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Re: Totally OT: Plumbing woes [roadburner] by corvette
May 17, 2008 (1:09 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (May 16, 2008 8:21 pm)

I'm betting you've seen this--I got a good laugh out of it:
Blue Jeans Strikes Back
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Re: Totally OT: Plumbing woes [corvette] by roadburner
May 17, 2008 (8:14 pm)
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Replying to: corvette (May 17, 2008 1:09 pm)

I'm betting you've seen this--I got a good laugh out of it:
 
Oh yes, I've seen it and I love it. I hope that BJC nails Monster Cable to the wall. BJC isn't the cheapest cable out there, but it's high quality and BJC refuses to make those pseudo-scientific BS claims that are the "High End" cable manufacturers' stock in trade.
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Re: Totally OT: Plumbing woes [roadburner] by lemmer
May 19, 2008 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (May 17, 2008 8:14 pm)

Do those cables really make much of a difference, or is it like the guy who thinks the cold air intake on his Civic gives him 15 hp?
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Re: Totally OT: Plumbing woes [lemmer] by corvette
May 19, 2008 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: lemmer (May 19, 2008 5:30 am)

The latter. Especially with a digital signal, which is typically an all-or-nothing thing. With an analog signal (e.g., speaker cables), there is some theoretical benefit to higher end cables, but most audiophiles can't tell the difference.
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q's gonna love this.... by fezo
May 19, 2008 (9:34 am)
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Right in town we have a 2004 Volvo C70 HPT convertible. 33K on the clock. Dark blue metallic with beige leather.... the link only takes you to the main page but it's the only Volvo convertible on the lot... www.manahawkinautosales.com .....
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Re: Totally OT: audio/video [roadburner] by woodyww
May 19, 2008 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (May 16, 2008 8:21 pm)

I hear you. I'm more of a 2 channel "audio" guy, & I've put together 2 very nice systems, mainly by buying mint-condition slightly used gear on audiogon (& re-selling my old stuff there). If my house weren't falling apart, I'd get some Hospital grade outlets, or maybe I will anyway.
 
Cables are very important; I've heard the difference, & now I have some fairly high-end audio cables that I bought used. I think I read some disparaging remarks here about Monster Cable? I'd agree.....
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Re: q's gonna love this.... [fezo] by qbrozen
May 19, 2008 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: fezo (May 19, 2008 9:34 am)

Ok. It is somewhat tempting.
 
BUT, I'm still more tempted by the S60R. I really prefer a fixed roof for my daily driver, and I plan to avoid FWD on my next vehicle. I want a daily driver I can take to the track, too.
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Re: q's gonna love this.... [qbrozen] by fezo
May 19, 2008 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (May 19, 2008 11:23 am)

I could certainly understand that. Given my various physical, shall we say challenges, I'm not likely for the track and after all the years of the 00 Accord a convertible is probably about the same db level. Heck, depending on exactly how the top closes the Celica is quieter than the Accord.
 
Now were I to actually do something about the Volvo it would replace the Accord. My wife kind of envies the Celica.... If I had the Volvo she could have the Celica no problem.
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Re: Totally OT: Plumbing woes [corvette] by roadburner
May 19, 2008 (8:16 pm)
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Replying to: corvette (May 19, 2008 7:57 am)

there is some theoretical benefit to higher end cables, but most audiophiles can't tell the difference.
 
Funny, they always seem to be able to hear a difference if the cable they bought costs $50/meter...

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