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Just Ordered New Speakers

I just put the order in for a pair of Golden Ear Triton Reference Speakers. I was able to get the first production run which should be shipping sometime in May. They will replace my Triton 1 speakers which will be moved upstairs to my secondary system. Presently I have Triton 2 in my secondary system, so those will go on the market once my new speakers come in. I bought these without hearing them, but since I already own both the 1 and 2, I am positive I will love them. They all have the GE house sound which I like very much.

Now the long wait and anticipation begins

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stereo5 OP
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You will get there.  I was hoping to work until age 66  but my job is mostly hard manual labor and with Arthritis I really ache most of the time.  After our last snowstorm (we had 3 storms in 3 days)  after I had gone to the school and snowblowed all the walkways and dug out all the outside doorways alone, then redid my driveway again my wife told me to retire as soon as I turn 64 which is November 2017. I know I won't be able to afford any more new equipment once I retire so I figured, why not?

I am still looking into a new VPI Prime Turntable.  I will be calling Johnny Rutan from Audio Connection tomorrow.  I would love to get the TT this weekend to tide me over.  May seems like a million years away right now and I am of a very impatient kind of person. 

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jmcgrogan2
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True, we never really know what life has in store for us.
I'm hoping to work until I am 65, but that is not a given.

It sounds like you've worked hard enough, it's time to enjoy yourself.
I've owned a VPI Prime for about a year now, very nice table/arm combo!
It sounds like you will be set up nicely for retirement, congrats!!

Cheers,
John
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sunrayjack12
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I'm a vintage guy myself, but I will say this on retirement, my older brother was waiting for 66, he did'nt make it.
He passed away at 65, all I could think of after the sorrow was what a waste chasing every last penny he could get.
After a life time of working, just be happy to retire and do what you want for as long as you have left.
I have been retired and I can tell you, it's nice to do what you want.
Especially listening to music anytime you want and no set bedtime.
Nothing as nice as Egales at 3 in the morning after a set of Pink Floyd.
bmartinat
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as sunrayjack12 stated above it is time to loosen up the purse strings. I am running toward the finish line. Have loved the hobby and enjoyed how the upgrades along the way. My set up is a Vitus intergrated amp. [RI-100] along with a set of CR-1 TAD speakers and the Lumin S-1 and Nordost speaker Valhalla 2 speaker cables along with power cords. Not a perfect set up. All on my 3rd floor with appropriate wiring from the basement to the 3rd floor.
 
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jmcgrogan2
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@sunrayjack12, you make a good case. My father died at the age of 62, and never made it to retirement, so I can relate.
If I KNEW I was going to kick the bucket before I hit 70, I would probably walk away much sooner than 65.

However, I also work with two fellows who are still working full time in their mid-70's (73 and 74). That scares me even more. The thought of retiring too soon, running out of dough, and having to go back out and work full time again in my 70's is terrifying.

For now, I'm healthy, and I need to make hay while the sun shines.
There are no guarantees in life, hopefully I get to enjoy a few years of retirement when my time comes.

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