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    When browsing today I noticed that we have in our midst some that either have or still work in the electronics industry or have been reviewers of equipment.

    I think that it would be beneficial (if they were willing) to have a section where they could share their history and experience and their take on Hifi/Audio equipment. With their experience they could tell us what is manufacturers bullshit and where money is best spent and any tweaks that are worth doing etc?
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    Having seen the stick engineers often get on here for suggesting that some beloved tweaks are a waste of time because they simply can't do 'what it says on the tin', I doubt you'll be getting many takers.

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    Yes Joe, you may be right. What I am more interested in is their take on the hifi industry, you know things like "is the new MAGICAL FIGELITY amp really much better than the previous incarnation, or is it just a styling exercise, that sort of thing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe View Post
    Having seen the stick engineers often get on here for suggesting that some beloved tweaks are a waste of time because they simply can't do 'what it says on the tin', I doubt you'll be getting many takers.
    Correct. Apparently the impossible happens every day in hi fi and the Laws of Physics don't apply in this "post-truth" world so count me out...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Puffin View Post
    What I am more interested in is their take on the hifi industry, you know things like "is the new MAGICAL FIGELITY amp...
    Is that the one for perennial fidgets?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics View Post
    Correct. Apparently the impossible happens every day in hi fi and the Laws of Physics don't apply in this "post-truth" world so count me out...
    It isn't only hi-fi. That's the annoying thing. Another version of the truth is prolific just about everywhere. Most annoyingly in the workplace, which is just too close to the bone to be comfortable with on so many occasions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Puffin View Post
    Yes Joe, you may be right. What I am more interested in is their take on the hifi industry, you know things like "is the new MAGICAL FIGELITY amp really much better than the previous incarnation, or is it just a styling exercise, that sort of thing.
    With reviewers, much will depend on whether the manufacturer/distributor has taken out a full-page advert in their publication.

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    Not nessessarily. It,ll depend on many factors, like life i guess.
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    Sounds like a bit of a hot potato this one, the main problem with Hi Fi is everyone has their own opinion, i know what you're getting at Rob for trade members to act as like a "bullshit" filter and advise where clever marketing has been employed by the manufacturer, however i also understand where Jez is coming from, as soon as he gives his opinion there will be folks out there saying he has an ulterior motive or some such nonsense because he's in the trade.

    As this is an enthusiasts forum, i would have thought the insight given by any member is worth taking into account.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jac Hawk View Post
    As this is an enthusiasts forum, i would have thought the insight given by any member is worth taking into account.
    Absolutely Mike. I just thought that some with more technical knowledge than I might enlighten us more.
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