Introductions Forum, indeed

[Radials Rule]

Another First Hello to Everyone,

I am the audio equivalent to a guy that wants the $60,000 new Audi but, I drive a $1000 21 year old Audi yet, I still find enjoyment in the 21 year old. I have browsed AR for the reviews over the years and finally brought myself to register. What a beautiful hobby/passion!

Ray

[GMichael]

May I please be invited over when you do this house? Also, you won't be needing those Maggies anymore now will you? Let's make a deal........

[oaqm]

May I please be invited over when you do this house? Also, you won't be needing those Maggies anymore now will you? Let's make a deal........

Yes, you can even bring your own music, but don't hold your breath for those maggies. I still use my first pair.

I see maggies show up on A'gon all the time, but I would be terrified to have any shipped to me. Keep an eye peeled for a set that you want and pray for a near-by zip code. And if you are married.... tell me, is your wife what we would call an "understanding" woman? I think maggies would be in every home in America if it weren't for the wimminz.

I will put it this way. I was separated in November of 1993, I had my first pair of maggies by the spring of '94. I never looked back. I have twice considered cohabitation since then. Each time, I saw a cold and calculating eye looking at my stereo, and it was off, right then and there.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Our little community has just been graced by another "man's man"

[GMichael]

Yes, you can even bring your own music, but don't hold your breath for those maggies. I still use my first pair.

I see maggies show up on A'gon all the time, but I would be terrified to have any shipped to me. Keep an eye peeled for a set that you want and pray for a near-by zip code. And if you are married.... tell me, is your wife what we would call an "understanding" woman? I think maggies would be in every home in America if it weren't for the wimminz.

I will put it this way. I was separated in November of 1993, I had my first pair of maggies by the spring of '94. I never looked back. I have twice considered cohabitation since then. Each time, I saw a cold and calculating eye looking at my stereo, and it was off, right then and there.

My wife actually gave me to go ahead to buy a pair of 1.6's after she got to hear them a few years back. But I couldn't really drive them with a receiver. While I was saving up I fell in love with these Strata Mini's. The Maggies will have to wait.

[Groundbeef]

Speaker placement. Another topic that can start a BBQ.


My mains are about 9 feet apart. They are 9 feet apart because if they were 10 feet apart, one of them would get walked into, a lot. Placement has to be done in the real world, and until I hit that 9 figure lottery payout, my real world consists a room that I have to make work. Rest assured that if I do score a bazillion dollars of a lottery, I will build a home around a dedicated audio room that Mr. Cardas would approve of (not a home theater, that will be elsewhere... in fact, I will just buy a theater and have done with that).

Actually, we've had quite a BBQ here recently about that very topic. Sorry to include you in an "inside" joke, but that kinda happens around here.

BTW, your links were very good.

And, if you win a Bazillion $ in the lottery, as a new member, you have to buy us ALL a kick ass setup!

[Groundbeef]

Another First Hello to Everyone,

I am the audio equivalent to a guy that wants the new $60,000 new Audi but, I drive a $1000 21 year old Audi yet, I still find enjoyment in the 21 year old. I have browsed AR for the reviews over the years and finally brought myself to register. What a beautiful hobby/passion!

Ray

I hear you there.

I like your avatar. My grandfather used to fly airplanes. I think he actually flew a radial engine plane back in the 20's. He had some great stories!

[Radials Rule]

I hear you there.

I like your avatar. My grandfather used to fly airplanes. I think he actually flew a radial engine plane back in the 20's. He had some great stories!

Leaky, inefficient, lots of moving parts, loud, unreliable per today's standards and not exactly ecofriendly. However, I love the feel and sound and they're one invention that proves to me that there is order to the universe! Back in the mid nineties I flew freight in DC-3's. Even though I took precautions with hearing protection, I still might have had a keener ear had it not been for those things. You know though, it's almost worth a little hearing loss! :

[bobsticks]

Hello. I am me. I got into this audio stuff when I seized control of the family record player at the age of 7 and would not give it back. It was some monstrous beast that had a hinged lid made of vinyl wrapped plywood, a "tone arm" that probably weighed a good 3 or 4 pounds, and some sort of paper cone speaker screwed to the front of the grille. I had to open it up to see how it worked, and to the amazement of not a few, I put it back together and it still made noise. This was during the Kennedy administration. The equipment has improved somewhat since those days.

Today I spend my free time in the relentless but possibly futile pursuit of multi-channel audio (read: SACD/DVD-A). To paraphrase that great 21st century American philosopher David Chappelle, it usually doesn't work, but when it does, man is it sweet..

Hey oaqm,

Welcome to the forums. I right there with you on the multi-channel audio bit. Tough to get but man when you do...At the moment I'm in the process of switching back to two-channel because I can't get what I want (the audio version of taking one's ball and bat and exiting). Still, love them SACDs.

I completely understand your reluctance to make a lateral move. Mayhap we'll exchange notes on SACD/CDPs when the time comes. Again, welcome aboard and have fun.

Peace,
Sticks

[kgwisdek]

Hi Everyone.
I couldn't find an Introductions Forum, either, but this ought to do...
My name is Kurt and I have recently re-discovered vinyl as I am certain many other people have. Bought my first record back in the 70s when I was a pre-teen: It was Sweet's "Desolation Blvd." Who didn't love "Ballroom Blitz" back in those days?
Anyway, these days I still love music, but I am definitely just a casual listener/enthusiast, at most. Just thought I'd join the forum to see what other people were up to, and ask some questions about records and gear.
Thanks for letting me take part!
Kurt.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Welcome to the AR forums Kurt. I hope you find what you're looking for here, and I'll be interested in reading your threads as I'll soon be reviving my 2 channel system, which includes my Pioneer TT.

I have to say it's kind of humorous that people are introducing themsleves in a thread with this title. Ironic ain't it.

[shaunk]

Hi to everyone,
I also have been trying to find this new member intro and figured I would just start her. I really enjoy reading your members articles on products. I used you for reviewing the Pioneer HPM 100 speakers.
I bought a pair on ebay and they are just as good as you all said they are. I had a Pioneer SX 750 and it did ok but I bought a Harmon Kardon HK 3485 125w It plays the music louder with out distorting. I noticed that it doesn't get as many FM stations as the Pioneer did.
I have a pair of Pioneer DSS-9 bought new, with the 750 now. The DSS-9s were from the 80's. They have a little bit better base and better highs. Smoother. I am not an expert just some things I have noticed. I am suprized there aren't as many comments on those speakers.
I would like to get a more powerful receiver for those. I keep seeing all the great write ups on the Pioneer SX 1250. 1280, 1080. It seems they all end up selling for big money. Are they that much better than the Pioneer VSX 1017 at 150w? I see that on sale for $328. How good is the Pioneer Elite 94. It is about the same cost as some of these other ones.? Thank you for any advise you can give me. Sincerely, Shaun