In Reply to: NE Bot Blast was a Bachanalian Pi Fest! posted by DRCope on May 18, 2003 at 07:39:29:
What a show. The NE Bottle head gang is a great bunch. Thanks to Steve for hosting in his very nice home and cooking up a storm.
Chris was surprised there were other wives there and she even said we should do this again. I heard the straight eights for the first time. A very nice speaker to listen to. There was so much gear there. Guys had built bottle head amps, home brew designs, I believe Shane built a pre/phono and amp from some older designs that sounded great. Hand built turntable was just stunning. very detailed and well thought out. Maybe if I ever get board I'll have to fire up the mill and put those angular contact spindle bearings I've been hording to good use. Just never enough time is there guys?Finally got to hear some 1" TAD drivers. They are indeed a special piece or work. It would be so easy to grumble about the Eminence 2002 driver if it was priced in the 300 + range. For the money they cost at less than 100 they are really great.
Dave's big TAD system with a JBL thrown in to maintain good balance! Sounded Oh so clean and detailed. It took a little fiddling as always but before I left they were doing it in style.
We had to hit the road and get to Providence for late dinner So I missed the Cornwall's, Fostex and some other great Bottle gear that was built. Just got unloaded and can set up my new Conqueror Amp and relax.
Bill
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