Elektrishun
Ultra Member
As of late, I have been spending a lot of time fixing audio equipment. From guitar amps and speakers to turntables. As usual, researching the gear that I am working is everything. As with most things I find interesting I tend to go down research rabbit holes. When technical documentation is lacking or I have more general questions as a last resort I start reading the audio forums and even joined a niche group on social media. What I have learnt is that even something seeminly straightforward such as turntable cartridge mounting hardware can turn into a big debate. Aluminum vs stainless steel vs plastic vs brass... I am not saying there isn't a lot of science involved in audio, obviously there is and it can get really complex (speaking for myself). But seperating fact from fiction is a challenge. Not only do hobbyists make wild statements but the companies that produce the gear apparently make some hard to substantiate claims, as well.
One of my favorite stories that ecapsulates the subjectivity of what most of these debates are likely driven by is when my audiophile friend told me about the time he was listening to his newly purchased speakers. They sounded soooo much better than his old speakers. Then he realized that he had his old speakers hooked up.🙂
One of my favorite stories that ecapsulates the subjectivity of what most of these debates are likely driven by is when my audiophile friend told me about the time he was listening to his newly purchased speakers. They sounded soooo much better than his old speakers. Then he realized that he had his old speakers hooked up.🙂
