Adorama has LSMi series on sale today half off w FS

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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    Well my boxes were trashed, but the 705 were in perfect condition, with the exception of on of the rubber boots falling off of a 5x7. I just got them plugged in, and the mess cleaned up....got to take a quick rr break and grab a brew, then i am all set

    You got me all worked up. Can't wait to hear your reaction..
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    That's the first thing I noticed too...they are punchy. A little smoother than the rti's and sound much more natural...I'm sure with a little break-in they will do even better.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,221
    Same as Paul, here!

    Yeah guys, I noticed the same as you, right out of the box. And, they get even better within a matter of hours.

    One of the qualities that jumped out at me was the balance across the listening range. For as much as I love the 703's, they sound a little bottom plump compared to the 705's. The 705's took a little getting used to - not long at all - but the refinement was apparent.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    I went from the LSi15's to the 705's. I loved the 15's, but what immediately jumped out to me about the 705's was how coherent the speaker was top to bottom. Just a full-sounding beauty.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    You got me all worked up. Can't wait to hear your reaction..


    That's what she said.... :p






    Bummin' for ya, vmaxer, that really sux! I hope you get things worked out with relatively little pain.

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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Watching London has Fallen, the 706c is awesome as well as the 705's.

    Listened to some music earlier in 2 channel, very happy so far
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    These are definitely changing as each hour passes....opening up a bit but got a little too rich on the highs. I am going to let them play all night and through the day tomorrow, maybe by the weekend they will be good to go. Their transparency has already been amazing these things just disappear.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • K_M
    K_M Posts: 1,629
    edited August 2016
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    I went from the LSi15's to the 705's. I loved the 15's, but what immediately jumped out to me about the 705's was how coherent the speaker was top to bottom. Just a full-sounding beauty.

    Did your I5's have the db840 woofer change done?

    Just curious, getting ideas!

    I think the 15's are fantastic, mid and treble wise, but only pretty good bass wise, until the boomy woofer issue is addressed in one way or another.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    I have 15's as well. They are stored, not in the same league as the 705's in my experience.....and opinion.

    I'm not knocking them, I just like the 705's way more.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    vmaxer wrote: »
    Well I had the local UPS hold the speakers for me to pick up, took a half day off and have them at home now.

    I was worried about damage when I went to pick them up as the boxes were damaged and had some holes in them. Inside a lot of the styrofoam was broken but didn't find any damage to the speakers.

    But as I tried to pull the "sock" off of one it was stuck to the speaker??

    Turns out there is a bad spot on the finish, not sure of the cause??

    Hard to get a good photo, see below.

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    At some point it was exposed to too much heat causing the finish to soften and allowing the fabric to leave a press mark. When it cooled back down the fabric was stuck to the finish. It's not uncommon and can be repaired by a professional. However, I'm sure Polk will replace it for you.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    F1nut wrote: »
    vmaxer wrote: »
    Well I had the local UPS hold the speakers for me to pick up, took a half day off and have them at home now.

    I was worried about damage when I went to pick them up as the boxes were damaged and had some holes in them. Inside a lot of the styrofoam was broken but didn't find any damage to the speakers.

    But as I tried to pull the "sock" off of one it was stuck to the speaker??

    Turns out there is a bad spot on the finish, not sure of the cause??

    Hard to get a good photo, see below.

    faxevwrs3c1f.png

    At some point it was exposed to too much heat causing the finish to soften and allowing the fabric to leave a press mark. When it cooled back down the fabric was stuck to the finish. It's not uncommon and can be repaired by a professional. However, I'm sure Polk will replace it for you.

    Thanks for the info, really didn't know how it could happen? I will call Adorama tomorrow and see what they say.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited August 2016
    K_M wrote: »
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    I went from the LSi15's to the 705's. I loved the 15's, but what immediately jumped out to me about the 705's was how coherent the speaker was top to bottom. Just a full-sounding beauty.

    Did your I5's have the db840 woofer change done?

    Just curious, getting ideas!

    I think the 15's are fantastic, mid and treble wise, but only pretty good bass wise, until the boomy woofer issue is addressed in one way or another.

    I did the db840 mod myself so I have experience before and after.

    I loved my 15's. It was the first speaker that made me say wow. The sub mod was a definite improvement and a no-brainer for the price. It wasn't mind-blowing, like adding a dedicated sub or anything, but it definitely tightened up the bottom end while still maintaining solid LF response.

    The 705's didn't blow me away like the 15's did (granted it was a much smaller incremental step moving from 15's to 705's than Monitor 70's to the 15's), however they kept the character of the top that I loved so much, solidified the bass even more and then everything else in between just filled out so much more.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Well I just got off the phone with Adorama and they are going to replace the speaker. Now the issue is I have to ship it back, they receive it and then ship out the replacement...

    I really don't want to wait, but I understand it...

    I even told them it wasn't damaged in shipment and appeared to be a defect and they still said they would replace it. Good customer service, just having to wait.... :'(
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,221
    good news, but too bad no cross-shipping! I'm presuming you did ask?
    would there way a way for you to buy a second one and just get a refund on the returned one so you don't lose too much time?

    are they covering the return shipping?
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    msg wrote: »
    good news, but too bad no cross-shipping! I'm presuming you did ask?
    would there way a way for you to buy a second one and just get a refund on the returned one so you don't lose too much time?

    are they covering the return shipping?

    I didn't ask about cross shipping, I may call back and try, but I am sure I would have to pay again. I don't mind as long as I get the refund.

    They are covering the shipping, already sent me a return shipping label, very fast!!
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
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    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited August 2016
    I can't tell from the pic, are they toed in slightly to your listening position? Actually I think the suggestion is just past your listening position, to a point right behind your head. They should be and it did make a big difference for me for sure.

    Congrats by the way - beautiful setup.
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    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    I have them straight on
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited August 2016
    I think you'll be even more pleased with a little toe!

    http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/172811/toe-in-for-lsim705
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    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    I don't disagree..I plan to mess with placement Friday night
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,221
    J - agreed, nice setup. I'm guessing this is the "family" room in the new place?

    Your listening seat looks optimal. I have mine in the same place. Corner loading is where it's at.
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    LMAO - there's always one in the crowd @msg - unless you're at Club Polk, then there's a whole forum them!!
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Nah see that's a bass trap...that doubles as a chair.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,315
    edited August 2016
    First of all that's a sweet room...but large
    Your sweet spot is 7'-9' from those speakers, slight toe-in (you'll have to play)
    Move speakers up 6"
    Just my 2cents
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    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Yeah it is a big room 18'x21' maybe a little bigger with 9.5' ceilings. I sit about 14ft back from the speakers and they are roughly12' apart.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,315
    I have done plenty of shows.
    Set-ups in my home...I have a large room like yours where I set up my Dynaudio C4's because I needed a large speaker for the space after other failed to do the room justice

    14' back is to far and when you have chance move into the spots around 8'-9' and you'll see what I'm talking about. Align the tweeters just a few inches outside your ears like Mrbuhl mentioned
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,221
    Hey guys, so how's it going with your 705s?
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Well I took the advice and moved the gear to the front room where they are 8' feet apart and I'm
    9 ft back...
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    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Back to streaming local flacs from Jriver and I'm very impressed
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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