| Cal Weldon |
| I believe that's Brent from Edmonton (with the big manly tube amp) and leadbelly (Tony) our good natured bouncer. |
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| Kevin Haskins |
Here is the lucky couch.... I'd recommend you watch the lotto drawing from that seat Dave.
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| planet10 |
| quote: | Originally posted by chrisb
anyone have a bobcat or front end loader they could bring along? |
Dave Miller has access to a couple, and has a walk behing bobcat with a loader for intimate work.
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| Cal Weldon |
| The last pic: That's the back of Ruth with Frank next, Scott smiling and Tom's crotch on the right. |
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| planet10 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cal Weldon
The last pic: That's the back of Ruth with Frank next, Scott smiling and Tom's crotch on the right. |
And a row of Scott's prototype TT pucks on the railing.
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| Kevin Haskins |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cal Weldon
The last pic: That's the back of Ruth with Frank next, Scott smiling and Tom's crotch on the right. |
Pretty scary that you know Tom's crotch so well. |
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| Cal Weldon |
| I had a feeling I was going to pay for that. |
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| pinkmouse |
| quote: | Originally posted by SY
Al, that's surprising indeed, given the track record of some of the participants. |
I know, I know. I'll have to try harder next time. I think they kept me too busy for a reason...;) |
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| jleaman |
| quote: | Originally posted by planet10
For nonLocals
http://209.171.53.128/home/index.php (warning: a FLASH site -- ie likely to break)
Note that the Sasquatch finder is tube based with what looks like tube rectification.
dave |
Just because you can't see Flash sites properly on your computer doesn't mean others have problem. Works perfectly fine on Safari for me. |
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| Kevin Haskins |
| quote: | Originally posted by Cal Weldon
I had a feeling I was going to pay for that. |
I'm sorry Cal... that was in poor taste. I've just got an evil streak in me, good typing skills and a real lack of wisdom about hitting the "Submit Reply" button. |
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| planet10 |
| quote: | Originally posted by jleaman
Just because you can't see Flash sites properly on your computer doesn't mean others have problem. Works perfectly fine on Safari for me. |
i can see it fine... but it is different on each browser, and breaks in some... it was just a kindly warning. No need to get snippy.
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| Kevin Haskins |
This one is harmless enough...
Doug & Cal.
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| Kevin Haskins |
More lucky couch.
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| Cal Weldon |
| quote: | Originally posted by chrisb
I think the gentleman to Tony's left is Doug - responsible IIRC for the delightfully massive E-linear |
Sorry Doug for misidentifying you as Brent. |
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| Cal Weldon |
| The last pic we have Dick Morgan on the left, Frank making sure it doesn't get warm, Tony and finally the other half of Tom. |
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| Kevin Haskins |
Scott trying his hand with the propane torch.
My recommendation is that next year we bring a tank of oxygen and some burning bars. They make short work of about anything including rock, concrete, re-bar, etc... Might have a hard time getting it across on the ferry.
Just another necessary tool that every speaker builder should have in my opinion.
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| Kevin Haskins |
And whoa.... take your seats. The better half of our species also made an appearance at this event. My guess is that this was a litmus test to see whether the relationship was worth pursuing but kudos to the ladies who put up with our antics.
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| Kevin Haskins |
Chris making a rare appearance without his crowbar.
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| Kevin Haskins |
Couldn't get people off of that couch after the prize drawing.
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| TerryO |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kevin Haskins
More lucky couch.
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Standing in the back, trying to look innocent, is none other than the gray-haired Master Manipulator, "Dastardly Dick" Morgan, the direct descendent of the Terror of the Spanish Main: Capt. Henry Morgan. Not seen (as usual!) is his elusive partner in crime, Edward West. They came quite close to pulling off one of the greatest deceptions ever visited upon a trusting, completely candid group of DIY'ers.
Yes, they nearly pulled off "The Grand Sansui Scam" except for the vigilance of our Master of Arm, Cal Weldon who demanded that they remove the grill assembly and brought to light their malicious machinations.
On behalf of the truly credulous participants that were obviously their intended victims, I would like to thank Master Weldon for his zeal and commitment to safeguarding the "flock" of Guileless Lambs that were being led to the slaughter by those Masterminds of Mendacity.
Best Regards,
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| TerryO |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kevin Haskins
[B]Couldn't get people off of that couch after the prize drawing. |
Kevin,
You've done it! I advise everyone to print this picture and post it near your workbench. If you look carefully, one of the people in this "Rogue's Gallery" doesn't seem to belong, but in actuality is, probably the worst of the bunch, namely Edward "The Kid" West pretending he's an aesthete, contemplating and enjoying both the natural surroundings and the fellowship of gathered Audio Enthusiasts.
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| jlsem |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kevin Haskins
And whoa.... take your seats. The better half of our species also made an appearance at this event. My guess is that this was a litmus test to see whether the relationship was worth pursuing but kudos to the ladies who put up with our antics.
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So, which one of you guys is married to the babe with the sunglasses and cigarette lighter?
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| Aengus |
chrisb said:
| quote: | | If you think the pieces are annoying sitting on the desk, wait 'til you listen to the completed amp on a FE127 |
But mine, of course, will be exceptionally lovely - as are all my projects, at least while they're in the planning stage. :D
| quote: | | I should have the template ready in the next day or so - send me a PM |
Wonderful! PM en route.
Regards.
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| planet10 |
| quote: | Originally posted by TerryO
Yes, they nearly pulled off "The Grand Sansui Scam" except for the vigilance of our Master of Arm, Cal Weldon who demanded that they remove the grill assembly and brought to light their malicious machinations. |
Cal may have asked... i don't know anything about that, but i was the one who asked if i could remove them, got the appropriate screwdriver & expertly removed them.
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| Nanook |
Dave...
a nice silent pawl ratchetching screwdriver (Red handle ) and a 30 pc (or something like that) Mastercraft screwdriver bit set should be down near the driver boxes. My axle calved out today, so my day has been spent yarding it out....tomorrow I get to source one.
Is it possible to get a little more info regarding the boxes/drivers my bro ended up with?
if it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all. |
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| vinylkid58 |
Many thanks to Dave & Ruth for their hospitality and generosity.
I apologize for the late arrival, due to a forced afternoon nap, and assisting my wife with repairs to her Boler trailer. I missed the "granite burning ceremony", or whatever that was supposed to be?
I really enjoyed conversations with returnees from last years "fest", and some new attendees as well.
Looking forward to next year already, maybe I'll bring my video camera .:devilr:
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| planet10 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nanook
a nice silent pawl ratchetching screwdriver (Red handle ) and a 30 pc (or something like that) Mastercraft screwdriver bit set should be down near the driver boxes. My axle calved out today, so my day has been spent yarding it out....tomorrow I get to source one. |
Geez,,, now i'm down to a work stool left behind. The Altecs will fit in the subBaffles we (you & Scott) cut for the hemps, so i'll have to audition them before i send them out. Sounds like they still may well beat you home -- where did your axle break?
| quote: | Is it possible to get a little more info regarding the boxes/drivers my bro ended up with?
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15 litre, close to golden ratio, tuned a tiny bit lower than the Fostex recommended. Has a nice holey brace against the magnet.
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| vinylkid58 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nanook
My axle calved out today, so my day has been spent yarding it out....tomorrow I get to source one.
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Good luck with that Stew.
I spent the afternoon working on the family wagon, seems the fuel pump relay has cold solder joints on the circuit board, which tend to fail when the car interior heats up.
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| ruthde |
Hey guys, thanks to everyone for coming out to the Vancouver Island diyFEST at our home this past weekend. It was a blast! I really appreciated all the food brought, the kitchen help, the cleanup help (before, during and after the Event), and most of all I REALLY liked the chicken-coop tipping! I'm not sure how you're going to top that next year... I'm glad you all had a good time; see you all next summer.
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| JesseG |
Hi all:
Sorry for not piping up with my congrats, thanks and raves before now. Got home last nite at 11:00pm, unloaded the hifi gear and 400lbs of groceries, fell into bed, to wake up to a power outage that lasted till noon. As soon as the electrons started dancing again, we had to get 8 servers and 150+ workstations going again. So, kinda busy today. However, I couldn't stop chuckling about the chicken coop and all the other great events of the weekend past.
I have some great photos which I will post starting tomorrow morning.
Till then, let me just say a huge "THANK YOU" to Ruth and Dave for organizing a wonderful event. And to Greg, Barry and all who helped out. It was really great seeing everyone again, even Terry. And really nice meeting some new people - I just enjoyed the whole thing! :D
Chris & Dave - the Milevas made the trip perfectly and will start singing tomorrow.
Till tomorrow
Jess
PS: I like Dave's idea of moving next years' event back to mid August so I can bring fresh salmon. |
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| Aengus |
Ruth said:
| quote: | | most of all I REALLY liked the chicken-coop tipping! I'm not sure how you're going to top that next year... |
Next year - the house?
Or maybe we'll just focus on the cooking. :angel:
Regards, and thanks Ruth.
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| naz |
It was fun to meet everyone... :) Being able to put faces to folks is nice!
-Naz |
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| Geek |
Major thanks to Ruth and Dave for putting up with me for five days. Yeah, was that long! Didn't fell like it though ;)
Got a few pics for tonight. More tomorrow.
These mini Fonkens are rather impressive when backed up by a sub:
But then, why do something small? Scott's gorgeous beast and stand:
Breaking an almost perfect "Fonken Fest" turnout, a pair of Hemp 4.5". These sounded quite impressive!
A close up:
Rear deck with only a few speakers out:
That's more like it!
Frugal horns and their "corner simulators" for outside:
Pair of gorgeous metronomes powered by Jesse's handcarved wood enclosed chipamp:
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| chrisb |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nanook
Dave...
a nice silent pawl ratchetching 8 screwdriver (Red handle ) and a 30 pc (or something like that) Mastercraft screwdriver bit set should be down near the driver boxes. |
* is that an audiophile tool? :clown: - and Dave thought it was a gift; - a guy can never have too many screw drivers/bits (unless you count the ones with unstripped tips)
| quote: | | if it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all. |
Stu - if after this WE your bride still condones your audio hobby, you've still got horseshoes in surplus |
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| chrisb |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kevin Haskins
Scott trying his hand with the propane torch.
My recommendation is that next year we bring a tank of oxygen and some burning bars. They make short work of about anything including rock, concrete, re-bar, etc... Might have a hard time getting it across on the ferry.
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Heck no Kevin, with Terry's gift of the gab and your charm, the ole boys at Canada Customs wouldn't have a chance - just tell 'em you're helping a buddy clear some stumps from his back 40 - but I'd recommend leaving the AK47 or Glocks at home. |
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| Kevin Haskins |
I don't have either an AK-47 or a Glock, just a couple shotguns that I leave in the office for when I get bored.
Some more prize winners.
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| leadbelly |
Hmmm, you seem to have taken a lot of pictures of Cal, Kevin...
Did any of the tenters notice the pickup rocking during the night? |
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| Kevin Haskins |
Victory lap around the porch.
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| Kevin Haskins |
You can tell Tony is really excited to finally be on the lucky sofa and expecting big things.
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| Kevin Haskins |
But alas... it was not to be. This is Doug's wife being presented with the T-shirt prize. You can tell exactly what she is thinking here.... "Do they really expect me to wear that?"
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| Kevin Haskins |
The answer was "YES". Dave wouldn't let her off the porch without putting it on.
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| chrisb |
or you just happy to see me?
and we wonder why the girls try to avoid these events |
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| Kevin Haskins |
| quote: | Originally posted by leadbelly
Hmmm, you seem to have taken a lot of pictures of Cal, Kevin...
Did any of the tenters notice the pickup rocking during the night? |
Cal did end up in a disproportionate number of the pictures. It could be that I'm harboring subliminal feelings for him. He bought the beer and there is no more endearing sign of affection as far as I"m concerned.
But no... I slept with Terry, Doug & Ed out on the back porch and the only shaking was from the massive amount of snoring. |
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| TerryO |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kevin Haskins
Cal did end up in a disproportionate number of the pictures. It could be that I'm harboring subliminal feelings for him. He bought the beer and there is no more endearing sign of affection as far as I"m concerned.
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:D :D :D
That's Great Kevin!
Best regards,
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| leadbelly |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kevin Haskins
He bought the beer and there is no more endearing sign of affection as far as I"m concerned. |
That big cooler saved the party for me, as my 2 bottles of merlot didn't make it the distance!
| quote: | Originally posted by Kevin Haskins
But no... I slept with Terry, Doug & Ed out on the back porch and the only shaking was from the massive amount of snoring. |
Not *my* snoring, was it? :) |
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| chrisb |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kevin Haskins
Cal did end up in a disproportionate number of the pictures. It could be that I'm harboring subliminal feelings for him. He bought the beer and there is no more endearing sign of affection as far as I"m concerned.
But no... I slept with Terry, Doug & Ed out on the back porch and the only shaking was from the massive amount of snoring. |
I luv ya man, but keep your hands to yourself
OK, no problem
what's that rustling over there?
next year, ceremonial headdresses and sweat lodges? I'm sure there'll still be some well aged firewood lying around, and perhaps event a new Zen meditation / yoga workout / ceremonial herb garden
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| Kevin Haskins |
This is the picture I took when Dave brought out the crowbar.
You could tell right away that Chris loves three things in life.... single driver loudspeakers, Single Ended Triodes and big rusty crowbars, not necessarily in that order.
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| chrisb |
Kevin: ya better make that 4 things:
At the top of the list would be Sue; like many more of us than readily attest, as if it would diminish our "manhood", without the support* of my manifestly better half, the rest would not be possible.
*support = "sure honey, spend all weekend in the shop ( I'll know exactly what you're up to, and it won't include pestering me) "
For some reason that entirely escapes me though, she wants to avoid these shin-digs, and if she ever read the forums, I'd definitely find how comfortable the couch really is.
OK, I'll admit this picture isn't new, but she still looks that way to (if not at) me |
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| EdwardWest |
Edward 'the kid' West... found in his natural surroundings:
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| EdwardWest |
a REAL man's phase plug:
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| chrisb |
how about this
another view:
of course a "real man" would be using duct-tape, not that wimpy painter's masking tape :angel: |
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| JesseG |
OK, folks - here we go....
SOME PICTURES!
listening to the big baffles in 'room 1'
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| JesseG |
the big baffles with (I think) the Visatons making music
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| JesseG |
and an appreciative audience...
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| JesseG |
as usual, Cal is talking rather than listening :D
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| planet10 |
| quote: | Originally posted by JesseG
the big baffles with (I think) the Visatons making music |
Yes, the Visaton B200s after the "in-field" phase plug installation.
dave |
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| JesseG |
Room 2 - indoors.
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Greg, Terry, Scott and Kevin looking at Dave's new passive pre, with an iPod source
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| chrisb |
Hey Jesse, what's the best way to get rid of room effects?
(besides ceremonial herbs, that is)
did anyone get a total count of speakers actually auditioned?
and how many with crossovers ( IIRC that's easy - 3, wasn't it?)
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| JesseG |
some of the crowd discussing Terry's 2-way with its uber-simple crossover ;) ...
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| JesseG |
| quote: | | Hey Jesse, what's the best way to get rid of room effects? |
Why, get rid of the room, of course!
:D
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| chrisb |
enough teasing, show us the crossover.
I'm sure there were amps with a lower parts count (eg the Paramours) |
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| JesseG |
Jess's DIY turntable & KYW phono stage (with its top off) and a really lovely line-stage from a fellow Vancopuver Island DIYer (sorry, I forgot his name - Dave could you please supply?)
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| EdwardWest |
I did not get a chance to listen to the Hemp Acoustic in the open baffle (in front of the 'warehouse').
How does the hemp acoustic compare to the Visaton B200 or the Fostex that were used in the open baffle?
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| chrisb |
| quote: | Originally posted by JesseG
as usual, Cal is talking rather than listening :D
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to my perpetual entertainment |
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| JesseG |
| PS: the bit of copper-colored artwork on top of Terry's 2-way is the XO - not sure if it was constructed that way for visual or sonic appeal :cannotbe: |
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| chrisb |
| quote: | Originally posted by JesseG
Jess's DIY turntable & KYW phono stage (with its top off) and a really lovely line-stage from a fellow Vancouver Island DIYer (sorry, I forgot his name - Dave could you please supply?)
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that would be Dave the Doorman's (Royston) Transcendent Audio Grounded Grid |
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| chrisb |
| quote: | Originally posted by JesseG
PS: the bit of copper-colored artwork on top of Terry's 2-way is the XO - not sure if it was constructed that way for visual or sonic appeal :cannotbe: |
with Terry it's always a bit of both - and gotta have fodder for story-time |
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| JesseG |
Greg's pretty little linestage, feeding Chris's power-amp (just like Chris, it works as well on its side as upright) driving the new Mileva - a superb combination:
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| JesseG |
Kevin takes photos while Chris looks on. Hard to tell if that is approval or ...
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| JesseG |
great food, good conversation and as allways, excellent music.
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| JesseG |
All the usual suspects! Late listening in the no-room. Scott is, of course, happy no matter what is playing and Ruth (bless her untiring soul) looks on with maternal patience.
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| JesseG |
even the Cat is having fun...
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| EdwardWest |
| quote: | Originally posted by JesseG
great food, good conversation and as allways, excellent music.
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In this instance the music was coming through the "Stealth Sansui's" :^) |
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| JesseG |
Barry re-fueling after all his hard work in helping set up.
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| JesseG |
Brent demoed his USB Dac on the big baffles downstairs
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| JesseG |
a serious (!) conversation on the back deck (the no-room). Is Barry applauding or just brushing the BBQ'd salmon off his hands?
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| JesseG |
OK, Boys - lets tip this chicken-coop! (I guess we had to do something to use up all the excess testosterone).
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| JesseG |
Chris is a demon with a crowbar!
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| JesseG |
Great minds providing effective strategy...
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| JesseG |
Chris really 'gets into' the project!
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| JesseG |
Alright, guys, we got 'er on the run now!!!
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| JesseG |
Teamwork - 'aint it GRAND!
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Cal and Tony discuss the next victim - matbe Dave's pickup truck?
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| JesseG |
And now, after that entertaining diversion, back to the real purpose of this event...
Doug's superb E-Linear, fed by Chris' Jolida CDP through Dave's passive, driving the Dimitris (the Mileva, scaled up for 167's) This system sounded awsome!
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| chrisb |
Cow tipping is easy compared to this
Leave Dave's truck alone - but the plastic storage sheds and trailer could be on a short list. |
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| JesseG |
a closer look at the Dimitri
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| chrisb |
| quote: | Originally posted by JesseG
Chris really 'gets into' the project!
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no hangover involved, but it's amazing what a little testosterone can do to the "threat avoidance" system - much to the amusement of the ladies (and others) on the deck |
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| JesseG |
and a close-up of Doug's beautiful E-Linear with the enticing purple glow of the driver tubes...
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| JesseG |
Jeff, Chirs, Dave and Barry discuss performance on Friday evening.
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| chrisb |
| quote: | Originally posted by JesseG
and a close-up of Doug's beautiful E-Linear with the enticing purple glow of the driver tubes...
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certainly the heaviest watts at the show |
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| JesseG |
Oops - sorry, here is the picture.
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| JesseG |
and what they were discussing was...
This set-up is being driven by the tiny T-Amp (just to the left of the tuner, with the blue glowing LED). It sounded very good.
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| JesseG |
Just a few of the speakers lined up to be heard
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| JesseG |
Greg's linestage sounded superb. Can't blame him for wanting to capture the moment...
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| JesseG |
after dinner - listening to the Frugal-horns in their corners - they sounded just as good as last year. This is the very best corner speaker there is (I think)!
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| JesseG |
The Mileva - very simmilar to the PAWO, same driver, but siignificantly improved bass
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| JesseG |
and with the grilles on - very high WAF here...
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