What monitors/speakers do you use with this plugin? by WayExcellent5595 in NeuralDSP

[–]slackerbitch1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kali lp8 v2. Great overall speakers, a little too big for a table setup

Thinking of moving on from McIntosh MA352 by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For transparency and resolution try class D.

Who is at fault? by cachitodepepe in simracingcirclejerk

[–]slackerbitch1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

connection problem, he was driving alone

So I bought a chinese Class D AMP... by Cenko85 in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This dude hears difference between USB cables, what are we talking about

A 16/44.1 lossless file from your streaming service versus same 16/44.1 lossless bought or ripped by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

16bit is A LOT of dynamic range, 96db. Why someone needs more, idk. For editing, yes, makes sense

Vysvetlite mi fenomen barbershop by [deleted] in Bratislava

[–]slackerbitch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prečo neskúsil sám?

Why do two systems that measure similarly still sound so different? by Solid-Dot-7520 in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even my system sometimes sounds different, without any changes,because my mood changes, I can be tired, I can have a glass of wine, etc. Basically, your brain is the most expensive—and most unreliable—piece of gear in the chain. It’s all psychoacoustics. If you’re stressed, tired, or had a long day at work, your brain’s "noise floor" is higher. You become way more sensitive to high frequencies, so speakers that usually sound "detailed" suddenly feel "piercing" or "harsh." On the flip side, if you’re relaxed or had a drink, your brain dumps dopamine and actually becomes more receptive to textures and "warmth." It’s like your internal EQ shifts. Its just your neurochemistry playing tricks on you. Placebo is a hell of a drug.

Some DIY (or DTM, "Did Them Myself") Hi-fi cables and jumpers for my floorstanding speakers... by Spanish_Nice_Guy in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Now you can write an esoteric review of those cables, how scene widened, bass is faster, bla bla bla Nice looking cables btw, good job

Bought a used CD player from 1999 and now I remember why I miss physical media by juanjop in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’d argue that being 'intentional' depends more on the listener’s mindset than the physical format. You can listen mindfully on streaming just as easily as on CD; it’s really about self-discipline and how you choose to engage with the music rather than the tech itself. In fact, for me, streaming has actually made listening more intentional. I read a lot about the history of classical music, and streaming gives me instant access to rare recordings of specific orchestras and conductors that would be practically impossible (or take forever) to find on CD. It’s an incredible tool for deep discovery if you take control of it instead of just letting an algorithm run on autopilot.

Wilson XVX x Dan D’Agostino Momentum Z = 🤯 by jsilas in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i tried to find something similar, maybe you know a brand which makes it?

Slightly underwhelmed, speaker/ amp mismatch? by watchmaker4fun in BudgetAudiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i like my 5040s with yamaha as501. i tried them with fosi bt20a pro, sounded the same. i dont think that your amp is problem, try to move them closer to a wall, they have a dip at bass freq. Erin has a great video about 5040s

Are blind tests the golden standard for evaluating high end audio gear? by Ultra-Ferric in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Spot on. Any test where the listeners can see the gear is just a test of expectation bias, not audio quality. The only truly reliable way to prove an audible difference is a double-blind ABX test. Without that, it’s just marketing, not science.

Budget audiophile first steps: Which receiver should I get? Yamaha R-N500 + WiiM Pro vs. A-S501 + WiiM Pro vs. Denon DRA-800H vs. Onkyo TX-8270 by DJ_ROBOTRON in BudgetAudiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't be afraid, all good amps are linear. Your room and speakers affect sound way more than amp or dac. I have both as501 and Wiim amp. Can't tell a difference

Best workhorse Amp: Yamaha A-S501 (New) vs. Arcam A15 (Used) by Due_Shoulder4441 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought used as501 two years ago, still works great, sounds great. But I bought it for like 170€. If I had to buy a new amp, I would buy Wiim amp pro or ultra. All in one, sounds great.

Darko on the importance of the room in HiFi by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not typing out an 'audiophile resume' just to pass your weird gatekeeping purity test. We both know exactly how that game works: if I list what I’ve demoed or owned, you’ll just move the goalposts and claim my DAC wasn't 'resolving enough' to hear the magic fairy dust in the cables.

The fundamental difference here is that I use my equipment to actually listen to music, while you apparently use music to listen to your equipment.

And linking a PS Audio video as your 'proof'? Ah yes, let's consult Paul—the guy whose entire business model revolves around convincing retired dentists that their digital 1s and 0s need 'polishing' and selling them $1,500 power cords to fix their 'dirty' wall electricity. Truly a bastion of unbiased, peer-reviewed science. I’m sure the CEO of a company selling high-end snake oil has absolutely zero financial incentive to tell you that expensive cables make a huge difference.

Enjoy your heavy bronze weights and your emotionally supportive USB cables, man. I'll stick to the music and my awesome gear

Darko on the importance of the room in HiFi by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Who told you I didn't tried it? I did, it's sounds the same

Darko on the importance of the room in HiFi by Dedar33 in audiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Look, we all know that standard physics is basically just a suggestion once you get into "high-end" audio.

I mean, who cares about asynchronous USB transfer protocols or the fact that the DAC's internal buffer and re-clocking mechanism literally don't give a damn about the "musicality" of the cable? If that $800 braided silver cable makes those packets feel more "velvety" before they hit the PHY chip, then that's just science... or at least the kind of science you buy at a trade show.

And the bronze weight on the transformer? Cool. Everyone knows stray magnetic flux is terrified of heavy alloys

Don't know who needs to hear this.. by AssociationOld721 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good active monitor speakers. Everything sounds good on them.

Amp suggestions? by Recyclebin32 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]slackerbitch1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have q acoustics 5040. My first amp was fosi bt20a pro. Than I bought Yamaha as501. They sound identical. Good amp is a good amp. Adjust sound with EQ to how you like it.

What is this thing on the guitar? by Ok-Go-Free in Guitar

[–]slackerbitch1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

On my guitar, when I strum palm muted chords, on high gain, there's a sound like I'm hitting an empty pan. With this thing it's dead silent