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  1. gnatnoop

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    "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson
  2. i bought the "french kiss" album in college just cause of the album art, found that there was an artist behind the marketing. RIP Bob Welch.
  3. Perhaps my favorite PWK quote: "What this country needs is a good 5 watt amplifer." Dave classic! [Y]
  4. they do so many things well, and remember, you can drive them with flea watt amps!
  5. great story. you have a lifetime of great listening ahead of you.
  6. gnatnoop

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    “ There is a foolish corner in the brain of the wisest man. ” — Aristotle
  7. i'm sorry, does this statement have any meaning or is it simply a confluence of nouns/verbs.....
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    One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift... The next year, I didn't buy her a gift. When she asked me why, I replied, "Well, you still haven't used the gift I bought you last year!" And that's how the fight started.....
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    My wife and I were watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, 'Do you want to have Sex?' 'No,' she answered. I then said, 'Is that your final answer?' She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying, 'Yes..' So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend." And that's when the fight started...
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    My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table. I asked her, "Do you know him?" "Yes", she sighed, "He's my old boyfriend. I understand he took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn't been sober since." "My God!" I said, "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?" And then the fight started...
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    My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table. I asked her, "Do you know him?" "Yes", she sighed, "He's my old boyfriend. I understand he took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn't been sober since." "My God!" I said, "Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?" And then the fight started...
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    My wife was standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She was not happy with what she saw and said to me, "I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment.' I replied, "Your eyesight's darn near perfect." And then the fight started........
  13. I find it interesting that the philosophy of the forum waxes back and forth over time. A long time ago a forum member stated that he was having a hard time deciding which tubes to roll in his amp, not that he was dissatisfied with what he had, but rather that he wanted to push things further. I replied that in the '60s tube rolling wasn't nearly as popular as it is now, and that audiophiles tended to stop looking to improve on what wasn't a problem. I further stated that I don't like to see people spending hard earned money on chasing an unattainable "sonic nirvana." Well, that started a firestorm of protest about how I could say such a thing and was severely reprimanded by a very respected and prominent forum member who asked me why I should care how people spend their money! So, it seems a bit paradoxical that now, by making a suggestion which was designed to enlighten, the opposite firestorm is occurring. The fact remains that most of us in the audio field find mono amps to be an improvement over stereo amps (unless they are of a dual mono design.) If my mere words cause Dave's buddy to suddenly become dissatisfied with his SE84, well that's a darn shame. I can't imagine that a man who is obviously quite intelligent (judging from his post) could be so easily swayed. it was probably two different forum members...
  14. wolfenstein 3d is supposed to be available as freeware via the web this week, woo hoo, lol. that tells you how old i am..[]
  15. congrats on your audiophileness !!! that's the important part.
  16. Do you have to EQ at all? Welcome Wayfarer, you're right about the many replies, (if you excuse my posts) there are many intelligent and experienced here that share the passion. No EQ, although i do run a sub sometimes.
  17. using Khorns in a similar sized listening room 14.5' X 13' with 9' ceilings. the sound is excellent! agree with seti, why put poor speakers in a small room. there are no synergies gained by using smaller or lower quality speakers in a small room.
  18. gnatnoop

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    AN ACTUAL CRAIG'S LIST PERSONALS AD To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last. Date: 2010-09-27, 1:43 am. E.S.T. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message. First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn't expect you to actually crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket.. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason.. my girlfriend was happy that I just returned safely from my 2nd tour as a Combat Marine in Afghanistan .. She had just bought me that Kimber Custom Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree that it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head ... isn't it?! I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with crap in your pants. I'm sure it was even worse walking bare-footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. [That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again]. After I called your mother or "Momma" as you had her listed in your cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I went and filled up my gas tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station, -- on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 153 gallons and was extremely grateful! I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with all the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!] I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked at the curb ..... after I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side of the car. Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my possible target. The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he traced your number etc.). In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you ... but I feel this type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you've chosen to pursue in life.. Remember, next time you might not be so lucky.. Have a good day! Thoughtfully yours, Semper Fi
  19. My experience re: the search for the "best" is that is is a journey rather than a destination and that the wise will endover to enjoy the wrong turns and podunk towns along the way... any of those serve a mean Rib dinner? oh yes, absolutely, one such rib dinner was a flea market turntable purchased for $40 if memory serves, it was a Duel 1229, which i didn't know was of any value at the time...um umm good!
  20. check several places, not just this forum, a lot of folks here are lowballers.
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