Greater Toronto Area DIY meetup

[anatech]

We could have monthly meetings with the major ones hosted by Dave at his place. Some of us travel from across the city and really can't keep up a monthly trek across Toronto.

The minor meetings could be held at member's homes, or a Timmy's.

 

[Bigun]

why not let the young blood have their shootouts and us grey beards can lean back and drain a cold one, or two

 

[bentoronto]

Sounds like a fun thing to do, I have never really participated in a ABX type test for audio.....

+1

I'll give some thought to switch-gear and methodology.

Anybody have an A/B or ABX switch? Anybody ready to offer their chassis for the test?

Anybody who wants to join can listen and prove how perceptive they are. And everybody else we'll just consider cowards and wimps.

B.

 

[anatech]

Hey, no problem. It might be fun to watch. having a grey beard and all ...

-Chris

 

[wlowes]

Hey, no problem. It might be fun to watch. having a grey beard and all ...

-Chris

Agreed

 

[ticknpop]

Nothing i have currently plays DSD. I left room and power supplies in my new dac to add an ESS or AKM DSD compatible chip set one day, but nothing currently implimented. You’d have to bring a DSD compatible dac.

The Mac Mini i have with Amarra in it will play a DSD file, but the dac can’t decode it (yet).

 

[Lo_Tse]

Dave,

No problem. I'll bring one.

Regards,

 

[merlin2069er]

Hi, I'll be dropping into the GTA meetup with some stuff to sell and/or swap and demo.

If nobody is interested, I'll leave my gear at home...
Here's some of the gear I may bring...

F5
B1 buffer
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dcb1 buffer- populated circuit boards (and transformer)
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various transformers
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power cables
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ezdac / monica dac
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other various items...

I'll add a few photos to the post soon.

 

[ticknpop]

I have 3 of 1500 watt torroids that are new. 33lbs each $75 each
Secondary voltage 50 - 0 - 50 VAC so about a +/- 65 VDC volt supply
US manufactured.

Some unused filter caps etc

 

[Mikett]

Swap meet time maybe?

 

[kct]

I have a truck load of NOS 2N3055, I could bring.

 

[anatech]

As I recall, having things to sell wasn't a problem before. There wasn't an official time, it just went along organically as the normal meeting went on inside.

What do you think Dave?

 

[ticknpop]

I think there will be some table space that parts could be put on and anyone interested could ask whose they were between tracks kind of a thing. Unless some-some one has a better idea

 

[Mikett]

Sounds like a plan.

 

[kct]

In case someone is interested, I might have a Tek 2246 scope (analog scope with digital CRT readouts) for sale. In very good condition with crisp and bright CRT, refurbished with, new relais, new electrolytic caps, new fan.

PM me if interested.

 

[anatech]

Sounds like a good 'scope. You should post the specs for it.

-Chris

 

[kct]

Hi Chris,

sure, here are the specs.:
2246 - TekWiki


Short video showcasing the advanced Trigger function
YouTube

 

[kct]

Correction:

It is a 2246A.

 

[anatech]

Yes, this will make someone an excellent piece of test gear. Either for upgrade or as their first 'scope.

-Chris

 

[Bigun]

Dam that's a nice sillyscope. Unfortunately I don't need one.