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A talk for the local skeptics community

j_j

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The local skeptics community has asked me to give a talk on "audiophile stuff", prompted by my putting a pointer to the "cable burner" into their group page on facecrook.

So, if you're so minded, how about you send me a link (Put it in this thread, perhaps) pointing me to your favorite slice of bologna?
 
j_j said:
The local skeptics community has asked me to give a talk on "audiophile stuff", prompted by my putting a pointer to the "cable burner" into their group page on facecrook.

So, if you're so minded, how about you send me a link (Put it in this thread, perhaps) pointing me to your favorite slice of bologna?
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The Green Paint used on the edges of CDs to improve sound:

CD: Jitter, Errors & Magic

The promise of "perfect sound forever," successfully foisted on an unwitting public by the Compact Disc's promoters, at first seemed to put an end to the audiophile's inexorable need to tweak a playback system's front end at the point of information retrieval. Several factors contributed to the...
www.stereophile.com www.stereophile.com
 
How about audiophile stuff that is objectively counterproductive - i.e. worsens the sound, rather than merely do nothing for too much money? Examples: external clocks for DAC's, the KillerDAC (it uses an ancient DAC chip with a fancy output stage), all analog sources, misguided use of room treatments, etc.
 
Robin L said:
The Green Paint used on the edges of CDs to improve sound:

CD: Jitter, Errors & Magic

The promise of "perfect sound forever," successfully foisted on an unwitting public by the Compact Disc's promoters, at first seemed to put an end to the audiophile's inexorable need to tweak a playback system's front end at the point of information retrieval. Several factors contributed to the...
www.stereophile.com www.stereophile.com
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Well that article has a hell of a cliffhanger. Did the author ever find out what mysterious phenomena enabled all these treatments, including Armor All, to improve the audio from CDs? What have I been missing these decades listening to naked CDs?
 
kyuu said:
Well that article has a hell of a cliffhanger. Did the author ever find out what mysterious phenomena enabled all these treatments, including Armor All, to improve the audio from CDs? What have I been missing these decades listening to naked CDs?
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The answer was in the comments section:

www.snopes.com

Green CDs

Can CD sound quality be improved with green marking pens?
www.snopes.com www.snopes.com
 
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Robin L said:
Bybee Quantum Purifiers:

bybeetech.com

Popular Products at Bybee Technologies

At Bybee Technologies, we have also upgraded various products for audio lovers that require no skill in installation. The popular Quantum Signal Enhancers and iQSE have become some of the most popular products, with thousands of units sold to satisfied customers globally. Explore all our products.
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to cheap to be any good...
 
@j_j

With your knowledge and experience, spending 30 minutes in the DAC and GENERAL forums on Audiokarma could be a more productive approach.

;)
 
Old_School_Brad said:
@j_j

With your knowledge and experience, spending 30 minutes in the DAC and GENERAL forums on Audiokarma could be a more productive approach.

;)
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Not gonna happen. Those kinds of sites just throw me out instantly.
 
j_j said:
So, if you're so minded, how about you send me a link (Put it in this thread, perhaps) pointing me to your favorite slice of bologna?
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Well, if you literally want something round, you could sink your teeth into these footers: https://www.stillpoints.us/product-category/ultra/

They even have objective specs for this:
Ultra-Base-Main-1024x1024.jpg


"Ultra Base
$83.00 – $332.00

The Ultra Base should be used in every configuration with every Stillpoint unless the Stillpoint is used in a Component Stand or ESS rack. The Ultra Base will contribute a 20% to 25% increase in performance every time. Available in silver or black."

Of course you need four of them for each piece of electronics. I know people who buy a ton of them to dress all of their gear. And even "upgrade" from version to version. A veil is always lifted, assuming you have the right ears and a system with enough resolution!
 
Start here:

www.audiosciencereview.com

Extreme Snake Oil

Ok, I have for a few years now had Shunyata as the "King" of the snake oil sellers. They represent the worst of the worst. They have it all. Marketing material that is pure rubbish and techno nonsense by the bucket full. I always wish someone with deep pockets could sue them out of existence...
www.audiosciencereview.com www.audiosciencereview.com

Good luck! You’ll need it ;)
 
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