NYC Demo

Zero the Hero · « **Reply #20 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 03:04 pm »

hmm, a Sunday eh? I'd have to skip work for that (boohoo!). How many speakers are you talking? Just that one pair or multiples?

Rick Craig · « **Reply #21 on:** 21 Sep 2009, 12:40 pm »

Quote from: Zero the Hero on 20 Sep 2009, 03:04 pm

hmm, a Sunday eh? I'd have to skip work for that (boohoo!). How many speakers are you talking? Just that one pair or multiples?

Only the Julietta arrays.

Levi · « **Reply #22 on:** 21 Sep 2009, 01:05 pm »

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The tentative date is October 18th. If there's a large number attending we may split it into two sessions.

Hi Rick,

It was good to see you at JoshK's what seems like years ago. If you are doing October 18th, that would probably work for most. There is a chance that I could come.

We have Nyaudiorave meeting on October 24 tentatively. No conflicts so far. Just an fyi.

--Levi

Rick Craig · « **Reply #23 on:** 21 Sep 2009, 07:11 pm »

Quote from: Levi on 21 Sep 2009, 01:05 pm

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The tentative date is October 18th. If there's a large number attending we may split it into two sessions.

Hi Rick,

It was good to see you at JoshK's what seems like years ago. If you are doing October 18th, that would probably work for most. There is a chance that I could come.

We have Nyaudiorave meeting on October 24 tentatively. No conflicts so far. Just an fyi.

--Levi

Good to hear from you again. We came up with a date that was good for both of our schedules and I'm happy that it doesn't conflict with the Rave.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #24 on:** 30 Sep 2009, 12:05 am »

For the October 18th Manhattan demo we would like to have two different seatings so that everyone will have enough time to do some listening. I imagine we can do one say 12pm-3pm and the other 3-6pm. Please post your preference or email - seats will be limited.

JMD · « **Reply #25 on:** 30 Sep 2009, 01:10 am »

12-3 please for the NYC Demo. Thank you.

Joel Disend

goldlizsts · « **Reply #26 on:** 30 Sep 2009, 02:45 am »

Quote from: Rick Craig on 30 Sep 2009, 12:05 am

For the October 18th Manhattan demo we would like to have two different seatings so that everyone will have enough time to do some listening. I imagine we can do one say 12pm-3pm and the other 3-6pm. Please post your preference or email - seats will be limited.

3 pm for me, please.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #27 on:** 30 Sep 2009, 03:38 am »

Quote from: JMD on 30 Sep 2009, 01:10 am

12-3 please for the NYC Demo. Thank you.

Joel Disend

Thanks!

Rick Craig · « **Reply #28 on:** 30 Sep 2009, 03:39 am »

Quote from: goldlizsts on 30 Sep 2009, 02:45 am

Quote from: Rick Craig on 30 Sep 2009, 12:05 am
For the October 18th Manhattan demo we would like to have two different seatings so that everyone will have enough time to do some listening. I imagine we can do one say 12pm-3pm and the other 3-6pm. Please post your preference or email - seats will be limited.

3 pm for me, please.

Ok - thanks!

BobM · « **Reply #29 on:** 30 Sep 2009, 12:36 pm »

noon is better for me on a Sunday

Rick Craig · « **Reply #30 on:** 30 Sep 2009, 04:46 pm »

Quote from: BobM on 30 Sep 2009, 12:36 pm

noon is better for me on a Sunday

Look forward to seeing you again.

Zero the Hero · « **Reply #31 on:** 1 Oct 2009, 05:11 pm »

Looks like I won't be able to make this; have to go in for surgury that week.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #32 on:** 1 Oct 2009, 07:33 pm »

Quote from: Zero the Hero on 1 Oct 2009, 05:11 pm

Looks like I won't be able to make this; have to go in for surgury that week.

Sorry to hear that - maybe we can meet at another time.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #33 on:** 8 Oct 2009, 03:50 pm »

I'll have information available soon for the address of the demo host. Please email me at rick@selahaudio.com for the details.

The meeting will be Sunday October with two time slots, noon-3 and 3pm-6pm. If you haven't already please let me know your preference.

Levi · « **Reply #34 on:** 8 Oct 2009, 04:10 pm »

Hi Rick 3-6pm is good for me. I just have to make sure my wife doesnt have plans. You know how that goes.

--Levu

Rick Craig · « **Reply #35 on:** 9 Oct 2009, 03:03 am »

Quote from: Levi on 8 Oct 2009, 04:10 pm

Hi Rick 3-6pm is good for me. I just have to make sure my wife doesnt have plans. You know how that goes.

--Levu

Hope you can make it - email me for the address.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #36 on:** 12 Oct 2009, 03:33 pm »

Please be sure to email me at rick@selahaudio.com if you plan to attend this coming Sunday.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #37 on:** 14 Oct 2009, 01:18 pm »

Quote from: topround on 16 Sep 2009, 04:40 pm

I would love to attend

Mike

Feel free to post this in the NY Rave circle. Anyone can PM or email me if they plan to attend.

BobM · « **Reply #38 on:** 19 Oct 2009, 12:10 am »

Well I made it to the noon session. Topround was there and took some pictures, which I'm sure he'll post. I want to thank Andrew for his great hospitality in allowing us to come over and give a listen. What a beautiful apartment. 15 foot ceilings, a beautiful backyard (too bad it was rainy), amazing kitchen and great food. Andrew owns a BBQ restaurant on 23rd St. and if you get a chance to visit and sample the menu I suggest you do. His partner was 3 time US BBQ champ and the food reflected this. Simply awesome! Hopefully he will post more details about his place and maybe a link as well.

These line arrays are certainly one of a kind. An open baffle design for the mids and ribbon tweets, supported by carbon graphite rods int he back and carbon graphine on both the front and back of the main baffle. Very rigid and lighter than other materials. The main baffle was perched on top of the bass cabinet and separated by some steel plates with a damping between them, if I'm not mistaken. Anyway, Rick can clarify the design details. The cabinets were veneered (or constructed of?) in babmoo ply, which gave them a really nice design feature in the exposed edges.

The speakers unfortunately were not broken in for more than about 12 hours, and the amp itself was brand new out of the box, so my perceptions on the sound should be taken in context - these speakers certainly give you the impression that they will be great given time. The potential could certainly be heard. A bit light sounding (the woofer needs to loosen up for sure and the lower mids need to fill in) and the imaging and air are not fully present. Exactly what you would expect of a brand new setup. Maybe we can convince Andrew to host a mini rave down the road once he gets a chance to play with all of these new toys a bit.

Thanks again,
Bob

goldlizsts · « **Reply #39 on:** 19 Oct 2009, 12:29 am »

Quote from: BobM on 19 Oct 2009, 12:10 am

.............The speakers unfortunately were not broken in for more than about 12 hours, and the amp itself was brand new out of the box, so my perceptions on the sound should be taken in context - these speakers certainly give you the impression that they will be great given time. The potential could certainly be heard. A bit light sounding (the woofer needs to loosen up for sure and the lower mids need to fill in) and the imaging and air are not fully present. Exactly what you would expect of a brand new setup. Maybe we can convince Andrew to host a mini rave down the road once he gets a chance to play with all of these new toys a bit.

Thanks again,
Bob

First, thanks to Andrew from me also. I got to the 3 p.m. session. Soon after I got there BobM and Topround took of because they both live far, mandating early departures. Otherwise, who'd want to give up good food, good venue, and good people?

Anyhow, I echo Bob's comments. The system is just loosening up. I can hear the potential. I'm not ever going to be technically sophisticated as Bob, but from what I heard this afternoon, I think the speakers are very nice, spacious, good imaging. The overall sound is lacking somewhat in body. That's just a fact for a new piece of gear. I could sense the potential though. The bass I think should be tight and focused.

I second Bob, we should have a return visit, when everything has loosened up. It should be more awesome.

It was nice to finally meet the one and only Rick Craig. I don't think you'll find anyone else who goes around to "personally" install his creations for a client. What great service. He must love his creations. Can't go wrong.

Thanks Andrew.

Shek