[Heathkit] question from a non-Ham

[Garey Barrell]

Unfortunately, the ones who CAN hear the difference, have nothing to 
compare it against, since the "music" they listen to is _performed_  
with intentional distortion, including voices.  That is, at least those 
who haven't already killed the high frequency response of their ears 
with jet engine level sounds at concerts!

Those of us who remember what "real" instruments sound like can't hear 
the overtones that make them "real" anymore, due to advancing age.

All in all, a win-win situation for all concerned!

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

Drake 2-B, 4-B & C-Line Service Data
<http://www.k4oah.com>



Jim Brannigan wrote:
> For many yearsI have had a better than average Hi-FI set up and have a 
> pretty good ear for music.
> I've listened to songs on the kids iPod Nano and am amazed at the 
> sound quality.
>
> Jim
> PS get your license and join the fun!!!
>
>>   But it's not an isolated sign in traditional hobbies. Example:  I 
>> have been interested in High Fidelity audio for as long as that of 
>> radio. Building kits of amplifiers, tuners, equalizers, both tube & 
>> solid state were (are) a long-time passion. But kit-companies like 
>> Heath and Dynaco have long since disappeared.
>>    And 20-somethings I am friendly with have NO conception of hi-fi 
>> reproduction. None! They think their iPod and/or MP-3s played on that 
>> Best Buy abomination are the best that can be achieved in musical 
>> reproduction!