waltb
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Post by waltb on Feb 13, 2014 15:24:00 GMT -5
After wading through many unforeseen health issues we are finally the PROUD owners of the UMC-200!!
My wife and I are 76 and 70 years old and about the only good thing we have left is our hearing.
When we put our home theater together initially we felt very proud of what we had accomplished and received many compliments.
After the financial crash of 2008 we found ourselves having to live frugally as we are both retired.
Then, the main component of our system started acting up.
Originally we used a B&K Reference 30 preamp and enjoyed Great sound, but the B&K finally quit.
All we can say is "Thank You B&K"
The sound that we are enjoying now is unequaled to anything we experienced before.
Everything from the TV, DVD Audio, SACD and Blu-ray sounds crisper and fuller than ever
The sound stage has been greatly expanded.
In order to install the UMC-200 into our system we had to totally disconnect everything and start from scratch
Two old people with not good eye sight do not make for good installers
After 10 hours and what seemed like miles of wire we did it and even had lots of wires left over, BUT, EVERYTHING WORKS!!
Did the EMQ and now we JUST ENJOY!!
THANK YOU EMOTIVA!!!!!!
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Post by cwmcobra on Feb 13, 2014 15:45:42 GMT -5
Congratulations on a successful upgrade. I'm impressed that you are still enjoying our hobby enough to research and buy quality components when needed or desired. Welcome to the Lounge and the Emotiva family. We're glad to have you and stand willing to help with any questions you might have.
Cheers!
Chuck
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geebo
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Post by geebo on Feb 13, 2014 15:59:28 GMT -5
Congrats on the new gear and glad to hear you're enjoying it!
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Post by ÈlTwo on Feb 13, 2014 16:26:48 GMT -5
Good for you. Continue to enjoy.
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Post by mshump on Feb 13, 2014 17:04:27 GMT -5
Congrats !! Enjoy !!
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Post by Gary Cook on Feb 13, 2014 17:53:53 GMT -5
Well done, there are plenty of people half your age without that level of commitment, they'd have given up after 10 minutes let alone 10 hours. I know you will enjoy your UMC-200 every single time you turn it on, I do.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by creimes on Feb 13, 2014 18:13:55 GMT -5
Awesome to hear your story of dedication to your HT at your age, don't get me wrong I'm not saying you are old, it's jsut the amount of people I come across in their 30's to 40's who still don't understand how a phone works haha.
Congrats on the setup.....
Chad
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Post by klinemj on Feb 13, 2014 18:43:01 GMT -5
Congrats waltb and wife! Enjoy!
Mark
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Post by LCSeminole on Feb 13, 2014 18:54:47 GMT -5
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Post by aud on Feb 13, 2014 19:12:01 GMT -5
After wading through many unforeseen health issues we are finally the PROUD owners of the UMC-200!! My wife and I are 76 and 70 years old and about the only good thing we have left is our hearing. When we put our home theater together initially we felt very proud of what we had accomplished and received many compliments. After the financial crash of 2008 we found ourselves having to live frugally as we are both retired. Then, the main component of our system started acting up. Originally we used a B&K Reference 30 preamp and enjoyed Great sound, but the B&K finally quit. All we can say is "Thank You B&K" The sound that we are enjoying now is unequaled to anything we experienced before. Everything from the TV, DVD Audio, SACD and Blu-ray sounds crisper and fuller than ever The sound stage has been greatly expanded. In order to install the UMC-200 into our system we had to totally disconnect everything and start from scratch Two old people with not good eye sight do not make for good installers After 10 hours and what seemed like miles of wire we did it and even had lots of wires left over, BUT, EVERYTHING WORKS!! Did the EMQ and now we JUST ENJOY!! THANK YOU EMOTIVA!!!!!! |
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Post by aud on Feb 13, 2014 19:18:45 GMT -5
After wading through many unforeseen health issues we are finally the PROUD owners of the UMC-200!! My wife and I are 76 and 70 years old and about the only good thing we have left is our hearing. When we put our home theater together initially we felt very proud of what we had accomplished and received many compliments. After the financial crash of 2008 we found ourselves having to live frugally as we are both retired. Then, the main component of our system started acting up. Originally we used a B&K Reference 30 preamp and enjoyed Great sound, but the B&K finally quit. All we can say is "Thank You B&K" The sound that we are enjoying now is unequaled to anything we experienced before. Everything from the TV, DVD Audio, SACD and Blu-ray sounds crisper and fuller than ever The sound stage has been greatly expanded. In order to install the UMC-200 into our system we had to totally disconnect everything and start from scratch Two old people with not good eye sight do not make for good installers After 10 hours and what seemed like miles of wire we did it and even had lots of wires left over, BUT, EVERYTHING WORKS!! Did the EMQ and now we JUST ENJOY!! THANK YOU EMOTIVA!!!!!! Sorry, hit the wrong button accidentally! Using my iPad. I'm only 9 years away from 70 ( I know, you couldn't tell ) and you guys just gave me a lot of inspiration and hope. |
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Post by ottaone on Feb 13, 2014 21:23:55 GMT -5
Well done!
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Post by dksosku on Feb 13, 2014 22:47:57 GMT -5
Welcome to the lounge, appreciate for keeping your passion going on..
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Post by Lsc on Feb 13, 2014 23:16:56 GMT -5
Congrats!
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Post by Nodscene on Feb 13, 2014 23:52:19 GMT -5
Great story and I'm thrilled that you are enjoying your system so much. Welcome to the forum and I hope you get years of pleasure out of your new UMC-200. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Post by frenchyfranky on Feb 14, 2014 0:55:03 GMT -5
It was refreshing and amusing to read your post, thanks. I hope to stay enthusiastic as you in 20 more years...
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Post by bub on Feb 14, 2014 4:51:14 GMT -5
Congratulations ...Both of you are an inspiration to us younger guys (62) ..I know you will enjoy your new addition...And welcome...
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waltb
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Post by waltb on Feb 14, 2014 12:09:08 GMT -5
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Post by frenchyfranky on Feb 14, 2014 12:38:36 GMT -5
Keep your sense of humor, I read somewhere that it keeps young.  Cheers |
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Post by jmason625 on Feb 14, 2014 12:43:25 GMT -5
That is outstanding -- enjoy
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