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Thread: Do you think its fair?
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January 4, 2021, 12:09 PM #1
Do you think its fair?
Just for fun lets say I've been wondering about getting a very expensive, brand new 2021 Porsche but I own a internet forum and am asking members to donate to its maintenance.
Since i already have several exotic cars in my stable to stroke my ego with would it not be better to spend the money on upgrading my site or continue to basically ask members to contribute to the maintenance of my lifestyle?
I'm conflicted so any advise would be helpful.
Accuphase A-75, C-3850, DP-750, T-1200, C-37, P-530 / Magico S7, Mcoat Red w/Mpod / Synergistic Research Galileo SX Sp. Cables, Interconnects, Atmosphere X Euphoria PC's/ Clearaudio Innovation Wood, 9" Universal arm ,VTA adj. Outer Limit platter ring, Statement record clamp w/My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent GX, Clearaudio Da Vinci V2 / Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Battery PSU / Synergistic Research PowerCell Galileo SX w/Galileo SRX PC, Active Ground Block SE w/high def cables, Black Box . Acoustic ART Vibratron ,Atmosphere Infinity w/Green ATM ,UEF Acoustic Dots ,UEF Acoustic Panels / Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets, GTX wall plate, NCF 105.1D outlet covers, NCF Booster. Flux-50 NCF / 20a dedicated lines / SteinMusic H2 Harmonizers / Stillpoints Aperture II panels / HighEnd Novum PMR Mk.II/ Akiko Audio Corelli PLC, Phono Booster / Adona Eris 5C rack, Multi Element platforms / Symposium Acoustics Svelt Shelves, Precision Couplers, / KLAudio Ultrasonic RCM / Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro. RCM
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January 4, 2021, 12:19 PM #2
Re: Do you think its fair?
This is a pretty odd question so please give some context.
What does the money spent on upkeep of a website from contributing members have to do with spending your personal income how you like?
Or are you implying that the Forum Owner is using the money from contributions from members to buy a car instead of upkeep the site?-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel 1072 CDP / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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January 4, 2021, 12:21 PM #3
Re: Do you think its fair?
This sounds a lot like what I would expect from the owner of a particular audio forum who is extremely wealthy and encourages a cult like group of fanboys to stroke his ego. Absurd!
Tom
Ultimate Audio
SoundLab Dealer
"Sometimes I live in the country,
Sometimes I live in town,
Sometimes I have a great notion,
To jump in the river ....."
from GoodNite Irene
Country System:
SoundLab Ultimate-1PX Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs XP-20 pre, Pass Labs XA60.8 Amps
ARC REF2SE Phono
SME 20/2 table SME V arm, Stillpoints LPI
Minus-K BM-8 passive vibration control under tt
Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge, Klaudio RCM
Roon Nucleus+
Lumin A1 Network Music Player
Skywire balanced IC's, Teo liquid speaker cables
3 dedicated AC lines
Shunyata Triton v2, 3 Typhons, (one QR), and
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout.
Stillpoints under everything.
City System:
Ayre KX-R Twenty Pre
Pass Labs X-260.8 Monoblocks
Esoteric K-03 SACD Player
Roon Nucleus+
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
Sound Lab Ultimate-545PX Speakers
Shunyata Hydra 8, Typhon QR
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout
Stillpoints under everything. Multiple room acoustic panels.
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January 4, 2021, 12:21 PM #4Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Avantgarde Duo XD, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated.
Conrad Johnson GAT2, Misho Myronov Wooden preamp.
Misho Myronov Wooden amp, First Watt SIT-3 (x 2 - one as backup), Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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January 4, 2021, 12:28 PM #5
Re: Do you think its fair?
Oh i realize that as the forum owner that my personal spending is separate from asking members for contributions to its upkeep. Its just i feel somewhat uncomfortable
asking for money when i have so much disposable income on hand.
Accuphase A-75, C-3850, DP-750, T-1200, C-37, P-530 / Magico S7, Mcoat Red w/Mpod / Synergistic Research Galileo SX Sp. Cables, Interconnects, Atmosphere X Euphoria PC's/ Clearaudio Innovation Wood, 9" Universal arm ,VTA adj. Outer Limit platter ring, Statement record clamp w/My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent GX, Clearaudio Da Vinci V2 / Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Battery PSU / Synergistic Research PowerCell Galileo SX w/Galileo SRX PC, Active Ground Block SE w/high def cables, Black Box . Acoustic ART Vibratron ,Atmosphere Infinity w/Green ATM ,UEF Acoustic Dots ,UEF Acoustic Panels / Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets, GTX wall plate, NCF 105.1D outlet covers, NCF Booster. Flux-50 NCF / 20a dedicated lines / SteinMusic H2 Harmonizers / Stillpoints Aperture II panels / HighEnd Novum PMR Mk.II/ Akiko Audio Corelli PLC, Phono Booster / Adona Eris 5C rack, Multi Element platforms / Symposium Acoustics Svelt Shelves, Precision Couplers, / KLAudio Ultrasonic RCM / Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro. RCM
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January 4, 2021, 12:28 PM #6
Re: Do you think its fair?
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Brian
Main System - Rotel 1072 CDP / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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January 4, 2021, 12:31 PM #7
Re: Do you think its fair?
Again no context. Are you trying to say that YOU own a forum that people contribute to and you want to buy a new car because you can afford it? I don't see the correlation. That like implying that anyone who contributes here is financing Mike's MBLs.
If you want to run the forum without contributions because you don't need them, that is a different moral issue.-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel 1072 CDP / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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January 4, 2021, 12:33 PM #8
Re: Do you think its fair?
It is a bit odd isn’t it? I thank our wonderful members for their donations. 100% of the funds always go to support the site. 100%. The money comes in via the audioshark PayPal account, gets transferred to the audioshark bank account and ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS goes 100% to help fund the site (hosting, maintenance, etc.)
And let’s remember, I couldn’t do this without Joe. He’s a God send.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Audio Research, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Avantgarde Acoustics, Avid HiFi, Ayre Acoustics, Berkeley Audio Design, Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Chord, EMM Labs, Esoteric, FirstWatt, Focal Headphones, Furutech, Fyne Audio Loudspeakers, GigaFoil, Gryphon Audio, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Naim Audio, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, SimAudio, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, Vivid Audio Loudspeakers, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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January 4, 2021, 12:36 PM #9
Re: Do you think its fair?
Accuphase A-75, C-3850, DP-750, T-1200, C-37, P-530 / Magico S7, Mcoat Red w/Mpod / Synergistic Research Galileo SX Sp. Cables, Interconnects, Atmosphere X Euphoria PC's/ Clearaudio Innovation Wood, 9" Universal arm ,VTA adj. Outer Limit platter ring, Statement record clamp w/My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent GX, Clearaudio Da Vinci V2 / Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Battery PSU / Synergistic Research PowerCell Galileo SX w/Galileo SRX PC, Active Ground Block SE w/high def cables, Black Box . Acoustic ART Vibratron ,Atmosphere Infinity w/Green ATM ,UEF Acoustic Dots ,UEF Acoustic Panels / Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets, GTX wall plate, NCF 105.1D outlet covers, NCF Booster. Flux-50 NCF / 20a dedicated lines / SteinMusic H2 Harmonizers / Stillpoints Aperture II panels / HighEnd Novum PMR Mk.II/ Akiko Audio Corelli PLC, Phono Booster / Adona Eris 5C rack, Multi Element platforms / Symposium Acoustics Svelt Shelves, Precision Couplers, / KLAudio Ultrasonic RCM / Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro. RCM
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January 4, 2021, 12:44 PM #10
Re: Do you think its fair?
The new definition of Capitalism is Legal, yet Immoral
If I did not need the money, and I was running the forum because it was my passion, I probably would not.-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel 1072 CDP / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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January 4, 2021, 12:45 PM #11
Re: Do you think its fair?
It’s very confusing how you’re describing. Can you do it like Mike? All the contributions from forum members go to the forum 100%. In that case, there’s absolutely zero moral issue.
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January 4, 2021, 12:47 PM #12
Re: Do you think its fair?
Thank you Mike, very much appreciated.
Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Avantgarde Duo XD, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated.
Conrad Johnson GAT2, Misho Myronov Wooden preamp.
Misho Myronov Wooden amp, First Watt SIT-3 (x 2 - one as backup), Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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January 4, 2021, 01:31 PM #13
Re: Do you think its fair?
Anyone foolish enough to send money to support this obscenely wealthy egomaniac acquire more bling deserves to be parted from his $'s!
Tom
Ultimate Audio
SoundLab Dealer
"Sometimes I live in the country,
Sometimes I live in town,
Sometimes I have a great notion,
To jump in the river ....."
from GoodNite Irene
Country System:
SoundLab Ultimate-1PX Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs XP-20 pre, Pass Labs XA60.8 Amps
ARC REF2SE Phono
SME 20/2 table SME V arm, Stillpoints LPI
Minus-K BM-8 passive vibration control under tt
Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge, Klaudio RCM
Roon Nucleus+
Lumin A1 Network Music Player
Skywire balanced IC's, Teo liquid speaker cables
3 dedicated AC lines
Shunyata Triton v2, 3 Typhons, (one QR), and
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout.
Stillpoints under everything.
City System:
Ayre KX-R Twenty Pre
Pass Labs X-260.8 Monoblocks
Esoteric K-03 SACD Player
Roon Nucleus+
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
Sound Lab Ultimate-545PX Speakers
Shunyata Hydra 8, Typhon QR
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout
Stillpoints under everything. Multiple room acoustic panels.
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January 4, 2021, 01:34 PM #14
Re: Do you think its fair?
For anyone wondering, I don’t think Gene is referring to me.
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Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Audio Research, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Avantgarde Acoustics, Avid HiFi, Ayre Acoustics, Berkeley Audio Design, Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Chord, EMM Labs, Esoteric, FirstWatt, Focal Headphones, Furutech, Fyne Audio Loudspeakers, GigaFoil, Gryphon Audio, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Naim Audio, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, SimAudio, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, Vivid Audio Loudspeakers, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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January 4, 2021, 01:36 PM #15-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel 1072 CDP / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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January 4, 2021, 01:38 PM #16Tom
Ultimate Audio
SoundLab Dealer
"Sometimes I live in the country,
Sometimes I live in town,
Sometimes I have a great notion,
To jump in the river ....."
from GoodNite Irene
Country System:
SoundLab Ultimate-1PX Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs XP-20 pre, Pass Labs XA60.8 Amps
ARC REF2SE Phono
SME 20/2 table SME V arm, Stillpoints LPI
Minus-K BM-8 passive vibration control under tt
Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge, Klaudio RCM
Roon Nucleus+
Lumin A1 Network Music Player
Skywire balanced IC's, Teo liquid speaker cables
3 dedicated AC lines
Shunyata Triton v2, 3 Typhons, (one QR), and
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout.
Stillpoints under everything.
City System:
Ayre KX-R Twenty Pre
Pass Labs X-260.8 Monoblocks
Esoteric K-03 SACD Player
Roon Nucleus+
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
Sound Lab Ultimate-545PX Speakers
Shunyata Hydra 8, Typhon QR
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout
Stillpoints under everything. Multiple room acoustic panels.
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January 4, 2021, 01:42 PM #17
Re: Do you think its fair?
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Audio Research, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Avantgarde Acoustics, Avid HiFi, Ayre Acoustics, Berkeley Audio Design, Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Chord, EMM Labs, Esoteric, FirstWatt, Focal Headphones, Furutech, Fyne Audio Loudspeakers, GigaFoil, Gryphon Audio, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Naim Audio, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, SimAudio, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, Vivid Audio Loudspeakers, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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January 4, 2021, 01:52 PM #18
Re: Do you think its fair?
I had forgotten about that useless, worthless, piece of crap forum since I got kicked off it a few years ago. Kicked off because of a post I made here where I didn't even refer to the forum by name. LOL
Let people give him money. As the saying goes, A fool and his money are soon parted.Bud
Lumin X1 file player
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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January 4, 2021, 01:56 PM #19
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January 4, 2021, 03:20 PM #21
Re: Do you think its fair?
Tom
Ultimate Audio
SoundLab Dealer
"Sometimes I live in the country,
Sometimes I live in town,
Sometimes I have a great notion,
To jump in the river ....."
from GoodNite Irene
Country System:
SoundLab Ultimate-1PX Electrostatic Speakers
Pass Labs XP-20 pre, Pass Labs XA60.8 Amps
ARC REF2SE Phono
SME 20/2 table SME V arm, Stillpoints LPI
Minus-K BM-8 passive vibration control under tt
Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge, Klaudio RCM
Roon Nucleus+
Lumin A1 Network Music Player
Skywire balanced IC's, Teo liquid speaker cables
3 dedicated AC lines
Shunyata Triton v2, 3 Typhons, (one QR), and
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout.
Stillpoints under everything.
City System:
Ayre KX-R Twenty Pre
Pass Labs X-260.8 Monoblocks
Esoteric K-03 SACD Player
Roon Nucleus+
Lumin X-1 Network Music Player
Sound Lab Ultimate-545PX Speakers
Shunyata Hydra 8, Typhon QR
Various Shunyata Alpha & Sigma PC's throughout
Stillpoints under everything. Multiple room acoustic panels.
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January 4, 2021, 04:09 PM #22
Re: Do you think its fair?
I don't find donations to keep the forums going objectionable. It is not mandatory. Donate if you feel like it or don't donate.
If you are a frequent poster/contributor because it brings you satisfaction to participate and/or help others with your opinions/knowledge, then you are part of the community and the small, rather symbolic at best, donation will only help the spirit. If you are enjoying the forum because you are learning a lot and perhaps avoiding costly mistakes, donate symbolically as a token of appreciation...
$10, $20, $50 from those donating is probably NOT going to buy a Porsche for anyone... But if the money goes towards a better, more stable server and upkeep, why not donate? It is an investment into the platform you spend time on.
I honestly did not even notice the "donate" button here before until this thread.Serge
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January 4, 2021, 04:11 PM #23
Re: Do you think its fair?
If you feel you have spent way too much money on audio because of participation on the forum, ask Mike for a donation.
Serge
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January 4, 2021, 04:34 PM #24
Re: Do you think its fair?
Not your passion... but your business structure that uses your members like fish in a barrel that you could poke your pole in to and hook at the appropriate time to gin up sales.
Honestly..its really quite effective especially if a member is led to believe that if you just give a bit more.. you'll get special treatment
Accuphase A-75, C-3850, DP-750, T-1200, C-37, P-530 / Magico S7, Mcoat Red w/Mpod / Synergistic Research Galileo SX Sp. Cables, Interconnects, Atmosphere X Euphoria PC's/ Clearaudio Innovation Wood, 9" Universal arm ,VTA adj. Outer Limit platter ring, Statement record clamp w/My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent GX, Clearaudio Da Vinci V2 / Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Battery PSU / Synergistic Research PowerCell Galileo SX w/Galileo SRX PC, Active Ground Block SE w/high def cables, Black Box . Acoustic ART Vibratron ,Atmosphere Infinity w/Green ATM ,UEF Acoustic Dots ,UEF Acoustic Panels / Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets, GTX wall plate, NCF 105.1D outlet covers, NCF Booster. Flux-50 NCF / 20a dedicated lines / SteinMusic H2 Harmonizers / Stillpoints Aperture II panels / HighEnd Novum PMR Mk.II/ Akiko Audio Corelli PLC, Phono Booster / Adona Eris 5C rack, Multi Element platforms / Symposium Acoustics Svelt Shelves, Precision Couplers, / KLAudio Ultrasonic RCM / Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro. RCM
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January 4, 2021, 05:04 PM #25
Re: Do you think its fair?
I like people that are 'brick & mortar', ie .......Suncoast Audio !
Cheers ! …. Dave
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January 4, 2021, 05:07 PM #26
Re: Do you think its fair?
Accuphase A-75, C-3850, DP-750, T-1200, C-37, P-530 / Magico S7, Mcoat Red w/Mpod / Synergistic Research Galileo SX Sp. Cables, Interconnects, Atmosphere X Euphoria PC's/ Clearaudio Innovation Wood, 9" Universal arm ,VTA adj. Outer Limit platter ring, Statement record clamp w/My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent GX, Clearaudio Da Vinci V2 / Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Battery PSU / Synergistic Research PowerCell Galileo SX w/Galileo SRX PC, Active Ground Block SE w/high def cables, Black Box . Acoustic ART Vibratron ,Atmosphere Infinity w/Green ATM ,UEF Acoustic Dots ,UEF Acoustic Panels / Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets, GTX wall plate, NCF 105.1D outlet covers, NCF Booster. Flux-50 NCF / 20a dedicated lines / SteinMusic H2 Harmonizers / Stillpoints Aperture II panels / HighEnd Novum PMR Mk.II/ Akiko Audio Corelli PLC, Phono Booster / Adona Eris 5C rack, Multi Element platforms / Symposium Acoustics Svelt Shelves, Precision Couplers, / KLAudio Ultrasonic RCM / Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro. RCM
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January 4, 2021, 05:16 PM #27
Re: Do you think its fair?
Serge
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January 4, 2021, 05:31 PM #28
Re: Do you think its fair?
Serge.. you know my OP is a hypothetial scenario,perhaps based on real world experience that can ..or can not be taken with a grain of salt
right?...or do you perhaps know someone who who fits the profile?
Accuphase A-75, C-3850, DP-750, T-1200, C-37, P-530 / Magico S7, Mcoat Red w/Mpod / Synergistic Research Galileo SX Sp. Cables, Interconnects, Atmosphere X Euphoria PC's/ Clearaudio Innovation Wood, 9" Universal arm ,VTA adj. Outer Limit platter ring, Statement record clamp w/My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent GX, Clearaudio Da Vinci V2 / Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Battery PSU / Synergistic Research PowerCell Galileo SX w/Galileo SRX PC, Active Ground Block SE w/high def cables, Black Box . Acoustic ART Vibratron ,Atmosphere Infinity w/Green ATM ,UEF Acoustic Dots ,UEF Acoustic Panels / Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets, GTX wall plate, NCF 105.1D outlet covers, NCF Booster. Flux-50 NCF / 20a dedicated lines / SteinMusic H2 Harmonizers / Stillpoints Aperture II panels / HighEnd Novum PMR Mk.II/ Akiko Audio Corelli PLC, Phono Booster / Adona Eris 5C rack, Multi Element platforms / Symposium Acoustics Svelt Shelves, Precision Couplers, / KLAudio Ultrasonic RCM / Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro. RCM
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January 4, 2021, 05:36 PM #29
Re: Do you think its fair?
Serge
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January 4, 2021, 05:46 PM #30
Re: Do you think its fair?
No problem with the donations a long as the member knows what he is donating too...
New Porsche...updated server...it all gets blurred in the members enthusiasm that special treatment is forth coming.
Good for the forum owner..he gets to mix it all up for his benefit.
Accuphase A-75, C-3850, DP-750, T-1200, C-37, P-530 / Magico S7, Mcoat Red w/Mpod / Synergistic Research Galileo SX Sp. Cables, Interconnects, Atmosphere X Euphoria PC's/ Clearaudio Innovation Wood, 9" Universal arm ,VTA adj. Outer Limit platter ring, Statement record clamp w/My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent GX, Clearaudio Da Vinci V2 / Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Battery PSU / Synergistic Research PowerCell Galileo SX w/Galileo SRX PC, Active Ground Block SE w/high def cables, Black Box . Acoustic ART Vibratron ,Atmosphere Infinity w/Green ATM ,UEF Acoustic Dots ,UEF Acoustic Panels / Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets, GTX wall plate, NCF 105.1D outlet covers, NCF Booster. Flux-50 NCF / 20a dedicated lines / SteinMusic H2 Harmonizers / Stillpoints Aperture II panels / HighEnd Novum PMR Mk.II/ Akiko Audio Corelli PLC, Phono Booster / Adona Eris 5C rack, Multi Element platforms / Symposium Acoustics Svelt Shelves, Precision Couplers, / KLAudio Ultrasonic RCM / Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro. RCM
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January 4, 2021, 05:53 PM #31
Re: Do you think its fair?
Not only that but also sell a ton of audio gear. Isn’t that the point? Is this forum different?
I’m sure everyone recognizes that fact and is not opposed to the idea. I don’t see how it interferes with any of the hobby discussions that take place with or without donations. If you see it as a negative, don’t donate and if you hate it, don’t participate. Better yet, create content of your own and perhaps benefit from it. Some review forums and youtubers are doing quite well.Serge
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January 4, 2021, 06:25 PM #32
Re: Do you think its fair?
I saw the fact that the forum owners are also audio dealers, as a positive, both here and elsewhere. Reached out to Mike to hook me up with gear I was looking for that was not available locally and he did. What’s wrong with that? No one forced me, not here, not elsewhere. Would have went with other gear if the connection wasn’t there. Glad I did reach out.
Serge
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January 4, 2021, 06:41 PM #33
Re: Do you think its fair?
Accuphase A-75, C-3850, DP-750, T-1200, C-37, P-530 / Magico S7, Mcoat Red w/Mpod / Synergistic Research Galileo SX Sp. Cables, Interconnects, Atmosphere X Euphoria PC's/ Clearaudio Innovation Wood, 9" Universal arm ,VTA adj. Outer Limit platter ring, Statement record clamp w/My Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent GX, Clearaudio Da Vinci V2 / Clearaudio Smart Power 24V Battery PSU / Synergistic Research PowerCell Galileo SX w/Galileo SRX PC, Active Ground Block SE w/high def cables, Black Box . Acoustic ART Vibratron ,Atmosphere Infinity w/Green ATM ,UEF Acoustic Dots ,UEF Acoustic Panels / Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets, GTX wall plate, NCF 105.1D outlet covers, NCF Booster. Flux-50 NCF / 20a dedicated lines / SteinMusic H2 Harmonizers / Stillpoints Aperture II panels / HighEnd Novum PMR Mk.II/ Akiko Audio Corelli PLC, Phono Booster / Adona Eris 5C rack, Multi Element platforms / Symposium Acoustics Svelt Shelves, Precision Couplers, / KLAudio Ultrasonic RCM / Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro. RCM
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January 4, 2021, 06:46 PM #34
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January 4, 2021, 08:45 PM #35
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January 4, 2021, 08:46 PM #36
Re: Do you think its fair?
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January 4, 2021, 08:47 PM #37
Re: Do you think its fair?
what cracks me up with this 'goofy discussion' is we all know who Gene is talking about and in reality, who really gives a 'rats rear end ' ??
Cheers ! …. Dave
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January 4, 2021, 09:24 PM #38
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January 4, 2021, 10:27 PM #39
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January 6, 2021, 08:49 PM #40
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January 6, 2021, 09:08 PM #41
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Well, I donated to this site yesterday. Not even a Thank You..
Serge
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January 6, 2021, 09:17 PM #42
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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January 6, 2021, 09:19 PM #43
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January 7, 2021, 10:09 AM #44
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First of all, nothing in life is fair. I don't know what your real goal was in starting this thread. If you don't like the fact that someone is successful in life and has plenty of money to spend on whatever they want and they happen to run an audio forum and ask for donations, then quit the forum. There is no moral dilemma here except in your mind. If this is really eating you up, you should have a conversation with the owner of the audio forum and tell him you don't like the fact he owns fancy cars and is asking for donations to keep his forum operating and see where that takes you.
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January 7, 2021, 06:07 PM #45
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January 7, 2021, 07:06 PM #46
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January 7, 2021, 08:53 PM #47
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Re: Do you think its fair?
Be nice boys!
Bruce
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January 12, 2021, 04:27 PM #48
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Synology 1019D+ - SGC Sonictransporter I9 w Roon/HQ Player- UltraRendu- PBD Stream IF to Playback Designs MPS5 via fiber optic - ARC 40th Anniversary Pre - ARC 610 T's - Martin Logan CLX's - 4 Martin Logan Depth i Subs - Shunyata Hydra & PC's. DIY PCOCC interconnects & speaker cables with Furutech terminations. Audio Quest Vodka CAT 7's. Acoustically treated room with one permanent chair.
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January 12, 2021, 04:33 PM #49
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I am not in the habit of being rude to people for no reason. At the same time, I don't usually ask strangers a loaded question such as "Are you only generous for the accolades you might receive?" Even if it had an offer of apology after it... That's just not in my culture. It was a token of appreciation, a gesture and nothing else. The joke had to do with the context how this thread started in the first place and nothing else.
Serge
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January 13, 2021, 01:00 AM #50
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