So that's twice, now, that I've read the word "obvious". (Once here and once in another forum, and not counting the instance in slipperybidness' reply, which was used in a different context. I can count these only because of the repetition, since I really don't know what "obvious" means - I know a few people who see all kinds of stuff that i would
never have spotted, and almost everything
I've ever noticed has seemed perfectly obvious. And the primary exceptions are those things that I want other people to think I am clever for having noticed.)
That leads me to believe that folks generally think that if it's ok, it's ok. Which is what, in fact, I'd prefer. (Though I have to say it leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth. I
hate to accept FedEx abusing my packages - and believe me, this is far from the first time. If I can get them to, I do think they should at least refund the $30 I paid them to bend my shiny new (used) amp.)
But, to return to the original point (for the benefit of anyone else who finds themselves in a similar situation, and who should absolutely examine the details of their own case and not just decide as I appear to be), consensus seems to be that if it's ok, it will be ok. I needn't be worried about micro-fractured solder joints, or pcbs that will prematurely fail, or (insert vague, worrisome possibility here).
I have cracked it open, and I saw nothing shattered, loose, or floating about. In fact, this thing looked like maybe I could treat it the way they did and not worry about it. I have plugged it in and powered it on, but that is as far as I can go until I get my order from PEx - this is my first piece of "balanced" gear and I have no XLR or TRS terminated cables.
Thanks again for the opinions, (even of those who may have read this, formed one, and chosen not to post about it). I appreciate your time, I sincerely do. And I apologize if you feel I'm too wordy; too wasteful with my words and your time. While I do try to be concise, I also try to be both detailed
and light; wistful
and whimsical - let us not forget that the printed word is forever. My aim is the mutual edification and entertainment of all mankind. In short, I try to give all the important details in poetically-prosaic fashion, and you should ignore as much of it as you like. And all
that info is probably most relevant in the "Hi, I'm a new member forum," so I'll probably say something like that there -
here I should just shut up.
Sorry for getting off track. And thanks again for your input, which proves without a doubt that you give readily of your valuable time. (All kidding aside - Isiberian, slipperybiddness, markw - I have read
many of
each of your posts, and I gotta say, I've seen each of you try to help people who (perhaps not unlike myself), did not always appear to deserve it. In fact, this is the second time already that Isiberian has tried to help me.)
So thank you gentlefolk again, and I can hardly wait to give something back!
