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jbeckva
08-12-2008, 07:57 PM
Hello all you tapeheads out there!

A few may recognize me from other parts unmentionable, so I'll keep it quick and to der point.

Been an audio freak since 3 when I stole my Dad's stereo back in 1972 and took it upstairs. God my butt beat and did it again 2 days later. I was a stubborn bassid, I tell ya.

For those who either grew up as a miltary brat or was in the military, I was that kid who always got kicked out of the exchange "sight and sound" section. "Volume controls were neat things to be TURNED UP".

Got back into all this just a few months ago. Got a decent "mutt system" up and running, including my old Yamaha KX-W602. I believe I bought that when I was in Diego Garcia (for those not familiar, think "Gilligan's Island" in the middle of the Indian Ocean). Paid like.. errr.. 280 or so for it in 92. I just dusted it off, cleaned the heads (ey! anyone got a demag handy near Richmond VA??), and I daresay it still sounds pretty good.

And yeah... I listened to Lady Ayeka preaching the praises of the D1S. Snagged a broke unit off of ebay awhile back, and was able to get it half-functioning. LA - YOU AINT KIDDIN'

Well, after a pretty bad abortive recap job (note to self - you can't see as well as you could before, get some d*mn glasses!) it no-workie anymore at all. So whaddoido?? - I have one coming right now from WA state and paid a decent price for it. Can't wait.. heheh.

So there's me story. Seems like compared to other places, tapeheads.net to me is a bit more laid back and 'tolerant'. So here I am! Howdy howdy!!

*wave*

Des-Lab
08-12-2008, 08:08 PM
I think you will find TapeHeads to be a LOT more fun, laid back, tolerant, and open minded than certain other sites out there claiming to be the bastion of "no attitude" are.

They preach it. We DO it. 'Nuff said.

Welcome aboard. Take a few minutes and browse the various forums. There's plenty being talked about and plenty of room to talk just about anything.

Rat44
08-12-2008, 08:28 PM
Welcome aboard.
All are welcome here.

stuwee
08-12-2008, 08:39 PM
Hey jbeckva! Welcome, ya got style in spades *hypnot* did ya deface the billboard? Cool shot anyway, an avvie on the first post, *Hi5* you *devil* you!

Craig

Scorpion8
08-12-2008, 08:44 PM
Welcome! Anybody who weathered in Diego is okay by me. What Des said..... this is THE place, everything else is just "wanna be".

MacGyver
08-12-2008, 08:58 PM
hey you!!*wave* i wanna hear all about the bunged-up D1S!! i got quite gushy about Des and everyone else here in my response to your PM to me, and i ment every last letter. you'll understand why i feel that way more and more the longer you're here. welcome home, jbeckva.:-)<-

retrokeeper
08-12-2008, 09:23 PM
Welcome to our little slice of audio heaven,grab a plate & fork and "dig-in"!!! Rob

Manalog
08-13-2008, 09:42 AM
Het jbeckva,

Welcome! *reelspin**reelspin**reelspin*