Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
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Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
Who's got suggestions for the BEST snake oil product in the Hi-Fi world? (not necessarily for Hi-Fi applications)
I vote for this one:
http://www.vandenhul.com/p_IXXX.aspx
I vote for this one:
http://www.vandenhul.com/p_IXXX.aspx
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
How about best snake charmer?
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
ha ha ... it's a two-in-one remedy, mugen .... health and acoustics. Ranks pretty high on the snake-oil list.
Does anyone remember Jimmy Hughes?
Does anyone remember Jimmy Hughes?
Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
check out this:
http://www.nathanmarciniak.com/elemental/
http://www.nathanmarciniak.com/elemental/
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cmboy wrote:check out this:
http://www.nathanmarciniak.com/elemental/
What are those stuffs? Art school design competition?
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
cmboy wrote:check out this:
http://www.nathanmarciniak.com/elemental/
Holy Molly! So that's why I kept losing my wooden cloth pegs! Didn't know they cost so much. I am offering 16 pcs. for RM50.00.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
tycham wrote:
Holy Molly! So that's why I kept losing my wooden cloth pegs! Didn't know they cost so much. I am offering 16 pcs. for RM50.00.
Hey!.. you must take your hat off to their vivid imagination and ingenuity. How many here would have thought there's use for laundry pegs for hifi tweakery?
What can they think of next?.. condom? slice it up and make a turntable belt.. its possible you know..and can be used a few times over.
BTW, surgical thread (the one used for stitchings in medical operations) can be used for TT belt.
Dental Gauss also proven effective as use for TT belt. I still can find usable parts hacked from HDD's for use in hifi tweaks.
Lagi snake charming here?
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darn .. i knew this would be a good thread to start !
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The ultimate snake charmer --->>> www.zombo.com
Warning: a mind bending experience which may lead you to question your very own audiophile existance.
Warning: a mind bending experience which may lead you to question your very own audiophile existance.
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APOGEE Brasscrapper
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Warning: The Brasscrapper is for Audiophile use only. Do not use as a Crapper for your Kids or pets.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
Hmmmm... mebbe this thread is better put in the General discussions place ? Moderator pls assist ?
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
I used to think the resonators (Frank Chang's thingies) were snake oil but damn... that shite actually works.
I must be a real sucker.
I must be a real sucker.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
I'm really surprised that Van Den Hul would make health bangles. That's really very un-VDH.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
Are the bangles being designed at the time when MR A.J vdH is not in a healthy condition?bimmerman wrote:I'm really surprised that Van Den Hul would make health bangles. That's really very un-VDH.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
RobA4 wrote:I used to think the resonators (Frank Chang's thingies) were snake oil but damn... that shite actually works.
I must be a real sucker.
Hi, Did you really buy those and treat your room?
Are they really that effective as claimed by Franck Tchang?
Which series did you buy? Copper, Silver, Gold or Titanium?
I am curious as I couldnt hear the difference during the presentation at the recent KLAV show.
Regards.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
I actually bought mine well before the KLAV show.
Frank Tchang's presentation was not good due to loud music from the other showrooms.
But when tried out in my listening room, it actually improved my listening experience.
I've got the basic set of 1 copper and 2 silvers.
But that Frank guy is a really good salesman. I told him so and he was not that pleased even though he offered me a ciggie.
Frank Tchang's presentation was not good due to loud music from the other showrooms.
But when tried out in my listening room, it actually improved my listening experience.
I've got the basic set of 1 copper and 2 silvers.
But that Frank guy is a really good salesman. I told him so and he was not that pleased even though he offered me a ciggie.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
RobA4 wrote:I actually bought mine well before the KLAV show.
Frank Tchang's presentation was not good due to loud music from the other showrooms.
But when tried out in my listening room, it actually improved my listening experience.
I've got the basic set of 1 copper and 2 silvers.
But that Frank guy is a really good salesman. I told him so and he was not that pleased even though he offered me a ciggie.
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
Regards.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
123_rocketman wrote:
I am curious as I couldnt hear the difference during the presentation at the recent KLAV show.
I bet I will hear the difference if I were to place a cow between my speakers. Just difference; and not necessary the ultimate hearing experience I am looking for.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
Place a brasscrapper between your speakers instead. The cow will crap all over your floor.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
RobA4 wrote:I actually bought mine well before the KLAV show.
Frank Tchang's presentation was not good due to loud music from the other showrooms.
But when tried out in my listening room, it actually improved my listening experience.
I've got the basic set of 1 copper and 2 silvers.
But that Frank guy is a really good salesman. I told him so and he was not that pleased even though he offered me a ciggie.
Care to share what are the noticeable changes?
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
Essentially the soundstaging improved and there was better definition. Almost like my room was bigger than what it was.
But that's just me. Others may say hogwash.
But that's just me. Others may say hogwash.
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Re: Snake oil in Hi-Fi - Suggestions?
RobA4 wrote:Essentially the soundstaging improved and there was better definition. Almost like my room was bigger than what it was.
But that's just me. Others may say hogwash.
Not to worry. I am sure there are also many others who had similar experience as you.
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