Any interest in hearing Gershman Black Swan Spkr?


I am expecting a pair of Gershman Acoustic, Black Swan, pretty soon. Is there any one in Minneaplolis/St.Paul areas interested in bringing your amps/preamps over for a shoot out event? I will provide some foods and beverages. My goal is to find out what is the best combination of electronics to drive these speakers. I would love to hear Audio Research Ref 3 if you have it.

Here is what I have:
Amp: C/J Premier 350, Premier LP70s, McCormack DNA 500
Pre: C/J CT5, Cary SL P05
Digital: Cary CD 306 SACD, Sony 777ES, McCormack UDP1 DELUXE
Cables: Acoustic Zen, RCA only.

Thanks in advance.
AnThuan
anthuan
Jond, I think you're my only supporter on this thread, THANK YOU. I thought this is something that audiophiles would love to be part of, for curiosity if anything. Maybe it's too much of a hassle to ask people to bring their electronics to your house for a nice 3-5 hours of pure sonic pleasures with foods and beer. What's alternative? Audiophile out on the frozen lake ice fishing?? That doesnt sound good to me. Anyway, I hope to have at least one interested party so that we can get the party going. Once again, this is Gershman's flagship model which retails for $30K that can reach down to 18Hz
Happly lisntening
AnThuan: I live in the area and your proposal sounds interesting...actually perfect for a mid-winter activity program. Actually, one of my buds from the local audio club brought this thread to my attention, so you have at least two of us interested. Shoot me an email and we'll work something out. Look forward to hearing from you!
Mdrummer01: OK, I will play "Miss Manners" here. It was very nice and gracious of AnThuan to post his public invitaion meant for everyone. However, you need to make arrangements with him pesonally, not with the rest of A'gon. What purpose does it serve to make a public posting asking him to email you? Why don't you just email him?
Aktchi: Geez...I said I look forward to hearing from him (meaning AnThuan), not from Miss Manners or the rest of Audiogon. Lighten up. Have you ever heard the saying "criticize in private, praise in public?" We're all friends here, so please play nice. Thanks.
Mdrummer01 and all, I am happy to hear that you're in town and interested in getting together. I would like to get together on Sunday if it's ok as I have to work and have music lesson for the kids on Saturday. I am leaning toward next Sunday (February 4) if you can make it. My place is big enough to accommodate about 10-15 people. I will provide some wine, beer, cheese, crackers, and appetizers, and pizza from Costco. You can stay as long as you want or until I kick you out. Please shoot me an email with a prefered time and date for this event. I will put together a schedule(s) based on your availability.
Thanks
AnThuan
email: anthuan.nguyen@medtronic.com

P.S. Please bring some music (LPs or CDs).