Now that I own both units i find a new level of entertainment in these threads
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Remember all the compliments, forget all the insults. TM
... and ASG...
Anal Sodium Glutamate?
That was a source of much negativity. Sadly I think that persona was flying a few nuggets short of a happy meal, but I should not be negative and take anything away, so mebbe rephrase this as having a few bats in the belfry... The other, much worse alternative is this was not a "real" person, but one, or several poor writers (hired or such) to create negativity, for a specific goal. This happens all the time on the net, however this had crossed some very bad lines. There are no AD standards on the net, those are usually done nationally, and this would have earned a serious fine in many places... But you can't get jurisdiction established, and not easy to prove who did what, etc... If it was someone who was so estranged, then pathos would say, how bad it must be to feel like that, and hope they get better--I was 100% dead serious about them getting help, and the response that I accused them of an illness just shows twisting language poorly... you can't be accused of being sick, it is not a crime... As for an intentional attempt to generate negativity, that's not good, and this was zero tolerance not good, and whoever would be involved in such a thing really needs to work on their decent human being skills--all I am going to say on that.
Disclaimer and some serious stuff:
Ya there has been some negativity, and all kinds of shenanigans, probably more as of late. I can own up to some of the immaturity, since
I have a very broad sense of humour, and never say no to a laugh are very wise words imo. Negativity and bizarre feature requests, not me.. Tho you can't blame new
KPA users for unusual ideas, and sometimes a fresh set of eyes can come up with a really good idea or way of looking at things. Mebbe some info here will balance out some of the
immaturity
Also, looking from past experience on "how these threads usually go", it is possible, but I don't see anything wrong with some light harmless fun. Don't take things too seriously, only just as much seriousness as is needed... As far as FAS marketing goes, I find it over the top, and am pretty sure that anyone who writes, or understands ad copy will get the joke too--the better ones are a very funny and depraved bunch.
Being honest I should say I have nothing against Axe & co. have never used one, but would for sure if I got the chance. So none of this is any possible comment on the gear. Some here say that it has some good things to it, so this helps cut thru the web hype. But mail order, batch assembly line, and prolly drop ship /= boutique. That is a fancy word for a fancy place, where if you have to ask what something costs it is probably not for you. Conjures up images to being spoiled with champagne, caviar, or proper chocolate bon bons while you look at fancy things to buy. Some even made to your exact wishes.. It is good we have amp makers like this (the custom part)...
And as for the old post: who is CC? my guess? part Chef Boyardee, part Oscar the Grouch, part Wile E. Coyote---with all those acme components in some cave that end up in disaster-- and part who knows what else.
However, these are only impressions I see from his public image, what his pr/ad ppl, his detractors (possibly also part of his pr machine) etc. have said. Tony Mackenzie seems an ardent anti fan of his. Take all of this with a grain of salt (not anal sodium glutamate either, as this will probably leave a very bad taste).
I never met CC, so who knows, he could be a really nice guy. He is a multi-millionaire, and is not a world class engineer if axe is all he has done. I can show you examples of such engineers, and the difference will be evident. One defense of their constant firmware upgrades, modelling cheap components (old, crappy, cheap parts with +/- 10% error in value ranges) that just happen to sometimes combine in a way that sounds very good must be hellish to do. That 10% error only gets worse with age, and you hear a cry R2 can't you increase the B+ capacitance!! I cant do it captain, I just don't have the quantum. Nerdy stuff indeed. But I do hope they keep at it,and come out with some killer new features that lots of people will enjoy.
In any entertainment industry there is only ONE thing worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.
The best example I can give of this is a link to a satirical review hub about a t shirt--funny stuff--which illustrates what kind of things can be written on the web, sure it is a bit of trolling, immature, funny, but it is positive, and shows how easily hype can be generated, while boosting sales of this now famous t shirt. 5 stars, 1500 plus reviews :
http://www.amazon.com/The-Moun…hort-Sleeve/dp/B002HJ377A
And for you Mank? I am guessing that a guy who has an interface made from unicorns you will especially be interested in this fine product:
http://www.amazon.com/Think-Ge…nicorn-Meat/dp/B004CRYE2C