A Melancholy Day--To Endings and New Beginnings an Era
reeltrouble1
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So Webster defines melancholy as Sadness or Depression of the Spirits....well that sums it up pretty well for me today.
I have hinted at audio changes and really wanted to get everything done before saying anything but it has become painfully obvious that things are just going to take sometime to finish, put totally together and tweak.
Still I am going to post here in 2-channel, as I think my brothers might understand a little better my mood. Or at least let you have a poke of fun at ole RT1.
The WoodShed is no more. I removed the last few remnants last night, some tubes I had lost track of, old wire, oh God, a Toshiba 3960 stuffed in a box tucked way back on the cabinet shelf, record cleaner and so on, boxed up, hands full, the room now felt cold and looked empty, I turned out the light and closed the door.
The Shed was a very special place for me, my retreat from the very effed up world of my day job. There were many audio firsts in the room, most I shared here in posts and jokes, many visited, we drank, we laughed, God, we argued. The term itself is born from musicians who when learning their chops call the practice "woodshedding". The Shed's Rigs were systems where I learned about audio.
There were somethings that are notable for not happening in the WoodShed.
A Television Set was never once placed into the room.
Two DVD players lived and died without any video outputs ever being used.
No more than two speakers ever played at once.
An A/V receiver was never once plugged in.
No fixed line telephone or computer in the room.
It was a two channel musical place if nothing else, for some it was simply a room with four walls and a door, but to me it was pretty close to heaven on earth, hell, its where I found the Rabbit Hole.
So Long old Friend. RIP--WoodShed March 4, 2004---May 13, 2009.
We know though when one door closes to quickly open the next.....
The LOFT RIG is born....bigger...better....beautiful
Here's to New Beginnings.
I am sure I will be fine tomorrow.
RT1
I have hinted at audio changes and really wanted to get everything done before saying anything but it has become painfully obvious that things are just going to take sometime to finish, put totally together and tweak.
Still I am going to post here in 2-channel, as I think my brothers might understand a little better my mood. Or at least let you have a poke of fun at ole RT1.
The WoodShed is no more. I removed the last few remnants last night, some tubes I had lost track of, old wire, oh God, a Toshiba 3960 stuffed in a box tucked way back on the cabinet shelf, record cleaner and so on, boxed up, hands full, the room now felt cold and looked empty, I turned out the light and closed the door.
The Shed was a very special place for me, my retreat from the very effed up world of my day job. There were many audio firsts in the room, most I shared here in posts and jokes, many visited, we drank, we laughed, God, we argued. The term itself is born from musicians who when learning their chops call the practice "woodshedding". The Shed's Rigs were systems where I learned about audio.
There were somethings that are notable for not happening in the WoodShed.
A Television Set was never once placed into the room.
Two DVD players lived and died without any video outputs ever being used.
No more than two speakers ever played at once.
An A/V receiver was never once plugged in.
No fixed line telephone or computer in the room.
It was a two channel musical place if nothing else, for some it was simply a room with four walls and a door, but to me it was pretty close to heaven on earth, hell, its where I found the Rabbit Hole.
So Long old Friend. RIP--WoodShed March 4, 2004---May 13, 2009.
We know though when one door closes to quickly open the next.....
The LOFT RIG is born....bigger...better....beautiful
Here's to New Beginnings.
I am sure I will be fine tomorrow.
RT1
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It's not an ending...more like a rebirth. I'm sure many fond memories will simply be transformed into bigger & better ones. Sounds like a lot of fun ahead, enjoy the journey. Maybe someday I'll make it down to your neck of the woods for a listen."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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It is what dreams were brought to reality and memories made, or something like that.
Sounds like a place just about anyone would have appreciated. I'm sure the loft will bring you lots of similar fun and memories.
Good Luck
Drew -
Well that sucks for now. I hated being without my setup for a while before moving to GA.
Take care Bro.
BenPlease. 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 -
Memories are the catalyst for dreams. Looking forward to hearing about the development of the Loft rig!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 -
Is/ will the loft be "dimly lit"?JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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You moved too the HOUSE, and not brandished to the basement anymore! Boy you're the good side of your other half.
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Any before and after pics?
Loft Rig sound so cool..."The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson. -
RIP Woodshed!!! Is the loft as cozy as the Woodshed was?
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Long live the Loft Rig.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."
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You always have to give up something you love to progress to the next level.:(Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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At least you had a "woodshed"! I'm still living with the living room trying to make things all work out (and not having much success). Oh to have a nice dedicated 2 channel room, all by itself, dang would that be nice.
Have fun with your new project!Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me -
I am sorry to hear the loss of the woodshed! But whatever happened to it? Did you chop it up for fire wood?
Old Things Gives Birth To New Things and so if Life!
I hope you'll enjoy the Loft Rig as much as the WoodShed!Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin: -
reeltrouble1 wrote:The WoodShed is no more.
So Long old Friend. RIP--WoodShed March 4, 2004---May 13, 2009.
The rig may be gone but the space remains.
The new occupant? A home gym? A walk in refrigerated meat locker? A sauna? S&M gear?
Inquiring minds want to know."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre 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 -
The rig may be gone but the space remains.
The new occupant? A home gym? A walk in refrigerated meat locker? A sauna? S&M gear?
Inquiring minds want to know.
I'm thinking the S&M stuff would work out well when Doro comes a callin'.
Too bad about the woodshed Ted,I drooled many a times watching the gear come and go from those 4 walls.A loft rig means one wall is going to be open,might play havoc with accoustics for the new rig.Give us an idea whats on the menu for this new loft stuff.HT SYSTEM-
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Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
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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 -
What ever you do, don't buy a Jolida JD 100!!!!!:D"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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Man,I know somehow,flac will be involved.He's been sodomized I tell ya.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 -
sucks2beme wrote:What ever you do, don't buy a Jolida JD 100!!!!!:D
Yeah! It won't play all your CDs and stuff. I have a 40 year old Sony CDP that sounds much better...and I'll sell it to you cheap."Just because youre offended doesnt mean youre 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 -
Any before and after pics?
Loft Rig sound so cool...
I second the pic motion. Congrats on the new set up and farewell to the Shed.Sharp Elite 70
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Parasound HCA 1000 A
Parasound HCA 1000
Oppo BDP 95
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Totem Mask Surrounds X4
Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
Sony PS3
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pics will be forthcoming, a few days have gone by and everything is awesome.
nothing quite like slipping into something new or different to make an old man feel young again. Its really not fair to use words, if your in the neighborhood stop by, ear candy awaits.
RT1 -
Can't wait to see the pics!