Noise reduction

[RothwellAudio]

There seem to be two issues here which are being discussed in parallel:
1) whether or not connecting the 0V side of an RCA socket directly to mains earth is a beneficial (or even safe) thing to do, and
2) whether or not the device under discussion is fairly priced.

It's a fail on both issues as far as I'm concerned.

[bumpy]

I get the impression there is a desperate will for this thing to be wonderful and that some may not be happy until everybody concedes and gives it a round of applause!

Its called having an open mind. If a review or two show no improvement in SQ I will join you in mud throwing.

[walpurgis]

If a review or two show no improvement in SQ I will join you in mud throwing.

But who's reviews? Many sources of 'professional' reviews are regarded with suspicion. User reviews are useless, as users may well not have a clue what they are talking about, nor have a useful yardstick by which to make comparisons.

I doubt any reviewer with credence would take the cable on anyway.

[bumpy]

There seem to be two issues here which are being discussed in parallel:
1) whether or not connecting the 0V side of an RCA socket directly to mains earth is a beneficial (or even safe) thing to do, and
2) whether or not the device under discussion is fairly priced.

It's a fail on both issues as far as I'm concerned.

Create your own agenda why dont you. The main point being debated for Audiophiles is "does it make your system sound better.?"

[bumpy]

But who's reviews? Many sources of 'professional' reviews are regarded with suspicion. User reviews are useless, as users may well not have a clue what they are talking about, nor have a useful yardstick by which to make comparisons.

I doubt any reviewer with credence would take the cable on anyway.

So now if reviewer's opinions don't match with your prejudices then they are rubbish as well. You couldn't make it up.

[RothwellAudio]

Create your own agenda why dont you. The main point being debated for Audiophiles is "does it make your system sound better.?"

My own agenda? Surely "does it make your system sound better?" is covered by issue 1) "whether or not connecting the 0V side of an RCA socket directly to mains earth is a beneficial (or even safe) thing to do."

How does "my agenda" deviate from what's being discussed in the thread?

BTW, can I ask what qualifications or experience of electronics you have?

[walpurgis]

So now if reviewer's opinions don't match with your prejudices then they are rubbish as well. You couldn't make it up.

Do I catch a whiff of something here?

[walpurgis]

It lives! We shall see later, when I can be bothered.



Yes. I used an older plug so I could take the + and - pins out in case anybody was concerned. Only the earth can make any contact.

[bumpy]

BTW, can I ask what qualifications or experience of electronics you have?

None whatsoever. But since when did that qualify you to judge sound quality of Hi Fi.

[walpurgis]

None whatsoever. But since when did that qualify you to judge sound quality of Hi Fi.