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post #31 of 244
10/17/08 at 11:27am
Great timing on the heads up. Plenty of time to prepare. Maybe my back won't go out on me like last time.
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post #32 of 244
10/21/08 at 12:25am
I might be able to make this one.
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post #33 of 244
10/21/08 at 1:58pm
Thread Starter 

We sure hope you can make it.

We are starting to get a terrific line up of manufacturers and retailers thanks to the great efforts of Drew (Moon Audio) and others. Things are shaping up quite nicely.

Also, the Buy/Sell/Trade section will give attendees a great opportunity to hopefully pick up some great gear at bargain basement prices. Having Joe Grado there doesn't hurt either. All in all, we are hoping there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
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post #34 of 244
10/21/08 at 10:06pm
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Latest "Celebrity" List for CanFEST 2009

"Celebrities" who are planning to attend at this time include:

Joseph Grado -Founder Grado Laboratories
Ray Samuels--Ray Samuels Audio
Drew Baird----Moon Audio
Dennis Had---Cary Audio
Mikhail Rotenberg-Singlepower
All headphone enthusiasts

We are in discussions with Headamp, Headroom, Grace, Ultrasone, Benchmark, Woo Audio and a few others. Some may not be able to attend but will hopefully send equipment, through Drew, to have representation at the CanFEST.

The date is February 21st, 2009 in Charlotte, NC. 9AM-4PM

Hilton Charlotte Executive Park
5624 Westpark Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-527-8000

More info at the following link:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f24/of...2009-a-360873/
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post #35 of 244
10/21/08 at 11:58pm
Hey Danny,

Many thanks for bringing this great event to my attention; I'll look forward to being there. Late February in Charlotte, NC should be a relief to many who need to come South for a breath and glimpse of the spring!

For the benefit of those who have enjoyed the myriad of products resulting from the genius of Joe Grado:

http://ieee-virtual-museum.org/colle...=1234697&lid=1

it cannot over emphasized what an opportunity this truly is!! He is not only a living legend in what became known as the field of "high fidelity"; the man is just remarkable as a conversationalist and mentor. Anyone who has or hopes to one day have grandchildren will be short changing themselves out of a rare life experience and their families out of a great story by missing this likely once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to and perhaps meet Joe Grado in the spring of his 86th. year.

As others may have already brought up on this forum, Charlotte, NC is just an ideal location for such a gathering, given its easy access as an airline hub and conference friendly atmosphere. The hotel being mentioned (Hilton Charlotte Executive Park) is maybe a ten minute taxi drive from the Charlotte Douglass International Airport! I would strongly urge others to join us for what can only be described as a once in a lifetime CanFEST to end all CanFESTs!!

Go Danny Go!!

Martin McKenzie (a.k.a. unkamartin)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/martinmckenzie/


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If you would like to attend or have representation at the Southern CanFEST in Charlotte, NC on 2/21/09 please Email or PM me.
Thanks,
DannyB
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post #36 of 244
10/22/08 at 6:55pm
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More Joe Grado news

Joe just told me that he will also plan to bring his new microphone to the show which is one amazing invention. This is a very special item and he will be doing a live demonstration with it and his Nagra recorder and Grace M902 headphone amp.

I have heard several recordings with this mic and it is revolutionary. Several major recording engineers have tried it and they are finding it to be something very special. So, those in attendance will also be able to talk with Joe about his soon to be released microphone in addition to anything else including opera, watches, stories of the history of audio and other legends he knew personally, oh...and headphones. Actually, I am going to try to convince him to bring his original prototype of the HP1 for people to see and check out.
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post #37 of 244
11/4/08 at 2:04am
This is fantastic. The hilton is maybe 15min. from my house and the meet is just after my birthday! And just to be sure this shindig is open to all ages, right? I'm just a fickle immature teenager so I hope thats not going to bother anybody. I am looking forward to trying out the equiptment so I can get an idea of what I like.
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post #38 of 244
11/4/08 at 1:19pm
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Of course you are welcome to attend. There is no age, or other forms of discrimination here. In fact, bring a few friends or family members if you like. I look forward to seeing you at the Meet.
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post #39 of 244
11/6/08 at 8:07am
Thanks DannyB I look forward to being there. The more the merrier, right?
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post #40 of 244
11/10/08 at 10:15am
I am interested in joining this meeting. I am in RTP of NC.
Thanks!
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post #41 of 244
11/10/08 at 11:49am
Hi Everyone,

I'd like to keep the meet equipment list as up-to-date as possible. So those of you who plan to bring gear to the meet PM me a list so I can post it.
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post #42 of 244
11/10/08 at 9:18pm
Tentatively,

I'll be there. But that is a far ways away... I'll stay posted.

NK
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post #43 of 244
11/10/08 at 9:41pm
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We're looking forward to seeing you there. Will you be bringing any equipment?
Danny
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post #44 of 244
11/10/08 at 9:43pm
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Where are you going to be coming from?
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post #45 of 244
11/14/08 at 4:36pm
Vinnie from Red Wine Audio just announced a battery-powered dedicated headphone amp. Joint effort with ALO. Looks like he’s going to ship one to me to bring to the meet.

More... Plans for stand alone headphone amp?
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