Vintage HiFi Audio Forum
General Banter => The Circular File => Topic started by: toddnkaya on June 15, 2012, 12:59:23 PM
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I realize the late notice, but my wife and I decided to have an impromptu gathering next Saturday.
We live in Greenfield, near Squirrel Hill and Homestead.
My wife Tara and I are very passionate about music, and we thought it would be fun to meet a few local audiophiles.
I will be auditioning my Vapor Audio Breeze speakers. We will provide food and refreshments say from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday.
Please shoot me a PM or let me know here if you think you are interested.
Todd
4604 Georgekay Rd.
Pittsburgh Pa. 15207
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Let me know if you are still having this and i'll come.
Anders
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My wife and I will see you then
Shawn
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Awesome guys. Anders , everything is a go for next Saturday,so hope to meet you.
We look forward to meeting you and your wife Shawn!
Anyone else? The more the merrier. :D
Todd
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Todd,
I'd like to hear your new speakers. I was very impressed by the Vapor speakers I heard at AKFest this year. Will trey to make it by on Saturday.
Scott
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Great Scott! lol... I look forward to meeting you on Saturday if you can make it. I have also heard from a few others who have PM'd me who may be able to make it as well. It should be fun. :D
So I had asked people to try to RSVP by the end of the week if they can, but no worries if you just want to drop in.
We should have plenty of food on hand, so feel free to swing by if your out and about.
If the weather is ok we will have our blowgun and target set up in the backyard, if you want to give it a whirl.
My wife and I look forward to meeting some new friends!!
Todd
412/654/2510
The easiest way to find us is to GPS Hazelwood & Beechwood.
From there, turn right to take HAZELWOOD past the cemetary and turn RIGHT onto WINTERBURN.
At the top of Winterburn, turn LEFT onto Emahlea to the stop sign,
STRAIGHT through stop sign (this is Georgekay) we are the yellow house on right with the Giant Prayin Mantis, 4604.
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Todd,
I may stop over late (4 - 4:30 PM) on my way out... Is there anything I could/should bring?
It would be nice to meet a few more VHFers... I live in Penn Hills...
Enjoy till then,
George
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Hi George,
We look forward to meeting you. No need to bring anything really.
Todd
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I will need actual address so I can mapquest directions.
Anders
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I will be stopping in as well. 8) 8) 8)
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I will need actual address so I can mapquest directions.
Anders
Look in the 1st post Anders.
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We have an obligation that requires us to be in Grove City for 3 p.m.
Perhaps we can stop by for the beginning of this festival. :)
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Ok, I see it and I'll see you there.
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Sure , come early , and stay for as long as you like.
Its lookin like we may have a nice turn out!
Try not before 1pm as I am dropping off my daughter
Right before 1 pm. Look forward to meeting you all!
Todd and Tara
4604 Georgekay Rd. Pitt.pa. 15207
Also left directions and phone number earlier
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Theory: Since none of us know Todd, perhaps Todd is actually the owner of of a competing local stereo shop, which we will hypothetically call "Almanac Audio". We'll get to "Todd's" house, we'll all be having a good time, and suddenly the doors will slam shut and we'll all be executed by said owner of "Almanac Audio".
Eh, I'll go anyway. ;D
I'm also bringing a special treat. The Immersion "Early '72 Mix" of DSOTM. Tom and Anders heard it at the shop today. Tom was absolutely blown away, goose bumps and all. Anders said it was "weird". ;D ;D
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Lol AA!! I really look forward to hearing that!! I want to pick up the new SACD of Wish You Were Here in the future.
I am assuming your copy of DSOTM is on cd or Sacd ,as I don't have a TT. Yet... Actually I have table in the basement somewhere. :o
I too have a few treats for Yinz. :D
I have two boxes of LP's that I got from Jerry records for you guys to pick through, and take what you want.
I also have about 100 one dollar cd's for the taking as well.
I am trying to dig up some more Absolute Sound mags to give away too. (4 recent months mags so far)
Stay cool,
Todd
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I may have something to bring and show.
Do you read the Absolute Sound ?
Have you seen the very first issue ?
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I do read the Absolute Sound. That would be neat to see the very first issue.
Thanks
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So how was the get together? Any photos of VHFP to share? I wish I could have been there but my daughter has some activities that I was committed to participate. Maybe some other time.
Regards,
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I was able to visit... It was very nice... Todd & Tara made us feel very welcome... I got there about 4 PM, at that time Anders & Elijah (SunnyDaze) were there along with Todd... Tara made the best coasters! :-*
Vapor Audio speakers were VERY nice...
Pulled chicken sandwich was good too! 8)
my 2 cents,
George
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Enjoyed meeting you guys today. Great speakers!!
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Todd, so sorry I didn't make it. My wife didn't get home from the friend's wedding shower until almost 6. Glad you all had a blast!
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Same here - great visit with Todd and Tara. Enjoyed a couple of beers and a pulled-chicken sandwich that was manna from heaven after battling the 376 traffic jam. Thanks for the records and the mags, I took home a few.
The speakers are beautiful, love the finish and the way the manufacturer integrated the cross-over network into the base of the stand. The top end is sharp and strong, giving expensive ribbon tweeters a good name. The bass was solid too, for a small mini monitor I did not miss the subwoofer. The imaging was outstanding on everything I listened to.
It would be interesting to listen to these using tube amplification, that may take them to the next level of sound.
Thanks again!!!
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I will second what OBG said.
I enjoyed the visit and the food and the stereo.
Thanks,
Anders
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Laurie & I had a great time - the food and hospitality was outstanding!
Vapor speakers were very impressive considering the size - (I agree with Pepe's review).
Imaging was very good, they may have an even bigger soundstage with different amplification.
The pedestals were impressive, very well constructed, and put the tweeters right at ear level when seated.
PS.
We'll be hosting an open house of our own in the near future - I'll keep you guys posted.
I'll have two systems running, the rear of our house faces woods (My garage is a Carver Lightstar 2.0 driving Bob Crites modded Klipsch LaScala's (Crossovers/Woofers/Tweeters/Mid Drivers) with Sony cdp 707es CD Player, Yamaha C4 Preamp, and Kenwood KD 5070 Turntable - My downstairs system is Sansui B2102 MOS Vintage driving JBL 4312's and JBL L120Ti's with Sony cdp-X777es CD Player and Sony TA-N77es Preamp, Denon DP-57L Turntable).
Shawn.
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I love LaScalas and have wanted to hear the Crites mods. I hope I can make that one.
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Thanks to Todd & Tara for hosting the get together! Sorry we weren't able to make it earlier, but, shit happens. The speakers sound good. They're fast, airy, and very detailed. I also thought the low end was impressive, especially sans subwoofication. The pulled chicken was fantastico, there was Coke in a can, and Alexis found a few free records that she likes.
All in all, we should make this a trend. (I say that as if I have oodles of free time to travel on weekends).
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Thanks everyone for the well wishes and your impressions of the Vapor Breeze speakers.
Tara and I really enjoyed hosting the party and meeting new friends!!
Todd