Time for another Audio Rage?

Mad DOg · « **on:** 21 Apr 2005, 05:50 pm »

Ok, guys...

I've got the following:

Audience adeptResponse power conditioner
VenHaus AirSine power cord
Wyetech Onyx tube monoblocks (13W)
NuForce Reference 8 monoblocks (100W) demo arriving any day now...

Is it time for another So Cal Audio Rage?

Saturday, April 30th or May 7th?

cryotweaks · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 07:03 pm »

My vote is for the 7th.

F-100 · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 07:14 pm »

Hey MD,
I haven't been to your place for a while. I'll try to join you guys this time so I can check out your latest & greatest toys. I can bring my Odyssey Extreme Monoblock if you like. BTW, May 7th is good with me but not April 30th.

Mad DOg · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 07:15 pm »

Quote from: cryotweaks

My vote is for the 7th.

since i don't want it to seem like i have a monopoly on all these sessions

, i'll open this up to any volunteers who might want to host this...if no one wants to, my wife and i can host again...

cryotweaks · « **Reply #4 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 07:35 pm »

Let me check with "the boss". I may be able to facilitate. Although I may insist you bring your preamp.

Russtafarian · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 07:52 pm »

I'd be open to hosting something this summer, once I'm done with little league double-headers every Saturday. Maybe I'll look at planning another rage in mid-June.

I would find it quite fascinating to get some other perspectives on my rig and swap out few components and cables to see how that alters the sonic landscape. I'm optimized for good-ole' stereo but also set up for vinyl, multi-channel hi-rez, and front projection DVD/HDTV. Lot's of opportunites for audio fun and games.

Mad DOg · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 07:59 pm »

Russ, so it looks like you won't be attending this Rage then?

Russtafarian · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 09:26 pm »

If my schedule allows it, I'll be there for May 7th.

Jon L · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 11:44 pm »

May 7th is good for me. Mad Dog, today I just took delivery of a mystery interconnect that sounds very similar to Silversmith Palladiums we heard! Do you still have the Silversmiths?

Mad DOg · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 Apr 2005, 11:56 pm »

Quote from: Jon L

May 7th is good for me. Mad Dog, today I just took delivery of a mystery interconnect that sounds very similar to Silversmith Palladiums we heard! Do you still have the Silversmiths?

still have the silversmith silvers, but had to return the palladiums

cryotweaks · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Apr 2005, 02:20 pm »

It looks like I can host for the 7th, I will have my XACD9000ES back from Cryo and "silvering", and there may be an outside chance the Timepiece 2.1s will be there too.

tnewell · « **Reply #11 on:** 22 Apr 2005, 10:35 pm »

I would be interested in attending. This would be my 1st rage. I am friends with the Russtafarian.

Tom

Mad DOg · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 Apr 2005, 12:29 am »

Quote from: cryotweaks

It looks like I can host for the 7th, I will have my XACD9000ES back from Cryo and "silvering", and there may be an outside chance the Timepiece 2.1s will be there too.

cool! thanks for volunteering!

i didn't want folks to think that i was monopolizing the Rage sessions!

although if you want to compare the Callisto line stage to the Luminous passive pre, it would probably be easier to bring that over to my place given that the Callisto comes in 2 boxes weighing 40 lbs each plus they really requires 2+ hours of warm up to start sounding its best.

shokunin · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 Apr 2005, 07:21 am »

Cool... I sound like a broken record, but I might be able to make the 7th. I know there's another birthday party for a nephew, but can't find the invite if it's for the 7th or 8th.

I may have the Silversmith Palladiums and Meitner gear by then...

cryotweaks · « **Reply #14 on:** 25 Apr 2005, 01:44 pm »

So for the session, we have the following locked in:

Audience adeptResponse power conditioner
VenHaus AirSine power cord
Wyetech Onyx tube monoblocks (13W)
NuForce Reference 8 monoblocks (100W)
SP Tech Timepiece 2.1

My system:

Sony XACD9000ES for source
Luminous Audio Axiom passive attenuator
Balanced Power BP-3 tweaked by Chris Hoff
GR Research Loudspeakers (We can use them if need be)
DIY Bybee outlet box
Z-Sleeves
Lots of variables on cabling, I will leave this open

Sa-dono · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 Apr 2005, 03:29 am »

Quote from: Jon L

May 7th is good for me. Mad Dog, today I just took delivery of a mystery interconnect that sounds very similar to Silversmith Palladiums we heard! Do you still have the Silversmiths?

I'll be curious to hear about this comparison. shokunin should be able to help you out with the Palladiums.

cryotweaks · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 Apr 2005, 01:48 pm »

Palladiums? Cool!

This is shaping up nicely. Please do not forget to bring SOFTWARE as well. I don't know if Mr. Casler will be there, but I think the group has grown familiar with many of the selections he brings.

John Casler · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 Apr 2005, 03:12 pm »

Quote from: cryotweaks

Palladiums? Cool!

This is shaping up nicely. Please do not forget to bring SOFTWARE as well. I don't know if Mr. Casler will be there, but I think the group has grown familiar with many of the selections he brings.

Who is this "MR" Casler guy?

As Yoda might say: Be there, I'll be

John Casler · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 Apr 2005, 04:50 pm »

Quote from: John Casler

Quote from: cryotweaks
Palladiums? Cool!

This is shaping up nicely. Please do not forget to bring SOFTWARE as well. I don't know if Mr. Casler will be there, but I think the group has grown familiar with many of the selections he brings.

Who is this "MR" Casler guy?

As Yoda might say: Be there, I'll be

Or maybe he would say:

Be there, will I?????

or There be, I'll???

Anyway just remember, Yoda spelled backwards says "Adoy"

Which sounds much like someone with a very stuffy nose saying "a toy"

Words to live by for sure.

cryotweaks · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 Apr 2005, 05:06 pm »

Have some time on our hands do we?

Forward to seeing you I do look.

Man, that could make your head hurt after awhile.