Grado GS1000, ATH-L3000 or Sony Qualia-- loaner...???

[markl]

Second time's the charm?

Any takers? I was lucky to receive a K701 loaner, maybe someone has one of these to lend for 3 weeks or so? Again, all I can offer is a full and thorough review, plus hundreds of hours of burn-in (if needed). I'll pay shipping both ways.

PM me if interested. Cheers.

 

[markl]

ATH-L3000 and Qualia have been taken care of by a MAJOR DUDE on this web site who chooses to remain anonymous (but any major dude will tell you, except me who is sworn to secrecy

), but if anyone has those new Grado cans and can spare them for a few weeks, I'd be forever in your debt...

 

[Welly Wu]

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[Welly Wu]

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[mulveling]

Welly - just curious - how did you get so set on the notion of only buying American gear? I think you might find it enjoyable to branch out and try some different brands.

 

[pawlowski6132]

I can't believe people are stupid enough to lend you gear.

 

[Welly Wu]

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[BrianS]

that is a nice offer welly. i look forward to your review(s) markl.

 

[Welly Wu]

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[Meyvn]

after his candid review of the K701, I'm sure a lot of people are excited about this one (me included).

 

[Mercuttio]

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Originally Posted by mulveling Welly - just curious - how did you get so set on the notion of only buying American gear? I think you might find it enjoyable to branch out and try some different brands.

That strikes me as odd too... Grados don't suit everyone, what if you're denying your ears their true sound signature match?

 

[Wmcmanus]

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Originally Posted by Mercuttio That strikes me as odd too... Grados don't suit everyone, what if you're denying your ears their true sound signature match?

C'mon, man, it's late! The guy has got a busy day tomorrow.

 

[dj_mocok]

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Originally Posted by Welly Wu Think of it this way: we are doing it for the community. Not that we are the leaders of this community or some nonsense egotistical crapola like that. Sort of like how I am buying an Ayre Acoustics CX-7 Evolution CD player this month. Not many people in Head-Fi own it or write about it so not much is known. That is due to the price too. However, I am happy to buy it and review it for the community. That, my Head-Fi brothers, is a strong motivator for me. I like American Hi-Fi because well, I happen to think that we make the best gear in the world. We have a very strong cultural export market in our movies and music worldwide. We also have the best hobbyists, business savvy culture, technical expertise, and long history with hi-fi. No matter how cynical I get about the hi-fi press, reading about the history of high fidelity, especially by following American companies both old and new forge their businesses, is kind of neat. Gives me the goosebumps and stuff. Later dudes, I got work at Barnes & Noble tomorow.

Only to find out lots of the tiny parts that sum up to the gear are actually made in China.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

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Originally Posted by Welly Wu I like American Hi-Fi because well, I happen to think that we make the best gear in the world. We have a very strong cultural export market in our movies and music worldwide. We also have the best hobbyists, business savvy culture, technical expertise, and long history with hi-fi. No matter how cynical I get about the hi-fi press, reading about the history of high fidelity, especially by following American companies both old and new forge their businesses, is kind of neat. Gives me the goosebumps and stuff.

Wow, dude, stop waving the flag so hard, I think you're tattering it!

Seriously, where's the military recruiter when you need him? This guy sounds ready to die to defend American Hi-Fi.

 

[dj_mocok]

Too much Starbucks I reckon.