Thought I would throw this out there and see if anything pops up. I need a small
monitor (anywhere between 8 and 15 inches or so) to use with my PC music server.
Mainly for setup and config, as I plan on using an iPad for music control.

Hey Ward,
Those little guys are tough to come by. I've got an extra dell monitor that
measures 13 inches tall by 17 wide. If that could work, your more than welcome
to it.

--- In rivercityaudiosociety@yahoogroups.com, "wardsweb" <wardsweb@...> wrote:
>
> Thought I would throw this out there and see if anything pops up. I need a
small monitor (anywhere between 8 and 15 inches or so) to use with my PC music
server. Mainly for setup and config, as I plan on using an iPad for music
control.
>

Hi guys,
As you know or don't know during May I was in the hospital most of the month
fighting a kidney infection. I am now home and feeling better but still have not
been able to attend many club activities. I could really use some company. As
you might know my main system is Maggie 3.6r's driven by ASL Hurricane
monoblocks and a Shindo preamp. I have a Basis turntable and Sony 5400 sacd
player so I can play all formats. If anybody would like to visit to listen to
some good music and talk audio please let me know
Alan

Congratulations on your recovery, Alan.

But wow, I've been dying to hear/see Shindo components for years! I can imagine
you have a very musical system.

I read the pitch perfect blog <http://pitchperfectaudio.wordpress.com/> just so
I can see photos of those beautiful green cases. And Shindo with Basis and ASL
KT88s? Wow!

Gene Hopstetter

Where did you get the "ipod does not equal vinyl" shirt. I've got to get one.

I got it in one of those funky shops on S. Congress in Austin, about four years
ago. It may have been the Yard Dog shop.

> Where did you get the "ipod does not equal vinyl" shirt. I've got to get one.

I always wondered what those initials meant on my class ring. Anyway, had a nice
time at David's this weekend. A true audio enthusiast, David has more speakers
than rooms. After some speaker shootouts, we did a short bike ride for some cold
brews on a HOT afternoon. Thanks David

Luther,
I had a great time hanging out and I really appreciate your input on my setup.
When I hear suspect nuances in my system, it really helps to hear a veteran
audiophile's take on the issue. We have a lot of educated ears in the group and
it's really helpful for us newbies.
I hope the screen works out and I'll bring you a copy of the Marcy Playground we
listened to. Maybe we play it for the group and get their take on techno? :)

David B, I'm going to look into Rocky Mountain. I'd love to go!!
I need some new idea's as I've decided to sell my Harbeth Super HL5s. I think
they're a little too laid back for some of the music I listen to, as much as I
do love them.

If anyone in the group is interested, yall have first dibs before I set them up
on Agon in a week from now. You're all more than welcome to swing by for a
listen.

Alan, As soon as I get a chance, I'm going to call you to come check out those
Maggies. I'm interested to hear how they compare to my Ohm Walsh Mk5.

Best to all,
Dave W


--- In rivercityaudiosociety@yahoogroups.com, "wardsweb" <wardsweb@...> wrote:
>
> I always wondered what those initials meant on my class ring. Anyway, had a
nice time at David's this weekend. A true audio enthusiast, David has more
speakers than rooms. After some speaker shootouts, we did a short bike ride for
some cold brews on a HOT afternoon. Thanks David
>

It was a treat to hear Glenn Gould on Alan's Odyssey/Shindo/3.6R rig. That was
some of the most transparent reproduction I've heard in a long time.

Playing Rush in 5.1 on your home theater was a real eye opener, too.

Good luck getting your ASL back up and running.

I'm going to agree with you guys here and say that when I was at Alan's house
this previous weekend it was a real treat to hear his systems.  Especially
hearing Eva Cassidy on his maggies.  Wow is all that needs be said.  I'm
definitely looking forward to hearing his Lowther's and his Miniwatt the next
time I get a chance to go over there again.

--- In rivercityaudiosociety@yahoogroups.com, Wardsweb <wardsweb@...> wrote:
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> Alan would this Sunday, say 1pm work for you?
>
> --- On Thu, 6/23/11, Alan Hendler <alanhendler@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Alan Hendler <alanhendler@...>
> Subject: Re: [rivercityaudiosociety] Had a great listening session with Alan
> To: rivercityaudiosociety@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011, 9:59 AM
>
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>  
>
>
>
>
>
> I would really like to hear your system.A minimeet would be good
> Alan
>

Hey, I know where you live! And I have some SHM-CDs you should hear, too!

> Looks like after lunch this Sunday. If anyone would like to stop by, let me
know and I will email you the address.

Gene H.

Greetings to all members. Please note that I have posted the pictures (taken by
our great club photographer Don) from our June meeting to the web site. Sorry
for the delay, I have been under the weather with a nasty sinus infection..but
am now enjoying a steady diet of antibiotics & steroids so I expect to be better
soon. Please note we havent picked a topic yet for the next meeting, so I would
like to hear from you so John and i can put the meeting together. Hope you all
enjoy the pictures. It was a great Saturday and Galen really came through with a
door prize for everyone in attendance. It was also fun to hear the Bryston BDP-1
digital player and meet Tom McGehee (from dallas) as well as Lee Sosby who gave
us the main presentation on Musical Fidelity products.  John and I also
appreciate that everyone who RSVP'd showed up for the meeting. As our club
becomes more established and grows we hope to get other hi fi reps to visit and
give us further product demonstrations. Thanks again to everyone!
Bob

Great afternoon guys. Four hours seem to fly by. Thanks Alan, Gene, Bob, John
and John. At least, that's what I think your names are. I'm horrible with names.
Anyway, glad you all could make it over. I really enjoyed playing all the
different systems, the different music and even the home theater demo. Needless
to say, there are many roads to nirvana. Big or small, high power or flea power,
bookshelf or floorstander, new or old, DIY or store, vinyl or digital, server or
iPod; they all sound nice. Different yes, better is subjective. Remember the
only person who has to like your system is you.

Thanks again guys, we'll have to do this more often. See you at the next meet at
Bjorns on July 16th.

Alan that was "Talk Talk". The album is Spirit of Eden. You may get up to speed
on it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_Eden

I do enjoy sharing this hobby, passion, obsession.

Luther

--- In rivercityaudiosociety@yahoogroups.com, Alan Hendler <alanhendler@...>
wrote:
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> Thanks Luther for being a great host. I really had a wonderful time
> listening to some wonderful music on all your great systems. Really
> got a thrill out of hearing your home theater system with its monstorous
> sub woofer. We heard something by a group called ?? Take Take? Could you
> give me some particulars on them. Till next time
> Alan
>
>

The next RCAS club meeting will be held on 16 July 11. This is a change from
the previously announced & published date. The topic for the meeting will be
bookshelf speakers. We are asking members to bring a pair of speakers, bookshelf
type only. No Focal Grand Utopia or Maggie 3.7's allowed! We will provide the
speaker stands & a very good system. We would like to get at least six and no
more than eight sets of speakers to listen to. As always, this is just for our
enjoyment and is not a contest or a critical evaluation. We would also like each
member who brings a pair of speakers to be prepared to tell us a little about
the speaker. Finally, we will have door prizes (again), and those members who
bring speakers will be entered twice in the drawing for prizes.  I will be
finalizing our meeting location this week (it should be Bjorns) and then sending
out our usual email announcements. If you can bring a pair of speakers to this
meeting please contact me as soon as possible.  Happy listening, Bob

Thanks again for a fun listening session, Luther!

It was a treat hearing Talk Talk on the big rig. I just realized that I do have
a copy of the "Spirit of Eden" SACD -- I'll be sure to bring it next time.
(That's if I don't sell it for $400!)


> Alan that was "Talk Talk". The album is Spirit of Eden. You may get up to
speed on it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_of_Eden
>
> I do enjoy sharing this hobby, passion, obsession.

Great to meet y'all. And thanks, Luther, for the ear-bending afternoon. I'll
look forward to next time.