I'll bet it works for cables too.
Million-dollar Strads fall to modern violins in blind ‘sound check’ | Science | AAAS
Surely true, but nevertheless there is at least once a year a new study about those old violins; in the news (at least in german) usually published under the headline "Secret of Stradivarius decoded" . 🙂
In addition there are numerous anecdotial descriptions (tapestryofsound's was a new one to me), sometimes diverging, sometimes corrobating each other; wood from the glacier period in europe around that time was mentioned too as a crucial factor.
Published research found importance of the firnis, the shape of the f-holes, new metrics for construction (special circle of 18.66 mm in diameter used in fixed ratios for length and width), the type of glue and a special fungal infestation.
One research group even found corrobation for the (often ridiculed) hypothesis that constant playing of the violins is of importance for good sound (or for the fact that the wood resonant behavior is changed by the vibrations when playing).
Yes I agree, they most probably sound just the same as any modern violin - except right under the violinist’s ear, where it sits all day every day for a lifetime, and that is what counts for getting into the zone of musical creation.
That is the beauty of carbon fibre, it’s consistency of tone irrespective of altitude, aridity or humidity. Very popular with electro acoustic violinists.
I think I have found Sy.
A useful cable article | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum
Somewhere he dosnt have to continually smack his head on the wall. He actually started a cable thread!!!
that's because it is, scale insect poop
Cheers
Alan
read the label:
"Cheese-like food product"
although the next to last word is suspect
I suggest you don't. It's obvious that you don't posses the basic skillset to create such a setup. You just dig it deeper... It's a cinsere advice.
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Anyone can make their own goop. All you need is some clay like plasticine ( Amazon.com: Jovi Plastilina Reusable and Non-Drying Modeling Clay; .5 oz. Rolls, Set of 10 Colors, perfect for Arts and Crafts Projects: Toys & Games )
A bit of Iron dust or fillings ( Eisco Labs Fine Iron Filings, 100g in Sprinkler Jar - Made in the USA: School Curriculum Sets: Amazon.com: Gateway )
and some carbon powder (Amazon.com : MarineLand Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon : Aquarium Filter Accessories : Pet Supplies )
Mix well and place it where it matters most.
Of course Max's exact formula is still a secret. But this will get you close.
REALLY!
A bit of Iron dust or fillings ( Eisco Labs Fine Iron Filings, 100g in Sprinkler Jar - Made in the USA: School Curriculum Sets: Amazon.com: Gateway )
and some carbon powder (Amazon.com : MarineLand Black Diamond Media Premium Activated Carbon : Aquarium Filter Accessories : Pet Supplies )
Mix well and place it where it matters most.
Of course Max's exact formula is still a secret. But this will get you close.
REALLY!
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I thought carbon 13 was the secret. I wonder if goop near your fish bowl will stop the Betas from fighting.
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Shellac is a resin secreted by the female lac bug. A secretion is not the same as an excretion.
Oops almost forgot to add the baking soda for the carbon 13 found in it!
The regular carbon has a bit more than 1% Carbon 13, so just use more.
🙂
Should I send you a sample? I know you won't hear a difference. 🙁
“The finding also leaves open the possibility that Strads do sound better than modern instruments under certain circumstances—when the listener knows they are hearing a legendary instrument. "If you know it's a Strad, you will hear it differently," Fritz says. "And you can't turn off that effect."
Everybody’s peaking.
An excretion implies control over the time and place of the event. Secretion implies no control over the time and place of the event.
Well, that my take on it.
Everybody’s peaking.
An excretion implies control over the time and place of the event. Secretion implies no control over the time and place of the event.
Well, that my take on it.
Mmm, not sure, might have hit a new low 😀
It's just a matter of time for most of us then? 😉
Clearly your ears have some dependence on sight as well. Example. You are in the pitch dark. You hear a discomforting sound. Your mind goes wild with fear. What the hell is it?
You turn the lights on. It’s the dog scuffling around on the carpet.
Now reverse the situation. The lights are on. Your noise cancellers are on your head and turned on. The dog is scuffling around on the carpet. Do you feel anything? No, you are in full control of the situation (perhaps you whack the dog because he’s making a hole).
Conclusion: If you listen but can’t see your perception is not anchored in reality. It’s hard to figure out the truth of the situation.
If you take a look, it’s clear if it looks better, it must be ok - whether you can even hear it or not.
Anyway, that’s my theory of why peakers think stuff sounds better when perhaps it isn’t.
You turn the lights on. It’s the dog scuffling around on the carpet.
Now reverse the situation. The lights are on. Your noise cancellers are on your head and turned on. The dog is scuffling around on the carpet. Do you feel anything? No, you are in full control of the situation (perhaps you whack the dog because he’s making a hole).
Conclusion: If you listen but can’t see your perception is not anchored in reality. It’s hard to figure out the truth of the situation.
If you take a look, it’s clear if it looks better, it must be ok - whether you can even hear it or not.
Anyway, that’s my theory of why peakers think stuff sounds better when perhaps it isn’t.
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I have to defend Dan's 'Goop' as doing something real, and perhaps very useful. It would not be the first offering of such a substance. Peter and May Belt offered something like it in previous years, and perhaps still do. I hold that 'if you hear a difference, it is most probably real'.
The late Peter Belt also said you should put a photo of yourself in the freezer to make your hifi sound better. Nice chap, but mad ideas.
I thought it was a photo of the gear you wanted "improved". Is May still playing the noise for you over the phone for $50?
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