Attention - Part Deux
RuSsMaN
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Ok, so it's ME ME ME (think Donkey in Shrek 2).
Given it some thought. Actually, a LOT of thought.
Bottom line? Polk has a posted set of rules, for this fine forum. Do they enforce it? Judge, Jury, and Executioner on EVERY post? Of course not. They are busy building speakers. Good, sweet sweet, super clean speakers for the masses to enjoy.
BUT, if someone makes a stink, they MUST do something about it, right? So I got my hand slapped, big effin woo. So someone has it out for me, again, call the effin WHAAAMBULANCE already.
I can 'tone it down a notch', for sure. You want to get rid of me? You are going to need to step WAY farther up than a curse word. I'm the Guns of The Navarone baby. I'm Superfly TNT.
What can I say. It's been fun. I'd like to think so. Almost 9,000 posts, and several years of my life. I'd like to think I helped a few people along the way. Beit sound advice, a deal on gear, or simply keeping the scammers at bay. Sure, there have been riffs, and throw downs - but we all came out the **** end better because of them. Certainly we've laughed more than cried.
The forum is always changing, and evolving, and we ALL need to learn how to adapt. I (and other members) have given you official gatherings, discounts with certain manufacturers, free demo / swap programs (who do you think pays for the gatherings/demo gear? - WE do), and without a doubt THE best flea market on the planet - one you can feel safe in.
We've turned a random internet audio board into a 'family', and I've made LIFELONG friendships here that I'm very thankful for. On that note, my work here is FAR from done - SOMEONE has to force Hi-Fidelity on you morons, even if it kills me in the process.
This isn't a post for peer recognition / validation - I've got that in spades whether I want it or not - I'm simply typing this out because I CAN. Actually, I'd be fine and dandy if this one saw NO replies.
A couple generic words of wisdom, if you should care to read them:
Simple is better. Typically, the less lights, buzzers, bells and whistles the gear has, the better it will sound.
Don't stress over specifications with amps. 60 watts, with a couple db of headroom will drive most anything. Start from there, and work up as you see fit.
Cables can make a difference, buy good ones.
At least once, try your speakers toed in, firing RIGHT at you.
Buy used. It may take a little patience to find the RIGHT peice, but it can really pay off - by either getting what you wanted cheaper - or getting an upgraded peice for the same scratch.
A tube preamp, and solid state amp offer the 'best of both worlds' in the tube/ss debate on reliability and tone.
Plan to get (back) into vinyl. With a just a little effort, you might have a LOT of fun.
Take note of the advice and or deals you've gotten, and pay it forward to another member in need. Ask nothing in return, other than for them to do the same when they have the means.
I feel like you guys/gals have a solid foundation laid down here, and a company that values its customers. I'm stepping back, and letting the forum choose its own direction from here on out - what you do with it is up to you.
Take care, and I'll see you on the flip (B) side.
Enjoy the music,
Russ
Given it some thought. Actually, a LOT of thought.
Bottom line? Polk has a posted set of rules, for this fine forum. Do they enforce it? Judge, Jury, and Executioner on EVERY post? Of course not. They are busy building speakers. Good, sweet sweet, super clean speakers for the masses to enjoy.
BUT, if someone makes a stink, they MUST do something about it, right? So I got my hand slapped, big effin woo. So someone has it out for me, again, call the effin WHAAAMBULANCE already.
I can 'tone it down a notch', for sure. You want to get rid of me? You are going to need to step WAY farther up than a curse word. I'm the Guns of The Navarone baby. I'm Superfly TNT.
What can I say. It's been fun. I'd like to think so. Almost 9,000 posts, and several years of my life. I'd like to think I helped a few people along the way. Beit sound advice, a deal on gear, or simply keeping the scammers at bay. Sure, there have been riffs, and throw downs - but we all came out the **** end better because of them. Certainly we've laughed more than cried.
The forum is always changing, and evolving, and we ALL need to learn how to adapt. I (and other members) have given you official gatherings, discounts with certain manufacturers, free demo / swap programs (who do you think pays for the gatherings/demo gear? - WE do), and without a doubt THE best flea market on the planet - one you can feel safe in.
We've turned a random internet audio board into a 'family', and I've made LIFELONG friendships here that I'm very thankful for. On that note, my work here is FAR from done - SOMEONE has to force Hi-Fidelity on you morons, even if it kills me in the process.
This isn't a post for peer recognition / validation - I've got that in spades whether I want it or not - I'm simply typing this out because I CAN. Actually, I'd be fine and dandy if this one saw NO replies.
A couple generic words of wisdom, if you should care to read them:
Simple is better. Typically, the less lights, buzzers, bells and whistles the gear has, the better it will sound.
Don't stress over specifications with amps. 60 watts, with a couple db of headroom will drive most anything. Start from there, and work up as you see fit.
Cables can make a difference, buy good ones.
At least once, try your speakers toed in, firing RIGHT at you.
Buy used. It may take a little patience to find the RIGHT peice, but it can really pay off - by either getting what you wanted cheaper - or getting an upgraded peice for the same scratch.
A tube preamp, and solid state amp offer the 'best of both worlds' in the tube/ss debate on reliability and tone.
Plan to get (back) into vinyl. With a just a little effort, you might have a LOT of fun.
Take note of the advice and or deals you've gotten, and pay it forward to another member in need. Ask nothing in return, other than for them to do the same when they have the means.
I feel like you guys/gals have a solid foundation laid down here, and a company that values its customers. I'm stepping back, and letting the forum choose its own direction from here on out - what you do with it is up to you.
Take care, and I'll see you on the flip (B) side.
Enjoy the music,
Russ
Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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Russman - not sure what is going on, not sure I want to know! I can say that I have learned a lot from your knowledge and wisdom and quite frankly have not seen any posts of yours that I thought were out of line or that I had a problem with. I feel you are a valuable part of this forum. I think that you have to accept people for who they are, good, bad, or otherwise. We all have something to offer to the forum, and we all have pet gripes and hotspots that others might not agree with. I hope that whatever is going on gets worked out!DKG999
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Russ is just misunderstood by some people.
Good post Russ. It's always all about you. and you alone.
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If Russ and I can find common ground...just about ANYONE on this forum can...- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Originally posted by RuSsMaN
I feel like you guys/gals have a solid foundation laid down here, and a company that values its customers. I'm stepping back, and letting the forum choose its own direction from here on out - what you do with it is up to you.
Enjoy the music,
Russ
I'm following you Russ. If the minority ruled I would not be listening to a Marantz 8 right now:) All I can say is thanks and good luck to Justin;)
twin***WAREMTAE*** -
Club Polk without Russman is like makin brownies
without we...uh..eggs..!
Russman, stick around bro..
your input , and support is needed and always welcomed..
This too shall pass..
who else is going to mumble.."putz" under his breath while reading my posts..?!!:(Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
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Originally posted by beardog03
who else is going to mumble.."putz" under his breath while reading my posts..?!!:(
its not about you bear.
relax and enjoy
Twin***WAREMTAE*** -
Russ,
I don't really know you, actually not at all !! This said I have read your posts and have found them quite informative if not entertaining. It would be a loss to me and others on this forum if you leave. Unless you have been asked to leave by the moderators, I encourage you to stick around, if not for yourself but for the wealth of info you have to share.
If you don't stick around I am sorry we could't have gotten to know each other. I wish you the best !!
If you do stick around thank you.
Isn't there a saying " when the going gets tough, the tough stick around" Just don't let a couple people drive you away there are more people who appreciate you then want you out !
JF -
Yup, I'd ditto Willow's comments. You've saved me probably a couple hundred bucks on great deals and more than a few years off on a journey to find "my" sound.
The only problem I had with you, I brought up to you and no one else. You'll be missed, but I'll catch you when you come back... (Come on, you know you will..
, I hope... 
) There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin -
Russ,
You've helped me out a ton, and I can't think of any time that I was offended by your posts. So one little effer took offense, who gives a crap?
Besides... I still owe you for this Luxman
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Very nice Russ...one of the better overall posts I've read on here.
And all that audio advice is golden, as always. -
WTF? Anybody can contribute their BS to this board, but Russman gets us crazy hookups and ID'd some gear I've never even heard of. Stick around, the board needs you.Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
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Yeah yeah yeah, enough already, seriously.
I'm not going anywhere, but I am, taking a MUCH less active role here - it's you guys forum, do with it as you see fit, comprende? The 2 'special' posts last night was just tieing up loose ends.
James, I deleted that pm without reading it based on the title alone.
-RussCheck your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service. -
Russ -
I'm glad you aren't leaving. You've got a lot of know-how - I just got here and I've got a lot to learn.Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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Originally posted by RuSsMaN
I deleted that pm without reading it based on the title alone.
-Russ
Well, the title was the worst part, so I assume you got the gist (which was why it was in the title). Anyway, good to have you hanging around, even if you are in the background.There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin -
Russ,
I've never really talked to you, but reading your posts you give out great information and you're funny as hell.
Screw the whiney **** little f*ck tards that are doing all this complaining. I'm glad you're going to keep posting, hopefully you won't hold back too much.
-COdyMusic is like candy, you have to get rid of the rappers to enjoy it -
What's the club without the no holds barred Russman?SDA-2a, Anthem Pre-2L, Anthem Amp 1, MF A324 DAC, Rotel RCD1070
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well are we all going back to the pile now?
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Damn! I figured it was George.Originally posted by RuSsMaN
Ok, so it's ME ME ME (think Donkey in Shrek 2).
As always, great advice. One of the (many) things I enjoy about you is your ability to state the facts of a matter short, sweet and complete.
Like many others here, I have not had the opportunity to meet you. That will be rectified further on down the road.
I've gotten some great deals on gear thanks to you - and, as you suggested, I will be passing some of them forward in the near future without personal gain. That's what makes our shared hobby and friendships gained such a joy for me.
Enjoy the music as well, Broham!
Mike -
Russ:
You're so hot when you talk like that.
Take me you hot hunky audio ****!!!
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Russ - Yours were some of the most funny posts I've seen on this site. Would always look forward to your humorous comments and could/can always count on your expert knowledge.
Now is the time to contribute even More! Don't let some back door sniveling, tattling little slime **** make you retreat.........
Get up, brush it off & Stand up and give 'er hell!
I look forward to meeting you someday - You are one knowledgable and funny individual!!! Keep up your good work!
DanHT & Music System:
Receiver - Denon AVR-3805
DVD/SACD Player - Denon DVD-2900
Outlaw 770 amp
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Polk LSi F/X surrounds
SVS 16-46 PC+ Subwoofer
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If Russ and I can get along (somewhat ) then we all can get along.(IF only Troy understood this..LOL)
Anyway I'll chime in and say I'd like to see Russ hang around for one more round. Hell you never know whats going to happen in here.
DanDan
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And besides, we need the touched up pics every now and then.
madmaxVinyl, the final frontier...
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I know I be killing them 2.Dan
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All hail the Purtitans.
No swearing? What's next -no more adjectives allowed in posts? Jeeeezus. Let people say what they want. Flames threads only reflect badly on those that are foolish enough to get caught up and participate.
Russ is a valued mamber of the board, as are all that have something constructive to contribute. If you don't like something he says, join the club, read the newsletter and get on with your life.Yamaha RX-V1500 // Outlaw Audio M200 (x2) Panasonic TH-52PZ700U
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Whoa! Don't really know what's going on but sounds pretty whacked. It's nice to hear that you're staying. Forget about the people who don't like you. Just put them on your ignore list and keep on posting. Club Polk with no Russman is just weeeeiiiird.
Russ posts some of the funniest **** on here. One of the funniest line I've read from Russ is "Runco that ****" LOL:D.
Maurice -
Gotta love how on some forums, someone can't even say anything without it being looked at like gold yet other members don't even get looked at with a shred of respect. And yes, even ones with equal or more posts/time invested. Sometimes, I have to admit, internet forums get really f-ing ****.Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.
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