DIY Events in Eastern U.S.

vdi_nenna · 24th September 2012, 03:19 PM

Does anyone know if there are any DIY Audio events on the eastern coast of US?

Any interest in starting a once a year event, if there isn't?

stellavox · 25th September 2012, 10:40 AM

As part of their regular activities, The Connecticut Audio Society (CAS) has DIY meetings fairly regularly.

https://sites.google.com/site/thecon.../announcements

Just had a "Stereo 70" shootout last Saturday where members brought and compared their modded 70's - that (22 members attended) apparently generated interest in a DIY (passive?) preamp shootout. Other topics have included DIY music servers, etc.

There is also the NNETG (Northern New England Tube Group) "loosely" based in the Boston area.

Charles

vdi_nenna · 25th September 2012, 11:54 AM

Charles,

Thanks for the info.

Vince

Pano · 26th September 2012, 04:13 AM

Parts Express has the Midwest Audio Fest once a year. Well attended with a DIY speaker contest.

Wish we had something a little farther south.

Ed LaFontaine · 26th September 2012, 05:56 AM

All it takes is an individual to take the lead in response to gentle nudging from those interested.

diyAtlanta got together several years and may do so again.

I think Pigeon Forge (between Sevierville and Gatlinburg, TN and near the Smokies) would be a great location. Plenty for the significant others to do while we show and tell about our creations.

Tea-Bag · 26th September 2012, 12:35 PM

I live in Southern Maine, an hour and change to the Boston area.
The problem is one of commitment by someone to pull something together - and that can be hard if nobody has a space in a good spot.

Pano · 29th September 2012, 05:44 PM

Gatlinburg is an interesting choice. If we get bored with speakers, we can go to Dollywood!

I keep thinking a show in the Raleigh-Cary area would be great. Lot's of folks there, and it's 1/2 way between Maine and Miami, for those who want to travel.

buzzforb · 29th September 2012, 05:55 PM

I would happily attend, but i can see how it is a BIG pain to put together.

CharlieLaub · 29th September 2012, 07:04 PM

There is a "DIY New England" speaker group that meets in Massachusetts now and then. Here is a link to their webs site:
DIY New England Main Page

-Charlie

vdi_nenna · 2nd October 2012, 03:34 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. I was thinking about the Wash DC area, Maryland or NC. I'd like it to be in Philadelphia, but that would be selfish of me!

I guess it would take deciding on a central place, then finding a facility with many rooms (for as cheap as possible). I guess, more importantly, finding out if there is real interest in such an event.

24th September 2012, 03:19 PM	#1
vdi_nenna diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PA, USA Blog Entries: 1	DIY Events in Eastern U.S. Does anyone know if there are any DIY Audio events on the eastern coast of US? Any interest in starting a once a year event, if there isn't? __________________ I build, therefore I am.

25th September 2012, 10:40 AM	#2
stellavox diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oneonta, NY; USA	NE DIY Groups As part of their regular activities, The Connecticut Audio Society (CAS) has DIY meetings fairly regularly. https://sites.google.com/site/thecon.../announcements Just had a "Stereo 70" shootout last Saturday where members brought and compared their modded 70's - that (22 members attended) apparently generated interest in a DIY (passive?) preamp shootout. Other topics have included DIY music servers, etc. There is also the NNETG (Northern New England Tube Group) "loosely" based in the Boston area. Charles

25th September 2012, 11:54 AM	#3
vdi_nenna diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PA, USA Blog Entries: 1	Charles, Thanks for the info. Vince __________________ I build, therefore I am.

26th September 2012, 05:56 AM	#5
Ed LaFontaine ...truth seeker... diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: where the Appalachians rise from the Blue Grass	All it takes is an individual to take the lead in response to gentle nudging from those interested. diyAtlanta got together several years and may do so again. I think Pigeon Forge (between Sevierville and Gatlinburg, TN and near the Smokies) would be a great location. Plenty for the significant others to do while we show and tell about our creations. __________________ ...call me Ed...Special Ed... EnABL kit http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/119852-enabl-kit.html DCB1 parts http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-...ml#post2361098

29th September 2012, 05:55 PM	#8
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26th September 2012, 04:13 AM	#4
Pano diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Blog Entries: 4	Parts Express has the Midwest Audio Fest once a year. Well attended with a DIY speaker contest. Wish we had something a little farther south.

26th September 2012, 12:35 PM	#6
Tea-Bag not politcally affiliated diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kennebunk Blog Entries: 7	I live in Southern Maine, an hour and change to the Boston area. The problem is one of commitment by someone to pull something together - and that can be hard if nobody has a space in a good spot.

29th September 2012, 05:44 PM	#7
Pano diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Blog Entries: 4	Gatlinburg is an interesting choice. If we get bored with speakers, we can go to Dollywood! I keep thinking a show in the Raleigh-Cary area would be great. Lot's of folks there, and it's 1/2 way between Maine and Miami, for those who want to travel.

29th September 2012, 07:04 PM	#9
CharlieLaub diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California	There is a "DIY New England" speaker group that meets in Massachusetts now and then. Here is a link to their webs site: DIY New England Main Page -Charlie

2nd October 2012, 03:34 PM	#10
vdi_nenna diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PA, USA Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for all the input guys. I was thinking about the Wash DC area, Maryland or NC. I'd like it to be in Philadelphia, but that would be selfish of me! I guess it would take deciding on a central place, then finding a facility with many rooms (for as cheap as possible). I guess, more importantly, finding out if there is real interest in such an event. __________________ I build, therefore I am.

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