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    Default Audiophile Light Bulbs

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    Q: How many audiophiles does it take to change a light bulb?

    A: One, but he had to pay $195 for the latest bulb and he is never quite satisfied with the quality of light.

    In response:
    Sure, but you forgot to include the special gold plated socket that the audiophile used, and the expensive wiring to assure superior performance.

    Before screwing in the light bulb the audiophile applied a line around the base of the bulb using opaque black ink to make sure that the bulb was not subject to unwanted reflections.

    Of course, before actually purchasing the bulb the audiophile consulted the latest issue of Bulbophi!e to make sure it was on the list of recommended bulbs. Armed with this information, he (okay, bulbs are a guy thing") went to the local bulb salon and auditioned a few bulbs using some familiar reading materials to see how the light shone upon them.

    He finally took the bulb home, but really did not make any value judgments until the bulb was on for a few hours to make sure it was adequately burned-in.

    It was a nice improvement over his other bulbs, with slightly better character and warmth and a lack of glare. A bit chesty and over-ripe, perhaps, but still displaying that light characteristic. Perhaps a bit too light, he wondered, and consulted his periodicals regarding the appropriate level. After all, he noticed when the bulb was off, his system sounded dark. And cold.

    He was satisfied for a few weeks, but the 1.5 version of the bulb was introduced and he started to bug the manufacturer for the new version of the bulb. He had paid $195 for the bulb and was hoping that there would be some sort of upgrade program. Naturally, in his heart, he thought that the manufacturer ought to take the bulb back and give him a free upgrade, but no way.

    In all, screwing the light bulb in was hard work, but there was a sense of accomplishment and he maintained a feeling of superiority knowing that his light was better than that of his neighbors' bulbs purchased at Best Bulb. And in the fact that his wiring was better than that purchased at Home Wire Depot.

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    I liked this comment on the thread-

    "I only use analogue candles with 99.99999% oxygen free wax & cryogenic wick."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Quinn
    Q: How many audiophiles does it take to change a light bulb?

    A: Sure, but you forgot to include the special gold plated socket that the audiophile used, and the expensive wiring to assure superior performance.
    Get a clue. You can't just screw a bulb into a socket, gold or no gold. Ya need to clean up all that dirty electricity that the power company runs through a swamp before it gets to the expensive wiring. This can only be accomplished by stuffing $20. bills ($50. bills produce better performance but cost/benefit declines slightly) into a black box with LED's that confirm it's working properly.
    Just by coincidence, I have a few of these boxes available but they are unfortunately not user serviceable. This is however, not a problem for the lucky few who can appreciate "The Glow." (tm) Send a very large roll of $20.'s or better yet, $50.'s, and our experienced staff will find a way to cram them into "The Glow." Please be advised that even though the box seems small, all the bills will fit. We guarantee that no bills will need to be returned to the end user. That's a promise that we feel a deep sense of commitment to fulfill no matter the cost. We look forward to servicing you at your earliest convienence.

    David
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    The Glow

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    Count me in for (2) of the glow's but please add the $500 AC power cord upgrade. The glow's combined with my wonderful magic marbles strategically placed on top should really work well
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    David Fabrikant
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    We here at Glimmer Inc. Have a mod ready for the glow.

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