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Re: Right back atcha...

Posted by Aurelio S. on June 7, 2001 at 23:08:22

In Reply to: Re: Right back atcha... posted by Fear3000 on June 7, 2001 at 08:51:33:

> > Clearly, you have no experience with modern, quality analog gear. < <

A little less than three years ago, I seriously looked into an analog rig and auditioned the full line of VPI and BASIS tables, along with some Sotas & Regas with quite a few different arms and cartridges. If 3 years outdates my comments, then I stand corrected. Somehow though, I doubt that in those 3 years, analog has advanced so much that it renders my opinions obsolete. I’d say that if most companies are dumping their money into anything, it’s R&D of digital technology.

Furthermore, regarding my statements: "I used to own an LP playback system but fell to the "perfect sound forever" dupe. I transferred all my LPs to tape and ditched my Thorens."

This was true and took place in 1985.

Regarding my statements: “Would an LP playback system sound better? dunno - never tried it at home... "

This is also true - I simply failed to add that I have never tried an LP playback system in my CURRENT home system I've had '96. Believe what you want, but my statements do not contradict each other.

> > "Music is my passion, not high-end audio" With this in mind, can you explain how your love of music allows you to forego enjoying the thousands upon thousands of recordings that'll never be available on CD in lieu of convenience? < <

Simple: At this point of my life, I place convenience and efficient use of time above music and high-end audio. I didn't see a need to state that in my Inmate System comment that you pulled out of your bag of tricks. The comment simply points out that I am not one who rotates tons of gear through my system like a typical audiophile: I find what I need and stick with it as long as it's listenable.

> > As you can see, I really don't need to say much to discredit your position; I can just quote your own words. < <

No, I can not see where I discredit myself. What I do see instead is you taking what I say out of context and then trying like heck to catch me in a contradiction or a misstatement; when in fact, as long as I'm offering up my opinion, which is what I've been doing, then I can always claim to be right - regardless of what you throw at me.

> > BTW, the list of accessories you included in your response to Joe is proof positive that you have no idea of what you speak. Joe's already handled this concern, and explained in great detail why you're mistaken in your naive assumptions, but somehow it seems that nothing's gotten through. < <

Yes, he explained in great detail that all I need to do instead of buying accessories is to engage in a little "blowing" and "prodding" to set up my $2k or $3k analog system. Yes, that's very sound advice.

Regards,
Aurelio

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