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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,666
    edited April 2009
    5 days seems like a very short time period to be making such lofty claims.

    I couldn't agree more, hence my comments.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2009
    Folks, when it's "world class" gear maybe you don't need no stink'in 5 days to know it's the best? I'm just say'in!
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2009
    Reading between the lines I get the idea he kind'a likes it.Hopefully it will stay working for him.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2009
    shack wrote: »
    I was only trying to be nice and let them know I would not be ordering any EMO gear....just in case they were holding something for me.

    If you'd like, I could give them a call later on. Just to let them know that you won't be purchasing any of their products. I've gotta give them a call anyway, just to let them know that I've decided to purchase products from another company and won't be purchasing anything from them.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote:
    If you'd like, I could give them a call later on. Just to let them know that you won't be purchasing any of their products. I've gotta give them a call anyway, just to let them know that I've decided to purchase products from another company and won't be purchasing anything from them.

    That's fine...but they probably won't believe it unless they hear it directly from me...but it's worth a shot.
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited April 2009
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Folks, when it's "world class" gear maybe you don't need no stink'in 5 days to know it's the best? I'm just say'in!

    lucky for him, its World Reference Class...
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2009
    shack wrote: »
    That's fine...but they probably won't believe it unless they hear it directly from me...but it's worth a shot.

    Well, I tried calling them. As soon as I started explaining to them that neither you or myself would be purchasing any products from them at any point, for any reason, they hung up on me.

    Absolutely terrible customer service. My choice to not purchase any Emotiva gear continues.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited April 2009
    They seriously did that?? Wow.

    That's true world class customer service right there...
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    I would like to thank Ricardo and everyone else above for helping me decide which 2 channel power amp to purchase. I bypassed the Emu farm for an Adcom GFA-555 (N.Pass design). Add me to the no call list.

    cnh
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited April 2009
    It's ashamed you did do so CNH. I own two GFA-555s and a GFA-545. I like the way my XPA sounds better than all of them, but that's for me. Sometimes it's best to listen for yourself and see what you like best instead of what others have to say. I wouldn't call myself an Emotiva fanboy or a basher of other equipment. I own other amps and have had them for some time. I have had my Emotiva for three months now and I still like the way it sounds, even compared to other amps out there with more prestiege that I own. I find it ironic that some of the same folks who are ripping this guy for writing a glowing report of a product they don't care for after he listened to it for 5 days, are basing their claims after listining to an Emotiva amp for a weekend. I agree, you can't right an honest and thorough review of a product after only listening for 5 days. But quite honestly some of you formed your opinion about the Emotiva amp after listening to it for a weekend. So how is that any different? It seems to me that's like the pot calling the kettle black. I'm sorry and and I'm putting my flame retarding suit on now, but there has been a lot of double standards going on throughout these posts.
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,103
    edited April 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    I would like to thank Ricardo and everyone else above for helping me decide which 2 channel power amp to purchase. I bypassed the Emu farm for an Adcom GFA-555 (N.Pass design). Add me to the no call list.

    cnh

    This is not a thread to be basing your purchasing decisions on.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    No offense to the Emo crowd above...that quote is a tongue and cheek statement. Of course I spent a lot of time listening and researching this purchase and asking a ton of questions. There are some amp gurus on this site who were incredibly helpful and informative.

    And a lot of very happy Emo owners as well. At the very least this thread continues to grow.

    cnh
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  • broncsrule21@
    broncsrule21@ Posts: 113
    edited April 2009
    I just love how people that have never actually heard the product jump on the bashing bandwagon. That's really lame. I know Kex and maybe just a few may have valid opinions. They have actually experienced the products (not the whole product line however). But the rest of the bashers are just spewing **** they have no actual knowledge of. I havn't tried their products either so I can't praise or bash.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    No one I know who's contributed to this thread is 'stopping' anyone from auditioning any and all the equipment which has been discussed here. And I, myself have heard an XP-A2 as well as read reviews of that model. The Emotiva was on the table because of this thread.

    You're right. Take a listen and decide. BTW some nice pieces above..I run an Denon AVR 2807 myself.

    cnh
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  • moe
    moe Posts: 48
    edited April 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    I would like to thank Ricardo and everyone else above for helping me decide which 2 channel power amp to purchase. I bypassed the Emu farm for an Adcom GFA-555 (N.Pass design). Add me to the no call list.

    cnh

    That's an ok amp,slightly harsh but powerful,enjoy.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited April 2009
    I've got some blueberry muffins in the oven.
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2009
    Yum, got some butter to put on them? If so, pass one on up to me Noel!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited April 2009
    Can't eat BB muffins without smothering em in BUTTER!! Not too sure of how they'd taste after the trip Baastin.
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  • broncsrule21@
    broncsrule21@ Posts: 113
    edited April 2009
    cnh--Thanks
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2009
    :D So true. LOL.:D
    ND13 wrote: »
    Can't eat BB muffins without smothering em in BUTTER!! Not too sure of how they'd taste after the trip Baastin.
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  • bigred7078
    bigred7078 Posts: 477
    edited April 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Well, I tried calling them. As soon as I started explaining to them that neither you or myself would be purchasing any products from them at any point, for any reason, they hung up on me.

    Absolutely terrible customer service. My choice to not purchase any Emotiva gear continues.

    That is complete ****....sorry manm but i cannot at all believe that. I mean seriously c'mon.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2009
    bigred7078 wrote:
    That is complete ****....sorry manm but i cannot at all believe that. I mean seriously c'mon.

    It would be nice if you understood the meaning of satire...especially since this entire thread is satire about EMO fanboys, EMO marketing and so forth....seriously. :rolleyes:
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,396
    edited April 2009
    He just doesn't get that this whole thread is BS..........don't take things so seriously Bigred
    "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 Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul!
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited April 2009
    I vote that this thread be closed...

    I'm too lazy to read every page!
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2009
    ryanjoachim wrote: »
    I vote that this thread be closed...

    I'm too lazy to read every page!

    I vote that it live on forever....just because.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • Falcon01
    Falcon01 Posts: 89
    edited April 2009
    This thread is HILARIOUS. Keep it going I say. :cool:
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  • blakeh
    blakeh Posts: 491
    edited April 2009
    I love my Emutivo!

    emutivo.jpg

    It records all of my favorite nature shows (in high fidelity)! :D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2009
    bigred7078 wrote: »
    That is complete ****....sorry manm but i cannot at all believe that. I mean seriously c'mon.

    Umm...you would be spot on with that idea. Apparently you've missed the point that this thread is one huge joke.

    Quit taking everything so seriously...you'll probably enjoy life a little more.;)
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 961
    edited April 2009
    Been 23 pages since I last checked in here..you guys are still going strong...Power to the People!!!!!!! and Emotiva!!!! of course.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited April 2009
    This thread, even if closed, will always live on in our collective hearts. sniff - sniff

    Sorry .... I just get so EMOtional over the whole thing ........


    ....... I'm making myself sick .......
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