Originally Posted by
bigbossman
OK - off-topic relative to bikes, but sort of on-topic in relation to C&V.
I just put the finishing touches on some major updates to my home theater/stereo system. Had to search a bit for a decent A/V Receiver with analog pre-amp outputs and phono outs - auditioned a few, bought one/sent it back, and finally made my selection.
The ~15 year old ADCOM GFA-555II, which has been switched off for a decade, is on the bench at the local stereo repair place getting turned up slowly and reconditioned on the Variac. It is preparing for a starring role as the primary driver for the two main speakers.
(As an aside - the owner, Steve, went to high school with and is friends with Grant Peterson)
After ~10 years sitting dark, my turntable is up and spinning. I just finished listening to the B side of the album E.C. Was Here.
It was............. NICE.
You know what they say about the A/V home theater setup. AUDIO comes first and VIDEO comes second. Most people these days get into a big screen TV and forget about the audio side of things. Your ears can still follow along with everything but when you close your eyes there goes 50% of your home theater experience. I love the vintage receivers, tuners and speakers; got some cool stuff myself. Too bad they didn't invent the HDMI standard 40 years ago. Then all of our vintage stuff would be good to go today. Kind of like the bicycle thing.
I just purchased a 50" THX Certified Plasma myself. I know I got a good deal, hope you did too. Best picture out there and far better than anything on the LCD side of things including the 3D units. How is that TV working out BBM? I've heard a lot about it but have yet to see it. What else did you get into? See any good movies on it yet? Hope your holidays went well. Tell the Mrs. and the Miss I said hello.