Addressing Forum Tedium

[Timcognito]

Thus, exit ramps are always available with a simple click, but don't try using my avatar.

Did you let Elon use it.

 

[Barrelhouse Solly]

Many discussions, if not some entire forums here, could easily be replaced with a posting at a top level to the effect:

1) All competently designed DAC's sound the same (and even some that are not so competently designed).

2) All competently designed amplifiers sound the same.

3) All competently constructed cables sound the same.

4) All PCM media 44.1kHz/16-bit and "above" sounds the same unless mastered differently.

5) DSD digital audio sounds no better than PCM, unless mastered differently.

6) Digital transports and streamers (whether dedicated or commodity PC-based) do not affect audio quality because the DAC input stage retimes the digital data stream.

And so on, until finally:

n) All observations and arguments to the contrary are not valid and will not be entertained. Double-blind level-matched test results which contradict the above are either flawed or hoaxes.

Think of the frustrating and tedious condescending and sometimes angry discussions, where no one changes their minds, where the same assertions are made over and over again, could be avoided. I know I wouldn't miss such discussions. Personally, if I see a thread that has over 50 or so entries, I consider it a likely tar pit into which I don't want to step.

Think of all of Mr. Amir's time which could be saved.

On the other hand, forums on electro/mechanical technology like speakers, acoustic treatments and turntables & phono cartridges would still have reason for existing, even though I personally consider turntable technology to be unworthy of my attention. Diverting Mr. Amir's resources and analyses to these products may be more beneficial.

I agree with your 6 points. I've always been able to ignore the threads that deal with the wonders of high end cables, etc. I date back to BBSs, IRC, USENET... when you had to use the down arrow to scroll past stuff. The internet gives people a platform for expressing their opinions that's farther reaching than anyone imagined 100 years ago. Sometimes I enjoy reading posts that attempt to contradict established fact. When I was in junior high I stumbled on Martin Gardner's book on pseudo-science at the library. It's a great read. It prepared me for things like bricks on the power amp. I also understand being irritated at stuff like that. It's a waste of electrons.

 

[xanalog]

Personally, if I see a thread that has over 50 or so entries, I consider it a likely tar pit into which I don't want to step.

We have many early bloomers in our tar pit.
Such as this one that starts at reply#20.

Did you let Elon use it.

He is already goading me to answer.
Do you notice that he does not even bother to use question marks when he does so?