Scalford Show Sunday 4th March 2012

[jandl100]

FYI

Not sure if this has appeared anywhere else on AoS ...

James started a Wigwam thread yesterday about a possible (actually pretty damn certain, I think & hope!) show for next year.

http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?57586-Scalford-2012

[meridian man]

Ho hum

[John]

Thanks for the update I really enjoyed last year helping Marco and Nick we had a great laugh

[jandl100]

Yep - without doubt the AoS room this year was one of the best sounds at the show. :thumbsup:

I think the Scalford Show is one of the best things to happen to UK hifi scene for many a year. (What a shame that Meridian Man's 2nd post on AoS was a downer. :()

I've exhibited at all 3 previous shows and it is one of the highlights of my year! A huge amount of fun. I'll be sharing with a room with a Wammer in 2012 and he'll be bringing his big KEF 107/2 Special Edition speakers. :eek: I'll be taking my vinyl rig and anything else that takes our fancy.

Eeee - I can't wait! :)

[chelsea]

Looking forward to the curry and pies.

[Marco]

Ho hum

Hi Rob, why the "ho hum"? :scratch:

Marco.

[Effem]

Only guessing here Marco but I think it's the distance between where Rob is located and show which might explain the response he has given. Maybe he should explore the possibility of organising something local to where he is?

I haven't been to one yet despite really wanting to go each year, but the old bank balance he say "No" :(

[Marco]

You could well be right, Frank, but that's the problem with shallow two-word responses: the meaning behind them is not always clear, and so can be very easily misconstrued! ;)

Marco.

[MartinT]

I'll be going this time.

[Marco]

Indeed you will - most of your kit will be getting used! ;)

Marco.

[John]

Thats great its so different to the normal shows no hard sales and good banter

[MartinT]

Will you be bringing the Celestions, Marco?

[jandl100]

I haven't been to one yet despite really wanting to go each year, but the old bank balance he say "No" :(

Can you not share a ride with someone else from the Deep Southwest? Maybe help out with their room, if they are exhibiting?

It would be great to see you there, Frank! :)

[MartinT]

I'll have one seat going if you can get to Basingstoke, Frank. It'll be the day before, but as Jerry says you could help out.

[Marco]

Will you be bringing the Celestions, Marco?

No, I'm expecting you to pop the Ushers on your roof rack and take them on a trip to the countryside... :eyebrows:

Yup, the Celests, the Mana supports for them, and my Techy, are all that I'll be bringing next year. The rest is up to others. I'm looking forward to hearing top-notch solid-state kit at the heart of our system next year :cool:

Marco.

[jandl100]

That Wigwam thread is now closed.

James has got fed up with all and sundry trying to organise the thing by online committee! :D

Looks like he got a sufficiently positive response to get on with discussions with the hotel and setting up the real organising group. :thumbsup:
Great stuff. :yay:

[MartinT]

Ok, I'll bring:

Technics deck complete
Choir SUT-H7
Whest PS.30R phono amp
Pass Labs XP-20 preamp
Chord SPM-1200E power amp
PS Audio PPP to power it all
Cables & stuff

You supply the speakers and we've got a system :)

[Marco]

Sounds good! We'll also have Nick's SUPERB Techy reel-to-reel as another quality source, and I'm sure that Steve Toy will want to bring his excellent Eikos CDP (after it's been repaired).

Anyone else wanting to supply kit for the AoS system is very welcome to do so :cool:

Hopefully Neil will drag his ass from Belfast next year too, and be part of the team, and forgo attending one of the trade events instead if necessary ;)

Marco.

[jandl100]

Sounds good! We'll also have Nick's SUPERB Techy reel-to-reel as another quality source,.

Wow - is that the reel-to-reel that you showed this year? That was unbelievabubbly good! :stalks:

[Tim]

I'm planning on going to this one too, as the Wam thread has gone what's the date?

[Marco]

No that was the Nick's Nagra, Jerry, which I agree was utterly phenomenal. It's Nick's new Technics machine I'm referring to. Hopefully, though, he will bring BOTH! :)

Marco.

[jandl100]

I'm planning on going to this one too, as the Wam thread has gone what's the date?

Not yet decided - I am sure that will be agreed with the hotel over the next week or so. Early March probably, is my guess, like this year.

[Tim]

Not yet decided - I am sure that will be agreed with the hotel over the next week or so. Early March probably, is my guess, like this year.
Bum, hope it's not around 9th March, my best mates 50th birthday in China, so I'll be away for a couple of weeks :(

[meridian man]

Hi Rob, why the "ho hum"? :scratch:

Marco.


Firstly, yes it's the distance/location thing and i don't have the money to go.

Secondly, aos, pfm, ww, will be talking nonstop for the next few months about it and even though it will be great! its not so great reading about it every where when your not involved in it or going to it.

The only thing of interest to me is to see some photos from it.

MM

[Marco]

No worries, dude. Best though to wish everyone that can go a good time! ;)

Marco.

[meridian man]

No worries, dude. Best though to wish everyone that can go a good time! ;)

Marco.


+1, yes everybody who can go please go as it will be great, ENJOY.:cool:

MM

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

I wish I could take a room just as an enthusiast, but it would be impossible, so I will be suitably jealous.

Whittlebury (trade show) will struggle even doing a show this year, where as Scalford (user show) will be full of users systems and listeners.

I know of one Hi-End Hi-Fi retailer who is now buying up classic old and not so old hi-fi gear and sticking it in storage. Refurb, tweak and re-sell could well become a business model in the future. Small companies like Dominic Harper setting up for tweaking and refurbing, in his case old turntables arms and cartridges - the new industry is on the way.

[worthingpagan]

what actually happens, i've never been, not even to the bulldog bash :(

[chelsea]

About 50 different peoples systems.
Walk round listen to them.
Eat pork pies or prop up the bar.
About a tenner to get in.

Great day out.

[Rare Bird]

Is it gonna be held at the same stupidly impracticle location?

[chelsea]

Is it gonna be held at the same stupidly impracticle location?

Suppose yorkshire would be better.:rolleyes:

[chelsea]

What middle of england or the venue?

[Butuz]

I defiantly will visit this year but i want to exhibit. I think the show could do with a n00b room for all the n00bs to feel more comfy :)

Butuz

[jandl100]

I defiantly will visit this year but i want to exhibit. I think the show could do with a n00b room for all the n00bs to feel more comfy :)

Butuz

There were lots of Show noobies showing interest in exhibiting on that Wigwam thread - go on, gitchorself a room when the official room thread opens on the Wigwam in a month or three's time. :thumbsup: :)

[worthingpagan]

so it's an indoor event...........is there a bar or beer tent? Any dancing girls? How long does it last? Why does it have to be up held North, what about somewhere like Brighton, it's too cold in the hills n dales for woosys like me :lol:

[keiths]

Why does it have to be up held North

It's not oop North, it's dahn Saarf :lol:

[Tim]

It's not oop North, it's dahn Saarf :lol:
Well it's kind of in the middle really, which makes sense I guess. As much as it would be nice to have it in Brighton, that's a long way for most folk. I also reckon if you told folk in Melton Mowbray they were northerners, they might look at you a bit queer like ;)

And they have these there too . . .

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w63/greatgig/pie.jpg

:)

[Alex_UK]

That might be why it is nicknamed the Pie Fi Show, Tim. ;)

[Tim]

Nice part of the world, I used to live in Stamford in my yoof and ate a lot of those pies :lol:

[MartinT]

I don't know it at all. It'll be like a journey into the beyond. Hopefully the sat-nav will cope ;)

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

I don't know it at all. It'll be like a journey into the beyond. Hopefully the sat-nav will cope ;)
If you get lost they capture you and eat you. There is a gourmet version of the local pie made from long pig :eyebrows:

[MartinT]

I think I've eaten that pie before :spew:

[Beechwoods]

No that was the Nick's Nagra, Jerry, which I agree was utterly phenomenal. It's Nick's new Technics machine I'm referring to. Hopefully, though, he will bring BOTH! :)

Marco.

Sounds like a plan! Scalford is always fab, 2012 though I'm going to have pace myself on the beers the Saturday night. I've not had a hangover-free Sunday yet in the last 3 years!

[The Grand Wazoo]

Well I believe that the closest place (with residents) to the geographical centre of the UK is just a few miles east of me.

Dunsop Bridge

http://www.postcode-info.co.uk/dunsop-bridge-map-53062.png

......I'll put the kettle on, shall I?

[Alex_UK]

......I'll put the kettle on, shall I?

If you change that to "get the corkscrew out shall I?" then you've got a deal! :eyebrows:

[Rare Bird]

Suppose yorkshire would be better.:rolleyes:

No, but anywhere that makes it easier for people to get direct without being forced to stay over..Sunday makes it even worse performance with public transport.

[Macca]

No, but anywhere that makes it easier for people to get direct without being forced to stay over..Sunday makes it even worse performance with public transport.

Yes agree. You would be hard pushed to find a more difficult location to reach by train/bus than Scalford. And only crazy or desperate people attempt to use public transport on a Sunday.

[Tim]

No, but anywhere that makes it easier for people to get direct without being forced to stay over..Sunday makes it even worse performance with public transport.
I have to agree with Andr'e here, never been to Scalford but I do know Melton Mowbray and as beautiful as it is, it's hardly a hub for anything :scratch:

EDIT: We must have been typing that at the same time Martin!

[Macca]

I have to agree with Andr'e here, never been to Scalford but I do know Melton Mowbray and as beautiful as it is, it's hardly a hub for anything :scratch:

EDIT: We must have been typing that at the same time Martin!

Yes it's a beautiful part of the world I used to live out that way - I think I've had a drink in every pub in the Vale of Belvois! But it is damned awkward for those without motors - what was the paying visitor turnout last year? I'm sure it could be at least doubled with a city-centre location.

Maybe we could arrange a smaller AOS led version at another time in the year? - I can get a hotel cheap in Stoke...1 hr 20 from Euston on the train.:)

[chelsea]

Surely some sort of car share could be organised between folk.

[stupinder]

I live in france and managed to get there last year with the help of ryan Air and hitching a lift with one of the guys going to the event. Will be hopefully going next year and there MAY be room for a couple of folk in the landy depending on what kit I take.

[chelsea]

Fair enough andre.
My fault for presuming everyone drove.

I'am guessing the big hotels in birmingham for example cost a fortune so i suppose any on the outskirts are going to be awkard for public transport.

[chelsea]

It's a 600 mile round trip for me and any further north i'd probably give it a miss.

[vinylspinner]

Hi Guys,

I will be going again, will have a Vauxhall vivaro van and will be able to take 2 more people and gear.

Any one in the Swindon / Wiltshire area interested in a share?

Nigel

[hifinutt]

andre , jump on a cheap train from yorkshire to brum, i have a spare bed and can take as several spare seats ... sorted

[sq225917]

I'll be going again, but not showing unless I get some new kit, no point showing the same gear again.


So i'll have space for two in the car down from Sheffield if anyone wants a car share.

If you missed the pics from the last show I'll upload mine to my Flickr account later today.

Here's some shots from Andrew P's turntable bakeoff yesterday.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59684834@N08/sets/72157627089143175/

[Rare Bird]

I'll be going again, but not showing unless I get some new kit, no point showing the same gear again.


So i'll have space for two in the car down from Sheffield if anyone wants a car share.



Where abouts in sheffield are you Simon & will yout car take two hippos? :eyebrows:

[Yoga]

I'll be going to this, not too far from Norwich :¬)

[sq225917]

Andre, I'm just off Eccy road, in Greystones. The boot of the Focus is reasonably capacious with the seats down.

[sq225917]

last years Scalford pics.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59684834@N08/

[Rare Bird]

Ah thats the 83 bus from Ponds street station

[Marco]

last years Scalford pics.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59684834@N08/

Where's the AoS system, Simon - did you miss our room?

Marco.

[freefallrob]

I hope to be there again, we like to bring something different to show every year with some kind of 'theme' of sorts.

Excited already!

[Rowlf]

Hell, I don't even know where it is and I don't own a car. But I will be coming along.

[Gromit]

I'll be there next year, with whatever kit I happen to have at the time. Looking forward to it already. I'm fortunate in being only 35 mins or so away by car though. :)

[Reid Malenfant]

Last year was a bit of an eye (or should i say ear :eyebrows:) opener! I should be there next year as i've had a couple of offers with a lift there :smoking:

Looking forward to it already :cool:

[IHP]

I've been to the Scalford show twice and I have to say it's a marvellous day. Loads of Hi-Fi but even better for me like minded people. I plan to show this year for a change. I'm very fortunate in that it's only 40 minutes or so from me.

[John]

Doing the show is fun you get to have a good chat Saturday night before the crowds come in, Systems are played loud into the early hours

[jandl100]

Sunday March 4th 2012. It's official. :)

Be there or be square.

[Thing Fish]

Unfortunatly I work permanent weekends so not a chance i'll be going.

I'll just get bashed and told how crap my system is anyway...:lol:

[jandl100]

The website for the Show is now up and running ....

http://www.thehifishow.com/

:thumbsup:

[YNWaN]

I'm pleased to see that they have not made any changes.

I've been to all of them so far, and I have every intention of going to this one; a truly excellent show (almost too much for one day).

[alfie2902]

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/TheHiFiShowcom.png

[MartinT]

Clever.

[stewartwen]

I am going and am sharing a room with a friend of mine. We hope to show two entirely different active systems. Both home built.
But to attain the sound quality of the AOS room last year will be difficult.
We will have a variety of turntables which will include, Garrard 401/ Hadcock/ Cartridgeman Classic, 401 in a modded SME plinth with a Cartridgeman air-beam parallel tracking arm/London Reference cart. A Roksan and a unipivot/ Contrapunkt B.
Not really decided on the rest of the kit yet but have been toying with taking a fully tricked up Technics SL1210/Origin Live Silver...............cart hmmmmmmmmmmm.
S

[jandl100]

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/TheHiFiShowcom.png

Too clever for me ... :scratch:

Can someone elucidate?

[aquapiranha]

You need to use the QR code reader on your mobile. I have one I set up as my facebook profile thingy. Sad I know.
The one above is just the URL for www.thehifishow.com

http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=8&d=Man%20I%20am%20so%20damn%20clever%2C%20and%20suc h%20a%20cool%20dude%20as%20well.%20Lol.

[MCRU]

I thought James had packed in running the wam?

[YNWaN]

On the contrary - it is business as usual.

[aquapiranha]

I still can't see it. there was a page up saying there was a move to another server but nothing yet?

[Marco]

I still can't see it.

Me neither. This is the message I'm currently getting:


AOL SearchSkip over navigation The web address you entered could not be found[more information]You were trying to go to

http://www.hifiwigwam.com/


Marco.

[keiths]

Looks like the DNS changes haven't fully propogated yet.


Try:

http://64.57.208.79/forum.php

[aquapiranha]

Looks like the DNS changes haven't fully propogated yet.


Try:

http://64.57.208.79/forum.php

:)

[alfie2902]

Looks like the DNS changes haven't fully propogated yet.


Try:

http://64.57.208.79/forum.php


Spot on! It's been up & running for a few hours now, just waiting for the DNS to catch up! Some features are not working atm but it all should come good in the next few hours. It's much faster now which was it's main aim! :)

[Marco]

Looks like the DNS changes haven't fully propogated yet.


Try:

http://64.57.208.79/forum.php

Cheers, Keith - that works! :)

Marco.

[Dingdong]

Spreadsheet's up.

[Dingdong]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmTl0-Cs6yo5dGpIVmJMMVRFb05kSFF0bnV4NGJJc1E&authkey=CPe25JIP#gid=0

[Alex_UK]

Does anyone know the rough cost of a room - largish?

[The Grand Wazoo]

Does anyone know the rough cost of a room - largish?

It'll be as cheap as Potatoes Dauphinoise matey!

[Alex_UK]

It'll be as cheap as Potatoes Dauphinoise matey!

:lol:

[Dingdong]

From what I remember from last year it was around £30.

[Alex_UK]

Thanks Mark.

[Dingdong]

I'd get your name down quick if you fancy a large one. There's already 34 rooms on the spreadsheet.

[Alex_UK]

Thanks again Mark - just add to the spreadsheet?

[John]

You need edit rights just message the mod with your email details I booked myself for the curry too

[Alex_UK]

Thanks again Mark - just add to the spreadsheet?

No, that doesn't work, no permission to edit - best I get over to Wam!

[Dingdong]

http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?59768-Bada-Bing!-It-s-the-Scalford-2012-exhibitor-spreadsheet

[Reid Malenfant]

Which room are you after Alex? :scratch:

I'm just being nosey m8 ;) Hope you get it to :)

[Alex_UK]

Thanks chaps, on it now!

[John]

cool

[jandl100]

Thanks chaps, on it now!

Yay! - nice one, Alex.
You'll find that it's hard work but an unbelievable amount of fun. :carrot:

You haven't specified on the spreadsheet what type of room you want, though. ;)

[Alex_UK]

Hi Jerry - thanks - John did it for me, as I still haven't had permission to alter the form setup - I'll try and get it amended to "a big one!" :)

[Rare Bird]

Taking your Rams Alex?

[Reid Malenfant]

Taking your Rams Alex?
Baaaaaah

:eyebrows:

[Alex_UK]

Taking your Rams Alex?

Yep - they're the main ingredient of my Cheap As Chips challenge entry - Sheep and Chips!!!

[Reid Malenfant]

Something tells me i'll most likely not be having a crack at the cheap as chips challenge. Things just get in the way of making stuff, so my speakers are out of the window :rolleyes:

However, if i find something between now & then that i can use i might be back in the running ;)

We'll see, it's not the end of the world though, the show itself is more than worth going to. Either way it's a winning situation imo :eyebrows:

[Dingdong]

I might have accidentally put 'large one' on your room requirements. My finger sort of slipped.



Hi Jerry - thanks - John did it for me, as I still haven't had permission to alter the form setup - I'll try and get it amended to "a big one!" :)

[Rare Bird]

Yep - they're the main ingredient of my Cheap As Chips challenge entry - Sheep and Chips!!!

You better watch them like an Hawk ;)

[Reid Malenfant]

Hi Mark, i think that is what is needed fella :) Nice finger slip :eyebrows:

[Alex_UK]

Cheers Mark! ;)

[Dingdong]

I'm always doing the same thing on ebay. :doh:

[Vinyleyes]

You need edit rights just message the mod with your email details I booked myself for the curry too

Hi John .. It looks like I can make this ... can you tell me how you booked the room and curry ! .. I just looked on WAM and they said they were negotiating for better room rates .. or are they talking about display rooms ..

Thanks ... :cool:

[John]

You have the message the mod who started the thread for rights to enter name or pm me what you wish to enter and I do it for you
I presume just talking about room rates

[John]

opps

[alfie2902]

John is correct in that you need to PM mod Mark 'Browellm' for rights to edit the spreadsheet. Again John is correct that the room rates they're negotiating on is the price of a bedroom for the Saturday overnight stay. Prices for this years stay were about £65 per room IIRC. That was both single & double occupancy i.e. cheaper to share a room, but must be sorted out at the booking stage.

The rooms for displaying have been free in the past years, for a bedroom size room & a charge of about £30 is only on the bigger conference size rooms, these are limited & are allocated on the size of kit to be displayed. So unless you need a big room I doubt you'll get one, but at least the small rooms were free. I expect the show to be over subscribed this year & preference to display may well be given to those that haven't displayed before to some extent.

The Curry this year cost £20 a head. That included a set meal with a selection of starters & main courses (plenty to eat) & your first drink. Drinks after that were paid on top. Also included was a mini bus to ferry people to & back from the curry house to Scalford Hall. The meal was good & the evening was great.

[Jac Hawk]

Well i'm definitely going to the 2012 show, so if anyone wants a lift and your not too far off the beaten track let me know and i'll pick you up and drop you back off again, i'm travelling from Durham by the way.

[Reid Malenfant]

Will be good to meet you Mike :) Looking forward to it..

PS, good to see you about again fella ;)

[Marco]

Hear, hear - don't be such a stranger in future, dude! :)

Marco.

[Rare Bird]

I wish there were more vintage gear there

[Marco]

Don't right it off, dude, as you never know what folk are likely to bring!

The 66s will be making another appearance in our system, along with the G800 (I simply have to let folk hear how good this cartridge sounds, fitted with one of Dom's superb styli), not to mention that Nick will be bringing some sexy reel-to-reel tape decks with him. And that's just in our system.... :)

Marco.

[YNWaN]

I wish there were more vintage gear there

There is usually quite a lot of vintage gear - significantly more than at any other show any way.

[flatpopely]

I'm taking a NAIT and Linn Kan mk1 all fed by a laptop.

If I make the cut

Andrew.

[YNWaN]

Computer front end :(.

[alfie2902]

I'm taking a NAIT and Linn Kan mk1 all fed by a laptop.

If I make the cut

Andrew.

I expect there will be a few disappointed people as last time I looked at the spreadsheet there was 63 names for exhibiting & only 50 rooms to be used. The spreadsheet is still open to be added to until the end of December too, so more names could yet be added.

There's some lovely kit on the spreadsheet & I don't envy who ever ends up with the job of selecting who does & who doesn't get to exhibit in 2012. Whoever makes the cut there should be a nice selection of different kit to hear!

[Rare Bird]

I'm begging people this time to bring more vintage cos my ear drums were bleeding last time .lol

I dont think people realise what tripe they own.. :D

[freefallrob]

I'm not laughing.

[YNWaN]

I'm begging people this time to bring more vintage cos my ear drums were bleeding last time .lol

I dont think people realise what tripe they own.. :D

For me, there was quite enough piss-poor sounding vintage stuff last year - two systems in particular stick in my memory (though some also sounded excellent).

[John]

I think its bit unfair to really judge systems at show those rooms are very hard to get it right
For me the event is also about sharing your passion with others having a laugh with your mates and meeting people you been chating to but never had the opportunity to meet if you get to hear good music and gear its a nice extra bonus

[SCIDB]

I'm begging people this time to bring more vintage cos my ear drums were bleeding last time .lol

I dont think people realise what tripe they own.. :D

Hi Andre,

Why don't you bring some of your own music down. Most people would be happy to play some of it. I have played various people's tunes on my systems at the last 3 shows.

There has been and be a mix of equipment from current to vintage. For example, a number of Tannoy speakers will be there having a shoot off. That is if everything goes to plan.

Just because it is vintage doesn't mean it is better.

[SCIDB]

I think its bit unfair to really judge systems at show those rooms are very hard to get it right
For me the event is also about sharing your passion with others having a laugh with your mates and meeting people you been chating to but never had the opportunity to meet if you get to hear good music and gear its a nice extra bonus

Hi John,

I agree. Having been one of the pioneering exhibitors, it was a step into the unknown. But it was good meet fellow hifi & music buffs, good to put names to faces, meet up with old friends, to hear new or different music, to see & hear a wide range of old & new equipment, etc.

It is hard work but very enjoyable.

[chelsea]

I'm begging people this time to bring more vintage cos my ear drums were bleeding last time .lol

I dont think people realise what tripe they own.. :D

Excellent.
Looking forward to hearing your system next march.

[Rare Bird]

Mines tripe too :D

[jandl100]

Scalford Show 2012 selection process has just been posted .... http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?63852-How-exhibitors-will-be-chosen

[Marco]

Interesting, Jerry... I of course understand why this decision has been taken.


I will take out all the 1st time exhibitors, they are guaranteed a room.


Hopefully, as we've been there since the beginning, the AoS room will come into the above category. Perhaps you could ask on our behalf? :)

Marco.

[MartinT]

Do they mean 'exhibited since the first show' or 'never exhibited before'?

[SCIDB]

Hi,

I understand it is the people who have never done the show before. There are at least 12 people but may be more.

[MCRU]

Interesting, Jerry... I of course understand why this decision has been taken.



Hopefully, as we've been there since the beginning, the AoS room will come into the above category. Perhaps you could ask on our behalf? :)

Marco.

its first timers get preference dude as old farts like you have become boring and they want some fresh talent there, nothing wrong with that is there? :)

you may get lucky and get a room, if not you can bring your tech in to nick's room I would expect, nothing else in your kit list though as it's decidedly medicore IMO...:lol:

[Marco]

Lol - well it would sure save lots of bother with humphing stuff around!

Anyway, some clarity on this from WW would be appreciated :)

Marco.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Well, it sounds like Alex's CAC Challenge is a goer then! If the AoS room doesn't make the final cut, then the CAC could be turned into something really special! ............if you know what I mean.

[Marco]

Well, it sounds like Alex's CAC Challenge is a goer then! If the AoS room doesn't make the final cut, then the CAC could be turned into something really special! ............if you know what I mean.

Lol - it could take on a whole new meaning! ;)

Marco.

[John]

Also I should get a room as not exhibted before

[Marco]

Yup, we'll see what happens, but there's plenty of opportunities for having some fun! :cool:

Marco.

[SCIDB]

Also I should get a room as not exhibted before

Hi John,

You need to add that you have not exhibted before to the spreadsheet. Put a N in the 3rd column. If you don't them you will not get first dibs on a room. The cutoff date is the 31st.

[John]

Cheers Dean

[John]

Updated both Alex and my entry

[Alex_UK]

Updated both Alex and my entry

Thanks John. :)

[jandl100]

Interesting, Jerry... I of course understand why this decision has been taken.


..... Perhaps you could ask on our behalf? :)

Marco.

Hmmm. Could be tricky, Marco.

In true Wigwam fashion, me and the guy who is allocating the rooms are having a blood feud at the moment, so any hint of being associated with me will probably get you banned from the Scalford show for life! :lol:

[freefallrob]

Well Dad and I have pulled out this year, we've been there every year and although part of me wants to show again I think it's time others had a chance.
I (and Dad) really want to enjoy other peoples systems this time around, although we'll spend about 30 seconds in each room, shake our heads and tut in disapproval and leave, obviously no ones system regardless of cost will be as good as ours.

;)

p.s Really looking forward to it!

[Dingdong]

It appears that the list and the room allocation is up. Going to have to lug everything up to the second floor. May have to re-think using the Target R2 stands.

[chelsea]

It appears that the list and the room allocation is up. Going to have to lug everything up to the second floor. May have to re-think using the Target R2 stands.


Cant see the room allocation yet.

[Dingdong]

It's up on the spreadsheet. Synsei and I have a room on the second floor next to the cac challenge.

[chelsea]

Ok cheers.

[Marco]

Is the AoS room on the spreadsheet? :)

Marco.

[Dingdong]

Unfortunately the Aos room is on the subs bench I think. There is a good chance of a few drop-outs though.
The cheap as chips challenge is in, and a couple of other Aos-ers.

[Dingdong]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmTl0-Cs6yo5dGpIVmJMMVRFb05kSFF0bnV4NGJJc1E&authkey=CPe25JIP#gid=0

[keiths]

Unfortunately the Aos room is on the subs bench I think. There is a good chance of a few drop-outs though.
The cheap as chips challenge is in, and a couple of other Aos-ers.

AoS is number 7 out of 12 on the 'subs bench'.

[Marco]

Lol - no worries... We'll see how things progress :)

Marco.

[Reid Malenfant]

Best of luck Marco :) It'd be a shame if AoS turned into The Art Of Silence :rolleyes:

Was so looking forward to getting to see & hear Martins 1210 & other kit to..

[Marco]

Yup, dude, me too. But you can understand why they're wanting to give the first-timers a chance :)

Marco.

[Reid Malenfant]

Yes, of course I can ;) They should open up more rooms :D Though I do understand that the exhibitors also need a room to sleep in...

[John]

If my room was bigger I say bring some gear into mine as love the idea of showing what different gear can do

[stewartwen]

Well after much worrying myself and Lawrence have the Butlers pantry.............medium size room. And it has a concrete floor.............yesssss!
Just right for our five turntables.
Looking forward to this.
S

[Jac Hawk]

What's the drill chaps, as i'll be bringing down my gear for the cheap as chips challenge. Also some suggestions on a place to stay would be nice thanks.

[Reid Malenfant]

As far as I know you'll be staying at Scalford Mike, you get a room for the night included. You'll need to chat with Alex about this as only he is booking the room so only he is included as staying :eyebrows:

I can now see this as being quite interesting to sort out logistics wise :rfl:

[chelsea]

A room at scalford is about £80 but you could probably get a b&b cheaper in melton.

[chelsea]

As far as I know you'll be staying at Scalford Mike, you get a room for the night included. You'll need to chat with Alex about this as only he is booking the room so only he is included as staying :eyebrows:

I can now see this as being quite interesting to sort out logistics wise :rfl:


It's run amazingly smootly for the last 3 years.

[Reid Malenfant]

It's run amazingly smootly for the last 3 years.
Indeed, though there hasn't been a cheap as chips challenge previously that requires lots of people to bring kit to run in a single room, when only one person has booked the room ;) So in effect only one person is accounted for & none of the others have been...


As I say, interesting :eyebrows:

[chelsea]

Indeed, though there hasn't been a cheap as chips challenge previously that requires lots of people to bring kit to run in a single room, when only one person has booked the room ;) So in effect only one person is accounted for & none of the others have been...


As I say, interesting :eyebrows:

Ah i see.
Haven't seen the cheap as chips challenge bit.
Is it in this thread?

[Reid Malenfant]

Ah i see.
Haven't seen the cheap as chips challenge bit.
Is it in this thread?
No, it's here (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9818&highlight=cheap+chips) :) I'm ruled out as I'll have no speakers :doh:

[Jac Hawk]

how come mark?

[Alex_UK]

Excellent news re. the CAC challenge. {= Oh sh!t - best get it all sorted pretty sharpish now then! :eek:}

[Reid Malenfant]

Yes Alex, it's the red or blue pill time :rfl:

[Jac Hawk]

I was really lucky to get my JBL's i'll be using in my cheap as chips system for nowt off my mate Dave, all they needed was refoaming, they now sound amazing

[Jac Hawk]

if you're needing a hand Alex count me out:rfl::rfl:
only joking mate, if i can help just give me the nod.;)

[Jonboy]

Excellent news re. the CAC challenge. {= Oh sh!t - best get it all sorted pretty sharpish now then! :eek:}


Who's top and tailing with you then big boy :eyebrows:

[Jac Hawk]

Who's top and tailing with you then big boy :eyebrows:

think i'll get pissed and sleep in the car if that's my options :lol::lol:

[chelsea]

How many casc systems are coming?

[MartinT]

So my kit is on standby, then? Hmm, anyone know what the cut-off date is for fixing all the rooms?

[chelsea]

So my kit is on standby, then? Hmm, anyone know what the cut-off date is for fixing all the rooms?


Think all that will happen now is if anyone pulls out it will work it's way from 1-12 down the subs bench.

[Jac Hawk]

So my kit is on standby, then? Hmm, anyone know what the cut-off date is for fixing all the rooms?

if you're prepared to sell it all to me for £99.99 it can go in the cac room :eyebrows::eyebrows:

[chelsea]

As for cut off i'am guessing it will go to the day before the show as long as the next person on the list can make it.
If they can't i expect it will go to the next on the list.

[Alex_UK]

if you're prepared to sell it all to me for £99.99 it can go in the cac room :eyebrows::eyebrows:

You beat me to it Mike! :lol:

[Alex_UK]

How many casc systems are coming?

Not sure yet Stu - I guess now's the time we (I!) need to get organised!

[Reid Malenfant]

As for cut off i'am guessing it will go to the day before the show as long as the next person on the list can make it.
If they can't i expect it will go to the next on the list.
The day before seems to be too close for comfort imho, any exhibitors need to be there the day before to set things up ;)

[Jac Hawk]

what day is it on saturday or sunday?

[chelsea]

The day before seems to be too close for comfort imho, any exhibitors need to be there the day before to set things up ;)


Probably the friday.

[chelsea]

Sunday.

[Reid Malenfant]

what day is it on saturday or sunday?
The main show is on the Sunday, but exhibitors would normally get there on the Saturday I'm assuming... Set up time etc....

Probably the friday.
That'd be better :eyebrows: Still a close cut thing though ;)

[chelsea]

Only guessing about the cut off time.
I get there on the saturday and set up in the afternoon.
Far better than the first year when we couldn't set up until sunday morning.

[Jac Hawk]

oaky doaky thanks mark, well i'll be travelling down from Durham Saturday morning, anyone wanting to go that isn't too far out of my way let me know, i should have space for 2 plus me and my kit in the car.

[Dingdong]

We'll be setting off very early Sunday. It's going to be a long day. If anybody wants to help lugging stuff up to the second floor there's a beer and pie in it.

[John]

I be setting up Saturday and plan to be at the meal Andrew R should be coming with me and Paul (Flapland over at WAM too) I am trying to help put as many as I can, an yone else want a lift from London let me know I be hiring a Van or a estate to transport everything

[John]

I probarly not take the Salvation now as on the first floor
Sorry guys I know a lot of people wanted to hear this

[YNWaN]

I have been to all the Wam shows and have helped exhibitors and exhibited - to be honest, it's a mixed blessing - you don't get much time to actually see the show. Last year I went purely as a visitor and it took all day to see most of the show as it is. The year before I exhibited with my friend Andrew and I only saw about 10 rooms (Andrew didn't even see that many)!

[Dingdong]

I probarly not take the Salvation now as on the first floor
Sorry guys I know a lot of people wanted to hear this


Dave (Synsei) and I are planning to take a couple of turntables, but if the floor bounces it'll be digital only.
Maybe could take a wall shelf and some filler. Do you think they'd notice?

[John]

Lol I was thinking much the same

[Dingdong]

Will have to find out if there is a local diy store so I can the right colour of paint.

[MCRU]

oh dear looks like AOS are on the subs bench at number 5 well below Adam who is first reserve, I don't know why the organizers did not just stop people registering when it got to 50?

[chelsea]

Mainly as a few drop out each year i expect.

[Reid Malenfant]

how come mark?
Apologies Mike as I have just seen this, you were refering to the lack of speakers...

Dead easy, because I haven't built them & really don't stand much of a chance of doing so between now & then :eyebrows:

However, if I come up with something in the mean time, like a cheap integrated & passive speakers I may well still give it a bash :D

[Jac Hawk]

Are you still planning on coming though?

[Reid Malenfant]

Oh yes :D Not sure how I'm going to get there yet though as I'm assuming Alex (Alex_UK who I got a lift with last year) may well go on the Saturday? No point in me doing that if I'm doing no displaying... I might be able to snag a lift off of Dave & Mark (Synsei & Dingdong) as they are going early Sunday morning as far as I know..

I'm sure it'll all work itself out one way or another :lol:

[Marco]

Don't worry, we'll be there. However, it looks like the party will in John's room... :gig:

:cool: :glug: :drunk:

Marco.

[keiths]

oh dear looks like AOS are on the subs bench at number 5 well below Adam who is first reserve

Well, that's 2 places higher than AoS were originally when the 'subs bench' was announced, so a couple of exhibitors must have pulled out in the last few days.

[Beobloke]

oh dear looks like AOS are on the subs bench at number 5 well below Adam who is first reserve,

Adam's in now, so don't lose hope, guys! Failing that, come and enjoy the vintage delights in my room...

:champagne:

[jandl100]

Well, that's 2 places higher than AoS were originally when the 'subs bench' was announced, so a couple of exhibitors must have pulled out in the last few days.

Yup, one of those was the guy I was going to be helping out. :(

Don't lose hope, AOS, I feel sure there will be quite a few other dropouts in the next 6 weeks! :)

[Marco]

Absolutely, Jerry. Trouble is, we need a big room (for all our kit), preferably on or near to the ground floor, not just ANY room, and there aren't very many of those....

Marco.

[TBL]

Anyone need a lift on the Saturday afternoon. I'll be travelling from Berkhamsted, Herts up the M1 and happy with shortish detour to collect on the way. Only one space and help with loading unloading would be appreciated.

[Dingdong]

Oh yes :D Not sure how I'm going to get there yet though as I'm assuming Alex (Alex_UK who I got a lift with last year) may well go on the Saturday? No point in me doing that if I'm doing no displaying... I might be able to snag a lift off of Dave & Mark (Synsei & Dingdong) as they are going early Sunday morning as far as I know..

I'm sure it'll all work itself out one way or another :lol:

We're a bit short on space as Mrs Synsei was going to join us. There was a brief discussion on hiring a van. If we both have a chat with Dave I'm sure we can come up with something. Somebody has got to help me carry the DM2's and target R2's up to the second floor;)

[chelsea]

Absolutely, Jerry. Trouble is, we need a big room (for all our kit), preferably on or near to the ground floor, not just ANY room, and there aren't very many of those....

Marco.

Maybe just put on a smaller setup if you get a small room.
I'll have a pair of tannoy ardens in one so it should be doable.

[Dingdong]

No, it's here (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9818&highlight=cheap+chips) :) I'm ruled out as I'll have no speakers :doh:


I may have a solution for you. Probably a couple of pairs of solutions. Will be in touch.

[Marco]

Hi Stuart,


Maybe just put on a smaller setup if you get a small room.
I'll have a pair of tannoy ardens in one so it should be doable.


Nice idea, and I'd never say never, but much would depend on where the room was, should one become available. Most of our kit weighs a ton, and I ain't carting 40kg valve amps, etc, up (in a worst case scenario) two flights of stairs! :eek:

We'll see how it goes.... :)

Marco.

[AndrewR]

Well I am certainly looking forward to meeting everyone and playing some tunes through my valve amps at Scalford. Many many thanks to John for helping with the logistics. It's going to be fun!

Andrew

[vinylspinner]

I will be driving up early on the Sunday, I will have a medium size van if anyone wants a lift, or help with transporting gear.

Prob. go the Fosseway route to Warwick and then to junction 21 of the M1, pm me if interested.

Nigel

[Reid Malenfant]

I may have a solution for you. Probably a couple of pairs of solutions. Will be in touch.
Very generous of you Mark, no rush though as if I do take you up on your offer I'd need to find some kind of integrated amp first :rfl:

You see I was going to cobble together a set of active speakers... I have a set of ILP HY60 power amp modules from a car amp I built years ago that I received back for nothing & a big power amp I won for about £15 on fleabay (just needed a new mains fuse :lol:)...


So you see I'm pretty ill equiped :D


Not that I'm very bothered by the fact as I know I'll still have a good time no matter what :)

[Dingdong]

I have spare speakers and will be picking up some more ones at the weekend. I've got a Leak Delta 70 that cost me £7 and a Luxman turntable that set me back £55 if that's of use.
Just spoke with Dave. Have a chat with him and we'll come up with a cunning plan.

[hoopsontoast]

I have a room this year, And if anyone needs help with getting stuff from their cars etc, let me know. I will be there from mid-day on Saturday and only have a small system so not much to set up.

[SCIDB]

Hi,

It seems that AOS is now 2nd reserve on the subs bench.

[Marco]

Hi Dean,

Thanks for the update, mate. Unfortunately, it means nothing if we can't get the room that WE would like, which would have to be big and on or near the ground floor...

If that ends up being the case, then we'll be in, but if not, it'll be a no-no :)

Marco.

[YNWaN]

which would have to be big and on or near the ground floor....

I would say that this now seems unlikely.

[Marco]

Yup, Mark, I agree, which is why I doubt that there will an AoS room as such this year.

We certainly won't just be accepting any old room which doesn't suit our needs... What we wanted was the room we were in last year, but we understand that other people who haven't exhibited before should be given a chance.

Anyway, bits of the kit we intended to exhibit as full system will be in John's room (the music room mod here), so I'm sure that'll be fun! :)

Marco.

[flapland]

Marco

I am currently planning to share a van or large car with John up to Scalford and have a room which I believe is the same one OB1 had last year. Although I am not the most active member I may be able to host some stuff as well if that interests you or others.

I plan to have the following

Orbe SE with Audiomods VTA arm and Lyra Delos
Whest PS30R
Either a S&B based TVC or new Eastern Electric Avant Pre
Trichord Pulsar Dac with Toshiba 9000dvd as transport and possibly Mac Mini computer source.
And active Adam Audio Compact Classics.

[Marco]

Hi Paul,

Nice one. That's much appreciated and we may well take you up on that. Any idea how big your room is? :)

If I remember rightly, I think that OB1's room last year was just along from ours...

Marco.

[flapland]

Hi Marco

If the room numbering hasn't changed and it is the one OB1 had its one of the standard sized rooms so wouldn't take anything too large. Somehow OB1 had to large floor standing Sonus Fabers in their but I think that pushed it. Anyway happy to discuss when everyones room allocations have firmed up. You never know you might get something come through perhaps even better than last time.

[Marco]

Absolutely :)

Marco.

[Jac Hawk]

Don't forget the C.A.C room chaps, should be good for a laugh, and hopefully open a few eyes as to what's possible on a very limited budget

[Dingdong]

Don't forget the C.A.C room chaps, should be good for a laugh, and hopefully open a few eyes as to what's possible on a very limited budget


I had a £55 system there last year and most people were quite positive about it. There was one bloke that popped by to tell me how much he hated Linn speakers, but thankfully he didn't stay long.
If the room allocation stays as it is Synsei and I should be next door to the cac room.

[Alex_UK]

Does anyone know the size of the C.A.C. Room - "2F Fernie Room" - which being on the 2nd floor isn't going to be ideal for a room where the intention is that lots of people bring a complete system with them... Still, I'm sure we'll manage! :)

[Dingdong]

It's the one that Serge from the Wam had last year. Should be plenty big enough for a few systems.

[Alex_UK]

It's the one that Serge from the Wam had last year. Should be plenty big enough for a few systems.

Cheers Mark.

[Dingdong]

This shows a pic of the room.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=184763681546467&set=a.184761494880019.38324.180770915279077&type=3&theater

[Alex_UK]

This shows a pic of the room.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=184763681546467&set=a.184761494880019.38324.180770915279077&type=3&theater

Excellent - we can even use the whiteboard for noting systems etc. :) Best I get over to the CAC thread pretty sharpish and recap the "rules" etc.

[Dingdong]

I'm still trying to figure out if I can get my cac system there as well as my main system.
I'm currently listening to a pair of Goodmans Magnum K2's obtained for the princely sum of £0. And have a Leak Delta 70 that was picked up for less than £7.

[Alex_UK]

I'm still trying to figure out if I can get my cac system there as well as my main system.
I'm currently listening to a pair of Goodmans Magnum K2's obtained for the princely sum of £0. And have a Leak Delta 70 that was picked up for less than £7.

As Chris (The Grand Wazoo) would say, that is a Cheap As Crisps system, never mind chips! (I bet the Magnum K2s are fab - I've thought about taking a punt on those a few times...)

[Dingdong]

Maybe I should try and find a source for £3.
I got 2 pairs of Magnums for nowt. Tweeter dead in one of them. Plan to use a pair of 12" woofers in a long term diy project. Sort of on the side of my SP-10 plinth and cdp upgrade projects. And the cable project, and the arm rewire project.........

[sq225917]

Would any of you boys be interested in an active /passive Tannoy 12DC demo. Matey boy is building a set at present and I'd be supplying the amps and front end

[jandl100]

Yep - the Fernie is a very good room for you, Alex.

But it's probably worth asking in advance for more tables as you are planning for a few systems to be there.

[Alex_UK]

Yep - the Fernie is a very good room for you, Alex.

But it's probably worth asking in advance for more tables as you are planning for a few systems to be there.

Great, thanks for the tip Jerry. :)

[Jac Hawk]

I'll bring as much as I can with regards to system and speaker stands, just let me know what's needed;)

[Jac Hawk]

just got my accommodation booked for the night, so no turnin back now:eek:

[Jonboy]

Yep - the Fernie is a very good room for you, Alex.

.

Thats the room with 2 entances and i came in the wrong one :doh: :D

[Jac Hawk]

just noticed where the C.A.C room is:eek: is there a lift in this place

[Dingdong]

just noticed where the C.A.C room is:eek: is there a lift in this place

I'll give you two guesses.

Hint: It isn't yes.

[Jac Hawk]

Bollocks:doh:

[Dingdong]

But I'm sure all the AOS'ers will be more than happy to help those going up to the second floor.

[Reid Malenfant]

But I'm sure all the AOS'ers will be more than happy to help those going up to the second floor.
Indeed :)

I should imagine I'll be there pretty early on Sunday morning, if you need a hand with stuff Mike I'll be more than willing to help you out fella :D

[Jac Hawk]

i get there Saturday fella, the only thing needing lifting will be the tonearm, thanks for the offer though;)

[Marco]

Indeed, Mark - give us a shout and we'll arrive, mob-handed! :eyebrows:

Incidentally, just out of curiosity, what's the postion of AoS on the subs bench now? Not that it'll likely mean much, as I doubt we'd get the room we would need, but I'm just curious!

Marco.

[keiths]

just out of curiosity, what's the postion of AoS on the subs bench now? Not that it'll likely mean much, as I doubt we'd get the room we would need, but I'm just curious!

Marco.

Still second. Looks like no changes since 17th Jan.

[Marco]

Ah, Keith, thanks. It'll be interesting if that changes in the coming weeks... If it does, please let me know :)

Marco.