Its Official! I'm a first time home buyer and......

Mike682
Mike682 Posts: 2,074
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
I'm going to be a dad!!

Me and the wife are moving to our first home in a few weeks. We are buying a house just a few miles from where we are now. Everything is cleared and done; The only thing left to do is to set our closing date with the lawyers and we are in. Also, we are expecting our first child in March. We went for the first sonogram and let me just say, wow!
Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
Mains: polk R30
Center: polk CSi3
Rear Surrounds: polk R20
Subwoofer: polk PSW404
DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited August 2006
    Great news Mike. Best wishes. You are in for a great ride:)
    The Flea rig
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    Rotel RSP 1066 (pre) :)-flea market
    B&K St-202 (mains)-flea market
    Carver M 200t (x2) (center and surrounds)-flea market
    Blu-Ray..PS3 (dvd player)
    Polk RTA-11t-flea market
    LsiC, Fxi30's
    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
    Behringer Feedback Destroyer    -flea market
    AudioAlchemy DDE v1.0 DAC-flea market
    Cambridge Audio Azur 640 CDP-flea market
    Signal Cable and Kimber Kable
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited August 2006
    Congrats! That's a lot of big and awesome changes for you.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2006
    Doubly congrats, Mike!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2006
    Hey congratulations Mike! :)
    H/K Signature 2.1+235
    Jungson MagicBoat II
    Revel Performa M-20
    Velodyne cht-10 sub
    Rega P1 Turntable

    "People working at Polk Audio must sit around the office and just laugh their balls off reading many of these comments." -Lush
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  • MattN03
    MattN03 Posts: 558
    edited August 2006
    Congrats!!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2006
    Congrats Mike. Do yourself a favour. DO NOT give up the audio thing as I see people doing as soon as marriage or children come into the picture. I have a 7 year old that I would trust with all of my audio gear way ahead of a lot of adults. Teach them well.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2006
    Congrats twice over!
    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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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2006
    Nice! Congrats!
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited August 2006
    Congrats to you and your wife on your new home and parents to be! This is wonderful news! I wish you good luck.
    Carl

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2006
    Good luck. Have fun fixing alot of ****.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited August 2006
    Double congrats!!
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited August 2006
    Way to go buddy!!! Kids are great.. once they get to be about 1 year old and actually develop a personality!

    Enjoy the ride!
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited August 2006
    Congrats to you and the wife!!
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited August 2006
    congrats mike, I know you were looking around, glad you found a house. still on Long Island I take it?
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited August 2006
    congrats.. we'll soon have a new forum member.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited August 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    Good luck. Have fun fixing alot of ****.

    The shadow knows what he's talking about. But at least it's your ****.


    RT1
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited August 2006
    Is that the only reason you did not buy my speakers, I thought it was something important!!

    Congratulations good luck with the new house and child, these are certainly more important.

    CRJ
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited August 2006
    Congrats, Mike. :)

    Let me know if you want your new place spruced up before you move in.
    (Shameless self-promotion here :D)
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


    http://audiomilitia.proboards.com/
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2006
    Congratulations! I know they say to never buy a home and plan a wedding simultaneously. I don't know if the same applies to home and child:D

    Best of luck to ya!
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited August 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    Good luck. Have fun fixing alot of ****.
    no kidding. When I bought my house, I had it inspected by a guy who was very thorough and even had it checked structurally and for termites. Now it looks like we might have termites (or maybe just carpenter ants) and everything is going wrong. Master shower leaks inside the wall and drips into the kitchen, the dishwasher doesn't work, the plumbing under the kitchen sink is shot, two of the three sinks need new faucets... shall I go on??? lol It's a lot of fun and a great feeling but damn does it cost a lot of money! I can't imagine this on top of starting a family. :eek: Good luck to ya though!!!!!! ;)
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited August 2006
    Can you sue to get the inspector to refund his fee? At least contact local Consumer Affairs office? Worth a try, unless this was 10 years ago.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited August 2006
    That's awesome, congrats!
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited August 2006
    Mike:
    Congratulations, and welcome to the world of property ownership. I would like to pass on two very valuable pieces of advice. One, leave the home in better shape than when you bought it. Second, make one significant improvement every year.
    My wife and I have followed those thoughts on all three homes we have owned, and it has made a valuable difference in our lives.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited August 2006
    Thanks to all of you for your kind words and excellent tips.

    Here are responses to some direct posts:
    janmike wrote:
    Congrats Mike. Do yourself a favour. DO NOT give up the audio thing as I see people doing as soon as marriage or children come into the picture. I have a 7 year old that I would trust with all of my audio gear way ahead of a lot of adults. Teach them well.

    My dad got me into this hobby and I plan on doing the same for my kid(s)
    polrbehr wrote:
    Congrats, Mike.

    Let me know if you want your new place spruced up before you move in.
    (Shameless self-promotion here )

    Hmm..What kind of work?:D
    ohskigod wrote:
    congrats mike, I know you were looking around, glad you found a house. still on Long Island I take it?

    Yep, Long Island. Just about 5 miles from where I live now.

    dorokusai wrote:
    Good luck. Have fun fixing alot of ****
    Toxis wrote:
    no kidding. When I bought my house, I had it inspected by a guy who was very thorough and even had it checked structurally and for termites. Now it looks like we might have termites (or maybe just carpenter ants) and everything is going wrong. Master shower leaks inside the wall and drips into the kitchen, the dishwasher doesn't work, the plumbing under the kitchen sink is shot, two of the three sinks need new faucets... shall I go on??? lol It's a lot of fun and a great feeling but damn does it cost a lot of money! I can't imagine this on top of starting a family. Good luck to ya though!!!!!!

    :eek: :eek:
    markmarc wrote:
    Mike:
    Congratulations, and welcome to the world of property ownership. I would like to pass on two very valuable pieces of advice. One, leave the home in better shape than when you bought it. Second, make one significant improvement every year.
    My wife and I have followed those thoughts on all three homes we have owned, and it has made a valuable difference in our lives.

    Thanks for the great tip:)
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
    Congrats! That's excellent!
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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