Who R U?

Hi. My name is Chuck. I'm 46 years old, married to my lovely wife Joyce (thought I'd add that just in case she comes across this post) and have a six year old son. We reside in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. An attorney by education, I have been employed for the past nineteen years by the U.S. Justice Department as a federal investigator. One of those three-letter companies. I have been an AudiogoN member for about two years now, and enjoy reading the posts and educating myself with the insight gained from the expertise and experiences shared by other members. In addition to my audio interests, I also enjoy restoring British motorcycles. Chose the username Spitfire because it's my favorite BSA motorcycle. In closing, I'll leave you with an attorney joke. Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a catfish? A: One is a mud dwelling, scum sucking scavenger, and the other is a fish. Best regards to all.

David,

Congratulations!!
Look what you've started.

Here it goes:
Almost 37, San Diego native. In the midts of divorcing my only spouse of 13 years. Been head-over-heels hooked on music since about 5 years old, (Inna-Godda-Da-Vida while waiting in the drive thru line at Jack-In-The-Box circa 1970). Got my first 'system' at 18 (Techniques and some Bose 301 Series II). Quickly bought and swapped componets to better the system when I discovered the beauty of tubes.

Now, with so many dollars and time spent, to finally reach mid-fi, my passion for this disease we call audiophilia has reached stage 3 and is getting worse.

The system currently consists of:
Pre: ARC SP6C
Power: Sound Valves M-40 monoblocks (front mains)
Power: Sound Valves VTA 70 (strapped in mono for Center Channel)
Power: NAD PE2100 w/volume controls as the Sub-Woofer amp
Kenleigh Passive Matrix Decoder
Kenleigh Focus Field Monitors (8" driver w/horn-loaded ribbon)
Kenleigh Focus Field Center Channel (same tweeter w/2x4" driver)
Kenleigh Focus Field Rear Recovery (single 8" driver)
M&K Passive 12" sealed Sub
Pioneer 3070 Laser
Samsung DVD
Cewl interconnects
Vinyl set-up in the works.

I much rather now stay at home for a DVD or Laser than waste the same money on a one-time big screen experience. I'm convinced that all projectionists are def and don't have a clue as to how big screen sound should be.

Cheers and Happy Listening,

spitfire & jontiffin: it's great to see this thread keep going with your additions. glad to have you both among us.

-kelly

Spitfire-Don't think you can try and use the classic "trust me I'm a lawyer" line ;) other then that welcome! Do those old bikes have the same electical charachter(some would call it problems but I am being optimistic) that older brit. cars do?
Jontiffin-I have no wity remarks for you, other then welcome aboard.

Tireguy and Cornfedboy, thanks for the nice welcome. Lucas electrical systems are often refered to as the "Prince of Darkness". The motorcycle wiring harnesses were no better than their automotive counterparts. Guess you could call them quirky at best. I generally tend to stick with them, though, especially if the bike is being restored for show.