I was only joking. If people wanted to hold everyone feet to the fire over whether they have a gain or not, there would be nothing to discuss.
And besides, till analog can beat digital, why buy a TT.
American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"
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And besides, till analog can beat digital, why buy a TT.
I believe ddk thinks the 3012 is "his" best recommendation. I don't bellieve Peter stated that it was "his" best. Or maybe I am wrong or you misinterpreted Peter's posts.
What products is Peter specifically selling? Certainly not 12 units of an uber expensive, custom ordered, one of a kind turntable with a world wide market for unique audio products. But maybe you interpret his comments that way.
Finally, I wonder why ddk jumped off the WBF ship. Probably because he found this forum too friendly, respectful and non judgemental.
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Why thank you for the complimentary words , I am pleased that you appreciate my work
Maybe he found it’s not all fans but some questioners.
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OMA vs AS , contact Dana make it happen..!
The Absolute Nothing should be heard in the context of some other flagship turntables like the Air Force Zero, Esoteric and Nagra, but such comparisons rarely happen. I wonder what Michael Fremer would think. Very few of the AS2000s were ever heard before they were sold. Mine may be the only one actually. I suspect the same will be the case here.
One explanation but he knew that going in and has years of hstory with WBF. The more likely scenario is that encounters occurred that precipitated his departure. But, like you, this is pure speculation on my part based on posts I've seen.
DDK is posting via Proxy , so easy , all is still as it was ...
@mtemur wrote about DDK having left this Forum, "Maybe he found it’s [ this forum ] not all fans but some questioners."
MTemur, are you acquainted with Mr Karmeli? With all respect due, I would submit that you do Not know DDK; if you Did, you would understand that he, among all the people I have met or known, in audio and elsewhere, is as interested in the spirit of true inquiry as anyone.
For your consideration ( and I believe it safe to say you have not yet heard The Absolute Nothing, is that accurate? ) how could someone create an object of such remarkable purpose, distinction and singular performance ( Yes, I Have heard it ) if the spirit of inquiry —which inevitably includes dissenters and detractors— were not at the epicenter of their value system?
Looking forward to your response.
MTemur, are you acquainted with Mr Karmeli? With all respect due, I would submit that you do Not know DDK; if you Did, you would understand that he, among all the people I have met or known, in audio and elsewhere, is as interested in the spirit of true inquiry as anyone.
For your consideration ( and I believe it safe to say you have not yet heard The Absolute Nothing, is that accurate? ) how could someone create an object of such remarkable purpose, distinction and singular performance ( Yes, I Have heard it ) if the spirit of inquiry —which inevitably includes dissenters and detractors— were not at the epicenter of their value system?
Looking forward to your response.
You must be joking. cdk84 and I met David Karmeli, set up the turntable in the first customer’s home and listened to it together. We both have lots of photographs of the turntable but likely not of each other in the listening chairs.
That is the back of ddk’s head and cdk84’s right knee and hand. Cdk84 is in the bottom photo with the headband light guiding the 300 lbs platter in place.
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Well, that didn't age well...
@PeterA I love the picture of 6 guys putting a turntable together. When I saw your earlier pictures of the new design I wasn’t sure I liked it. But looking at the picture you took over ddk’s shoulder I think it looks pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Peter, is that some sort of vibration isolation table under The Absolute Nothing, or a dedicated stand by DDK for the TT?
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