On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 19:49:08 -0000, "Rob"
wrote:


"Stewart Pinkerton" wrote in message
.. .
On 06 Nov 2004 15:15:40 GMT, ohawker (Andy
Evans) wrote:

To resolve, employ suitable measurements. Otherwise we (including you)
have no
real idea if the effects you describe have anything to do with the
'causes' you
assume.

Hello Jim - I'm open minded - my assumption is that it's to do with
resonance,
I suppose, but I've been very clear in saying I don't understand how this
happens. I'm not in a position to measure, so my next step is to find
others
who have observed similar things and others who can offer some kind of
explanation based on their own empirical knowledge. Andy

Actually, your assumption is that there *is* a real effect.
--

No, I read that as a finding. The assumption - and I think it's not
unreasonable - is that stabilising a cd mechanism brings audible benefits. I
would find that assumption reasonable, in the sense that it's worthy of
test, because of the massive engineering you see in some CDPs and stated
preferences for particular mechanisms. I have no idea why, btw, but I'd be
curious if I could be bothered.

Basic scientific research - first, you have to establish that there
actually *is* an effect, before looking for a cause. Easiest way has
already been suggested, just rip a file with audio off, one with audio
on, and another pair with the transport bonded to a large mass. If all
four files are identical, forget the 'problem', and do something
useful, like improve your room.
--

Stewart Pinkerton | Music is Art - Audio is Engineering