2 channel - Korea style

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,077
edited June 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Ok, at the request of some...I finally got my digital camera and all my chit unpacked, so here are some pics of the rig and my digs here in Korea. I have one rig fully operational....The Thiel rig isn't hooked up yet, I don't have a TV and to be honest, not sure when I'll do it.

Anyway...here the are and the Quad 988's DO live up to the billing. There is a slight but distinct improvement over the 63's.

BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited May 2008
    Looking good Troy. Stay safe there bud.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2008
    My biggest danger in Korea is tripping over a barstool reaching for a beer.

    Pretty funny, the two Koreans that came to install my internet connection were VERY interested in my rig, I ended up spinning some vinyl for them for about an hour and a half.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2008
    Looking good (except for the carpet color.....:))

    So much for a "simple rig, maybe buy something small there", or whatever was you said ;)
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited May 2008
    Everything looks good. How do you like it there in Korea? Any travel experience or stories?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2008
    Correct me if I'm wrong,, is that a Melos SHA-1 in the mix?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2008
    That IS a Melos SHA-1. Good eye. I figgered, screw it. I'm going to be comfortable and have my stuff with me. Everthing was packed to withstand an atomic blast so I wasn't too worried about my stuff getting jacked up, and it wasn't.

    I really enjoy Korea....and I'm not talking all the bars and **** outside the main gate which is kinda sad. Last time I was here (ten years ago) I did a bit of travelling and Korea is beautiful and I absolutely love the people here.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2008
    cool, looking good and glad you brought the rig, of course I will need to hook some stuff up back at the Mann cave.

    RT1
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2008
    It's going to be like a frat party in that case, bro (bring your own). To fund the 988's, I had to sell everything that wasn't nailed down.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2008
    Looks good. I thought you were gonna KISS it? Good on ya...

    Them 988's a sexy as hell, BTW.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2008
    Not one....but TWO Hi-Fi rigs...AND...golf clubs...laptop....vinyl and cds....:cool:

    Are you on duty...or an extended vacation? ;)
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited May 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    That IS a Melos SHA-1. Good eye. I figgered, screw it. I'm going to be comfortable and have my stuff with me. Everthing was packed to withstand an atomic blast so I wasn't too worried about my stuff getting jacked up, and it wasn't.

    I really enjoy Korea....and I'm not talking all the bars and **** outside the main gate which is kinda sad. Last time I was here (ten years ago) I did a bit of travelling and Korea is beautiful and I absolutely love the people here.

    BDT

    Good for you. My brother toured on duty in Europe, Iraq, and now Afghanistan... He was used to enjoy traveling on duty in Europe.. I am sure there is more fun in Korea..
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2008
    Good on you Brother and I really like that big beautiful thing on the top of the rack in picture# 1.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    Hmmmm . . . I think your speakers are fuglier than mine. Nice setup. Those tube monos look amazing. What are they?
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2008
    Nice setup(s)!

    What's driving the Thiel's (looks like an old Carver Int), and are they CS2.2 or 3.5ss? Thiel speakers and golf clubs. . . you and I have a lot in common!

    Enjoy Korea. Keep in touch.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2008
    They are Thiel CS2's....that is a Carver '007' Receiver that I did get on loan from the Lovely Wendi. I'm thinking about getting a TV for a half **** HT rig but to be honest, I'm SOOOO digging the Quads right now it's tough to think about....plus, WTF ever happened to a 250 dollar TV???? The cheapest one at the exchange here is about 6 Benny Franks. WTF?

    Yes, and I do plan to get my handicap down to single digits in the next year. If I'm going to be here, I'm going to enjoy it. You know??

    Oh, the tube monos: Heathkit W5M's rebuilt from the ground up by Gary Dodd and Charlie Cocci. They will make you **** your flat hat. Still owe my brother from another mother, Russman for those.

    BDT
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2008
    Man those Quads must have set you back some coin. Nice setups Troy.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2008
    Well, I got the as refurbs so while they weren't cheap by any stretch.....it was too good of a deal to pass up....and I LOVE them. I've been listening nonstop except for work and PT for three days. I can't say enough good things about them.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    TroyD,

    Are you using any power conditioning or is that just a power bar plugged into the wall? Did you have the Koreans install a direct line from the base power plant?
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited May 2008
    Damn. In the USMC, you didn't get **** for room, even as a senior NCO.
    E5's and below were stacked up 4 deep in a smaller sized room, and E6+ were
    two to a room. Of course, they feed you guys better, too.
    Our chow hall ran out of food 30 minutes into the evening meal. They would
    rob E5 and below and take the food over to E6+. In Okinowa, we would
    sometimes pile up four guys in one of those microvans and drive over to
    Kadena AFB to eat there. Like night and day.
    Looks like quite a set-up there. Enjoy!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited May 2008
    Those Quad 988 are sweet. Glad you gear showed up.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2008
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    Damn. In the USMC, you didn't get **** for room, even as a senior NCO.
    E5's and below were stacked up 4 deep in a smaller sized room, and E6+ were
    two to a room. Of course, they feed you guys better, too.
    Our chow hall ran out of food 30 minutes into the evening meal. They would
    rob E5 and below and take the food over to E6+. In Okinowa, we would
    sometimes pile up four guys in one of those microvans and drive over to
    Kadena AFB to eat there. Like night and day.
    Looks like quite a set-up there. Enjoy!

    I hear this sort of thing a lot. The only thing I can tell you is that when I joined, the AF recruiter and the USMC recruiters had offices right next door. :D

    No power conditioning, on base we have 110v.....however, that's what I'm looking at next is some sort of power conditioner.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited May 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    I hear this sort of thing a lot. The only thing I can tell you is that when I joined, the AF recruiter and the USMC recruiters had offices right next door. :D

    No power conditioning, on base we have 110v.....however, that's what I'm looking at next is some sort of power conditioner.

    BDT

    That will teach me to be all macho and crap. USAF. Where the officers
    fly off to battle and the enlisted guys stay behind.
    Looks like you're well on your way to a good tour in Korea.
    Try not to drink the place dry.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,557
    edited May 2008
    Eh, looks like crap. ;)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited May 2008
    Lookin good Troy! Make the best of where you are, enjoy whatever it is that life dishes out and you'll come back a happy man.

    Good luck!
    Carl

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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited May 2008
    That's all I needed was photo evidence that he's gone. Where's my damn car keys? ROAD TRIP!!!!
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  • brabus420
    brabus420 Posts: 38
    edited May 2008
    Nice quads. Aren't those power hungry speakers? How many watts are your monoblocks pumping out?
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2008
    Looking good Troy. Audio follows the MAN and the MAN follows Audio.
    Michael ;)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    100% sweetness.
    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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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited June 2008
    Nice setup there Troy!
    What dorm location are you in? I was in the airman's dorm across from the golf course next to the chow hall because there was no room in the NCO dorms when I got there.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited June 2008
    아주 좋은!
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