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Cessna172 wrote:
Totally agree. I think Jim is being kind, I would put the differences
as somewhere between imaginary and non-existent, once you do the sums.

Number 1 is correct, as only you with your equipment, cables, room and
furniture can LISTEN to the results. Plenty of sums are done by speaker
manufacturers, to make sure their product is technically brilliant, yet
get them into a room and they will sound anything from horrible to
superb.

I doubt you'll find anyone who would argue with that. Room/speaker
interface is very important and easily demonstrated.

Same with interconnects and cables - use whatever sounds right to you.
Some people prefer the sums, some prefer the sound - it's a personal
thing.

I doubt you'll find anyone who can demonstrate this effect. ;-)

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