Greater Toronto Area DIY meetup

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#303
AmCan said:
I'd like to start a discussion on format for the shoot out that way we won't have to waste our time doing it on Saturday. For instance;
Do we want to use vinyl or DAC?
Do we want to have a warm up period for the preamp or just run them one after another changing as quickly as possible.
Do we want to run them in a row or winner of V1 Vs. V2 against V3, etc
Do we want to use just one song or maybe a spectrum of 2 or 3 songs?
What songs/music should we use?
What kind of grading system do we want to use? Do we just want a ranking system and then average the results of the various rankings .. or do we want to have a score card for each preamp with subcategories like; detail, warmth, frequency extension, openness/transparency, musicality, etc?

Anything else to consider?
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Hi, AmCan

I think CDs or digital music files are more convenient. Regarding types of music, probably some female and/or male vocal, some strings acoustic instruments like guitar/violin/cello etc. Got to throw in some percussion sound e.g. drum solo, lots of kick drum, organ, piano 😀
I can bring a few CDs for people to try out. Oh, we do need a CD player and an out board DAC for digital music files.

Regards,
 
#312
Hi Lo_Tse,
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I hurt my back lifting my tower speakers this week so I'll avoid bringing anything heavy to the meeting. I'm upgrading the crossovers to Mundorf and Solen components. I have built several DIY power cables. Is anyone interested in doing A/B testing with these cables?
Nelson
 
#313
Audio Nut said:
Hi Lo_Tse,
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I hurt my back lifting my tower speakers this week so I'll avoid bringing anything heavy to the meeting. I'm upgrading the crossovers to Mundorf and Solen components. I have built several DIY power cables. Is anyone interested in doing A/B testing with these cables?
Nelson
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Nelson,

That's fine. I asked the same question to everyone that's coming just for planning reason.

Regards,
 
#314
Hello Guys

I haven't put my name down to bring any gear as yet - pls let me know what is needed and I will see if I can help.

I can bring in my Dyna ST35 clone (not as great as Jpechloe's KT88 SE amp)
Modified Behringer DEQ (works as an optical SPDIF DAC)
Dynaco ST70
Test Gear
B&W flac music files

I also have tons of diy components if anyone is looking for something specific.

I am looking for a Dynaco A470 or equivalent Power Transformer.
Tube sockets for my tube curve tracer project.
Output Transformers.
 
#317
Hello,

If its not to late and there's room for one more I'd like to come with some things...

I have small Mini Monitors, Triode Lab 300B power amp and Pre, Music server with JRiver software and Asus Xonar Essence STX sound card..

I can bring any or all any of the above..

Thanks, Joel
 
#318
Joel and Nelson

I am checking with AmCan to see how many people his place can handle. As mentioned earlier, in addition to our group from the forum, AmCan is also inviting a group of his audio friends to come to the meet. Looks like it is going to be a "big party".

Regards,
 
#320
Wow! I am at a loss about what to do here. Its not my intention to want to turn anyone away but my listening room is only 12 x 15 - maybe a bit smaller. I do have the second room that we can break up into groups but I assume everyone wants to hear the preamp shoot out and there won't be room for everyone as it is already. With regret I am going to have to cut it off to the original list of people. If you weren't part of Lo_TSE original email group I am sorry but it will have to be next time. I wish I had a bigger house. This bums me out.
 
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