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Re:Why do electronic components have such odd values? (2021) by SAI_Peregrinus on Wednesday June 05, 2024 @05:31PM (#40590868)
Ha! No, they're not using metrology resistors, just ripping people off.
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Re:Why do electronic components have such odd values? (2021) by galaxyLogic on Wednesday June 05, 2024 @05:58PM (#40591095)
High-end audio is a status-symbol. It shows that not only you are rich, but that you are also sophisticated.

But what happens if you don't like the music coming out of your stereo? No gold-plated connectors can cure that.

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