[tyoung8]

Would there be Head Fiers wanting to sell their 2nd hand headphones there?

 

[Antistase]

Not a bad idea. I could consider selling my DT480 and DT880 plus my spare MIlletMax that I can't use at the office any more (changed work and safety policy is anal there) as I need the cash for new DIY projects.
 
 
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Would there be Head Fiers wanting to sell their 2nd hand headphones there?

 

 

[Antistase]

JR41,
 
did you get my PM about joining the meeting?
 
Thanks.

 

[jr41]

@Parrots
AmpCity have advised all the Unique Melody IEMs will be present at the meet.
 
@tyoung8
If people want to trade or sell items from their personal collection at the meet I personally don't have a problem with this, so long as it is limited to informal selling/trading of items from personal collections.
 
The focus of the meet is enjoy listening to new equipment and socialising with like-minded people. If trading were to get out of hand it could spoil the meet.
 
@Antistase
I did get your PM. Apologies for not adding you to the list - I've corrected that oversight now.
 

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For everyone who's PM'd me to confirm attendance, please can I ask you to just check your alias is on the list? I would hate to miss anyone. Thanks.​

 

 

[Germs]

Hi,
 
I am planning to come by train/tube but if someone is travelling by Luton and can give me a lift, I will gladly pay for fuel/drinks/etc.
 
Thanks

 

[Nuwidol]

Whiplash Audio have sent us over a load of gear to demo including some recabled (TWag V2) Sennheiser HD800, HD650 & some different cables, PLUS they've donated a pair of Beyerdynamic DT990 250ohm with Whiplash Audio Logo engraved on the side for the raffle (if anyone wants to buy a pair of these they've offered 10% off the $319 retail to meet attendees). 
 
They've also offered 20% off their cables to any of the meet attendees (Includes; LODs, USB to DOCK, Headphones cables, EXCLUDES any IEM cable, digital coax, reference series)

 

[alvin sawdust]

Superb news. Makes me think know that there aren't enough hours to sample all the goodies on show 

 
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Whiplash Audio have sent us over a load of gear to demo including some recabled (TWag V2) Sennheiser HD800, HD650 & some different cables, PLUS they've donated a pair of Beyerdynamic DT990 250ohm with Whiplash Audio Logo engraved on the side for the raffle (if anyone wants to buy a pair of these they've offered 10% off the $319 retail to meet attendees). 
 
They've also offered 20% off their cables to any of the meet attendees (Includes; LODs, USB to DOCK, Headphones cables, EXCLUDES any IEM cable, digital coax, reference series)

 

 

[Parafeed]

There seems to be a contradiction here. The list of people exhibiting/demonstrating with "commercial" interests appears to be growing. There have already been several offers of discounts from people with commercial interests for items bought at the show. Not that I have a problem with this. But it does seem to be at odds with the limitation that gear to be sold/traded is from a personal collection.
 
 
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If people want to trade or sell items from their personal collection at the meet I personally don't have a problem with this, so long as it is limited to informal selling/trading of items from personal collections.
 
The focus of the meet is enjoy listening to new equipment and socialising with like-minded people. If trading were to get out of hand it could spoil the meet.

 
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www.justaudio.co.uk will also be joining us. They're bringing:
 
Just Audio Class AB headphone amplifier
Just Audio Class A headphone amplifier

Plus a selection of JA interconnects from the black and gold range

 
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Raffle
www.highendworkshop.co.uk, who will be present at the meet, are donating a pair of Hifiman he-4  to the raffle!
 
Equipment
www.highendworkshop.co.uk will also be bringing the following gear for us to sample:
 
AKG Q701 (one in white and one in green) Borrowed from AKG
AKG HD242 (the new High Def headphones) Borrowed from AKG
Cables Ixos Ixocita interconnects 4 sets of one metre cables (maybe more)
Power block by ISO8 (this stop DC voltages and spikes)
Stax 007 headphones
Stax 007t amplifier
Hifi-Man HE4 / HE5le / HE6
Hifi-Man EF5 Amplifier
Schiit Audio Asgard / Valhalla / Lyr ( highendworkshop are the new reseller for the UK )
Omega Headphones stands for all Headphones
Ayre QB9 and a good USB cable
Ayre CD player or maybe the new blu ray player
Laptop to work with the Ayre QB9
Assortment of high quality power cables, blocks (which are mine) and also many normal power strips and power cables

 
 

 

[Somnambulist]

Looks like I'll actually be able to attend this (will send PM shortly), although I think I'm looking at arriving at 2pm onwards since I can't wrangle my way out of work as holiday, and although I can finish early (although I have to start at a truly silly hour), it's not early enough given the travelling! Hope I can get to hear everything in the time allotted. Mainly looking to hear the high end cans as I doubt I'll be owning any for a long time and it's one of those rare opportunities, the Arrow amp and the Algorhythm Solo (whose is that? ) which I would like in the short-term as a full portable source set up. 
 
Couple of questions:
1) if I want to test out some of the IEMs and buy some tips online in time for the meet, is there any specific sort that will basically work with everything? I'm more interested in upgrading to customs but I'd be curious to hear the SM3 + W4, as well as any of the dynamic driver ones.
 
2) will be bringing my S:Flo2, mainly to listen to other stuff on but if anyone wants to have a listen, go for it. Your music on a microSD would work best, if not I'll stick a Chesky sampler on there or something since that generally does the fidelity thing well. My iPhone 3GS will obviously come too but the only time I imagine I'll be getting it out is to test the Solo (really excited about that).
 
I guess a CD and a SD/MicroSD of songs would help too, given it'll probably be easier than using the S:Flo2 with every set up and saving any faffing about. Gawd what few tracks to choose!
 
See you there, hopefully not half-asleep.

 

[jr41]

 
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There seems to be a contradiction here. The list of people exhibiting/demonstrating with "commercial" interests appears to be growing. There have already been several offers of discounts from people with commercial interests for items bought at the show. Not that I have a problem with this. But it does seem to be at odds with the limitation that gear to be sold/traded is from a personal collection.

Hi Parafeed,
 
I agree there is certainly a commercial element to this meet, it's being paid for by a supplier. When we were trying to get this meet off the ground we were very keen for sponsorship because it meant we didn't have to worry about the financial aspect of a large meet. We have also been keen to get suppliers on board so that we would have more nice kit for people to listen to. I understand highendworkshop and justaudio are working with AmpCity (i.e. they're suppliers to AmpCity, etc.). Obviously I wouldn't be surprised if a primary reason for AmpCity sponsoring the meet is to increase their customer base and sales. Personally I have no objection to AmpCity and their associated suppliers offering discounts and selling items at the meet, I feel this is their prerogative as sponsors of the meet. I also have no concerns about other established suppliers doing the same.
 
I think I speak for the organising committee when I state that our objective in organising this meet is to create an informal event without unreasonable restriction, the primary focus of which is to allow fellow head-fi'ers to socialise and listen to new equipment. We've involved suppliers only to facilitate this objective, but obviously they need a commercial incentive - and if suppliers are willing to offer a discount for attendees, I see this as a bonus.
 
If we were to endorse or advertise carte-blanche trading then the focus of the meet might shift to just that, trading. Having established suppliers offer items/discount in conjunction with allowing attendees to listen to their equipment at the meet doesn't worry me. What does worry me is that this meet is a largely open invitation, and if we had large numbers whose primary objective is trading, that could cause problems (especially if they're unknown), and detract from the focus of the meet.
 
That is why I personally would be happier if general trading was limited to sponsors, known suppliers and informal trading of personal items between attendees.
 
A possibly over-justified/defensive response but I hope it helps clarify my reasoning and point of view.
 
Thanks.

 

[smial1966]

UK EXCLUSIVE - THE NEW TRIAD AUDIO L3 (prototype) WILL BE AT THE LONDON HEAD-FI MEET!
 
Great news fellow enthusiasts, Brad from Triad Audio is shipping a fully working pre-production L3 prototype to me for you guys & girls to audition at the London meet. On a whim I emailed Brad recently and enquired whether the L3 was anywhere near production ready, he informed me that it was and after some discussion agreed to ship a wooden case model for the meet. 
 
The L3 is the slightly smaller companion model to the highly regarded Lisa amplifier. Great new features are the line-in socket and selectable gain switch. I've posted some photo's below of the gorgeous looking Tigerwood and Maple casework (other wood finishes and a metal case will be available) with laser engraved logo.
 
Please don't ask me technical questions about the L3 as I'm just an enthusiast who has borrowed a prototype; the electronic circuitry is a complete mystery to me!  
 
I expect sonic nirvana from this amp so say "Hello" at the meet and have a listen - I'm the debonair wheelchair user with a huge grin on his face. 

 
 

 

[tranhieu]

^ Hopefully there'll be another Lisa coming to the meet for us to compare. That's great news you have there smial! Thanks!

 

[smial1966]

Hi Tranhieu,
 
I'll be bringing my Lisa XP to the meet so a direct A-B comparison with the L3 will be possible.
 
Cheers.
 
 

 

[tuahogary]

@jr41 hi, I'm not sure if you received my PM but just to confirm that I'll be bringing some additional gear to the meet. the details are all in the PM I sent to you. cheers

 

[jr41]

Hi tuahorgary,
 
I did get your PM thanks, I've added the extra headphones to the listing.