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I really like the TTVJ Portable, humorously dubbed the TTVJ Slim by a reviewer . I like the TTVJ form factor better because it is so close to the iPhone and iPod. Greg, the new TTVJ Portable is far better than the Hybrid for portable use and for IEMs. The three portable amps in the running for best JH|13 match are the TTVJ, the Pico Slim and the RX, but I have not yet managed to hear the damn RX. I will borrow JP's eventually but failed to compare them this weekend even though Vicki did so tonight in my room while we were all hanging out. She should post some comments if she has some to share, but they all appear to be good contenders.

Listening gets rolling: Stupid New Guy had the K1000s on backwards. So we straightened him out. The Pico Slim made a splash upon arrival and was passed around eagerly all day, except when Mike and Vicky walked off with it for extended auditions. And before people flip out, the "input" and "phones" labels were switched on the prototype but will not be that way on the final model. But not everybody was inside. Dom and JP were in a fog. And then this really bad Michael Jackson impersonator came in wearing two gloves. Rookie error. It took a while, but Screaming Oranges eventually pulled out much of the history of high-end Grados and set up a killer rig. Zu Audio were gracious enough to drive their van all the way from Tennessee with loads of cool gear. I failed to take pics of the Zu Room, but they had a second setup in the meet room. Thanks Zu, everything sounded great!

Setting up: This Qualia is Sponge-Worthy

Guys, it was so great when Dreadhead showed up after riding his new bike all the way from Virginia!

How about those of us who are still drunk? Gene just stayed in his bed through the ear-piercing alarm and I went to see what was up. I came back up with the alarms still going and he was still there. All he said was "damn, this is annoying" and stayed right there.

Fruity Colin vs. Butterfinger Angry Ass Mexican vs. cinnabun

We're still raging, which is just silly. Incredibly strong and expensive and tasty beers are being wasted on our trashed pallets.

We are pressing on but we miss the shit out of you and many others, Dinny. Moar crazy pics to come. Fruity Colin vs. Butterfinger and Angry Mexican vs. cinnamon bun are highlights. Damn, there is much alcohol flowing, and the amazing late-night appearance of the Meet Meister has kicked it up a notch.

Hanging by the pool for a little air.

Not to worry. We gave him a tumbler of 129 proof rye without telling him what it was.

We were supposed to go see live music but we weren't sure about all the driving. Jeff went there early and we almost left him to rot, but he finally caught us on the phone and said it was dead so we all headed to the hotel for what matters most: booze and gear! JP couldn't move fast enough to get out of the frame. Still thinking about that menu Horizontal Ari Mom, Dad, how's this thing make music?

The evening meal and beers were provided by Brother Tuckers, and they did us proud. Good food, good drink, and good people. Studying the competition Angry Mexican Angry Mexican Happy Mexican The Queen grants an audience Colin LOVES his fruit beers! Quiet Oranges Don't take my fucking picture while I'm talking, ASSHOLE! Outdoor activities Time to go, the gnome is drunk.

I still thought you might materialize here bristling with Tactical Nuclear Penguins! Too bad it's not true. I'd like to try that beere! Oh, and we miss you for you, too.

Nice! We skipped the Back Room so we are at the hotel. Come on over when you get in.

Good job on the new flight, Mike, but don't waste it by going home! Catch up to us and we will press on with renewed vigor. As for the first few pics, here are some shots from the gear in Brent and my room. We were charging shit up but not quite listening to anything because we went out drinking instead. This is from today's lunch after raiding Mike's house, drinking a couple of beers there, going to Ye Olde Falcon Pub for some fish & chips, and beer of course, and now getting ready to head out to Brother Trucker's and the Back Room show.

Sorry Nate, I actually told him that last night when he was unpacking and he didn't take it well. He touched untidy parts of himself with those extra batteries in his anger. Better bleach them down if he ever ships it.

Obviously.

So, I didn't bother posting when I arrived right in between JP and Brent, but let's get to the important stuff. Met up with those two and managed to check into the hotel under Gene's and would-be Mike's reservations. Hungry and thirsty, we ventured forth and chose the bar/pizza place over TGIFridays because JP didn't want to eat "corporate food." Turned out the pizza was decent and we had fun watching some stupid TV show about stupid stunt men and of course the locals who were entertaining as well. Here is the drinks tally for the evening: 2 Makers Mark on the rocks in Houston post deposition 2 Jack & Gingers on the aeroplane 1 Samuel Adams draft at the bar/pizza place where Brent and I split a pizza 1 gigantic Stoly rocks at the same spot 1 gigantic Kettel 1 rocks at that spot We are now back at the hotel and Brent and I are stupidly online instead of sleeping. That wasn't a hooker, that was some kind of water fowl that a gator ripped the head off of but didn't eat.

w00t! I am on the plane with a Jack & Ginger and in 2.5 hours will arrive well lubricated to meet JP and Brent. Sorry Mike will be missing the best parts of the meet, but hopefully we can keep something in the tank for Saturday night.

Well on our way to Boca by 7:45? I simply don't know the timing but your two posts seemed to have crossed.

I just read the review of this album and really want to pick it up. Not an oud fan as far as I know, but it seems like a very cool album.

Shelley, that's a hot combo in ice blue! I just spent a travel day with my JH13s listening to the iMod and TTVJ Portable and it was quite satisfying. I am going to compare my Pico to it also.

Wow. They couldn't even make them look cool in animation.

@Shelley:

That must kick ass. I need that. As for me: Cowboy Junkies -- Whites Off Earth Now! [MoFi]