NEBO 10

[Floyddroid]

It is with great pleasure that i announce North East Bake Off 10. Yes ten! Who would have thought it. Details below............
https://i.imgur.com/QCMZj5U.jpg

[JohnJo]

Excellent! I’ll try to be there, thanks for organising Steve. :cool:

[Firebottle]

Good one Stevie boy :thumbsup:

[Jimbo]

Woohoo:thumbsup:

[RichB]

Smashing Steve, will be there.

Be good to catch up with you and some of the 'old' faces.

[Ali Tait]

Aye that it will. :-)

[Gazjam]

Nice one.
Count me in Stevie boy. :)

[Floyddroid]

As you can see i have had to change the venue. Soz guys but it will be flippin great though as usual. Get there early as it will be a full day.
Really looking forwards to seeing you all.

[mik_rik]

Confirming I'll be there.Along with some gear,tunes and my 'old' face ;) Mick

[Floyddroid]

Confirming I'll be there.Along with some gear,tunes and my 'old' face ;) Mick

We wouldn't want it any other way Mik.

[JohnJo]

Confirming I'll be there.Along with some gear,tunes and my 'old' face ;) Mick

Don’t forget the star of the show Mick, the Radford!

[Macca]

Don’t forget the star of the show Mick, the Radford!

Always save the best turn to last.

[Ali Tait]

Aye, great amp.

[Jac Hawk]

Can't wait Steve, it should be great

[337alant]

Steve,
Unfortunately with work commitments I will not be able to attend but look forward to reading about it :eyebrows:

Alan

[mik_rik]

Thanks for the kind words about the Radford and yes Iwill bring it ,I think we are joined at the hip re NEBO.If I can be *rsed I will bring my ESL57 ,it'll be a bugger getting them up and the stairs,anyway, will see you all there. Mick

[Floyddroid]

NEBO 10 is really shaping up to be a great day. I’ve had word from some of the usual attendees who are a joy to be with and on this occasion Mark Sears of The Missing Link who has promised to bring along some great toys for us all to listen to. Mark is a diamond geezer and one who’s room at Scalford is one that I frequented the most on my visits there. This along with the promise of a top Naim CD555 from Micky Ricky and Mike Davis with his Rega shod Audio Technica ART cartridge. Sadly on this occasion we will be missing NEBO stalwart Alan Towell who due to work commitments abroad can’t make it. Alan’s magical reel to reel and self-built Voyager amps will be a big miss. However a full day is still well and truly on the cards. Ken Wynn and partner in crime Gordon always have something a little different for us to listen to. Gordon’s time as a DJ in LA some years back guarantees some new music to be tantalised by. He always manages to cost me a bloomin fortune. Hopefully the legend who is Les Wolstenholme of Avondale Audio will be along too. No doubt Nebo veteran Mik Rik will be bringing along his Radford power amp that always manage to raise a smile or too.

The Wellington pub is a rather splendid old listed building and a little rickety. The food and beer are rather splendid and Dan the landlord is a big music fan and more than happy to accommodate us for a full 12 hours. Let me tell you Neboites, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find venues that will allow us to stage our beloved day. As usual, based upon the success of the day I will organize NEBO 11. With this in mind I may even consider seeking out sponsorship and hiring somewhere bigger and more in keeping with our needs. For now though my vote is to enjoy the hospitality of The Wellington and bask in the day. My apologies to Barrington should he plan on attending as the room is on the first floor and not disabled friendly something that I promise will be addressed on any future events. There is a hotel nearby should anyone need to stay overnight. Please PM me should you need details. All that remains gentlemen is to wish you all safe journeys to and from Nebo and to have a most excellent day.

See ya down there

[Floyddroid]

Big up to our friends from across the border. It certainly looks like we are in for a visit from the Scottish mafia. It's looking like a full day.

[Ali Tait]

LOL cheers mate, looking forward to it.

Owston this weekend..

[Gazjam]

Big up to our friends from across the border. It certainly looks like we are in for a visit from the Scottish mafia. It's looking like a full day.

:thumbsup:

[Firebottle]

LOL cheers mate, looking forward to it.

Owston this weekend..

Have a good Owston, I am rather far away atm otherwise I would have liked to attend.

[Ali Tait]

No worries Alan, see you at NEBO.

[Gazjam]

And see you at Nebo Alan. :)

[brian2957]

Got the wedding of a close relative the following Saturday so unfortunately won't be able to make it . :( Hope you all have a great time chaps .

[Floyddroid]

Got the wedding of a close relative the following Saturday so unfortunately won't be able to make it . :( Hope you all have a great time chaps .

Shame that Brian. Not to worry. Hopefully next time eh?

[Floyddroid]

https://i.imgur.com/eCDycr6.jpg

[mik_rik]

https://i.imgur.com/eCDycr6.jpg

Oh no ,Steve's going to give us a physics lesson on Fleming's Left Hand Rule.Thought I had l left all that behind when I finished college in 70's:).Joking apart,it seems to be shaping up nicely,judging by the interest so far.Bring it on. Mick

[JohnJo]

You're looking very trim Steve!

[Floyddroid]

You're looking very trim Steve!

Cheers John

[Sand Dancin Donkey Walker]

Oh no ,Steve's going to give us a physics lesson on Fleming's Left Hand Rule.Thought I had l left all that behind when I finished college in 70's:).Joking apart,it seems to be shaping up nicely,judging by the interest so far.Bring it on. Mick

Does that make Steve a motor then? always thought he was more of a generator.

[mik_rik]

Van de Graff ,maybe?;) Mick

[petrat]

Looking forward to this. Not been able to get up to any since the one at the airport. :thumbsup:

[brian2957]

Yup, really enjoyed the NEBOs I've attended . Big thanks to Steve for keeping them going :)

Hopefully get to the next one :(

[Floyddroid]

I was recently looking at some of the pictures i had taken at the very first NEBO and they made me smile. I must post some when i get home from work this evening. I never thought for one moment that we would celebrate a tenth or that i would meet so many great people on the back of it but hey, I did! Depending as always i will gauge afterwards if there will be A NEBO 11. Indeed if there is my plan is to look for some kind of sponsorship and get a larger place. One thing i noticed ver the past couple of years is the reluctance of landlords/hotel managers etc to let us stage the event in the manner that we have become accustomed to so seeking out venues has become a challenge. I'm on it though guys. Anyway, See ya down there... https://i.imgur.com/QNJgxCL.jpg

[Gazjam]

Apologies to Steve here, unable to make it guys due to a conflict with work commitments.
Look forward to reading about how y’all got on.

[Firebottle]

Gaz are you trying to avoid me? :eyebrows:

[Floyddroid]

Apologies to Steve here, unable to make it guys due to a conflict with work commitments.
Look forward to reading about how y’all got on.

Shame that Gaz. If things change please come

[Gazjam]

Yup, of course Mate.

[Gazjam]

Gaz are you trying to avoid me? :eyebrows:

Sorry, did somebody say something? :ner:
Next time Amigo.

[RichB]

Looking forward to Sat and catching up with people.

R

[Floyddroid]

Looking forward to Sat and catching up with people.

R

27th Rich!

[Floyddroid]

Looking forward to Sat and catching up with people.

R

https://i.imgur.com/QCMZj5U.jpg

[RichB]

https://i.imgur.com/QCMZj5U.jpg

😂 Cheers... Aye, Saturday week. 👍

[Floyddroid]

�� Cheers... Aye, Saturday week. ��

Look forward to catching up dude.

[Floyddroid]

Only a week to go now. I am really looking forwards to NEBO 10. Is anyone bringing speakers?

[Firebottle]

I shall be bringing some small Sony speakers, I might try to bring some Neat s but have figure ou on getting them in the van along with the large valve amp.

[Floyddroid]

I shall be bringing some small Sony speakers, I might try to bring some Neat s but have figure ou on getting them in the van along with the large valve amp.

Cool

[Ali Tait]

Could bring the Bastanis OB’s if needed Steve?

[Floyddroid]

Could bring the Bastanis OB’s if needed Steve?

Excellent

[Halfway Tree]

Could bring the Bastanis OB’s if needed Steve?

That would be great - as an OB fan, would love to hear those, Ali!

[Ali Tait]

Ok cool, will bring them along.

[Firebottle]

I shall be bringing some small Sony speakers, I might try to bring some Neat s but have figure ou on getting them in the van along with the large valve amp.

Can't manage to get the Neat speakers in as well as everything else :mental:

Will have small Sony speakers, CD, Dac, couple of phono stages, SUT, remote passive pre, class D power amp and finally the class A Ming Da valve amp.

[Ali Tait]

We can join forces if you like Alan, could use the OB's with your gear.

[Firebottle]

Yes sure Ali, isn't that what NEBO is all about :thumbsup:

[Ali Tait]

Just thought it would save you bringing speakers if space was tight. :-)

[Floyddroid]

It warms my heart to see the spirit of NEBO already setting in even before the event.

[Floyddroid]

Only a couple of days to go chaps. I am really excited about NEBO 10 as t is a milestone event. I plan to have a tootle along to the venue on Friday to try and organize the room by clearing chair and tables etc. As mentioned previously we need to make the best of the room and space we have and i would appreciate suggestions from attendee's of last years event. Good solid supports would be good if anyone has one or two they can bring along. I plan to get there in good time to get things kicked off so i may take a pair of small stand mounters to get things started before the serious gear arrives. Looking forwards to seeing you all. for those coming from afar have a safe journey. I look forwards to seeing you all and meeting any newbies or interested parties. See you down there...

[Alex_UK]

Too far for me, but this is fantastic, and exactly what this hobby and AoS should be about - hope you have a great bake-off, folks. :)

[JohnJo]

Really looking forward to this. Staying with family in Yorkshire at present and will be there bright and breezy on Saturday. My brother in law is coming along too to enjoy the day. There was no room in the car over from N. Ireland for anything big but I've brought my little BTE Passive preamp with Khozmo stepped attenuator if it's any use to anyone. It's designed for power amps with high input sensitivity so it gives you a usable volume range not just the first few degrees.

See you there!

[RichB]

I'll be along around midday...

Will fetch my Regas (veterans of many a NEBO) a battleship CD player, a little pre-power set up and a bunch of CDs, DAC and laptop.

[Floyddroid]

Cool. And that little 20wpc amp

[Mickyricky]

I may need a hand to carry the Naim 555 up them stairs ...whilst the player has a wonderful analogy sound ,both it and the power supply are heavy things .I’m not as fit now and it ain’t a straight forward carry ..hoping in anticipation 👍😀

[JohnJo]

I may need a hand to carry the Naim 555 up them stairs ...whilst the player has a wonderful analogy sound ,both it and the power supply are heavy things .I’m not as fit now and it ain’t a straight forward carry ..hoping in anticipation ����

No problem.

I could help carry it out to the car afterward too :eyebrows:

[Jac Hawk]

Can't wait NEBO is a highlight for me

[Floyddroid]

Can't wait NEBO is a highlight for me

Be great to meet you again.

[mik_rik]

Well ,more or less ready for the off tomorrow,hope everybody has a safe journey (and home again).Trying to bring something different from the usual but that will have to wait 'til the day See you all tomorrow.....Mick

[JohnJo]

Yep, looking forward to seeing the guys from the last time again and meeting new folks.

See you there.

[Floyddroid]

Morning all. Well, it's here, NEBO 10. All we have to do now is turn up and enjoy the day. I spent the afternoon arranging chairs, tables and clearing excess debris which hopefully will allow us to make the best of the room. The room isn't the most conducive to Hi-Fi with it's wobbly uneven floor though The Wellington is without doubt the most enchanting. It's a lovely room as is the pub with lots of character having that village hall feel to it. So, far from perfect though i can't think of many better places to celebrate our tenth (yes tenth) event. All that is left for me to do now is wish those of you traveling from afar a safe uneventful journey and hope that you all have a cracking day. as always i look forwards to seeing all of the regular Neboites and meeting those attending for the first time and local folks curious to know what is going on upstairs in their local pub. I noticed yesterday that bunting had been strung from the beams whitch i began to take down. However i decided t leave it as it was more fitting that it remained due to our tenth celebration and the fact that it may help break up standing waves etc. See you down there............

[brian2957]

Happy 10th NEBO :)

Hope you all have a safe journey and a great day :)

Please mind the photos for those of us who can't attend :)

[Jimbo]

+1 Have a great day:cool:

[rmcin626]

+2 for have a great day

[Macca]

have a good time, wish I was there!

[337alant]

Yeah have a great guys look forward to seeing the photo's :eyebrows:

Alan

[Wakefield Turntables]

Have a great day, I'm doing childcare duties!!!!

[Jimbo]

:popcorn:

[Floyddroid]

:popcorn:

pictures at 11 ha ha

[Floyddroid]

I think folks may be struggling to find pictures without certain products on to post here. I may be wrong. Fabulous day though with great music and some great kit. There was some casualties though unfortunately.

[Bigman80]

I think folks may be struggling to find pictures without certain products on to post here. I may be wrong. Fabulous day though with great music and some great kit. There was some casualties though unfortunately.Casualties? Tell us more!

[Spectral Morn]

AoS rules are still in place, please adhere to them. Thank you.

[Bigman80]

AoS rules are still in place, please adhere to them. Thank you.Who hasn't?

[Bigman80]

If anyone wants to post ANY content they wish, you can do so here:

http://audioaddictsforum.com/

You'll need to sign up and the only way to upload pics is via an image hosting site.

NEBO 10 would be a welcome addition to the reading.

[Floyddroid]

AoS rules are still in place, please adhere to them. Thank you.

Heavy handed approach don't you think. What the he'll have we done? You may have noticed that we have adhered? Getting a Little fed up with this to be honest..

[Floyddroid]

If anyone wants to post ANY content they wish, you can do so here:

http://audioaddictsforum.com/

You'll need to sign up and the only way to upload pics is via an image hosting site.

NEBO 10 would be a welcome addition to the reading.

Nice one Ollie, I will get signed up.Thanks for the heads up.

[Bigman80]

Nice one Ollie, I will get signed up.Thanks for the heads up.No worries

[Gazjam]

ImGurs a great hosting site since Photobucket went greedy

[Bigman80]

I usually use imgbb. Very reliable and no sign up required

Whatever you choose, as long as its free lol

[Spectral Morn]

Heavy handed approach don't you think. What the he'll have we done? You may have noticed that we have adhered? Getting a Little fed up with this to be honest..

Wink wink nudge nudge comments about photos of certain kit, it was felt, required a reminder about the rules 'still in effect' regarding the source of the wink wink nudge nudge comments.

Hardly heavy handed to post a reminder.

[Jimbo]

SO no pics of NEBO 10?

[Floyddroid]

SO no pics of NEBO 10?

Not unless someone post some Jimbo. I will post some elsewhere and PM you a link.

[Ali Tait]

Have to agree Steve, getting a bit silly this.

[YNWaN]

I’m sorry, but I’m not joining another forum just so I can read about this event - can’t we just have it here?

[Bigman80]

Wink wink nudge nudge comments about photos of certain kit, it was felt, required a reminder about the rules 'still in effect' regarding the source of the wink wink nudge nudge comments.



Hardly heavy handed to post a reminder.There was no wink wink, nudge nudge comments? It's was explained that banned brands that were at nebo may be preventing the photos being uploaded

What was wink wink nudge nudge about it?

Seems there was an explicit understanding of the rule?

[Bigman80]

I’m sorry, but I’m not joining another forum just so I can read about this event - can’t we just have it here?Obviously not the full review as the restrictions on pictures and comments are preventing it.

You can have a diluted version of events here though.

[Ali Tait]

I’m sorry, but I’m not joining another forum just so I can read about this event - can’t we just have it here?

Because people are getting fed up that content may be removed because there may or may not be an amp from a certain manufacturer in the photos. The proprietor of said amp has passed away ffs, time to stop all this crap and move on IMO.

[Firebottle]

+1

The thorn has gone.

[Macca]

Because people are getting fed up that content may be removed because there may or may not be an amp from a certain manufacturer in the photos. The proprietor of said amp has passed away ffs, time to stop all this crap and move on IMO.

Certain conditions need to be met before that can happen. They have not been met to date. So the ban continues.

I finds it hard to believe that there are no photos that can be shown without breaching the rules, but if that's the case then there it is.

[YNWaN]

I have no issue with the ban in question and would suggest that anybody writing about the event can surely work around it. If this means an edited version then I’m also fine with that.

[mik_rik]

Steve said a few words before the event got underway which were touching and fair.We then went on to have a very good day ,especially towards the end of the evening.It seems to me that it somewhat spites those who would have liked to have attended,but because of issues such as distance etc , could not,are unable to see a few photo's.It will be a shame if politics spoil what is always a good day.

[Spectral Morn]

Certain conditions need to be met before that can happen. They have not been met to date. So the ban continues.

Here is the thing, you folks are members of this site and not the sites owner, or moderators, and as such while opinions are valid and listened to ultimately the site owner says what is and isn't ok. There is an ethos and a few rules and this is one that is still in effect. You don't like that I get it, but it is what it is and it was felt, note the plural, so not one view that while personal galleries can have photos of said unsaid kit and model number there, this thread was in danger of breaking the rule. There were hints at this, reference to some people not being able to post photos because they would break said rule. I wanted to remind folks about said rule to clarify the situation.

This thread should not become a bitch fest about that.

[Cycleallday]

So the moderators/owners need to support Steve and those who attended the meeting in explaining the photos are not being displayed because of the site managers decsision and not Steve and attendees.

And also that this may affect the ability to post future phots of meetings.

Good to see Steve is posting elsewhere to avoid this #########.

[vinylspinner]

Because people are getting fed up that content may be removed because there may or may not be an amp from a certain manufacturer in the photos. The proprietor of said amp has passed away ffs, time to stop all this crap and move on IMO.


Yes, I totally agree, Ali. It’s all a bit silly now.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Because people are getting fed up that content may be removed because there may or may not be an amp from a certain manufacturer in the photos. The proprietor of said amp has passed away ffs, time to stop all this crap and move on IMO.

+2. It's such a shame that this occurs on this forum. Oooopps did I state my opinion, does this get me another infraction?

[walpurgis]

Just edited your post Mel. Please think about what you say.

The relevant rules regarding content have been in place a long time and members have had plenty of time to raise any potential issues, which nobody has done as far as I'm aware.

It's hardly the forum's fault that nobody has been able to take suitable photos. It can't be that difficult surely? Maybe some image editing might help?

[Spectral Morn]

After some debate about this the mod team has decided to reopen the thread and allow posting of pictures but no mention of the banned equipment, so no discussion of it or what it is will be permitted and its under those guides this thread is re opened. Anything breaking this will be removed. This accommodation applies to just this one thread.

As a reminder the circumstances for banning any mention or discussion falls under the following that while the person in question is no longer with us, the abuse and bile still lives on within the archive on the site that was owned by that individual. Until that material is removed the ban on AoS will continue.

I was trying to post a reminder so this rule wasn't broken by anyone. That was my motivation. Not trying to be heavy handed.

Its also worth keeping in mind that arguing with any of the moderators on here is not on so there should be no questioning of moderating decisions. Persistent offenders will be banned for a week.

[Ali Tait]

Here is the thing, you folks are members of this site and not the sites owner, or moderators, and as such while opinions are valid and listened to ultimately the site owner says what is and isn't ok. There is an ethos and a few rules and this is one that is still in effect. You don't like that I get it, but it is what it is and it was felt, note the plural, so not one view that while personal galleries can have photos of said unsaid kit and model number there, this thread was in danger of breaking the rule. There were hints at this, reference to some people not being able to post photos because they would break said rule. I wanted to remind folks about said rule to clarify the situation.

This thread should not become a bitch fest about that.

Yes that is so, however it needs to be remembered that a forum is nothing without it's members.

[Ali Tait]

Just edited your post Mel. Please think about what you say.

The relevant rules regarding content have been in place a long time and members have had plenty of time to raise any potential issues, which nobody has done as far as I'm aware.

It's hardly the forum's fault that nobody has been able to take suitable photos. It can't be that difficult surely? Maybe some image editing might help?

The problem is that a single rack was used for the entire day, with the amp in question visible in every photo taken of it as it was used early on and never removed.

[RichB]

Because people are getting fed up that content may be removed because there may or may not be an amp from a certain manufacturer in the photos. The proprietor of said amp has passed away ffs, time to stop all this crap and move on IMO.

This^

[RichB]

The problem is that a single rack was used for the entire day, with the amp in question visible in every photo taken of it as it was used early on and never removed.

That same amp is playing in my system right now and sounding bliddy fab BTW!

[walpurgis]

Ali and Rich. Please read post 104 from Neil. Ta.

[Alex_UK]

Just to follow up on Neil's post. AoS will happily offer an "olive branch" but until 10 years or so of abuse and bile is removed from "the site we don't mention" the NVA discussion ban here will remain! We appreciate that the former owner is no longer alive, and we're prepared to "bury the hatchet" but that decision is in their hands.

We know it is an emotive subject, but please also no questioning of moderating decisions. Persistent offenders will be banned for a week.

I hope we can now get back to enjoying NEBO10. I for one am looking forward to seeing some photos. It's "only" hi-fi guys, let's put this all behind us and enjoy the music!

[337alant]

Steve, Ali Rich
Could you pick up this thread over on PFM please as I would like to see the photo's of the days events

Alan

[Marco]

Just to follow up on Neil's post. AoS will happily offer an "olive branch" but until 10 years or so of abuse and bile is removed from "the site we don't mention" the NVA discussion ban here will remain! We appreciate that the former owner is no longer alive, and we're prepared to "bury the hatchet" but that decision is in their hands.


Indeed, and *that* is the key point that some people are missing.

You need to learn to look outside of your own 'immediate bubble' sometimes and appreciate what impact the above has had on others, not just think of yourself and your desire to discuss what *you* think should be discussed.

We will gladly "move on" and "grow the fuck up" when a completely clean slate has been made, and crucially, which involves every single last piece of abusive remark aimed at AoS. myself, and some of the mods and members here from the site that can't be named, together with a promise from those in charge there now that none of that will occur again (from others, out with of the deceased RD).

Only when that happens will the ban on discussing NVA gear be lifted, and we can all move on. RD may be dead, but the bile and abuse, aimed in this direction by others and him, contained on his forum, is still alive and kicking in the archive.

Therefore, some folks here need to consider that fact and let it sink in!!!;)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Please pay attention at the back. The images are now permitted! ;)

[Ali Tait]

Steve, Ali Rich
Could you pick up this thread over on PFM please as I would like to see the photo's of the days events

Alan

Will do Alan, don’t have many photos but will post them up there tomorrow when I get a chance.

[Ali Tait]

Indeed, and *that* is the key point that some people are missing.

You need to learn to look outside of your own 'immediate bubble' sometimes and appreciate what impact the above has had on others, not just think of yourself and your desire to discuss what *you* think should be discussed.

We will gladly "move on" and "grow the fuck up" when a completely clean slate has been made, and crucially, which involves every single last piece of abusive remark aimed at AoS. myself, and some of the mods and members here from the site that can't be named, together with a promise from those in charge there now that none of that will occur again (from others, out with of the deceased RD).

Only when that happens will the ban on discussing NVA gear be lifted, and we can all move on. RD may be dead, but the bile and abuse, aimed in this direction by others and him, contained on his forum, is still alive and kicking in the archive.

Therefore, some folks here need to consider that fact and let it sink in!!!;)

Marco.

I didn’t forget that for a minute, given I’m one of the ones most affected by it in the past.

[Bigman80]

Just to follow up on Neil's post. AoS will happily offer an "olive branch" but until 10 years or so of abuse and bile is removed from "the site we don't mention" the NVA discussion ban here will remain! We appreciate that the former owner is no longer alive, and we're prepared to "bury the hatchet" but that decision is in their hands.

We know it is an emotive subject, but please also no questioning of moderating decisions. Persistent offenders will be banned for a week.

I hope we can now get back to enjoying NEBO10. I for one am looking forward to seeing some photos. It's "only" hi-fi guys, let's put this all behind us and enjoy the music!That's fair enough.

[Bigman80]

After some debate about this the mod team has decided to reopen the thread and allow posting of pictures but no mention of the banned equipment, so no discussion of it or what it is will be permitted and its under those guides this thread is re opened. Anything breaking this will be removed. This accommodation applies to just this one thread.

As a reminder the circumstances for banning any mention or discussion falls under the following that while the person in question is no longer with us, the abuse and bile still lives on within the archive on the site that was owned by that individual. Until that material is removed the ban on AoS will continue.

I was trying to post a reminder so this rule wasn't broken by anyone. That was my motivation. Not trying to be heavy handed.

Its also worth keeping in mind that arguing with any of the moderators on here is not on so there should be no questioning of moderating decisions. Persistent offenders will be banned for a week.A wise decision.

Well done mod team.

Spectral, no one should be immune from questioning, after all, isn't that the catalyst to how we arrived at this sensible decision?

Context can be lost sometimes so apologies if I misinterpreted your intent.

[RichB]

Still reeling from the loss of all my pics from the photof**kit debacle. If any of the mods want to email me, I'll happily email you them and describe what's in them but I'm way past putting time into uploading. Sorry.

[Floyddroid]

Steve, Ali Rich
Could you pick up this thread over on PFM please as I would like to see the photo's of the days events

Alan

Hi Alan. Happy 40th wedding anniversary. You were missed at NEBO sir. I do have picures and i am in th process of writing a few words about the day. In keeping with the AOS rules my intention is to publish them on the NEBO Facebook page as well as Wigwam. It was a great day with some surprises. I will PM you a link.
Don't forget we need to chat Al.

Speak soon.

[YNWaN]

Not everyone ‘does’ Facebook Steve....

[walpurgis]

I'm a little baffled. The go ahead has been given for the NEBO photos to be shown on this thread, but nobody seems willing to show any.

[Cycleallday]

I'm a little baffled. The go ahead has been given for the NEBO photos to be shown on this thread, but nobody seems willing to show any.

I think lots of people are tired of being dragged into the impact of a personal disagreement between a small number of people and it’s easier to go elsewhere.

My guess is that 90% + of people on this forum would have no knowledge of the issue had it not been repeatably drummed into us via a big headline at the top of the forum page and constant warnings/bans like imposed here.

I am now pissed off with all this STUPIDITY and am out of here for ever.

Mel

[Marco]

I didn’t forget that for a minute, given I’m one of the ones most affected by it in the past.

Cool beans, mate. However, it's the reason why we can't "move on", even though RD has passed away, until a proper clean slate has been made. Some folks, not you, seem to have forgotten (or not even considered) that.

Marco.

[Marco]

I think lots of people are tired of being dragged into the impact of a personal disagreement between a small number of people and it’s easier to go elsewhere.

My guess is that 90% + of people on this forum would have no knowledge of the issue had it not been repeatably drummed into us via a big headline at the top of the forum page and constant warnings/bans like imposed here.

I am now pissed off with all this STUPIDITY and am out of here for ever.

Mel

Hi Mel,

I'm sorry you feel that way and hope you reconsider, but at the same time it's all very well for you to say the above, and refer to it as "stupidity", when you haven't been the victim of a hate campaign for 10 years, and subjected to continual personal abuse, as others and I have, not just from RD, but a considerable proportion of the HFS membership, and who have still continued with their behaviour since Richard's demise.

Always easy to be dismissive towards (or distance oneself) from something when you've not been involved in it. Different kettle of fish when you've been subjected to the grief! And that is why until all that crap stops (and the existing stuff in the archive is deleted), NVA gear won't be allowed to be discussed here.

Anyway, back to the NEBO chat, and hopefully a few pics:cool:

Marco.

[Ali Tait]

Cool beans, mate. However, it's the reason why we can't "move on", even though RD has passed away, until a proper clean slate has been made. Some folks, not you, seem to have forgotten (or not even considered) that.

Marco.

You may have seen that Savvy is now taking over the company and the forum. I've met Paul a couple of times and he strikes me as a decent bloke. It seems a good opportunity to make a new start to me. :-)

[Discopants]

Was looking forward to this thread as I'm originally from the NE.

Biggest disappointment since 1998 playoff final.

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[YNWaN]

You may have seen that Savvy is now taking over the company and the forum. I've met Paul a couple of times and he strikes me as a decent bloke. It seems a good opportunity to make a new start to me. :-)

I wonder if he will now take to lampooning himself?

[Marco]

You may have seen that Savvy is now taking over the company and the forum. I've met Paul a couple of times and he strikes me as a decent bloke. It seems a good opportunity to make a new start to me. :-)

Lol... No comment!;)

Save to say that lots of folk you meet from forums in real life seem like "decent blokes", only to later stab you in the back and be found out as the opposite: two-faced bastards.

Savvy's first move, in order to comply with his "decent bloke" status, would be to remove the AoS/Marco hate-fest from the EOTW section of the forum that can't be named, and with a promise that in future no further material of that nature will be posted by the membership.

I await with bated breath for that to happen! If it does, then we can look at removing the current ban on NVA, but if not, the status quo will remain.

Marco.

[Marco]

I wonder if he will now take to lampooning himself?

Indeed!:D

Marco.

[Joe]

I wonder if he will now take to lampooning himself?

He already does.

[Ali Tait]

All I will say at this stage is watch this space.

[Discopants]

All I will say at this stage is watch this space.

But not if you want any NEBO 10 discussion


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[Joe]

We can imagine it though, conjure the scene up for ourselves. I'm seeing some old-ish blokes sat around listening to hifi. Inky blackness descends. Silly grins appear on faces, though they can't be seen because of the inky blackness. Speakers disappear. Hours go by. Everyone goes to the bar and gets pissed (or not if they're driving).

[Leeken]

We can imagine it though, conjure the scene up for ourselves. I'm seeing some old-ish blokes sat around listening to hifi. Inky blackness descends. Silly grins appear on faces, though they can't be seen because of the inky blackness. Speakers disappear. Hours go by. Everyone goes to the bar and gets pissed (or not if they're driving).

Maybe even a few veils were lifted.....

[Macca]

Seven of them?

[Firebottle]

It was pretty much like that, I even had to sleep in the car park :D

[Pigmy Pony]

It was pretty much like that, I even had to sleep in the car park :D

It was lashing down pretty much everywhere Saturday night, can't imagine sleep was easy. Or were you not so much asleep, more like unconscious :D

My workload has been in a state of flux this last few weeks, so I was umm-ing and aah-ing about whether I could make it up there, as it looks like a "right good do". In the end work got in the way, but at least I could look forward to some words and pictures of what I was missing.

Time to throw some boxing gloves at these trolls over on "the dark side", and then we'll see how tough they are :punch:

[Pigmy Pony]

Apologies for that last line, it's really not my fight. Just that cvber-shits give me the right hump :(

[Alex_UK]

Still reeling from the loss of all my pics from the photof**kit debacle. If any of the mods want to email me, I'll happily email you them and describe what's in them but I'm way past putting time into uploading. Sorry.

Only just spotted this re-reading this thread. If the offer still stands Rich, I’ll happily do it. I’ll PM you. Thanks.

[Ali Tait]

We can imagine it though, conjure the scene up for ourselves. I'm seeing some old-ish blokes sat around listening to hifi. Inky blackness descends. Silly grins appear on faces, though they can't be seen because of the inky blackness. Speakers disappear. Hours go by. Everyone goes to the bar and gets pissed (or not if they're driving).

Yup, definitely some inky blackness when someone forgot to flick the on switch.

[RichB]

Only just spotted this re-reading this thread. If the offer still stands Rich, I’ll happily do it. I’ll PM you. Thanks.

Sent you an email

[Floyddroid]

So, we done ten NEBO's honcho's! are we going on?

[Alex_UK]

OK, here are some photos from the day, with thanks to Steve (Floyddroid.) The original context/full report can be seen here (http://theprogmeister.com/nebo-10-the-true-cost-of-an-ikea-table/).

http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/BWs.jpg

http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/P1020464.jpg

http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/Alis-speakers-and-Ming-Da.jpg

http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/555-and-Sony.jpg

http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/Jeff-Balmer.jpg


http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/Nebo-Dudes.jpg

http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/Class-D.jpg

http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/Naim-555.jpg

http://theprogmeister.com/wp-content/uploads/Neboites.jpg

[mik_rik]

So, we done ten NEBO's honcho's! are we going on?

Whey aye!

[Ali Tait]

Here’s to part 11!

[walpurgis]

I like the unique isolation stands under the Radford. Bet they cost a bob or two. :)

[Alex_UK]

I like the unique isolation stands under the Radford. Bet they cost a bob or two. :)

I suspect we'll all be trying that at the weekend, after 4 coffees in the week! :)

[Pigmy Pony]

I Should have gone. There are four people in that room I recognise, as well as JacHawk's MAs. Mike, I didn't see you at first, what with the light bouncing off Alan's pants :)

[walpurgis]

I don't recognise anybody apart from Alan. Who's the guy on the left doing the 'wanker' gesture? :D

[Barry]

I suspect we'll all be trying that at the weekend, after 4 coffees in the week! :)

I wouldn't risk standing my STA15 on four paper cups!

[mik_rik]

I wouldn't risk standing my STA15 on four paper cups!

People were enjoying listening to it,it was getting too hot on the floor & sod it ,I stood it on what I saw fit ! !. Mick

[Floyddroid]

I neglected to mention the splendid little class D amplifier Alan brought along with him. It was impressive. However, I neglected to get the manufacturer and model number. It can be seen on the floor in one of the pictures. I loved the Lounge Phono stage too.

[Discopants]

Loving the bunting room treatment.


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[Floyddroid]

Loving the bunting room treatment.


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Yes it was from acousticroombuntingR Us. £15,000 per 2m length. It is excellent.

[Pigmy Pony]

Yes it was from acousticroombuntingR Us. £15,000 per 2m length. It is excellent.

Bargain. Russ Andrews is charging a fortune for his, though to be fair it comes in a nice box

[RichB]

I don't recognise anybody apart from Alan. Who's the guy on the left doing the 'wanker' gesture? :D

Furthest left is me.

[Firebottle]

I neglected to mention the splendid little class D amplifier Alan brought along with him. It was impressive. However, I neglected to get the manufacturer and model number. It can be seen on the floor in one of the pictures. I loved the Lounge Phono stage too.

The amp was the power amp section from a Wyred 4 Sound Mint integrated, that had the preamp and dac destroyed when a short occurred when in previous ownership.

I managed to resurrect the power amp section, it is using B & O Icepower modules.

The Lounge Audio LCR was very poor in stock form but became excellent after extensive tweaking.

[walpurgis]

Furthest left is me.

:D

[Alex_UK]

Couple from RichB - cheers!

"Ali's Bastanis OB speakers and beringer power amp thing.
Radford poweramp
Sony turntable"

https://i.imgur.com/P0LS758.jpg

"My Rega speakers
Marantz CD17
Arcam irdac2 with bench psu
Selection of amps, including that which shall not be named, a Hart kit amp, a restored Quad.
An interesting cheap little passive pre Alan (Firebottle) brought. He will know more about it*, was very good I thought." (*See post above?)

https://i.imgur.com/lWn922k.jpg

[walpurgis]

Those OB's must employ loads of equalisation to compensate for cancellation.

[Jac Hawk]

Aye it was a good and bad day for me, i took the Monitor Audios, a Firebottle OTP3 and my turn turntable, unfortunately i damaged the arm in transit so i was a bit pissed off to say the least.

Some of the highlights for me were the little Sony bookshelf speakers Alan brought, the Radford (obviously) and that beast of a Naim CD player. The room's a bit tight to get everyone in but it's more than made up by the food, drink and great folks that attend NEBO.......bring on 11!!!!!

[Ali Tait]

Those OB's must employ loads of equalisation to compensate for cancellation.

Nope. DSP is set for 200hz 2nd order crossover, just runs flat down to 20hz. Amp has 3000w to play with, no trouble getting the cones moving. :-)

Did sound a little bass light in that room, at home the bass can be almost frightening at times.

[RichB]

Nope. DSP is set for 200hz 2nd order crossover, just runs flat down to 20hz. Amp has 3000w to play with, no trouble getting the cones moving. :-)

Did sound a little bass light in that room, at home the bass can be almost frightening at times.

I thought the bass was incredible Ali.

Especially when we dropped this track..

https://youtu.be/4Eo84jDIMKI

[Ali Tait]

It still did it’s OB thang, tight and fast. Wasn’t poor by any means, there’s just a fair bit more of it at home.

[Firebottle]

What was the band played late on that was 'The Derek Cxxxxx Band?

Should have written it down, damned memory ......

[southall-1998_mk2]

Which Naim CD Player is that?

S.

[Alex_UK]

Which Naim CD Player is that?

According to the report, CD555

[southall-1998_mk2]

Oh, nice! Always wanted to hear the CD555.

S.

[walpurgis]

What was the band played late on that was 'The Derek Cxxxxx Band?

Should have written it down, damned memory ......

There's a Derek Trucks Band.

[Ali Tait]

Yes Derek Trucks, sounded good.

Shane, the 555 sounded superb, definitely the best cd Ive ever heard.

[Floyddroid]

Yes Derek Trucks, sounded good.

Shane, the 555 sounded superb, definitely the best cd Ive ever heard.

I would second that Ali.

[Floyddroid]

So, looks like we will be having NEBO 11 then? Are we happy with the venue or shall i look elsewhere?

[Firebottle]

Venue was fine Steve, particularly with good beer and food as well :cool:

[Ali Tait]

Yes agreed. Stairs are a bit of a pain but grand other than that.

[Jac Hawk]

Yep i'd agree with the others, it's not perfect the stairs are a pain but food and beer more than make up for it.

[Halfway Tree]

A big thanks to Steve for organising and everyone who brought gear and music. It's the first time I've been able to stay to the end and I see what they do now after the "normal" people have left.... they play specialty music...pipe organs...smooth reggae (great to hear John Holt again, Barrington) and a southern rocker playing a Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Qwwali (https://realworldrecords.com/features/blogs/what-is-qawwali-a-beginners-guide/) song on a slide guitar (Derek Trucks). If you liked that track there is a great 19 minute live version on Live at The Georgia Theatre. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_Georgia_Theatre)

Yes, the speakers firing down the room was a big improvement compared to across. The Bastanis had plenty of space to strut their stuff and there is plenty of room for several pairs of speakers. At least the stairs are reasonably wide so not too difficult. The food was great - good veggie selection, too. Can't see a reason to change, myself.

[Floyddroid]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys. Duly noted.

[YNWaN]

Has Steve’s full report been posted yet - or have I missed it? As it happens I have actually read this report, and very good it is too, and I see no reason why it couldn’t be posted on AoS.

[Alex_UK]

OK, here are some photos from the day, with thanks to Steve (Floyddroid.) The original context/full report can be seen here (http://theprogmeister.com/nebo-10-the-true-cost-of-an-ikea-table/).

It's not posted in full but linked to above.

[Qwin]

Firing down the room made a big difference Steve. With Good Food/Beer, ample Parking and an easy location just off the A19, the Wellington ticks a lot of boxes.
The stairs are a pain, but we help each other out with the heavy lifting. I would give it a thumbs up as a future venue.
Really enjoyed the day mate, one of the best.
(I was in the Green shirt folks)

[YNWaN]

A friend recently introduced me to a really outstanding space that is near me in Sheffield. A really nice room with excellent acoustics and capable of seating up to 60 - it would be superb for a bake-off, so perhaps we will see a SYBO in the future....

[Firebottle]

Organise it Mark and people will come.

[Mickyricky]

A friend recently introduced me to a really outstanding space that is near me in Sheffield. A really nice room with excellent acoustics and capable of seating up to 60 - it would be superb for a bake-off, so perhaps we will see a SYBO in the future....
I’m certain it would be supported Mark ! Sheffield ain’t too far down the road for us N.E guys .all it takes is for someone to book a date and the rest will follow����.Book me in ��

[Bigman80]

I’m certain it would be supported Mark ! Sheffield ain’t too far down the road for us N.E guys .all it takes is for someone to book a date and the rest will follow����.Book me in ��Yup, I'd be up for it. Sheffield ain't too bad to get to from the Wmids.

[Jac Hawk]

Me too, Sheffield is easy to get to from Lancashire

[Jac Hawk]

And if you could have it in Arbourthorne (just outside Sheffield) you could call it Arbourthorne & Sheffield Bake Off or ASBO with a name like that you should be able to attract just the right sort of crowd

[Blackmass]

Yep! Count me in too Mark.

[Mickyricky]

This should now be in a post of its own so it doesn’t mislead NEBO

[Firebottle]

.... or ASBO with a name like that you should be able to attract just the right sort of crowd

ASBO has already occurred when The Audio Standard called there bake off ASBO (Audio Standard Bake Off), down near Reading.
I was there. Sorry Mike.

[YNWaN]

This should now be in a post of its own so it doesn’t mislead NEBO

Yeah, sorry all, it probably should. However, there’s nothing yet to really make it worth creating a thread. Thanks to those who have showed such interest though - it does encourage one :).