simplex
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Since we already have a rather entertaining thread about snake oil theories, I thought it might be nice to start a thread collecting links and docs regarding content that puts audio-related snake oil theories where they belong: in the book of myths, in the poison cabinet, in the wastebin, or whatever your preference is.
To perform this task, a certain dose of science, engineering, and math is not only helpful, but indeed very much needed in order to put scientific proof against insubstantial assertions. So if you find content that fits in this category please feel free to post it here, and of course: discuss our finds!
I'll start with a series of articles published by Jim Lesurf, University of St. Andrews, Scotland. I found part 6 (Wires and Cables), the articles about 'skin effect', and about phase shift in audio cables interesting reads for a start. Didn't have enough spare time yet to work through all of his content.
These audio related articles are part of the series The Scots Guide To Electronics.
To perform this task, a certain dose of science, engineering, and math is not only helpful, but indeed very much needed in order to put scientific proof against insubstantial assertions. So if you find content that fits in this category please feel free to post it here, and of course: discuss our finds!
I'll start with a series of articles published by Jim Lesurf, University of St. Andrews, Scotland. I found part 6 (Wires and Cables), the articles about 'skin effect', and about phase shift in audio cables interesting reads for a start. Didn't have enough spare time yet to work through all of his content.
These audio related articles are part of the series The Scots Guide To Electronics.