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.
dreadhead
If you guys want to see how insurance companies really abuse people, you need to look at how they pay claims. Whatever injustices there are in calculating premiums, they pale in comparison to what they do when a policy holder has a legit claim. Its unreal. I have no idea how they get away with paying out such low amounts. And they do it to everyone, not just the poor.

So true!

Come to coastal NJ/NY and meet with people who were "touched" by Sandy. If you met with 100 people maybe 5 would be OK with their insurance settlement. The remaining 95 will have the same story of receiving about 1/3 of what the claim should have been. We were "touched" and our claim was about $42,000, we received $11,400! Barely enough to replace our furnace and hot water heater.
Oh and our flood insurance rate went up 40%!
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zd542 ...

Do you reside in the Southern California area? If so, I think you and I  could become good friends. I like your style.

Frank
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