Pittsburgh get together -- roll call

**Hdale85** · 20 February 2009, 18:13 Friday

Well obviously my 4T's I also should have either an RPA-2 or XPA-2.....I'm getting ready to order one but I cannot decide. I may be able to bring my DAC possible. I'll have to rig up a case for it or something.

**Hdale85** · 21 February 2009, 13:28 Saturday

Looks like It'll be the RPA-2.

**Finleyville** · 21 February 2009, 16:49 Saturday

Originally posted by Dougie085

Looks like It'll be the RPA-2.

Hey. Today the RPA-2 is $725 with shipping and the XPA-2 is $720 with shipping! Heads up!

**Hdale85** · 21 February 2009, 17:20 Saturday

Yeah it's been that way a while. The RPA-2 is at an introductory price right now and will eventually be more as well. I think they are both normal priced at 799. But regardless 5 dollars difference wasn't enough to make up my mind haha.

**wkhanna** · 21 February 2009, 17:20 Saturday

I'll be there, no question about it!

AFA equipment........

I have the single malt and nectar of the vine covered :T

**Hdale85** · 21 February 2009, 17:23 Saturday

You can bring some LP's Bill

I think John is going to bring his new Clearaudio with 800 dollar cart (Neurocia or something or other) and probably his Bellari phono pre. Depending on if Bob is going or not will depend if my speakers make it. He's pretty much my only form of moving them.

**PewterTA** · 22 February 2009, 20:16 Sunday

Ha ha, bill we can bring the RB-1090!

I can bring whatever anyone wants, if they want the CA 840c over there that can be brought.

I can also bring some home-made wine that I keep promising Bill I'll bring and never remember to. :lol:

Can wait to get to a listening party again... it's been too long since I've sat and listened to anything.

So definitely count me in!

-Dan

**Hdale85** · 22 February 2009, 21:15 Sunday

Same here Dan. I haven't really sat and listened since I sold the XPA-3. I have another chip amp in the system currently but my DAC is setup for balanced connections and the chipamp is SE. So I haven't really enjoyed music much because I can't use my DAC. So I can't wait till wed/thurs to get the RPA-2 :B

Home made wine huh? I'd give a try. I'm not much of a wine drinker

I tried a few at Bills last time though which was I guess a year ago?

I think I'll bring my RPA-2 the DAC and possibly speakers although not sure yet if Bob has anything going on so not sure how that will work out?

I have some other DIY projects that may be done by then but not sure if it's something I'd bring :B One of which is an electronic drum set that I've been building.

**Finleyville** · 22 February 2009, 21:45 Sunday

It's a definite! See post #1 for details!

**Hdale85** · 22 February 2009, 21:48 Sunday

I was going to offer to bring home made fajita's but I see food is already taken care of.... hmm

**Finleyville** · 22 February 2009, 21:50 Sunday

Please bring those fajitas! It is official now! lol

**Hdale85** · 22 February 2009, 21:51 Sunday

Haha consider it done

I may have to use your broiler though

**mackintire** · 24 February 2009, 01:56 Tuesday

Wow. I 'm not the only one from Pittsburgh here.

I 'm building the Natangs on the DIY forum. I 'm live near Pittsburgh currently, 10 minute drive.

**Hdale85** · 24 February 2009, 02:11 Tuesday

Does that mean you're coming and bringing something to listen to

**mackintire** · 24 February 2009, 08:51 Tuesday

I have a dilemma then.

Starting with I'm not sure where to go...

And as far as I am aware I have nothing worthy to bring as of yet

Unless one of you want to buy some unopened Cherry JBL Northridge E50's or a EC35?

I could bring food...that's something I have plenty of.

Unfortunately the Natangs will most likely not be finished till sometime in June.

**Hdale85** · 24 February 2009, 09:12 Tuesday

Ah, well I'm sure the company is always welcomed

I'm sure he'll be sending out details on the location before the 7th.

**maseline_98** · 24 February 2009, 10:02 Tuesday

I also live in the burgh area(about 45 mins from the city). The only thing I could bring is maybe my emo xpa-5, but that is no match for the rpa-2 in sound quality...lol. Plus, my klipsch are WAY TOO HEAVY and I do not own a truck to move those beasts. Lmk the details(I may or may not be able to make a how).

**Finleyville** · 24 February 2009, 15:27 Tuesday

maseline, Beaver County represent! I'm originally from there too.

**Finleyville** · 24 February 2009, 16:07 Tuesday

Alright. I am surprised at the interest actually. If you definitely plan on coming and not on the fence just chime in here and ask to be added to the list! (Yes, a bouncer and velvet rope will be outside :B j/k) The meet will be at my home in Wexford just off of I-79. I will PM everybody my address the closer it gets.

Anything audio you bring is welcomed. Even if it is commercial speakers or quality headhpones we can still listen to them to contrast/compare. If Dougie, John and Dan bring their hardware then all we are missing is a good preamp. Anyone have one?

We planned on having decent munchies through out the day. If you wish to bring your favorite Steeler game style food or your favorite audio auditioning beverage I will not argue. The more variety the better! But please do not feel obligated since we will have stuff here anyway.

Just let me know what you are bringing so I can tally everything. I will be rearranging our proposed listening area and need an idea of space requirements that's all.

**Finleyville** · 24 February 2009, 16:29 Tuesday

Originally posted by PewterTA

Ha ha, bill we can bring the RB-1090!

I hope that comment indicated that you own one! Because it is on the list now! haha

edit: I see in your profile that you do. Any of your B&W speakers are welcome too!

**wkhanna** · 24 February 2009, 17:06 Tuesday

I will bring my pre-amp and some of Doug’s (proprietor of CatCables and owner / overseer of our HTG Forum) SilverCat and KingCat I/C’s.

The Carver C-19 pre will make life easier since it has an internal phono-pre that will handle both MM & MC cartridges. Besides, it will give me an excuse to try and get the new tubes before the meet for it that I have been wanting to purchase.

**Hdale85** · 24 February 2009, 17:47 Tuesday

Michael do you have an HDTV? I may possibly bring my HTPC to show off. I'm sure some are not to sure what it is exactly or what they can do. Also it has all my music on it.

**Finleyville** · 24 February 2009, 18:24 Tuesday

Originally posted by Dougie085

Michael do you have an HDTV? I may possibly bring my HTPC to show off. I'm sure some are not too sure what it is exactly or what they can do. Also it has all my music on it.

Well....yes, and no.

Yes, I have one in another room. However, it will not be available.

**Hdale85** · 24 February 2009, 18:26 Tuesday

Hmm well we'll see. I may be able to work something out lol.

**PewterTA** · 25 February 2009, 11:12 Wednesday

I'll have to see if Bill will let me have MY RB-1090 since he's had it for a few months... Course I was over last night and he said I should really purchase one of these amps because HIS is a beast. :E :roll: :rofl:

Course I told him that it would sound better if it was all in black instead of silver.

:

Bill, You'll have to disconnect MY RB-1090 from your system if you/me are going to bring it. I'll do the heavy lifting if you want. If not, no big deal.

I'll also grab my set of 602s that are still in the box from the move and the stands for them. Bill was pretty impressed with them.

**wkhanna** · 25 February 2009, 11:24 Wednesday

An RB 1090? 8O

At my place?

Are you sure? :huh:

I don't know of any RB 1090, least of all at my place!

:

If you have an RB 1090, that's great, but I sure don't have it. :B

Did you confuse me for someone else, maybe? :demon:

**mackintire** · 25 February 2009, 15:11 Wednesday

Ok...Ok.... There's a 70% chance I can make it. I 'm familiar with Wexford and Warrendale.

I'll keep you posted.

**Hdale85** · 25 February 2009, 15:12 Wednesday

70% sounds like pretty good odds.

**maseline_98** · 26 February 2009, 10:33 Thursday

Originally posted by Finleyville

maseline, Beaver County represent! I'm originally from there too.

Where are you at in the county? NB here...

**bbecker1983** · 26 February 2009, 13:04 Thursday

Yeah i can bring the SUV, so getting the D4T's there is no problem, also my girlfriend my or may not join us.

If thats the case Margaux and I will come pick up Doug around 12p and head out, should be there no latter then 1245p after we get done loading up.

:T

**Finleyville** · 26 February 2009, 14:54 Thursday

Maseline: If you show up we will compare notes! Just let me know.

bbecker: Are you on the list? If not just PM me.

**Hdale85** · 26 February 2009, 16:21 Thursday

There may be issues with the TT. He just bought it and something appears to be wrong with it. He'll still bring a TT just not sure which one and in what configuration. At this point pretty sure the Virtuoso cart won't be attending unfortunately.

**Hdale85** · 27 February 2009, 20:49 Friday

Well, there may be a possibility of a very nice preamp being brought. Don't take this as a final word or that he'll definitely bring it. John's Dad (the other John) just got a demo unit of an Audio Horizons TP-2.1 preamp. Base model MSRP is 2kish. Here are the details

audio-horizons.com - This website is for sale! - audio horizons Resources and Information.

http://www.audio-horizons.com/pages/pre.html

This website is for sale! audio-horizons.com is your first and best source for all of the information you’re looking for. From general topics to more of what you would expect to find here, audio-horizons.com has it all. We hope you find what you are searching for!

He's got to ask his dad if he wants to come and also see if he'd be willing to bring the preamp as I'd love to hear it :B.

http://www.stereomojo.com/AudioHoriz...fierReview.htm review

**KurtS** · 27 February 2009, 21:48 Friday

Hey Finleyville, are you from where your username implies? Just curious because thats where I was born and raised.

**bbecker1983** · 04 March 2009, 11:04 Wednesday

I can bring some beer, I am a fan of Great Lakes, Bass, Sierra Nevada, Sam Admams, Corona.. Any takers, I can go to a local place and get a mix of whatever, place is called Bottleshop Cafe. Awesome place, good looking girls working there too :-D

**Finleyville** · 04 March 2009, 15:38 Wednesday

Well due to unforeseen circumstances, Bill will not be joining us on our listening day. Your presence, wit, and single malt will be sorely missed! :cry:

So if anyone else wishes to volunteer their preamp for the day that would be great! :T

Just let me know if you need more specific directions than the ones I gave out. I will PM you as soon as I can.

**Hdale85** · 04 March 2009, 18:58 Wednesday

Ah that sucks! Bills generally the life of the party haha!

**Hdale85** · 05 March 2009, 21:34 Thursday

Looks like the 2k dollar Audio Horizons preamp will be making it to the get together

So we have an awesome Pre-amp now!

**Finleyville** · 05 March 2009, 21:39 Thursday

EDIT--

Alright! I am soooo excited! :T

I am glad I am making some cedar tables to support some of this fantastic equipment!

**Hdale85** · 05 March 2009, 21:40 Thursday

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