I said "interesting". I didn't scoff or ridicule you. There is a company that successfully markets magnetized tubes through which you are supposed to run your AC cord and/or your interconnect, with a view to a positive effect while playing music. I think they also make a plug that runs AC through a magnet, or something like that. Their basic idea is controversial too but just about the opposite of demag on a static piece of cable which I assume you do when your system is not in use.
There is another side to this lament of those who adopt them about rejecting tweaks that seem to make no sense. Sometimes the tweak actually does make no sense. I have no beef with whatever gets anyone through the night, and I would be happy to attend any demonstration of miraculous results. I prefer a good cognac, however.
I will posit that subconscious bias has a more powerful effect than any of these fringe tweaks per se. If you want to hear a difference (consciously or not), it increases the chances you will, and vice-versa. Also, the reason we are all a bit crazy is that this hobby constantly demonstrates lack of logical outcome.
There is another side to this lament of those who adopt them about rejecting tweaks that seem to make no sense. Sometimes the tweak actually does make no sense. I have no beef with whatever gets anyone through the night, and I would be happy to attend any demonstration of miraculous results. I prefer a good cognac, however.
I will posit that subconscious bias has a more powerful effect than any of these fringe tweaks per se. If you want to hear a difference (consciously or not), it increases the chances you will, and vice-versa. Also, the reason we are all a bit crazy is that this hobby constantly demonstrates lack of logical outcome.