Advice for Beginners....

[oldtimer]

5 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said:

I do this for a living

I thought you were a drummer.  You can imagine my abject disappointment.

[MEH Synergy]

I worked in the studio for a few years.   The mleny isn't enough to survive with the sky high cost of living here.   Wouldn't trade it for anything however. I don't play any instruments.  The name is actually associated with a genre of music. 

[oldtimer]

10 minutes ago, Zen Traveler said:

 

Who is Mark Deneen? 

is that a Jeopardy question?

[DeanG Crossovers]

What does it matter. I’m sure his preamps sound the same as all other preamps. 

[DeanG Crossovers]

We need a moderator in here. Everyone is talking about drugs and I’m getting triggered. 

[MEH Synergy]

It's 5 o clock somewhere.  Moderators will only agree with that point.  They will admit to no such festivities otherwise.  

[oldtimer]

The terms of service do not mention drugs.  I think.  I was on drugs when I read them.

5 minutes ago, Deang said:

We need a moderator in here. Everyone is talking about drugs and I’m getting triggered. 

 

[MEH Synergy]

Snorting too many ghost pepper flakes again I take it?  

[Zen Traveler]

23 minutes ago, Deang said:

What does it matter. I’m sure his preamps sound the same as all other preamps. 

It's a serious question. You are using him as a source and am curious why you think his opinion matters. 

[Zen Traveler]

28 minutes ago, oldtimer said:

is that a Jeopardy question?

Given the Reality Show we are living in I thought it prudent to question the cult.  

 

[oldtimer]

10 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said:

Snorting too many ghost pepper flakes again I take it?  

Hey now.  I am not as bad as your parents...

[DeanG Crossovers]

Because he’s an EE and started two audio companies. I believe he worked in the industry for over forty years. 

[TubeHiFiNut]

@Deang - thank you for posting the Deneen piece.

 

For those of you keeping score, long ago and prior to his current business, Deneen was the designer and driving force behing Paragon Audio. Paragon's 12A and E preamps were considered by many to be some of the finest tube preamps of their day.

 

Bottom line from my perspective: I, like many here, have more than four decades of experience in audio. I trust my ears. I also trust myself to choose the components that best satisfy my audio selection criteria - price and technology notwithstanding.

 

Finally, I know what I hear - and all components do NOT sound the same.

 

Just my opinion.

[MEH Synergy]

Finally, I know what I hear - and all components do NOT sound the same.

 

This 

[Dave1290]

HUH?   

[Zen Traveler]

Just now, Deang said:

Because he’s an EE and started two audio companies. I believe he worked in the industry for over forty years. 

I only knew him from here and honestly was impressed until I realized he had issues dealing with discussing issues...Honestly, as a guy who has  been around here a while it made me question a lot of things he said. Anyway, thanks for posting why you trust his opinion enough to use him as a reference. 

[Zen Traveler]

5 minutes ago, TubeHiFiNut said:

Paragon Audio

Is this their website? http://paragonaudio.com/index.html

 

[oldtimer]

11 minutes ago, Zen Traveler said:

Given the Reality Show we are living in I thought it prudent to question the cult.  

 

This thing is real?  Oh man, what a buzz kill.

[Zen Traveler]

7 minutes ago, oldtimer said:

This thing is real?  Oh man, what a buzz kill.

 

[oldtimer]

Not that again.  You're all stars now, in the dope show...