syn08 said:
I visited your site using Google Chrome and the version of Safari on my Nokia e90. I was sidetracked by the .com version on the phone but I got there. There may be something about Safari that isn't working with your site correctly, except on a PC Safari works OK. Software isn't any more consistent than audiofools opinions. . .
Was it the "ignorant" part or the "dorks" part? Or perhaps it is the combination of the two? Would "dork ignoramuses" be better?
So hard to know...
Oh, maybe "geeks with insufficient knowledge"? Is that preferable?
I suspect that Mr. Curl will return... I hope he is monitoring his own blood pressure in the meantime. I am monitoring mine. Actually, I am.
In my next project I will buy only parts with that elusive "f" suffix to use - they work so much better! Thanks for the idea!!
_-_-bear
So hard to know...
Oh, maybe "geeks with insufficient knowledge"? Is that preferable?
I suspect that Mr. Curl will return... I hope he is monitoring his own blood pressure in the meantime. I am monitoring mine. Actually, I am.
In my next project I will buy only parts with that elusive "f" suffix to use - they work so much better! Thanks for the idea!!
_-_-bear
I see JC is taking a break in a more chummy atmosphere. Audio is not the only discipline where I have observed the well experienced but less credentialed individuals develop huge chips on their shoulders. I see we are back to a broad engineering education with a solid grounding in fundamentals being a handicap in audio design. So be it, though I wish folks could be a little less acrimonious and more diplomatic at times. Not to say I have not slipped up now and then.
Nah! he was just Binned, ie put in the bin for a week to relax and rest his lood pressure. The bin has comfy chairs, and a delish menu served by attractive server-types. He should be out this friday
There have been some musings by some about hopw they could express themselves more politely, and stop looking for things to disagree with vehemently. I like having John around, and we should all consider how we might miss a thread such as this, even if we might roll our eyes every now and again.. so I request that people follow up on their observations and make an effort (is it really an effort? ) to be more congenial
Mark
Has anyone ever seen or heard a Blowtorch preamp ? After all that's what this thread is all about isn't it ? This pre-amp appears to be as rare as the proverbial Holy Grail and is more like a myth than something real.
I think John Curl hides behind the fact that nobody on this forum has ever seen or heard one of these pre-amps so nobody can really question his claims made about it. As well, I don't see John Curl to enthusiastic to post any pictures or actual measurements made on it. Surely he must have some pictures that he can post or does he just want to maintain that mythical air about it
regards
Trev
I think John Curl hides behind the fact that nobody on this forum has ever seen or heard one of these pre-amps so nobody can really question his claims made about it. As well, I don't see John Curl to enthusiastic to post any pictures or actual measurements made on it. Surely he must have some pictures that he can post or does he just want to maintain that mythical air about it
regards
Trev
What a silly and mean spirited post that was Trevor. First you attribute motives with no evidence and secondly you misread what appears to be at least JC's purpose for this thread. The first post appeared to laud the Blowtorch but the thread evolved with JC's apperance. Surely the discussion was to be on the design choices made, not to worship the pre-amp or its designer?
I also wonder how seriously peoples' sonic impressions of the Blowtorch would be taken if they had heard it? I also recall seeing pictures posted on here of the Blowtorch, so many have actually seen it.
Rob.
I also wonder how seriously peoples' sonic impressions of the Blowtorch would be taken if they had heard it? I also recall seeing pictures posted on here of the Blowtorch, so many have actually seen it.
Rob.
Trevor White said:Has anyone ever seen or heard a Blowtorch preamp ? After all that's what this thread is all about isn't it ? This pre-amp appears to be as rare as the proverbial Holy Grail and is more like a myth than something real.
I think John Curl hides behind the fact that nobody on this forum has ever seen or heard one of these pre-amps so nobody can really question his claims made about it. As well, I don't see John Curl to enthusiastic to post any pictures or actual measurements made on it. Surely he must have some pictures that he can post or does he just want to maintain that mythical air about it
regards
Trev
Vendetta Research homepage here
Blowtorch pictures and review here
Robert F said:
Euh, more seriously than when they had not heard it ?
Trevor's Q&A : at least 4 members frequently paraded by who heard it, at least half of that number owns one.
(not counting J the Cell-mate, who may return with a fresh tattoo after a week of lifting weights again in the slammer)
If you had read the thread before asserting this, you might have found that you are mistaken. I haven't taken a count, but at least one person (me) on this thread has seen, touched, and heard the preamp. John and I have some disagreements, but he does NOT make false claims or try to push vaporware. He is a totally honest person.
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