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This was so good, I thought it should be shared.
"There is no way the ABX comparator can be used to prove or disprove the existence of a caring God. But it does offer hope of proving, for the first time, whether some of the less-credible observations of perfectionists have any basis in reality or are magnificently-conceived self-deceptions. That is why, even though I feel that the device itself needs further implementation, as the jargoncrats would put it, I also feel it is the most significant contribution to audio that has come upon us in years." J. Gordon Holt http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/121/index2.html |
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This was so good, I thought it should be shared. "There is no way the ABX comparator can be used to prove or disprove the existence of a caring God. But it does offer hope of proving, for the first time, whether some of the less-credible observations of perfectionists have any basis in reality or are magnificently-conceived self-deceptions. That is why, even though I feel that the device itself needs further implementation, as the jargoncrats would put it, I also feel it is the most significant contribution to audio that has come upon us in years." J. Gordon Holt http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/121/index2.html Oh, oh. You copied something from the archives and posted it here. More power to Holt, though, who I profiled in The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound. Howard Ferstler |
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![]() wrote in message oups.com... This was so good, I thought it should be shared. "There is no way the ABX comparator can be used to prove or disprove the existence of a caring God. But it does offer hope of proving, for the first time, whether some of the less-credible observations of perfectionists have any basis in reality or are magnificently-conceived self-deceptions. That is why, even though I feel that the device itself needs further implementation, as the jargoncrats would put it, I also feel it is the most significant contribution to audio that has come upon us in years." J. Gordon Holt http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/121/index2.html and "And speaking of power amplifiers, the ABX is not really designed for testing them all. While the manual-which itself is not as clear nor comprehensive as it could be --shows how the relay box can be connected so as to switch loudspeakers between two power amps, it cites the relays as being rated at 100 milliamps, which equates to a power-handling capacity of about 0.08 watts into an 8-ohm load. With most loudspeakers, this would elicit an output level of about 80dB at 1 meter, which is not quite adequate for serious analytical listening." I find I get along very well with the idea of ABX. I don't get along with the proponents of it, because they tend to have nasty dispositions, and they use this rather underengineered device as a tool to "prove" far ranging, false implications about audio. The ABXers tend to have poor social skills. They don't understand that the alienation they cause is a result of mixing two logically separate beliefs: 1. that sighted listening is inadequate (or, as I would prefer to say, suboptimal) 2. that some large proportion of audio components that are purported to sound substantially different, do, in fact, not. To add to the "insult", whenever someone remarks that he's heard some difference, the ABXers shout him down. If the ABX philosophy had any chance of adoption, this would not be the way to do it. Arny Krueger thinks I want to "destroy" him. This absurd personalization is a symptom of a highly warped mind. His "science" was a good first try. A real scientist would try again, without letting himself be captured by the belief, as he apparently has, that I want to "destroy" him. He's really too much fun to have around. As someone said, "If the devil did not exist, we would have to invent him." I am no enemy of ABX. I criticize pseudoscience when I see it. I criticize individuals who have done poor science, and try to get up on some kind of a pedestal. Arny, clean up your act, and I'll listen to what you have to say. You must improve your apparatus, and cease reaching far ranging conclusions based upon meager samples. And above all, get rid of those QSC amps. They are for deaf people only. |
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Robert "bad scientist" Morein wrote:
"Arny Krueger thinks I want to "destroy" him." I doubt it. I doubt he thinks about a failure like you at all. Mostly, he probably just laughs at all the things you get wrong. "This absurd personalization is a symptom of a highly warped mind." Of course it couldn't have anything to do with all the personal attacks you launch against him, or the name calling. "I criticize pseudoscience when I see it" LOL! You engage in and endorse pseudoscience, on an almost daily basis. "And above all, get rid of those QSC amps. They are for deaf people only." As if to prove my point. What bias free, level matched comparisons of QSC USA amps have you done? What bias free, level matched comparisons have you done of anything? |
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Oh, oh. You copied something from the archives and posted it
here. More power to Holt, though, who I profiled in The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound. Howard Ferstler I made sure everybody knew where I got it and I'm not going to profit from it in any way, other some major giggles when I first read it. |
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![]() wrote in message oups.com... Robert "bad scientist" Morein wrote: "Arny Krueger thinks I want to "destroy" him." I doubt it. I doubt he thinks about a failure like you at all. Mostly, he probably just laughs at all the things you get wrong. Actually, Arny believes a number of people want to "destroy" him: http://groups-beta.google.com/groups...=2005&safe=off No healthy person would think something like that. This is a RECREATIONAL group, not a World Court. He's blown this completely out of perspective. |
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![]() Robert Morein said: Actually, Arny believes a number of people want to "destroy" him: http://groups-beta.google.com/groups...=2005&safe=off I'd like to see that. If I went to shul, I'd ask the Rabbi to take up a collection to pay for somebody to destroy the Krooborg. He's blown this completely out of perspective. Did you say Arnii has blown somebody? That'll set Lionella off. Watch your back! |
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The Bad Scientist runs amok:
"Actually, Arny believes a number of people want to "destroy" him: http://groups-beta.google.com/=ADgro...ing=3Dr&=ADhl= =3Den&as_... No healthy person would think something like that. This is a RECREATIONAL group, not a World Court. He's blown this completely out of perspective." Oh, I get it, it's Arny who's blown things out of proportion, not the group of muddle headed fools with nothing better to do than attack people who try to dispel mythology about audio. Do you not have any idea how small minded and petty you guys seem? Somebody challenges your mysticism with some facts and the call go out to mock and ridicule. That you don't try to elevate the discussion or find something that might be better science, shows how much denial you wallow in. |
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![]() wrote in message oups.com... The Bad Scientist runs amok: "Actually, Arny believes a number of people want to "destroy" him: http://groups-beta.google.com/*group...g=r&*hl=en&as_... No healthy person would think something like that. This is a RECREATIONAL group, not a World Court. He's blown this completely out of perspective." Oh, I get it, it's Arny who's blown things out of proportion, not the group of muddle headed fools with nothing better to do than attack people who try to dispel mythology about audio. Do you not have any idea how small minded and petty you guys seem? Of course: http://groups-beta.google.com/groups...=2005&safe=off We're trying to destroy a small minded and petty person ![]() |
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![]() ----- Original Message ----- From: Newsgroups: rec.audio.opinion Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 8:47 PM Subject: From the Archives The Bad Scientist runs amok: "Actually, Arny believes a number of people want to "destroy" him: http://groups-beta.google.com/*group...g=r&*hl=en&as_... No healthy person would think something like that. This is a RECREATIONAL group, not a World Court. He's blown this completely out of perspective." Oh, I get it, it's Arny who's blown things out of proportion, not the group of muddle headed fools with nothing better to do than attack people who try to dispel mythology about audio. Do you not have any idea how small minded and petty you guys seem? Somebody challenges your mysticism with some facts and the call go out to mock and ridicule. That you don't try to elevate the discussion or find something that might be better science, shows how much denial you wallow in. No, we have water here. Believe me. It's much more pleasant than denial. |
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George "Betty Boop" Middius a écrit :
Watch your back! George's prefered phantasm... ;-) |
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Robert Moreing wrote:
We're trying to destroy a small minded and petty person ![]() That would mean you will be commiting suicide soon. |
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![]() wrote in message oups.com... Robert Moreing wrote: We're trying to destroy a small minded and petty person ![]() That would mean you will be commiting suicide soon. I enjoy what I do too much ![]() |
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![]() Howard Ferstler wrote: " wrote: http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/121/index2.html Oh, oh. You copied something from the archives and posted it here. "NYOB"'s quoting of the Holt article was fair use, as he only reproduced as much as was needed to make his argument. He did not reprint the entire article, as you did with another Stereophile article, Mr. Ferstler. What you did by definition is _not_ fair use, which is why I forced you to delete the offending post. John Atkinson Editor, Stereophile |
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Scott Wheeler said:
"Back at you. What "bias free" level matched comparisons have *you* done?" I'm not making the claim about an amplifier sounding bad. I would not make such a claim without doing a level matched, bias controlled comparison. Morein wants to have it both ways, he wants to accuse others of not being rigorous enough, while not making any attempt on his own to adhere to his own supposed standards. I have done some very simple tests on speaker cables, and CD players that were level matched. The results were as one would expect. |
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![]() John "anally retentive" Atkinson wrote: I forced you to delete the offending post. John Atkinson Editor, $tereopile The only thing you've forced in recent history is a very hard turd out your very clenched asshole. |
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![]() wrote in message ups.com... wrote: This was so good, I thought it should be shared. "There is no way the ABX comparator can be used to prove or disprove the existence of a caring God. But it does offer hope of proving, for the first time, whether some of the less-credible observations of perfectionists have any basis in reality or are magnificently-conceived self-deceptions. That is why, even though I feel that the device itself needs further implementation, as the jargoncrats would put it, I also feel it is the most significant contribution to audio that has come upon us in years." J. Gordon Holt http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/121/index2.html Wherein J.Gordon Holt, founder of Stereophile writes: "I feel this is the first really significant contribution to the audio field in years" and "I can only hope ABX sells a lot of these" and closes with this gem: "But, God, how I'd like to put some 'undergound' reporters claims to the test with this" I can hardly wait to hear the Atkinsonian blather/spin/bull**** on this. :-D Well, if you go back and read the older Sphiles when JGH was in charge, the editorial tone of the mag was completely different, and in my opinion superior. The descriptions of the sound, subjective though they were, were nowhere near as extreme or flowery, the equipment was not nose bleed expensive, and the whole feel and editorial drift was closer to todays Sensible Sound than what Stereophile has become. There also was a decided skepticism, especially toward tweeko mods and claims. Somewhere in the whole progression of the magazine this editorial slant disappeared. |
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![]() "Robert Morein" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... The Bad Scientist runs amok: "Actually, Arny believes a number of people want to "destroy" him: http://groups-beta.google.com/*group...g=r&*hl=en&as_... No healthy person would think something like that. This is a RECREATIONAL group, not a World Court. He's blown this completely out of perspective." Oh, I get it, it's Arny who's blown things out of proportion, not the group of muddle headed fools with nothing better to do than attack people who try to dispel mythology about audio. Do you not have any idea how small minded and petty you guys seem? Of course: http://groups-beta.google.com/groups...=2005&safe=off We're trying to destroy a small minded and petty person ![]() Thus proving how large minded and magnanimus you are? |
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![]() severian wrote: wrote in message ups.com... wrote: This was so good, I thought it should be shared. "There is no way the ABX comparator can be used to prove or disprove the existence of a caring God. But it does offer hope of proving, for the first time, whether some of the less-credible observations of perfectionists have any basis in reality or are magnificently-conceived self-deceptions. That is why, even though I feel that the device itself needs further implementation, as the jargoncrats would put it, I also feel it is the most significant contribution to audio that has come upon us in years." J. Gordon Holt http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/121/index2.html Wherein J.Gordon Holt, founder of Stereophile writes: "I feel this is the first really significant contribution to the audio field in years" and "I can only hope ABX sells a lot of these" and closes with this gem: "But, God, how I'd like to put some 'undergound' reporters claims to the test with this" I can hardly wait to hear the Atkinsonian blather/spin/bull**** on this. :-D Well, if you go back and read the older Sphiles when JGH was in charge, the editorial tone of the mag was completely different, and in my opinion superior. The descriptions of the sound, subjective though they were, were nowhere near as extreme or flowery, the equipment was not nose bleed expensive, and the whole feel and editorial drift was closer to todays Sensible Sound than what Stereophile has become. Yes, I well remember the old S'phile under the direction of JGH. It was a refreshing contrast to the other US mags of the day. There also was a decided skepticism, especially toward tweeko mods and claims. Agreed. One can see that from the last line of the quoted article: "But, God, how I'd like to put some 'underground' reporters claims to the test with this". IMO, at the time, Holt was refering mainly to Pearson et al at TAS, but I'm sure it would apply to the $tereophile of today, as well. Somewhere in the whole progression of the magazine this editorial slant disappeared. Drowned in a torrent of snakeoil and greed when Atkinson took over. :-( |
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![]() "severian" wrote in message ink.net... "Robert Morein" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... The Bad Scientist runs amok: "Actually, Arny believes a number of people want to "destroy" him: http://groups-beta.google.com/*group...g=r&*hl=en&as_... No healthy person would think something like that. This is a RECREATIONAL group, not a World Court. He's blown this completely out of perspective." Oh, I get it, it's Arny who's blown things out of proportion, not the group of muddle headed fools with nothing better to do than attack people who try to dispel mythology about audio. Do you not have any idea how small minded and petty you guys seem? Of course: http://groups-beta.google.com/groups...=2005&safe=off We're trying to destroy a small minded and petty person ![]() Thus proving how large minded and magnanimus you are? The correct spelling is "magnanimous". I suppose a "magnanimus" would be a species of large rodent. |
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Robert Morein said:
I enjoy what I do too much ![]() You mean being the Ward Churchill of audio? |
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![]() Robert Morein said: Thus proving how large minded and magnanimus you are? The correct spelling is "magnanimous". I suppose a "magnanimus" would be a species of large rodent. 'Borgs aren't allowed to read dictionaries, you know. They might get ideas. |
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![]() "George M. Middius" cmndr [underscore] george [at] comcast [dot] net wrote in message ... Robert Morein said: Thus proving how large minded and magnanimus you are? The correct spelling is "magnanimous". I suppose a "magnanimus" would be a species of large rodent. 'Borgs aren't allowed to read dictionaries, you know. They might get ideas. If you look at the root, "magnanimus" is almost "large dislike". http://www.hyperdictionary.com/searc...?define=animus |
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![]() wrote in message ups.com... Robert Morein said: I enjoy what I do too much ![]() You mean being the Ward Churchill of audio? Winston Churchill. |
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![]() Robert Morein said: Thus proving how large minded and magnanimus you are? The correct spelling is "magnanimous". I suppose a "magnanimus" would be a species of large rodent. 'Borgs aren't allowed to read dictionaries, you know. They might get ideas. If you look at the root, "magnanimus" is almost "large dislike". http://www.hyperdictionary.com/searc...?define=animus That's very generous of you. |
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Robert Morein wrote:
We're trying to destroy a small minded and petty person. Time to get some help with those thoughts of suicide, Robert. ;-( |
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John Atkinson wrote:
Howard Ferstler wrote: " wrote: http://www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/121/index2.html Oh, oh. You copied something from the archives and posted it here. "NYOB"'s quoting of the Holt article was fair use, as he only reproduced as much as was needed to make his argument. He did not reprint the entire article, as you did with another Stereophile article, Mr. Ferstler. What you did by definition is _not_ fair use, which is why I forced you to delete the offending post. John Atkinson Editor, Stereophile I'll bet you and your crew of sockpuppets read everything I post here, John, and everything I publish, too. I'll bet you have even had staff meetings about me. Actually, you and your churlish, sockpuppet minions should relax. I am backing off from my audio-writing work (both here and in the "legitimate" press), and intend to actually retire and "get a life" as they say. Yeah, I finally realize that your kind (meaning tweako-believer journalists, tweako-trickster journalists, and goofy tweako believers who read tweak-audio journals and believe what those publish) are not worth the trouble. Yeah, you win. Enjoy the money. Your only problem now is to learn how to live with yourself. Howard Ferstler |
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![]() Howard Ferstler wrote: I'll bet you and your crew of sockpuppets read everything I post here, John, and everything I publish, too. To my regret, I do read what you publish, Mr. Ferstler, though not everything you post to the newsgroups. But please note that I do not have a "crew" of sockpuppets. Every Stereophile writer who posts to the newsgroups does so under his own name. I'll bet you have even had staff meetings about me. Nope. That's not correct, either. John Atkinson Editor, Stereophile |
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John Atkinson wrote:
Howard Ferstler wrote: I'll bet you and your crew of sockpuppets read everything I post here, John, and everything I publish, too. To my regret, I do read what you publish, Mr. Ferstler, though not everything you post to the newsgroups. Still, it has to be assumed that this often regretful reading has resulted in at least a minor increase in your knowledge of audio. Fortunately, it does not seem to have done you much good. But please note that I do not have a "crew" of sockpuppets. Every Stereophile writer who posts to the newsgroups does so under his own name. How on earth would you know? It is preposterous for anyone to assume that your crew posts under their own names, because we hardly ever see those posts. We have to assume that because you are here and posting copiously, your fellow Stereophile writers also lurk and would be unable to not post almost as much as you do. (The compulsion would be overwhelming.) However, they do not post as much as you do, or even close to as much, and so my assumption is that they operate as sockpuppets and post aplenty. Heck, I would not be in the least surprised if they have been instructed to work that way, in order to minimize the derision they would encounter when they posted one silly and error-filled post after another. I'll bet you have even had staff meetings about me. Nope. That's not correct, either. You guys disappoint. Anyway, glad to see that you responded to my previous post so quickly. Must be slow at the shop today, John. I can get away with behavior like that, because I am retired. However, you are supposed to be working at your day job. Howard Ferstler |
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Howard Ferstler wrote: You guys disappoint. Anyway, glad to see that you responded to my previous post so quickly. Must be slow at the shop today, John. I can get away with behavior like that, because I am retired. However, you are supposed to be working at your day job. Hmm. See post, compose reply, post reply. How long should it take? Stephen |
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MINe 109 wrote:
In article , Howard Ferstler wrote: You guys disappoint. Anyway, glad to see that you responded to my previous post so quickly. Must be slow at the shop today, John. I can get away with behavior like that, because I am retired. However, you are supposed to be working at your day job. Hmm. See post, compose reply, post reply. How long should it take? Stephen Well, one would think that it is quite odd that you are ALWAYS here when I drop in. My point was that you and some of the others here need to get out more. Actually, assuming that you have jobs, you need to stop horsing around on RAO and get back to work. Howard Ferstler |
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![]() Brother Horace the Eternally Overmatched whined: I am retired. However, you are supposed to be working at your day job. Hmm. See post, compose reply, post reply. How long should it take? Well, one would think that it is quite odd that you are ALWAYS here when I drop in. Are you aware of the contradictions in your whining? You "drop in" to RAO because you crave abuse. Then you get the abuse, and you complain that Normals are paying attention to you. Then we might leave you alone for a bit, and you engage in passive-aggressive posturing in order to keep the attention coming. My point was that you and some of the others here need to get out more. Who's afraid of the Big Silver Bird? |
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Howard Ferstler wrote: MINe 109 wrote: In article , Howard Ferstler wrote: You guys disappoint. Anyway, glad to see that you responded to my previous post so quickly. Must be slow at the shop today, John. I can get away with behavior like that, because I am retired. However, you are supposed to be working at your day job. Hmm. See post, compose reply, post reply. How long should it take? Stephen Well, one would think that it is quite odd that you are ALWAYS here when I drop in. Big deal. I have time to check the group two or three times a day. My point was that you and some of the others here need to get out more. Jeez. I practiced two hours, spent an hour waiting for an audition, drove 45 minutes to rehearse and accompany four more auditions (two hours total), return drive then had a four-hour theater rehearsal. That's twelve hours away and if I choose to relax by reading articles, email and newsgroups when I'm home, tain't nobody's business if I do. Actually, assuming that you have jobs, you need to stop horsing around on RAO and get back to work. That's odd. You posted when you were still working. Is this the usual Howard double-standard? Stephen |
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![]() Brother Horace the Eternally Dim lied: I'll bet you and your crew of sockpuppets You mean the sockpuppets like Dickie "torrie****s" Malesweski, Mickey "NYOB" McMickey, Lionella "La Salope" Sha-pwee, and Michael "Bwian McLardass" Conzo? Guess what, Clerkie -- they're all fans of yours and Krooger's. Your crew of sockpuppets, and welcome to Them. |
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A small and petty person named Robert Morein wrote:
"We're trying to destroy a small minded and petty person ![]() If that were true all you need to do is leave him alone and let people judge for themselves. You obviously feel threatened by the fact that he makes sense and knows vastly more about electronics than you do, and science in general. |
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![]() Mikey the Bug Eater pleads for the Normals to leave poor Arnii alone. "We're trying to destroy a small minded and petty person ![]() If that were true all you need to do is leave him alone and let people judge for themselves. Poor little Arnii. Everybody's picking on him. Did you ever share a plate of bugs with Mr. Kroofeces? I realize he likes **** and you like insects. Maybe you can settle on a turd with flies swarming on it. Arnii gets the turd and you get the flies. If you invite Lionella, I'm sure she'll take care of the libations. You obviously feel threatened by the fact that he makes sense and knows vastly more about electronics than you do, and science in general. snicker Arnii eats his dinner out of a toilet. Where do you think he gets his "sieccnccce" from, Mickey? P.S. You still haven't figured out how to quote text properly. You and the Krooborg wear your incompetence as a badge of dishonor, and you're oh so proud to be known as anti-clarity and anti-consideration of others. |
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MINe 109 wrote:
In article , Howard Ferstler wrote: Actually, assuming that you have jobs, you need to stop horsing around on RAO and get back to work. That's odd. You posted when you were still working. Is this the usual Howard double-standard? I retired years ago (seven, actually), but continued to do sub work for the library up until about two years ago. They were lucky to have me (remember, they hired me part time to help out and not the other way around) and I could have spent 3/4 of my time duking it out with you nitwits and the library would still have been happy to have me on hand. In any case, my point was that you guys seem ready to respond to my post on almost a moment's notice, which tells me that many of you sit at your desks all day long and desperately try to make connections with fellow freakos. Some of you also get a self-esteem boost from duking it out with audio-writer notables. You really SHOULD try to get out more. Howard Ferstler |
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