16-Nov-2014, 14:54
I think it is in many cases about people's self image. The idea that adding a bit of extra music related noise sounds nicer in not new, LPs both add this and have several percent distortion as do SET amplifiers yet their adherents are far more likely to believe that they possess some un-measured (or un-measureable for some!!) splendidness to substantiate their preference rather than that they like the sound a bit of added colouration gives.
This is faintly barmy since almost no recordings hifi fans have ever listened to on their system have not had some manipulation done, very akin to some of this colouration, during preparing a recording for release, particularly if they like pop music.
I love my record player and the sound quality never fails to amaze, but I don't decieve myself that there is any measurable superiority over CD I just accept the euphonic colouration and wallow in it a bit
This is faintly barmy since almost no recordings hifi fans have ever listened to on their system have not had some manipulation done, very akin to some of this colouration, during preparing a recording for release, particularly if they like pop music.
I love my record player and the sound quality never fails to amaze, but I don't decieve myself that there is any measurable superiority over CD I just accept the euphonic colouration and wallow in it a bit
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