Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Julf
Mnyb wrote: Yes but have the changed sponsor i cant find the shill article about AQ cables he wrote ? who is CA's new pimp ?g Don't know - I was banned from CA after pointing out that sgbk was in violation of his own software license terms... To try to judge the real from the false will

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Gandhi
Here's a table with examples of typical db(A) levels for some events, for instance fire cracker explodes at shoulder: 170 dB(A). Search for Typical dbA levels. http://www.sengpielaudio.com/TableOfSoundPressureLevels.htm There's a lot of other interesting stuff there too. For example that a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Phil Leigh
Mnyb wrote: ... Was it not some old test in the 80's where they mixed in a marching band in the least significant bits on some music track and absolutely no one could hear any difference . ... it was there... http://libinst.com/Audio%20DiffMaker.htm 2008... Phil You want to see the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Wombat
Phil Leigh wrote: it was there... http://libinst.com/Audio%20DiffMaker.htm 2008... Phil Holy Moly! Did you hack this account or are you real? Welcome back! Transporter (modded) - RG142 - Avantgarde Acoustic based 500VA monoblocks - Sommer SPK240 - self-made speakers

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Phil Leigh
Wombat wrote: Holy Moly! Did you hack this account or are you real? Welcome back! I am a Stroke... You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... Touch(wired/W7)+Teddy Pardo PSU - Audiolense 3.3/2.0+INGUZ DRC - MF M1 DAC - Linn 5103 -

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread garym
Phil Leigh wrote: I am a Stroke... Welcome back. And best wishes in your recovery. I've personally witnessed two amazing comebacks of friends/family after strokes. It took some time and hard work, but the ultimate results were amazing. Good luck! *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.3) LMS 7.8

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Case for Ignorance

2015-08-24 Thread ralphpnj
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/24/opinion/the-case-for-teaching-ignorance.html?action=clickpgtype=Homepagemodule=opinion-c-col-left-regionregion=opinion-c-col-left-regionWT.nav=opinion-c-col-left-region The above op-ed piece was published in today's New York Times and makes for some very

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Case for Ignorance

2015-08-24 Thread Julf
And how long before someone mentions quantum physics? To try to judge the real from the false will always be hard. In this fast-growing art of 'high fidelity' the quackery will bear a solid gilt edge that will fool many people - Paul W Klipsch, 1953

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Case for Ignorance

2015-08-24 Thread ralphpnj
Julf wrote: And how long before someone mentions quantum physics? In a picosecond so that only golden eared audiophiles can hear it :) Living Rm: Transporter-SimAudio pre/power amps-Vandersteen 3A Sign. sub Home Theater: Touch-Marantz HTR-Energy Veritas 2.1 Linn sub Computer Rm:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread philippe_44
Archimago wrote: Interesting readings Wombat - bad for your health reading too much though! Swenson commented: Interesting nobody questioned him what piece of music this was... What song? What segment with 2 backup singers? Do I or anyone else need a Regen to hear them clearly if we

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Mnyb
Aaargh this is completely silly :D if tou cant hear an insulated single tone at -80dB'ish ( say -90 if your normal listening levels are completely deafening and wall ratling ) sitting in your listening position , how are you suposed to hear changes at -144 to -138 dB while music is playing with

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread philippe_44
Mnyb wrote: Aaargh this is completely silly :D if tou cant hear an insulated single tone at -80dB'ish ( say -90 if your normal listening levels are completely deafening and wall ratling ) sitting in your listening position , how are you suposed to hear changes at -144 to -138 dB while music

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Case for Ignorance

2015-08-24 Thread Archimago
Thanks for the article! Interesting read and I really hope the audio guys don't quote this out of context... Yeah, I'll guess by the end of this week it might show up somewhere (so less than a week). As usual, interpretation will be skewed to support questionable claims... Probably something

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] The Case for Ignorance

2015-08-24 Thread ralphpnj
Archimago wrote: Thanks for the article! Interesting read and I really hope the audio guys don't quote this out of context... And I really hope that I win a big lottery... but guess what neither one is going to happen. Wish it were otherwise but it isn't. The best that we can hope for is that

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Mnyb
Phil Leigh wrote: it was there... http://libinst.com/Audio%20DiffMaker.htm 2008... Phil Oh the audio diff maker guys have this too :) thanks for the link , I've seen this kind of test mentioned earlier than this but this is very good everyone can download and have a try for themselfs .

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Archimago
Yes. Welcome back Phil! Godspeed on the recovery! Archimago's Musings: (archimago.blogspot.com) A 'more objective' audiophile blog. Archimago's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2207 View this

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread SBGK
Julf wrote: Don't know - I was banned from CA after pointing out that sgbk was in violation of his own software license terms... no, I think the tirnahifi ban was for trolling and the CA was for promising not to troll after the first ban and then continuing to troll, facts is facts, doncha

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] MEASUREMENTS: Audiophile Sound and Operating Systems. (Windows 8.1, Windows 10...)

2015-08-24 Thread Mnyb
On the topic I think I was to generous with my guesstimate about audibility at home it would be extrem to reach -90dB or -80 in the listening position -70 is a better ballpark figure with margins :) Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS