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I have a sincere interest in such scientific testing - even as I believe they are not infallible - and I think it's fair to distinguish between a blind test that controls for all possible variables and the sort of blind testing you recalled, which failed to control for multiple biases. That someone might disagree with you or point out a logical error does not make them a troll. Again, thank you so much. Blind tests are an interesting aspect of audioland and as long as they remain a topic of conversation here, it's possible I'll respond again.
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George, I agree. Classical (and some acoustic jazz) is the best way to evaluate a system, especially when you are familiar with the concert hall where the music was recorded. We also enjoy the calm moments now - our life was too hectic anyway - but we do miss the live concerts.
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What makes them particularly useful is the detailed information written about each track by Delos recording director John Eargle in the program booklet included with each CD. Eargle describes the recording environment, the challenges a given composition (e.g., its dynamic range) and/or the venue presents (does plastic sheeting have to be placed over the first rows of audience seats to render a more "live" presentation?), and related considerations. In some cases, he includes a diagram of the performing ensemble's placement and a discussion of mike placement, so the listener has some reference points against which to check what he/she is hearing from the audio system.
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I have no goals. I just like to discover new things about how to improve the musical experience at home. I like the amazement it provides to rediscover my music after a component change and/or tweak. Ever since I was 8 or 9 years old, I was always attracted to sound systems and knew I would like to have one, one day.
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I have to say that Serge is an excellent thread starter. Why hasn't someone asked this question? It has made me think.
I think subconsciously it was to attempt to have a reference system built around a fine speaker. I began with Bozak's, DQ10's, Magtneplanars, Thiel CS5i, Genesis II's, Mac XRT30's, Maxx3's, Alexxes, finally an XVX. I have a system I am satisfied with. My goal was to attain to a reference system whose sound I really liked. I enjoy music a lot, all types. A really nice system you can enjoy day or night and requires little maintenance. If I have a spare hour upstairs I go. It's there waiting for me I agree with many of Serge's assertions. Then why do I have expensive cables, cords, IC's, power conditioners, etc.?? I never said I was rational about this hobby. I simply enjoy having the neat gear, reading reviews, exchanging ideas, looking stuff up on the internet, reading about new upcoming exciting gear, looking at folks' systems on AA and thinking I'd really like to hear it and how beautiful it is, looking for ways to improve my sound. I'm still a little bit of a kid when it comes to this hobby. Hope I stay that way. I wish many could read this thread. Excellent thoughts including Cleeds'. Best Charles p.s. my little boy ears heard something special with my dad's Concert Grands that I was never quite able to match until the XVX. It took about 50 years. Last edited by Charles; 01-06-2021 at 12:06 AM. |
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That said, we sorely miss travel and are ready to "get going" again. Reservations made for May and 'fingers crossed' for good luck (to us all). In the meantime, enjoy the music.
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I still love all the singers my parents were into when they were in their late 20's and early 30's I heard when I was just a boy. My father also used to have a "shortwave" German Grundig Radio that was his pride and joy. He would listen to stations from half around the world as if it was the window into the free world... I often sat and admired the radio proudly displayed on the table as my father would be "tuning" into various stations with the knobs. So yes, no doubt audio has touched many audiophiles in one way or another and stuck from the early age, even if subconsciously. |
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I will be sharing less of my "let's analyze the logical part of this hobby" from now on. There is very little to gain from it and it obviously only causes negative emotions. There is no convincing an audiophile of anything anymore as there is a hope to convince anyone involved with any other hobby, whatever it may be. Ask a stamp collector why he has so many little paper stamps that he spent a fortune on over the decades.... It is for the soul. So having a plan or not having a plan and just enjoying the hobby and music day by day is probably the best escape from the everyday life we have and our little slice of heaven on Earth. You have assembled quite an impressive system Charles and I am glad to hear you are very happy with it and that it brings you so much pleasure! Enjoy. |
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Serge, again I think you hit the nail on its head. I remember all those many years when I was about 11 or 12 hearing my dad's first system decked out on our, of all places, dinning room table: Allied Knight 20 watt integrated; Callero changer; Pickering cartridge; Wharfedale sand filled bookshelf sealed speakers. The record was South Pacific. I was hooked. There is some logic to the high end but not much. Music is emotional. From then on I was fascinated with audio gear, especially Mac. Maybe its genetic. Who knows.
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