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Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: schwarcw on June 28, 2014, 04:19:35 PM

Title: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: schwarcw on June 28, 2014, 04:19:35 PM
I have a couple of McIntosh pieces that I had refurbished over the years and they spent some time in my listening rig.  I had these pieces set aside and had not played them in rotation for a year or more.  I decided they they should be heard and put to good use.  I gave them to my son to use in his apartment.

My son is 34 and was educated as a recording engineer.  He spent some time as an intern in the recording industry but could not make a viable living doing it.  He went back to school around 8 years ago, got some Microsoft certifications he is a network administrator for a large bank.  I had some exception audio equipment that I would rotate in and out of my system.  I could not see myself selling it but I wanted to put it o everyday use.  So I gave it to my son.  He can enjoy it a he loves music and always will.  I can "visit and play it" any time I please as he lives in Oakmont.   My McIntosh MX-110 and my MC 2105 can be seen in the pictures.  He has my Yamaha YP-801 turntable and my REL subwoofer.  The Sony SS-M7's are on loan to him by me also.

Good gear like this needs to be used everyday.  My son will make good use of these wonderful pieces.

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/IMG_2061.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/schwarcw/media/IMG_2061.jpg.html)

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/schwarcw/IMG_2063.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/schwarcw/media/IMG_2063.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: RuralTom on June 28, 2014, 04:26:52 PM
WOW, Carl.  That is one hell of a 'hand me down' system...  Your son musta turned out well to get that as a gift!
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: schwarcw on June 28, 2014, 05:04:00 PM
Thanks Tom!  All parent think highly of their children.  All kids will test your limits, mine was no different.  But he turned out to be a wonderful young man.  Thanks for the kind words.

Regards,
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: vstarkwell on June 28, 2014, 06:45:58 PM
Those speakers kick ass!!!
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on June 28, 2014, 08:06:48 PM
I was really impressed with those speakers.   Good to see them staying in the family.
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on June 28, 2014, 08:55:04 PM
Please adopt me.
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: Dicky on June 28, 2014, 09:01:00 PM
Please adopt me.

What he said
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: Reverend on June 28, 2014, 10:33:11 PM
You're one of the good ones Carl.
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: papabearjew on June 28, 2014, 11:11:23 PM
Awesome Carl
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: MacGeek on June 29, 2014, 12:17:27 AM
Shit, I felt good giving my son a air of advents.
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: MasterBlaster on June 29, 2014, 02:36:23 AM
Wondering how I should feel about that SVS sub I bought from you years ago now.... ;P
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: EmperorNorton on June 29, 2014, 07:59:05 AM
Please adopt me.

This was good for a healthy laugh!!!

Nice system, Carl.   I gave my daughter a pair for Boston A-60s that I refoamed as well as rack for her apartment setup.  They do appreciate it (once they pass a certain age.)
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: schwarcw on June 29, 2014, 10:57:37 AM
Wondering how I should feel about that SVS sub I bought from you years ago now.... ;P

Feel good!  I miss that sub!  It was just a little too big.  The REL was a little smaller.  With my new Legacy's, I don't need a sub.   O0
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: Resident on June 29, 2014, 12:05:54 PM
Please adopt me.

I feel the same way, I need a Dad.  :)

I also have to say that is one helluva hand me down system.
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: Jim Pittsburgh on June 29, 2014, 12:29:47 PM
A very nice thing to do for your son!  A very cool and beautiful system.... 

And I agree totally that systems/ equipment were meant to be used/ played...   Just like my bikes.... "ride'em don't polish 'em!"  lol
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: schwarcw on June 29, 2014, 12:52:11 PM
Thanks for all the kind words guys!   It's a fun system to hear!
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on June 29, 2014, 06:34:34 PM
@Jim:  after testing that Aprilia up and down my street I understand your obsession with bikes.  That thing is a rocket.  I need to test the the "90 mph on 1st gear" claim next time.  Feel free to 'hand me down' that bike when you are done.....   :P
Title: Re: Hand me down system for my son
Post by: bearjew on July 09, 2014, 12:14:34 PM
alright PBJ, time to step up to the plate.  i'd like a "hand me down" system now.