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    Well, no - in the context of the sentence it meant constrained dynamics, viz. a glass ceiling affecting the dynamics.

    I'm fine with veils being lifted, as well.
    Come on, we've all heard that happen. So why not say so?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    Well, no - in the context of the sentence it meant constrained dynamics, viz. a glass ceiling affecting the dynamics.

    I'm fine with veils being lifted, as well.
    Come on, we've all heard that happen. So why not say so?
    Would it alter the sound if the glass ceiling was a mirror
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    Also where do they put the veils to start with , If the sound is much better without them I will remove mine

    Please advise
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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    Well, no - in the context of the sentence it meant constrained dynamics, viz. a glass ceiling affecting the dynamics.

    I'm fine with veils being lifted, as well.
    Come on, we've all heard that happen. So why not say so?
    OK here is my review of my speakers and how they sound in my system.

    "The music washes over you in waves of euphoric glory, the bass content is tight and controlled pumping rhythmically, the mid-range is awash with sweet tones of purity and the clarity leaving you spellbound, the high notes and top end content are as high as I have ever heard them, pushing the boundaries of sonic sensibility. A most musically orgasmic experience to be experienced carefully."
    Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.

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    I think I am nearing audio nirvana, but don’t tell anyone.

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    I'd keep the day job if I were you.
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    You forgot to include " I think I am at audio nirvana, but don’t tell anyone"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firebottle View Post

    Plus I thought record surface noise performance was dependent on the stylus and cartridge.
    Also overload capability with particular reference to transients as that's how a phono unit sees pops and clicks

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    Quote Originally Posted by jandl100 View Post
    You forgot to include " I think I am at audio nirvana, but don’t tell anyone"

    I think that is definitely a physical oxymoron for you Jerry considering your revolving hifi elements that make your system, audio nirvana must have come and gone many times by now, you just don't remember.
    Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.

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    I wonder if contentious reviews qualify as 'fake news'?
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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    I stopped buying the audio mags years ago, as I found the reviews were not critical enough - nearly everything reviewed was wonderful, 'state of the art', etc., with an increasingly florid language being used. Some of the worse were/are the reviews written by Ken Kessler in HFN. Enthusiasm aside, Kessler's use of analogies with other high quality products, such as wristwatches, wine, shoes, fountain pens and leather goods, are largely irrelevant and unhelpful.

    Describing in words how an item of audio gear sounds is as difficult as describing how a dish tastes in a restaurant review, or how a wine tastes, so is not an easy task. That is the problem when discussing the subjective aspects of a product. Occasionally a reviewer may use a turn of phrase which will resonate with the reader, but most of the time it is often just a lot of waffle.

    But reviewing an item and giving it a bad review doesn't sell many copies.
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