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Thread: Bryston BDA-1 DAC |
    
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3515
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 08:14 pm: |
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Because I don't want much more unnecessary credit card debt, I've been putting away cash to buy a Bryston BDA-1 DAC.
I was $500 away.
Last night, the washing machine makes this ear-piercing sound and lets off a burning smell.
I didn't even need to leave the room to go into the laundry room to know what was going to happen.
No BDA-1 for me. Why does this happen to me?
I've been coming up with excuse after excuse to not get a new dryer. My latest was saying we'd get a matching one when we need a new washer. I thought that would buy me a year or two. |
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Silver Member Username: Hawkbilly
Nova Scotia
Canada
Post Number: 693
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 07:28 am: |
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Bummer Stu. I'm in that world myself....windows and Heat Recovery Ventilator replacement this fall. No money for anything else. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13676
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 02:03 pm: |
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Been there, done that. last time was a transmission in one car and head gaskets in the other, with 3 days.
No motorcycle then.
But the line of credit is at 2% and I am looking at a car.
Shite, what is gonna happen now? |
Platinum Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 10832
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 04:46 pm: |
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Sorry Stu. Sucks indeed. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3516
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 06:43 pm: |
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At least the washer and dryer look pretty nice. They'll be here next week.
I'm ok with wearing clothes that aren't so fresh. A little Febreeze goes a long way.
My wife on the other hand doesn't see it that way.
At least one of us has our priorities in the right place.
I hate priorities. |
Platinum Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 10833
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 07:29 pm: |
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LOL! Me too Stu. |
Silver Member Username: Hawkbilly
Nova Scotia
Canada
Post Number: 697
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Friday, October 09, 2009 - 08:46 pm: |
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It'll be all the sweeter when you get it Stu. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3517
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 12:12 pm: |
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Very true Chris. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13692
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 12:15 pm: |
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Pats Stuie on the shoulder, buys him a beer. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3137
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 06:38 pm: |
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That really sucks Stu. I know I'll be in the same boat soon too. My washing machine does the funky chicken sometimes so aggressively it actually moves around the laundry room. It's actually knocked the laundry basic off it's legs. And it's leaking oil. Just a matter of time.
Plus my house needs a new roof, and the tax man is calling soon too. No funds left for fun.
You'll get your BDA someday, and like Chris said, it'll be all the sweeter.
We're you thinking new or used? |
Platinum Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 10864
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 06:56 pm: |
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Dave, my washer has been doin' that funky chicken for 5 years... |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3139
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 07:05 pm: |
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That's good to hear Art! I thought it was close to committing washer-machine hare-kari, but if I can get 5 more years out it I'll be a happy man. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3140
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 07:07 pm: |
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BDA-1 recently sold on Agon for 1600. I would think a DAC would be a very low-risk used item. Might be the way to go. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3519
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, October 10, 2009 - 11:52 pm: |
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I was looking for a new one. Bryston will honor the 5 year warranty on a second hand unit provided the buyer gets the original invoice from an authorized dealer.
My dealer will give me 10 - 15% off, making the price about $1700 or $1800. Not to mention what they'll give me for my Apollo (if they'll give me the right amount for it). Adding in the typical 3% paypal fee and shipping, the $1600 BDA-1 isn't the deal it seems to be IMO.
Plus, I get a little nervous about buying used digital gear. I shouldn't, especially Bryston (5 year warranty, not 20), but I still do. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3142
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 07:39 am: |
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I see your point. With a 10% discount and trade-in there's no reason to buy used. I think buying a used DAC is a safe bet, especially a Bryston. But a used CDP is another story. |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 2777
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 07:56 pm: |
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You will get it Stu. Eventually I would like to sell my Apollo also and buy the Bryston DAC. Great minds think alike.lol. I wonder what my dealer would give it to me for...hmmmm..... |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3522
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 06:17 pm: |
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How did the name of the thread get changed? |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13728
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 06:32 pm: |
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WTF? |
Platinum Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 10881
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 07:16 pm: |
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Yeah...what happened Stu. It had meaning the other way around. Save the current heading for when you get your DAC...this sucks. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13733
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 07:31 pm: |
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KindamakesyouwanttokicksomePCmotherfuckerinthenuts. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13734
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 07:34 pm: |
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oh well, back to the satellite thread for smooth soverign waters and the strings of naked girls' harp's. |
Platinum Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 10884
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 07:56 pm: |
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Thanks Nuck for making this one more thread I can't look at while at work...lol! |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3155
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:03 pm: |
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Some mysterious moderator at work.
So much for free speech on the final frontier. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13736
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:19 pm: |
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I can still type naked girls without intervention, so all is good. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 3156
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:21 pm: |
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For some reason that doesn't work when I'm at the office. |
Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 2168
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:24 pm: |
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Nuck, it's not TYPING "naked girls" which keeps getting you in trouble. The intervention had to do with "naked girls" in general. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13738
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:24 pm: |
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Sorry Stuie, I digress.
So how are you going to save up again?
Public Transit?
No more rubbers?
New music denial? |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13739
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:28 pm: |
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Run a ...chortle...laundry business on the side? |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13740
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:29 pm: |
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fuckingbastardeh? |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 2778
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:47 pm: |
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The moderator will take out F#$%#k, but let people start threads about who should be kicked off the Forum. Awesome Ecoustics.....way to go....awesome... |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 2779
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:48 pm: |
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wow, not only did they take theFUCKwordout they actually changed the WHOLE name.lol. Maybe a simple "Friggen"? But to change the whole name to just Bryston BDA-1. whatthefuckmoderator. hehe |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13743
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 08:55 pm: |
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Stuie for mod!!! |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3524
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, October 12, 2009 - 11:19 pm: |
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"Sorry Stuie, I digress.
So how are you going to save up again?
Public Transit?
No more rubbers?
New music denial?"
I haven't wore rubbers in about 7 years or so. That's a definite perk of marriage.
I think my best strategy is to hide cash somehow and act like I spent it on bills.
I guess thats all fine and good till the electricity gets shut off.
I gotta re-think this.
And as for the mod...
The thread title gets edited, yet that non-sensical thread about our issues with each others stays around.
Interesting priorities.
Then again, I've never run a forum, so what do I know? |
