Any interest in a DFW Area gathering?

[Gadabout]

Been awhile since we have had a gathering in the area and I'm finally squared away in the new house (pretty much).

I have 4 systems in the house and we can swap gear in and out of any of them. 2 are in the showcase (http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=85070)

So I guess the first question is too see if anyone is interested in getting together. I'm in Weatherford, TX (76086) and it will be a bit of a drive for most of you.

The second thing to find out is what date works best for everyone. I'm off work from Dec 19 till Jan 4th. Perhaps not the best time because of the Holidays. Any weekend in January would also work.

So, is any one interested and if so what date works the best for you?

Scott

[thsmith]

Scott count me in. I am pretty open except Christmas eve and Christmas Day.

I woiuld love to here some other systems.

WHen it gets closer let me know what to bring.

[RuSsMaN]

Absolutely Scott.

[halenhoang]

I missed the last one, I would like to be a part of this one. Anytime after the New Year would be great, it would be nice to meet up with fellow Polkies.

Hope you like egg rolls!

Halen

[RuSsMaN]

Lets get it rollin' after the new year Scott. Andy will show, so will Keith, so will Sami, there are a couple more lunatics in Allen and Plano, I'll go knock on their windows late one night if they don't speak up.

[greg2350]

Sounds good im in havent seen andy in here in a while? I will bring my Rotel 960 bx that blows fuses when you power it on. I replaced the rectifier it had an open short but still pops the fuses its free for whoever wants to mess with it.

[RuSsMaN]

I know where he lives, works - I can threaten drunken shirtless visits, he'll pop in and say hello to avoid that.

[Gadabout]

That works for me.... we can do it any weekend in January.

[Gadabout]

Damn... to late to edit....

Fiday nights work too, if that is better.

[RuSsMaN]

Let's setup a Saturday Scott, it will give me more time to talk you back out of gear I sold you that I shouldn't have.

That, and it makes it easier for peeps to come and go. I'll make sure you have the backing and attendance to make it a hit, you have the gear and the ear, and that's what matters!

Cheers,
Russ

[Gadabout]

Alrighty, then.....

What Saturday, in January, works best for everyone?

[thsmith]

I will represent Plano, might be able to bring some gear if I have not sold it.

[halenhoang]

As of now, any Saturday would work for me. Just wondering, has everyone heard the LSI 9's yet? If not, I could reclaim them and bring it. I believe Bullet21 lives out there near you Scott, I'll give him a shout to see if he would come as well.

Halen

[Poee7R]

I may be into coming down the way, if there's any room for an Okie Polkie. :D


Dave

[vc69]

I might be interested as well. I think it would be fun to meet some of you guys. Very tentative though, it will require some planning on my part.

[fossy]

Well heck --- long as the weather holds up I could manage a little road trip.......maybe a few from the Austin area could car pool ??

[wallstreet]

subscribed.

[Bullet21]

I live in Aledo right next to you - I can bring all sorts of stuff... I have every monitor polk ever made (I have absolutely no idea why :)) I also have one pair of SDA's left I could easily bring. I've actually had several of those as well just too big to keep around the house if not in use!!

Should be fun!!

[halenhoang]

Tim,

Damn, the last time I was at your place you had so many speakers already. You now have SDA's as well! We must meet up before this get together. Ahem, the Kettler table. hahahah.

Halen

[hastalavista]

I live in beaumont texas about 5 to 6 hours which we go to dallas couple times a year and its a great drive. Count me in if youll have me.

[fatchowmein]

Haven't gone to one since the get together at Sami's. I'm in if I'm not working.

[Sami]

I'm in unless I'm traveling at the time you pick.

[Gadabout]

Anyone wanting to make the trip is more than welcome.....

How about Jan. 23rd?

Should be a bit of time to recover from the Holidays and also be enough advance notice for those that are traveling to be able to make plans. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate. We can make it an all day thing, just show up when you get here and leave if / when you have too. Say anytime after 11a.

As far as gear goes, bring anything you think the others would like to hear or you would like to show off. I'd also be interested in hearing some of your favorite music too. I'm not on the vinyl bandwagon yet, so I don't have TT. I'll get pictures of the other 2 systems up in the showcase so you can see what gear can be swapped out (not a tube guy either, yet).

I'll have plenty of snacks and soda around, just BYOB. If enough folks show up, we will order in pizza and wings or something or I'll run down to the local BBQ joint and pick up some sandwich fixings (other option would just be to fire up the grill).

Russ has promised to provide some entertainment.
It should be interesting listening, as he tries to talk me into selling back the Audes back to him.

Looking forward to seeing you guys again and meeting the some new polkies.
Scott

[marvda1]

count me in.

[vc69]

Pencil me in. Looks very do-able as of now.

Thanks for this Gadabout. Very nice of you.

[gwh]

What weekend is the flea mkt. down there?

[Gadabout]

What weekend is the flea mkt. down there?

Kinda depends on what you mean by down there.....

Here in Weatherford, we have one locally on the Weekend - Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the 1st Monday. So in January it would be the 1st thru the 3rd. (Largest 1st Monday in Texas is in Canton)


Now, if your talking about Traders Village (http://www.tradersvillage.com/en/grandprairie/fleamarket), it's open every Saturday and Sunday.

If you talking about, the computer Sidewalk Sale (http://www.sidewalksale.com/) for electronics, computers and stuff like that. It's the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Scott

[gwh]

Yeah the one in Weatherford.......was looking for a tie in but it's the wrong weekend.




G

[Gadabout]

Had no idea anyone even knew about the First Monday thing here in Weatherford besides the locals.

Scott

[Sami]

Would anyone be interested in having their CD, mp3 or any other play-only device be tested per this application note:

http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/service_and_support/Downloads/Application_Notes/?downid=2490&type=20

http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/file/1GA46_0E.pdf

[Wardsweb]

Anyone wanting to make the trip is more than welcome.....

How about Jan. 23rd? ...snip...
Scott

If you're looking that far out, hell I could even make it from San Antonio. I need to make a road trip to pick up some veneer.

[RuSsMaN]

I'm in for the 23rd. I'll have some quirky stuff to bring that you guys may find interesting.

[Gadabout]

If you're looking that far out, hell I could even make it from San Antonio. .....

Since it appeared that most folks found it easier to make it to a gathering in Janauary, I decided to give it as much time as I could. Couple folks from Oklahoma and Mississippi had said they might be interested in a road trip.

I was also hoping it would give the folks from San Antonio, Austin and Houston some time to plan if they wanted to come too.

Hope you can make it,
Scott

[Gadabout]

Very cool Russ,

Now I have 6 weeks to wonder what quirkey stuff is :)

[thsmith]

Gadabout, what part of DFW do you live in ?

[Gadabout]

Weatherford actually - 76086 - Gonna be a bit of a drive for most of you

[thsmith]

Not a problem for me. I know someone who lives close to the dirt track over there.

In Texas get use to 60 mile drive just to get a beer. Thats nothing.

If you need any help let me know.

[halenhoang]

1.23.10 would be great. Was there a member in Dallas that modded the LSI's? Be awesome to hear differences in it.

Halen

[vc69]

I'm solid for the 23rd. I'm really looking forward to meeting you guys.

Russ, any chance you will be able to transport the VTI rack to meetup?

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

Count me in as well. I can bring anything in my sig, the Rainmakers may be a ncie change of pace if nobody has heard them.

My wife's parents are just on the other side of Weatherfordd, so that works well for a trip out there as well - I won't be bringing her to this meetup though, I'll be flying solo.

[Gadabout]

Never heard any of the Totem line. From all the threads and information I have read on them it would seem I am missing out.

Would be great if you wouldn't mind bringing the rainmakers.

Scott

[Gadabout]

For the folks that are coming, would mind bringing your CD's that you normally use to demo stereos? I'd love to hear what you use.

Plus anything else you think the folks might be interested in hearing

Scott

[thsmith]

Scott, I have a couple I use after making a tweak or changing tubes for sound differences.

DO you plan on spinning any vinyl ?

[vc69]

I was planning on bringing a couple of things. I'm getting my BDP-83 upgraded to SE and it should be burnt in by then. If you want, I'll bring it along with some discs.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

i can bring a few SACDs and a player if there's not gonna be another SACD player in the house

[Gadabout]

The Marantz in the 2ch system is an SACD player. The Sony in the HT is the CES2000 (same as yours). Your also welcome to bring another if you want to see what differences there might be.

As far as spinning some vinyl, I don't have a turntable. :\

I'm using a TVC (http://www.promitheusaudio.com/tvc.htm) (Transformer Volume Control) as a Preamp in the 2 ch system and I'm unsure if would work as a TT preamp.

Your welcome to bring a preamp (unless the TVC would work), TT and vinyl. I'd never ask someone to transport something that delicate, but would love to hear one sometime.

Scott

[fatchowmein]

Is this a go for the 23rd, cancelled, or rescheduled?

[Gadabout]

Far as I'm concerned, it's still the 23rd....

I'm going to wait a bit longer to send out address and phone information. This weekend, I was going to ask for folks for a confirmation if they were coming. Just to get a ballpark idea of how many folks were planning on coming and also for a list to PM the address and phone info.

Scott

[vc69]

I am still in. I am planning to pick up a VTI rack I bought from RussMan on the trip.

[Wardsweb]

I'll be driving up from San Antonio. I plan on bringing a few pieces that are easy to transport: Bottlehead Quickie battery powered tube preamp, Winsome Labs T-class Mouse amp, DIY LM3875 chip amp and maybe my custom Bottlehead 6DN7 amp.

[vc69]

^^^ That kinda gives me a woody. :)

[Gadabout]

Sweet....

Looking forward to hearing some tubes....

especially since all my stuff is SS

Scott

[greg2350]

Im still up for it will bring my Rotel amp 960BX that pops fuses when turned on. will give away for free for whoever wants to see if it can be fixed.:)

[Wardsweb]

Scott what speakers do you have? I was thinking I might bring some small ones to roll in with other gear. Then again, are you looking more for just listening to music or trying different things to learn what's out there?

[RuSsMaN]

Scott has a pair of EZ as Pie (the Red ones from my Bottlehead meet that I got from Fred), and a pair of Audes Soul - which are fairly efficient also, around 92db iirc.

Just bring it all, I'm going to bring some efficient quirky DIY stuff I've built from spare parts around here. Maybe Scott can have one rig/area setup where we can swap gear in and out......

[Gadabout]

Yepp.... bring it all. I'm certainly interested in hearing whats out there.

I also have a pair LSi7's that are in the bedroom. In boxes, in the garage (not in use) I have.
- an old Pair of JBL's or JVC's (I forget) but they have 15" woofers in them.
- a pair of Blose 301's.

Russ, are you bringing the VTI rack with you for VC69? The one thing I'm short on is rack space.

It's no big deal, if your not. The Stereo in the guest bedroom is kind of a hodge podge of stuff that I have left over.
- EZ as Pi Speakers
- Sonance Amp
- Onkyo Pre
- Rotel CD player.

We can easily use that rack for swapping components.

Scott

[Gadabout]

Im still up for it will bring my Rotel amp 960BX that pops fuses when turned on. will give away for free for whoever wants to see if it can be fixed.:)

Greg,

While I don't have any components for replacement in an amp, I do have plenty of solder equipment and some volt meters. No reason we can't pop the hood and give it a look. Who knows the collective might be able to come up with a solution.

Scott

[vc69]

Russ, are you bringing the VTI rack with you for VC69? The one thing I'm short on is rack space.

Scott

I believe he is bringing it. That is the game plan. However, I don't know how late I will be able to hang. Still not sure if I'm driving back to Jackson and I may be at the mercy of a friend I am traveling with. He (Russ) had another rack he may have sold. But as long as I am there, you are welcome to use the VTI.

I'm really looking forward to coming over and meeting some of you guys and hearing some toobs :)

[greg2350]

Greg,

While I don't have any components for replacement in an amp, I do have plenty of solder equipment and some volt meters. No reason we can't pop the hood and give it a look. Who knows the collective might be able to come up with a solution.

Scott

Thanks scott that would be cool if it can be fixed. Like I stated its free for whoever wants it im not trying to get it fixed for free. When it did work I had it hooked up to my surrounds R50's. I moved to another place and when I hooked it back up it would pop the fuses both of them. I hooked the surrounds up to my Denon and I cant tell the difference in SQ. I do know a little about electronics and the left side rectifier had an open short I ordered a replacement part and it still pops both fuses when I power it on. If you want it its yours if your coming to the gathering I will bring it for you. Again thanks for the help.:)

[RuSsMaN]

I'll make sure you are 'racked' up Scott, no issues - I'm bringing the 4 shelf already, I'll bring the other 3 with it.

[Sami]

Thanks scott that would be cool if it can be fixed. Like I stated its free for whoever wants it im not trying to get it fixed for free.

Dude, if someone at the meeting gets it fixed, don't feel bad about keeping it. That's how CP works, I believe (and hope).

If none of you have any interest to play with an Audio Analyzer that sells in the 5 digits, I think I'll ride my bike there. If there is interest, let me know so I can bring it.

[vc69]

That actually may be fun. Are we talking about an RTA and calibrated mic?

[RuSsMaN]

Sami, it's cold. Be a pal and bring the Skyline.

[Sami]

That actually may be fun. Are we talking about an RTA and calibrated mic?

Rohde & Schwarz UPV. I have couple of microphones but nothing high dollar. One of the possible applications for this audio analyzer is microphone and speaker calibration.

Audio Analyzer:
http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/product/UPV.html

All application notes:
http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/audio/UPV-|-Application_Notes-|-20-|-924.html

RCS0704-0032: Tests of Audio Amplifiers in Accordance with Standard IEC 60268-3
http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/audio/UPV-|-Application_Notes-|-20-|-924-|-4537.html

1GA47: Calibrating Measuring Microphones and Sound Sources for Acoustic Measurements with Audio Analyzer R&S® UPV
http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/audio/UPV-|-Application_Notes-|-20-|-924-|-2329.html

1GA46: Measurement of Play-only devices like MP3 Players with R&S Audio Analyzer UPV
http://www2.rohde-schwarz.com/en/products/test_and_measurement/audio/UPV-|-Application_Notes-|-20-|-924-|-2490.html

[Sami]

Sami, it's cold. Be a pal and bring the Skyline.

If I could, I would, trust me. Next step for the GT-R is sending the block to a machine shop. The engine has been out for a while, it's getting new guts (forged pistons and rods).

Hopefully for the next meeting. Would have been nice to take it out to Mineral Wells, that's for sure but can't spend the money on it right now. You can all help me out to get it running by renting my vacation place: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93543 (seriously, the CP rates are ridiculously low, we just want people to start using it and telling their friends)

[vc69]

Rohde & Schwarz UPV. I have couple of microphones but nothing high dollar. One of the possible applications for this audio analyzer is microphone and speaker calibration.


Holy smokes dude. Way over my head. I thought maybe we could measure room and speaker response. That thing will measure stuff I didn't know needed measuring. ;)

[Sami]

Holy smokes dude. Way over my head. I thought maybe we could measure room and speaker response. That thing will measure stuff I didn't know needed measuring. ;)

Yep, it is a professional instrument intended for manufacturers. One of my current job perks as I'm working on developing an audio quality measurement solution (not home audio). I got one from our demo pool for a couple of months and if someone thinks they have time or interest to do anything with it during the meet, I could bring it.

[greg2350]

Dude, if someone at the meeting gets it fixed, don't feel bad about keeping it. That's how CP works, I believe (and hope).

I appreciate that sami you guys have helped me alot in this forum it would be my way of giving back. If it gets repaired I could sell it but I dont need the money and I dont see myself using it so I would rather give it to 1 of you guys that would use it. I am happy with my setup and by the way im still using the Rotel you sold me driving my mains. I was going to karma it out but it wouldnt have been much of a karma with a broken amp. Hopefully it can be fixed and someone can enjoy it.:)

[halenhoang]

I am still down to attending.

Halen

[Gadabout]

If you want it its yours if your coming to the gathering I will bring it for you. Again thanks for the help.:)

Greg,

I will be coming to the gathering ... since it's at my house. :D

Also, lets see if the collective can figure it out. You can decide what to do with it if we can fix it. As far as me keeping it, I appreciate the offer but I have 2 extra amps and an AVR that aren't in use at the moment. (That's in addition to the 4 different systems I have in the house). I wouldn't be able to put it to good use. Just thought it would be fun to see if we could fix it.

Scott

[halenhoang]

I just received an Onkyo receiver that is defective. It turns on, but then it starts to has a crackle like sound and smokes a little. If anyone attending would be able to take a look at it and tell me what is wrong, it would be great. I would like to bring this receiver, if its okay.

Halen

[Wardsweb]

I just received an Onkyo receiver that is defective. It turns on, but then it starts to has a crackle like sound and smokes a little. If anyone attending would be able to take a look at it and tell me what is wrong, it would be great. I would like to bring this receiver, if its okay.

Halen

You have a dead short in your receiver. This is bad. The crackling you hear is 110 volts arcing inside your receiver. The smoke is from your reciever trying to catch on fire. At a minimum you are going to need parts that won't be available at the meet and may need PCB repair if the board is burnt or traces on the PCB have been burnt in two.

[Gadabout]

I went thru the list of folks that have in the thread that looked like they were planning on attending and sent a PM with address and phone information.

If you got a PM and aren't going to be able to make it, please let me know.

If your planning on coming and didn't get a PM, let me know and I'll send you the information.

The folks that I sent a PM to were:
Russman, thsmith, halenhoang, greg2350, wallstreet, Bullet21, fatchowmein, Sami, Marvda1, VC69, Wardsweb, Assimilated.

Going to be on the 23rd of January, anytime after 11a. Stay as long or as little as you like.

Looking forward to seeing everyone,
Scott

[Wardsweb]

I pulled out some tube gear that I haven't been using to play for a while before I bring it to the meet.

http://wardsweb.org/misc/polkmeet.jpg

From right to left: Shanling T100 CDP hooked to my DIY 2A3 amp driving some JBL 4301 speakers.

Not playing hooked up yet, my Bottlehead 6DN7 (yellow) amp, Bottlehead battery powered pre ( Brazillian rosewood) and my LM3875 chip amp (all aluminum).

The Dynaco ST-70 is a project in the works. I use the sunroom during the winter for my audio tinkerings.

http://wardsweb.org/misc/polkmeet2.jpg

See you there.

[Gadabout]

Vey sexy stuff.....

Looking forward to hearing them :D

[poboydan]

wish i wasn't so far away!

[marvda1]

i can bring one of these.
http://store.virtueaudio.com/product-p/vrtu-cd-pianom1-pbf-1.htm

[Gadabout]

Looks like we are just about a week away. Starting to put together a shopping list.

I've got a 4 lb Sirloin Pork roast in the freezer. Figured I make up some pull pork for sandwiches. So what are your preferences on snacks and drinks?

Scott

PS ....

Bring the Virtue Audio CD player. I don't know anything about the company, but I'm always up experiancing new stuff. I have been really happy with my Marantz CD player and really have never switched anything out in the 2ch system.

[Wardsweb]

A pulled pork sandwich and a diet coke are all I need.

[Sami]

Am I still welcome if I am wearing my Vikings jersey?

[Gadabout]

Lol... Sami. No worries here. I do fairly well beating against them with my friends. I just looked up the NFL schedule. Looks like no football for the 23rd.

I do believe the playoff games on Sunday are going to be pretty good.

Scott

[Bullet21]

I'll have my viking stuff also!!!

[sucks2beme]

Why did the DFW Head fi meet and this happen on the same day?
Looks like the former owners of the ez as pie speakers will get to
hear them again. Have fun guys.

[Gadabout]

Sorry.....

Didn't know the Head-Fi meet was going to be on the same day. Probably could have changed the date had I known sooner.

You still welcome to drop by after the Head Fi meet. You know you want to listen to the EZ as Pi speakers again. Want my address?

Scott

[halenhoang]

Looks like the weather will be nice for the rest of the week. This weekend will be fun and am looking forward to meeting everyone.

Halen

[Sami]

Anyone want to carpool? I can fit 3 people in my car if you want a ride from midcities. It's a long ride to Weatherford. I am planning to leave my house by 10:30-11 (flexible on that) and I need to be back by 7pm for a big poker tournament so I will most likely leave 5:30-6pm.

[vc69]

Hey Russ,

Will the VTI rack come apart into enough pieces that I can shoehorn it into my Jetta (big trunk and back seat)?

My ride bailed on me so I am coming by myself but a Jetta is all I have. :eek:

Since I am coming from Jackson, I probably wont be there until about 2 pm and I am going to have to hit the road by 5 pm or so.

BTW... would anyone be interested in checking out my Oppo BDP-83 SE modded player? I could bring it along.

[sucks2beme]

Sorry.....

Didn't know the Head-Fi meet was going to be on the same day. Probably could have changed the date had I known sooner.

You still welcome to drop by after the Head Fi meet. You know you want to listen to the EZ as Pi speakers again. Want my address?

Scott
Sure. If I get out of there at a reasonable time, I could head that way.
I wasn't even sure until last night I wasn't working this weekend.
So I didn't really plan anything until just now. There's a prototype Stax amp
at the meet calling out my name, plus there's going to be Senn HD-800's there. Both on my short list of things to do. How late are you staying
open for rowdy polkies?

[Gadabout]

I'm going to be around all day and there is really no specific end time. No idea how late the guys are staying. I assume thier wives would have something to say on that account. (I don't think most people get a whole day on a weekend free).

I'll PM you the address information. It's got my cell numbers in it. Your welcome to show up anytime.

Should be a good weekend. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you and also seeing / hearing some new equipment.

Scott

PS......

The VTI rack should break down easily. They are usually shipped flat box to wherever they are going when new.

[thsmith]

He Scott, I am dragging 2 friends with me, hope that is OK.

[Sami]

I am working on application to measure amplifier characteristics. I don't know if it will be ready by tomorrow but if you are curious to see how your amplifier measures up, you can bring it tomorrow and I see what I can do.

Things to measure:

gain
frequency response
total harmonic distortion (THD)
modulation distortion of the nth order
difference-frequency distortion of the nth order
dynamic intermodulation distortion (DIM)
noise characteristic

[marvda1]

how about everyone listing what they are bringing.
i'll have the virtue piano 1 cd player and belles 21a preamp.

[Sami]

UPV Audio Analyzer
RadioShack EQ :D
Aragon 2004 amplifier

I am tempted to bring in DQ-10's but they might not fit in my car. If anyone is driving by DFW International and has a large vehicle, then they might get there.

[vc69]

PS......

The VTI rack should break down easily. They are usually shipped flat box to wherever they are going when new.

Awesome.

I am stoked about meeting you guys! I may drag a buddy with me as well for some company on the long ride. Depends though...

I am going to bring my Oppo BDP-83SE in case anyone is interested in listening to it.

[Wardsweb]

Shanling CD-T100 cd player
Bottlehead battery powered tube preamp
Bottlehead 6DN7 stereo tube amp
LM3875 chip amp
LM3886 chip amp
JBL 4301 speakers (pro version of the L19)

[AndyGwis]

Guys,

Sorry if I've been MIA lately. Been working a lot more lately than I had grown accustomed to the prior few years.

I'm not going to be able to make it tomorrow, unfortunately. Have a wedding to attend on the other side of town.

Take lots of pics!

[Tex]

I'm pretty sure I am coming so I guess I'll bring my Classe' CA-200 amp, Audio Experience A1 preamp, and maybe the Jolida integrated I am trying to sell.

[Sami]

Does anyone have 8 ohm loads for speaker terminals they could bring to the meet?

[Gadabout]

He Scott, I am dragging 2 friends with me, hope that is OK.

I talked to Scott be=reifly tonight about the WDTV.

The more the merrier as far as I'm concerned. Glad they wanted to come.

Scott

[vc69]

I'm rolling solo tomorrow. I am going to pull out of here at 8am so should be near Dallas by 2 pm and Scott's place by 3. I didn't realize it was the other side of FW! :eek:

Anyway, wish me luck and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

[Wardsweb]

I'm rolling solo tomorrow. I am going to pull out of here at 8am so should be near Dallas by 2 pm and Scott's place by 3. I didn't realize it was the other side of FW! :eek:

Anyway, wish me luck and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

Be careful man, better late than never.

[Wardsweb]

I was getting things together and decided to add to my haul a bunch of cables, a Winsome Labs Mouse amp and a pair of Optimus LX4 speakers (little giant killers).

Hey guys, don't forget to bring MUSIC !

[vc69]

I'm bringing some sweet Cardas IC's. I wish I was going to have more time.

[Wardsweb]

I'm bringing some sweet Cardas IC's. I wish I was going to have more time.

Yes it seems a shame to drive all that way for such a short visit, but hey, a mans gotta do what a mans gotta do.

I'm headed out the door and should be there I'm guessing 12 or 1? I really don't know how long the drive is. My wife is coming with me. No need to worry. She is self sufficient. She has her books, her knitting, her iPhone with games and audio books, plus she can always take the car somewhere. Funny I was loading all the gear and had the car packed when she said where do I put my stuff? What? You're taking stuff? I guess I can take some gear out. :(

[marvda1]

Had a great time Scott. Thanks for being a most gracious host, great food, great friends in music. Could those that heard the Virtue Piano 1 cdp please pm me with your thoughts as I would like to include some of the comments in my review. Don't worry I won't use your name.
Loved the small rat shack speakers and the jbl's and almost forgot the Audes speakers.
Scott, you know I'll take those extra speakers off your hands.:D
Marvin

[thsmith]

Great time Scott, thank you for pulling this together. This was a first for me and hopefully we can have another one soon.

It was great to see the people I know and the new ones I met. Fantastic food too.

I picked up at least 8 new artist to listen too and equipment that blew my mind.

The Audes are sweet and if anyone don't believe RTi10s can be great with music I suggest hearing Scotts with the Polk sub. I was shocked at how mellow (non harsh) the highs were and how tight the bass was.

Thanks again Scott !

[Tex]

I also had a great time Scott, and thank you for hosting this. You have a great place and some awesome systems. This was a first for me also and enjoyed meeting everyone. Thanks also to Wardsweb for toting all that stuff from San Antonio. I am impressed with what 1 watt of power can do with the Optimus speakers. I will be looking forward to the next one.

[vc69]

Jeez guys, I hate I missed this. Got near Dallas and Russ text msg'd me that he wouldn't be able to make it to the meetup with the rack. We worked it out, but by the time I met Russ in N. Dallas to get the rack, the day was long. Making the trip out to Scott's place would have been a crazy long drive. So I just headed back to Jackson.

Maybe next time....

[thsmith]

Main thing is you got your rack. You did miss a great time, host and people.

Like you said, maybe next time.

Where are all the pics that were taken yesterday, oh yeah, how was the BBQ. I hated to miss that.

[Dagoods]

Guys,

I had a great time yesterday and it was a pleasure to meet each of you. Some very interesting and cool equipment and lots of ideas. All of them just add to the list of toys I have to have.

Scott thanks for hosting and you have quite the setup. My favorite was the 2 channel room.

Marvin looks like I will be ordering me one of the Virtue CD players (soon). The sound was amazing.

David

[Sami]

Thanks guys, I had good time. Listening to the gear that was out there made me want to finally put my things in order as well and get my gear hooked up. Wardsweb, was one of your preamps a DIY? I need a simple preamp and can't afford one right now, a cheap DIY preamp is something I am considering doing.

Speaking of DIY, is anyone interested in DIY meeting next time? It seems we have plenty of tech savvy people among us who could show us a thing or two. I'm only good with computer stuff and woodwork, my EE skills are very rusty. For the next meet I think we should plan an agenda.

[thsmith]

I would like too, maybe even a workshop. I can solder and read schematics somewhat.

[Gadabout]

Thanx guys for making the long sojurn to Weatherford. I had a great time and it was good to put a face with the guys that are local.

The BBQ was OK, a little late on the arrival time (4p) and he forgot to put the pork butt in so no pulled pork.

I took a couple pictures (not as many as Wardsweb), but I'll get them posted in this thread.

Russ....

Your 0 -2. was looking forward to seeing you. Hope things work out better next time.

I'm up for a DIY meet always interested in what is going on and I'm considering starting a couple projects from Bottlehead.

Scott