Absolute phase

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A quick search of the Nuthouse archives ("absolute phase") reveals this is a divisive issue. Some folks claim almost impossible to hear a difference. Others claim they can easily hear a difference.
Currently my system consists of a Conrad-Johnson PV-8 (preamp) and a C-J CAV-50 Amp. The PV-8 line stage is phase inverting, the CAV-50 is phase correct. Since I don't use a phono (which is phase correct to the PV-8), and (I assume) a line source is phase correct, then this means I should reverse polarity for each of my speakers?

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Topic - Absolute phase - soldermizer 18:10:05 08/23/05 (5)

Yes, it is audible. - LarryI 06:38:30 08/24/05 (0)

Also check your speakers... - Steve O 20:24:48 08/23/05 (0)

Correct - unclestu52 19:10:53 08/23/05 (2)

pardon my dunce-like stare, but.... - valva 17:29:26 08/24/05 (1)

Re: pardon my dunce-like stare, but.... - unclestu52 12:45:49 08/27/05 (0)

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