You are welcome, those grateful ones among you. I also want to thank you for coming out. It's not a meet unless people show. I just wish those that couldn't make it told me in advance. Although eventually I'll find out that you're not going to be there, it's discouraging to see that less than half the people show up. Maybe this is a trend amongst all meets worldwide, but be like mb3k and let me know at least so I'm not worried or anything.
Next meet will be even better just because different people and gear will be there. When to do? First we need to form that Student Group. If you're interested in starting a Student Group, pm me your first and last names, working email, and education status (whether you're an undergrad student, grad, alumnus, staff, or unassociated).
My meet impressions:
It was great to see who was around so I could put faces to names. I've already seen pne outside of the meet, and it seems pne and turtlee have gotten to talking and he's given her his KSC75s in the Head-Fi spirit of giving. Networking is what it's all about.
One of the main things I took away from the meet was the sound of the HF-1. Seeing as so many are resold, I had read that the HF-1 isn't spectacular. After giving them a listen, however, my opinion has changed. Simply, I want one eventually. I know they surface every now and then, but will there be one when I am ready to buy it? I guess I'll just have to be patient. However, if anyone is inclined to a giveaway in which I am the only candidate...
X-Can V3 was cool. It looked pretty snazzy, and I never knew there were tubes in it. I didn't really get to test how it differs from an SS amp, but it was cool that we had two there. Funky. Same with the HD600s.
KSC75 also was nice. I am getting mine sometime this week, so it was good to actually hear what I was getting. I hadn't heard one until the meet and just went with the overwhelming majority that took the ~$20 dive. Just a question: does it come with in-line volume control? I was thinking about giving it to a friend whose earbuds can't produce audible noise and I wasn't sure or not. It said so on Amazon.com (and yes, I used the provided Head-Fi link) but pne's didn't have one. *shrugs*
Conduit and pne's D-ingIT. Inspiring. Though pne isn't into it as much as Conduit, it was pleasant to witness a physical manifestation of a DIYer's work. Empowering. Takes away the fear of unknown and fear of failure. Simple, educational experience. It'd be cool to have a cmoy just for the wow factor. Not much else to say about that.
leco seems bent on getting a Xin amp. Someone should hook him up.
Roblin has got a pretty handsome mug. Watch out for Team Girl-fi, bro.
No one had an RSA amp. I wanted to listen to at least one of his amps. I could grab one from Todd and ship it back if I don't like it, but it's more convenient if it's at a meet. Now what?
Until next time...
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