And nuances that are rarely made.
This might need an introduction.
Some audiophiles really go into cables and power management devices (for example PS Audio stuff) . Something which is either 100% necessary or not at all.
When speaking about any studio or living, a user doesn't want to hear stationary hum or noise or other interference in a system during playback. Shielded cables and other aides are for that, they are simply interference removers and not there for improving refinements in tone or bring out hidden details.
About the counties
I currently live in The Netherlands and not to brag about anything because there are other problems, but our power grid including the end user infrastructure in homes is probably "among" the best. Especially in relatively newer homes (I will exclude ones that still have "ancient" meters and wiring). The chain and care for detail in grounding, shielding and safety is generally great.
However, I have been living in countries overseas which have terrible electrical infrastructure at both at transport level and indoor. Resulting in instability (lights slightly dimming often) , hum related to bad grounding, short power outs, products that reach their end of lifecycle most likely earlier etc.
In the Netherlands I can be quite random with cables and never hear any slightest noise or hum unless it is faulty product. I would never purchase aides here that are made to improve anything related to what does not need improvement. I also consider people who buy anything like that more or less here believers and spenders who throw money at everything they come across. If you want to buy a cable here just for aesthetic reasons I would say it is still a better reason than buying one for audible reasons.
In some countries I would probably do the exact opposite knowing it does make an audible difference by direct comparison. I would like to stabilize the signal, kill audible interference with shielded cables etc.
Given the two mindsets the conclusion in my opinion is that audiophiles could be right according to the place they live or simply wrong for the same reasons.
Also, the shared experiences from the first group might encourage a second group that doesn't need those aides (long live the internet) . If there is something to fix, buy what does the trick. If there is nothing to fix, don't do it for comforting reasons.
Wonder about your opinions.
This might need an introduction.
Some audiophiles really go into cables and power management devices (for example PS Audio stuff) . Something which is either 100% necessary or not at all.
When speaking about any studio or living, a user doesn't want to hear stationary hum or noise or other interference in a system during playback. Shielded cables and other aides are for that, they are simply interference removers and not there for improving refinements in tone or bring out hidden details.
About the counties
I currently live in The Netherlands and not to brag about anything because there are other problems, but our power grid including the end user infrastructure in homes is probably "among" the best. Especially in relatively newer homes (I will exclude ones that still have "ancient" meters and wiring). The chain and care for detail in grounding, shielding and safety is generally great.
However, I have been living in countries overseas which have terrible electrical infrastructure at both at transport level and indoor. Resulting in instability (lights slightly dimming often) , hum related to bad grounding, short power outs, products that reach their end of lifecycle most likely earlier etc.
In the Netherlands I can be quite random with cables and never hear any slightest noise or hum unless it is faulty product. I would never purchase aides here that are made to improve anything related to what does not need improvement. I also consider people who buy anything like that more or less here believers and spenders who throw money at everything they come across. If you want to buy a cable here just for aesthetic reasons I would say it is still a better reason than buying one for audible reasons.
In some countries I would probably do the exact opposite knowing it does make an audible difference by direct comparison. I would like to stabilize the signal, kill audible interference with shielded cables etc.
Given the two mindsets the conclusion in my opinion is that audiophiles could be right according to the place they live or simply wrong for the same reasons.
Also, the shared experiences from the first group might encourage a second group that doesn't need those aides (long live the internet) . If there is something to fix, buy what does the trick. If there is nothing to fix, don't do it for comforting reasons.
Wonder about your opinions.
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