I find this kind of post always difficult. I'll just list some audio-related and non-audio-related factoids that should fill out a rough sketch.
* In life - a scientist (computational biology and toxicology; no more wet-lab work at this point)
* Always loved music (and loud music too often...) but can't play a lick of it
* College system in 90 was yamaha and boston accoustics (bought on that first AMEX card they give out like candy, was heaven)
* Discovered Klipsch Forte II in 95, but my amplification was not great and didn't know it. 5.1 surround sound receivers at this point
* 2017 - Acquired Klipsch Chorus II from my folks (they bought Khorns). I replaced diaphragms with titanium ones, and replaced crossover networks with Bob Crites
* 2018 - Decided to get a dedicated 2 channel listening setup
* Bought a restored 2270 Marantz and couldn't believe my ears
* Went down the rabbit hole hard...
* Started buying dozens of vintage units from late 60's to early 80s to hear
* Decided I needed to support my habit and pick up vintage electronic restoration as a hobby
* Lots of Marantz and Sansui - Usually Sansui wins out for me
* Avoiding the tubes rabbit hole for a while now, but I feel its pull....
* On the more refined SS note, I did build an 8WPC AmpCampAmp, and I love its sound; playing around with Vintage for a while yet though
Look forward to this community.
Recent restoration of mine:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Bg51QnGWnCJckB5k7 The listening/testing/holding wall.
My Bench.
My restored GEM.
