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@shannere +++++++3 @ricevs What is "unwanted" by some is "appreciated" by others.Yes, I am sure they are appreciated by viber. Honestly, on this planet you two and a couple of others come off as out of control envious of WC. Do you actually think that your contributions to this thread can be considered contributions? Why is it that in all these years neither of you has started one thread. Rhetorical question, its because you are rightly worried that no one would care enough to post to it? |
I have a pair of Goertz Alpha Core speaker cables, and to quote Almarg from 2012 Their ultra-low inductance is achieved at the expense of ultra-high capacitance, and if a Zobel network is not used that can cause some amplifiers to oscillate, and possibly fry.Which is what I thought was happening to your amp. Without going back and rereading what you wrote previously, I believe you said it was only impacting the sound from one speaker which is confusing. Check with your experts, but AFAIK you would only need to add a set of Zobel networks to your speaker terminals to cure your problem, if you like the offending speaker cables, the same as with the Alpha Cores. It use to be easy to pick up a pair of the Zobels from Geortz for a few bucks, of course no longer. You may have to have a pair made which I expect would be inexpensive, and plans are on the web. |
@riaa_awards_collectors_on_facebook So the XA-25 is at the bottom of my 7 amp pile. Why on earth would I feel compelled to use it? Im sure its great bang for the buck for people that are financially challenged. You are more than welcome to it. It was used for 4 months by the prior owner.Yep, you found it. I can easily afford whatever I want, but was inquiring why you would not have the curiosity to hook up what was an extraordinarily well received amp. I am also from the Northeast. |
@grey9hound riaa,Isn’t that the truth. I was once interested in a Pass XA25 and inquired with RIAA why he hadn’t tried his. He came on like a, well, I just deleted what I wrote or the moderators would have.. |
Riaa, it's all good. From reading between the lines of the glowing reviews (especially Teajay's), it seems the amp punches way above its price point in sound quality. The reason I asked you about trying it is I would love to have one and was curious, but I have not jumped in as I am not sure it would have enough juice to power my 87db 6 ohm speakers. I think that these specs were exaggerated and I like my decibels. Stay well. |
theothergreg, respectfully submitted, I think you are missing the point, it is not dguitarnuts contributions versus lack of contributions that are the issue (not sure why you would be keeping track). The point is that those of us who would find viber6's post interesting are stunned by his being so dense as to not realize that, as others have bluntly stated, he is "crashing" WC thread and should start his own. |
viber6, I don't really care what theothergreg thinks and less you. Why don't you take WC's request and purchase the element 118s and post your review here? Its clear you are so craving attention that your sidetracking WCs thread instead of starting your own?. You don't happen to also post under Bo1972 also? |
Viber said RE: RIAA "Compared to you, my analyses are in-depth and objective, without inappropriate personal attacks which only serve to take away from the validity of whatever is said." No Viber, your analyses are only written to draw attention being given to WC because his quest is a ton of fun to follow and to direct that attention onto your tired, repetitious and attention starved ego. How much more polite can it be said, start your own thread and give your opinions to those who are interested and want to learn from them. |
Viber says "Several people here appreciate and enjoy my posts, even if you no longer do. I am not here to please you. Get used to that, although when you make sense, I will give you credit." Per the quote above, and as I said in my first post months ago, start your own thread for your fans who do appreciate your equipment knowledge and opinions so you can show your followers the path to audio bliss, instead of sticking around here criticizing WC and everyone else’s equipment choices.. |
Sorry grey, but WC is the OP, and of one very interesting, very popular thread. A thread with very little of the bickering that has been seen on others here lately. You appear to be willing to say anything to try to share in WCs spotlight. When your contribution doesn't get you enough attention you get downright nasty, throwing in Viber's name a couple of times is icing on the cake. I am not a sensitive person, if you don't see this its on you friend. This is you. "He can’t make money on those Viber. He has to buy them cheap and sell for a profit or he won’t do it It is really what it is all about for him. If you look at all of the recommendations that he is not interested in , it is obvious. That is why he doesn’t know what tubes he has in his REF10 .It is also why he won’t give us a Demo song-list.. It is all about the money and the profit, not really the product." and "WCSS, I am not being bitter, I am just calling it like i see it . There have been many great used products or recommendations by many people , that you pass on. I am just saying that you pass because you can't turn a profit . From what I have seen , if you can't come out making money ,you won' but it . I am not bitter. i wasn't referring to any particular equipment that Viber6 mentioned . They were several .Yes, you have every right to do what you want. just like i have the right to state my opinion." WC has politely ignored you, you should learn from this. |
Grey, almost end of story, one last comment and then lets put this puppy to bed. No ones feelings have been hurt, including yours, but I think that your having the need to provide negative interpretations of WC's motives where after 400K views and 5K posts no one else has is telling. Per above you mention "I said WCSS won’t buy anything he cannot make money on." There is no other way to interpret this sentence except that WC's fun adventure is fatally flawed because it is driven by a profit motive, although several persons who have actually dealt with him went to the effort of writing on here that the statement is not true. There is a big difference between wanting to make a profit and not wanting to lose a ton of money on the ultra expensive gear he cycles through. Ok, I am done on this subject. On another note, Happy New Year to you and everyone. |
viber6 posted12-09-2018 12:52pmOK, my book here is now ending, except I will occasionally offer a brief thanks to anyone presenting interesting info in a dignified manner. I apologize if I have offended anyone disagreeing with me, but even in those cases valid points were made. I have learned from all of you, and I wish everyone well on their own personal audio journeys. For anyone who wishes to communicate with me, I welcome your emails, russlaud at gmail. I won’t post anywhere else. Thanks and good luck. No judgment, but Mr. viber, you really are proving to be a talking head, for better or for worse. |
psnyder, just wanted to mention that I could not agree with your posts more. And I also hope that you realize that clearthink is a caustic entity who like many of his hilt will soon grow tired of having no supporters interested in his audiophile journey and will drift away and no one will even notice he is gone. |
WC, of all the preamp/amp combinations you have used, do you mind providing your opinion which do you think would be best for fsmithjack within his preferred price range? Of course you can't know his room and sonic preferences, but it would be interesting to know, this is assuming you have a general familiarity with his new speakers. |
Hi techno, I posted the question below yesterday but you did not respond to it. You have been a direct contributor to this thread. It is only natural when someone contributes as much as you have that those reading your posts want to learn of your knowledge base. I repeat my earlier post: "techno, in the past you have mentioned you are not a pro reviewer. How do you have such a vast knowledge of so much gear?" Thanks |