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Relatively wide variety in music taste. Preferred genres include indie and punk rock, as well as jazz (late 50s/early60s primarily). Anything with piano or keyed instruments will spark my interest. Some favorite bands/artists would be Beck, Bad Religion, Death Cab For Cutie, Iron & Wine, Ben Folds, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Brubeck Quartet, Grant Green, Lagwagon, Gaslight Anthem/Horrible Crowes, Inara George, NOFX and others...


CAD Drafter/project manager by day for a low voltage electrical contractor.
My Audio System
B&W DM602.5
Marantz SR4023
PS Audio Digital Link III
-Apple TV transport
-PS3 Slim transport
Pro-Ject Debut III
-Ortofon 2M Blue
-Pro-Ject Speed Box
PS Audio Quintet
Salamander Designs Archetype
AKG K 142 HD cans
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United States

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Chris

Chris

I've heard via the news that there are wild fires in/near Foresthill, CA..... I hope all of the incredible Pass Labs equipment stays safe!
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  • Chris
    I've heard via the news that there are wild fires in/near Foresthill, CA..... I hope all of the incredible Pass Labs equipment stays safe!
    profile 17 days ago
  • Chris
    So my favorite local record store, which did a midnight opening/get together for Record Store Day, has been forbidden to do so this year by the RSD folks(!?) 8:00am opening… I’ll be arriving to get in line (or hopefully start the line) at about 5:00. RSD!!!!!!!!
    profile 31 days ago
  • Chris
    my avatar has once again disappeared.... on well, my stereo sure as hell hasn't gone anywhere!! :-D
    profile 52 days ago
  • Chris
    W00000000T new avatar up. Thanks, mods!!
    profile 55 days ago
  • Chris
    according to AudioEvo's calendar, my avatar feature hasn't worked in over 170 days... help please?
    profile 57 days ago
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    Punk rock (of sorts) that has a keyboard that is actually utilized and actual percussion beyond drumming??? What is this world coming to... :-)
    9. Mixing Up Adjectives 03:09
    9. Mixing Up Adjectives Artist: This Is Me Smiling Album: This Is Me Smiling
    videos 58 days ago
  • Chris
    a good friend and I were roommates 2011/12. We parted ways this past March... yesterday I made a visit to his new place, and what do I see? An Audio Technica turntable hooked up to a vintage Harman Kardon receiver and MTX speakers! I HAVE OFFICIALLY SPREAD THE STEREO VIRUS!!!
    profile 81 days ago
  • Chris
    system changes coming somewhat soon!
    profile 96 days ago
  • Chris
    Got another piece of music-related art work to hang by the system... I FINALLY have a jazz-related piece! Just finished mating/framing/hanging yesterday, pics to follow soon!
    profile 102 days ago
  • Chris
    A photographer friend of mine is letting me barrow his old Canon G10... so naturally the stereo got a photo shoot. Just put up some pics, check them out!
    profile 114 days ago
  • Chris added 5 new photos in Saturday morning sounds album
    • The newest addition is the PS3, used for gaming and blu rays. The slim models are like the stealth bombers of electronics, it is all black except for a tiny metallic Playstation logo above the disc slot. Eventually I will get the traditional BD remote and a charging station for the controllers
    • full system shot, Jan 2013
    • My speaker cables really suck... suck blood, that is!
    • Analog is a Pro-Ject Debut III and Ortofon 2M Blue. I like the Blue, but look forward to trying many other cartridges around the same price; when the time comes I will consider Denon, Audio Technica, Grado, etc.
    • Digital source is my PS Audio DAC along with my handy-dandy apple TV. I've had the DAC since October 2010 and I still love it!
    some system pictures including the newest addition, 160gb slim PS3
     
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    photos 114 days ago View location
  • Chris
    I found out AXPONA is held in Chicago this March, a mere 30 minute drive for me! About two minutes after that I realized I'll be visiting my brother in Louisiana that week........ NOT FAIR!!
    profile 116 days ago
  • Chris
    my favorite local record store had a sale for the internet-savvy yesterday; those who 'like' them on Facebook received 10% all vinyl! I got a brand new (FAT) pressing of Thelonious Monk and Sonny Rollins, and a Verve Japanese import of Bud Powell's '57! The import includes the Japanese sleeve/label (including the 2,300 yen price tag) and the original outer protection sleeve. The best part? The record is in PERFECT condition. A great find!!
    profile 122 days ago
  • Chris
    SYSTEM UPGRADE: my decade old DVD player finally died, so I replaced it with a shiny new Playstation 3! This will be my new transport (running the digital audio out into my DAC), and FINALLY give me 1080p content on my TV. This will also help cure the occasional video game itch... LET THE NERD FLAG FLY!
    profile 130 days ago
  • Chris
    New plans for the systems upgrade. My old junky _______ now NEEDS replacement... time to shop!
    profile 144 days ago
  • Chris
    I think it goes without questions that I'll be spinning all of the Dave Brubeck I have. A sad day indeed, but what an accomplished life and legacy!
    profile 165 days ago