RE: And that's why this place is an Asylum....

Posted by RhythmDevil (A) on April 19, 2020 at 13:15:28

In Reply to: RE: And that's why this place is an Asylum.... posted by jedrider on April 19, 2020 at 09:37:12:

"You're a perfect example of the Asylum mentality!"

Why, thank you! What a lovely compliment! I try to be helpful and amusing, despite my audio insanity.

"Obviously, he meant most satisfying sound. Is there one satisfying sound? Maybe not, but since he didn't specify, he probably wants someone's opinion on this as well."

Well not so obviously to our fellow inmates; some thought he was asking for the best sub-$1000 DAC, and named their favorites.

I just don't understand asking the question "which sounds best"? That is highly dependent on so many things, starting with "objective" questions like supported formats and interconnects but quickly moving to highly subjective questions like "well, what kind of sound do you like?" IME, most people cannot describe what they like, but they sure as heck know it when they hear it.

Listening for yourself is best. I still patronize certain bricks-and-mortar stores because of their liberal loaner policies, and because I have come to know the sales associates and their tastes in sound, and they have come to know mine. I have literally never regretted anything purchased this way.

Similarly, there are print reviewers whose tastes are worn on their sleeves. Their commentary on various products have led me towards (or away from) some products that are not carried by my local stores and hence must be ordered "unheard". Only once have I regretted one of these purchases.

What I have never done is make a purchasing decision based on the opinions of a random, unknown bunch of crazy people (sorry, fellow inmates!). Use them as a starting point to launch from, sure.... but not to make a final decision.

So, if asked, I always strongly recommend you listen, listen, listen....

Cerebrate!

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Topic - Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - FishMatisse214@aol.com 17:26:59 04/17/20 (33)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - KanedaK 01:10:48 04/26/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - fredtr 07:20:24 04/21/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - Aspheric 11:35:10 04/20/20 (7)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - Cut-Throat 11:47:37 04/20/20 (6)

That's simple - jedrider 16:41:14 04/21/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - E-Stat 15:40:25 04/21/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - AbeCollins 14:50:17 04/20/20 (3)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - Aspheric 15:58:52 04/20/20 (2)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - AbeCollins 10:53:55 04/22/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - Cut-Throat 16:12:33 04/21/20 (0)

And that's why this place is an Asylum.... - RhythmDevil 18:15:41 04/18/20 (8)

RE: And that's why this place is an Asylum.... - jedrider 09:37:12 04/19/20 (3)

RE: And that's why this place is an Asylum.... - RhythmDevil 04/19/2013:15:28 04/19/20 (2)

RE: "some thought he was asking for the best sub-$1000 DAC, and named their favorites." - Ivan303 14:17:28 04/19/20 (1)

RE: "some thought he was asking for the best sub-$1000 DAC, and named their favorites." - RhythmDevil 16:56:02 04/19/20 (0)

Great Post... - PAR 06:34:58 04/19/20 (0)

I've heard at least two of the four.... - Ivan303 20:12:43 04/18/20 (2)

RE: I've heard at least two of the four.... - Mick Wolfe 08:51:56 04/19/20 (1)

RE: I've heard at least two of the four.... - jsm71 01:25:15 04/26/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - Mel 09:14:22 04/18/20 (0)

Black Ice Audio Glass FX DSD - Vinyl Valet 05:37:39 04/18/20 (2)

RE: Black Ice Audio Glass FX DSD - Cut-Throat 10:31:36 04/20/20 (1)

RE: Black Ice Audio Glass FX DSD - Vinyl Valet 10:55:42 04/20/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - Cut-Throat 18:44:11 04/17/20 (3)

Lol... - DAVID 21:19:56 04/18/20 (1)

Exactly! ..... I'll do the listening Part! .......... nt - Cut-Throat 04:32:08 04/19/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - Roseval 03:12:48 04/18/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - John Elison 18:21:57 04/17/20 (5)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - Todd Krieger 22:53:51 04/17/20 (4)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - John Elison 02:13:42 04/18/20 (3)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - FishMatisse214@aol.com 12:10:12 04/18/20 (2)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - immatthewj 13:45:09 04/23/20 (0)

RE: Best Sub $1000 DAC ? - John Elison 19:47:49 04/18/20 (0)

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RE: And that's why this place is an Asylum.... - RhythmDevil 04/19/2013:15:28 04/19/20 (2)

RE: "some thought he was asking for the best sub-$1000 DAC, and named their favorites." - Ivan303 14:17:28 04/19/20 (1)

RE: "some thought he was asking for the best sub-$1000 DAC, and named their favorites." - RhythmDevil 16:56:02 04/19/20 (0)

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