In Reply to: RE: A long time ago, I thought things like this were important posted by vinnie2 on July 8, 2017 at 11:13:30:
If you have ever heard a system that drew you in and made you want to keep listening, keep playing different records, happy and enthralled at the experience, that is a good system. Many systems can sound good, but after a while sounding slightly harsh or strident, a note that stands out, etc. They can be serviceable systems, somewhat exciting, but left off more that they should.
The key is that you are building a system. The amp/speaker/room combination is one where you can take a great amp in one speaker/room combination and have it sound not as good (or even bad) with another combination. You really are not going to know unless you listen to it for a while.
The though of relying on a fast cycle A/B test to tell me what sound I liked better would mean that I lack the capacity to think for myself and enjoy music. It forces choice in an unnatural way.
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- No, but you do get used to the way something sounds. - Chip647 13:34:21 07/08/17 (6)
- RE: No, but you do get used to the way something sounds. - vinnie2 18:33:20 07/08/17 (5)
- Good luck - Chip647 21:12:44 07/08/17 (4)
- RE: Good luck - vinnie2 04:00:41 07/09/17 (3)
- RE: Good luck - deafbykhorns 06:00:31 07/09/17 (2)
- RE: Good luck - vinnie2 06:04:03 07/09/17 (1)
- 20 audiophiles in your listening room... - Lew 11:30:57 07/12/17 (0)