San Jose CA - GTG - 7/14/07

[Ron Temple]

JUST TO BE CLEAR - DATE HAS CHANGED TO SAT. 7/14/07



Ok guys...let's get this planned. I'm up to host, provide some refreshment, share what I've got and hopefully have a great time.

Whose in? I have some flexibility on dates, but a couple of you prefer the 30th...let me know if it's a deal killer and we'll talk.

As mentioned...have a pool/patio area with power, but no rig out there.

Suggestions on food (I'm for BBQ) and drink(s) are welcome. Bring gear or tunes...we need to decide on setup though (depends on where the HT at that moment).
I'll have a Luxman amp and pre (I think), but will need source, ICs and speakers (though the Steve's CRS+ will be here).

Post suggestions or comments here...Justin, can you make this a sticky for awhile?

Looking forward to it...

Ron

[fredv]

I have no plan in sight for 30th, so it will work for me.
For food and refreshment, please let me know what is need, beer, solda, juices, chips, or cash :-)
Regarding to the rig outdoor, we might just need quantity not quality ......
I will bring a pair of Monitor 5, RS int amp, a couple DAC, and a DVD player entertainment. BTW, what Lux amp do you have, I have a C-05 and a C-5000A preamp. Both can be a date of your Lux amp??

[Ron Temple]

The amp is an M117...my contractor doing my bathrooms has been promising to bring it over w/ either a Lexicon or Lux pre to try...unfortunately, he's almost done and hasn't shown with the goodies...he actually wants to have me help sell them, so it should be no problem getting them here.

Money is always welcome...:D I think we'll do a list of commited stuff from everyone...not a requirement, just if you feel like it.

[fredv]

I had a M117 before. Great amp, it is on par of the Adcom GFA-555. I sold it after I acquired my 2nd GFA-555. I like the idea of creating a to-do/to-bring list so that we can maximize the diversity of the resources. I will let this run for another couple weeks, then I will gather the info to create a list for tracking purpose.

[trubluluc]

As said before....I'm in.
I will contribute to the food/beverage kitty, or down with a bring your own situation as well.
I can bring a Toshiba SD-9200 for sourcing dvd's (non HD) or Cd's. It's a nice, neutral piece. Also could bring a pair of SDA II to listen to.

-Luc

[trubluluc]

Anybody heard from Beardog on this?
I would think Robert would be all over this.

-Luc

[Ron Temple]

Robert said he's in schedule permitting, but hasn't confirmed. At this point it's...

Steve (Polk 65)
Danny Tse
Fred (fredv)
Luc (trubluluc)

hopefully
Robert (Beardog03)
doggie750 (sorry don't know your name)
Ivan (ivansfo)
others??? come on guys chime in.

John Garcia from AH and HTF will bring some GR Research speakers over as well...maybe some Ascend 340SEs from another local too.

[Skynut]

Polk65 pm'd me about this and I wish I could go.
I will not be around on the 30th.

I really would like to participate sometime but this time will not work for me.

I hope all that make it have a good time.

[Skynut]

Any updates?

[Ron Temple]

Sky...

I've sent PMs out to the variuos members with no responses other than Fred who has no problem with the date changes...

For those who haven't looked...

Skynut can't make it on the 30th, so offline I asked everyone if we could move the date to the 14th of July...

Please respond...:p

[Skynut]

Sweet, I will keep checking.

[Ron Temple]

trubluluc, fredv, skynut and Polk65 are in...come on Danny, Beardog, Ivan, doggie...anyone else?

Let's commit and get this planned guys...

[trubluluc]

July 14th....is the day???

-Luc

[Ron Temple]

Date: 7/14/07

Place:
San Jose

Start time: TBA

BBQ - Have a Weber - depending on how many attend, I might need another, so let me know if anyone can bring

Pool is ready...hopefully, the weather is...for those who want to swim.

Gear:
Not sure if I'll have the Carver back so I can remove the Audiosource integrated from the system for an amp. If the Carver is back, we will need a pre and a source and any ICs/cables that you guys want to try.

Speakers: (here)
SDA/CRS+
Mordaunt-Short 902s
GR Research AV-2s
SDA 1Cs

Hopefully some of you guys can add a piece here or there.

If you are going to attend or not...please post on this thread...Thanks.

Ron

[fredv]

I can bring the following:
Source: DPA DAC and eTech DAC and a Mits DVD player as transport.
Amp: How about a TAD-60 tube amp, it is common ground :-) and the RS toy.
Pre: Transcendent Sound Ground Grid.

[Ron Temple]

Fred, I don't know what most of that stuff does, but it sounds great...:)

I've got some decent basic stuff, but nothing refined or expensive...looking forward to it.

[fredv]

Hi Ron,
Nothing fancy here, a couple outboard DAC's (one decent and one bang for the bucks), a tube amp and a tube preamp if anyone wants to hear tubey SDA :-) , and lastly a modified Radio Shack integrated amp for fun (this is the same one that Steve has but the preamp section is replaced by a tube!!) If it is not the size, I will be more than happy to bring in the Carver AL-III ribbon speakers. If you need an amp to subsititute the Carver while it is being repaired, I have a couple Adcom GFA-555's not in action. Just let me know.

[Ron Temple]

Hmmm...Adcoms and ALIIIs...now that's tempting. Keep it available. I can help haul if you need a hand.

[Skynut]

I have an extra BBQ and a truck if need be.

I can bring a couple of speakers also if needed>

I also have a couple of power conditioners we can check out if people are interested.

As for anything else I need to see what will be easy enough to bring.

Oh and in case you haven't figured it out I am planning on being there.

[Ron Temple]

I have an extra BBQ and a truck if need be.

I can bring a couple of speakers also if needed>

I also have a couple of power conditioners we can check out if people are interested.

As for anything else I need to see what will be easy enough to bring.

Oh and in case you haven't figured it out I am planning on being there.

Great Skynut...

Let's refine a list of what gear you all plan on bringing, so I can get an idea of where and how I can set this up.

Hey Steve, you inbox is full...clear out your PMs. The wife's meeting is cancelled tonight and we will be going out...anytime tomorrow or whenever if fine to call.

RT

[trubluluc]

Ron-

Looks like it's shaping up to be a cool event.
As stated, I can bring a totally decent, stereophile A rated dvd/cd player.
And could bring some speakers if we're in need.

-Luc

[Skynut]

I have a pair of RT55's, RT35I's, an Onkyo M-282 amp, an Outlaw ICBM and several different interconnects that are collecting dust right now.

I can bring these things and if I decide to take my system apart I could bring more.

[Ron Temple]

Shaping up...:)

I think we should make Luc drag his 1.2TLs over here...nah

I spoke with Rita @ CCR (actually called her at Sunfire). They are on hiatus...moving...so I won't have a the ballzy TFM 35 amp for the 2nd system...the Adcom, Onkyo or tube amps will be welcome.

Steve left me with one of his 5 RS amps to play with...

I don't want anyone getting a hernia lugging stuff and we want to have time to check everything out...

Speakers (on the table - add as needed)
RT55
RT35i
M-S 902s
SDA-CRS+
SDA 1Cs
GR Research AV-2
CA ALIIIs

Amps
Luxman M117 (HT rig)
Onkyo M-282
Adcom GFA555
RS Wonder Amp
Fred's tube amp& pre
Audiosource Amp/One (HT rig)
maybe another Luxman amp (don't know the model) 150wX2 will be brought over too

Assorted gear
Luc's DVD/CD
Fred's DACs
Skynut's Outlaw ICBM
Luxman pre

Cable/ICs
I have a couple pairs of Monster that I own and a pair that Steve brought
Steve's Mit/Term. 5 (pair)
Bring whatever...

If Beardog commits, he was talking about bringing some Cary gear.

I haven't done any CP GTGs before, but in the one's I have been involved with this would be a ton of gear to cover...anyone with ideas for a program that's got more experience please PM or call me with suggestions.

[trubluluc]

I'll do it.......if you buy them that is...lol. The second pair that is.

Shaping up...:)

I think we should make Luc drag his 1.2TLs over here...nah

[Ron Temple]

I'll do it.......if you buy them that is...lol. The second pair that is.

That's a thought...do you think the wife would notice ? :p .

[trubluluc]

Nah, just make sure there is a brand new little something jewelery like on her dresser and chocolatey on the kitchen table, and you're in.
One looks like the other
SDA speakers only come in one size as far as "most" women are concerned,
TOO BIG.

That's a thought...do you think the wife would notice ? :p .

[Ron Temple]

Nah, just make sure there is a brand new little something jewelery like on her dresser and chocolatey on the kitchen table, and you're in.
One looks like the other
SDA speakers only come in one size as far as "most" women are concerned,
TOO BIG.

Jewelry and chocolate won't work...the only thing that works is a fait accompli, when she goes to Colorado to visit her mom or is gone for a weekend...stuff changes :D. I'm running out of real estate...I've budgeted projects, the bathroom(s)...done...landscaping yards...starts in 2 weeks...re-wire and close off living room into the HT/Music room is next up...after that...course I'll have to re-furnish...man my aching wallet. Monster SDAs?...probably only if they are invisible.:D

[Ron Temple]

2 weeks away...

Potluck BBQ:
Whatever you want to bring, I'll cook or you can if you want.

Chicken and sausages on the house

Beverages: BYOB
Beer and soda will be on the house

Once again...let's finalize the list of attendees
trubluluc
Polk65
Skynut
fredv

are confirmed.

still waiting on...
Danny Tse
ivansfo
beardog03

come on there were some others interested...chime in so I can plan.

Pool will be open, but I have a landscaper(friend) who will be laying sod or pavers (replacing the lawn in back).

Time:
11:00AM - whenever (probably around 5 - 6:00PM...won't be kicking anyone out if you want to stay longer)

Once the list is finalized...I'll PM everyone with my address and contact info...directions if needed.

[fredv]

Woo hoo, it getting close. Some suggestion, once we have the final attendee list, we can coordinate the food and the beverage; otherwise, if we all bring beer and meat, we probably will need another weekend to finish them all :D

[McCelery]

Hi everyone,

I was selling some Monitor 4As to Polk65 (Steve) last night and he offered to bring these RT600is down from San Fran to the gathering if anyone was interested. We looked them over together and agreed that 8/10 was a fair rating, given a few nicks on the base and some superficial marks along the side of one front baffle. Everything about the drivers, driver baffle, and binding posts is perfectly mint. $150 selling price remains. (I know you've probably already seen the thread in FS, but I figured I'd take Steve up on his nice offer!):

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54576

After this, they're going back up on Craigslist

Thanks,
Andy