One of the problems with audio is that one cannot simultaneously listen to two versions of the same music played on a system or two different pieces of equipment playing the same music at the same time. Most of us lack the background in electronics in order to understand and evaluate electronic equipment specifications and measurements. Many of us also don't take the time to educate ourselves about these issues. Many are content to parrot the audio media and widely-held audio beliefs such as cable break-in, different lossless codecs sound different and other similar things. However, all music lovers have the ability to provide an opinion about what they are hearing, whether that opinion is based upon knowledge or electrical theory or not. In most audio forums all opinions are equal simply because everyone believes they are capable and qualified to expound on the subject based on their personal opinion with their own ears. No particular knowledge or understanding of electronics is needed; just the ability to listen to the material and then give an opinion; the same as many of the expert audio reviewers. Most of these opinions are then couched in the terms and vocabulary of the audio writers which impresses readers and makes it sound as if the person providing the opinion is qualified and knowledgeable about the subject matter.
Purely subjective opinions with no basis other than the assertion I hear a difference and using particular phrases and the audio writer vocabulary to articulate the difference is not sufficient to prove anything in science or in any of the professions, but somehow it is acceptable (and perhaps revered e.g. "Golden Ears") in audio circles. Thus everyone is an expert, no matter their background, education level or understanding of the subject matter. With so many experts it's no wonder there are so many audio forums and opinions...and misconceptions I might add. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jeff52's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=103 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97950
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