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AudioThesis

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Rosso Fiorentino Volterra, Fiesole
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Hello everyone,

My name is Skip and I am an avid 2 channel enthusiast in the Dallas area. While I do enjoy movies, I found myself enjoying music more and focused more on that aspect of my journey. My username is actually my business name, but to be clear, I am a hobbyist first and dealer second. I have also founded an audio society in this area (Audiophiles of North Texas - find us on facebook) with the focus on the connections, not the business or the gear.

Anyways, my systems now are made up of gear that I import from Italy: Rosso Fiorentino, MastersounD, and North Star Design. I have an Epson 8100 upstairs and a Sony XBR-75X940C downstairs. Most of my movie time is streamed from Netflix because when it comes time to get serious, I always find myself going back to music.

I will probably keep my conversations in the 2 channel section as I respect the HT enthusiasts, but have nothing in the way of advice to give.

Cheers,

Skip
 

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Hi Skip... lovin' on two-channel more and more myself... only a few movies here and there.

Welcome to AV NIRVANA ... glad to have you here and glad to have some support for two-channel in the house. :T
 

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Nice to have you, Skip – welcome to the Forum!

Regards,
Wayne
 

AudioThesis

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Thanks gentlemen. Wayne, how is Katy doing now? I haven't been to Houston since Harvey but have had multiple family members affected.
 

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AHHHH! Skip so sorry. I checked earlier to see if you had introduced yourself and didn’t realIze. Anyway, welcome! This is cool that you already know people here.

For everyone else, I met Skip for the first time at the GTG I posted about. While it was an overall great event, the most enjoyment I had was sitting with Skip listening to the system he brought and talking about music. I now consider Skip an audio friend and hope to have more opportunities to listen to some great tunes with him. Even if we do disagree on Jolene.
 

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Jolene needs to find a hiccup in the system and disappear from Pentatonix's catalog forever. I was prepared to like that one and hated it. I was prepared to hate Bohemian Rhapsody and loved it.

Everyone has a misstep once in a while. Jolene was theirs.
 

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Bohemian Rhapsody is really good. I liked their vocalization of the lead guitar. They did Brian May proud.
 

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Hey Skip, welcome! While I'm more of a theater enthusiast, I'll give you a pass :redgrin:. I jest, of course. Glad you decided to join our site! See you on the forum!
 

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Welcome aboard Skip!

Enjoy your stay with us
 

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Hey Skip, welcome! While I'm more of a theater enthusiast, I'll give you a pass :redgrin:. I jest, of course. Glad you decided to join our site! See you on the forum!

Don't worry Todd. I don't blame you for your faults. ;) It's a hobby after all - there are many ways to skin this cat.
 

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Welcome aboard Skip, glad to have you with us.
 

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Welcome Skip, always nice to have another enthusiast on board! I'm sure you'll find plenty to talk about with us 2 channel guys. Looking forward to reading your posts!
 

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Hi Skip loved your two channel setup at my GTG meet in Plainfield Il. It was nice meeting you and hearing your equipment.
Mike

Hey Mike! I loved that you were able to host. That was such an experience for me and I still think about it. I've since added a pair of 'lowly' 12" Polk DSW subs to my living room system where we watch movies but I haven't had a chance to test them yet.
 

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Hey Mike! I loved that you were able to host. That was such an experience for me and I still think about it. I've since added a pair of 'lowly' 12" Polk DSW subs to my living room system where we watch movies but I haven't had a chance to test them yet.

This is how it starts. Next thing you know you will have four 24" subs and wonder where it all went wrong.
 

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Welcome to AV NIRVANA, Skip. 2 channel rules in my house, as well.
 

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Excellent Dennis. I'll share some of my 2 channel gear with you then...

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More pictures might be coming up soon.
 

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Welcome to AV NIRVANA, Skip.
 

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Oh, Harbeth!
 

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Oh, Harbeth!

:T As of a few weeks ago I became the Dallas dealer for them. I've been impressed thus far, especially with the 30.2. That is a fine speaker that can work extremely well in almost any given situation. I still need to get more time on them all before I pass final judgment, but first impressions are definitely positive.
 

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Indeed. Have enjoyed the Harbeth sound every time I have heard it.
 
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