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Hi Rich sounds like you'll be "pushing the boat out then".I thought of something on those lines but could'nt find any heat shrink tubing that went down to 36" waist, might settle for my Targan [a la Vox/Selmer] underpants ,worn on the outside in true john major style ,being the fashionista I am.p.s note to self -bring an active vol control to turn down Ken's shirt . MickQuote:
Originally Posted by RichB
Hi Steve count me in and t"other Steve VINYL JUNKY I will bring along a vintage turntable nowt to flash and some other little bits and bobs (ayre myrtle blocks anybody):lol: see all you lovely people's there.
Started work on modifying an old pair of Mission 760se. If they work out fine I'll be bringing them and a pair of stands I've bought for 20quid.
Anyone up for a cheap as chips challenge this time?
Possibly, what budget do you have in mind?Quote:
Originally Posted by RichB
I think the original cheap as chips challenge they did at Scalford a few years ago was 100quid.
Could make it flexible though and give another 50quid headroom. That would be for a full system and if it's stuff we already have we could look up a notional current value.
For 2015 we could it the 'austereo challenge'
~£100, Source, Amp & Speakers, I'd be up for that.
Count me in +1 (my brother) if there's still space?
Cool, let's see if Floyddroid the organiser will let us have a half hour or so in the day and a corner to set up our cheap systems. Could provide a bit of light entertainment in between people setting up their systems....Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenHW
I'm sure we can sort something. after all, it should be fun shouldn't it? If NEBO 6 is anything like as poular as last time and well attended then i may have to consider a two day event in the fture. If not then hey ho, it's still a great day.Quote:
Originally Posted by RichB
Great, so we can have an 'austereo' mini bake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyddroid
Hundred quid is the budget, give or take a couple of quid.
Begging and borrowing is fine as long as the items could reasonably be bought or modified within that budget. I.e. Borrowing a mates krell amp or spending hundreds on modifying a cheap CDP is cheating :lol:
Let the fun begin.
This will be done towards the end of the day Rich.Quote:
Originally Posted by RichB
Aye, that's what I thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyddroid
What are the rules regarding cost? Is self receipting allowed or do you want to go with market rate?Quote:
Originally Posted by RichB
It's just a bit of fun so we can take a consensus view amongst the audience as to the cost if there's anything can't be proven explicitly. Like my mission speakers, cost me about 170 quid new all them years ago and a quick check of eBay shows someone still wanting a pair for 99quid. I have also seen them go for as low as 30quid and if I was selling my rather tatty pair wouldn't expect much more than that.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarrenHW
We could drive ourselves mad with it lol
I agree with everything you've said, especially this:
At this stage I'm considering bringing:Quote:
Originally Posted by RichB
Sansui AU101 (Paid £5 for it and £7 to recap it)
Marantz CD63SE (Paid £5 modded free from spare parts)
Celestion 15XR (Paid £20 for it ~£10 to recap and rewire).
In total it cost me ~£50 but you could pick it all up on eBay for ~£100, acceptable?
I've just bought an amp for my daughter on ebay today that could form the basis of a £100 system, an Arcam Alpha 2. I've already got some modified Wharfedale speakers which iirc cost me about £25-30 for parts, and a couple of CD players which cost me £35 each, as well as a turntable from freecycle that my daughter uses. I should be able to put a system together out of that lot :)
I'm busy working on my main system, but if time permits I might have an offering for the £100 system.
Cambridge A75 power amp cost me £60
Tannoy M20 speakers cost £27
Old Toshiba DVD (CD) player £10
I have a volume pot I paid a couple of quid for, if I can wire it onto the DVD players output It would make a system.
I have renewed the caps in the amp at additional cost but I'm presuming it will still make the weigh in?
All I'll say is you lads have got some stiff competition - watch this space:eyebrows:
I'm rebuilding a set of speakers that cost all of £5.50..... may qualify if anyone wants to take 'em down :eyebrows:
Gentlemen, please remember that this light hearted and much needed element of fun will only take place after the main business of NEBO has concluded for the day. Please PM me with planned input for this part of the day so i know what is going on. One thing i would observe is that it has been these late in the evening little novelties that has generated the most smiles and laughs in the past. :partytime:
Be an interesting and fun way to round off the day. Just stick to a couple of songs each .Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyddroid
My austereo system will comprise:
Modified Mission 760se, estimated at 35 quid in premodified condition, 15quid spent on mods.
Pair of Alphason stands filled with with atabites, 20quid from Alan (Mad Moon).
a broken but mended Marantz CD player was given to me for nowt and I fixed it.
A slightly case damaged Denon amp, which I recently offered to sell to Pete (Clarky) for 25quid if I recall rightly.
Cables will be homebrewed.
Very much an early 90s system for me.
With the stands I might not make the weigh in but I'll be happy to let them serve as 'community' kit for the day and others can use them unless the judges want to handicap me accordingly. Similarly if my donated broken CD player don't make the cut I can bring an older version Sansa clip I got for 10quid from eBay.
I'm planning to bring along my latest and greatest phono stage :eyebrows:
It should be interesting to "race" it against Firebottle's top of the range unit which I hear will be there...:)
Looking forward to hearing that dude.
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Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics
Great Jez, a little spice to the proceedings :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics
Is it solid state?
Yeah it should be fun :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Firebottle
It's a hybrid. Passive RIAA, zero feedback, separate PSU with heavily regulated HT and LT and slow start for both, further local regulation, 5 solid state devices and two triodes per channel with the triodes doing nearly all the actual amplification. Lots more solid state in the power supply.
It will be just a prototype (probably) as I need to get some feedback from people as to what they think of it yet and decide what housing it's to go in before laying out a PCB. The prototype external PSU is all point to point wired on tag board, valve style, although it's all solid state. Things like whether or not to do the whole thing in point to point to point wiring or move to a PCB also need feedback from potential customers as obviously the non-PCB option will be lots more expensive!
It's sounding bloody marvellous if I say so myself! Just need to get confirmation from others that I'm not deaf so I'll be offering to take it round to a few enthusiasts in easy travelling distance of Newcastle (on Tyne) very shortly...
Steve, you must bring your NVA Phono2.
The ultimate battle, Firebottle, Arkless and NVA. One phono stage to rule them all:eyebrows::lol:
That would be interesting! Steve reckons it's a bit special.... If it is in the same ballpark as reports on the Firebotte Kin and what I've heard from mine then it's very good VFM!Quote:
Originally Posted by RichB
Sounds really interesting Jez, we must compare notes one day :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics
Will be a very interesting outcome I'm sure, maybe not that much to choose between the 3 contenders :respect:
It's great that the task can be approached in different fashions and have enthusiasts to give opinions :eyebrows:
:)
Yes indeedy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Firebottle
Look forward to this gents!
I'll second that, looks like another great NEBO is shaping up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ali Tait
Right chaps. I think it's getting close to the time i need to start about thinking about a running oreder for NEBO 6. I need to know who wants an early or a later slot. or later. May i ask that we get started on time as we have a lot to pack into the day? Please let me know what you are bringing. Please remember that in order to fully enjoy NEBO 6 there is no need to bring anything else than your love for music and/or audio. NEBO meetings are about fun and enjoyment so please come along and join in. They will be plenty to hear and see.:)
:cool:
No takers yet Steve?
I will kick off by asking for an early slot as I am fairly local, but not the first slot this time please as I have a lot to set up.
My set up will be a bit different to last time.
I will be bringing this turntable:
http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Project_Imag.../Tech3_036.jpg
Playing through this Pre/Phono:
http://www.jkwynn.co.uk//Project_Ima...5/micro_01.jpg
Supplying this Active Crossover/Power Amp:
http://www.jkwynn.co.uk///Project_Images/Yam/yam_25.jpg
Into these now active tri wired Yamaha’s:
http://www.jkwynn.co.uk///Project_Images/Yam/yam_05.jpg
I might stick a CD player and DAC in the boot as well just in case?
Come on folks who’s next?
Give Steve the info to help him organise things.
:thumbsup:
I'll bring a full system Steve and will arrive around 11am I expect, don't mind where I go in the lineup as I'll be there all day/night.
For me it will be
Source TBC, if it's vinyl then I'll bring my Croft phono stage.
Icon Audio passive preamp
NVA monoblocks
Rega RS5 speakers
NVA LS5 cable and SSC
Will also have my sub 100 quid system in the car for the Austereo challenge
Won't be "troubling the scorers"with proper stuff, will fetch a few things for the cheapskate challenge later in the day
Bringing my edingdales chaps if anyone wants to fit them into there system Petes bringing his vintage Jvc direct drive turntable so if someone has an amp they would like to chuck in the mix we could have an interesting sound.Looking forward to hearing kens set up always wanted to listen to those yammies also dying to here richies nva monoblocks and icon audio passive preAttachment 15267would prefer a slot any time after 2pm
Will bring my Monarchy Audio SM 70 Pro amp and the AVC I just built if that'll do for the Edingdales?
I will be bringing the Firebottle KIN preamp so if anyone wants to build a system using this please let me know.
I can feel another phono / preamp shootout coming?:lol:
Steve I would like to do this afternoon/early evening if possible?
I must just say my house has sold and there is a possibility I may have to move on that weekend which would obviously prevent me from coming.:(
That little combo should give them a surprise Ali.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ali Tait
Good to see the Monarchy still providing you with sterling service Ali... I'm almost tempted to schlep up north of the Thames, passport firmly in my mitt, just to hear that combination :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ali Tait
I agree. What I'm hearing here now is the best I've heard my system sound, and not by a little. Wanted to hear this amp on the Edingdales for a while as I reckon it'll be a great match. Unfortunately the breakdown prevented it at PEBO. :-(
Yeah, have to say thanks for selling me the amp. Wanted to try one for quite a while. It's exceeded my expectations.Quote:
Originally Posted by orbscure
Please do. I will stamp your passport for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by orbscure
No problem Steven. Absolutely gagging to hear your Edingdales. Pete's JVC sounds interesting too. It sounds like NEBO 6 really is shaping up to be a gooden!!Quote:
Originally Posted by vinyljunky
Just to remind those of you who may bother with social media that NEBO does have a Facebook page should you wish to join in? https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthEastBakeOff/
I'll be there and will bring my nva passive. Depending on Marco's plans I could also bring the Akai Sw175 speakers. They won 't blow anyone away but they are different and interesting and worth a quick listen.
I'm looking forward to those Yammies :)
We can bring what you want, muchacho. The Akais would be an interesting listen for folks :cool:
Marco.
Ali reckon the monarchy up the eddies would be fantastic with the avc 1 the 25 watts of the monarchy would be more than ample as everyone on here States it's not the number of watts but the quality of those watts
Steve - Couldn't find NEBO on a Facebook search?
It's definately there Ken. I have just been on it. Click here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthEastBakeOff/
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Originally Posted by Qwin
Doh - I searched "NEBO" "NEBO6" etc
Found it now.