This is a great idea, it helps to know the people who watch this site. I'm from Minneapolis, MN (GO VIKES!) I'm 44 years old and have been self employeed/ owned my own Architectural firms for 15 years. I left my first firm five years ago and with-in a year had a massive heart attack and quad. bi-pass. I was given a 10% chance of living. That of course has changed my life. I was extremely active, and enjoyed extreme sports. Now I'm able to walk 30 minutes, that's about it. I re-kindled my stereo intrest during my year and a half recovery. I also learned my three kids and wife are really what life is about. I've been upgrading my system over the past four years, now with a Sony SACD SCD1 (INCREADABLE - MUST BE BURNED IN AT LEAST 200 HOURS!), a Kora Eclipes tube pre-amp, Alioa amp, tekna (audio note) cabling, Electraglide power cords and Dunlavy IVa speakers. My whole system sits on a 6" stone slab side by side. At this point I am just amazed every day how fantastic a stereo can get. Just tried the Pizza tapes CD, Jerry Garcia, David Grisman and Tony Rice. This is the MOST amazing acoustical seasion I've heard. I hope to meet some of you, thanks again for listening. J.D.
Who R U?
A while back Garfish mentioned he lked the idea of getting to know some of us better.As no one has started a thread like this before I will take the plunge.I have been involved in and read many heated exchanges here in AudioGon.I hope no one attacks me for this thread saying "who cares about you,this is audio" Anyway,Im 45 and live in W.N.Y.I have never been married but have a music loving 11 year old daughter who lives with me.I have been a nurse for 20 years.Before that I was a Navy Corpsman for several years.I recently became engaged (first time) to a beautiful 30 year old music loving woman.At my age a 30 year old is a keeper and I have never been happier!! My other interests??Im into vinyl,who has time for anything else??