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<blockquote data-quote="Stuart Pendleton" data-source="post: 74254" data-attributes="member: 50"><p>Re: Grumpy guy observation about the X32 thread</p><p></p><p>Since I decided long ago to NEVER own another Behringer anything, I have no dog in this fight. I have a number of dead ADA8000 preamps sitting in my shop. They failed after being mounted once in a preamp rack that was babied and survived only a few years. They were replaced by Presonus D8's in the same rack which have already lasted longer than the Behringers.</p><p></p><p>Whenever I see Behringer in use, my first thought is that something took the lowest road possible hoping for the best. Even if the X32 does sound better than my 01v96s (and I have no idea since I don't use an X32) I don't want one. I know that when I power on the Yamaha, it will in all likelyhood work. I cannot say the same about any Behringer gear. (I confess that two years ago I became concerned about the age of my 01v96 and bought a backup when one became available for a low price. I have carried it to many shows as my just-in-case console. I believe it will die from being carried around before the main console fails in action though.)</p><p></p><p>If the X32 was free, I wouldn't have one. If I do not trust the gear to work, price does not matter. If folks here want to line up for their products, thats all well and fine but I find it amusing that all it took was a little BS from Uli on the board, a little PR, and one unknown, unproven, low end piece of hardware to make folks change their attitudes.</p><p></p><p>I consider Behringer to have the same:</p><p></p><p>marketing prowess as Bose.</p><p>integrity as Monster.</p><p>quality as Nady.</p><p>reliability as BGW.</p><p>desirability as....well nothing I can think of.</p><p></p><p>Although my opinion of Behringer has not changed one iota since the infamous thread started, my professional respect for some members has. I wear "No Behringer anywhere in my system ever" as a matter of pride, and that isn't changing. I am totally shocked at the acceptance they seem to be enjoying.</p><p></p><p>I wish the best to all those that gambled their money on an X32. I won't be buying one for any price. Period.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stuart Pendleton, post: 74254, member: 50"] Re: Grumpy guy observation about the X32 thread Since I decided long ago to NEVER own another Behringer anything, I have no dog in this fight. I have a number of dead ADA8000 preamps sitting in my shop. They failed after being mounted once in a preamp rack that was babied and survived only a few years. They were replaced by Presonus D8's in the same rack which have already lasted longer than the Behringers. Whenever I see Behringer in use, my first thought is that something took the lowest road possible hoping for the best. Even if the X32 does sound better than my 01v96s (and I have no idea since I don't use an X32) I don't want one. I know that when I power on the Yamaha, it will in all likelyhood work. I cannot say the same about any Behringer gear. (I confess that two years ago I became concerned about the age of my 01v96 and bought a backup when one became available for a low price. I have carried it to many shows as my just-in-case console. I believe it will die from being carried around before the main console fails in action though.) If the X32 was free, I wouldn't have one. If I do not trust the gear to work, price does not matter. If folks here want to line up for their products, thats all well and fine but I find it amusing that all it took was a little BS from Uli on the board, a little PR, and one unknown, unproven, low end piece of hardware to make folks change their attitudes. I consider Behringer to have the same: marketing prowess as Bose. integrity as Monster. quality as Nady. reliability as BGW. desirability as....well nothing I can think of. Although my opinion of Behringer has not changed one iota since the infamous thread started, my professional respect for some members has. I wear "No Behringer anywhere in my system ever" as a matter of pride, and that isn't changing. I am totally shocked at the acceptance they seem to be enjoying. I wish the best to all those that gambled their money on an X32. I won't be buying one for any price. Period. [/QUOTE]
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