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Thread: Hey, all. Tom here.
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March 17, 2023, 10:57 PM #1
Hey, all. Tom here.
Hello all and good evening to you. I am Tom and recently joined this forum. It's nice to see some familiar faces from other forums on this board.
A little bit about myself. I have been into audio since I was 8 years old (a very long time ago) and have thoroughly enjoyed my audio journey. I have had many a system over the years, as many of the folks here have had the pleasure of experiencing), I have started and organized audio clubs/events, moderated on a few forums for a combined time of 30 some odd years and travel often to hear different gear/systems.
I enjoy hearing different things and have honed in on the sound that I prefer. My current system brings me many, many happy hours of enjoyment and, as always, I am looking forward to sharing my experience with like minded individuals and learning a thing or two along the way.
So, with that said, I'd like to say "WAAZZzzzzzzuuUUUP'" to the peeps I know already and I'd like to offer a "Hello, I am Tom. Nice to meet you." to those who may not know me.
Oh, FWIW, I listen to vinyl, physical digital music as well as stream music. I have fun with all of them and enjoy each for what they have to offer.
Don't haze me too gawd awful bad, just 'cause I'm the new kid on campus.
I look forward to our discussions. See ya' 'round campus!
Tom
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March 18, 2023, 01:03 AM #2
Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Hello Tom...Welcome!
Sent from my SM-G998U using TapatalkLegacy Audio VALOR with Wavelet V2, Legacy i.V4 ULTRA 4ch amp, HDPlex 300W LPSU, RevAudio Labs Passage Cryo-silver DC Umbilical,Ghent Audio DC Umbilical, Esoteric Grandioso P1 & D1s, Cybershaft Premium Ltd Type2 OP21A 10 MHz Clock, Esoteric C-02X Preamp, SHUNYATA TRITON v3, TYPHON QR & ALTAIRA SG hub & cables, AfterBurner8 duplexes, CSP Inc Q4B, S2B IEC support plates, Shunyata OMEGA CLOCK-50s, AQ Firebird 48 HDMIs, Elrod Master Series Diamond & Masters Series Statement Gold Power cords, Elrod Statement Gold XLRs, Diamond XLRs & Master Diamond XLRs, Shunyata OMEGA QR-s power cable, Shunyata Anaconda Z-tron XLR, Elrod Statement Gold speaker cables, Adona AV45CS3, AV45CS2 & AV45CS1 and Multi-Element platforms, Composite Audio CF-2010, HRS DPX Damping Plates, Stillpoints Ultra SS w/Ultra Bases
Audio/Rip Travel Setup: Apple MacBook Pro 15” 2019, 6-core i9, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, Audirvana+ v3, iTunes, REW for MacOS, dbPowerAmp, DVD Audio Extractor
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March 18, 2023, 03:50 AM #3
Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Hey, bud....I hope all is well with you. (we'll talk shortly about getting up with one another)
Here is a little bit of trivial poop (stool, if that word is censored here) about me.
At the ripe age of 15, I was running the sound board for Dave Grohl's band in high school. Yes, he dressed and was as crazy as he is now.
The principle of my school used to call over the entire loud speaker to address me to go to, "The Office". While I always thought I was in trouble? That usually wasn't the case (even though I earned it....unbenounced to them). They called me in to set up the sound system for an auditorium GTG or for whatever reason they needed a sound setup.
I was the only one in HS that had a key to multiple thousands of dollars worth of gear. This caused a plethora of debate within the staff at the school but at the end of the day/year? They allowed it....even though it was against school policy.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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March 18, 2023, 06:43 AM #4
Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Welcome Tom!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProMy 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."
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March 18, 2023, 08:24 AM #5Legacy Audio VALOR with Wavelet V2, Legacy i.V4 ULTRA 4ch amp, HDPlex 300W LPSU, RevAudio Labs Passage Cryo-silver DC Umbilical,Ghent Audio DC Umbilical, Esoteric Grandioso P1 & D1s, Cybershaft Premium Ltd Type2 OP21A 10 MHz Clock, Esoteric C-02X Preamp, SHUNYATA TRITON v3, TYPHON QR & ALTAIRA SG hub & cables, AfterBurner8 duplexes, CSP Inc Q4B, S2B IEC support plates, Shunyata OMEGA CLOCK-50s, AQ Firebird 48 HDMIs, Elrod Master Series Diamond & Masters Series Statement Gold Power cords, Elrod Statement Gold XLRs, Diamond XLRs & Master Diamond XLRs, Shunyata OMEGA QR-s power cable, Shunyata Anaconda Z-tron XLR, Elrod Statement Gold speaker cables, Adona AV45CS3, AV45CS2 & AV45CS1 and Multi-Element platforms, Composite Audio CF-2010, HRS DPX Damping Plates, Stillpoints Ultra SS w/Ultra Bases
Audio/Rip Travel Setup: Apple MacBook Pro 15” 2019, 6-core i9, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, Audirvana+ v3, iTunes, REW for MacOS, dbPowerAmp, DVD Audio Extractor
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March 18, 2023, 08:30 AM #6
Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Welcome aboard, Enjoy your stay
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Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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March 18, 2023, 08:11 PM #7
Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Welcome to AS!
Jock
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters.
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House: Naim ND555/2PS, Naim 552, Naim 500, Studer A80/Doshi V3, Magico M2s, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Lumina IC/SC, Shunyata Everest and Omega PCs.
Workshop: Naim ND555/2 PS, VAC Master Pre, VAC Sig 200iQ, Border Patrol pre/power, Avant Garde Duo Mezzo XD, 2 Magico Q-Sub 15s, Shunyata IC/SC, Shunyata Typhon QR/Triton V3/Sigma PCs.
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March 19, 2023, 01:56 AM #8
Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Welcome to AS! Nice to have you with us.
.2 Channel Stereo :
Custom Win10 Transport | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Acoustic Portrait Thiyaga | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110
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March 19, 2023, 09:38 AM #9
Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Welcome Tom!
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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March 19, 2023, 09:40 AM #10
Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Welcome!
Main System - Lumin U1, Modwright LS36.5 DM Preamp, LSA modded LSA Voyager Amp, EMM Labs DAC 2X (ver. 2), Torus RM-20, Thiel CS 3.7s, 2 Rel S/812 subs
Back-up 1 - Premium Audio mini Gan Amp, Oppo 103D, 2 Richard Gray cond, Selah SA-2s, Sumiko S5 sub, Teac UD-503 DAC, Carver (modded) C-9
Back-up 2 - Onkyo TX-NR797, Panasonic DP-UB9000, Vansevers cond, B&W P6s, PowerSoundAudio S1500 sub
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March 19, 2023, 03:56 PM #11
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Re: Hey, all. Tom here.
Hi Tom, welcome
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB,
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clear Audio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
HT: Marantz AV8003, Linn 5125, JBL SAM3ha, Revel s30,
SVS PC13 Ultra
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Parasound P6, MBL 8006b, Artisan speakers/subwoofer
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The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
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And I wasn't even posting all of them. Those above were just a small fraction of them.
What are you listening to tonight ?