Thanks to everyone who participated and particularly those of you that worked so hard to pull off this event. I really had the easy part, just walking around enjoying the stuff everyone brought.
Particular thanks to Sleddogman, who really outdid himself in the communications and planning as well as doing all the grunt work schlepping equipment around and keeping different equipment in rotation in the basement. His Carver tube CD player is very analog sounding and his PAS 4 was very nice. Those KLH17s are particularly worth a mention IMO.
I also remember a pair of Hereseys (SWL3600) and CW_82's Fortes sounding better than I remember Klipsch sounding.
Fisherdude kept things jumping in the living room and wowed us with his Botlehead/Stereo 70 driving some A-25s. They were driving Ekmanning's A-25s. Y'all wouldn't have believed how good the A-25s from the '70s sounded with Fisherdude's modded Dyna, Bottlehead Foreplay pre and my lowly RS CD-3400 portable. With minimal setup in a very live sounding living room we were hearing amazing bass and glorious mids.
I didn't get to hear Ekmanning's Eico integrated and Pioneer TT as much as I wanted.
Snade's Allison Eights sounded huge despite the less than optimal setup. Not sure what was driving them the two times I heard them. Thanks to Snade for keeping us on course and his counsel.
CW_82 amazed us with his remote controlled Eastern Electric integrated with 13w (that sounded much more like 14w). He could change amp modes remotely.
Cfranz had 4 different tube amps some of which unfortunately spontaneously combusted . I remember being particularly impressed with a little tiny kit integrated I'd love to know more about.
Powerman carried the JBL banner very well with some 110 lb., JBL floorstanders that started us off as well as some mini monitors I never got a chance to hear. Thanks to Dave for getting things started.
Johnvf brought an amazing tube Fisher tuner, pristine stock Stereo 70 that was very nice with A-25s. Can't remember his preamp though.
Cubdog and Carol brought another set of A-25s and perhaps some other gear. I'm looking forward to a trip to Oregon, Illinois for a future event. A fun couple to be around.
It was great meeting Cfoster finally and I also look forward to hearing audio at the Theater he manages.
I enjoyed rocking the utility room (man cave) with the MA230 and Genesis Model 10s, CD-3400 and Rotel RP-1000 TT despite the obvious room limitations. We also had my Spendors SA2s going there too. Surprisingly, the mancave was a fairly popular place despite its spartan decor.
Kenhappen2u (and better half), Zekeman, Paircase and wife, Clydeselsor, Markthefixer and Rgrjt8 provided additional insight, camaraderie and observations and I enjoyed their attendance. The food was fantastic. If I forgot to mention you and/or your equipment, I apologize. Thanks to all for attending and making it a great day.
2 Clydes and a Clay in one place at one time?
After yesterday, I am convinced that tubes are my destination. I just haven't gotten there yet.
