"tears to the eyes good" Merlin Master VSM

as i can see it mt, you have both posted twice on two different forums, both responding to each others post. imho, i cannot see how your original post was about a wire product as it was in the speaker forum and in a merlin string. imho the comments were anything but fair or kind. very few speakers are manufactured for 19 years and to have 6 upgrades during that time is not a lot imo. certainly not when compaired to to cars or computers as i mentioned. and unlike those i make my revisions available to the owners of older designs. yes some products never change but unless it is made under contract as a specific entity ensuring the quality and character like some bbc design's, why stay with an older design when things are progressing so quickly. jmtc of course. and as far as products being made right from the get go, even manufacturers who do not mention upgrading, do it to stay competative. as far as allan being "eminently qualified"? well let me say he is in the sound and video business so he is at least as qualified as you are to have an opinion. i have also seen him at many shows so he is constantly looking at what is available and has considerable knowledge.
i can see your point about upgrades in general but think that you would have made a stronger case with a little bit of balance and grace.
bobby at merlin

mt, as i said, balance and grace. if they are used this sort of this would not happen. but when an individual takes the time to tell his fellow listeners what he has found, and you respond like you did in the other forum and post "hook, line and sinker" here, it should not surprize you that feelings got hurt. allan's objection had merit because you have not heard the speaker in question and took the discussion of topic. since that is the plan of choice for a few, frustration set in. what you implied had some valid aspects but would have made a stronger case put in reasonable manner. i agree with you about keyboard conversations, that is why we all need to be more agreeable.
bobby at merlin

presenting your side in a manner that does not offend does not take a lot of effort, mt. and you are certainly eloquent enough to do so. being costic or sarcastic is not necessary to make a point. simply questioning an issue will result in a reasonable response even from us merlin heads. :-) what goes around comes around.
bobby at merlin

m, i have fought a lot of battles over over the years and have learned a lot from doing so. being costic and sarcastic will simply get a response in kind and ignite the converstion taking it more off topic. being reasonable and a gentleman will get you more from more people.

bobby at merlin

mt, i think you are too far gone to become a merlin head. you don't like change, you don't want to spend excessive amounts of money, the extensive naturalization process is very taxing and then there is the vast amount of kool-aid you would have to drink. better stay just as you are.
btw, it is best to wear gloves or brass knuckles to protect the hands boys. i have some spares. want them?
mt, you made me realize that was wrong about one thing. how i spelled caustic.
bobby at merlin

Yes it was. Sorry u taught me 2 things. Going to Denver?

mt, i would certainly take you out for dinner and a blueberry cobler at a local haunt. then you would surely be a merlin head...even if you didn't like my work. for the holiday staying home with my improving wife and our horses. may even work a bit, i enjoy it more and more.
mapman, i am a little older and do not fight to the death any longer. there was a time for that but even then, i knew there was no way to make all like or understand what i do. all i ever asked was for you to be open minded.
best,
bobby at merlin

mt, i meant denver for the show.
i am in ny.
bobby

mt, we have two tb's, 6 and 10 years old. now taking flat work lessons and enjoying the hell out of it. been riding, raced and hunted for decades, now i am learning how to ride and not make my horse sore. :-) karen is better and with a little continued luck will manage her illness. thanks for the kindness.
bobby