Oh yeah?! Are you the "World's Number One Audiophile"?

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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited December 2007
    Maybe he's a fat, geek looking f!ck and I'm not, and I can shop in the BX and he can't.

    Life can be funny AND cruel.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2007
    John in MA wrote: »
    My first thought was "that guy really needs a woman." Then I start thinking, maybe if I had a hifi system worth as much as a small house in every room, I might be able to make some sacrifices. I'm sure if he can afford those speakers he can afford other things.

    If the guy can invest that much $$$ into his audio systems, I'd think he can have any woman he wants....if you what I mean ;)

    As to his profession, wasn't it mentioned that he owns a restaurant? Believe me, if you want to be successful in China, you'll need to "grease the wheels" of the local government officials ;)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2007
    I see he also likes Tannoy.
    "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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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited December 2007
    Ok, don't frame me - oops - fLame me for this, but at what point does this "hobby" become an obsession, your whole life rather than just part of life?

    At least no one needs to tell him, "Get a life."

    Sheesh!

    P.S. If he ever comes to his senses, I'll be glad to help him unload some of his equipment. :D
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2007
    BottomFeeder wrote: »
    P.S. If he ever comes to his senses, I'll be glad to help him unload some of his equipment. :D

    Your comment made me think....he better not move or else his moving bill would be $$$ :D

    On a related note, wonder what is his insurance premium?
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited December 2007
    How long do you think it would take him to notice any of it was missing?
    Not that I'm planning a raid or anything.
    "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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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2007
    I stand corrected gentlemen. I thought some of the people on this forum suffered from O.C.D., apparently, I WAS WRONG!!!
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited December 2007
    Now thats a dude in dire need of a kitty.
    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2007
    I was just talking to Joe about getting a welding type transformer that converts 240v 50amps (range plug) to a giant DC power supply so I could build an amp that was liquid cooled (radiator outside) to power my monster Polks, subs, center, and rears from one regulated PS. Maybe I should seek more counseling:confused:
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2007
    All I can think of is the opening of Back to the Future when I think of Ben and his rig.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Yashu
    Yashu Posts: 772
    edited December 2007
    Replace all those speakers with SDAs and planars and put a few fake plants around the room and you have DKs system showcase.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2007
    just be careful when handling the flux capacitor there Ben.

    well, the man likes his audio, I got no bones with that.

    RT1
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited December 2007
    True dat, poppa bear.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,034
    edited December 2007
    OK, this is not a joke. I am working with a gentlemen in England who is going to round up some audiophiles from his neck of the woods to go check this guys collection out. The plan is to have a group of audiophiles go, listen, evaluate and enjoy his vast collection.

    No date has been established yet but preliminary plans are to have a date set within / about three years from now. If anybody is willing to help organize with me the plans for whoever would like to go, then LMK. If anybody is interested in making it out there, then post on this thread so I can get a general feel of how many from this forum would be interested in going.
    ~ 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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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2007
    I came across a ongoing 36 page thread at a Hong Kong audiophile website that displays some of the wares owned by Chinese audiophiles. Don't mind the text....just look at the pix :D

    Photos of Chinese audiophiles' setups
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2007
    Alright, I'm CONFUSED!!? How do private citizen's, in COMMUNIST China, own all that stuff WITHOUT it being confiscated by the POLITBURO?
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited December 2007
    obieone wrote: »
    Alright, I'm CONFUSED!!? How do private citizen's, in COMMUNIST China, own all that stuff WITHOUT it being confiscated by the POLITBURO?

    $$$$'s
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2007
    Lots of McIntosh!
    "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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2007
    Are you the "World's Number One Audiophile"?
    Yes I am. I just don't have any of my equiptment yet:D

    Merry Christmas
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2007
    obieone wrote: »
    Alright, I'm CONFUSED!!? How do private citizen's, in COMMUNIST China, own all that stuff WITHOUT it being confiscated by the POLITBURO?

    I suppose most of these systems are owned by audiophiles in Hong Kong. However, I am sure some of these are owned by those in mainland China, where regular folks can have tons of $$$ if they are determined to succeed.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2007
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Are you the "World's Number One Audiophile"?
    Yes I am. I just don't have any of my equiptment yet:D

    Merry Christmas
    Now, THAT, ladies & gentlemen, is an OPTIMIST!:D
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited December 2007
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    Did that guy really post a picture of his audio rig while watching a porno?
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
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    Did that guy really post a picture of his audio rig while watching a porno?

    Dude! His rig IS THE porno!:eek:
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Did that guy really post a picture of his audio rig while watching a porno?

    Based on the logo displayed on the screen, that's the Jade Channel of TVB (Television Broadcast, Inc.). It's just a regular TV channel in Hong Kong showing the typical serial dramas, from which came actors such Chow Yun-fat and Stephen Chow. Heck, for $15.00/month, you can get it on Comcast.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited December 2007
    Danny Tse wrote: »
    Based on the logo displayed on the screen, that's the Jade Channel of TVB (Television Broadcast, Inc.). It's just a regular TV channel in Hong Kong showing the typical serial dramas, from which came actors such Chow Yun-fat and Stephen Chow. Heck, for $15.00/month, you can get it on Comcast.

    Oh alright. Thanks. Just looked strange with what looks like a decent lookin sorta sweaty women with her eyes closed.....nevermind..you get the idea.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,732
    edited December 2007
    I guess the money this guy saved by not installing central AC went into his rig.


    window ac.jpg
    Sal Palooza
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited December 2007
    Wow, some of these pictures scare me.

    Two projectors side by side on one screen? Insanity!
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited December 2007
    That is some truly amazing collection. But it seems that he could get far more out of some of those systems by just rearranging a few things. For example the big table in front of his listening chairs. Seems you could cut a lot of reflection just by moving that.

    It is really cool though that he lets others listen. Let's face it...the general public have virtually zero chance to ever hear gear like that.
    HT
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    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited December 2007
    OK I understand some people's interest in vintage gear, but geez!

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    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited December 2007
    One more I found interesting. I think I've seen the TT before, but in combination with the wall mount it looks really cool!

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    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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