fish@ihu1g.UUCP (Bob Fishell) (03/27/84)
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Owing to the number of sweeping generalizations ("All CD players sound
mediocre"), incisive accusations ("A 50-Khz sampling rate is not good
enough") and other learned pronouncements I've seen on this net of late,
I've concluded that there must be some very wise folks out there who
kindly condescend to sharing a bit of their special insight with the rest
of us. Who ARE these people?
The test I've included below is devised to help find out if YOU, yes, YOU
might qualify for the title of "Supreme Pundit of net.audio." Those who
score high enough will have their names posted to the net, wherupon the
rest of us will vote for our individual favorites. The winner will be
called upon to arbitrate all disputes arising between so-called audio
gurus, or "Golden Ears," and to settle all questions regarding equipment,
recording technology, etc. Decisions of the Supreme Pundit will be
final, to be followed without question.
Here goes --
1) How much money have you spent on audio equipment in the last 5 years?
a) >$1000
b) >$1000 per year
c) >$1000 per month
2) How long do you typically keep an audio component before upgrading it?
a) Less than two years
b) Less than one year
c) Less than 6 months.
3) A gold assay of your ears would reveal:
a) Sterling silver
b) 14K
c) 24K
4) A good turntable can be had for:
a) under $750
b) under $1500
c) Turntable? you can't even get a good tone arm for that!
5) Digital Audio is:
a) A major breakthrough
b) A step in the right direction
c) A waste of time
6) The most important SINGLE specification in determining the quality of
an audio component is:
a) Wide frequency response
b) Low Total Harmonic Distortion
c) A price tag with at least 4 digits
7) A good cassette deck is:
a) a Harman-Kardon CD 491
b) a Revox B710
c) a ridiculous notion
8) Loudspeakers should be connected with:
a) 16 gauge or heavier wire
b) Monster Cable
c) Silver wire maintained at cryogenic temperatures.
9) Good loudspeakers should cost
a) More than a washing machine
b) More than a car
c) More than a house
10) You bought your equipment because it was recommended in:
a) Consumer Reports
b) Stereo Review
c) Absolute Sound
Scoring: score 0 for each question you couldn't answer
1 for each "a" answer,
2 for each "b" answer
3 for each "c" answer
Ratings: 0-7 Tin ears
8-14 Consumer
15-21 Audiophile
22-30 Expert - candidate for Supreme Pundit
of net.audio.
Please send a summary of your responses me if you have a qualifying score.
I'll post the results to the net. In the meantime, you should be composing
an essay, in 25,000 words or less, stating why you want the title and what
special qualifications you have which would enable you to perform this
function.
Title the essay "Look, You Dorks, I Know More About It Than Anybody," and post
it to the net. This will be used by net.audio readers in determining who
should get their vote.
Oh, I know somebody will ask; I scored a miserable 12, which in no way
qualifies me for the position.
--
Bob Fishell
ihnp4!ihu1g!fishbarrett@hpcnob.UUCP (04/10/84)
Do I detect one of these :-) at the end of the basenote? Many times sarcasm goes undetected in this group. Dave Barrett hplabs!hp-dcd!barrett