Well It's Official!

cfrizz
cfrizz Posts: 13,415
edited September 2008 in The Clubhouse
I have now joined the ranks of home owners!:D I closed on a condo in Quincy this morning, I will be moving in next month.

I own it outright so I don't have to worry about a mortgage. I was able to do this because we sold our shares to our Co-op on June 30th. If it hadn't been for that & for the market going into the toilet, I would never been able to do this.

Now the real fun begins...PACKING!

It's been quite a ride to get here, but that's another story I don't have time for right now!:)
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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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited August 2008
    Congratulation!!! Where in Quincy? Can we come and visit?
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited August 2008
    Congratulations!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2008
    Quinzee! Wicked awesome.

    Congrats :)
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited August 2008
    excellent, be sure to treat yourself with some new tube gear............

    see you soon

    RT1
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  • dh4645
    dh4645 Posts: 61
    edited August 2008
    some pics of the new place?
    My entertainment setup:
    Sony XBR9 52"
    C - Polk CS1
    F - 2 Polk Monitor 60's
    S - 2 Polk Monitor 30's
    SB - 2 Polk Monitor 30's
    Sub - Polk PSW111
    Onkyo 605 AVR
    Scientific Atlanta DVR
    Z-Line Vitoria Stand/Mount
    PS3 and Xbox 360
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited August 2008
    Congratulations Cathy!!!! I see a dedicated audio room in your future...
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2008
    MKZ wrote: »
    Congratulation!!! Where in Quincy? Can we come and visit?

    I'm a 10 min walk from Quincy Center! Only if you can help me move!;)
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    excellent, be sure to treat yourself with some new tube gear............

    see you soon

    RT1

    Not in this lifetime Ted!
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Congratulations Cathy!!!! I see a dedicated audio room in your future...

    LOL! Thanks Steve, but it is still a 1 bedroom apt. 670sf, but that's alot more than what I got now!
    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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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited August 2008
    Congrats. Now you need some 1.2TLs or maybe McIntosh XRT2Ks to make use of the new space.
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited August 2008
    Congrats Cathy. Make sure you get one that is soundproofed so you can really crank it up :D



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited August 2008
    Congrats Cathy!!! Now there's no excuse for not buying SDA's or LSi's. Your new condo deserves new speakers :D

    Maybe you'll be ready to entertain us Polkies form PF by that time ;)

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited August 2008
    That is AWESOME news! Nothing better than owning your own place. And not having to pay a mortgage is awesome too! 670 sq ft is enough. My house was about 750 sq ft finished and it housed me and my equipment for 18 years. OK, so it got tight when I started collecting big speakers and tube amps. :)

    PICS!
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    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2008
    Congrats!!!

    NO MORTGAGE???? Hmmm......still single Cathy??? :D
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited August 2008
    Congratulations Cathy! This is terrific news! I wish you all the luck and fortune in the years to come. Do you have a little deck or portico in you new condo?
    Carl

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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited August 2008
    What paht a Quinsee you neah? Doahchestah, Braintree, or Milton? Got a view of the Hahbah?
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited August 2008
    Alright!

    Now for the "joys" of home ownership...

    ;)
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited August 2008
    Congrats! No more northeastern folks!
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2008
    snow wrote: »
    Congrats Cathy. Make sure you get one that is soundproofed so you can really crank it up :D REGARDS SNOW

    Well the ceilings are reinforced concrete, Which is going to make it a little inconvenient to install the ceiling fans that I want. and the apt. next door to me is empty right now!

    heiney9 wrote: »
    Congrats Cathy!!! Now there's no excuse for not buying SDA's or LSi's. Your new condo deserves new speakers :D

    Maybe you'll be ready to entertain us Polkies form PF by that time ;)

    H9

    I still can't handle tower LSI's H9, so that's still out.:( I don't have THAT much room!:eek:

    Ricardo wrote: »
    Congrats!!!

    NO MORTGAGE???? Hmmm......still single Cathy??? :D

    YUP!!!!:D:D:D:D
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Congratulations Cathy! This is terrific news! I wish you all the luck and fortune in the years to come. Do you have a little deck or portico in you new condo?

    Thank you very much Carl! Unfortunately I don't have a deck/portico, that would have been nice.
    obieone wrote: »
    What paht a Quinsee you neah? Doahchestah, Braintree, or Milton? Got a view of the Hahbah?

    Ahm in between Doahchestah, & Braintree. No I don't have a view of the Hahbah, but I'm maybe a mile's walk away from the beach in Wollaston!:D
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Congrats! No more northeastern folks!

    AMEN Mark & THANK GOD FOR THAT!!!! That is precisely what the new owner of this building is filling it up with!:mad:
    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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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited August 2008
    Congrats Cathy!! One of the best investments you could make.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited August 2008
    Congratulations Cathy!

    My wife and I just bought our first house back in January and it is just awesome! For the first time in my life I really enjoy staying home!

    Congrats again, youre gonna love it and no matter what it costs - its worth it!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2008
    Congrats to you , Cathy! Have fun in your new house.
    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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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited August 2008
    Congrats on your new house :D
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited August 2008
    That is crazy I wish I could do that congrats man.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2008
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    That is crazy I wish I could do that congrats man.
    Did you even read the thread? LOL!

    Congrats Cathy!

    Also, I agree with H9, it's time for a pair of LSi15's. About them being heavy, how is that a concern? How often do you move that amp around? :D
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2008
    Congrats Cathy. The first one and owning it outright - great.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2008
    Congrats Cathy. Certainly a big accomplishment - you really do "do it right the first time". :)
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited August 2008
    Congrats Cathy!!! When's your housewarming party?
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited August 2008
    Congrats cathy! If interested i have a pair of sda crs+ with stands that would be perfect for your new place.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,453
    edited August 2008
    Very nice, Cathy. I'm happy for you.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2008
    Congrats Cathy!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2008
    big congrats to you, moving blows. Im moving in the new home out here in Japan next week. SUX..........................
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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