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Steve, if you don't mind my advice.....take care of your physical self first, and your mind will follow....Do you exercise? Do you need to lose some weight? Are you sleeping OK? These are just a few things that can really help with your attitude and ability to motivate yourself. Is there a music store in town? A bar or club where they have jam sessions? Try to connect with folks with the same interests. JMHO

Idiots? I think you could have taken a different approach to voice your opinion and introduce yourself to the forum. By the way, there are a lot of idiots here.......

"Can you blow a klipsch" Klipsch are known to be a bit horny, but that is taking it too far.

If you'll buy round-trip airfare for me I can fix you in less than one minute. One good kick in the a$$ and you'll be good to go. I never share my own personal business with anyone, just the closest of friends, but since I know where you are I'll hit the high spots. Every bit the truth. I worked in an office for 7 years after screwing up an opportunity at med school. I then went to work for the next 43 years. Thanks to my Dad when I was 16 years old I became shamefully independent. I have never asked anyone for help yet I never forget those that help me. I decided to seek a job that required physical rather than mental challenges. Ended up with a job that required both. I retired at 60. Everywhere I went some person that was not retired and has never retired told me all about retirement. It still happens today. No one will understand the freedom and peace of mind that accompanies retirement. I worked on call 24/7. No one will understand that until they do it. I'm hard headed. I love a challenge. I'm just stupid enough to attempt the impossible. But I worked hard and now I have no worries. I feel Blessed, and lucky. Within a week of retirement I loaded 2 large black lawn bags with work related stuff, anything that reminded me of work, and threw it out. I told myself that I would no longer worry about the trivial stuff that we all let ourselves worry about. I decided that I would be happy. I worked on that. I'm as happy as I can be. But I've never ben too bashful. I don't wake up with a smile on my face every day but I'm happy. See I fell off a high cliff. I went from high demands to freedom. It's called retirement. Then, one year to the day after I retired I had a triple by-pass. At the time I was lean and mean. The bypass didn't slow me down. I never saw doctors other than the routine primary care guy that I saw every 6 months for over 30 years. Health issues were totally new to me. I really didn't realize that my job had prepared me for what was about to come. Six months after the bypass I had a heart attack. Caused by a blockage in one of the bypasses. Stent. I put up with the pain in my chest and, even worse, my left arm for over a week. The pain built slowly and I was use to a pain in the a$$. I, stupid as I am, went to the EM at 1;00 am and they fixed me up. Two years go by. Since I pushed myself at work and unknowingly worked myself into decent physical condition, not withstanding that I have an interest in the human condition, I was in tune with my body. Last September I went my Cardiologist for a 6 month check-up. After the doctor stuff he asked me how I had been doing. I gave him a couple of experiences that had happened over the last several months. He asked me what I thought it was. I told him that I thought it was either pneumonia or lung cancer. He set up a chest x-ray. After 2 opinions It turned out to be option B. From November until this May I put up with chemo and radiation. I lasted longer than most according to my oncologist and the doctor guy at the c**c** treatment center (I have no respect for the word). I was low. Real low for a guy with my attitude (doctors). One morning I was sitting on my screen porch drinking shitty tasting coffee thinking that I could not stand 2 more months of this treatment. If you knew me you would know that my Superman male nucleus was cracking, and I wondered where and how I would stop the pain. Old me kicked in and I asked for another kick in the nuts. Please. In May I find out the c**cer is gone. I also find out that I have a lung infection caused by too much radiation. I'm taking steroids and can't sleep. For days. I finally figured out what was causing my inability to sleep. My arms are as big around as telephone polls and I can't roll over (joke). I can't do much but I am finally doing things around the house. I give out after 15-20 minutes and have to rest. I'll take it. I'm still breathing and getting a check that I worked for. I visited my pulmonary doctor a few days ago. After 1 minute of my mouth running 197 miles per hour he interrupts me and says he has got to reduce the steroids. My wife thanked him. I told him that, although it may seem strange, I had actually almost enjoyed the experience. I learned first hand how the poisons had affected my body. The experience had intrigued me. He didn't think that was strange at all. Now here you are talking about how unhappy you are. You just need a good kick in the a$$. I'm going to get real personal now, but I'm not getting into religion. Our purpose here is to help each other. I accept my mortality. We'll all experience it. When I got to the lowest point in my life I prayed for a sign and the strength that I needed to help myself tolerate the suffering. Three different times over a period of weeks. One morning I sat up in the bed when I heard someone speaking. Like one of those possessed people on a horror movie, sat straight up. The first time it was early, still dark. Minutes or hours later, same thing. The third time, still dark. The words were clear and distinct. There was no tone to the voice. I was alone in the bedroom. I fell back to sleep in a minute or two. The words were my words. The words were words I had spoken in my prayer for help for my wife. The words were few and to the point. After a couple of days It hi me. There was no voice. The words came from me. Inside of me. Where God resides, inside each of us. Our purpose here is to help each other. I last went to church 40 years ago. That ain't what you're getting here. Besides, I'm analytical. Get off that a$$. Get out there and pull you share of the load. Strike up a conversation with a stranger. People are generally friendly and will be receptive to you. Brighten others day and yours will illuminate too. I love you man. Take care of yourself. Take that first step. Keith

Evening gang 95 today, tolerable. Farmers Canam finished, looks like a Chili Verdi run in the morning. One Quad to go, tune up / repair things falling off.

Yes, he was askig $800, I offered 600 and brought them home. Steel cables and all

He just replied to my message, hopefully a deal can get done ASAP

Morning gang 95 projected....... Donut / Deli / Farm Coffee X

Iv been running China Audio for years, they invent nothing, however their "Copying" has leaps & bounds ahead of anyone else. Quality parts in their copy's has really made a difference over the years.

Morning audio porn

You clearly have a passion for playing guitar. Have you ever thought of teaching someone to play? I bet there are adults or kids in your area that would love to learn. Teaching and passing on knowledge is an incredible gift. Also allows you to meet new people in a new city.

he is in the Pacific time zone...

"Smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo.....now don't tell me I've nothing to do" Steve you could bop over here to the east coast and visit awhile. I could introduce you to grits and collards. What is that physics principle "a body at rest tends to stay at rest.....a body in motion tends to stay in motion. Seriously it sounds like a case of situational depression. Exercise is a good alternative to medication. And no I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn express last night if you're wondering. You have my number.....call if you want. We can chat!

Congrats on the purchase Mike. I'd say $600 is a fantastic price even if the cabinets are a little rough. Would love to hear your thoughts on them. The only thing that did not impress me with the La Scala's was the bass. I was used to the slam from RF83, RF7 and RF7ii and the LaScalas definitely do not compare in that area. However I will say the bass that they do provide sounds fantastic and super clean

From my hometown, Newcastle in Aust, a radio DJ acquaintance gave me this album about 1990 along with a few other titles It's a sample only record as noted on the cover with a sticker and hole punched, also boldly printed on the record lable Only listened to it a few times so thought its was time for an evaluation Having a listen now as I post Artist - Gerry Rafferty Title - Sleepwalking ID - UAC5124

Since I'm retired now I do things and see things that I never had time to see or do before. I notice things in my house that I really hadn't had time to notice before. I like trivial tasks. I enjoy dusting furniture. I enjoy vacuuming lamp shades. It hit me a few weeks ago how yellow the lights bulbs were in lamps and ceiling fixtures. I bought probably 40 LED Daylight bulbs and replaced every bulb in the house. Now you have to wear sunglasses if you come inside. My sight and my memory were affected by the chemo. They call it chemo brain. The doctor said it affects short term memory. Or was it long term memory? (joke for you slow people). I can't remember some words (no joke) while conversating but I can remember names from 40 years ago, which is alright with me. A few weeks ago I accompanied my wife to the grocery store 1/2 mile from my house. She was thrilled, of course. I had never been in that store before. She needed something like bread and milk. Being helpful as I am, we left with New York strips, bone in rib eyes, Cracker Jacks, chocolate covered raisins, watermelon, Thai food from the deli, Bush Chipotle beans, eggs for potato salad and I can't remember what else. I need the protein. Now when I wake up and she's not here I know she probably had to go to the grocery and didn't want to wake me up. I hope she can get by without my help. So we're checking out. There's a line. A woman walks up and says to me 'Sir' customer service right down there will check you out, pointing her finger. We walk down and there stands a strapping young man, probably late 20's. He didn't look very happy. I ask if I may call him Cust. He says, what? I tell him that a woman told us that Customer Service would check us out (someone in the background mutters 'Oh God'). He stares at me as I tell him that Customer Service is an odd name but that I thought nothing of it because my name was Will Call and he could call me Will. His face appeared to be porcelain. Sometimes you fail. But that's no excuse. Keith

I took this photo with a Q500 drone at Port St. Joe, Florida two weeks ago. The old San Blas light tower is center.

Yea, he was probably always stoned. In a recent Gibbons interview, he said the Jimi was serious when he said that.

Have fun Mark, pretty cool place. I was swamped with work, but got away last week to San Antonio Tx. It was awesome. If it wasn't so hot, I could live there.

Unboxed... This thing is a beast! Right at 24 pounds and, thankfully, fits where the Carved did. Running through a few FLAC files on via the USB connection on some familiar tracks. Man, it sounds good. Bass seems more defined with lower tones, vocals are crisp and clear, and the staging is phenomenal. I'd say this was a very good purchase for sure. Built like a tank with solid RCA connections on the back and even adjustable bi-amp preouts so if you have amps without separate gains, you can balance them out. Sweet.

Good evening OP; do you come here often? I am a Taurus; you? I am a member of the Klipsch family so to answer your question: yes you can.

I ended up buying the 45....I did not have the money for the album.. but bought cheap trick at budokan ! summer of 78

I too was on the search, got impatient and bought a new pair from @MetropolisLakeOutfitters Awesome speakers

That IS a Blast from the Past! I've long forgotten that artist, but instantly remember that saxophone on his "Baker Street" that was on the radio so much in the late 70s. Played around ACC territory here almost as much a "Freebird" and "Stairway to Heaven" did back then.

That is pretty cool but the problem with a turntable clock is it's always 45 past the hour. Cool find!

summs100.....my new best friend. All us AHs have to stick together

Iv paid 8 for worse. that is a deal.

Rose wants to buy new kitchen knives. She like the Shun Japanese knives at Williams-Sonoma. She even likes the look of Damascus steel. Anyone with thoughts on good kitchen knives?

Thanks Mike. Yeah...when the (4) RSW-15's were installed next to the LaScala Trio, I'm pretty sure I heard them say, "Don't worry about the bass....we've gotcha covered." LOL The THX Ultra2 are one of the few Klipsch speakers I have not heard. I've only heard they are great for movies, and "ok" for music due to them having a pretty flat sound. I think you will find the LaScalas are fantastic at both HT and for music. The amount of detail and dynamics is pretty ridiculous. I have heard (4) THX Ultra2 subs with a pair of Palladium's and Belle as a center channel (see thread here) and the THX subs sounded fantastic.

I'm one of them too I guess. I have 100 watts per channel, yet I only ever use a few tenths of one watt. Miner nailed it though, quality over quantity any day of the week. I'm just glad I don't need a Hobart Welder to actually produce some sound. When you have some of the most sensitive and revealing speakers known to man, a quiet and clean, low noise amp makes all the difference in the world.

More like the Twilight Zone.

Volunteer at local food bank, children's home, homeless shelter. Visit nursing homes. I need to do more of this also. Oh, and enjoy the natural resources that your area provides. Bill

Another album given to me by the DJ acquaintance Album cover hole punched on left corner by distributor so it can't be resold Artist - Eric Clapton Title - Another Ticket Very interesting on way that this album came to be Info here -- http://www.allmusic.com/album/another-ticket-mw0000189486

Since I no longer have a truck I am unable to transport large items. The jealous new computer husband has helped me on several occasions hauling patio furniture, storage racks for the garage and the like. Another trip in the morning. I'll just stay up for that. I dropped by the other day and he was pressure washing his driveway. He drops whatever he may be doing to help me. I noticed he didn't have a surface cleaner. He'll have one in a few days. I've never depended on anyone in my life. It's hard to drop the independent life and accept help from others. I'm working on it. I never forget when someone voluntarily helps me. Get up off dat a$$ Stew and help yourself. I'll help you anyway I can. Keith

Your last shit is usually in your pants.

You see this yet? :

Stand them up; that's the way they ship from the factory and the packaging engineers know better. And put your wife in the truck bed and tell her to keep the speakers from moving!

That's awesome. It's not even in your signature! Just how many Emotiva amps do you have?!?

Gretsch is a good guitar. Love Gretsch.

Hey Nick.............you can spin anytime.... Week day/night regulars are PM, Derrick and Mike (Dirtmud)... Music Hall is an occasion for me here, as I have the studio for during week music work and listening............. Kitchen spins during dinner are a week night here and I post on occasion but usually from my Spotify account - Jazz mix.. So, feel free to visit there anytime, I check there daily (morning and evening)... Here however for me, I put the vinyl plays up when I can and xpost photos over with DIFFERENT captions, I try to spin one or two as you know..........but, I have so much varied media, so usually RTM is the hangout where anything goes. This Friday, me and DavidH. will be syncing up with some recent Telarc purchases (2) and we pick a time to hit the play buttons, make comments in real time etc. Always fun Enjoy your evening my friends.....

fuzzydog, your avitar made me think to post my Big Dog, XPR-1 which, in case your not familiar with it, can supply 1750 watts @ 4 ohms woof woof!

Your problem sounds like your world got small. When you dont go out for a while your experience here on Earth becomes limited to seeing the same 4 walls. Since you have no fresh stimulation you lose the ability to appreciate your guitars etc because you always see them and can always wait until tomorrow to pick them up. Since you have spiraled down to the point you are at so far, doing something big like a substantial hike in the mountains is too big of a hurtle to climb. So, start with something small to break out of those walls. Go for a walk. Seriously, dont plan on where you are going just open your door, pick a street and start walking. Check out your immediate surroundings the first few times then maybe google maps a nearby park and make it a point to walk there. Walk every day nomatter the weather. I used to work in a hellhole grey cubicle doing Online Enrollment for insurance and the only thing that kept me sane was to spend my full lunch hour walking. Literally days I would come back drenched from a downpour but I HAD to take my walk. Walking is great for a number of reasons. First you dont need much equipment like you would a bike or other exercise. It is extremely accessible as you literal just walk out the door. Also, it does something to you psychologically. Every step you take takes you closer to something cool, new and fresh. But every step is also a step you will have to take to get back. But that is the crux of it, you know you need to walk back but your will and inspiration drives you to whatever destination. Soon, you will see even little stuff like a squirrel climbing a tree or a dude playing a guitar on the street and he will make you think about the passion he has to put himself out there in public to play simply for the love of it and when you get home you will see your guitar and that same love that street performer has will well up inside you as you pick it up with a new appreciation. Seriously, even for the first time just go around the block- go for a walk. “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.”

IMHO, Jimi Hendrix, himself, was not a GREAT guitarist...INNOVATIVE, yes...and he deserves THAT credit...but GREAT?? Just look at how many REALLY GREAT guitarists there were around prior to Jimi's death...Chet Atkins and Les Paul (himself), to name JUST TWO of them! And that is just in ONE genre of great guitarists, not even including any of the truly great CLASSICAL guitarists who were around at the time. There are VERY FEW of Jimi's studio recordings with REALLY CLEAN picking going on in them...and more often than not, the quality of the studio recordings left much to be desired...especially in the mix-down end of things. IMHO, the studio is MOST OFTEN the place where the BEST recordings SHOULD come from, simply because there are more options to do things correctly in the studio, AND more options to lay down additional tracks to be included into the final stereo mix. There are exceptions to this. For instance, Savoy Brown...a band that ALWAYS sounded better "live" in concerts than what they laid down in the studio, IMHO! Some performers absorb crowd energy and it shows when they are playing live. Jimi Hendrix was one of those performers, too! Unfortunately we have been left with very few live well-recorded performances of really great quality by Hendrix...his life was just cut too short....too soon...in his performing years to have had enough well-recorded material of his "live" performances. Of those which DO exist, Band of Gypsys is IMHO the best.

OK, I stand corrected. Gibbons must have been stoned.

Maybe Jimi owed Billy some money and Jimi wanted to butter him up to stop Billy's nagging talk of his debt....what?.....it could have happened. Gibbons is not far above Angus Young in my books. ZZ makes some good music but the talent in the band is not much to brag about.....my 2 cents. Tim

I sure hope so.

Jimmy must have been stoned?

Great to hear from you Mark. Be safe and have fun on your vacation, you've more than earned it.

Billy Gibbons was in a band that opened for Hendrix for a while, Jimi called Gibbons the greatest living guitarist. That's quite an endorsement.