LSAF 2023 On like Donkey Kong

marvda1
marvda1 Posts: 4,901
edited February 2023 in Gatherings & Special Events
Well, the Lone Star Audio Fest 2023 is scheduled for this year, June 2-4 at a new location which is closer to DFW airport at the Embassy Suites Galleria.
Here's information, but you have log into Facebook and you may have to join the group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoneStarAudioFest/
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
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Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    FINALLY! I just read about this the other day. So far, it's looking good for me. It will be nice to see extended family again...as well as hearing what the event has to offer.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,789
    Yup!
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,960
    Will try to make it.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    embassy suites use to have free "drinks" and snacks weekday afternoons, don't know if they still do.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    If you are planning on attending, the time is now to start booking rooms/getting plane tickets.

    Russ, I'll call you in the near future to find out what your plans are. Trey, you should try to come with us. I don't recall you ever attending an audio event like this.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • smartie_panta
    smartie_panta Posts: 196
    I'll be there! I posted a sappy comment on the Facebook site about never having been to an event like that. Sincerely looking forward to it!!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    It's not like the bigger, mass audio events. It's a little bit more laid back. You can actually grab the sweet spot and enjoy it without feeling the pressure to get up and let someone else get their turn. Plus, many of the manufacturers have "after hours" sessions as well.

    Those are always fun. Plus, with not as many people there, you can sit and talk with the manufacturers/designers about things they wouldn't have the time to talk about at the bigger shows. I have always had a great time at LSAF's. I'll see you there!

    The only room I disliked was the Magico room....and that's only because they would not let you make any song suggestions....and the only thing they played was chincy, easy play, single instrument and single voice songs. You can't evaluate a speaker like that. Give it something to where we can hear what the capabilities are when the passages get heavy and the volume is up! Otherwise, IMO, why even bother coming and showing off your speakers?

    There have been some great systems there over the years.

    Tom
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,524
    smartie_panta wrote: »
    I'll be there! I posted a sappy comment on the Facebook site about never having been to an event like that. Sincerely looking forward to it!!

    Do not share a room with Tom.....
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    LOL!

    And if you share a room with Russ, just make sure to clear off the coffee table, so he can go to sleep for the night....

    Tom
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  • smartie_panta
    smartie_panta Posts: 196
    Hahahaha... This is beginning to sound like an even more fun event than I thought!!
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited February 2023
    treitz3 wrote: »
    LOL!

    And if you share a room with Russ, just make sure to clear off the coffee table, so he can go to sleep for the night....

    Tom

    Russ should be the main speaker at the event ! He has a million dollar voice ! I’m not kidding !!!!!

    And a 100 million dollar personality!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,767
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    smartie_panta wrote: »
    I'll be there! I posted a sappy comment on the Facebook site about never having been to an event like that. Sincerely looking forward to it!!

    Do not share a room with Tom.....

    If you do you'll end up smartie_nopants... :p
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,524
    tophatjohnny wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    LOL!

    And if you share a room with Russ, just make sure to clear off the coffee table, so he can go to sleep for the night....

    Tom

    Russ should be the main speaker at the event ! He has a million dollar voice ! I’m not kidding !!!!!

    And a 100 million dollar personality!

    1000% on both absolutely!!
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  • smartie_panta
    smartie_panta Posts: 196
    ken brydson wrote: »
    If you do...

    Bwahaahaaahaaa!!!!
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    the cutoff for special room rates is 05/02. i'll be staying fri. thru sun. nights for a total of $299.15.
    who's coming in thursday, i might add it to my stay.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    Friday broski. Can't make it Thursday.

    Tom
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,702
    I’ll stay one night.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    edited April 2023
    Who all is planning on coming? Here's who I have coming thus far...

    Russ
    Marvin
    Ryan *possible*
    @Milito *possible*
    Tom (me)
    Todd
    @smartie_panta (Don't know his real name)

    Anyone else planning on attending?

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • smartie_panta
    smartie_panta Posts: 196
    treitz3 wrote: »
    @smartie_panta (Don't know his real name)

    Hi Tom. My name is Tim. Looking forward to it!
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,702
    I’m sure DSkip will have a setup but have not specifically asked him. I’ll check in with him.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2023
    tratliff wrote: »
    I’m sure DSkip will have a setup but have not specifically asked him. I’ll check in with him.

    Dskip won't have a room, but there will be two rooms with his equipment (Rosso Fiorentino speakers) in them.
    Post edited by marvda1 on
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,298
    marvda1 wrote: »
    tratliff wrote: »
    I’m sure DSkip will have a setup but have not specifically asked him. I’ll check in with him.

    Dskip won't have a room, but there will be two rooms with his equipment in them.

    Dskip can share a room with Moonshine Tom??
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    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    Nah, Russ wants a little bit of the action this year...

    o:)

    Tom
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    You can make your reservation by telephone or online. The cutoff date is May 2nd, so be sure to reserve before then because you may not be able to reserve your room after that.

    The phone number for reservations is 972-364-3640. When making reservations by telephone, be sure to tell the staff that you are a LoneStarAudiofest Exhibitor (group LSA) or a LoneStarAudiofest Guest (group LAF), whichever the case may be.

    Online reservations can be made at the links below:

    https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DALESES&groupCode=CESLAF&arrivaldate=2023-06-02&departuredate=2023-06-04&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    You might still be able to get a room after that date but it will be more expensive.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    ...and it may not be the room that is the lowest cost - or what you prefer. If you are gonna book? Book NOW.

    At least, that's my advice.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    the rates have increased, they say they have sold out of the allotted lsaf rooms. check on the hotels nearby tab to check for better rates. i found one about a mile away. i will call embassy suites tomorrow to see if they will increase the allotted rooms.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    Marvin, call back tomorrow and talk to the sales manager. She may Be able to work something out.

    I heard the same song and dance today.

    After 4 hours of BS? I got what I wanted.

    That said? It's filling up quickly.

    BOOK NOW!!!!

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,112
    edited April 2023
    I was (honestly) NOT expecting the rate increase as well as it being booked so soon...

    Tom
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,298
    @Wardsweb
    Luther, will you and John be attending??
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    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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