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Discussion in 'The Meeting Place' started by JoshMorr, Apr 30, 2016.

  1. batriq

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    Weekends of Jun 11-12 and 18-19 are best for me. I can bring the SEX. I can also bring the Quickie, and if we're doing speakers, I can bring an amp I'm refurbishing.
    Note that the SEX is no longer in production :(
     
  2. JoshMorr

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    Mjolnir 2, a ZMF amp, and a Bottlehead SEX - you've gone tube crazy my friend. I like it.

    I would vote for the later weekend in June, but could make either work.
     
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    I'm around. Josh just poked me about this thread and figured I'd make my first SBAF post. I'll check times and post gear later. June is generally good.
     
  4. JoshMorr

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    Hey you found us! Welcome! Glad to have you on board here even if you prefer boring flat solid state amps and ultra flat responce headphones.
     
  5. Ninja Pirate

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    Sweet, been curious about the Mjol2 for a while now. Definitely keen to try yours.

    So I'm thinking either the weekend of June 11/12th or the 25/26th, thoughts/preferences?

    Also fair warning, most of the outlets in this house are two prong/ungrounded (something I need to address...). We do have a couple outlets in the lounge that we can run extension cords to so we should be fine.
     
  6. Ishcabible

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    Whoops, I found a 4 screw HE-6 at a good price and sacrificed the Mjolnir 2 for it because I actually prefer the EHHA to it, sorry!

    I think June 11 is best for me. I may be out that last weekend in June. I'll bring ground adapters!
     
  7. JoshMorr

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    Hey - try not to get bored with the he-6's and sell them before the meet! I bought a ragnarok and heard these sound great together. Currently high on my list of headphones I'm interested in. You going to mod them or keep them stock for a bit?

    June 11 could certainly work on my end.
     
  8. Ishcabible

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    I'll promise to keep them until the meet unless they hurt my temples even with Audeze pads! I've had that problem in the past with other Hifiman things with stock pads. I'm probably going to mod them right away because I've heard the HE-6 before and the treble is just a bit too much for me with everything else sounding great.
     
  9. JoshMorr

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    Ha don't worry - if you want to sell them go for it, I am just curious as the he-6 is a beast and have not listened to one.

    Does June 11th work for other people? Would like to get this date confirmed as it isn't too far away.
     
  10. batriq

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    lol... I am way south in CT (might as well be in NY). It'll be a trek to NH but June 11 looks like it'll work.
     
  11. Rynsin

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    I find that flat amps and FR curves go best with my sauceless chicken wings and room-temperature water. Anything warm or bright might break my concentration and cause me smudge the perfect square I've been drawing using pencil (plain #2, obviously) for the last two weeks. Or, god forbid, it'll mess up my slightly-salted rice.

    @Ninja Pirate -- both of those weekends work for me. :) You manage to pass the curse of the EL-8C on to its next victim yet?

    Edit: my current gear...


    Paradox Slants
    Paradox Enigmas (might not be around for much longer...)
    AudioZenith PMx2s
    Fostex "I'm sure I'll mod them someday" T50rp

    CEntrance DACmini CX
    Tisbury Audio CA-1
     
  12. Ninja Pirate

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    @Rynsin, not yet haha. I've been meaning to send them back to Audeze to get replaced but just haven't done it...

    So it looks like June 11th might be the day.
     
  13. JoshMorr

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    Looks like we have confirmations from @Ninja Pirate , @Ishcabible , @batriq , @Rynsin , and myself. Anyone else planing on coming? Trying to give Ninja a reasonable expectation of what to expect.

    Let us know if we can bring anything. I liked Kyle's idea of some food.

    Gear I can bring:

    Ragnarok
    Gungnir Multibit + mutec 1.2
    Vali 2
    HD800, HD650, ZMF Blackwood
    (50% Chance on EC Black Widow, I have an email saying I'm in first batch, just waiting for email saying its built)
     
  14. Ishcabible

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    This gear probably won't change in the next couple weeks:

    HD800
    HE-6
    PM2
    Blackwood
    SHP9500
    Theta Progeny
    SEX
    EHHA
    Son of Ampzilla
    Valhalla 2 (serving preamp duty for the Ampzilla but it can also be used as an amp I guess)

    Probably not getting the ZMF amp in time, but I may have a box of random goodies loaned to me at my door by then
     
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    Can't make this one unfortunately. Have fun folks, I'll look out for meet impressions!
     
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    I can definitely fire up the grill if people are interested, the local butcher has some excellent porterhouse and sausages.

    Maybe bring some finger food/snacks on the day and whatever beverages you want (I'll make sure the fridge is reasonably well stocked with IPA's).
     
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    My job gives me access to an unreasonable level of junk food. I'll bring some to share. It's mostly the stuff you find in the bakery section of a grocery store -- brownie bites, little fruit pastries, etc. If there's any particular requests for that sort of thing, let me know and I can try to make it happen.

    As good luck would have it, it looks like I'll be in Nashua then anyway! Wonderful timing.
     
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    I am in Hartford.

    The NY meet is June 11.
     
  19. JoshMorr

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    BBQ, Junk food and beers!?! Throw in all the ridic gear everyone is bringing. Did anyone check with local ordinances, is this legal? You guys are bonkers.

    I need to contribute... maybe I can balance things out and bring a lite salad with some radishes and such. @Ninja Pirate let me bring you some Maine beers - you have any you wanted to try out or should I just put together a greatest hits package. If you havent tried Bissell Brothers Substance IPA I will bring you a barrel. I will try and find something food related to bring that doesn't relate to foraging.
     
  20. batriq

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    I can bring:
    HD600
    BH SEX
    BH Quickie preamp,
    RPi 2 w/ Volumio and battery pack
    and if anyone is interested a Stax SRD-7 (but I don't have Stax headphones).
     

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