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    Default Monmouthshire/Herefordshire Mini Bake off 2/12/18

    Small gathering at my house in Pencraig, in-between Ross-On-Wye and Monmouth.
    I've recently moved here so the more local the better, limited capacity so first come first reserved, PM me.

    Primarily Pre-amps but anything else most welcome (My pre-amp has a very good phono stage if anyone wants to bring a turntable,
    spare speaker stands to use too) Feel free to bring CD's or USB.

    Sunday 2nd December anytime from 11am to 5ish, drinks will be provided, bring your own lunch if coming early.
    Last edited by bazza1969; 11-11-2018 at 02:09.

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    Well done that man and hope it works out for you , Sadly I am in London
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    I'm in, I can bring Firebottle phono pre amp OTP3 prototype.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stryder5 View Post
    I'm in, I can bring Firebottle phono pre amp OTP3 prototype.

    Gary
    Hi Gary
    Thats great!
    If its phono only we will need a Turntable, I recently sold my Thorens!
    I mentioned the 'very good phono stage' in case anyone wanted to bring a turntable.


    (Thanks Audio Al)

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    Well done for arranging this Barry, unfortunately I'm on night shifts that weekend so can't make but hope it goes well
    Marantz CD63 KI Signature
    Project Debut II
    Pioneer A656 Reference
    Epos M5s
    Atacama Stands
    Maplin speaker cable cos I can't hear a difference
    Various interconnects as above

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gaz View Post
    Well done for arranging this Barry, unfortunately I'm on night shifts that weekend so can't make but hope it goes well
    Hi Gary, thanks.
    I work from home so feel free to text/ring me and come round some other time.
    Last edited by bazza1969; 14-11-2018 at 12:12.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bazza1969 View Post
    Hi Gary
    Thats great!
    If its phono only we will need a Turntable, I recently sold my Thorens!
    I mentioned the 'very good phono stage' in case anyone wanted to bring a turntable.


    (Thanks Audio Al)

    I now have a Chinese RVC with std and modified output plus a Tisbury Passive to bring.

    Gary
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stryder5 View Post
    I now have a Chinese RVC with std and modified output plus a Tisbury Passive to bring.

    Gary
    Hi Gary
    Brilliant!! Thank you, glad you're still on board to come along, I will PM you.
    Cheers Barry

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    How did it go guys?
    Marantz CD63 KI Signature
    Project Debut II
    Pioneer A656 Reference
    Epos M5s
    Atacama Stands
    Maplin speaker cable cos I can't hear a difference
    Various interconnects as above

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    Hi Gary, have just found your post. Shame you couldn't make it. Another Gary (Stryder5) was due to come but was unfortunately laid low after a flu jab so it turned out to be a very mini bake off! First of all I had a listen to Barry's Isobariks. Barry has quite a large listening room and I was impressed with their room filling abilities but compared to my speakers I felt that they lacked a little precision and did not image as well. Granted my room is very different and I am listening in "near field" conditions. The "sweet spot" is very sweet but very narrow. If I move my head 6 inches either way the headphone effect goes. We then hooked up my IPL S2 Tlm transmission lines. We didn't have time to play about with the optimum positioning but Barry was kind enough to say that he liked them. All of Ivan Leslie's transmission line speakers have the same sound qualities but in Barry's room I think I would choose the next size up. I had not met Barry before but he was a perfect host and I had very enjoyable trip to Monmouth. Thanks Barry!

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