PS DirectStream Technical Talk

[Kember]

It's the 'American' bit that gets me. That's why I don't like reading Stereophile

Marco.

I sort of know what you mean - but I've had some great bits of American kit - Perpetual Technologies, Audio Research, DK Design, Faroudja, Zu Audio, MG-1 Airbearing tonearm. I think some of their stuff is made with a care and attention which demands respect. Much isn't, of course.

OTH - I've driven American cars and eaten American food. Neither paragons of quality!

Why anybody would boast that either was made in America defeats me. I recall being pleasantly surprised at finding a car in the US which would go around corners and come out facing the direction it entered them (the new Camaro) only to discover that the underpinnings were Australian!

P

[Marco]

Hi Peter,

Yup, but before anyone accuses me of being anti-American, especially our hundreds of American friends registered here, who are a big part of our community, it's only the 'American' style of delivery sometimes, by salesmen or magazine hacks selling things, that 'grates' somewhat on me.

Otherwise, there are many things I love (and envy) about America and American people - and not just some of the superb hi-fi equipment they produce!

Marco.

[Kember]

Marco,

I assume the envy is directed at the shirt!

P

[MikeMusic]

Hi Peter,

Yup, but before anyone accuses me of being anti-American, especially our hundreds of American friends registered here, who are a big part of our community, it's only the 'American' style of delivery sometimes, by salesmen or magazine hacks selling things, that 'grates' somewhat on me.

Otherwise, there are many things I love (and envy) about America and American people - and not just some of the superb hi-fi equipment they produce!

Marco.

I was glad to be educated a few years back when we were printing for US customers.
Some really great people I would gladly have as mates - if only they lived closer
My mate Dave went one step further and married one !

[Marco]

Marco,

I assume the envy is directed at the shirt!

P

How did you guess? That and those SEXY shorts, coupled with his cheeky wee beard. A rather fetching combination that no doubt pullz da burdz (well, some passing parrots, anyway)!

Marco.

[Yomanze]

He does look like a proper geeky engineer type...

[Kember]

Ok - following the deserved rebukes - I have now listened to it all the way through (and there is some interesting stuff in there) but still couldn't get ZZ Top out of my head - come to think of it did they not do a song called "Sharp Dressed Man"?