Do you realize that we are discussing audio equipment, not social policy? Is your life so shallow that you are reduced to engaging in ad hominem attacks on a subjective enthusiast by calling him a "fascist"? Rather ironically, you are engaging in behavior that could result in a ban while calling for a ban against someone else (I believe this is called gaslighting). Take a look at how poorly Amir was treated on places like SBAF, you are engaging in that same behavior towards Ric that people did against Amir. It wasn't right then and it isn't right now. If you disagree with Ric, then respond to his posts and explain the fallacies in his position. You can also ad him to your ignore list.
Is your intellect so small that you can't discriminate between calling a person a fascist and calling an outlook fascist? Rather ironically, you are accusing me of engaging in ad hominem attacks while you yourself do the same...Hmmm....Kettle, meet pot...
I don't need people telling me what "better sound" is anymore than I need someone telling me what flavor of ice cream is best. These subjective preferences are entirely a personal choice- if there was a universal "best", everyone would agree and the market would have few participants. All of these stupid arguments about tubes vs ss, vinyl vs digital, blah blah blah, which is "better"...there is a flavor for every taste. I joined this site to get away from the golden ears pontificating on what sounds better or best. I enjoy being able to read the objective test results, discuss engineering choices and the rationale behind them. I appreciate fact based discussion. I don't see the value added by making space for someone advertising audio magic which is in direct opposition to the philosophy of this site.
This site is for those who actually believe in science, facts, and logic and are interested in discussing and debating within those parameters. For those who peddle snake oil, there are sites for those both selling and those happy to buy it. I would assume people come here to get away from that very thing, which many know is all too pervasive. If you want to have an "intelligent discussion" about the benefits of adding some wire to your binding posts or freezing your cds, there are plenty of sites that can accommodate.
Maybe it is just me but I find the claims Mr. Schultz makes the height of audacity: without anything other than his own subjectivity and personal biases, he is actually trying to have people believe that he knows better than Bruno, with all his patents, products, and a mile high stack of positive reviews to his credit. What has Mr. Schultz produced? He constantly jumps from popular product to popular product, sprinkling some fairy dust here, a little solder there, and POOF! A mind blowing improvement! Nothing but his word that the alteration has "improved" the product. Shameless and crass. Bruno, on the other hand, takes great pains to produce a product that has no "sound". He has stated this time and again. He backs it up with solid research, design, and the test results speak for themselves. He is an innovator and creator, in bold contrast.
I am not wasting any time on Ric and his fallacies. He goes from site to site pushing his lunacy. I would suggest you take your own advice and if you disagree with my take on things, you can ad me to your ignore list rather than harass me because I don't believe he belongs here pimping bs.