You's guys are bad for me.

Nightfall
Nightfall Posts: 10,086
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During my Polk forum break I saved up and spent $3k on wearing parts of my 25 year old car and was in the process of saving for a new more powerful motor for it.

Right after coming back I buy a Cambridge CXN, looking for a power cord, and I'm eyeing the Wharfedale 80th and 85th anniversary speakers.

So, thanks. Thanks for that ;)
afterburnt wrote: »
They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,722
    Happy to help B)
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Nightfall wrote: »
    During my Polk forum break I saved up and spent $3k on wearing parts of my 25 year old car and was in the process of saving for a new more powerful motor for it.

    Right after coming back I buy a Cambridge CXN, looking for a power cord, and I'm eyeing the Wharfedale 80th and 85th anniversary speakers.

    So, thanks. Thanks for that ;)

    You know you can get a good used Civic with less than 100k on it for like 8g right?!?

    But good to have you back!
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,022
    Yeah, but I couldn't believe how much I saved with GEICO
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Cars are money pits that sit idle 99% of the time. A stereo can be used 24/7. There is no contest. Buy stereo gear. :)
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    Nightfall wrote: »
    During my Polk forum break I saved up and spent $3k on wearing parts of my 25 year old car and was in the process of saving for a new more powerful motor for it.

    Right after coming back I buy a Cambridge CXN, looking for a power cord, and I'm eyeing the Wharfedale 80th and 85th anniversary speakers.

    So, thanks. Thanks for that ;)

    You know you can get a good used Civic with less than 100k on it for like 8g right?!?

    But good to have you back!

    Yeah, everyone tells me I'm stupid for it. I love the generation that I have though. Plus modern Civics no longer have double wishbone suspension and they're a lot heavier. 200hp in a 2,000 pound car will actually be pretty quick (not fast), 200hp in a 3,000+ pound car is just average.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Cars are money pits that sit idle 99% of the time. A stereo can be used 24/7. There is no contest. Buy stereo gear. :)

    I drive my car 40 hours a week for my job. No car, no money.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Yikes. Do you work for Uber/Lyft? Most people only work 40 hours a week, not counting the commute. You must have a million miles on it by now.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

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    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
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    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Around 250,000 miles. Still runs like a top and doesn't burn oil but, yeah, it's probably getting close to time for a fresh motor. I'd wager I'll get at least 300k out of it if not 350.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,772
    I feel your pain, I do about 200 to 300 miles a day, but I love the freedom versus doing an office gig
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    For real. I make more than I ever did in a kitchen and I get paid to drive around listening to music. That's what they call a win/win.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,022
    Forget about the Wharfedales. See, I just saved you hundreds towards your car insurance.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    dromunds wrote: »
    Forget about the Wharfedales. See, I just saved you hundreds towards your car insurance.

    There's something about them that's really appealing to me. Not the diamond series but the two anniversary series I think they're called.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,954
    edited August 2019
    Guys like this are bad for me...

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited August 2019
    Just look at these beauties. I believe the picture to be deceiving, they're about the same size as my current Emit M20s. 85th version went to a larger cabinet and upped the driver from 5 to 6.5"

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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,667
    You know speakers should be top priority :) Those are nice looking. Have you heard that model yet ?
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    I haven't heard a pair of Wharfedale's in a long time. The Internet audiophiles love the 80th anniversary version though. Not finding much info about these.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,667
    They kinda remind me of OHM speakers I had once. They sounded pretty good iirc.... good luck on getting those. If you get em - do tell
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    I too love the look of those, especially the Linton anniversary with those stands. Not sure how they sound, but they are stunning.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited August 2019
    FWIW, Stereophile just released a recent review of the Linton Heritage 85th. Pretty Positive.

    https://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-linton-heritage-loudspeaker

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    FWIW, Stereophile just released a recent review of the Linton Heritage 85th. Pretty Positive.

    https://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-linton-heritage-loudspeaker

    I need new boxers now, thanks.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    FWIW, Stereophile just released a recent review of the Linton Heritage 85th. Pretty Positive.

    https://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-linton-heritage-loudspeaker

    I need new boxers now, thanks.

    I'd like to have a pair myself. I love the 'look' of the old BBC Monitors, and I'm sure they sound very good as well.

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    They look like a British Monitor 7 with a much better cabinet.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,722
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Just look at these beauties. I believe the picture to be deceiving, they're about the same size as my current Emit M20s. 85th version went to a larger cabinet and upped the driver from 5 to 6.5"

    3qqp4qzuofsv.jpg

    You have good tastes. I've been eyeing those since they came out and the only reason I haven't bought a pair is sadly I've nowhere to use them.
    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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,722
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    FWIW, Stereophile just released a recent review of the Linton Heritage 85th. Pretty Positive.

    https://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-linton-heritage-loudspeaker

    kp51vfgyeby8.jpg


    They remind me of the Monitor 7 only with the stands that Polk should have offered. There's something very sexy about the Lintons with stands.
    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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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    You guys are killing me. I'm going to get them within the next 30 days.

    How long did it take for the 80th version to discount to $3/499 after release?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,722
    Nightfall wrote: »
    You guys are killing me. I'm going to get them within the next 30 days.

    How long did it take for the 80th version to discount to $3/499 after release?

    No more than a year I'd say.
    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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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    To wait or not to wait.

    The good thing about their base being nearly the same as my Dyn's is they'll be perfect for my Skylan stands.

    I should probably put my RTA-12Bs on Craigslist.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    Keep an eye out for any Specials/Demo pair on Music Direct, they usually offer any returns at a discounted price.

    https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers?category=Speakers&specials=Demo&sort=newInStock|DESC&page=2&pagesize=24&c1=tab-products&c2=grid

    Providing anyone returns a pair ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,722
    edited August 2019
    Nightfall wrote: »
    To wait or not to wait.

    The good thing about their base being nearly the same as my Dyn's is they'll be perfect for my Skylan stands.

    I should probably put my RTA-12Bs on Craigslist.

    Walnut or mahogany on the Dentons?
    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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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited August 2019
    Red mahogany, matches my Salamander stand.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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