On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 17:01:06 +0000, Michael Scarpitti wrote:

wrote in message news:IqsZb.23804$Xp.103599@attbi_s54...
To add to the continuing attempt to suggest sighted bias doesn't exist or
is a natural product of the human perception process, consider:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0220074652.htm

In short, while different areas of the brain are used to interpret input
from the various senses, there is overlap in the areas such that sight can
influence sound perception. Seeing a yamaha and pass labs amp side by
side and doing sighted "tests" will trigger this overlap, make it
imposibble to know which amp is being used and the "tests" do as well as
random choices; just as the now famious test demonstrated.

I can hear differences between cables.

I can hear differences between amps.

Curiously, I can hear these differences better when I turn out the
lights and allow my hearing full access. Perhaps those who claim
'sighted' tests are invalid are picking the wrong reason, if they
claim that 'knowing' which amp is being tested causes bias. The
simple fact is that listening in a lighted room causes your brain to
expend energy on vision and have less 'processing power' left for
hearing.

When I conduct comparative tests, I always use extended in-the-dark
listening.
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Michael..

I hear differences between some cables..others sound
identical..some are "acceptable"..but, not so good. Some
sound better.

I hear differences between some amps...some sound about
the same...some sound "not so good". Some are better.

Now, having said that, I am aware that some participants
of this forum...long since committing themselves to a
basic "...all sound the same..there is no difference..."
mindset..will pile into this somewhat humorous fray.

They will be very adamant in knowing what "you" can
and can't hear! The humor of that stance comes to
play when one can easily follow the logic that you
or I, nor anyone knows what another individual's
mental processes are doing to the interpretive
processes. This is unique to each individual.

Perhaps, we have a group that missed their calling...
..neuro-research..or some study of the myriad of
variables in the mental processes on the analysis of
input from external sources.

The Universe is so much "neater" when one knows
what others are experiencing..and can tell them so
with an adamancy all rolled up in an agenda that
was committed to long ago! We are learning more
as the years go by. Our knowledge of the mental
processes is still in its infancy.

So, I respect your hearing differences...no arrogance
here about what you do or do not hear. If one hears
cable or amplifier differences..so be it!

If one prefers to see the logo on an amplifier..maybe,
shine a spotlite on it..and feels a comfort from that..
.... again "so be it". If less light makes thing better
for you..all is well with that! But, do be aware of these
agenda laden, strangely humorous types that know what you
need and how you intrepret things..Not so..this is
a strange mindset. Read these meanderings, with a
sense of humor and go about with your own decisions.

Only you will be listening to your system, day in and day out.
Not someone on a newsgroup with an arrogant agenda!
Trust your own sentiments and decisions.

Be happy, enjoy the music.

Leonard..

P.S. For those that disagree with these sentiments..

Go to Home Depot and check out the latest cheap
wire that might have come in. Also, Circuit City
has a great receiver (digital amp) sounds fine
with the volume level a 9 o'clock..missing
something on the low end..but, it is the epitomy
of the low end. A lot of receiver for $229.00.
It just seems to be missing something to my ears.

Purchase of these articles will help one confirm,
in their mind, that all sound the same. Be happy
living the "..all is the same agenda". I commend
you for this ability. You're happy...we're happy.
No one attacks you for having this wonderful
ability.