[gregfisk]

I could probably do it, but I need some time before I try it. The only 'odd' thing about it is that it's a bit of a stretch to say I'm in the Puget Sound area.  :Lil: Perhaps, I'm a PSAG - extension member. It's like when I was an OSU Extension Master Gardener. 

Michael,

You are as much a part of this group as anyone. I don't know too many people that would travel the distance you and Allen have. And, you're now bringing speakers to someone else's house so a bunch of people can listen to them. How cool is that!

I could help out down the road on the site, right now I wouldn't be able to do a good job. I have always believed if you are going to do something you have to do it right.

Greg

[Sonny]

Michael,

You are as much a part of this group as anyone. I don't know too many people that would travel the distance you and Allen have. And, you're now bringing speakers to someone else's house so a bunch of people can listen to them. How cool is that!

I could help out down the road on the site, right now I wouldn't be able to do a good job. I have always believed if you are going to do something you have to do it right.

Greg

Michale, I agree with Greg!  It's not the distance, it's the participation.  Having said that, I have created a page on FB called Puget Sound Audio Society, and unfortunately this was done prior to learning about the PSAS, other group's existence.  I can change the name, but if anyone on here is interested, please PM me and I can add you to the page.  I'd like to get more people like us, on the page.

Thanks
Tuan

[alvin1118]

DENAFRIPS Venus is with DHL now flying over the US. Pray hard it will be delivered on time! 

[mresseguie]

 

Hi, Alvin. No worries on delivery. DHL notified me to expect delivery by tomorrow 'end of day', so I will make certain to be home.

Super thanks to Alvin1118 of Vinshine Audio for making this Denafrips Venus DAC audition a reality!

 

[alvin1118]

Hi, Alvin. No worries on delivery. DHL notified me to expect delivery by tomorrow 'end of day', so I will make certain to be home.

Super thanks to Alvin1118 of Vinshine Audio for making this Denafrips Venus DAC audition a reality!

 

Hi Michael,

That is fast! Very very fast! It was out from DENAFRIPS on Monday, it arrives at DHL agent in Hong Kong on Tuesday, and you're getting it tomorrow!
I simply cannot love DHL more!   

Do let the Venus run in for a little longer before the g2g sir.

[JakeJ]

My experience with DHL excellent as well.  They take more care in the handling of packages.

Thanks again, Alvin, for making this happen!

[gregfisk]

Hello all,

I would like to get a head count at this point so we have a better idea who is actually coming.

Start time is 1:30 or so and we should have something new up and running by then.

Jakej and myself will be making the food but if anyone has something they think people would like you are welcome to do so. Also, I will have a variety of beverages but bring what you like to drink to be sure.

If anyone has food allergies please don't hesitate to let me know. Just shoot me a PM and I can let you know what you will be O.K. with. I'm very flexable in that regard because of my Wife.

Shoes are fine while bring in gear but I'd like to keep it down to a minimum after that.

Any questions?

Oh, and just PM me for my address.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Greg

[Sonny]

Greg thanks for hosting , again!  I wish I could make it!

Have a good time and take and post pictures and results.

Tuan

[mresseguie]

Venus departed Los Angeles early this morning. It's on its way to Portland. Delivery is still set for end of day today. I'll plug it in and attach it to my Mac Mini for an extra 60 hours of burn in. Alvin informed me the Venus has approximately 100 hours burn in already, so it'll be at about 160 hours for the G2G.

I may bring a beverage if I can find the right single malt flavor. Will there be ice cubes?

Pm on the way.

Michael

P.S. Man oh man am I getting excited for this weekend.

***Update: Venus arrived in Portland 9:40 am. Sent out on delivery truck 10:33. Which number do I call to get a police escort for this delivery truck? ***

[aldcoll]

You can count me in as a head

Modwright KWA 150 SE with balanced and RCA and Power cord.

Alan

[mresseguie]

We have delivery! It arrived at 12:35. Now that was fast. The shipping box is in good shape with a small dent in one corner. The DAC is fine. Unboxing pics coming in a bit.

BIG thanks to Alvin of Vinshine Audio! 

[gregfisk]

We have delivery! It arrived at 12:35. Now that was fast. The shipping box is in good shape with a small dent in one corner. The DAC is fine. Unboxing pics coming in a bit.

BIG thanks to Alvin of Vinshine Audio! 

YES, Alvin is the man and I can't wait

[mresseguie]

When I first connected the Venus to my Mac Mini, I got nothing. The Mac initially recognised the DAC, but seconds later didn't.  Alvin remotely helped me load/install the correct(?) firmware. It works now, but the sound is very scratchy. It's quite possible the issue here is that I'm running the USB cable from my Mac Mini into the Venus and RCA into my IDA-8. It's the only option for this amp. If I had an integrated amp sans DAC, this issue might disappear - or not.

I ended up borrowing my sister's Windows laptop PC, which I'm playing YouTube videos with. It sounds really good. Volume is low because my wife is 12 feet away.  I'll play some better tunes tomorrow to hear more.

Alvin will try to correct the issue later. It's possible that the firmware doesn't work well with my Mac Mini. It's also possible it has something to do with my IDA-8.

Just in case, it may be wise for someone to bring a Windows PC to the G2G. I'll keep you informed of progress with my Mini.

Michael

[Mudslide]

Hey all...I'm going to be on the peninsula the first week in August.  Anything happening on that side of the water?  (I'll be in Sequim, mostly.)  Thanks.

[mresseguie]

Mudslide!

I'm leaving Vancouver, WA on the 31st. My mother is healthy once again, so my watch is finished. My wife and I will stay with friends in Corvallis for 5 nights before hopping on a flight to Chicago (12 days) followed by flying to Boston (13 days). Then, we'll fly to Atlanta to stay for a month. We'll probably stay somewhere else for a couple weeks after this, but we haven't planned that far out.

Check with the others to see what opportunities exist.

Michael

[Folsom]

But Corvalis is the opposite direction from me!  Everyone is always going no where near me.

[alvin1118]

Amanero may not be friendly for mac mini. I've one case of mac mini 2014 doesn't like amanero. I need to investigate more on this.

In amanero website, it says that: No Drivers needed for Mac OSX 10.6+ and Linux with UAC2 compliant kernel.
KS/Wasapi/WDM/ASIO Drivers for MS OS XP to Win8 32-64bit included at no fee.

Anyway just to be on the safe side, would any kind soul bring a Windows 10 pc with jriver or any good playback software.

I'm beginning to anxious now 

[JakeJ]

When I first connected the Venus to my Mac Mini, I got nothing. The Mac initially recognised the DAC, but seconds later didn't.  Alvin remotely helped me load/install the correct(?) firmware. It works now, but the sound is very scratchy. It's quite possible the issue here is that I'm running the USB cable from my Mac Mini into the Venus and RCA into my IDA-8. It's the only option for this amp. If I had an integrated amp sans DAC, this issue might disappear - or not.

I ended up borrowing my sister's Windows laptop PC, which I'm playing YouTube videos with. It sounds really good. Volume is low because my wife is 12 feet away.  I'll play some better tunes tomorrow to hear more.

Alvin will try to correct the issue later. It's possible that the firmware doesn't work well with my Mac Mini. It's also possible it has something to do with my IDA-8.

Just in case, it may be wise for someone to bring a Windows PC to the G2G. I'll keep you informed of progress with my Mini.

Michael

One solution I can think of is to convert USB to S/PDIF between Mac Mini and DAC.  I can bring my iFi iLink to see if that fixes the issue.  Sound pretty good too.  Alvin, what do you think about that?

[JakeJ]

But Corvalis is the opposite direction from me!  Everyone is always going no where near me.

Hi Folsom,

I had always assumed you were in the Sacramento area due to your user name.  So then, what area do you hail from?

Thanks,
Jake in SE WA

[alvin1118]

One solution I can think of is to convert USB to S/PDIF between Mac Mini and DAC.  I can bring my iFi iLink to see if that fixes the issue.  Sound pretty good too.  Alvin, what do you think about that?

Good idea man. Thanks JakeJ!

Anyone into streamer like sotm or sonore? They are good to bring out USB audio performance too.