RE: [Harp-L] Re: Cables: Are there really any sonic differences?

[PINTO DIGITAL <pintodigital@xxxxxxx>]

I mentioned it in a previous e-mail. I really like the blind test
(coke/pepsi) idea for cable. Blind tests could also be done with
vintage 50s elements VS more current, various styles of mics, various amps, etc.
This would be pretty interesting at harp festivals. 
 
FOR EXAMPLE :
- one $10, 20 foot cable
- one $200, 10 foot cable
- two $50 brand 20 foot cable
- one cheap 50 foot cable
- one expensive 50 foot cable
 
JUDGING PANEL : 4 Professional harmonica players, 6 harmonica music fans

Joe Pinto
Little Joe & the Werewolves 

 
> Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 08:27:22 -0500
> From: harp@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: Cables: Are there really any sonic differences?
> 
> On 03/04/2011 06:42 AM, MARK BURNESS wrote:
> > Science - you offer no scientific data, test, results to 
> > prove/disprove your assertions. You claim not to care about the 
> > results of any tests, tests that you have not even conducted. You 
> > offer only perspective based on suggestion & hearsay, yet you clearly 
> > have already adopted a position on the subject. This is not science, 
> > you are not being scientific.
> nonsense. i clearly stated that i don't know if there are sonic 
> differences.
> my complaint was with the notion that science had no place in the 
> discussion.
> 
> > Do you need a mass spectrometer to tell you which flavour ice cream 
> > you prefer, or your preferred brand of beer? When asked how you like 
> > your food, what parameters do you measure & what equipment do you use 
> > & take to a restaurant with you? I guess that you forego the 
> > "scientific proof" and use your senses...like a professional chef, 
> > whisky bender, flavour house, etc.
> i think we're talking past each other. clearly if it is the case that 
> different cables sound different, then your preference or mine is purely 
> a subjective matter. i did not think this case had been made, and was 
> objecting to the fact that it couldn't be. a well constructed double 
> blind test should be able to determine whether or not people can discern 
> sonic differences.
> 
> > I'm not trying to sell you anything,
> i apologize if i implied that. that was not my intent.
> 
> > the main reason I would expect you to give me the benefit of the 
> > doubt is because I have conducted some testing (cables, amps, tubes, 
> > speakers, harps) probably everyday for the last decade...
> 
> which i should have inferred from your single statement "Garry, music is
> assessed with human ears, if you don't trust them, then it's time to
> hang up the harps."?
> 
> > you appear to have just typed a mail & declare no interest in the 
> > subject.
> i have no great interest in whether different cables sound different. i 
> have a great
> deal of interest in the value of evidence vs. testimonial.
> 
> i'll stop pontificating from the sidelines now.
> 
> -- 
> We make a living from what we get,
> but we make a life from what we give.
> - Kathy Moser
> 
>