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RE: Bang for the buck

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AbeCollins

In Reply to: RE: Bang for the buck posted by psgary on May 27, 2025 at 16:51:18

I don't really understand 'fatiguing' either in the context of listening to music. I suppose it's a real thing for some people but when I listen to music, even for a very long time non-stop, it is very enjoyable and never 'fatiguing'.

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RE: Bang for the buck - Crazy Dave 16:28:23 06/19/25 (0)
Maybe it means you can't fall asleep while listening? O.K., I getting old!
For me - E-Stat 16:33:44 05/28/25 (3)
that pretty much describes most sound reinforced venues. Hard and edgy sound that grates on ones hearing even if not played at ear bleeding levels.
Even comparatively tame musical events at the large university auditorium fit that bill. I can take only so much before needing to leave.
Fortunately even modestly priced gear today doesn't do that to me like it did in the 70s. Think Crown amplification. I remain amazed at the value my $200 Fosi integrated/DAC provides. With smooth sounding results using commodity TPA3255 and 5532 chips. Sins of omission are easier to forgive. :)

Edits: 05/28/25 05/29/25
- A distinction - AbeCollins 10:00:41 05/29/25 (1)
  My personal definition of "fatigue" is that it sets in over a period of time. I have never experienced this fatigue in the context of listening to music probably because I will quickly get rid of any offending equipment or source material.
  Older Bryston amps in decades past would be fatiguing if given the chance. The immediate ear bleed they inflict will hit you way before fatigue sets in prompting you to shut it down fast. Decades ago I auditioned Bryston and Classe and chose the latter.
  On the other hand, some overly smooth and polite gear will snooze me to sleep with boredom. Striking a balance for ones preference is the trick.
  
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  - +1 -nt - E-Stat 10:32:40 05/29/25 (0)
- Fatigue - psgary 18:58:27 05/28/25 (0)
  That's a useful point of view. Thanks. It helps explain the term.
I remember when I first encountered the word, "Fatiguing" in an audio article - Chris from Lafayette 12:17:24 05/28/25 (2)
I was thinking, "What the hell are they talking about?".

I continue to put "Fatiguing" right up there with "PRAT". ;-)
- And "toe tapping" among many others - AbeCollins 10:05:02 05/29/25 (1)
  I have never experienced "fatiguing" in the context of listening to music. I can get to "toe tapping" with a transistor radio but I prefer the setup in my listening room.
  - Isn't that related to PRAT? I can never keep track! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 17:49:04 05/29/25 (0)

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