It's Official - Summer Bash Aug 1st

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Wardsweb
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It is official, the Summer Bash 2015 will be held August 1st, 2015 at my place in San Antonio. For those of you that may want to start a little early, Skip is coming down Friday afternoon to get a jump start on things. I'm taking off on Friday so, we will be there if you want to join us.

PM if you need directions.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,906
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    I need directions from Chicago. ;)

    Seriously guys, I'd cancel a date with Kate Upton to go hear this rig. If you got the time, get down/up there, if not....make time.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • txcoastal1
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    Great Luther
    How far are you from 35N and 1604

    Will do my best to make this one
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    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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  • Wardsweb
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    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Great Luther
    How far are you from 35N and 1604

    Will do my best to make this one

    About 10 to 15 minutes depending on I35 traffic heading south.
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 904
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    Ron, glad you are making the drive up. Skip is driving down. So looks like we have a few guys making a serious effort to attend. I will try and not disappoint. Be sure to bring any music you like. I'm good for vinyl, CD, SACD, hard drives, thumb drives, phones and reel to reel tape. I think that pretty much covers it.

    If someone wants something to eat or drink, other than what I have, there is a HEB and a Super Walmart just 3 or 4 minutes from my house and a liquor store about two miles down the street. I think I have all that covered though.

    Looking forward to seeing you.
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  • Wardsweb
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    The bash is this coming weekend. I hope some of you can make it.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    Skip and I are a guarantee
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    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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  • Wardsweb
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    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Skip and I are a guarantee

    Looking forward to seeing you guys.
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  • Wardsweb
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    DSkip wrote: »

    You're like a politician!

    Whatever it takes. Well that and some gear. http://wardsweb.org/mysystems/
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  • Wardsweb
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    Tomorrow is the kick off with the first guy arriving around lunch time. Then a day and a half of lost boys weekend. No agenda or schedule. It's all off the cuff and the fun really starts when the first guy says, "hold my beer, watch this."
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    See ya manana, should be by 3pm

    Let know know if you need me to pick up anything

    Cheers
    Ron
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    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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  • Wardsweb
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    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    See ya manana, should be by 3pm

    Let know know if you need me to pick up anything

    Cheers
    Ron

    If we need anything, there is an HEB and a super Walmart less than a block away.
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  • Wardsweb
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    DSkip wrote: »
    I have no clue when I'll get in. I'll text you when I leave.

    No hurry. Take your time. We aren't going anywhere.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    I planned on attending and possibly staying at the river walk. The wife had other plans for her special weekend. I couldn't seem to convince her that I will be gone for only a couple hours and come back senselessly intoxicated.

    You guys have fun!

    Halen
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    halenhoang wrote: »
    I planned on attending and possibly staying at the river walk. The wife had other plans for her special weekend. I couldn't seem to convince her that I will be gone for only a couple hours and come back senselessly intoxicated.

    You guys have fun!

    Halen

    Keeping the wife happy is priority one. There will be other days for Halen.
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  • tonyb
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    Wardsweb wrote: »
    ... the fun really starts when the first guy says, "hold my beer, watch this."

    In that case....hide the cat.

    You guys have a blast, full reports expected.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Wardsweb
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    Here are some pics from yesterday's get together.

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  • tonyb
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    Wow....probably the nicest array of gear I've seen at a get together yet. Great systems you guys glued together. Any favorites ? Seems to me they all have a strong suit.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Wardsweb
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    FYI: the speakers in this picture are not hooked to any of the gear you see. The Mark and Daniel Maximus Opal Air4 have their own built in D class amp, Nuforce DAC and wireless receiver. There is a USB dongle that was hooked to a labtop that streamed a digital signal for the DAC to decode and feed to the built in amp. It is not bluetooth. It is a new protocol called SKAA. These are very impressive and I'm not typically a little speaker guy.

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  • Wardsweb
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    Starship Groove from the Animusic bluray on the big screen. This one was fun.

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  • gudnoyez
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    Looks like a lot of good equipment passess through your house and resides at your residence, looks like you all had a good time. I remember seeing some of the Animusic stuff on PBS a few years ago so I read your comment on all's best web site and on this thread so I went to their website and ordered the bluray at a decent price compared to what Amazon wants for it can't wait to get it. I was reading that Jon Anderson from Yes and Alan Parsons were impressed.
    Home Theater
    Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable

    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
    JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365

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    Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin B)
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  • txcoastal1
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    Luther is a great host, plenty of analog and digital to boot. Like always these gatherings are a lot of fun. Good music, getting your ears on gear, education, and to meet some great people. The Animusic is very cool, and amazing the amount of effort and detail put into the project. Honestly a must have especially for surround sound.

    Thanks again Luther
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    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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  • Wardsweb
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    Thanks guys. I enjoy sharing the hobby. I have met so many people and made countless friends. Case in point, you guys.
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