I couldn't wait – – I opened one of the coffins . . .

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Distressing that there is no foam or cushioning inside, no?:(

Why should we want foam or cushioning inside? The Sonus Faber Aida's and Soundlab's were also packed this way - just firmly held at the top and bottom - and the wood panels of this box look really solid.
 
Why should we want foam or cushioning inside? The Sonus Faber Aida's and Soundlab's were also packed this way - just firmly held at the top and bottom - and the wood panels of this box look really solid.
You did see the ginormous box Ron packed a CD Player in did you not...:p
 
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And inside those large crates.....

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It's properly floated. It's not likely to strike the ides of the container.
 
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Really love the funky lamp :cool:
 
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Your attention to detail is inspiring. Exciting to see your "project" coming together after all this time. I should start a new cartoon section based on your trials over the years . . . NOT. Anxious to hear what the first album you spin when it's fully completed; sometime in the next few years ;-) Congrats.
 
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Your attention to detail is inspiring. Exciting to see your "project" coming together after all this time. I should start a new cartoon section based on your trials over the years . . . NOT. Anxious to hear what the first album you spin when it's fully completed; sometime in the next few years ;-) Congrats.

Thank you very much, Jim! I appreciate it!

I still love the cartoon you drew of me fishing on top of a Pendragon!

And your Christmas present from a few years ago is prominently displayed!

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Man, this guy's shirt (and facial expression) on the left says it all...


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Man, this guy's shirt (and facial expression) on the left says it all...


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That is Chad Ellingwood. He is as strong as an ox.

Chad has, unexpectedly, a very soft and sweet demeanor.

He actually has a lot of experience disassembling, moving and reassembling mixing consoles and entire recording studios.
 
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Am I the only one noticing that thing hanging from the ceiling?
 
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Am I the only one noticing that thing hanging from the ceiling?
It’s like a beauty mark on a gorgeous model. It’s an accent highlighting the other beautiful things in the room i.e. Ron’s system.
 
It is beautiful. I am just waiting for it to come to life.
 
No speakers were harmed in making of these photos. However, a few Tongans wound up with a couple of days in traction. Audiophilia has been righteously served.
 
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Don came over tonight to listen to tape and to play some of his jazz records. We both continue to be amazed by the sound quality of an old $3,000 MSRP speaker system, and a $3,250 vinyl playback system (including phono stage). Of course $100,000 of VTL electronics in the middle must have a lot to do with it.
 
UPDATE:

Jim White might be bringing the three box Io to me on Tuesday!
 

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