Review: Mad Scientist White Magic Interconnects

No idea

@allears4u - I like the way you are doing your review in stages; very informative about what to expect and when. 

Many years ago I had a few Mad Scientist Black Discuses; they were misplaced a long time ago in a move, but I found that they DID work; not dramatically, but a little, and I found this on the free sample they sent me first. I might investigate their cables.... 

Burn in maybe, plenty of room for differences of opinion.  Your brain accommodating itself to the sound, I think that's a real thing.

@jrdavisphd  Because in New Zealand, like the UK, there are laws against false advertising, misrepresentation, and fraud.

@jhnnrrs Not the reason NZ like UK and the EU have validation processes for Electrical Power products such as that are regulated by the government. This is in addition to any third party validations such as UL.

Has nothing to do with misrepresentation or fraud, like what you just committed in your post. 

CE:EU regulations for electrical appliances mandate the CE marking, ensuring products meet safety, health, and environmental protection standards, as outlined in directives like the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive. Other key regulations include the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, which limits hazardous materials, and Ecodesign and energy labelling rules that set energy efficiency standards and reduce standby power consumption. Manufacturers are responsible for product compliance, while importers and distributors ensure it before placing products on the EU market

Key Regulations and Directives

    CE Marking:
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Products must bear the CE mark, a declaration that they meet all essential EU requirements for safety, health, and environmental protection before being sold on the EU market. 
Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2014/35/EU):
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Ensures electrical equipment operates within certain voltage limits, protecting users from electric shocks and other dangerous situations. 
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2014/30/EU):
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Guarantees that electrical equipment does not emit excessive electromagnetic interference and is resistant to interference from other devices. 
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU):
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Restricts the use of certain hazardous substances, such as lead and mercury, in electrical and electronic products (EEE) to protect human health and the environment. 
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) (2014/53/EU):
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Ensures that radio equipment is designed for efficient use of the radio spectrum, preventing harmful interference with communications. 
Ecodesign and Energy Labelling (ESPR):
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These regulations set minimum energy performance requirements for electrical appliances, promoting energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption, including limits for standby and networked standby modes. 

Manufacturer Responsibilities 

    Conduct conformity assessment and safety assessments.
    Draw up technical documentation and an EU declaration of conformity.
    Ensure all applicable directives are met before applying the CE mark.
    Provide instructions and safety information in a language easily understood by end-users.
    Indicate contact details on the equipment. 

Importers' and Distributors' Responsibilities

    Verify that manufacturers have followed the correct conformity assessment procedures. 

Ensure products comply with all essential safety requirements before placing them on the market. 
Inform national authorities if they believe equipment does not conform to the standards. 

• inform national authorities if they believe equipment does not conform to the standards.