Hello I'm grumpy
Glad to have been on AK from the beginning. Meet some of my closest friends here. If my grumpy ass can find friends here then anyone can !
My own passions run from family, stereo's to nearly anything on two or four wheels.
My years as an audio dealer soured me to collecting and now I much prefer to listen to music then search out a "score" No more will you stub a toe on stacks of gear walking from my kitchen to the bathroom. I spend as much time possible just listening to music rather then gear.
I love the Blues and Jazz which are my preferred music but I dig most any music but modern day pop county and classic rock.
My system has evolved over the years from classic Marantz, Pioneer, McIntosh to its current state.
Sota Cosmos Turntable soon to be SME 309 and Benz H2 cartridge
Marantz TT15S Turntable stock arm and Clear Audio Virtuoso cart
Blue Circle BC27pi Phono stage
JM BB extreme Preamp
NOS VRD amps
Denon DVD-2200
AN Kit AN-E speakers
Nordost blue heaven cables
Some know me as an analog Luddite. Digital will never replace my tables nor will you ever find a music server in my system but SACD has moved way up in my listening since its introduction to it.
I do not get as much time on the site as in the past but like most I'm around many times a day checking out everyones systems, music and more.
Occasionally I can be found in chat in the latter part of the evening in between answering emails, Private messengers or other work.
I belong to a local club called SMAC ( southeast Michigan Audio Club ) We host meetings once a month in Detroit area. Its a blast to meet new people and get turned on to new/old gear and music. I cannot recommend enough to our members that if you have a local club to become involved. Lots of fun for sure !
My favorite time of year is the AK Fest. Its a blast to meet so many of you. Putting faces to names is really cool. Seeing and hearing everyones systems is definitely a treat. Have made many lifelong friends there. I encourage everyone to try to attend at least once. Bet you come back again and again
If you see me at a local meet, in chat or at the fest be sure to stop by and introduce yourself. Looking forward to meeting you.
Grumpy
Glad to have been on AK from the beginning. Meet some of my closest friends here. If my grumpy ass can find friends here then anyone can !
My own passions run from family, stereo's to nearly anything on two or four wheels.
My years as an audio dealer soured me to collecting and now I much prefer to listen to music then search out a "score" No more will you stub a toe on stacks of gear walking from my kitchen to the bathroom. I spend as much time possible just listening to music rather then gear.
I love the Blues and Jazz which are my preferred music but I dig most any music but modern day pop county and classic rock.
My system has evolved over the years from classic Marantz, Pioneer, McIntosh to its current state.
Sota Cosmos Turntable soon to be SME 309 and Benz H2 cartridge
Marantz TT15S Turntable stock arm and Clear Audio Virtuoso cart
Blue Circle BC27pi Phono stage
JM BB extreme Preamp
NOS VRD amps
Denon DVD-2200
AN Kit AN-E speakers
Nordost blue heaven cables
Some know me as an analog Luddite. Digital will never replace my tables nor will you ever find a music server in my system but SACD has moved way up in my listening since its introduction to it.
I do not get as much time on the site as in the past but like most I'm around many times a day checking out everyones systems, music and more.
Occasionally I can be found in chat in the latter part of the evening in between answering emails, Private messengers or other work.
I belong to a local club called SMAC ( southeast Michigan Audio Club ) We host meetings once a month in Detroit area. Its a blast to meet new people and get turned on to new/old gear and music. I cannot recommend enough to our members that if you have a local club to become involved. Lots of fun for sure !
My favorite time of year is the AK Fest. Its a blast to meet so many of you. Putting faces to names is really cool. Seeing and hearing everyones systems is definitely a treat. Have made many lifelong friends there. I encourage everyone to try to attend at least once. Bet you come back again and again
If you see me at a local meet, in chat or at the fest be sure to stop by and introduce yourself. Looking forward to meeting you.
Grumpy
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