Jeff52 wrote: > One of the problems with audio is that one cannot simultaneously listen > to two versions of the same music played on a system or two different > pieces of equipment playing the same music at the same time. Most of us > lack the background in electronics in order to understand and evaluate > electronic equipment specifications and measurements. Many of us also > don't take the time to educate ourselves about these issues. Many are > content to parrot the audio media and widely-held audio beliefs such > as cable break-in, different lossless codecs sound different and other > similar things. However, all music lovers have the ability to provide an > opinion about what they are hearing, whether that opinion is based upon > knowledge or electrical theory or not. In most audio forums all opinions > are equal simply because everyone believes they are capable and > qualified to expound on the subject based on their personal opinion > with their own ears. No particular knowledge or understanding of > electronics is needed; just the ability to listen to the material and > then give an opinion; the same as many of the expert audio reviewers. > Most of these opinions are then couched in the terms and vocabulary of > the audio writers which impresses readers and makes it sound as if the > person providing the opinion is qualified and knowledgeable about the > subject matter. > > Purely subjective opinions with no basis other than the assertion I > hear a difference and using particular phrases and the audio writer > vocabulary to articulate the difference is not sufficient to prove > anything in science or in any of the professions, but somehow it is > acceptable (and perhaps revered e.g. "Golden Ears") in audio circles. > Thus everyone is an expert, no matter their background, education level > or understanding of the subject matter. With so many experts it's no > wonder there are so many audio forums and opinions...and misconceptions > I might add.
And when, exactly, do you intend to show us your qualifications :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ralphpnj's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10827 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97950
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