Scottish Mafia Welcomes Colin Wonfor

[Ali Tait]

Having a meet at my place with the usual suspects, and also have the honour of hosting Colin, who I believe is bringing some of his latest creations for us to listen to.

Looking forward to it!

Anyone else localish who wants to attend?

[walpurgis]

Wish I was nearer! :)

[Ali Tait]

:-). Fly up!

[walpurgis]

:-). Fly up!

Can't. The wife won't lend me her broomstick. :D

[Ali Tait]

LOL

[brian2957]

Looking forward to it mate :)

[Colin Wonfor]

I am looking forward to seeing you and being in the land of my heart seeing friend and my family, I always hate coming away, wish I stayed when I was just a kid.
Can't wait to get back to Dalgety Bay and visit folk in Alloa and Inverness.
It will be the last time I suspect due to the PIP's crap car has to go in August.

See you see you all soon , Ali please txt phone numbe sp if I have any delays etc I can call.

Best Col

[Floyddroid]

Still on my hit list to track down an original Claymore with a blue, green red or yellow fascia. The best integrated amp i ever owned. Have a great evening guys. Wish i was coming.:(

[Gazjam]

Look forward to it mate, want me to bring anything?

[Ali Tait]

Just yourself mate.

[RichB]

When's that Ali?

[brian2957]

It's Sunday the 18th of June Rich . Hope all is well with you mate BTW :)

[Macca]

18th June you mean?

[brian2957]

18th June you mean?
Oops ... Thanks mate . Hope all is well with you too Martin :)

[Adam D]

Could I come along Ali please?

I would have to check with my wife first, but Dunfermline isn't very far away from me.

Thanks

Adam

[Ali Tait]

Adam, yes sure, send me a PM and I'll send my address and mobile.

[Ali Tait]

When's that Ali?

My bad, 18th June mate, be good if you could make it. You're welcome to crash the night if you need to mate.

[wee tee cee]

Oh no...hadnt realised Colin was bringing EWA kit!!! Im really looking forward to the gathering of the clan and dreading hearing Colins creations as It could result in some protracted negotiations with my good lady!!

[brian2957]

Handbags and shoes mate ....handbags and shoes . Always high value negotiating tools :)

[Colin Wonfor]

A new Credit Card linked to a Trump account maybe ?? :lol:

[brian2957]

Hah..another FBI investigation:lol:

[mikeyb]

Oh no...hadnt realised Colin was bringing EWA kit!!! Im really looking forward to the gathering of the clan and dreading hearing Colins creations as It could result in some protracted negotiations with my good lady!!

You're doomed, I have the EWA M50 prototype here just now as well as my TQ Claymore and .......... well you'll find out on the 18th which I think is best [emoji6]

[Colin Wonfor]

Mike, tell us now I hate surprises, it is always to late to fix errors with a surprise so tell us Mike Please Please he he :lol:

[mikeyb]

Mike, tell us now I hate surprises, it is always to late to fix errors with a surprise so tell us Mike Please Please he he [emoji38]
Lol patience patience 😋

[RichB]

My bad, 18th June mate, be good if you could make it. You're welcome to crash the night if you need to mate.

Thanks for that Ali but since I've got a week's pass for Glastonbury I won't be able to get away that weekend too.

I'd otherwise have been to visit mate.

[Colin Wonfor]

Mike no mate it is NURSE NURSE the redheaded one please lol:stalks:

[brian2957]

Thanks for that Ali but since I've got a week's pass for Glastonbury I won't be able to get away that weekend too.

I'd otherwise have been to visit mate.

It would have been good to see you there Rich . Enjoy Glastonbury mate :)

[mikeyb]

Mike no mate it is NURSE NURSE the redheaded one please lol:stalks:
Lol

[wee tee cee]

Mike a wee review of the comparison would be great. I know the Iridium builds on what the Claymore does but would love to hear your impressions of what the EWA amp does.

Are you using the Claymore as the pre?

Cmon ye canny do this tae me!!!!

[struth]

Bring your cheque book with u

[mikeyb]

Mike a wee review of the comparison would be great. I know the Iridium builds on what the Claymore does but would love to hear your impressions of what the EWA amp does.

Are you using the Claymore as the pre?

Cmon ye canny do this tae me!!!!

Try here ....... :eyebrows:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?51885-So-I-ve-ended-up-with-this-EWA-M-50-Power-AMP-my-thoughts

[wee tee cee]

Thanks mike....claymore as a pre is right up my street,the usb dac is by far and away the best dac ive tried.

EWA power amp might be my next step-claymore plays nice with the 57s,dont think the EWA power amp will be anything other than a noticeable upgrade.

[Gazjam]

Looking forward to it, been out the picture for a while good to get stuck back in again. :)

[Ali Tait]

Yup, should be a good day. :-)

[Colin Wonfor]

I do hope you guys are strong, I am bringing
2 off M100 Mono Blocks,
1 Claymore
Q20P pre-amp
Q50P pre-amp

And the biggest lump ME

Best Col

Oh PS and some cables.

[brian2957]

That sounds good Colin , I'm sure we'll manage it all :)

[mikeyb]

I do hope you guys are strong, I am bringing
2 off M100 Mono Blocks,
1 Claymore
Q20P pre-amp
Q50P pre-amp

And the biggest lump ME

Best Col

Oh PS and some cables.
I'm thinking of a four letter word right now..... And it isn't 'nice' lol

I'll bring Ali's Slagle Pre Amp along as well as my TQ Claymore ( I have a specific reason for bringing it ) I've also made arrangements with Colin to have a look at my Mark II Claymore so I'll be in attendance, IF I'm allowed out for the day, my request forms are in just waiting on them being stamped 😁

[Ali Tait]

I do hope you guys are strong, I am bringing
2 off M100 Mono Blocks,
1 Claymore
Q20P pre-amp
Q50P pre-amp

And the biggest lump ME

Best Col

Oh PS and some cables.

No problem Colin, plenty of willing helpers. I'll put some long interconnects on the amps so we can easily swap.

[wee tee cee]

I do hope you guys are strong, I am bringing
2 off M100 Mono Blocks,
1 Claymore
Q20P pre-amp
Q50P pre-amp

And the biggest lump ME

Best Col

Oh PS and some cables.

Gulp!!!

[sondale]

Gulp!!!

and that's not all! Colin you forgot the Tiny Terror - i.e the Q20 Power Amp - I think that is it.

[Gazjam]

Looking forward to 'the cables' Colin, especially if its your speaker wire.
Maybe bring the TQ UB with me to compare?

[Ali Tait]

Have asked Mike to bring his PMC speakers for the amp comparisons, not much point trying the amps in my active system, as a good idea of the attributes won't be had from just a part of the frequency range. Be easier to hear differences with a full range set of passive speakers.

[brian2957]

Nice . It's a long time since I heard PMC speakers :):)

[wee tee cee]

Want me to bring the Frugels?

[Gazjam]

Not a bad shout that? :)

[Ali Tait]

Yeah can do Tony. Be good to have a selection.

[Gazjam]

Sorry couldnt make it today guys, look forward to reading how it all went.

[wee tee cee]

Had a great day, as always Ali and Michelle are great hosts and kept us fed and watered-the home made curries were fantastic. Great meeting Chris and Mike in the flesh it good to meet similar folk passionate about music and hi fi.

As mentioned Colin and his good lady had kindly brought some of his EWA amps and cables to let us get a listen. I brought frugels and know how they sound with a variety of amps and cables-boy oh boy does Colins creations get something special out of them.

Had a great afternoon, great people/music/hi fi.

I will try a wee post of my impressions of the EWA kit.

[Ali Tait]

Aye please do Tony. I thought they sounded great, but the speakers were unfamiliar to me, so difficult to give a considered opinion.

[brian2957]

Had a great day, as always Ali and Michelle are great hosts and kept us fed and watered-the home made curries were fantastic. Great meeting Chris and Mike in the flesh it good to meet similar folk passionate about music and hi fi.

As mentioned Colin and his good lady had kindly brought some of his EWA amps and cables to let us get a listen. I brought frugels and know how they sound with a variety of amps and cables-boy oh boy does Colins creations get something special out of them.

Had a great afternoon, great people/music/hi fi.

I will try a wee post of my impressions of the EWA kit.

Ditto , had a great afternoon courtesy of a lift from Tony . Thanks to Ali and Michelle for their hospitality and a special thanks to Michelle for the delicious food and for writing down the recipe for the fantastic veggie curry .

It was also great to meet Colin and his missus .

Also great to meet Mike and Chris , two welcome additions to the Scottish Mafia :D

I took some pictures and will add them when I get the chance :)

[mikeyb]

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[mikeyb]

Great day, a pleasure to meet everyone and have a good listen to EWA's kit which included.....

EWA 25w power amp, EWA pre amp, 100w monoblocks, my PMC 21's, Frugel speakers, AN K speakers as well as Ali's setup.

Lots of great music, some terrible music 😁, great food.

I only took one photo to show my wife the Frugel speakers alongside my PMC's.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170619/130d699c183ce9dce4c26c1999ef0e18.jpg

[Cycleallday]

I think I am beginning to understand why the particants of the meeting are referred to as the Scottish Mafia.

The Mafia aspect obviously relates to the secretive nature of their meetings and lack of any information about what went on.

The Scottish term seems to infer they may have spent the day drinking pints of 'Heavy' before indulging in a curry feast.

No doubt they are all now downing copious cans of Irn Bru to get over their well deserved headaches.

Or have I got it all wrong and they are just taking time to put together a fantastic review of the day in order to make the rest of us jealous ?

Mel

[Firebottle]

:lol:

[mikeyb]

I think I am beginning to understand why the particants of the meeting are referred to as the Scottish Mafia.

The Mafia aspect obviously relates to the secretive nature of their meetings and lack of any information about went on.

The Scottish term seems to infer they may have spent the day drinking pints of 'Heavy' before indulging in a curry feast.

No doubt they are all now downing copious cans of Irn Bru to get over their well deserved headaches.

Or have I got it all wrong and they are just taking time to put together a fantastic review of the day in order to make the rest of us jealous ?

Mel
Lol, I've not had time I'm afraid, too busy working and being a domestic slave 🙄

I might get time today as I'm off but I'm just sitting here chilling to some tunes and can't be arsed doing anything 😁

[struth]

Just not good enough is it?;)

[mikeyb]

Here's a quickie, we had the Frugels set up with the EWA 100w monoblocks and EWA Q-20-P PreAmp, playing Johnny Cash 'One' from his album American III: Solitary Man.

Outstanding, it was almost like he was standing in Ali's living room playing live. I really like the monoblocks, loads of effortless power, but seeing as I already have the M50 power amp prototype to play with at home I was more interested in hearing the Pre Amp and the Frugels.

I don't think anyone there had heard the Frugels sound better, and switching to the little Q-20 25w power amp seemed to suit them even better, almost as if the 100w monoblocks were just too much for them, hardly surprising mind you with only 4" full range drivers, I don't think Steve had 100w powerhouses in mind when he designed them.

I don't have any photos of the gear but Brian took a few I'm sure he'll post them when he gets time.

[wee tee cee]

I was night shift after the get together and have just woke up after my last one. I will let myself wake up a bit and then try to post my impressions. Sorry about the lack of feedback.

[mikeyb]

I was night shift after the get together and have just woke up after my last one. I will let myself wake up a bit and then try to post my impressions. Sorry about the lack of feedback.
Nae rush...

[mikeyb]

Done yet?

😂

[wee tee cee]

Posted up a thread...EWA amps and cables. If Mike and Chris can give an impression on what they heard with their own speakers then a more balanced assesment might be achieved.

[Colin Wonfor]

Hi Guy,

Got back at Midnight I have posted my thanks on the other thread, but I will still like to thank you all for your kindness and sheer wonderful hospitality.

And I will be back (Thanks Uncle Arni)

[brian2957]

Pleasure meeting you Colin :)

[Colin Wonfor]

Some Photo's sorry but some were just dreadful focus so I deleted them.

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[wee tee cee]

Thought the Q20 Power and pre made a mighty combo with the Frugels. As was mentioned a few times that was a set up most hifi music lovers could live with for life. Yup...that good!!!

[brian2957]

Agreed , these amps are a bit special and drove the Frugals beautifully :)

[Cycleallday]

Posted up a thread...EWA amps and cables. If Mike and Chris can give an impression on what they heard with their own speakers then a more balanced assesment might be achieved.

Can we have a clue to where the thread is please

[struth]

It's in blank canvas I think

[mikeyb]

Can we have a clue to where the thread is please
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=52296