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Nick
07/13/09

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can i have my star back now?
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Toastie
07/13/09

@Nick: Is it that big a deal?
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Nick
07/13/09

@Toastie: does a bear drop a deuce in the woods?
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bosskev
07/13/09

@Nick: Nick. There may be some system bug inadvertently causing stars to disappear. My star disappeared two days ago as well, but, under certain very rare and specific circumstances, it seems to be there, but it really isn't. The first day and a half that the new commenting system went live, I had my star and was dutifully doing the "promote" and "approve" comments thing, when all of a suddent the star just mysteriously went missing.

I had thought it might have been someone at Giz playing a joke on me, given that I'd been poking them in the ribs about the new star-approval system (You are breathing? You spelled your name right? Here's a star!). So, I wrote Jason at Giz and asked. He told me that my star "wasn't removed for any reason [he] can think of" and that, curiously, it looked to him like it was still in place. Go figure.

So, anyway, hang in there! This might just be one of those new commenting system growing pains.
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Nick
07/13/09

@bosskev: BOSS! how you been brother. wondering when you were gonna come back out.

yeah, i couldn't comment at first implementation and still sometimes can't. i just like complaining. makes me feel like a man.
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Nick
07/13/09

@bosskev: hmmm, it doesn't seem to show my heart clicks at the moment also.
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bosskev
07/13/09

@Nick: "i just like complaining. makes me feel like a man."

Um...I can think of other ways to make you "feel like a man". Drop by my place tonight, say, around 8:00? Bring wine.
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Nick
07/13/09

@bosskev: and as a man i will not need directions, but if i am late: my apologies in advance.
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bosskev
07/13/09

@Nick: No problem. Arriving too late is much better than coming too early.
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GlenTen
07/13/09

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All that money is wasted if you like to eat Cap'n Crunch while you listen to music.
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Nick
07/13/09

@GlenTen: well, sir. i prefer the sound of analog vinyls and as such eat rice crispies. i love that snap, crackle, and pop it delivers.
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Skeetz
07/13/09

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Please tell me those brain juice collecting tubes are optional.
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bustedchain
07/13/09

@Skeetz: They are likely tube type amplifiers. Current mosfet amplifiers introduce more noice and aren't as good as some tube type amplifiers. It has to do with total harmonic distortion versus audiophile snobbery. I like a good sounding audio system as much as the next guy, but not going to spend thousands of dollars on audio equipment.
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Log1c
07/13/09

@Skeetz: Those connect directly to your wallet.
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dwight-schrute
07/13/09

@Skeetz: I'm pretty sure they fill up with an unknown blue substance when the band you're listening to hits all the notes.
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Skeetz
07/13/09

@bustedchain: Well that sounds like a "nothing to see here, move along" kinda statement if I ever did see one!
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Dawnrazor
07/13/09

@bustedchain: "I like a good sounding audio system as much as the next guy, but not going to spend thousands of dollars on audio equipment." Totally understand this sentiment, but realize that "audiophiles" (I hate that term) are no different than any other class of "enthusiast" and that the pursuit of high-end equipment is not simply the end justifying the means.

Not only do audio enthusiasts seek realistic, emotionally-engaging music playback, but many are also directly interested in the playback equipment itself in terms of the circuit design, build techniques/quality, and overall aesthetics. The Woo WES features stunning industrial design, is completely hand-built using the highest quality components available (such as mil-spec resistors and teflon-film caps), and is designed to last as long as you do. It's an example of 100% no-compromise engineering and construction, and is probably near the pinnacle of the best headphone amps in the world (The B-52 from Ray Samuels Audio could probably give the Woo a run for its money.)

This amp is appealing to audiophiles for many of the same reasons that a Rolex, Breitling, or DJR watch is appealing to watch collectors. Sure a $10 digital will accurately "tell time", BUT there is no comparison between the "experience" of wearing a cheap, plastic digital vs. something like a Breitling Navtimer.
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