Who R U?

Hi, I'm a 48yr old frostback from Ontario Canada. I got drawn into this obsession (hobby) when I was a kid. My mother workked in a restaraunt and when they'd change the records on the jukebox she'd buy the ones that were going to the trash.I spent many hours playing these, scratches and all. It was the music that moved my world. I remember the first Lp I bought, the song that was playing the first time I had sex (the Gods were with me that night Smokey Robinson singing OOH Baby,Baby, followed by The Purify's I'm your Puppet). All these sounds came from either an old Phillip's radio or $10 record player. I knew that with better equipment I get even more music. And so it continues. The one thing I think we should remember is the equipment is a means to an end,that end is more music. I certainly enjoy music on my home rig but some of my fondest memories are of things like my fishing buddies off key and totally obscene renderings. I think we should share our love for music. Too often I see our hobby as a rather insular thing.Passion is best shared.Although no one asked my worst "audio" moment was the purchase of my first CD player. I paid $500 for it about 1982 and it took a couple hours more to find a CD to play. I hooked it up and hit play. It was like A dull drill boring through my skull.Laser bright and very tinny.Things really haven't changed that much. Vinyl still rules. This is a great thread.

My name is Henry, 43 yrs, and I live in Hong Kong. I am a equity research analyst working at a buldge bracket firm. I've been a music nut all my life, those my preferences have chged over time obviously. My parents were both musicians so I guess it rubbed off me, though they were Classical musicians, and I don't really get into it. As for gear, I sort a go thru 5 year cycles (thereafter try not think about it and just listen to music)...and am about to go thru one now. Both of my sons luv music, and though again tastes differ, its cool that I am finding out some interesting new stuff once awhile, and they are starting to get my old rock records...Led Zepplin!

Hello everyone,
I'm Jose. I'm 40 years old, 41 in a few days, May 7th. And please... feel free to send presents my way ;-). I'm single, never been married but have been with my girlie and her 7 yr old son, Kyle, for about 5 years. Luckily she tolerates my obscene spending and thank goodness she doesn't nag as much as she should.

I was born in the Philippines and I've lived in downtown New York City since I was 10. I'm a manager of a boutique in SoHo. I've worked there for as long as I can remember but I like the place and my co-workers, who have become close friends over the years.

HT is still somewhat of a preference but I like my music almost as much. There's nothing like relaxing to a good movie or jazz after a long day.

Some of my other passions are mountain biking, sports, especially my Mets (I've hardly missed a game since '77), who always manage to break my heart every year and a nice cold bottle of beer or 2 with some good friends.

I consider myself pretty lucky. Can't really complain much about anything, except for some shipping delays (damn UPS) when I order some gear. I really try to have a very positive outlook cause life is too short.

I'd like to thank everyone who helped spend my money on this never ending quest to find audio/video nirvana. It's nice meeting the whole bunch 'o yous.

ps.
Hi, I'm Betty, his girlfriend. Let me tell you it's never ending
hearing what he wants next! No money in the bank, just enough to pay the rent & food!

26, Aaron, from Parma,OH, Computer Analyst in Solon, OH. I do PC, Telephone, and Network support for a 500-man company with a four-person team. I've been into audio since about May 1999. I got my first real system in Feb 2001, and tubes and planars in Sept 2002. I'm a die-hard panelhead who loves tubes and vinyl. I listen mainly to Classical (Romaticism, 20th Cent, Modern)
and Heavy Metal (Death, Black, Grindcore, and Hardcore genres).

I graduated from Midpark High School (Middleburg Hts and Brook Park, OH) in 1996. I attended two years of college. I'm unmarried and have a wonderful live-in girlfriend who enjoys audiophilia, music, and movies as much as I do. So she is very supportive. We're moving into our first house in two weeks (off of Pearl Rd [rt.42] in north Parma, OH, near I-480, and not far from I-77, I-71, and I-80). Parma is a southern suburb of Cleveland, OH.

I'm at that point where it seems like I'll be at the same point for a few years, so I decided to buy a house until I figure out some new directions. BTW, I'm talking simultaneously about my life, career, and audio system. ;-) Eventually I'll figure out what's right for me then things whould start to work out even better. Though I still not complaining at the moment.

Aaron Trocano

cell: 216-926-9777
ast3@po.cwru.edu
aaron_s_trocano@adlt.com
PS: The above contact info should always find their way to me. Call or write to discuss.

I'm a 41 year old male and recently led an expedition to the Majal region in north-eastern Tibet in search of the near-extinct 3-toed albino mountain lion. The expedition was abandoned after the team doctor was savagely attacked by a wounded Sherpa who had previously left the team to make a solo attempt at scaling Tibet's 5th highest peak Mt. Kanburo. The wounded Sherpa unfortunately failed in his attempt at scaling Mt. Kanburo due to navigation errors, and was last seen operating the gherkin slicing machine at Macdonalds, Katmandu.

Being a native Brit, I once represented England in the International Break Dancing Championships in which I came 83rd. Break Dancing has been a passion of mine, but since gaining 86 LBs after training for the Wisconsin State Hot Dog eating championships, I've been somewhat unable to continue with that particular passion.

I was a recent contestant on the TV show 'Stars in their Eyes' in which I made an acclaimed impersonation of Frank Cannon, the popular TV detective from the 70's. 2 weeks after my appearance I was offered a 12 week run at the Sands Casino, Las Vegas which I reluctantly refused as I'm back in training for the September International Hot Dog eating championship, to be held in Norway.

I have also worked as a stunt man in my spare time. I recently featured in the hit movie Mission Impossible 2 in which I can be seen leaping from a 3 storey building. Unfortunately, I missed the airbag and broke both ankles on impact. I tried to claim off the insurance but was told I didn't have a leg to stand on.

Other interests include professional wine tasting for two major vineyards in the Nappa Valley. I once tasted 6 vintage Cabernet's that were all featured on the cover of Wine Premiere. I'm also fluent in a number of languages.

In August last year, my pet Vietnamese Pot-Bellied Pig Amy, suffered an unprovoked attack by a vicious car park attendant at Six Flags amusement park just outside of Chicago. Generally considered kind and passionate, Amy retaliated and on arrival at the scene, paramedics determined there was nothing they could do to save the car park attendant. Amy has made a full physical recovery but is receiving ongoing psychiatric treatment to deal with the trauma of this terrible incident.

Audio has been a hobby of mine since I cashed my Father's life insurance policy in 1984, and invested wisely in a pair of Goodman's speakers and a cassette deck. My Father still has the speakers to this day, and they have been used for a variety of purposes including props in the popular movie 'As Good As It Get's, starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt.

I make all my own dresses.