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Wednesday, December 19 2007
24:21
Been neglecting the diary. Well. . .the last show of the TTA season / CHAC run was Monday. It went very well, we had a huge crowd, 83 people in total! Tonight we had a wrap-up meeting and will begin looking at the next season now, whatever form that will take.
Bought a stereo last weekend. DA had a pair of B&W 804s that had been traded in, so they were in very good shape but at a substantial discount. So I spent a couple hours listening to them on Saturday and Sunday, and decided to go for it. Also got a set of Rotel electronics while I was there. They didn't have the 1080 amp in stock so I've currently got the 1050 model as a loaner. Also, one grille for the speakers was missing so that is on order and should be in soon. The salesman – Allen – was very nice and helpful, and willing to stay more than an hour after closing to get the sale all wrapped up on Sunday. Anyway, it sound great and I have some listening and adjusting to do but I think that turned out very well. I was tempted by the Maggie 3.6Rs but frankly my expectations must have been too high because they sounded good but not amazing, and they are really gigantic. Also, the B&Ws have absolutely excellent off-axis performance and so that means the ambient sound in my place is great even though they face "sideways" to most of the room.
Much more to write about I'm sure. . .but that's enough for now.
24:21
Been neglecting the diary. Well. . .the last show of the TTA season / CHAC run was Monday. It went very well, we had a huge crowd, 83 people in total! Tonight we had a wrap-up meeting and will begin looking at the next season now, whatever form that will take.
Bought a stereo last weekend. DA had a pair of B&W 804s that had been traded in, so they were in very good shape but at a substantial discount. So I spent a couple hours listening to them on Saturday and Sunday, and decided to go for it. Also got a set of Rotel electronics while I was there. They didn't have the 1080 amp in stock so I've currently got the 1050 model as a loaner. Also, one grille for the speakers was missing so that is on order and should be in soon. The salesman – Allen – was very nice and helpful, and willing to stay more than an hour after closing to get the sale all wrapped up on Sunday. Anyway, it sound great and I have some listening and adjusting to do but I think that turned out very well. I was tempted by the Maggie 3.6Rs but frankly my expectations must have been too high because they sounded good but not amazing, and they are really gigantic. Also, the B&Ws have absolutely excellent off-axis performance and so that means the ambient sound in my place is great even though they face "sideways" to most of the room.
Much more to write about I'm sure. . .but that's enough for now.
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