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30-07-2019, 01:27
mik_rik

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Originally Posted by Barry

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
30-07-2019, 04:47
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.
30-07-2019, 05:11
Discopants

Loving the bunting room treatment.

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30-07-2019, 05:29
Floyddroid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discopants

Loving the bunting room treatment.

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Yes it was from acousticroombuntingR Us. £15,000 per 2m length. It is excellent.
30-07-2019, 06:10
Pigmy Pony

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Originally Posted by Floyddroid

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
30-07-2019, 06:47
RichB

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Originally Posted by walpurgis

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

Furthest left is me.
30-07-2019, 06:55
Firebottle

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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.
30-07-2019, 07:18
walpurgis

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichB

Furthest left is me.

:D
30-07-2019, 07:28
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
30-07-2019, 07:38
walpurgis

Those OB's must employ loads of equalisation to compensate for cancellation.
30-07-2019, 08:33
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!!!!!
30-07-2019, 09:25
Ali Tait

Quote:

Originally Posted by walpurgis

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.
30-07-2019, 11:05
RichB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ali Tait

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
30-07-2019, 11:09
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.
30-07-2019, 11:58
Firebottle

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

Should have written it down, damned memory ......
30-07-2019, 12:16
southall-1998_mk2

Which Naim CD Player is that?

S.
30-07-2019, 12:19
Alex_UK

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Originally Posted by southall-1998_mk2

Which Naim CD Player is that?

According to the report, CD555
30-07-2019, 12:40
southall-1998_mk2

Oh, nice! Always wanted to hear the CD555.

S.
30-07-2019, 13:02
walpurgis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebottle

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.
30-07-2019, 13:32
Ali Tait

Yes Derek Trucks, sounded good.

Shane, the 555 sounded superb, definitely the best cd Ive ever heard.
31-07-2019, 06:04
Floyddroid

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Originally Posted by Ali Tait

Yes Derek Trucks, sounded good.

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

I would second that Ali.
31-07-2019, 06:06
Floyddroid

So, looks like we will be having NEBO 11 then? Are we happy with the venue or shall i look elsewhere?
31-07-2019, 06:52
Firebottle

Venue was fine Steve, particularly with good beer and food as well :cool:
31-07-2019, 07:11
Ali Tait

Yes agreed. Stairs are a bit of a pain but grand other than that.
31-07-2019, 07:30
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.
31-07-2019, 11:43
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 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.

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.
31-07-2019, 18:39
Floyddroid

Thanks for the positive feedback guys. Duly noted.
31-07-2019, 20:53
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.
31-07-2019, 20:59
Alex_UK

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Originally Posted by Alex_UK

OK, here are some photos from the day, with thanks to Steve (Floyddroid.) The original context/full report can be seen here.

It's not posted in full but linked to above.
06-08-2019, 11:04
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)
06-08-2019, 11:33
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....
06-08-2019, 13:20
Firebottle

Organise it Mark and people will come.
06-08-2019, 13:21
Mickyricky

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Originally Posted by 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....

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 ��
06-08-2019, 13:22
Bigman80

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Originally Posted by Mickyricky

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.
06-08-2019, 14:06
Jac Hawk

Me too, Sheffield is easy to get to from Lancashire
06-08-2019, 14:11
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
06-08-2019, 15:33
Blackmass

Yep! Count me in too Mark.
06-08-2019, 15:57
Mickyricky

This should now be in a post of its own so it doesn’t mislead NEBO
06-08-2019, 15:59
Firebottle

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Originally Posted by Jac Hawk

.... 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.
06-08-2019, 17:22
YNWaN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickyricky

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 :).

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