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RE: "Have to wonder what Chris did that pissed JD off... "

Posted by Ivan303 on August 15, 2007 at 08:05:01:
Don't understand it myself.

I have a lot of vintage gear, Dynaco ST-35, lots old Magnavox stuff, Goodmans speakers coming out my behind and a storage unit packed with junk from the 40's on up, including about 1,000 tubes.

I have modern tube amps built from kits, scratch build tube amps, plus a collection of old belt drive Thorens TT's in various states of disrepair.

OTOH, I have never felt the need to scoff at current audio equipment manufacturers who sometimes copy the best of the past and sell it newly manufactured for serious dollars, as can be the case with new Horn Speakers, Tube Amps and TT's.

I say more power to them! Refurbishing old Rim Drive TT's, ancient tube amps and 50 year old speakers is a wonderful hobby for some people.

Others not.

Those with limited skills and a buck or two should have a choice in the matter

While I am personally comfortable working with high voltages associated with tube electronics, I have little patience and NO metal working or wood working skills. As a result, I have no interest in embarking on an "Idler" rehab project.

I don't criticize those who spend megabucks on tube amplifiers which I might feel I'm able to build for 20% the price someone might choose to pay for a newly manufactured piece.

As a result, I have little patience for those who feel that just because they have the desire and ability to rehab an old "Idler" TT, no one should have the right to manufacture a similar new product for a fair price.

Nobody here but us chickens.
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