I would like to Dedicate my 3000th post to Everyone on AK that I have spoken to (via email or phone) and or, had the Pleasure to meet in person.

Additionally, I hope that in a small way I have inspired some, educated many, helped or enhanced others with this wonderful hobby we call “Music”.

Passionate would be a good word to describe my particular devotion to this Forum, McIntosh, and most importantly “All AK Members” for without you & your support, none of us would be here!

A Special Thanks to Ron & all the Moderators for their dedication, and unending work you do.

I will sign off with a Final wish for everyone, and that is; may all Your Dreams Come True, You & Your Family Be Blessed with Good Health & Enjoy every day more than the last.

You Guys & Gals are the Best!

Ivan aka Masterlu

I will sign off with a Final wish for everyone, and that is may all Your Dreams Come True, Be Blessed with Good Health & Enjoy every day more than the last.

Right back at you! I've truly enjoyed your posts about McIntosh gear and others as well as your sense of humor and dedication to this forum and passion for our hobby. Looking forward to thousands more.
:yes: :thmbsp:

Congrats Ivan!

I'm sure you all know how thankful we all are that someone at the pinnacle of High-end gear has the time and patience to sweat it out with us mere mortals. People like you are few and far between.

Looking forward to your 5,000th post now.:banana:

Best wishes

howie

I would like to Dedicate my 3000th post to Everyone on AK that I have spoken to (via email or phone) and or, had the Pleasure to meet in person.

Additionally, I hope that in a small way I have inspired some, educated many, helped or enhanced others with this wonderful hobby we call “Music”.

Passionate would be a good word to describe my particular devotion to this Forum, McIntosh, and most importantly “All AK Members” for without you & your support, none of us would be here!

A Special Thanks to Ron & all the Moderators for their dedication, and unending work you do.

I will sign off with a Final wish for everyone, and that is; may all Your Dreams Come True, You & Your Family Be Blessed with Good Health & Enjoy every day more than the last.

You Guys & Gals are the Best!

Ivan aka Masterlu


Ivan,

I for one feel a 'kinship' with you....you impart knowledge, and humor for all....Bravo to you... all the best and congrats on the 3000th post!!

Ivan,

I never met you in person, but I feel like I know you. You are quite a character, and kudos to you for being so open, sharing, and generous with other AKrs.

It would be very easy for someone with your resources and super-system to make the rest of us to feel like audio gnats, but I've never even seen an hint of condescension or superiority in your posts.

The only time your posts make me cringe is when I read about you blasting your mighty system at 120db :no:

Congratulations on your 3,000 post and here's to your next 3,000:thmbsp:

ForzaRoma

Congrats! Hope you and your family are in good health and continue to be blessed by our Lord. By the way, if I see your name on a post, I read it. Someone with the equipment that you have must know a little about it by now. Talk at you later. Bryan

Ivan,
Congratulations on your milestone and being a part of this forum. :thmbsp:
This place is much the better with your presence.


Carl

Congrats on your 3K post Ivan!:beerchug:
Now go fire up that McIntosh system that most of us only dare to dream about.:music:

Congratulations on putting up with us all for 3,000 posts!!!!!

Ivan, what was your first post? How has your system evolved since then?

Thanks for your great enthusiasm!

Ed

Hi Ivan,

Thanks for all the sharing & education, more importantly, the kinship and friendship!

Looking forward to many more years on your threads! I wont want to name a number, ..........

Best Wishes to U! :thmbsp:

You are the inspiration .............. for me to emulate, ........ hopefully, I can in a way ......:thmbsp:

Ivan, I have enjoyed reading your posts! there is not much I can say other than you are a genuine nice guy! And a true asset to this forum. :beerchug:

Robert

Hi Ivan

I could not imagine this forum without you, you're one of the monuments that deserve a statue from McIntosh because like Ron C., you are always there to help and give advice to everyone.
Hope to meet you one day!!

Regards Jericho

Congrats, Ivan!


From now on, type faster. :D

Congrats Ivan! You seem to have gained an almost legendary status in your time here. But with a system like yours, this is quite understandable. :ntwrthy:

Here's to the next 3000! :beerchug:

Congratulations on that 3,000th post, Ivan! :thmbsp: Although we've never met face-to-face, I've truly enjoyed reading your posts and learning from them; you are indeed a valuable member of the AK community (and especially the McIntosh forum). Your system is an inspiration to us all (love those cars, too :yes: ), and at least gives us "mere mortals" some vicarious pleasure and an incentive to get out there and earn a few more $$$! :D Hope you will keep those posts coming for years to come.

Congrats Ivan,

Though I've only been here a short time, its obvious your passion is one of the driving forces behind AK. May you enjoy many more posts :)

.....I've talked to Ivan a few times on the phone, and it wasn't but a handful of years ago his income wasn't anything like it became upon moving to his present location....to me, all indications are he hasn't changed from then to now, and I can respect this type person like no other....you're a mighty good man, Ivan, and, as the doctor said, one day the large hairy horn will simply fall off your forehead and all things will be perfectly normal for you.....

Congratulations masterlu - post whore extraordinaire! :tresbon:

Congrats Ivan!

As you know, I love your posts. Not only do I learn a lot, I also laugh quite a bit!

Well, now you ain't a Noob no more...<grin> Keep up the good work, Ivan !

Thank you Ivan. Your personality and dedication to this forum are truly appreciated.

Mike

Congratulations, Ivan! :banana:

I for one have always been inspired by your knowledge, passion, and devotion towards AK and it's members. You and I are worlds apart financially speaking, yet somehow we manage to find a common ground here amongst the many wonderful members, as well as the hard working crew, that make this a special place.

Someday, I hope to be lucky enough to find that $20 yard sale McIntosh stack, so I can experience for myself the equipment that makes you and the other McIntosh owners are so passionate! Until then, I will continue to live vicariously through you and the other McIntosh owners systems.... :yes:

It's been both entertaining and educational to have you as a part of AK. I my mind, the best part of your participation is being able to vicariously experience what a 'no holds barred' system can be like. While most of us are forced to include finances in the cost-benefit equation, it's great to have someone who not only pushes the envelope but defines a new envelope. Some of that knowledge can and does trickle down in our more humble systems. It's probably a good thing that McIntosh doesn't have a "10K" series!

Congrats
Ivan
Your knowledge and your willingness to share it with all is extraordinary
You truly are the Swami of Mcintosh and more
Thanks
Jimmyc
PS and your funny

Thank You Ivan :)

I have enjoyed all your posts. :yes:

In particular thanks for all the help with my XRT30s. :thmbsp:

Victor

You do a lot for this forum in general, and from a personal standpoint you've helped me in so many ways. Thanks so much! You are the ultimate McMaster!

Sal

Congratulations Ivan.
You are the greatest! I always look forward to your enlightened and insightful comments. I have learned much about high end audio and getting the most out of the best audio equipment available (McIntosh, of course) from you. The greatest pleasure of all was meeting you in person and meeting your wonderful family last winter.
Thank you so much for your tremendous contribution to this forum and to us fortunate AKers to have you as a contributor and mentor.:yes: :banana: :music:
Jim

:jawdrop: Wow! I wake up this morning & read all your posts from last night.

Pretty moving stuff :yes: I just said it like it is, I hang out here because I enjoy the people, gear & end result; Music :music:

At this point in my life, I enjoy helping others build their System; since mine is done.

Thank you Everyone for all the Kind words. You made my day! :thmbsp:

its pretty much all been said by others, my thoughts echo theirs, thank you for your input in these posts and congrats. :music:

:jawdrop: Wow! I wake up this morning & read all your posts from last night.

Pretty moving stuff :yes: I just said it like it is, I hang out here because I enjoy the people, gear & end result; Music :music:

At this point in my life, I enjoy helping others build their System; since mine is done.

Thank you Everyone for all the Kind words. You made my day! :thmbsp:

More to the point Sir Ivan........you make ours every day we log on!!
:thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp:

Ivan,

I am coming to this monumental post a little late but I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for all of the help you have given to me and so many others on this forum.

You have always been there to answer my silly questions and have always given good advice on gear choices and how to get the most from my modest systems.

It is really a pleasure to be able to interact with people that are geographically so far away, but just a few keystrokes from answering an important question or maybe just bringing a smile to my face (which you often do!)

Again, thank you for sharing all of your experience and knowledge with us here.

May you live long and continue to prosper will another 3000 posts.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


Stephen
aka two dot

Very good Ivan, now for the next 3K, while you and some others handle all the nice new gear I will stay with the nice old McIntosh, we will all enjoy the sounds and now sight of the best there is.......

I enjoy helping others build their System; since mine is done.
Whaaat? "Mine is done" said Ivan as he climbed up the ladder to install the MDLP1 into the ceiling with Masterlu Jr. holding the ladder and eyeballing the cabinets in search of an open shelf just big enough for the VP1000. :D

Hi Ivan,

Congratulations on the big 3000. :thmbsp:
Thanks for your advice and humor. There seem to be too many unhappy people in the world. I am glad you are bucking the trend.

:yippy: :yippy:
:yippy: :yippy:

P.S I bought a sound meter and it's been a trip, now on to room acoustic improvement.

True, very true!

But when you are installing the 2nd Video Projector in the Same Room, you are done-diddley-done. :yes:

There seem to be too many unhappy people in the world. I am glad you are bucking the trend.
Money, it's much more effective than St.John's wort and Prozac. :yes:

Congratulations Ivan on your 3000th. I have learned qite a bit from your posts and saved some money as well. March 06 or so I was thinking of getting the 402 amp, but not sure when. When you indicated prices were going up in about a month I got off the fence and ordered. Thanks! Jack :yes:

... At this point in my life, I enjoy helping others build their System; since mine is done...
Ivan, Ivan, Ivan...

It's only done till the next new model introduction... which Ron is working on now. :D

Ivan, congrats on you 3k post! Your system is an inspiration to us all; your humor, knowledge, and demeanor insure that we keep coming back for more.:yippy:

Congrats! Love your posts, and hope to hear your system if I'm ever in your locale.

Thanks Ivan and congratulations!

Ivan, Ivan, Ivan...

It's only done till the next new model introduction... which Ron is working on now. :D


Yeah, yeah, yeah... my MS750 just arrived.

No rest for the weary! :D

Congratulations on putting up with us all for 3,000 posts!!!!!

Ivan, what was your first post? How has your system evolved since then?

Thanks for your great enthusiasm!

Ed


I don't know what my first post was, AK only goes back 500 posts.

My System evolved quite a bit since I became a member. It all started with a trip to McIntosh to hear the XRT2K prototype. I bought them on the spot to replace my XRT30's.

Then came more 1201's, lots of them. Then the MC2KW (after all bigger is better).

Then the C1000, MS300, MCD201, etc. Oh yeah, Ron turned me on to AK :banana:

Way to go Ron! :thmbsp:

Somewhere in the middle I got carried away with RGPC units.

I forgot to really answer your question. My System went from being Extremely Good & quite Happy with.

to:

Industrial Strength, Bullet Proof, Over the Top, Curl your Toes "Awesome"

It really sounds like a completely different System. One analogy would be all my life I have owned various systems & heard different systems. They all had some limitation or weakness, be it Imaging; Bass; Power; Certain Frequencies; SPL's in general (you kind of know how far not to go with the gain control)

Now the System is off the chain, there is literally not one limitation that I can think of. That's why I call it "Industrial Strength"

The weak link is the "Human Ear" Goodbye...

I don't know what my first post was, AK only goes back 500 posts.

I used advanced search. :)
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=497541&postcount=45



Carl

I used advanced search. :)
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=497541&postcount=45



Carl


Thanks Carl, my first post!

I have the MCD/MDA1000 & also run my MS300 through the MDA1000. It has me completely in awe. My entire CD collection sounds like digital masters. I have never enjoyed my Cd's more. This combination is without a doubt a must have, if affordable.

Thanks Carl, my first post!

I have the MCD/MDA1000 & also run my MS300 through the MDA1000. It has me completely in awe.Now that's the way to make an entrance! :thmbsp:

Dear Ivan,

You've added so much and infected so many! You are greatly appreciated:thmbsp: :music:

Miles

Dear Ivan, Congratulations on your 3000th post....now on to 6666 :thmbsp:

In your own way you have made the world a smaller place, you have touched and inspired many people, including moi...in the end that is all that matters.

Just be careful not to upset the magnetic balance of the planet with all those RGPC units :D BTW now that the "big bang" experiment at the LHC is postponed to 2008, maybe you could perform the experiment at your place...I can imagine the headlines..."Masterlu, a Floridian Entrepreneur, unleashes pure McPower to unravel the mysteries of the universe." :scratch2:

Jacques

Dear Ivan, Congratulations on your 3000th post....now on to 6666 :thmbsp:

In your own way you have made the world a smaller place, you have touched and inspired many people, including moi...in the end that is all that matters.

Just be careful not to upset the magnetic balance of the planet with all those RGPC units :D BTW now that the "big bang" experiment at the LHC is postponed to 2008, maybe you could perform the experiment at your place...I can imagine the headlines..."Masterlu, a Floridian Entrepreneur, unleashes pure McPower to unravel the mysteries of the universe." :scratch2:

Jacques


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Dear Ivan,

You've added so much and infected so many! You are greatly appreciated:thmbsp: :music:

Miles


I hope the CDC doesn't read that. :thmbsp:

I hope the CDC doesn't read that. :thmbsp:



Ivan,

Several white vans with men dressed in strange white overalls and mask's are in route to your home........LEAVE NOW!

Class and style, Ivan. Class and style.