CPU Load and Sound Quality

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2 hours ago, kumakuma said:

 

If this were true, you would think that there would be a cable that does so little damage that everyone agrees that is the best sounding cable out there and you all could get off your audiophile treadmill.

And you and I both know what audiophiles really think is cables can actively improve the signal.  It lets them massage their egos that they have good taste in sound and are willing to spend money to make it better.  It allows the perpetuation that next year they'll come up with an even better sounding improved cable.  

 

If there were a cable so perfect in transparency, then it would be the end of the line and everyone could reproduce copies or use that one cable.  That would kill a multi-million dollar industry.  Even worse is the fact we already have that cable.  The cable industry has its own reasons for existing that have nothing to do with cables transmitting a fully accurate signal. 

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12 hours ago, Blackmorec said:

I’m far too polite to say 🤐

 

But what I would say, is that in my case, almost every time I install a new component it usually sounds considerably worse and i spend the next 24 to 240 hours in a state of post-purchase-paranoia, hoping I haven’t screwed up. 

And then your mind fixes it for after an appropriate amount of satisfying concern. 

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33 minutes ago, Blackmorec said:

snip.........burn in is only an issue with sufficiently evolved systems, that have the ability to react to and reveal small changes. 

If you mean only humans have the psychology from sufficient evolution then I agree with you.  Of course I don't think that is what you mean at all.  Your hardware system has evolved.  Of course it is your mind that has directed that evolution.  

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4 hours ago, kumakuma said:

 

Are you saying we should accept all the findings that are reported in that thread, even the ones that contradict each other?

 

If not, what criteria should we use?

The field of dreams criteria.  Not to be confused with any fields in physics. 

 

If you build it they will come.  Audio translation:  If you say it, they will hear it.  All personal realities voiced therefore are equally valid (except for yours or any objectivist leaning known associates, their realities are suspect for lack of faith and the visionary qualities necessary for musical enjoyment).  

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54 minutes ago, sandyk said:

 

Only by sarcastic and closed minded members like yourself with cloth ears and mediocre gear.

What about sarcastic and closed minded members with excellent ears and even more excellent gear?

 

Everyone is in their own niche you know.  

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8 hours ago, John Dyson said:

I hereby declare the technique public domain so that snake oil salespeople cannot use a patent of this technique as patent licensed competitive advantage to cheat rich audiophiles who don't understand what is going on.   Or...  Maybe I should patent it and join the snake-oil cheaters and play their game of undeserved enrichment.  Nawww....  I choose the honest approach.  I'll never make money again, will I?

(I actually though tthat my previous comment was in the PM -- I make too many mistakes like that!!)

 

John

 

John, you need to copyleft it.  So no one makes money, but they can all contribute to improvements. 

 

BTW, I use Gimp, so maybe no one should listen in regards to my opinions of Alex's images.  

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16 hours ago, STC said:

Binaural recording with Sennheiser AMBEO microphones. 
 

24/96 format. 
20191228-195451.wav

 

MP3 

20191228-195451.m4a 1.68 MB · 4 downloads

Just reporting that clicking on either file on Linux with Chrome it opens a box asking me where I wish to download the files.   Ditto on Win 10.  Ditto on both OS with Firefox and Brave. 

 

I would advise anyone using IE to try out Chrome, Firefox or Brave and pick one if they don't like Edge(I don't like Edge).  

 

Yeah:okay, it is off topic.  Just confirming what others say is happening.  Forgive me for trying to be helpful.  I'll refrain.