I listened to Mr. Denney’s tweak demonstrations firsthand at Axpona 2022. Considering the poor conditions, a hotel room, high ambient noise level outside the room, etc. I could hear differences with several of his tweaks. On a couple where I did not hear a difference my son with his younger ears, said he could hear the difference.
Does "everything" REALLY matter? (A No-Arguing Thread...)
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I did a factory tour of the SR factory in Fountain Valley a couple of years ago and he filmed a couple of videos. There was no gaming the system in terms of creating special conditions for his gear or the like. If you go to his demos at the trade shows, he often simply has to turn off his devices or unplug some things. It’s all out in the open for all to see. The differences are readily heard.
As opposed to furiously typing away in a futile attempt to accomplish what exactly? I’m posting videos where you can clearly hear differences pertinent to the subject at hand.
You are posting your videos on this thread, videos made by you to sell your equipment, no?
You are making claims that tweaks like cable elevators and special fuses improve the sound of one’s system.
There are other members of this forum who posted contradictory views to yours (just this thread):
#1., Zuman says that in his experience specialty fuses don’t help.
#12., Tima says cable risers don’t help.
#16., Ron says cable riser’s don’t help.
#18., jeromelang says cable risers didn’t work for him either.
#21., PeterA says that fancy power (and other wire) doesn’t help.
#22., ssfas claims fuses didn’t do anything for him.
#25., Lee says here that his experience proved to him that cable risers and AC power regeneration is a complete waste of money.
#27., PLF agrees that cable risers and power conditioners are a waste of money in that they provide absolutely no improvement.
I personally would like to see this website be used as a forum in which the experience of many is shared in order to lift up the quality of everyones’ audio experience rather than used as a captive audience to share suspect data designed to sell products.
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Please do not misquote me. May I suggest that you should know by now that I never talk like this. In this subjective hobby I do not make declarative statements of purported objective fact.
As a matter of theory I might be skeptical that cable risers make a difference in sound. As a matter of practice I ever only say "I didn't hear a difference."
I would never suggest that people cannot hear better than I do in some ways. I would never suggest that because I do not hear a difference therefore you must not hear a difference.
I fully recognize and accept that an OP doesn't "own" a thread that he or she starts. Nevertheless, I had hoped that by specifically requesting five difference-makers and five no-difference-makers (in members' personal experience), and by asking that the thread might be free from argument, then we might be able to garner enough admittedly-anecdotal evidence to cause some of us to re-examine our opinions or - even better - to try something new.
For example, if I learned that 90% of respondents found that specialty fuses made a positive difference, I'd happily consider that I likely hadn't explored them thoroughly enough. Or, if no one else thought that high-end LAN cables were important, I'd reconsider whether I might have been fooling myself.
Can we try the "5-5-No Arguing" approach again?
Thanks!
For example, if I learned that 90% of respondents found that specialty fuses made a positive difference, I'd happily consider that I likely hadn't explored them thoroughly enough. Or, if no one else thought that high-end LAN cables were important, I'd reconsider whether I might have been fooling myself.
Can we try the "5-5-No Arguing" approach again?
Thanks!
When somebody simply wants to fling mud they sometimes demand a standard which is rarely if ever applied in any context, and is rarely if ever applied to any comments they make about their subjective sonic impressions of the sounds of components.
Will you be applying this standard to your future comments about the sounds of components?
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Ron, there is nothing wrong with this thread or my response to it. Users are asked what tweaks or other has made a positive difference to their system and listening pleasure, and which have not.
What device/item did you try in your own system? Did you hear an improvement? Was there any items that you tried that you didn’t hear an improvement?
In your post you included “cable risers” in the group that you “Have not found to make an improvement”.
You were not alone in this finding, others said the same.
Why can’t the members read your and other members opinions on these items and decide? Why must we give the guy who makes his living selling this stuff a right of rebuttal? Does his videos convince you that his “cable risers” do make a positive difference and your “not found to make an improvement” is due to some failing on your part? Did he convince you to get your hearing checked?
I joined this site to learn from the experience of my fellow audiophiles not to watch sales videos designed to sell products. I could be wrong. If that is where the members want WBF to go then perhaps i should go elsewhere. I am open to the members opinions.
That's not what I said, the SR risers did make a difference in my room but I speculated that the HFTs on the risers played a role. Here is what I wrote:
"Cable risers, except SR due to HFT."
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Pairing French wines with music is an art that enhances both the tasting experience and the listening pleasure. The right wine can complement different musical styles, creating a harmonious sensory experience. Here are the top 5 French wines that enhance listening to music:
Pairing French wines with music is an art that enhances both the tasting experience and the listening pleasure. The right wine can complement different musical styles, creating a harmonious sensory experience. Here are the top 5 French wines that enhance listening to music:
1. Château Margaux (Bordeaux) – Best with Classical Music
- Why? This prestigious Bordeaux, known for its elegance and complexity, pairs beautifully with classical compositions from composers like Debussy, Ravel, or Chopin.
- Tasting Notes: Silky tannins, notes of cassis, violets, and tobacco, with a refined, long finish.
- Music Pairing: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Debussy’s Clair de Lune, or Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Cello Suites.
2. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (Burgundy) – Best with Jazz
- Why? This legendary Pinot Noir is as expressive and nuanced as a great jazz performance.
- Tasting Notes: Earthy, with red fruit, spice, and floral undertones, evolving in the glass like a Miles Davis solo.
- Music Pairing: Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue", John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme", or Chet Baker’s soft trumpet melodies.
3. Château d'Yquem (Sauternes) – Best with Ambient & Electronic Music
- Why? This honeyed, luscious dessert wine creates a dreamlike experience that enhances ethereal electronic soundscapes.
- Tasting Notes: Rich flavors of apricot, honey, and caramelized citrus, with a velvety finish.
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- Tasting Notes: Dark berries, leather, and smoky undertones, with a wild, untamed character.
- Music Pairing: The Rolling Stones’ "Gimme Shelter", Led Zeppelin’s "Whole Lotta Love", or B.B. King’s "The Thrill is Gone".
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- Why? Champagne is lively, effervescent, and celebratory, just like pop and funk music.
- Tasting Notes: Citrus, brioche, and almond notes with a fine mousse that dances on the palate.
- Music Pairing: Prince’s "1999", Daft Punk’s "Get Lucky", or Michael Jackson’s "Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough".
Final Thought:
The best wine-music pairing is personal, but these iconic French wines bring out the depth, rhythm, and emotion of various music genres. Whether you’re sipping Bordeaux with Beethoven or enjoying Champagne with funk, the right pairing elevates the experience.
Cheers to great wine and great music!
The best wine-music pairing is personal, but these iconic French wines bring out the depth, rhythm, and emotion of various music genres. Whether you’re sipping Bordeaux with Beethoven or enjoying Champagne with funk, the right pairing elevates the experience.
Cheers to great wine and great music!
Again, I don't understand your reasoning here. Ted is posting comparison videos where he is only changing the variable, ie. the accessory, in question. If you are being honest about wanting to learn how to improve your sound, wouldn't those before and after videos be valuable?
Thank you for these comments. You cover a lot of ground here beyond my question to you. I agree with almost everything you wrote.
But, respectfully, it does not address my narrow and singular comment -- about your request for a particular methodological standard. That's all I was quibbling about.
No, because he made them, if you believe them and buy those products he is selling, he benefits. Would you accept a judge sentencing you to a prison term if the prison was a private prison and the judge one of the owners of that prison? He would make money by incarcerating you, the amount increasing the longer you are incarcerated.
In research one must keep on guard against the possibility if bias.
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