More 'Audiophile' bullsh*t

[TheExcession]

jmorgan said:

http://www.machinadynamica.com/index.html

Rib splitting. Got to be another wind up.

I was sold until I read 'Hot Pink Version' and then I got a flashback of PHer BliarOut's biking leathers - If only they'd gone Neon Green instead - my wallet would be empty

[jmorgan]

TheExcession said:

jmorgan said:

http://www.machinadynamica.com/index.html

Rib splitting. Got to be another wind up.

I was sold until I read 'Hot Pink Version' and then I got a flashback of PHer BliarOut's biking leathers - If only they'd gone Neon Green instead - my wallet would be empty

I liked the Pretzel logic reef knot. Stands to reason innit.

[WinstonWolf]

TheExcession said:

jmorgan said:

http://www.machinadynamica.com/index.html

Rib splitting. Got to be another wind up.

I was sold until I read 'Hot Pink Version' and then I got a flashback of PHer BliarOut's biking leathers - If only they'd gone Neon Green instead - my wallet would be empty

Neon pink you say?

[spikey123]

I hope you can turn the neon pink off so that it doesnt interfere with the sound :>)

[Mermaid]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/1082769...

[Driller]

Interesting article and, notably, the the placebo effect is mentioned.

article said:

We had a cheap giveaway cable, the cheapest of the cheap

So was this cheap giveaway an interconnect or were they running in mono?

[TonyRPH]

Yet more...

£237 buys you a pair or cylinders probably containing little more than a capacitor and resistor - possibly an inductor too.

But I'm betting they are nothing more than a low pass filter.

[IforB]

How is that a transducer? In what way does it convert energy of one type into another?

A total crock of s*** from it's name, right down to the fact that it doesn't actually do anything other than extract cash from the terminally gullible...

[Crackie]

TonyRPH said:

Yet more...

£237 buys you a pair or cylinders probably containing little more than a capacitor and resistor - possibly an inductor too.

But I'm betting they are nothing more than a low pass filter.

Improved roundness you say ??

[spikey123]

Talking of interconnects. Russ Andrews used to sell atenuating interconnects to reduce the voltage/output of cd players. What a con, I believe that the clipping etc occurs on the cd due to the loudness issue and not the overall output of the cd player. So many manipulations of the truth to sell overpriced leads, interconnects etc. The £100 mains lead is a good one too, or the £300 extension block. The electricity has travelled miles in ordinary cable to your house, is 1 metre of fancy cable going to remove all the b*llSh*t?

You missed out " Bloom" from the crossover cylinder description. Bloom? Is it going to produce bl**dy flowers out of your speakers too. Hey, don't forget it is an introductory offer!!! They go down to $2 after they catch some mugs

Edited by spikey123 on Tuesday 17th June 08:00

[TonyRPH]

spikey123 said:

Talking of interconnects. Russ Andrews used to sell atenuating interconnects to reduce the voltage/output of cd players. What a con, I believe that the clipping etc occurs on the cd due to the loudness issue and not the overall output of the cd player.
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There was an element of truth in this - in some cases.

Some amplifiers have an input sensitivity of around 150mV or so - and these could often be overloaded by the 2V output by a CD player.

The other benefit is that the attenuators would give an improved control range at low volume settings with some amplifiers (such as the one above with high input sensitivity).

But if using a passvive preamp or similar - a total waste of money.

[spikey123]

Input sensitivity, maybe on old amps, but amps with a cd input have the correct levels for cd players. Maybe you need attenuation if you want to put a cd player into a vinyl input. Talking of which, why don't modern amps have a vinyl input?!?

[clived]

spikey123 said:

Input sensitivity, maybe on old amps, but amps with a cd input have the correct levels for cd players. Maybe you need attenuation if you want to put a cd player into a vinyl input. Talking of which, why don't modern amps have a vinyl input?!?

The "old amp" scenario was exactly what RA sold these for.

Many modern amps do have vinyl inputs, both MM and MC, but if you're serious about it, you'll probably have an external phono stage. Purely supply and demand I'm sure.

[Chimune]

Someone just sent me a link to this 13A fuse ...:

www.russandrews.com/product-Russ-Andrews-13A-Super...

"SuperFuses feature a specially-developed version of our unique Super Burn In process. The end caps are hand-polished and treated with DeoxIT contact enhancer and finally, the SuperFuses are supplied with a DeoxIT Gold wipe for treatment just before fitting."

Mr J Weston said:

"Finally getting chance to sit and listen to the Super Fuse and you've done it again! Great upgrade. Soundstage is now wide enough to forget the speakers are even there! Moreover, I think the musicians are actually having more fun!!

To some it up...love it!"

[Funk]

I'm so glad I got out of believing this bullst.

[Bullett]

Some top quality bull on that site. I like the look of the wooden feet.

[TonyRPH]

Chimune said:

Someone just sent me a link to this 13A fuse ...:
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£169 for this RF Router

which no doubt is a simple coupling capacitor (probably mains "X" rated) in a fancy looking box with a binding post at each end.

Priceless.

customer said:

Only last week I took delivery of your new AC-24 power supply and RF Router.

With the TT PSU, early impressions are of a more solid bass and improved detail across the whole soundstage. I expect this to improve further with time.

As for the RF Router, I can only say WOW!!! Having initially played the Stones Gimme Shelter to test the AC-24, I then connected the RF-Router between my Power Block with Ultra Sockets and external earth spike. From the opening bars of the same track, it revealed yet another layer of previously hidden information in the track. I was quite struck about two thirds of the way through to hear a piano accompaniment I’ve never heard before, and I’ve played this track hundreds of times. I’ve only ever heard it previously when seeing the band live in concert. Well, now I can hear it in the comfort of my own living room.

My emphasis.

If the customer is truly experiencing such a dramatic improvement, then there must be something seriously wrong with their system in the first place IMHO.

[WinstonWolf]

Chimune said:

Someone just sent me a link to this 13A fuse ...:

www.russandrews.com/product-Russ-Andrews-13A-Super...

"SuperFuses feature a specially-developed version of our unique Super Burn In process. The end caps are hand-polished and treated with DeoxIT contact enhancer and finally, the SuperFuses are supplied with a DeoxIT Gold wipe for treatment just before fitting."

Mr J Weston said:

"Finally getting chance to sit and listen to the Super Fuse and you've done it again! Great upgrade. Soundstage is now wide enough to forget the speakers are even there! Moreover, I think the musicians are actually having more fun!!

To some it up...love it!"

"We’ve tested our new SuperFuses against several other competitors’ fuses and in our systems here and at home and we’ve yet to find a competitors’ fuse that outperformed our new fuses."

[jmorgan]

My amp does not use a 13amp fuse....... I use rusty nails but my circuit breakers and main house fuse are pure Unobtainium, periodic table symbol for this is of course BS.

[Bradgate]

Chimune said:

Someone just sent me a link to this 13A fuse ...:

www.russandrews.com/product-Russ-Andrews-13A-Super...

That may be a superior fuse, but the sound will still be inherently compromised if the quality of the electricity going through the cables, fuses and plugs is sub-optimal.

Some power stations generate electricity by burning poor quality imported coal. This combusts with considerable thermal inconsistency, and those cyclic fluctuations can be transmitted into the end product, the power which runs your system, thereby reducing your listening pleasure.

This problem can be eliminated by choosing power generated by burning 100% pure Yorkshire anthracite, the finest electricity on the market, and the clear choice of the hi-fi purist.

We can supply this superior power source direct to your home for only £99 per KW/h, plus fitting and VAT.

Why compromise?