Owen broke the laws of physics again, and stuffed more audio gear in his car than there is volume
His work-in-progress dipole speakers were perfect for the large room. Massive midrange drivers. Very nice sound.
First time I hear a DL-103 is on his table at the show. Now I understand why it's been manufactured since... oh... 1963!
He also brought "The Wire" amp. Here's an extra picture of it.
His work-in-progress dipole speakers were perfect for the large room. Massive midrange drivers. Very nice sound.
First time I hear a DL-103 is on his table at the show. Now I understand why it's been manufactured since... oh... 1963!
He also brought "The Wire" amp. Here's an extra picture of it.
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Wolfgang kindly agreed to demonstrate his record cleaning technique. You can read about it on Audiokarma I think. He uses an old turntable, his homemade washing and rinse solutions, and a vacuum cleaner fitted with a mini vacuum attachment for keyboards. The secret is "the thumb." Who needs a VPI machine when you can DIY?
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Bummer! Looks like I missed this event!
Are you planning another one in the coming months?
Hopefully next year. Same place, similar dates. Watch out for a new thread starting in the October time frame.
By the way, don't be deceived by the size or color of the little 5 inch drivers. ...You should see their magnets.
Or hear them fill a 600 sq.ft. room with clean organ pedal and kettle drum using reasonable power and excursion. I'm still trying to figure out where Mark hid the sub.
Thanks for an entertaining afternoon all, some genuinely impressive work on display.
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well ive got to say i'm impressed at both the turnout, quality and variety of gear on show. looks like organisers, exhibitors and participants had strong showings.
@ George: i think i know the answer, but 8 channels of NTD1 or similar in the one case with exa? a dac that dissipates more than many poweramps is not really too marketable a solution for the masses, but for those with the commitment i'm yet to like anything better either
@ George: i think i know the answer, but 8 channels of NTD1 or similar in the one case with exa? a dac that dissipates more than many poweramps is not really too marketable a solution for the masses, but for those with the commitment i'm yet to like anything better either
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Pierre is the kind soul that gets the arrangements done for the venue every time. Without him we have nothing. So a tip of the hat to the hard work you did Pierre. Thank you!
You're welcome Mark. Really it's no work at all. Everybody is very helpful and the event unfolds at its own pace. I'm just glad people show up and seem to have a good time.
You and Ron have been helpful in many ways and I want you both to know it is appreciated.
Pierre
Or hear them fill a 600 sq.ft. room with clean organ pedal and kettle drum using reasonable power and excursion. I'm still trying to figure out where Mark hid the sub.
Indeed. Room filling clean bass, together with clear midrange. Nice driver in a clever enclosure.
Indeed. Too bad you could not be with us. Would you consider flying over next year? We can loan you skates to make the trip worth your while .well ive got to say i'm impressed at both the turnout, quality and variety of gear on show. looks like organisers, exhibitors and participants had strong showings.
On a more commercial front, Is there anyone showing up at the Montreal audio show this march?
It would be fun to gather together at the show then have a couple beers and chat about audio passion!
Salon Son & Image
I'm going on Saturday the 24th
While we're waiting for Pierre's event next year!
Ciao!
Do
It would be fun to gather together at the show then have a couple beers and chat about audio passion!
Salon Son & Image
I'm going on Saturday the 24th
While we're waiting for Pierre's event next year!
Ciao!
Do
Now I know why RayCtech attached heatsinks to the exaU2I.
Indeed. Room filling clean bass, together with clear midrange. Nice driver in a clever enclosure.
Hmm, the box was big enough to hold a couple dayton 500W 12 inchers...
On a more commercial front, Is there anyone showing up at the Montreal audio show this march?
It would be fun to gather together at the show then have a couple beers and chat about audio passion!
Salon Son & Image
I'm going on Saturday the 24th
While we're waiting for Pierre's event next year!
Ciao!
Do
I was hoping to go down to the show on the 24th too, but an engagement on Saturday precludes that, so I'm hoping to check it out on Sunday..
Nice collection of gear by the way...
Hmm, the box was big enough to hold a couple dayton 500W 12 inchers...
Sure, but what's more impressive? Room filling bass with hundreds of watts, or room filling base with less than 25W???
Actually I'm happy to report that due to a calculation error on my part (the drivers are 8ohms not four ohms) we only peaked out a little over nine Watts.
Even Better.. so we could use Owens 49600 based WIRE amps with no problems..
Hmm.. Horn Loaded Active loudspeakers anyone?
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