Quote Originally Posted by poppachubby
John you have such regal taste in furniture. Living in Ohio, do you have access to Amish woodworkers? There's an Amish community about 45 min from my city. They have a storefront for their woodworking, it's amazing.

When I first arrived here from Toronto, I had a scheme to drum up a deal with an Amish woodworker to make furniture for me. Then I would take it back into the city and sell it for exhorbinant prices, which wealthy Torontonians would gladly pay.

My buddy runs a firewood service every winter in Toronto and makes enough to live comfortably all year long. He basically gouges people in the city who have fireplaces, and no access to wood. They happily pay what he asks.

Anyhow, great pics and I love your listening space. Your system in enviable and really has a look of both minimal, yet fully complete. I WILL make it down to Ohio someday soon, perhaps after the thaw, next spring I can hear that system in person.

I also look forward to the grand cultural experience that is central Ohio. I am hoping you will take me to Burger King, but of course I will understand if it's booked up. Maybe just Popeyes then...


Thaks for the kind words and I cannot wait for my new audio stand. I am so sick of looking at that old black cheap ass thing I bought years ago. My friend owns a furniture store and the furniture is Amish made. I am not an oak fan but her builders also work in maple and cherry. The quilt on the bed has been in the family for generations and when you see it you will notice much of the detaill and design is in the hand stitching. It must have been made before tv and home theater back when quilting was the thing to do.

When you come to town I think we can do better than Burger King. We can go to the Short Story which specializes in french country cooking. A nice duck cassoulet sounds good. Oh and they have a nice wine selection and I have some french champagne. Your wife is welcome but not much for kids to do and plenty of things to break. I love kids but they might be bored if we go all audio geek.