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Message started by stevef on 09/22/11 at 18:32:26

Title: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by stevef on 09/22/11 at 18:32:26

Hi all,

I'm getting excited that Zenfest is just around the corner. Julie and I made our hotel res. There are definitely going to be some interesting new products etc this year.

So who's coming and what are you bringing? I'll have Buzz' GGG mod preamp for show and tell. And some imported beer to ice down. I can't wait to get together with old friends and meet some new ones.

Steve

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Doorman on 09/22/11 at 19:27:50

Hi Steve: I'm presuming Buzz's GG pre has the opticoupler mod(s) for volume/balance &c.?
Should be interesting.
Hoping your post impressions somewhere along the way!
Best,
don

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by stevef on 09/22/11 at 19:49:34

Hi Don,

You are correct. And also all of his tweaks except for no remote control. I'm getting lazy in my old age, but I am still willing to get up to adjust the stereo. Those of you who went to the last Hornfest had a chance to hear it there. I don't want to post impressions here because I think it's important for people to form their own first impression without me "coaching" them so close to the fest... I think Buzz is really on to something though.

Steve

Title: Roll Call
Post by Donnie on 09/20/11 at 23:04:19

I'm wondering who/when everyone is expecting to be at Zen Fest? I have Friday through the weekend off and just wondered when would be the best time to meet other Decheads? It is only a hour and a half drive for me so I plan on being there sometime early Friday afternoon and leaving the option for Saturday and Sunday open.

Title: Re: Roll Call
Post by Randy in Caintuck on 09/21/11 at 18:50:21

Hi Donnie,

I plan to be there Friday morning and will be there until sometime Saturday evening.

Looking forward to seeing you .....

Randy

Title: Re: Roll Call
Post by Chris K on 09/22/11 at 01:48:52

Be there Friday late AM or lunch time.

Title: Re: Roll Call
Post by ZYGI on 09/22/11 at 03:59:33

I'l be there Friday....

Donnie, I think a lot of people use Friday as there travel day. Some show up later Friday, or come in Saturday morning. It seems to go that way most Decfests. We usually go out to breakfast Saturday morning, with all of us getting together for Breakfast Sunday.

Come when you can, we'll be there!

ZYGI

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Pale Rider on 09/30/11 at 14:23:33

As I shared with Bob yesterday, I have now had to cancel my tentative plans to be at ZenFest. Unfortunately, I have an East Coast turnaround that Friday and Sunday. Just no way to be there. And while SWMBO is very supportive of my addiction, er, hobby, there is a limit.

I hope, and know, y'all will have a great time. I enjoy and respect this audio community more than any other, and I sure wish I was there to share that feeling in person.

Rock on!

Greg

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Donnie on 09/30/11 at 22:43:45

OK, I had to look up SWMBO.

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Rivieraranch on 10/01/11 at 03:27:00

We are looking into making arrangements to attend this year. Which hotels are the closest to the Fest? Hoping to stay where some other attendees stay in order to catch a ride.

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Donnie on 10/01/11 at 03:44:13

There is a Hampton that is by the Riverboat Casino. Nice place, I've stayed there a couple of times. The Casino also has a hotel. I'm lucky enough to be close enough to drive up from home. I always make sure that I eat at Ming's when I am in East Peoria.

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by ZYGI on 10/01/11 at 04:12:55

RR, I think there are a few other people staying at the Hampton. If not, call me on my cell, someone, if not me will come and pick you up. We can then look for someone at the fest staying at the Hampton.

540-455-1500 is my cell number,

ZYGI

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Rivieraranch on 10/01/11 at 11:32:24

Thanks, Bob.

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Rivieraranch on 10/02/11 at 03:51:10

I just completed my travel arrangements. My wife and I will attend. We will arrive in Peoria Friday at around 10:00 P.M. The return flight is 11:00 A.M. on Sunday.

I have not booked a hotel yet. I am thinking of either the Hampton Inn East Peoria or Fairfield East Peoria. The Fairfield is somewhat less than the Hampton. Is anybody staying at the Fairfield?

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Rivieraranch on 10/03/11 at 12:58:08

We are staying at the Fairfield. Is anybody else booked there? The significant difference in price between that and the Hampton did not justify staying at the Hampton.

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Donnie on 10/04/11 at 03:18:07

Seeing as E. Peoria is a Caterpillar town, ask the hotels if there is a Caterpillar discount on your room. You are going to be talking to a Cat engineer (me) while you are in town. Sounds ligit to me.

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Rivieraranch on 10/04/11 at 11:10:15

I don't think we could sleep if there were caterpillars in our room.

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Donnie on 10/04/11 at 23:57:05

I don't think that you would be able to sleep in a room with one of My Caterpillars in it! They be BIG!

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Randy in Caintuck on 10/05/11 at 16:19:31

We are mere hours away from DecFest 2011 .....

I will probably have some zen compatible tubes for sale at the 'fest ..... bring your wallets .....

I will also have a set of empty open baffle boards ( 3/4" ply) that I originally had some drivers mounted in (Visaton B200 and Aurum Cantus G2Si ribbons) before building my new baffles ..... they will be free to a good home ..... the Augie baffles are already spoken for.

http://www.randallrash.com/New_Loudspeakers.html

Everyone have a safe trip,

Randy

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by stevef on 10/05/11 at 19:56:55

We expect to arrive late Friday night, and will have to leave Saturday evening.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Steve

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Randy in Caintuck on 10/05/11 at 21:04:56

Hi Steve,

Are you bringing your pair of HornShoppe speakers ?

Thanks,

Randy

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by dla405j on 10/05/11 at 21:53:42

I'm coming saturday afternoon and evening..3 until 6 pm????..bringing the wife who has never seen the decware crowd and thinks it must be some strange cult. Randy, let me know what tubes you will bring........will send you a PM later on tonight about what I'm looking for.....your amp is already dropped off with Steve so you can pick it up. Looking forward to seeing everyone and checking out the new equipment. Everytime I'm there I learn alot and meet some great people.
Dave
dla405j

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Rivieraranch on 10/06/11 at 00:42:17

How late will the fest be cooking on Friday night?

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by stevef on 10/06/11 at 02:20:45

@Randy, No I'm not bring any speakers at all. I was tempted to bring a pair of test boxes, but they aren't ready yet.
I am bringing Buzz' optocoupled grounded grid preamp.
@Rivieraranch, You can stay up all night listening if you want to.

Steve

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by DeVon on 10/06/11 at 19:19:16

@Rivieraranch......I am sure it will be going later than 10 p.m. , sometimes goes into the wee hours of the night/morning. [smiley=biglol.gif]

If anyone is still looking for accomodations we may have a deal for you. Our friend has a house just across the river (our old one, but renovated now) that has 3 double beds. He is willing to rent that out for 300.00 for the whole weekend. If 6 people went in on it together it would only be 50 bucks each! Email me at dev@decware.com if interested. He might cut the cost if you cant get 6 people. It is only 10 minutes from the fest.

Cant wait to see everyone!

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Donnie on 10/07/11 at 02:14:47

"We got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we are wearing sunglasses. Hit it!"
Well I do have a full tank of gas, don't smoke, not going to leave untill noon, might wear my sunglasses. The forcast is good, I'm bringing all of my digital gear to see if anyone can figure out why I keep blowing up ZDAC's. If I leave at noon I will show up 1:30-1:45 ready to do whatever the hell you do at a "Fest".
Do we race amps? Shoot at the neighbor's critters? Make fun of the solid state guys? So when you see a red Jeep, don't shoot, I might shoot back.

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by stevef on 10/07/11 at 02:29:32

I believe this is a no shooting fest. :).

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by Pale Rider on 10/07/11 at 16:23:58

I am sorely disappointed that I cannot be at ZenFest this year. When I began making the serious commitment to my system this year, and it turned out to be almost all Decware, this was one of the things I truly began looking forward to. Am going to do my best to stay logged in to the site [even on the plane later today, which I confirmed has WiFi]. But I am still bumming'. I know everyone will, but have a great time. :D

Title: Re: ZENFEST WHO'S COMING?
Post by stevef on 10/09/11 at 00:57:00

I just found out what is worse than not being able to attend the fest. Having to leave early. I got tastes of products, said hi to friends, and the Decware clan. I was even paid a visit by the new cat. Then I had to leave.

Have a great time everyone. I'll post comments tomorrow.

Steve