2 channel enthusiast

[AudioThesis]

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

 

[Sonnie Parker]

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.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

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

Regards,
Wayne

 

[AudioThesis]

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

 

[Matthew J Poes]

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.

 

[AudioThesis]

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.

 

[Matthew J Poes]

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

 

[chrapladm]

Hello Skip and welcome to the forum

 

[Todd Anderson]

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

 

[Tony V.]

Welcome aboard Skip!

Enjoy your stay with us

 

[AudioThesis]

Hey Skip, welcome! While I'm more of a theater enthusiast, I'll give you a pass . 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.

 

[Mark C Flick]

Welcome aboard Skip, glad to have you with us.

 

[Todd Anderson]

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.

 

[Tonto]

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!

 

[Eng-399]

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

 

[AudioThesis]

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.

 

[Matthew J Poes]

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.

 

[tesseract]

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

 

[AudioThesis]

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

More pictures might be coming up soon.

 

[Matthew J Poes]

Very cool pics skip.

You should consider doing this up as a showcase!

 

[AudiocRaver]

Welcome to AV NIRVANA, Skip.

 

[AudioThesis]

I got some new toys in last night to play with.

Pic won't show up for some reason. Here is the link:

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[tesseract]

Oh, Harbeth!

 

[AudioThesis]

Oh, Harbeth!

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.

 

[tesseract]

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