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February 3, 2020, 01:10 PM #1Junior Member
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Incomming Newbie
Hello to all my new Audioshark forum friends,
My name is Birhan, i am 50 years. Live in the Netherlands. I have a beautifull sweet wife and togheter we have 3 children. I own a asbestos removal company. Life is good!
Now audiowise i am a huge newb. I am learning but dont ask me about ohm's, volts and/or frequenties
Always loved musik and 1 year ago with our new house build and all the connections in the walls set up we started our search for the sound that we would want to have at home.
It took almost a year to drive around and have audition sessions. We have listend to so many sets that it is to much to write down.
When we heared the Mcintosh MA9000, Sonus Faber Olympica III and Lumin T2 we both got chills (Angus and Julia stone, draw your sword, our Reference song).
We did continue our search but we could not find anything come close.
So almost 4 months passed and budget wise we went for the MA8900 but with the new SF Olympica Nova III and hopefully within the next couple of weeks a Lumin T2.
We bought the set hoping it would sound as good as it did in the store. At the moment our source is Panasonic 9004. I know, it is not good enough. But to us it already sounds so good we cant wait to have the Lumin set up!
So, there you have it, some background
I am here to learn and hopefully contribute some in the future..
Already pleased to know you all.. Rock on guys!Mcintosh MA8900 || Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III || Taga Harmony Platinum 18-16C || X-odos Stream Pro || AudioQuest Niagara 1200 || Thunder Silent Angel N8
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February 3, 2020, 01:12 PM #2Senior Member
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Welcome to AS!
Jock
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February 3, 2020, 01:20 PM #3Senior Member
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Welcome Aboard! Enjoy your stay.
Almost never does any pc of gear or speakers sound the same at home as in the store/location you demo it. Have you looked into tuning the room at all yet?-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
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February 3, 2020, 02:02 PM #4Senior Member
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The Welcome. Looking forward to you participation.
Jim
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February 3, 2020, 03:37 PM #5Super Moderator
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Happy to have you here!
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February 3, 2020, 03:38 PM #6Senior Member
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Welcome!
Main System - Lumin U2, Modwright LS36.5 DM Preamp, VTV Purifi 1ET-7040SA with tube buffer, EMM Labs DAC 2X (ver. 2), Torus RM-20, Thiel CS 3.7s, 2 Rel S/812 subs
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February 3, 2020, 03:48 PM #7Senior Member
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Welcome to AudioShark, Birhan. That sounds like a very nice system you're setting up!
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February 3, 2020, 04:22 PM #8Banned
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Welcome to AudioShark, Birhan!
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February 3, 2020, 06:02 PM #9Senior Member
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Welcome!! I'm a relative newb myself. I was into high end audio inn the late '70s and early '80s. Then after about 40 years I got bit by the high end audio bug...again. This forum and it's owner have been immensely helpful to me in my research and purchase of a superb new audio system. I hope you like yours as well as I do mine. Above all...have fun!!
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February 4, 2020, 02:37 AM #10Senior Member
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Welcome, look forward to hearing more as you assemble things together!
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February 4, 2020, 11:43 AM #11Senior Member
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Welcome aboard!
Sean
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February 4, 2020, 01:29 PM #12Junior Member
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Thank you,
I am still gathering equipment, when im all set I can tell if anything is off.. Then ill look into tuning the room.
for now I am enjoying my set soo much, even with a crappy Panasonic UB9004 as a source hahaMcintosh MA8900 || Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III || Taga Harmony Platinum 18-16C || X-odos Stream Pro || AudioQuest Niagara 1200 || Thunder Silent Angel N8
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February 4, 2020, 02:17 PM #13Audioshark
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Welcome!
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February 4, 2020, 11:22 PM #14Senior Member
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Don't bother me with specs, I just know what I like, love that approach.
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February 5, 2020, 01:46 PM #15Junior Member
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You got it! thank for the welcome Mr Peabody
Mcintosh MA8900 || Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III || Taga Harmony Platinum 18-16C || X-odos Stream Pro || AudioQuest Niagara 1200 || Thunder Silent Angel N8
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February 5, 2020, 02:00 PM #16Senior Member
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AceBaran, congrats on your new home and audio setup. I am also a fan of McIntosh pair with Sonus Faber. I find it a great match. Enjoy your new system.
Paul
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Harbeth 40.3 HD, Jay's CDT3 MK3, Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC, Aurender N20, Luxman M900 & C900 , (2) JL f113, Shunyata Denali 6000v2 Power Conditioner, Altaira, AZ Cables, Stillpoints & Symposium shelves under everything.
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AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
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!
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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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