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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Walls are up, insulation in, green glue applied, drywall finishing is done, paint is done, baseboards and ceiling going in today. LED lights tomorrow.


















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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Are you using audiophile grade drywall and paint? No joke! Gotta match resonant frequencies and eliminate spurious vibrations, which we all know by now are certain SQ killers. LoL

    Green glue sound good for digital, as long as it's the same shade of green used for the CD marker tweak!

    I see them using measurement tapes...are these certified down to the nanometer level? Anything below that tolerance will aloww the propogation of standing waves as symmetry can be inadvertently induced. A sonic no-no, but I know I dont have to tell you that. Any audiophile Worth his salt knows that!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    Are you using audiophile grade drywall and paint? LoL

    Green glue sound good for digital, as long as it's the same shade of green used for the CD marker tweak!
    LOL!
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    Moving fast Mike, have to come visit next time I come for vacation to Florida. Could pick up some S3 Mk IIs on the way...


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    First time I seen this thread...........This is awesome......Congratz Mike!.......Next time I go to FL I have to venture outside of Orlando ......I really gotta see your store
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Mike , with all the M3 Banter floating around , i must suggest a video on your LP cleaning unit in operation , a must after you are up and running.

    What a machine ....

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    Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    Mike , with all the M3 Banter floating around , i must suggest a video on your LP cleaning unit in operation , a must after you are up and running.

    What a machine ....
    Which one? I have several that you saw when you visited. The ClearAudio Double Matrix? The Audiodesk (I sold that). The KL Audio? But sure.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Moving fast Mike, have to come visit next time I come for vacation to Florida.
    +1 The reason Mike is able to complete this so fast is because he is his own General Contractor!

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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Moving fast Mike, have to come visit next time I come for vacation to Florida. Could pick up some S3 Mk IIs on the way...


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    Since you are picking some, please drop one in California too (I will PM my address before you arrive in the US).....

    Mike, I can't imagine how good things will sound in those rooms. Great work and keep us posted!

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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Looking good Mike!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    I was wondering how things were coming. Thanks for the update.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Today's work:

    Ceiling guys - finishing up
    Electrician - finishing up, getting things ready for inspection (reinstalling exit signs, emergency exit lights, etc.), installing new LED lights, etc.
    Security System - returning to fix the camera's. Uhh...he installed them above the ceiling. Oh boy.
    HVAC - cleaning the unit (after all the demolition and construction), installing a new thermostat and system to better control the temperature, so its the same at the front and back of the store, rebalancing/moving around the ducts and return for better balance.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Mike, congrats again on this endeavor and I must say that I've never seen such a project move ahead towards completion so quickly. You are truly a man possessed!

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    Looking good Mike Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar Congrats!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Which one? I have several that you saw when you visited. The ClearAudio Double Matrix? The Audiodesk (I sold that). The KL Audio? But sure.
    Clear Audio Double Matrix ....

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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Looking Great.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Mike, it's really taking shape nicely.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Nice! Love the dove gray wall color. Keep crackin' the whip!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Very exciting stuff Mike!!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Looking good,
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    That's quite a transformation in just a short time. Best wishes moving forward with the remainder of the project.

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    Looks awesome. Is the yellow rig a large LP holder?


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    Mike what type of floor covering will you be using ?

    something industrial, high traffic or lush and comfortable
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    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    Mike what type of floor covering will you be using ?

    something industrial, high traffic or lush and comfortable
    Carpet tiles in a quarter turn pattern.


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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Can we play checkers ? on the tile?

    Chess - ????

    I can bring my own chess pieces?
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Hey Mike

    When you eventually open, are you going to have an online sale to celebrate



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    Quote Originally Posted by XV-1 View Post
    Hey Mike

    When you eventually open, are you going to have an online sale to celebrate



    Note the irony
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    Quote Originally Posted by the professor View Post
    Can we play checkers ? on the tile?

    Chess - ????

    I can bring my own chess pieces?
    Jock, your pieces have to be Soulution components...

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    Looking great Mike!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    I'm hoping for a Cabinet position with Suncoast Audio........the one I saw in the Kitchen that looks like a wine rack.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Hi Mike,

    I applaud your speed in turning your brick and mortar store from idea to reality. This is the most exciting event around here since David, Jock and Le Roy purchased their Raidho D-5's! Your energy and enthusiasm for high-end audio are contagious and this will make your store a huge success. I feel very lucky to be here to see it come to fruition. Thanks to you, Audioshark has become the most fun place to be on the internet. It's like having a seat at the bar at Cheers! Wishing you the best of luck in all your endeavors that you most richly deserve.

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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

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    I'm hoping for a Cabinet position with Suncoast Audio........the one I saw in the Kitchen that looks like a wine rack.
    You passed the first audition this last week when you helped me move the Vitus amp. Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    You passed the first audition this last week when you helped me move the Vitus amp. Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar
    Mike,

    Congratulations on following your dream. Best wishes for continued great success!!


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    Carpet tiles in a quarter turn pattern.


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    Thats how my office was setup the old 1/4 turn pattern

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    Thats how my office was setup the old 1/4 turn pattern

    Absolutely wrong.........carpet is very directional. Your speakers will sound out of phase!
    And the audiophiles will either walk forward into the equipment or side to side! Lol
    Did this help out my audition?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dguitarnut View Post

    Absolutely wrong.........carpet is very directional. Your speakers will sound out of phase!
    And the audiophiles will either walk forward into the equipment or side to side! Lol
    Did this help out my audition?

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    Mike...it's looking good. Like all the well wishers here, I am very excited for you. Great job and continued success Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar
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    It's really getting close now!!
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    Sweet!
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    Mike - Looking really nice! Can't wait to see and hear it!
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    Love the logo on the door! It like makes it legit doesn't it!
    Awesome....great Job
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    Putting together chairs and racks today.


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    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    Mike interesting "Appointment Only" you might have to inform your secretary at your real job, that you are relocating to your second job to run both businesses , I think you are going to be rather busy the first 2 or 3 months
    I couldn't put "when my wife gets grumpy, you'll find me here."

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    Putting together chairs and racks today.
    Love Solid Tech racks. Looks good and not crazy price.

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    Mike,

    Make sure you keep lots of extra carpet tiles for when spikes cause havoc. Love the look of your door but I would worry about glass inviting smash and grab.

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    Mike,

    Make sure you keep lots of extra carpet tiles for when spikes cause havoc.
    Done.


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