Semi, you're right on the money. It is one thing to be critical of anothers' equipment but to be a conceited condescending jerk about it is another thing. This guy was the kind of guy that keeps people from truly enjoying not only this hobby but many, many others. Besides, it sounds to me like you're being nice to jdm. I would hardly call this guy a "friend." When I read the post about the player connected with a TOSlink cable I alomst laughed my butt off.

Daniel