February 6th-Chicago-Area Get Together, Anyone Interested?
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Brian Walsh
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Sheesh, don't let Tom Brennan see that list - he's the biggest Altec fan I know of
I could bring a turntable and phono stage and/or preamp...
Brian,
They all sounds great, but bring whatever you want. I think we can probably use them all.
Danimal, if you are willing to bring them, I'm willing to hear them. :thmbsp:
FWIW, I have a lot of bookshelf speakers here already (AR4x, A25, ADS 710, Genesis Model 10, Epicure Model 4, Insignias and Indignias) and a couple of floorstanders (Rega ELA and B&W DM3000) should anyone want to hear any of them.
Danimal
Just a man...
As of now, I will be attending. I will meet Mike in Genoa City and follow him down with the DQ-28s in tow :thmbsp:
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keithpgdrb
Super Member
for those of you who offered to bring a VPI, I would really like that. I have never used one before, and I would like to see how it performs on some LP's that I just cant get up to par.
This may be a bit over zealous, but if I brought my turntable, would anyone be willing to walk me through setting up the cart properly? I have worked pretty hard at it, but I really have no point of reference. I've had it for a while, and just keep going back to tweaking all the time. always unsure. I'm sure some of you could listen to it for 5 seconds and tell me that my azimuth was off, or I was horribly mistracking.. Its a pioneer pl-50, running a denon 110 cart. I would bring some headphones if necessary so as not to annoy anyone. but I think it could also be really helpful if there are any other people unsure of what a properly set up table sounds like. if its too much to ask, no problem, but I figured this was the group to go to.
This may be a bit over zealous, but if I brought my turntable, would anyone be willing to walk me through setting up the cart properly? I have worked pretty hard at it, but I really have no point of reference. I've had it for a while, and just keep going back to tweaking all the time. always unsure. I'm sure some of you could listen to it for 5 seconds and tell me that my azimuth was off, or I was horribly mistracking.. Its a pioneer pl-50, running a denon 110 cart. I would bring some headphones if necessary so as not to annoy anyone. but I think it could also be really helpful if there are any other people unsure of what a properly set up table sounds like. if its too much to ask, no problem, but I figured this was the group to go to.
I may or may not bring the VPI Classic, I'm undecided, as it's very heavy, awkward and there's a flight of stairs involved at my place. You'd be surprised how heavy it is for how conventional it looks. If I don't, Keith..you're welcome to come by and hear it at my place.
keithpgdrb
Super Member
I'm still totally hip with that, but the sansui seven is back in the shop as well. they didnt fix what I asked them to fix the first time. not pleased thus far. waiting to see if they try to get more money. "waiting" lol. we'll set this up though at some point.
Brian Walsh
Active Member
OK...you've been warned...heh heh :guitar:
keithpgdrb
Super Member
I must apologize for my own confusion. when I mentioned bringing the VPI, I was originally referring to the Record Cleaning Machine referenced by 240sx4u. I see now that he asked for PM's regarding the machine. my bad.
I must apologize for my own confusion. when I mentioned bringing the VPI, I was originally referring to the Record Cleaning Machine referenced by 240sx4u. I see now that he asked for PM's regarding the machine. my bad.
Ahh, that makes more sense. I could bring my nitty gritty, but it's not as cool as a VPI RCM.
Update!
So far, we're up to 32 attendees who have expressed interest. Spouses and others are still welcome but please let me know so we can provide accordingly.
Directions/Instructions will be sent more than a week in advance.
Still looking forward to it but the prep work at my end starts soon (cleaning, cleaning, cleaning).
Anyone interested in attending who needs to know what to expect can search this Events and Happenings thread for pics from previous years (2007, 2008 and 2009).
So far, we're up to 32 attendees who have expressed interest. Spouses and others are still welcome but please let me know so we can provide accordingly.
Directions/Instructions will be sent more than a week in advance.
Still looking forward to it but the prep work at my end starts soon (cleaning, cleaning, cleaning).
Anyone interested in attending who needs to know what to expect can search this Events and Happenings thread for pics from previous years (2007, 2008 and 2009).
SWL3600
Super Member
I have a friend who's an audio enthusiast that would like to come if it's ok with you.
Brian Walsh
Active Member
I can bring the Feickert alignment protractor and dial in the overhang and offset angle if you'd like. I optimize azimuth using the Feickert software and its special test record, but it's time consuming so I have to charge real money for doing it (done outside of this get together which is a friendly social gathering).
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That's fine, Scott, the more the merrier!
keithpgdrb
Super Member
Hey Brian,
Thanks for the offer. I have decided not to bring my turntable to the meet after all. It was somewhat presumptuous of me to begin with, but I wanted to see if there were some people who would be into a bit of a tutorial.. Its very much a lack of point of reference for me. anyway, there isnt much interest, and I realized that it would just take too much of someones time, and that is not my goal, or what the meet is about.
I saw your azimuth service on your website a while back. it sounds fantastic, but out of my price range. Maybe some day. :tears:
