Hello john, I consolidated my two systems into one now, All Aerial Acoustics, Audioquest wires, Anthem Statement, Esoteric etc.. and move it into the living room. with the open floor plan in my house the Aerials are going deeeep no need for a subwoofer, full range!!!
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Morning Pete, Sounds very nice indeed! I would LOVE to give those Aerial's a listen, we need to get together soon. Not sure how we can get in touch as I don't think they'll allow us to post emails but I'll give it a try; you can contact me at; John@koolcables.com Hope to hear from you soon, have a great weekend! John |
Hello All , my name is matt miller , I have a Rega p3/24 with a Prima Luna prologue 3 tube pre into a Mcintosh MC352 solid state Amp 350W. I'm Driving a pair of Dynaudio contour 3.0's (86db) with a REL B2 sub. I also have a Mcd201 for super audio/cd's. I'm really thinking about changing it up for a Pair of Prima Luna Tube mono block amps 70W per channel, and maybe a more sensitive speaker like a Martin logan Advantage (93db). Not sure about this tho. Would like to hear some thoughts on this . thanks Matt |
So, there are folks who might still wish to try an Austin Audio Club after all. Mr. Miller, u sound familiar, have we met? Give me an email at ponies502000@yahoo.com to continue the discussion off Agon. I too am open for more meets w/good music and audio folks. I was highly active in the group prior to its disappearance. System is Martin Logan SL3 loudspeakers (today), McCormack DNA225 power amp, Custom tube preamp by Diety, various sources of vinyl and music server. |
As someone who has personally hosted twelve get-togethers of various iterations for audio or HT groups over the last 11 years and organized or planned 4 more that were hosted by various local dealers. At all of these attendance has varied from 15-30 people every time, so there are plenty of interested parties in Austin. Thus getting attendance is not the problem. If you plan an event that is going to be lively, engaging, with good gear, good music, and most importantly great food and wine, beer and, liquor. And you announce the date far enough out in advance, folks will come. To make promotion easy, I maintain a database of every audiophile that I meet or hear about, or run across while surfing a forum. It has about 60 names plus all of the local dealers or distributors on it. I would guess that list, could easily add another 60 names, if it was more comprehensive. I also have an HT enthusiast database of another 40 plus names, this one is not very up to date, as I don't really keep up with HT anymore. So again, attendance is not the problem, as I have discovered "if you build it, they will come." The problem is a lack of people willing to host groups of that size, especially with many of the invited people being complete strangers to them. When we were actively trying to schedule big group meetings for the Austin Audiophile Club, there was only myself and one other that consistently stepped up to host, and eventually are systems matured and so there wasn't as much new pieces coming in, and we also discovered it costs alot to buy booze and food for 20 on average. Now a lot of people are much more willing to host smaller soirees for 6 or less people, people that they have met, be-friended or vetted in some way. As well as the fact that this amount of people can actually fit in most listening rooms. So it's easier on the host, it can be scheduled in a shorter timeframe, and there is greater piece of mind. So in comclusion, anyone that ever wants to promote something feel free to contact me, as I am happy to share my database(s), as long as you promise to use the list for audio get togethers only. No politics, no religion, no business sales calls, etc. I can also tell you from my experience, that aiming for anymore than one large get-together per quarter is folly. And even that can be pushing it. Personally, when or if I start putting something together on a regular basis, my target would be a Spring meet and a Fall meet at most. So that's my 2 cents, posting on this or any other forum and saying your willing to attend is not going to get anything done. Obviously your interested in attending, because your a junkie that surfs high-end forums and has $10K, $30K, $100K or $250K invested into your system. Instead one should think of a get together like any other party. What's the theme? What's the schedule? What comparisons if any are going to be done? What piece of gear will be highlighted? Or maybe its just some great new music you've picked up? What is the specialty drink going to be? How much booze do I need? What good food am I going to cook or have cattered? Can I pull in a maufacturer, dealer, or distributor to add panache? In person or just hook me up with a demo unit? Those are things that have been addressed at the best meets I have organized or attended. And frankly if they aren't then it is just a bunch of tire-kicking going on that gets old quickly. |
Hello guys, I change my system again, now I have a 5 channel and a 2 channel system together, Turntable hooked up to A tube phono & tube preamp back to the Anthem Statement P5 all NOS tubes. TTWeights Eliminator turntable, 10" Eliminator arm with a Shelter 7000 and AQ Leopard tone arm cable going into a Rouge Audio Ares Phono all NOS Telefunken tubes then going into a Rouge Audio 99 Super Magnum with NOS RCA Red Base tubes. Still have all 5 Aerials Acoustics and all AQ cables. |
jwmacoustics1 posts12-10-2015 11:29amWell this is nice. We will be opening another manufacturing shop in Austin soon and can't wait to meet some of the locals! Yeah! Joshua, you met some of us already at the 2015 LSAF. We had a room on the 2nd floor, and visited your room on several occasions. When you're ready send us a note on our FB page 5one2 audio. All the best on your new facility! |
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There is functioning audiophile group in Austin these days! It’s called 5one2 Audio. Main means of communication is via a Facebook page by the same name. Take a look here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039705246057734/ |
Jafant we meet about once a month or every other month when someone offers to have people over. Nothing formal. The next event will be at Whetstone Audio on April 2nd 2016 when Brian will host John DeVore of DeVore fidelity and Mike Pranka US distributor for Dynavector and Well Tempered turntables. See the Whetstone blog. After the event a bunch of us plan to have dinner in Austin. |