Geno, I think you're all set for next Wednesday.  Those new techs really work fast.....

The P-man is back in form baby!

But the last thing you’d want is a wanker socialist building your Ayn Rand inspired amp, thus it seems the Fauci communist have done you a favor by weeding out the lazy bastards from the Decware hiring pool.

It’s another communist miracle!

How about you and I go together and get Dr Fauci tattoos?  We can get a mani pedi afterwards, you know, like buddies.

After that we can go to the library and learn what the words “socialist” and “communist” actually mean.  Just for kicks.

Oh John, you’re a hoot!

No tattoo for little Fauci, just solitary confinement for the rest of his unnatural life, along with most of the public health establishment liars, big pharma liars, eco health alliance, too many in the private medical establishment, all of the mainstream media knuckleheads.

No need for a library here, the Great Reset will actually look more like 21st century fascism.

Brad

Well John you have that one backwards, but I’m not surprised by much of anything in the world as it’s gone insane.

Placed an order back in May. Getting a SE84UFO25 and CSP325. Haven't looked at the list much until just recently. Moved up over 70 slots in a little over a month! Now at #276.

Oh yea, great response DancingSea.

Cheers,
Skip

I responded to Brad in a humorous, chiding way partly in hopes of not having this thread devolve into a train wreck.  And to get a laugh.

I'm all for free speech.  I'm all for folks believing whatever the heck they want to, whether I find it nuts or not.

That said, I do find it reasonable to carve out a politics-free space in regards to HiFi.  This gear is something we can all easily find common ground over, regardless of our political slants.

And what is gained by thrusting a political rant into a thread about waiting for a tube amp?  The results are nearly always the same.  Pointless argument that leads no where.

My leanings are certainly very different than Brads.  So what?  What is gained by me telling Brad he's completely wrong?  Is it going to change Brad's mind?  Of course not!  It will only cause yet more fire to pour out of his eyes.  All I gain is a tiny bit of satisfaction that I spoke my mind.  And the group gets a derailed thread.

Brad, I totally get you are passionate and firmly convicted in your views.  Hey man, go for it.  But for the sake of peace here, can't we all agree to simply discuss such toxic political topics elsewhere?

In Decware we have a great place to commune around safe topics for which we're all passionate.  HiFi.  Let's not spoil that sacred ground with political vitriol, no matter our position.

I think Brad is good dude who is perhaps not reading the room correctly.

And this is Steve's place of business.  His life's work and livelihood.  His customer base spans the political spectrum.  Out of respect to Steve, let's respect his business by making the forum welcoming to everyone, regardless of politics.

And in these current times, the only way to do that is avoid politics entirely.

Drew, sometimes our reactions can be just as much of a problem as the problem.

The best way to deal with Brad is to either ignore his rants, or find humor.

The approach you are taking will only add fuel to the fire and make things worse.  Brad, or Archie, or someone else will react to your rant against their rant, yada yada yada.

The forums are not moderated.  Think of Brad as a political homeless person having a conversation with dumpster.  Toss a few coins in his cup and move on down the street.

Ok, I'm doing the very thing I said not to do.  Thus please do as I say, not as I do!

And honestly, Brad is a good dude who can take a joke.  Crazy uncles make the world go round.

You guys put on a Master Class on how to have the last word while chiding people for their last words.  Self awareness is not that hard.

BTW, Qanon doesn't exist.  Just for the record, there is Q and there are Anons.  Arm yourselves with knowledge.    

I should check it out.  I soured on Waters when he split off of PF.  He got so wordy too!

I am 490 on the list.
I am 490 on the list!!!
I am 490 on the list!!!!!

running around in circles, jumping on the sofa...

You are welcome comrade.
;-)

a.

With the silliness above in the tread, how could I resist!
:-)

a.

Almost at 150, still have time to finish my Lii f15 baffles. Plus a frame for my shirt.

"Plus a frame for my shirt."
Hahaha good one!
I am almost tempting to ask Steve to slow down so I can get the T.
Perish the thought!

a.

Hang tight guys! A new office assistant joined the Decware team on Monday, and I'm currently training her on adding orders to the wait list. She is on a roll and doing great! I'm beyond excited to have help with data entry, for starters. Next is phone and email. Eventually, I won't be drowning anymore!

Sarah

That’s really good news.

Now I won’t feel so bad calling in.

Dennis

Good news! You've needed help, glad it's there now.

You're not alone. My order didn't pop up either. Placed on 26 Nov. I will email Sarah too. I was waiting a few days as I know they are all very busy. I'll feel better about seeing my name on the lost as well.

Good to know. Thanks!

I was at 11 & 12.  A fellow above me named Duane C. from Ohio has added to his order.  He’s getting 7 devices.  That bumped me down 2 spots.  In the nearly a year that I’ve been on the list, this is the first time I moved down.

I’m sure Duane C. correctly concluded to buy all he needs now to avoid going to the end of the list.

Just a thought.

Think of it this way (maybe): Every email that team Decware has to answer is time not spent entering orders in the data base...

I, myself am at 500something, I want to call and ask Sarah to upgrade my UFO2.1 to 2.2 (copper caps) but I haven't bothered her yet. There is plenty of time before my unit gets on the bench so I will wait until things calms down a bit for them and call later.

You guys are making me think maybe I should order more stuff!

;-)

a.

HAha, sure then I can send a quick email to her to confirm my suggestion was right... or wrong.
Then you can send an email to thank her for agreeing with you... or ask why she disagree.

We could go in circles like that for an eternity.

After that we could start a club of Decware 'free citizens' but if I go over the one year wait time I still want my 'T'!

Cheers,

a.

Given the age demographic and psychological profile of the average Decware customer, I’m sure institutionalization offsets any add on orders.

How does that Muddy Waters song go . . . "And that's 24 hours too long."

I'd like another ZBIT but I'm not going to get on the list and wait. I think I may get the Jensen transformer they are built from--I don't need adjustment in this instance.

Now officially on the list. I expect quite a wait, but I know it will be worth it and have good gear to hold me over. In fact, I didn't think I was going to add anything further to my gear but have read so many rave reviews of anniversary gear that I couldn't resist an SE84UFO with mods.

I have an SE84C+ that I may send back for mods once the UFO arrives in house and then use them as monos. My plan is to compare them once I have both, then consider upgrades to the C+. Not sure if anyone else has mixed SE84 models as monos or not. I know it would be unequal without upgrades to the C+, but am curious if it would sound "equal" after that. I thought a "Ying Yang" sent of monos, one black, one white, might be cool. Thoughts?

That's great to know Geno! Thanks for the feedback. Also, from looking at your signature line, it looks like we have similar taste in gear: vintage Japanese. I need to get a signature line. I have an Accuphase e-303, Pioneer Exclusive M-4, and a couple of Technics SL-1200MK3D. I was stationed in Japan, so grabbed several pieces of gear while I could...

Thanks again, Jon.