windashine Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 … o O (Merrian Webster word of the day for Jan 5th, 2019 - "eclectic") https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS123 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Deang said: should have told her to not spend so much on something that doesn’t offer you anything more than your AVR. You do realize that a lot of people get expensive watches as anniversary gifts, right? Even though they don't keep time any better than a $100 Atomic Casio, a watch that syncs up every day with the national clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, ODS123 said: It's an MA6600. And I didn't say no other brands offer the quality, I said few other brands have the features (wattage meters, tone, balance, mode control) AND have the tactile feel of the McIntosh. None of which has anything to do with sonic quality and therefore undercuts the credibility of your arguments. "Do as I say, not as I do, because I'm invested and enlightened." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizman Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 To any beginners still reading this thread, don't listen to ODS123. He will advise you to buy poor quality electronics to feed your new Klipsch speakers, but he doesn't use these crappy components himself. This is 100% true. If you want a nice quality amplifier on the cheap that will sound great, check out the Amp Camp Amp kit designed by Nelson Pass. In my experience, and as a person who does hear differences between amplifiers, the ACA is a fantastic bargain. I feel this is true despite having a definite preference for single ended triode amplifiers with my Klipsch speakers. The ACA looks and sounds great. Especially for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Btw, I'm not suggesting you get rid of the MA6600.. I'd just rather you stop vomiting pseudo-enlightenment under the guise of "protecting beginners from expensive mistakes in our hobby." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 26 minutes ago, ODS123 said: It's an MA6600. And I didn't say no other brands offer the quality, I said few other brands have the features (wattage meters, tone, balance, mode control) AND have the tactile feel of the McIntosh. If there is “negligible” difference in sound, then you spent a shit ton of money on meters and knobs. If this is the case, then this would make you an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Officially “off the rails”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Just now, Thaddeus Smith said: Btw, I'm not suggesting you get rid of the MA6600.. I'd just rather you stop vomiting pseudo-enlightenment under the guise of "protecting beginners from expensive mistakes in our hobby." Surely there's something to be said for that? If you come to this place there is a very good chance a beginner would do just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 To have any credibility, and to be consistent with his position - he needs to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Deang said: If there is “negligible” difference in sound, then you spent a shit ton of money on meters and knobs. This makes you an idiot. Or rich. Some folks have the expendable cash....Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Zen Traveler said: Or rich. Some folks have the expendable cash....Seriously. I don't have any issue (or envy) with someone buying expensive audio gear. I would if I could, without a moment of hesitation - it's fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Deang said: To have any credibility, and to be consistent with his position - he needs to sell it. Or, conversely, he just needs to stop waving the banner of his supposed position. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 19 minutes ago, ODS123 said: You do realize that a lot of people get expensive watches as anniversary gifts, right? Even though they don't keep time any better than a $100 Atomic Casio, a watch that syncs up every day with the national clock. You mean an expensive time piece that doubles as an investment, and will increase in value. Tell me what what your 6600 will be worth in 10 years. This is a lame comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, Zen Traveler said: Or rich. Some folks have the expendable cash....Seriously. He should be willing to impress all of the beginners by showing that he’s a true believer. He can take the money and put it towards a Rolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS123 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 I never said it was an investment. ..And nor is a Tag Heuer. Even a Rolex is pretty poor as investments go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, Tizman said: To any beginners still reading this thread, don't listen to ODS123. He will advise you to buy poor quality electronics to feed your new Klipsch speakers, but he doesn't use these crappy components himself. This is 100% true. If you want a nice quality amplifier on the cheap that will sound great, check out the Amp Camp Amp kit designed by Nelson Pass. In my experience, and as a person who does hear differences between amplifiers, the ACA is a fantastic bargain. I feel this is true despite having a definite preference for single ended triode amplifiers with my Klipsch speakers. The ACA looks and sounds great. Especially for the money. === True. Athough I didn’t build them I owned them. Gives a taste of high end for very little investment. Not only are they good “for the money” they’re just damn good sounding amps. Being designed by the Master using a very simple circuit says it all — Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS123 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Oy vey, the hostility from some of you people. ..Look, if suggesting that beginners spend most of their money on speakers so offends your audiophile sensibilities, then start your own thread with your own recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 So, what was your point with the comparison - that people like you just like to throw their money away? Educate me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 This thread is anything but hostile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 We're simply highlighting your hypocrisy and your only defense is that it looks/feels pretty so it's ok to ignore your sage advice. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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