I Now Consider The Stereophile Staff Snake Oil Salesmen

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or maybe Russian Troll Bots arguing with each other

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I didn't know what PRaT is so I looked it up:

 

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=prat

 

 

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what does prat mean re audio?

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23 minutes ago, Shadders said:

Pace, Rhythm, and Timing.

 

ah...  I have to say I always thought that better equipment would not improve those aspects - for decades.

 

I changed my mind after upgrading speakers and pre-amp (to Maggie 3.7i and ARC LS-25 mk II).  Big surprise but that is the best subjective description - what is really going on psycho-acoustically is a mystery to me.

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16 minutes ago, dalethorn said:

...  But I don't kid myself that the relatively simple digital sampling we do (i.e. no quantum computers yet) captures everything.  ...

 

 

uh-oh

 

have a beer

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12 hours ago, firedog said:

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But as far as what is called PRaT, I think I've heard it. Probably has more to do with the speakers themselves (how "quick" they are and how well integrated and time aligned the drivers are) and possibly something in the particular speaker/amp interaction. 

 

That is what I suspect as well

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5 hours ago, Indydan said:

 

Yes, like surface noise, clicks, pops and static. I really do miss those things...

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, mansr said:

And Al Gore invented the internet.

 

He misspoke but was perhaps the single most important person in Congress who helped allow the current internet we know to propagate.

 

I agree with your point regarding Mr. Thorn, and his unusual input sensitivity, which seems to be coupled with a thorny output.

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iTunes (Mac) makes it all very easy

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20 minutes ago, mansr said:

Scientists strive to discover the nature of the universe. Engineers shape it to their liking.

 

 

not EEs

 

you are thinking of Quantum Mechanics - in fact, there is an auto repair shop near me by that name

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sure - but can you make the entire universe disappear in a quantum event?

 

that's what it takes

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2 hours ago, mansr said:

Are you sure you want me to try?

 

 

Sure - have at it

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6 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

Now that he is banned, I'll open this thread back up to see if adults can act like adults. 

 

 

I just want to note that Mensa is a club for people who can't think of anything worthwhile to do with their lives.