Is It Time For Moderators?

[Taz777]

 I quite enjoy banter and forceful views of people from different 'sides' of an argument, however I never get drawn into any personal posts. I'm here to learn, and where possible, contribute my experiences as someone embracing the digital age of HiFi.

[Taz777]

Do some people come onto these forums with daggers drawn preparing to do battle?

 

Sadly, that's the feeling I get reading many threads and posts on here when all I really want to see is how people have improved their HiFi systems according to what they hear, at various budget levels. If someone says that swapping a cable eliminated interference noise in their specific setup and someone else was looking to buy the same components then that's a great bit of information to share. Small incremental improvements in sound is what this hobby is about, isn't it?

 

I love music and my HiFi system exists solely for me to listen to my music and discover new artists that enrich that experience. I have no analysis equipment at home apart from my ears. I experiment using trial and error, swapping bits out until I achieve a sound that's pleasing to me. That's what I do with my bicycles too, another hobby of mine. It's thoroughly rewarding to end up with a product or an experience that you enjoy using/listening to.

 

I spent a few weeks building my first computer-based HiFi system recently. I got through three DACs, two sets of bookshelf speakers, six different USB cables and a box full of audio interconnects before I reached what I consider my end game, albeit at the budget end of the HiFi hobby. I love the sound and I enjoy the music immensely.

 

I hope we can post more of our real-life experiences at whatever level we're at in our HiFi journey within this great, wallet-emptying hobby.

[Taz777]

3 minutes ago, mansr said:

Were my responses to your recent query about S/PDIF cables hostile or otherwise unwarranted?

 

Nope. My comments are just a general observation on the non-audio-related threads and posts!

[Taz777]

I'm for self-moderation. The easiest way to avoid getting into an argument on Internet forums is not to reply to angry/provocative posts. Nobody gains anything from bickering.