djk Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 "Why not make it out of polycarbonate?" And have it scatch? No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 they are good folks in Binghampton, N.Y. ............. THAT'S YOUR OPINION. THEY HAVE YET TO PROVE THEY ARE WORTHY OF MY ATTENTION AND MONEY!!! Nothing is going to change your mind, you have a negative point of view, that's your problem ............... If you talked to mcIntosh the way you write, no wonder you don't get anywhere ................. Relax, take a deep breath, exhale .............. chill out !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Working with any company can be frustrating. I don't know how many nice old audio unit's I've got rid of because I couldn't find/get parts for. I'm not taking sides here, but I've been dealing with McIntosh for over 40 years now. It's the ONLY company I know of that still supports their old models in any way shape or form. Most have a "Five Year" policy. Buy anything from Harman Intl and most of the time you're told it's no longer available. You have to settle for used or "restored" for anything hard to find or not common. McIntosh has ALWAYS given me great service at reasonable prices. But....I always deal with NY directly for anything I need for my old Macs. The exception being back in the early '70's when Mac had reps visit the better audio stores and you could get free service while you waited. That's always stuck in my mind and they repaired and re-tubed a couple of my old amps. FREE. I'm just glad there's still some good companies around to take care of their "faithful". Best of luck getting your glass. It may take a while but at least you can still get it. I hope all finally works out for you. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 "Why not make it out of polycarbonate?" And have it scatch? No thanks. There must be some sort of high tech Space Shuttle material that would work. Oh well, maybe they use glass as a kind of "fuse," or weakest link. For some reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z4! Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND I WILL NOT TOLERATE IT. COOL, DON'T ACCEPT IT THEN, GO GET IT AND USE IT WITHOUT GLASS (OR BROKEN GLASS...); ITS YOUR CHOICE, YOU DECIDE! [] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 "Why not make it out of polycarbonate?" And have it scatch? No thanks. How would it scratch? Car keys or thumbtacks? Also PC can be coated with silicone to make it more scratch resistant. Glass scratches as well. As far as Mac goes I have a great deal of respect for their legacy components but their current models pricing and performance seems less than musical from what was demoed at AK FEST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpines Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND I WILL NOT TOLERATE IT. If I am not mistaken, Artto is an Architect. In an architects professional life, they throw phrases like this around at will, and people jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 I think you have that way wrong pines. I think he is a trader. Not sure if he is a floor trader or not, but he is a trader. A perfect job for manic depressives. Oh the swings! he also plays bass which is normally a steady type personality. probably needs the bass to keep him from going off the deep end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2BHome Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I bought my first Mac equipment in 1968 as a college student, with a bank loan. Banker thought I was crazy but I paid my bills ( I put myself through college as a bill collector). I still own and use that equipment almost daily, along with other Mac bought over the years. The only ONLY repair was a glass face plate broken in moving from Dallas to Atlanta in 1985. It was the movers (1st class corporate move) fault and they paid without questuon. Yes, I had to wait 4-5 months to get the glass, BUT I GOT THE GLASS for that C26 and I can get it again if I need it. The "MAGIC" of McIntosh: They fix what they sold 40+ years ago. The number of companies that still do that are a VERY short list which meets that type of criteria. The only one that comes to mind is Rolex watches (31 years) and that has been more necessary than for my Mac equipment. I too own a MX-130 and would ONLY part with it, if I can find a cherry C-39. In my experience, three words express service or any project you have to complete: "Fast" "Good" "Cheap" Of those three simple concepts / words, when you (and/or your boss) learn to ACCEPT, that you ONLY get to choose two of the three words, life becomes much less stressful and you undersand economics and reality. Example: you can have "Fast" and "Good", but it will not be "Cheap"! Rant / Lesson (you choice) over. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpines Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 In this post artto gives his resume, in the third person, referring to himself as artto. http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/31243/266585.aspx#266585 LOL. Didn't know I would be asked for a resume'. For what it's worth............. artto is an architect. artto also plays music professionally (part time). And artto also does some ‘pro’ recording of live concerts, does the mastering & CD production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Alright pines, I stand corrected. So much for defending him as not being an architect. I knew about the bass playing, roger waters seems to be a hero of his, must be a hard gig to change notes every four bars or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hilarious link. Not what he pretended to be about 10 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 roger waters seems to be a hero of his, That explains his attitude !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hilarious link. Not what he pretended to be about 10 months ago. ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Of course he could have changed jobs since the link is a few years old. Maybe the architect thing didn't work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hilarious link. Not what he pretended to be about 10 months ago. ?????? Link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Take your little doggie (that is the icon you choose for monopoly right?) and move up six posts from your post jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I think you have that way wrong pines. I think he is a trader. Not sure if he is a floor trader or not, but he is a trader. A perfect job for manic depressives. Oh the swings! he also plays bass which is normally a steady type personality. probably needs the bass to keep him from going off the deep end. Whoa, there! But where'd you get this ----^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 From a (ahem) discussion we had last year. I couldn't say where it is right now, or if it has been deleted or maybe just locked. You know, one of my typical thread involvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I found this and this: http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/41587/383323.aspx#383323 http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/41653/384036.aspx#384036 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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