Support Head-Fi.org by
starting all of your
Amazon.com shopping by
clicking here.
____________________________________________________________________
Today's Featured Head-Fi Blog: A Japanese headfier's monologue (Sasaki)
____________________________________________________________________
Please help
support Head-Fi by becoming a Contributing Member
CLICK
HERE -- Contributing Members, thank you
for your generous support! --
Moderator: Headphoneus Supremus: The first to organize an International Head-Fi Meet (2006)
Wow...7 years of loyal dedication to the cause, torn down down by one light hearted statement.
Obviously you haven't read my sticky warning members to steer clear of Xin's products until he resolves this matter.
Wow...7 years of loyal dedication to the cause, torn down down by one light hearted statement.
Obviously you haven't read my sticky warning members to steer clear of Xin's products until he resolves this matter.
I didn't see the harm OMG..... Considering the chain of events, some things become fair game. Someone sounds like a "stick in the mud" immtbiker, no harm ,no foul in my eyes.
No I don't see any harm what so ever in that comment. I was for many years a strong supporter of Xin and have had at least 5 Xin amps over the years but can't in good faith recommend dealing with him any longer
__________________
Bedroom Rig : Jungson CDT2 (Amperex A2900 tubes) > NLE-053 xlr > RudiStor RPX-100 > ATH-L3000 APureSound V2 xlr / GS-1000 Black Dragon xlr
Travel Rig : Sony D-NE920 pcdp > qusp mini-mini > RudiStor XJ-03 > ATH-ESW9 APureSound V3
Portable Rig : 8 GB iPhone 3G > Etymotics HF2 with black olives (qusp low profile iPhone LOD when used with amp)
DDW, .......... you are way out of line by your implications.
Maybe so, but I don't think so based on what I was really trying to say. AGAIN, nothing personal. I don't have anything against you. And from your replies, it sounds like you actually may have had a little bit of understanding as to what I was saying.........:
Your exact words are most of my point:
1)
Originally Posted by mrarroyo
As stated perhaps he sends his units to what to him are experienced "Beta Testers". BTW, this is no different from what other sellers do w/ their products, even outside of the headphone business.
2)
Originally Posted by mrarroyo
Perhaps what you call "favorite" is instead trust that Dr. Xin has of long time users of his units and of individuals who not only own his amps but many other amps.
You basically stated my reasons for pointing out "why" I don't feel I should see any relevance in the fact that you have a Xin amp being shipped to you specifically. Nothing personal. I just feel ("Possibly") that since you have tested so many amps, since you have been a long time user and since you post your reviews including very favorable reviews of Xin's products, that Xin (as a common bussiness move) would likely prioritize shipping to you and a couple of others. Yes, I agree this is a common business practice. But, as even you concured, yes, it is also "likely" a type of favortism. I understand why. And I don't really have any problem with it even from Xin. And I definitely don't have any problems with you about it.
I view your efforts as helpful to Xin and the buying forum members interested in buying a Xin amp.
I placed my order (over a year ago) largely based on the VERY positive reviews by you Jamato, hiflight and others. But, I do NOT hold you guys responsible in any way for the rediculous issues in shipping of product. That burden is clearly Xin's in my book. I see the frustrations you guys are having to deal with having made so many positive remarks and then have to watch as so many get frustrated with NOT receiving amps. I would feel bad too. Personally, under the circumstances, If I had been in your shoes, I would likely be very reluctant to even mention I had a Xin amp being shipped to me without seeing a reasonable number of others receiving amps. But, I don't blame you or have issue with you sharing the reality either.
**** In any event, know that you don't owe me any appologies. And know I don't hold any ill will towards you Jamato or Hiflight or anyone else who has made postive review of Xin's products or who might receive their amps before me.
There is only ONE SINGLE person I hold responsible for this rediculous process.
But, my MAIN point (in my earlier comment) was that there is just no reason to get excited about "Xin being in shipping mode" just because someone (like yourself) who might be "favored" by Xin for whatever Xin's reasons are receiving notice that you have an amp being shipped.
In my book, you are (likely / possibly) an exception to any indication that any "Normal" shippings will take place. I have to assume that Xin shipping you an amp is a "Special" effort.
***** There are simply NO other indications of shipping. One single shipping notice (regardless of who or why) isn't enough to get excited about.
Further, based on your status to Xin, I have to disregard a shipping of an amp to you.... That is all I was trying to say.
YES... they were a "dig" at a maker of products. But, under the circumstances, I think it is hard not to make a joke/dig about the situation.
As a moderator, I think you have fullfilled your responsibility by "WARNING" others about what they might have to endure or deal with and the risks they might be taking by ordering through Xin.
Likeable or not as a person, Xin's "Business Practices", communication and shipping time frames are NOT up to par - Not even close!
Honestly though, as a moderator, I think you might have noticed the questionable nature of a few of Bushguy's posts prior to now - escpecially the ones related in reply to Xin posts. Attacks on certain individuals or against certain posts seem familiar.
Wow...7 years of loyal dedication to the cause, torn down down by one light hearted statement.
Obviously you haven't read my sticky warning members to steer clear of Xin's products until he resolves this matter.
If you think that statement makes me unworthy of Moderator status, you should read some of my other works.
Lighten up dude and look at the big picture. I have done more for Head-Fi than the average bear.
If anyone else feels that this is a worthy comment, please chime in or PM me. I am open to constructive criticism.
I wish I knew what was going on. Xin is a friend but on the other side of this is the pure frustration that is totally understood. I have made some of what I thought were humorous comments and gotten slapped back for them though I didn't take that serious either. Well the job of a moderator is never easy, so many personalities. Kind of like working in the hospital. :^)
__________________
John aka Jam and Jama Photo gallery at:www.pbase.com/jamato8
The one constant in life is change, so will that change?
Feel with your own heart, see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears. Sand is sand no matter where it is found. Listening to: The Greatful Dead, The Closing of Winterland 1978, Fillmore West 1969, Lucinda Williams, Leonard Cohen Amps I am currently listening with: RSA B-51, iBasso T4, SR 71A, new Xin Reference Favorite headphone: Ultrasone Ed. 9 #1010 Portable amp ratings: *1. SR-71A *2. iBasso D3 *2b RSA Predator *3. Xin Micro *5 iBasso P3 *5b. Mini IV *6. D1 iBasso upgraded amp *6b. iBasso P2 (upgraded opamps) *8. C & C Box (good decay, tilted up high frequency, slightly synthetic) *9 iBasso T1 *10. iBasso T2 *11. XTRA X-1 (warm not neutral, very musical) *12. LD M+ These amps are enjoyable to listen to and present a slightly different interpretation of the musical signal. Portable monitor ratings: *1. PortaPros, KSC35 (modified-a great value) *2. Amadana P-117 bamboo *3. UM2 (respond to top quality amplification but I don't enjoy their sound) *4. OVC 8+ Source: iRiver H130,140, D303 optical out, D-EJ955, D-EJ1000, D-EJ2000, 25s, 25, D-303, D-777 and others (optical out if available) Digital Conversion: Altoid tin Monica Dac I, Altoid tin Monica II Asynchronous Reclocking Dac. Headphone Amplifiers: iBasso D1, IV Micro, IV Mini, Xin Reference, SM3B, SuperMacro V LE, SM3 V6 Xin (IV all switches), XRTA X-1, LD Micro +, LD Micro Tube, C&C Box, iBasso P1, P2, D1, D2, Woo 3 Modified-Siemens 6922 driver, 7236 power tube, Woo 6 Modified Pseudo dual PS - Headphones: Ultra Ed. 9, HD650, Ultrasone 750, HFI780, PortaPro modified, KSC35, Equation RP-21, Westone UM2