1: General Asylum, RE: Colouration vs neutrality at discomfort volume threshold (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-12-10, 12:15:19 (86.181.169.1)
"I don't totally agree with this premise. I think it is probably distortion that is bothering Dave. Distortion that is coloring those upper frequencies. I've found that as I've removed audible distort .......

2: General Asylum, RE: Colouration vs neutrality at discomfort volume threshold (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-12-04, 05:56:42 (86.181.169.111)
There's a video to the car picture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvOSTwPdGAI&t=2s They could of done with filming it from another car's perspective really. There is a bit of that towards the end. : .......

3: General Asylum, RE: Freaky Dave needs a freqky peaky EQ (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-12-03, 07:34:59 (86.181.151.4)
"In the UK a few years ago groups of people thought that the roll-out of 5G cellular towers were causing COVID-19. Similar beliefs are held by some audiophiles that EMI pollution in their environment .......

4: General Asylum, RE: Freaky Dave needs a freqky peaky EQ (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-28, 14:06:52 (86.181.169.86)
If you was going to EQ then if out of 20 speaker auditions you found the perfect one, you could probably do away with EQ, you probably found yourself a passive EQ that pleases the ear just enough. Les .......

5: General Asylum, RE: Colouration vs neutrality at discomfort volume threshold (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-26, 10:56:35 (82.132.185.215)
I agree, purpose of the owner is key. The other recordings, yes true. So many dynamics at play. And our ears/ear canals/brains are all different, i always wonder if we can better serve our own biolog .......

6: General Asylum, RE: Colouration vs neutrality at discomfort volume threshold (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-26, 09:43:50 (82.132.186.127)
Target curves yes indeed. Passive colouration from say hardware though shunned by some, would work for this Dave still? Perk of passive colouration is no getting mixed up in processing of the signal i .......

7: General Asylum, RE: Colouration vs neutrality at discomfort volume threshold (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-26, 09:37:03 (82.132.186.127)
What about electronic music and its highs? If not so much upper harmonics, what about 80db and differing tolerances in other frequencies? Near comfortable/discomfort thresholds do you not think peopl .......

8: General Asylum, Colouration vs neutrality at discomfort volume threshold (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-26, 05:47:40 (82.132.186.127)
Say Dave likes playing loud but comfortable at 80db, but his ear's max pleasure tolerance for 10k is 82db and his 1k max pleasure tolerance is 78db. Surely neutral EQ to 80db is now an annoying experi .......

9: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I was double DACing (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-15, 04:29:36 (82.132.185.193)
My bad. I should of explained better. .......

10: Computer Audio Asylum, 24bit 96khz on control panel, exclusive mode amazon music, is 16 bit 44khz music upsampled? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-14, 16:36:54 (82.132.185.120)
It says on amazon music, device capability 24bit 96khz, track quality 16 bit 44khz, now playing at 16 bit 44khz. Great, but, with exclusive mode also, has upsampling gone on here? 24 bit 96khz is set .......

11: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I was double DACing (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-14, 16:12:22 (82.132.185.120)
The AVR applied crossover with my analog connection, so re-digitised ADC to then DAC, so double DAC'ing? .......

12: Computer Audio Asylum, Would a quality soundcard over a cheap old motherboard audio chip be louder at lower volumes?(dealing with harshness) (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-07, 10:28:53 (86.181.169.37)
My AE7 soundcard, i went glass optical today, it does sound less odd with sibilance, I was double DACing with analog out where sibilance sounded odd. I also noticed when going optical my windows suppo .......

13: Cable Asylum, RE: Nothing wrong with optical (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-07, 10:19:24 (86.181.169.37)
Thank you. I have however now got myself a QED glass optical cable. .......

14: Cable Asylum, RE: Optical is a bad digital option I hear, what about on long runs, and a cell tower..?? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-04, 12:14:37 (86.181.169.68)
Thanks for confirming optical being a good choice for my situation. I will go for the QED quartz i.e. ultra-fine boro-silicate glass optical fibres. Thanks. .......

15: Cable Asylum, RE: Nothing wrong with optical (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-04, 12:12:10 (86.181.169.68)
True, I will order the Quartz one and just try it, see if 3 metres fits without slack. Thanks. .......

16: Cable Asylum, RE: Nothing wrong with optical (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-03, 18:07:49 (82.132.184.150)
Lifatec, that's one i never knew of, i use a uk shop site called futureshop, it might be on there as optics or other things, and i missed it hmm. I've heard of lifatec though. Thanks for that. Ok, one .......

17: Cable Asylum, RE: Nothing wrong with optical (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-03, 15:26:59 (86.181.169.24)
Good reminder! The optic isolates the noisy PC well. And yes, glass! I need to find one. I tried looking for a qualtiy 4 metre glass cable, but the usual crowd, audioquest, QED, Chord do theirs in 3 o .......

18: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I have an AE7, but i contemplate Topping DAC, BUT, is USB connection to DAC any good? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-03, 13:58:24 (86.181.169.24)
I will try optical out, then noise is less of an issue, no noise to the AVR, and with no DAC, less time in the PC case, well, I say that, it has light conversion, whether that quicker and less prone t .......

19: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I have an AE7, but i contemplate Topping DAC, BUT, is USB connection to DAC any good? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-03, 13:55:59 (86.181.169.24)
Very interesting useful read, thanks for the effort and time writing that all out. I've learnt something there. I'm on windows 10 64bit, with an Asrock Z690M motherboard. Sorry for missing them detail .......

20: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I have an AE7, but i contemplate Topping DAC, BUT, is USB connection to DAC any good? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-03, 13:47:01 (86.181.169.24)
You have a good point about Amazon and trying things. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. .......

21: Computer Audio Asylum, I have an AE7, but i contemplate Topping DAC, BUT, is USB connection to DAC any good? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-01, 15:50:38 (86.181.151.87)
I've heard many things about USB not being great. Can i trust a USB port on my computer's motherboard to a Topping DAC? The USB circuits on my motherboard must be real cheap stuff. My AE7 soundcard, i .......

22: Cable Asylum, RE: Optical is a bad digital option I hear, what about on long runs, and a cell tower..?? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-01, 15:45:33 (86.181.151.87)
Ok true, my bad, thanks Jonesy, I'll get to work making a signature. Thanks. .......

23: Cable Asylum, RE: Optical is a bad digital option I hear, what about on long runs, and a cell tower..?? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-11-01, 05:35:36 (82.132.233.177)
Thanks Jonesy, but my AVR is doing crossover to the subwoofer i think? I have set it in 2ch direct/stereo settings on my Denon, i use stereo mode. Unless this whole time i have not been using crossove .......

24: Cable Asylum, Optical is a bad digital option I hear, what about on long runs, and a cell tower..?? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-28, 09:11:12 (86.181.169.46)
Setup Rundown: My AE7 soundcard from my PC was bought to not use the onboard ALC897 realtek chip, well, I don't know if the ESS 9018 of the AE7 is bright harsh or just the ALC897 is very dull. Anyway, .......

25: General Asylum, RE: DAC ) ADC ) DAC (again), consequences to audio quality? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-23, 13:42:53 (86.181.169.100)
"You say that you are using an analog RCA and so DAC > ADC > DAC. It seems that you are you saying that you are using an analog RCA to connect the analog output from your PC DAC to an analog input to .......

26: General Asylum, RE: DAC ) ADC ) DAC (again), consequences to audio quality? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 18:10:31 (82.132.187.181)
Ok thanks anyway. .......

27: General Asylum, RE: Sorry (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 18:09:52 (82.132.187.181)
Ok thank you. .......

28: General Asylum, RE: quantum physics is interesting. But it does not support mysticism (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 18:00:57 (82.132.187.181)
To be aware of something like quarks* that should read. I don't know if you can edit on here. I got it. Refresh shows the edit button after posting... .......

29: General Asylum, RE: quantum physics is interesting. But it does not support mysticism (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 17:44:58 (82.132.187.181)
We work with what we can, i agree. But shifting objects around to make other objects is not my idea of fun... i like a bit of dimension to things, if that's not there... well... you crack on, i ain't .......

30: General Asylum, RE: quantum physics is interesting. But it does not support mysticism (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 17:38:15 (82.132.187.181)
Meaning, everything he knows, there's equally if not more in information he would have to know to be aware of something like quarks. There's more to know maybe... or not... things be dull... Science i .......

31: General Asylum, RE: quantum physics is interesting. But it does not support mysticism (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 17:33:43 (82.132.187.181)
So yes, i don't need to be aware of the silly coined word, flapdoodle. I simply agree that words beyond the maths inclination is misapplying the QM. I'm not bothered, quarks to a caveman would be you .......

32: General Asylum, RE: quantum physics is interesting. But it does not support mysticism (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 15:31:00 (86.133.43.22)
""In contrast to the mysticism of the early 20th century, today quantum mysticism typically refers to its New Age incarnation that claims to combine ancient mysticism with quantum mechanics. It is pse .......

33: General Asylum, RE: Methinks you're on a fool's errand... (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 15:23:32 (86.133.43.22)
"If the difference is "obvious" why would it disappear in an ABX DBT?" Sorry, what do you mean, why would it? I never did any double blind testing. Which yeah, I can't give you them results, I'm just .......

34: General Asylum, RE: Rube Goldberg works, but...- (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 15:20:12 (86.133.43.22)
"why not just connect the analog outputs of the first fav to a high level input on the receiver?" First fav? Sorry what is that? Talking of high level, would a high level subwoofer connection use the .......

35: General Asylum, RE: DAC ) ADC ) DAC (again), consequences to audio quality? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 15:18:35 (86.133.43.22)
"i use optical to rca out my pc that works well for me and all my equipment and now im starting to Bluetooth wireless devices with optical and rca outs and ins." Interesting setup, I'll keep it in min .......

36: General Asylum, RE: DAC ) ADC ) DAC (again), consequences to audio quality? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-22, 15:17:52 (86.133.43.22)
"will probably increase measurable jitter and distortion. BUT not neccesarily to any udible levels." Damn, ok. I'll need to try the optical to be real sure then. Thanks. .......

37: General Asylum, DAC ) ADC ) DAC (again), consequences to audio quality? (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-21, 15:02:41 (86.181.169.2)
I have a DAC from my PC (I'm using an analog RCA, I don't yet have my optical cable), going to my AVR. So DAC > ADC > DAC, will audio quality get butchered like this? Thank you. .......

38: General Asylum, RE: Methinks you're on a fool's errand... (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-21, 14:58:44 (86.181.169.2)
Maybe so regmac, but I don't need the condescending tone. Nothing wrong with pondering exotic possibilities. Anyway... I recently bought a quality (not insanely high priced) subwoofer cable RCA and it .......

39: General Asylum, RE: Blind test and quantum physics (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-20, 13:37:46 (86.181.169.8)
"Do you really think audiophiles such as myself actively try to deny reality because we are somehow "offended" by things like high end cables? If cables make a difference I want to know. I want to mak .......

40: General Asylum, RE: Blind test and quantum physics (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-20, 13:23:26 (86.181.169.8)
As Amir from ASR said in a post: "We eat with our eyes, chefs say. Same for audio." So goodbye blind listening tests, brings on the full sensory experience of our gear baby woooooooo. *Robin twerkin .......

41: General Asylum, RE: Blind test and quantum physics (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-13, 10:52:39 (86.181.169.15)
"I think you mean "Pooh-pooh," unless your Quantum application is highly scatological in nature. Moreover, pooh-pooh means to be dismissive, not to persuade." My quantum application is sound, you big .......

42: General Asylum, RE: Quantum mechanics, Newtonian dynamics and human psychology (0.00)
Posted by Jonnycorn3 on 2023-10-11, 04:38:00 (82.132.187.191)
I'm not nerd joking about. I'm drawing up an idea based on the robin. The robin's eye and QM show a biological connection to the external world and an invisible external world at that, i.e the Earth's .......

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