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Storm Angel
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Newbie from North Australia Sept 3, 2011 10:11:01 GMT -5

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Post by Storm Angel on Sept 3, 2011 10:11:01 GMT -5

Hi everyone,

I would like to say hi and introduce myself.

My name is Jacci Rose. I am a thunderstorm & nature photographer from tropical Darwin in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Darwin is well known for experiencing some of the most violent electrical storms in the world during the wet season months and, of course, my gear is well equipped with surge protection. lol

I have an interest in good quality audio equipment, and have so for quite a few years.
I recently bought a new amplifier from Emotiva for my sound system, the XPA-2. I am really happy with this purchase.

I read many reviews and put a lot of thought and homework into my final decision.
One thing I would like to say about this amplifier is that the sound quality is absolutely AMAZING!
I was gob-smacked by the detail and clarity this amplifier produces when paired up to my Richter Emperor floor standers.

I can now see why Emotiva has so many fans.
The XPA-2 puts my Denon AVR and Mackie FR2600 power amplifier to shame in so many ways! lol ;D
I still use the Denon as a pre-amplifier for the XPA-2.

I'm looking forward to learning from people on this site as well as sharing some of my own experiences and having a good time.

Thank you, Emotiva, for an amazing product.

Kind regards,

Jacci.

Music is life.

NorthStar Seeker Of Truth "And it stoned me to my soul" - Van Morrison Posts: 0	Newbie from North Australia Sept 3, 2011 11:18:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by NorthStar on Sept 3, 2011 11:18:12 GMT -5 Hello Jacci and welcome to the Lounge! Bob
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DYohn Emo VIPs Posts: 18,347	Newbie from North Australia Sept 3, 2011 11:19:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DYohn on Sept 3, 2011 11:19:34 GMT -5 Welcome! I've never been over to Darwin but Far North Queensland is one of my favorite parts of your beautiful country. I visit Cairns every time I can.
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Pauly Emo VIPs Posts: 5,237	Newbie from North Australia Sept 3, 2011 12:00:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Pauly on Sept 3, 2011 12:00:29 GMT -5 Welcome to the Lounge, it's good to meet ya. Feel free to post some of your storm pics in the Green Room. I know I'd love to see them.

NorthStar Seeker Of Truth "And it stoned me to my soul" - Van Morrison Posts: 0	Newbie from North Australia Sept 3, 2011 12:06:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by NorthStar on Sept 3, 2011 12:06:13 GMT -5 Yeah, your avatar looks awesome Jacci!
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flamingeye Protean Force lucky to still be in love with a beutiful women Posts: 4,693	Newbie from North Australia Sept 3, 2011 12:19:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by flamingeye on Sept 3, 2011 12:19:40 GMT -5 Welcome to the forum/family I love sitting and watching heat storms I think it’s one of the most beautiful spectacles of nature
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Newbie from North Australia Sept 3, 2011 12:55:24 GMT -5

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Post by monkumonku on Sept 3, 2011 12:55:24 GMT -5

Sept 3, 2011 10:11:01 GMT -5 Storm Angel said:

Hi everyone,

I would like to say hi and introduce myself.

My name is Jacci Rose. I am a thunderstorm & nature photographer from tropical Darwin in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Darwin is well known for experiencing some of the most violent electrical storms in the world during the wet season months and, of course, my gear is well equipped with surge protection. lol

I have an interest in good quality audio equipment, and have so for quite a few years.
I recently bought a new amplifier from Emotiva for my sound system, the XPA-2. I am really happy with this purchase.

I read many reviews and put a lot of thought and homework into my final decision.
One thing I would like to say about this amplifier is that the sound quality is absolutely AMAZING!
I was gob-smacked by the detail and clarity this amplifier produces when paired up to my Richter Emperor floor standers.

I can now see why Emotiva has so many fans.
The XPA-2 puts my Denon AVR and Mackie FR2600 power amplifier to shame in so many ways! lol ;D
I still use the Denon as a pre-amplifier for the XPA-2.

I'm looking forward to learning from people on this site as well as sharing some of my own experiences and having a good time.

Thank you, Emotiva, for an amazing product.

Kind regards,

Jacci.

Welcome, Jacci! I see you have excellent tastes in amplifiers!

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Topend Emo VIPs Posts: 2,446	Newbie from North Australia Sept 3, 2011 17:15:55 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Topend on Sept 3, 2011 17:15:55 GMT -5 There is nothing like being on the back veranda with a beer watching the first storms of the season roll in. All this while listening to music from my Emo outdoor speakers too. Dave.
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Newbie from North Australia Sept 4, 2011 0:56:55 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2011 0:56:55 GMT -5

Hi Jacci and welcome to the Emotiva Lounge. Feel free to jump in with your experience, questions and hopefully some of your photos. There is a thread in the Green Room titled "All things photography." You might have to look on the second page. Your photos would be much appreciated there.

I am the head Nut here and there are many assistant nuts. One I need to warn you about (keep this between you and me) is LOTR. He calls himself Bob and he is a genuine certified nut. Next thing you know after he attempts his French Canadian charm on you is he'll be on his way over to Darwin. Just take him out to Murrumujuk and dump him, thanks.

After the guys see this below there will probably be a charter plane on its way to Darwin next August.

"..........The Darwin beer-can regatta, held in August, celebrates Darwin's love affair with beer and contestants' race boats made exclusively of beer cans..........."

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_beer-can_regatta

Theresa is going to be ecstatic when she sees there is another female at the Lounge. Please make yourself right at home here.

Chuckie ;D

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Newbie from North Australia Sept 4, 2011 2:38:20 GMT -5

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Post by Storm Angel on Sept 4, 2011 2:38:20 GMT -5

Wow thank you for the welcome everyone. I really appreciate it.

I'm glad I'm not the only woman out there who appreciates good sound. LOL

I'm looking forward to contributing to the forums.
Thanks for telling me where the photography thread is too, I'd love to share some photos!

I shoot with both Nikon and Canon cameras, which saves me getting into those 'holden vs ford' agruments with fellow photogs' haha

I own the full frame Nikon D700 which I used with wide angle Nikkor N series glass for storms/landscapes, and a Canon 7D (for birds and wildlife) which I use with a 300mm f/2.8 L IS often coupled with a 2.0x teleconverter.

The build-up to the wet season is already unfolding, along with the mango madness and oppressive humidity. It shouldn't be long now before I'm out there again, chasing those big sparky cauliflower towers!

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SticknStones Emo VIPs Posts: 3,825	Newbie from North Australia Sept 4, 2011 5:09:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SticknStones on Sept 4, 2011 5:09:56 GMT -5 Welcome to the lounge and I notice that you have been sprucing up the "All Things Photography" thread. Nice work!
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Newbie from North Australia Sept 4, 2011 5:27:33 GMT -5

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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2011 5:27:33 GMT -5

Yes, welcome. Its good to have another female here. It sometimes is a bit too masculine.

I've got a long history in audio too, since helping my father assemble a Dynaco outfit when I was a pre-teen. I haven't heard the XPA-2 but from all accounts its more "dynamic" than my XPA-3.

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Newbie from North Australia Sept 5, 2011 0:46:24 GMT -5

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Post by stiehl11 on Sept 5, 2011 0:46:24 GMT -5

Hi and welcome to the Lounge! I know; day late and dollar short. But, the weekend was a wash out with Emofest and Boscos.

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Newbie from North Australia Sept 5, 2011 0:50:08 GMT -5

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Post by geebo on Sept 5, 2011 0:50:08 GMT -5

Welcome to the Lounge, Jacci. Great to have you!

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paintedklown Emo VIPs The Emotiva Clown Posts: 3,567	Newbie from North Australia Sept 5, 2011 0:55:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by paintedklown on Sept 5, 2011 0:55:51 GMT -5 Welcome to the lounge and congrats on the new Emotiva amp!
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Newbie from North Australia Sept 6, 2011 1:58:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2011 1:58:14 GMT -5 Sept 4, 2011 5:27:33 GMT -5 @theresa said: It sometimes is a bit too masculine. Theresa, so some of us nuts are a little too masculine for you huh? How's this grab you?

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Newbie from North Australia Sept 6, 2011 5:11:02 GMT -5

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Post by wizardofoz on Sept 6, 2011 5:11:02 GMT -5

Hi jacci

Welcome from another in your neck of the woods...ish

I have a nice shot of mother nature striking the ABC TV tower in nth Sydney hanging in the ABC hallways ... It was also used as the quantum tv series opening and closing credits image...something which I opted out of payment for..sadly

Have fun here....lots to keep you busy.

My 2nd XMC-1 is SOLD. Still have one

XMC-2 is struggling along

I have a pile of stuff that pushes out squiggly waveforms from smaller squiggly waveforms that sometimes come from 1's and 0's.

It's wonderful to behold as long as you don't let the magic smoke out.

For the most part it just all works...when it doesn't then it's time to rub a few brain cells together and soon enough it's all good to go again.

Life is short! Enjoy the music while it plays

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Newbie from North Australia Sept 6, 2011 5:18:16 GMT -5

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Sept 6, 2011 1:58:14 GMT -5 @chuckienut said:

Sept 4, 2011 5:27:33 GMT -5 @theresa said:

It sometimes is a bit too masculine.

Theresa, so some of us nuts are a little too masculine for you huh? How's this grab you?

I am learning to be tolerant. I do like almost all of the emo nuts. Its just nice to have another female around.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Newbie from North Australia Sept 6, 2011 5:22:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2011 5:22:23 GMT -5 I know, we just like to tease you girls! ;D Hey, wait a minute, she said: "I do like almost all of the emo nuts. I think I might be in trouble.
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