My name is Rob.... I'm an audioholic for sure. There is no hope for me now. I bring home all the unwanted vintage stuff I can find, and now my place is a mess. I was into the the electronic stuff as a kid, but chose a more industrial/scientific path for work. I am 38 and currently working as a lab supervisor for one of the largest manufacturers in the world. It is a contract job, so I don't make the money other people do in the line of work I do, but my various job skills and experience make me a good fit for the job, as it requires a lot of broad skills to make the lab function. I enjoy it immensely
I was referred to this site by Mitsuman, one of my suppliers. He is a great dude and somehow he took a liking to me from the moment we met. Since then I've met a handful of midwest AKer's, all of whom I hope to see again soon.

I was always a fan of the 70's build quality, and just a year ago figured out that these units are still out there, going strong thirty years later. So now I want to learn how to repair these bastions of innovation an quality. Thanks to AK, I've learned alot and actually have helped out a member or two, but not giving anywhere near to them as they have given me. Since joining AK, I have set up system for my GF, both of her children, and soon her eldest brother. And my personal systems are much improved as well.

I also collect Harvey Bros/Warner brothers glasses offered by the fast food restaurants from the seventies (PEPSI). They still hold up after all these years and l admire the quality of the applique and youthfulness of this hobby.

I also collect real parts off of NASCAR cars. Kids just are in awe that I have tires and front clips and such off of these cars. Adults think I'm just plain crazy.

My main system:
Mac 1900 receiver
Pioneer PL A35D TT
Sony CDP-354 5 disc changer
Sony EL-7 Elcaset deck
Kenwood KX-1030 cassette deck
Large Advents
AR 2ax
Sherwood 7210
Ev-Fours

Bedroom System:
PROJECT/one Mark IIIb
Sony CDP-C260Z 5 disc Changer
JBL Horizons
Sony SLV-D300P DVD/VCR

Shop system:
HH Scott 330R
Technics SL-PD847
Mini advent II

Kid's Room:
Sansui G-3000
Playstation 1
KLH Bookshelves

Projects:
Utah A70's and Frankenspeaker
EPI?
Fisher 4030
HHscott 36AS (untested)
Marantz 2245 (recap)
Sansui 441 (untested)
Kenwood 4070 (output)
Yammie RX-750 (Front End)
Heathkit AJ-41
Heathkit AA-100
Akai X150D (transport)
Pioneer SX-720 (white smoke)
Sony TL-353D (transport)
Dual 1245 (BELT)
JVC SE-A80 (cleaning)
RCA Orthophonic
Gerrard Zero 100C (Mucho)
JVC LA31
Optimus SCT-53 tape deck
Magnavox micromatic
Infinity SL-20 bookshelves

Bro's TV support project:
JVC RS7
Pioneer CS-88
JVC XL-M415

Unused:

Akai am 2800
JVC TV-3
JVC TV-5
Many others

Pleasure to be here and to all a good night!

Howdy. Nice list of projects!

I should probably add that my avatar is just nicely done and a tribute to the shows of the past. Loved Lindsay Wagner and Farrah. I have three wonderful children and a lovely girflriend with two children. She is also a supplier of mine, but we got together because we live down the street from each other. She took over the account before we became an item.

oh, yeah and I should probably add that my musical tastes range from classical, to twangy, to 80's stuff, modern stuff, jazz, blues and much more

Rob is a great guy. Had the pleasure of meeting him at 1 of the lawn parties.
Next time you come up bring some music and you can play with some of the
systems:thmbsp:

It's a good thing we all use different handles, this place is overflowing with Robs (sez Rob)

Nice to know you, Rob! :music: I also collect real parts off of NASCAR cars. Kids just are in awe that I have tires and front clips and such off of these cars. Adults think I'm just plain crazy. I worked on the INEX magazine for about 18 issues, got to hang around the pits and shoot for the mag on occasion. Off camera, most of the NASCAR guys are great people!

Hmm, how did I miss the good doctor's introduction? Nice to know you, Rob.

Great intro, Rob - and what a list of projects!

Great intro, Rob - and what a list of projects!
I was just thinking the same. Dam, thats a lot of gear...
Nice to have met you.



Bill

Rob, I've enjoyed getting to know more about you. It's great to have you here and I enjoy your posts, your insights and your sense of humour :thmbsp:

Welcome. Would like to tour your place one time. Cool stuff.:thmbsp:

Glad to have you here even if you are a pal of Mitsuman.:D

The Six Million Dollar Man was my favorite show back in the day. Even the Bigfoot episodes.

Glad to have you here even if you are a pal of Mitsuman.:D

The Six Million Dollar Man was my favorite show back in the day. Even the Bigfoot episodes.

That's sissy boy to you, beotch. :D:D:D

Hats Off To Your Equipment And Great Sense Of Humor, DoctorDirt Rob.

Doctor Dirt= another quality AK Member.