Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #541 "Now if I were a billionaire, warranty wouldn't mean much either." I guess values change at that level.
"Now if I were a billionaire, warranty wouldn't mean much either." I guess values change at that level.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Jul 10, 2007 34,056 0 113 Jun 8, 2018 #542 Out-Of-Phase said: I see your point. Are the Macs modular in design, in other words, can they be upgraded easily as time goes on as the video formats change? Click to expand... I have not heard about that of McIntosh. I've heard about the Theta Digital $20K components being modular. But back to reality, never gonna happen. Denon it is. Reactions: Out-Of-Phase
Out-Of-Phase said: I see your point. Are the Macs modular in design, in other words, can they be upgraded easily as time goes on as the video formats change? Click to expand... I have not heard about that of McIntosh. I've heard about the Theta Digital $20K components being modular. But back to reality, never gonna happen. Denon it is.
S snakeeyes Audioholic Ninja Apr 13, 2018 4,727 0 113 Jun 8, 2018 #543 Out-Of-Phase said: "Now if I were a billionaire, warranty wouldn't mean much either." I guess values change at that level. Click to expand... Throw it in the gutter and go buy another... Easy-E Boyz-n-the-Hood Reactions: Out-Of-Phase
Out-Of-Phase said: "Now if I were a billionaire, warranty wouldn't mean much either." I guess values change at that level. Click to expand... Throw it in the gutter and go buy another... Easy-E Boyz-n-the-Hood
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Jul 10, 2007 34,056 0 113 Jun 8, 2018 #544 Out-Of-Phase said: "Now if I were a billionaire, warranty wouldn't mean much either." I guess values change at that level. Click to expand... Yeah, I think I would become corrupted and "biased" with that kind of money power. Hey, I'm only human!
Out-Of-Phase said: "Now if I were a billionaire, warranty wouldn't mean much either." I guess values change at that level. Click to expand... Yeah, I think I would become corrupted and "biased" with that kind of money power. Hey, I'm only human!
Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #545 "But back to reality, never gonna happen. Denon it is." Smart! Very smart!
Steve81 Audioholics Five-0 Aug 9, 2012 5,045 0 113 45 Las Vegas Jun 8, 2018 #546 Out-Of-Phase said: But based on your knowledge (science) and experience in the industry, wouldn't you still opt to purchase something reasonably designed and priced? Click to expand... Reasonably designed? Absolutely. I'm not sure what "reasonably priced" would even mean if you could just invest a billion dollars and "earn" more in a day than most people in the US do in a year.
Out-Of-Phase said: But based on your knowledge (science) and experience in the industry, wouldn't you still opt to purchase something reasonably designed and priced? Click to expand... Reasonably designed? Absolutely. I'm not sure what "reasonably priced" would even mean if you could just invest a billion dollars and "earn" more in a day than most people in the US do in a year.
Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #547 I just thought for that kind of money, McIntosh could at least have designed their products with an upgradable option rather than having to purchase new electronic hardware components all over again a few years down the road.
I just thought for that kind of money, McIntosh could at least have designed their products with an upgradable option rather than having to purchase new electronic hardware components all over again a few years down the road.
Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #548 Steve81 said: Reasonably designed? Absolutely. I'm not sure what "reasonably priced" would even mean if you could just invest a billion dollars and "earn" more in a day than most people in the US do in a year. Click to expand... I wonder what kind of sound system Warren Buffett has? Looking at his modest house, I'll bet his sound system is as modest as well and based on good old-fashioned common sense.
Steve81 said: Reasonably designed? Absolutely. I'm not sure what "reasonably priced" would even mean if you could just invest a billion dollars and "earn" more in a day than most people in the US do in a year. Click to expand... I wonder what kind of sound system Warren Buffett has? Looking at his modest house, I'll bet his sound system is as modest as well and based on good old-fashioned common sense.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Jul 10, 2007 34,056 0 113 Jun 8, 2018 #549 Out-Of-Phase said: I just thought for that kind of money, McIntosh could at least have designed their products with an upgradable option rather than having to purchase new electronic hardware components all over again a few years down the road. Click to expand... That would be too economical and sensible for the consumers, not for them. No, they want people to buy a new Pre-pro every 3YR when the warranty expires in 3YR because they can make a lot more money. Reactions: Out-Of-Phase
Out-Of-Phase said: I just thought for that kind of money, McIntosh could at least have designed their products with an upgradable option rather than having to purchase new electronic hardware components all over again a few years down the road. Click to expand... That would be too economical and sensible for the consumers, not for them. No, they want people to buy a new Pre-pro every 3YR when the warranty expires in 3YR because they can make a lot more money.
Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #550 AcuDefTechGuy said: That would be too economical and sensible for the consumers, not for them. No, they want people to buy a new Pre-pro every 3YR when the warranty expires in 3YR because they can make a lot more money. Click to expand... Yup. Well said.
AcuDefTechGuy said: That would be too economical and sensible for the consumers, not for them. No, they want people to buy a new Pre-pro every 3YR when the warranty expires in 3YR because they can make a lot more money. Click to expand... Yup. Well said.
Steve81 Audioholics Five-0 Aug 9, 2012 5,045 0 113 45 Las Vegas Jun 8, 2018 #551 Out-Of-Phase said: I wonder what kind of sound system Warren Buffett has? Looking at his modest house, I'll bet his sound system is as modest as well and based on good old-fashioned common sense. Click to expand... Buffett also clips coupons to go to McDonalds, so I'm not entirely sure he represents the "typical" billionare. That said, it entirely depends upon what value he places on such things. In general, he seems to value building more wealth and passing it on over spending money on cars, houses, and good food. It's his choice to make, but not how I'd live if I hit the Powerball.
Out-Of-Phase said: I wonder what kind of sound system Warren Buffett has? Looking at his modest house, I'll bet his sound system is as modest as well and based on good old-fashioned common sense. Click to expand... Buffett also clips coupons to go to McDonalds, so I'm not entirely sure he represents the "typical" billionare. That said, it entirely depends upon what value he places on such things. In general, he seems to value building more wealth and passing it on over spending money on cars, houses, and good food. It's his choice to make, but not how I'd live if I hit the Powerball.
Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #552 Steve81 said: Buffett also clips coupons to go to McDonalds, so I'm not entirely sure he represents the "typical" billionare. That said, it entirely depends upon what value he places on such things. In general, he seems to value building more wealth and passing it on over spending money on cars, houses, and good food. It's his choice to make, but not how I'd live if I hit the Powerball. Click to expand... Ah yes, the human value system. I see your point, but Buffett is my kind of billionaire. Bill Gates has a nice house (and probably an expensive sound system), but he has helped a lot of people all over the world. Human values, priorities and goals. Last edited: Jun 8, 2018
Steve81 said: Buffett also clips coupons to go to McDonalds, so I'm not entirely sure he represents the "typical" billionare. That said, it entirely depends upon what value he places on such things. In general, he seems to value building more wealth and passing it on over spending money on cars, houses, and good food. It's his choice to make, but not how I'd live if I hit the Powerball. Click to expand... Ah yes, the human value system. I see your point, but Buffett is my kind of billionaire. Bill Gates has a nice house (and probably an expensive sound system), but he has helped a lot of people all over the world. Human values, priorities and goals.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Jul 10, 2007 34,056 0 113 Jun 8, 2018 #553 Out-Of-Phase said: Ah yes, the human value system. I see your point. Bill Gates has a nice house (and probably an expensive sound system),but he has helped a lot people all over the world. Human values, priorities and goals. Click to expand... I think Bill Gates has an actual commercial IMAX movie theater inside his house.
Out-Of-Phase said: Ah yes, the human value system. I see your point. Bill Gates has a nice house (and probably an expensive sound system),but he has helped a lot people all over the world. Human values, priorities and goals. Click to expand... I think Bill Gates has an actual commercial IMAX movie theater inside his house.
Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #554 AcuDefTechGuy said: I think Bill Gates has an actual commercial IMAX movie theater inside his house. Click to expand... Probably. http://www.businessinsider.com/19-crazy-facts-about-bill-gates-house-2014-11
AcuDefTechGuy said: I think Bill Gates has an actual commercial IMAX movie theater inside his house. Click to expand... Probably. http://www.businessinsider.com/19-crazy-facts-about-bill-gates-house-2014-11
Irvrobinson Audioholic Spartan Dec 7, 2004 6,754 0 113 Jun 8, 2018 #555 Steve81 said: Buffett also clips coupons to go to McDonalds, so I'm not entirely sure he represents the "typical" billionare. That said, it entirely depends upon what value he places on such things. In general, he seems to value building more wealth and passing it on over spending money on cars, houses, and good food. It's his choice to make, but not how I'd live if I hit the Powerball. Click to expand... I get a kick out of Warren Buffett discussions. Warren Buffett buys breakfast at McDonalds because he likes their food. He's lived in the same house in Omaha for, what, 50 years? Of course, he also owns other properties. He drives Cadillacs because he like Cadillacs. On the other hand, he flies everywhere he goes on NetJets, which probably runs well into seven figures per year. He has at least one full-time body guard, probably more. Multiple full-time assistants organizing everything. I'm thinking WB lives mostly like one would expect for a billionaire, and better than all but the biggest Powerball winners could support. I think he puts on a nice show with the house in Omaha (which is not small) and the McDonalds breakfasts. WB is as cheap as it gets about paying taxes, and uses every work-around possible to avoid them. Like paying himself $1 per year to run Berkshire Hathway. That's a cute little trick. Income taxes on wages are the highest of all, and he doesn't even have to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Lots of CEOs do this, and IMO it should be illegal, since it's a tax dodge not available to us "little people". I know he's seen as some sort of folk hero, but Buffett strikes me as just as ruthless as any hedge fund manager on Wall Street, but a lot richer. Last edited: Jun 8, 2018 Reactions: Steve81
Steve81 said: Buffett also clips coupons to go to McDonalds, so I'm not entirely sure he represents the "typical" billionare. That said, it entirely depends upon what value he places on such things. In general, he seems to value building more wealth and passing it on over spending money on cars, houses, and good food. It's his choice to make, but not how I'd live if I hit the Powerball. Click to expand... I get a kick out of Warren Buffett discussions. Warren Buffett buys breakfast at McDonalds because he likes their food. He's lived in the same house in Omaha for, what, 50 years? Of course, he also owns other properties. He drives Cadillacs because he like Cadillacs. On the other hand, he flies everywhere he goes on NetJets, which probably runs well into seven figures per year. He has at least one full-time body guard, probably more. Multiple full-time assistants organizing everything. I'm thinking WB lives mostly like one would expect for a billionaire, and better than all but the biggest Powerball winners could support. I think he puts on a nice show with the house in Omaha (which is not small) and the McDonalds breakfasts. WB is as cheap as it gets about paying taxes, and uses every work-around possible to avoid them. Like paying himself $1 per year to run Berkshire Hathway. That's a cute little trick. Income taxes on wages are the highest of all, and he doesn't even have to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes. Lots of CEOs do this, and IMO it should be illegal, since it's a tax dodge not available to us "little people". I know he's seen as some sort of folk hero, but Buffett strikes me as just as ruthless as any hedge fund manager on Wall Street, but a lot richer.
Steve81 Audioholics Five-0 Aug 9, 2012 5,045 0 113 45 Las Vegas Jun 8, 2018 #556 Out-Of-Phase said: Ah yes, the human value system. Click to expand... Is that you Spock? Out-Of-Phase said: I see your point, but Buffett is my kind of billionaire. Click to expand... I dunno. It doesn't seem terribly sensible/logical to eat at McDonalds given the nutritional value (or lack thereof) of their food. Reactions: Out-Of-Phase
Out-Of-Phase said: Ah yes, the human value system. Click to expand... Is that you Spock? Out-Of-Phase said: I see your point, but Buffett is my kind of billionaire. Click to expand... I dunno. It doesn't seem terribly sensible/logical to eat at McDonalds given the nutritional value (or lack thereof) of their food.
Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #557 Steve81 said: Is that you Spock? I dunno. It doesn't seem terribly sensible/logical to eat at McDonalds given the nutritional value (or lack thereof) of their food. Click to expand... Good point. I won't eat there.
Steve81 said: Is that you Spock? I dunno. It doesn't seem terribly sensible/logical to eat at McDonalds given the nutritional value (or lack thereof) of their food. Click to expand... Good point. I won't eat there.
Steve81 Audioholics Five-0 Aug 9, 2012 5,045 0 113 45 Las Vegas Jun 8, 2018 #558 Irvrobinson said: WB is as cheap as it gets about paying taxes, and uses every work-around possible to avoid them. Click to expand... So you're suggesting he's not really disappointed that he pays a lower tax rate than his secretary???? I'm shocked by this! Reactions: Irvrobinson and Out-Of-Phase
Irvrobinson said: WB is as cheap as it gets about paying taxes, and uses every work-around possible to avoid them. Click to expand... So you're suggesting he's not really disappointed that he pays a lower tax rate than his secretary???? I'm shocked by this!
Out-Of-Phase Audioholic Field Marshall Dec 13, 2017 1,584 0 63 Jun 8, 2018 #559 "....is a refined musical instrument" That's funny, I always thought a power amplifier was an electronic device that uses electrical current from a power supply to increase the amplitude of a signal. The above quote from taken from an power amplifier ad. In the audiophile world, you learn something new every day. Amazing. Reactions: AcuDefTechGuy
"....is a refined musical instrument" That's funny, I always thought a power amplifier was an electronic device that uses electrical current from a power supply to increase the amplitude of a signal. The above quote from taken from an power amplifier ad. In the audiophile world, you learn something new every day. Amazing.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Jul 10, 2007 34,056 0 113 Jun 8, 2018 #560 Out-Of-Phase said: "....is a refined musical instrument" That's funny, I always thought a power amplifier was an electronic device that uses electrical current from a power supply to increase the amplitude of a signal. The above quote from taken from an power amplifier ad. In the audiophile world, you learn something new every day. Amazing. Click to expand... Well, newbies will believe anything about amps and cables.
Out-Of-Phase said: "....is a refined musical instrument" That's funny, I always thought a power amplifier was an electronic device that uses electrical current from a power supply to increase the amplitude of a signal. The above quote from taken from an power amplifier ad. In the audiophile world, you learn something new every day. Amazing. Click to expand... Well, newbies will believe anything about amps and cables.
