guzziguy Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Stacy and I are at the Doubletree. Stacy is crashing. I'll be heading down to the restaurant here in a few minutes. Is anybody else here yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Justin is around somewhere and Craig may also be there with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Justin gets in at 10 am tomorrow. However, if you have a set of electrostatics, I happen to have a decent amplifier to drive them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I spoke to Justin just after he arrived at SFO and believe he was trying to reach you at one point today, weird?? He's most likely at In and Out Burger or the Red Roof Inn sleeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Then I must have misunderstood his 10:30 am PST to mean tomorrow when it really meant today. I'll give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fury Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I land about 9:45am tomorrow, so see ya'll sometime after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 I finally ran into Craig and his family. Steve (ASR) came by while we were talking. Now it's time to rest up for tomorrow's full day of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Williams Selyem says g'night Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Dreamer Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Packing up now. Will be there bright and early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Williams Selyem says g'night Ken. Good night Greg and WS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fury Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Got time for a 45minute nap before getting up for the airport. Tomorrow's gonna be...interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Got time for a 45minute nap before getting up for the airport. Tomorrow's gonna be...interesting. Pah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Packing up now. Departing around 8:15/8:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Have fun today and take lots of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Impressions, gang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I was impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 How many DACs did you bring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fury Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Good times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Cut-N-Paste from the other place First off, mad props to meet meister jp11801 for making this happen, and going the extra mile to ensure that there was enough room for everyone. Several bags of kudos to the vendors for bringing some impressive products, and supporting the community. This felt like a mini can jam, with another chance to experience some of the best our hobby has to offer, both in equipment, and the people that make it so rewarding. It also felt like can jam in that there was an embarrassment of riches, and still not enough time to sample all the gear, or spend time with everyone you wanted to. The photo's give you an idea of just how much high end kit was around, and yet it was just as much fun to catch up with people, put faces to names, and help the meet first timers. On the transducer side, the two highlights were the same as at Can Jam. The JH-13's and the HD-800's Iron Dreamer was doing an excellent job making sure that people experienced the JH-13's to their full potential. I was impressed with them at Can Jam, and I was not disappointed here. I described them as "Stupid Good" as it is just ridiculous how good they sound. They are impressive from a Sansa Clip playing flacs, as a minimalist rig, and were more impressive yet from the usb pico dac/amp from a laptop. Not only on the usual audiophile suspect tracks, but also on a wide variety of music, which I think is telling. They shine in meet conditions due to the isolation, which lead to the surreal experience of being a few feet away from JP involved in a spirited conversation, seeing his lips move, but hearing nothing. Life imitating the art of his "Problem Solved" T-shirt. I wonder how long it will be before someone comes up with a balanced system that pairs with the JH-13 ... :veryevil: Thanks to Voltron, for allowing his HD-800's to be tried out the systems at the meet. I managed to spend some quality time with Fallen Angel's β22 allowing me a chance to enjoy this quality paring. At a recent BBQ, a non head-fi'er on being informed of the HD-800's existence and their cost responded "$1400 headphones? How is that even possible:confused:". It is possible, and we should rejoice in that possibility. I did Al is also to be commended for the mini Van Jam recreation as we headed out for the near obligatory In-N-Out run. No smoke or fire this time, but there was a curiously large amount of liquid for no discernible reason. I dread to think what Chicago holds for us. Other highlights from the blur that was the rest of the meet included (but were not limited to) Frank Cooters gorgeous tube based works of artAMB, the man, the designs, the builds, and the cryptic comment to "watch this space" Fallen Angel's impressive collection of Amp's and Headphones, glad we managed to find sources for them allLinux Works DIY control systemsSeeing double with two Reel to Reels in the same roomEngaging people who recognize a broken protocol when they see one, in conversation Blessingx's attempt to corner the market in out of production Parasound DAC'sMatt Fury - for making it in from Vegas, Baby!Seeing all the new faces - which bodes well for the futureOld Pa's tasty treats - always good to end a meet on a sugar high! Here's to the next Bay Area Meet! **************** Additional pic's would be redundant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks for the impressions Grahame . Sounds like a ballin' meet, keep the impressions coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 You guys have the best meets. It really does look like a (slightly) mini CanJam, almost as big as that mini-mega-LA meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I think that this meet was bigger. So that would make it a mega-mini-mega meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt fury Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 We didn't have a power-cable shootout tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penger Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 What we should have done is compare the metric halo (I think at ironbut's table) to the sonic studios of jp to see what differences branding makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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