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Funny how threads like this always end up in shouting. Even a civil place like DevialetChat.
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I am somewhat disappointed but not surprised that this thread has gone the way it has. I thought long and hard before putting it out there.
Believe me or not, it’s not harming me. I just thought it might be of interest to anyone considering this type of evaluation. I had a nagging partner desperate to stop me from taking the more expensive cable. I did the trial with a number of friends and the consensus of the group (inc my partner) was that the most enjoyable cable was consistently the same one. I didn’t state which was the most expensive during the test so it could be placebo but I was happy with the conclusion and remain content listening to my music.
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31-Mar-2018, 18:57
(This post was last modified: 31-Mar-2018, 18:58 by Rama.)
Just would like to add here that I totally believe the OP. I have a setup that comprises of all three Audioquest Ethernet cables (Cinnamon, Vodka, and Diamond). And out of all of them the Diamond is my favourite. If you like AQ Vodka you really owe it to yourself to try the AQ Diamond. The differences are clear to hear between these cables, maybe a more subtle one between the Vodka and Diamond but a difference non the less. I have not done an ABX because the differences were so apparent I just did not feel the need. It is literally a WOW moment when you swap between them.
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31-Mar-2018, 19:48
(This post was last modified: 31-Mar-2018, 19:53 by kmjy.)
But it’s still not possible? The audio is transferred EXACTLY the same no matter the cable or input method or anything. Phantom ALWAYS requests the audio the same way and at the absolute maximum quality level. Even if your cable is crap and can’t handle all that audio data then the audio will just skip. It won’t compress or do anything different. It’s all digital and unchangable regardless of cable.
On the other hand your environment is always changing. Atmospherically it’s different each time you listen.
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My money is still on the laws of physics.
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Just one question to all.
Do you really think that physics knows it all until today?
I don't say physical laws are all wrong. All the measurements and other tests proof right on the paper but think of some physical laws that are not taught nor have yet been discovered or deeply thought of...e.g. think of fields, vibration...think Tesla. Did you give more than half an hour to the physics of this genius? There might be answers in his physics that could solve this whole dispute.
Unless we TRY to understand both sides of a discussion there will always be a 'fight' not needed.
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The Phantom wasn’t designed that way.
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