Audio Addicts Midlands Bakeoff 2022

He did, check out his post yesterday dinnertime.

I might bring up Dueland lol.....croftie 🤣

Opinionated.....moi? Lol

Oh dear.

FYI I already got off my lazy arse and organized a two-day event back in 2016 theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?47529-MiBO-2016-Photos-Videos-and-Comments&highlight=MiBO

Okay so it is only one, but it's one more than a lot of people have done. I would have done another but the venue closed down shortly after and has still not re-opened.

The acoustics weren't great there either but as I pointed out in my post above there are a lot of considerations with selecting a venue and good acoustics cannot be at the top of the pile. Anyone with experience in organising one of these things in a public venue (as opposed to their own home) knows that. Hence why I specifically prefaced my comment with 'This is not a criticism.'

I don't see how any discussion/comparison of loudspeakers can avoid taking into account the acoustics of the space they are used in. 

Guys , you've both made your points maybe best to agree to disagree etc. 🙂

I already answered it in my previous post. It's directly relevant to the performance of the loudspeakers, which is what was being discussed.

At every one of these events I have been to the acoustics have been a topic of discussion, both at the time and afterwards. This one was no different. It's just one of the things enthusiasts like to discuss because it's part of sound quality.

I've never once heard anyone say that discussing the acoustics 'spoiled the day' for them. I cannot relate to that at all. That's all from me on this.

I don't think anyone is here to spoil any one else's enjoyment.

We're headed down a bit of a cul-de-sac here chaps so it might be best to leave it there. I know for a fact you both enjoyed it, as did everyone in attendance so it's all good.

Last word on the acoustics, it's an uncontrollable factor so it's not the same as saying "that DAC was the worst I've heard" for example, which would be purposely critical. No one could do nowt about it anyway so no point in worrying about it.

Some people may have been more sensitive to it than others anyway but because the vibe was so positive it didn't spoil anyone's day, let's try and keep it that way ey!

Apart from the "room acoustics" discussion that seems to have broken out, I think it's fair to say the day was a success.

I've spoken to a few who turned up and the general feeling is that they really enjoyed it. For me, that's all that really matters.

Most audiophiles know that a free day out to a Bakeoff isn't likely to yield an acoustically perfect room, and I know from chatting to folk that regardless of that, they still took home a good experience from the systems and equipment in use.

Sadly, some of them brought equipment that never made it out of the car, so next year I want to fix that.

I know a Line Magnetic Amp made it down, and I really wanted to hear that.

What I particularly liked, was the fact that none members turned up, and felt comfortable doing so. That's a big plus for me, and something I hope to see again next year.

I hope we get some more fresh faces I to the forum, as it's great to grow the community too.

I'm already looking forward to next year!

@bigman80 I would have like to hear a Line Magnetic amp also, I think you've learned a bit from the 1st Bake-Off, will be easier to organise and which kit can be brought next year.

You've got 12 months to plan.....no excuses lol

The rate we go at I'll have changed my entire system twice by then anyway . . . . 

I think you're getting there Chris, to really improve things now you are talking 'big money' otherwise it's more of a side way step, which of course can be preferred.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend......lol

Yeah, once you get to a certain level, its either a sideways move or big outlay required.

Having said that my vinyl side can and is being given a few healthy upgrades, not cheap ones I fear either, but that's what it takes . . . . 

I find myself leaning more towards choosing vinyl these days too so it makes sense to pool more resources into that, especially since the digital is as good as it is. Yeah I wouldn't worry much about your digital side there, all those bits are more than adequate, I bet the Audio GD and Black Ice DSD is a great combo.

It's more of a 'if the opportunity comes along at the right time' upgrade path rather than a 'I'm not quite happy with how things are sounding' chasing better SQ.

Big difference between those two paths there.