Vinyl Giveaway #1 (UPDATED - VAI 2LP)

doctorcilantro
doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
edited September 2010 in The Clubhouse
Vinyl Giveaway #1 (Soundstage Direct) Steve Vai & Ray Lamontagne - Sept. 19th

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Got the go ahead to post this. Had a couple bad pressings of an LP, and EXCELLENT customer service from Soundstage Direct to rectify Sony/RCA's problem. I'm going to partner with them on my blog to do a weekly vinyl record giveaway, and I'll be cross-posting here where the good karma always is found in excess; you all deserve it. This is a great forum that goes beyond the gear, beyond the egos, and really has picked me up at the least expected moments.

Steve Vai, Where the Wild Things Are
On Colored Vinyl - 1 Red, 1 Blue Record. 180g Vinyl.

Where The Wild Things Are features select tracks from Steve Vai's concert at the State Theater in Minneapolis, MN during his recent Sound Theories Tour. Vai assembled a world-class group of musicians for the occasion, unlike any other band in his storied musical history.

I don't have a lot of followers or readers on my blog, and I just geek out on my blog archiving HiFi oddities, interesting videos or links, and digital audio experiments (which I hope to do a lot more of - including component shootouts with local HiFi club). It would be easier if people entered on the blog with a comment but I won't make that mandatory - it would just help to organize the weekly drawing (and I work full time with two kids and a working audio-nut friendly wife). You don't have to subscribe to the blog but hey that would be cool too!
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Also up for grabs is a 45, a promo 45RPM release for Ray Lamontagne's new album God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise. These are two tracks from this excellent album issued by RCA Sony in 2010. I can give it a cleaning on the Nitty Gritty for you, but it will be unplayed. I have however heard these songs from the LP release.

Will use a random # generator after assigning each entrant a #.

LP Giveaway Rules:

Must be in the States.
You can post here, but please try to post in the comments section of the blog post "I'm in, and I'm listening to ......"


IN:

Hearing Impaired
For Sale 2019:
Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
Decware EL34 amp
Allnic H-1201 phono
Zu Union Cubes
iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2010
    Nice Karma! But not in thanks. :)
    Jake
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,195
    edited September 2010
    I'm in and I'm listening to The Black Keys.

    Will check out the blog later tonight.

    Nice Karma. Thanks!
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2010
    Edited - link above okay. Black Keys were rocking here last week; not on vinyl though.
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited September 2010
    In via the blog :)
    Computer room Hegeman 1 SpeakersM&K VX-80 subKenwood DP-7010Cambridge Audio CXC Transport Rega DACPrimaLuna Prologue Four AmpAric Audio Tube PreampGarage Jennings Research SquareCustom tube preampCrown XLS-1000Denon DCD-1500II Modded MSB Link DAC
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2010
    starkiller wrote: »
    In via the blog :)

    Cool, thanks. When did you post? Same user name? Didn't see anything since 2:10 pm today but maybe that was you.
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • Rev. Hayes
    Rev. Hayes Posts: 475
    edited September 2010
    Yeah Doc I'm in.

    I thought we were supposed to enter in your blog's comments section. I did so there.

    So to be double sure....

    I'm in and now I'm listening to Love- Da Capo
    Sounds good to me...
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited September 2010
    I'm in. Currently spinning Larry Coryell at the Village Gate.

    On my way to check out the blog.

    Rick
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2010
    I'm SO IN!!!

    Right now I'm listening to my wife break my balls! LOL!!!! She's sitting right here and I'm surprised I didn't get walloped.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited September 2010
    I'm in, and listening to Tool Undertow.

    Will try and get over to the blog today to post as well!
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2010
    Rev. Hayes wrote: »
    Yeah Doc I'm in.

    I thought we were supposed to enter in your blog's comments section. I did so there.

    So to be double sure....

    I'm in and now I'm listening to Love- Da Capo

    Yep, sorry I just missed you there.

    If anyone can "follow" the blog too, I'm going to try to build a "user base" and get some other companies involved like Elusive Disc or Acoustic Sounds.

    I was listening to Larry Coryell's release from HDtracks, can't remember the name. very cool stuff.

    @ hearing impared - Look out, tuck 'em in.
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2010
    I'm in.
    Neil Young "Harvest"
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited September 2010
    Following as "Voodoo"
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
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    Squeezebox Touch
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited September 2010
    I am In

    Listening to Peter Wolf's Midnight Souveneirs
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2010
    vc69 wrote: »
    following as "voodoo"

    thanks!!!
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited September 2010
    Im in also! Thanks for the great Karma!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2010
    doctorcilantro wrote: »
    @ hearing impared - Look out, tuck 'em in.

    LOL! Doc, but I have no problems there as she need them!!!:eek::D
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2010
    38 entrants this time (some who posted on forums only), and random.org was used to pick the winner:

    ETCARROL

    Use the "Subscribe To This Blog" feature (below) to get info on the next contest (or load this RSS link into you reader of choice: 100cpu.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2010
    Congrats ETCARROL
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited September 2010
    Can I be in via an American mailing address???

    I'm listening to the sweet sound of silence to blank out after a hectic day of work! ;)
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2010
    Sure, but you'll have to catch the next contest. I'm actually thinking of a raffle of a nice LP to benefit a charity next.
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited September 2010
    Great idea! I've already had my share of luck though lol, so not in.
    - Jeremy

    Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
    Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
    Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited September 2010
    Congrats!! (and DRATS! I missed this!)
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2010
    I'll post the next contest here (or just subscribe to me blog dawg).
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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