If you want the utmost clarity from your CDs

@clearthinker I explained in my previous post that replacing 1-2 bits in a million will be inaudible.

And I’m just expanding on the OP’s use of the word palpable in describing the item being promoted. One must explore every superlative employed in the marketing handbook. Could be marketing bottled air, too.

If I am to believe those who have NOT ACTUALLY HEARD the disc I must have a vivid imagination.

"If I am to believe those who have NOT ACTUALLY HEARD the disc"

Yes, thus explaining to the masses, by using measurements & specs., that you can't hear a difference and it is silly to even think of that. It would seem that they also have insight on how everyone's brain works and how they interpret what is heard, thus saving us from ourselves. One can only imagine why they would want to do that in the first place. Now I ask, is that really clear thinking?

Is PALPABLE the most misleading word in audio?  It's certainly the most over-used.

Of course the best double blind test is where the palpables are asked to choose between the same material and system played twice.

Those who can do it, prove that it's all a game and that the human brain and psychology can convince their owners there are differences when there is none.  This is caused by subjectivity and limited ability to concentrate and clear the head of all extraneous issues.  We all do it.  Even the 'goldenears' who of course actually have ears like mine and yours.

Thanks rvpiano,

im going to order one and check it out. I got some Bernie’s gliders for my big heavy speakers and like them quite a bit. 
 

$35 bucks for a potential improvement is nothing in this hobby. Reviews on the Herbies website are very positive.