Carl is THE MOST interesting person, on the Audiogon! He is informative and "passionate", and that is what differ's him from the most Audio-entusiasts! I would say that he brings the heated disscusions to the already boring subject of audio! Let's be realistic! Who cares, what this speakers sound like or this cable...or any other stupid "gadget"! But interaction amongst the hobbist is what counts! And Carl brought, and some "dance" and new "blood" to it! And if you cannot take it...join the Atlantic Monthly disccusions, with other "stiff-necks" and other "card-board" cut-outs! Regards! Dragan