North West Naim Society
Posted by: markah on 06 July 2008
I have been in discussion with several Forum members and meaning to start this off for a while now. There are quite a few people posting from the North West area so the plan is to hopefully get as many together as possible for an inaugural meeting.
There are no firm details as to the time and place - this can be decided once numbers are finalised. There is talk of a Naim/Zu weekend at Audio Counsel so perhaps it can be tied in with that.
So............anyone interested? If you are then post here, and feel free to email me if you wish (address in profile). All ideas and suggestions gratefully received!
Cheers
Mark
There are no firm details as to the time and place - this can be decided once numbers are finalised. There is talk of a Naim/Zu weekend at Audio Counsel so perhaps it can be tied in with that.
So............anyone interested? If you are then post here, and feel free to email me if you wish (address in profile). All ideas and suggestions gratefully received!
Cheers
Mark
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by Mike Hughes
Most definitely interested. Just post details here when more known.
Mike
Mike
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by James E. Avison
Hi Mark,
Count me in.
Is there any dress code???
James
Count me in.
Is there any dress code???

James
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by Mike Hughes
Naim t-shirt and baseball cap surely?
Although I still tend toward the view that they should throw at least one of the above in free on purchase of a Hi-Line etc!!! Alternately Naim should throw them in for free once we form team North West. Are we not the equivalent of those 'street teams' that now get used to push up and coming acts.
I think I can see what might be coming in response to that!
Mike
PS: If we have a dress code then I'm stuffed.
Although I still tend toward the view that they should throw at least one of the above in free on purchase of a Hi-Line etc!!! Alternately Naim should throw them in for free once we form team North West. Are we not the equivalent of those 'street teams' that now get used to push up and coming acts.
I think I can see what might be coming in response to that!

Mike
PS: If we have a dress code then I'm stuffed.
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by markah
quote:Originally posted by James E. Avison:
Hi Mark,
Count me in.
Is there any dress code???
James
No, but everyone must bring along at least one Barry Manilow CD/LP.

Mark
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by markah
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mike Hughes:
Naim t-shirt and baseball cap surely?
Although I still tend toward the view that they should throw at least one of the above in free on purchase of a Hi-Line etc!!! Alternately Naim should throw them in for free once we form team North West. Mike
QUOTE]
Absolutely...............I'll drop Customer Services a line!
Mark
Naim t-shirt and baseball cap surely?
Although I still tend toward the view that they should throw at least one of the above in free on purchase of a Hi-Line etc!!! Alternately Naim should throw them in for free once we form team North West. Mike
QUOTE]
Absolutely...............I'll drop Customer Services a line!

Mark
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by Julian H
quote:No, but everyone must bring along at least one Barry Manilow CD/LP.
Mark
munch has a nice picture disc.

Hope this comes off guys, IME meeting other forum members has been great.
Good luck, J
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by James E. Avison
Mark,
Will the an Osmonds CD count, virgin CD still in plastic wrapper.
Mike,
Free T-Shirt/Base Ball Cap from Naim
, I wonder if they will come with a 2 year guarantee, with free installtion????
Will the an Osmonds CD count, virgin CD still in plastic wrapper.
Mike,
Free T-Shirt/Base Ball Cap from Naim

Posted on: 07 July 2008 by markah
quote:Originally posted by Julian H:
Hope this comes off guys, IME meeting other forum members has been great.
Good luck, J
Thanks Julian,
I have already met a few of the potential "crew", and it has always been a pleasure!
Mark
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by Mike Hughes
Osmonds and Barry Manilow??? Hmm!!!
Had a look through the small amount of remaining vinyl and I can only provide Mud, Showaddywaddy or The Wombles. Slade on CD.
Sad as it sounds, I would defend Keep On Wombling to my death. Hopefully I won't have to... will I???
Mike
Had a look through the small amount of remaining vinyl and I can only provide Mud, Showaddywaddy or The Wombles. Slade on CD.
Sad as it sounds, I would defend Keep On Wombling to my death. Hopefully I won't have to... will I???
Mike
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by ryan_d
Count me in.....I'll bring the Bolt Thrower! Should wake us up after a bit of Barry.
Ryan
Ryan
Posted on: 07 July 2008 by markah
The playlist is already looking pretty impressive!
James - you have stumped me! I was going to bring along my wife's copy of The Osmonds Greatest Hit (
) as a nice little surprise.
Mike - there's no competition. The Wombles EVERY time.
Mark
James - you have stumped me! I was going to bring along my wife's copy of The Osmonds Greatest Hit (

Mike - there's no competition. The Wombles EVERY time.
Mark
Posted on: 08 July 2008 by James E. Avison
Dear All,
Spoke with Dave at the Audio Counsel, he has pencilled in the weekend of the 17th August for the Naim/Zu demo's.
Please post a reply if you are interested in attending.
Best regards
Spoke with Dave at the Audio Counsel, he has pencilled in the weekend of the 17th August for the Naim/Zu demo's.
Please post a reply if you are interested in attending.
Best regards
Posted on: 08 July 2008 by Right Wing
James,
I might be up for this. I have replaced my allaes with some neat mf7. It would be good to hear these Zu speakers though.
P
I might be up for this. I have replaced my allaes with some neat mf7. It would be good to hear these Zu speakers though.
P
Posted on: 08 July 2008 by James E. Avison
Hi Peter,
It would be good to meet you and get your impressions of the Zu Speakers.
Best regards
It would be good to meet you and get your impressions of the Zu Speakers.
Best regards
Posted on: 08 July 2008 by markah
The more the merrier!
Mark
Mark
Posted on: 08 July 2008 by JWM
I am delighted to read of this. I think it is such a good thing in our (frankly peculiar
) hobby. For me it has been a real joy to meet up with many of the East Anglian crowd and also the South Eastern crowd. It's lovely to meet up with the faces behind the 'electronic names' and share - primarily - the love of music. I wish you all the very best for the North West.
James
In East Anglia - where you know it makes sense.

James
In East Anglia - where you know it makes sense.
Posted on: 08 July 2008 by James E. Avison
James,
Thank you for your comments, we are all really looking forward to meeting up.
If you fancy a trip into the rainy North you will be warmly welcome.
Best regards,
James
Thank you for your comments, we are all really looking forward to meeting up.
If you fancy a trip into the rainy North you will be warmly welcome.
Best regards,
James
Posted on: 08 July 2008 by markah
Hi James (JWM),
I second the above post in thanking you. It is great to meet up with other enthusiasts/music lovers, and would re-iterate to you and all others that you would be most welcome to join us. It is not an exclusive North West outing!
Cheers
Mark
I second the above post in thanking you. It is great to meet up with other enthusiasts/music lovers, and would re-iterate to you and all others that you would be most welcome to join us. It is not an exclusive North West outing!
Cheers
Mark
Posted on: 09 July 2008 by tonym
Through this Forum I've met some great friends and had a superb time with like-minded folk.
Well done chaps, you'll have a wonderful time I'm sure! Bit far for me to come though.
The September meet-up sounds pretty spiffing Stuart!
Well done chaps, you'll have a wonderful time I'm sure! Bit far for me to come though.
The September meet-up sounds pretty spiffing Stuart!
Posted on: 09 July 2008 by Mike Hughes
17th August sounds good to me. Pencilled in diary.
Mike
Mike
Posted on: 09 July 2008 by markah
Nice one Mike, looking forward to it.
James is calling round on Friday so hopefully we'll be able to come up with a few more ideas - perhaps a meal afterwards for those interested?
Mark
James is calling round on Friday so hopefully we'll be able to come up with a few more ideas - perhaps a meal afterwards for those interested?
Mark
Posted on: 10 July 2008 by Major-Tom
A great idea Mark. I'd definitely be interested I'm no stranger to the Audio Counsel anyway.
Posted on: 10 July 2008 by toby
Hi Mark
Nice one..... count me in !
Regards,Trevor
Nice one..... count me in !
Regards,Trevor
Posted on: 11 July 2008 by markah
quote:Originally posted by toby:
Hi Mark
Nice one..... count me in !
Regards,Trevor
Cool

Mark
Posted on: 12 July 2008 by James E. Avison
Dear All,
Had a great time listening to some of my music and Mark's music through his brilliant set-up.
Introduced each other to some new artists:
James - Eleanor McEvoy, Cowboy Junkies, Nancy Griffiths, Mary Gauthier, Peter Cincotti, and to top off my selection of music Toyah!!!! - sounded supberb.
Mark - Cara Dillon, Ruth Notman, Laura Viers, Basia Bulat, but it was ruined when he put on the Macc Ladds (LOL).
For the event on the 16/17th August we are looking to go for a bite to eat and a few beers afterwards.
All the best
James
Had a great time listening to some of my music and Mark's music through his brilliant set-up.
Introduced each other to some new artists:
James - Eleanor McEvoy, Cowboy Junkies, Nancy Griffiths, Mary Gauthier, Peter Cincotti, and to top off my selection of music Toyah!!!! - sounded supberb.
Mark - Cara Dillon, Ruth Notman, Laura Viers, Basia Bulat, but it was ruined when he put on the Macc Ladds (LOL).
For the event on the 16/17th August we are looking to go for a bite to eat and a few beers afterwards.
All the best
James