Ethernet Switch and Cables Mania

That is certainly a factor

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After more than seven thousand posts, this ongoing discussion could be considered comparable to being at school where children vie for recognition by trying to rub shoulders with the ‘cool’ kids and becoming part of their circle. When there are comments that a person could not hear a difference, the counter argument is usually either they have an inadequate setup or their system is not revealing enough. It could also be considered that there is no difference and it is all in the imagination. Like I have said before, some people believe the world is flat hence some people may appear convinced that there is an improvement.

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I didn’t detect anything particularly scientific about IB’s statements. Just plain common sense.

I would however note in passing, that just because some event HAS a scientific explanation, it doesn’t automatically mean that the event doesn’t happen or that the explanation is flawed !

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I wrote “ scientific doubts”… you didn’t understood apparently.

Some people here, when going to a restaurant, should before make double blind test for each food on the menu, and test it in a laboratory.
After they will say” now I know what I like and preferred in the menu “.

If it was said as that “ I don’t hear differences “, we would not argue. Why argue in that case? Some people hear, other not.
What we argue is those saying that differences SHOULD NOT EXIST and that those who hear differences are probably fooled by their ears and brain.

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And again, an end of the day spoiled by throllers.

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Who is trolling? Rotten food will always be rotten.

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Do you have golden ears frenchrooster? You give me the impression that we should all believe your experiences as concrete evidence eventhough it is only your opinion/experience.

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I understood perfectly well and responded accordingly. Thank you.

I don’t think so. But thanks for responding.

If I were alone, it would be ridiculous to argue. These threads come and come again since many years, and hundreds of members have experienced burn in here.
And on many other forums.

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You have provided me examples of anecdotal evidence. Please answer my question, do you have golden ears?

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I’m using a white 2960 CPD. Since I’m also then going through a pair of opticalModules I’m hesitant to try an etherRegen as it could be very close or a wash (different company but same designer). The sound I’m getting is great so will stay there at the moment. Dollars better spent elsewhere (audio or otherwise).

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That is quite different! Whilst I acknowledge that in your post you said “some people” and may not include me in that, it is worth repeating that I do not doubt what anything sounds like to you at the time when you hear it (= the taste today when someone tastes the food). And my references to a desirability of blind testing have related to comparing two versions of generically the same thing, such as one wire compared with another (or one switch compared with another, etc). The restaurant parallel is, for example, comparing one chef’s beurre blanc against another chef’s: and indeed to be truly valid that should be side by side without knowing which chef is which. (And if concerned purely with taste rather than the whole eating experience it would need to be blindfolded to take appearance out of the equation…)

I think so and my friends and family say the same for my golden ears.
However no need to have golden ears, just good ears.
Would you invest in your Nd555/ twin 555dr if you had very average hearing?
Or perhaps some do that by snobism…

I understand 100%.

I was sarcastic…and not specially referring to you.

If @Peder, @Michaelb, or @Darkebear don’t help me here, I give up.
I have to prepare my dinner now. A bit late today…

It will be that ( beef, yellow egg, oignon, milk, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper) , some curry rice and vegetables.

Contrary to cables, if I leave my dinner out of the fridge for some days, it will not taste better. But perhaps should I make a double blind test for that …:rofl::rofl:

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You are indeed a unique individual since you have confirmed that you consider your hearing to be beyond that of everyone else.

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Unjustified presumption.
And, for the avoidance of doubt, wrong.

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