arthurs Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 One added note for thought on lugging speakers....the listening room is upstairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriton Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 DOH! Hey Art, is it OK if I bring a good friend with me? Just one, he is cool, I will vouch for him. He can also help me lug speakers up stairs...hehe! Later guys, looking forward to it...I tried to PM Shadimar but I haven't herad from him...if anyone knows how to get Jeff, tell him to come! K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 One added note for thought on lugging speakers....the listening room is upstairs No problem. We can skip the fitness center on Sunday and still get a work out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Bring a friend K, no sweat here. Our little group is growing. David (tkdamerica) is also in for the festivities. I guess that's more backs to lug the speakers...[] Be sure and bring some discs guys, usually one of the best parts of these is finding new music you've nevere heard before... Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Thanks for the invite Art. [] I will be driving in from Denton and can help load speakers if anyone needs a hand. I also have a couple of portable 2 wheelers (130 lb limit). I wasn't planning on bringing any audio equipment, but can bring a pair of Klipsch RB-75 bookshelf speakers if someone wants to hear them. Let me know if any of these things are needed. I look forward to seeing everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I miss DALLAS.[] have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Guys, The program I mentioned is called Room EQ Wizard. You can download it from: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.mulcahy/roomeq/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I would like to thank Art for inviting this multi channel fellow to my first 2 channel event. I remembering listening to "Stereo" as a younger guy but it was nothing like what I was privileged to listen to yesterday. We listened to DVD-A, Sacd, and redbook cd's on Art's Dunlavy speakers and Seadog's Cornwalls which he was nice enough to lug over. It was the first time I had ever heard tube amps (see Arthurs profile) and it sounded sweet. My initial impressions were different than what I thought since returning home and listening to my system. At first I compared apples to apples speaker-wise. I played my RF-7's in two channel mode with some of the material I heard at Art's. It sounded good, but nowhere near as dynamic as either the Cornwalls or the Dunlavys ( I am sure my room and electronics also had something to do with it). I then included my subwoofers with my mains and then the smile returned to my face. I couldn't help myself. I put everything back in multi channel mode and let 'er rip. [] I now understand the passion of 2 channel aficionados, although with my listening habits I won't be getting rid of any speakers. I also see why Fish misses DFW. Not only was Arthurs a gracious host, the other participants were fun to be with and brought some great (along with a few interesting) listening material. My only regret was that the neighbor didn't come over and enjoy the music.[] Have a good week fellows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriton Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Art! I enjoyed it as usual, those Dunlavy's are smooth as glass man - I have done some research on the Epiphany's and I want to hear them badly! I still want to talk to SeaDog about his Cornwalls, but if those Duns ever became available, I might just have to spring for those boys too... I won't have room to breathe for the speakers; I am starting to sound like Colter! Great time, thanks alot - K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 Guys - It was fun as usual, really enjoyed the Corn's and the Heresy's, thanks for the extra effort to bring them. I did find myself wanting for some Japanese Techno this morning, but it passed....[] K - If I ever do decide to sell the Dun's I will give you first shot at them, but that will be a tough decision I hope not to have to make anytime soon. We'll have another gathering when the Epiphany's come in, should be something very different.... Thanks again to all who made the trek...I'll invite the neighbor directly next time!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I had a heck of a good time, and Art was a great host (as usual). The Dunlavy - Cornwall comparison was fun, and each speaker has its strengths. The cone midrange of the Duns really made the vocals sound smooth, and I think I could listen for hours to them with no risk of listener fatigue. But, for realism and that in-your-face live sound, the Corns had the advantage. (I think the "perfect" set up would be both pairs with an A/B switch to select the speaker best suited for the recording and the mood of the listener). But let's not forget the electronics; the Dodd preamp and amps sounded incredible with both speaker types (cones and horns). And the Lite DAC60 tube DAC was impressive. I don't think I've heard CDs sound better than on Art's system. Sitting in the sweet spot in Art's spacious listening room is a real treat. Thanks again to Art for a fine Texas Sunday afternoon get together! I hope to see all of you guys in Hope this June. Here are a few photos from the event. Left to right. My Cornwall IIs, Art's Dunlavy's, Kriton's Heresy IIs, Art's awesome electronics gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Art switching speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 The crew (some of us anyway). EDIT: Photo censored. [:$] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Close up of the Dunlavy SC/IV-A drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Thanks for the pics and again for bringing the Corns by, I totally agree with you, having both in the room would be ideal. Believe me, the thought crossed my mind Sunday and a few times since....better move on those Corn's quickly Kriton.... Believe it or not, the DAC60 took a big leap and got even better yesterday. I had been hunting down some hard to find Amperex 6922 Gold Pins with D-getters and they finally arrived. As good as it was, it moved into a whole other world when I rolled those in, really something. Enjoyed it, we'll have another one soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriton Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hey Art, I left my crappy speaker wire over there, thought about it on the way home, but wanted ya'll to have something - Hold onto it for me, not in any great hurry, maybe see how the Epiphanys like that low end wiring stuff?? By the way, I saw the suggested price on those??? We need to talk... K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 K - David has your cables. I think he plans on seeing you again when you get your Corn's...[] Call me, we can always talk about speakers.... By the way, kind of a "Basic Instinct" shot of you in that one pic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriton Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yeah, I knew *you* would be looking - no beaver here...just camo cargoes.. You know I don't think I realized I had the sun glasses on the entire time I was there...that is concentration baby... K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Fair enough, actually the neighbor girl pointed it out, she seemed all out of breath and ...oh well, not important now.... Yeah, now that you mention it you did have them on the whole time.... Give me a holler, we can talk Epiphany's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Kriton, Sorry, didn't notice that little detail in the photo. I have provided the necessary censorship. [] BTW, I do have your cables and "your" Cornwalls [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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