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In Reply to: RE: But that's exactly what I, and many here, don't understand about your logic. posted by carcass93 on March 02, 2010 at 07:53:11
we have a measure of agreement!
What people hear in their own homes is their own business. Whether folks want to waste $1K on powercords, or buy any of Machina Dynamica's garbage, or tack black wooden discs on their walls, is totally up to them. I wish them all the best on their audio endeavors, and much listening happiness.
But, one objection lies with folks, amateurs and professionals alike, regurgitating unproven/scientifically doubtful/highly questionable statements of causality as fact, or that XYZ factually makes a difference, when they aren't factual. This type of nonsense hurts the industry as a whole, to the detriment of the induction of new audiophiles. Non-audiophiles hear these things, see the gigantic prices on the equipment, and run the other way thinking audiophiles are mad. This is where audiophiles could do with some readings of the many available online issues of The Audio Critic and AES papers.
Another objection lies with tweak makers and other purveyors of audio BS selling their wares in ways that amount to nothing less than consumer fraud. The only reason these ding-dongs haven't been shut down is because their corner of the business world is insignificantly tiny. If Bose made the claims the mad-hatter tweakos do, they'd get hammered by the DOJ and State attorneys general.
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If you don't mind, I won't be commenting on your last 2 paragraphs - except may be for the question why would you give a damn about induction of new audiophiles. To switch perspective a little - when I sit down with a glass of 16 y.o. Aberlour, am I supposed to think about induction of new single malt drinkers?For the record - I personally don't own Machina Dinamica products. The most expensive power cord I own was only something like $440 (used), however I'll take solace in the fact that it'll probably still qualify as waste on your scale of values.
P.S.: I thought you would enjoy, and may be want to comment on, the post linked below. What makes it special - the guy apparently is (was?) one of "yours".
Edits: 03/02/10
Too many variables. E.g., it is unknown whether the stock cords were able to deliver the needed current (which they probably were), and total lack of comparison testing. The single fact that he descibes an earth-shattering, enormous difference in sound from replacing one generic cable with another suffices to discredit the poor fellow.
Plus, it sounds like the dude fetishized having poor Erykah Badu standing in his bed. Perhaps even over his head. That's enough for me to question anything he says.
FWIW, I use 10 AWG Carol cable (Lowes' very best) with Marincos just for good measure--and with big ferrite cores to boot. It'll carry more current continuously than any amp needs that I'll ever own and costs nothing. I own Element Cable cords, too. Nicely made, fat, look good, cheap.
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