In a message dated 6/10/2000 9:43:58 AM, you wrote: << is there a difference between tuning ability and tuning aurally?>> Terry; Conrad has his Spring clearance sale which is held annually in December. :-) As for "is there a difference"...absolutely there is...one is about the 'capacity' to perform and the other is a 'method' of performance. As for ETDs being "crutches" used by those with less ability to perform aurally......... without a doubt they are in some cases. Also without a doubt, in my opinion, the use, even ocasionally, of an ETD 'will' make a good aural tuner even better. For one who listens to what is happening rather than just 'going through the motions' an ETD will almost force one to listen more critically even though it may be just to decide who is right...... you or that danged box! :-) Also the use of an ETD will help one determine the important nodes to listen to and help one to learn to ignore those of less importance...........I didn't say that very well but there it is. As an aural tuner, who uses an SAT II occasionally, I suppose that would make me a 'recovering aural tuner'.........but you can't have my danged blue box!! My view. Jim Bryant (FL)
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