Is hifi worth what it costs

[Vladimir]

Teac VRDS is super cheap to make? Possibly, but you don’t really know that now do you?

I know because I have eyes and experience machining (CNC and manual), sheet metal fabrication, education in mechanical engineering. Its really inexpensive and basic. I've also spent countless hours modding CDP transports.

 

[Vladimir]

You need to start your own hi Fi company maybe, because the views of a few bods on here count for more than the commercial and technical acumen of a hi Fi business.

That would ruin my enjoyment of this hobby. Only thing that matters is for me to win in this thread. *dirol*

 

[QuestForThe13thNote]

I sometimes think this talk is vacuous, don’t you?

 

[Vladimir]

I sometimes think this talk is vacuous, don’t you?

Never. I have a champions heart. I only know how to win important audiophile debates.

 

[davidf]

That would ruin my enjoyment of this hobby. Only thing that matters is for me to win in this thread. *dirol*

You have to be the last one to post at the end of the day to win a thread - the cut off point is 4am.

 

[Gazzip]

Teac VRDS is super cheap to make? Possibly, but you don’t really know that now do you?

I know because I have eyes and experience machining, sheet metal fabrication, education in mechanical engineering. Its really inexpensive and basic. I've also spent countless hours modding CDP transports.

Well done! Can you tap dance too?

Here’s a VRDS mech: http://www.esoteric.jp/technology/vrdsneo/indexe.html

Here’s a Marantz CD6005 mech: https://www.wagneronline.com.au/sanyo-sf-p101-sf-p101n-mechanism/dvd-cd-parts/service-repair-parts/mec101-16-6051/2389/pd/

Now, it’s a tough one, but which is the more expensive to manufacture do you think?

 

[davidf]

I don’t care how cheap a VRDS transport is to produce, I’ll buy it.

 

[Vladimir]

That would ruin my enjoyment of this hobby. Only thing that matters is for me to win in this thread. *dirol*

You have to be the last one to post at the end of the day to win a thread - the cut off point is 4am.

I must do this. Potentially millions of people reading this. We could be making Hi-Fi history.

 

[davidf]

I must do this. Potentially millions of people reading this. We could be making Hi-Fi history.

Just ask Rick.

 

[Vladimir]

Teac VRDS is super cheap to make? Possibly, but you don’t really know that now do you?

I know because I have eyes and experience machining, sheet metal fabrication, education in mechanical engineering. Its really inexpensive and basic. I've also spent countless hours modding CDP transports.

Well done! Can you tap dance too?

Here’s a VRDS mech: http://www.esoteric.jp/technology/vrdsneo/indexe.html

Here’s a Marantz CD6005 mech: https://www.wagneronline.com.au/sanyo-sf-p101-sf-p101n-mechanism/dvd-cd-parts/service-repair-parts/mec101-16-6051/2389/pd/

Now, it’s a tough one, but which is the more expensive to manufacture do you think?

It's a bloody drawer with a ready made cheap Sony laser pickup. Quit denying my superiority.

 

[davidf]

It's a bloody drawer with a ready made cheap Sony laser pickup. Quit denying my superiority.

It’s got the extra bit though!

 

[Gazzip]

Teac VRDS is super cheap to make? Possibly, but you don’t really know that now do you?

I know because I have eyes and experience machining, sheet metal fabrication, education in mechanical engineering. Its really inexpensive and basic. I've also spent countless hours modding CDP transports.

Well done! Can you tap dance too?

Here’s a VRDS mech: http://www.esoteric.jp/technology/vrdsneo/indexe.html

Here’s a Marantz CD6005 mech: https://www.wagneronline.com.au/sanyo-sf-p101-sf-p101n-mechanism/dvd-cd-parts/service-repair-parts/mec101-16-6051/2389/pd/

Now, it’s a tough one, but which is the more expensive to manufacture do you think?

It's a bloody drawer with a ready made cheap Sony laser pickup. Quit denying my superiority.

It’s a relatively bloody expensive drawer. It’s a bloody lovely sounding drawer.

 

[Vladimir]

Teac VRDS is super cheap to make? Possibly, but you don’t really know that now do you?

I know because I have eyes and experience machining, sheet metal fabrication, education in mechanical engineering. Its really inexpensive and basic. I've also spent countless hours modding CDP transports.

Well done! Can you tap dance too?

Here’s a VRDS mech: http://www.esoteric.jp/technology/vrdsneo/indexe.html

Here’s a Marantz CD6005 mech: https://www.wagneronline.com.au/sanyo-sf-p101-sf-p101n-mechanism/dvd-cd-parts/service-repair-parts/mec101-16-6051/2389/pd/

Now, it’s a tough one, but which is the more expensive to manufacture do you think?

It's a bloody drawer with a ready made cheap Sony laser pickup. Quit denying my superiority.

It’s a relatively bloody expensive drawer. It’s a bloody lovely sounding drawer.

Thats the vibration tratment making sweet uncompressed music. But they should have consulted me before designing that nonsense.

 

[Blacksabbath25]

Have a look at my cd mechanism solid aluminium loading tray *biggrin* and quiet as a Bentley continental *blum3*

 

[davidf]

But the tray itself has nothing to do with playback - it’s just a nicety. Admittedly, it’s a really nice nicety. The first awesome tray I came across was the Yamaha CDX-2020 I had - you cold stand on it. Then there was the Linn Karik. A few more after that, but not many.

 

[CnoEvil]

Then there was the Linn Karik.

Yup. I had the first Karik/Numeric and it had a great tray....and a great sound. It was the first CDP that I heard, which was musical enough to swap my LP12/Asak/Ittok for.

 

[davidf]

Then there was the Linn Karik.

Yup. I had the first Karik/Numeric and it had a great tray....and a great sound. It was the first CDP that I heard, which was musical enough to swap my LP12/Asak/Ittok for.

Come and join my forum, away from all the naysayers 🙂

 

[plastic penguin]

To quote one of her songs lyrics

"They paved paradise and put up... well, Tesco superstore"

 

[Deleted member 2457]

No.

 

[newlash09]

That would ruin my enjoyment of this hobby. Only thing that matters is for me to win in this thread. *dirol*

You have to be the last one to post at the end of the day to win a thread - the cut off point is 4am.

Even if i wake up late 🙂

 

[Gaz37]

That would ruin my enjoyment of this hobby. Only thing that matters is for me to win in this thread. *dirol*

You have to be the last one to post at the end of the day to win a thread - the cut off point is 4am. 

 

Even if i wake up late 🙂

I'm on a night shift so will be up at 4am.
I could win this.
Anybody willing to stay up all night for the last say?

 

[Vladimir]

I have now my alarm clock set for 3:90am.

Impedance is futile.

 

[Blacksabbath25]

No Mr Bond you must Die ! *smile*

 

[plastic penguin]

I have now my alarm clock set for 3:90am.

Impedance is futile.

"Ah, Mr. Vlad. Your impedance is everything. Have you not heard of Sonic, Audio, Digital and Dergy Organistion? Or SADDO".

 

[Gazzip]

I have now my alarm clock set for 3:90am.

Impedance is futile.

Watt! Ohme-y goodness. Where's your Sensitivity.

*biggrin* Sat here thinking for a while but can’t beat that diatribe of punning.