Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Receivers... how 'bout Rotel?

You guys done went and had a fracas and didn't invite me.

I like the Marks' take on this (and most other things). MH defines my perspective on equipment well; I KNOW I've lost some hearing capacity, and I cannot control external noise (dishwashers, children, dogs, wind, furnace, the voices in my head, etc.) well enough to perceive that last .01% towards the ideal. MW, as usual, made my favorite beverage of the moment shoot out my nose by concisely defining the perpetrator's intent.

Now, go have a beer.

I like the pig thing! I heard a couple other versions:

Never try to teach a pig to dance; it just frustrates you and confuses the pig.

Never wrestle with a pig; you both get dirty, but the pig likes it.

What do expect from a pig except a grunt?

Yes, there is also the old British story of the young politician who asks the weathered speaker if, on this his first day in the House, if he should attack with educated opinion the first opponent who speaks, or should he wait.

The speaker replies, " It is better to have people wonder why you did not speak, then to have people wonder why you did..."

I agree with the analogy provided, but can suggest that the percentages are not nearly that accurate. A basic economical Sony does not approach the threshold given. Subsequent movement up the food chain will provide greater than given improvement percentages.

But the concept is well stated, and point is very valid. The entire "amplifiers are amplifiers" discussion is well documented on this board. I disagree, as there are great differences between the components included in a $300 amp and $1500+ amp - and for the person questioning Phsyics/Electronics credentials - I have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 20 years in all facets of electrical/electronic/IT design, implementation and such - not bragging, just attempting to stem personal attacks!!! [Smile]

Or the bad shot in golf that works out for you in the end...

Frequently uttered on links around my neck of the woods, "That shot was like perfume on a pig - Ugly, but it'll get the job done."

And, I too was also happy to see Xopher get called out...I had been reading his posts, and couldn't put my finger on why, oh why, he just irked me the wrong way. Mayeb it was his style to post 14 messages in a row, or talk down to me incessantly. But, hopefully, he's gone for good, and we can move on to discuss what really matters - gorrilla ports.

[Homer Simpson voice]

Ummmmmmmm. Gorilla ports.

[/Homer Simpson voice]

Mark

Damn - missed all the fun!!! BigWill & Mark - you didn't leave anything to add. How does someone take this seriously and personally? It's a HOBBY.