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RE: Cables for Devialet D200 - hk6230 - 02-Feb-2016
Hmm, El_Duderino got me thinking. Anyway, my experiences with different tweakings such as isolators, cables including power and interconnects were mixed: some improves, some very subtle, some I felt are 'night and day' difference. Even though I thought I heard a difference on expensive power cords, it could be placebo effect. So, now I just stick to my AQ NRG-X3 power cord which fit with the back cover on and I just try to use AIR to eliminate as many physical interconnects as possible to subject myself to the influence of cablings.
Cables for Devialet D200 - Bob58 - 02-Feb-2016
I was able to find only one bind experience comparing power cord. Could you give the reference of, at less 3 or 4 studies with a perfect methodology ?
I tested in bind expensive cables with 3 person and even an 80 years distinguished everytimes the different cord.
If you really want to speak of science, you Know that the gold standard is double bind test. Moreover with this methodology there is still bias. For that reason you have to declare interest conflict.
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RE: Cables for Devialet D200 - mdconnelly - 02-Feb-2016
In my experience, there are people with golden ears who can discern clear sonic differences between different cables. Yes, blind testing will differentiate those that can from those that can't (and, I suspect, many of us that think we can would fail in a blind test - I know I did). But I don't question that some can.
But hey, there are extremely well-made cables and those that are designed to be as cheap as possible and still function (as most stock cables are). I prefer well designed. And if I believe that the well designed cable will likely sound better, if it increases my confidence that my system will sound better, well then, good for me. Placebo effect? Perhaps, and I'm OK with that.
Of course, marketing hype is what it is and people and their money are easily parted. That's certainly not unique to the audio cable business. Personally, I get equally annoyed by those that are adamant that there can be no difference as I do by those that swear that those $5000+ cables profoundly changed their lives.
Find what works for you, your ears and your wallet.
Cables for Devialet D200 - Bob58 - 02-Feb-2016
Not bind but blind
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RE: Cables for Devialet D200 - mauidan - 02-Feb-2016
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RE: Cables for Devialet D200 - Jwg1749 - 02-Feb-2016
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Cables for Devialet D200 - Bob58 - 02-Feb-2016
But, you don't answer !
RE: Cables for Devialet D200 - Pim - 02-Feb-2016
Guys, it's 4 days ago that Stephen, who I assume is very exited about his new amp and to be part of this community, asked for advice on power cables for his Devialet. I feel his thread has gone off that rails a bit. Could we please just agree to disagree and pull this thread back on track?
After all, this is THE gentleman's forum. We're the envy of other forums because we respect each other. Please keep it that way.
RE: Cables for Devialet D200 - Jwg1749 - 02-Feb-2016
(02-Feb-2016, 22:51)Bob58 Wrote: But, you don't answer !
My apologies, Bob.
I'm very familiar with scientific double-blind testing protocols. They have shortcomings, but they're the best we've got.
I've found no evidence of any tests of hi-fi cables that remotely approach scientific rigour.
I have seen measurements of hi-fi cables that do indicate extremely small differences in performance. However, my view is that, until we have proper blind testing of cables that clearly shows otherwise, common sense suggests these differences in performance aren't audible.
I think it's important that people who ask about cables are made aware of this argument.
RE: Cables for Devialet D200 - Pim - 02-Feb-2016
Well, that failed...
