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Where do Tweaks go?

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xsb7244

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Where do Tweaks go?
« on: 26 Feb 2016, 03:15 am »
Which circle do tweaks belong in?
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JerryM

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Re: Where do Tweaks go?
« Reply #1 on: 26 Feb 2016, 05:48 am »
Quote from: xsb7244 on 26 Feb 2016, 03:15 am
Which circle do tweaks belong in?

That's pretty dependent on what you're tweakin', and then (maybe) the cost.
Welcome to AudioCircle, xsb7244.  :beer:
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Re: Where do Tweaks go?
« Reply #2 on: 26 Feb 2016, 06:03 am »
Quote from: JerryM on 26 Feb 2016, 05:48 am
Welcome to AudioCircle, xsb7244.  :beer:

Even though xsb7244 posted this in The Starting Block / Introductions, he registered nearly 10 years ago and has > 400 posts.  ;)
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JLM

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Re: Where do Tweaks go?
« Reply #3 on: 26 Feb 2016, 12:59 pm »
Most of my tweaky accessories go into my junk drawer.  Have tried a few but none have made a noticeable difference.  Even tried giving them away with no success.
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Guy 13

Re: Where do Tweaks go?
« Reply #4 on: 26 Feb 2016, 01:04 pm »
Quote from: JLM on 26 Feb 2016, 12:59 pm
Most of my tweaky accessories go into my junk drawer.  Have tried a few but none have made a noticeable difference.  Even tried giving them away with no success.

Hi JLM,
the same here.
Most if not all the tweaks that people said it made a big difference in their systems,
for me it made very little and-or no difference at all, therefore,
money lost and they end up in a corner of my listening room gathering dust.
If some believe the tweaks makes a difference, well, good for them.

Guy 13
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Re: Where do Tweaks go?
« Reply #5 on: 26 Feb 2016, 03:27 pm »
Fuses, some Power conditioning / or power cords, better capacitors, room acoustics, and certain isolation components do yield results in systems that are musical, and high resolution enough to warrant them.

However, a $50 dollar plastic dot, or a $300 dollar "Wall Harmonizer" are complete jokes, and a huge waste of every ones money.

2 categories of tweaks exist -

1 - Fundamental Tweaks

2 - Voodoo Tweaks

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smk

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Re: Where do Tweaks go?
« Reply #6 on: 26 Feb 2016, 03:53 pm »
I look at: 1) how long the tweak has been in the system under review; 2) how long the same components have been in the system under review.

Tweaks are highly system dependent.I'm not going to say tweaks don't make a difference. Just not a night/day difference.

I think you are better off limiting tweaks to simple things like ear-wax remover or evening listening with eyes closed.

I believe you are better off addressing clean AC & proper 'dressing.' In other words, don't leave the cables in a jumble on the floor behind your equipment shelving.

Good luck.
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Re: Where do Tweaks go?
« Reply #7 on: 26 Feb 2016, 04:08 pm »
The Papa of audio tuning are the englishmen Peter Belt:
http://www.pwbelectronics.co.uk/

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue30/belt.htm
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Re: Where do Tweaks go?
« Reply #8 on: 26 Feb 2016, 04:30 pm »
I too, am curious where tweaks go. Maybe "The Lab" circle along with other DIY ideas??

Are room treatments considered tweaking? Definitely an area deserving a little extra attention. Grounding comes to mind as well.

-dieter
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