Dayens Ampino Amp - Possibility of AC tour

Mariusz · « **on:** 13 Sep 2009, 02:54 am »

Just want to see if the interest is there to make an effort of organizing this tour and making it worth while? There is a possibility to make this tour happen but it is up to you if it is going to go through.
If interest is there, I'll post the rules of the tour and start the audition list. I am also told that group buy is a possibility - how it will affect your wallet.....? At this moment, I can not really tell.

Link to 6Moons review:
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/dayens/ampino.html

Best
Mariusz

pilot232 · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 Sep 2009, 03:28 am »

I would be very interested in a tour.

I live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

jkelly · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 Sep 2009, 03:42 am »

In - New Jersey

Jeff

droht · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 Sep 2009, 03:44 am »

I'd like to participate. Eastern PA.

Thanks!

Mariusz · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Sep 2009, 04:10 am »

I am NOT a big Solid State fan but this is one of the very few SS amps on my list.
First Watt is another one as well as DarTZeel NHB-108 model one (man can dream right

).
With that, I am signing myself for audition list as well.

Cheers
Mariusz

santacore · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 Sep 2009, 04:23 pm »

I'm in So. California and would be interested.

fritzspeakers · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Sep 2009, 06:56 pm »

I would also like to check it out on some of my loudspeakers & am real close to Santacore in La La land... Southern California.

santacore · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 Sep 2009, 07:27 pm »

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I would also like to check it out on some of my loudspeakers & am real close to Santacore in La La land... Southern California.

That would be great, no UPS necessary! You need to come over to the house anyways, so we can do group listening.

almonduck · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Sep 2009, 06:54 am »

Make that three in Southern California.

apocalypseon · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Sep 2009, 03:04 pm »

Sucks that im all the way out here in india.

beeah · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 Sep 2009, 05:44 pm »

I'd love to give it a whirl. I'm in Central New York.

Thebiker · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Sep 2009, 06:26 pm »

I'd be interested in giving it a try. Might be something to use instead of my tubes in the Arizona summer

.

East Valley of Phoenix, AZ.

Walt

Mariusz · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 Sep 2009, 11:43 pm »

Yes, ...... nice SS would be appreciated during hot sumer days.
It could also be interesting to add a bit more muscle to the line of my low power tube 6wpc & 2.5wpc amps.

Thanks for interest all.

Still waiting for details from Dayens Audio.
When all nicks knocks are worked out - I will post some more in depth instructions and rules.

Mariusz

pardales · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 Sep 2009, 12:59 am »

Count me in for a tour....SE Michigan.

ebag4 · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 Sep 2009, 02:08 am »

I am interested in trying this amp, please put me on the list. Southern Indiana.

Best,
Ed

maxwalrath · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 Sep 2009, 02:11 am »

I'd like to give it a listen! I'm in Philadelphia, PA.

Max

mytubes211 · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 Sep 2009, 02:26 am »

Hi Mariusz

I don't know if you are remember my,but I"m living in NJ and I'm also interested.
Also,congratulation to your new thing here

Ritchie

Mariusz · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 Sep 2009, 12:48 am »

Update:

Tour will take place in few weeks.
I can only sign up 8 participants. (those who participated in MiniWatt tour are first on the list - why....simply because I did not have any problems with that group and tour was smooth and painless)
The reason for the number is simple. This unit will be send to other reviewers in States after AC tour and it wouldn't be fair to keep it hostage for more then it is really necessary.
I figure, one week or less per participant will keep the tour moving quite nicely.
So those selected please keep it in mind when committing to this tour.
You (participants) will be responsible for shipping and insurance of the product.
I will not require deposits or CC numbers but I will need your name, address, email and telephone number. I also reserve the right to choose who will make the tour list.

The "group buy" is a possibility and I have the details if interested but this can wait after AC Ampino tour and impressions thread which will be created ones the tour starts.

List will be ready in few days. If any of the original 8 can not participate, I might fill that space with another member which I'll contact via PM.

Best
Mariusz

Mariusz · « **Reply #18 on:** 25 Sep 2009, 12:09 am »

If anyone wants to be removed from the list, please let me know.
Please forward your information (name, address, phone and email).
Those that did not make the list please accept my apologies and hopefully we will get something as interesting in the future for AC tour with longer loan time frame.
I sure will try to work with you and manufacturers to make future tours possible.
Any recommendations for the AC tour can be submitted in Cheap & Cheerful thread - AC wish list components :
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=71245.0

THE DAYENS ALPINO TOUR LIST (in no particular order):

ebag4,
droht,
mytubes211,
pardales,
santacore,
jkelly,
fritzspeakers,
beeah and myself split the week. (if that doeasn't work.......well, I have more seniority.

)

P.S

It still might be few weeks till arrival, so please be patient.

Best
Mariusz

droht · « **Reply #19 on:** 25 Sep 2009, 12:31 am »

Quote from: jkelly on 13 Sep 2009, 03:42 am

In - New Jersey

Jeff

Jeff, I missed the cut on the Ampino tour, so I'll be very curious to hear how this amp compares to the Virtue TWO, which is my primary as well, and which I pretty much am in love with.