bookman Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Klappenberger Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Guys, Has the time and place been nailed down? Do we get to bring stuff? [] Al K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted February 12, 2006 Author Share Posted February 12, 2006 Look like at least a half dozen of us so far. It will be at my place which is in Reston, Va near Dulles airport. I'm thinking afternoon on into the evening. Either Saturday or Sunday. Al, since you'll probably be coming the farthest what do you think would work best for you, Saturday or Sunday. Bring gear? Of course you can bring some stuff. I've got two setups so no waiting! Come one, come all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 Thebes, If it's nice and warm I will be on my scooter, so no gear. If it's nice and cold I will bring the truck and maybe my La Scalas If it's not nice (warm or cold) I will bring the truck and not the La Scalas.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Klappenberger Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 thebes, Either Saturday or Sunday is ok by me. I'll just leave early and figure on getting there in the late morning. With enough lead time I could build up anything that you all might want to see. Let me know what you want to audition. Probably the easiest to do is a set of Trachorns. Al K/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vahorns Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 OK, when and where for the gathering? I am in Burke Virginia, not that far from Reston... I have business in Richmond on February 24 and 25, so I would vote for Sunday, Feb.26th. Also, I have one of Al K's Cornwalls, purchased several years ago from a gentleman in Charlottesville. This Cornwall is dark walnut and has one of Al K's address tags on the bottom near the riser. I use this speaker as my center channel speaker in a home theatre setup. I have some good British import vinyl that I can bring, to test Klipschs. Finally, quite some time ago, probably 2+years ago, I exchanged e-mails with gary in md., over setup of my tonearm / cartridge (British Formula 4 tonearm with a Sonus Blue cartridge). I can bring the turntable if someone can help me setup the cartridge / tonearm tracking! The cartridge head shell in the tonearm has been moved a little with moves over the years, and needs some expert tuning! I have the Shure cartridge tracking pressure gauge, which can be carried along with the turntable. Let's do it! VaHorns (AKA Stew Deavers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'm definitely in on this one - still owe Gary some money, and am definitely wanting to meet the twins! I've got some more rare and obscure Zappa vinyl I can bring - been wanting to hear Zappa and the LSO on a pair of Klipschorns... oh wait - the last time I played Zappa at a Klipsch gathering it cleared the room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 How's Saturday, March 3 1PM till whenever sound? You can get the Saturday chores done in the AM and still leave Sunday open for doing nice things with your significant other. I think there may be some confusion on my equipment. I have a pair of Cornwall 1's (circa 1974 with square metal squakers and with BEC refreshed caps) on the main level and a pair of KG 5.2's (with Dean's crossovers) and a pair of stock KG 3.5's for use in my downstairs system(s).. I have a Marantz 8b and 7c combo you might want to listen to for a song or two and then we can mount any other gear and play any songs you might want to bring along. Sorry no Khorns, so Al I don't think one of your trachorns would fit the bill, which is a bummer because I'd like to experience what all the positive buzz is about. Va, I do have a Rega P3 turntable (and some mass market 70's TT's) so it would probably be best to use that rather than try to dial in another one. However, if you do need help dialing it in, by all means bring it along and LarryC will work his magic on it. Also Va, if you want to bring that Cornie along we can comapre it to one of my more stock cornies. If enough people are too busy on Saturday we could always swtich it to Sunday. So pipe up either by email, PM or here and I will firm this up later this week and send out mailing directions etc. Looks like we're brewing up a nice gathering here. Can wait to see everybody I'm sure The Twins will be excited too (er, ahum, as soon as I let them know, those ladies are walking landmines). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'd like to come and get really drunk, and listen to Zappa live at the Fillmore East on new Corns, and pick Parrot's nose. Bwahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Isn't Saturday March 4? Anyway, I'll be there at 1, looking forward to meeting Al and everyone. Va, you'll need to find out from Thebes if he has room to set up your TT if you bring it. If you do, I'll be happy to help with any adjustments necessary to your TT -- but I'd like Gary to bring his Shure cart alignment gauge. Bring any alignment tools you have for your TT or arm. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I can even bring my Thorens TD165 if you guys want a TT shootout. It's not the greatest in the world but it's available! Maybe it'll sound so good that someone there will want to buy it.[] Yes Larry, I'll bring the shure protractor if you bring the scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 Edit, yes that is Saturday MARCH 4TH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfandbark Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Wish I could be there. Heckuva guest list. If there's no room for the twins @ Craigs house I could probably put them up for a weekend. Sincerely, Arf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookman Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Need an address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Directions have just been sent to those interested in attending. As an added inducement (besides hanging out with The Twins) I'll have box or two of records, a couple old Fisher drivers, and maybe one or two other little goodies for people to root through and take away for free! If you don't have directions by tomorrow email me and I'll sned a new set out. That's Saturday March 4, 1:00 PM Come on come all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Is anybody bringing anything special to the big day? If there is any interest I can drag along my Forte IIs or Heresies. I think I will leave the khorns at home. I also might have a pair of NOSValves modded MK IIIs by then. I am just as happy to not pack up and bring the bulky items if there is no interest. I have never heard a single reference speaker. If anyone is up for bringing some I would sure like to hear em. So what is the deal thebes? Do you want some extra gear to check out or do you have more then enough to overload our senses with? I really like hearing what types of music other are interested in. I'd be willing to make a CD of various tracks that I dig that other might not have heard. If others wanted to do the same we could bring along multiple copies and exchange them. If anyone is interested let me know and I will make as many copies as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Last year, I brought a long-discontinued CD with the favorite classical piece there, Saint-Saens's Marche Militaire Francaise. Since the CD's no longer available, I've just now learned how to burn a CD by copying it for Marty, so let me know if anyone else wants to share in the piracy. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I'm definitely in on this one - still owe Gary some money, and am definitely wanting to meet the twins! If there was ever a doubt that I'd show, no need to worry now!!![] Looking forward to seeing everyone. I think Rich and I will drive together since I'm right on his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Larry, Could you send one to me? I am just starting out in classical and am still trying to figure out what I like. Would be more than happy to pay for your efforts and the shipping. BTW, I lived in No Va for 25 years before moving down to Fla. Wish I would have known about you guys then. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Last year, I brought a long-discontinued CD with the favorite classical piece there, Saint-Saens's Marche Militaire Francaise. Since the CD's no longer available, I've just now learned how to burn a CD by copying it for Marty, so let me know if anyone else wants to share in the piracy. Larry Arrggggghhhh matie, I'd shore fantasy a wee bit of that plunder <searching for pirate smiley> Yourh-a good buckaneer there Lawrence...Burn away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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