First, I would like to thank everyone at AK for all of their wit, sarcasm, wonderful knowledge and general great enthusiasm.:D

Next, herein lies a tale unlike any other I have heard.

Well, a couple of weeks ago, I got a cryptic phone call from luvinvinyl, asking for my address so that some unnamed (at the time) AK members could send me something. We started talking, and he is a great guy to talk to. :thmbsp: Well, I sure was befuddled as to what was to happen. :scratch2:

Then, out of the blue, from ekmanning5, I got a box of Scotch 150 reel to reel tapes with LOTS of music recorded on them at 3 and 3/4 ips. I regrettably cannot play them now as I do not have a 3.75ips capable R2R deck. There is one in the works...GREAT MUSIC!

The same night, I got a box from beemer containing a tape head demagnetizer, which I have not tried yet, but I will get on it during the weekend.

The next day. I got a package from pioneervato, with 2 reels of Ampex 456 tape:ntwrthy:, and a Craftsman DMM, which I will be using for the first time tonight in troubleshooting a Pioneer CD changer. THANK YOU!

THEN, a H_U_G_E package came. Turns out, it was a FULLY REFURBISHED Onkyo TX-4500 receiver! W O W! Talk about a gift! it comes from Johncan, Bigstereo, rickr15, and spok I set it up later, and I now have my Acoustic Research AR4x's connected, and WOW! It sounds insanely good! I cannot wait to get my system back in order (under rearrangement) I cannot thank you guys enough. :ntwrthy: I still stunned. There will be another thread about this once I get my system reassembled completely.

Next day: I get a package from Jovinyl, containing a wonderful surprise: 2 SEALED reels of Ampex 631 tape, and some great U2 (one of my favorite bands!) 12" singles and albums! WOW! THANK YOU!!!

Now for today (the first package): from Doctordirt. it had come the day before, but the staff at my apartment office had left early. In it was the following: a SEALED reel of Supertape, 2 sealed Maxell XLII's (which I am running very low on), 2 sealed TDK D-SX90's, some compressed air cans, paint pens, a brush, and other electronic maintenance equipment and tools.Also in there were 2 CD's-the best of Kansas and Led Zeppelin 4 (4 was still sealed!), along with a keyring. The keyring could not have come at a better time, as mine just broke yesterday...


Well, all in all, I am :ntwrthy: to everyone that sent me a box, and if I get any more, I will add my thanks! THANK YOU EVERYONE! I cannot thank you enough!

vinyldavid

my god...I forgot DELI!!!

And a special than you to thedelihaus for the hi-end cable! I needed it!

my apologies!

Another fine example of outright generosity from the people here on AK:thmbsp:

Enjoy your gifts!!

this is a bump so that everyone that I mentioned can see it, even though I already sent thank-yous.

I'd say you have got a great start to a very Merry Christmas...Need to edit your signature now..:yes:

I'd say you have got a great start to a very Merry Christmas...Need to edit your signature now..:yes:

Good idea! doing now!

EDIT: DONE!

Glad to see that everything found you in time for Christmas. You gotta look out for those AK types, they're a conspiring bunch..;)

I enjoyed our conversation, David. I also spoke with your mother, lovely woman, and told her that you are a credit to your parents.

And I meant it.

Congratulations on your new gear man, you deserve every bit of it.

Welcome to AK. LOL.

Evan

Wow! Congratulations to you VinylDavid, what a great story! AK is a wonderful place because of a wonderful bunch of members like you described!:yes::thmbsp:

You are so welcome. Hope you enjoy it all.:music:

Audio people helping audio people... you just have to love it! :yes:

Happy Holidays David and enjoy! :thmbsp:

Scott

I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I love this place! :yes:

Kudos to all of you that were involved in this plot to fill young David's life with audio goodness! :thmbsp:

Happy Holidays David... Just one example of the great group of people that inhabit my "home away from home". Along with David, I thank you too, and am humbled by your kindness!

I've never met a finer group of folks anywhere.:thmbsp:

Happy Holidays also David. AK a great place to hang out. Happy holidays to all. :thmbsp: :D :music:

Happy Holidays, David. I wouldn't stop watching the mailbox just yet. :scratch2:
I enjoyed our conversation, David. I also spoke with your mother, lovely woman, and told her that you are a credit to your parents.

And I meant it.This man does not give such accolades lightly.

vinyldavid,

I think you got what you deserve. A great Christmas thanks to all the wonderful people here on AK! :music:

With all of the wonderful stuff you have received so far from all involved who has time for a girlfriend now?:D

wow, congrats with the new gear, Enjoy it :)


Happy holidays to everyone,
Bert.

David, you're a good kid. Enjoy that new gear. :thmbsp:

Merry Christmas, David! See, tell your mom the internet isn't always a bad place!:music:

With all of the wonderful stuff you have received so far from all involved who has time for a girlfriend now?:D

I just started repairs to some speakers, too....:D

vinyldavid , I just checked your profile-GoodGod! I've got clothing (MUCH) older than you! Praise be to the audio/vinyl gods that the Holy Church Of Analog counts you as a follower.
Seriously , in the short time I've been lurking I've noticed you seem to be pretty alright. Congrats on the new gear , and I think it says as much about the recipient as the forum . :thmbsp:

David:

Thanks for the "thank you". I hope the trinket I sent will help you with the reel machine once it is up and running.......Here's to you and your family having a great holiday :yes:

Best,

Paul :thmbsp:

Glad the interconnects arrived, David. And glad you like 'em.

I use those in my system as well.

David, it was a great pleasure for me to be in on this little surprise.
Enjoy your new stuff bud.:thmbsp:

David, it was a great pleasure for me to be in on this little surprise.
Enjoy your new stuff bud.:thmbsp:

I am as I type. :music:

Happy Holidays to you and your family David. Excellent Karma here! :yes:

hey, VD, i wasn't specifically mentioned, but wasn't i at least good for a few laughs?

Nice. Now we know all the AK Saint Nicks ;). Great that your enjoying your gifts David.

Also, wonder when your Mom will pull the plug on the gear-input :) I'm hoping that it'll last for a spell more :).

On a personal side note: My parents called me stupid when I started getting into vintage audio at the age of 16 over here in Poland ... now my hobby is the subject of boasting to their friends and colleagues :). So there you go.

Nice. Now we know all the AK Saint Nicks ;). Great that your enjoying your gifts David.

Also, wonder when your Mom will pull the plug on the gear-input :) I'm hoping that it'll last for a spell more :).

On a personal side note: My parents called me stupid when I started getting into vintage audio at the age of 16 over here in Poland ... now my hobby is the subject of boasting to their friends and colleagues :). So there you go.

There you go.

There I went :).

What a heartwarming thread! All warm and fuzzy I feel. :yes:

That was just too awesome to describe! Kudos to you thoughtful and generous gentlemen.

And vinyldavid seems worthy of the effort. Nice kid, and he's got his head on straight.

Happy New Year!

Rick

I just found this thread...

I'm happy this all turned out so well

Excellent story, these guys are GREAT!

Whoa!

I had no idea this was going on... now I feel kind of bad :D
Seriously, now... you folks are incredible. Congratulations, David. Enjoy it!

I had no idea this was going on... now I feel kind of bad :D

Ummmm...it's not. That was last Christmas.

Ray

:stupid:
I wasn't an AKer last Christmas so that's probably why I didn't remember it.

:stupid:
I wasn't an AKer last Christmas so that's probably why I didn't remember it.


It's kinda like being born yesterday isn't it? :D

Wow! Christmas came early, in another amazing display of the generosity of AKers.

David, you don't need a 3.75 rpm tape deck to play those tapes. Just use your 7.5 rpm deck. Tell everyone who questions it that you have assembled the world's largest collection of Alvin and the Chipmunks doing cover versions. :D
...if you are really lucky, the mass media will pick up on it, and you'll get even more coverage, and maybe donations of real Alvin recordings! :D

Psssst, Arkay...check the date on the OP.

That is what "KARMA" is about. Seems like you have done your share of good deeds. Good people here...enjoy!