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2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Choosing Music LPs? What are you bringing? As the days get nearer to the RMAF, 3 days remaining, I’m looking through LPs to bring along. Like years past, I try to bring music that allows me to observe what’s going on with the system being listened... 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Lew,They are still going strong on Sundays. All rooms and seminars are still going on.Personally I use Sundays as the day of verification and getting back to rooms I passed up due to missing them completely, room full when I stopped by, or a recom... 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Hi Brad,I'll send you the PDF of the info posted on this thread about the meet and greet this evening. Dre 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
RMAF is three weeks away...Three weeks from now, I'll be in Denver preparing for the Friday opening, visiting some friends, checking in on a few manufactures, and enjoying a day away from work.If you’re on the fence about going, it is a worthwhile... 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
One more bit of information: Basis Audio will be showing the Inspiration turntable with Vector IV tonearm (which I believe is a first time appearance for Basis at the RMAF) along with VTL Electronics, and Wilson Maxx 3 speakers. Basis Audio was un... 
getting azimuth right
Koegz,I'm very familiar with the LP. However, the method you describe is not what the LP states. The text on the LP is actually vague at best. The missing link in the LP's text is the approach to measurement and interpretation of the results. My c... 
getting azimuth right
Koegz,I’m having trouble understanding your comment but will try to share my thought anyway. Based on your statement above, I’ll try to follow along. However, the only thing this approach will do is allow you to possibly hear a channel imbalance o... 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Meet & Greet your friends from AudiogoN & Audio AsylumAll are welcome to join2 for 1 Happy HourWhere:Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant5050 South SyracuseDenver, COTel# 303-779-4177Directly across the street from Marriott Tech CenterWhen:Friday, ... 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Mike, It was nice sitting with you and chatting during the meet and greet last year.Jim, The handshake would then be a secret to all. Now that will be strange to watch a bunch of music lovers with different handshakes hoping the recipient knows wh... 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Additional info…Xact Audio will be showing the new “The Beat” turntable along with Reed tonearm, Allnic cartridge and electronics. According to RMAF info, the room number is 1126.Dre 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Getting back to the 2010 RMAF... In the previous years, it has been suggested that we put our AudiogoN Monikers in the field below our names on the RMAF badges. I think this is a great idea to continue into this year.I hear there will be a Walker ... 
Basis Vector 4 arm question
Azimuth is adjusted for a level headshell at the factory. The adjustment location is on the lower right side of the pivot location toward the front. It's hidden below the rim of the damping fluid cup. I would not suggest adjusting it unless you ar... 
Basis Vector 4 arm question
The amount that AJ recommends should be the minimum amount to use. You can experiment with more but I wouldn't recommend using less. 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Some of the things that interest me this year include:High Water Sound: Jeff Catalono will be showing in a different room this year that is larger. The new room number is 589. I believe he will be showing the TW acoustic Black Knight and Raven One... 
Blue Note reissues
I had some time this evening to listen so I pulled out both the SACD and Classic 33 1/3 reissue of KOB. I first played the SACD and the opening and closing saxophone sections of the first cut "KOB" by Coltrane and Adderley played cleanly. I then p...