Chicago Audio Fest 14-16 October

David Ellis · « **on:** 29 Jul 2005, 05:55 am »

Gentlemen,

For about the past 5 years, the speaker builders from the Madisound discussion page have organized small gatherings in the fall. This post is the initial post for the Chicago area gathering.

Paul H. is darn busy, and I'll be organizing the Chicago event this year. If you are interested in the plethora of organizational email messages or wish to contribute, please send me your email address and I'll add it to my mailing list. If you have some good ideas for the event - I am all ears.

Thus far the plan is for a slightly different format than in other years.

1. The event will be held in a 2-room suite based hotel.

2. There will be 1 larger space for formal judging.

3. The formal judging will be spread throughout the day in 3 time-windows

4. All folks will be VERY welcome to setup their hifi system in their suite room for others to hear. I'd actually really like to hear some good SET Horn based stuff.

5. Covering the cost of the conference room will require a $10 fee for all visitors.

The setup will be VERY similar to the CES hifi venue - without the $3500 entry fee for each room. The only fee for each room will be the cost for the room.

My next order of business is... what hotel?? I hope to have the choices narrowed to 3 hotels, then cast them to an email vote next weekend.

Dave
dave@ellisaudio.com

Steve · « **Reply #1 on:** 31 Jul 2005, 12:58 am »

Sounds interesting Dave. Let's see how it develops.

David Ellis · « **Reply #2 on:** 2 Aug 2005, 12:03 pm »

Will do.

MaxCast · « **Reply #3 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 02:13 pm »

The time is drawing near. Looking forward to the event, meeting some ACers and hearing systems talked about on the circles.

Anyone planning on attending?

I know Jim and all are busy but it would be nice to get an updated exhibitor list.

Is Saturday night the last night or will things be going on Sunday?
Looks like there will be a lot of magnesiun around there. Talk about a house sound heh, heh.

John151 · « **Reply #4 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 02:18 pm »

I will be there. does anyone have any thoughts about a AC get together? I live close by, and could host an after event gathering if there is interest.

jackman · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 02:40 pm »

I'm going to be there and look forward to meeting some of my AC friends in person. I hope we get good turnout!

J

audiojerry · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 03:22 pm »

I plan on being there Saturday, but I have no idea what to expect.
I appreciate the efforts the organizers have made to create an event that attempt to bring us together.
I hope to see a good crowd and some interesting rooms.
I hope it is successful.

Who is coming?

Hi dad (Jackman)!

carusoracer · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 04:18 pm »

Any details of schedules or Representives?

JAMn Joe · « **Reply #8 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 04:51 pm »

JAM'n Audio will be there with SP Technology Loudspeakers. We will have the following equipment on display for audition:

SP Tech: Continuum AD and Revelation speakers
NuForce: Ref9 monoblocks
Grommes HiFi: 360 tube monoblocks
Modwright: SWL 9.0 SE linstage, Denon 3910 w/Ultimate Truth Mod's
Revelation Audio Labs: Interconnects and Speaker Cables
Virtual Dynamics: Power Cords
Star Sound Technologies: Audiopoints, Sistrum Rack and Platforms

Stop by, say hi and listen to a few tunes with us!

MaxCast · « **Reply #9 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 04:56 pm »

Quote from: carusoracer

Any details of schedules or Representives?

see www.chicagoaudiofest.com
not much there but it will get you there

I'll be staying in Lisle so a get together may be possible for me.

carusoracer · « **Reply #10 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 05:00 pm »

Thanks for the replies

Steve · « **Reply #11 on:** 7 Oct 2005, 06:22 pm »

I will be exhibiting some of my wares.

10A/11A line preamps

Test 25 watt monoblocks (don't expect them to look pretty)

ICs.

Look forward to meeting new friends and seeing old friends.

Ps. Gentlemen from:
BESL
Ellis Audio
Salk Sound

will also be there.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #12 on:** 8 Oct 2005, 12:53 am »

Response Audio will also be debuting the new Bella SP/AV-1 loudspeaker at the show. It will be found with Joe from Jam'n Audio.
The speaker will be in unfinished, RAW MDF form as well as prototype external crossover enclosures.
Just look for Joe Jurzec and all the SP Technology speakers.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #13 on:** 8 Oct 2005, 04:36 am »

To follow up on my last post, I will have to work throughout the weekend to get even the prototypes ready to display.
If I am unable to get these ready to ship by Monday morning, we will just have to wait till the next show comes around. Maybe the following Chicago Society meeting in November?
I have three children all playing different sports this weekend with me being the coach for the twins football team with a double header on Sunday.
Wish me luck, I'll do my best to get them ready!

MaxCast · « **Reply #14 on:** 8 Oct 2005, 11:24 am »

Quote from: Response Audio

To follow up on my last post, I will have to work throughout the weekend to get even the prototypes ready to display.
If I am unable to get these ready to ship by Monday morning, we will just have to wait till the next show comes around. Maybe the following Chicago Society meeting in November?
I have three children all playing different sports this weekend with me being the coach for the twins football team with a double header on Sunday.
Wish me luck, I'll do my best to get them ready!

Busy weekend for you, Bill. Be Dad/Coach this weekend, build speakers next weekend.....you can always build speakers.

David Ellis · « **Reply #15 on:** 8 Oct 2005, 11:29 am »

Yep,

I undertand the situation Bill. Certainly kids slow logical progress on any progress significantly. And... I love my kids too. I think your priorities are correct.

Dave

audiojerry · « **Reply #16 on:** 8 Oct 2005, 01:06 pm »

It definitely is shaping up to be a worthwhile event. First rate exhibitors and first rate components. I'm familiar with a number of the products, and they represent some of the very best in the high-end at very low price points. I'll have to get there early. I hope the turnout is good. At the same time it looks like the crowd will be small enough that there will be plenty of opportunity to spend quality time with each exhibitor.

David Ellis · « **Reply #17 on:** 8 Oct 2005, 01:21 pm »

I am optomistic too.

I really don't know how many folks will be present, but I really look forward to swapping components between rooms (purveyor's permitting), and doing some serious evaluations.

In past years there has only been 1 room, and this is very limiting. In this setup there really isn't time to swap components as some folks (including me) would like.

This year, I really look forward to swapping some source gear - especially some of the stuff from Scott Quick. Scott is a brilliant guy who performs some very solid mods. I have a hunch his gear will be very competitive.

Dave

MaxCast · « **Reply #18 on:** 8 Oct 2005, 04:00 pm »

Two questions

1) What is going on Friday? Will there be rooms set up for listening or will the real stuff start on Sat?

2) Anything going on Sunday?

Thanks,

David Ellis · « **Reply #19 on:** 8 Oct 2005, 04:21 pm »

There will be little/nothing Sunday morning.

Saturday IS the primary day for the event.

Friday evening the source gear selection and music selection will happen for the DIY speaker competition on Saturday.

http://www.chicagoaudiofest.com/details.html

Dave