be. That s... | |
| New Yggdrasil - First (and second) Impressions Hi @parsonsI appreciate your candid feedback and comparison information. Thanks. To your point about the Yggy definitely taking 300-400 hours to sound it’s best, of course, I’ve read this elsewhere and numerous folks share your sentiments in that ... | |
| We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses geoffkait - Now you can have the last word. I promise.@geoffkait I'm very appreciative of your allowing me to have the last word. So, if you don't care to answer the following legitimate question I have for you, I'll understand. I promise.Just see... | |
| The new Synergistic Research BLUE fuses .... @geoffkait Legitimate question for you. Just seeking your *opinion* now, and that cannot be right or wrong.Lets assume you are entirely correct on the technical aspects/merits of fuses. Lets further assume you are able to hear a difference, and ha... | |
| Golden ear Technology reference You’re welcome, @ozzy See my edit in my previous post regarding the radiator grills.In answer to your question, yes, the grills (all) are on and the base is attached when boxed new. | |
| Golden ear Technology reference Hi ozzy.Not true, however, I understand the dealers apprehension in wanting (or not wanting) to remove the grills. There is a flyer (obtainable by emailing Golden Ear, or you can PM me) and the procedure itself is doable by a "lay person". However... | |
| why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable Why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable?Because you get what you pay for - same thing applies to audio cable. Truth is though there are different applications for cables. Interconnects being one, and speaker wire being another. There i... | |
| Golden ear Technology reference Hi @kjl1065First of all, welcome to the forum! As you're probably gleaning already, there are a lot of opinions here. I'm a Golden Ear Triton Reference owner and prior Golden Ear Triton One owner, so naturally I would recommend them.You should kno... | |
| Please Read and express your feelings and opinions.... Great thread @jayctoy Had I prefaced or appended my statement with "in my opinion", that might help alleviate a lot of whats going on.Also, I think if folks were to listen to the heart of gold band more often, that too would be helpful. Isn't that... |