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Re: absolute phase explanation and alternate theory

Posted by PeAK (A) on May 27, 2005 at 20:25:28

In Reply to: How did I listen for phase errors? posted by NickWay on May 27, 2005 at 12:38:20:

Instead of playing devil's advocate, I adopted the ideas in this article by Doug Blackburn regarding Signal Polarity and altering it in the digital domain. I think the Wadia gear does this and the article puts forth the idea that it makes little difference...instead it argues that wire directionality is the "key".

What I've found is that I'm mostly happy with almost all recordings once the correct orientation (directionality) of speaker, interconnect and digital connect is sorted (think direction of electrons coming from the live side of the connection)...trust your gut. To ease the sorting out...listen to one speaker through one channel to sort out the one your gut prefers on well known recordings. Once establish...attach the other channel in the same physical fashion.

P.S. The notion of absolute does have some bearing but the problem is that you cannot alter it and absolute polarity independently on most system unless you can have a DAC with "digital signal inversion".

P.P.S You may need to read Doug's article around your head several times over the next few weeks to understand the point he is trying to get across...most people miss the fine distinction.

PeAK

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