How is the Newport Show going?

zybar · « **on:** 4 Jun 2016, 12:27 pm »

Vinnie,

I am sure we will shortly be reading some great comments on your room...

Any comments or pics?

George

Triode Pete · « **Reply #1 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 02:32 pm »

Small room but great sound, IMHO...

Cheers,
Pete

zybar · « **Reply #2 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 02:47 pm »

Thanks for posting Pete.

While you are biased...I am sure you are correct in your statement.

George

Gopher · « **Reply #3 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 03:42 pm »

Things were sounding awesome in their room. Last night. We rocked out hard after hours. They have one versatile system indeed!!! Excellent stuff

Vinnie R. · « **Reply #4 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 05:50 pm »

We're off to a great start, guys! The Volti Vittoras are sounding phenomenal with the
the LIO with DHT PRE! We've been playing all kinds of music, at all kinds of volume levels -
the Vittoras can do it all!

Pete's cabling is top notch, and his new USB dongle (not sure the name yet, but I'll
take a pic) is connecting the microRendu to the LIO dac and digital sounds fantastic!

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Things were sounding awesome in their room. Last night. We rocked out hard after hours. They have one versatile system indeed!!! Excellent stuff

Thanks for stopping over, Gopher! I'll be sure to visit you guys on the 4th floor today...

The show's starting to pick up now at 10:45am - back to work!

More later...

Vinnie

Jonathon Janusz · « **Reply #5 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 06:20 pm »

Quote from: Vinnie R. on 4 Jun 2016, 05:50 pm

Pete's cabling is top notch, and his new USB dongle (not sure the name yet, but I'll
take a pic) is connecting the microRendu to the LIO dac and digital sounds fantastic!

USB dongle, you say? Pete, any more info to share?

zybar · « **Reply #6 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 10:11 pm »

Quote from: Jonathon Janusz on 4 Jun 2016, 06:20 pm

USB dongle, you say? Pete, any more info to share?

Definitely want some more info there.

I could probably use a better USB cable between the microRendu and LIO.

George

Stercom · « **Reply #7 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 10:35 pm »

Hi Vinnie - I thought the DHT option made the LIO into a pre-amp but it looks like you are running it as an integrated into the Volti speakers. Can the DHT option be used in an integrated with phono and DAC? Sorry if you have answered this in other threads. Thanks!

jriggy · « **Reply #8 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 10:58 pm »

Hi Stercom,
Hope a basic answer from another member is good for now...
The DHT pre module replaces one of the other two tube stages available and their corresponding volume controls. The other LIO modules still fit in their perspective locations. So the LIO with or without DHT pre can still be an all-in-one integrated or less, if you'd prefer.

zybar · « **Reply #9 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 11:09 pm »

Quote from: Stercom on 4 Jun 2016, 10:35 pm

Hi Vinnie - I thought the DHT option made the LIO into a pre-amp but it looks like you are running it as an integrated into the Volti speakers. Can the DHT option be used in an integrated with phono and DAC? Sorry if you have answered this in other threads. Thanks!

Obviously I am not Vinnie...

But let me try and answer the questions.

The DHT module is related to the preamp section of the LIO. You can still add any other module (such as the DAC, AMP, PHONO, or HEADPHONE).

My DHT will have the DAC module to start with and that is how I heard it in my system when Vinnie visited.

George

Stercom · « **Reply #10 on:** 4 Jun 2016, 11:25 pm »

Ok, cool. I guess I better start counting my cash and selling stuff! A fully loaded DHT, phono, DSD DAC with amp is VERY enticing!!

Triode Pete · « **Reply #11 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 01:52 am »

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Vinnie for winning (& earning) the First Annual "Richard Beers Innovation Award 2016" for his LIO DHT PREAMP!

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #12 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 02:04 am »

Best,
Anand.

TomS · « **Reply #13 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 02:39 am »

Quote from: Triode Pete on 5 Jun 2016, 01:52 am

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Vinnie for winning (& earning) the First Annual "Richard Beers Innovation Award 2016" for his LIO DHT PREAMP!

Congrats guys

jtwrace · « **Reply #14 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 03:51 am »

Quote from: Vinnie R. on 4 Jun 2016, 05:50 pm

Pete's cabling is top notch, and his new USB dongle (not sure the name yet, but I'll
take a pic) is connecting the microRendu to the LIO dac and digital sounds fantastic!

More later...

Vinnie

Look forward to hearing more about this since I just purchased two Curious Links.

sonof12 · « **Reply #15 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 06:03 am »

Nice work on the award Vinnie - and great room here in Newport! (Oh - this is Jon - Ron's brother).

zybar · « **Reply #16 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 10:01 am »

Quote from: Triode Pete on 5 Jun 2016, 01:52 am

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Vinnie for winning (& earning) the First Annual "Richard Beers Innovation Award 2016" for his LIO DHT PREAMP!

Way to go Vinnie!!

Having heard the DHT, I can say it is well deserved.

George

Vinnie R. · « **Reply #17 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 04:44 pm »

All,

Saturday was BUSY - excellent show!

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Way to go Vinnie!!

Having heard the DHT, I can say it is well deserved.

Thank you, George, Jon, TomS, Anand, Triode Pete, and everyone!

It is a great honor to receive this award in memory of Richard Beers of T.H.E. Newport Beach. I'm
very thankful for it, and for the fact that the show organizers were able to continue the show this year.
I'm sure Richard would be very proud that they did!

Getting ready now for Day 3 - I'll post more soon, including press coverage as it becomes available.

Cheers from Newport Beach, CA!

Vinnie

BobRex · « **Reply #18 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 05:14 pm »

Quote from: Vinnie R. on 5 Jun 2016, 04:44 pm

All,

Saturday was BUSY - excellent show!

Thank you, George, Jon, TomS, Anand, Triode Pete, and everyone!

It is a great honor to receive this award in memory of Richard Beers of T.H.E. Newport Beach. I'm
very thankful for it, and for the fact that the show organizers were able to continue the show this year.
I'm sure Richard would be very proud that they did!

Getting ready now for Day 3 - I'll post more soon, including press coverage as it becomes available.

Cheers from Newport Beach, CA!

Vinnie

Rolling Rock ?!?!?!

Dude, couldn't you find a real beer?

BTW, congrats. There have been so few DHT based front ends, maybe this will start a trend.... but none better than the LIO of course.

mirekti · « **Reply #19 on:** 5 Jun 2016, 10:23 pm »

https://youtu.be/4cxbJ7DBJ1c?t=1m5s