sheltie dave Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 After talking with Rex, we will be having a shindig on October the 18th! I'll be firing up the grilles for some tasties, so bring your favorite victuals, beverages, and source gear if you want. We have a lot on tap to listen to in different rooms. Living room- Thiel CS 3.6s, Accuphase integrated Vintage bedroom #1- Klipsch shorthorn, Wright Audio SET amp, tube preamp Vintage study #2- Dynaco A25s, Sansui 5050 receiver HT downstairs- Klipsch RF7s, RSW 15 sub, Carver 2000 receiver Main system- Triamped Klipschorns with active crossover, Juicymusic Blueberry preamp, Nakamichi CD player Vintage system- AR2a speakers, HK Citation II amp New to us system- Thiel CS1.2s, McIntosh 1900 Outdoor rebel yell system- Altec VOTTs, Sansui G9000DB This is a chance to hear some good time aligned speakers, varied two way speakers, and vintage stuff. With the plethora of gear on hand we won't be switching much, so if you want to hear a certain setup, come early and help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 What are your Start and end times..........? Directions and an Address Please............... Sounds like a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Bill, we are civilized by 8 am, and it will end by 8 pm. I'll be gathering hotel info and post it tomorrow, along with any interesting concerts that weekend. Any out of towners would be welcome to come over the night before or catch a small session on Sunday, but with a six year old, and Rex with a one year old, means we can't be laying about in the yard drinking like we used to. :-) You have a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwalled Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 The 18th is my birthday! Not that it's in any way related to this topic, I just thought I'd throw it in. I'll be hanging out with my family that day, not sure exactly what we'll be doing, but hope you guys have a good time! -Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I was going to suggest that you notify the Gateway Audio Society, but I see that you already did. I'm a former St. Louisan; I'd be there if I could. By the way, anybody know what ever happened to the old St. Louis Audio Society? I belonged to that back in the late 1970s. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Bumpetty boo. Edgar, the only info I gleaned from a couple gray haired audio types was that a roly poly doctor spearheaded things. I arrived in St. Louis in '79, so I missed out on SLAS. I have the 1963 Khorns set up as well now, so you have two sets of the big guns to listen to - one triamped and one SET amped. It should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 We have a lot on tap to listen to in different rooms. Living room- Thiel CS 3.6s, Accuphase integratedVintage bedroom #1- Klipsch shorthorn, Wright Audio SET amp, tube preampVintage study #2- Dynaco A25s, Sansui 5050 receiverHT downstairs- Klipsch RF7s, RSW 15 sub, Carver 2000 receiverMain system- Triamped Klipschorns with active crossover, Juicymusic Blueberry preamp, Nakamichi CD playerVintage system- AR2a speakers, HK Citation II ampNew to us system- Thiel CS1.2s, McIntosh 1900Outdoor rebel yell system- Altec VOTTs, Sansui G9000DB What?? No Pilot 232?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonz44 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Wish I could make it to listen to all the different gear, sadly I am on-call for work. Darn it, only thirty+ years before I can retire, and I can do what I want when I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Hmmm ... I don't remember a roly poly doctor. Perhaps that was before my time there, too. I remember Wylie Williams, who still shows up occasionally on Audio Circle Forums, and Len Hupp, and a few other faces for which I cannot remember names. Ancient history, I guess. Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Greg, Wylie closed his stereo store on Manchester about four years ago and now works out of his house. I believe Len passed about six years ago or so. Flip's is also closed, and the only brick and mortars still open are Music for Pleasure and Hi Fi Fo Fum. Alpha is still around, Antech no longer repairs anything, and John Blaine also recently passed. The ancients are the ones who have a corner on the good stuff around town. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 The ancients are the ones who have a corner on the good stuff around town. :-) Wow, some familiar names from so long ago. I really liked Flip's Stereo. I hung around the Ballwin store a lot. Music for Pleasure was after my time. I remember when Hi Fi Fo Fum moved to a really nice storefront on Manchester Road near Hwy 141. I was just in that neighborhood last month, but Fum wasn't there. (Of course, my father shopped at Fum in Milwaukee, I think, when I was still a child.) And Antech Labs -- I think I bought a Revox turntable from them many years ago. I still have it, but I no longer use it. Pacific Stereo in Crestwood, where they had a back room that housed the "good" stuff -- Infinity Quantum Line Source speakers, SAE electronics, Kenwood KD-500 turntable with Infinity Black Widow tonearm -- cool stuff back then. And I heard my first Klipschorns at Don and Kathy's House of Music somewhere up north ... Florissant? I feel old. Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAKO Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 You forgot Hi Fi Showroon in Clayton,,,Owned by John Marshal... John passed away, Hi Fi West,, Owned by Harvy Bender , He owns a Rosewood JBL Paragon, THOSE WHERE the DAYS.... Van Sickle down town had a Khorn upstairs... Aeolian Music on Olive had audio upstairs,,,Fisher and HH Scott stuff,, St Louis Rocked back then,,, There were a couple of others stores I cant recall the names... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo123 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Back in late 60s Aeolian downtown had some Bozak's when I bought a Fender acoustic 12 string from there, they were big, might have been Concert Grands? Dave, is your gathering still a Go? Might need directions, been a couple years,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Larry, we are still on, from 8am to 8pm. We are just north of 255 at Telegraph. I'll send the exact directions tonight. If you can, bring a couple tasty CDs like you did last time. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo123 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Dave, if you have problem posting directions, PM or here is my email: owens2004@charter.net Cell is 636-485-1011. Trying to work this into a busy weekend, hopefully I'll make it down to enjoy equipment and meet some forum members. Have you tried contacting The Plumber? He's out in Washington area?? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Larry, I'll ring you at 8 am. I tried to contact Plumber - he has the active Marchand crossover setup and some other good stuff. We are looking at about 18 people stopping in through the day, so it should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Dave, thanks for hosting this fine event. Those of you within' driving distance who were unable to attend missed out [:$] A truly good time was had by all. [H] The highlight for me was hearing the A7 VOTTs outside, and listening to the '62 Khorns inside (almost brought a tear to me eye). Also, thanks to Colleen and you for all of the wonderful food - that went well beyond the usual hotdog/hamburger fare (yum!!) Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo123 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Dave, much thanks to you and your family for opening your home for some pretty amazing audio treats and some wicked Jambalaya (yes, I had to Google to get the spelling right, but you sure had the recipe right!). Heard some great equipment (tri-amped Khorns), your long time searach for a set of '63 Khorns finally singing together, made some new St. Louis audio acquaintances and came away with new ideas......always a dangerous thing! Thanks again and definitely let me know when you feel the need to do this again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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