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Can anyone explain the VU Meter renaissance?
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I guess with all the time and money spent for the audio hobby many people want something (cool) to show.Why is appearance so important in audio, even for objectivists.
"Sound" just doesn't do that very well, VU-meters and other bling do.
people, objectivists or not, like nice things. And some people think those VU meters are nice to look at.Why is appearance so important in audio, even for objectivists.
I think your definition of objectivist is flawed. it is quite irrelevant
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plus one for the visuals. Us old peeps that grew up in the 70’s love us some dancing needles. Amir’s review of the new vu meters got me to order one. Big plus groovy changing colors. Mite have to play some acid rock and lite one.
if you were given a black box like a NAD 2200
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and they sounded the same and you were willing to pay a premium for the VU meters then many would just pay the extra
as much as i like black boxes there's something wonderful about them VUs in a fine finished case
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or something like a AS-3200
and they sounded the same and you were willing to pay a premium for the VU meters then many would just pay the extra
as much as i like black boxes there's something wonderful about them VUs in a fine finished case
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Or not. To me they were a tool then, and remain a tool now. Sticking them in places they don't need to be is a useless distraction I'd rather not waste money on.
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I am gonna blame the current high inflation and the rising cost of living!
You see, the above has many people depressed, and what do you do when times are hard, and you are depressed? You remember the good ole' times!
You see, the above has many people depressed, and what do you do when times are hard, and you are depressed? You remember the good ole' times!
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Why do you need to ask..? I never stopped liking VU meters..so maybe that is why I bought this ,.. measures well too.
And the peak function tells me my power margin( voltage actually) is sufficient, normal listening is at -30 to -10dB
And the peak function tells me my power margin( voltage actually) is sufficient, normal listening is at -30 to -10dB
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fpitas
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To me they have a "Trying too hard" look, too.
Whilst owning a turntable, amp, DAC, streamer, CD player, speakers doesnt?
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The same reason I have an $800 Abel fishing reel. It’s as good as any reel made, but certainly no better than many cheaper ones. And I’m objective enough to be 100% certain it’s not helping me catch fish any better. It’s just pretty, so I can spend my disposable income on something I love or blow it betting on the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. Go Bills
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