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Old 02-05-2018, 12:40 AM
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step-1: stop buying amplifiers.

Decide to keep two, sell one.

Can't seem to figure it out. Like all 3 the same. Uh Oh.

Stall. Procrastinate. Never decide. Remind myself to go back to step-1.

Consolidate, eventually,
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Old 02-13-2018, 11:27 AM
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  1. Finish painting HT/Music room
  2. Add Acoustic Treatments
  3. Remove protective film from Alexia and Mezzo speakers
  4. Turn on system and put a minimum of 700 hours on the tube counter.
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Old 02-13-2018, 11:30 AM
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Evidently much more than I had planned for. That’s the audio hobby for you...
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Old 02-13-2018, 11:50 AM
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I was smart not to provide my first answer - No Plans.

It’s only February and I have a new PreAmp and about jump into Stillpoints & Tubes. Geesh.
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Old 02-13-2018, 01:12 PM
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After what i spent recently I'll be honest and admit I'm tapped out for now.
So...no more purchases,at least nothing major (don't really see the need)
It's time to enjoy the music and sip my favorite bourbon.
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Old 02-14-2018, 02:04 AM
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I’m with Canonicus... tapped out too.
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Old 02-14-2018, 09:58 AM
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I need ... to 1) organize the gear piles, 2) sell the excess gear, and 3) install the diffusor gear that has sought unmounted for three years.

I want ... to buy more gear.
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Old 02-15-2018, 02:21 AM
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For 2018, I've been bad - - real BAD & it's just mid-February as I write this.

**ordered a HRS M3X 1921 shelf for my TT (been wanting one for years; but, decided not to on half a dozen occasions. Finally pulled the trigger).

**Ordered a VAC renaissance SE phono which was delivered last week; but, sent it back to Sarasota for Kevin to upgrade with XLR outputs & a toggle switch for XLR/RCA (and a likely Xmfr).

**Ordered Dan D'Agostino Progression monos in silver and they are scheduled for delivery Thursday (hey, that's today)

**Naturally, need preamp synergy, so ordered a Dan D'Agostino Progression Preamp in silver (on the same FEDEX Pallet as the above).

**Had Nordost reterminate 2 Odin V1 Power cords from 15A to 20A (not a $10 deal) for the amps.

**Nordost Tyr 2 2M XLR's for the VAC to the D'Agostino preamp.

**Nordost Tyr 2 2M power cable for the VAC.

**Nordost Valhalla V1 2M power cable for the dCS Transport.

**Install another Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) duplex outlet, mounting plate and 104-D cover.

I'm an audiophile addict and need Not for my addiction mind you, but to manhandle those amps coming.

Best Sirs,

Bob
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Old 02-15-2018, 03:00 AM
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For 2018, I've been bad - - real BAD & it's just mid-February as I write this.

**ordered a HRS M3X 1921 shelf for my TT (been wanting one for years; but, decided not to on half a dozen occasions. Finally pulled the trigger).

**Ordered a VAC renaissance SE phono which was delivered last week; but, sent it back to Sarasota for Kevin to upgrade with XLR outputs & a toggle switch for XLR/RCA (and a likely Xmfr).

**Ordered Dan D'Agostino Progression monos in silver and they are scheduled for delivery Thursday (hey, that's today)

**Naturally, need preamp synergy, so ordered a Dan D'Agostino Progression Preamp in silver (on the same FEDEX Pallet as the above).

**Had Nordost reterminate 2 Odin V1 Power cords from 15A to 20A (not a $10 deal) for the amps.

**Nordost Tyr 2 2M XLR's for the VAC to the D'Agostino preamp.

**Nordost Tyr 2 2M power cable for the VAC.

**Nordost Valhalla V1 2M power cable for the dCS Transport.

**Install another Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) duplex outlet, mounting plate and 104-D cover.

I'm an audiophile addict and need Not for my addiction mind you, but to manhandle those amps coming.

Best Sirs,

Bob
Congratulations Bob. Yes you've been bad, but in a very good way. I wish I could be there to help you set it all up. You're creating a serious rig. I hope to visit you sometime and witness the madness first hand!
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Old 02-15-2018, 07:35 AM
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Bob, thank you for supporting the economy, LOL.
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