Listening to music and watching movies are some of my favorite hobbies. I also enjoy using computers. I was turned on to HTPC and CRT projectors from a co-worker/friend years ago. I was totally amazed at the sound and picture enabled by two very different technologies! A few years later, I decided to try it out in my first home.

After assembling my first PC and setting up my first CRT PJ, I moved on to audio. A dedicated prepro was soon joined by HTPC multichannel hardware. Then I became more serious about audio...

It started with the Vandersteens. I upgraded from an integrated amp to pro audio amps - more headroom. I chose the Museatex IDAT-44 DAC and had it upgraded by John Wright. As-is, it sounded fantastic. Surround sound gradually built up with a pair of VSM-1s, and the VCC-1. The bottom-end really improved by adding the 2W subwoofer to my front mains. Most recently, I have changed the DAC power supply to 12V SLA battery, and added acoustic treatments (GIK 244 panels). The room really sounds better than what I started with...

It has turned out to be a very rewarding and educational experience. I've learned and shared much information about hifi, PC software/hardware, room acoustics, and video with others online.

My goal is to continue enjoying music and movies and sharing the fun with my family and friends.

Feel free to contact me!

- Steve O.