ZYX Airy 3x/SB vs. Dynavector XV-1 or 1s

All ...

My comment about not knowing anything more than before the thread started (about Universe, Collibri, XV-1s) was directed at the thread named:

"ZYX Universe, Dynavector XV-1s, vdH Colibri, ?? "

and not this thread.

Sorry for the confusion.

My comments about respecting Raul, stand ...

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier

Hello Wc65mustang,

I think you need to re-read your comments and realize the impact of the written word as far as human feelings and general civility are concerned. It's a simple matter to insult someone and then call him overly sensitive when either he responds or someone else does so in their defense.

I disagree with Raul on numerous items - specifically the use of step-up transformers.

Having said that, I respect and value his views as well as respecting him as an individual.

Raul brings a lot to the table and his preferences are very clear. Additionally, Raul puts in the hard work before he asserts his opinion. We need more "arrogant" people like Raul on this list and not fewer.

Most of what you read on Internet forums is worth the paper it's written on.

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I've been wrestling about how to reply the technical side of it for the few days I've followed it.

Let's just say that there's not much useful information imparted in this thread other than us getting an insight into the personalites of the posters (this does have value).

I entered this thread with no experience of the Colibri, a moderate experience of the Universe, and extensive experience of the XV-1s.

To this point, my understanding has not changed.

I realize that some people have made honest attempts at describing the sound they hear. They are nevertheless irrelevant to me because discipline was not followed during the evaluation.

Consider this parallel:

"He's a great person for the job, but I didn't do a background check on him. He's articulate, organized, and a good dresser so I think I'll hire him to a position where he handles all of the company's investments".

Get my point?

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier

Thom, your advice is appreciated but I don't need to re-read anything. You need to mind your own business.

Since I do agree that sometimes I may "seem" to take myself too seriously,in reality,the "real me" doesn't.I'm simply a "one man's opinion"!That's it!Anyone going beyond that is going a bit overboard,with forum life.In seriousness,this whole posting bonanza is just fun.Yes I learn,mostly from pondering thoughts,picked up.If these equate into what my own perceptions are(about enjoying music "reproduction")than I move on,from that point.Believe me,I LOVE spending money on things audio.I'm embarrassed to admit to,just how much.If I'd have invested ALL of it,I'd be living comfortabley,off the interest.YET,I now have the best sound that I,personally,have owned.Growing as a "LISTENER",to me, is much more valuable than simply being a hobbyist(a hobby I love).

What I DO NOT see myself as,is "mean spirited",which I don't have to name anyone here,who seems to lean in that direction.You know who you are.If that is "YOU",than it's time to re-think whether you are in this for fun,or to intentionally jerk some of us around.Baiting is,to me,accepted.Being nasty,for it's own sake, won't make anyone any friends.I didn't for me.

Let's not get away from the FACT that MIKE L. spent ALOT of time on his very enjoyable comparison,and spent alot more time posting,for our entertainment,and appreciation.I don't think he thought anyone was going out,to buy something off any of his comparative opinions.What I DO think,is that he "GOOD NATUREDLY"(hope that's a word)wanted to share his enthusiasm,and appreciation of "music reproducing" products!The rest is up to us,to ponder!!

Happy holiday,to all!!

BTW-Raul,You have to learn to get a better feel for my humor.I was kidding with you re:What's your point",and the "EGG Sandwich" stuff.