Folklore
Folklore: Power Cables Do Not Make A Difference
agent_kithPower cables, a touchy subject with Audiophiles. Audiophiles are roughly separated into 3 camps when it comes to power cables.
Folklore: Trust Me, I'm An Engineer|Scientist
agent_kithTruth be told - all professions are to be respected; but not everybody holding a profession deserves the respect extended from his/her job.
There are some statements that irks me incessantly on the Internet. Some examples are:
Folklore #6: Accuracy vs Musicality - A New Take
agent_kithFolklore #5: High Power CPU Is Better Than XXX Branded DAC Chip
agent_kithWith the advent of computer players we are seeing more and more examples of people saying high power (i5, i7s and Xeons) or FPGAs are better than the Digital to Analog Convertor (DAC) chips of old.
Folklore #4: If Something is Audible, Then That Something Is Measurable
agent_kithYou'd often see these phrases pop up now and again when audiophiles are "discussing important topics":