Blackbody Field Conditioner (Audiophile Gear)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Blackbody Field Conditioner, a product marketed to audiophiles claiming to improve audio reproduction by addressing electromagnetic noise. Participants explore the implications of electromagnetic interactions on sound quality, the pricing of audiophile gear, and skepticism regarding the effectiveness of such products.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the Blackbody conditioner addresses a type of noise not typically considered in audio reproduction, specifically near field electromagnetic interactions.
  • Others express skepticism about the claims made regarding the effectiveness of the Blackbody conditioner, suggesting that the high price may not correlate with actual improvements in sound quality.
  • A participant humorously notes that applying lip balm enhances the effectiveness of the conditioner, indicating a playful skepticism towards the product's claims.
  • Another participant critiques the notion that higher prices lead to better sound quality, suggesting that this belief is a common misconception among audiophiles.
  • One participant highlights that all objects, including the Blackbody conditioner, emit radiation, questioning the validity of its claims to eliminate electromagnetic noise.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express disagreement regarding the effectiveness and value of the Blackbody conditioner, with some supporting its claims and others questioning its legitimacy and the pricing of audiophile products.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various claims about electromagnetic interactions and their effects on audio quality, but there is no consensus on the validity or implications of these claims. The discussion includes a mix of serious and humorous commentary, reflecting differing perspectives on audiophile gear.

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http://www.lessloss.com/blackbody-p-200.html

The Blackbody is unlike any other filter or conditioner. All power filters and conditioners address noise found on wires, but there’s another type of noise altogether. Until now, this inconspicuous type of noise has been largely unacknowledged. It is caused by constant electromagnetic interaction between gear and immediately surrounding objects: stands, racks, nearby signal wiring, enclosures, and other objects containing circuitry or not. This type of radiated noise is not confined to wires. The Blackbody works by absorbing these reflections, effectively solving the problem. Being the only conditioner of its kind, it offers a level of performance previously unattainable.

Until recently, the audiophile community has underestimated the relevance of near field electromagnetic (EM) interaction to audio reproduction quality, specifically to the coloration of sound. While audiophiles generally agree that objects like racks, stands, and footers influence sound quality, it is also widely believed that this influence is only vibrational (mechanical) in nature. According to our own research, a significant source of that coloration is actually not physical in nature, and is due instead to near field EM interaction. After we explain what kind of tests we carried out which led to this conclusion, we’ll go on to postulate that indeed any object in the vicinity of your gear’s circuitry influences the resulting sound quality to some degree, even without making physical contact with it. We’ll then segue into the basics of electromagnetic radiation and how this relates to high end audio. By that point, the problem of EM interaction will be obvious and we’ll then explain what makes the Blackbody a uniquely effective and elegant solution—one that offers audiophiles a new level of accuracy in audio reproduction.

Only $1,323. Of course, they recommend multiple units to "maximize coverage and effectiveness."

There is a lot of sciency stuff on their site and they have lots of other goodies to sell as well.
 
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Jimmy said:
http://www.lessloss.com/blackbody-p-200.html



Only $1,323. Of course, they recommend multiple units to "maximize coverage and effectiveness."

There is a lot of sciency stuff on their site and they have lots of other goodies to sell as well.


I find that blackbody conditioner works best if I apply lip balm first.
 
The magic bullet here is the price tag. Every "reall audiophile" knows stuff sounds better if you pay more money for it. :devil:
 
I tend to feel that anyone who falls for this kind of thing clearly has much too much money, and deserves to have some of it taken away from them. I just wish there was a way to make the distribution fairly, rather than having it all to to scam artists.

On a physics note, it is of course true that everything is radiating. Unfortunately, that will include the blackbody conditioner itself.
 

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