Recent content by Kramer64

I have a perfect two step solution to the cable debate. 1. Buy the cables that bring you the most enjoyment within your budget. 2. Don't concern yourself with what other people choose to buy.

I recently completed a transition from Nordost to Schnerzinger cables. I certainly perceive a positive difference. More tonal density, better foundation to the music, which I expected, but also better imaging and clarity which I didn't. A significant improvement, not transformational or life...

I appreciate your perspective. I think there is a lot we don't understand about why we like what we like. At least that's true of me. I agree with you about the audio "hate." I love the music-and the gear-and enjoy learning how to do it better. Sharing ideas with others on this journey is great...

Well, if you saw my system, you would know I'm not a cable denier. I'm what many would call an audiophool. But I think implicit bias is a real thing and I don't think we can will it away anymore than we can control our heart rate by wishing it would change. Nor do I think it makes us "slaves"...

Some of our friends here deserve credit for putting a little daylight on this issue. I'd never thought about it deeply, but when you analyze the circumstances, it seems that the big publications operate with a very odd economic model. The defenders point out that reviewers often get paid nearly...

Two things can be true at the same time. I think cables make a difference. I've likely invested more than prudent in cables. I think they matter, but I have never felt the difference to be "transformational" or "night and day," as some describe. Just an incremental gain, but incremental gains...

I noticed your comment, which seems to be accurate, on the ridiculous thread that's going. As I've said before, I don't understand some of the drama. Certainly don't understand banning someone unless they are abusive. I think there are lots of good people on that forum who have interesting...

Great interview +1 on Boz Scaggs

I’m gonna need a bigger room!

I don't know the answer. I do have an impression of companies that sell direct to consumers, without dealers or distributors. Theoretically, those companies should be able to deliver products at the same quality for significantly lower prices than companies who use dealers. In practice, I don't...

I see that Doug Schneider is making a return appearance and that's enough for me to watch. He was an excellent guest previously, and demonstrated that transparency and objectivity is possible in the hifi media, even though it is regrettably rare. I'm sure SoundStage is not perfect, but is the...

I've read about Mr. Trayle, who is apparently very talented. t would be interesting if someone could start a list of qualified folks who provide this service and their location. Seems like it would be money well spent.

I have a treated room. It is not purpose built for listening, but is not a shared space and is used only for listening, if that makes sense. I'm interested in hiring a pro to optimize the setup, just nor sure how to locate the right person and have no idea what a fair price is for that service.

You point out one of the most annoying traits of many who pursue this hobby-the obsession about how other people choose to spend their money. Its certainly possible to build a system for a $1,000 and if someone takes joy from that and lacks the desire or means to spend more-good for them. Enjoy...

There are YouTubers who have built very big channels selling the notion that a $500 component is every bit as capable as one costing many times more and that those who spend more are fools. To be fair, some of that goes on at the higher in too-you can get blacker backgrounds, inner detail...