On Nov 22, 2010, at 10:49 AM, Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski wrote: > As someone who can tell when our office server is running less than optimally just by the sound of the fans, I would say that they are distinct, but similar. It's similar to the comparison and contrast that can be heard between a clarinet and a saxophone. > > A WBX engine always sounds less like an angry sewing machine than an AC to me. A well running AC engine sounds like a nice sewing machine to moi. Sounds like you have/had one w/ valves that needed adjusting? > Also, I'd say WBX's seem more smug. Yep, no valve adjusting makes you smug! YMMV, Mr. BZ-Juki, Singer, Elna, or? > > -Jarrett > > On Nov 21, 2010, at 9:13 PM, Mark L. Hineline wrote: > >> Does a WBX engine sound like an AC engine? >> >> Mark |
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