Briggs on Briggs /Briggs does Briggs

**topspeed** · 08-30-2006, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by musicoverall

I'm an Apogee fan myself! I started with the Grand Vitara's, later upgraded to the Gold Accords and now found a nice pair of Platinum Coupe de Villes that get reasonable current to the gallon. I power them with a nice vintage John Deere PowerTrack mk IV and I've received lots of nice comments from people such as yourself.

**GMichael** · 08-31-2006, 05:02 AM

Should we open up our old troll classes?

**kexodusc** · 08-31-2006, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by musicoverall

I'm an Apogee fan myself! I started with the Grand Vitara's, later upgraded to the Gold Accords and now found a nice pair of Platinum Coupe de Villes that get reasonable current to the gallon. I power them with a nice vintage John Deere PowerTrack mk IV and I've received lots of nice comments from people such as yourself.

ROFLMAO!!!!
I'm not a true audiophile, I can only afford the Grand Caravans...

**Worf101** · 08-31-2006, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Resident Loser

...it's an old story so I'd watch where you step...

jimHJJ(...he goes back a looong way, pity he's returned...)

P.S. If you do a search of the Mayflower's passenger list and crew members (as was done during an earlier appearance), there wasn't a Briggs among 'em...if yer gonna' create a persona, at least make it plausible...

No chit. I thought we were rid of this guy. Haven't seen him in years and haven't missed em either. One of the MOST uninspired trolls I've ever run across. Don't waste your electrons on this *******.

Da Worfster

**Worf101** · 08-31-2006, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by SlumpBuster

The three top audiophiles are: my grundle, my taint, and my gooch.

Thanks SB!!! I just spit coffee clear across the room... This one was priceless, stop it man you're killin' me....

Da Worfster

**musicoverall** · 08-31-2006, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by kexodusc

ROFLMAO!!!!
I'm not a true audiophile, I can only afford the Grand Caravans...

You're just not quite up to the UHE (Ultra High End) yet. But don't despair! I'm sure you upgraded from the Grand Marquis and you're only a half step away from the Grand Cherokees. From there it's UHE all the way, baby!

I'm always told that audio and car analogies don't hold, but the Grand Integra was tooooo much to resist!

**dean_martin** · 08-31-2006, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by musicoverall

You're just not quite up to the UHE (Ultra High End) yet. But don't despair! I'm sure you upgraded from the Grand Marquis and you're only a half step away from the Grand Cherokees. From there it's UHE all the way, baby!

I'm always told that audio and car analogies don't hold, but the Grand Integra was tooooo much to resist!

Have you guys heard the Crown Victorias, or as they say in the bizz...the Crown Vic?

I haven't moved up the Grand ladder. I did own the Grand Ams once, but they gave me that "left on the side of the road" feeling.

**Resident Loser** · 08-31-2006, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by dean_martin

Have you guys heard the Crown Victorias, or as they say in the bizz...the Crown Vic?

I haven't moved up the Grand ladder. I did own the Grand Ams once, but they gave me that "left on the side of the road" feeling.

...the Crown Victrola?

jimHJJ(...seein' how it's audio and such...)

**musicoverall** · 08-31-2006, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by dean_martin

Have you guys heard the Crown Victorias, or as they say in the bizz...the Crown Vic?

I haven't moved up the Grand ladder. I did own the Grand Ams once, but they gave me that "left on the side of the road" feeling.

That's a bad feeling. The top of the line Grand Poobah comes with a free (s******...yeah, right - NOT built into the price...right!) membership to AAA (Automobile Audiophiles Asylum) so you'd never be left on the side of the sonic blacktop.

There's always the mid-fi Grand Wazoo also. Not much at soundstaging but a HUGE back end, hence the name. I think Frank Zappa owned those speakers....

**dean_martin** · 08-31-2006, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Resident Loser

...the Crown Victrola?

jimHJJ(...seein' how it's audio and such...)

Oh yeah, that's right. Forgive me. I'm still workin' on my audiophile merit badge.

nightflier · 08-31-2006, 01:23 PM

Looks like Braggs, I mean, Briggs has left this thread....

**3-LockBox** · 08-31-2006, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Resident Loser

...it's an old story so I'd watch where you step...

jimHJJ(...he goes back a looong way, pity he's returned...)

P.S. If you do a search of the Mayflower's passenger list and crew members (as was done during an earlier appearance), there wasn't a Briggs among 'em...if yer gonna' create a persona, at least make it plausible...

Hell, I thought he was you using a ghost-moniker

**RGA** · 09-01-2006, 03:32 AM

C'mon guys this is all in good fun - RGA actually is quite amused by his posts. He gives the whole stupid hobby (and it really is if you think about it) a good kick in the arse. RGA thinks people are too touchy and should have some more enjoyment in the hobby. RGA is actually quite surprised that Mr. Davenport Briggs has not been knighted as of yet. Damn paperwork I am sure with the socialist beaurocracy in England.

**JDavenportBriggsIV** · 09-01-2006, 04:33 AM

Dear Mr. RGA:

Your system is quite good. I am a large fan of Audio Note and use the Gaku-On & Kondo myself.

J. Davenport Briggs
Northern ME

**Resident Loser** · 09-01-2006, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by JDavenportBriggsIV

Dear Mr. RGA:

Your system is quite good. I am a large fan of Audio Note and use the Gaku-On & Kondo myself.

J. Davenport Briggs
Northern ME

Are Audio Note UK and Audio Note Japan (now marketed as Kondo) the same company? Were they at one time?

They both claim to be manufacturers...

Perhaps you can fill us in with the details...

jimHJJ(...I'm sure the story must be riveting...)

**JDavenportBriggsIV** · 09-01-2006, 05:48 AM

Wrong. You certainly have earned your user name!

The "Kondo" is Audio Note's top phono cartridge. The Gaku-On is an amplifier.

If you don't know anything, simply avoid posting.- Bill Gates

J. Davenport Briggs
The Briggs Compound
Northern, ME

**GMichael** · 09-01-2006, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by JDavenportBriggsIV

Wrong. You certainly have earned your user name!

The "Kondo" is Audio Note's top phono cartridge. The Gaku-On is an amplifier.

If you don't know anything, simply avoid posting.- Bill Gates

J. Davenport Briggs
The Briggs Compound
Northern, ME

Wrong? Are you sure of that? Maybe you should listen to Bill.

**RGA** · 09-01-2006, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by Resident Loser

Are Audio Note UK and Audio Note Japan (now marketed as Kondo) the same company? Were they at one time?

They both claim to be manufacturers...

Perhaps you can fill us in with the details...

jimHJJ(...I'm sure the story must be riveting...)

Well Mr. Davenport has done his homework at least mostly which makes his posts more amusing. If you are going to lampoon audiophilia then it helps if you're on track.

For info on Audio Note it is available on Audio Asylum. Kondo-San started Audio Note in Japan in the 1970's after leaving Sony. He was a metalurgical engineer and developed microphones for recording studios. Peter Qvortrup of Audio Note is not an engineer but Marine Broker who became an Audio Dealer and distributor and formed a company called Audio Innovations. Peter is the owner/marketer musicphile. He has the largest "personal" collection of music in the world. He hires designers from other companies who can get the results that he is after.

He takes a lot f flack for not being a designer but that is merely a piece of paper. Here is his background http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/se...ges/46764.html
For Kondo (Audio Note Japan) and AN UK Peter and Kondo-San had a falling out. http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?...up&r=&session=

For John Davenport the Gaku-On surely would make the grade as a nice "Entry Level" amplifier in the spare room.

**Resident Loser** · 09-01-2006, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by JDavenportBriggsIV

Wrong. You certainly have earned your user name!

The "Kondo" is Audio Note's top phono cartridge. The Gaku-On is an amplifier.

It was chosen...just for dimwits such as yourself...I know I'm a loser cuz I'm talkin' to the likes of you!

Funny again...AN UK has the IO LTD. and Kondo (formerly AN Japan) has it's IO-j...as their respective TOL carts...You would think the pre-eminent audiophool would own and/or know about their current offerings...unless of course the Kondo is a vintage (and not a SOTA) piece...

And is it the Gaku-on or the Ongaku? Or the Gakuoh...?

jimHJJ(...head on back to the hinterlands and avoid the moose pies...)

**Resident Loser** · 09-01-2006, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by RGA

Well Mr. Davenport has done his homework at least mostly which makes his posts more amusing. If you are going to lampoon audiophilia then it helps if you're on track.

For info on Audio Note it is available on Audio Asylum. Kondo-San started Audio Note in Japan in the 1970's after leaving Sony. He was a metalurgical engineer and developed microphones for recording studios. Peter Qvortrup of Audio Note is not an engineer but Marine Broker who became an Audio Dealer and distributor and formed a company called Audio Innovations. Peter is the owner/marketer musicphile. He has the largest "personal" collection of music in the world. He hires designers from other companies who can get the results that he is after.

He takes a lot f flack for not being a designer but that is merely a piece of paper. Here is his background http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/se...ges/46764.html
For Kondo (Audio Note Japan) and AN UK Peter and Kondo-San had a falling out. http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?...up&r=&session=

For John Davenport the Gaku-On surely would make the grade as a nice "Entry Level" amplifier in the spare room.

...ask such questions without already knowing the answers...

JDB did his homework? No, not really...As with his double-Mayflower claim...unfortunately you spoiled my fun...

BTW, "The Silversmith" as he was known, Mr. Hiroyasu Kondo died in his sleep earlier this year while attending the CES in Vegas...

jimHJJ(...now that's homework...)

**musicoverall** · 09-01-2006, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Resident Loser

...ask such questions without already knowing the answers...

JDB did his homework? No, not really...As with his double-Mayflower claim...unfortunately you spoiled my fun...

BTW, "The Silversmith" as he was known, Mr. Hiroyasu Kondo died in his sleep earlier this year while attending the CES in Vegas...

jimHJJ(...now that's homework...)

RL leads 6-0 and JDB has no one on base and two outs. Ongaku steps up to the plate... or is it Ku-gano? Ga-kuon? Whatever, it's not looking good for the 3rd or 4th biggest audiophile as RL has not needed even his curveball tonight. No one's caught up with his fastball yet. Here's the pitch....

**GMichael** · 09-01-2006, 11:07 AM

The Swing.......

**kexodusc** · 09-01-2006, 11:30 AM

I have a Briggs & Straton lawn mower...Hey Briggsy, why don't ya come mow the Kex Compound for me...grass is gettin rather long on account of the broken hand and all....

**dean_martin** · 09-01-2006, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by GMichael

The Swing.......

..........Steeeeeeeerike three. Yer out!

game over.

**RGA** · 09-01-2006, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Resident Loser

...ask such questions without already knowing the answers...

JDB did his homework? No, not really...As with his double-Mayflower claim...unfortunately you spoiled my fun...

BTW, "The Silversmith" as he was known, Mr. Hiroyasu Kondo died in his sleep earlier this year while attending the CES in Vegas...

jimHJJ(...now that's homework...)

Well you certainly did your homework!

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