[Vapor Audio]

Hello, My name is Rick and I am interested in joining the group. 

Sorry, we're not accepting any more applications 

[Bob in St. Louis]

  ........... Sorry Rick.
I think our friend here saw too many Home Theater, Car Audio, and Headphone items in your list and has waved you off.
I, on the other hand, accept your "application" and allow you in the group.

Beware of Ryan. He bites.   

[Vapor Audio]

  ........... Sorry Rick.
I think our friend here saw too many Home Theater, Car Audio, and Headphone items in your list and has waved you off.
I, on the other hand, accept your "application" and allow you in the group.

Beware of Ryan. He bites.   

All of that, plus the 'friend of Sturgus' part 

[reako]

All of that, plus the 'friend of Sturgus' part 

Ha!  I was actually discussing Vapor Audio at work the other day with Sturgus, I must say I was very impressed with what I have seen so far on the Vapor Audio website, impressive specs and beautiful cabinets!  He mentioned there may be a listening session coming up for these, would be great to hear them in person.

[reako]

  ........... Sorry Rick.
I think our friend here saw too many Home Theater, Car Audio, and Headphone items in your list and has waved you off.
I, on the other hand, accept your "application" and allow you in the group.

Beware of Ryan. He bites.   

All good!  Yes I'll admit I tend to pull the trigger on all sorts of audio gear to play with.  Slowly learning that it's best to save up and invest in some higher end gear.  Show me the ways fellow GAS brethren!

[Bob in St. Louis]

  Slowly learning that it's best to save up and invest in some higher end gear.  Show me the ways fellow GAS brethren!

Oh my. 

[jibzilla]

Hello, I just joined audiocircle and came across you guys and gals. I live in Columbia, IL. Just across the river from the J.B. bridge.

[Bob in St. Louis]

Welcome! 

[jibzilla]

So I know I missed the vinyl crawl. That would have been so up my alley. What's the next big event?

[KenSeger]

Jibzilla,
   The next scheduled event is in August and is this http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=124857.msg1316140#msg1316140.  It isn't a conventional get together though, more of a flea market.
Some time I need to host a get together as I have been remiss during my membership here.  However, I think I need to rebuild the back panel of my cute little speakers, finish rewiring them, balance the crossovers, and get the super tweeters functional so people won't be disappointed by muddy bass or lack of highs.
Ken

[jibzilla]

Thank you. I just finished with my dj and hi-fi setup so there are lots of gear I would like to sell.

[sgr]

Hi,

I finally got around to joining.

I've been around the St. Louis audio scene for a while. I know several members already: Chris Hoff, John Doris, Ryan Scott, Tim Simpson, and Mike Missell. I've met several of you at Ryan's get togethers.

I probably met many of you when I worked at Audio Musicale in Belleville, IL and Dixon Smart and Randy Myers were the owners. There I worked with Gerry LeMay, Wayne Munie, and one of my best friends, Tim Malick. We sold such brands as ARC, Magnepan, Acoustat, Sumiko, Audioquest, SOTA, Dynavector, Conrad Johnson, and Snell.  It was there I grew to know such audiophiles Adam Casmere, Gene Vassollo, and Loyd Smith. 

Of course while working at Audio Musicale I couldn't resist building my own stereo system and you know wants you get the bug . . . 

Over the years I've acquired and still own some of the following gear.

Legacy Audio: Helix, Focus SE
SOTA: Sapphire
Sumiko: FT3
ARC: SP3 1A, REF 3
TRL: The DUDE
PS Audio: PWD 2, Direct Stream, P-10, PWT, other assorted stuff. I'm a PS Audio Beta tester.
PurePower 2000 & 3000 +
SolidSteel Racks
Magnepan MG3s
Acoustat: Model 4s, TNT 200, TNP
CODA: CSX, CS, CP
Audio PC w/ LPSU, jRiver, jPlay, Windows Server 2012, AudiophileOptimizer
Server with 8TB music files including 3TB DSD
Cables by : Signal Cable, VH Audio, TRL, Running Springs, PS Audio, Clarus Crimson
Lampizator: Level 5, Big 7, USB Transport
You might have read my review of Lampizator products called, Living with Lampis published in Computer Audiophile
Here's the link:
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/611-living-lampis/

I've been a contributing member of Audiogon, Audio Asylum, AudioCircle, Computer Audiophile, the PS Audio Forum, and probably others I can't remember right now. 

I'd be glad to visit and hear your systems. I'm always ready to hear something new.
PM me or email me at sgrowan@charter.net if you'd like to talk or visit.
Other hobbies include but are not limited to: fishing on the Mississippi and the Gulf, reading, cycling, cinema, probably others I can't think of.

Thanks,
Steven Rowan

[sgr]

Sorry see above.

[Bob in St. Louis]

Welcome Steven!
Impressive resume, indeed.

[dave0209]

Hi. My name is Dave. I found about the group from Bob and Sturgus when searching for some new records on Record Store Day. Looking forward to joining the group and learning more from all of you.

[Bob in St. Louis]

Welcome Dave!

[sturgus]

Dave, glad you found your way here. Welcome 

[El Cavano]

Greetings.  New member El Cavano here.

Just getting my feet wet on this forum, but I'm really happy I found it (or it found me).  Particularly interested in local gatherings.

Kind of new to the sport, but very much interested in 70's vintage equipment.  Completely consumed with the hunt for equipment lately.

Currently, I'm running:
Technics SL-D303 TT
Pioneer SX-737
Canton Plus S
Sound Dynamics 300Ti
TEAC CD player

I've got my eye out for a decent vintage receiver, with strong style points, to run those Sound Dynamics 300Ti.  Probabaly 50wpc or more.

Thanks!

LC

[Bob in St. Louis]

Welcome to the club!
Plenty of vintage fellas in STL, so you should fit right in.

Bob
.....sorry it took me so long to approve your post 

[El Cavano]

Thanks Bob, I appreciate it.

Once I get the lay of the land here in the GAS forum, I will likely continue my search for a vintage receiver.  Any suggestions would be welcome.  There are a few details about my search in my initial post above.

Thanks,

LC