N E B O 16 October 4th 2025

[Floyddroid]

https://i.imgur.com/k1Cfbqo.jpeg

By popular demand and the success of NEBO 15 i am pleased to announce our 16th NEBO 16
Can you let me know if you are coming and what you are planning to bringing as usual. See you down there good friends.

See you down there......

[Ali Tait]

Nice one Steve, will be there!

[Floyddroid]

Not a lot of replies here. A little concerning.

[Macca]

It's a long way off yet.

[Pigmy Pony]

Well me and Leam will be there, and no doubt Macca too. And I don't think Mike (JakHawk) has ever missed one. And there's still 6 months to persuade (nag) others to give it a go :)

[Ali Tait]

Pretty sure Nick, Andrew and Dave will come along.

[Floyddroid]

Then it's a goer!

[Ali Tait]

Hooray!

[mik_rik]

All being well count me in

[Firebottle]

I welcome the 'extra' NEBO this year BUT the date clashes with Shirley's birthday.
I would love to attend this one but my mind is in a real quandary.

[Pigmy Pony]

I welcome the 'extra' NEBO this year BUT the date clashes with Shirley's birthday.
I would love to attend this one but my mind is in a real quandary.

That's a shame, but you have to do what feels right.

I suppose I could turn up in a kilt, but it wouldn't be the same :(

[Floyddroid]

You are always missed and always the most welcome sir.

[gdbd59]

Just seen this.....yes, good idea for bi-annual. :thumbsup:

[Floyddroid]

Just seen this.....yes, good idea for bi-annual. :thumbsup:

Be great to see you at one. it's been a while?

[Floyddroid]

Anyone in Neboland using the new Wharfdale Lintons? I'd love to hear a pair at NEBO.

[Floyddroid]

Are we still pumped for NEBO 16?

[Ali Tait]

Definitely!

[mik_rik]

Should be o.k

[Swann36]

Should be ok for myself and Nina too

[Floyddroid]

Should be ok for myself and Nina too

Excellent.Be great to see you both again.

[Swann36]

Hi Steve, hotel booked and I’ve a new Phono stage I could bring … it’s a D Klimo tube based clone it’s MC and MM if there’s a TT set up that it could be added into ?

[Floyddroid]

Hi Steve, hotel booked and I’ve a new Phono stage I could bring … it’s a D Klimo tube based clone it’s MC and MM if there’s a TT set up that it could be added into ?

Hopefully someone will bring a TT.

[Ali Tait]

I’ll bring the SL7.

[Floyddroid]

I’ll bring the SL7.

Excellent. Thanks Ali

[Pigmy Pony]

I don't have any equipment to bring that I haven't brought before, but I will be bringing some CDs and a dac in a box marked "free stuff" :)

[mik_rik]

Any chance on "dibs " on your dac ? (if it's allowed) .I have never had one and would like to give one a try,if it doesn't suit, will pass it on.
Hope I'm not out of order
Mick

[Pigmy Pony]

Not a problem Mick, you're more than welcome to it :)

Not what you'd call 'high end', I'd originally bought it off Jerry (jandl) who used to post on here. But never got round to using it. Then I lost the power supply. But Alan Firebottle sent me one, so it's now usable again.

Same as this (but less tatty):

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365581445230?_skw=smsl+dac&itmmeta=01K1MRP0CW79Z872H47076AVCW&hash=item551e5a286e:g:WvQAAeSwEBxoF0v2&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAAwFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dEeTOEQ %2FdmSMySQk4aOvVZDQzWGlZZmP%2F7hSaXUTFcNE%2FzPstZM cXS9vTeJplKzlh%2BiV7%2FuspjKV9kvYZdSZN%2BaCCm9ThPa mWeA5QQtTo9NPU%2FubojG2k87oEWcDTHQuzNVDRpX5hqiuMeh Go1zecazD%2FAl1s%2BUkBTTGFiAqY5t%2FYQsUxAKSk2UMF0F i3aiZtVox8x1v7gMwcErRWaztBrqE8VwcO3jSuqTuzli%2F6DK A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-aG2JiNZg

[mik_rik]

Very kind of you and very much appreciated

Cheers
Mick

[Qwin]

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Looking forward to Nebo16.
Due to my Campervan conversion being a work in progress, I won't be able to bring much in my smallish car.
My system has been heard before, so it'll give other folks a chance of a go.
Could bring one or two bits.
I'm thinking, maybe my linear tracking DD TT and Pass phono stage?

[Floyddroid]

Are we getting excited?

[Macca]

Hotel room is being booked...

[Floyddroid]

Fanfookintastic. If you bring your Krell don't forget to bring speaker cable young man.

[Macca]

Fanfookintastic. If you bring your Krell don't forget to bring speaker cable young man.

Depends on the transport situation, it's a bit hard to carry a 40 kilo amplifier with me on the train ;)

I can barely lug it as far as the car.

If I can I'll bring it and the cables with the spade connections.

[Ali Tait]

Nice if you can mate, would like to hear it.

[mik_rik]

Are we getting excited?

And.....today there landed a long awaited appointment for an MRI scan at South Shields hospital at 6.15 pm on the day.I will phone and see if I can get it changed to a different date.

[Floyddroid]

It wouldn't be the same without you. No pressuere.

[Floyddroid]

Can i request an update her please? Only one person thus far are bringing speakers. It would be good to have another couple + pairs if at all possible. Can you either PM me or post here what you intend to bring with you Neboites and friends? Or the Nebo Facebook page.

[Ali Tait]

Was just going to bring the TT Steve. I can bring the Modwright phono stage and/or the Graaf pre if needed. I think someone's taking Neurochromes so no point bringing mine. Can't bring speakers as all my gear is in the attic and it was a major operation getting them up here and I don't think my back would stand doing it again. :-)

[Floyddroid]

Was just going to bring the TT Steve. I can bring the Modwright phono stage and/or the Graaf pre if needed. I think someone's taking Neurochromes so no point bringing mine. Can't bring speakers as all my gear is in the attic and it was a major operation getting them up here and I don't think my back would stand doing it again. :-)

Brilliant. Many thanks Ali

[gdbd59]

I've got a pair of SF towers I'd like to bring, but not a vehicle to do it with at the moment. Looking for one.....

I also have a Primare pre & power I'll bring.

[Floyddroid]

I've got a pair of SF towers I'd like to bring, but not a vehicle to do it with at the moment. Looking for one.....

I also have a Primare pre & power I'll bring.

Sounds great. Be good to have them there.

[Pigmy Pony]

I'm going to try bringing my Zu Omen Definition speakers if I can find a car with enough room for them. A bit of a marmite speaker, but certainly something a bit 'different'.

[Ali Tait]

Nice Steve, always good to hear something a bit different.

[mik_rik]

Can confirm I'll be there for the full day

Mick

[Ali Tait]

Good to hear.

[Floyddroid]

I'm going to try bringing my Zu Omen Definition speakers if I can find a car with enough room for them. A bit of a marmite speaker, but certainly something a bit 'different'.

Wow, i will look forwards to hearing those. I heard a pair of Zu speakers a few years back in Cheadle GM. Very detailed.

[Floyddroid]

Can confirm I'll be there for the full day

Mick

Excellent news padre. Always a treat to see you.

[Floyddroid]

Well, nearly there guys. Please feel free to attend even if you don't want to bring anything along with you. It is a great occasion and lots of fun and banter.

[Qwin]

I'll be there, bringing the Neurochrome 686 Monoblocks and Pass XP-12 Pre Amp.

[Floyddroid]

I'll be there, bringing the Neurochrome 686 Monoblocks and Pass XP-12 Pre Amp.

Fantastic

[Pigmy Pony]

Me and Macca too. Just five more sleeps :)

[Floyddroid]

Ian Humberston , the gentleman kind enough to let us use his pub for the day, has contacted me to pass on to you all that he will be doing pies and peas at £7.50.

[Pigmy Pony]

Ian Humberston , the gentleman kind enough to let us use his pub for the day, has contacted me to pass on to you all that he will be doing pies and peas at £7.50.

I'll be havin some of that :)

[Floyddroid]

Safe journey's tomorrow gentlemen. I am looking forwards to seeing you all.

[Macca]

Likewise - If there's room in the car - Steve is bringing his giant Zu speakers - will bring Krell power amp (plus the speaker cables with the right connectors this time) and Sony pre-amp.

[Barry]

Here's wishing you all have a great time tomorrow. :)

Don't forget to take plenty of photos of the event - we like photos!

[Pigmy Pony]

Likewise - If there's room in the car - Steve is bringing his giant Zu speakers - will bring Krell power amp (plus the speaker cables with the right connectors this time) and Sony pre-amp.

Before you go unplugging stuff Mart - I'll stick the speakers in the car this afternoon and let you know how we're fixed for space - the speakers really aren't giant, but the boot isn't very wide. If you have something chunky, like a spare quilt, we could maybe stack them on top.

[Pigmy Pony]

Going to be super-windy tomorrow, I'm hoping the gales blowing along the M62 will save me a bit in fuel costs :)

[Macca]

Before you go unplugging stuff Mart - I'll stick the speakers in the car this afternoon and let you know how we're fixed for space - the speakers really aren't giant, but the boot isn't very wide. If you have something chunky, like a spare quilt, we could maybe stack them on top.

Yes I will leave it until we see what the story is. Could maybe put the amp in the passenger footwell.

[mik_rik]

Any interest in a pair of ESL57's.Hooked them up to try them for the first time since the Windmill NEBO and they sound good.They will be priced cheap,but I will not be bringing them unless there is interest .With the forecast of strong winds,I dont want a repeat of the last time I took them to NEBO ,when I was blown halfway across the road (The Windmill was an apt name for the venue)

[Pigmy Pony]

Yes I will leave it until we see what the story is. Could maybe put the amp in the passenger footwell.

Depends how short your legs are - you will be in that passenger seat, as the back seats will be folded flat :) I'm sure we'll find a way. I'm just waiting for an easing of the weather, so I don't go arse over tits carrying stuff to the car.

[Macca]

I'm just waiting for an easing of the weather, so I don't go arse over tits carrying stuff to the car.

Looking at the forecast I think that will be Monday. Or possibly Tuesday.

[Ali Tait]

Am bringing the SL7 and Modwright phono stage. And a few of them black plastic discs to play.

[Floyddroid]

Any interest in a pair of ESL57's.Hooked them up to try them for the first time since the Windmill NEBO and they sound good.They will be priced cheap,but I will not be bringing them unless there is interest .With the forecast of strong winds,I dont want a repeat of the last time I took them to NEBO ,when I was blown halfway across the road (The Windmill was an apt name for the venue)

I think you should bring them Mik. I will help you to fight the elements.

[Barry]

Any interest in a pair of ESL57's.Hooked them up to try them for the first time since the Windmill NEBO and they sound good.They will be priced cheap,but I will not be bringing them unless there is interest .With the forecast of strong winds,I dont want a repeat of the last time I took them to NEBO ,when I was blown halfway across the road (The Windmill was an apt name for the venue)

Would be interested in the attendees' response to these speakers and what amplifier is used to drive them.

For the the first (and only) Art of Sound get-together, I brought some Quad 510 monoblock amplifiers to drive some Quad 57 esl Alan had brought along. Whilst I did not hear the pairing as some of us were having lunch, the combination was well received by those that heard them.

Just as well, as that combination is what I use at home.

Anyway, I hope you all have a good and enjoyable time at NEBO. Looking forward to reading all about it. Don't forget to take plenty of photographs! :)

[Alex_UK]

I hope you all have a good and enjoyable time at NEBO. Looking forward to reading all about it. Don't forget to take plenty of photographs! :)

+1 from me. I would love to be there, but it’s just such a long trip - maybe one day! Have a great day!

[mik_rik]

I will bring some valves along which should do a favour to others,including ECC81 through to ECC85,ECF86 (Tungsram) for any Radford owners , some EL84 types Russian 6p14p,ECF/PCF80.These will be a mixture of brands including Mullard Brimar etc
These will be FOC-but donations to whatever charity box on the bar if you want

[Floyddroid]

See you down there!

[Swann36]

Just got to find the box for the Klimo D Phono Stage clone , grab some breakfast and then I’m on my way about 3 hrs or so

[Floyddroid]

Just got to find the box for the Klimo D Phono Stage clone , grab some breakfast and then I’m on my way about 3 hrs or so

Excellent

[CageyH]

TTIWWP. ;)

I have still not managed to make the journey to a NEBO, but it is quite a trek.
Have fun.

[Floyddroid]

Thanks to everyone who braved the weather and came along to Nebo 16. I hope you all got home safe and sound.

[Pigmy Pony]

Thanks to everyone who braved the weather and came along to Nebo 16. I hope you all got home safe and sound.

Macca and myself are back home now, in one piece. Bloody long drive, five hours, but still worth it. Thanks again Steve for all your work to make NEBO 16 happen :)

[Pigmy Pony]

Would be interested in the attendees' response to these speakers and what amplifier is used to drive them.

For the the first (and only) Art of Sound get-together, I brought some Quad 510 monoblock amplifiers to drive some Quad 57 esl Alan had brought along. Whilst I did not hear the pairing as some of us were having lunch, the combination was well received by those that heard them.

Just as well, as that combination is what I use at home.

Anyway, I hope you all have a good and enjoyable time at NEBO. Looking forward to reading all about it. Don't forget to take plenty of photographs! :)

Mick got his ESLs going later in the evening, using Macca's Sony pre and Mick's own Radford something-or-other (sorry, don't know the model name, but it was 50-odd years old). Clarity and purity of sound are words that come to mind, and I was surprised to hear that it wasn't found wanting in the bass department. Just a lovely and realistic performance that you could listen to all day without fatigue. Makes me wonder just how far things have really moved along in the last half century, probably 10% genuine advances and 90% clever marketing! Just my two pennies worth :)

[Barry]

Quad ESL-57s driven by either a Radford STA15 or STA25 always were a good pairing. The only improvement might be to use a pair of Radford monoblock amplifiers: the MA15 or MA25, but they are rare: I don't think I have ever seen a pair for sale.

Thanks for the feedback. Now you will perhaps understand why I have lived with mine for fifty years, and keep a Radford STA15 Mk.III amplifier as 'back up'.

[Floyddroid]

Macca and myself are back home now, in one piece. Bloody long drive, five hours, but still worth it. Thanks again Steve for all your work to make NEBO 16 happen :)

Thank you both so much for travelling such a long way. You along with the guys made it a great day. My heartfelt thanks as always.

[Floyddroid]

Mick got his ESLs going later in the evening, using Macca's Sony pre and Mick's own Radford something-or-other (sorry, don't know the model name, but it was 50-odd years old). Clarity and purity of sound are words that come to mind, and I was surprised to hear that it wasn't found wanting in the bass department. Just a lovely and realistic performance that you could listen to all day without fatigue. Makes me wonder just how far things have really moved along in the last half century, probably 10% genuine advances and 90% clever marketing! Just my two pennies worth :)

I wish we had fired them up earlier as they were a treat.

[mik_rik]

At the close of play,Steve and myself ended up feeding the system with an ipod.Focus (House of the King) and Faun,a German medieaval rock band sounded as described above. Thoroughly enjoyed the day ,as always.Thanks again Steve

[Lawrence001]

Sounds like a great time was had by all. I really want to come to one but the timing never seems to work for me. I still haven't given up though.

[Barry]

Looking forward to seeing some photos. :)

[Macca]

I took some photos which I'll upload in a bit. After breakfast.

[Floyddroid]

I took some photos which I'll upload in a bit. After breakfast.

Coolio :)

[Pigmy Pony]

Don't mean to sound impatient, but is that after breakfast one or breakfast two :)

[Macca]

Further delay while my phone charges up...

[Macca]

Setting up, Speakers are Steve's Alchris Audio TX55

https://i.postimg.cc/sDCxb90v/nebo-2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rzgqrWTk)

Almost unbelievably, no-one brought a turntable, but a local shop lent this one - Rega P1 with Audio Technica cartridge (an AT95 I presume).

https://i.postimg.cc/c4Ckywg1/20251004-184131.jpg (https://postimg.cc/jLV4yW4B)

Pass Labs Pre-amp with vintage TEAC DAC and CD Transport and Primare Phono stage.

https://i.postimg.cc/vTJVNJxd/20251004-161220.jpg (https://postimg.cc/m1Skc6Sd)capture software (https://postimages.org/app)

Primare pre-amp and Temple Audio monoblocs with supercharger power supplies, in the background a NAD CD player and Sony pre-amp:

https://i.postimg.cc/t4NjS8sT/20251004-183620-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/87c9sKBQ)

Zu Omen Def 2 Speakers brought along by the other Steve:

https://i.postimg.cc/wTDFDprp/20251004-183608-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ppXDtgxG)

[Floyddroid]

Great pics. Thanks Macca.

[Barry]

Those Zu Omen speakers are large: no wonder you had difficulty taking them. Were they powered by Martin's Krell amp?

[Jimbo]

Some great gear there chaps and nice big speakers. I bet you got some excellent sound going?

[gdbd59]

Those Zu Omen speakers are large: no wonder you had difficulty taking them. Were they powered by Martin's Krell amp?

By both the Krell & the Temple Audio, - the latter in the pic' above, plus Primare preamp.

[Macca]

Some great gear there chaps and nice big speakers. I bet you got some excellent sound going?

There was - At the end we had Mick's Radford STA15 and the Sony pre-amp going into his QUAD ESL 57s - but I forgot to take a picture of that.

The Zu speakers could have done with being closer to a wall to reinforce the bass a bit but otherwise they did pretty well.

[Jimbo]

There was - At the end we had Mick's Radford STA15 and the Sony pre-amp going into his QUAD ESL 57s - but I forgot to take a picture of that.

The Zu speakers could have done with being closer to a wall to reinforce the bass a bit but otherwise they did pretty well.

I have heard those Quad ESL 57s at a Nebo many years ago. They sounded great.

[Pigmy Pony]

By both the Krell & the Temple Audio, - the latter in the pic' above, plus Primare preamp.

Gary, I left my favourite Boz Scaggs CD in your NAD CD player :doh: I didn't take it out before you left! Can you keep it safe for me till the next NEBO? There's a pint in it for you :)

Btw I thought the NAD/Primare/Temple Audio/Zu combination worked really well - some synergy there methinks :)

[Pigmy Pony]

Oh and while I'm at it, a message to whoever found the Yello CD I'd mistakenly left in my "free stuff" box - I cried myself to sleep last night :( But if you like it as much as I did then that's ok :)

[gdbd59]

Gary, I left my favourite Boz Scaggs CD in your NAD CD player :doh: I didn't take it out before you left! Can you keep it safe for me till the next NEBO? There's a pint in it for you :)

Btw I thought the NAD/Primare/Temple Audio/Zu combination worked really well - some synergy there methinks :)


So you did! I might have a listen, - I think it was it I liked hearing bits of. pm your address & I'll send it to you. The Temple Audio seem to be very tolerant of what they're connected to. A Pass Labs power amp only bettered them at 'too loud' volume into EPOS 14's. Not in any other scenario. I don't think the Primare power amp I have is any better than them.......

[Pigmy Pony]

Thanks Gary, that's made my day! (Yes I really am that sad) :) I've sent you a pm.

[Floyddroid]

Thanks Gary, that's made my day! (Yes I really am that sad) :) I've sent you a pm.

Hiya Steve. I have the Yello CD at my gaff. Send me your address fella and i'll get it to you.

[Pigmy Pony]

Hiya Steve. I have the Yello CD at my gaff. Send me your address fella and i'll get it to you.

The day just keeps getting better! Cheers Steve, but please keep it as a thank you for NEBO :) I'll get another copy for Christmas :santa: Oh and those Missing Link speaker cables are just perfect, makes my stereo look dead posh.

[Floyddroid]

You are very kind. Are you sure because its no bother to post it to you? glad the cables are doing it.

[Macca]

Hiya Steve. I have the Yello CD at my gaff. Send me your address fella and i'll get it to you.

I think you have the power cable for my Krell too.

[Floyddroid]

I think you have the power cable for my Krell too.
Do you mean the extention ?

[Macca]

No - it's a heavy duty power cable that came with the amp - black and quite long with a white removable plug? Thicker than a normal power cable.

[mik_rik]

I have it Macca.
It was gathered up with cables which fed the ESL's and the mains lead for my Quad 306.
My apologies as I gathered the cables without looking as everybody had left

[Macca]

I have it Macca.
It was gathered up with cables which fed the ESL's and the mains lead for my Quad 306.
My apologies as I gathered the cables without looking as everybody had left

No worries, I'll get it back off you next time.

[Pigmy Pony]

You are very kind. Are you sure because its no bother to post it to you? glad the cables are doing it.

Yeah it's all good :) See ya next year.

[Floyddroid]

Can i have a head count please as to who whold like Nebo to continue next year and if so are you happy with the venue?

[Ali Tait]

Yes and yes. :-)

[Floyddroid]

Thanks Ali

[Pigmy Pony]

Me definitely.

[Jimbo]

Anyone going to do a small review of this years NEBO?

[Macca]

Yes and yes. :-)

+1

[mik_rik]

Count me in

[Macca]

Anyone going to do a small review of this years NEBO?

I can tell you what went on as much as I can recall. Bear in mind that due to the weather and the exciting strategies of the Highway Agency, we didn't get there until 1300.

Be tomorrow though now.

[Swann36]

Can i have a head count please as to who whold like Nebo to continue next year and if so are you happy with the venue?

Yes and Yes

Kindly remind me to bring the Accuphase C2860 Plus preamp clone

[Floyddroid]

How about the third or last weekend in September next year for NEBO 17?

[Ali Tait]

Sounds good to me Steve.

[Pigmy Pony]

Yes. Either :)

[mik_rik]

Will be there