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I am starting to think this forum has a lot of them worried. A lot of audiophiles go out and research (and research) the product they are about to purchase, it’s part of the hobby and why there are so many fluffy reviews out there to feed them. Imagine looking to buy a PS Audio DAC, for example. You’ve consumed all the fluff, excitement is growing, then you come across the ASR reviews with measurements. It would burst the bubble sufficiently for most of them to probably lose interest and start the search for something new all over again. Not all of them, but I would guess a significant proportion. These brands that churn out mediocre performance for eye watering prices, will surely start feeling the hit.
Imagine looking to buy a PS Audio DAC. You’ve consumed all the fluff, excitement is growing, then you come across the ASR reviews with measurements. It would burst the bubble sufficiently for most of them to probably lose interest and start the search for something new all over again.
Paul McClown?I've liked to claim that I'm not influenced by commercials, etc. I was reading up on a piece of gear just a short bit ago and I'll provide the quote below. Aside from no measurements to back it up, doesn't this just draw you into the product?
"The XYZ123 combines the slam, linearity, control and pacing of a Class D output stage with the warmth, grace, and rich inner detail of XYZ123’s Class A Analog Cell. The results are nothing short of breathtaking. Liberate all the toe-tapping energy trapped in your media library. Plumb music’s subterranean depths as your system gives you more bottom end than you thought possible. Revel in rich layers of fine, full detail. Marvel at the deep, extraordinary, wall-to-wall soundstage. Control your loudspeakers as never before. Effortless. Lush..."
Paul McClown?
I’ve seen a few of these anti measurement (for want of a better phrase) posts/videos pop up in recent weeks. I’ve also had a couple of conversations with dealers where I’ve brought measurements up. The dealers were saying very similar things, trying to be blasé when I asked how something measured but I noticed a change in them right away. They were uncomfortable with the conversation even going near that subject.
I am starting to think this forum has a lot of them worried. A lot of audiophiles go out and research (and research) the product they are about to purchase, it’s part of the hobby and why there are so many fluffy reviews out there to feed them. Imagine looking to buy a PS Audio DAC, for example. You’ve consumed all the fluff, excitement is growing, then you come across the ASR reviews with measurements. It would burst the bubble sufficiently for most of them to probably lose interest and start the search for something new all over again. Not all of them, but I would guess a significant proportion. These brands that churn out mediocre performance for eye watering prices, will surely start feeling the hit.
Videos like this one of Darkos actually say nothing. He just rambles in a very generic way, which probably serves two purposes.
1. To reassure the audiophile that there’s nothing to see here, they can be assured their expensive purchase was totally justified.
2. To discredit “the amateur guy who’s been measuring for a couple of years”. I expect we will see more of this and a desperate attempt to paint Amir and ASR as a bunch of amateur loonies who are bitter they can’t afford the shiny toys.
I am starting to think this forum has a lot of them worried. A lot of audiophiles go out and research (and research) the product they are about to purchase, it’s part of the hobby and why there are so many fluffy reviews out there to feed them. Imagine looking to buy a PS Audio DAC, for example. You’ve consumed all the fluff, excitement is growing, then you come across the ASR reviews with measurements. It would burst the bubble sufficiently for most of them to probably lose interest and start the search for something new all over again. Not all of them, but I would guess a significant proportion. These brands that churn out mediocre performance for eye watering prices, will surely start feeling the hit.