Would love to hear anyone's comments regarding effect on soundstage with the modified DI/O -- whether in width/depth increase, forwardness increase, or increase in specific image size. Curious to understand exactly what was meant by this effect, and if others would agree.
But since this thread isn't talking about the DI/O that much anymore....
1) Regarding hardware comparisons -- frankly I don't care if a $200 unit compares with a $30k unit or vice versa. If we're speaking specifically of sound, we are speaking specifically of sound, and value does not matter.
Value sure makes me happy as I'm not independently wealthy, but unless a write up is specifically comparing components for value, this has no bearing on a comparison of sound. I like when reviews seperate value comparison and sound comparison rather than a Consumer Reports type view.
Its alright to have a final view on what works in reality, as cash is involved in most people's reality, as long as the more specific attributes are covered.
2) I found The Truth's original comments opinionated, but not necessarily a troll. I believe it borders on a troll simply because the mention was in a forum in which there are a high number of common product owners. A 'need for superiority' was mentioned a couple times, but frankly the two pages of responses to someone's opinion seemed like more of a 'need for superiority' than anything.
My opinion and my opinion only -- response to a troll is more annoying than the original comment.
3) Ideas like this are what will draw me away from this board -- I see it somewhat like peanut gallery moderation.
can we restrict "thetruth" to posting only in fight club for a while? That makes sense to me. This way if he wants to bad talk anyone he's in my house and I can set him straight if need be.
4)
It is refreshing/stimulating to have someone posting from a different perspective.
Please, please, please encourage.
However, since joining AC you haven't posted under nor revealed your real name.
Is this a requirement? I didn't realize that anyone knew mine.
You also haven't built your credibility in any way. Some obvious ways in which others have done that: Posting equipment reviews, participating in shootouts, participating in face-to-face events and generally being helpful to other posters.
This is nice and all, but first off, the site is brand new! Its still a first date! Didn't realize you could build credibility that quickly.
The face-to-face events and shootouts and all that are really nice for the people that have the time to do it, and also for the people in proximity to each other. There's various little cliques and there's various little friendships. This is terrific, and I for one appreciate people sharing their experiences.
I have never been to any audio event, shootout, or any such thing, nor has there been one near me.
This is why I participate in these forums! Its the web! Sharing of information and communication regardless of where you are!
I don't think criticizing popular products or by calling into question my credibility is very helpful at all.
I actually love to hear people criticizing popular products -- its nice to know that someone, anyone has an issue or dislike with a sound.
5)
I've heard several (including stock and 'famous maker' units in various stages of modification). All created a fat bloated surreal/hyperreal soundstage when used in true high-end system (this means gear in a different league from nOrh, VMPS etc.)
This 'in your face' soundstage presentation is appealing to the neophyte listener/ audiophile want-to-be. So they write glowing online reviews and unfortunately their word tends to be taken as 'gospel'.
Granted folks who own the above product or products get pissy as they are are owners of those products, and we tend towards being fanatics in the audio world, but the one attribute I remember most from the DI/O was the feeling of things being hyperreal and 'in your face' -- right or wrong, good or bad, you may like it, you may not.
6)
I'm just suggesting consideration of other DACS. You don't need an 'uber' system to hear the differences. As for the RM40s they are easily bested at 1/2 the price by a pair of Maggie 1.6's with a sub.
First line -- greatly encouraged.
Second line -- opinion. You'll gain a gang on your side with the default comment, or said in reverse -- just depends which board you're on.
7)
The clique' mentality that dominated HD is now permates AC. Unless one feeds with the clique' one has no cedibility. LOL.....
This I unfortunately agree with. Regardless, I'm here, will read, will listen, and contribute if possible. Sometimes people in agreement, sometimes folks disagree, sometimes they freak out. Hopefully I personally will not be lynched.
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