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Atlantic City casinos closing...

Many of the casinos are closing. People just don't have the funds for that kind of entertainment anymore.
I was forced to downgrade my system dramatically due to financial difficulties beyond my control. As times get harder the thought of high priced equipment is now low on my list of priorities. That does not mean I've lost lost sight of the joy and yes, pride a great system has to offer but during these leaner times one must make sacrifices where one can find them.
So far for about a thousand bucks I have assembled what I believe to be a great sounding setup.
Tandberg TR2075 receiver: $230
Pro-Ject Wood turntable: $325
Benz ACE cartridge: $300
Boston Acoustics A200 speakers: $200
I didn't have to break the bank for this and I'm very happy with the overall sound. Will I venture back to the land of uber priced gear? It seems unlikely, not because of the costs but because of the practicality.
Atlantic City is done as is my journey into the high-end.
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donjr
1,335 posts
 
"Who on earth wants to drive 45 minutes to gamble? I just don't get it at all. "

What I mean by this is who wants to drive to a single casino in the middle,or nowhere. The beauty of places like Vegas and AC is that you can casino hop and the area offers many other attractions (Vegas).
schipo
1,268 posts
 
it was once an older crowd pleaser who played the slots and any real gambling was left to high rollers. They the older would come in with their walkers and hit the slots/buffets and listen to some Barry Manilow or when he was alive Jerry Vale. That generation is long gone. Trying to pry the young ones away from their phone screens is no easy task. Madison Ave has no easy task trying to come with an advertising campaign to lore them in.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"Now that working for a living doesn't cut it anymore the sure way to realize the American dream was buying that lotto ticket, going to the nearest casino, or driving slowly by that all night 7/11 wondering if you have it in you for that quick smash and grab."

You smash and grab jewelry stores, not 7/11's. 7/11's get knocked over. Didn't your family teach you anything growing up?
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nonoise
10,891 posts
 
My bad. It must be my Irish, English, Swedish and French heritage at work: not remembering the correct phrase, editing the phrase, thinking twice about it and then not giving a damn.

Old Irish highwaymen were kind of brutish but could be charming, depending on the level of inebriation.

All the best,
Nonoise
bjesien
1,311 posts
 
Bifwynne, great analysis. I grew up in northern NJ and couldn't agree more.
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