A Little Thankyou To Andrew.

[terry j]

popped down to meet Andrew today and have a gawk at his setup.

A very pleasant and welcoming chap, and whilst obviously busy was more than happy to spend a couple of hours with me, even though he knew I was only stickybeaking. It was a suprisingly professional showroom and setup, puts some other HI FI stores I can think of to shame, and was a pleasure to chew the fat with you Andrew, thanks.

Look forward to your next get together!

lots of love

terry

[Aslan]

No worries mate, any time.
I will try and organise another GTG in late August, early September.
A/

[Gav]

No worries mate, any time.
I will try and organise another GTG in late August, early September.
A/
[/b]

I woulld also like to thank Andrew who has spent alot of time answering my posts & PMs
I also look forward to coming to the next get together

[dlite]

Yeah, lets give the great guy a big group hug :biggrin:

[Grumpy]

Yeah, lets give the great guy a big group hug :biggrin:
[/b]
Love is in the air.
He has helped me out with a few things too. I'd like to catch up and chew the fat too one day.

[Aslan]

Awwww Shucks guys................thanks.
The next GTG will be very interesting, we will have lots of new toys to play with including a turntable or two.

[Drizt]

Awwww Shucks guys................thanks.
The next GTG will be very interesting, we will have lots of new toys to play with including a turntable or two. [/b]

ah no, turn tables, :blush:

Hehe. Look forward to finally making it up your way at some stage. Actually hope to catch up with you in Aug when you come to melb :p

[alebonau]

Yeah, lets give the great guy a big group hug :biggrin:
[/b]

hehe he certainly deserves it ! great guy to have around ! :)



ah no, turn tables, :blush:

Hehe. Look forward to finally making it up your way at some stage. Actually hope to catch up with you in Aug when you come to melb :p
[/b]

ah how do we work on your anti-turntablism drizt :biggrin:

yes look forward to catching Andrew next time in melbourne

[Drizt]

hehe he certainly deserves it ! great guy to have around ! :)



ah how do we work on your anti-turntablism drizt :biggrin:

yes look forward to catching Andrew next time in melbourne [/b]

Andrew is definately a top bloke. Always giving back to the forum and he never has a negative word to say about anyone. And his speakers speak for themselves, they are absolutely top notch.

Al, no one will ever convince me of LP's. The scratching, crackling sound really turns me off. Even the $250,000 system we listened to really offended my ears. They did nothing for me. Granted some of the cd's sounded poor but some of them sounded absolutely marvelous. Tori Amos' - Boys for Pele sounded sensational.

[Aslan]

Yes we do need to convert Drizt to the joys of vinyl, these young whippersnappers of today just dont know what they're missing (says he sounding just like his father).

I'll try and arrange a free day when I'm down there, seriously dont fancy driving down one day, back the next. Then again after I empty Mondie's drinks cabinet I wont be in a fit state to get home anyway.

Norpus.............your shout I think...........haven't heard your setup yet.
A/

[Drizt]

Yes we do need to convert Drizt to the joys of vinyl, these young whippersnappers of today just dont know what they're missing (says he sounding just like his father).

I'll try and arrange a free day when I'm down there, seriously dont fancy driving down one day, back the next. Then again after I empty Mondie's drinks cabinet I wont be in a fit state to get home anyway.

Norpus.............your shout I think...........haven't heard your setup yet.
A/ [/b]

Well you always have a room here Andrew if you need it.

And if anything is organised when your down, *wink wink norpus* then count me in :)

[Grumpy]

Well I'm no young whippersnapper and I find that Vinyl seems very over-rated. Besides, isn't it a disposable form of music, once it's played the record grooves are never the same ? Might as well throw it away.
Please don't take this too seriously.
Yes I have a turntable

[Rick]

Well I'm no young whippersnapper and I find that Vinyl seems very over-rated. Besides, isn't it a disposable form of music, once it's played the record grooves are never the same ? Might as well throw it away.
Please don't take this too seriously.
Yes I have a turntable
[/b]
Of course vinyl is over-rated, it has more to do with nostalgia than performance, considering more than 5k needs to be dropped before they begin to sound just ok.
Even then they never do anything better than CD, though do plenty of things worse.
But then many people like the added warmth from the top end distortion and low end rumble they produce.

Rick.

[Aslan]

Rick, granted you need to spend some decent dosh on a turntable and phono stage, as well as a record cleaning mechanism of some description.
But, the important thing is that there is a market out there for valve amps, TT's, etc. I admit to being an old fart nostalgic, as well as enjoying the latest surround sound technology.
If I can provide quality solutions at realistic prices for both camps I intend to do so. It's just plain good business practice. (and a great deal of fun to boot)
A/

[Rick]

Rick, granted you need to spend some decent dosh on a turntable and phono stage, as well as a record cleaning mechanism of some description.
But, the important thing is that there is a market out there for valve amps, TT's, etc. I admit to being an old fart nostalgic, as well as enjoying the latest surround sound technology.
If I can provide quality solutions at realistic prices for both camps I intend to do so. It's just plain good business practice. (and a great deal of fun to boot)
A/
[/b]I never said you shouldn't supply TT's, I to can supply TT solutions.
I also own a reasonable vinyl rig, I however also recognise it's limitations and am not interested in 'converting' anyone.

Vinyl can sound quite good, though I don't feel it appropriate to claim it is something that it isn't.

Rick.

[alebonau]

I grew up with vinyl. I think there is a charm to it. I do like its sound. I do have a CD player, do like its sound as well. Since buying a pretty reasonable turntable myself 4 years ago it unlocked all these discs I had that could not play previously, it was like openign a time capsule for me. Lot of memories etc. Lot of these discs you'd struggle to find on CD some over 40 years old and you'd be suprised of the quality of their sound. For me its another format with music on it I enjoy.

I'm suprised actually how popular vinyl is, think its had a bit of resurgence and infact for a supposedly dead format sells more Per annum than the SACD & DVD-A super disc formats combined. And there ceratinly must be people likeing its sound with the likes of bands & artists like st germain, air, madonna etc actually mixing in vinyl noises into their music on CD.

Same with valves, there are obviously plenty out there that like its sound(in all its flavours - lean clean neutral to coloured). And I for one have always had one component or the other in my system wth valves of some sort in there. To me to a certain extent I guess to me its more about the enjoyment than how ever means that might come.

Anyway this thread is about Andrew. And good on him for supporting both TT's and valves and havign the b@lls and insight to introduce into his setup, gtg's and the openess & willingness of sharing some of his enjoyment in his gear with us.

[Drizt]

I never said you shouldn't supply TT's, I to can supply TT solutions.
I also own a reasonable vinyl rig, I however also recognise it's limitations and am not interested in 'converting' anyone.

Vinyl can sound quite good, though I don't feel it appropriate to claim it is something that it isn't.

Rick. [/b]

:blush: not quite sure where the angst comes from rick. This is a joveul thread that doesnt need any negativity, maybe take a deep breath.

Anyways, back to the praising Andrew :p

[Rick]

:blush: not quite sure where the angst comes from rick. This is a joveul thread that doesnt need any negativity, maybe take a deep breath.

Anyways, back to the praising Andrew :p
[/b]
Sorry, wasn't meant to come across the way it did, certainly no angst.
Text can be difficult to express oneself at times as it shows no emotion.

Rick.

[terry j]

Just a real quick one

Know how you feel Rick, sometimes type something, read it later and say “huh, didn’t mean that”

“Anyways, back to the praising Andrew”



Anyway, this post was about thanking Andrew for his time and hospitality, praps we should open a new thread and have a ‘love in’- very 60’s



Lots of love

terry

[joz]

Guys as always there is an ongoing contraversy over playback mediums,we know the same debate continues over hardware components as well.So until the time all our rooms and ears will be tuned the same,there will always be a different approach to listening and playback.All our auditioning is about what is added or not added to the mix.So until then we will all be listening to different sounds.
OH! and tried listening to vinyl again not so long ago and I was enjoying it until I wanted to skip a track or pause the thing. :biggrin: I had to get my fat arse of the couch


And next time the A man is in town for a gtg I'll try to make it this time.

I don't know about a love in guys???EEEUUWWW!!

[Grumpy]

Just a real quick one

Know how you feel Rick, sometimes type something, read it later and say “huh, didn’t mean that”

“Anyways, back to the praising Andrew”
Anyway, this post was about thanking Andrew for his time and hospitality, praps we should open a new thread and have a ‘love in’- very 60’s
Lots of love

terry
[/b]
"Very 60s" Oh man now your talking! That's my era and yes I played all my music on a TT Then and I'm feeling the love for everyone. Peace and love to Andrew and everyone else who deserves it. :biggrin:
Maybe Andrews next GTG could be a themed night, the 60s perhaps..

[Aslan]

NO way known to man Grumpy.............I incinerated all of my 60's and 70's clobber years ago. Flares, tank tops and peace symbol's worn around the neck are such a sad look when you're old a grey.

[Grumpy]

NO way known to man Grumpy.............I incinerated all of my 60's and 70's clobber years ago. Flares, tank tops and peace symbol's worn around the neck are such a sad look when you're old a grey.
[/b]
NEVER :biggrin:

[mondie]

Yeah, lets give the great guy a big group hug :biggrin:
[/b]

Well done Andrew :thefinger: Your objective advice is obviously appreciated by many.

My red wine cabinet is awaiting your next visit...........

[Drizt]

Well done Andrew :thefinger: Your objective advice is obviously appreciated by many.

My red wine cabinet is awaiting your next visit........... [/b]

got anything drinkable for a mid 20's guy in that cabinet, or is it all vinegar :blum: (not a fan of red)

[mondie]

Yeah mate plenty of whiskey, Gin and other horrid fluids only suitable for cleaning car parts in :blum:

[Grumpy]

I think I'm in the wrong place. Beer fellas, Beer, anyone drink Beer anymore.

[Drizt]

I think I'm in the wrong place. Beer fellas, Beer, anyone drink Beer anymore. [/b]

I would love to be able to stomach beer as its cheap as piss, but unfortunately it tastes like piss to me. (not that i know what piss tastes like, but i have a wild imagination.)

[Grumpy]

So I am in the wrong place!!!

[Aslan]

Beer................isn't that brown frothy stuff that makes you all bloated and keeps you up all night going to the head!

I thought it was only good for making batter with and marinading barbequed onions in (yes DO try it).
A/

[joz]

got anything drinkable for a mid 20's guy in that cabinet, or is it all vinegar :blum: (not a fan of red)
[/b]


How about MILO,I'll pinch some from my 5 year old :biggrin:


Never fear your tastes will mature :blum:

[norpus]

Yes we do need to convert Drizt to the joys of vinyl, these young whippersnappers of today just dont know what they're missing (says he sounding just like his father).

I'll try and arrange a free day when I'm down there, seriously dont fancy driving down one day, back the next. Then again after I empty Mondie's drinks cabinet I wont be in a fit state to get home anyway.

Norpus.............your shout I think...........haven't heard your setup yet.
A/
[/b]
No worries there Andrew - most welcome to come for a listen and a snifter or three
Just let me know when you are coming down and its a done deal

[alebonau]

Beer................isn't that brown frothy stuff that makes you all bloated and keeps you up all night going to the head!

I thought it was only good for making batter with and marinading barbequed onions in (yes DO try it).
A/
[/b]

heathens ! the lot of you ! :biggrin:

the golden nectar of the gods you are all missing out on !

ah its ok I can well enjoy all the other stuff mentioned as well ! hehehe

[dlite]

Bring it all on... it doesnt matter what colour it is red, white, amber, brown or clear... hick. :biggrin:

whose got the first the round :drinks: -> :yahoo: -> :wacko:

[Grumpy]

I'll shout the first beer, but damm, no one lives near me

[Spearmint]

I'll shout the first beer, but damm, no one lives near me
[/b]

No problems just transfer the dollars :biggrin:



No worries there Andrew - most welcome to come for a listen and a snifter or three
Just let me know when you are coming down and its a done deal
[/b]

It will be a pleasant experience for you Andrew, although bass can get addictive. :)

[Drizt]

No problems just transfer the dollars :biggrin:



It will be a pleasant experience for you Andrew, although bass can get addictive. :) [/b]

I second your thoughts on bass being addictive. :)

Gotta get around to organising the next get together, they are really a lot of fun.