Posted by andyr (A) on July 05, 2009 at 00:39:03

In Reply to: RE: Evidently the one we're on, mate.. posted by esande on July 05, 2009 at 00:17:02

However, this has been a fascinating "conversation" IMO. :-)) I never fail to be amazed by folk who cannot bear to be explicit ... who hoard information because, to them, knowledge is power! So extracting information from them is like extracting teeth! LOL!!

Regards,

Andy

• You Need To Do Some Research First - Peter Gunn 12:32:41 07/05/09 (7)
  In Reply to: RE: I'm not on any mission, my Yanqui friend. ... posted by andyr on July 05, 2009 at 00:39:03

  Only quality insults are allowed here.
  
  You must check where the poster is from. If they are from east of the Mississippi and south of the Mason Dixon line, like this guy, you must use the term "Johnny Reb" instead.
  
  Calling him a yanqui is like him calling you a dumb kiwi bastard. Everybody knows you're not a kiwi.
  
  :^ )
  
  

  
  It's all about the music...
  
  

  ---

  • Andy's right! After hours of extensive research. ;)... - Keith944T 15:41:38 07/05/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: You Need To Do Some Research First posted by Peter Gunn on July 05, 2009 at 12:32:41

    Andy used the Yanqui "hispanic" spelling, used for all gringos north of the Alamo and/or the Rio Grande.
    
    Also, his being a citizen of the realm, even "Yankee" can be construed as any inhabitent from sea to shining sea near the amber waves of grain.
    ;D
    

    ---
  • LOL!! :-)) ... - andyr 15:25:58 07/05/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: You Need To Do Some Research First posted by Peter Gunn on July 05, 2009 at 12:32:41

    Actually, wrt " dumb kiwi bastard " ... the middle word by itself is sufficient (it implies the other two! :-)) ).
    
    Regards from godzown,
    
    Andy
    
    
    
    

    ---
  • RE: You Need To Do Some Research First - esande 14:42:02 07/05/09 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: You Need To Do Some Research First posted by Peter Gunn on July 05, 2009 at 12:32:41

    I think you're pretty close to the Mason Dixon line at this point yourself, Peter.
    
    :-)
    

    ---

    • RE: You Need To Do Some Research First - Peter Gunn 15:58:34 07/05/09 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: You Need To Do Some Research First posted by esande on July 05, 2009 at 14:42:02

      As it is I'm almost 2 hours away from Maryland which was a border state which did not secede. I'm a lot further from Vir'ginny so that makes me a confirmed blue coat.
      
      Further proof:
      
      I have no appliances on my front porch.
      There is not a car on cinder blocks in my yard.
      My screen door does not have tape on it.
      I don't even own a screen door.
      I don't know any of my relatives "intimately".
      I still am not sure exactly what "grits" are,
      nor have I ever eaten them.
      
      Now Redwood on the other hand.... he might say yes to a few of those....
      
      :^ )
      
      

      
      
      
      
      It's all about the music...
      
      

      ---

      • RE: You Need To Do Some Research First - esande 16:25:53 07/05/09 (2)
        In Reply to: RE: You Need To Do Some Research First posted by Peter Gunn on July 05, 2009 at 15:58:34

        You neeed to try grits.
        
        They are basically cornmeal and butter.
        
        Right tasty with some greens and hog parts.
        
        We can get liqoured up after supper and either shoot beer bottles offen the back fence with our .45s or go cruising for pussy.
        
        Or we could just listen to tunes.
        
        But grits is an option, putting cheese in them is popular.
        
        
        
        

        ---

        • That's a very enticing offer.... - Peter Gunn 14:07:09 07/07/09 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: You Need To Do Some Research First posted by esande on July 05, 2009 at 16:25:53

          ... but I already own 2 cats.
          
          

          
          It's all about the music...
          
          

          ---

          • You beast!!!!! /nt\ - Opus 104 10:05:29 07/08/09 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: That's a very enticing offer.... posted by Peter Gunn on July 07, 2009 at 14:07:09

            
            
            Opus
            
            

            
            
            

            
            
            
            

            ---
• OK, what ever. - esande 00:50:34 07/05/09 (7)
  In Reply to: RE: I'm not on any mission, my Yanqui friend. ... posted by andyr on July 05, 2009 at 00:39:03

  Not at all, I thought I said it well when I said that WD wasn't likely in a position to make product better and cheaper than he does. To say that I'd LIKE him to almost goes without saying.
  
  By the way, the term Yanqui is inexact. I'm actually a Virginian.
  
  :-)
  

  ---

  • Whatever!! :-)) ... - andyr 01:38:44 07/05/09 (6)
    In Reply to: RE: OK, what ever. posted by esande on July 05, 2009 at 00:50:34

    Virginian, Schmerginian ... !! :-)) I use the term "Yanqui" when I want to wind you people up!
    
    I would love it if someone from Magnepan actively contributed to the Planar Asylum but it would seem, unfortunately, the folk who make the speakers we love ... aren't interested in establishing the kind of rapport that, say, Linn have established with their TT customer base.
    
    Regards,
    
    Andy
    
    
    
    

    ---

    • RE: Whatever!! :-)) ... - esande 02:29:12 07/05/09 (5)
      In Reply to: RE: Whatever!! :-)) ... posted by andyr on July 05, 2009 at 01:38:44

      Yes, I agree. But if they don't have the time it's understandable, I'd rather they concentrate on doing the best job they can with manufacturing.
      
      Obviously their product line is successful. I'm not a marketing genius but I am smart enough to know not to try to fix something that isn't broken.
      

      ---

      • Mmmm, weeeellll ... - andyr 03:15:16 07/05/09 (4)
        In Reply to: RE: Whatever!! :-)) ... posted by esande on July 05, 2009 at 02:29:12

        Yes, their product line has been successful - and they are a) still in business and b) will repair/refurbish 30-yr old models. Which is exemplary! :-))

        But Magnepan have never in the past contributed to the Planar Asylum - so why the contact now? Could it be that the GFC has affected their sales more than they would like and would've believed? So they come to us Planar inmates - as we are an identified, pro-Magnepan user base - to seek information which might help them survive?

        But that's simply "taking" ... surely if they "gave" (ie. answers to us) as well, they'd receive better information?

        Regards,

        Andy

        PS: And BTW - who's Mr Phelps? The guy wot offers Tom Cruise the assignments he can choose (or not - yeah, right! :-)) ) to accept?
        
        
        
        

        ---

        Edits: 07/05/09

        • RE: Whatever!! :-)) - Norman M 18:03:14 07/07/09 (2)
          In Reply to: RE: Mmmm, weeeellll ... posted by andyr on July 05, 2009 at 03:15:16

          "But Magnepan have never in the past contributed to the Planar Asylum - so why the contact now? Could it be that the GFC has affected their sales more than they would like and would've believed? So they come to us Planar inmates - as we are an identified, pro-Magnepan user base - to seek information which might help them survive?"
          
          The totality of the 'membership' at the PA represent such a miniscule fraction of Magneplanar + potential Magneplanar owners that we aren't worth their time and bother.
          

          ---

          • RE: Whatever!! :-)) - esande 00:28:06 07/08/09 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: Whatever!! :-)) posted by Norman M on July 07, 2009 at 18:03:14

            Well.we're an identified group. Certainly familiar with the speakers.
            
            Not so unified on opinion, though, I'd say we have some diverse viewpoints. What Magnepan will get as opposed to what the owners will say is not exactly the same thing.
            
            This is good, maybe I get a different result from Andy but it isn't any less valid because our methodologies are similar.
            
            It's more important that the company makes it the same way every time and thus create a reference. That way we can discuss this with a common frame and not talk at cross purposes.
            
            
            
            
            

            •   (Open in New Window)

            
            

            ---
          • Yes, you're probably absolutely correct. :-)) nt - andyr 18:08:55 07/07/09 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: Whatever!! :-)) posted by Norman M on July 07, 2009 at 18:03:14

            .
            
            
            
            

            ---
        • RE: Mmmm, weeeellll ... - esande 11:19:43 07/05/09 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: Mmmm, weeeellll ... posted by andyr on July 05, 2009 at 03:15:16

          Mr. Phelps was the new Mr. Harris, but you knew that, Number 6.
          
          I'm not prepared to speculate as to why Magnepan might want our opinion, it seems to me that people here are going to give it regardless of whether or not it's solicited!
          
          
          

          ---

Post a Followup:

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] Thread: [ Display  All  Email ] [ Planar Speaker Asylum ]
[ Comment ] [ Edit ] [ Delete ] [ Copyright Warning! Click for Details ]

---

[ Top of Page ] [ Contact Us ] [ Support/Wish List ] [ Copyright © 2009, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ] [ Go Green ] [ Take5 ]

---

[ General ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Vinyl ] [ Digital ] [ Hi-Rez ] [ Video Asylum ] [ Cables ] [ Tweaks/DIY ] [ Music ] [ Films ]

---