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![]() "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message I'm a singular instance of "actually people". Robert Morein certifies himself as having far better ears than any other living human. That's why he does not need to educate himself by visiting www.pcabx.com. He already knows in his mind that he can get a perfect score on every listening test there. Why waste time actually listening? I choose my amps by listening. I have a large stable of amplifiers which I use to modify the sound of my speakers. [snip] This is the moral equivalent of one of those TV evangelist healing services, except that through the miracles of science, Bob has dispensed with the TV evangelist and the TV. I've VERY impressed. Good Job, Bob! It's no great achievement. These particular amplifiers sound quite different from each other. I do not by that imply that all amplifiers are distinctly different. I recommend the procedure to any audiophile. |
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"Robert Morein" wrote in message
"Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message I'm a singular instance of "actually people". Robert Morein certifies himself as having far better ears than any other living human. That's why he does not need to educate himself by visiting www.pcabx.com. He already knows in his mind that he can get a perfect score on every listening test there. Why waste time actually listening? I choose my amps by listening. Irrelevant in this context. I have a large stable of amplifiers which I use to modify the sound of my speakers. [snip] This is the moral equivalent of one of those TV evangelist healing services, except that through the miracles of science, Bob has dispensed with the TV evangelist and the TV. I've VERY impressed. Good Job, Bob! It's no great achievement. To say the least. It's an anti-achievement. These particular amplifiers sound quite different from each other. I'm sure that they look different and have different circuit diagrams. I do not by that imply that all amplifiers are distinctly different. Some are, some aren't. I recommend the procedure to any audiophile. Would that be your avoidance of blind listening tests that you recommend to all audiophiles, Bob? |
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![]() "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message I'm a singular instance of "actually people". Robert Morein certifies himself as having far better ears than any other living human. That's why he does not need to educate himself by visiting www.pcabx.com. He already knows in his mind that he can get a perfect score on every listening test there. Why waste time actually listening? I choose my amps by listening. Irrelevant in this context. I have a large stable of amplifiers which I use to modify the sound of my speakers. [snip] This is the moral equivalent of one of those TV evangelist healing services, except that through the miracles of science, Bob has dispensed with the TV evangelist and the TV. I've VERY impressed. Good Job, Bob! It's no great achievement. To say the least. It's an anti-achievement. These particular amplifiers sound quite different from each other. I'm sure that they look different and have different circuit diagrams. I do not by that imply that all amplifiers are distinctly different. Some are, some aren't. I recommend the procedure to any audiophile. Would that be your avoidance of blind listening tests that you recommend to all audiophiles, Bob? I don't avoid that anyone avoid blind listening tests. However, when you've got two amps, I suggest switching them to see which one is preferred. |
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"Robert Morein" wrote in message
I don't avoid that anyone avoid blind listening tests. However, when you've got two amps, I suggest switching them to see which one is preferred. Or, if you have a PC with a good sound card and monitoring system, you can do power-amp related DBTs by downloading files from http://www.pcabx.com/product/amplifiers/index.htm . You can definitely hear differences in power amps using files from these pages. If you can't you probably need to upgrade your listening environment or have your ears checked. Three Bryston amps and three competitive amps are listed there for people's listening pleasure. Power amp tests are tough, so I recommend that people who are not familiar with the PCABX process start with the home page at http://www.pcabx.com/index.htm . |
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![]() "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message I don't avoid that anyone avoid blind listening tests. However, when you've got two amps, I suggest switching them to see which one is preferred. Or, if you have a PC with a good sound card and monitoring system, you can do power-amp related DBTs by downloading files from http://www.pcabx.com/product/amplifiers/index.htm . You can definitely hear differences in power amps using files from these pages. If you can't you probably need to upgrade your listening environment or have your ears checked. Your results are of interest, but the combination of a particular amplifier with a particular speaker are what concern the audiophile. Nevetheless, I can't argue against the experience you provide, even though it's useless for the purpose of choosing the combination. Three Bryston amps and three competitive amps are listed there for people's listening pleasure. Power amp tests are tough, so I recommend that people who are not familiar with the PCABX process start with the home page at http://www.pcabx.com/index.htm . An interesting education, which should force the conclusion that one should test the intended amplifier/speaker combination together. |
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"Robert Morein" wrote in message
"Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message I don't avoid that anyone avoid blind listening tests. However, when you've got two amps, I suggest switching them to see which one is preferred. Or, if you have a PC with a good sound card and monitoring system, you can do power-amp related DBTs by downloading files from http://www.pcabx.com/product/amplifiers/index.htm . You can definitely hear differences in power amps using files from these pages. If you can't you probably need to upgrade your listening environment or have your ears checked. Your results are of interest, but the combination of a particular amplifier with a particular speaker are what concern the audiophile. There are no *results* posted at http://www.pcabx.com/product/amplifiers/index.htm . The results are formed in people's minds after they listen to and carefully compare the audio files. Nevetheless, I can't argue against the experience you provide, even though it's useless for the purpose of choosing the combination. The tragic flaw in trying to match amplifiers and speakers is that the audible flaws in speakers and rooms are like a California wild fire, and the audible variations among good amplifiers are like garden hoses in comparison. If you want speaker-sized audible differences you need some kind of equalizer, not a merry-go-round full of power amps. Three Bryston amps and three competitive amps are listed there for people's listening pleasure. Power amp tests are tough, so I recommend that people who are not familiar with the PCABX process start with the home page at http://www.pcabx.com/index.htm . An interesting education, which should force the conclusion that one should test the intended amplifier/speaker combination together. Just guessing here Bob, but I'll guess you ain't downloaded and listened to squat from http://www.pcabx.com/product/amplifiers/index.htm . |
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![]() "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message I don't avoid that anyone avoid blind listening tests. However, when you've got two amps, I suggest switching them to see which one is preferred. Or, if you have a PC with a good sound card and monitoring system, you can do power-amp related DBTs by downloading files from http://www.pcabx.com/product/amplifiers/index.htm . You can definitely hear differences in power amps using files from these pages. If you can't you probably need to upgrade your listening environment or have your ears checked. Your results are of interest, but the combination of a particular amplifier with a particular speaker are what concern the audiophile. There are no *results* posted at http://www.pcabx.com/product/amplifiers/index.htm . The results are formed in people's minds after they listen to and carefully compare the audio files. Nevetheless, I can't argue against the experience you provide, even though it's useless for the purpose of choosing the combination. The tragic flaw in trying to match amplifiers and speakers is that the audible flaws in speakers and rooms are like a California wild fire, and the audible variations among good amplifiers are like garden hoses in comparison. If you want speaker-sized audible differences you need some kind of equalizer, not a merry-go-round full of power amps. Three Bryston amps and three competitive amps are listed there for people's listening pleasure. Power amp tests are tough, so I recommend that people who are not familiar with the PCABX process start with the home page at http://www.pcabx.com/index.htm . An interesting education, which should force the conclusion that one should test the intended amplifier/speaker combination together. Just guessing here Bob, but I'll guess you ain't downloaded and listened to squat from http://www.pcabx.com/product/amplifiers/index.htm . The website has no use to me. A large variety of equipment becomes available to me either as a free loan or at very low prices. Since I seek only to optimize my own personal experience, your recorded samples are useless. Nevertheless, since most audiophiles do not have access to the wide range of equipment available to me, I suggest they listen to Arny's samples, and then forget about them. |
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![]() "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message I'm a singular instance of "actually people". Robert Morein certifies himself as having far better ears than any other living human. That's why he does not need to educate himself by visiting www.pcabx.com. He already knows in his mind that he can get a perfect score on every listening test there. Why waste time actually listening? I choose my amps by listening. [snip] I would also mention that I have heard several Bryston amplifiers from the 80's and found them muddy and unrevealing. |
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![]() Robert Morein wrote: "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "Robert Morein" wrote in message I'm a singular instance of "actually people". Robert Morein certifies himself as having far better ears than any other living human. That's why he does not need to educate himself by visiting www.pcabx.com. He already knows in his mind that he can get a perfect score on every listening test there. Why waste time actually listening? I choose my amps by listening. [snip] I would also mention that I have heard several Bryston amplifiers from the 80's and found them muddy and unrevealing. Were your screenplays ever described in a similar fashion? |
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![]() Gregipus Slanderus libeled: Were your screenplays ever described in a similar fashion? Out of bounds! Out of bounds! |
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Bob said
I choose my amps by listening. Arny said Irrelevant in this context. That just about says it all. |
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"S888Wheel" wrote in message
Bob said I choose my amps by listening. Arny said Irrelevant in this context. That just about says it all. In this case, it's yet another example of sockpuppet wheel's ignorance of the importance of context. |
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![]() "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "S888Wheel" wrote in message Bob said I choose my amps by listening. Arny said Irrelevant in this context. That just about says it all. In this case, it's yet another example of sockpuppet wheel's ignorance of the importance of context. Like when you characterized one of my simple statements as whining. That lack of context? Incorrigible hypocrite. ScottW |
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"ScottW" wrote in message
news:vJcnb.43010$gi2.790@fed1read01 "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "S888Wheel" wrote in message Bob said I choose my amps by listening. Arny said Irrelevant in this context. That just about says it all. In this case, it's yet another example of sockpuppet wheel's ignorance of the importance of context. Like when you characterized one of my simple statements as whining. Hey, it was simple whining. That lack of context? Where's your proof, Scott? Incorrigible hypocrite. Whatever. ScottW |
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Bob said
I choose my amps by listening. Arny said Irrelevant in this context. I said That just about says it all. Arny said In this case, it's yet another example of sockpuppet wheel's ignorance of the importance of context. Nope. Just me finding a specific exchange that serindipidously symbolizes the big picture. You just didn't get it. |
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![]() "Arny Krueger" wrote in message ... "S888Wheel" wrote in message Bob said I choose my amps by listening. Arny said Irrelevant in this context. That just about says it all. In this case, it's yet another example of sockpuppet wheel's ignorance of the importance of context. There's no distortion. It's a good summary. |
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