Anybody going to Lone Star Audio Fest next weekend in Dallas?

Brad · « **on:** 14 Jun 2009, 10:38 pm »

http://www.lonestaraudiofest.com/

Now that it's brutally hot in Texas, time to spend some time in the AC listening to music

arthurs · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 10:50 pm »

I'll likely check it out on Saturday...

cryoparts · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Jun 2009, 11:20 pm »

Quote from: arthurs on 14 Jun 2009, 10:50 pm

I'll likely check it out on Saturday...

Take some pics and post them Art. I'm going to miss the show this year, dagnabit.

Lee

Cacophonix · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 12:04 am »

I will be going over the weekend.

marvda1 · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 12:17 am »

As the song goes, "I'll be there"

Marvin

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 12:32 am »

Quote from: cryoparts on 14 Jun 2009, 11:20 pm

Take some pics and post them Art.

+1 ....thanks...

Brad · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 01:48 am »

I will have my system set up and playing, except for the turntable.

Sources are:

Marantz SA8003 SACD player
Logitech Squeezebox Duet with Bolder mods and Bolder Power supply

Preamp is an Audio Mirror PP1

Amps are:

Niteshade Audio 6L6 push-pull tube amp
Tim Rawson built Pass F5

Speakers are still the Hawthorne Audio Open Baffle Duets.

As usual, we'll be handing out some free cerveza.
Bring some music by or just come hang out and listen.

I think we also need to plan a Saturday night dinner at Dodies

arthurs · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 02:00 am »

Quote from: Brad on 15 Jun 2009, 01:48 am

I think we also need to plan a Saturday night dinner at Dodies

I'm hoping Jeff will be at the Fest...I haven't spoken to him since RMAF, I need to call that guy....

Cacophonix · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 Jun 2009, 04:45 pm »

Will any of the vendors be bringing speakers with mark audio drivers? With so much being written about them, i'd be very interested in checking them out ...

Brad · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 Jun 2009, 02:54 am »

I didn't see any on the vendor list, but I'm also not sure how up to date it is.

Danny Richie · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 Jun 2009, 08:40 pm »

Hey Guys,

Dave Elledge was coming and bringing some new Uberbuss's and stuff, but I just got word that he can't make it.

So I am going to bring my personal Majik Buss and some new cabling that I am carrying, and I'll let some of you guys try them out.

I am not sure which day I will make it down for yet but will let you guys know. See you there if you're there.

Brucemck · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 Jun 2009, 03:30 pm »

Anyone know if Pi and Classic Audio speakers be set up when the doors open on Friday, or, if I wanted to hear that gear would I be better off waiting until Saturday?

nrenter · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 Jun 2009, 03:50 pm »

I'll be wandering around on Saturday.

cryoparts · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 Jun 2009, 08:45 pm »

Quote from: nrenter on 18 Jun 2009, 03:50 pm

I'll be wandering around on Saturday.

Well, that proves it...they'll let anyone in!

Lee

Danny Richie · « **Reply #14 on:** 19 Jun 2009, 01:01 am »

I'll try to bring one of the Virtue amps down (running on batteries) to see what some of you guys think about it.

I am also headed over to Gary's to hear the new battery powered tube amp.

rcarlton · « **Reply #15 on:** 19 Jun 2009, 03:59 am »

I'm looking at Saturday being there.

Delacroix · « **Reply #16 on:** 20 Jun 2009, 10:01 pm »

I am bummed that I only noticed this Festival now, the day it's happening. My own fault for not checking here earlier but I do wonder how much advertising they do to get the word out - I'd love to be there but it seems hardly worth going for the sunday morning session.

Cacophonix · « **Reply #17 on:** 21 Jun 2009, 02:56 am »

I think the word didn't get around as much as it probably should have been ... i was there today, and was surprised at the low number of attendees and exhibitors. Last time i was here, two floors were taken up by the fest, but this time around it was just one.

Of the ones i visited, i really liked the large ESLs from crescendo. Also the new speaker from van zyl audio with jordan jx92s and aurum cantus G2si tweeter sounded great as well. The amount of bass that designer Johan was able to extract from this speaker at times overwhelmed the room though. Regulars like Audio Note, Audio Mirror, Bob Brines and Jumping Cactus were there as well.

Brucemck · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 Jun 2009, 07:32 pm »

The big Classic Audio speakers driven by Atma-Sphere amps sounded very nice: big, alive, credible.

arthurs · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Jun 2009, 07:36 pm »

Quote from: Cacophonix on 21 Jun 2009, 02:56 am

Of the ones i visited, i really liked the large ESLs from crescendo.

These were really good in such a cramped and crappy room. I'd like to hear them in a bigger space, maybe my place...