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12-20-2009, 04:42 AM
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evil electronics empire
ever since i signed up at ak, I hear all this talk about recapping this, recapping that, blah blah blah. Well, in all my years of buying used audio gear, Ive never fired up an old amp to have it explode on me, sending razor sharp ribbons of foil at me at hi velocities. It only leads me to believe that there are evil forces among us, bent on taking over the world!!
So, we all must refrain from buying capacitors, no matter what the situation!
It is also imperative that you check your aluminum foil hat to see that it hasnt been replaced with an inferior grade mylar beanie!
RICE CAKES!!!!!!!!
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12-20-2009, 08:03 AM
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What are caps?
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12-20-2009, 11:44 AM
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What are caps?
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What AK mods bust in peoples ass's.
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12-20-2009, 09:57 AM
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I've seen more than a few give up the ghost, but I've never had one catch on fire.
Just don't replace that 3 amp fuse with a 30 to hold you over until the hardware store opens!!!!
Chas
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12-20-2009, 06:07 PM
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The only evil, dark forces I see in the electronics industry are the degenerates who keep convincing people that I-pods are high quality sound. If you sell some tinny sounding little piece of shit that holds 86,000,000,000 songs and fits under your finger nail, fine. But tell people it's about convenience, don't lie to us and try to pass it off as "Hi Fi".
And what is with the prices? You gotta know damn well it prolly cost them $5 a pop to have those assembled in some southeast Asian sweatshop. But they want me to go to Best Buy and finance one?
On a cold day in Hell, my friends.
Dave
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12-21-2009, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueStreak
The only evil, dark forces I see in the electronics industry are the degenerates who keep convincing people that I-pods are high quality sound. If you sell some tinny sounding little piece of shit that holds 86,000,000,000 songs and fits under your finger nail, fine. But tell people it's about convenience, don't lie to us and try to pass it off as "Hi Fi".
And what is with the prices? You gotta know damn well it prolly cost them $5 a pop to have those assembled in some southeast Asian sweatshop. But they want me to go to Best Buy and finance one?
On a cold day in Hell, my friends.
Dave
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There you go again...pickin' on the I-Pod.
Do they come in a box of Crackerjacks yet?
Buddy of mine was extolling the virtues of the "Pod". When I told him that I was concerned about the audio qualities of one, he told me "You wouldn't believe how good they sound."
Never heard one, but he's right...I don't believe it!!!!
If there is one major downside to Bugtussell, it's the lack of interest concerning anything that even resembles high end audio. Around here, Pioneer from Best Buy is as good as it gets. Say "Bose" and people get a look on their face like they're a fundamentalist getting ready to kiss a snake. And that's a fact.
I'm a stranger in a strange land on this score.
Chas
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12-21-2009, 07:30 PM
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Say "Bose" and people get a look on their face like they're a fundamentalist getting ready to kiss a snake. And that's a fact.
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Me too.
John
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12-21-2009, 08:37 PM
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Me too.
John
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To tell the truth, John, I never realized just what a limited amount of "cranks" the "audiophobe" community consisted of...until I got on the WWB.
I suppose the big boys with deep pockets walk into a high dollar boutique and say "Give me the best!" Somebody has to buy this stuff up front, I only suppose that I really can't appreciate just how just poor I really am.
But when I cruise these forms, it's always the little guy with a limited budget who participates. Hell, when I search some of the stuff I've got, I pop up.
Can't help to suspect that if it's a trophy wife, a Labroghini, or a villa, all you have to do is drop a pile of change, and it proves that you've arrived.
Wonder if they're willing to take a percentage on what they've got once they're bored.
Bottom line is, I don't realize just how poor I am.
Chas
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12-21-2009, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles
To tell the truth, John, I never realized just what a limited amount of "cranks" the "audiophobe" community consisted of...until I got on the WWB.
I suppose the big boys with deep pockets walk into a high dollar boutique and say "Give me the best!" Somebody has to buy this stuff up front, I only suppose that I really can't appreciate just how just poor I really am.
But when I cruise these forms, it's always the little guy with a limited budget who participates. Hell, when I search some of the stuff I've got, I pop up.
Can't help to suspect that if it's a trophy wife, a Labroghini, or a villa, all you have to do is drop a pile of change, and it proves that you've arrived.
Wonder if they're willing to take a percentage on what they've got once they're bored.
Bottom line is, I don't realize just how poor I am.
Chas
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Yeah, Chas, the people who just go out and stroke a check for whatever the hell they want are a different breed. I think the enjoyment they get from their "things" comes in large part from the impression they make on others. I think that's a pretty sad way to go through life when your happiness is derived from the response of someone else.
As far as my gear is concerned, it's the result of a gradual process of accumulation, assessment and revision over a period of years. To me it represents an achievement that I take some pride in but most of all it's a source of pleasure derived from the beautiful music it allows me to enjoy.
I can't see these high rollers taking the trouble.
John
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05-10-2010, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Charles
To tell the truth, John, I never realized just what a limited amount of "cranks" the "audiophobe" community consisted of...until I got on the WWB.
I suppose the big boys with deep pockets walk into a high dollar boutique and say "Give me the best!" Somebody has to buy this stuff up front, I only suppose that I really can't appreciate just how just poor I really am.
But when I cruise these forms, it's always the little guy with a limited budget who participates. Hell, when I search some of the stuff I've got, I pop up.
Can't help to suspect that if it's a trophy wife, a Labroghini, or a villa, all you have to do is drop a pile of change, and it proves that you've arrived.
Wonder if they're willing to take a percentage on what they've got once they're bored.
Bottom line is, I don't realize just how poor I am.
Chas
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Probably becasue you are not poor. You appear to have a wealth of knowledge and personal priorities that surpass the physical riches of the wealthiest.
(how is that for a fancy way of saying, "I think you got you priorities straight"?)
Speaking of I - pods, they are really subliminal devices with ultra high frequency brainwashinmg techniqes imbedded in them. You can't here them but they train you to spend money on certain things and to be suceptable to certain marketing.
Bill gates is PO that he didn't come up with it too.
Did I fulfill me quota of adding to the BS conspiricay stuff today?
Mark
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