My visit with Mark (MDP) and Dave

[Mike]

I spent the last three days visiting with Mark (MDP) in Dallas and our friend David - whom Mark introduced to me. During the first day, I had a chance to listen to Mark's system - Classe CAM-600's, CP-800, Salon 2's, Manley Chinook, VPI Classic 1 and Lyra Kleos and a Linn Akurate DS. His room is untreated in the artificial sense, but he has wonderful natural treatments with heavy furniture, thick carpets, plants and more. His room has no acoustic issues. It works!

The CAM-600's are well broken in because he never turns them off! The rest of the gear is also well broken in.

The combination of gear creates a wonderful synergy which can be described in one word: "Live". The music is very involving, in the toe tapping sense. There is no fatigue whatsoever and the magical tweeter in the Salon 2 (the best tweeter I have ever heard), puts his digital system on par with his vinyl. Both are extremely enjoyable and not fatiguing at all. Mark has achieved a wonderful sound system that rivals some of the best at 10 times the price.

On Tuesday, we traveled about 2 hours to meet with David. David, as some of you may know, has ALS. He is truly an inspiration to us all. He is at peace with himself and continues to enjoy life the best he can - one day at a time. Listening to David talk about his experiences, certainly puts into perspective a bad day at work or a bad day at golf. Those things, just don't matter.

David is a brilliant Home Theater designer and is passionate about two channel. His speakers of choice are Sonus Faber Futuras. He has a myriad of other gear, including Revel, JBL, Classe, Shunyata, Tara Labs, Soulution, Bryston, Mark Levinson, Accuphase and more. David was Harman dealer of the year in 2011 - and he achieved this from a town of 100,000 people - proving that great service from a great guy are keys to success. He certainly doesn't sell....he lets people buy.

I want to thank David and especially thank Mark for being such a wonderful and gracious host. He has a lovely home and a music system that rivals some of the best I've ever heard - at any price.

[joeinid]

Great write up Mike. I wish I could have been there with you guys. I know you all had fun! Thanks for sharing.

[NorthStar]

It sounds like David is truly a very nice guy, down-to-earth, and with a very good solid life's philosophy. :cool:

He should be with people from the same 'entourage'; us, right here. :)
...We totally welcome people of his caliber with wide open arms.

[cmalak]

Mike/Mark...thanks for sharing and glad you all had a good time together.

[HiFive]

Mike and Mark.
Sound you had fun, and thanks for sharing.

[jwhite613]

Mike... Thanks for sharing your get together!!!

[MDP]

I spent the last three days visiting with Mark (MDP) in Dallas and our friend David - whom Mark introduced to me. During the first day, I had a chance to listen to Mark's system - Classe CAM-600's, CP-800, Salon 2's, Manley Chinook, VPI Classic 1 and Lyra Kleos and a Linn Akurate DS. His room is untreated in the artificial sense, but he has wonderful natural treatments with heavy furniture, thick carpets, plants and more. His room has no acoustic issues. It works!

The CAM-600's are well broken in because he never turns them off! The rest of the gear is also well broken in.

The combination of gear creates a wonderful synergy which can be described in one word: "Live". The music is very involving, in the toe tapping sense. There is no fatigue whatsoever and the magical tweeter in the Salon 2 (the best tweeter I have ever heard), puts his digital system on par with his vinyl. Both are extremely enjoyable and not fatiguing at all. Mark has achieved a wonderful sound system that rivals some of the best at 10 times the price.

On Tuesday, we traveled about 2 hours to meet with David. David, as some of you may know, has ALS. He is truly an inspiration to us all. He is at peace with himself and continues to enjoy life the best he can - one day at a time. Listening to David talk about his experiences, certainly puts into perspective a bad day at work or a bad day at golf. Those things, just don't matter.

David is a brilliant Home Theater designer and is passionate about two channel. His speakers of choice are Sonus Faber Futuras. He has a myriad of other gear, including Revel, JBL, Classe, Shunyata, Tara Labs, Soulution, Bryston, Mark Levinson, Accuphase and more. David was Harman dealer of the year in 2011 - and he achieved this from a town of 100,000 people - proving that great service from a great guy are keys to success. He certainly doesn't sell....he lets people buy.

I want to thank David and especially thank Mark for being such a wonderful and gracious host. He has a lovely home and a music system that rivals some of the best I've ever heard - at any price.

Thanks Michael, I had a wonderful time !! Thanks for the nice complements , I appreciate the nice words about my system, It means a lot because of what a great system you have. I was a little nervous about you listening to my setup after what you listen to everyday !!

[Petro85]

Cool!! Glad you guys had fun.

[socfan12]

Sounds like a great time! Good friends, good gear, and good music! Life doesn't get any better than that!:coolyeah:

[dlb2]

Sounds like a great time! Good friends, good gear, and good music! Life doesn't get any better than that!

A big +1 right there! You made good use of your jellybeans guys!

[highEndguy]

Next trip
To my country, Dominican Republic
:)

[Mike]

Next trip
To my country, Dominican Republic
:)

Again? :)

[highEndguy]

I can't get never enough from your SUPER SMILE
:)

[Mike]

I can't get never enough from your SUPER SMILE
:)

This one?

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[joeinid]

What a great photo.

[Paul]

[QUOTE=highEndguy;20406]I can't get never enough from your SUPER SMILE
:)

Who's that in that picture ? Mike and Mark ? Or Mark and Mike ?

[NorthStar]

I wanna know too. :)

* Lesse: Mark is supposed to be a hippie; I ain't seeing no hippie here! :D

- Just a wild guess (but I could be also completely wrong); Mark on the left and Mike on the right (slightly behind).

[Paul]

I wanna know too. :)

* Lesse: Mark is supposed to be a hippie; I ain't seeing no hippie here! :D

- Just a wild guess (but I could be also completely wrong); Mark on the left and Mike on the right (slightly behind).

My guess is Mike on the left and Mark on the right. Well whoever is on the left looks so familiar. Hmmmm...

[Mike]

Nelson and me. Nelson is the taller guy.

[Paul]

Nelson and me. Nelson is the taller guy.

Thanks Mike :) You look very different than I thought.....in a good way :)

[NorthStar]

Nelson (left) and me (right).

That's funny Mike; I was just going to say that!

[sharkmouth]

Thanks Michael, I had a wonderful time !! Thanks for the nice complements , I appreciate the nice words about my system, It means a lot because of what a great system you have. I was a little nervous about you listening to my setup after what you listen to everyday !!

mark, don't sweat it, Mike's got tin ears!! :fingers: :D :D

[f1 fan]

I like get together's like this, sounds like you guys had fun.

Dave

[MDP]

Next trip
To my country, Dominican Republic
:)

Sounds good to me ,Nelson !! If I come to the DR, I'm bringing my golf clubs with me :exciting:

[highEndguy]

Sounds good to me ,Nelson !! If I come to the DR, I'm bringing my golf clubs with me :exciting:

You have a deal !!!!
Our Golf courses are in the top world list

Nelson

[MDP]

You have a deal !!!!
Our Golf courses are in the top world list

Nelson

Trust me, I know !! "Teeth of The Dog" !!

[MDP]

I wanted to say something else about how good it is to have get togethers with other audiophiles. When Mike was here he asked if he could play around with my speaker positions, I told him "have at it". When he left to go back to Florida, I sat down and listened to my system and I was amazed at how much better the sound was !! I thought I had them setup pretty damn good, I was wrong. My system sounds the best it's ever sounded.

Thanks,my brother !!!!

[highEndguy]

:coolyeah:
:cool::cool:

[f1 fan]

Awesome, that's what friends are for.

Dave

[Mike]

I wanted to say something else about how good it is to have get togethers with other audiophiles. When Mike was here he asked if he could play around with my speaker positions, I told him "have at it". When he left to go back to Florida, I sat down and listened to my system and I was amazed at how much better the sound was !! I thought I had them setup pretty damn good, I was wrong. My system sounds the best it's ever sounded.

Thanks,my brother !!!!

You're very welcome. Next time I'll bring my speaker setup CD's and get them dialed in that last 1%. I will say, those speakers are a delight to work with.

[dlb2]

Mike, I see that your "planned" Family Room system is what Mark is running at his place. Are you guys swapping gear? :)

[MDP]

Mike, I see that your "planned" Family Room system is what Mark is running at his place. Are you guys swapping gear? :)

I wish !! I'll take that crappy gear of his in trade, only because we're friends :snicker:

[Mike]

Mike, I see that your "planned" Family Room system is what Mark is running at his place. Are you guys swapping gear? :)

Mark's system is a recipe for amazing sound, that won't break the bank. Speed, dynamics, the best midrange-tweeter integration you could imagine and real sweet sounding. It's very involving. Toe tapping.

There is one downside to it - it sound so clean with no fatigue that you end up listening at much higher volumes!

[dlb2]

I wish !! I'll take that crappy gear of his in trade, only because we're friends :snicker:

:D

Hey Mark how's the Kleos sounding?

[MDP]

:D

Hey Mark how's the Kleos sounding?

Doug, it's just amazing !! I'm going to keep it for a long,long time :woot:

[NorthStar]

You have a deal !!!!
Our Golf courses are in the top world list

Nelson

Ya, they all say that! ...Australia, Africa, Augusta, Canada, Japan, Dubai, etc. :)

[MDP]

Ya, they all say that! ...Australia, Africa, Canada, Japan, Dubai, etc. :)

How about BC , Bob ? I was thinking about a golf trip up there !!

[NorthStar]

Some nice golf courses everywhere in the world, BC included.

It's the same with women .... :)

[highEndguy]

Some nice golf courses everywhere in the world, BC included.

It's the same with women .... :)

Bob,
You crack me up , :)
Dominican Republic have the best of everything !!!!
hahahahahaha
Public Tourist promotion....
Love you man

[MDP]

Bob,
You crack me up , :)
Dominican Republic have the best of everything !!!!
hahahahahaha
Public Tourist promotion....
Love you man

How about the women, Nelson ??

:P

[highEndguy]

How about the women, Nelson ??

:P

The best !!!!
Hahahahaha
:)
:)

[MDP]

The best !!!!
Hahahahaha
:)
:)

This post is worthless without pictures !!!!

[Mike]

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[NorthStar]

Funny how beautiful women and golf courses are part of audiophiles' visits! ;) :D

[MDP]

Funny how beautiful women and golf courses are part of audiophiles' visits! ;) :D

Bob, those two things are what floats my boat !!

[NorthStar]

That makes at least two of us, normal people.

[highEndguy]

Thank you Mike
:)

[highEndguy]

I wanted to upload a picture of my wife but she is pregnant
Hahaha
:)

[joeinid]

I wanted to upload a picture of my wife but she is pregnant
Hahaha
:)

I am sure she is beautiful. Pregnant women have a glow about them.

[NorthStar]

Babies love music too! :) ...A boy, a girl, Nelson?

[iamhifi]

Mike,
Sounds like you all had a great time; you all bring a smile to my face, which is what I love about this forum. Nelson you my friend are always smiling, now I know that Mike does to.
Angel

[highEndguy]

Babies love music too! :) ...A boy, a girl, Nelson?

Baby Girl,
Vera Lucia Gomez
:)

[Mike]

Baby Girl,
Vera Lucia Gomez
:)

Beautiful!

[NorthStar]

Lovely name indeed, and if she looks only half her Dad, she'll be gorgeous too.

* Best of luck to you three Nelson! :)

[highEndguy]

Lovely name indeed, and if she looks only half her Dad, she'll be gorgeous too.

* Best of luck to you three Nelson! :)

Thank you , Bob
:)

[MDP]

Baby Girl,
Vera Lucia Gomez
:)

Beautiful name,Nelson !!

[highEndguy]

Thank You Mark & Mike.
:heart:

[iamhifi]

Baby Girl,
Vera Lucia Gomez
:)

Congrats, beautiful name

[highEndguy]

Congrats, beautiful name
Thank you Angel