NOSValves Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Thebes, Is this what you see in the mirror? Artiste has an unshakeable faith in his own artistic gifts, and is very pleased to share them with everyone else. Frequently his own insipid poetry will appear in his email signature, and at other times, and to no apparent purpose, he will be overcome with the urge to post a poem in the midst of battle. I edited the rest of the desciption because I didn't think it fit well. Great post as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 All kidding aside, there is no question you put a lot of effort into this and it is greatly appreciated your taking the time to share it with us. That's one of the greatest things about this place. Look at how DeanG spent considerable time putting together a "how to" on crossover construction. Numerous others can , of course. be named. That said, I could simply let one direction of this thread die down, or since it's Friday night and the parole officers are away... ...Well, I think we should put it to a vote. Don't know how the poll function works but do we really need it? Ok, here it is: Hit Craig Upside the Head with a Dictionary Attack his Soldering Skills Engage in Light-Hearted Double-entandre Say Bad Things About His Familial Antecedents Gaze Adoringly with Winking Eyelashes at His All-Consuming Genius I know how I'd vote, how about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 All kidding aside, there is no question you put a lot of effort into this and it is greatly appreciated your taking the time to share it with us. That's one of the greatest things about this place. Look at how DeanG spent considerable time putting together a "how to" on crossover construction. Numerous others can , of course. be named. That said, I could simply let one direction of this thread die down, or since it's Friday night and the parole officers are away... ...Well, I think we should put it to a vote. Don't know how the poll function works but do we really need it? Ok, here it is: Hit Craig Upside the Head with a Dictionary Attack his Soldering Skills Engage in Light-Hearted Double-entandre Say Bad Things About His Familial Antecedents Gaze Adoringly with Winking Eyelashes at His All-Consuming Genius I know how I'd vote, how about you? You forgot the most important choice. "Craig did such a wonderful job lets all pool some money together and send the twins for a visit" Now I know what I would vote for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 First of all it's my poll, so no fairsess, you don't get to add a question. Second, every time I mention the weekend they spent with you, they scrub themselves down with sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 It's water under the bridge don't worry about it. But for discussion sake put yourself in my shoe's. I spent many hours putting this post together. I am a electronics technician not a english major. Some one comes in and posts a snide remark about a silly gramical error. If there would of been a "winky" or and "atta boy" with it that would of been one thing....... Also put into your train of thought that I have been repeatedly beaten up here in the past about my spelling and grammer. Its petty and gets old fast.. +++++++++++++ Allot of great detail Craig! I was thinking maybe one of the ladies of the house typed for you. My pudgy stubs would be tired after that typing session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Actually, this is what I see when I look it the mirror.. Scared yuh, didn't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Yessssss it did! I'm back now after running out the door, around the house....Happy Halloween! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 First of all it's my poll, so no fairsess, you don't get to add a question. Second, every time I mention the weekend they spent with you, they scrub themselves down with sand. Then why did they spend a entire week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Outstanding post and thread well-matched by excellent photography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Here Thebes you don't need to open your Marantz 8B here is the work I did to that little jewel. Your welcome to send it back up here for a while I'm sure the twins would hand deliver it for free....... Well they might want something for payment from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Craig, you have a PM. You have a reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Um, Craig, I seem to recall that for 6 days of that week long visit they were confined to a quarantine ward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Um, Craig, I seem to recall that for 6 days of that week long visit they were confined to a quarantine ward. Absolutely true! Acute sexual exhaustion requires special care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I hope you got to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 I hope you got to watch! At this point in my life I think your right I would have to step back and watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 Bump, Paul Parrot was kind enough to edit this post for me so now it should read much better. This also now live on my website and also there is finally a real VRD page although its just a basic page for now. Thanks Paul Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 This also now live on my website and also there is finally a real VRD page although its just a basic page for now. Craig Dang, Craig...good job on the website. About the only thing that could possibly make it better would be to have a picture of Mua' []. When I get those VRD's all pimped out, they might just make for fine inclusion to your website too. Maybe you could even start a new column, and call it "Pimp My Amp", after the successful (?) tv short called, Pimp My Ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 Gilbert, Rest assured any set of amps that are getting the treatment your contemplating will most definitly be on the website. I will be adding a boat load of photo's to that page soon. I have like 70 photo's of all the amps I have built. It just takes time and money to have my webmaster do this stuff. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Craig has done a few McIntosh products over the past year. He had a pair of MC-30's at his place over the March break and then performed surgery on mine during my visit to Flint. I also believe he did Tim's MC-30's before they were shipped to Holland. The funny thing is I understood part of what he was talking about and of course the pictures really do help. The coupling caps, those old bumblebees, especially the larger value ones tend to leak, or don't keep their full charge. All of my .47 uF caps were lossy. Craig does very nice work, removes the old leads, cleans out the connection and then solders everything back as good as new. My amps had a few joined solder joints (joining the wires instead of making the connection at the circuit board) which are easier to do, but don't look as nice. Of course the other way is quicker because you don't have to take remove the second connection in some cases. It doesn't change the sound, but his professionalism in doing a solid job electronically and aesthetically is well worth what he charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 16, 2005 Author Share Posted October 16, 2005 Why thanks!! How you been doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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