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June 3, 2018, 02:13 AM #1
What does Everybody do?
I’m a business owner, owned by the business. Afforded some luxuries, but at an extreme high cost.
I see many on here are retired doing there thing, probably no different where I am at a later stage.
We all come to this site to hangout, banter a bit and go back to our daily lives.
I’ve never done forums until the last year or so, keep telling myself what a waste of time but still drawn back, and cannot help but wondering why?
Am I rambling after a few Knob Creek, perhaps but as I look around not sure if it’s a ramble or a wake up call for a new look at all this.
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June 3, 2018, 12:05 PM #2
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Ed.......Interesting post. My first dabble into the virtual world of online audio forums began around 2005 over on AK. Since that time I have expanded my inquisitiveness by participating in several audio forums. I retired in 2007, thus gaining endless free time, so posting in audio forums became a form of entertainment in my leisure. Posting also brought a connection for me to other audio enthusiasts that I do not have in the rural area of north Florida where I live. My audio interests came with me when I settled in this area, but I have not met anyone in over two decades here that has any serious interest in high fidelity music reproduction in their homes. Heck, my closest neighbor down the road thinks the music channels on DirecTV are the cat's meow. At any rate, sharing conversations with people who have the same interests and immersion in high-end audio has been very satisfying. Online audio forums provide a plethora of useful and valuable information that has helped me solve issues or advance my system performance on more than one occasion over the years. In addition, I have developed several personal friendships through my activities. Then there is the cash I have spent in the past 13+ years being exposed to the latest and greatest gear. I would no doubt have a considerably higher savings account balance had I never joined any audio forum. All in all, my time and effort expended participating in online audio forums has been entertaining, beneficial, and fun. I enjoy being a contributor as well as a consumer of information, and I like the connections made with like minded people. I guess that's what keeps me returning to see what's going on.
Dan
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June 3, 2018, 12:25 PM #3
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I've been involved with forums not just audio for a long time. Fishing, Photography and Car and now audio forums all give me a form of entertainment while at the same time learning a little from others but the biggest take away for me is the friendships that do start. FYI; I retired back in 2010 after 37 1/2 years from upper management in the telecommunication design and engineering field, so right now I do my best to handle the yard work, the honey do list, and try stay out of my wife's hair who retired from the DOJ.
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June 3, 2018, 01:04 PM #4
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I am a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and worked 25 years in Emergency Medicine. I then worked in an Urgency Room for 5 years and the last 2 years I have worked in an Urgent Care which is my retirement job, until I decide to fully retire in 5-7 years.
My hobbies are cycling, boating and fishing, playing basketball and racquetball up until recently when my knee's protested. Living here in Minnesota, I spend the most time listening to music during the long cold winters. You have to be outside during the warmer months because the warm season is so short. I also enjoyed saltwater fish and corals for many years up until a few years ago when I got tired of the maintenance. My wife and I also enjoy fine dining and ethnic foods.
I have been on forums for about 10 years now. Made some nice friends along the way.My Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Cables-WW Platinum 7 USB, Cardas Parsec XLR, AQ Columbia DBS 72v XLR, Belden 8402 XLR.
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June 3, 2018, 01:16 PM #5
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I was a Toolmaker and Machine Designer for 25 years. At 42 I went to college and got a degree in Network Engineering.
Since then I have been supporting Regulatory Submission Software having all the big Pharma companies around the world as my clients. My title is Principal Support Analyst, but hardy describes the job.
I have been involved with forums since the early 90s. Spent lots of time arguing about cables before moving into the Music forums, where I was introduced to more new music than one could imagine. For years, 20 or so of us traded compilations of favorite, new, themed or whatever music we wanted to share. From that I purchased so much music.-----------------
Brian
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Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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June 3, 2018, 02:58 PM #6
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I work for a real estate developer in Dallas. I've been with the same guy for the last 33 years. Some day he will call it quits, I guess thats when I'll retire, although I really can't imagine that day. But it will happen someday.
AS is the only online forum that I participate in, although I do read several.Jock
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June 3, 2018, 03:10 PM #7
What does Everybody do?
Similar perspective to the OP. Do run a business, enjoy audio for relaxing. Nowhere close to retirement .
I do like the practitioner perspective at AS, people who are actually owning good quality gear and do speak from experience, usually having experienced a system change or two. Music recommendations are my favorite feature.
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June 3, 2018, 03:33 PM #8
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Not a business owner - only a worker bee! Hope to retire in a few years. I've been on various forums for a little over 10 years now. I do it for the fun of it when I have time. Made some good friends that share the same interests.
George
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June 3, 2018, 03:40 PM #9
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For over twenty years, I've been an entrepreneur. My first company, which I still own today, I started over 20 years ago. When there was a big move away from mainframes towards client/server environments, coupled with some North American success of ERP implementations (like SAP, PeopleSoft, ORACLE, etc.), I saw an opportunity. I started this company with $800 to my name and a borrowed computer (which I sold to my Dad and borrowed back a few days later ) and within only a few years had been recognized by Profit Magazine as "hottest startup" and a few years later, "fastest growing". Sales quickly were north of $10 million. It was a great time to be in IT! The Y2K craze accelerated growth, that's for sure.
Over the 20+ years, my team and I have worked on over 200 ERP implementations, including many multi-billion dollar companies like Coca-Cola, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Nike, the US Army, US Navy, Northrop Grumman, NASA, Novartis, Lockheed Martin, various Biotech, Pharma, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Retail and Oil & Gas companies and numerous others. Recently, we have become involved in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), CTMS (Clinical Trial Management Systems) and a few FDA Regulatory System implementations. We are also active in Business Process Reengineering, along with specialized staff augmentation and staffing services.
I still own 100% of this company today and have over 20 employees. I try to do as little with this company during the week as I can. 30 minutes max, or less if possible! I have empowered a small team of trusted managers to make the day to day decisions so I can focus on more enjoyable things, like Suncoast Audio.
When I lost both my parents in 2013/2015, it was a wake up call for me. I was burned out with the IT world. It had changed so much in the past 20-25 years, and not for the better IMO. It has gone from doing the best project work possible, to offshoring and the cheapest bid wins (often only to have to redo the project later). This is why I started Suncoast Audio.
Today, I own 6 companies involved in IT, real estate investments and audio, including, as many know, Suncoast Audio. I am enjoying things MUCH more these days doing what I love (this time around). It has been fascinating working in high end audio, having spent over 20 years dealing with multi-billion dollar, Fortune 100 companies. It's an industry full of mostly great people, and far more personal than the impersonal large enterprise world.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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June 3, 2018, 03:54 PM #10
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I was going to put $800 in Amazon over 20 years ago, but instead lent it to some guy who was starting some company.
I think he'll pay me back.
Someday.
Until then, I mostly listen to my Walkman.Jon
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June 3, 2018, 04:01 PM #11
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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June 3, 2018, 04:59 PM #12
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I’m a native of Philadelphia and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. I’ve been an attorney for 32 years, the last 25 of which I’ve resided in Chicago, where I’m a partner in a 20 attorney firm whose practice is limited exclusively to matrimonial law (a nice way of saying I’m a divorce lawyer)! Audio is a good release from the daily stressors one feels from dealing with clients all day going through some of the worst times of their lives. I’ve been lurking on audio forums for around five years. My first rig as a teenager was a Technics receiver and turntable with small Advent speakers. I returned to the audio hobby five years ago and immediately went out and bought a monster Technics receiver. Ever since then I’ve been an equipment junkie.
I also collect watches, have a vintage (2800cs) and modern (i8) BMW and continue to love golf (played on college team). That about sums up my life (other than talking about my two kids, one who just graduated from Vanderbilt University and moved to NYC for her first real job and the other a rising sophomore at University of Wisconsin-Madison).
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June 3, 2018, 06:21 PM #13
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I am currently retired. Previously I owned and operated a small (5 employees) Heating and Cooling business.
I have been in and out of being an audiophile since the early 70's.
I was always very hands on, building many Heathkits, Haflers, speakers etc.
I got into the forums to get ideas on how to do certain mods and see what other builders were up to.
Back in the day to get a schematic or obtain information you would have to write or call (if possible) the person and then wait for the mail to receive the manual or schematic.
Then faxing came of age and it was possible to receive the info the same day.
Now with the internet and the forums you can be directed and find what you need almost instantly.
The forums, and in particular this one, are a good place to share information, get new ideas and meet new friends
Recently I was in need of a schematic and posted here. Shortly afterwords I received a PM with the information I needed.
It's a great forum and a great time to be alive.My System
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June 3, 2018, 07:34 PM #14
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June 3, 2018, 07:49 PM #15
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Before doing what I do now, I had a career in clandestine services—and thats all can say about that. Returned to high end audio about a decade back, and have been assembling and upgrading all along the way. Apparently, there is no end...
I started visiting the forums to learn what others had gone through with hopes of avoiding mistakes in purchase decisions. Met a lot of great folks along the way.
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June 3, 2018, 08:27 PM #16
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I run the Minneapolis and Miami offices of a nationwide multi family lender. We provide financing utilizing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Hud, as well as our balance sheet.
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Other: Stillpoint Ultra SS, ISO-Acoustics ISO Pucks
-Kyle
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June 3, 2018, 08:54 PM #17
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June 3, 2018, 10:32 PM #18
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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June 4, 2018, 04:07 AM #19
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Ex British Armed forces technician, now work for a multi-national Co. Still a technician, just on different stuff these days.
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June 4, 2018, 08:47 AM #20
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International Trade attorney.
Anthony
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June 4, 2018, 08:49 AM #21
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Avionics Tech by trade. Now I'm a Production Superintendent at a depot facility for RSAF jets in Riyadh, KSA.
This is one of my favorite forums to read each day.
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June 4, 2018, 09:46 AM #22
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I m pilot, 42 yrs old, 2 kids, work as a captain in an airline in the gulf, my hobby started very early~13~14 yrs old, but aggravated these 5 yrs!
Enjoy
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June 4, 2018, 09:58 AM #23
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Painter (artist). Haven't reached retirement age, but probably will never retire anyway.
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June 4, 2018, 09:58 AM #24
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Formerly USAF, IT executive in telecom and retail, and international CIO for a large multinational. Semi-retired as I do a little bit of consulting. Moved to the gulf coast of FL last year. Blessed to have the ability to spend quality time with family and friends here in FL. Have enjoyed music and stereo systems since my teenage years.
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Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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June 4, 2018, 10:38 AM #25
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You guys are all awesome. Thank you so much for being here.
I work for the local police department and process crime scene and homicide photos. The music helps me unwind after work. Needless to say we unfortunately we get busy too often.Last edited by joeinid; June 4, 2018 at 10:45 AM.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 4, 2018, 10:51 AM #26
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Electronics design, engineer first and foremost but doing a lot of managerial work now. Mainly flash memory for the last 15 years. AS has always been my go to forum for audio ever since I started frequenting audio forums.
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June 4, 2018, 11:01 AM #27
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I spent 42 years in the auto industry. The first twenty at GM (actually 20 since Uncle Sam drafted my ass where I spent a couple years as a Military Police Sergeant) then the next 22 at one of the top two auto suppliers in the world. Several positions including VP with Global Operational responsibility for one product line. With plants on five continents I was always in the air. Fortunate to have retired a bit early to start spending time with family and music.
Jim
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Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
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Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
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Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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June 4, 2018, 11:08 AM #28
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2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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June 4, 2018, 11:24 AM #29
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Last edited by joeinid; June 4, 2018 at 11:40 AM.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 4, 2018, 02:45 PM #30
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I retired about a year and a half ago after a long career in large system mainframe sales. I've been into audio off and on since before graduating college when I had a small monaural system - JBL (8" driver) speaker, Bogen integrated amp, turntable/arm/cartridge (don't remember the brands) - I couldn't afford stereo! I've been in the process of updating my vintage mid-90s system and music for the past year and enjoying the process. This forum has been a great source of knowledge and a lot of fun.
The backgrounds of people on this thread are impressive. A special thanks to Mike for starting and contributing (with many others) to AudioShark and making it a welcoming place to visit.
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June 4, 2018, 03:07 PM #31
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I own a couple of brothels in Nevada, business has been picking up as of late ...........
Cheers ! …. Dave
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June 4, 2018, 03:37 PM #32
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Any discount codes I could mention on the way in?
I’m sure the competition is stiffFleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 4, 2018, 03:52 PM #33
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June 4, 2018, 04:15 PM #34
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Hahahahaha, no problem.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 4, 2018, 08:15 PM #35
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June 4, 2018, 08:42 PM #36
Re: What does Everybody do?
Still working as a software engineer developing automation for testing network features, functions, and products. It keeps my brain sharp, keeps me out of trouble (at least during the week), and gives me money to help support Mike.
Bud
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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June 4, 2018, 09:12 PM #37
Re: What does Everybody do?
Lawyer. Sorry. Inveterate audiophile longer than I’ve been a lawyer.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk ProAmplification: DartZeel 468 (2) // DartZeel NHB18NS Mk. II
Tuner: MagnumDynalab 108T/SE
Table/Cart: J.Sikora Reference // Integrity HiFi Tru-Glider - DSAudio GrandMaster EX // Integrity HiFI Tru-Glider - Ortofon A Mono
Equalizer/Phono Pre: DSAudio Master3
Speakers: TAD R-1 MkII, REL Six Pack of REL Carbon Specials
Power: Nordost QBase8 Mk3, QX4, Qkore1, 3 and 6 (chassis), QK1 (2), QV2 (2), Chord GroundAray (signal), Chord Line Aray (3), Chord Professional, AddPOWR EAU2 (2)
DAC/Serv-stream: LampiZator Horizon/ Taiko Extreme
Elrod Master Statement Diamond SE Speaker Cables
Elrod Master Statement Diamond PCs (7), Evolution Acoustics 50 ohm (Zeel Connection), Nordost Odin2 IC (2), Nordost Valhalla II USB, CH Acoustic X20 IC, Final Touch Audio Elara PCs (6)
AudioDesk Systeme RCM
CMS Ultra 2.0 Footers TT (2) and TD (2), Revopods (2) and SortKones and EVPs where they work
Critical Mass Systems Ultra-Q Rack > Silence Focus Amp Stands
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June 5, 2018, 12:27 AM #38
Re: What does Everybody do?
I am 59 years old, nearly 30 years of private business, before I worked for big state companies.
Very succesful during Polish transition time in 90’s in coffee business I am financially independent , still own some small businesses ( real estate, production of windows , small hotel)and want to be active as long as possible.
Since 1972 or so I had a mono turntable , then alwyas music was important to me, but I didn’t know that I was audiophile.
My first „audiophile setup” comes from 1995, still own PS 5.1 in my second system.Last edited by Marslo; June 5, 2018 at 12:35 AM. Reason: Typo
Aurender W20->Lampizator Pacific SE/Audio Aero La Fontaine->Ayon Crossfire III or Circle Labs A100-> Avantgarde Acoustic Trio LE 26, 4x REL Carbon Special Subwoofers
Analog : Fat Bob S with SME 5, Shelter Harmony, Tom Evans Groove+ SRX mk2, Muarah PSC with InteliClamp
cabling: Duelund DCA 16GA, Acrolink, Vovox, Siltech, Transparent, Audio Phase , NxLT The Flame, FTA Callisto and Sinope usb, Fadel Art , Argentum , REL Bassline Blue
HT : Sony HW 50 ES, Oppo 93 EU, Darbee DVP-5000 ,Yamaha Aventage RX-A 3010 , B&W 9.1, screen 120 inches matt white
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June 5, 2018, 04:42 AM #39
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I'm 64. Retailer of office furniture for the past 37 yrs. I still play hockey year round twice a week. I been into audio since around 19. Bought a Marantz 1060 and loved it still own it. I'm currently renovating which has been a very long process. Presently close to completion. Hopefully mid July I will open the dedicated HT. I have been amassing this over the last few years. Can't wait to open.
About 5 years ago I was auditioning speakers and wondered why I wasn't meeting people like myself I attempted to join a local club who rejected me because I was HT. I stumbled on AS and it was like the lights turn on. I do appreciate everyone's comments and the knowledge I have gained is SOTA you can't buy this kind of knowledge. I read a few other forums but participate in this one the most by far. You folks are the best. Big thanks to Mike who keeps this all going.
Barry
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June 5, 2018, 05:48 AM #40NORMAN
Custom PC with Memory Player Software Suite/ Modded Denon CD transport>Lampi GG1 (and sometimes PACIFIC) DHT tube Dac> Rowen 850W Isolating Transformer/ Rowen SS Preamp and PA1 monoblocs/Lampi Silk power cond. with Phase flipper> Heil AMT KITHARA & Syrinx in parallel hookup. Swiss cables (Reference line) for PC/interconnects and speaker cables. Goldmund Sweetcord PC. FTA Callisto unpowered USB cable. Basic analog: vintage Lenco L78 TT with Rowen mat, Denon MM cart, iFi iPhono2 with 15v Hynes SR3 LPSU. Synology 12 TB NAS. 2nd system:KenWin Bluetooth speaker 3rd system TBI Millemnium amp with Aulos speakers and SB Duo hookup.
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June 5, 2018, 03:46 PM #41
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Re: What does Everybody do?
Mikaado! brothels!!! ha!!!!!!!!!!!!
i just retired, still quite an adjustment! molecular biology at a great company for 38 years. i miss work, and the people. i was watching "Elementary" on TV and noticed all the McIntosh gear he has, and decided to build a great system. somehow i found this forum.
i ended up asking a LOT of DUMB questions of Mike, who was always very nice. then i found out he ran this forum. i got to meet Mike last fall for a great dinner. from him i got my GREAT Triode corporation tube integrated amp and ASTOUNDING Harbeth speakers. also two REL subs. this is a GREAT forum, run by a GREAT guy and very intelligent and helpful members. highlights include Mike himself, shark mouth, jade david and especially JDandy. many thanks guys!! best regards, Bobstereo: integrated amp: Triode TRX 88pp with KT 88 tubes. oppo 105 CD player, Schiit yggdrasil DAC, Harbeth 30.2 speakers., two REL T/5 subwoofers.
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June 5, 2018, 03:50 PM #42
Re: What does Everybody do?
Active Duty U.S. Navy for 25 years. Am a Head & Neck Pathologist and Forensic Odontologist...basically look at biopsies and identify casualties by dental comparisons. Thankfully, the former skills are being used a lot more often than the latter.
Kevin
Main: VPI Aries 3/Grado Reference3, and Aurender N200 > PS Audio DS DAC. Luxman L-509Z integrated amp. Sonus Faber Elipsa SE speakers. PS Audio P10 power. Transparent Audio, Cardas and Audioquest cables.
Bar: EAT C-sharp/Hana MH, and exaSound s82 > Luxman L-595SE amp. GolderEar One.R speakers. Shunyata power, Audioquest cables.
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June 5, 2018, 09:42 PM #43
Re: What does Everybody do?
Retired in 2007 (I was a Fed in DC). Currently, add chlorine tabs to the pool every now and then. Other main hobbies besides audio and live music include motorcycling and working out at the gym. Enjoy going to brewpubs with family and also watching my grandkids grow up. I read a few sites and learn something every now and again. I like to post up what music I listen to sometimes. We have some good people on this site. Life is good.
Regards,
Steve
https://www.audionirvana.org/forum/t...geezr-s-system
I only do what the voices in my wife's head tell her to tell me to do.
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June 5, 2018, 10:18 PM #44DSkipGuest
Re: What does Everybody do?
I'm a baby. 33 years old and taught high school math until last year when I quit to focus on AudioThesis full time. I got into teaching and my entire life fell apart... literally. My first wife passed away during my second year of teaching and I've struggled to find the purpose of teaching again. AudioThesis keeps me grounded as my favorite thing in this hobby is introducing people to new gear that I fall in love with. The fact that I can maintain enough income combined with survivors benefits to make it work is something I don't take for granted.
Technically, I'm more stay at home dad right now as I have three young kids to take care of.
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June 5, 2018, 10:35 PM #45
Re: What does Everybody do?
So sorry for your loss Skip. Thank you for sharing.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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June 6, 2018, 06:24 AM #46
Re: What does Everybody do?
retired specialist nurse in NHS , miss it a lot but the hours were getting horrendous and constant fear of being sued drummed into you . now involved in property and supporting folks in their own homes . great forum this although some of the gear i am not familiar with as US based but still very interesting . family have banned me from talking about speakers as i am rather nuts about them so i come on here and you guys don`t mind !!!
1]bel canto EIX/ F5 monoblocks . BC cd2, tannoy eaton legacy 2]bel canto pre 5 ,arcam a85 , black ice modded dac
modded dac , marantz sa8005, Verity audio Rienzi
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June 6, 2018, 08:01 AM #47
Re: What does Everybody do?
retired a few years now from a 30-year wall street career. i now have a mix of projects in progress which keep me sane and out of trouble. retirement was a change that ultimately required me to accept that now having reached the other side of the ocean, there is no going back and the ships must be burnt! so, i am well along in the process of dismantling my former life and ruthlessly discarding anything unneeded in the new world.
in a few years, we will set out to a new and very different location from which to continue rebooting and for the adventure of it. our collective list of locations is long but the overlap is small... so, maybe we start working our way down the list and stay when it feels like home.
one of the projects has been to upgrade my audio system which is how i came across this forum - thanks so much to mike and everyone else here for making it such a great place. i enjoy every aspect here - technology, gear, music discovery, etc.
an analog photography forum is the only other one i actively participate in.viking acoustics berlin r mk2 | air tight atc-5 + atm-300r | clearaudio concept + virtuoso v2 MM | t+a dac8 dsd + kanjiroba diy transport + roon rock
alp-tone audio analog cables | core audio designs plyKraft 3L | hifi racks ltd podium t5-iii
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June 6, 2018, 10:59 AM #48
Re: What does Everybody do?
Electrician. Still working. Own my own business. Wife really makes the money. I am working on a new power delivery from the panel to all our gear. Just ordered some new wire. Currently run OFC cord from panel to a dist strip. By far exceeds NMB in the wall. Working on getting rid of all the plugs and receptacles. Were building a formula sports car here, right.
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June 6, 2018, 11:14 AM #49
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I'm a 43 year old maintenance planner at a pharmaceutical company. I make sure that equipment (scales, pipettes, analytical equipment) and utilities (HVAC, PSG, PW etc) gets their maintenance, calibration or validation in time. I've been doing this for about 13years. I have been into audio for about 15 years. Maybe one day I might like to work in audio. When I'm 50-60ish. The current shop owner is in his 60s and might retire in 10-20 years.
I live in a Leyden.
The job is not exciting but it pays the bill. Will probably retire in 25 years, will have worked for 45 years. If retirement still exists around that time.
Girlfriend since 2001, no children (by choice).Pre amp: Ocatve Phono Module Power amps: Octave MRE130 Turntable: SAC Girati Grande. Tonearm: Dynavector 507mkII Cartridge: Dynavector Ikeda 9TT Streamer: Aurender A10 Power Distributor: Anzus Mains D8 Speakers: Raidho X-3 Speaker Cables: AudioQuest Rocket 88 XLR Interlink: Ansuz A2, [B]XLR Interlink: [B]Phono interlink: Cammino Serie 1.0 - PH 1.0s Power cables: Anzus Mains Ceramic, two Pom, Aluminium, X series Audio Rack: Rack of Silence 4 and 2.
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June 6, 2018, 11:37 AM #50
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Re: What does Everybody do?
I tried retirement in 2007 for 4 months, drove myself crazy, my wife even crazier and my 3 dogs even crazier. They all kicked me out of the house and told me to go back to work. Retirement was the toughest job I ever had.
I may try retirement again in a couple of years as I just turned 65 and just had twin (boy and girl) grandchildren. However, my wife wants to be near the grandkids in NYC. There lies the rub! I clawed my way out of that place in 87 having grown up there, gone to med school and did my residency there and couldn't wait to get out. I break out in cold sweats every time the plane approaches LaGuardia or JFK. The only thing worse than flying into NY is trying to get out.
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