"The absolute sound"

Posted by Analog Scott (A) on November 1, 2023 at 08:36:47

In Reply to: An observation posted by Mike K on October 31, 2023 at 06:56:10:

HP was a terrific writer although he was often over the top with his self indulgence.

His philosophy on audio was IMO extremely misguided and as such he lead an entire generation of audiophiles down a dead end rabbit hole.

You are right, there is no "absolute sound." Live acoustic music comes in a wide variety of flavors. Perhaps even wider in variety than stereo recording and playback.

It does not work as a reliable objective reference for numerous reasons.

I think quite possibly the most tragic thing HP did was drive an entire group of audiophiles to go to classical concerts so they can focus on trying to create this mythical aural memory of "the absolute sound." So many great opportunities to actually enjoy great concert experiences lost on those folks. Almost like concert goers recording concerts on Iphones instead of being in the moment and fully present and watching the actual concert.

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Topic - An observation - Mike K 06:56:10 10/31/23 (23)

Sound that is absolutely good - jedrider 12:57:17 11/16/23 (0)

Too literal translation - E-Stat 12:41:42 11/1/23 (11)

There is no absolute *live* sound either - Feanor 10:50:55 11/8/23 (3)

Sure there is... - E-Stat 11:09:43 11/8/23 (2)

"Countless examples", exactly ... - Feanor 13:36:59 11/8/23 (1)

Glad you figured it out! - E-Stat 13:50:19 11/8/23 (0)

RE: Too literal translation - Analog Scott 18:22:19 11/1/23 (0)

Well said, Ralph. - hifitommy 13:23:46 11/1/23 (5)

Perfection isn't attainable but - E-Stat 13:30:17 11/1/23 (4)

RE: Perfection isn't attainable but - Analog Scott 18:33:59 11/1/23 (3)

your answer would be better received at... - hifitommy 14:34:39 11/7/23 (2)

It isn't need at ASR ~nt - Feanor 04:06:20 11/9/23 (1)

and I don't need... - hifitommy 12:52:04 11/16/23 (0)

"The absolute sound" - Analog Scott 11/1/2308:36:47 11/1/23 (0)

RE: An observation - dericmc@live.com 21:37:59 10/31/23 (0)

RE: An observation - hahax@verizon.net 20:35:03 10/31/23 (0)

What is the absolute sound of one hand clapping? (nt) - Brian H P 14:18:37 10/31/23 (0)

RE: An observation - Todd Krieger 12:52:35 10/31/23 (0)

RE: An observation - and a caveat - Mel 09:05:35 10/31/23 (0)

the company you keep - Story 08:12:12 10/31/23 (2)

RE: the company you keep - hahax@verizon.net 20:38:04 10/31/23 (1)

RE: the company you keep - Story 03:18:46 11/1/23 (0)

A suggestion... - RhythmDevil 07:27:52 10/31/23 (0)

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