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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #40 on: September 05, 2014, 11:21:46 PM »

So I had this email exchange with Currawong last night about how counter-productive the thread lock was, essentially turning me away from head-fi. Did not think Currawong would pay attention but maybe he's had to respond to bunch of pms and emails as voila, thread reopened.
What a drama for so little,  but the good news is that people do listen...
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #41 on: September 06, 2014, 04:14:05 AM »

So I had this email exchange with Currawong last night about how counter-productive the thread lock was, essentially turning me away from head-fi. Did not think Currawong would pay attention but maybe he's had to respond to bunch of pms and emails as voila, thread reopened.
What a drama for so little,  but the good news is that people do listen...
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #42 on: September 06, 2014, 08:40:40 AM »

It might sound simple. Would it help HF to develop a new and clear vision, mission statement and to create its own PR team instead of Jude and Amos complicating matters?

As a novice I loved HF. As I got experience I detested HF as I felt the priorities of HF were contradictory. Hence I drifted off after Huddler...
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #43 on: September 06, 2014, 11:55:22 AM »

I for one am delighted that the thread is open. I felt Marv did not need to say what he said initially but that's his prerogative. In retrospect, it seems like that guy/gal Mython was spoiling for an argument that was totally uncalled for IN THAT THREAD. But I loved it when the post on the Bricasti happened. It's like, back to the business of DAC evaluation.
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #44 on: September 06, 2014, 12:27:41 PM »

Mython acted as a cry baby. I guess HF pampers to consumer cry babies who do not like critical remarks. It is kind of typical...
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #45 on: September 06, 2014, 02:10:22 PM »

Mython acted as a cry baby. I guess HF pampers to consumer cry babies who do not like critical remarks. It is kind of typical...

I have no idea what u mean. ;)
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #46 on: September 06, 2014, 02:15:53 PM »

Mython called out the thread when he heard that his precious Chord Hugo wasn't idolized like it was in other places and in his own mind. Then he backpedaled like a little bitch when Purrin challenged his resolve. Hate people like that who can't back up their talk. Thankfully, the thread is back on track again.
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #47 on: September 08, 2014, 03:00:02 AM »

Didn't know H-fi had the thumbs up/down option now...

From what I've experienced over there if you frown down on a FOTM product which the company happens to be a sponsor or talk ill of a product some of the mods/admin's own or greatly favour, your post is discredited and you'll receive a nice little reminder about it through PM.

If you keep posting your locked out of the thread. If the process keeps on iterating you're given a serious warning about a possible temporary ban.

Interesting comparison thread btw. Gj with the efforts Marv.
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #48 on: September 08, 2014, 03:17:52 AM »

this thread disheartens me, as HF is my only source for news and reviews regarding upcoming/recently released products. i'd switch in a heartbeat, but there isn't any other site that comes even remotely close to the sheer size of HF (though i understand the problems arise from the growing userbase in the first place)
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Re: RIP HF DAC thread.
« Reply #49 on: September 08, 2014, 05:26:01 AM »

this thread disheartens me, as HF is my only source for news and reviews regarding upcoming/recently released products. i'd switch in a heartbeat, but there isn't any other site that comes even remotely close to the sheer size of HF (though i understand the problems arise from the growing userbase in the first place)

Size is sometimes the problem here. HF might get the latest news first but there are other places for information and impressions. Sometimes HF felt like an overcrowded bus. That feeling became too strong and bye bye...

I drifted off to other audio forums and there is something for everyone. One thing you do notice is that in smaller audio forums there is less "look-at-me" and more honesty regarding choices. A simple PM or slight derailing question was often enough to get your answers. No endurance lurking, just relatively quick answers. There some smart people at Head-Case and Rock-Grotto too.

Also, trust your ears. If you like the certain audio gear just enjoy it. Not everything that is new is always the best  p;)
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