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In the Forum: Analog Playback
In the Thread: Schroder Tonearms

Post Subject: Exclusivity?Posted by berlinta on: 2/11/2010

Hello Romy,
I thought we were just discussing technical issues around tonearm bearings with a focus on the peciuliarities of the bearing used in my arms. I have no intention to sell you anything. As stated in my first posting, I do not want to convert anyone, for me audio isn't a religion or a cult, it's a hobby first, then a profession, serving my passion for music.

The participation in said DIY forum is not aimed at existing customers(quite the opposite). Maybe you'll find the time to read just my posts there, as they revolve around technical issues in tonearm designs(not just my own).

I did read, if admittedly not regularly, many of the threads on this site over the years, but was regularly appalled by the way any disliking, be it for an audio component, a manufacturing company, a manufacturer or a fellow audio enthusiast, was expressed. I saw the same foul expressions, assumptions rather than facts and too often, opinion instead of knowledge over and over again. Your last post is a case in point:

You don't know who I consider a friend. I apply this term sparingly.
While I'm accustomed to people in this industry "kissing other's dirty asses for publicity, traffic...", I never signed those rules of engagement.
If you consider me filthy for the association with Oswalds Mill, without knowing the history or the character of that relationship, so be it. Many years ago, Mr. Weiss attacked me and my product publicly with equal rudeness(he does have a bad temper from time to time, but you ain't no slouch either :-). Instead of firing back even harder, I approached him to see if I could get him to listen to my position and he did. He has treated me with respect ever since and unless he changes this attitude, I see no reason to follow your position. Especially since you seem to project your hostility onto my person, without ever having met me.

Lastly, I'm no more implying exclusivity in analog playback as you seem to imply exclusivity in all things audio. Didn't you call many an audiophile "clueless idiot", many a reviewer "filthy, self absorbed and corrupt" and most dealers "crooks" at some point in time? I was merely trying to say that there are fewer people today than, say, 20 years ago, who have an indepth knowledge of analog audio(both vinyl and reel to reel).

None of the above has anything to do with the original post that started the thread. If there is any interest in my technical input in this thread or elsewhere, I'll be more than happy to add my two cents. Just let me know...

Until then,

all the best,

Frank

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