It doesn't seem like things have gone forward with this thread. So I am posting to try to keep it alive a little bit.
I am between Cooperstown and Utica, NY and I have enough room for a small meet if anyone is interested.
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Hello all,
I'm in Rochester. I see this thread goes back to 2003. Has anything materialized? |
I just noticed these posts, although go back quite a few years. Has this group met? I'm in Rome, and have one audiophile friend nearby. We'd definitely be interested in meeting up with other audiophiles. We have similar systems, McIntosh pre amp/processor, KEF 205.2 speakers, enjoy vinyl, cds and other formats too. |
Is the Upstate NY audio club active?I am learning and enjoying old and new equipment/technology/formats. I am between Rochester and Buffalo. |
Denman,
I wonder if we have crossed paths? I know some of you guys from WNYAS used to come down to The Sound Concept in Rochester every once in a while. In time when I build more of a contact list I would like to host a Music night for fun....this may take some time as my shop is small and unknown at this point.
Lance
Forefront-Audio |
Hi everyone.I'm located in Tonawanda.I was an officer in the now defunct club The Western NY Audio Audio Society.I'd like to see a club or informal meetings started to further the interests of those involved in the hobby no matter to what degree.I think location and travel distance might loom as the largest issue for most parties.As a side note,any audiophiles in the WNY area interested in doing in home listening sessions,feel free to contact me to work out the details.Always looking to meet new audiophiles/music lovers. |
Rochester, NY here or just out side of it Webster< NY to be exact.
Lance |
Hello All,
Checking in to see if the interest is still here for the post? I am a new startup Audio Shop in Rochester, NY .
I would like to this more interest and connect with people who share this interest. You can check me out at www.forefront-audio.com .
Lance |
Resurrecting an old thread here. Just moved to cooperstown area. Anyone around?
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Check out the Capital Audiofest 2011 updates. Hope to see you there. www.capitalaudiofest.com |
We love the hobby too...not too far from you in Saratoga (30 min.) |
I think it,s time to upgrade that reciever.If you buy new Marantz it will have the HDMI into you,re T.V. and all the new codecs The sound will blow you away.Bluray players are pretty cheap now ,then the center channel.Subwoofer will add that bottom end Bass.One step at A time.It will rock you,re world..THX Jim |
Hey Jim,
I have both interests. I have a stereo in my Den just for music, but for my living room system a friend and I took my 50" plasma that's been stand mounted for three years, and hung it over the fireplace. I have a 15 year old Marantz AV receiver (dolby pro-logic "antiquated"), but an excellent sounding receiver, and it only runs the surrounds anyway. I have Snell XA60 front speakers, "phantom center" and new Castle surrounds. No sub yet. But I really like having the TV center'd between the front speakers, and am very happy with the sound/video quality, but now I have the bug, but can't do it all at once. |
It,s nice to see some responce from the (upstate) Actually lower N.Y.State area.We all share the same hobby and A passion for music im sure.I have A modest system compared to some.Denon,onkyo,Paradigm 90P fronts source technoligies center and rears and I just got A 40" Sammy LCD.So Im A A.V. kinda guy. anybody wanna talk call me at (607) 722-5111 THX Jim... |
I am another beginning audiophile located near Ithaca.
Mark |
Love this dying hobby - Saratoga |
This is Doug in Williamsville NY. Lots of audiophiles in upstate! |
Binghamton N.Y. area we need something!!!!!!!! |
Hey guys, Tommy here from Baldwinsville (north of syr). System; Classe cdp.5, Rotel pre, Asl wave-8 mono amps and Tyler ref monitors. I'd love to hear some other (better) systems. |
Well looks like I'm the lone eastlander, way over in Glens Falls, I would be interested in getting together if within a drive of hopefully no more than 3ish hours. Main system is McCormack transport and DAC, McCormack MLD-1 Headphone/Pre, Edge M4 Amp, Fried Studio V's, AudioPower Ultra 1116 and PE-1, and all Synergistic cabling. AV system is Marantz Receiver, Denon DVD, Cal-Audio CL 10 CD, Snell XA60 Mains Audio Power 1118 for componants and Monster for Panasonic Plasma, also, all synergistic research cabling for audio/tributaries for Video. I'm thinking of adding the Squeeze Box Transporter, but would like to see others like Marantz or Magnum come up with a similar piece - anyone else anxious for a higher end internet radio addition? |
Hello Upstate NY audio members. I am in Rome NY area (Less than an hour from Syracuse) anyone else out there? My system is Mark Lev 333, ML 380S, Transparent XL cables, Sony SCD 777es cd player and Martin Logan Quest Z speakers. |
Hello... I m coming to this forum late and notice that many of the replies are old... I am in Syracuse. Is there a local group in existance at this time? I would be interested.
I am not overly "techy" I just enjoy good sound...
Current system includes Krell KAV 250a & 250p, Cambridge Audio 840 CDP and B&W matrix 804 speakers...
Dana |
Sorry, I am about to move to Minnesota. Maybe someone else is interested. Good Luck. |
Are you still interested? I am in Glens Falls, enjoy listening to most kinds of music. Have High end systems. email me at cartierm1@hotmail.com
Best Regards
--Mark |
This fellow audionut lives in Latham ( Albany, NY ) and travels on business to Utica and Syracuse monthly. Also travel to the Mid Hudson valley area ( Newburgh/Pok ) Sometimes even have time to listen to the big rig! Am very interested in becoming involved in an audio club and sharing info, knowledge, gear. Can host meetings at Latham home. Thanks. |
Mikeaudio:
It has been 2 years and nothing (that I am aware of) has happened.
Interest runs hot and cold, but nothing seems to get off of the ground.
I personally do not have the time to lead the parade.
In the past, members; "tim@trialsin.com" (Bflo area) and "Whl248" (Roch area ?) both seemed enthusiastic at one point, to steer the ship and plan a gathering.
I and others in the CNY area have expressed some interest in participating. If someone wants to try to arrange a 1st get together, please chime in. |
Have you been able to get together yet?
I live in Ithaca.
-Seyed |
Well, it is that time of year again, and I just covered the boat for the winter. If anyone has any "INTERESTING" ideas for us to do, I would be anxious to join in.
Cortland, NY |
is there anything happening here for upstate guy to do(syracuse) |
Just wondering if a home theater crowd would be interested in the Rochester NY area. |
Just a note to all who showed any type of interest. It has been a good dream. Maybe next year we can work this out. As for me. It is boating season in 1 month. I will be unavailable again until late fall.
I live on my boat on the weekends and I don't use a computer on the boat. Now if I could get the wife to leave the cell phone home, That would be the cake! |
I am a 30 miles south of Syracuse. I would like to get together. I will even initiate the process if anyone wants to do this.
Scott |
Questions-du-jour:
1) Anyone still interested?
2) Anyone hear from Win?
3) Anyone contact pdl? |
No offesnive to anyone, but it seems like we are having quite a bit of difficulty getting off the ground. Perhaps it would be easiest if we were to split into two groups - Syracuse (Onondaga County)and Western NY? I think that we would have a better chance of actually getting together if folks did not have to make plans to drive 1 hour or more for a meeting. A get-together would be be more accessible if folks only had to allot a couple hours of their time (drive to the meeting, meet and drive home,) then arrange their schedule to accomodate a half day event.
I live in Syracuse and I am pretty sure there are a couple of other audio nuts from this area who have posted here. Is there anyone from Syracuse/Onondaga County who would be willing to take the reigns and set up a time/location for a first meeting? I really don't have the time at the moment, but if there are no volunteers than I will do it. I suggest that we meeting during the next 2 weeks at a non-audio facility like a restaurant or pub etc. I propose a non-audio location because the only audio merchant in town is Clark's and I figure that meeting there would not be condusive to a good time :-)
If some/any of these ideas sound good to you, please respond to this forum. If you are from the Syracuse area and want to contact me directly about getting together, please feel free: pdelima@twcny.rr.com
Thanks,
Paul
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I am in Middleport NY. In between rochester and buffalo. |
Audio Classics in Vestel. The most Mcintosh gear you have ever seen in one bldg. |
I would think that closest to the middle of all those attending would be the most fair.
Let me know. I am willing to drive 45min. to 1 hour to meet everyone. |
I should be ok with either date. Any location between Syracuse and Rochester is best for me. |
We have not had a meeting as of yet - it has had to due with circumstances connected to me - a funeral and some tests I have had to have that became more immediate.
I have my calendar free now.
From what I have been sent and by the posts, this group is geared to meeting each other, discussing the pros and cons of audio - accuracy, timbre, life span of components, and many other areas. We will keep in mind hearing curve differentials, space and size relations, tube vs Solid State, etc., all with no idea to decide tube is best, SS is better - there are too many variables.
So for a first meeting, we have people from Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester and all of their surrounding areas. Since I live in Rochester, it would not be fair for me to decide the first meeting place.
Rome is within Upstate New York, so there is no problem with anyone from that area.
The first meeting would focus on what we own, feel, want to own and sharing knowledge as opinions, as they would be that. I have worked with sound for 30+ years, - home, Recording: live or studio and all that you learn coming up the ranks.
For all: how does the last Saturday in February or the first Saturday in March sound? Also cast your ballot for location.
Win |
Hello fellow audio lovers, Just came across your dicussion group. Didnt know there was much interest in Audio gear and music in Upstate NY. I live in Rome NY and I have a decent system(levinson,Maggies,Mit etc) but not aware of too many places to listen to good gear and meet people that speak "Audio". Have you all had a meeting or is there a club or get together? Went to Clark Music but was disappointed! Any other places with good gear available? |
Thank you for thoughts and condolences.
Now all we have left are memorial thank yous and a "tribute" for our local paper.
I am about 79 miles from Syracuse. I agree to do it right. I am open to ideas.
Win |
How many of us are within a 50 mile range of Syracuse? This group seems to be going nowhere fast. I can't help believe that there might be too great of a distance between the central NY and western NY people. If we have enough in the 50 mile range of Syracuse, or if people outside that range are interested. Lets get this going.We can meet for lunch somwhere in Syracuse, and then hit a store or two. Isn't there one in Liverpool? I know Clark's, and we could go there. But I am just going to juice them up for a sale and then leave. I guess I didn't look the part the last time I was there. I had 5 grand to spend on speakers, but I was wearing jeans and a jean coat. They treated me like crap. Twice!!
But seriously, lets get going. If we are waiting for someone to make a decission, I have no problem doing so. People?? |
My condolences to you and your family. Not a problem. We should make this event right and not rush on any account. If anyone has any suggestions ? |
I apologize for no contact/posting. I have had a family member in the Intensive Care Unit, she passed at 2:04 A.M.
I will not be able to make the meeting due to Funeral Arrangements.
Is there another date that would fit?
Thanks and apologies,
Win |
My email has been down for 2 days and should be back up on Thursday. Does anyone have any info?
Are we on for this wknd?
Win, anyone?...Hello???
If anyone has an update, please post it here.
Thanks
Mike |
Everyone that is interested should send an email to WHL248 (don't just post it here.) He has been kind enough to take the lead and attempt to coordinate this gathering.
In an email earlier this week, he implied that the 1st mtg may be in the Syracuse area..
Anyone had enough snow yet? |
Good chance I can make it on the seventh, next Saturday. Sometime after 12, 1pm would be fine. Would like to get something set up by Tuesday. Lets go for some place from the Victor exit. It'll take me about an hour and a half to get there, which is not a problem. Any other suggestions, please post. Thanks. |
Okay, I seemed to have missed where. Are we going to meet somewhere in the middle? I am south of Syracuse, I certainly don't want to drive to Buffalo:-) |
It looks like I will be able to make it on Feb 7th as well. I will be coming from Syracuse, most likely with another hi-fi fan. Have we established a meeting place in/near Rochester?
Paul
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I'm sorry for the late post. I'll be in sunny fla on that weekend. I've had enough snow for a while. I hope everyone has a good time though. Don't forget to post how it was.
Tommy |
