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in Carl's defense he opened his comments with a three word statement and then asked someone to expand on their position (very reasonably I might add if you read closely). Since that time comments and suggestions specific to HIM have been coming from left field and contributing little to the original question. I don't know Carl and have agreed with him very few times, but I respect anyone who will back-up their opinions and challenge others to do the same. It seems to me some of the energy directed at Carl comes from those at a loss for words related to audio. For the record, from all that I have seen with his name on it(many many things) I agree with him on two things only: the cd50, the moses electricity thing. He adds flavor to this site simply because he substantiates his position with an uncompromising style. This world has plenty of jerks just more opinionated than Carl but with a hell of a lot less to say, IMHO

Once again Carl you are right. Regarding this thread my vote is for either the Wadia 850 or 860...Carl's favorites and BTW I own an 850. Now Carl don't get your panties in a twist over this one...

Thats a backhanded compliment but I agree with what you say, Petland. I have seen many questions, by a lot of people, that can seem pointed and thus taken the wrong way. I think that "provocative" questions/responses to individuals who post gives rise to the opportunity for the (came before)person posting to elaborate on their comments. It's people, just like Carl (and others), that are a great catalyst for that. Unfortunatley, for many of you, my posts are rather long but I aim to be concise, make my point and back it up with "something". Sometimes head-butting is enevitable (it's the nature of this medium) but it also makes it fun!

Petland, I thank you for the half-way support, but don't understand why you'd disagree with me on so many other issues in the past. I don't recall that you have told me as much, anyway. I'm glad that you like the CD50. I don't see myself as a catalyst, so much as a lightening rod for the true jerks on here. That's fine, except that it wastes time for anyone wanting to get anything substantive out of this forum. As you hint at, I guess having an opinion, and backing it up (with anything at all), brings out the worst in people, all too often. I appreciate yours and Treyhoss's commitment to keeping it on things audio..........Jla, thanks for getting back to the subject, and for realizing that you can turn your computer off, or otherwise ignore my comments.

Jeez,Carl.How can one guy have the best eqp.,the only opinion that counts,was never wrong about anything?? YOUR system is not a tube lovers' delight,That makes for lots of room for disagreement.You get so nasty and personal.It is ok to disagree,loose the nasty.It waters down anything positive you might contribute.