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Post by nonuffin on Feb 12, 2022 16:13:27 GMT
I will bring my Shanling CDT-100 along. It isn't all that hot as a player, that's why I use it only as a transport, which it is good at. I will also bring my BMC UltraDAC, an XTZ power amp and a pair of Quadral Chromium Style 6 floorstanders. I may also bring my little seitch box if anyone wants some A-B type listening.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 12, 2022 17:59:38 GMT
I will bring my Shanling CDT-100 along. It isn't all that hot as a player, that's why I use it only as a transport, which it is good at. I will also bring my BMC UltraDAC, an XTZ power amp and a pair of Quadral Chromium Style 6 floorstanders. I may also bring my little seitch box if anyone wants some A-B type listening. Yeah bring anything! |
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Post by pete on Feb 12, 2022 18:28:34 GMT
I am sure one of the guys could pick up Roobie when lans at the station? Maybe the few car-less members could meet at the station and share an Uber? I was looking at train option but on that Sunday, for me, there is rail replacement bus service for part of journey, with a few changes, looks like I could only be there for about 3 hours in total! Looking into other options |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 12, 2022 18:56:39 GMT
Maybe the few car-less members could meet at the station and share an Uber? I was looking at train option but on that Sunday, for me, there is rail replacement bus service for part of journey, with a few changes, looks like I could only be there for about 3 hours in total! Looking into other options Oh jeez, that's no good.. |
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Post by mayebaza on Feb 13, 2022 8:10:29 GMT
I am sure one of the guys could pick up Roobie when lans at the station? Maybe the few car-less members could meet at the station and share an Uber? Count me in for the odd pick up at Coseley👍🏿 |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 13, 2022 8:18:02 GMT
Maybe the few car-less members could meet at the station and share an Uber? Count me in for the odd pick up at Coseley👍🏿 Good man! |
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Post by antonio on Feb 13, 2022 9:44:01 GMT
Maybe better to wait until nearer the date when everyone travelling in by train will know their arrival times.
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Post by bencat on May 4, 2022 13:49:53 GMT
Will bring a Denafrips Pro8 mk1 DAC and a Hafler DH220 power amplifier .
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Post by misterc on May 4, 2022 14:34:47 GMT
Ok, so how many TT's are coming and how many amps?
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Post by ijrussell on May 4, 2022 14:42:36 GMT
I'll bring my Phison PD2SE preamp. It has balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 4, 2022 15:32:20 GMT
Ok, so how many TT's are coming and how many amps? I'll be bringing my SP10 and the Windfeld The 686, BT2, Avalon, Soekris |
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Post by antonio on May 4, 2022 15:56:40 GMT
I'm bringing the following:-
Project RS Box CDT
Calyx 24/192 dac
XianSheng 05 dac
Musical Paradise MP301 amp
Mark Audio Cesti B speakers
Assorted cables
I did say I would bring my BTE Lenco tt, but have changed my mind unless anyone specifically asks to hear it.
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Post by macca on May 4, 2022 16:09:34 GMT
We're going to have more kit than Lasky's.
I hope there'll still be space for some people once it's all inside.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 4, 2022 16:17:42 GMT
We're going to have more kit than Lasky's. I hope there'll still be space for some people once it's all inside. Yep.....but invariably some will drop out and ultimately some gear will have to go in a second system. Build one to "refer" to, build others to compare? Dunno, haven't done many bakeoffs lol |
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Post by antonio on May 4, 2022 16:18:56 GMT
macca Are you bring your Focal's on the train?
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Post by Bigman80 on May 4, 2022 16:19:59 GMT
macca Are you bring your Focal's on the train? 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by macca on May 4, 2022 16:44:00 GMT
macca Are you bring your Focal's on the train? I was but the rail company said I would have to buy tickets for them. I'm coming down with Steve, I don't know how much space he will have (probably none). If he does then I could maybe bring my Audiovectors if there are not going to be any other larger sized speakers, but I assume someone is bringing something along those lines already? Am hoping Tony will bring the TAD Labs E2... |
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Post by macca on May 4, 2022 16:51:05 GMT
We're going to have more kit than Lasky's. I hope there'll still be space for some people once it's all inside. Yep.....but invariably some will drop out and ultimately some gear will have to go in a second system. Build one to "refer" to, build others to compare? Dunno, haven't done many bakeoffs lol Any attempt to impose structure tends to fail... Those I have been to the people who have brought complete systems demonstrate them in turn. Then there's a listen to odd items, either made into a new system or slotted into one of those already set up. The one we did in Stoke I just left everyone to it and it all turned out fine. A great example of how anarchy can work when everyone is genial and reasonable. |
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Post by sq225917 on May 4, 2022 16:52:22 GMT
My car has thrown an engine warning light. From the lumpy running it's either the coil pack, TPS or MAS but I might not be able to order them in time. I'll get the ODB reader out tonight to check the codes.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 4, 2022 17:35:31 GMT
My car has thrown an engine warning light. From the lumpy running it's either the coil pack, TPS or MAS but I might not be able to order them in time. I'll get the ODB reader out tonight to check the codes. Oh no! |
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Post by antonio on May 4, 2022 17:58:14 GMT
Yep.....but invariably some will drop out and ultimately some gear will have to go in a second system. Build one to "refer" to, build others to compare? Dunno, haven't done many bakeoffs lol Any attempt to impose structure tends to fail... Those I have been to the people who have brought complete systems demonstrate them in turn. Then there's a listen to odd items, either made into a new system or slotted into one of those already set up. The one we did in Stoke I just left everyone to it and it all turned out fine. A great example of how anarchy can work when everyone is genial and reasonable. I always thought, set up a system, and change one component at a time, until you want something completely different. |
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Post by lurch on May 4, 2022 19:41:02 GMT
I've held around 20 BOs since 2016, and have to rooms, my main rig in one and then a 10x12 playroom. The playroom is used to call the bble together a system from whatever is brought along. I sometimes plumb interesting bits into my rig but not often now as I've climbed higher than most kit that's brought along.
The kit that's been in the playroom has been incredible at some of the BOs, I remember early on we had a pair of Wilson Watt Puppies (6s) fed by a 36.5 DM & a pair of Plinius 103s, sources were a TAD SACD-DAC & an EAR CD into a DA06 DAC, sounded pretty good. Did put the TAD Sacd into my rig and its been the only CDP that's outclassed my Lector (to my ears)
Have had a 3 arm Simon Yorke tt, BAT pre and EAR 509s.
If there's a multitude of kit it's usually best just to leave peeps there their own devices unless ere is some a/B stuff to do.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 4, 2022 19:55:35 GMT
I think the best plan is to set up the main rig in which people can set about doing a few comparisons. First part of the day I think (as wisely suggested by optical) it's best to get the vinyl spinning, as quite understandably there will be a few pints served and consumed, and I'd hate for anything delicate to suffer an incident due to fatigue or drinkers wobble 🤣 There will be a section in the room for the measurement lovers to congregate, due to misterc bringing some measurement gear. That should provide some interest. I presume there will be enough gear for a couple of experimentation and second system building. It'll be a fun day, and as long as we're all enjoying ourselves......it's a success. |
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Post by Pigmy Pony on May 4, 2022 20:00:40 GMT
macca Are you bring your Focal's on the train? I was but the rail company said I would have to buy tickets for them. I'm coming down with Steve, I don't know how much space he will have (probably none).
If he does then I could maybe bring my Audiovectors if there are not going to be any other larger sized speakers, but I assume someone is bringing something along those lines already? Am hoping Tony will bring the TAD Labs E2... We're going down in the Vito Martin, so loads of space. Not quite big enough to make another listening room tho. |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 4, 2022 20:03:44 GMT
macca Bring them, the Q acoustics may not shift enough air for the space.
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Post by Pigmy Pony on May 4, 2022 20:20:20 GMT
I'll bring my little BK sub, just in case the Concept 500s struggle lol  |
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Post by sq225917 on May 4, 2022 21:18:24 GMT
Might steal car off the mrs
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Post by antonio on May 5, 2022 5:45:57 GMT
"There will be a section in the room for the measurement lovers to congregate, due to misterc bringing some measurement gear" Macca and MisterC can congregate in the broom cupboard  |
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Post by macca on May 5, 2022 6:59:27 GMT
macca Bring them, the Q acoustics may not shift enough air for the space. Okay will do but I'm sure the Q Acoustics will easily fill that room. |
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Post by macca on May 5, 2022 7:00:38 GMT
Might steal car off the mrs Do it, we'll find a forest clearing, respray it and change the licence plates like in 'Day Of The Jackal.' |
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