DividedSky Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 (edited) Hi there everyone. I've been lurking on this board, the vandersteen threads on Audiogon, and the polk audio forum for a couple years now. Instead of lurking, I'm now trying to be a part of the community, so I'm finally joining. I started getting back into two channel audio 4 years ago and it has become such a joy. Started with vintage gear and as I got more obsessed and set up a listening room, I went with newer gear in that room. My results have been amazing and I've just had a ton of fun. My bank account has suffered, but it's usually been well worth it. I continue to enjoy my vintage set up, but my Doshi/Vandersteen/AMG set up in my listening room is my first love. I want to specifically thank Tomic, CTSooner, and GdnrBob for all your expertise and active participation on this and other forums. You have helped me quite a bit and you are part of the reason I am trying to be a better hifi citizen and not just lurk. A sincere thank you also to Richard Vandersteen for your awesome gear(!!) and for speaking with me and emailing with me when I had technical issues and questions. I look forward to being a part of the Vandy community! Cheers, Frank Edited December 22, 2021 by DividedSky 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeske Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, bkeske said: Welcome! I echo the warm welcome Frank. I do understand poking a toe into the waters of social media. I think this forum of super helpful and experienced Vandy owners is a great place to start. Helping each other to get maximum musical enjoyment is a key goal here. While we may help dent the bank account now and then, i love the diversity of systems and thought found here, along with the obvious common ground of Vandersteen. Can you tell us more about the system, especially Doshi. Have to admit my ignorance there. Best to you Jim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedSky Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 thank you Jim! My main system is: Doshi Audio V3.0 preamp, Doshi V3.0 phonostage, Vandy M5-HPA, Vandy Quatro CT, AMG viella V12, van den hul Crimson cart, William Tell biwire speaker cables, AQ Colorado interconnects. My vdh Crimson cart developed sibilance issues and came back from repair in the netherlands with a suspension issue, so that’s been a sore spot. I’m using AMG theatro while that gets sorted out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Turntable stuff aside (as I have no experience with it), your system sounds really good (pun intended). And, another warm welcome to the forum. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedSky Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 Thank you Bob! I’m pretty analog focused so if and when I look to digital, I’ll know to come to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Welcome to the forums. There isn't a huge quantity of content, but there is very good quality content. It's a nice place. Are you a Phish fan? I assume so, I am too. I have M5 amps and Quatro CTs on order, but for the time being "I ain't got no speakers, ain't got no headphones, Ain't got no records to play"* *Not exactly true, I have AQ Nighthawks and a Bluesound box... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedSky Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Lucky for you, you may not need those- this aint no party, this aint no disco! Huge phish fan. Was hoping to make it to msg but it’s looking iffy. Excited for you that quatro cts and M5s are on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Welcome Frank, and congratulations on such an awesome system! I'm sure in no time, you'll feel right at home here. In the meantime, please post pictures of your rig :) Play on Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 So glad you found us Frank and even more excited that you are posting. Makes it more fun for everyone. LOVE the M5's and Quatro's as you know (my gear). I have really enjoyed the Doshi gear when I've heard it. Welcome to the forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DividedSky Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 Here are a few random shots from the last few months. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 lovely ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Stunning veneer on Treo's. Wow, as Jim said, lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Welcome Frank… it’s good to finally meet someone using Doshi gear with Vandersteen’s and would love to hear what other manufacturers did you audition prior to going with Doshi.. It is hard to find local dealers that can make this combination possible to audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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