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Post by bencat on Oct 26, 2023 14:08:15 GMT
I had thought i had posted about this on its own but i can not find anything in a search . This years show will be on Sunday from 09.30 - 17.00 . I will have a room number 240 at the show . This for me is always lots of fun and like a great big bake off with lots of very unique systems .
It is always great to meet up with and mix with people who are not puzzled when you mention cable or an external clock . If anyone from here is going please drop in and say hello .
I am now all packed up and ready to go tomorrow so from then the fun will begin .
Andrew - Bencat
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Post by ijrussell on Oct 26, 2023 14:35:03 GMT
Have fun. I was expecting to go but have been ill for a couple of weeks and don't want to pass it on.
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Post by pete on Oct 26, 2023 15:17:22 GMT
Have a wonderful time. Would love to go but it is a little too far away from me in Wiltshire.
Looking forward to hearing about it.
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Post by Arke on Oct 26, 2023 15:37:26 GMT
I am hoping to head over. I shall certainly drop in and see you if I'm there. Have a great time.
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Post by lurch on Oct 26, 2023 15:38:21 GMT
And I'm in room 219. Barring the loaned Blackbird arm & RigB 540ML, Its vintage all the way for me, including all cables.
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Post by brucew268 on Oct 26, 2023 15:39:07 GMT
That's not far but unfortunately I have other commitments on the day. GLW-show!
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Post by gninnam on Oct 26, 2023 17:52:28 GMT
I am going so see you there.
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Post by sq225917 on Oct 28, 2023 19:43:55 GMT
See you there.
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Post by hifinutt on Oct 29, 2023 13:58:02 GMT
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Post by hifinutt on Oct 29, 2023 13:58:48 GMT
Have a wonderful time. Would love to go but it is a little too far away from me in Wiltshire. Looking forward to hearing about it. yes me too , rather too much on at the moment |
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Post by sq225917 on Oct 29, 2023 16:04:41 GMT
Some nice stuff there today, some dogshit too mind. Lurch was getting nice sounds out of his vintage Cambridge audio, kef refs and Richards Supratrac arm setup.
I think the room with Alan Clarks 2 ways and project kit sounded the most like home hifi should. The room full of sony was crazy, especially playing some techno.
The big diy jbls were mega, the only full range bass at the show.
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Post by stevew on Oct 29, 2023 17:03:34 GMT
Well … just back after a mare of a return journey. What does everyone do round Glossop on a Sunday?
Anyway, very enjoyable day day out.
Great to see Andrew again, and to put to bed the myth that Linn Saras don’t do bass. Wow.
Loved Lurch (John’s) Roon. Staggering how musical it sounded.
I particularly loved the room with all the Linn Klimax gear..really drew you in musically.
Lots of food for thought and much gratitude to those that went to great efforts to demo their kit.
Icing on the cake for me was whilst I was browsing records before heading home and a voice said ‘bloody hell.. Steve’
It was Mike who was running half the record stall. Known him for 35 years, (he owns The Land of Grey and Pink in Chester) but not seen him for ages. Wonderful to catch up.
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Post by Arke on Oct 29, 2023 17:51:46 GMT
Well … just back after a mare of a return journey. What does everyone do round Glossop on a Sunday? Anyway, very enjoyable day day out. Great to see Andrew again, and to put to bed the myth that Linn Saras don’t do bass. Wow. Loved Lurch (John’s) Roon. Staggering how musical it sounded. I particularly loved the room with all the Linn Klimax gear..really drew you in musically. Lots of food for thought and much gratitude to those that went to great efforts to demo their kit. Icing on the cake for me was whilst I was browsing records before heading home and a voice said ‘bloody hell.. Steve’ It was Mike who was running half the record stall. Known him for 35 years, (he owns The Land of Grey and Pink in Chester) but not seen him for ages. Wonderful to catch up. Sorry I missed you Steve - it would've been good to catch up. Managed to spend some time in John's (Lurch) room and Andrew's (Bencat) room. Both producing great, musical sounds. Certainly had my foot tapping in both rooms - great job! Never been to a WAM show, so was a real eye opener - super interesting to see and hear real enthusiasts systems. There was certainly an eclectic range of styles and sound signatures. Some was very musical and did a lot 'right' IMHO. Some stuff was not for me at all, but each to own. What really shone through was an incredible passion for music and putting together great hifi for oneself. People had really gone their own way and the time and commitment to create their ideal system really shone through. If I'm honest, a lot wasn't for me, but that's not what it's about. My system, sound preference and music taste certainly isn't for everyone either. A great event - really genuine and great supportive atmosphere. |
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Post by gninnam on Oct 30, 2023 0:25:04 GMT
Really enjoyed the show and agree with Jason above. Sorry BenCat for chatting to Jason in your room while you were playing your choons - a bit rude  loved the musical nature of the kit though. Some great kit and the Sony room I thought was the highlight for me - so kitch but good fun. Got in the car to go home and the tyre was flat so the 30 minute drive home took a bit longer (no spare so had to use the electric pump and 'goo' they have in the boot which allowed the inflation of the tyre but it was going down during the drive home - limited to 50mph) |
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loved the musical nature of the kit though.