Willco Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Get this twit--sheeeesh I'm heading for my shrink (one with a couch NOT heat) Willco Black Cable Tie Tweak. Just in time for Christmas! Here's a fun little project. Count the number of drain spouts on your house or apt building - drain outs are the long, 6" diameter vertical metal pipes that run from the roof gutters to the ground. You might know them better as waterspouts, downspouts, roof drain pipes or some other arcane word or terminology so don't bust my chops. Obtain enough 14" black cable ties from Home Depot so you'll have one black cable tie for each drain spout. IIRC 14" black cable ties come in a pack of 10 which should be plenty unless you live in Buckingham Palace. If you encounter a drain spout that's too wide for the 14" cable tie, use two cable ties per drain spout. First, freeze the cable ties. Place all cable ties in the freezer overnight (about 12 hours). Remove them the next day and allow to thaw to room temperature. Secure one black cable tie snugly around each drain spout at a point approximately one foot up from the bottom opening of the pipe near the ground. After all cable ties are in place go listen to some favorite recordings. Cheers, Geoff Kait Machina Dynamica Advanced Audio Concepts Edited December 24, 2012 by Willco 2
Guest fordgtlover Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Really? You have no ability to prove this doesn't work. It might sound a little far feached, but then again, so does landing a man on the moon. So, until you have tried this tweak it would seem narrow minded of you all to deny its ability to positively influence your audio experience. And, it's worth noting that he represents a fancy named company - "Machina Dynamica, Advanced Audio Concepts". If we can't trust those in the audio industry to be straight with us, then who can we trust? I'm off to Bunnings with my blissful ignorance.... Edited December 24, 2012 by fordgtlover
Luc Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 I'll have what your all drinking...me? I'm on the French bubbly, second glass to be honest while waiting for the Weber to reach heat and then the turkey gets it.
LogicprObe Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Ha! I'm on the Passiona ATM..................no one is turning up here until 1.00 so I want to be reasonably sober.................thinks........(this would be nice with a couple of nips of Absolut.........)
Hergest Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 This is nothing unusual for Geoff Kait and the Machina Dynamica team. The teleportation tweak is one of my favourites.
Willco Posted December 24, 2012 Author Posted December 24, 2012 Really? You have no ability to prove this doesn't work. It might sound a little far feached, but then again, so does landing a man on the moon. So, until you have tried this tweak it would seem narrow minded of you all to deny its ability to positively influence your audio experience. And, it's worth noting that he represents a fancy named company - "Machina Dynamica, Advanced Audio Concepts". If we can't trust those in the audio industry to be straight with us, then who can we trust? I'm off to Bunnings with my blissful ignorance.... OK Dang it!--I'm ready to touch ma toes-no second thoughts forget that---!-if it works Await your report with baited(Moet today) breath Willco 1
Luc Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Krug here Willco(bloody women are mixing it with OJ!)
ArthurDent Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 This is nothing unusual for Geoff Kait and the Machina Dynamica team. The teleportation tweak is one of my favourites. Yes that is a rather good one but then all their wares and descriptions of such can't help but bring a smile to your face. http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina5.htm
Sub Sonic Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 I'm so disappointed I can't try this tweak. My downpipes are all 4" PVC, not 6" metal ones...
djb Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 I have a few metal down pipes! Listening to Bach while I wait for family to wake! No small kids anymore Been to bakery for rolls ,made pastry and apple flan .... . Off to sisters in dandenongs for the day She avoids her obligations on Christmas day but doing it this year Great in other ways though No booze till after 1300
Willco Posted December 24, 2012 Author Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) Krug here Willco(bloody women are mixing it with OJ!) Oh Pardonez moi!-- us peasants can only afford Moet-- With OJ-- I''d shoot em--going by history you"d get off! M X's to you Luc Willco Edited December 24, 2012 by Willco
bhobba Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I'm with you Willco ... Same here. I try to keep an open mind - but some things - you just sit there shaking your head. Thanks Bill
bhobba Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) Oh Pardonez moi!-- us peasants can only afford Moet-- Forget this imported stuff - I have been at many blind tastings of Champagne and Pelorus is better than all except the most expensive imported such as Dom - Pelorus scored about the same as Bollinger Grand Anne - but is much cheaper. My tipple for today is a sticky I am really impressed with from the Hunter - the Margan. Thanks Bill Edited December 25, 2012 by bhobba
bhobba Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 Krug here Willco(bloody women are mixing it with OJ!) Sacrilege. Thanks Bill
GraemeB Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) Enjoy your various up-market tipples today lads. You've earned it after a hard year battling it out in the gladiatorial arena, AKA SNA forums! As for the cable ties? Well I can't help but think it's all a bit tongue-firmly-in-cheek!! Can't test it here either, all poly down pipes. Have a good one today. Cheers (hic) Graeme Edited December 25, 2012 by GraemeB
Willco Posted December 25, 2012 Author Posted December 25, 2012 Forget this imported stuff - I have been at many blind tastings of Champagne and PelorusThanks Bill That's Ok Bill I get blind at Champagne tastings regularly And a fine one to you my friend! Willco 1
bhobba Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 Have a good one today. Hi Graeme Same to you my friend. And all the best to the many other great people I had the great pleasure of meeting this year such as Willco, Cafad, Rob, Telcine - far too many to mention by name. Thanks Bill
Telecine Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) Have a good day you lot and not too much of the champers. I think I will give the cable tie tweak a miss. Edited December 25, 2012 by Telecine 1
Guest fordgtlover Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 It turns out that ordinary 14" black cable ties can be bought for a mere $0.17 each. I posit that such an inexpensive and common treatment could not possibly have the claimed benefit. If on the other hand these were audiophile enhanced cable ties that were cryogenically treated rather than simply being frozen in a domestic freezer (ugh) and they cost not $0.17 but $17 each, then I could imagine how the effect could be significantly enhanced to the extent that we should expect night and day differences. Just sayin'
bhobba Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) It turns out that ordinary 14" black cable ties can be bought for a mere $0.17 each. I posit that such an inexpensive and common treatment could not possibly have the claimed benefit. So do I. If on the other hand these were audiophile enhanced cable ties that were cryogenically treated rather than simply being frozen in a domestic freezer (ugh) and they cost not $0.17 but $17 each, then I could imagine how the effect could be significantly enhanced to the extent that we should expect night and day differences. I fully understand how stuff like that looks like snake oil - no question. The issue is when you listen to it sometimes, maddeningly, frustratingly, it isn't Sonic rocks - absolute bunkum but cryo treating - no - it does have audible effects - not always for the better I have to say. Thanks Bill Edited December 25, 2012 by bhobba
Guest fordgtlover Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) So do I. I fully understand how stuff like that looks like snake oil - no question. The issue is when you listen to it sometimes, maddeningly, frustratingly, it isn't Sonic rocks - absolute bunkum but cryo treating - no - it does have audible effects - not always for the better I have to say. Thanks Bill Bill, Unfortunately, that is such a rare comment - that expensive treatments don't always improve the sound; it's refreshing. Ah, and my comments are tongue in cheek. Just in case anyone is wondering. They are not to be taken seriously. Edited December 25, 2012 by fordgtlover 1
Monkeyboi Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 (edited) Really? You have no ability to prove this doesn't work. It might sound a little far feached, but then again, so does landing a man on the moon. So, until you have tried this tweak it would seem narrow minded of you all to deny its ability to positively influence your audio experience. And, it's worth noting that he represents a fancy named company - "Machina Dynamica, Advanced Audio Concepts". If we can't trust those in the audio industry to be straight with us, then who can we trust? I'm off to Bunnings with my blissful ignorance.... Damn, it's Christmas Day and Bunnings are closed today. Looks like I'll just have to put my pinny back on and attend to the swine and meddley of vegetables roasting away in the oven. Now where's that glass of red? My system ALWAYS sounds better after a bottle or two. Shiraz, cab sav, merlot, pinot noir, pinotage........ BTW, does this tweek work on rectangular PVC downpipes? Forcast to be 39 degrees here today. Thank goodness for air conditioning. Cheers, Alan R. Merry Christmas everybody. Edited December 25, 2012 by Monkeyboi
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