Tampa Bay Area Audiogoners

Well, at least there's 4 of us. I agree that St. Cecilia Sound Gallery is a very nice audiophile store and its owner, Brian, is a great guy. It is the last place in the Bay area where analog and tube gear is better represented than ss and Brian never rushes you.

I also recommend Audio Visions South in Tampa on Henderson Blvd. George Liu, the owner, has been a close friend of mine for 20 years (disclosure item: my wife has worked for George for the last 2 years). Except for Linn, George has pulled out of the LP playback market based on lack of sales. Except for Musical Fidelity (very good CD players and integrated amps - don't know about their TT), he has also stopped carrying tube gear. But I've fallen in love with everything I've heard from Ayre.

I have been out of the analog game since 1999 and have just jumped back in with the purchase of an SME 20/2 and a Graham Phantom. If any of you guys are experienced with TT, arm and cartridge setup, it's possible I may need help setting up this rig. Let me know if you can and would be willing to help.

Thanks and good listening,

Ed

Hey, Tampa Bay area audiophiles, check out the Tampa Bay Listening Society.

We're a (growing) local high-end club with a diverse mix of interests from pure analog to state-of-the-art digital, and everything in between. We host monthly meetings to demo our systems and/or enjoy live music.

www.tampabaylisteningsociety.com

Thanks really great guys, the website looks really nice.
I'm over on the east coast in Fort lauderdale and would love to have something like that here. I know a fair amount of gents over here but few seem willing or able to build something like what you have. But they are more HT guys thn 2 channel audiophiles so to speak.

But I hope your club keeps growing and everyone is benefiting from the relationships and knowledge base.

OK. Count me in too. I'm in the 33624 sip code. If I can be of any help or support in some way, don't hesitate to let me know. Given enough notice I can usually be hwereever. Although, I am unable to drive. I can drive, but it's just not a good idea.

I would like to find out more about attending a meeting TBLS!I will visit the website!Thanks guys!Ray