Bakeoffs

[ijrussell]

I've been running small bakeoffs in my house for a few years now, first on the WAM and now via Audio Abbatoir. They are normally just an excuse for a few music lovers to get together for an afternoon. We do some kit swapping but the kit isn't the primary target; it's finding new music to listen to. Last year I tried opening it up to people here but sadly got virtually no interest. I've tried again with similar results at the moment. Am I just flogging a dead horse on here?

[Barry]

Where was it advertised here?

I haven't looked at Audio Abbatoir since it was first set up. Can't say I was impressed with what I saw there, but perhaps it has settled down by now. :rolleyes:

But don't become discouraged - advertise your next bake off/get together here and hopefully you will have some takers.

[ijrussell]

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?59221-Coventry-bakeoff-Sunday-26th-August-2018

I'll still keep doing five or so a year as I have been since 2014. I've advertised on PFM as well before and the response was the same as here.

[Barry]

Fair enough Ian.

Have a 'bump' on me. :) There are still four weeks to go.

[Audio Al]

I have been to one of Ian's bakeoffs , A very enjoyable day :)

Hope you do get one sorted , sadly the distance is to great for me :(

[STD305M]

Hi Ian
I'd like to but it's a long way from Brighton.

I'm sure you'll get someone along to your event...

Regards Steve...

[CageyH]

Living in Toulouse, this is the kind of thing I miss.
I hope a few more people closer show interest, as it is a great way of discovering new music and new kit.

[Bigman80]

I think time of year is playing a part, Ian. I'd have come over (just to see that DCB1 again!) But I'm returning from Greece that day.

Lots of folks on holiday and such. The weather too. We suffered from a lower than expected (based on voiced interest) turn out at the Penkridge bakeoff probably due to the excellent weather.

Keep advertising here, I'm sure you'll get a few start to show an interest as you build up a few relationships on AoS

[Andy831]

That's the kind of bake-off I prefer, less kit swopping and more new music, and if you were a bit closer I would have no hesitation in attending but the 125 mile drive each way kills it for me sorry, but good luck with it.

[STD305M]

I've been running small bakeoffs in my house for a few years now, first on the WAM and now via Audio Abbatoir. They are normally just an excuse for a few music lovers to get together for an afternoon. We do some kit swapping but the kit isn't the primary target; it's finding new music to listen to. Last year I tried opening it up to people here but sadly got virtually no interest. I've tried again with similar results at the moment. Am I just flogging a dead horse on here?

Pm me your exact location
I might pop over to listen to your DCB1 as thats what im looking for at the moment

Thanks Oliver, I didnt realise this chap had a DCB1

What date??

Regards Steve...

[Crackles]

I would like to come to one of these in the future. Sounds like a great way to spend a day, but over the summer it's all a bit hectic for me.

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[Bigman80]

Pm me your exact location
I might pop over to listen to your DCB1 as thats what im looking for at the moment

Thanks Oliver, I didnt realise this chap had a DCB1

What date??

Regards Steve...Welcome to come and listen to mine too Steve, although Ian is closer by a few miles it makes sense to go there.

[STD305M]

Hi Oliver

If your not busy when i collect the mono blocks from Firebottle it would be a great opportunity to hear your DCB1 through the monos.
Hopefully i might have one by then, who knows???

Steve...

[Bigman80]

Hi Oliver

If your not busy when i collect the mono blocks from Firebottle it would be a great opportunity to hear your DCB1 through the monos.
Hopefully i might have one by then, who knows???

Steve...Hi Steve,

That should be fine! You can hear it through the FB-Monos and the Monarchy Class A. I got Alan to rewire my DCB1 with my first choice cable and it's now very very good, best pre I have had here. I am delighted. An investment of £400 and some DIY.

[hifinutt]

brilliant , good to hear you are getting some of the fb monos , i am using some with a schiit saga passive hybrid to very good effect .

i keep meaning to get to one of Ians bakeoffs as pretty nearby but life seems a bit hectic but one day i will

I am still using the stock valves but one day i will get round to popping in some telefunkens i have

[nonuffin]

I would have happily driven up from Cornwall because I love bakeoffs.

But, that is the very weekend I have been roped in to paint a charity shop after some repairs to the walls and have to start that process at 4pm when the shop shuts. First though we have to take down a whole mountain of clothes racks, shelving, pictures and posters to even see the walls :rolleyes:

[Pigmy Pony]

Hi Ian,

Room for another?

Providing you don't operate a 'no technical numpties' door policy. :)

Regards, Ste.

[DiveDeepDog]

The only door policy is voluntary, it’s recommended to take cake, homemade is best but in my experience it’s all welcomed.

I’ve been to Ian’s many times and it’s always relaxed, generally a music day which can get expensive discovering new artists, you’ll all enjoy it ��

[Pigmy Pony]

My 'special' cakes would make even Country & Western sound good, but I'll save them for another time... :D

[Audio Al]

My 'special' cakes would make even Country & Western sound good, but I'll save them for another time... :D

:smoking: