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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,922
    edited May 2017
    DonnerUndBlitzen wrote: »
    Hi Tonyb:

    Have you tried Blue Jeans Cable, KabelDirekt or MediaBridge RCA cables? When was the last time you put together a mid-fi system? ...
    I do realize that this question isn't directed at me, but I would like to go on record as saying that most of the hifi hardware at my house is decidedly mid-fi by the standards of many, perhaps most, folks here -- and most of the cabling used here is (literally) of the "found" kind; certainly a notch below the brands mentioned (two of which I've never heard of, FWIW). Even the "real" hifi upstairs has cabling that would be considered to be at the low entry level by many here.

    It's just not something that I get terribly worked up about... but I play in a rather different sandbox than most of the folks here in terms of hifi strategy (not to mention mixed metaphors!).



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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,733
    I did go to college. Worked full time and kept a full time college schedule.

    Went back to school with a full time job, home and 2 children...

    I understand a cramped schedule.

    However, I also understand fully comprehending a subject before passing any judgement.

    I also understand internet comments, I take them for what they are and move on with my life. If people call me names online, I don't care, one bit.
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  • Gatecrasher
    Gatecrasher Posts: 1,550
    edited May 2017
    maximillian wrote: »
    Uuuuhh, no he won't. It didn't when I joined years ago.

    I know for a fact that's not true.

    I can still remember my 1st week on the forum. F1 told me my Pioneer AVR was garbage and I was an idiot.

    Do you want to know the big difference between guys like you, Jesse, 88 and me?
    The main difference is that I wouldn't condone and encourage the type of unacceptable behavior that you guys feel is OK. I don't treat people like crap and don't admire others that do either.

    I've always been opposed to bullies. It's just been my nature. When I see a bully trying hurt others I have a hard time just sitting back and letting it go on without saying something. And I definitely don't suck-up to them.

    Maybe it's the way we were all raised that makes us different? Maybe it's our religious beliefs? Maybe it's something else? Who knows but at this point I really don't care. You just continue on with what you feel is best.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,922
    DonnerUndBlitzen wrote: »
    ....
    He Mhardy:

    You should trust your ears...

    oh, I do.

    26171358706_2784026da9_b.jpg077 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,712
    Swag-master-flex must be on vaca.....11 pages.....

    In before 12!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • Gatecrasher
    Gatecrasher Posts: 1,550
    edited May 2017
    One of the best-sounding systems I ever heard used those exact same Eico tube amps he has sitting by the window.

    I bet the system sounds great in that room too.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,938
    You need to know when hold'em, know when to fold'em know when to walk away know when to run......
    JFNCWTF people
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    LOL. How did this drift to cables? It is funny reading how some are trying to rationalize their forum behavior by playing the victim. Boo hoo. :)
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,938
    edited May 2017
    DonnerUndBlitzen wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    You need to know when hold'em, know when to fold'em know when to walk away know when to run......
    JFNCWTF people

    Those lines probably would sound really swell in a song. I'm gonna take a gamble and bet Kenny Rogers would be interested in them.

    Who the F cares keep at it ....proving my point. More and more
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  • K_M
    K_M Posts: 1,632
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Just because you don't agree doesn't mean it is pointless.

    The difference is, I am not trying to shove it down your throat as you are wont to do to others.

    Never said I DO NOT AGREE.

    Said it was pointless to discuss "Truths" because Bad behavour is overshadowing rational discussions.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,650
    DonnerUndBlitzen wrote: »
    He Mhardy:

    You should trust your ears.
    FYI although he tends to be a little low key mhardy is IMO the most all around knowledgable audio guy on this forum.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,120
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    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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  • K_M
    K_M Posts: 1,632
    cfrizz wrote: »
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    I don't consider that the "norm" though.

    Usually someone gets a couple of good answers, then the thread turns into an open mic night! B)

    This forum has a bad rep on other forums and that also isn't helpful, but fully deserved which is a shame.

    With all the "experience" that is supposed to be on this board, if all a poster can get is two helpful answers, and the rest is garbage, then that doesn't say a whole lot to recommend this board does it?

    Very few will remember the good, especially if there isn't much good there, or you have to wade through 20-50 posts of BS to get to it. But all will remember the bad impressions left, .

    Well said Cathy. Problem is, the guys that are doing this stuff, feel they are doing nothing wrong. Business as usual.

    Find 4 or 5 people to bash, call names, and Gang up on, now that Xcapri is gone.
    It does make the forum look silly.
    For all the good here, the bad is truly what most remember.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,499
    And that's coming from someone that doesn't realize she can be like a pesky mom wanting to save the day and debate about cables and DBT
    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

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,712
    And your hair sucks!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,948
    Jesse, is that it? Where have you been bro'?

    LOL

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,986
    vmaxer wrote: »
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    Five is right out...
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  • Gatecrasher
    Gatecrasher Posts: 1,550
    edited May 2017
    F1nut wrote: »

    Yeah, I'm just another member having.......

    Beta tested many Polk products over the last 15 years.
    Attended most Polkfests, helping out in various ways and made a lot of friends at them.
    Own 7 pairs of Polk speakers, vintage and current. Another pair on the boat. Two complete sets of Polk HT speakers and a Polk sub.
    Spent the day at Matt Polk's house with some other select Polkies and then dinner, Matt's treat.
    Have visited Matt a few more times since then.
    Been treated to lunchs and dinners by the former VP of Marketing.
    Help set up and run the 3 shows Polk did at the CAF.
    Have the SRT poster signed by Matt to me.
    Have repaired Polkie gear for little or nothing.
    Recently helped Polk out with something I can't talk about.
    Given things away via Karma and sold a number of things cheaply.
    Have a framed letter of recognition/appreciation from Polk.

    I'm sure I've forgotten a number of other things.

    I'm bad, I'm nationwide and I am "jack"

    One more thing, I've given a lot to this forum and Polk over the years, a lot more than I've taken. Seems to me you've taken a lot more than you've given.

    Well if you mean that I've taken a lot of crap from you, I agree.

    Here's what I think...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzs9fBTRsmM
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,948
    I think it's time to close the thread. I'm embarrassed I was even involved.

    What a waste of time and bandwidth for all involved.

    I think I'll slide out now.....I'm better than this.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,883
    Gatecrasher wrote: »


    I can still remember my 1st week on the forum. F1 told me my Pioneer AVR was garbage and I was an idiot.
    It still is and you still are... truth is still truth.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,683
    edited May 2017
    Gatecrasher wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »

    Yeah, I'm just another member having.......

    Beta tested many Polk products over the last 15 years.
    Attended most Polkfests, helping out in various ways and made a lot of friends at them.
    Own 7 pairs of Polk speakers, vintage and current. Another pair on the boat. Two complete sets of Polk HT speakers and a Polk sub.
    Spent the day at Matt Polk's house with some other select Polkies and then dinner, Matt's treat.
    Have visited Matt a few more times since then.
    Been treated to lunchs and dinners by the former VP of Marketing.
    Help set up and run the 3 shows Polk did at the CAF.
    Have the SRT poster signed by Matt to me.
    Have repaired Polkie gear for little or nothing.
    Recently helped Polk out with something I can't talk about.
    Given things away via Karma and sold a number of things cheaply.
    Have a framed letter of recognition/appreciation from Polk.

    I'm sure I've forgotten a number of other things.

    I'm bad, I'm nationwide and I am "jack"

    One more thing, I've given a lot to this forum and Polk over the years, a lot more than I've taken. Seems to me you've taken a lot more than you've given.

    Well if you mean that I've taken a lot of crap from you, I agree.

    Of course, you can't dispute facts, so you come back with more of your trolling. Aren't you special with your bag of nothing.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Gatecrasher
    Gatecrasher Posts: 1,550
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74YJhRWVrFE
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