What or who would you like to see at AK Fest ?

[grumpy]

Lay your suggestions on us. Thanks

Grumpy

[birddog]

ME! :banana: :D

[piece-it pete]

Led Zep reunion concert? :D

Pete

[grumpy]

smart asses ! :)

[jmathers]

This is a real suggestion:

Laith Alsaadi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeSJlZRO-rg

Music in the vid starts 1'.24" in. Good stuff. Nice tone out of that Telecaster.

Jeff

[tentoze]

reyneman.

[Wigwam Jones]

Kinky Friedman.

[piece-it pete]

reyneman.

Seconded.

[Wigwam Jones]

Eminem?

[gearhead]

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12395&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1144017057

[drknstrmyknight]

Jenna Jameson ?

[shelby1420]

Lay your suggestions on us. Thanks

Grumpy

Hey Dave, I for one would love to see Bottlehead at AK fest!!!:thmbsp:

[Wigwam Jones]

Buckethead!

[SPL db]

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12395&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1144017057

:lurk:

[sloopjb]

1. Emerald Physics speakers
2. Audio Kinesis speakers
3. I don't see Audio Dimensions on the list or Arthur's Audio, they both had great rooms last year.
4. Blue Circle
5. Tannoy
6. Modwright
7. Naim

As far as the fantastic list of Exhibitors,
A.David Michael Audio- Harbeth, Resolution Audio, Quicksilver, LFD, Eminent
B.Venus Hi-Fi -Yamamoto A-08S, Yamamoto EQB-01 Phono Stage, Lector,
Cain & Cain
C.Audio Note - Speakers - AN-J, AN-E, AZ-2
D. Art Audio- Vinyl One
E. Tyler - PD-15
F. SOTA - Cosmos
G. Jolida - JD 801A
H. NOS Values - VRD Amp
I. C.A.R. - T1 & T5
J. Belcanto - One PHONO3, CD-2,
H. Audio Two - Hovland amps, Sim Audio lp 5.3 phono
I. Superior Sight - BAT VK75, Conrad Johnson, Clear Audio Solution, Aesthetix

Just a few requests,Should be a FANTASTIC SHOW

woody

[piece-it pete]

Eminem?

We could all take a side trip down to 8 Mile Rd and look for him!

Pete

[jcmjrt]

I'd love to see Arthur Loesch and listen to his phono amps. I've been told by a very reliable source - John Atwood - that he makes good ones.

K&K Audio - some nice products - already made and kits.

Shindo (OK, I can dream...we had Almarro one year!)...I think SoraSound carries Shindo and Zyx, Moerch...now wouldn't THAT be nice!?

[onepixel]

If I were going I'd like to see/hear Thiel, Cary Audio and naked women. But not necessarily in that order.

[Sandy G]

I'd just like to be able to GO.

[KeninDC]

Cary Audio

Not that I can go, but I sure have been intrigued by their tube offerings as of late.

[jcmjrt]

I'll vote no on the naked women...and I'm bringing my own handsome guy so I don't need to have any naked men added to the mix either...


...and isn't Sorasound in Chicago now? That's even pretty close.

[vinyldavid]

I'd just like to be able to GO.

+1 my friend.....:tears:

[slow_jazz]

I'm new to turntables and would love to see a demonstation on how to align a new cartridge on them.

[pioneer54]

I'm new to turntables and would love to see a demonstation on how to align a new cartridge on them.

i concur. plus a demo on proper way to deox and lube pots and switches.

[jcmjrt]

I'm new to turntables and would love to see a demonstation on how to align a new cartridge on them.

You should really think about getting Fremer's DVD - 21st Century Audio. He shows setup on several different tables using different tools. It's pretty informative.

[bigmacc]

Naked men now that is gross well outside of me with an AudioKarma thong.:thmbsp:

Anyways this is want l would like to see.:banana:

Imagine it is late Friday night.

1. There is a gathering in Grumpy's room with the Grumpster as host providing beer and serving it of course to the crowd.

2. The music will be provided on an excellent "Solid State" base system tweak by no other than Nos Values.

3. Oh did l mention only vinyl as the source, specifically Grumpy's turntable. Music could be anything as long as it wasn't rap or chants.

4. Now Venus Hi Fi would provide the cables and interconnects not that they make any different but the owner is such a nice guy.

5. Between the music there would be discussions on any subject for example "the natural superiority of the male species" led by jcmjrt; or "Why real men prefer solid state components" led by well there are several candidates l can think of.:yes:

6. Chicken wings, tacos, and other spicy foods would be available.

7. Toasted Almond would make a surprise appearance and engage in a debate with tentoze about each other's sexual preference relative to goats.:D

[Wigwam Jones]

I'd just like to be able to GO.

I wish you would, my friend.

[Wigwam Jones]

Insane Clown Posse backed up with a demonstration of Blue Collar Wrestling by Juggalos.

[jcmjrt]

Naked men now that is gross well outside of me with an AudioKarma thong.:thmbsp:

Anyways this is want l would like to see.:banana:

Imagine it is late Friday night.

1. There is a gathering in Grumpy's room with the Grumpster as host providing beer and serving it of course to the crowd.

2. The music will be provided on an excellent "Solid State" base system tweak by no other than Nos Values.

3. Oh did l mention only vinyl as the source, specifically Grumpy's turntable. Music could be anything as long as it wasn't rap or chants.

4. Now Venus Hi Fi would provide the cables and interconnects not that they make any different but the owner is such a nice guy.

5. Between the music there would be discussions on any subject for example "the natural superiority of the male species" led by jcmjrt; or "Why real men prefer solid state components" led by well there are several candidates l can think of.:yes:

6. Chicken wings, tacos, and other spicy foods would be available.

7. Toasted Almond would make a surprise appearance and engage in a debate with tentoze about each other's sexual preference relative to goats.:D

I thought Canada had a free health care system but if you need donations to be able to afford the meds, please let us know.

Hey, are you bringing records this year? I always leave a spare suitcase for the important stuff. :)

[Mark W.]

1. I'd like to see a winning raffle/door prize/what every ticket in my hand as the number is being announced.

2. A number of under $500.00 Phono Pre's and DAC's to compare

3. Not a big live music fan but I would still enjoy some good guitar playing.

4. Most, Ok some, Fine a few of the guys I talk to in Chat all the time.

5. Modge laying under a hall table passed out about 10pm on Sat night.

6. Seth from Soundstage Direct I got an urge to shake his hand and say thanks for something recently.

7. A stack of Pink Floyd Bootleg Records still sealed with $10.00 price tags.

8. Breakfast Sunday morning (can only mean one thing I lived through Saturday night!!!)

9. OK now I'm stumped.

10. All kidding aside All I want is to see everything and everybody and hear it all.

[radioactive]

1. I'd like to see a winning raffle/door prize/what every ticket in my hand as the number is being announced.

2. A number of under $500.00 Phono Pre's and DAC's to compare

3. Not a big live music fan but I would still enjoy some good guitar playing.

4. Most, Ok some, Fine a few of the guys I talk to in Chat all the time.

5. Modge laying under a hall table passed out about 10pm on Sat night.

6. Seth from Soundstage Direct I got an urge to shake his hand and say thanks for something recently.

7. A stack of Pink Floyd Bootleg Records still sealed with $10.00 price tags.

8. Breakfast Sunday morning (can only mean one thing I lived through Saturday night!!!)

9. OK now I'm stumped.

10. All kidding aside All I want is to see everything and everybody and hear it all.

#5 seems like its a possibility:D

[ashok]

This may have been mentioned many times before, but I would be interested in a tutorial session on designing amplifiers (tube or solid state). There are many gurus on AK who would, IMO, be easily able to conduct such a session.

Just a couple of basic designs - single-ended, and push-pull, and possibly some exercises with a simulation tool like LTSpice - would be great.

I can always read a book and figure it out, but having things explained by a teacher, and visualizing it with a simulation tool would help a lot.

Ashok

[DRCope]

How about a demo of reel-to-reel tape deck cleaning and calibration? (They can use my Otari 5050MX. Speaking of which, if there's a chance of local folks performing live who wouldn't mind being recorded, I'd bring along my mics and tube mic pre. Playback in the AN room later . . . .

[zoeinterloper]

This is a real suggestion:

Laith Alsaadi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeSJlZRO-rg

Music in the vid starts 1'.24" in. Good stuff. Nice tone out of that Telecaster.

Jeff

Smokin pick Jeff!!!

Happy (AK Live) Listening! :beatnik:

[saltwater]

Bolly, Modge, Bricktop, Jaymanna, PakProtecter, anyone else... im sorry i forgot your name.... oh and free vinyl

[grumpy]

How about a demo of reel-to-reel tape deck cleaning and calibration? (They can use my Otari 5050MX. Speaking of which, if there's a chance of local folks performing live who wouldn't mind being recorded, I'd bring along my mics and tube mic pre. Playback in the AN room later . . . .



I will pass this request along to Mr. Al Sadi and report back. Thanks

grumpy

[Retro Stereo]

Speaker Refoaming 101


:yes:




Retro

[marantzfan]

IF I could go, I would love to see:

1. Loudspeaker Design; Different Philosphies and design types accompanied by Important Historical Examples.

2. Turntable Setup (seconded from above). A video is one thing, seeing it and doing it hands on is another.

3. Vinyl Care Class, showing how to clean, care for and store your vinyl collection.

4. Richard Vandersteen

5. Bob Carver

Just a few of the things and people that I would love to see.......

[sleddogman]

Lay your suggestions on us. Thanks

Grumpy
A Dr. Demento show would be interesting...

[zoeinterloper]

What would I like to see at this years AK Fest?

Oh dear God, the Tooth Fairy, or Grumpy...
Please let there be more hot single chicks who love audio and love audio geeks! :thmbsp:
Or at least (girls) who find guys with record collections interesting. :scratch2:

Happy Listening! :beatnik:

[Andyman]

Speaker Refoaming 101


:yes:




Retro

When you getting in???
The hotels about 1/2 hour from my place, so if you want to make a filed trip we could do a couple.
You got a couple rotters you want to drag along? Let me know and maybe we can make 'em right.

[Andyman]

What would I like to see at this years AK Fest?

Please let there be more hot single chicks who love audio and love audio geeks! :thmbsp:
Or at least (girls) who find guys with record collections interesting. :scratch2:

Happy Listening! :beatnik:

Methinks we got a better chance of a Beatles' reunion..........:lmao:

[zoeinterloper]

Yep, (sigh)... with John Lennon and George Harrison included. rip

Happy Listening! :beatnik:

[Ballylongford]

When you getting in???
The hotels about 1/2 hour from my place, so if you want to make a filed trip we could do a couple.
You got a couple rotters you want to drag along? Let me know and maybe we can make 'em right.


I would be very interested in this idea: please let me know if this does happen

[70salesguy]

A panel discussion on the topic of "Equipment design and the resulting effect on reproduced sound" hosted by Masterlu and Raymond Leggs. :scratch2:

[Sandy G]

A panel discussion on the topic of "Equipment design and the resulting effect on reproduced sound" hosted by Masterlu and Raymond Leggs. :scratch2:

Awww, Chit !! (grin)

[Wigwam Jones]

Bose Toss for Distance

[Wigwam Jones]

And I heard that Dethklok might show up.

[Retro Stereo]

Well, it is Detroit, the hell with Eminem, how about Bob Segar and Ted Nugent!

Andy,
On the speaker re-foam, no, I don't have any that need re-foaming now, Army has a pair that he's doing for me right now though. Maybe we can use some space in Army's listening room to re-foam a pair?



Retro

[Andyman]

Well, it is Detroit, the hell with Eminem, how about Bob Segar and Ted Nugent!

Andy,
On the speaker re-foam, no, I don't have any that need re-foaming now, Army has a pair that he's doing for me right now though. Maybe we can use some space in Army's listening room to re-foam a pair?
Retro

The deal with an on-site is that all my stuff is here. I like clamping the magnet in my bench vise so I can scrape all the crap off the cone and basket, then hit it with a stripper to get a nice, clean surface for the new glue to bind too. Refoaming is kind of like painting, in that most of the work is in the prep. Once it's clean it's just a matter of gluing and centering.

We got time, so we can always figure something out. If a trip here won't work, I guess I could drag over a clean EPI 100 or Advent and use my Workmate as a vise for an on-site.

[Retro Stereo]

The deal with an on-site is that all my stuff is here. I like clamping the magnet in my bench vise so I can scrape all the crap off the cone and basket, then hit it with a stripper to get a nice, clean surface for the new glue to bind too. Refoaming is kind of like painting, in that most of the work is in the prep. Once it's clean it's just a matter of gluing and centering.

We got time, so we can always figure something out. If a trip here won't work, I guess I could drag over a clean EPI 100 or Advent and use my Workmate as a vise for an on-site.

Andy,
I appreciate the offer to do this at your place, but I don't want to be selfish, as I'm sure there would be about 100 other people attending the Fest that would love to learn from a master such as yourself. :yes:

Maybe Grumpy can find you/us an area where this could be done?

Oh, and I could certainly help you haul stuff to and from the Fest site.



Retro

[piece-it pete]

Could Rare Earth open for Nugent?

Pete

[Halcro1]

Hello this is my first post here. Im going to the fest i was wondering will the vendors be selling anything ?? Im looking for some balanced ICs?:banana:

[fsjonsey]

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12395&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1144017057

Dare I ask who that chap is?

[luvvinvinyl]

That picture is of an individual with a storied and sordid past, on AK. Not one of our 'best and brightest', and someone who eventually went into total meltdown, to the detriment of his tenure, here.

The infamous "Asynchronousman'.

[zoeinterloper]

Well, it is Detroit, the hell with Eminem, how about Bob Segar and Ted Nugent!

Andy,
On the speaker re-foam, no, I don't have any that need re-foaming now, Army has a pair that he's doing for me right now though. Maybe we can use some space in Army's listening room to re-foam a pair?



Retro

Well it is Detroit... than how about Dr. Yusef Lateef?!
(listen to the album Eastern Sounds)

He'd be cheaper than Segar or the Nugg and a rare experience that most of you will soon no longer have the option for. I saw him last summer at Detroit Jazz fest and at eighty-seven years old he was still an amazing performance. If your saying Yusef who... it's time to do your homework.

Happy Listening! :beatnik:

[Drybasement]

I've seen the Nuge more times than I care to admit. Saw Seger once. Not a bad show. Bring on some Yusef.

[Kuma]

I would like a listening room (or just a kiosk with headphones) that features a panel of switches that enable the listener to compare and contrast the sound characteristics of different resistor types (carbon comp, metal film, etc.) as well as capacitors (basic to boutique).

You asked...

[PakProtector]

Buckethead!
and his faithful sidekick, Mike LeFever.
cheers,
Douglas

[Kuma]

For musical acts, how about Hammond B3 organist Lonnie Smith?

[Wigwam Jones]

For musical acts, how about Hammond B3 organist Lonnie Smith?

I will be bringing my swinging organ. Take it everywhere.

[clydeselsor]

I will be bringing my swinging organ. Take it everywhere.

:lmao::lmao:

[PakProtector]

hey-Hey!!!,
How about the Bluesman, Ben Andrews. I can't see him as being too 'spensive. He's from PA, used to play in State College.
cheers,
Douglas

[Mopic5]

How about an onsite tonearm rewire service/seminar? Don't need this myself - I do my own. But I'm always curious about new tricks. Be happy to donate cartridge clips to the cause.
- Mario

[BrassTeacher]

I wish I could go, but there's no way I can.

One day though, I would love to arrange a session like this, or see someone else do same:

Find a good live performer, preferably on an unamplified acoustic instrument, and set up a very fine audio system for the artist to play a recording of themselves through. After listening to the recording, have the artist play the same piece for the audience live, with as close to the same interpretation as they care to do, and let everyone get a good idea of the distance we still need to cover in bridging the gap between "live, or Memorex?"

I think for a lot of people, this would be a serious eye-opener. I'm not trying to trash the experience we all have with our audio equipment at all, but I've heard this expression a few times too often: "Man, that sounds just like I'm there!"

Now, I know very well that if you are in a big venue, listening to the performers come out of their PA system, it may sound very close to what you hear on a good stereo system, since in both cases the music you hear is coming through a set of speakers. That's not what I'm talking about really. I'm thinking more along the lines of acoustic instruments or voices in an intimate setting.

The point? Well, educational for one, an interesting comparison for two, and for three, I'm hoping someone will be inspired enough to figure out how to get our audio gear to come closer to reproducing that experience as well as we can rock concerts/jazz concerts, etc.