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  1. audiopro92

    Are High-End Cables a Scam?

    Very well, well you responded twice. On the same day. I never explicitly stated you were wrong, nor did I ever make an inference to your lack of knowledge on the subject. Rather, I started the post with - As you probably already know. Therefore, I have made an educated guess or an inference...
  2. audiopro92

    Are High-End Cables a Scam?

    As you probably already know, it's about a lack of colorations. All external cables that you plug in to or between system components have the potential to do one or the other. However, i do not believe the superfluous claims made my cable manufacturers regarding specific tonal changes or...
  3. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    I'm mostly responding because of your name and photo. Rather cool. I'd like to chime in and suggest - anything with "clone" on it is probably going to be a mixed-bag with cost savings we don't want in production. I once went on a shopping spree and bought quite a few replica amplifiers of the...
  4. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    Looks like a solid effort. "Rensselaer's posts are a great example of what to ignore." Classy. I've had the same kind of experience. A seller complaining a year later after I sold them nearly-brand new audio equipment and a powerful laptop. The problem? They just thought I charged too much...
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    Cables can make a huge difference...

    If I am able to hear a difference over the span of weeks, months, and years, then I trust my own judgment. If I can't trust myself, then who can I trust? There are a lot of reasons why our perceptions can be wrong. Sure. But that doesn't prove anything. Our daily lives are filled with so many...
  6. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    Cables definitely can make a difference. Sometimes in a big way. I agree: "Perception is reality" You can listen to the same track at matched volume (0.5 dB or so difference) on two different systems that supposedly should "sound the same" based on measurements, but one of them will draw you...
  7. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    If you taught a class, your students would be successful. Such an abundance of great info in just 1 post.
  8. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    This is a great resource which outlines why/how power cables can make a difference: https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/why-power-cables-make-a-difference/#:~:text=%22Since%20a%20power%20cord%20is,or%201%20meter%20in%20length. Thought I'd share it for anyone else who may not know.
  9. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    I am suggesting "worth the money" based on the level of technology, engineering, and design finesse that went in to audio equipment (or any audio device). If it was a solid effort and the manufacturer is well-known/respected, then it's probably worth the money. From the perspective of the buyer...
  10. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    Thanks for clarifying. And yes, that's certainly a valid point. Some audio enthusiasts who used to believe that cable differences are real are now swayed in the opposite direction; mostly by online reviewers who are not worth their weight in salt. The interactions we create when we connect...
  11. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    This is my train of thought exactly. There are many newbie audio enthusiasts who believe both of these things. Many of whom have never visited an audio shop, auditioned any other audio devices, and bought audio equipment based on measurements alone. These people believe their cost-effective /...
  12. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    Agreed. And many who have likely never owned or auditioned a particular product, cable, etc. believe they have the answers because they are parroting the first highlighted response that google gave them. Or because someone on the internet with a background in that field said so. It is the mark...
  13. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    I very much agree with this stance. There are members on ASR who believe that parts don't matter. Parts. Seriously. The internals inside that make it possible for the audio equipment to work at all. When asking for recommendations about audio equipment, you are told that their standard set of...
  14. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    What I wrote was true. It was not intended to hurt anyone's feelings.
  15. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    True, but I didn't say my cables were better than everyone else's. Better for me, sure. Do I recommend them? Absolutely. Are people going to disagree with me? Perhaps. It's not a big deal. I absolutely agree with the above. Far more sophisticated sounds right! Most ASR members are out of touch...
  16. audiopro92

    How Good a CD Transport is Required to Sound Better than Streaming?

    The best transport is in the same box as the CD player, that is, a stand-alone CD player. CD transports vary wildly with regards to sound quality; and they impact the sound of a DAC when used together. A top-notch transport (internal or external) should house a robust and performant optical...
  17. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    First-Class post! I read it twice.
  18. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    Very well. https://www.ebay.com/str/johnssilverplatedptfewireshop See attached photo. I keep all interconnects and all other cables as short as possible. Custom lengths. This is to keep things looking neat and also for a technical benefit, which may not even be perceptible to human ears. Rest...
  19. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    They're not identical ...at all. Just wanted to point that out. My reference cables RCA interconnects (all of which are made by the same seller/business, use Rean Neutrik NYS373s. In terms of fit and performance, I've not found better. And I've tried dozens. They can be easily adjusted (around...
  20. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    I appreciate the write-up with some historical facts and thanks for your perspective on this subject. I don't think it's a bad thing. Ruling out both cables as wrong means we may as well just listen to music on our smartphone speakers at full blast. I don't believe in superfluous claims from...
  21. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    I've sent you a message with a link and some more details. For anyone else who is interested, reach out to me directly via message here. I will send you the same info. My justification for this request is to honor the work that all cable manufacturers are doing. Many are certainly doing their...
  22. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    Glad you're interested. I'll send you a message with a photo and a link to buy them. I have completed many successful transactions with the seller.
  23. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    Another brilliant post. Warmth is certainly a factor when top-quality microphones are used for voice. Especially with female vocals and smooth, well extended or layered bass. I'm talking about organic warmth and not using an EQ or PEQ to artificially enhance the sound subjectively. We can...
  24. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    That's true. There will be variations because of the interactions between internal wiring as no route is infallible. I can confidently say that the interconnects I use provide consistent results and no discernable colorations. When guitars sound real, cymbals sound as they should with a sense...
  25. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    Excellent response. Transducers (speakers and headphones) are like a window to the outside world. If they are not transparent enough, they will not be able to help you discern the smallest differences in sound. And yes, cables used in most budget or mid-range studios are deployed with...
  26. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    We don't know what said studio is using to produce music for a particular artist or band. In terms of sound quality, there are plenty of details that often go over-looked in the work many of them do. These details can easily be revealed with audio equipment that is made with high quality parts...
  27. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    I sent you a message.
  28. audiopro92

    Cables can make a huge difference...

    This post is for newbies and hi-fi veterans alike. Cables shouldn't, at least in theory, sound different. From their inception, they were never intended to alter the output signal or be the cause of inadvertent variations. So then, why do they sound different? I've said this before - to many...
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  29. audiopro92

    Which 300b amplifier: Nagra 300p, Luxman MQ-300, Wavac EC-300B, Air Tight ATM-300R, Shindo Cortese 300b

    The Western Electric 91E is an absolutely sensational performer. I auditioned it with custom speakers, the headphone out with some of my best reference headphones, and 2 source components. I won't go in to too much detail, but I will say it's offering up near-reference sound quality without...
  30. audiopro92

    Best audiophile switch

    NETGEAR makes great switches. Network switches vary quite a bit in terms of internal quality and external casework / lifespan. If you want something that will last forever (practically) go for something that is Cisco Small Business - enterprise grade. Performance should be identical unless you...

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