Hi.. 6hrs of getting to know everyone in audioland is not recommended, due to the fact I've forgotten most of you. I'll have to go back & update myself as I read the posts. I'm a 36yr old Marketing Director in Hong Kong until next year (Korea next) I left England when I was 21 & moved to frankfurt, then to Japan & now here. I've been a music fan since listening to radio caroline late at night on a small radio which was given to me by my grandmother. As far as high end equipment... A distant relative (AMP/Speaker designer)introduced me when I was 15. He took me into a side room of his house. There were 2 huge alabaster angels holding lights, a sofa, lots of equipment which had no flashing lights & a pair of huge KEF speakers... I can't remember now what he played, but I do remember being gobsmacked at how good music could sound.
Now finally for the last year, I'm beginning to realise my dream, although small time right now. I still love my system & I'm looking forward to updating as time goes by... Denon AVC-A10SE-n,B&W CDM 7SE's,Pioneer DVD DV-S838A (Haven't seen a review of this yet?)& a Grundig Fine Arts Digital TV. All of my hardware was bought on the strength of, advice or recommendations I've read at Audiogon "THANKS EVERYONE" I lack alot of technical knowledge (Check out my Home Theater question posted today!), but I do possess over 2000 CD's.. 80% english bands etc. My wife is Japanese & has no interest in music whatsoever? I still can't understand how such an important thing in my life has had little or no importance in hers? I now buy an antique for our appartment with each hifi addition... Kind of disguise!
I too love fast cars, I hope to get a racing Lotus Elise next year & like many of you good wine seems to go well with great music... I look forward to reading all of your excellent comments & recommendations for many years to come. Cheers!
