Well, I've gotten my system back in shape, with some new goodies, particularly if you are interested in digitizing any of your analogue collection. My latest addition is Bottlehead's new Phono Pre with variable EQ. It is the first they have built and was at the RMAF last month. Dan was here this week doing the final tweaks and it is working great. My digital system will allow us to listen to the original vinyl and tapes and compare them directly to the digital copies. In addition to the Phono Pre, I have been using my Bottlehead Repro Technics 1506 to rip both 4 track and 2 track tapes, using Steve Koto's Dolby B decoder for Barclay-Crocker tapes. I am capturing files using my Pacific Microsonics Model Two ADAC, with Pyramix software and a Mykerinos card, all at 192/24. So far, this sounds the best of the different devices I have tried. The Pyramix software and Mykerinos card are being borrowed from Tim Muratani while mine is being fabricated.
Anyway, we can have a gathering at my home in the East Bay as early as next Saturday, November 20. Other dates are December 4 or 5 or December 11 or 12. Normally we start around noon or so and have a potluck lunch. We'll have some nice adult beverages which may make everything sound better.
Please let me know if you are interested in coming and what dates work best for you.
Thanks, Larry