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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The Starting Block / Introductions => Topic started by: alanrab on 25 Nov 2019, 02:29 pm

Title: Hello from NY
Post by: alanrab on 25 Nov 2019, 02:29 pm
I listen to all types of music daily. Currently looking for a good A/V amp for the 5 in-ceiling speakers that came with my house, which I think will eventually be replaced to something better. They're PolkAudio RC60i and using my Marantz SR7005 (about 8 or 9 years old) - which is a mediocre at best-sounding amp - the Vincent (see below), blows it away - makes me think Marantz isn't a good choice for an upgrade for an AV amp/receiver.

Current Stereo system:
Vincent SV-237MK - upgraded tubes - currently Red-Tipped 12ax7 Telefunken - usually rolled with Valvo (Bugle Boy label) 45-degree foil D getter from 1956.  Focal Aria 936 speakers - sound amazing with the Vincent combo, looking to upgrade to Sopra 2's eventually. Bluesound node 2i, Sonos Connect. Bluesound is the clear winner but I have Sonos devices in other rooms so I keep it for whole-house play.
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: rollo on 25 Nov 2019, 02:41 pm
  From a fellow NYer welcome. Come on over for a listen some day.

charles
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: twitch54 on 25 Nov 2019, 02:48 pm
Welcome, from which part of the Empire State do you reside ? Bflo is my home town
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: Wind Chaser on 25 Nov 2019, 02:54 pm
Welcome to AC!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: Blackmore on 25 Nov 2019, 03:02 pm
Welcome to AudioCircle.
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: rollo on 25 Nov 2019, 03:04 pm
Quote from: twitch54 on 25 Nov 2019, 02:48 pm
Welcome, from which part of the Empire State do you reside ? Bflo is my home town


   Ya snowed in yet ??

charles
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: deadhead on 25 Nov 2019, 03:08 pm
Quote from: twitch54 on 25 Nov 2019, 02:48 pm
Welcome, from which part of the Empire State do you reside ? Bflo is my home town

UB class of 82
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: alanrab on 25 Nov 2019, 03:19 pm
I'm on long island, no snow yet.
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: bladesmith on 25 Nov 2019, 03:30 pm
Welcome.. :thumb:
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: Phil A on 25 Nov 2019, 03:46 pm
Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: FullRangeMan on 25 Nov 2019, 05:19 pm
Welcome Alan :thumb:
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: ArthurDent on 25 Nov 2019, 06:36 pm
Greetings & Welcome to AC Alan   :thumb:
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: twitch54 on 25 Nov 2019, 10:09 pm
Quote from: rollo on 25 Nov 2019, 03:04 pm

   Ya snowed in yet ??

charles

LOL, left Bflo long ago, Philly is home now. Little to no winter down here !
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: Triode Pete on 26 Nov 2019, 12:15 am
Quote from: alanrab on 25 Nov 2019, 03:19 pm
I'm on long island, no snow yet.

Welcome, Alan!

From a fellow Islander...

Cheers,
Pete
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: alanrab on 26 Nov 2019, 09:51 pm
Quote from: Triode Pete on 26 Nov 2019, 12:15 am
Welcome, Alan!

From a fellow Islander...

Cheers,
Pete

Small world, great to see other LI'ers :)
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: sunnydaze on 27 Nov 2019, 02:35 am
Quote from: deadhead on 25 Nov 2019, 03:08 pm
UB class of 82

UB class of 81.      :thumb:
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: apple2k on 15 Dec 2019, 07:00 pm
I've always like those Focals, they also put more a premium on industrial design than many and I like you can tell they're French, brings more diversity to the hobby.
Title: Re: Hello from NY
Post by: rollo on 15 Dec 2019, 07:22 pm
Quote from: alanrab on 25 Nov 2019, 03:19 pm
I'm on long island, no snow yet.


 LI you say, well then come on over for a listen one day. In Whitestone Queens.

charles