[anetode]

  IMO, when some people trash-talk gear they haven't heard it's because the price is more than they could afford.  So it's automatically "over priced" or "not worth it" or "product X costs half as much!" because they are jealous.  They can't afford it, they wish they could, so it's not worth the price and those who CAN afford it are fools for wasting their money.  It's one of the sillier things that happens on audio forums.  If you can't afford something, there is nothing wrong with that and it's no reason to snipe at those who can.  I can't afford to buy Burmester amps.  But I'd love to try them and I don't slag those who can, I admire them.

IMO, only incredibly vain and conceited people categorically discount criticism as mere jealousy.

 

[Ableza]

 
IMO, only incredibly vain and conceited people categorically discount criticism as mere jealousy.

When that criticism is based solely on price, I say discount it.  Every single time.  And criticism without personal experience of the gear is pure masturbation.

 

[anetode]

  criticism without personal experience of the gear is pure masturbation.

You say that like masturbation is a bad thing

 

[rocksteady65]

  Thank you for making my point for me, rocksteady65.

 
Would you care to state what point that is? 

 

[Ableza]

  You say that like masturbation is a bad thing

When it's being done in public it can be, yes... 

 

[anetode]

  When it's being done in public it can be, yes... 

If your idea of in public includes the internet then I am sorry to have to tell you that we are elbow-deep in one biggest mutual masturbation communities out there.
 
Now back to the Rag/Ygg, lest one of the mods decides to lend a hand.

 

[arnaud]

IMO, only incredibly vain and conceited people categorically discount criticism as mere jealousy.

Had to look up vain and conceited, seem like they're both the same meaning, still I like to learn new vocabulary in english .
Of course, I'd rather read about the iggy in this thread but well, patience is in order.

 

[Argo Duck]

I agree about getting back on topic, but I think this thread has just about served its purpose anyway. Rag will soon be released and get its own thread, as will Yggi...

 

[paradoxper]

   
 
Now back to the Rag/Ygg, lest one of the mods decides to lend a hand.

Some of us will require both hands!

 

[Ableza]

Thus the beauty of headphones.  Hands-free...

 

[Armaegis]

Wait... I could have been using my hans this whole time?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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edit: noticed the typo... decided it was better that way

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Wait... I could have been using my hans this whole time? :blink:  

Who is Hans and why are using him in such a manner!!!!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

edit: noticed the typo... decided it was better that way

 

[rocksteady65]

Who is Hans and why are YOU using him in such a manner!!!!

 
Ha ha! I had the exact same thought! 

 

[MoNelly]

   
I see... So, based in your logic, the fact that the designer is active on this site effectively validates your assertion that the Hugo is State of the Art? Is that because he says so? Are you that naïve? Or do you have a vested interested on Chord? Hmmm...

And...there it is. The last resort of someone without a leg to stand on: accusations of a vested interest. You got me: I own the company. 
 
Apologies to Jason and the Schiit crew for contributing to this derailment. Everybody back to to the Rag discussion. 

 

[rocksteady65]

  And...there it is. The last resort of someone without a leg to stand on: accusations of a vested interest. You got me: I own the company. 
 
Apologies to Jason and the Schiit crew for contributing to this derailment. Everybody back to to the Rag discussion. 

 
Of course you don't, don't be silly! A shareholder perhaps?

 And unlike your credibility, my Two legs are in very good standing...