Blind Listening Tests & Amplifiers

[Peter Daniel]

Originally posted by mrfeedback
Hi Peter, I agree with pretty much all of what Mike VansEvers has to say - I went down that track a long time ago.

Eric.

I've been walking that path quite recently actually (about 2 years) but whatever I read there is much in line with my own findings and experimentation. Since I experienced it, I always keep an open mind and even if something seems hard to believe, I will never question or criticize, untill I try it myself.

[mrfeedback]

Since I experienced it, I always keep an open mind and even if something seems hard to believe, I will never question or criticize, untill I try it myself.

Yes, I have turned up many things that at the time seemed weird or 'impossible', but now are old hat to me.
Keeping an open mind also allows better hearing, and this whole process has led to the cables that I refer to.
There is much more going on than is explained by standard LCR theory.

Eric.

[Steve Eddy]

Originally posted by mrfeedback
There is much more going on than is explained by standard LCR theory.

And there is much much more going on still. Namely human physiology and psychology. And anyone in denial of that should refrain from claiming to have an open mind.

se

[Circlotron]

Originally posted by Steve Eddy
And there is much much more going on still. Namely human physiology and psychology.

Finally! Something I can agree with.

On the other hand, what about the several tens of metres of wire *after* the power cord that the power tranny is wound from? Isn't that going to undo any effect of a 2 metre length of magic power cord? Or is that like the long length of woofer crossover choke wire not being able to undo the effect of miracle speaker cables?

[mrfeedback]

You just can't let go of the psychology BS can you.
See my above posts about no prior knowlege of usage of my cables.
Jeezus, talk about dogmatic beliefs.

Eric.

[mrfeedback]

Fred gave a very good explanation of loading effecting stages the other day.
This is a good explanation for some sonic changes due to changes in cable types.

Eric.

[Steve Eddy]

Originally posted by mrfeedback
You just can't let go of the psychology BS can you.

Yes, I can't let go of the psychology BS. Just like I can't let go of the germ theory BS, the sun-centric solar system BS. The spherical earth BS, etc.

See my above posts about no prior knowlege of usage of my cables.

Why? I don't recall saying anything about your cables.

Jeezus, talk about dogmatic beliefs.

Excuse me? How does keeping one's mind open to all possibilities constitute dogmatic beliefs?

se

[nania]

Steve Eddy

Forgive the slightly off topic post but did you ever do a blind listening test of two comparatively identical preamps/amp with battery vs. mains supply? I ask this because your insight and suggestions may be very helpful in the "Fly me to the moon:6181/inverted gainclone" thread. I think I remember you being a proponent of battery supplies, am I mistaken?

[fdegrove]

Hi,

There is much more going on than is explained by standard LCR theory.

Yep...one thing people often forget is that speakers change impedance with frequency.

And that's just one thing.

[Steve Eddy]

Originally posted by Circlotron
On the other hand, what about the several tens of metres of wire *after* the power cord that the power tranny is wound from? Isn't that going to undo any effect of a 2 metre length of magic power cord? Or is that like the long length of woofer crossover choke wire not being able to undo the effect of miracle speaker cables?

Dunno. My only point was that those in denial of certain realities shouldn't speak of having open minds. Nor should they accuse others of having closed minds.

se