Toward a Better WBF…
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Well said.
Even if we disagree, we may learn something from discussing different viewpoints. I certainly learned something reading Brad's posts and talking to John.
Also, Hugh will tell you that we joke around a lot because he and my friend Jimmy have MSB and I have dCS. We're all good friends and we make fun of each other. I will say something to Hugh like, "the Kodos sound great in spite of your MSB DAC..."
Of course the Select 2 is one of the great DACs. The joking just lightens the mood.
Maybe the old adage that you only give grief to the ones you love is true.
Lol, in that case I am one of the most loved members here.
I trust that Ron and Steve will make sure it doesn't devolve into Lord of the Flies for Men of a Certain Age.
Desert Islands are more easily accounted for in this hobby than drum circles on the mainland.
In any case, I'd place WBF firmly in the category of survivors capable of arranging amongst themselves when to hit the lip on an incoming wave to escape in company with their respective desires outside of situational circumstances. A few mouths gritty with sand, sure.
Ked might not be of direct dollar value, the way big brands with advertising are, but he always makes WBF more interesting !
I'd rather see systems listed. What's in yours?
I should remember that I have shown similar feelings and writings for top Sonus Faber, SoundLab, Magico and the Quad ESL63 - curiously people do not feel so disturbed by these brands, I was less active on them.
Anyway, I feel that "non-love" in an extremely subjective hobby is too radical sport and can easily become an hate affair.
Disclaimer - the brands I have more experience are surely those who have or had proper distribution in my country since long.
Vandersteen 3A Signatures, Spectral pre amp (soon to be replaced by a SMc Audio TLC 2 being made for me), SMc Audio rebuilt DNA 1 amp with gravity base system, Schiit Audio Yggy LIM DAC. A VPI mark 4 turntable with rewired Kuzma Stogie arm and Cleaf audio cart. Mostly AQ interconnects and all power cords and power distribution by Essential Sound Products ES Pro line. Have an Oppo BD player as a transport with the Schiit Urd arriving in a couple of weeks for evaluation. Digital files played back via a 2022 MacBook Pro with the M1 chip using Audirvana Studio and a DHL labs USB C to B cable. Hope that helps fellas. Oh and a dedicated listening space. The room is 50% of the equation. I get stuff that I enjoy that provide value and sound that I like. Not into keeping up with the Joneses.
Indeed, members here forget I did a widely viewed video where I said a particular Magico speaker was the best I have heard.
Wow, it must be the summer doldrums or the summer heat getting to everyone. Compared to Audiogon, WBF is outstanding. I have learned so much and heed the advice of many. I once gave a review of the Lampi Pacific on Audiogon and I got chastised by many members who thought it was an elitist product. It got so bad, I asked the moderator to just take the thread down. On audiogon you say black and others say white. It is a joke sometimes.
Are there times when people on WBF are insistent that they are right or know it all? Sure, but it rarely happens at least on the threads that I read.
There are certain threads like Lampi Horizon or the Taiko thread where people feel super strong about their product. I would hope a dissenting opinion would be met with class or civility.
I love WBF and what it offers and am very grateful that I found it a couple of years ago. the only problem is that my wife does not agree with how much time I spend on it...LOL
Are there times when people on WBF are insistent that they are right or know it all? Sure, but it rarely happens at least on the threads that I read.
There are certain threads like Lampi Horizon or the Taiko thread where people feel super strong about their product. I would hope a dissenting opinion would be met with class or civility.
I love WBF and what it offers and am very grateful that I found it a couple of years ago. the only problem is that my wife does not agree with how much time I spend on it...LOL
That's good. More people should list their systems at least on their 'about' page.
That would make FWB better.
Not sure how but OK. I think people will be less confrontational when their real names are used.
Very possibly. All I know for sure is that it's hard enough to remember one name, let alone two names!
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