The Null Tester

Some audio enthusiasts believe there may be more to audio fidelity than is currently known, and they insist that signal wires and other audio devices can measure the same yet sound different. This video explains what a null test is and how it works, then uses a custom made Null Tester device to compare RCA wires ranging in price from a few dollars to $700. Rather than measure wires directly, the Null Tester isolates all differences between signals passing through the wires, then lets you assess and hear only that difference.
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To avoid making this video even longer I didn't talk about why people believe they hear a difference with wires, even when no difference exists. These articles address that:
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If you already know what a null test is and does, you can skip the explanation and go directly to the live portion of this video where the wires are compared at 18 minutes 23 seconds.
It's difficult to have a technical discussion in TH-cam comments, so for questions or extended comments, please post in the Audio Central section of my Audio Expert forum:
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If a wire vendor (or anyone else ) would like me to test their wires using this device, I'll be glad to do that and make a private video of the process for a very reasonable fee. Contact me through my web site: ethanwiner.com/
This article in audioXpress magazine explains more about the tester's design, and includes the schematic for the core section of the tester:
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Items mentioned in this video:
The AES “Damn Lies” video explains how audio devices are spec’d and measured:
• AES Damn Lies Workshop
The AES “Audio Myths” video dispels many common myths about audio and hearing:
• Audio Myths Workshop
“Phil Cramer, The Movie” video:
• Phil Cramer: The Movie
Vincent Burel’s freeware signal generator (Windows PCs):
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Parametric equalizer (and spectrum analyzer) article with schematics:
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Mojo Maestro article with schematic:
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LabNation USB Oscilloscope:
www.lab-nation...
www.audioxpres...
Harmonic Tech “Magic Link One” RCA wire ($700.00):
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Expert electronics consultant Julia Truchsess:
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