North East Bake Off 2 - 21/06/13 Hartlepool

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The flyer says it all really, all AoS members are welcome to attend. If you're curious as to what sort thing we get up to please see this thread. http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24978

There has been a small cover charge added this time to cover the cost of refreshments (tea/coffee and some tasty grub) provided at the venue.

If anyone would like more information or is interested in bringing gear along please PM me and I'll be happy to put you in touch with the organiser.

All the best

Rich

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Just a quick bump to see if theres any interest? The last one was a real treat and all who come in peace are welcomed.

I'm unfortunately unable to make this one as its Mrs B's birthday weekend and I'll be taking her away for a few days. By all means feel free to contact me and I'll put you in touch with the erstwhile organiser.

Rich

It's a shame I am so far away as I would love to attend. Give my best regards to Steve for me please Rich ;)

I'll be at this one. :thumbsup:

Any chance someone could bring a Leak Stereo 20?

I would love to hear one of those prior to making my mind up whether to buy one. :scratch:

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Originally Posted by Qwin

I'll be at this one. :thumbsup:

Any chance someone could bring a Leak Stereo 20?

I would love to hear one of those prior to making my mind up whether to buy one. :scratch:

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Cor, If someone brings one of those I might just have to disappoint Mrs B after all... The little Radford from the last one was something special and is on my stereo bucket list.

Little Radford to desperate Dan maybe :lol:

Yeh very nice by all acounts. There was an STA-15 series II completed on eBay yesterday for £1,486 :eek:

I will be going as well, looking forward to it :D
I can bring any of my stuff if anyone is interested ?.
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25767
Alan

I'd very much like to attend & if I can bring some
of my kit, I'd be delighted to do so.

Many thanks,

Les

Hi Les,

How's it going? Good to see you popping in and saying hello! Btw, could you do me a favour and have a look here at this thread and possibly advise one of our members about your range of modified Arcam players:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...377#post452377

I reckon that they'd be just up his street... Hope you get your website up and running again soon! :)

Marco.

P.S Enjoy the bake-off if you go to it. I know that the guys will be in for a treat when they hear your gear... ;)

Is it an all day event?

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Originally Posted by Arkless Electronics

Is it an all day event?

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Nope, just the evening. Although some were there from 5.30 I think the last time. By all means contact Steve on the flyer and he'll give you the gen.

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Originally Posted by Marco

Hi Les,

How's it going? Good to see you popping in and saying hello! Btw, could you do me a favour and have a look here at this thread and possibly advise one of our members about your range of modified Arcam players:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...377#post452377

I reckon that they'd be just up his street... Hope you get your website up and running again soon! :)

Marco.

P.S Enjoy the bake-off if you go to it. I know that the guys will be in for a treat when they hear your gear... ;)

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Thanks Marco,

As I'm winding down some of my operations, I can only offer the Arcam 5 and 5+ players as upgraded units - call for details 01246 200096
or if I'm off wandering: 07950 324075

The website will be down for the present as I'm altering the way I work this year so I'm putting systems in place to ensure the smooth running
of the business after I've retired/expired. There are many new projects nearing completion so there'll be a fresh look to the old company.

I do look forward to joining the members at the bakeoff and we'll be trundling the caravan up to the north east on Thursday before the bash.

All the best,

Les

Nice one, Les. I'll pass on the info to Martin and ask him to give you a call. Enjoy the bake-off, as I'm sure you will! :)

Marco.

Once again, a quick plug for the bake off as the time draws nearer.

From what I gather from the organiser there should be a wealth of kit and expertise in attendance and all AoS members are welcome. As previously stated there will be a nominal cover charge of a few quid to cover the food and drink the venue are putting on. Anyone interested in taking gear or showing off DIY work should contact Steve who's put the time and effort into making it happen.

(Unfortunately I can't attend this one as I'm taking Mrs B away for her birthday thus earning browing points which I'll cash in for the eventual AoS show when that happens)

Having been to the last event, this one promises to be even better and I hope to see everyone again at a future event.

Rich

Alan, I've sent a PM. Can you give Steve a ring if you see this post.

Hope yous have a great night.

Roll on the AoS show, be great to see the assorted NEBO's, Scottish Mafia, pishanto specialists and assorted daftees all in one spot.

Rich

One last stir just to remind everyone that the event is tomorrow.

Have a great night everyone who's going.

How did it go then, Rich? We want your views and piccies! :)

Marco.

I don't think Rich went at all, Marco. But maybe someone who did would like to spill the beans?

On mobile so details later but a spankingly good time was had by all.... And that was just when the stripers came on! Ok it wasn't quite THAT good.....
Brilliant evening, great sounds and good company. Thanks to the organisers for making it happen. Hope there's another one soon.
Lots of budding David baileys were there so Im sure someone will post some pics....

I went and had a cracking night so many thanks to Steve for organising it
It was really great to meet everyone and there were some great music produced, I was really impressed by Neil's Ruark speakers and his Lenco turntable and that MingDa valve amp they really rocked,
Nice to meet Jez and hear his lovely phono stage. Also a pleasure to speak to LesW and see his fantastic amps in the flesh and that new Tone arm looks really special.

Alan

Good to hear it was worth you going, Jez. Did Les, from Avondale Audio, also make it? :)

Marco.

As Alan said yes Les made it there too. Interesting looking pickup arm prototype from Les but unfortunately we didn't get to hear it as I believe there was some issue with a turntable he had brought (not certain of my facts on that one) so we saw it unmounted.. as it were.

Alan, I'm guessing you were the guy with the reel to reel? It sounded very nice anyway.

I had my eyes and ears opened as to how good a Lenco GL75 could be when fettled... bloody marvellous! I've got at least two of those somewhere so I may well have to have a play... Yes that Ming Da valve amp was very nice and could kick ass when required! The Ruark speakers must be pretty efficient to do that on 38 WPC as it wasn't a small small room really and they got up to some good spl's at times.

It was nice to see so many people still "home brew" and modify hifi kit in the tradition of this technical hobby... What with the re-plinthed etc Lenco and Garrard and then the kit built phono stages which both sounded nice.

Steve, Neil I'm looking forward to the Hartlepool International Hi End Show as soon as you have it organised :D

It was nice to come back to my home town for the first time in several years but it's changed so much I didn't recognise most of it and even got lost!
The full motorbike gear was a mistake! Forecast said going to turn nasty but I got there having lost about two pounds in sweat underneath all the garb and it turned out to be a beautiful summer solstice evening. Hooned it back at about the ton and got bike away, cat fed etc in time for three pints in my local Weatherspoons (open till 1). Result!

Alan, I'm guessing you were the guy with the reel to reel? It sounded very nice anyway.

Hi Jez, yes that was my Tascam BR-20 R2R and Garrard 401.
I agree about the Lenco what a cracking turntable, I also have a Leak delta (lenco 75) in the garage so I will certainly be having a play with that when time permits

Alan

NEBO2 was my first event of any kind and I really enjoyed it.
Great venue, great bunch of people and great sounds.
Here’s a few of the things that were going on:

http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Pics/NEBO2_01.jpg
Alans Tascam R2R sounded spot on. That Ming DA Amp running EL34’s could rock, pretty amazing as it was fresh out of the box that evening, what would it be like once run in?


http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Pics/NEBO2_03.jpg
Alans Garrard 401 with Jelco arm, nice!



http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Pics/NEBO2_04.jpg
Jez’s Highly modified CA Phonostage was really precise and belted out some Steeley Dan and Dire straits in a very detailed and controlled manner. Those Ruark speakers were also impressive.


http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Pics/NEBO2_05.jpg
Jez also brought this amp as a bit of a conversational piece, but it sounded quite good, particularly like the minimalist case. :D


http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Pics/NEBO2_06.jpg
This was my battery MC Phono Stage (below TT). It’s my version of Hypnotoads AD797 project.
It worked well, but I thought Jez’s unit had it beat. It would have been nice to hear them at lower volume levels for a better comparison.


http://www.jkwynn.co.uk/Pics/NEBO2_07.jpg
Mick’s Verdik amps from the 1950’s made an appearance at the end of the evening, but we ran out of time. I think an all day event could be in order?

It was a very pleasant evening and I look forward to NEBO3, big thanks to the folks that provided the venue, food, and drink and of course to Steve for bringing the event together.

Looks like a good event was had by all....

Steve has put some pics and a write up on his site here http://progmeister.com/nebo2

Sorry I couldn't make it but my Mrs deserved a good weekend away after doing so much for her mum lately. We had a fab time eating and drinking our way around Netherlands and more importantly I've earned enough brownie points for NEBO3 and the AoS show when it happens.

My thanks go to Steve for organising the event and to everyone for the warm welcome given to Jennie and I.

It was a pleasure to listen to the systems and to chat informally to the enthusiasts about a number of
interesting matters.

A great event, I look forward to another.