Some changes!

nguyendot
nguyendot Posts: 3,594
edited December 2011 in The Clubhouse
So more big changes.......

Last time I got a new job, bought a new house...etc etc.

So Dec 17 came and went. I got married to my long term girlfriend of 10+ years finally! It was a beautiful ceremony and her family and best friend came in from Indiana to Oklahoma for it. So she has my last name now :)

My mom is still upset, and almost didn't come. I'm glad she did, but there's still tension with her. I'm sure things will get better - if she wants it to. We'll see.

On the audio front - today I sold my prized set of ForteII's. Made a good profit off of them. It was just time for them to go - they were too big and gaudy for my new home. In the old home we had a theater room that they fit in perfectly, but now not so much. I am still contemplating what to replace them with. For now the trusty backup setup will suffice - RT55 mains, CS250 center, RT F/X rears, PSW150. It's like 1995 threw up their speaker set all over again. Not bad as I love my RT55s and they're just collecting dust in the office.


Basically- all new things! New life, new gear, fun times!
Main Surround -
Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited December 2011
    So you tied the knot! Congrats. Happiness to you both.

    Tell mom I said Hi, that'll cool her off.
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited December 2011
    Congratulations to you and your new wife! I'm glad your mother was able to come, even if there was a bit of tension. Hopefully ya'll will be able to work it out in the near future, but as you said, it will only happen if she wants it to.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited December 2011
    Congrats dude. Marriage scares the hell out of me...
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2011
    Good for you man. Sounds like life is good!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2011
    Good to hear happy news. Congrats.
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited December 2011
    MARRIED? ARE you nuts?! JUst kidding lol. Congrats man! Marriage is the best thing that ever happened to me. Good luck in your new life.:smile:
    Too much **** to list....
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2011
    Thanks guys! I got married to a wonderful woman - she is the best of me. Right now we're in a good spot and saving up for bigger and better things. It's the week before Christmas and finally the most stressful part is over (at least for her). I kind of sailed through it since she's great and planned it all. It didn't cost a horrible amount either. I gave her two options back in September: big reception, or new house. She chose new house so I bought her one closer to the parents. We kind of got tired of messing with the old house (1962) and rented it out. As such I have sold off a good amount of my collection, except for the rack I posted a picture of last week. This home is much nicer but the layout doesn't afford me much in the way of multiple audio systems.

    And before the WAF comes into play - I decided to upgrade and organize the main system so that it is not only impressive to me, but it is clean and impressive to her as well. I wanted this to be done before she says anything down the road. Current plans are for a huge flat panel of some sort (70" sharp quattron, or 65" Panasonic plasma.....) to be wall mounted with all wires run in wall, and a pair of say RTI A9s or equivalent (doesn't have to be Polk, but come on guys, I know where home is) to be run with the wires going into wall plates. I don't want a stand, rack, or any thing else visible. All that can be run back to the rack in my closet in the other room. I think she will be impressed and so will I.

    That being said, it's only a small part of being married. I know I have a lot to learn yet, and many of you out there have already seen what I am only discovering. I think it will be a fun journey, with all the great friends, family, and my wife to go experience it with.

    I am home, both here where I sit, and where I am typing to.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2011
    Congratulations and Best Wishes on your new life and home!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2011
    Congratulations, best wishes to you both!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,147
    edited December 2011
    Congratulations again..

    I've been married 20 years now and there's 2 rules to a happy marraige.

    A happy wife means a happy life.

    The wife is always right.


    Enjoy and I'm glad your Mom gave in and witnessed your speacial ceramony of marriage to the woman who you want to spend the rest of your life with.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited December 2011
    thanks Tony!
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited December 2011
    congrats. I've been married 50+ years and its been fun all the way. I'm happy for you
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