Its a filtering effect. If you put a spike suppression filter in your power supply it to has to travel through all that mains etc etc - and it works.
No need to be mystified - unless you are an engineer you probably don't understand how other Hi Fi components work - nothing new here.
Simply listen to them and decide if what you hear is worth the money as you would any piece of gear.
If you are worried about being fooled do a simple blind test.
A good friend of mine has a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering and has worked as one for many years. He too doesn't understand why they sound different, but like me has heard profound differences.
And don't get caught up in this all double blind tests show all components sound the same rubbish. Those supposedly show a cheap DVD player sounds the same as a high end DAC - which anyone who actually listens to gear knows is utter poppycock - and double blind tests done by reputable companies like ESS show there are audible differences.
Thanks
Bill
No need to be mystified - unless you are an engineer you probably don't understand how other Hi Fi components work - nothing new here.
Simply listen to them and decide if what you hear is worth the money as you would any piece of gear.
If you are worried about being fooled do a simple blind test.
A good friend of mine has a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering and has worked as one for many years. He too doesn't understand why they sound different, but like me has heard profound differences.
And don't get caught up in this all double blind tests show all components sound the same rubbish. Those supposedly show a cheap DVD player sounds the same as a high end DAC - which anyone who actually listens to gear knows is utter poppycock - and double blind tests done by reputable companies like ESS show there are audible differences.
Thanks
Bill