Reubensm's visit to Vinyl Bunglow

[kuruvilajacob]

I was indeed fortunate and honored to host our beloved FM Reuben on Friday. It was a long awaited meeting. We had a wonderful 6 hours together during which time I could show him most of my vintage collectible audio collections. It was a wonderful evening . The Nakamichi 1000 was really the star of the evening I think. With so many TTs around me, I am spending most of my listening on my NAK 1000. It's that good. I have been promised a whole lot of cassettes by my friend who had recorded most of my present lot of good cassettes.I am excited about it. We spent close to 5 hours in my Listening room listening to all the TTs connected. These included my two 301s, Lenco L 75, Linn and of course Micro Seikie. It's a pity Reuben did not carry his Camera. But we shared lots of our thoughts related to music and systems and I am amazed at his knowledge on many finer aspects. I have assured him that I will make plinths for his two 'Gems' . The 401 and L 75. I hope I will be able to complete those projects soon. Thank you Reuben for taking the trouble to come all the way.

 

[reubensm]

Thanks Mr. Kuruvila, it was a pleasure visiting you. With our finance year end in June (not March as with Indian corporates), I will have a lot of free time over the weekends and hope to have those idlers running as soon as possible. Would be great to listen to them. I am also quite keen to get the reel deck serviced, hope your technician can take it on.

Also nice to meet up with your Son. He's given me some career ideas. I am also ever so thankful to him for carrying the Lenco plinth down to Trivandrum.

Also, just in case you missed, I've written a separate article on the visit:

http://www.hifivision.com/phono-turntables/51786-afternoon-mr-kuruvilas.html

 

[Saket]

Sir, a visit to the Vinyl Bunglow is a learning experience for all. And as Reuben said in his thread that it is like visiting a hall of fame. Where else would one find such legendary turntables and tape decks singing in perfect harmony. I am amazed at your effort too. Acquiring a lot of turntables is still easy, but maintaining all machines in top shape requires some real effort, of another level.

Having said all this, even I have a secret desire to visit your place and be fortunate enough like a few other FMs who have witnessed the magic themselves.

Thanks for sharing,
Regards,
Saket

 

[kuruvilajacob]

Sir, a visit to the Vinyl Bunglow is a learning experience for all. And as Reuben said in his thread that it is like visiting a hall of fame. Where else would one find such legendary turntables and tape decks singing in perfect harmony. I am amazed at your effort too. Acquiring a lot of turntables is still easy, but maintaining all machines in top shape requires some real effort, of another level.

Having said all this, even I have a secret desire to visit your place and be fortunate enough like a few other FMs who have witnessed the magic themselves.

Thanks for sharing,
Regards,
Saket

Dear Saket,
I know from the forum that you are a real TT enthusiast. A visit to my place will be most welcome and I mean it from my heart

 

[Saket]

Dear Saket,
I know from the forum that you are a real TT enthusiast. A visit to my place will be most welcome and I mean it from my heart

Thank you so much for the invitation and the kind words. Had it not been the distance, I would have come much before.
My last & the only visit to Kerala was in 2005 and I enjoyed the beautiful place to the fullest. But now it looks like I need to visit Kerala for this special reason only. Thanks a lot.

Regards,
Saket

 

[peace_sells]

Looks like you've added a lot to your collection since we met.. I wish to visit you again Sir. Hope that day comes soon!

 

[kuruvilajacob]

Looks like you've added a lot to your collection since we met.. I wish to visit you again Sir. Hope that day comes soon!

Yes,
There are several goodies added since your last visit. You are welcome to visitagain

 

[peace_sells]

Yes,
There are several goodies added since your last visit. You are welcome to visitagain

Thanks a lot the invitation! It might be even better if some of us together (a group) can plan a visit to Mr. Kuruvila's place (If sir is ok with it). It'll be a nice big listening session+picnic

 

[kuruvilajacob]

Thanks a lot the invitation! It might be even better if some of us together (a group) can plan a visit to Mr. Kuruvila's place (If sir is ok with it). It'll be a nice big listening session+picnic

The more the merrier. We can have a vinyl meet here sometime

 

[Sandesh]

Actually we Bangalore guys can make a trip together, since I plan to carry my decks and goto Kottayam to meet Mr. Kuruvila very soon. Saket what say?

 

[reubensm]

The more the merrier. We can have a vinyl meet here sometime

Yes, I think that's a great idea. Please count me in for such an initiative.

 

[peace_sells]

Actually we Bangalore guys can make a trip together, since I plan to carry my decks and goto Kottayam to meet Mr. Kuruvila very soon. Saket what say?

I'm guessing when you say Saket you mean me Anyway.. yeah..all the guys from Blr can go together. That should be fun!

 

[Saket]

I'm guessing when you say Saket you mean me Anyway.. yeah..all the guys from Blr can go together. That should be fun!

Of course Saket! He said 'bangalore guys':sad:
Just joking guys. However, whenever I get a chance, I will surely drop sometime to Kuruvila sir's amazing Vinyl bunglow.

 

[Tanoj]

Hi friends,

i may join you guys for visiting Mr.Kuruvila Sir's Place, Please include my name in the joiner's list

Regards

Tanoj

 

[peace_sells]

@Sandesh : When are you going to Kottayam?

 

[Record Player]

If you guys are planning a group visit, take a train from Bangalore which directly stops in Kottayam. However, bookings in advance a must.

P.S: Never tried as I always preferred to drive down but a well recommended train journey by me friends.

 

[square_wave]

Nice to see a meet of the vintage titans ! Would love to meet up with you gentlemen when I am in Kerala next month.

 

[kuruvilajacob]

Nice to see a meet of the vintage titans ! Would love to meet up with you gentlemen when I am in Kerala next month.

When will you be in Kerala next month? I will not be in Kottayam from 26th June to 30th. I can host a one day vinyl meet any other weekend except 8th Sunday. In short, if anyone can plan either for the weekends of 16th or 22nd, I will be delighted.

 

[Sandesh]

I have nothing planned yet my freinds, but I suggest it would be great to go anytime next month. I was thinking if anyone had a comfortable car, we could chip in and drive to Kottayam (unless it is too long a journey). Please let me know if you'll plan to go by train, I believe someone told me its best to leave on a Mon-Thursday, as we will get confirmed seats. Also I dont check this forum regularly so one of you guys could sent me a pm, so I get it on my email.

Also Mr. Kuruvila, I hope you don't mind this incursion from Bangalore, I'm pretty excited at the prospect of seeing your vinyl players, vinyl collection and my tape players being reapired!

 

[Sandesh]

P.S: It will be great meeting all you guys Reubensm, Record Player, Peace Sells. Not to mention a few of us are Rock and Metal enthusiasts!