[rifi]

On another but related note, I bought some new gear this week, but I had to buy a pair of headphones to get a discount on what I really wanted (RME adi-2 fs). Now I have a pair of Sennheiser HD560 That I do not need. still BNIB and happy to give other head-fiers a discount on them. PM me if you are interested. I am hoping to get $225 for them but would negotiate if you really want them and/or have interesting trade ideas.

 

[ecwl]

I am open to hosting the weekend of Aug 6-8 or Aug 13-15.

I can’t make it for Aug 6-8 but should be free to make it for 13-15. I can bring Chord Hugo 2 if people want to have a listen. I don’t think I’ve ever brought that to our meets before.

 

[Armaegis]

Here's let's try this, I've created a doodle with ten options: Friday evening, Sat afternoon, Sat evening, Sun afternoon, Sun evening (all repeated the next week). Times aren't really set in stone, I just broadly marked them off for afternoon vs evening.

Please click on this link and choose the options that work for you.
https://doodle.com/poll/ixddqzreigubp2cw?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

I'm not available Sunday evening, but everything else is open.

Paging @Velomane @Viper2005 @rifi @Rubin @sckeith @dbw1 @Beefy @dscythe @Awah @zoobabwa

Rubin, can you page Kai? his forum handle has some hyphens and stuff in it and I can't get the call out to work properly

 

[Rubin]

Thanks for putting up that survey, @Armaegis . I'll text Kai.

 

[Armaegis]

New gear that I will bring out:
SPL Phonitor 2 (headamp and preamp that can also output to multiple different things)
SPL Mercury (dac)
Bryston BHA-1
Schiit Jotunheim 2
RME Babyface Pro FS
Schiit Eitr
Schiit Wyrd

Headphones I can bring:
Hifiman HE-6
Sennheiser HD25-13 (600 ohm)

Stuff I wasn't planning to bring but if there's interest I can pack it up:
Prism Lyra
SPL s800 (speaker amp, but I use it for headphones)
Sennheiser HD650


The BHA-1 and Jot2 I got out of curiosity and I plan to sell them if anyone is interested.

 

[ecwl]

New gear that I will bring out:
SPL Phonitor 2 (headamp and preamp that can also output to multiple different things)
SPL Mercury (dac)
Bryston BHA-1
Schiit Jotunheim 2
RME Babyface Pro FS
Schiit Eitr
Schiit Wyrd

Headphones I can bring:
Hifiman HE-6
Sennheiser HD25-13 (600 ohm)

Stuff I wasn't planning to bring but if there's interest I can pack it up:
Prism Lyra
SPL s800 (speaker amp, but I use it for headphones)
Sennheiser HD650


The BHA-1 and Jot2 I got out of curiosity and I plan to sell them if anyone is interested.

I’m curious what you like better, Bryston BHA-1 or Benchmark AHB2

 

[Armaegis]

I had dual AHB2's for a while, but sold them off because the curiosity for new things got the better of me. I am using the SPL s800 on my HE-6 at the moment, which I *like* more as it has more body to it, but I find it more difficult to tell the difference between dacs so it's either the resolution is a tad lower or I'm still adjusting to the new sound.

If I had to give a single word to the BHA-1, it would be impactful. It only just arrived though, so I can't say much more beyond that.

Jot2 was a surprise yet not a surprise. Super forward sound. Currently on loan to Rubin.

 

[Velomane]

I've put up a few dates.

 

[bearFNF]

Border is still closed right? Would be interested in coming if it opens.... OK so it looks like it might open in September??? Sigh... Have fun guys...

 

[Rubin]

Border is still closed right? Would be interested in coming if it opens.... OK so it looks like it might open in September??? Sigh... Have fun guys...

Are you in USA or another province? I believe borders are open for double vaxxed persons either way now.

 

[Velomane]

Our learned friend is in Minnesota.

bear, the following is from the Canadian government's website:
"As a first step, starting August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel."

It would seem you would be welcome to visit us.

 

[Armaegis]

Holy crap it's @bearFNF ! How many years has it been man?

 

[Rubin]

Currently planning to bring the following:

• Moondrop Aria (excellent all rounder worthy of the hype, imo)
• Audeze LCD-XC 2021 (unimpressed by this so far, planning on returning it)
• Audeze LCD-R (all aboard the hype train! Still waiting on delivery of this one)
• Audeze iSine10 (requires elaborate EQ but currently my favorite)

If there are more than 5 people coming, we'll need to limit 5 inside at a time I believe. Maybe we can have listening indoors and hanging out outdoors? Sophie can be the bouncer to ensure the indoor limit.

 

[Armaegis]

Doodle currently shows Fri or Sat evening as the best times.

If it's not raining, we can set up a table or something outside too. I do have portable tables I can bring if needed.

 

[Viper2005]

Hey folks!
I’m available anytime on the weekend of the 13th.
Anyone have requests for specific equipment you would like me to bring?