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Community => Regional Audiophiles => Carolina Audiophiles => Topic started by: jrubins on 26 May 2017, 03:29 pm

Title: Summer G2G
Post by: jrubins on 26 May 2017, 03:29 pm
Anyone interested in getting together sometime in the next couple of weeks at my place in Cary, NC? I've been stupid-busy recently, but now coming up for air. If we have a few folks who are interested, LMK and we can sort out a date.

Cheers,
James
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: poseidonsvoice on 26 May 2017, 04:17 pm
Anyone interested in getting together sometime in the next couple of weeks at my place in Cary, NC? I've been stupid-busy recently, but now coming up for air. If we have a few folks who are interested, LMK and we can sort out a date.

Cheers,
James

Definitely interested and have some gear I can bring if you want!

Best,
Anand.
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: Rick Craig on 26 May 2017, 04:51 pm
Anyone interested in getting together sometime in the next couple of weeks at my place in Cary, NC? I've been stupid-busy recently, but now coming up for air. If we have a few folks who are interested, LMK and we can sort out a date.

Cheers,
James

Sounds good :)
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: richidoo on 26 May 2017, 07:24 pm
Yes. Thanks!
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jtwrace on 26 May 2017, 07:34 pm
Sure.   :thumb:
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: adminRH on 26 May 2017, 09:02 pm
Topic split for the new G2G
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jrubins on 26 May 2017, 09:42 pm
I was wondering where my post went :D

Thanks Rich!
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: dflee on 26 May 2017, 09:54 pm
Keep us posted.

Don
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jrubins on 5 Jun 2017, 03:56 pm
How about June 24th?

That seems the best for SWMBO, therefore best for me :)
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jtwrace on 5 Jun 2017, 04:52 pm
How about June 24th?

That seems the best for SWMBO, therefore best for me :)
Not for me but enjoy!   :thumb:
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: poseidonsvoice on 5 Jun 2017, 06:00 pm
How about June 24th?

That seems the best for SWMBO, therefore best for me :)

That's fine for me.

Best,
Anand.
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: richidoo on 5 Jun 2017, 06:07 pm
YAY    :hyper:

Date is good for me
Thanks for hosting

Bring gear/food?
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: nc42acc on 5 Jun 2017, 07:10 pm
Count me in......Let me know what to bring please.
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jrubins on 6 Jun 2017, 12:59 pm
You are welcome to bring food. We'll have some food and beer, too.

Since my system is a digital one, some analog equipment might work better for plug and play.
Bring some headphones, some amps, some speakers... whatever you want (and your back will allow) :D

We can get started at noon, run until 8ish
Address is
[redacted] PM for details
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jtwrace on 6 Jun 2017, 01:03 pm
You are welcome to bring food. We'll have some food and beer, too.

Since my system is a digital one, some analog equipment might work better for plug and play.
Bring some headphones, some amps, some speakers... whatever you want (and your back will allow) :D

We can get started at noon, run until 8ish

Don't post your address on a public forum.   :nono:
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: poseidonsvoice on 6 Jun 2017, 02:44 pm
James,

Can you post your system details? Does your system accept balanced equipment/interconnects ?

Thanks,
Anand.
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jrubins on 6 Jun 2017, 07:57 pm
Don't post your address on a public forum.   :nono:
Why? I might get angry audiophiles coming by or more (!) junk mail? :D

Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jrubins on 6 Jun 2017, 08:02 pm
James,

Can you post your system details? Does your system accept balanced equipment/interconnects ?

Thanks,
Anand.
No, all single ended stuff.

System 1:
Raspberry Pi based digital front end with DSP/crossover
Project Debut turntable
Harman/Kardon AVR 254
7.1 stereo system sub, woofers, mids, highs on DIY open baffle

System 2:
Pioneer CD/SACD/DVD-A player
Harman/Kardon PM645 (IIRC) integrated
Alon Model 1

System 3:
PS3
H/K AVR 254
Energy Veritas 2.3i
DIY surrounds and sub for 4.1 surround


Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: richidoo on 6 Jun 2017, 09:27 pm
Sounds awesome! Can't wait to hear your systems and see how you are doing XO on Pi.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: sheadlee on 7 Jun 2017, 02:51 pm
Unfortunately, I have a prior engagement on the 24th. Y'all have fun  :D!
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jtwrace on 7 Jun 2017, 03:01 pm
Unfortunately, I have a prior engagement on the 24th. Y'all have fun  :D!
Me too. I'll be in NYC at my favorite Jazz Club watching my favorite Jazz performer.
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: Rick Craig on 7 Jun 2017, 03:23 pm
Me too. I'll be in NYC at my favorite Jazz Club watching my favorite Jazz performer.

Nice - what place and performer?
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jtwrace on 7 Jun 2017, 04:20 pm
Nice - what place and performer?
Blue Note with Michel Camilo
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: poseidonsvoice on 7 Jun 2017, 04:54 pm
Blue Note with Michel Camilo

Michel Camilo playing A Night in Tunisia: https://youtu.be/9Kgnf8mkTLU

 :weights: :bounce: :bowdown: :notworthy:

Best,
Anand.
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: Rick Craig on 7 Jun 2017, 05:09 pm
Blue Note with Michel Camilo

Excellent - he has some great recordings on Telarc.
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: 10ear on 7 Jun 2017, 06:39 pm
Would love to be there but have conflict. Hopefully next time.     old tinear
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: richidoo on 25 Jun 2017, 12:54 am
Woohoo, fun time at James'!

Thanks to James and his wife and kids for allowing us to invade and noise up the place. Lots of good music, good sound, good conversation and laughs.

Alon speakers were very impressive. Sealed bass driver had excellent extension and kick.
James' DIY open baffle active speakers sound awesome. Using RPi for crossover and control, and HK Rx for DAC and amp. Very nice!

Nice to meet Todd and Steve.

Can't wait til next time.
Rich
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: jrubins on 25 Jun 2017, 01:50 am
Thanks for coming guys! Nice to see / meet everyone. I can't wait until the next one at Steve's house
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: krustykat on 25 Jun 2017, 03:42 am
James, thank you for being such a gracious host. The food was absolutely great (check out the chalkboard!) along with your homebrew beer and speakers too!   Great guys with so much knowlege it was a privelige to hang for a few hours.  I'm really looking forward to the next one!

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=164435)
Title: Re: Summer G2G
Post by: poseidonsvoice on 25 Jun 2017, 03:50 am
I had a great time as well. There were many highlights of this meet. First was meeting James' lovely wife who is a chef and as such all of us were surprised by the wonderful appetizer, main courses and dessert. Next, I had a grand time with James' 6 yo daughter who was kind enough to donate one of her artistic portraits to my growing collection and teach me some really groovy ballet moves. Next was meeting James again and checking out his dynamite setup- very enjoyable. Steve (sledwards) brought his very beautiful tube linestage design (by none other than Kevin Carter my diy tube guru & advisor). Steve's execution and soldering was superb and I say that with the eyes of an advanced diy hobbyist! Seeing Rich again was like seeing family, he always throws a joke in when you least expect it, it's like "come again, what?"). It was great meeting krustycat  for the 1st time  :thumb: I also was enamored by one of James' real felines - Asparagus.

On the way back I shopped at Cary's Trader Joe's and brought home groceries, redeeming myself!

Thanks again fellas...till next time!

Anand.