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Real Standup Men Audiogon Members to the Rescue

For those of you who have not heard, we intended to launch the new Tenor 300 watt monoblocks this year at CES and unfortunately, one of the 300 watt mono prototypes and one of the 75 watt integrated amps were stolen off of a palette containing 6 crates. The amps are useless to anyone unless they are looking to drive a center channel or are into 1 channel audio.

The new prototypes were to be used with the Kharma Midi Grands and the 75's were to go into the Rockport Antares room. We were without product for either of these rooms. Wednesday, late morning, I called Mike Lavigne (mikelavigne) and Dale Ediger (Oakrow), my very good friends and both loyal Tenor owners and told them what occurred. Both of them left work and went home where they proceeded to crate their amplifiers and send them to us in Vegas via same day service.

When you see pictures of the Tenor/Kharma room and the Tenor/Rockport room, you are looking at Mike and Dale's personal amplifiers.

Needless to say, they saved the show for us. I cannot thank them enough and they both have my eternal gratitude for their generousity and thoughtfulness.

You guys are THE BEST!!!

Thanks from:

Jonathan Tinn
Kharma Loudspeakers
Rockport Technologies
Tenor Audio
jtinn
john_l
782 posts
 
Good going to Mike and Dale! It says quite a bit when you ship your 20K amplifier across the country to help out a friend.

I have to note Jonathan would do the same for his friends too. I've seen him go out of his way to help others on many occasions.
fmpnd
468 posts
 
Cyrus buddy, I am so sorry I forgot to mention you in my last thread - remnants of this illness I am afraid (no, not audio nervosa, but the nasty sinus infection and bronchitis that has me home in bed - but the Kharmas arriving tomorrow will help ameliorate the pain!)!! It was great meeting you as well and I hope you had as good of time as I did. I will talk atcha soon my friend!!

Having a senior (no, not Mark) moment in Michigan!!

Frank
mikelavigne
1,274 posts
 
before Dale and I are actually canonized saints i would point out that our activities are typical of most serious audiophiles that i know. as a group, audiophiles are mostly helpful, sharing people that like to support others of their ilk. there are many on this site that have been similarly quick to aid one another with loaned gear and friendly advice.

i do feel a special connection with Jonathan's Rat-Pack Brotherhood......the friendships and shared audio experiences have been priceless to me and if i go a little out of my way to help.....it is definitely worth it.

Frank, i seem to have lost my cape.....did i leave it with you?.....i tried leaping over my Exquisites.....oooouuuccchhh!!!
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Frank- You met the armganac, I am very sorry. Like most of the finer things in life its hard to turn back when you've had the best! That being said I have a nice large bottle of '74 sitting next to my system :) its like having a new component!
fbhifi
108 posts
 
You Reap What You Sow... Jonathan's commitment to his customers and his manufacturers is absolutely without peer, in my experience. In this trying time for the high-end here's a shining beacon to help us find our way down the rocky road and put the fun back into this hobby. There's a wonderful sense of discovery and excitement when I talk with the other members of THE FAMILY about all things audio! I'm proud to consider myself a part of this great extended family. Mike and Dale - you guys TOTALLY ROCK !!!
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