Introduction from France

[Dom Haerpfer]

Hello all,

I heard about AV NIRVANA through the Bright Side Home Theater podcast, which I discovered about 1 year 1/2 ago and which i love.

I enjoy Michael Scott’s reviews and Todd’s podcast a lot.

I am a 46 year old male French home theater lover and physical media collector since 1997 living in the North East of France close the Luxembourg border.

Always loved watching movies since i was a kid, first real movie I saw in the theatre was Star Wars A New Hope when it was re-released in cinemas in 1983 when Return of the Jedi came out. My jaw was on the floor and have been a fan of cinema ever since.

I rented plenty of VHS tapes in videostores back in the day and was intrigued by Laserdiscs as they looked amazing (at the time).

In 1997 I finally bought a laserdisc player which I hooked up to a 2 channel receiver.

In 1998 I bought a 5.1 home theater system (Denon receiver, JMLab speakers and Energy subwoofer) and was blown away by the results. I remember the first movie I watched after hooking up the speakers is “The Long Kiss Goodnight” laserdisc in 5.1 Dolby Digital. I have been hooked to the home theater sound ever since.

I gave all my laserdiscs away except a few I keep on top of my shelves and can barely watch a DVD due to the poor image quality.

Very happy with 4K blu-ray and regular blu-rays when the 4k version does not exist. Bought several Denon receivers over the years, love Denon.

I have a 7.1.4 set-up with my latest Denon AVR-A110 receiver with Focal speakers which sound amazing.

Anyway, looking forward to read your posts.

Dom

 

[Todd Anderson]

Dom! Welcome! I am so glad to have you here and part of the community!

 

[Sonnie Parker]

Hello Dom... it's great to have you join us.

Looks like a really nice Focal setup you have.

I was there with the VHS and Laserdisc back in the day. We about wore out our Pink Floyd Delicate Sound of Thunder LD... it was our favorite.

 

[chrapladm]

Hello Dom and welcome to the family.

 

[Mike Schramm]

Hi Dom! Welcome to AVNirvana and thanks DJ for sending you this way. I’m still anxiously awaiting my first Denon AVR. Currently running an Onkyo.

 

[Dom Haerpfer]

Hi Mike, thanks a lot. Which Denon AVR are you expecting?

 

[Calypso]

Hi Dom, welcome aboard! Post away

 

[Mike Schramm]

Hi Mike, thanks a lot. Which Denon AVR are you expecting?

When I said anxiously awaiting my first Denon, I meant some day down the road. If I was to go shopping today, I’d be looking at the 4800, but other than the room correction my Onkyo does everything I’d like it to, so I can’t justify the purchase at this point. I’m just a Denon wannabe!

 

[Dom Haerpfer]

When I said anxiously awaiting my first Denon, I meant some day down the road. If I was to go shopping today, I’d be looking at the 4800, but other than the room correction my Onkyo does everything I’d like it to, so I can’t justify the purchase at this point. I’m just a Denon wannabe!

Right. Onkyo is a great brand too. There are so many great receivers and so much choice.

 

[VJM]

Welcome Don!

I sold all of my Laser Discs around 99 or 2000, I'm kicking myself now, I wish I kept a few of them around for decoration.

For example...

 

[Gerry Iaria]

Hi Dom, welcome home

 

[Dom Haerpfer]

Welcome Don!

I sold all of my Laser Discs around 99 or 2000, I'm kicking myself now, I wish I kept a few of them around for decoration.

For example...

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Wow, very nice! Never thought of doing that. Looks great!

 

[BloodandDancing]

Beautiful area of the world!