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Good night,,, sleep well!

> > 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. < <

Again you choose to ignore key words, "seriously looked into", meaning that I read up on the pros/cons of owning a "modern rig", plus I gathered feedback from local "modern rig" owners/lovers and "modern rig" dealers. Based on their answers (which BTW strongly encouraged buying a record cleaning machine to help extract that all-vital low-level detail), I made the decision that owning a "modern rig" would place a long-term constraint on my lifestyle.

> > Fine, you have not lived with a turntable since 1985, yet saw no problem with exclaiming dissatisfaction driven by lifestyle concerns. < <

No, I saw no problem with offering up my opinion.

> > Obviously, in order for those comments to have relevance, you'd have to have some experience living with a modern rig < <

You think so, huh? So you're saying that no one can conclude (or offer opinions on) how something could affect their lives based on research, education and personal preference, eh? They have to have experience living with a modern rig, eh? Are you sure you're not a dealer?

> > Can you explain why anyone should not look at your postings as mindless drivel? < <

I really could care less if everyone looks at my postings as mindless drivel. It would be nice if I gave someone "food for thought" with my opinions, but I can still sleep just fine at night if it's the former. Life is too short to focus on the (and be) negative. We can all laugh a little more, and respect others a little more. Take a good hard look in the mirror, Felix. As long as the moderators and owners of this board don't have a problem with me, then I will continue posting, as time allows. Funny, you seem to be the only one taking this thread so personally.

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

From my reply to SR 5 posts and 2 days ago: "It's also about time, man. It takes time to find and scour the Salvation Armies, Goodwill Centers and out-of-the-ordinary record shops that carry vinyl - not to mention the time it takes to rifle through thousands of LPs to find a gem in mint condition for $4... Time I much rather spend dancing to music with my 2 year old"


> > 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 < <

My point was that I do find it curious to see you reach beyond the thread for ammunition.

> > I do find it curious to see you get upset < <

You'd like to believe that I'm getting upset, wouldn't you, Felix? It was an observation.

> > 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. < <

I've been nothing but straight forward in my comments about owning a modern rig. I think that's what's bothering you the most.

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

I don't have to - it's common knowledge. Where've you been?

> > 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. < <

From The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (4th Ed.), the definition of 'context': 1. The part of a text or statement that surrounds a particular word or passage and determines its meaning. 2. The circumstances in which an event occurs; a setting.

Do you want me to define "take" and "out", for you, also?

> > 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?" < <

What do you call this statement you just made? A fact? I can say exactly the same thing about your comments.

From The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (4th Ed.), the definition of 'opinion': 1. A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.

And you're not arguing vehemently? Who began this discussion between the two of us?

> > Errr...you posted a list of turntable accessories which you claimed were necessary for optimum performance, that was grossly incorrect. < <

Errr... your opinion.

> > 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. < <

I've really hit a nerve, haven't I? Sounds to me like you're afraid to face the truth about the future of analog...the possibility of digital surpassing it...and the inconvenience of analog.

> > Given your 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? < <

Nope. As I alluded to earlier, I can sleep just fine at night if you think my posts are imbecillic tripe. Sounds like they're causing you many restless nights, though. ;-)

> > Given your 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? < <

Fine, in an effort not to come off as a "raging hypocrite", I'll declare that all of Joe's advice, in my opinion, was not sound or sensible - but he is certainly entitled to his opinion, and I respect that.

Good night, Felix. I've expended enough negative energy on your hopeless attitude.

I'm through with this thread.

AS





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