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Re: Right back atcha...

Posted by Fear3000 on June 8, 2001 at 08:37:16

In Reply to: Re: Right back atcha... posted by Aurelio S. on June 7, 2001 at 23:08:22:

> > 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. < <

So what? How does being in the same room with a few turntables allow you to discuss their long-term performance constraints? I'd really like to hear an answer to this one.

> > This was true and took place in 1985. < <

Fine, you have not lived with a turntable since 1985, yet saw no problem with exclaiming dissatisfaction driven by lifestyle concerns. Obviously, in order for those comments to have relevance, you'd have to have some experience living with a modern rig, and in your own words that has not taken place in the last 16 years. Can you explain why anyone should not look at your postings as mindless drivel?

> > Believe what you want, but my statements do not contradict each other. < <

As I said before, your statements do a fine job of speaking for themselves.

> > At this point of my life, I place convenience and efficient use of time above music and high-end audio. < <

Why didn't you just say so to begin with? It could have saved everyone a lot of time.

> > I didn't see a need to state that in my Inmate System comment that you pulled out of your bag of tricks. < <

You may be surprised to find out that my bag of tricks manifests itself by clicking on the "i" link on top of your post; although, I do find it curious to see you get upset over something that *you* wrote and intended for public viewing. You may want to consider being more straight forward in your comments, and perhaps you won't feel the need to have to modify your claims and to backpedal with righteous indignation at a moment's notice.

> > The comment simply points out that I am not one who rotates tons of gear through my system like a typical audiophile: < <

Can you provide some statistical data which supports you new claims relating to the "typical audiophile?" TIA

> > No, I can not see where I discredit myself. < <

Yea, I know... ;-)

> > What I do see instead is you taking what I say out of context... < <

[...if I only had a nickel for every time...]

Clearly, nothing was taken out of context as there was nothing qualifying the statements I quoted verbatim. If you feel otherwise, please illustrate it for the group instead of crying about being confronted with your own words.

> > ...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. < <

What word in the English language do you think best describes an individual who argues vehemently, citing factors which cannot possibly be in his realm of personal experience and expertise, making laughably silly claims, only to buttress them with, "It's just my opinion?"

> > Yes, he explained in great detail that all I need to do instead of buying accessories... < <

Errr...you posted a list of turntable accessories which you claimed were necessary for optimum performance, that was grossly incorrect. Joe commented in detail on your first attempt at clairvoyance, but you ignored it only to return with the same, insipid lines. In fact, you made assumptions which can only be described as amazingly ignorant, showcasing your unyielding unfamiliarity with modern analog hardware. Given you total lack of experience living with good analog gear, and the arguments which followed, can you explain why your posts should not be looked at as imbecilic tripe?

> > ...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. < <

Given you accusations of taking statements out of context, can you shed some light on how your disingenuous spin of Joe's comments doesn't paint you as a raging hypocrite?

Best Wishes,
Felix

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