The times they are a-changin'.....

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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited November 2007
    TroyD wrote: »
    I hear what you guys are saying.....and that's probably the way to go.

    However, I'm talking the better part of two years without hifi....I dunno.

    BDT

    Try getting a pair of akg k1000 earspeakers. Neat stuff.
    Maybe a stax set up.

    My memory of Korea is somewhat sketchy.
    I do recall a visit to sickbay for penicillin, yeah don't ask!
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited November 2007
    4 words - Never sell the Quads!

    FWIW - I bought my 10Bs in S. Korea.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    :eek:First she nearly has a heart attack being awakened so rudely, then you give her another saying she was under attack.:eek: She should have kicked you in the jewels all the back here to the states! I would have!:mad::mad::mad:
    TroyD wrote: »
    Did I ever tell you guys about how I scared Wendi the last time in Korea? Well, it's her first day there and she's tired and jetlagged and still in bed. So, I come home at noon and pick up lunch and bring it back to the room. Anyway, the noon horn goes off (it just means it 1200)...anyway, the speaker is mounted right outside my window and it's louder than hell. So, Wendi's asks what the whistle is, and I'm like it's the warning siren, we are under attack! Wendi starts flipping out. REALLY flipping out. So, I just start eating a sandwich and tell here she might want to eat one too...if we get taken prisoner, we probably won't get lunch. Funny, right? Nope, she is losing her marbles. I let this go on for a good five minutes before I tell her that it was just the noon whistle. She was NOT amused.

    BDT
    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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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
    You're a very angry woman. Remind me to wear a cup if I ever meet you. :D
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    :D Actually, I am a very nice, even tempered, gentle, woman. Just don't scare the $hit out of me as a joke!:p;):D
    Face wrote: »
    You're a very angry woman. Remind me to wear a cup if I ever meet you. :D
    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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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited November 2007
    Boooo!
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    Rotflol!!!
    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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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2007
    TroyD wrote: »
    The times they are a-changin'.....
    For a second I thought this might've meant Cathy was finally going with tubes! :eek: :rolleyes: ;):p:D:D:D
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2007
    :D:eek::D ROTFLMAO!!!! Yeah right! Don't hold your breath there bud!:D
    halo wrote: »
    For a second I thought this might've meant Cathy was finally going with tubes! :eek: :rolleyes: ;):p:D:D:D
    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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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited November 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    :D Actually, I am a very nice, even tempered, gentle, woman. D

    I don't belive in Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, The Tooth Fairy, or the existance of a "Nice, Even Tempered, Gentle, Woman".
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    :D:eek::D ROTFLMAO!!!! Yeah right! Don't hold your breath there bud!:D
    I found one that has 200 watts in mono. :D
    http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?hid=1&id=14&cat=Power+Amplifiers&prodid=1039&product=MC2102
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited November 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    I don't belive in Santa Claus, The Easter Bunny, The Tooth Fairy, or the existance of a "Nice, Even Tempered, Gentle, Woman".

    Gotta go along with Ron on this one,especially when describing Cathy.Not exactly the words I would choose.And because I like my knee caps,I'll let that be.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited November 2007
    My wife likes tube socks... funny thing is, she thinks that counts?
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2007
    cfrizz wrote: »
    :eek:First she nearly has a heart attack being awakened so rudely, then you give her another saying she was under attack.:eek: She should have kicked you in the jewels all the back here to the states! I would have!:mad::mad::mad:

    Ah, even Wendi laughs about it now....

    Mark, don't worry, if THIS pair of Quads goes, I will replace them with a newer version (988/989)

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2007
    Sell everything and rebuild over there.
    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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  • woofiepaws
    woofiepaws Posts: 215
    edited December 2007
    Check out all the weird Asian tube gear, closer to the source, maybe find something good?
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2007
    One of the big problems with overseas gear is its 220 I don't want to be dicking with converters and transformers and so forth.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2007
    Oooooh what a pretty blue!:) But I don't have Macs kind of money or the room to get 5 of them!:eek::eek::p:D
    Face wrote: »
    I found one that has 200 watts in mono. :D
    http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?hid=1&id=14&cat=Power+Amplifiers&prodid=1039&product=MC2102
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2007
    :D Nice save there Tony.:p

    What can I tell you, I had to develop a thicker, harder, tougher, more aggressive, exterior to survive in here. Otherwise, I would have been torn to shreds by some of the fellas that objected to a woman invading what they consider to be their space!

    Being kind & gentle does not mean being a doormat, which is something I never could be for anyone. Just did what I had to to survive & be a part of a great community of people that help others discover the wonder of audio!:)
    tonyb wrote: »
    Gotta go along with Ron on this one,especially when describing Cathy.Not exactly the words I would choose.And because I like my knee caps,I'll let that be.
    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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2007
    You should buy good **** when you get there, from there or the ****. eff lo-fi bro, its going to be just you and the music over there for most of the time, Sell the stuff before you come back, some other guy will enjoy and thank you for it. You cant get the proper voltage???

    GG snores alot & loudly.................never underestimate the value of diversity, TLW doesn't.

    RT1-Just a good ole boy.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2007
    I'm better off not thinking of what goes on at my house when I'm not there.

    Yeah, you know...a couple months, sure, suck it up and live spartan. There is only so long that I'm going to do that ****. I'm not living like a monk for the next year and a half. Eff that. I gotta have some hifi....and I figure why not dabble with something that I haven't tried before.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    like your plan Troy...

    Your guys are doing the transport..

    1.5 years without Hi-Fi ?

    I don`t think so...
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2007
    Yeah, LITERALLY my guys. That's what I do...air cargo.

    I've sewn up a pair of Vandersteen 2ci's.....so far.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2007
    Go with the Dodd for a pre for sure...
    It`s a great Pre amp...no question..

    I still have some tubes for it , if your interested...

    I`m selling my Ah! CDp also

    I also have a parasound HCA-1000 that`s going soon

    You have many options....but an ipod is NOT the way to go...IMPO..!!!

    If your going all SS, I have a 850 Parasounfd Pre, Para tuna, and a 1000...all going soon..

    I also have some speaks for ya....but looks like you have that one already covered
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2007
    Get ya one of those sexy SP3s and some nice smaller FSs or BSs. That should do ya just fine and won't break the pigy bank, too much. I've heard great things about that int. tube amp from several owners. Might try one out myself, once I get back on my feet. I'd bet at 38 wpc, it'll would be enough for those MMGs, too.

    You'll also have no problem, whatsoever, in finding some really nice gear, while there, at GREAT prices.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2007
    Troy, got your message, you got it, bro. Name on the box, its the least I can do.

    RT1
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited December 2007
    Troy, wasn't this "vacation" originally supposed to be a three month stint?
    ~ 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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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2007
    This trip to Iraq has always been a four month gig.......the Korea assignment just got dropped on me this week.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2007
    I just saw a spot on ABC News online. The S. Koreans are turning their highways into analog music devices in honor of your impending arrival. Check it out
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2007
    I've driven in some frigged up places but Korea is the WORST. The roads are complete anarchy. I won't drive over there....I take the train, bus or taxi.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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