Midlands area phonostage bakeoff

[Bigman80]

Hi all,

There is an attempt being made by John G over on AudioTalk to try and put a phonostage bakeoff together. This one is a friendly affair, designed to just get together and share our experiences and opinions of what we hear. It's not a competition. If you are interested in throwing a piece of kit into the mix, here's the link

http://www.audio-talk.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6961&start=30

It's hoped to be held at Houghton Village Hall and looks like there will be some facilities and refreshments available.

I've offered to take the Jolida JD9 or I'll send it if I'm working. Join in if you can. They are excellent for expanding your knowledge and experience. You may even hear your next upgrade there!

Oliver.

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[Floyddroid]

A bit too far for me or i would have brought my Firebottle.

[Bigman80]

That's a shame, would have been good. Could have tried your Lyra Delos too!

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[Floyddroid]

That's a shame, would have been good. Could have tried your Lyra Delos too!

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Indeedly doodly.

[TazSob]

Hi Oliver, is the gathering for vinyl fans only?
Would like to attend one someday but feel there won't be much I can contribute if its mostly vinyl.

[Bigman80]

It's a phonostage bakeoff, Taz, so yes, entirely vinyl. That shouldn't put you off though, if there's space, you are welcome to attend anyway.

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[Bksabath]

Would love to be there but is only 4 hours drive for me :doh:

Any one interested on doing similar thing near Liverpool ?

[Firebottle]

Why not make some inquiries on here and for a possible venue and organise one yourself Sandro?

[Bksabath]

yes that is exactly what I like to do depending on things and how many came up (already did :D no?)

One place I know off as a venue (decent food and hope not so upset neighbours ;))

But if many came up I can ask my local Hi Fi shop to help they do similar thing often

[Zoidburg]

yes that is exactly what I like to do depending on things and how many came up (already did :D no?)

One place I know off as a venue (decent food and hope not so upset neighbours ;))

But if many came up I can ask my local Hi Fi shop to help they do similar thing often

I'm in Liverpool and would be very interested in attending something like it.

[Bksabath]

Great that is one

I love to ear the Firebottle much is said about it here, but it is totally new to me

[Zoidburg]

Great that is one

I love to ear the Firebottle much is said about it here, but it is totally new to me

Plenty of love for the firebottle here its a great bit of kit. I've really enjoyed mine but unfortunately it sold
last week which is why im interested in a local bake off. Where & when are you thinking of holding it ?

[Bigman80]

Bring it closer to the Midlands area, Crewe or somewhere similar. Can get a few good phonostages together.

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[Zoidburg]

Bring it closer to the Midlands area, Crewe or somewhere similar. Can get a few good phonostages together.

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No no no, liverpool is perfect I think:D

[Bigman80]

Lol. Spoil sport

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[Bksabath]

No no no, liverpool is perfect I think:D
100 % Agree unless you can arrange transport for my pots and pans and collection of Chlies and spices (was going to do curry or 2 ) + my 70 + Lbs F5 any place but Liverpool became quite far

[Bigman80]

Lol. Fair enough

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[Bksabath]

2154321544Sorry do not want to hi jack this tread just having my own little bake off.

4 phono stages (should say 3 and 1/2 )

Rothwell signature 2
Sugden Masterclass
Sallas Cascode my on current
and half a Paradise R3 need to finish off the other buffer tomorrow

I must say first impression the Signature 2 is my faw A bit more punch than the Sugden
But they are both really good
I am not going to comment on the Sallas and Paradise at this point

Zoidburg you have PM

[take5]

Im just north of Liverpool, and would love to attend.

I have an audio innovations phono stage , which im trying to sell, but if you felt it appropriate, and it would be an interesting listen, I can bring it. No hard sell, honest.

[Bigman80]

Might be an idea to rename the thread lol

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[Zoidburg]

Id be really interested in a little Liverpool based phono stage get together as well.

I've had a chat to Sandro but work commitments mean its in on the cards this week, maybe if we set a date for a couple of weeks time the 3 of us could all ensure we can make it.

[Firebottle]

Thinking of arranging a bake-of at my gaff, assuming Saturday would be the best day, how about 24th Nov, 1st Dec or 8th Dec?

Say 6-8 maximum, MC phono stages and speakers.

Any interest? :)

[Bigman80]

Thinking of arranging a bake-of at my gaff, assuming Saturday would be the best day, how about 24th Nov, 1st Dec or 8th Dec?

Say 6-8 maximum, MC phono stages and speakers.

Any interest? :)I'm happy to bring the Jolida or loan it for the day. [emoji3]

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[Firebottle]

Thanks Oli ;)

[Bigman80]

Thanks Oli ;)Can use the SP10 too if you wish. I'd have to be there though, I can't let it out of my sight hahaha.

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[Firebottle]

Thinking of arranging a bake-of at my gaff, assuming Saturday would be the best day, how about 24th Nov, 1st Dec or 8th Dec?

Say 6-8 maximum, MC phono stages and speakers.

Any interest? :)

Bumping this, I have 2 possibles for Nov 25th. Location just north of Dudley.

[Jimbo]

Bumping this, I have 2 possibles for Nov 24th. Location just north of Dudley.

Alan I think 24th November is a Friday, do you mean Saturday 25th?

[Bigman80]

Good spot. It is a Friday. I can do either.

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[Firebottle]

Yes I do Jimbo, can't even read the calendar properly :doh:

25th Nov, or the 2nd or 9th Dec. :)

[Jimbo]

Yes I do Jimbo, can't even read the calendar properly :doh:

25th Nov, or the 2nd or 9th Dec. :)

I can make the 25th and will bring the Croft if that's ok?

[Firebottle]

That's great James :)

[Bigman80]

Al, do you want me to bring the SP10? Can fit your ZYX 100 to it ?



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[Firebottle]

:eek: No thank you, keep temptation at bay :D

[Bigman80]

[emoji23]

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[CageyH]

:eek: No thank you, keep temptation at bay :D

You resisted the lure of an SL1200. I reckon you could do the same with an SP10, although it may be a tad harder.

[Firebottle]

Having a bake-of at my gaff, on Saturday 25th Nov

Say 6-8 maximum, phono stages and speakers.

:)

Location just north of Dudley.

[Bigman80]

Location just north of Dudley.Should be a good day!

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