Don’t take this too seriously WC. Your thread , reviews, style, and gear are still very much in a class of their own... It’s just that , in this case, to be able to say the Mephisto is more transparent and resolving than the Colosseum needs them to be compared with the same speakers, that’s all I’m saying,
But that isn't all you said, is it. You went on to say that his ears are damaged and can't be relied upon:
" ... AND listening at those levels for years makes your judgment on transparency and resolution to take with an enormous grain of salt. We would be far much better served with someone that has owned a moderate listening level system for years with ear drums in a more probable better shape... " I was going to suggest honing your people skills (and memory). Since it appears that you have almost no people skills, you should devvelop some. Post haste. |
Jay - Scaena is based in Plantation, FL.
I think the poster was referring to your proximity to them (same state). |
inna6 - Your posts are snarky and a tired yarn. You have been called on this before.
You might practice what you preach - and be nice.
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I have never owned a speaker that sounds this close to an electrostatic/panel, but with dynamics ... "
Definitely the Giya G1 Spirit. |
Like another poster just said, you do not own this thread. You have to live with different opinions as long as they are respectful.
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Firstly, it is imbecilic to continue to take Jay's post as saying he was the owner of this thread. Did you miss the fact that he referred to the moderators as the custodians and disciplinarians of the thread? Any common sense reading would indicate that he was/is the sponsor of the thread. Clearly he doesn't own/possess anything here.
Second, it is also disingenuous to attempt to characterize/cloak personal attacks as opinions. Nice try. |
ricevs
It is rather sad that an adult would take the time to spew such mindless drivel and proclaim that it is amusing. I hope that "Peace Out" signals a permanent exit. |
Jay
What does it take to disinvite such an individual? |
Yes. Supposedly this is Jay's thread - describing his journey, how he is going about it and what he finds along the way. Get on the train or not.
Instead, a few seem to using this thread as a springboard for flatulent prose and imposing their thinking upon others.
And the premise "If you don't like the post, ignore it" is a red herring. There are many instances where the post(s) should not have been there in the first place. |
pokey77, bvdiman and speedbump6
Thank you for saving me the time of having to post similar observations.
techno_dude's mantra and repeated flogging of this issue is bordering on the aberrant.
I couldn't care less what, if any, arrangements Jay may have with anyone.
Why would someone care ?
Take the flea-powered, high sensitivity, inexpensive sales pitch somewhere else.
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I suppose every thread attracts an antagonistic troll, fixated upon one thing or another. Someone must have turned over a rock. Sad.
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speedbump6
But he does enjoy attacking Jay, being a naysayer and fomenting discontent. If you look at his posts (and yes it is stomach-turning), you will see these elements. Sad. |
This thread has been used by some as a vehicle to create advertising/exposure for certain products. |
mrdecibel
In the end, that is the way it has to be. Unfortunately, your words of truth are lost on individual(s) incessantly attempting (unsuccessfully) to impose their views upon others.
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Jay - Do you fact check information before you post something authoritatively?
"I tried to buy those 888 but they are 120k and unfortunately there has never been a single pair sold in the U.S. all of them are headed to Asia. Simaudio called them "888" not only because of the power but also because #8 is said to be a number in Asia that brings good luck. It is clear that simaudio didn’t make these for North American buyers. Boulder 3050 is also an amp that usually heads out to Asia. Not many 3050s in the U.S. (boulder said this to me)
I believe the simaudio 888 are probably awesome amps and who knows, maybe they best Mephisto monos or boulder 2150?
The issue is that the name makes it hard for big spenders to buy them. The name attached to those 888 doesn't make these buyers want to pull out their credit card.
You can't make a Range Rover autobiography owner sell his truck in order to buy a luxury Lexus even though the Lexus probably outlasts the range Rover. The name isn't Range Rover and yes, people pay more for the exclusivity of the name.
Yes, it sucks but that's the truth often times."
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Your activity has gone far beyond "if you don't like it, ignore it."
The fact that you have repeatedly regurgitated this mantra every time you are called on your behavior demonstrates that you are out of sync.
Your inability to step back and look at what you are doing is the culprit.
Start your own thread. Go to chat rooms. Be somewhere else.
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You are not the boss either. Your proposal is based on sour grapes; nothing more.
Are you seriously suggesting that anyone who renders an opinion about what they hear then needs to make a video of the same song using their system?
Start your own thread and advertise to your heart's content.
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No good deed goes unpunished Jay.
Quibbles with your music, electronics, cabling. Monotonous attempts to impose points of view upon you. |
" ... How do you know that there aren't plenty of people reading my posts, but don't bother to comment on this thread because they are turned off by disrespectful groupies here?"
Wishful thinking.
I guess anyone who tires of ad nauseum dogmatic postings is a groupie. |
Since the premise is ridiculous on its face, I think Jay did this to stir up the pot. Jay, why don't you just do your thing and let others create controversy? Do you really think we are so obtuse that we can't figure out what the reviewers/you tubers have been doing?
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zprr
Agree. This is muddled at best.
Mr. Resnick, while giving courteous and informative responses, has not stated whether Jay is or isn't banned, whether Jay did or did not violate a WBF Term of Service, or whether he is free to post on WBF.
viber7
It is bad form to post rank speculation.
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kren0006
This is show business, as are the many subtle (or not so subtle) cues. |
viber6
I'm sure ricevs is crestfallen that you don't want to do any business with him.
Further, if the culmination of your level of musical/natural sound understanding or experience results in the use of zip cord and an equalizer and a lack of warmth or bass, your self-proclaimed expertise is suspect. |
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shannere - Amen. This is exactly what has been happening. The points raised are spot on.
Jay - You should list the entities you have a commercial affiliation with (i.e. Stromtank, et al.) in a central location and keep this list updated.
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"... I will have pricing options on my site.....I am not making money doing this........just very excited to let the entire world know. I will be posting links to my page all over the universe.....you NEED to do this!
Inverter Power (tweakaudio.com)"
You repeatedly use this thread to hock your wares and link to your site - taking advantage of the numerous viewers/posters. Your latest foray is more blatant than most. When you are called on it, you respond with gibberish.
At best, your behavior is discourteous; at worst, it is mercenary.
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Man, what is with you? How many times are you going to ask to go to Jay's house? No wonder you got banned.
Administrators - Please ban this guy for an 11th time.
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The about face in favor of the Luxman doesn’t make sense.
During the October 11 video with the 3 listeners in the room, it was clearly stated that the Gryphon was superior. The claim that Jay was soft pedaling because the owner of the Gryphon (his friend – that Jay steered toward the Essence) was is the room is nonsense. If you listen from approx. 11 minutes until the end, this doesn’t sound like soft pedaling. And what about the 3rd participant who was also in the room? There was no doubt which one he thought to be superior either.
In the video regarding the poll results, Jay basically says that he wasn’t sitting in the right place while in the room for one of the amps, and, therefore, had to go back and listen to a recording via headphones – and only then did he realize that his conclusion, and those of the other 2 in room participants, were wrong. This rings hollow. In the room wins every time.
The about face was poll driven. Nothing more.
By the way, based upon the video, I preferred the Luxman also.
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Too many variables. No reference point. We still don't know from listening to your videos how the B 3050 compares to the 3060. It is impossible to make an informed judgment about the new cables. Different songs. In order for us to tell anything, you would present the same song on the B 3050 and 3060 (not able to be done if you have already sold the 3060) with the Transparent loom, and then with the new cables. If you have sold the 3060, present the 3050 and the rest of the system with Transparent, then with the new cables on the same 1-2 songs.
Jay - You may not like the way the message was presented, but that doesn't mean it is wrong. You have now issued 3 videos on the "New" cables without an apples to apples comparison to the Transparent.
If one is asking how the cables sound in the videos, that is one thing (Sounds good to me). But a comparison with another brand is problematic.
If you have already made an apples to apples (same songs/equipment/amps) comparison of the mystery cables with the Transparent on your website, sorry for addressing it here.
In conclusion, labeling a contributor of $16 and $25 each month as Low-Fi and Mid-Fi appears to be condescending, and is, well, Low.
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