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Group Therapy => NY Audio Rave => Topic started by: shadowlight on February 27, 2015, 05:15:02 PM

Title: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on February 27, 2015, 05:15:02 PM
This time I am going to make it bit different than the previous 2 or 3 times.  My primary system will be setup for majority of the RAVE the way I listen to it on daily basis and later in the day we can swap equipment in and out if folks want to do that.  The primary system is most likely going to be in the living room (as you enter the front door to the left).  The other system will be in the basement and hopefully the living room system will not bleed into the basement system sound.

My primary system is setup as pc based audio system.

Please post either in the thread or pm me if you are able to attend.  Everyone is more than welcome to attend even though it is posted in the NY Rave subboard.

Primary System

Speakers: Zu Audio Druid V
Amp: Triode Lab / Finale 2a3 SET (http://www.triodelab.com/2a3-set/) (Sovtek / Shuguang 2a3, RCA/GE/Russian NOS 6sn7/6hc8, 5v4/gz32 rectifier tube)
Preamp: 4P1L DHP (https://simplepleasuretubeamps.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/radus-implementation-of-the-siberian-4p1l-gen3-designed-by-ale-moglia/) transformer coupled.
DAC - Lampizator Gen4.5 with DSD and support for PCM 384K
PC Audio Receiver - Lenovo M73 Tiny running Linux with Signalyst NAA application
Audio Music Player - Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 running Windows 8.1 with Signalyst HQPlayer converting everything over to 2xDSD
CD/SACD - Pioneer Elite DV59ai

Basement System

Speakers: Zu Audio Omen Def Mk1.B
Amp: Response Audio Modified Jolida 3205 (6550/kt88/el34 power tubes)
Preamp: Dodd Audio Unity Gain 6h30i/6jd8
CD/SACD: Pioneer Elite DV45a
Streaming: Logitech Duet

Feel free to bring equipment along to try in the based and swap away as you see fit and later in the day we could try different things in the main system.
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: mfsoa on February 28, 2015, 08:27:42 AM
Thanks D.  I'm in.  Looking forward to seeing your HQplayer/NAA setup.
I've been following your posts on CA with interest.

-Mike
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on March 02, 2015, 12:13:37 PM
Thanks D.  I'm in.  Looking forward to seeing your HQplayer/NAA setup.
I've been following your posts on CA with interest.

-Mike

If I get time I will set it up with eval version of Windows 2012R2 and we can compare the regular win8.1 to linux naa v/s win2012r2 to win2012r2 naa.

See you in April
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: Barry (NJ) on March 06, 2015, 08:14:12 AM
As of now, count me in. But there is lots of college stuff constantly getting tossed on the calendar last minute these days...
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: tmazz on March 06, 2015, 09:21:18 AM
As of now, count me in. But there is lots of college stuff constantly getting tossed on the calendar last minute these days...

Been there......
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on March 07, 2015, 05:13:44 PM
Been there......

Tom will you be joining us?

As of now, count me in. But there is lots of college stuff constantly getting tossed on the calendar last minute these days...

See you in couple of weeks
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: pumpkinman on March 09, 2015, 04:11:50 PM
Would love to attend but work might get in the way.
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: Putz on March 12, 2015, 05:04:41 PM
Would love to attend but work might get in the way.

A bad day at Deepak's rave beats a good day at work.

Count me in D.
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: goldlizsts on March 17, 2015, 03:19:15 AM
Would love to be there, but yours may conflict with another event among my "other" friends.  Will see; should know better as we get closer.

Shek
Title: Re: April 4th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on March 18, 2015, 03:45:50 PM
Folks,

Need to change the date to April 11th and hopefully folks who have responded as attending can still make it.

Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: hogg on March 21, 2015, 03:06:10 PM
Hi Deepak, I would love to attend.  If there's anything you need don't hesitate to ask.

                                            Jim
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on March 21, 2015, 07:51:03 PM
Hi Deepak, I would love to attend.  If there's anything you need don't hesitate to ask.

                                            Jim

See you on the 11th Jim.
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: Emil on March 22, 2015, 08:21:13 AM

 So who's gonna take pictures? I would but I'm close to 3 hours from you Deepak. You really need to move closer to me :lol:
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on March 22, 2015, 03:58:52 PM

 So who's gonna take pictures? I would but I'm close to 3 hours from you Deepak. You really need to move closer to me :lol:

You need to join up with one of the LI group and car pool  :thumb:. 
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: mfsoa on March 22, 2015, 06:44:13 PM
I just got an SVS SB-2000 subwoofer. Lots of fun in a small package.

Interested in having it visit?

-Mike
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: goldlizsts on March 22, 2015, 11:31:48 PM

 So who's gonna take pictures? I would but I'm close to 3 hours from you Deepak. You really need to move closer to me :lol:

I can take pictures. Just bought a used Olympus OMD EM1 just to salvage the Panny 14-140 lens I have (kind of liked it)..... will see how I may like it, and then will want to take it on my African safari coming up.  The EM1 came with a tiny flash attachment; I wonder how it works, so this is a good opportunity.  I'll just set the ISO higher also.

April 12 I am not 100% tho, so if I don't show, you'd have to forgive me.

What about all the iPhones you guys have?  I'm sure some guys will flash away with their phones. :thumb:
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on March 24, 2015, 03:24:15 PM
I just got an SVS SB-2000 subwoofer. Lots of fun in a small package.

Interested in having it visit?

-Mike

Mike, check in with Tommy.  He is bring a system for the basement area.  I plan to use a 12" servo sub upstairs with the Druid.
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on March 24, 2015, 03:25:29 PM

April 12 I am not 100% tho, so if I don't show, you'd have to forgive me.


Shek, I am assuming April 12th was a typo and you meant the 11th which is when we are having the RAVE.
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: goldlizsts on March 24, 2015, 05:36:34 PM

April 12 I am not 100% tho, so if I don't show, you'd have to forgive me.

Yes sir, April 11.  Oh, April 12 will be my reunion with ex-coworkers from Long Island area.... My mixup, tho no conflict.
Shek, I am assuming April 12th was a typo and you meant the 11th which is when we are having the RAVE.

Yes sir, April 11.  Oh, April 12 will be my reunion with ex-coworkers from Long Island area.... My mixup, tho no conflict.
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on April 04, 2015, 04:30:22 PM
Contact information sent out to everyone.  If I missed anyone please let me know. 
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on April 05, 2015, 09:07:57 AM
The RAVE is going to have a low turn out (about 7 or 8) folks so everyone will be able to get plenty of time changing settings around on the pc audio player  :thumb:
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: goldlizsts on April 05, 2015, 11:49:04 AM
The RAVE is going to have a low turn out (about 7 or 8) folks so everyone will be able to get plenty of time changing settings around on the pc audio player  :thumb:

If this event doesn't get postponed, I'd need a ride from the NYC area.  Anyone going from around NYC so I can get a ride? 

Thanks.

Shek
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: pumpkinman on April 07, 2015, 08:39:42 AM
See everyone on Sat.
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: ampdesigner333 on April 07, 2015, 07:24:29 PM
Can't wait !

(:
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: Putz on April 07, 2015, 10:54:11 PM
Looking forward to it
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: Emil on April 08, 2015, 04:34:04 AM
 :pics?:

Someone please bring a camera :lol:
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: GT Audio Works on April 08, 2015, 06:29:19 AM
Hi Deepak,
 I was planning on coming over, but I have a demo scheduled for Saturday around that time. And I have previous plans later.
Maybe next time.
Greg
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: goldlizsts on April 08, 2015, 08:51:51 AM
:pics?:

Someone please bring a camera :lol:

Tom will be giving me a ride.  Wait a sec, Emil, will you be riding with us?  Or you just want to see our partying? :rofl:

I will bring my new toy to take some pictures.  I got it for like 2 months, and have not taken a single picture yet.  You guys will be my guinea pigs. :lol:

Shek
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: Emil on April 08, 2015, 11:39:15 AM
:pics?:

Someone please bring a camera :lol:

Tom will be giving me a ride.  Wait a sec, Emil, will you be riding with us?  Or you just want to see our partying? :rofl:

I will bring my new toy to take some pictures.  I got it for like 2 months, and have not taken a single picture yet.  You guys will be my guinea pigs. :lol:

Shek

Not going. Visiting my daughter at college this weekend but someone take pictures anyway please?
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: goldlizsts on April 08, 2015, 07:05:12 PM
Sorry Emil et al,

I just turkeyed out.  I was just reminded of a reunion luncheon in Syosset with many ex-Sperry/Unisys coworkers. 

As such, I won't be able to take pictures, Emil.  I'm sure someone with an iPhone.... will be able to do.

Shek
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: etcarroll on April 11, 2015, 07:08:48 AM
D - have fun today, I had thought I'd drive up, but my flight home from San Antonio was delayed by thunderstorms over Dallas. I'm beat this morning.
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: Putz on April 11, 2015, 07:33:29 AM
You guys got more excuses for not showing up than my kids had for taking a bath. I don't know why anybody would even want to schedule a rave at this point and go to all the trouble of doing so only to have nobody come. When raves are a thing of the past and everyone's lamenting: Oh whoa is me how could this have ever happened, think back to recently scheduled events and the lack of attendance.

Dee--Kudos to you for doing this today and hopefully we'll have a decent turnout and maybe we take pictures and maybe we don't.
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: pumpkinman on April 11, 2015, 06:42:50 PM
Thanks so much for hosting today Deepak. Food was great as always and love the new tube pre.

P-man

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Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: StereoNut on April 11, 2015, 07:04:43 PM
Sorry I missed it, but we had a crazy busy Open House in East Meadow today!

SN
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: tmazz on April 11, 2015, 07:11:05 PM
Sorry I missed it, but we had a crazy busy Open House in East Meadow today!

SN


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Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: tmazz on April 11, 2015, 07:27:13 PM
Deepak

Thanks to you for hosting and to Chhaya for putting up with all of us audio looneys invading her home. :lol:

I was really great to get the opportunity to meet in person some of the folks I have been chatting online with for the past few years.

Tommy's new amps really impressed me. The first few Class D amp I heard left me cold, so I have pretty much ignored them for a while. But I have to say I was shocked by how small a difference in character there was when we substituted the new Cherry for the tube amp. Not only did the Cherry not sound digital it did not even present a flavor that I would have picked out as solid state in nature. And as efficient as the Zus are, they would have spotlighted any bit of noise in the amps, but Tommy's was dead quiet. Good Job!

And since I don't know who was responsible for preparing what food wise I just want to say hat's off to the Chef(s).

Jim was going on and on the whole way home about what a great day it was. He asked me to pass his thanks along to you as well since he is not an AN member (yet - I'm working on that.  ;)
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: jbtrio on April 12, 2015, 12:25:10 AM
Sorry Deepak I missed your Rave. I worked a double, hopefully I can come over another time for a listen.

Best,
Joe
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: etcarroll on April 12, 2015, 06:26:16 AM
Oh no, the girls are playing Lax, good luck D!
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on April 12, 2015, 12:07:08 PM
Sorry Deepak I missed your Rave. I worked a double, hopefully I can come over another time for a listen.

Best,
Joe

D - have fun today, I had thought I'd drive up, but my flight home from San Antonio was delayed by thunderstorms over Dallas. I'm beat this morning.

NP, we will see you next time.

Had a great time yesterday.
Title: Re: April 11th 2015 RAVE - Princeton NJ - 1 pm start
Post by: shadowlight on April 12, 2015, 12:19:38 PM

And since I don't know who was responsible for preparing what food wise I just want to say hat's off to the Chef(s).


Will pass along the complements to the better half.

Jim was going on and on the whole way home about what a great day it was. He asked me to pass his thanks along to you as well since he is not an AN member (yet - I'm working on that.  ;)

It was great meeting both you and Jim today.