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1. So much of it, as Dave you said, is just paying attention - we are all capable (more or less) and get better with practice.2. Also it is ok to admit if you do not hear the difference. Perhaps the difference does not exist or it is just a matter of knowing what to look for or hear ... doing it with a friend or better still an audiophile buddy can help as each helps uncover a piece of the puzzle.3. I also tend to agree that it can take away from the momentary musical enjoyment but can add to the adventure and discovery process which can be rewarding by itself.Cheers
...Critical listening is hard work. It can take the fun out of our hobby/obsession. On the other hand, learning to listen well and being able to use these skills can enhance the enjoyment of our musical experience. We just have to know when to have fun, when to be in evaluation mode and when to do what. A good glass of whatever can assist in this decision, sometimes...Dave
One cannot have the same expectations or work ethics nor can one tell someone how to listen or what to listen for, this would lead to confirmation bias of some sort. Jim
In my experience, that is not true.I have had an audio system of some sort since I was eight years old. I have listened to more live music than I can recall. Assimilating the two is literally child's play.However, I have had past jobs wherein critical listening was a key factor in "work ethics". One cannot operate a burger patty machine if one cannot discern the proper sound of same. One cannot operate a four color offset printer if one cannot discern the proper sound. One cannot be an auto mechanic if one cannot discern the proper sound(s). It goes on and on, and very much involves 'work ethic' and 'how to listen'. People can be trained or, summarily, learn; and confirmation bias has as much to do with the work ethic equation as it does with music. As does this fine audio hobby, and our experiences within it. JMHO,Jerry
Very interesting, what does it have to do with my complete post?
Dave:Funny thing, I just listened to two DSD remastered Rolling Stones CD's, Let it Bleed and Get Yer Ya Ya's Out. They were both horrible for too many reasons to discuss here. The soundstage was flat, the vocals were distant and the instrument placement was too left and right. There was no real note attack and decay. The only thing that was decent was Charlie's drums.Very disappointing, I actually thought something was off with my system.Jim