While this event takes shape with times and dates being sorted out, there are 2 other local events that are planned for October. While they are not specifically headphone and personal audio focused , they may appeal to the audio gear lovers here at head fi. See the following link for...

We're on for the 2018 FallFrankenFest! Saturday October 20th, 2018 12pm-5pm We have once again secured the American Legion Lodge in Sutton, MA for Saturday October 20th, 2018. We have the room for 12 noon until 5 PM though "organizers" can show up early to help "setup". This is our second...

if you made it this past weekend,  GREAT!  the venue was packed wall to wall. lots of great conversation, good food and plenty of beer. not to mention, lot of records, tons of trading, and great gear for fair prices , there were even some headphones and headphone amps in the mix.    People...

Just a reminder for the get together in Clinton MA.  Next Saturday Feb 25th.  See the details in the listing above.

I attended the get together at Fidelis, it was a blast.  I've been keeping my eye on the forum here for this year's event (or any other meet ups) and see that a small group of folks are getting together which is great. Hopefully more social and gear related events can happen on a larger scale as...

New England Audio Hobbyist Meet Up (Winter Session)  Saturday February 25th in Clinton, MA​  11:00am - 5PM   An Invitation is extended to ALL who share a common interest Audio   [Components, Separates, Receivers, Speakers, Vintage,  Tweaks, Accessories , Media , Tube, Solid State, Personal...

I'd be interested in attending.  given the time frame looks like a POST holiday meet up may be more likely.  it's a lot to pull together before the Holiday I'd imagine.   There's also the NYC Can Jam that is  coming up as well so that may or may not be a factor.    Setting up a bus ride out...

I guess the long winded pitch I made a while back for a SYS w/ Remote control  ( to fill the void of the Creek passive/Remote units left behind)  fell on deaf ears  ( as expected of course).   There is the R-Cube but really  A sys-R  or Sys II  with remote just kinda makes sense ( well to me...

It's probably UNoffically discontinued.  The 600 and 650 are not in any of the current ( and very confusing ) categories of headphones on their site unless I missed it. and  did I miss a SHOW ALL option for their heahphones,  if not that's just silly not to have that as an option.    A good...

I snapped a few pics while I was there and will post them up later this evening.   It was a great time,  I'm glad I was able to make it up to NH to participate (although a bit later than scheduled ). I got a few great ideas for improving things in my headphone system(s).  From Tube...

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I've attended quite a few of the Audio meetups in Clinton MA but haven't really been an active member of the local head-fi community. I just stumbled on this event and im clearing my calendar to try to make it up to NH from MA. Should that happen, ill plan on bringing the following ( will edit...

Finally got around to ordering some of these for the Lyr and my Tube Tester.. Best idea ever for the Schiit.  MUCH Easier to get out once seated.  and it gives the tubes some additional height for visual ambiance :) 

  Starting point just to strike them off the list:   Different AC Outlet/Circuit in the house   Different set of headphones     Move the source or other devices away from the amp   Second set of ears -  don't tell the person the problem you're experiencing, see if they call it out after...

One of the lesser benefits  the 105's ability to breath new life into an aging system.  There are some quality multichannel receivers that are lacking support for HDMI and the latest multi-channel surround formats.  In some ways the 105 negates those drawbacks so long as the unit has...

More flexible by way of what headphones you can drive.  The pre-amp function is also handy if you have an amp that you like to use with passive monitors.  I've been experimenting by using a Lyr as a pre-amp with a Pair of Parasound Z-amps Bridged to mono,  to drive a set of Sonus Faber...

It would make sense for the HD music Sites to develop an app for the OPPO 105 that would allow DIRECT downloading to an attached external drive.    or does this already exist and I'm somehow missing it?     The oppo can playback high res audio directly, there should be direct access to a store (...

  Yep,  broke my Newbie Pic post status today apparently.  No fluff posts either :)   the included pic also shows a Rotel RCD 955 that I parted ways with last year.    another decent player for sure.

  I'm digging that jaws of life idea.  hehehe  looks like I have some options.   the puller from tubesandmore seems like the way to go. I completely forgot about those things.    Are you using the electro harmonix gizmo?

Can't say I'm following Oppo down the rabbit hole with the "D" versions, I'm happy with the standard 105 ( hell I liked the 103 too) .  I'll have to sit out this new upgrade.  However I will start saving some pennies for the next major model release.  Hopefully they add an HDMI with support for...

I had the older Nuforce MicroDac 2 and came across a deal on an Explorer.   I miss the independent Volume control but that's not a deal breaker.   Overall the Explorer is pretty nice.  perfect for taking to the office.    I need to make myself a little hardshell case for the constant commuting...

I'd probably be more inclined to try a couple of different types for schiits and giggles if they were easier to get in and out.  the Next SCHIIT product should be a tube puller  :)   Excessive rolling isn't my thing but my Shrek sized hands makes it damn near impossible to get tubes out once...

I've has no luck with that method unfortunately.  I mean, it's certainly not grimey or anything,  In fact it's clean, just looks like there's some streaking and rub marks in the finish that a lightly damped soft cloth doesn't seem to remedy.     Maybe I missed it on their site but I couldn't...

It looks like the next Gathering will be happening sometime in June.  A post will go up closer to that time.   There's also the MIT FLEA coming up soon starting in April.  Lots of the local Audio hobbyist attend those events to buy sell barter and socially interact.  Good place to pick up DIY...