Beware the audio guru


There are a few contributors to these forums who apparently see themselves as gurus. They speak in absolutes, using words such as "always" and "never." They make pronouncements about products or techniques they’ve never heard or experienced, justifying their conclusions because contrary claims are "impossible" or "snake oil." Those who disagree are accused of being "deluded," or suffering some insurmountable bias, or attempting to further some commercial agenda. On occasion, they have taunted detractors with an appeal that they engage in a wager - one guy wanted $25,000 cash up front and an agreement drafted by lawyers. Another offered 5-to-1 odds.

I am not going to tell you who to believe. But for anyone who might be uncertain about sorting out conflicting claims here, I suggest they consider the behavior of experts in other fields. No good doctor offers a 100 percent guarantee on any treatment or surgical procedure, even if medical science suggests success. No good attorney will tell you that you have a case that positively can’t be lost, even if the law appears to be on your side. No true professional will insult you for the questions you ask, or abandon you if you seek a second opinion.

A doctor conducts his own tests. An engineer makes his own measurements. Neither will insist the burden of documentation falls upon you.

These might be details to consider as you sift through the many conflicting claims made on Audiogon. In short: Decide for yourself. Don’t let other people tell you how to think, or listen.
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GK. sometimes you really piss me off, but overall, you are kind of funny. I mean that in a good way...
Gallium Cyanide transistors??? Sounds dangerous....

Go big or go home. So long as I keep them contained in a magnetic time field they are perfectly safe. :) 

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Can an atheist blaspheme, if there’s no God in their universe? Just asking(no one else is staying on topic either.....well- not everyone, to avoid absolutes, that is)!
Can an atheist blaspheme, if there’s no God in their universe? Just asking(no one else is staying on topic either.....well- not everyone, to avoid absolutes, that is)!

Technically, yes. Blasphemy isn't about what you believe, but what you say or do. That's why it is so dangerous to those who hold power using religion as a claim to legitimacy. 

Though there are some cases where police have had to enforce religious laws only upon the faithful, but not on others. 

Thanks to Cleeds for this topic. 

Also love the first posts from teo_audio & Whart.

Guys (and gals) please don't make this into measurement vs. listening. That's not the OP's topic.

Supertweak, get off it, man.  This thread is not here for you to rant.  We're sorry if Geoff hurt your feelings, but...c'mon.  Let's talk audio, not troll wars.

As for me... I try only to offer advice from my personal experience with music & audio; No absolutes or pronouncements or "truths", just what I've learned from experience and what works for me.  I hope that some people find my posts helpful in achieving better sound and enjoying it.

That's all.