What was it like ?

[Rich-n-Texas]

You have got to be insain

frenchmon

To add to this tired same old same old... the only reason I keep my AKAI M9 Reel-to-Reel, my Pioneer SX-251 and my old Pioneer PL-400 TT is because it keeps me connected to my past while I work my way through my mid-life crisis. Beyond that, this 50 year old couldn't give a rats a$$ about what was. It's all about the here and now. I'll soon be retiring my little HTR to garage duty in order to make way for a bigger (more power) and better (more bells & whistles, including ethernet connectivity) workhorse.

Oh, by the way, I drive a 2000 Firebird Formula with 320 rwhp, FWIW.

[frenchmon]

To add to this tired same old same old... the only reason I keep my AKAI M9 Reel-to-Reel, my Pioneer SX-251 and my old Pioneer PL-400 TT is because it keeps me connected to my past while I work my way through my mid-life crisis. Beyond that, this 50 year old couldn't give a rats a$$ about what was. It's all about the here and now. I'll soon be retiring my little HTR to garage duty in order to make way for a bigger (more power) and better (more bells & whistles, including ethernet connectivity) workhorse.

Oh, by the way, I drive a 2000 Firebird Formula with 320 rwhp, FWIW.

Ain't nothing wrong with vintage. I'm a believer that we should preserve and remember that which bought us to this point, and that we should look to the future for better enjoyment . But to use the past as a weapon is just not right. I don't think Melvin ment to do that, but thats just what he did.

Obtw, I drive a 1992 Satern. I'd rather put the money in new audio gear...I've already told the wife, I'm going to spend a least $10,000 on a good two channel system.

frenchmon

[pixelthis]

To add to this tired same old same old... the only reason I keep my AKAI M9 Reel-to-Reel, my Pioneer SX-251 and my old Pioneer PL-400 TT is because it keeps me connected to my past while I work my way through my mid-life crisis. Beyond that, this 50 year old couldn't give a rats a$$ about what was. It's all about the here and now. I'll soon be retiring my little HTR to garage duty in order to make way for a bigger (more power) and better (more bells & whistles, including ethernet connectivity) workhorse.

Oh, by the way, I drive a 2000 Firebird Formula with 320 rwhp, FWIW.

this is the silliest thing I have EVER heard, you're a yankee, so I guess I can excuse youir ignorance.
You remind me of a quote from Daniel webster, who said, "its better to be thought a fool, rather than to speak up and remove all doubt".
The "here and now" is a product of the past, they are connected by interwoven threads.
Go back and watch some old tvshows from the eighties, everybody had a hot stereo,
stuff like Tandburg, harmon (the real stuff) luxman, etc.
Now even companies like Marantz and Classe are producing cheap crap thats LOOKS
like high end gear, but aint.
I have a dvd player that looks like a high end CD player, its six inches deep, and the only "chassis" is the folded metal box that the faceplate is attached to.
What you fail to understand is that your "old" stuff is leagues better than some of your "new" stuff.
In every civilization where the "new" stuff isnt as good as the "old" stuff, well, that civilization is dying. And the "here and now" is whats important?
All of these plans for the future , they're based on your assets, right?
You don't understand that with the dollars troubles lately you've lost at least 30% value
from those assets.
Which is why I call you "rich on paper" rather than rich in Texas, I meant no offense,
its just that when you are ready to "cash in" dont be surprized if your "assets" wont buy a loaf of bread.
Thats what happens in dying civilizations.
But, hey, you at least have the "here and now"

[Rich-n-Texas]

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Which is why I call you "rich on paper" rather than rich in Texas, I meant no offense,
its just that when you are ready to "cash in" dont be surprized if your "assets" wont buy a loaf of bread.
Thats what happens in dying civilizations.
But, hey, you at least have the "here and now"

Thanks to the fact that I work for Texas Instruments, the world's third largest chip maker, my 401K is healthy and as can best be predicted will stay well ahead of inflation. I'll be very surprised if my assets don't buy bread, but thank you for your concern just the same.

BTW, you don't have to explain your reasoning behind the name calling. I just assume you were the school yard bully in Kindergarten and that trait has followed you through your life.

[pixelthis]

Thanks to the fact that I work for Texas Instruments, the world's third largest chip maker, my 401K is healthy and as can best be predicted will stay well ahead of inflation. I'll be very surprised if my assets don't buy bread, but thank you for your concern just the same.

BTW, you don't have to explain your reasoning behind the name calling. I just assume you were the school yard bully in Kindergarten and that trait has followed you through your life.

Sorry, but when anybody talks about "living" in the here and now they are showing their
ignorance, and sometimes my patience runs out.
The "here and now" is a result of the "past" you care so little about, and when the future is the "here and now" it will be the result of what you're doing NOW.
aND SINCE MOST LIVING IN THE "HERE AND NOW" CARE so little for the past, well, that carries over to the future as well.
Its all threads woven together, basically. You cant fart without the contribution from the past you dismiss so lightly.
And my 401k is in gold backed stuff, I KNOW mine will be there

[pixelthis]

And pointing out somebodies ignorance is not being a "bully".
You can do something about being ignorant.
Now, if I picked on you for being a yankee, an affliction you can't help...

[Rich-n-Texas]

And pointing out somebodies ignorance is not being a "bully".
You can do something about being ignorant.
Now, if I picked on you for being a yankee, an affliction you can't help...

What do you mean "if"? Carpetbagger comes to mind...

The intention of my post was to contribute a hypothetical counter to a subject that has been beaten to death, has no winner or loser, and at the same time attempt to call the guy's bluff regarding who he's talked to. Looks to me like he was in the same conference room as opposed to being on a first name basis with Mr. Fisher, Mr. Marantz & Mr. Bozak. He created a false impression of himself and was called on it. Simple as that. Let's put it this way Pix... I'd give anything to have my old Pioneer SX-450 back as it would "connect me with my past." Sometimes when I turn on my SX-251 and CRANK it, it satisfies my big volume craving.

[Les Adams]

Looks to me like he was in the same conference room as opposed to being on a first name basis with Mr. Fisher, Mr. Marantz & Mr. Bozak.

A serious question. Does anyone know if this Mr Bozak is "Louis Bozak" who made mono mixers for broadcast uses and public address systems and developed the CMA-10-2DL mixer which was the first commercial DJ mixing console as used at the infamous "Paradise Garage" club?