earwaxer9;574850 Wrote: > We need to focus on SPECIFICALLY what it is we dont like about our > "system" sound, BEFORE we go "fixing" it! Many times we shoot in the > dark for a "fix". "I need a new amp", "I need a new DAC", etc, etc. > This is wrong. And just as wrong is the idea that we can make "large" > fixes with cables. > > We need to stay focused on the basics: Harsh sound - look at > electronics, crappy wires/connections in the signal path. Lack of > depth/soundstage/timber - look at timing/jitter, power and power > supply, electronics or tubes, speaker variables (crossovers). Just > examples here, and the list of fixes is endless and very individual > according to each set up. The important point is that a "warm" tube amp > will benefit a "clinical" sounding system that is in other ways very > good! Similar logic applies to other components. > > All of the above make a "difference" - We, as "audiophiles" appear less > "crazy" and ultimately are more satisfied listeners and hobbyists if we > take a more focused approach. That doesnt mean we go back to the days > of THD! No thanks! Been there done that. I go with the "subjective" > approach from discussions like these and reviews from others like > myself.
While I favor your approach, and delay as much as I can any willingness to upgrade, the major cause for that is... budget constraints. If I had enough money to get any piece of hardware I need, I would upgrade as soon as I want. That's fun, I do not see anything wrong with that.. As for any regular girl to buy a pair of new shoes or eyeglasses, even though she has already 10 pairs in the closet. As far as the hobby does not hurt other parts of our lives - I do not see anything wrong.. -- michael123 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ michael123's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23745 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81616 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
