Hi-Fi Truths to Live By

[Arkless Electronics]

Almost everything said about hi fi is bollox.

 

[pocketkitchen]

No matter what year, what galaxy; at a Hifi show some cnt will be playing Hotel California.

 

[TimF]

Almost everything Arkless says is bollox. I kid, I kid, honest!

 

[Craig B]

No matter what year, what galaxy; at a Hifi show some cnt will be playing Hotel California.

Almost seems like a relief after the seemingly endless Diana Krall years, though.

 

[chiily]

Alcohol is the cheapest audio upgrade you can buy.

A good smoke was cheaper last time I partook

 

[pocketkitchen]

Almost seems like a relief after the seemingly endless Diana Krall years, though.

I recall it being both at the same time. Mid 90s through to today. Enough, people, enough!

 

[guydarryl]

A good smoke was cheaper last time I partook

Not anymore

 

[geofff]

The most important determinant of great sound is a great recording. However, even a crap recording will be enjoyable on a good system.

 

[myles]

The Hana stylus guard will always go missing. It will only reappear when you buy a new one.

I know this is true because I've been round the buoy twice!

 

[Woodface]

The best upgrade is to have you main system in its own room.

 

[Del monaco]

Almost everything Arkless says is bollox. I kid, I kid, honest!

To be honest, I don’t think it is. He can be coruscating, blunt and maybe a little rude sometimes but I believe far more of his meditations than many poseurs on here. I think there is a kernel of sincerity in his views.

 

[Purité Audio]

There are no budget giant killers

That simply isn’t true there are inexpensive dacs that offer state of the art performance , amplifiers too cables ( obviously) even loudspeakers although you may have to add/integrate a sub for a truly full-range sound.
Keith

 

[tpetsch]

Perform only one system modification at a time so if the result is less in tune than before you know which Mod caused the negative result.

 

[Mike P]

The most important determinant of great sound is a great recording. However, even a crap recording will be enjoyable on a good system.

I find the opposite. A great system shows bad recordings for what they are. A poor system on the other hand can mask a bad recoding.

 

[Del monaco]

That simply isn’t true there are inexpensive dacs that offer state of the art performance , amplifiers too cables ( obviously) even loudspeakers although you may have to add/integrate a sub for a truly full-range sound.
Keith

I don’t really believe in budget giant killers but there are some that are just as good as those that cost many times more.

 

[Craig B]

I don’t really believe in budget giant killers but there are some that are just as good as those that cost many times more.

Agreed, and your Thorens TD166 MkII is among these.

 

[Del monaco]

Agreed, and your Thorens TD166 MkII is among these.

It certainly is, thanks.

 

[iansr]

The price of a significant proportion of hi fi kit is based on what the manufacturer thinks they can sell it for (ie get away with) rather than cost plus reasonable profit margin. The higher the RRP the more likely this is to be true.

 

[Del monaco]

The price of a significant proportion of hi fi kit is based on what the manufacturer thinks they can sell it for (ie get away with) rather than cost plus reasonable profit margin. The higher the RRP the more likely this is to be true.[/
Yep.

 

[bigfish786]

DSOTM is overquoted.