[alphaphoenix]

What a great feeling to participate in a great cause, and congrats to Brian.  We don't live too far from each other 

 

[DavidMahler]

Congratulations Brian!!!!  Very happy I was a part of this.
 
Thanks again Nate!

 

[BaboonGuy]

Probably the best I've ever felt after not winning.

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[n_maher]

I took Kristopher out for a beer tonight after work, completely spaced on taking a picture (d'oh) but after a late donation and a small addition on my part we ended up with a total donation of $2500. 
 
Kristopher was understandably shocked by the total and at a lack for words.  The smile on his face was priceless and said all that needed saying in my book.  I've sent him a link to this thread (he simply couldn't believe the story I told him) so it wouldn't surprise me if you see a message from him at some point. 
 
So in the end I just want to say thank you to every one that donated and another special thanks to Twisted Pear for generously donating the parts that started all of this.  I can't imagine it going any better than it did. 

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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I took Kristopher out for a beer tonight after work, completely spaced on taking a picture (d'oh) but after a late donation and a small addition on my part we ended up with a total donation of $2500. 
 
Kristopher was understandably shocked by the total and at a lack for words.  The smile on his face was priceless and said all that needed saying in my book.  I've sent him a link to this thread (he simply couldn't believe the story I told him) so it wouldn't surprise me if you see a message from him at some point. 
 
So in the end I just want to say thank you to every one that donated and another special thanks to Twisted Pear for generously donating the parts that started all of this.  I can't imagine it going any better than it did. 

That's great.  Thanks for doing this.

 

[cravenz]

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That's great.  Thanks for doing this.

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[Region2]

You did an amazing thing.  It's things like this that make me remember this is a community and not just some message board.
 
For once my wallet didn't need to be apologized to

 

[DavidMahler]

Thanks again Nate!

 

[revolink24]

Indeed, it seems like Head-Fi is truly more than just a forum. It certainly does qualify as a true community. After all, how many forums spend so many man-hours per year organizing ways to get together?
 
Congratulations to Kristopher and his family, and Nate as well for putting together such a great raffle. And it's nice to know that we remain amongst good company here at Head-Fi, despite the massive amounts of arguing that occasionally take place here. 

 

[bhjazz]

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I took Kristopher out for a beer tonight after work,
 

Excellent.  No photo needed, and I'm sure it would have been even a bit obtrusive to take one.  So glad it went well, and I know every last dollar will go to good use. 
 
Well done, Nate!

 

[doctorcilantro]

Great news. Wishing them the best in the fight.

 

[bigandtall]

Just wondering, any review on the amp from the winner? Was wondering how it sounded. 

 

[tomb]

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I took Kristopher out for a beer tonight after work, completely spaced on taking a picture (d'oh) but after a late donation and a small addition on my part we ended up with a total donation of $2500. 
 
Kristopher was understandably shocked by the total and at a lack for words.  The smile on his face was priceless and said all that needed saying in my book.  I've sent him a link to this thread (he simply couldn't believe the story I told him) so it wouldn't surprise me if you see a message from him at some point. 
 
So in the end I just want to say thank you to every one that donated and another special thanks to Twisted Pear for generously donating the parts that started all of this.  I can't imagine it going any better than it did. 

Well done, Nate!!  I'm sure I speak for many when I say, "Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it."

 

[n_maher]

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Just wondering, any review on the amp from the winner? Was wondering how it sounded. 

Brian was kind enough to give me a little leeway in shipping the amp which was mostly a desire on my part to add a ground loop breaker and properly ground the chassis (connect it to the AC mains).  I also needed to go through and loctite the 40 or so odd fasteners so that it should never have a tendency to rattle apart as these things do over time.  Quite literally I finished that work tonight and the amp is now sitting in my main rig (or lack of main rig) sourced by my Assemblage 2.5 and sounding pretty good to me through the HF2s.  So it'll be headed Brian's way on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on work.  I'll leave reports after that up to him.

 

[bhjazz]

I'll be happy to post an in-thread review.  The main phones I'll be using will be my HD600s, and they will be sourced from either a Sony DVP-S9000, an Theta DAC, or a computer with a stock HiFace through the Theta DAC. 
 
Nate, I did a little digging around and have not seen many of these even available.  What is the history on the Ventus?  Or will it be available in greater supply later on?  I mean...what did I get myself in to!?! 

  haha.
 
Happy to help, and happy to be a part of a community like this.  I'll do my best.