[etcarroll]

Just came back from latest NY Rave with another members Bella tubed pre to compare against the Niteshade Beacon Two I have for next week.

Was wondering if any mid-A folks would like to join me in an informal GTG to listen to them, and get to know each other.

I'm looking at next Saturday, say 1 to 5pm. I'm in Oxford PA, drive up 95 to last MD exit, ex 100, and I'm 15 mins. from ex 100 to my driveway.

[etcarroll]

Hmmm, no interest, kinda a shame.

Anyway, offer stands, I have 2 or 3 folks stopping by this Saturday to audition a Niteshade Beacon Two vs. a Bella tubed pre.

I just put a new Ortofon cartridge in the tt, so folks can bring their favorite vinyl to see if it's true that tubes and vinyl go together.

Here's the Beacon Two just waiting.

[mca]

It is a shame, would love to hear the results!

[woodsyi]

I got other things going on this Saturday.  You are welcome to bring your Beacon down to Vienna, Va later and compare it with Purity (developed from the Bella) preamp that I just received.

[etcarroll]

I got other things going on this Saturday.  You are welcome to bring your Beacon down to Vienna, Va later and compare it with Purity (developed from the Bella) preamp that I just received.

definately something I'd like to do! However, both tubed pres are on loan, I have a SS pre, but not much longer.

[woodsyi]

definately something I'd like to do!

You are welcome to come down with or without any preamp, tube or not.   

[Bill Baker]

I too would obviously interested in hearing what people had to say about the Bella. I believe I know what preamp you might have but if you could confirm who's unit you have, it would be greatly appreciated.

I know Niteshade makes some great gear and it would be interesting to hear their different characteristics.

If anyone makes it over to woodsyi's place to hear the Purity Silver Statement, I would really like to hear your thoughts on this one as well.

 Thanks woodsyi for extending the offer for people to come and hear the unit at your place.

[etcarroll]

It's Shadowlights, it's marked as an '08.

[etcarroll]

You are welcome to come down with or without any preamp, tube or not.   

You're a fine citizen! I have an ulterior motive for trying to get folks together, I'd like to see some form of regular, or semi-regular GTG going. I see there used to be a DC audio group, but no meetings lately.

Through Shadowlight I was introduced to the NY Ravers, and they've been great to know, (being bounced from AC notwithstanding), but their GTGs are a drive, anything actually in the city, or God help me, out on the Island, I just skip.

And NC crew seems to be a regular meeting bunch.

So how is it Mid-A, with PHL, BAL and DC, can't get enough people together to meet? So I said to myself, "myself, maybe someone just needs to send an invitation to get the ball rolling", and that's what this Saturday is.,

[bunky]

I live in Pasadena Md and own a Single chassis 2010 Purity Audio Basis plus tube preamplifier that Bill Baker built for me that i could bring up to Pa for a comparison 

[etcarroll]

I live in Pasadena Md and own a Single chassis 2010 Purity Audio Basis plus tube preamplifier that Bill Baker built for me that i could bring up to Pa for a comparison 

Well, I still have a few folks coming in this Saturday, you're more than welcome to join.

If not, then we take Woodsyi up on his offer in the near future, and try to juggle something between the holidays.

[Letitroll98]

Hey, not sure if I can make it but I could be available, I'll send a PM.

[etcarroll]

Just an fyi, for those with allergies - I have a dog and cat.

[jtsnead]

Hi ET,
I would love to come but have a previous engagement this Saturday.

I have a Virtue Audio Sensation 901 w/ tube buffer that is working as a preamp very well.
Power amd is a ClassD SDS254 w/ Connexx ps supply.

Also would like to see GTG in this area!!

Bunky,
I have a cousin that lives in Pasadena nick-named Bunky!!

Anyone want to talk audio drop me a pm, I am in Westminster, MD

[bunky]

Hi ET,
I would love to come but have a previous engagement this Saturday.

I have a Virtue Audio Sensation 901 w/ tube buffer that is working as a preamp very well.
Power amd is a ClassD SDS254 w/ Connexx ps supply.

Also would like to see GTG in this area!!

Bunky,
I have a cousin that lives in Pasadena nick-named Bunky!!

Anyone want to talk audio drop me a pm, I am in Westminster, MD

I have known your cousin Glen and his sister since elementary school. I lived in Ventnor on the Bodkin and they lived in North Shore on the Magothy.now i have a house on Rock creek in Rockaway Beach on the Fort Smallwood side of Pasadena.

[etcarroll]

Hey, not sure if I can make it but I could be available, I'll send a PM.

pm responded to.

[Letitroll98]

Sorry that I couldn't make it, got stuck till 2 and it's an hour and a half for me to get to Gene's house.  How did it all go?