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#15 - Shannon's Retro Chic

Name: Shannon
Location: Brooklyn, NY
A/V or Home Office: A/V

Favorite Source: For ideas, old Popular Mechanics magazines. I love their DIY optimism and sheer geekiness. For stuff, Apple. They make the sort of smart, durable, functional, beautiful, and human-centered technology that I love.

What inspired you? Im inspired by last centurys idea of the future. My Harmon Kardon tube amplifier from the 1960s still gives a rich, round sound, and Im fascinated by its Ambiance knob. Its function is a mystery, but I keep it on Max anyhow.


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Another prize is a toy called a Flashy Flicker, also from the 60s, which is basically a toy gun with a flashlight and slide viewer, and I also have several old typewriters. All this was once cutting-edge technology that still works today. Some modern technology seems cold, but I think my A/V room feels inviting and playful.

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Great Tip: When it comes to TVs, small is cool. Don't let the box overwhelm your space.

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great use of that ikea closet system! and, i love your philosophy on screen size! :)

posted by kimberlykc23 on 2007-04-27 13:15:16
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Stolmen ftw! I have a huge setup of it in my office (6 shelves, two computers, 3 lcds, books, etc).

posted by Mat on 2007-04-27 14:20:02
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Size matters, and when it comes to TV, smaller is better. (You gotta sit close to read subtitles though...)

posted by handyman on 2007-04-28 16:13:28
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