Hi-Fi Truths to Live By

[Craig B]

Just to get us started, here's one I've learnt the hard way...

A spare pair of Linn dustcover hinges are guaranteed to be broken well before one has the need to install them.

"Aye, we can machine the best bits of metal down from solid, but here's another pair of spring loaded plastic hinges that won't last till your bairn's next birthday. That'll be 30 quid, mate."​

Others?

 

[FlikFlac]

Your system always sounds it’s best when you can’t listen to it, very late at night the best example…

 

[tuga]

Magazines side with the industry not the consumer.

 

[Dozey]

Source first.

 

[wylton]

Your system always sounds it’s best when SWMBO is out.

 

[Whaleblue]

Source first.

Digital source last

 

[hifinutt]

Price does not guarantee sound quality increase

 

[pocketkitchen]

A subjective opinion can’t be objectively measured, so trust your own ears. If it sounds better, it is.

 

[Craig B]

A subjective opinion can’t be objectively measured, so trust your own ears. If it sounds better, it is.

I like that.

So, speaking objectively, a subjectivist is always correct, at least within their own mind.

This is observable via the subjectivist speaking their own mind, and, therefore, can be objectively quantified in relation to other's subjective opinions.

 

[tuga]

A subjective opinion can’t be objectively measured, so trust your own ears. If it sounds better, it is.

It can't be shared either, because it is meaningless to others.

 

[TimF]

Your system always sounds it’s best when some bloke is in taking a dem listening to it as you have put it up for sale. And it really hits as he is carting the bits off.

 

[Craig B]

Your system always sounds it’s best when some bloke is in taking a dem listening to it as you have put it up for sale. And it really hits as he is carting the bits off.

That was perfect!

I almost ran after an anesthesiologist in his Merc as he drove off with a pair of speakers from here.

Then there are the final function tests of lovely old record decks before ever so carefully packing them up for courier collection, only to find yourself wondering how much of a dick the buyer is going to think you are if you were to cancel the sale.

 

[James]

The room makes the biggest subjective difference. A bad room will make the best hifi sound pants.

 

[dalryc]

Question : Does it really matter about cables?
Answer : You decide.

 

[Del monaco]

All formats have their strengths and weaknesses.

 

[Octavian]

The only way to tackle room problems is using headphones.

 

[Miss Ariel]

If your a Naim user keep it all powered up 24 - 7 .So in 10 years it will all need recapping and you will have contributed to their revenue stream.

 

[Purité Audio]

The only way to tackle room problems is using headphones.

All rooms affect the sound that is just physics but contemporary SBIR designs ameliorate the effects and PEQ allows deep tight bass.
Keith

 

[Hooch500]

Cable "Science" is bullshit.

 

[chartz]

Direct drive Jap decks are all bad — BS.