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Originally posted by NotFromHere
Three points: First, Bite me.
Second: I didn't characterize anything as an "investment." You did. Investment is a "capital outlay" and if you're spending a few thou on anything, that's a capital outlay. Depreciation, schmeciation.
Third: Your second point missed the point. I was merely responding to what's-his-name when he said that there was no difference between a $2000 system and a $10000 system and if person wants to spend $10000 on an amp and it doesn't mean waiving child-support payments, then what the fuck do you care? People spend money on dumber shit than that (homerun baseballs, ugly art). Get off your horse and maybe sit a listen to a $10000 amp - or maybe you're just not a music lover - then that's ok - spend your money on bonds and shut up.
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Originally posted by NotFromHere
Also, if you're going to invest in the electronics, you're absolutely stupid not to invest in the best surge suppressor/line conditioner you can afford. Those people in New York will be sad to find out that when the power comes back on, a lot of their electronics will have blown out. The service departments will be packed with people with dead computers, TV's and stereos from the surge - all which could have been avoided with a $100 (NOT $10) surge protector. NO, I don't work for a surge protector company, but have many many friends in "the business."
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Four points:
One, your silly agression and erroneous Timmification suggests that you tie a lot of your self-worth up in your possessions and knowledge about them. Have you though about trying to better your life in ways that can't be summed up in a page on some home theater website?
Two, When you're talking about how someone is going to "invest in the electronics," you surely are not talking about an "investment." Is that what you're saying? Because, if that's what you're saying, I don't really need to respond to that.
Third, I'm not arguing that there is not a difference or misunderstanding your simple point that there is. I was making a different point, which you seemed to miss in your desire to lash out at me for what you perceived to be a personal attack. I'm simply arguing that most people don't think that additional quality is worth all that extra money, and that a lot of people who are into home theater and premium sound don't get that some people choose to spend their money on other things, even though it might mean that their systems don't sound as good. I do know how fantastic high-end stuff sounds; I just have better ways to spend $50k or so.
Four, since this is all in good fun, I will only bite you if you moan a lot and talk about my "amp" and your "receiver."
