GAS Fall Audio Party

Scott F. · « **Reply #20 on:** 2 Nov 2008, 01:53 am »

Hey Rick,

Is the turkey whole or sliced for sandwiches? That will make a difference on the side dish we bring.

Oh, maybe I missed it but what time were you looking to start? Laura has a shower to go to but it starts early. Be sure to PM me you address too.

Seeya Saturday

RSquires · « **Reply #21 on:** 2 Nov 2008, 01:40 pm »

Hey Joe and Scott,

Joe, I will add you to the list. Scott, the turkey and ham will be sliced for sandwiches. Sarah will be making some finger food type appetizers as well. I will PM everyone my directions later this week. I'm excited to see you all at my place!

Rick

Blackmore · « **Reply #22 on:** 2 Nov 2008, 03:31 pm »

Can't make it due to work, but PLEASE take some photos of the guys, gals and gear. We had gotten out of the habit until Scott's Christmas in September bash. It was great to see all the faces and gear and good times. Have fun and play something loud for me.

Scott F. · « **Reply #23 on:** 2 Nov 2008, 05:18 pm »

Hey Rick,

Laura said we'd brig some Mostaccioli or Ziti and some sort of cake for dessert.

Mark, I'll be sure to bring a camera and post a few pics.

RSquires · « **Reply #24 on:** 3 Nov 2008, 12:44 am »

Hey Mark,

Sorry you can't make it. We will take some pics though for sure. Scott, as for the start time we are thinking around 3:00 PM until whenever. I was talking with Sarah more tonight and we should be in pretty good shape for the main course items but we could still use side dishes / desserts for folks who would like to bring something. We will have a few cases of beer / soda to drink but for those who like a specific brew or wines, etc should bring those as well. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

Thanks,

Rick

BPT · « **Reply #25 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 02:27 pm »

I'll bring a desert. Do you want me to bring my battery power supply (has 12VDC and 5VDC out) to try on your SqueezeBox?
Chris

RSquires · « **Reply #26 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 09:37 pm »

Hey Chris,

The battery power supply will be fun to play with so bring it along if that is not a problem

The party will start at 3:00 PM and last till whenever. I PM'd the folks the address for my place for anyone who has not been out before. Go ahead and shoot me a note if I missed anyone. We can still hold a few more at the party if anyone else would like to come out for some fun. Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

Thanks,

Rick

RSquires · « **Reply #27 on:** 7 Nov 2008, 03:08 pm »

Hey Guys,

I wanted to put out a final post before the party tomorrow and say thanks to Bryan and Ryan for bringing over some great equipment to help with the additional room setup. All the systems sounds great with each one having a different sonic flavor. Sarah has been working on getting all the food setup and we should be in pretty good shape. If anyone else wants to bring additional sides, appetizers, etc that would be great. I think there will be plenty of good food and drink to go around

If I missed anyone on directions shoot me a PM and I will send you my address. As for parking my house is up on a hill with a shared driveway with the neighbors. They are out of town though so folks can park on both sides and on the street. The final equipment list is below. Cya all tomorrow

Basement System:

Dynaudio Confidence C2 Mains
Dynaudio Confidence Center Channel
Odyssey Glass Ceiling Extreme Monos
Krell Multichannel Amp
Odyssey Candela Preamp
Anthem AV Processor
Bolder Enthusiast Modded Squeezebox
GIK Room Treatments
Harmonic Tech, Groneberg and BPT Cables
BPT Power Products

Main Floor System:

BPT Cirrus Speakers
Moddified Sonic ICE Amps
Laptop Running Foobar
Paradisea DAC
Empirical Audio Off Ramp
BPT Power and Cabling

Upstairs System:

ACI Sapphire Speakers
Korato Anniversary Amp and Preamp
Bolder Statement Squeezebox
Groneberg and BPT Cabling
GIK Treatments

Thanks,

Rick

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #28 on:** 7 Nov 2008, 03:51 pm »

Impressive list! Sounds like fun. aa

Bob

Vapor Audio · « **Reply #29 on:** 7 Nov 2008, 04:20 pm »

Neighbors are out of town? I bet we could let ourselves in and fill up 3-4 more rooms with gear

It'll be another great party. I just hope we don't trash your beautiful house too much Rick!

KenSeger · « **Reply #30 on:** 7 Nov 2008, 09:30 pm »

Hello,

I just discovered this group. I used to sell stereo equipment in Omaha, NE in the 1970's.

My current system is being rebuilt a bit, Bozak Concert Grands (moving from "E" type to fully populated - replacements for Audio Research T-1D), Linear Research M-60 amps (mono 6550 based), Audio Research SP-4, and a B&O 4002.

Any chance of me getting in on the listening session tomorrow? If so, what victuals shall I bring?

Ken Seger
kenseger@charter.net

RSquires · « **Reply #31 on:** 8 Nov 2008, 04:16 am »

Hey Ken,

We have room for another. Glad to have you in the group. I will PM you directions if you are able to come out.

Thanks,

Rick

DeadFish · « **Reply #32 on:** 8 Nov 2008, 04:46 am »

Hey you's guys!

Have a great time! Work just won't be the same...

TAKE PICTURES!

Best Regards,
DeadFish

Vapor Audio · « **Reply #33 on:** 8 Nov 2008, 05:05 pm »

Count on pics, I'll even take the tripod to photograph Rick's theater room properly ...

RSquires · « **Reply #34 on:** 8 Nov 2008, 07:44 pm »

Hey Ryan,

I like the sound of that! My digital camera is not that great so it will be cool to have some nice pics. Everything has come together nicely for the party. See you all in a bit.

Rick

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #35 on:** 8 Nov 2008, 07:58 pm »

I'll be late........Waiting for my side dish to cook........51 more minutes.

Hey Rick,
Since you're a HT kinda guy, mind if I bring over a DVD or two?

Got LFE? aa

Bob

gixxerific · « **Reply #36 on:** 8 Nov 2008, 08:32 pm »

I would really like to hear those Dyn's

but it aint happening. Not this weekend

Blackmore · « **Reply #37 on:** 9 Nov 2008, 04:23 pm »

I had a great time (though too short) listening to all the systems. Ryan's speakers sounded pretty nice in the big front room. And even though "I'm too old for this kind of music" according to Ryan, the big dyns really pounded us with techno 'take the blue pill, take the red pill'.

Sorry I couldn't stay longer but sure was fun while it lasted. Thanks Rick and please come over anytime you can make it out west.

MerRev needs to be fined by the club for bringing a preamp missing one of its tubes!!!

Where are the pics????

Scott F. · « **Reply #38 on:** 9 Nov 2008, 05:49 pm »

Great party Rick and Sarah

Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with all us audio geeks.

I have to say that the synergy of Bryan's system in the upstairs bedroom was extremely good. That big Korato amp mated with the Bolder SB and Korato pre all driving those little (but huge sounding) ACI Sapphire's was a real treat. Ryan's speakers and the Empirical gear really filled the big space of the living room/kitchen extremely well. They had a nice even sound top to bottom, really spacious. Now if we could just load some real music on that hard drive

Then there were the big Dyn's. After swapping the RCA clear tops for the Mullard box plate CV4004s in the Odyssey Candella the overall balance changed for the better. Then Chris (BPT) brought down his battery power supply. Thats when the Odyssey/Dyn system really snapped to attention. Gone was the grain, the background blackened and the tonal balance changed again for the better. Pretty impressive. I didn't get a chance to hear Chris' power cord but those that did said it made another significant improvement.

Anyway, we had a great time. Again, its great that the girls are coming to our outings. That and its good to see some more new faces, welcome Ken! Unfortunately I forgot to bring my camera so we'll have to rely on Ryan for pics.

Mark, thanks for the fix

the AmpHo

bpape · « **Reply #39 on:** 9 Nov 2008, 06:00 pm »

Hey Rick

Thanks for hosting this. I had a great time. Please pass on my thanks to Sarah. There was a lot of good food there - kinda felt like a warmup for Thanksgiving!

All the systems came together nicely. I didn't get to listen to the difference when they directly replaced power supplies but it was sounding very good by the time I made it downstairs with the Brimars in the Candella and the BPT battery supply for the SB3. We'll definitely need to do a little listening if the BPT is still there when I come over to pick up the equipment.

Bryan