no one has defined magic. until this happens, non-elctronic tratments may have a rational basis and an objective explanation.
pulling a rabbit out of a hat or other activities of a magician may be perceived as magic but upon analysis, it;s usually a matter of the hand is quicker than the eye.
i suppose in audio "things", which seem on the surface have no reason to have an effect upon the sound of a stereo system, might be construed as magic.
however, in many cases the initial attitude is based upon a lack of understanding of how something might function.
some product either is perceived as having an audible effect or is perceived as not having an audible effect.
i doubt magic is the apt word to use to describe such a product.
some products can be analysed as to their potential affects upon sound , but those which cannot be explained to have some sonic affect, still may be perceived as having one.
in naby cases it's the placebo effect.
pulling a rabbit out of a hat or other activities of a magician may be perceived as magic but upon analysis, it;s usually a matter of the hand is quicker than the eye.
i suppose in audio "things", which seem on the surface have no reason to have an effect upon the sound of a stereo system, might be construed as magic.
however, in many cases the initial attitude is based upon a lack of understanding of how something might function.
some product either is perceived as having an audible effect or is perceived as not having an audible effect.
i doubt magic is the apt word to use to describe such a product.
some products can be analysed as to their potential affects upon sound , but those which cannot be explained to have some sonic affect, still may be perceived as having one.
in naby cases it's the placebo effect.
