Popular Post Ralf11 Posted December 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2019 The real problem with subjective impressions has been known for many decades: it is that many things (besides the sound itself) influence the perception of the sound, including visuals, knowledge of money spent, mood, etc. etc. As a subjectivist, I find that one can use objective measurements to narrow down choices but not to decide between two or more units in the final group. That requires a properly done blind test. But those who want to buy based on esthetics, ergonomics, etc. can certainly do so. I consider such things myself. The problem arises when prper testing is not done and people claim they are free of all bias. They aren't. Besides that, there are a number of fads and fallacies in the audiophile world. A Noise Fetish seems very au current... so to speak. Ajax and STC 2 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Just now, sandyk said: Many members do not agree with you in this area, and furthermore you are highly unlikely to be ever able to disprove what they report hearing using current measurement techniques. Many many qualified members do not agree with you in this area It is easy to disprove impressionistic "reports" crenca 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 38 minutes ago, sandyk said: As this is mainly a Subjective based forum, as evidenced by the name of the forum, and supported by paid advertisements from members of the Hi Fi industry, the % of suitably qualified members is almost certainly a small minority of the total membership and readers of the forum. not very Stylish of you wgscott and sandyk 1 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 misbehaving ESS 9038 implementation as in "hump"? Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 the problem with saying "subjective impressions mostly are made up to justify choice of purchases" is that it is ambiguous as to conscious (likely untrue) vs. unconscious state of mind (likely true) Link to comment
Popular Post Ralf11 Posted January 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2020 ARC claims 1 hour for their tube products or maybe they are poorly designed... Ralf11 and 4est 1 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 but consider that ARC makes no $$ from the 1 hr thing... Teresa 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 what we need is a DAC manufacturer to design an in-built system which compensates for neural accommodation sandyk 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, sandyk said: What the forum needs is an inbuilt filter to automatically remove your inane and non wanted comments that add nothing of value to the threads. Should I report your inane hate-filled comment ?? or just chalk it up to smoke inhalation? sandyk 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 maybe he doesn't want to close his mind Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 6 hours ago, marce said: I get the impression from these sort of comment on this thread and similar comments on other threads by others, that the hardcore subjective fraternity won't be happy until I and certain other members are banned and every thread is censored and cleansed of any comments they don't like. The forum has already been stifled by recent events and there are specific threads to discuss this, instead of every thread getting polluted by this negativity. What was an interesting forum full of lively debate has turned into a rather dull place, where the only conversations allowed are approved ones. That's right. IIRC, Bill explained why that is. Link to comment
Popular Post Ralf11 Posted January 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2020 The discord arises from people who don't understand physics, don't understand cognitive psychology, and/or think that one or a small number of measurements fully explain SQ. I think that covers all the bases... marce, sandyk, mansr and 2 others 2 1 2 Link to comment
Popular Post Ralf11 Posted January 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2020 Since he is obtuse to six sigmas, the best thing is prevent the infection from spreading to all the other neighbors, who are listening in. Solstice380, mansr and esldude 3 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I just chalk it up to smoke inhalation. If he isn't attacking me, he is attacking someone else. Look at the thread he caused to be shut down yesterday. It's like a Chihuahua on meth (on his bad days). Link to comment
Popular Post Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2020 What is most frequently met with resentment, is the posting of scientific facts on threads intended to influence some poor guy who was deluded (by ads, dealers, or unscrupulous manfs.) into a belief that different power or interconnect cables have an effect on sound quality. Others often "share" confirmation biased subjective hallucinatory experiences and then become apoplectic when scientists or engineers point out that such "Are you Experienced?" perceptions cannot be due to the actual sound, and must therefore be a result of confirmation bias. Subjectivists who demand -- against all scientific proof or measurements -- that their golden ears need no justification contribute nothing to the discussion to those who hear such differences, and for whom the topic is intended. Repeatedly insisting that power or interconnect cables cannot improve sound is needed to counter such insanity. esldude, mansr, sandyk and 1 other 1 2 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Allan F said: Increasing octane does not increase gas mileage. Putting high octane gasoline in a car with an engine designed to run on regular gasoline is simply a complete waste of money. So, offering an explanation while lacking the knowledge and/or expertise of the particular subject is often unhelpful and the reason why people sometimes offering have to prove or disprove things, as the case may be, for themselves. NOT TRUE!! My uncle did this once and loved the sound of the engine. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 oh, BTW - when I wrote"power or interconnect cables" I should have said "AC power or interconnect cables" - I think the jury may still be out on DC power cables. OTOH, audiophiles seem to have a noise infestation fetish so who knows? Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 6 hours ago, mansr said: When someone asks for advice, how are we to know which kinds of advice are allowed before Alex or one of his goons shows up to tell us? It's only needed when it's wanted (see above). Because it is posted on the public internet, you will have to divine not only the internal mental condition of the OP but of everyone who might read the thread. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: I was just thinking about this a bit more. Perhaps the reason so many of us like to upgrade or make changes is because of the power of music. We want something more and are willing to try things, sometimes non-sensical things, to get there. And, the journey can be fun. I know it sounds a bit like chasing the dragon, but this is completely voluntary and enjoyable for so may of us. Well, I upgrade every 20 years so you got me with that quote. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 typically, "save the planet" for most people means "save the planet for humans" Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 A reviewer can truly determine the value of something for you iff they know all the factor loading scores that you have. Iving 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Octopi might have a shot. you are never going to get an advanced civilization going without the ability to manipulate objects - ask a dolphin if you don't believe me. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 dolphins have limited manipulation ability using their beak (so do parrots) but dolphins would make great audiophiles - not only the HF hearing but they can also emit sound loud enough to stun fish now, imagine a fish-y audiophool sales person, and a dolphin walks into the store... esldude 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 "Well you start off with fins, then start scudding around on them in mud pools and pretty soon y a got arms & hands" - Iggy Ichthyostega esldude 1 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 best thing is to just mind meld with a monkey and get it to act like your robot butler - this has worked well for Golden Retrievers Link to comment
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