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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,120
    edited March 2009
    Well..........I just got home with my new XPA-3...Packed great...looks good....weighs a ton.....now I go to hook it up and see how it sounds!!!!!!!!!!
    Pio Elete Pro 520
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    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2009
    Believe me Matt, I'm not in the habit of keeping track of anyone's postings but since you popped into a thread at AH that was discussing the benefits of amplification & quoted some of Marty's post it was kind of hard NOT to make the connection.

    But that is neither here nor there. The fact is around here most people believe their ears & not some meaningless test. You are not going to change your mind & we aren't going to change ours on this particular issue so it's best to agree to disagree.

    Matt34 wrote: »
    It amazes me that while keeping dibs on my interweb postings, she automatically assumed I was talking about Polkaudio as I frequent numerous audio sites daily.:rolleyes:
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    IT CAME TODAY!

    My Junior's "Most Fabulous" New York Cheesecake was delivered...packed great...looks good....weighs a ton.....now I go to eat it.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited March 2009
    Matt34 wrote: »
    It amazes me that while keeping dibs on my interweb postings, she automatically assumed I was talking about Polkaudio as I frequent numerous audio sites daily.:rolleyes:
    Hey Matt, don't take it personally. This is Club Polk, the Kingdom of Personality Disfunction. You don't have to agree, just be clever and have a sense of humor. This thread is mostly pointless and should be added only to break a record for empty posts.

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2009
    Nice post Tony. More options & more opportunities to get a larger segment of people interested in getting the most out of their speakers is a very good thing.

    Too many people still try to make this an Us vs Them when it doesn't have to be that way.
    tonyb wrote: »
    This thread reminds me of the old days when Emerson,Fisher,Zenith,were considered hi-fi.
    Though fisher did have some good products,most of the line was junk.Emo has yet to display products as time tested like some other major brands,so we shall see.Obviously they aim at first timers jumping into seperates,but with the costs of some quality used gear out there today...I dunno guys.Time will tell.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,120
    edited March 2009
    Shack...just noticed you are in Tennessee...what city??
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    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:
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    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2009
    :D Glad I gave you a laugh Joe. That is what I was aiming for!:D
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    WAAAAAAAAAAAAA I just pictured you standing there with folded arms, one eyebrow cocked and tapping foot going "Tsk, tsk, tsk."
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    vmaxer wrote:
    Shack...just noticed you are in Tennessee...what city??

    Knoxville. You?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    +1 and a bump on that!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,120
    edited March 2009
    Small world, I have been in Paris, Tennessee since 1990 - about 300 miles west of you and up close to the KY border... I lived most of my life in Morristown, Tennessee - about 40 miles east of you. I have spent a lot of time in Knoxville. It sure is beautiful country up there!! I also spent a lot of time in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area..sure miss it!
    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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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    shack wrote: »
    IT CAME TODAY!

    My Junior's "Most Fabulous" New York Cheesecake was delivered...packed great...looks good....weighs a ton.....now I go to eat it.

    Nice!!

    Make sure you post a nice lengthy review on your Juniors Most Fabulous New York Cheesecake once you've gotten some eating time in on it. I'm really interested in hearing how it compares to Emu Pie.

    So have you decided to not order any Emotiva gear yet?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,675
    edited March 2009
    Matt34 wrote: »
    It amazes me that while keeping dibs on my interweb postings, she automatically assumed I was talking about Polkaudio as I frequent numerous audio sites daily.:rolleyes:

    I enjoy a good laugh, so keep dancing.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
    edited March 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    I enjoy a good laugh, so keep dancing.

    No dancing here numb nuts...I guess I've now been properly introduced to the resident ****. It's ok, every forum has one.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote:
    Make sure you post a nice lengthy review on your Juniors Most Fabulous New York Cheesecake once you've gotten some eating time in on it.

    DAMN GOOD Cheesecake! Nuff said.
    comfortablycurt wrote:
    So have you decided to not order any Emotiva gear yet?

    I called EMO up to tell them I wasn't going to order anything. THEY HUNG UP ON ME! What kind of excellent customer service is that?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    shack wrote: »
    DAMN GOOD Cheesecake! Nuff said.

    Would you go so far as to say that it's World Class, Reference Quality Cheesecake? If so...I'm gonna have to get me some.


    I called EMO up to tell them I wasn't going to order anything. THEY HUNG UP ON ME! What kind of excellent customer service is that?

    Terrible customer service there. If they won't take the time of day to help someone that doesn't own any of their products, or have any intentions of purchasing any, then I want nothing to do with them.

    I fully intend to not purchase any Emotiva gear, at any point in time, for any reason whatsoever. They've pushed me over the edge with this.


    I'm going to go have a piece of this delicious PIE now. It's Sara Lee French Silk PIE. Truly reference quality. It should be quite good.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    Mark Levin....Isn't he Carl Levin's illegitimate son?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2009
    Matt34 wrote: »
    No dancing here numb nuts...I guess I've now been properly introduced to the resident ****. It's ok, every forum has one.

    That was totally uncalled for.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,675
    edited March 2009
    That was totally uncalled for.

    It's ok Joe, he just proved what I already knew about him and now the entire forum knows too.

    And I'm still batting 1000. :D
    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."

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    xcapri79 wrote:
    So did you vote for Jim H.Jones?

    I voted for Larry Smith
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I actually have a post all ready to go for this thread. No strange reaction here. Finally got my ears on Emo and I was woefully underwhelmed. I will post my impressions later. I had high hopes based on all the fan boy comments........what a disappointment.

    Let's just say "the value" shines through when listening. To be fair I had almost the same reaction to Outlaw amps a few years ago when they were the internet flavor of the month.

    H9

    So when are you going to post your impressions/review?
    Just curious, as i'd like to hear some reviews from people who own and have heard other equipment besides Emotiva. I know i could go to the Emotiva Lounge for that, but it's usually the same things said over and over again by the same people.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    xcapri79 wrote:
    Does he use a teleprompter? If not why did you vote for him?

    Because he doesn't use EMO. I think he owns some Monster and Bose gear...but he doesn't know any better and I don't hold that against him. I mean he IS a politician....how smart can he be?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
    edited March 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    Hey Matt, don't take it personally. This is Club Polk, the Kingdom of Personality Disfunction. You don't have to agree, just be clever and have a sense of humor. This thread is mostly pointless and should be added only to break a record for empty posts.

    Yeah the welcoming committee has been wonderful here.:rolleyes:
    F1nut wrote: »
    It's ok Joe, he just proved what I already knew about him and now the entire forum knows too.

    And I'm still batting 1000. :D

    You obviously don't know jack about me, yet went out of your way to insult me twice.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    xcapri79 wrote:
    Let's put all our hands in place and end this singing Kumbaya.

    Why in the hell would we want to do that?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited March 2009
    Matt34 wrote: »
    Yeah the welcoming committee has been wonderful here.:rolleyes:


    As an Associate Jr. Member of the Adjunct Welcoming Committee, may I be the first to extend to you the Hand of Friendship !


    ....okay, I'm aware that that's really not a hand ...... but, ....... uhm ..... :o


    Matt34 wrote: »
    You obviously don't know jack about me, yet went out of your way to insult me twice.


    Well, I guess that the Hand of Friendship ! thing is starting to look a little better after all, isn't it ?


    :)














    ..... okay, I'm entertaining myself again because I'm not entirely sure what this thread is about......
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  • Matt34
    Matt34 Posts: 318
    edited March 2009
    cfrizz wrote: »
    But that is neither here nor there. The fact is around here most people believe their ears & not some meaningless test. You are not going to change your mind & we aren't going to change ours on this particular issue so it's best to agree to disagree.

    Here is the best analogy I can think of that relates to this: If we only ever relied on our own perception of things the earth would still be considered flat and the sun would rotate around the earth. That is what humans perceived for thousands of years, yet through science we discovered we were completely wrong.

    I use my ears, I just like to verify what I'm hearing from time to time with science.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    Matt34 wrote: »
    Here is the best analogy I can think of that relates to this: If we only ever relied on our own perception of things the earth would still be considered flat and the sun would rotate around the earth. That is what humans perceived for thousands of years, yet through science we discovered we were completely wrong.

    I use my ears, I just like to verify what I'm hearing from time to time with science.


    Here's a quote by Nelson Pass(snagged from Brock's sig...thanks Brock:))
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass

    There's a lot of truth in that. You can read all the specs you want, but that still isn't going to tell you very much about how something sounds. It gives you a certain amount of insight as to what you should expect it to sound like, but the numbers can only say so much. There are amps that sound incredible in some peoples rigs, and utterly terrible in others. Does that make it a **** amp? Not at all...the synergy just wasn't on in the second rig like it was in the first.

    The specs are still the same no matter what rig you use it in...but the sound could be a night and day difference.



    edit-Only 12 more posts to 700!!! The Emotiva Story Lives on!!!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,675
    edited March 2009
    "Sorry, I was a little light-headed when I posted that from all the pixie dust and snake oil present on another forum I was visiting."

    Anyone else notice that Matt hasn't denied his comment was directed at CP? More of a side step.

    The dance continues.
    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."

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Emotiva is operating on a similar model from my observations. If they stick to it, I see great success for them.

    Wrong. WRONG!.

    Here's an example of a good business model, from which everyone should learn!
    Sara Lee is examining a sale of its European household and personal-care business as the company seeks to reverse a decline in its stock and focus on its core food and beverage business, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter.

    The right Business Model: Focus on PIE!!!
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  • suprafantx
    suprafantx Posts: 249
    edited March 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Is this thread still about Emo?

    No, it is about food. CAKE, PIE, and SH$T.:p:p:p
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    suprafantx wrote:
    No, it is about food. CAKE, PIE, and SH$T.

    Oh no...it IS about that...AND EMO...and so much more. It is a WORLD CLASS THREAD!
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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