The subject of blind testing is a hot one. We love the enthusiasm and passion the topic evokes, but let's keep discussions of blind testing to their own threads.
Any posting that demands proof for their opinions on sound quality, whether that proof be in the form of questions about blind testing or ABX testing, etc, is inappropriate and will be deleted. If anyone wishes to discuss blind tests then they are welcome to do so in specific threads about that subject.
Devilears wrote:
>One of the reasons I stopped bothering with RAO was the
>place was flooded with acrimonious posts on this topic...
>Relegating this topic to its own forum would permit those
>that so desire, to continue the endless debate, while the
>rest of us that really couldn't give a continental damn,
>would not have to wade through a gazillion posts.
<I>Stereophile</I>'s Jon Iverson maintains that blind audio tests can only provide judgment on the listening acuity of those taking the test; not the relative merits of the equipment used in the process. But the subject is still a hot topic in our forums. What do you think?
So many into DIY and the older mags back in the day used to run test on DIY kits .Why not now? Is it due to the fact that modern man cant do for themselfs? Or just no perceived interest. So many Kits and times are getting hard might be more folks willing to do some work to get better performance and save costs.I also feel that this would be good for Stereophile. There are many companies to get as advertisers and it might open up the mag to new folks.I have posted on this in the past on the asylum and I know theres a mag or 2 that does DIY.
I'm almost embarassed to post this, but my listening music genre has changed slightly, so I'm looking for a logical way to meet my listening needs while maintaining my budget and prolonging my marriage. Here is the deal. I have modest, simple though technically adequate system for music listening and since I am now listening to much more classical music, I need more bass. My system is a Conrad-Johnson 2300 power amp, a pair of B&W 802 Matrix speakers, and a Theta Miles CD player; i.e no vinyl or changer in my set-up.
First,you have to find the music you want on vinyl.
Then,you have to keep the records in pristine condition.
Then,you have to go to the turnateble to change sides ( no remote control)
need i continue ?
Anyway,as i said,i hate turntable BUT can't live without one !
Actually i have 2 lol A kenwood(Trio)L-07D and a SME 20.2
Untill someone produces a format that will sound at least as-good-as-a- turntable,i'll stick with vinyl...unfortunately !