Has The Maker ever seen yours?

Since I am the "maker" of over half of my gear, the "maker" hears and sees the stuff every day. He always gives an approving nod, and sometimes gives things an additional tweak or two. Does this count? :^)

Twl- Do you ever take yourself out for a drink??

FWIW I am often visited by Makers Mark if that counts :)

Tim, that was a good question for Twl. What we really want to know is, as a small manufacturer, does he expense account all of the times that he takes this "client" out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, entertainment, etc.. : )

I recently read in Bound For Sound that Brian Cheney of VMPS visited Marty at his house. Brian wanted to make sure that Marty had his newer "best of show" speakers properly set up. Not only was Brian very pleased with how Marty had them set up, he told him that it was the best that he had ever heard them sound. I know that this had to boost Marty's ego and swell his chest quite a bit. Not only was this a testament to Marty's skill as a "tweaker" and audiophile in terms of positioning them and then finding the right equipment to make them bloom, it told me that Marty really does know how to make a system "sing". I'm sure it also made Brian feel good knowing that his product was working as well as it was and that it would probably garner a good review because of it. Sean
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Albert,

Were you using equipment these people had manufactured? If so, what'd they say about the way it sounded with the other brands in the mix?

TWL,

Do you sell the equipment you "make"? If so, have you visited your customer's home for a listen? Also, does it have a brand name?

TireGuy,

I don't drink much bourbon, but I have passed out on Bourbon Street before.

Thanks all,

Brad

Albert, it sounds like you are host to a veritable "who's who" of audio. Most impressive! I have had several visits from Gilbert Yeung of Blue Circle - Gilbert makes a point of visiting customers to make sure things are working properly. He has always been a valuable source of information and has improved the quality of sound in my room and system immeasurably.