Is the XS a Hint?

js,
In no way are you included in this.

Munch

Gary1 (US)

No anomosity I assure you. I've just become fed up with the way you take any oportunity to have a pop at the Linn DS, mosty it seems, on the basis of hearsay evidence and spurious arguments about technical issues etc.

Clearly you love your HDX, which is great, I'm really pleased for you, which I've stated before, but were does your animosity of the Linn products come from? It seems you are on the defensive all the time and feel you have to justify your choice, you don't. You pissed off a lot of people on here a while back when the Lavry was being debated and now you seem to have switched to the Linn.

There seems little point in contunuing this discussion, but as to your question "what does the Linn do that the HDX doesn't", very little is the answer, in fact quite the opposite, the HDX does much more than the Linn DS, it's just a different concept that's all. There were a number of factors which steered me in the directoin of a DS rather than the HDX, which I explained in detail to you on another tread only last week.

Come on Gary, lets bury the hatchet over this and just agree to disagree hey! Life's to short for all this shit

Regards

Gary

Gary S,

Hatchet buried.

You do seem to have gotten to the crux of the issue is that people are annoyed from the whole Lavry thing.

Sorry, I cannot help it that myself and others did not fall in love with the kit and expressed our viewpoint. Other forum members then took the debate to a whole new level. They ,and they alone, are responsible for their actions and consequences.

Unfortunately because of this I know that I am personna non grata and my posts are looked at in a very different light than others who post the same viewpoint, but do not have the name of Gary1(US). No question about it. Just read the responses to my comments and the responses to others who have expressed the same pov. One long time forum member severely criticized the DA-10 and continues to poke fun at the kit and yet he is not asked by others to exit the forum or told "enough is enough". Anyone can see this as clear as day. It's a fact and I really don't care.

My whole point about the DS vs. HDX issue was not made to defend my purchase of an HDX, nor to come back at you or the others who implied that it was a "laughing stock" but to demonstrate that they are more similar than different, yet the whole thing was erroneously taken as a "pop" at Linn. My negative comments with respect to the DS series were not even in relation to the products themselves, but meant to be addressed to the whole concept of issues that arise when in the computer world different software/hardware products that are not co-developed to be seemless are put together and the inevitable series of issues/problems which arise.

Even my dealer feels the heat and feels that he has to distance himself from me as if my name were "BLAGO" and I was trying to sell a senate seat or something.

You haven't got a spare Senate Seat going have you ?

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Originally posted by gary1 (US):
Gary S,

Hatchet buried.

OK good I accept your explanation, the trouble with the written word is that things can be read out of context.

Regards

Gary S

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Originally posted by munch:
js,
In no way are you included in this.

Munch

Thanks for the clarification. I guess I misspoke. Sorry to bring up old times.

"Even my dealer feels the heat and feels that he has to distance himself from me as if my name were "BLAGO" and I was trying to sell a senate seat or something. "


Not distancing myself, Blago. That would be a great handle. Just making all aware that our opinions are our own and I also thought the US reference was more encompasing. My personal needs or general overview aren't exactly the same as yours and so my thoughts aren't identical either. We're however definitely on the same page. Earlier there were many implications that we were posting in tandem and I just wanted to put that to rest once and for all. We have never discussed a post with each other before doing so.

too much testosterone for me.

This US guy will be at home tonight being perfectly content with his system not worrying about a DAC. I will be in my listening chair with a glass of vino. The only thing that will interrupt me will be the short walk to the hi-fi rack to flip over that 33 1/3 LP to side B of Coltranes "stardust sessions". After that it will be "Cannonball Adderly". The Rega P3 never sounded so good!!!!

Thanks js, mark, ken @ PM. See you soon.
Happy Holidays All.....

rega1 OUT!!!

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Originally posted by js:
"Even my dealer feels the heat and feels that he has to distance himself from me as if my name were "BLAGO" and I was trying to sell a senate seat or something. "


Not distancing myself, Blago. That would be a great handle. Just making all aware that our opinions are our own and I also thought the US reference was more encompasing. My personal needs or general overview aren't exactly the same as yours and so my thoughts aren't identical either. We're however definitely on the same page. Earlier there were many implications that we were posting in tandem and I just wanted to put that to rest once and for all. We have never discussed a post with each other before doing so.

Unfortunately, I think Adam gave me the "US" title as sort of a bullseye instead of a "Gary differentiating factor." But I'm tough and if it means taking all the British "flac" for all U.S. residents I'm up for the challenge.

JS, if you've seen the news this am you'll get this one: I read you loud and clear Jessie (Jr.)

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Originally posted by gary1 (US):
Even my dealer feels the heat and feels that he has to distance himself from me as if my name were "BLAGO" and I was trying to sell a senate seat or something.

LOL!

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Originally posted by gary1 (US):
Unfortunately, I think Adam gave me the "US" title as sort of a bullseye instead of a "Gary differentiating factor." But I'm tough and if it means taking all the British "flac" for all U.S. residents I'm up for the challenge.

I am a US resident - and have not received any British "flac" in my 5 years of membership on this forum.

Gary1(US)
Glad you are happy with your HDX. As I said before different strokes for different folks - I have heard both (DS and HDX) and have my opinion. You need to listen to the Linn and only then can you pass judgement on its performance - otherwise your comments are just here-say and speculation.

JS
I know that you also think highly of the HDX - as you rightfully should. As I suggested to you several months ago - you were once a Linn dealer - you really owe it to yourself to try and have a listen as I think that you would be rather impressed.

Kindest Regards
Gregg

I still feel strongly about the LP12. Never commented on their DACs as I've never had them in a controlled environment. I'm sure they're good. I remember the Linn/Naim conflict in the states and always thought it was over the top. There were some distribution issues at one time that turned a lot of dealers off to Linn in general. Personaly, I've always preferred the Naim equivalent but when I tried other hi end electronics, it often made me appreciate that Linn still had a clue. Of course their lifestyle products never rang my bell and I generally found all their kit too polite. As for the HDX, it's the best I've come across as a complete solution but I still prefer Naim's top players for CDs.

As a side note, I just tried DBpoweramp for rips and really like it's interface and tagging. Wave info is easily transferrred to other players like MM but I haven't tried it with ITunes which is fussy about importing data as I've removed it from my PC.

I'm currently having a laugh voicing a Beresford equivalent with bits I have laying around. I picked it up for $80 US. Maybe I'll use it on my cable box. Just a bit bored in the current economic climate. Maybe pcStockton or paremus would like a snicker. They have setups that don't rely on reclocking which this aint got.

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Originally posted by glevethan

I am a US resident - and have not received any British "flac" in my 5 years of membership on this forum.[/QUOTE]

Gregg, you weren't the one who wrote the Lavry write-up. I was and eveything else stems from that point. Even the way in which you have replied to both myself and JS regarding the same point (HDX) illustrates my point above. Quod erat demonstrandum.

In fact if I re-call correctly you were very interested in the Lavry and posted several times of your high expectations in demoing the product. You were waiting for some speakers to arrive before you could demo the kit. I've noticed that unlike Kuma who got a hold of one after the huge debate ended and actually took a stand and posted his less than flattering remarks about its performance, you have actually never commented upon the Lavry. Did you ever demo the kit or have you decided to just keep silent about your findings to avoid any blowback? Your silence speaks volumes I dare say.

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You need to listen to the Linn and only then can you pass judgement on its performance - otherwise your comments are just here-say and speculation.

Kindest Regards
Gregg[/QUOTE]

Never commented on the Linn DS products as I haven't heard them. I made that clear and stated that explicitly in my post above. No heresay and speculation whatsoever.

I'm just amazed that people can actually read and interpret anything that they want into someone's written words and believe that they see what they want to see. Gregg, this is not the first time that you have done this. Unreal

Not quite Gary - Every time I comment it is in direct reply to someone's post.

Previous postings of yours on many other threads have alluded to the quality of the Linn product - all comments made without having heard the kit.

When I post in this forum and pass judgement on kit it is only if I have PERSONALLY demoed it - otherwise I do not post.

Gregg

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Originally posted by js:
I still feel strongly about the LP12. Never commented on their DACs as I've never had them in a controlled environment. I'm sure they're good. I remember the Linn/Naim conflict in the states and always thought it was over the top. There were some distribution issues at one time that turned a lot of dealers off to Linn in general. Personaly, I've always preferred the Naim equivalent but when I tried other hi end electronics, it often made me appreciate that Linn still had a clue. Of course their lifestyle products never rang my bell and I generally found all their kit too polite. As for the HDX, it's the best I've come across as a complete solution but I still prefer Naim's top players for CDs.

JS

Yes - The DS line is good - obviously the Klimax is the one but $18K (ouch) - (although there is a 10% off going on right now). Re your comment on the HDX I am with you - quite good - but I prefer my CDS3

Regards
Gregg

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Originally posted by gary1 (US):

Unfortunately, I think Adam gave me the "US" title as sort of a bullseye instead of a "Gary differentiating factor."

Gee, and along I thought I thought you chose the handle in homage to the legendary Gary U.S. Bonds...