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In Reply to: a big sigh from me too posted by Dave Cigna on April 30, 2007 at 13:34:00:

I think we missed the memo. It appears the laws of physics do not apply to audiophools. Heck I am guilty at times. I even admit to twisting wires and an occasional kiwame:)
Hmmm....is an IDE hard drive's data stream un-balanced? Maybe we need a ribbon cable with a ground between signal conductors (we can't use coax...too Jones'y). Why is it so many are trying everything and anything other than proven solutions from other areas? Sure it is cool to be different but pissing into the wind doesn't float my boat.
I guess my tolerance level for ripple reducing diodes and low DCR and multiple runs of 10-gauge wire for a 12au7 drawing less than 1ma is dwindling. I won't mention fruit.
Perhaps a 6 pack of Guinness stout and Bass ale along with some stimulating conversation will fortify me.
Russ

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I'll buy the second round! - Dave Cigna 15:53:24 05/01/07 (2)
Russ, if we ever find ourselves within range, I'll gladly accept your beer, and buy more until my money runs out.
I'm not sure about the IDE hard drive. Long ago I did put a scope probe on the data bus of a PC for fun. I was amazed at the amount of noise and wondered how the hell the thing could possibly work at all.
As for audiofoolishness, I've tried plenty of stuff that would make some experts giggle. I am a believer in the laws of physics. That they are 'out there,' immutable and knowable. I also understand that being knowable and being known are two entirely different things. OK, that's too deep. Let's just say that ripple reducing diodes are not high on my list of things to try... :)
-- Dave
- OK, that's too deep - Russ57 16:52:47 05/01/07 (1)
  Nahhh.....heck that is a given in my book.
  Long ago I saw a pic with a cat in a box with a vial of deadly gas on a string under an open flame. Moral was if you took a look and the string was intact and cat alive it proved squat cuz next second cat could be dead. Once dead he was always dead but alive was temporary.
  I see knowledge and "truth" in the same way. Something to be used for what it is until it becomes "dead" due to new info. And we ain't even got to politics and religion yet:) Better get another round!
  Heck I got an early start. Retirement party for a guy I worked closely with for the past 22 years. I will sorely miss being able to bounce ideas off his thick, but solid and conservative head. A guy that in regular life I wouldn't normally get to know but in the work setting the mutual respect lead to a friendship I will miss. Okay now That is too deep!
  
  Russ
  - Re: OK, that's too deep - Dave Cigna 15:28:09 05/02/07 (0)
    I know exactly what you mean. Some of the best and most interesting conversations I've had are with people that hold a completely different position. But, it is absolutely essential that they can at least understand what you are saying and provide reasonable, intelligent rebuttal.
    Many years ago I regularly hitchhiked between Buffalo and Rochester, NY. It was not uncommon to get picked up by a Jehovah's Witness. Talking with them was fun for only about 3 minutes ....
    -- Dave

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