Now that you ask, I decided to get the "official" answer on this.
I think my "no alcohol" post was because we cannot SERVE alcohol without getting an alcohol permit (which is freaking complicated and expensive). A quick online Google search seems to indicate that people are allowed to have alcohol at Fort Mason, however, I do not know if there are different rules for the inside spaces that we are renting and the outside spaces (e.g. large open grassy areas, and parking lots).
I will get back to you on this. I am just erring on the side of caution at this point and trying to avoid any potential trouble for me, you, and the future of the event at Fort Mason! Hey if you CAN bring your own, I will definitely not stand in the way.
BEER, BEEER, BEEEEEEER! Mmmmmmm...
GET YEA BEEAH HEEAH:
If you want a good beer on the up-and-up at the show I suggest you check out The Interval at Long Now, a unique bar and coffee shop in the vicinity of Building C (it's in Building A. They have a full bar.
The Interval at Long Now would also be a cool place to rendezvous after Burning Amp itself closes down to chat over a beer or cocktail (they also serve wine and sparkling wine). Their menu (including some mixed drink suggestions) is available here: Menu for The Interval at the Fort Mason Center. The Interval is open 10AM to midnight every day.
I have the official answer on this subject from Fort Mason:
I'm not going to police attendees but I also do not want to generate any trouble for Burning Amp either. Having a caterer that can serve beer is complicated and expensive and we just do not have the resources for that kind of thing.
GET YEA BEEAH HEEAH:
If you want a good beer on the up-and-up at the show I suggest you check out The Interval at Long Now, a unique bar and coffee shop in the vicinity of Building C (it's in Building A. They have a full bar.
The Interval at Long Now would also be a cool place to rendezvous after Burning Amp itself closes down to chat over a beer or cocktail (they also serve wine and sparkling wine). Their menu (including some mixed drink suggestions) is available here: Menu for The Interval at the Fort Mason Center. The Interval is open 10AM to midnight every day.
Well, that's unfortunate, but that's the way it goes. Thanks for digging in, Charlie
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Well, that's unfortunate, but that's the way it goes. Thanks for digging in, Charlie
+1! Well done, Charlie!
I started a thread for the free drivers in the swap meet forum so I don't clog up this one.
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/298201-free-stuff-burning-amp-nht.html
Hi Charlie:
I took about 2 doz. moving blankets that were my "private stock" but we have a goodly number (about 40) that are the show's property and still in the USA. I will be coming back to the US from Costa Rica where I mostly live now so can bring them to the show. Do you want them? They really made a difference in the past IMHO, as you mentioned the place is pretty echo ish without them . While I've stored them over the years sometimes with some help from volunteers, I don't have access to any storage after this.
It's a simple matter to get some more blankets though:
https://www.moverssupplies.com/cata...6/s/moving-pad-economy-medium-45/category/82/
so for under $150 you can get enough to replace what's gone - or I'd suggest get a couple of dozen more, "Mo' is better" And then you'll make this a "better than before BAF"
HEY Y'all! This below is a GREAT point! People often come to BAF to find out more about DIYing Audio stuff, ie to LEARN! and if you just prepare an info sheet as Charlie has proposed, it would make the event so much more meaningful for the newbs . Maybe even make some copies. What an honor!, someone liking your project enough to take home info about it. So include the names of the amps, preamps etc., some specs and where to get the parts such as PCB's etc.
I took about 2 doz. moving blankets that were my "private stock" but we have a goodly number (about 40) that are the show's property and still in the USA. I will be coming back to the US from Costa Rica where I mostly live now so can bring them to the show. Do you want them? They really made a difference in the past IMHO, as you mentioned the place is pretty echo ish without them . While I've stored them over the years sometimes with some help from volunteers, I don't have access to any storage after this.
It's a simple matter to get some more blankets though:
https://www.moverssupplies.com/cata...6/s/moving-pad-economy-medium-45/category/82/
so for under $150 you can get enough to replace what's gone - or I'd suggest get a couple of dozen more, "Mo' is better" And then you'll make this a "better than before BAF"
HEY Y'all! This below is a GREAT point! People often come to BAF to find out more about DIYing Audio stuff, ie to LEARN! and if you just prepare an info sheet as Charlie has proposed, it would make the event so much more meaningful for the newbs . Maybe even make some copies. What an honor!, someone liking your project enough to take home info about it. So include the names of the amps, preamps etc., some specs and where to get the parts such as PCB's etc.
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Any idea on the number of people bring gear compared to space so far? Am toying with the idea of bringing along some 'Nostalgia' room gear (rebuilt Pioneer RT-707 for source, Sansui/Luxman rebuilt amp(s), Allison speakers again since the great man passed away this year), but if space it tight would rather leave it for the true DIYers.
Cheers
David
Cheers
David
If you rebuilt or DIY'd part of these, then you are more than welcome to bring this stuff and show it off, etc. Wow, I don't think we have had a reel-to-reel tape player in a while (if ever). If your preamp (which you didn't list) has a phono input you might be quite popular...
As for who is bringing what, that is often somewhat of a mystery until about 10am at the show! There is a separate thread HERE in which some people are posting about what they will be bringing to Burning Amp. You might post there.
UPDATE / CORRECTION:
Due to a misunderstanding on my part, I previously stated that Bob Cordell would be talking about a preamp. Nope! It's a neat power amp project that uses a full complementary JFET input stage and Lateral MOSFETs in the output stage. Tentative title for Bob's talk is:
"A Re-designed Hafler DH-220 MOSFET Amplifier with a full-complementary front-end using the LSK489/LSJ689"
Given the reputation of the DH-220 this should be a very interesting talk, and a project that might be in our (collective) futures!
Due to a misunderstanding on my part, I previously stated that Bob Cordell would be talking about a preamp. Nope! It's a neat power amp project that uses a full complementary JFET input stage and Lateral MOSFETs in the output stage. Tentative title for Bob's talk is:
"A Re-designed Hafler DH-220 MOSFET Amplifier with a full-complementary front-end using the LSK489/LSJ689"
Given the reputation of the DH-220 this should be a very interesting talk, and a project that might be in our (collective) futures!
I'll likely be counterpoising Mr. Cordell's offering with a "fake complementary" input via the magic of current mirrors feeding a lateral output stage.
In simulation, I couldn't see the difference between fake or real complementary inputs except for keeping the parts vendors happy. As far as real listening is concerned, let the dice fly high...
In simulation, I couldn't see the difference between fake or real complementary inputs except for keeping the parts vendors happy. As far as real listening is concerned, let the dice fly high...
are we planning on having a swap-meet area, this year?
I have a few amps and other audio things I'd like to sell (hafler dh220, dh500, some other stuff, too). if we plan to have an area that is managed (watched) and we take turns manning that area, perhaps it could be a good service for those that have extra gear that is no longer needed.
I have a few amps and other audio things I'd like to sell (hafler dh220, dh500, some other stuff, too). if we plan to have an area that is managed (watched) and we take turns manning that area, perhaps it could be a good service for those that have extra gear that is no longer needed.
If you mean the raffle, then YES! The raffle will be held in the Firehouse at noon (see schedule) during lunchtime when most everyone will be there anyway. The raffle is for free donated things only.
If you want to SELL (or swap) items then you need to arrange that yourself at where ever you will have your spot in the meeting rooms upstairs. You might want to start a thread in the Swap Meet forum in which you list the items you want to sell and try to connect with buyers in advance of the show. You can then post a link to that thread here.
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THIS IS A PLEA FOR ASSISTANCE STORING MOVING BLANKETS
The meeting rooms at Fort Mason have lots of hard (concrete block) surfaces which make the acoustics rather bad if left untreated. In the past, moving blankets taped to tables have been used to soak up some of the reverberation in key places. We can do this again, but only with your help. Most importantly, we need someone to volunteer to take away and STORE the blankets after the show and bring them to next year's event. Mark still has some blankets, and we can get a few more if these can be stored locally. Neither Mark nor I can do this. The amount of room needed is about the size of a large refrigerator and the blankets can be spread out and packed into nooks and crannies. If you can step up and help us out we, and everyone attending Burning Amp, will very much appreciate it. Please contact me asap. Thanks.
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The meeting rooms at Fort Mason have lots of hard (concrete block) surfaces which make the acoustics rather bad if left untreated. In the past, moving blankets taped to tables have been used to soak up some of the reverberation in key places. We can do this again, but only with your help. Most importantly, we need someone to volunteer to take away and STORE the blankets after the show and bring them to next year's event. Mark still has some blankets, and we can get a few more if these can be stored locally. Neither Mark nor I can do this. The amount of room needed is about the size of a large refrigerator and the blankets can be spread out and packed into nooks and crannies. If you can step up and help us out we, and everyone attending Burning Amp, will very much appreciate it. Please contact me asap. Thanks.
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Hey, only two weeks until Burning Amp! Cross your fingers that we have clear skies...
Post what you are bringing here:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/clubs-events/297714-what-ya-bringing-burning-amp-2016-a.html
Post what you are bringing here:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/clubs-events/297714-what-ya-bringing-burning-amp-2016-a.html
Ok, finally have all my travel arrangements worked out. So I'll be there for sure. So;
Saturday night (Nov. 12) pre-BAF dinner -
Great Eastern Restaurant (In the heart of Chinatown. Near the Portsmouth Square parking garage if you are driving)
The food is amazing. Last year literally everything was cleaned of the plates, we loved it so much. It's one of my 'must-go' to SF restaurants, it's never been anything other than wonderful.
649 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 986 - 2500
Great Eastern Restaurant | San Francisco, CA 94133 (Humorously simple website)
Please PM me so I can coordinate. Thanks!!
-Jim
Saturday night (Nov. 12) pre-BAF dinner -
Great Eastern Restaurant (In the heart of Chinatown. Near the Portsmouth Square parking garage if you are driving)
The food is amazing. Last year literally everything was cleaned of the plates, we loved it so much. It's one of my 'must-go' to SF restaurants, it's never been anything other than wonderful.
649 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 986 - 2500
Great Eastern Restaurant | San Francisco, CA 94133 (Humorously simple website)
Please PM me so I can coordinate. Thanks!!
-Jim
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