SF Bay Area Meet in Marin -- Saturday, October 18, 2008
Sep 5, 2008 at 4:44 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 60

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SF Bay Area Meet in Marin -- Saturday, October 18, 2008


For those of you who can't make it down to LA, as a warm up to Burning Amp, and as the 2nd Anniversary of the 2006 Marin Meet, we are holding the first state wide meet in Stereo!

Date: Saturday 18th October
Time: 10:00 am until lights out (i.e., late)
Location: Larkspur at the top of Skylark Drive

I have secured the apartment complex activity room; That's NO Ifs, NO Buts, NO Cost. The venue is located close to 101 (from North / South) and the 580 Richmond Bridge (from the east). This google map location shows the room, which is just southeast of the pool (try zooming out in hybrid mode to get the context):

Top of skylark drive

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Details on location and directions are given in this link (mentioned in post 6)
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The room is approx. 600 sq. ft. There are 6 sockets in three outlets, so some significant power strips will be needed--bring what you can. There are two trestle tables and one low coffee table. There are 14 folding chairs and one couch. Please PM me or post any folding chairs or tables you can bring so we can keep track.

There is guest parking within 20 paces of the room, and if more room is required there is additional parking down the street. We will keep an open loading/unloading spot near the room and I can shuttle people to/from additional parking spots if necessary.

Local supermarkets are close by for supplies. Local eateries range from inexpensive to high end. We might organize a dinner trip as we did in Saratoga, or we could order/pick up and eat at the complex.

So, stand up and be counted. The next post will be the attendee and gear lists, so either post in the thread or PM me with your availability (definite or maybe will do) and what you are going to bring. Please be clear with your gear and identify what you will bring in the following categories: phones, amps, sources, cables, miscellany. I will update Post #2 as often as possible, so please be patient.

Tell your Head-Friends and we'll see you all on October 18th!
 
Sep 5, 2008 at 4:46 AM Post #2 of 60
Atendees

Confirmed (or close to it):

Grahame
Voltron (but not between 12:00-16:00)
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utep10
mikeymad
Bigguy + mrs.
robm321
Nankai Bing (Head Direct)
foo_me
atothex
blessingx (special guest star)

Maybe:

FallenAngel
stevieo
The Actual
aaron313
kertong
younglee200


Gear Lists

Usual Slimdevices kit + network

Headphones:

AD2000 (was Utep's)
AT L3000
AT W10VTG
AKG K1000
Senn HD650 - Stock (x3)
Senn HD600 - Cardas (x1)
Senn HD650 + RAL cable (x1)
Senn HD595 (x1)
Stax O2
Stax 4070
Stax srm-007t
Stax srm-1/mk2 Pro
Stax sr-Lambda Sigs
Stax sr-Lambda Pro
Stax sr-5nb Golds

vintage RS1
GS1000's (make best offer)
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Amplifiers:

Corda HeadFive
Corda Aria
Pico w/DAC
OMZ 4.1 DAC/Amp/Pre
SP ES-1
Cary 300SEI
Woo WA5
(Could include maxed WA6 if needed)
Eddie Current's Nautilus amp (borrowed)
PPX3 + slam adaptors


Sources:

Squeezebox3 (x2)
Slimdevices receiver
Slimdevices Transporter
Marantz SA-7S1
Laptop -> PS Audio Digital Link III
Parasound 1100HD DAC


Cables:
* Monoprice "Premium" + "Premiere" Series *



Power Strips:
* Targets Finest *

Head-Direct will attend the meet.

List:
HEAD-DIRECT EF1 headphone amp
HEAD-DIRECT RE1 IEM
HEAD-DIRECT RE2 IEM
YUIN OK1 earphones
YUIN OK2 earphones
YUIN OK3 earphones


Miscellany:

Slimdevices Controller
Nokia 770 Tablet Controller

* Squeezebox™ Boom *

Food + Drink
Chips N Dips
including
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Sep 5, 2008 at 5:18 AM Post #4 of 60
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Originally Posted by 909 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
sign me up!
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Don't worry, we'll be thinking of you.
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Sep 5, 2008 at 6:15 AM Post #5 of 60
I am in, but I will have to think about what gear will be on tap. The first Marin Meet was a blast and did in fact run to the wee hours with Grahame and Joann serving cookies and such in their apartment while the late night hold-outs held out. Should be another fun time.

Grahame, are you going to post up your driving video again?
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Sep 5, 2008 at 6:58 AM Post #6 of 60
Sep 5, 2008 at 7:03 PM Post #8 of 60
Grahame,

I'm in. I can bring:

AD2000 stock
Pico w/DAC
OMZ 4.1 DAC/Amp/Pre
HD600 Cardas

Maybe I'll bring my Nokia 770 this time
Thanks for hosting.
 
Sep 7, 2008 at 7:27 AM Post #10 of 60
I think I will be moving back to New York soon but if I am still on the west coast next month I would like to come.

I definitely have equipment to bring... but will have to see how lazy I am when the day comes about packing it up
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thank you for organizing this. I hope I can make it.
 
Sep 7, 2008 at 7:01 PM Post #11 of 60
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Originally Posted by The Actual /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I think I will be moving back to New York soon but if I am still on the west coast next month I would like to come.

I definitely have equipment to bring... but will have to see how lazy I am when the day comes about packing it up
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thank you for organizing this. I hope I can make it.



I'll put you on the Maybe: list for now
Let us know, when you know your situation for certain.
*hint* K1000's are a welcome addition to any meet *hint*
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Sep 14, 2008 at 6:14 AM Post #13 of 60
First post lost...

second post:

Sounds good Grahame. I always like it when meets are local....

The following list can make the trip. Fills up the car pretty good.

Source:
Marantz SA-7S1
Laptop -> PS Audio Digital Link III

Amps:
SP ES-1
Cary 300SEI
Woo WA5
(Could include maxed WA6 if needed)

Cans:
Stax O2
Stax 4070
AT L3000
AKG K1000
Stock HD650s

Power:
Panamax 5400 - This can run all my gear (and then some) So I sound be good with a single (clean) outlet...

JP#'s has my GS1000's right now, but I think that he is heading down south.

Oh... and there could be some beverages making the trip with me (if that is allowed)
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Cheers,
 
Sep 14, 2008 at 6:47 AM Post #14 of 60
Glad you could join us.

Your beverages, while wasted on me, are more than welcome. I have a feeling other people may be able to offer assistance in this matter
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Nice selection of cans; now people will be able to experience some dynamic, K1000 and stat goodness. What more could you ask for?

I like low carbon footprint meets too!
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