South India Audio Meet-2013

[captrajesh]

I was touring and just saw the thread. Happy to know that Ram and Santhosh are joining in. @ Srini, I think it is time we update the list and finalise the date so that more people can join in.

It is also time that we finalise the venue. Rajiv has pointed at some venue located at Gandhinagar, Adyar. Sometime tomorrow, we may tink of visiting this place. On Monday, we must visit Savera and Gautham Manor where we conducted our last meet and then analyse which one to take.

It is also the right time to approach dealers to solicit participation and also to sponsor the meet. Any volunteers for the job?

@Ssrini & Rajiv, I'll call you guys after I land in Chennai tomorrow.

 

[kuruvilajacob]

I should be there and would love to exhibit my DIY RCM . But someone in the local Forum member would have to get me a Euroclean wet and dry Vacuum Cleaner and an old TurnTable. I won't be able to lug it from here.

 

[captrajesh]

Great to see your interest Kuruvillaji. Don't need to worry, you have all our support and we would extend all the help required.

 

[mohamednaseer]

Hi Rajiv,

I will get my Ls3/5A.

 

[GeorgeO]

Guys do confirm the date-is it 3rd?

 

[srinisundar]

The meet is now finalized for 10th March, 2013​

Looks like almost the meet will go like Plan A.. All the members individual systems will be played which will be exhibited.

Today myself, Rajiv, Captn.Rajesh decided to go first round for look out for the venue.

Visited following hotels to have an look of rooms / halls..

1) Goutham Manor
2) Hotel Savera
3) Ambassador Pallava
4) The President

In the above Goutham Manor + The President were dropped from the list of prospective venue due to lack of space in the room + hall for exhibiting.

We have discussed in details with the concerned personnel of hotel ambassador + Savera and explained our requirements to conduct this meet. Looks like removing the cot in the room is an difficult affair for the guys. However they will consider our proposal and comeback to us shortly. We had a look of small conference room + big hall of Hotel Savera and found to be matching our requirement of accommodating 2 systems in each three(3)small conference room available + large systems in big hall which may be given to sponsors... So almost we are impressed with Hotel Savera..

Think big with low cost is our motto.We know everybody cannot affort paying more money for attending the meet. Captain is luring with us that he will get an big discount in Taj Club House and we are going to have an look tomorrow.. Further information will be updated by Captn..

Added later..

Exhibitors of Equipment:

1) Rajiv
2) Captn.Rajesh
3) Murali_n
4) Kuruvilajacob
5) srinisundar
6) Mathbhuvi
7) KiranPs
8) Rajagopal_j
9) Hifipal4all
10) mohamednaseer


Volunteer:

11) Audio_freek
12) Grubyhalo
13) ThadEGinathom
14) Rameshbitra
15) isoton
16) gramaphone
17) GeorgeO
18 ) Santhosh
19) Madbullram

Added without asking for confirmation..

20)) Sribuddy
21) Flanker.r
22) Venkateshsmart


Regards

 

[matbhuvi]

1) Rajiv

I am planning to get two vintage systems one SS and the other tube. A lot depends on the venue and rooms we are able to get.

Tube system:
Quad II/II, Altec 605 or Tannoy Monitor Golds

SS system:
Luxman M4000 power amp Infinity RS II speakers.

If Mohamednaseer brings his LS3/5A speakers we could also listen to the classic combination of Quad II/II with the LS3/5A. We could also try the Luxman M4000 with the Thiels.

Source will be a Rega Apollo. Preamps : Lyrita DHT,Luxman 1010 or Leak VarislopeIII

2) Capt.Rajesh:
Marantz CD6003, Acoustic Portrait NOS DAC, Cayin TA30 Tube Integrated Amp, Cadence Arista Speakers, Class D Audio CDA 254 Power Amp, Pass DIY B1 Buffer Preamp. Cables: Cardas Golden Ref Power chord, Yamamura Millenium 5000 Power Chord, Supra Lo Rad 2.5 Power chord, Supra Lo Rad 1.5 Power chord, Yamamura Millenium 6000 Coaxial cable, Belden Optical Cable, Audio Art IC3 RCA I/Cs 2 pairs, Lyrita RCA I/C, Audio Art SC5 Speaker cable, Straightwire Maestro Speaker cable.
3) Murali_n
4) Kuruvilajacob

5) srinisundar

a) Thiel CS1.6 paired with Quicksilver Midmono with Lyrita DHT Pre + Shanling Tube CDP
b) Epos M5i Paired with Music Hall A25.2 amplifier + Music Hall a25.2CDP

Cables : Einstien / Audio Art speaker cables + Nordost Blue Heaven IC's + Analysis Plus + VDH + Mark grant cables

6) Matbhuvi

Car : Swift Dzire VDi
HU: Alpine CDA 9887
Speakers: HAT Unity driven Active with CDA 9887
Amp: Sinus Live SL 6505 5 channel amp
Sub: Sinus Live W265K 10" SQ sub
Cables: Tchernov

7) KiranPs
8) Rajagopal_j
9) Hifipal4all
10) mohamednaseer

 

[srinisundar]

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6) Matbhuvi

Car : Swift Dzire VDi
HU: Alpine CDA 9887
Speakers: HAT Unity driven Active with CDA 9887
Amp: Sinus Live SL 6505 5 channel amp
Sub: Sinus Live W265K 10" SQ sub
Cables: Tchernov

Fully loaded car Looks like we are going to have 2 Venues.. Inside & Outside..

Any special LED lighting done in the bottom for glittering in night ?

Regards

 

[matbhuvi]

Fully loaded car Looks like we are going to have 2 Venues.. Inside & Outside..

Any special LED lighting done in the bottom for glittering in night ?

Regards

:lol: planning to add an EQ in the rear. Now you can get only the diesel clutter from outside

 

[captrajesh]

I had shot off mails to all the prospective sponsors yesterday soliciting their participation in the meet.

Update:

1. Analogue Audio Labs - Would be participating.
2. Vipul Audio Tech - Likely to come
3. Decibel - Sent regrets.

I'm yet to hear from others.

 

[srinisundar]

I had shot off mails to all the prospective sponsors yesterday soliciting their participation in the meet.

Update:

1. Analogue Audio Labs - Would be participating.
2. Vipul Audio Tech - Likely to come
3. Decibel - Sent regrets.

I'm yet to hear from others.

Audiophiles will be delighted to hear the dared tube amps

 

[matbhuvi]

Are we planning for any DAC tests or Cable tests in the meet?

 

[srinisundar]

Are we planning for any DAC tests or Cable tests in the meet?

Yes, we can do it once the listening sessions are over.

 

[captrajesh]

Are we planning for any DAC tests or Cable tests in the meet?

Since multiple venues are being planned, we could surely plan this in one of the set ups preferably that of members.

Fresh update:

Praveen of Vipul Audio Tech and Clifford of Genelec are out of station / Country on 10th March 2013 and hence their participation would be doubtful. They are keen to participate and it is coincidence that they can't make it on the said date. Since our dates have not yet firmed up, would it be OK to shift the meet to a later date?

 

[srinisundar]

Since multiple venues are being planned, we could surely plan this in one of the set ups preferably that of members.

Fresh update:

Praveen of Vipul Audio Tech and Clifford of Genelec are out of station / Country on 10th March 2013 and hence their participation would be doubtful. They are keen to participate and it is coincidence that they can't make it on the said date. Since our dates have not yet firmed up, would it be OK to shift the meet to a later date?

Genelec created an sensation during the last meet and almost everybody is impressed with that and no doubt everybody will love to hear for an long session.

Vipul is one of our close associates during the last meet and we need his participation and most of his gears are mid range and may lure the beginners.

Everybody agrees I dont mind shifting the date or we can do an small meet on the said date like Old meet and go ahead in changing the plans for mega event. May be we can have an meet in your club on the said date ? or In groups we can have listening session in my house / Rajiv House / Murali_n / CaptnRajesh ?

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Genelec created an sensation during the last meet ...

And it could have been an even bigger one if they had had time to properly demonstrate both the room correction effects of the DSP model and had time to play more than a few minutes of music.

I'm biased: I have a soft spot for this kind of speaker and for this company! This is partly because nearfield monitors are likely to be my only future speaker investment. No particular reason for the specific company, though, other than what I read, and what I saw that once. Yes, I'm keen to see them again.

I'm easy on dates. the only thing is that every day into march ups the temperature.

Some sort of headphone comparison experience would be great. I'm not holding my breath on that, though, because the valid point was made, last time, that headphones are a necessarily one-on-one not-very-social experience. Maybe, if this thing grows in years to come, we could have a headphone room...

 

[murali_n]

Hi srini,

I think we should give preference to the dealers and accordingly replan our dates, as per their convenience also. Since members system can be heard at any time, but getting together willing dealers, under one roof would require time and effort.

Just my Rs.2/-

N.Murali

 

[srinisundar]

+ 1 to below...

And it could have been an even bigger one if they had had time to properly demonstrate both the room correction effects of the DSP model and had time to play more than a few minutes of music.

I'm biased: I have a soft spot for this kind of speaker and for this company! This is partly because nearfield monitors are likely to be my only future speaker investment. No particular reason for the specific company, though, other than what I read, and what I saw that once. Yes, I'm keen to see them again.

I'm easy on dates. the only thing is that every day into march ups the temperature.

Some sort of headphone comparison experience would be great. I'm not holding my breath on that, though, because the valid point was made, last time, that headphones are a necessarily one-on-one not-very-social experience. Maybe, if this thing grows in years to come, we could have a headphone room...

Hi srini,

I think we should give preference to the dealers and accordingly replan our dates, as per their convenience also. Since members system can be heard at any time, but getting together willing dealers, under one roof would require time and effort.

Just my Rs.2/-

N.Murali

 

[KiranPS]

Guys,

AVMAX Expo at Delhi is on 8,9,10 March, may be most of the dealers are there ?

 

[GeorgeO]

I'm waiting to hear from you guys about the final date that is firmed up, so that I can also join you guys.