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Title: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 18 Jul 2012, 01:19 am
I've decided to have my amps continue the trek around the USA so they can come back east.  ~10 new people max for this leg.  Make sure you read the specific directions!

These are XLR input only.  Pin 2 hot. RCA > XLR adapter can be used without issues and are included.

Please post your interest with your state.

The terms will be as follows:
Member must be a member of AC in good standing with some history

All members are responsbile for shipping cost to the next member (Budget ~$30)

You post honest feedback for all to see

You only keep the amps for a maximum of 3 days  

Please be careful with these.  These are my personal units and I'd like for them to come back how they left which is in perfect condition. 

The best way to give me your info is via email.  DO NOT PM it to me.  It makes it very difficult when I'm mobile.  If it's not emailed you will be missed.   

Email the shipping info and phone number with the subject "NCORE TOUR 2-your moniker" Again, if this isn't in the subject it will be missed as I get a very large amount of email per day. 

This is all at your own risk.  AudioCircle or any member is not responsible for your actions.  You are fully responsible for your stereo, the loaned amps and shipping to the next member.  Remember, if you're not sure, just ask.  It really is that simple.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: jtwrace on 18 Jul 2012, 01:20 am
I'm going to continue the tour for another couple of months. 


The list so far is as follows:

Rclark (WA)
jonbee (WA)  
TJHUB (WI)
OzarkTom (MO) (Industry Participant)
BPT (MO) (Industry Participant)
steve k (MO)
Danny Richie (TX) (Industry Participant)
lonewolfny42 (NY)  
yukiginger (NY)



Order subject to change.


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Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: Freo-1 on 18 Jul 2012, 01:25 am
Good Deal!
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: Rclark on 18 Jul 2012, 02:54 am
Yes please.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: TJHUB on 18 Jul 2012, 03:04 am
Thanks Jason!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: jhm731 on 18 Jul 2012, 03:05 am
I'm going to continue the tour for another couple of months.  I'd say 10 new people max.

In no particular order yet.....

The list is as follows:

jonbee (WA)
TJHUB (WI)

Email sent.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: rodge827 on 18 Jul 2012, 03:07 am
Hi Jason,

I had some schedule conflicts when they went through NJ last time...so please, please, please can I be included?

Chris

Zip 08087
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: Barry_NJ on 18 Jul 2012, 11:53 am
Thank you Jason! :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: OzarkTom on 18 Jul 2012, 12:23 pm
Thanks Jason!
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: rodge827 on 18 Jul 2012, 01:35 pm
Thank you Jason  :D
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: JohnR on 18 Jul 2012, 01:47 pm
14 people already on a 10 person tour!

Jason, your generosity is unmatched.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: yukiginger on 18 Jul 2012, 01:55 pm
Thanks for the opportunity, Jason. Email sent. I'm in NY.

MarkG
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 18 Jul 2012, 02:08 pm
This tour has been filled.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: hifial on 18 Jul 2012, 02:10 pm
Thank you Jason. I and my fellow club members salute you.  :beer: :banana piano:

Now it is a matter of waiting through the summer  :drool: for them to arrive. I just noticed I get them after Barry, dam. Just kidding, Barry is a great choice and a stand up guy. Hey Barry.

Al
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2
Post by: jtwrace on 18 Jul 2012, 02:12 pm
I just noticed I get them after Barry, dam.
Well, being that you are about 30min away you can go to his place for some extra listening.   :wink:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: SlushPuppy on 18 Jul 2012, 03:36 pm
Great list of tour members. I'm looking forward to their opinions.

Great job Jason  :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: Barry_NJ on 18 Jul 2012, 04:19 pm
Well, being that you are about 30min away you can go to his place for some extra listening.   :wink:

I'm hoping to get them over a weekend so that I can have a small (10-12 guests) listening party :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: hifial on 18 Jul 2012, 06:10 pm
Posted by: jtwrace
Insert Quote
Quote from: hifial on Today at 10:10 AM

   " I just noticed I get them after Barry, dam.

Well, being that you are about 30min away you can go to his place for some extra listening.   :wink:"
 
The all and powerful Jason has spoken. You hear that Barry, he he. Of course Barry is welcome to come by my place as well for some extra listening.

If I can accommodate other interested AC members in the area and give them a chance to hear them once I have them I will do my best. 

Al
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: TJHUB on 18 Jul 2012, 07:25 pm
Can I ask what XLR to RCA adapters are included?  I have a pair from parts express that negatively affect the sound quality. This concerns me greatly, and I'm pursuing getting my IC's with XLR's on one end, but if I don't have to go through the trouble, I would love to avoid it.

Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: roscoeiii on 18 Jul 2012, 07:27 pm
Good to see that RClark and OzarkTom will finally be able to hear ncores in their systems. Look forward to your listening impressions fellas.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: Rclark on 18 Jul 2012, 07:35 pm
Mine might be the first tripath comparison, and my Two.2 is all duded up and decked out and ready for a scrap. But it should be a slaughter just based on the difference in headroom alone. I'm pretty excited to try them soon before I get my pair.

I'm mostly interested in Danny Richie's impressions. He's got those $50,000 super star destroyers.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: OzarkTom on 18 Jul 2012, 11:50 pm
And I have a SET amp, a highly modded tripath, several other tube amps, and another highly rated Class D amp to compare the Ncores to.

This will be very interesting.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: this_is_vv on 18 Jul 2012, 11:57 pm
can i listen some one in NJ nyc area... i am in newport area...
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: rajacat on 19 Jul 2012, 01:17 am
I noticed that Rclark and jonbee live in Washington State. Are either one you in the Puget Sound area?
It would great if I could get a listen if you're close enough. :D I live in Port Townsend.

-Roy
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jonbee on 19 Jul 2012, 08:00 pm
I'm in downtown Seattle. I'm having several friends over when I get them. Send me a PM if you're interested. I'll be comparing it to the amp section (Icepower) in my Cullen modded PS Audio GCC-500. I may have other comparos as well.
John
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 1 Aug 2012, 11:36 am
Keep your eyes open for emails and updates.  They're closing in on you!   :wink:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: playntheblues on 1 Aug 2012, 01:48 pm
rclark, what are you referring to when you say 50,000.00 super star destroyers? 
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: TrungT on 1 Aug 2012, 02:14 pm
I think he referring Dodd big blue amps.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 4 Aug 2012, 08:10 pm
I have updated Post #2 as the first member has a chance to listen to them locally.  That means that Rclark will receive them first mid to late next week.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: Rclark on 5 Aug 2012, 05:38 am
Ended up hanging out with a bunch of friends today (gorgeous 86 degrees) and we ended up at one of the girls parent's house, who ended up having some really nice looking diy speakers, floorstander box type, with a ribbon tweeter, and there were large tube amps connected to the rig. They were actually pretty large. Didn't see a logo on any of it. I did see the rack had really nice vinyl setup and an old school looking Marantz preamp. We were there for maybe about 20 minutes, had some shots, and then left.

They were playing country music but I definitely did lend an ear. The amps had several of those black treasure tubes, I've seen them in pics.

 It sounded alright. Pretty spacious and lush, almost overly so. But I kept thinking about my rig at home and how I definitely prefered the sound of my modded maggies with the modded tripath. There was something almost sloppy about the sound of the other system. Might have been the room. Couldn't quite put my finger on it but I wasn't there long enough.

 If might have been biamped because there was another set of smaller tube amps there up top. Thank god they have air conditioning.

Anyway, yay, Ncores soon.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 7 Aug 2012, 11:24 am
Alright, this tour is underway with the first member due to receive them on 8/9/12. 
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 9 Aug 2012, 11:30 am
Delivery today for member "Rclark"
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 10 Aug 2012, 12:15 am
The amps have been delivered. 
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 13 Aug 2012, 11:43 am
Shipping to the next member today
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 13 Aug 2012, 07:45 pm
"jonbee" will receive them tomorrow.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 24 Aug 2012, 01:02 am
"TJHUB" receives them tomorrow 8/24/12
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 24 Aug 2012, 11:36 pm
Listening in progress at TJHUB's.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 30 Aug 2012, 11:04 am
Amps have been delivered to OzarkTom.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 30 Aug 2012, 05:55 pm
If you know of a friend in your area that owns some NCores please pass on the tour pair.  I'd like for this to keep moving along as quickly as possible. 

Also, if you have heard these already from the first tour, you will be bypassed. 
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 4 Sep 2012, 12:01 pm
Shipping today to BPT
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 5 Sep 2012, 06:17 pm
Amps have been delivered to BPT...
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 9 Sep 2012, 11:15 pm
Steve k now has the amps.

Just a reminder for the members to leave honest feedback in the feedback thread.

The thread to leave feedback is here http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=105310.msg1129975#new
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 13 Sep 2012, 12:46 am
If you are due to receive the amps, please make sure you ship when asked.  If you are going to not be able to ship on the date specified then ship them a day early.  It's not fair to me or to the next person in line.  If this doesn't work for you, just tell me and I can skip you. 
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 13 Sep 2012, 02:11 pm
Amps should be shipping today to Industry Participant Danny Richie.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 18 Sep 2012, 12:01 pm
Listening in progress...
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 19 Sep 2012, 02:45 pm
Amps ship today to "lonewoflny42"
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 20 Sep 2012, 07:42 pm
"lonewolfny42" receives the amps on 9/24/12
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 23 Sep 2012, 12:54 am
"lonewolfny42" receives the amps on 9/24/12
I wonder if the NCores will be highlighted with a photo op.   :scratch:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: rodge827 on 23 Sep 2012, 04:21 am
How will Chris, with beer in hand, lean on them?  :scratch:

Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: Rclark on 23 Sep 2012, 04:54 am
+1   :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: lonewolfny42 on 23 Sep 2012, 06:43 am
How will Chris, with beer in hand, lean on them?  :scratch:


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Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: satfrat on 23 Sep 2012, 06:52 am

               (http://rlv.zcache.com/where_theres_a_will_theres_a_beer_mouse_pad-p144910516610040801envq7_400.jpg)

Just don't mistake the NCore for a beer coaster Chris.  :lol:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: lonewolfny42 on 24 Sep 2012, 07:53 pm
"lonewolfny42" receives the amps on 9/24/12

They have now arrived...wow...that's some shipping case Jason... :thumb:

Listening in progress...  :beer:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 24 Sep 2012, 09:34 pm
They have now arrived...wow...that's some shipping case Jason... :thumb:

Listening in progress...  :beer:

Glad you approve.   :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: lonewolfny42 on 27 Sep 2012, 01:34 pm
Thank you again Jason.... :thumb:



Amps are on the way today to yukiginger....



Happy listening...... :D
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 27 Sep 2012, 01:56 pm
Amps have been shipped to the next member.   Arrive 10/1/12
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 28 Sep 2012, 01:56 am
This stop will be the last stop of the NCore Tour.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: roscoeiii on 28 Sep 2012, 02:11 am
Wow. Last stop. End of an era.

And a good time to thank Jason again for his incredible generosity in making this tour possible. Not to mention all the coordination it required of him. Bravo for this act of generosity that makes me proud to be an ACer.  :rock: :banana piano: :notworthy: :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: Shaman on 29 Sep 2012, 09:11 am
Great work Jason!
Do we have a total count of the systems the Ncores visited during these tours?
And, perhaps, a percentage of people who found them good sounding!  :green:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 29 Sep 2012, 11:57 am
Do we have a total count of the systems the Ncores visited during these tours?
And, perhaps, a percentage of people who found them good sounding!  :green:
35 systems that I know of. 

No idea about the percentage. 

Feel free to go through all the posts though and figure it out. http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=105310.0
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jtwrace on 10 Oct 2012, 12:21 am
To all that participated in the first and second tour:

Thanks for keeping my amps in the condition that they arrived back in.  This is very much appreciated and what I was hoping would happen.  It says a lot about you guys.   :thumb:

I hope you enjoyed your time with them whether you thought they were sonically able or not. 

Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: TomS on 10 Oct 2012, 01:31 am
And a huge thanks to Jason for the tour and putting up with, well, ... lotsa stuff  :wink:

I know I gained a lot of insights just reading all the thoughtful comments and suggestions. Hopefully you all thought it was totally worthwhile as well. Great job  :thumb:
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: jonbee on 10 Oct 2012, 02:03 pm
And a huge thanks to Jason for the tour and putting up with, well, ... lotsa stuff  :wink:
I second that heartily. My decision to build mine was taken only because I could heard them in my system, taking the uncertainty out totally.
Combined with the pictures, posts, etc., made this upgrade fun and successful, with no nasty surprises.
Title: Re: Hypex NCore USA Tour 2012 Part 2 ***TOUR HAS BEEN FILLED***
Post by: poseidonsvoice on 10 Oct 2012, 05:10 pm
Jason rocks.  :rock: What more is there to say?

Anand.