steveinaz;684693 Wrote: > I think everyone would agree (and what I preach w/my 37yrs in this > hobby) is that you need to start with good base components. While I do > believe cables can make a difference(as an example)---it is IMO, > extrememly subtle; and there are far more important things to address > first. > > The important thing to stress to new audiophiles, is that tweaks should > be done last; as a fine tuner. No cable, pebble, brass cone, special > spray, or demagnetizer is gong to address system deficiencies/lack of > synergy due to poor integration. You'll do nothing but chase your tail > with that approach-- > > Save the experimentation/tweaking for the 99yd line, then bring it on > home with specific cables, your favorite magic "rock" whatever it is > that turns that final screw for you--just don't ever kid yourself that > you can cure "real" system problems with these "nth" degree approaches.
Wow what a great breathe of fresh air and much needed sanity. Thank you very much for your words of wisdom - typed with tongue NOT in cheek, just to clear. -- ralphpnj Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels -> Snatch -> The Transporter -> Transporter 2 (oops) -> Touch 'Last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/jazzfann/) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ralphpnj's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10827 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=92918 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
