Back in the USA...

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,077
edited May 2009 in The Clubhouse
That's right! BDT is back in the states and back on the forum.....as some of you know, I had serious issues getting on the forum in Korea, so I was incommunicado for the most part.

Anyhow, I'm back at home and loving life.

Been doing some reading and, JHC, what is this, freaking Oprah??

Couple of things: Don't feed the trolls, ignore them. (this was a tough one for me to learn) but they will go away all on thier own and seek attention elsewhere given the opportunity.

Two: we, as a forum, do not need to proceed in lockstep on every issue. Disagreement is a good thing. It seems that some get in a twist of some of the senior members aren't in agreement. Hell, I disagree with TLW all the time. Sometimes vehemently...like when my pillowcase still smells like Brylcreme....it's ok, really. The last thing I want to do is sit around holding hands singing Kumbaya with some of you dipshits. Keep it reasonably civil and all will be right with the world.

Three: this is still the best forum going. Sure, things change and people come and go, that's ok. Stagnation is not.

Four: It's audio and this is an internet bulletin board. There are some of you guys that I love like family, but, for the most part, keep it in perspective. I've been away from home 18 of the last 21 months.....if you want to know what's really important, I'll be happy to expound but audio and an internet forum are low on the list.

Now, wanna talk about something cool? What do you guys know about the Incomparable Capehart, this thing is minty, HELLA cool and has lots of tubes with the original manual and schematics. TLW picked this up for me from the original owner (bought new in Sept 1957) and has been used ever since. The minty rosewood cabinet is to die for in and of itself.....Consoles are cool.

BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    Hellz yea!
    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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  • Lord Vader
    Lord Vader Posts: 167
    edited May 2009
    Pictures please...
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Hellz yea!


    I'm doing naughty things to myself thinking about you right now.

    I'll post some pictures of that
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2009
    Welcome back brother . . . are we still on?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited May 2009
    Welcome the fu*ck back Troy!!!! Natural order is returning. :cool:

    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2009
    Hey bro clean out your PM box please.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited May 2009
    Welcome back Troy!

    Couple people got sand in their percy, but they'll be alright; damn kids.
    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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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,482
    edited May 2009
    Welcome back to the States Troy!
    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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,460
    edited May 2009
    Welcome Home!!!

    SSDD, ya know!?!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2009
    Who's TroyD?










    Welcome back! Did you get the Quads home safely?
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited May 2009
    Welcome home Troy


    And thanks for all you do. No place like the good old USA.

    Jim
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited May 2009
    It's GREAT to have ya back bro!


    TroyD wrote: »
    Couple of things: Don't feed the trolls, ignore them. (this was a tough one for me to learn) but they will go away all on thier own and seek attention elsewhere given the opportunity.
    BDT

    Great words spoken, too bad some here can't heed this advice, and sadly, they never will.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited May 2009
    Welcome Home Troy!!!
    USA! USA!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2009
    Welcome home Troy. Good to have you back.
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited May 2009
    Welcome home Troy! Thanks for your service to our Country.
    Carl

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited May 2009
    Welcome back! Now, let's see the pictures!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited May 2009
    What's that stink?
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2009
    Nice welcome back Troy :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited May 2009
    Welcome Home Brother !!
    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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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited May 2009
    one more year to go!
    "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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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2009
    Welcome home Troy!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited May 2009
    Welcome home, Troy. Take care of TLW, then get your listen on!!!

    Thanks for serving our country...
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2009
    Welcome back Troy and BTW - Thanks.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2009
    Welcome home....

    What are the plans for PF 09? I'm ready! :D
    "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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited May 2009
    Welcome Back!!!!!:D
    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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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited May 2009
    welcome back!!!!
    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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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2009
    Glad you're back.
    "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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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited May 2009
    Welcome back!
    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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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited May 2009
    Welcome back Troy!!! Glad you made it back safe.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited May 2009
    Welcome back! Why do you smell like rotting cabbage?
    There is no genuine justice in any scheme of feeding and coddling the loafer whose only ponderable energies are devoted wholly to reproduction. Nine-tenths of the rights he bellows for are really privileges and he does nothing to deserve them. We not only acquired a vast population of morons, we have inculcated all morons, old or young, with the doctrine that the decent and industrious people of the country are bound to support them for all time.-Menkin
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