Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?


Any Cincinnati, OH -based audiophiles on this forum? I have found only one truly high end dealer here, and they are leaning more and more towards high end home theater so they tend to be quite busye, and no longer set up truly "reference" systems one can listen to for calibration. Would love to get into touch with other fellow maniacs in the area Hard to know what else you "need" unless you can hear it and covet it in someone else's set up!
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Hi Tom; This is Marc Neil and I would sure come by for some music just post a day when you are ready. Thanks for the offer
Tom, I'll be happy to join the event.

Hi Guys,

This is Tom Albrecht in beautiful Loveland.I have been thinking of hosting an Audiophile Gathering around the middle of September, but I wanted to see if there is any interest before I start putting it together. Don't need any firm commitments, just let me know you you have any interest.

Thanks,

Tom

Dre
my first visit was at bob bitters' house. i sure enjoyed that day. i would really enjoy getting together to listen to some good music.

Tom, since I've contacted you already, to make it official I'll see you all there...Bill
I'd be glad to attend a September meet.

Any Stax users on the line? I'm looking for a headphone setup for work, and Head-Fi is presenting *way* too many options.

Cheers from Norwood
Hey Tom (Slowhand),

Thanks for hosting the last audio group gathering. As usual, I had a great time.

Dre
Tom; Thanks for a great time on this last Sundays meeting your system sounds great . We had a very good group of people and some new people what a lot of fun . I had a good time talking to old friends and meeting new ones talking audio and a few other things ! I always learn something new at a meeting like this and new music to explore thanks. Marc
Tom,

It was nice meeting you and the others yesterday. I really enjoyed your system!! Thanks for being such a great host. Hope to see you and the others at the next gathering.
ditto. totally enjoyed meeting you and everyone else and hearing your magnificant system. personally, i feel that i learned a lot as well. tell your wife that the cheese spread was great.

tom collins
Tom, thanks for the relaxing atmosphere and great music. Your system really sounds good. I even got the last Mountain Dew. You must have a saint for wife who lets your system take over the living room. Many of us are forced into the dark, damp, dank basement. Thanks again.
Greetings fellow Cincinnatians and Tri-Staters,
I am a local (Cincinnati), interested in meeting other audiophiles and celebrating music in general. I am in the process of rebuilding my system and would be value the opportunity to join in this discussion/group.
thanks,
Tim
Welcome Tim! Things are pretty crazy this week leading up to RMAF; but, feel free to contact me and stop by anytime - I now have a dedicated listening room too.

L.D. Moore
Ultra Fi
www.ultrafiaudiodesigns.com
Tim, the best way to get "plugged in" to the local audiophile group is to get your e-mail address onto one of the mailing lists that are used to send invitations for the local gatherings. Two of the members here have been keeping mailing lists: Alexc and Reubent. I believe Alex's mailing list is gradually becoming the "master," but, to be safe, you might want to send PMs to both Alex (Alexc) and Tom (Reubent) to ask that they put your name and e-mail address on their lists.

You'll also want to keep an eye on this thread to look for an announcement of the next gathering of the large local group. Those gatherings have been happening about two or three times per year. (The last one was held about two weeks ago.) There are smaller groups of us who also get together much more frequently for casual listening, but you will have a chance to meet 20 or more of the local guys if you can make it to one of the larger gatherings.

Welcome, and we look forward to seeing you in person at the next meeting of "the club."
I know that everyone is busy around the holidays, but now that I am up and running again (feel free to check out my updated system and comment), I would love to join in on any listening sessions planned around the tri-state. Anything going on? Happy holidays and happy listening...
Tim
Morrow Audio in Independence, KY will have an audiophile get together on Sunday, December the 28th from 4:00 to ??. Everyone had a great time a few years ago and it is time for another one!

* Hear the latest series 3 cables as well as the Morrow Audio 300B1 Monoblocks in our new listening room. See many homemade room treatments, get ideas.

* Fine wine, beer, ect will be served as well as finger foods.

* Meet fellow audiophiles, make new friends!

Please RSVP by Thursday the 25th to our e-mail at morrowaudio@yahoo.com

Address:

1133 Casson Way
Independence, KY
41051

Phone: 800-280-9167
859-356-6994
Hi club members I am in the planning stages for a get together in late Jan or early Feb. I may have a few surprises [ new toys ] in my system by then just a hint for you to think about. As always club members are welcome to email me to come by just about anytime for some music so if you find yourself with some free time email me . Happy holidays to all and your families we have so much to be thankful for and the great friends I have had the chance to get to know. I look forward to many more meetings and to get to know more of you and more friendships. Marc
Sounds like a good time. I am already looking forward to it. And yes, I am willing to walk a few blocks from a parking spot.
Hi Cinci-philes,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

I'd like to "share the wealth" a little. Joseph Galli gave ma a pair of JBL L60T 2-Way floor standing speakers when he recently moved from Cincinnati to NYC. He didn't have room to store them at his new place and he didn't want to throw them away or sit them at the curb on trash day.

Anyway, they are a really decent speaker covered in real wood verneer. Well, like Joseph, I really don't have any room for them in my small listening room or basement storage.

I would like to pass these on to another local music lover who may have a use for them. They are good speakers that probably retailed for $600+ in the early '90s. So if you, or someone you know, wants a decent pair of speakers for a second system or to give to a budding young music lover, please let me know.

Oh, and you are welcome to stop by and listen to my little system when you pick them up! I've got several cool toys that may be interesting to a budget minded audiophile.

Happy Holiday!

TIC
Tom Turner in Cincinnati
Tom,
Thanks for putting those JBL's out there for us before listing them. That is a great idea, I am always more interested in local sales to avoid shipping issues. Also a good opportunity to meet new 'philes and hear other systems. In the future, I may use the same approach.

I do not see any response to Mike's get together last Sunday so I will . . . I sure enjoyed the conversation and music, and the eats were fantastic. And I did get some ideas for room treatment like Mike suggested. I have a friend who is enbarking on DIY treatments and I now have some better suggestions for him. Thanks again Mike.

Marc, count me in when you nail down a time. Your system pics look good, nice job.

Scot from New Richmond
Scot, I'm definately going to give the JBL's away to someone (hopefully one of the local group members). They were given to me by someone in the group and I'd like to pass on the favor. Incredibly, only one inquiry so far and it was from a gentleman in Columbus. If a local doesn't respond by mid week, they're headed north!

Secondly, I too would like to send a big "Thank You!" to Mike Morrow and his wife. Once again it was a great get together. It was great talking to the regulars and meeting a few out-of-towners too.

Marc, you know I'll be there when the time comes.........

Enjoy,

TIC
Hello everybody; I hope the holidays were wonderful for you and your family's The time has come for Me to host a meeting I am looking at 2 dates the 25 of January and the 8 of February . The starting time would be about 1:00 PM and go till whenever ? . I would be able to handle about 12 or 14 people in My home at any one time . I would be happy to host on both dates if there is enough interest and I get too many for one date. I have almost no parking at My home so car pooling would help or walk a little bit to My house from nearby street. So send Me a e mail and let me know your interest and what day . I will respond back to each of you as a master e mail list has been lost. My e mail is --maneil@fuse.net--- lake513 on Audiogon --- -- Please members only okay----- and as always members are always welcome for mini visits just call or e mail me
Hello Club Members; I wish to thank those of you who were brave enough to venture out in the snow yesterday to come to My get together. I enjoyed seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones . I wish I could of spent a little more time talking to each of you but am sure future meeting's will take care of that and new friendships will develop . I also wish to remind everyone that I will host part two of the meeting on Sunday February 8 at 1 PM till for those of you who were unable to make the January 25 meeting. Again I thank all who attended and encourage mini visits as our busy schedules permit. Marc
Drat. I never received the e-mail from Audiogon. I need to check here more frequently. Unfortunately, I am assisting my wife with a spaghetti dinner for 500 plus people at our local school on the 8th, and if I wish to stay married, I need to be there. Have fun, and if you have any other little get togethers, please let me know.
I was unable to attend part one, but would love to attend part two on February 8th.
Hi Alexc, I live 20 east of downtown Cincinnati and would be interested in meeting other audiophiles in the area. I have a modest but satisfying system and lots of music to play through it. Would like to share tunes, stories, ideas and suggestions with others in the area. Thanks for the thread!

Regards,

Greg
I again wish to thank all the Cincinnati Audio Club members who came to my meeting [ part 2 ] we had a great group of people. I have a special thanks for Bob and Tom for helping get our e mail list back together and adding a few new people it's just great finding people that share the passion of music. I look forward to the next meeting to further new friendships , I learn so much at each meeting new music , ideas and new friends thanks to all. I hope to see all of you in little mini meeting or at the next big meeting sometime soon. Thanks everybody for a great time............. Marc............ Till next time........
Hi Marc,

Thanks for hosting the latest meeting of Audio Gentlemen (and scoundrels) at your home. I always enjoy seeing all the familiar faces and meeting new people. I enjoyed hearing your system Marc. You have a great selection of music too.
Greetings Marc (et al),
I wanted to thank you for hosting this last listening session. It was a pleasure to finally meet all of you, however brief, and I look forward to many more gatherings.
Tim
thanks again for part 2. your system is sounding great and the accomodations and company were very enjoyable.

tom collins
Mark,
Thanks for hosting tunes. Great sound and impressive set-up.

Greg (Hallhill4),
Welcome to the madness. Does your family encourage you to hang out with others with the same interests or are they going to regreat it? If it's like my place, as long as I don't spend money they are all happy. So I am usually in the dog house.

Scot
Scot,

I have long since taken up permanent residence in the dog house. In fact I am lord and master there (certainly nowhere else). I am sure that hanging out with others with similar interests will not gain me access to the family abode. On a high note, though, it probably will gain me access to the sub-basement of the dog house!

Thanks for the welcome!

Greg
Hi guys. I am a long time audiophile from Cincinnati. I have been out of it for the last 10 years or so, but lately I have been doing quite a bit of listening and have gotten the bug again. I would love to meet and host for some listening. Currently I using Accoustat 2s, Hafler 220, Audio Alchemy DLC,A A DDE 1.1,and DTI 1.0
I am wanting to pick up a VPI HW-19 jr. if I can win one on ebay or Audiogon for cheap. Please contact me for any upcoming events and for anyone interested in a listening session(s).
I would also be interested in the next meet up. Being in the business, I have access to tons of gear and I am always making changes. I love music and all the different gear combos. Thanks.
hello I would like to meet, you can hear my system and talk shop in Dayton ..There are many philes up here too ..hey call me at 937-312-1009
Harvey Kushner
Basis 2800 with vector 4 arm skala cart
Bat top of the line Preamp 52se
Bat amp 75se
Audio physic Virgo 3
Herron vtph2 phonostage
Hi to all,

Think I'd like to join this group, especially if it involves free speakers!

Have been trying to arrange an "audio visit" with someone who has a spare tube amp (stereo) as I have wanted to attempt to see if there would be an audible difference between the tube setup and my stock Adcom GFA 555(as stereo, then biamped). (I live in Wyoming neighborhood near Cinti.)

Also, is there another thread for DIY audio in Cincinnati? I am building HT surround speakers, and am thinking about building a line stage preamp in the near future. If not, please advise as to whether such a discussion would be "off topic."

Cheers to all, and thanks.
Hey Jonsmith,

I live in the Morrow area...just down the road from you. My stuff is all DIY tube gear. If you want a listen some time contact me via e-mail.

Chris
Does anyone know about a vintage audio show/sale at Turtle Creek (or whatever the name is now)this Sunday? 5/17
Hello Everyone,

This is Tom Albrecht. It has been a while since our last Audio Gathering, so I
thought I would see if there was any interest in having one at my house. I was
thinking about Sunday June 28th. Let me know if you have any interest in coming.
I figured that many people would be away on vacation in July and August. If the
end of June is not a good time I will wait until Sept.

I have a couple of new toys to show off. I will leave that to be a surprise.

Please respond by June 20th. if you can make it.

Tom
It is awfully nice of all of you guys wanting to have a get together for my 57th birthday, 6/28/52!! Count me in Tom!!
im in lexington but the audiophiles down here seem far less active and I would love to come to a listening session!!! Any ideas when the next will be?
Thank, Tom. Alas, I am leaving for vacation the evening of the 27th. I could make the 27th. If you have it in September, I'll be there. I remember how good your system sounded.
Other plans have been made by my family for my birthday. I hope all that attend enjoy those funny looking little round speakers like I did last time. Thanks Tom!!