NEBO 7

[Floyddroid]

It is my great pleasure to announce that NEBO 7will take place on Saturday 21st May 2016. In response to some of the problems we had with the previous venue i have sought out and found a great little place in The Chimneys Hotel in Blackhall Colliery Co Durham. I have secured two sensibly sized rooms which should accommodate our needs for yet another great meet. There are rooms available at excellent rates should anyone wish to stay overnight with secured parking. Access is excellent as are the facilities. Hot and cold food will be available from the bar. I am once again looking forwards to meeting regular attendees and new faces. Please feel free to share this information on other forums or wherever you feel it may be seen. Everyone is welcome. Please get in touch if you want more information.

See you down there?

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[brian2957]

Excellent news Steve . Really looking forward to this :D

[RichB]

Fanflippintastic!

Good work Steve

[Jimbo]

Sorry Steve can't make this one as I am on holiday but wish you all the best with NEBO7.

[brian2957]

Can't cancel James :D

Priorities and all that :lol:

[Jimbo]

Can't cancel James :D

Priorities and all that :lol:

Lol I'm off to Italy that week so will be sipping some nice reds with a friend of mine who has a vineyard. :)

[Ali Tait]

Nice one Steve, will see you there hopefully.

[brian2957]

Lol I'm off to Italy that week so will be sipping some nice reds with a friend of mine who has a vineyard. :)
Lucky man . I've never been to Italy James but it's on the list . Budapest next methinks .

Enjoy sir :D

[Floyddroid]

Sorry Steve can't make this one as I am on holiday but wish you all the best with NEBO7.No probs James. Shame like.

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[Ali Tait]

:D

[RichB]

I'm definately bringing a turntable this time. Still can't believe we only had one TT at the last one and that was only down to Steve's quick thinking.

[brian2957]

No probs James. Shame like.

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:lol:

[struth]

I aint going if thats what happens! I could get more piles on that damp ground:exactly:

[RichB]

I know we'd agreed not to do crowd pics at the last one, but I did manage to sneak this pic which might give the uninitiated an idea of what to expect.


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[Gazjam]

I know we'd agreed not to do crowd pics at the last one, but I did manage to sneak this pic which might give the uninitiated an idea of what to expect.


http://res.cloudinary.com/uktv/image/upload/q_80/v1381484536/q4ywun7lw6rtkmav8h1w.jpg

Not TOO many Geordies at Nebo 6, but "more than sufficient" Jocks! :)

One of the few LPs I kept when CD took off in the 80's when as a skint student I sold the (almost) lot was an album by "The Heavy Metal Kids",which was Gary Holton's band (left).
Dunno why, that photo took me back to a time in the past...
Didnt know he passed in 1985, just found that out....thanks Wikipedia. :-/

[Floyddroid]

Not TOO many Geordies at Nebo 6, but "more than sufficient" Jocks! :)

One of the few LPs I kept when CD took off in the 80's when as a skint student I sold the (almost) lot was ab album by "The Heavy Metal Kids",which was Gary Holton's band (left).
Dunno why, that photo took me back to a time in the past...

Which one am I like?

[RichB]

Which one am I like?

Dennis obviously.

Guess that makes me Oz :lol:

[Floyddroid]

Dennis obviously.

Guess that makes me Oz :lol:

Aye

[Qwin]

I'm definately bringing a turntable this time. Still can't believe we only had one TT at the last one and that was only down to Steve's quick thinking.

Mine was there too, but only got two tracks played on it. :( ;)

[brian2957]

Sounded ( and looked ) very good too Ken .

[RichB]

Mine was there too, but only got two tracks played on it. :( ;)

Of course Ken, sorry forgot about that... :sorry:

More vinyl for the next one though eh? :more:

[Floyddroid]

Of course Ken, sorry forgot about that... :sorry:

More vinyl for the next one though eh? :more:

That's a yes from me. And i agree, we didn't play ken's as much as we should have.

[Gazjam]

Naa..
Rich was Pat Roach (tall fella..)

(He was in Indiana Jones you know...)

[Ali Tait]

Bomber.

[337alant]

I'm definately bringing a turntable this time. Still can't believe we only had one TT at the last one and that was only down to Steve's quick thinking.

Thats unusual Richy, the last one I went to was a bit of a vinyl fest :lol:
Ill bring a turntable if you like and Ill knock up a tape for the R2R :eyebrows:

Alan

[RichB]

Thats unusual Richy, the last one I went to was a bit of a vinyl fest :lol:
Ill bring a turntable if you like and Ill knock up a tape for the R2R :eyebrows:

Alan

Ken's was there but not really suitable for the lash ups the way he has it wired, so Steve's PL 71 was drafted in for that duty.

I'll be sure to have my scruffy technics beater there this time though.

Your spinny reels were a miss Alan. Always a treat to hear.:)

[brian2957]

Aye , haven't heard a R2R for years . Look forward to that :)

[vinyljunky]

I wonder if Alan is bringing that wonderful modded pioneer pl590:scratch:

[Floyddroid]

I wonder if Alan is bringing that wonderful modded pioneer pl590:scratch:

I am sure I can persuade him to Steve

[RichB]

I'll be bringing a humongous lump of far eastern power amp with me this time too!

Show those big Nakamichis a clean pair of heels lol.

[Ali Tait]

What you got Rich?

[RichB]

I'll keep it as a surprise on the day to see if makes folk smile as it did for me!

[Ali Tait]

Ok cool. :-)

[petrat]

Blackhall Colliery?
Mmmm ... that's getting dangerously close to Peterlee imo :D
Third time lucky ... I'll do my best to get to this one :thumbsup:

[Floyddroid]

Please do Peter.

[Halfway Tree]

Thanks Steve, for making the arrangements once again. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Looks like there will be more TTs this time so I'll bring along my Graham Slee Era Gold V phono stage - will make an interesting comparison to any valve phono stages. I'll need to get there early as the thing takes an age to warm up! :)

Gordon

[mik_rik]

Hi Rich ,been buying yourself a stylophone,or is it one of those big Denons - pm94 [I think] from mid/late 80's

[Qwin]

He has us all quessing Mick, maybe a big Sansui?

Keep it a secret Rich, I like the suspense.:D

[brian2957]

:popcorn: Interesting :)

[337alant]

I wonder if Alan is bringing that wonderful modded pioneer pl590:scratch:
Steven
Yes no problem will bring the Pioneer along

Alan

[Floyddroid]

be fantastic. be great to see you again. You are Mr NEBO.
Steven
Yes no problem will bring the Pioneer along

Alan

[Floyddroid]

Hi all

Should anyone wish to enquire about NEBO 7 or have any comments/suggestions can they PM them to me please.

Many thanks

Steve:)

[Floyddroid]

Hi chaps

Just a little update with regards to NEBO 7. Should anyone travelling from afar wish to stay overnight there is rooms available at The Chimneys. Prices are £40 for a single including breakfast and £60 for a double or twin. The food looks very nice too. The lunch being served whilst i was finalising the event with the manager smelt and looked bloody lovely. I am thinking of booking a room myself so i can have a couple of pints.

The Chimneys can be contacted on... 0191 5868248 :)

[RichB]

Hi chaps

Just a little update with regards to NEBO 7. Should anyone travelling from afar wish to stay overnight there is rooms available at The Chimneys. Prices are £40 for a single including breakfast and £60 for a double or twin. The food looks very nice too. The lunch being served whilst i was finalising the event with the manager smelt and looked bloody lovely. I am thinking of booking a room myself so i can have a couple of pints.

The Chimneys can be contacted on... 0191 5868248 :)

I'm going to book a room so I can gan on the swelly ower the day! :cool:

Can't believe I've done the last few sober. :eek:

[Gazjam]

Hi chaps

Just a little update with regards to NEBO 7. Should anyone travelling from afar wish to stay overnight there is rooms available at The Chimneys. Prices are £40 for a single including breakfast and £60 for a double or twin. The food looks very nice too. The lunch being served whilst i was finalising the event with the manager smelt and looked bloody lovely. I am thinking of booking a room myself so i can have a couple of pints.

The Chimneys can be contacted on... 0191 5868248 (tel:0191 5868248) :)

Aye, save you nicking my bed again Steve! :lol:

[struth]

Aye, save you nicking my bed again Steve! :lol:

as long as u wernt in it at time mate :ner:

[Gazjam]

as long as u wernt in it at time mate :ner:

uhm...no. :)

[RichB]

Got a twin room booked so there'll be a spare bunk if anyone needs to crash.

You'll have to cope with my drunken snoring though...

[Qwin]

Got a twin room booked so there'll be a spare bunk if anyone needs to crash.

You'll have to cope with my drunken snoring though...

I'll take it, I only live 4 or 5 miles away but I'm sick of being T-total at these events, PM also sent Rich.

[Qwin]

Hi chaps

..... the manager smelt and looked bloody lovely........ :)

Down Boy :D

[RichB]

I'll take it, I only live 4 or 5 miles away but I'm sick of being T-total at these events, PM also sent Rich.

Sorted Ken.

[Macca]

Is there anyone going to this who doesn't plan to get blind drunk? Someone has to work the turntable during the late sesh, don't forget!

[Floyddroid]

Is there anyone going to this who doesn't plan to get blind drunk? Someone has to work the turntable during the late sesh, don't forget!

Nice one Macca. One volunteer is worth ten pressed men. You got the job.

[RichB]

Is there anyone going to this who doesn't plan to get blind drunk? Someone has to work the turntable during the late sesh, don't forget!

I take my role as NEBOs most dangerous amateur very seriously. I plan to DJ a set of the most 'specialist' choices in appropriately cack-handed fashion.

[Ali Tait]

Last rooms snaffled for the Scottish Mafia..

[RichB]

Last rooms snaffled for the Scottish Mafia..

Good stuff Ali!

Looks like it will be the North East drink off! You jocks can bring the Tennants and we'll bring the Broon ale!

[Ali Tait]

Done!

[YNWaN]

So what equipment might there be at this event then? I've read through the last few pages and all I've gleaned is that there may be a couple of turntables, a R2R and a bunch of blokes looking to get pissed.

[struth]

So what equipment might there be at this event then? I've read through the last few pages and all I've gleaned is that there may be a couple of turntables, a R2R and a bunch of blokes looking to get pissed.

Sounds about right Mark ;)

[Floyddroid]

Mark, I think the charm of Nebo meets is both those things. Anything could turn up and folks tend to enjoy a drink and a chat too. Why don't you come along and surprise us. You don't have to drink most people don't because they drive. It is a relaxed easy day for audio enthusiasts to enjoy their hobby.

[RichB]

So what equipment might there be at this event then? I've read through the last few pages and all I've gleaned is that there may be a couple of turntables, a R2R and a bunch of blokes looking to get pissed.

That's about the size of it. Totally shite. I wouldn't bother if I were you.:eyebrows::lol::cool:

[SPS]

Im am planning to come up again this year, last year was out due to me leg injury
I will bring a system too although i will be one of the few remaining sober..

There is an audio talk meeting on again this year in mid June, all are welcome

[YNWaN]

That's about the size of it. Totally shite. I wouldn't bother if I were you.:eyebrows::lol::cool:

Fair enough.

[Marco]

I think that comment was just a touch tongue-in-cheek, Mark! Trust me, I wouldn't travel nearly 200 miles from Wrexham and back, on the same day, to attend, if it was "shite"... ;)

Marco.

[Floyddroid]

Be great to see you again Steve. Will the audio talk meeting be at Owston?
Im am planning to come up again this year, last year was out due to me leg injury
I will bring a system too although i will be one of the few remaining sober..

There is an audio talk meeting on again this year in mid June, all are welcome

[Floyddroid]

Things are starting to shape up quite nicely folks. A couple of people have been in touch wanting to bring full systems and i am still trying to coerce a designer who builds rather splendid valve amps to attend. when i know what's what i will post an update.

Mark, you should really come along and bring some of your interesting things. That turntable you built looks great. Why not bring it along and let people hear it?

[Qwin]

Steve - I was planning on bringing a system with the Yamaha's and completed active crossovers but parts are unavailable with no date for stock so they may not be ready in time.
I will bring the Gainclone lash up, which is a bit of fun and surprisingly good, the croft pre amp to feed it and a pair of old Tannoy M20 Mercury speakers, will have to wait and see about anything else.

[RichB]

Fair enough.

Was tongue in cheek but I think you know that. You'd be very welcome. Be great to meet you.

[RichB]

Im am planning to come up again this year, last year was out due to me leg injury
I will bring a system too although i will be one of the few remaining sober..

There is an audio talk meeting on again this year in mid June, all are welcome

I might be interested in that Steve if it doesn't clash with Glastonbury.

[RichB]

Things are starting to shape up quite nicely folks. A couple of people have been in touch wanting to bring full systems and i am still trying to coerce a designer who builds rather splendid valve amps to attend. when i know what's what i will post an update.

Mark, you should really come along and bring some of your interesting things. That turntable you built looks great. Why not bring it along and let people hear it?

I'll be bringing a system. Vinyl based. Very straightforward, a big pair of speakers (not JBLs) an amp and a turntable.

[Gazjam]

Things are starting to shape up quite nicely folks. A couple of people have been in touch wanting to bring full systems and i am still trying to coerce a designer who builds rather splendid valve amps to attend. when i know what's what i will post an update.

Mark, you should really come along and bring some of your interesting things. That turntable you built looks great. Why not bring it along and let people hear it?

Anyone I know? :eyebrows:

[Gazjam]

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Progmeister/NEBO7.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Progmeister/media/NEBO7.jpg.html)

That amp looks familiar....

[SPS]

I might be interested in that Steve if it doesn't clash with Glastonbury.

Unfortunately it does clash... Just unlucky with the dates available

[Floyddroid]

That amp looks familiar....

Aye just this old valve amp someone brought to the last Nebo

[YNWaN]

Unfortunately I will be at work on the 21st of May (I realise it's a Saturday) so unfortunately I won't be able to attend irrespective of what equipment is demonstrated.

[Halfway Tree]

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I think I'll be bringing this old valve amp also....hasn't been fired up for a while but seems to be behaving itself nicely. If the Radford is coming might be a nice little bake-off.....

Ali, if you are bringing that nice passive pre you brought last time it might make a good pairing....

Gordon

[Ali Tait]

No problem, can bring it along. Whatever else it is, it's nicely portable. :-)

[Ali Tait]

What's that BTW, EL34 PP?

[Halfway Tree]

It's a Dynaco ST70 with a Joe Curcio driver stage and regulated power supply. I built it about 20 odd years ago - very high input impedance so works well with passives.

Gordon

[Ali Tait]

Nice, look forward to hearing it.

[RichB]

There will be Edingdales there too.

Everyone seems to happy with them as reference.

[Floyddroid]

As I was saying, it's shaping up nicely.

[Toppsy]

There will be Edingdales there too.

Everyone seems to happy with them as reference.

I hope to be able to join the meet and bring with me a pair the MKII Edingdales that are currently in fine tuning development stage. Barring a couple of drivers as back-up spares for existing Edingdale owners should they ever require a replacement driver the original Mark Audio mid-woofers are no longer available so Scott and I (mainly Scott) have been searching for a suitable replacement.

This would be a good opportunity to listen to the speakers side by side and compare how the new models compare to the originals. I don't now have a pair the originals for reference. However, Chris (Stratemangler) who has been a great help to date in the fine tuning listening sessions, believes the MKII are better and I believe myself that to be the case.

It has been a long and arduous task finding a replacement 6½" mid-woofer to replace the original budget Mark Audio #6 driver but there has been a clear winner from the prototypes we have built. The up side is the new speakers will be around 2dB more efficient than the originals and a relative easy and benign load to drive with low SET power amps. Any way you guys will no doubt be the best judge.

[Gazjam]

Sounds interesting Colin, look fwd to hearing them.

[Qwin]

There is an audio talk meeting on again this year in mid June, all are welcome

I'm away Steve, pity I enjoyed the Owston meet I attended. :(

[vinyljunky]

I'll be bring these1643116431

[Qwin]

I'm ordering one of these Pro-Ject Pre Box RS valve pre amps this week, I'll bring it along.

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[vinyljunky]

That valve pre looks interesting ken looking forward to hearing it

[Qwin]

Hi Stephen
It's Pro-Jects flagship model pre amp and it gives me the balanced outputs I need.
It gets some cracking reviews and I've heard the whole RS Box Series a couple of times, so thought I would give it a go. The RS (Reference Series) Phono stage and DAC also get great reviews, they are under consideration longer term, they all connect up using balanced connections.
I think Pro-ject, having introduced some high end turntables over recent years, decided they needed to offer other components at the same level, they are small, but perfectly formed.

See you got the Denon's, be interested in hearing those.

[vinyljunky]

Yeah ken the denons have balanced outputs as well we could partner these with your new pre

[RichB]

My Benchmark DAC1 HDR will be looking for a new home shortly. It has become surplus to requirements. I'll put a sales thread up in due course but that has balanced outputs and an analogue input.

[brian2957]

What have you replaced the Benchmark with Richard ?

[CageyH]

I'm ordering one of these Pro-Ject Pre Box RS valve pre amps this week, I'll bring it along.

https://www.henleydesigns.co.uk/components/DynamicResize/CustomImage.aspx?file=~/assets/_managed/product/images/prod_large_7_11_2012_662.png&x=350&y=250

https://www.henleydesigns.co.uk/components/DynamicResize/CustomImage.aspx?file=~/assets/_managed/product/images/prod_large_7_11_2012_665.png&x=350&y=250

It's a good pre and I have been happy with mine for 18 months. It benefits greatly from a decent PSU and some decent valves. The best valves I have found so far are the Reflektors. The main reason I am getting rid of mine is to reduce the box count. By upgrading to the KIN I can lose three boxes (2 X PSU + phono stage).

There is an interesting thread on the Pre Box RS over on the Wam.
Edited to add that there are some internal shots (I know people like these) on my advert in the classifieds section.

[Qwin]

Steven - They would need to be balanced inputs, but yep we could give it a go given the time.

Kevin - I would have had that amp off you if it had been in Black.
All my gear used to be Silver, changing and evolving bit at a time over a period, it some how all ended up Black.
I want to keep it all the same colour now.
+1 on the PSU upgrade, I've read the WAM thread.

Rich - The Benchmark is a cracking DAC/Pre, I will probably go for the Pro-ject RS Phono and DAC boxes as these both have balanced inputs and outputs.

[CageyH]

Ken,

No problem. I just wanted to share my findings with this pre amp. The later model comes with a mini XLR style power connector, so if fitting a different PSU from the Pro-Ject one, you will probably have to get a special lead made. If you are looking at more than one Pro-Ject box, then it may be worth looking at the Pro-Ject PSU that will run up to 4 boxes.

If you are thinking of a DAC later, you are aware that there is a Pre with the DAC built in?
I was really tempted by the Phono Box RS as it seems really flexible with regard to cartridge characteristic matching.

[Qwin]

Yes I'm aware of the DC input socket change, I will probably go with a different power supply anyway, I've seen inside the Pro-ject and for what's in there I think it's over priced. Yes the Phono is very flexible having 3 gain settings and with the two different sensitivity levels on the Pre inputs it gives you 6 output levels to choose from when using their Phono/Pre combination, that should cope with level matching for most cartridges.
I have been told the combined Pre/DAC is not quite as good as the separates, which is what you would expect.
The combined unit is valve output only, Separate DAC has a switch to choose Valve/Solid state output.
Phono stage is solid state only.

[RichB]

What have you replaced the Benchmark with Richard ?

This!

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[RichB]

This!

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Now residing in the living room with the Regas, streaming via Chromecast and with a CD player/Virgin tivo also hooked up.

In the spare room is a vinyl based system with a pair of Edingdales, NVA amps, Croft pre/phono stage and a hifimediy sabre USB dac/desktop pc and a chair for one.

[brian2957]

This looks very interesting Richard . Better than the Benchmark ?

Did you buy the Edingdales from Steve ?

Lucky man :D

[Gazjam]

This looks very interesting Richard . Better than the Benchmark ?

Did you buy the Edingdales from Steve ?

Lucky man :D

How bigs your spare room Rich with the Eddingdales?
Are the speakers up against the wall or out a bit?

[RichB]

This looks very interesting Richard . Better than the Benchmark ?

Did you buy the Edingdales from Steve ?

Lucky man :D

More like not sufficiently worse as to prevent the Benchmark from becoming an expensive luxury.

Yes, they previously belonged to Steve.

[RichB]

How bigs your spare room Rich with the Eddingdales?
Are the speakers up against the wall or out a bit?

Twice as long as the living room but just as wide. I have them going widthways using half of the room length for the listening area. They're approx 6.5ft apart and less than a foot from the rear wall. I don't have it blasting in that room as it adjoins a neighbours bedroom but at low level its perfectly nice.

Eddies don't take much to drive like,

[Gazjam]

Cool,
Just wondered how they were set up and what your room was like.
Sounds like they have room to spread their legs.
Knew Steve didn't get on with them, maybe down to his room.

cheers.

[vinyljunky]

Interesting piece of kit Richie is this coming to nebo:D

[Floyddroid]

Cool,
Just wondered how they were set up and what your room was like.
Sounds like they have room to spread their legs.
Knew Steve didn't get on with them, maybe down to his room.

cheers.

Indeed Gaz. Amps and room didn't suit. Nowt a marram with the speakers. They're great.

[Floyddroid]

Cool,
Just wondered how they were set up and what your room was like.
Sounds like they have room to spread their legs.
Knew Steve didn't get on with them, maybe down to his room.

cheers.

Indeed Gaz. Amps and room didn't suit. Nowt a marrar with the speakers. They're great.

[Gazjam]

Looking forward to next Nebo Steve, strictly as a spectator this time though! :)

[Floyddroid]

Be great to see you again Gaz.

[brian2957]

Aye looking forward to it myself . Be good to see your good self and all the troops again Steve :)

[Floyddroid]

Likewise Brian.

[RichB]

Interesting piece of kit Richie is this coming to nebo:D

Aye, if I don't get a hernia shifting it. Its hefty.

[brian2957]

I'll have a chat with you about it at the next NEBO mate :)

[Floyddroid]

Ello playmates. Chaps. Can I have a bit of a roll call as to what people are bringing as the day is becoming rather full. Please pm me. As you know i like to ensure that folks get a decent crack of the whip and this year I would like to create less downtime. There is some really interesting equipment coming to Nebo 7 and it would be nice to give it all a good hearing. Many thanks and over and out.

[Macca]

if possible I'd like to bring my full set up now I have it all working properly - CD player, pre, power and the Akai SW175 speakers and possibly the B&O MC120.2 speakers too.

[Floyddroid]

Can't put me finger on it but I am as worried as I am excited (and that's a lot) about Nebo 7. The upcoming events is lining itself up to be the best yet. I have been contacted by some new blood who will in my opinion inject new interest and enthusiasm into Nebo.which is the excitement of Nebo. However, it's my job to shoehorn it into the time allotted. I have learned so much since the first couple of Nebo meets meetings that the attitude of "let it roll" is the bringer of best results. With this in mind guys as ever we will roll through the day. No major constraints other than respecting those playing systems whilst you are setting up your own by not suddenly turning up the volume of those in preparation. As ever, we will do it !!!!

[vinyljunky]

Will anyone be bringing balanced interconnects :D

[RichB]

Can't put me finger on it but I am as worried as I am excited (and that's a lot) about Nebo 7. The upcoming events is lining itself up to be the best yet. I have been contacted by some new blood who will in my opinion inject new interest and enthusiasm into Nebo.which is the excitement of Nebo. However, it's my job to shoehorn it into the time allotted. I have learned so much since the first couple of Nebo meets meetings that the attitude of "let it roll" is the bringer of best results. With this in mind guys as ever we will roll through the day. No major constraints other than respecting those playing systems whilst you are setting up your own by not suddenly turning up the volume of those in preparation. As ever, we will do it !!!!

You can only do so much Steve, organising the venue and getting the word out is sufficient.

NEBO is sufficiently well developed by now that I think you can depend upon the attendees to be responsible marshalls on the day.

We all want to hear the kit after all so a few simple ground rules is enough.

[Qwin]

Hi Steven
I got my Pro-Ject Pre Amp at the weekend so I will be getting some XLR leads for that, which I will be bringing.
Also Alan of R2R fame usually brings some. I'm sure you will get sorted one way or another. ;)

[337alant]

Yeah don't worry I will bring some balanced interconnects

alan

[vinyljunky]

A pre with balanced inputs would be good to hook up to my denon monoblocks I'd like to try them in balanced mode:D

[Floyddroid]

Will anyone be bringing balanced interconnects :D

I will take some Steve.

[Qwin]

Like I said Steven I'm bringing the Pro-Ject Pre which has balanced inputs and outputs.
If your looking to hook your Denon mono blocks up you need a Pre with balanced outputs, not inputs ;)

[vinyljunky]

Ken it would be good to hook up the denons with the project pre in balanced mode could be a match made in heaven:interesting:

[Cotlake]

I am too far away to enjoy this meet but would love to...

All the best for NEBO 7. I wish you all a really good and happy time! :violin::guitar::clapclapclap:

[RichB]

I am too far away to enjoy this meet but would love to...

All the best for NEBO 7. I wish you all a really good and happy time! :violin::guitar::clapclapclap:

Shame you can't make it, it will be a good day and that's all credit to our erstwhile organiser and the good people who make it what it is.

[Marco]

Just to remind everyone again of our policy in reference to said banned subjects: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?27569-Ban-on-all-discussion-of-Richard-Dunn-(NVA)-and-The-Hi-fi-Subjectivist&p=475513#post475513

Let's keep the NEBO thread 100% free from any negativity. Cheers! :)

Marco.

[Floyddroid]

Just to remind folks that i need a PM to confirm what attendees are bringing just so i know what we have. My plan is to roll through the day going with form an orderly cue method rather than being too formal. If attendee's bring equipment that may take a lot of setting up then we will then play systems that are ready to go. This should lessen down time and keep the day moving. As ever my job will be merely to fire the starting gun on the day as events tend to take their own course. I really am looking forwards to NEBO 7 and meeting up with those who have become part of the fabric of Nebo and to some new kids on the block who will be showing some interesting amps and systems. I can't wait. In addition can i remind anyone who has a Facebook account that Nebo also has a Facebook page should you want to keep a breast of things there. [I]See you down there!

[RichB]

No replies?

Well I'll start the ball rolling, I'll bring my modified Technics Sl1210 Mk2, (LDA psu, AT1005mk2 arm, custom armboard, Vantage bearing) it will be set up with a Denon DL110 and a at440mla so if any of the phono stage affecionados want to go MC they'll need to bring a cartridge/headshell with them of their preference.

Amplifier will be an enormous Onkyo A9000R.

Speaker wise I can bring either the Edingdales or some Rega RS5. Colin mentioned bringing his new Edingdales for a side by side comparison but is it overkill having 2 lots of Edingdales there? Would anyone prefer I brought the Regas to give us greater variety instead? Thoughts on this one please guys? I can only manage one pair of speakers in the car.

Steve, I'll bring the LS3 cable you loaned me which might come in useful on the day and a pair of SSC interconnects in case anyone wants to hook anything up to my amp.

Ken - if you could remember those Rega and NVA cables I loaned you they might also come in handy

I'll bring a Chromecast Audio (subject to there being decent WiFi at the venue) which might give some light entertainment for a £15 bit of kit.

Basically happy for anyone to lash up whatever they like to this system, phono stages/CD players etc.

R

[mad-moon]

The Regas...


No replies?

Well I'll start the ball rolling, I'll bring my modified Technics Sl1210 Mk2, (LDA psu, AT1005mk2 arm, custom armboard, Vantage bearing) it will be set up with a Denon DL110 and a at440mla so if any of the phono stage affecionados want to go MC they'll need to bring a cartridge/headshell with them of their preference.

Amplifier will be an enormous Onkyo A9000R.

Speaker wise I can bring either the Edingdales or some Rega RS5. Colin mentioned bringing his new Edingdales for a side by side comparison but is it overkill having 2 lots of Edingdales there? Would anyone prefer I brought the Regas to give us greater variety instead? Thoughts on this one please guys? I can only manage one pair of speakers in the car.

Steve, I'll bring the LS3 cable you loaned me which might come in useful on the day and a pair of SSC interconnects in case anyone wants to hook anything up to my amp.

Ken - if you could remember those Rega and NVA cables I loaned you they might also come in handy

I'll bring a Chromecast Audio (subject to there being decent WiFi at the venue) which might give some light entertainment for a £15 bit of kit.

Basically happy for anyone to lash up whatever they like to this system, phono stages/CD players etc.

R

[Macca]

I'm sure I already posted about this but don't know where - will aim to bring Akai SW175 speakers, XTZ A100 power amp (it can have a fight with Rich's big Onkyo ;) ) NVA P90SA passive and Sony XB790 Cd player so in effect my whole digital system. Mainly so you can hear the sort of lo-fi I can live with; but the speakers are interesting and worth a listen.

[brian2957]

The Regas for me please Richard .

[RichB]

I'm sure I already posted about this but don't know where - will aim to bring Akai SW175 speakers, XTZ A100 power amp (it can have a fight with Rich's big Onkyo ;) ) NVA P90SA passive and Sony XB790 Cd player so in effect my whole digital system. Mainly so you can hear the sort of lo-fi I can live with; but the speakers are interesting and worth a listen.

Look forward to hearing that system Macca.

Looking like I'll be taking the Regas which is an easier lift for me and saves tearing down two systems.

[Toppsy]

Just to confirm that I shall be bringing the new Edingdale MKII speakers.

We have now sorted the crossover and they are sounding very good indeed. Though the new speakers are 96dB efficiency and primarily designed to be a very easy load for low powered SET amps (300b SET, 2A3 SET etc) just to show there are no mismatch of driving these with a high powered SS amp I shall also bring my Musical Fidelity A300 amp, TVC based pre and AH! Njoe Tjoeb reference CD player.
So if Gazza is bringing his Longdog 300b amp that would be great as a direct comparison against the MF.

[Qwin]

I'm sure I already posted about this but don't know where - will aim to bring Akai SW175 speakers, XTZ A100 power amp (it can have a fight with Rich's big Onkyo ;) ) NVA P90SA passive and Sony XB790 Cd player so in effect my whole digital system. Mainly so you can hear the sort of lo-fi I can live with; but the speakers are interesting and worth a listen.

I for one, am looking forward to hearing this set up Martin esp the big Akai's

[Qwin]

No replies?

Well I'll start the ball rolling,

Ken - if you could remember those Rega and NVA cables I loaned you they might also come in handy

R

Hi Rich,

I think Steve asked for PM's, that's how I responded.

Yes, I'll bring the leads you mention, plus the IEC mains lead I have of yours, they are still in the carrier bag I meant to give you at the last NEBO, I'm a Gold Fish.

Maybe cadge the use of the Rega's to work with my new Pro-Ject Pre and Gainclone?
I'm not bringing the active Yammies as I'm between mods and won't be ready.

[brian2957]

Yup me too . :)

[RichB]

Hi Rich,

I think Steve asked for PM's, that's how I responded.

Yes, I'll bring the leads you mention, plus the IEC mains lead I have of yours, they are still in the carrier bag I meant to give you at the last NEBO, I'm a Gold Fish.

Maybe cadge the use of the Rega's to work with my new Pro-Ject Pre and Gainclone?
I'm not bringing the active Yammies as I'm between mods and won't be ready.

Have also sent Steve a PM. Sounds like a stellar line up for the day on the strength of what's been mentioned here already.

The project and Gainclone combo will work well with the Regas or Colin's Edingdales I expect.

[Stratmangler]

Speaker wise I can bring either the Edingdales or some Rega RS5. Colin mentioned bringing his new Edingdales for a side by side comparison but is it overkill having 2 lots of Edingdales there?

It would be both good and interesting to hear the original Edingdales (and they don't get to be more original than the set you have) and how they compare to the MkII incarnation.

[Gazjam]

Taking down my 300B SET valve power amp again, be cool to hear it with Colins new Edingdales.
Since NEBO 6 the amps been significantly upgraded and sounds even better.

hope the signal valves bandit doesn't make it this year btw :nono:

[Stratmangler]

I have been over at Colin's this morning, putting in ethernet cabling.
After the work it was sit down and get an earful of the Edingdale MkIIs, and they sound f***ing awesome. John Martyn's Solid Air on CD, an album I am very, very familiar with, was played start to finish, and I have never heard it sound better.
I just hope that the half speed mastered vinyl I have turning up soon (next week?) sounds as good, because it will be a let down if it doesn't.

Followed up by Nils Lofgren's Acoustic Live, on vinyl, and again a superb and coherent, musical experience.

I really like the MkIIs - they do the business :)

[ScottL]

:)

They don't sound half bad do they? I don't know if Colin told you Chris, but I tweaked the value of the primary (inductor) on the midbass array slightly about a fortnight back; I haven't had chance to hear them with that mod yet, but Colin said it gave them that little bit of extra 'air' through the upper mids / lower HF.

[brian2957]

The original Edingdales are stunning . If these are better .. :eek:

I'll be at NEBO and I'm really looking forward to hearing these :)

[RichB]

Last year I bought a tonearm cable second hand from this forum which I'd completely forgotten about. A Wynchwood Audio cable comprised of Vandamme silver low-cap I think and Neutrik profi plugs. I'd previously been unable to use this due to not having sufficient clearance under the modified Technics Sl1210 deck to accommodate it. The thought had crossed my mind to change the connector at the tonearm end to a right angle however I'd stashed the cable away and pretty much forgotten about it, reverting back to the original 70s cable which came with my AT1005mk2 arm. Since acquiring new boots for the Techie, the deck now has that vital few centimetres clearance so when having a bit of a sort out today I decided to give the Wynchwood cable another shot.

Result! Stonking improvement all round. Wish I'd done this sooner. All the improvements and mods to the deck are more apparent and the clatter of bass guitar on some Fugazi has a tone I recognise and love as a bass player.

For interconnects I'd say get your hands on some of that Vandamme silver low-cap stuff and some Profi plugs and prepare to be surprised.

Deck now sounding very nice indeed and I hope will give a good account of itself at NEBO

[RichB]

The original Edingdales are stunning . If these are better .. :eek:

I'll be at NEBO and I'm really looking forward to hearing these :)

+1 Looks like I'll be hiring a van to take two pairs of speakers at this rate.

[Ali Tait]

Last year I bought a tonearm cable second hand from this forum which I'd completely forgotten about. A Wynchwood Audio cable comprised of Vandamme silver low-cap I think and Neutrik profi plugs. I'd previously been unable to use this due to not having sufficient clearance under the modified Technics Sl1210 deck to accommodate it. The thought had crossed my mind to change the connector at the tonearm end to a right angle however I'd stashed the cable away and pretty much forgotten about it, reverting back to the original 70s cable which came with my AT1005mk2 arm. Since acquiring new boots for the Techie, the deck now has that vital few centimetres clearance so when having a bit of a sort out today I decided to give the Wynchwood cable another shot.

Result! Stonking improvement all round. Wish I'd done this sooner. All the improvements and mods to the deck are more apparent and the clatter of bass guitar on some Fugazi has a tone I recognise and love as a bass player.

For interconnects I'd say get your hands on some of that Vandamme silver low-cap stuff and some Profi plugs and prepare to be surprised.

Deck now sounding very nice indeed and I hope will give a good account of itself at NEBO

Try a Yannis Rich..

[brian2957]

+1 Looks like I'll be hiring a van to take two pairs of speakers at this rate.

We'll give you a hand if we're there on time mate :D

[Stratmangler]

:)

They don't sound half bad do they? I don't know if Colin told you Chris, but I tweaked the value of the primary (inductor) on the midbass array slightly about a fortnight back; I haven't had chance to hear them with that mod yet, but Colin said it gave them that little bit of extra 'air' through the upper mids / lower HF.

Colin did say something about tweaking inductor values.
All I can report back is that things sounded mighty fine a few weeks ago (my comment was something along the lines of things being pretty well "there"), and from what I heard yesterday the tweaking has been beneficial.

One of the things that really hit me yesterday was the involvement the sound has now.
I was drawn into the recording, and listening to every last note as it died away.
Nothing drew unnecessary attention to itself, and nothing was missing.
Ultimately I forgot about the speakers and just became totally involved with the music, which is really what it's all about.

I'll have to start saving up ......

[Firebottle]

Is there anyone attending this NEBO from the West Midlands who wouldn't mind picking up a piece of gear for collection later in the year?

Thanks :):)

[Macca]

Just wondering what the layout of the rooms is? I've checked on the venue's website but there is no information, it doesn't even mention the function rooms.

[Marco]

Is there anyone attending this NEBO from the West Midlands who wouldn't mind picking up a piece of gear for collection later in the year?


Alan, Jimbo might be your best bet for that :)

Marco.

[Firebottle]

Not this time unfortunately, but thanks for the suggestion :thumbsup:

[Macca]

I can pick it up for you Alan but will only get as far as my place.

[Firebottle]

That's great Martin, it is my OTL amp that Ali will be bringing down.

Unfortunately it is faulty so can't be demo'd at NEBO.

[Qwin]

http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Project_Images/Pro-Ject/Proj_03.JPG

The Pro-Ject Phono Box RS arrived today.
It should be run in nicely by next Month, so if anyone wants to try it in their system, I'll be bringing it with me.

[RichB]

http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Project_Images/Pro-Ject/Proj_03.JPG

The Pro-Ject Phono Box RS arrived today.
It should be run in nicely by next Month, so if anyone wants to try it in their system, I'll be bringing it with me.

Smashing Ken. Are you taking your deck again or want to use mine.

I'll probably take my Croft Micro Basic for comparison.

[Qwin]

No TT or speakers this time Rich, just taking lots of half size boxes: The Stello CD Transport, Dacmagic, Pro-Ject RS Pre and Phono.
Oh nearly forgot, the Gainclone lash up of a power amp as well.
Just looking to drop them into the system of anyone that wants to try one or more of them.
Alternatively use em all hooked up to your Rega speakers and Techie TT :D

[Floyddroid]

Just over a week to go chaps to NEBO 7. Hope you are all looking forwards to another day of music, mayhem and mirth. There is a lot to pack in good people but i am hoping to give people a little longer to play their systems. Hoping the rooms are going to be a big improvement from last year. There are some very interesting things coming along to this event so why not have a wander along if you are in the great North east and enjoy the day. Remember, you don't have to bring equipment just to enjoy the day. There will be plenty there to entertain you. SEE YOU DOWN THERE!:)

[Ali Tait]

Looking forward to it Steve.

[Marco]

Yup, same here. Should be a good one! :cool:

Marco.

[vinyljunky]

Only one thing better than nebo716921

[RichB]

Only one thing better than nebo716921

That your lass Steve? Lucky lad :)

[vinyljunky]

Nah rich this my bird real doll bit of a handful though

[RichB]

Nah rich this my bird real doll bit of a handful though

Bit skinny for my tastes Steve. :stalks:

[struth]

Nah rich this my bird real doll bit of a handful though

Is that my PJ's she's wearin'?

[Marco]

No, but if you roll her in flour, you'll find her wet spot quicker! :eyebrows:

Anyway....

Q: What do you call a 300lb woman with a yeast infection?

A: A whopper with cheese.

Marco.

[Gazjam]

Thats my Wife...
how dare you chaps be so disrespectful.

[struth]

No, but if you roll her in flour, you'll find her wet spot quicker! :eyebrows:

Anyway....

Q: What do you call a 300lb woman with a yeast infection?

A: A whopper with cheese.

Marco.

:D

That image alone will cost Mcdonalds several billion

[Frazeur1]

Probably the several billion Big Macs she will eat! Just more to love there.

Hope you guys have a very successful Nebo 7, would love to be there, looking forward to pictures later on!

[vinyljunky]

Her sisters not spoken for if anyone's interested

[vinyljunky]

Seriously folks I've moved my denon monoblocks on so I may be bringing a krell amp to nebo also a chevron pre which may be for sale if anyone was interested:D

[struth]

Thought she was giving birth to a man there, but its her gut....yuk!

What happened to the denons? Thought they were keepers

[vinyljunky]

Grant the krell gels better with the audionote ane's it seems to have grip of the speakers better than the denons mad moon has my denons now and they gel superbly with his roksan darius speakers it's a funny old game this hifi business :scratch:

[struth]

Grant the krell gels better with the audionote ane's it seems to have grip of the speakers better than the denons mad moon has my denons now and they gel superbly with his roksan darius speakers it's a funny old game this hifi business :scratch:

Ah.. Well easier to swap out amp than speakers... Good youve both got what you need... Nice one:)

Just leave the birds behind;) After a few drinks Gary will be all over them:D

[vinyljunky]

Cheers grant still got my wonderful thorens 160 super with new lid thanks to you nice one

[Macca]

The birds in the last venue were primo, hopefully this one will live up to that standard. :)

[Gazjam]

Nice...

[Macca]

Yes they were

[Gazjam]

-418SbXncFA

[Marco]

Her sisters not spoken for if anyone's interested

Aye, her pishflaps double as ankle socks! :D

Marco.

[RichB]

-418SbXncFA

:lol::eyebrows:

[RichB]

I can't imagine any setting less suited to the gawping of the female form than NEBO. Quite a few boobs there but of the wrong kind.

Yous want to be heading up the Toon after hours for that.

[struth]

-418SbXncFA

Poor man got the dreaded Parkinsons alas and ended up in penury.. A real gent was T-T :)

[Gazjam]

That'll be Thomas Terry then? :)
Yeah, poor bugger had it hard, least his showbiz mates looked after him at the end.

[struth]

That'll be Thomas Terry then? :)
Yeah, poor bugger had it hard, least his showbiz mates looked after him at the end.

Yes they did. my uncle died of parkinsons. He used to work for Marconi in Fife I think it was. The Missile bit...clever bloke he was.

[vinyljunky]

Change of plan gonna bring a krell 300il amp a Cambridge audio cxc transport gonna use Petes beresford dac running off battery power if anyone fanceys hooking up there speakers to this little lot let me know:D

[Ali Tait]

Just got hold of a Pass F5, I'll bring that down too.

[lurcher]

Hopefully I can make it this weekend, if so I will bring a 300b integrated to drive Colins speakers.

[Floyddroid]

Hopefully I can make it this weekend, if so I will bring a 300b integrated to drive Colins speakers.

Brill.

[Floyddroid]

Saturday is looming and i am really looking forwards to meeting up with you all again and to meeting some new faces too. The Chimneys is a great little gaff so please make full use of the bar and the cuisine. The food is rather good and the beer rather palatable. Be good though because the landlady has the legal right to ask anyone misbehaving to leave. Probably me I would think ha ha. There is some great kit coming again so it will be a pretty packed day. Have a great day guys.

[RichB]

Saturday is looming and i am really looking forwards to meeting up with you all again and to meeting some new faces too. The Chimneys is a great little gaff so please make full use of the bar and the cuisine. The food is rather good and the beer rather palatable. Be good though because the landlady has the legal right to ask anyone misbehaving to leave. Probably me I would think ha ha. There is some great kit coming again so it will be a pretty packed day. Have a great day guys.


http://youtu.be/v5Scp6Ljabc

:lol::cool: just messing. Gonna be another good one.

[Marco]

Ha - funny as fuck! :lol:

Marco.

[vinyljunky]

Gonna bring my new listening stool along16962

[Ali Tait]

Wearing a kilt then?

[Marco]

Gonna bring my new listening stool along16962

Nice, but where does the cheese go afterwards? :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Frazeur1]

Nice, but where does the cheese go afterwards? :eyebrows:

Marco.

Or the fudgie...

[struth]

Gonna bring my new listening stool along16962

The ass ridge looks a tad severe:eek:

[Marco]

I believe it's designed to 'excite' those of an appropriate bent [excuse the pun].

Marco.

[walpurgis]

The ass ridge looks a tad severe:eek:

Yes. You wouldn't want to sit on that the wrong way around by mistake! :D

[vinyljunky]

Yes Ali gonna be wearing a kilt16975

[Ali Tait]

:D

[Gazjam]

The Troops arrive Saturday morning...

http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article2167023.ece/ALTERNATES/s510b/JS23676680.jpg

[struth]

Run for the hills lads. Get the grills up[emoji38]


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[mik_rik]

The Troops arrive Saturday morning...

http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article2167023.ece/ALTERNATES/s510b/JS23676680.jpg

Love to see him do a "handbrake " turn on that:eek:

[Gazjam]

Love to see him do a "handbrake " turn on that:eek:

Nippy...

[Ali Tait]

Two sleeps to go..

[Floyddroid]

looking forwards to seeing you all

[Ali Tait]

Likewise Steve, should be a good do.

[Marco]

Looking forward to it, chaps. So what's everyone bringing? Might be a good idea to post a little shortlist :)

I'm 'travelling light' this year, so will simply be bringing my modded Goldpoint passive, further 'tweaked' from last year, the latest version of Chris' LDR, and my Paul Hynes MC head amp, should anyone wish to hear it in the context of a T/T set-up. However, I'll also have some of Macca's motley collection of Pishanto with me :eyebrows: so having a listen to that in a different environment should be interesting.

Oh, and I'll be bringing a mate with me from Scotland, Snapper, who most of the Scottish mafia have already met, but the Geordie crew haven't, and I'm sure he'll be made most welcome and will enjoy the day! :cool:

Let's make this NEBO better than ever, guys! :yesbruv:

Marco.

[337alant]

What Time does it start Steve ?
Ill be bringing a R2R and my Amps, is there any one bringing big speakers?
Wasent planning on bringing a turntable but will if you want

Alan

[Ali Tait]

I think Colin is bringing the new version of the Edingdales Alan.

I'll be bringing the Slagle passive, rebuilt Denon head amp and a Pass F5 amp.

[Marco]

11am start, Alan :)

If you're not bringing a T/T, it would be useful to know who is, otherwise there's no point in me bringing the head amp.

Marco.

[mik_rik]

Bringing the Radford,one of the lads wanted to hear it against his Dynaco and also a Pioneer valve receiver from the 60's which although not esoteric as most of the kit on show, may raise a few smiles ,if there is time to fire it up[no such thing as a poor EL 84 amp]

[Gazjam]

Travelling light this year, just some choons on a stick which I'll hopefully have a chance to hear on different kit from my own.

[Marco]

Travelling light this year....

Apart from the contents of your wallet, to cover the bar bill, I hope! :D ;)

Marco.

[Ali Tait]

Thought you were bringing the amp Gaz?

[Qwin]

I'm bringing:

Pro-Ject Phono Box RS
Pro-Ject Pre Box RS
Stello CDT100 Transport
DacMagic
Gainclone 2 channel Power Amp lash up.


I'm not bringing any speakers or TT but I think RichB is bringing a TT.

[Gazjam]

Thought you were bringing the amp Gaz?

Was going to Ali, but think Nick's bringing along a 300B integrated?

[Gazjam]

Apart from the contents of your wallet, to cover the bar bill, I hope! :D ;)

Marco.

Considering leaving my liver at home this year Marco!

[struth]

Considering leaving my liver at home this year Marco!

Yeah take the one Ali fitted the new vishay bile duct too:lol:

[SPS]

Will get my system in the car tonight, its quite a task... Hope i can park close
See you all in the morning...

[RichB]

Yes, I'll be bringing my modestly modified Technics with a choice of AT440mla in MG 50 headshell and a Denon DL-110 HOMC in a Sumiko. If anyone wants MC they'll need to bring it and a headshell ideally although I do have a spare ATC headshell there if necessary.

Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

[Marco]

Nice one, Steve. If I'm around, give me a shout and I'll give you a hand lugging some stuff in :)

Marco.

[RichB]

Travelling light this year, just some choons on a stick which I'll hopefully have a chance to hear on different kit from my own.

Bring your laptop Gary. Mine is as glitchy as feck at the minute.

[RichB]

In terms of my kit I'll be bringing a Croft Micro Basic with upgraded valves. A mini t amp (an old NEBO favourite), there's no way I'm lugging the big Onkyo, sorry lads. My Technics deck. A pair of Rega RS5 (Edingdales won't fit in my new car), a Google Chromecast for light entertainment if I can get it working and some NVA speaker cable/interconnects.

[Marco]

Nice one, Rich. I may bring a couple of cartridges along, to fit onto your AT arm and perhaps my Nagaoka T/T mat :cool:

Marco.

[Halfway Tree]

Bringing the Radford,one of the lads wanted to hear it against his Dynaco and also a Pioneer valve receiver from the 60's which although not esoteric as most of the kit on show, may raise a few smiles ,if there is time to fire it up[no such thing as a poor EL 84 amp]

Great stuff, Mick. Just finished rebuilding the Dynaco a few days ago - thought it deserved a new chassis and 240v mains transformer - it had been running off a step-down and variac for years. Don't really know how it sounds as I don't have any decent speakers with passive x-overs, so will be interesting to hear it with some decent speakers. Steve (Floyddroid) - you weren't thinking about bringing your nice new Q Acoustic speakers were you??? :eyebrows:I was thinking of maybe buying a pair if they match well with the Dynaco. No pressure - we can always arrange a get together at some other time.

I'll bring my Graham Slee phono stage and my Jungson JA-99c poweramp, it's an interesting beast with no negative feedback. Balanced input only, but I'll bring adapter cables, too. Might be fun to compare with Martin's XTZ. :)

See you tomorrow.

Gordon

[Ali Tait]

Can also bring a Dr Feikert protractor if anyone wants to set up their cart.

[RichB]

Can also bring a Dr Feikert protractor if anyone wants to set up their cart.

That's a good idea Ali.

[vinyljunky]

I'm bringing a krell 300il amp Cambridge audio cxc transport and Petes bringing a beresford bushmaster mk2 dac running off battery power sounds like there will be plenty of speakers to hook up with

[Marco]

That's a good idea Ali.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Marco.

[Macca]

I'll bring my Graham Slee phono stage and my Jungson JA-99c poweramp, it's an interesting beast with no negative feedback. Balanced input only, but I'll bring adapter cables, too. Might be fun to compare with Martin's XTZ. :)

See you tomorrow.

Gordon

I don't think there will be room in the car for the XTZ.

Pishanto I will be bringing:

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/akai2001.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/akai2001.jpg.html)

which I'd like to hear with your DYNACO and with the best amp in the world seeing as that will be there again.

Time permitting, ho ho. There's going to be enough kit to sink a battleship from the look of it.

[vinyljunky]

Are they the akai Martin :scratch:

[Macca]

Yes they are. Top of the range. (In 1973).

[vinyljunky]

They look like sw175 would be nice if I could hook the krell to them:D

[Macca]

I agree the Krell should be a good match. Might try and squeeze in the Firebottle Dulci amp as well, that is good with them too.

[Ali Tait]

Nick's 300b should sound good too.

[vinyljunky]

Can't wait Martin you should hear Petes beresford dac running off battery through the cxc transport had the set up through my audionote ane

[Jimbo]

Have a great day chaps. Sorry could not make it this time.

Look forward to reading about the highlights and the great gear you are all taking.:)

:cool:

[Macca]

Can't wait Martin you should hear Petes beresford dac running off battery through the cxc transport had the set up through my audionote ane

I've never got a proper listen to a Beresford so that will be interesting.

[Macca]

Have a great day chaps. Sorry could not make it this time.

Look forward to reading about the highlights and the great gear you are all taking.:)

:cool:

lightweight! I will miss our little chats. :)

[Jimbo]

lightweight! I will miss our little chats. :)

I would have very much liked to have heard the speakers your taking Martin!

[Gazjam]

Bring your laptop Gary. Mine is as glitchy as feck at the minute.

Would if I had one!
Sorry Rich.
Looking forward to hearing the RS5s by the way, was always curious about my RS3's big brothers.

Anyone else bring a non glitchy laptop for choons into a Dac?

[Floyddroid]

Calming pre-Nebo nerves with my good friend George Ballantine and listening to Gorecki's 3rd symphony in me cave. Just checking out the thread here and i have to say i am well chuffed with how things are shaping up. I am really proud of the macro community that has grown as a result of an idea i had whilst chatting with my friend Neil Blackwood three and a half years ago. NEBO is hardly Scalford Hall, Whittlebury or the Bristol show. Far from it amigos. Just some great dudes enjoying music and Hi-Fi without major corporate backing or input. That's not to say we are adverse to having the smaller manufactures showing their wares!

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Progmeister/Pre%20nebo%20blast..jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Progmeister/media/Pre%20nebo%20blast..jpg.html)
Pre-Nebo chill:eyebrows:

[Gazjam]

Nice lighting Fella...
"It'll be all right on the night" as Dennis Norden used to say. :)

Is George coming?

[struth]

Hope all goes well, and a merry time is had by all..... look forward to the reports and pics.

[Floyddroid]

George may well pop in from time to time throughout the day Gaz.
Nice lighting Fella...
"It'll be all right on the night" as Dennis Norden used to say. :)

Is George coming?

[Floyddroid]

See you down there?

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n621/Progmeister/See%20you%20down%20there.jpg (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/Progmeister/media/See%20you%20down%20there.jpg.html)

[Ali Tait]

I'll bring my laptop, it's pretty non glitchy most of the time.

[Gazjam]

George may well pop in from time to time throughout the day Gaz.

No idea what you possibly could mean Steve, if it helps my friend John Daniels might show up...

[RichB]

I'll bring my laptop, it's pretty non glitchy most of the time.

Great Ali. I have a cheap little sabre usb DAC with little 8v linear PSU which sounds good.