20-Feb-2021, 14:14
(19-Feb-2021, 20:20)TechGuy Wrote: Think this belongs here, Audio Science Review made a video showing test results on these magic Ethernet switches... guess what he found??!!
Maybe he's right. In my view we need a lot more "science" applied to the evaluation of audio kit, the more measuring, the more objective analysis, the better. The trouble with Amir is that he has over time exhibited considerable biases, both for and against certain brands. There has been some speculation that this is for commercial reasons, but I think it is just speculation. One thing that I do find utterly baffling is his continued support for MQA, and his attacks of posters on his own forum, for commuting the crime of analyzing MQA objectively and scientifically. Most curious, and not very scientific.
So maybe he has a point, but those that subjectively think the EtherRegen works can find lots of ammunition to debunk Amir if they want to. I have said this before, but if there was a version of ASR that was truly scientific I would be all over it, it would be a gift to the world, but we are stuck with the one that we actually have, which is interesting but needs to be approached with a degree of caution.
With all that said, it is not for anyone here to debunk Amir's claims or otherwise. (unless anyone fancies a full on subjectivist versus objectivist ruck?) Amir makes the point that Uptone have for a long time been promising measurements that show exactly what the EtherRegen does, and yes, we are still waiting for that one.... Although Amir also mentions a promised EtherRegen white paper "where's the white paper" he says. Well as it happens, it's here:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0660/6...1583429386
Although I think @"thumb5" 's question per the link below remains unanswered....
https://devialetchat.com/Thread-Audiophi...5#pid91325
On a more positive note, if it is just all expectation bias, I am a least pleased that I got my small does of placebo bias from a £600 device, saving me £thousands over the JCAT M12 option.
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