07-Apr-2019, 20:54
(This post was last modified: 07-Apr-2019, 20:56 by Damon.
Edit Reason: adding bits for clarity that I forgot to put in the first time
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My previous post, edited to reflect my own calmer state of mind. And so it is:
@Confused
Interesting observations about the reviews and the language RE brightness (posts #21 & #34).
The other evening at home we were discussing differing preferences in how things taste; coffee, wine, truffles... all the smelly things life can offer, and how each person tastes thing differently. Chemical, past experiences or associations, whatever; we don't all like the same things. I'd assume then that we don't all want to hear the same thing, or find the same sound presentation appealing. A few years ago I was selling my original ProAc Tablettes (sp?) A fellow came over and I played some tracks, streaming through the D120 Pro and the other gear. He was not moved. He asked me to play vinyl, and I did. A few Donovan songs, scratches and all, with who knows what old cartridge, and he was hooked. The vinyl took him from clinical to captivated. It didn't do it for me but that was the vibe he was after.
In the context of reviews, it makes me think that with any publication, when readers have some understanding or familiarity with the preferences of a particular reviewer, it makes the reviews much more valuable. I suppose good reviews include enough comments and notes comparing or contrasting other equipment, giving the reader some of that familiarity.
@Confused
Interesting observations about the reviews and the language RE brightness (posts #21 & #34).
The other evening at home we were discussing differing preferences in how things taste; coffee, wine, truffles... all the smelly things life can offer, and how each person tastes thing differently. Chemical, past experiences or associations, whatever; we don't all like the same things. I'd assume then that we don't all want to hear the same thing, or find the same sound presentation appealing. A few years ago I was selling my original ProAc Tablettes (sp?) A fellow came over and I played some tracks, streaming through the D120 Pro and the other gear. He was not moved. He asked me to play vinyl, and I did. A few Donovan songs, scratches and all, with who knows what old cartridge, and he was hooked. The vinyl took him from clinical to captivated. It didn't do it for me but that was the vibe he was after.
In the context of reviews, it makes me think that with any publication, when readers have some understanding or familiarity with the preferences of a particular reviewer, it makes the reviews much more valuable. I suppose good reviews include enough comments and notes comparing or contrasting other equipment, giving the reader some of that familiarity.
Damon
Powernode, NAD M32, Cambridge CD transport, Analysis Plus, Nordost, iFi Nova, CSS Criton 1TDX, KEF C62
Vancouver, Canada
