If Mikey moves enough merchandise brands are happy - and that makes him legit?
Mikey gleefully promotes his deceitful baiting of Audiogon members for self promotion. I someone is legit, that behavior is not necessary.
After his video stunt is called out as bad behavior, posts start showing up praising Mikey.
Coincidence?
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Hilde45 did a spot on breakdown. Only thing to add is Mikey is building his brand with the contrarian schtick. Likely more down to earth in a one to one situation. Would like to see a cage match between Mikey and Amir.
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There may be some commentary here that could be considered complaining. Regardless, nothing expressed here but opinions. Persons that use YouTube as a platform for any topic have to expect others to express like, dislike, or criticism. Comes with the territory. The OCD Mikey schtick seems to revolve around criticism, factually justified or not. Take criticism as well as dish it out.
Long responses based on the perception of unjustified criticism from others you accuse of no personal interface and a lack of knowledge or experience is an interesting tactic. Pot calling the Kettle black. Also, seems like more building the "expert" contrarian brand.
For those of us with as much or more time involved in the Audio Hobby as OCD Mikey, knocking overpriced equipment and marketing hype is nothing new or revolutionary.
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Mikey, you have not claimed to know anyone that you lump into the category of having no knowledge or experience. If you don't know any commenters here personally how is that any different than what you accuse commenter of here. Your long rambling responses are way too defensive in response to the mild comments you want to label throwing shade on you.
Don't think anyone here accused you of having no knowledge or experience. Several positive comments were made by those having direct contact with you. Others simply expressed your schtick not being their cup of tea as a source of information.
Dial the drama back. You are the one coming here beating your chest as a pinnacle of knowledge and experience somehow wronged. Myself, and most others here, are not questioning your bona fides. Simply, your presentation style is not for everyone.
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Does this sound like high end audio marketing hype Mikey would rant about?
"They also include "passive RF/EMI filtering technology utilizing rare earth minerals in a polymer matrix, as well as treatments to the live and neutral leg to reduce magnetic flux, as well as a crystal wafer resonating disc which activates in the presence of AC power."
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@tonywinga
From a review of Verastarr Grand Illusion Cables. Sounds like exactly what OCD Mikey rails against, doesn't it? Oh the hypocrisy!
To the Moderator that removed my original response, I want a specific and precise explanation why. Nothing in my comments is any different than sentiment expressed in this thread or many others on Audiogon relating to deceitful behavior.
OCD Mikey came to Audiogon, by his own admission and pointed out by hilde45, to bait individuals, publish handles, and levy unproven accusations of being shills in a video. What are you doing about that??
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@emergingsoul
It is difficult to find a reliable source for information about audio products. I sympathize with anyone trying to wade through YouTube videos in search of reliable information. My 2 cents worth is this. Search for well organized presentations that include both specifications and impressions. No drama, simple and direct.
hilde45 provided another good summary of reasons I choose to avoid the likes of OCD Mikey. Digging a little deeper regarding the appearance OCD Mikey plays both sides when it suits him, industry insider or rogue outsider. Mikey sells cables described as containing materials and construction claimed to be superior, but provides no cogent technical explanation or test data as proof. Rare earth minerals and a crystal resonating disk provide exactly what scientifically verifiable benefit? That is exactly the same meaningless hype he rails against. Guess he thinks only charging a couple thousand dollars instead of 10 thousand dollars make his meaningless hype OK. Regardless, he provides no proof that his cable is any better than a hundred dollar cable.
OCD Mikey sells expensive audio gear. The rogue outsider routine cannot be taken seriously. I would not waste a single minute watching him going forward.
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@joc3021
The OCD Mikey schtick is a like it or not proposition. However, his ecstatic announcement about baiting Audiogon members, exposing handles, and making unsupportable accusations is not the actions of an honest person with no agenda. That action was driven by an agenda mixed with a big dose of ego, make no mistake. If you think that stunt was OK, then a whole different discussion about what constitutes an upstanding ethical person.
The just another fool on Youtube with an opinion act does not wash. No amount of "aw shucks, I am just a little guy speaking the truth, really, trust me, I'm on your side" Barnum & Bailey act can cover up the fact Mikey is part of the high end audio industry.
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@emergingsoul
At this point if you want to depend on OCD Mikey for information, that is your choice. However, there are others with knowledge that are without drama and easy to understand. Suggest you broaden your horizons.
Mikey might know audio inside out. Unfortunately, his deceitful actions for nothing more than self promotion disqualify him as an honest broker. He reminds me of a car dealer trying to lure in customers with this line - "We loose a little on each deal, but make up for it in volume".
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Pretty safe bet Mikey is sweet as apple pie when you put your hard earned dollars in his pocket, thus becoming a full fledged member of the Tribe.
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@deep_333
Maybe somewhere, sometime Mikey recommended a piece of gear he doesn't sell. Good for him if that happened. Unfortunately, that does not fit with his industry black sheep, expose industry lies and rip offs, trust me, join the Tribe schtick.
Again, I ask how is this marketing hype any different than what the big bad industry insiders promote? "passive RF/EMI filtering technology utilizing rare earth minerals in a polymer matrix, as well as treatments to the live and neutral leg to reduce magnetic flux, as well as a crystal wafer resonating disc which activates in the presence of AC power."
No doubt we all need a crystal wafer resonating disc, maybe several, to make our systems sound great.
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@vitussl101
How do you know Mikey gets up every morning excited about the day ahead? Being passionate does not excuse bad behavior.
The back handed swipe at Mahgister is a no class move.
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Everybody is free to spend as much or as little on audio gear as they so choose. However, don't fall into the trap of thinking expensive is always technically superior sounds better. A $100K amp is not 1000 times better than a good $1K amp.
Also, you are free to believe the black sheep act and ignore Mikey products marketed with the same meaningless techno-bable claims as those he is on a mission to expose as frauds.
Finally, you are free to ignore his application of situational ethics. Come to Audiogon to deceitfully bait members making unproven accusations that number of posts equates to being a manufacturers shill. Then promote himself as an honest broker with only customer happiness his goal - if you spend more than $4K.
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