So...what'ja get?

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,536
edited December 2008 in The Clubhouse
Bev scored me a new digital camera (mine died about a year ago). Got me a Canon A590IS, nothing especially spectacular--but I wanted a fairly simple/good setup. Some sweaters, other misc.

She got a S&W 22A .22 pistol, a new purse/wallet, etc, etc. She loves shooting my Ruger .22, so I figured it was time she had one she could call her own.

We were suppose to be in Vegas for Christmas, but decided to come home early.

So what did you score?
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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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited December 2008
    G.C.'s to HD, Rainman & Back to School DVD's, a Maxim calendar:D
    a dress shirt, Christmas decorations...
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited December 2008
    SOny 550 Blu-ray.
    The Flea rig
    Hitachi 50VG825 LCD
    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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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited December 2008
    Sorry to be a bummer, but this is the first Christmas of my entire life where I didn't get a single present. Not even something from the office.

    Other than that, I had a freakin' blast with family and friends.
    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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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited December 2008
    Linda Ronstadt What's new Lp from Rich.
    Thanks again for the karma!
    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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited December 2008
    COD World at War, D'link Xtreme N gaming router, and little remote control helicopter :D and the new Pink CD etc...
    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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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2008
    I had a very nice day. A Tokina Ultra Wide Angle 11-17mm lens for my camera, the new Dark Knight DVD, Eagles in Melbourne Concert DVD, A couple of books, sweater and a fleece hoodie.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2008
    Racing skiis w/boots, a big kitchen aid mixer and a whole bunch of different penzeys spices to cook with :) And enough chocolate to sink a small boat.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2008
    Luckily my wife earns points for products/services she purchases for work. She can spend them for herself:cool:.

    So I actually got sumpin, an HP iPAQ 111 PDA and the HP R847 8.0MP digital camera that took the photo. What I really dig about this 847 is that it has it's own rechargeable Li ION battery. Every digital camera I've dealt with, Fujis, Canons, Kodaks, Sonys, etc, etc would eat AAs like candy and the rechargeable AAs didn't last any longer. I know HPs rep with digital cams, but free says ooodles and it's far better than the old M417 5.0 MP I gave to my youngest. The oldest got a new M547 6.2 MP. So, again, I love my wife and her job. Also kinda points to where the points have to be spent.

    Oh and Steve and ISIG....I had to sell my Kimber 1911 last week:(:(:mad: I'll get another one, hopefully sooner than later.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2008
    Man, I can't complain

    Got a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass I've been wanting, Nintendo Wii* (gift for the whole household), about 5 movies on Blue Ray, Call of Duty 5 for the Xbox, Clothes out ye old wazoo.

    and a darn nice family dinner to boot. it was a good day



    *I now have all 3 major consoles in my house. really, thats just effing ridiculous!!!!
    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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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited December 2008
    Cell phone upgrade
    Harmony 550 remote (the wife officially knows about my obsession now... uh ohh)
    NY Jets sweatshirt, which may never be worn again after Sunday? Well, til next season, anyway.
    And even though I got it awhile back, our new Sammy 67 LED DLP.

    Hope all had a great holiday, too.
    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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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited December 2008
    Luckily I am so picky with electronics ( Audio...PC....HD...etc ) and my wife is so picky with clothes and jewelry....that years ago we came to the conclusion to buy our own gifts for ourselves :D

    I got me a blu ray player for the mancave and built me a new desktop pc with the X58/i7 setup with SLI'd Nvidia GTX 280's .....she got another piece of jewelry...why I'll never understand :p
    The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited December 2008
    I bought a Sony S-550 BD player and an LG 32" LCD for my birthday and Christmas. I have a week and a half with my daughter, which is the best Christmas present I could get!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2008
    Among other stuff likes books and sweatshirts, I got a nice new lens for my camera.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,482
    edited December 2008
    ESAVINON wrote: »
    Linda Ronstadt What's new Lp from Rich.
    Thanks again for the karma!

    You are most welcome! Merry Christmas!

    I was real bad, so I didn’t even get coal. Matter of fact, some of last years stuff was taken back.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    I had a great day, but now feel bad about Zombie Boy...and Scomp

    I got a Sammy 32" LCD
    A real nice House Robe
    $150 in BB gift Cards
    and $150 in $$$$

    Oh, and a Coss Pen frm my asst. @ work !

    all in all we had a great Chrisymas @ the Press Household !!
    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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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,482
    edited December 2008
    Don't feel too bad for me bear, I was pretty good to myself most of the year.:D
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2008
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Don't feel too bad for me bear, I was pretty good to myself most of the year.:D


    Yeah, check out that TT in his showcase.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    :rolleyes:

    I actually got more than I thought I would, and kinda feel bad about it
    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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  • Aldous_Huxley
    Aldous_Huxley Posts: 76
    edited December 2008
    Hey Zombie Boy, I know how you feel. This was the first christmas of my life that i didnt recieve anything.... nada.... not even an ugly **** sweater or a pair of socks. noone called. i hung out with the fam but that was it. i'm flying back to alabama in a few hours. At least i got to spend time with myfamily. Loot wouldve been nice, but the economy is screwed and i didnt need anything anyways. Hope everyone else had a great christmas, though.
    Luis
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,621
    edited December 2008
    I got a Bosch construction range finder that tells me how far away things are away with an accuracy of 1/16th an inch. I used it to determine that my left speaker was actually 1/4 inch further away than the right speaker. Amazing!
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2008
    What happens if your speaker is 1/32 further away? Then you'll need to upgrade to a new range finder I think.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,621
    edited December 2008
    Airplay355 wrote: »
    What happens if your speaker is 1/32 further away? Then you'll need to upgrade to a new range finder I think.

    Good point, I should start researching where to go from here. :D
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  • carpenter
    carpenter Posts: 362
    edited December 2008
    I got a nice little set of bar tools kit (a cocktail pack (shaker's etc...) , some ice tools .. ).
    we're having a nice week.....
    "If the global crisis continues, by the end of the year Only two Banks will be operational, the Blood Bank and the Sperm Bank. Then these 2 banks will merge and it will be called 'The Bloody **** Bank'"
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited December 2008
    Insulated cover-alls, winter socks, shirts and the like. Guess my sisters didn't want me freezing my **** off at work! Still no tube amps.:(
    And ate more food than army of Cossacks!
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited December 2008
    I got a Flip Mino. Or a Mino Flip.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2008
    **ps3**
    Never Forget
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  • John in MA
    John in MA Posts: 1,010
    edited December 2008
    Food and drink mostly. I bought myself a neat present--a McInotsh C712 preamplifier.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited December 2008
    John in MA wrote: »
    Food and drink mostly. I bought myself a neat present--a McInotsh C712 preamplifier.


    Nice !

    Gotta shoot some pic`s !

    Anybody that get`s gear for X-Mas has to post pic`s !!
    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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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,678
    edited December 2008
    We got a Denon AVR988, replacement PS3 (thanks insurance company !), LCD wall mount, and a 3-seater reclining couch.

    Thanks, Santa ..... I'm taking "lazy" to an entirely new level . :)
    Sal Palooza
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2008
    Won the Pink Floyd DVD from Curt.
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