DeKay, nope, not me. I don’t smoke, have never touched a Vantage Audio product, and have nothing to do with beta products and the public. :) Seems an awful experience!
Perhaps a case of mistaken identity. I do not know the man, but several times have been mistaken for Doug Schneider, who is also a reviewer. Not sure of pertinency to your situation.
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