GTG - Nov. 12th - Princeton NJ - Start Time - 1PM

shadowlight · « **on:** 14 Sep 2016, 12:32 am »

Time to have a RAVE with both Lampizator and GTAudio Works. I am planning the RAVE a bit differently this time. My primary system will remain identical initially and later we can start swapping equipment in and out of the setup.

Primary System Located in Basement

Speakers: Zu Audio Druid V
Amp: Triode Lab / Finale 2a3 SET (Sovtek / Shuguang 2a3, RCA/GE/Russian NOS 6sn7/6hc8, 5v4/gz32 rectifier tube)
Amp: Response Audio 3205 Extreme (el34/kt88/kt77/6550 power tubes, 12ax7 and 12at7 as preamp, phase splitter)
Amp: Folsom Audio 7297 DIY amp
Preamp: 4P1L DIY Preamp or Gary Dodd Unity 6H30pi Preamp
DAC: Lampizator Gen4.5 with DSD128 and 384K PCM
PC Audio Receiver: Either a Win10 or Linux system running Signalyst NAA (Network Audio Adapter)
Audio Music Player: Win10 based Signalyst HQPlayer converting everything over to DSD128 (the server has enough juice left to upconvert everything over to DSD256 or potentially DSD512)
CD/SACD - Pioneer Elite DV59ai

The second set of speakers will be in the family room and they are going to be GTAudio Works speakers.
I will let Fred (Gopher) or Rob provide information the Lampizator equipment that they will bring along and Greg @ GTAudio Works about the speakers and equipment that he will be bring.

Even though the event is listed in the Lampizator it is open to everyone. Either send me a pm or post in the thread so I can have a head count.

If you have never been to our house please keep couple of house rules in mind - no alcohol or meat dishes will be served and please take off your shoes (feel free to bring house shoes/sandals). You break the rules I end up in the dog house and no more events

If you are looking for used CD/Vinyl you might want to stop at Princeton Record Exchange which is 10 minutes from the house and close to the Princeton University.

Triode Pete · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Sep 2016, 01:02 am »

Thanks, D!

I'll see if the LI boys are up for an audio road trip!

Cheers,
Pete

Gopher · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Sep 2016, 01:03 am »

Thanks for hosting this event, Deepak! I know well have a great time.

As far as what we will bring, I'll likely bring an Atlantic, as I know that's a piece people are curious about and also a new Amber and likely a Golden Gate. We'll also plan on lugging over a Komputer or two.

Should be a great time. I hope to see many of you there!

Fred

shadowlight · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Sep 2016, 01:13 am »

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. I think the LI folks need to rent a big van and car pool

.

wisnon · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Sep 2016, 02:15 pm »

Sounds like fun.

shadowlight · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Sep 2016, 06:45 pm »

Links to Lampizator DAC's that Fred mentioned:

Atlantic DAC

Amber

Golden Gate

shadowlight · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Sep 2016, 06:54 pm »

GTAudio Works will be bring along the following

Source .....JVC 1050 CD player
Pre amp.... PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium
Amps....... Paradox Pulse 100 wpc monos class AB solid state, single pair of Mosfet outputs.
Wiring...... Paradox pulse interconnect and speaker wire.
Speakers....GTA3R Planar ribbon 2 way speakers
Subs........Sound Insight SI-200 2x12" open baffle powered subs.

Information on the various speaker options available from GTAudio Works
GTA3r is the flagship model 78" tall
GTA2r is a smaller mid priced version 53" tall
The GTA2&3r have sub woofer options including sealed box, OB, or TL design.
GTA1r is an entry level model with built in sealed sub.

Gopher · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 Sep 2016, 03:56 pm »

As an update, I'm planning on one of the Atlantic DACs we bring balanced and having tube rectification and our new superclock USB upgrade. We should be cooking with gas!

shadowlight · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 Sep 2016, 04:33 pm »

Quote from: Gopher on 20 Sep 2016, 03:56 pm

As an update, I'm planning on one of the Atlantic DACs we bring balanced and having tube rectification and our new superclock USB upgrade. We should be cooking with gas!

Hopefully with a remote?

Gopher · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 Sep 2016, 02:08 pm »

Of course!

shadowlight · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 Sep 2016, 03:46 pm »

Mytubes211 is going to bring along his 4P1L based tube amp

Gopher · « **Reply #11 on:** 21 Sep 2016, 03:57 pm »

Funny coincidence. I had virtually no experience with 4P1L tubes until Atlantic, now they will be in the amp and pre as well. It'll be a 4P1L party, I guess!

shadowlight · « **Reply #12 on:** 21 Sep 2016, 08:48 pm »

Folks,

Change in plans. Just heard from Greg @ GTAudio Works and he will not be able to attend due to other commitments on Oct. 22nd.

Time to look for another set of speakers if not we will use X-Statik's that I have in the family room.

findog3103 · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 Sep 2016, 09:17 pm »

Well since neither GTAudio and I can make it on the 22nd, I have a great idea to move it to another weekend...

shadowlight · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 Sep 2016, 06:40 pm »

I need to reschedule the RAVE from Oct. 22nd to Nov. 12th. Hopefully folks who were planning to attend can still attend on Nov. 12th.

rpf · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 Sep 2016, 07:45 pm »

Will GT Audio Works be making the 11/12 date?

shadowlight · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 Sep 2016, 08:11 pm »

Quote from: rpf on 24 Sep 2016, 07:45 pm

Will GT Audio Works be making the 11/12 date?

Waiting to hear back.

GT Audio Works · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 Sep 2016, 08:28 pm »

Unfortunately I will not be available for Shadowlights Rave that date either.
My wife is off for teachers convention and we are planning a long weekend.

For those interested in hearing the GTA3R's...I am about 90 min north of Deepaks home.
Please feel free to come over to give a listen anytime, bring your own gear if you like.
My door is always open.

Greg

findog3103 · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 Sep 2016, 10:08 pm »

I plan to attend the rave in the 12th.

shadowlight · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 Sep 2016, 11:03 pm »

Quote from: GT Audio Works on 24 Sep 2016, 08:28 pm

Unfortunately I will not be available for Shadowlights Rave that date either.
My wife is off for teachers convention and we are planning a long weekend.

For those interested in hearing the GTA3R's...I am about 90 min north of Deepaks home.
Please feel free to come over to give a listen anytime, bring your own gear if you like.
My door is always open.

Greg

Maybe next time.