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Post by ChrisB on Jan 2, 2015 11:56:38 GMT
I'm canvassing for a list of the most stupidly worthless, pointless things in hi-fi. My vote goes for gold plating on optical connectors.  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 2, 2015 13:12:29 GMT
Doily for the top of kit and speakers ?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2015 13:56:38 GMT
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Post by pinkie on Jan 2, 2015 14:37:11 GMT
I think this is a game I'd better not play. But gold plating on an electrical connection wouldnt be top.
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 2, 2015 14:59:34 GMT
Electrical?
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Post by pinkie on Jan 2, 2015 15:30:04 GMT
OK. You win. I daren't play. it is passing a current. Granted unless you leave it in the sea for a year or two it is unlikely to corrode enough to benefit, but all gold plating does is offer corrosion protection. No - I'm not getting drawn...  |
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Post by Stratmangler on Jan 2, 2015 15:36:37 GMT
Stick to accountancy Pinkie.
It's an optical lead.
No current passes through it, just light impulses.
The gold is only there to pander to audiophile sensibility.
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 2, 2015 15:45:07 GMT
Granted, gold plating is somewhat twinkly, but you'll have to do better than that to convince me that it will make the cable any better, Richard.
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Post by pwiles1968 on Jan 2, 2015 23:13:01 GMT
Not what you were after but for me it is all the trolling and pointless bickering, just go and listen to some music. Hopefully I am safe saying that here . |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2015 23:22:50 GMT
For me, it's circular arguments and the insults and personal baggage that often follows. Haha I just saw the post directly above  |
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Post by pinkie on Jan 2, 2015 23:24:53 GMT
Stick to accountancy Pinkie. It's an optical lead. No current passes through it, just light impulses. The gold is only there to pander to audiophile sensibility. Ah yes. Rtfq. Gonna have to grant you that gold plated optical is a front runner. My reluctance to play has more to do with a few other candidates rather than my desire to defend that one. But I'll try to pay better attention in future |
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Post by pwiles1968 on Jan 3, 2015 0:16:52 GMT
My vote goes for gold plating on optical connectors. Oh dear just checked and the optical connector I just ordered does have a "Corrosion resistant gold plated full metal connector" LoL I agree a complete waste, but at £6.39 for a 6M cable I don't think I have anything to worry about. |
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 3, 2015 0:23:15 GMT
Of course, it's not to say that it won't be an excellent cable, but it's clear that you see my point!
Bargain price too!!!!
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Post by zippy on Jan 3, 2015 11:45:38 GMT
I'm canvassing for a list of the most stupidly worthless, pointless things in hi-fi. My vote goes for gold plating on optical connectors. Hard to top that one, although I'd put a vote in for a. cable elevators (the things that raise your speaker cables above the floor - even if they work they're never going to fit into a domestic situation) b. wooden equipment supports (again I've no opinion on whether they work, but they cost £20+ per set and I could make them out of scrap wood for a few quid) |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 15:17:35 GMT
After market mains cables!
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 3, 2015 17:53:31 GMT
The Russ Andrews catalogue.
Happy New Year.
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Post by pinkie on Jan 4, 2015 8:32:58 GMT
After market mains cables! Ah. That was one of a couple of places I was trying hard not to go. I'd forgotten you were here to go there for me. |
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Post by John on Jan 4, 2015 8:36:06 GMT
Lol
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Post by AlanS on Jan 4, 2015 9:17:26 GMT
Super after market PSU for broadband router/hubs (unless replacing a faulty one)
Someone tell me their system became night and day different after fitting super Cat5 cabling
shout me down for relating my experience - super USB cables with plugs that fit worse then the freebie you got and sound no different.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 9:50:10 GMT
The Russ Andrews catalogue. Happy New Year.  |
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