On Apr 7, 5:56*pm, "Arny Krueger" wrote:
"Shhhh! I'm Listening to Reason!"
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On Apr 7, 6:31 am, "Arny Krueger"
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"MiNe 109" wrote in message
Here's Jon Iverson on the subject:
http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/607awsi/
Ahh, more of the same old, same old self-congratuation:
"Audiophiles Perfect What The Mass Market Selects"
Audiophiles had zero to do with real technical progress
in this area. They're still whining about the lack of
audiophile-grade capacitors and the fact that perceptual
coding is endemic in the modern music industry.
Some people might, but to categorize *all* audiophiles in
this catgory would mean that *you* do this as well.
Just judging by what I read in magazines, on the internet, and Usenet.
Are you an "audiophile", GOIA?
So why do you incessantly bitch about people who do what
you just admitted to doing yourself?
I don't.
Yes, you do.
That seems sort of *insane, doesn't it?
It's insane for you to make this issue up and then accuse me of it, ****R.
Sorry, GOIA, the logic is valid. You do consider yourself an
"audiophile". You just made a sweeping generalization about the group
known as "audiophiles". That would therefore include you.
"The equation looks like this: More downloads + iPods =
more music fans + more potential audiophiles.
That would be more music lovers.
"More downloads + iPods = more music lovers + more
potential audiophiles."
Again, based on my readings, Audiophiles and music lovers are mutually
exclusive. Audiophiles obsess over audio gear, music lovers love music.
Your readings are obviously incomplete and unintelligent then. I'd
suggest broadening your scope, and also try to read without your
insane filter on.
What music do you listen to?
More audiophiles eventually drive the market for
better-sounding, audiophile-grade downloads.
A nascent market if there ever was one.
Thus, more downloads = audiophile downloads."
That's like saying that selling more CDs will lead to
more LP sales.
Actually, that's nothing like saying that. How about
"more LP sales will lead to more audiophile LP sales", or
"more CD sales will lead to more audiophile CD sales".
I was under the impression that CDs aren't audiophile products any more.
Was there a vote? I missed it.
Don't audiophiles want SACDs and DVD-As?
Do you consider yourself an "audiophile", GOIA? Do you want SACDs and
DVD-As?
Are you insane, dumb, or both? Your call.
And what logic supports that claim? None! It must be coming from someone who
is crazy, maybe even insane!
If "audiophiles" are guilty of these horrendous crimes, then so are
you if you consider yourself an "audiophile".
Otherwise you are admitting that you are not an "audiophile". I
personally don't care what you call yourself, as you are insane.
He uses earbuds as an example of how consumers
eventually seek higher quality in new market categories.
All of the best products mentioned in that paragraph -
Shure, Etymotic, and Ultimate Ears started out as
professional tools. The fact that someone has the
churtzpah to try to sell $900 IEMs is about customer
hysteria, not technological improvement or better sound
quality.
Yes, GOIA. Anybody who doesn't agreee with your insanity
is "hysterical". LOL!
What insanity? The insanity of your purported logic, ****R?
Do you consider yourself an "audiophile"? I saw you recently wish more
"audiophiles" would participate in this group. If they're all so
despicable, why do you want that?
BTW, the answer is: if someting does not offer a good perceived value
for you, do not buy it. If someone disagrees with you, it is not
necessarily due to "hysteria".
LOL!
Agreed. ;-)