Newbie waves "Hello!"

[amix]

Hello !

My name is Andreas (amix) and I currently live in Budapest/Hungary (I was born and raised in Germany). I browse the AV/HiFi forums since I am going to buy a 5.1 setup. Since I use a HTPC all I need is the speakers and the amp(s). :B

I am a Vinyl/Phono-Fan! I love it! For me it defines music. ;x(
No fears of SACD/DVD-A tough, especially the multi-channel (only if all equal)
seem to be fascinating and I hope, that with the advanced range it may match phono.

Favourite Speakers would by Dynaudio and B&W, for Amps it'd be the Brits, especially those, who can do good budget stuff (Arcam, Cambridge Audio, Rotel). For digital sources I prefer the big Japanese ones (SONY, Pioneer, etc.)
A brilliant overall manufacturer is T+A for me.

I connnect all my computers to the HiFi so I can play games with the right sound. HT is an option only, I am mostly interested in music, entry-level to (maybe soon) medium audiophile and will have to find out if I buy 5 identical channels for my next setup or a typical 5.1 HT setup.

I have built myself a HTPC, which is going to replace all my equipment (the HiFi in my sig is at my parents house, I could not carry it with me to my new flat). Now all I need is speakers and an pre/amp/receiver. So these will be my questions here. Nice to see you folks have special B&W and ROTEL "clubs" :T

I write my own HTPC software, which is in an eraly stadium.

Oh, and btw.: Check this out please: http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=7884

[Bing Fung]

Amix, Welcome to the HTG :T

There may be a few people interested in knowing more about your HTPC software. If you can, please post about it someday in the Tower of Power section.

[Andrew Pratt]

Welcome to the HTGuide :T

[Glen]

Hi Amix, welcome! :later:

Vinyl.... :T

Glen.

[amix]

Amix, Welcome to the HTG :T

Thanks you. :^x

There may be a few people interested in knowing more about your HTPC software. If you can, please post about it someday in the Tower of Power section.

Sure ! However, it will be really someday, since I just started (hated the stuff that is available). Also I might want to license it to companies, so I will be silent before release.

Power of Tower. Very goob. Did not read it yet. Is it where the HTPC stuff happens ? Well, I'll see

[amix]

Welcome to the HTGuide :T

Thanks a lot ! You do a very nice forum with a very freindly athmosphere.

Well, no wonder. With such a bright smile... :B

Your Rotel section is superb. (I am a big Rotel fan myself).

[amix]

Hi Amix, welcome!

Thanks a lot. :P

Vinyl.... :T

:5:

I looove these many smileys

[Sonnie Parker]

Welcome aboard Amix... hope you enjoy the guide!

[John Holmes]

Welcome to the Guide Amix!

[Bob]

Welcome Amix!
You live in one of the most interesting cities in the world. If it only had surf, the wave pool at the Gellert doesn't count :lol:
I can taste the paprikas csirke, the layered potatoes, and the cherry soup just reading your post. One of my best friends lives in the hills of Buda, another friend is over there right now receiving some award in the Parliment.
One of my favorite resturaunts in the world is a short drive outside of the city. The resturaunt is called the Three Monks but, I can't remember the town's name.
Anyways, happy to hear from you.

[amix]

An American in Par..., aeh, Budapest :-)

So, it seems you had your way. Paprikás Csirke really is one of my favorites in Hungarian cuisine.

I am glad you enjoyed it. I came here from Germany, where I was born, but my mother is Hungarian, so I speak the language and love to be there too.

Next time you come to Hungary, send me a PM or email before, I'll see what I can do.

Servusz, amix