Who R U?


A while back Garfish mentioned he lked the idea of getting to know some of us better.As no one has started a thread like this before I will take the plunge.I have been involved in and read many heated exchanges here in AudioGon.I hope no one attacks me for this thread saying "who cares about you,this is audio" Anyway,Im 45 and live in W.N.Y.I have never been married but have a music loving 11 year old daughter who lives with me.I have been a nurse for 20 years.Before that I was a Navy Corpsman for several years.I recently became engaged (first time) to a beautiful 30 year old music loving woman.At my age a 30 year old is a keeper and I have never been happier!! My other interests??Im into vinyl,who has time for anything else??
david99
Lots of new members here that havent checked in to this thread yet.Come on guys and ladies,tell us about you.
DAVID99: I think it is a great idea what post you got here. I got to hand it to you, it took guts, so I will give you my 2 cents because of it. I am 42 and a self employed building contractor in Michigan. I feel like 22 though because of my daily exercise I do for work. I have wife almost 20 years, and 2 girls 13 & 14. Anyone feel sorry for me? Just kidding. I have been building for over 20 years. I custom build homes, remodel, additions, & build custom cabinetry. I am presently building out a custom home theater and full basement with custom kitchen & bar area. That is my ultimate favorite project to do. [Home theater] how cool. This is when I can say " I love my job " My ultimate dream is to be able to either build a H.T. for some famous, or one so awesome where money is no object, and good enough to be magazine material. I have done alot of work for some a/v stores before, some day maybe. My love for music and electronics go back to when I was still in jr. high. My 3 sisters [can't get away from females in my family] listened to music on there 1 pc. stereo, it's been wishing ever since. David if you don't mind I would like to list my humble system I presently own, and would like others to add this to their post add. I think that might add more interest. Also think of all the differant systems and tastes we have. Well here it goes : Sony 65xbr10whdtv, Sony ht1000 tuner, Sony dvp-s9000es, Sony tae-9000es, Sony slv-r1000, Sony md, Sherbourn 5/1500, Pioneer elite ct-91, Pioneer cld-3080, Polk audio sda srs, Polk audio sda crs, Polk audio f/x500, Monitor audio 210, & audio quest cables, with extras, and a custom rack of course. Some upgrading will be around the corner, but remember I have to also support my family. I am sure mine is better than some, and some are a whole lot better, but that's what makes it fun & interesting doesn't it? David I sure hope this is o.k. I sure would like to know what you have, and others...
Landmark- hello. Interesting that many here (certainly by no means all) are self-employed or business owners. If you want to get an idea about others systems, check out the virtual systems section.
Welcome dude! I have a 12 year old daughter!! YIKES!! boys and clothes! My system is Rega Planar 25 with RB-600 arm/Grado Platinum cartidge soon to be replaced with a Grado Reference.The TT sits on a Bright Star Audio Big Rock (love that sand Kelly) which sits on a home made wall shelf.Next in the chain is my Rogue Audio 99 with phono.I have Telefunkens and Radiotechniques in the phono stage and some NOS Russian tubes in the line stage.The 99 sits on 3 BDR cones #4's..... The 99 sits on a home made rack made of steel and MDF.From the 99 to my amp is 1 1/2 meter of Harmonic Tech.Pro-Silway MK 2.Since I only have 15 CDs I have a cheap $20 yard sale NEC CDP.This single disc player sounds pretty damn good! I have 1/2 meter of Kimber PBJ from the CDP to the 99.The CDP sits on some vibra-pods.My amp is a Pass Labs Aleph-3 which sits on 50 lbs of granite, which sits on a home made amp stand.Next is 8 feet of MIT T-2 biwire cables that go to my Paradigm Studio 80's (8 ohm,92 dB) I have a Monster conditioner soon to be replaced.(I hope) I made a bunch of room treatments that are very effective and look very nice.I have a ceramic skull that sits by my amp and we stare at each other while the tunes are cranked.Welcome aboard!!!!!