Who R U?

Well answering David99's post I consider myself a 'newcomer' and feel obligated to let everyone know what's going on with my system. The best component in my system is my speakers, Avalon Eclipse. I have a Rotel RB-990BX amp powering them now, but I also use sometimes some heavily modified adcom GFA-565's. I realize neither amp does justice to the speakers but I have plans of replacing them as soon as I have made a decision. I also have a Acurus Act 3 pre-amp which is also on it's way out the door in exchange of a BAT pre-amp. I use a Rega plannet 2000 CD player and think I am going to purchase a turn table within the year. I listen mostly to Jazz and some rock and a little bit of techno. And I also am a big cables guy (I really think it makes a difference, I am a believer) so I use TEKline cables throughout the stereo, all pure silver wire, if there are any questions on my gear feel free to coment here our send me an e-mail I would be glad to answer any questions( and if you e-mail me NO one will rate your post!) Thank you and happy listening.

I HAVE TWO GREAT Passions, one music,two cigars. Ive been a music head for ten years, a cigar smoker since 12 now 38.I live on the island of Guam, in the south pacific.Besides the music and cigars, I play golf four times a week and dive the wrecks and reefs here atound guam, visibility is 150-200 ft daily,water temp is 83f.For employment ive been a dental tech.ceramist since i was 18.To relieve ones self of island boredom population 90.000 on a 5 mile wide by 27 mile long island i travel frequently to Hong KONG and France .Great site and always iteresting topics.
My system consist of wadia 861 connecting via synergistic des.ref active sheilding to a pass x350 driving a pair of dunlavys sc 4as via synergistic des.ref.speaker cable.my biggest problem is the concrete walls ceiling, and floors finally making progress. thanks for the rambling

Retroguy, i too have built several pairs of speakers. I have a couple of suggestions. One I prefer the sound of scan speak like the 9500 tweeter and the 25w8565-01 10in. woofer. Has far has crossx goes use ohmite resistors nad the crescendo caps our the best period....
All parts can be had by www.northcreekmusic.com
Good luck and hopes this helps in anyway

I'M A 54 YEAR OLD "PHILE" LIVING IN TEXAS. I'VE OWNED SEVERAL SYSTEMS FROM CO'S LIKE TRESHOLD, KRELL, ARC, ROWLAND, LINN AND CURRENTLY USE ACCUPHASE INCLUDING THEIR INCREDIBLE DP-75V CD PLAYER. MY WIFE LOVES THE MUSIC HIGH-END DELIVERS BUT NOT REALLY INTERESTED IN THE EQUIP. SHE DOES UNDERSTAND A GREAT DEAL ABOUT IT THOUGH WHICH HELPS.

Wow, lots of people talking. Its nice to see who's behind the @. My name is Pete and I am 34. I am married and have a 3yrs old daughter, "O" I forgot to mention a very understanding wife. I've been in the military for 14 yrs, started in the USAF, then the USCG and now in the USANG(air national guard fulltime), my job is military police. I also own a couple apartments, which I ventured into 5 yrs ago. Hell who could afford this stuff on just military pay. Been many places and into music since I listened to "bye bye miss american pie" when I was about six. I played sax for 2 yrs, love the sound of the sax but I gave it up, honestly I sucked at it. At age 11 I owned a pioneer system and was into all kinds of music. Knew I would eventually own separates just picky up until 2 yrs ago when I heard some ML aerius i. Which I do love for the speed. I listen to Dire straights, jethro tull, eagles, rock, jazz, female and male vocals, mozart, and everyday I find something else that moves me. Recently took interest in 3 blind mice, gertz/go something or other, and cowboy junkies. Always looking for something new. So I guess I listen to what moves me. Hobbies include this crazily over priced hobbie, cars and snowmobiling. As far as this hobbie goes, I don't claim to no much about it, but I know what I like and if I can't addition it I usually won't buy it. I do support my local dealer, but I do believe their interest lie else were. Though its hard to know all equip.. Yes I do say whats on my mind, that's me.