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  1. 12-31-2010, 09:05 AM #1
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    xkcd takes on audiophiles

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  2. 12-31-2010, 10:52 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by atomicAdam
    ....................... ... kinda reminds me of SVI, though.
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  3. 12-31-2010, 11:09 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Feanor
    ....................... ... kinda reminds me of SVI, though.
    What is SVI?

    FYI - for those that don't know xkcd it is an online comic - it can be hella funny at times.

    xkcd.com
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    Quote Originally Posted by atomicAdam
    What is SVI?

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  5. 12-31-2010, 01:04 PM #5
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    Cool

    And how many light bulb equivalents are in your average audiophiles tube amp?.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelthis
    And how many light bulb equivalents are in your average audiophiles tube amp?.
    Just enough to make it sound better than your SS.
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  7. 12-31-2010, 03:57 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Feanor
    kinda reminds me of SVI, though.
    LOL, that was just what I was thinking as I scrolled down to see your post.

    Good cartoon but most don't even get it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hyfi
    LOL, that was just what I was thinking as I scrolled down to see your post.

    Good cartoon but most don't even get it.
    I am afraid you don't either old sot.
    BUT YOU WILL when you can't find tube anymore.
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    Haha great!

    Quote Originally Posted by pixelthis
    I am afraid you don't either old sot.
    BUT YOU WILL when you can't find tube anymore.
    yeah, and pigs will be flying around that time too...
    Life is music!

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    Quote Originally Posted by basite
    Haha great!



    yeah, and pigs will be flying around that time too...
    Actually flying pigs are common in top secret govt labs...
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    Quote Originally Posted by pixelthis
    Actually flying pigs are common in top secret govt labs...

    maybe, maybe not, I we'll never know, except you in your dreams
    Life is music!

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    Quote Originally Posted by basite
    maybe, maybe not, I we'll never know, except you in your dreams
    I dunno, bought a pack of bacon the other day, had feathers in it...
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