Just because comb filter effects exist , that there are such things, doesn't necessarily mean that all results of listening tests for CDs and SACDs can be written off to comb filter effects any more than results can be written off to psychological biases like expectation bias or the placebo effect. To eliminate the differences in sound pressure level from overwhelming the results simply keep them in mind when doing the test. It's not brain surgery.
Is computer audio a bust?
In recent months, I have had several audio acquaintances return to CDPs claiming improved SQ versus their highly optimized computer transports (SS drives, external power supplies, etc, etc).
I wanted to poll people on their experiences with computer "transports." What variables have had the most impact on sonics? If you bailed on computers, why?
I personally have always believed that the transport, whether its a plastic disc spinner or computer, is as or more important than the dac itself and thus considerable thought and energy is required.
I wanted to poll people on their experiences with computer "transports." What variables have had the most impact on sonics? If you bailed on computers, why?
I personally have always believed that the transport, whether its a plastic disc spinner or computer, is as or more important than the dac itself and thus considerable thought and energy is required.
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