Ok, so I was able to go to the Needle Doctor in Minneapolis yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised with how I was treated by their staff. It was the first time in over 15 years that I had an audio salesman who actually was into the hobby and not just there to sell me on the most expensive gear. I dealt with Brad and would highly recommend him if you are in the area. The showroom wasn't anything special, but they did have plenty of gear to audition and he actually knew what he was talking about when I asked questions. This was a completely different experience than dealing with Listen Up in Denver. They have a beautiful store, but no substance or support.
I was able to audition the Cronus Magnum II and was really happy with what I heard! Once I get back to Colorado, I'm going to head up to Fort Collins to visit The Audio Alternative to audition some Vandys and to pick their brain. Unfortunately, I think it is going to be hard to get the Rogue and Vandys together.
@oleschool and @gdnrbob Thanks for the reassurance on buying used, it's a leap of faith, but I think I'll be ok.
@inna that VAC looks amazing, I'm not ready to buy just yet, so I hope it is around in another month or two!
@raymonda thanks for the offer on the Thorens! It looks like an awesome table and if it's around in another month or two, I may make you an offer :-)
@emailists I appreciate your concern on burn out and ease of use. However, keep in mind that people are coming to Denver to spend time in the mountains, go out to dinners/bars, and enjoy the local cannabis scene. Most of our guests spend very little time in our home. Also, there is no way in hell that we will be allowing people to operate the system themselves. This is my full time job, so I will always be home to cook for them when they want and since our kitchen is part of our living room, we thought this would be a great way to incorporate a passion of ours into their experience. Once we have the system(s) dialed in, we will make it more of a fixture in the BnB experience. If we burn through tubes, I'm fine with that because that would mean that I'm surround by beautiful music all day long :-)
@polkalover Room treatments will definitely happen as soon as possible! Thanks for the recommendation on treatments!
I'm going to be attending the Rocky Mountain Audio Festival in October. If any of you will be in town for it, I'd love to pick your brains in person and listen to some awesome gear together! I'd offer up our BnB for you to stay in, but we are already booked solid till November.
I was able to audition the Cronus Magnum II and was really happy with what I heard! Once I get back to Colorado, I'm going to head up to Fort Collins to visit The Audio Alternative to audition some Vandys and to pick their brain. Unfortunately, I think it is going to be hard to get the Rogue and Vandys together.
@oleschool and @gdnrbob Thanks for the reassurance on buying used, it's a leap of faith, but I think I'll be ok.
@inna that VAC looks amazing, I'm not ready to buy just yet, so I hope it is around in another month or two!
@raymonda thanks for the offer on the Thorens! It looks like an awesome table and if it's around in another month or two, I may make you an offer :-)
@emailists I appreciate your concern on burn out and ease of use. However, keep in mind that people are coming to Denver to spend time in the mountains, go out to dinners/bars, and enjoy the local cannabis scene. Most of our guests spend very little time in our home. Also, there is no way in hell that we will be allowing people to operate the system themselves. This is my full time job, so I will always be home to cook for them when they want and since our kitchen is part of our living room, we thought this would be a great way to incorporate a passion of ours into their experience. Once we have the system(s) dialed in, we will make it more of a fixture in the BnB experience. If we burn through tubes, I'm fine with that because that would mean that I'm surround by beautiful music all day long :-)
@polkalover Room treatments will definitely happen as soon as possible! Thanks for the recommendation on treatments!
I'm going to be attending the Rocky Mountain Audio Festival in October. If any of you will be in town for it, I'd love to pick your brains in person and listen to some awesome gear together! I'd offer up our BnB for you to stay in, but we are already booked solid till November.