Our visit to Ivan at Cape Cod.

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Superb write-up Bart!

As I read through the only thing I kept mouthing was "yep, yep, yep, yep" as if you hit every point like a hammer to the head of the nail.

The only thing I disagree with you on were the TAD monitors versus the Aerial 20T+Sub combo... I preferred the Aerials by a country mile!

[Jerome W]

Bart and Meta : fabulous report !
Thank you so much !
Ivan's perfectionism and human qualities are one of a kind.

[Douglas]

Just amazing, super write-up, Bart, Meta. Love the photography!

[Tremayne]

Thanks for sharing Bart & Meta, an excellent report, with superb photos.

[Robert_Anderson]

Originally Posted by bart

Finally found the time to post about my impressions of our lovely visit to this wonderful area and the real purpose of our passage through Massachusetts: Ivan, his family, his systems, his knowledge.

First, let me tell you about my feelings about the States in general.
It was my first visit to this country.
I know quite a bit of Europe, South-America, India, Africa, but never been in gringo-land!

Well... I love your country my dear friends!!

The hospitality, friendliness, helpfulness we encountered almost everywhere is just fantastic.
From the policeman in the streets of New York, the lady behind the counter in a store, the waiter in a bar, the man in a shop, the driver of a bus,... Just about every person we met was kind to us, and it didn't seem to cost so much effort in doing so.

There is also a kind of optimism that is severely lacking on the old continent.
The idea: things are doable, let's make something out of our life, let's undertake things.

So we started in New York, did some touristy stuff, and then drove to Cape Cod, where we arrived just in time to see the impressive fireworks for July 4.

Sunday was a day of sightseeing, and relaxing on the beach.

And Monday was THE day!

Photographs from Iphone and Fujifilm camera.
It was pretty dark in Ivan's dungeon, and we traveled light, so without a tripod.

Impression of the best room:

I can't believe these pictures! I really hope I can visit Ivan in early August. I had a wonderful time in Florida last year. Thanks, Ivan - it's a rare privilege to be able to enjoy such wonderful gear with a good friend and intimate setting. You really made me feel at home last time.

[antipop]

Meta, Bart, thank you for those wonderful pictures and report. It reminds me of the visits at the Cape and there is nothing you have said that is not true.

Ivan and all his family are great hosts and I always feel sad leaving such wonderful people. Since Ivan keeps changing/upgrading gears, it's always a new experience.

We should plan something "à la rentrée".

[cleeds]

Thanks Meta & Bart! Those are great pics with a great write-up.

[sandecker]

Great report Bart with fantastic photos!

So much nice components

Thanks for sharing.

[Still-One]

Bart & Meta thanks for taking the time to help us relive your experience with Ivan and his family. It was worth the wait for your description and as usual the Meta's exceptional photos.

[Toobs]

Bart & Meta for the superb report and pictures You made me feel like I was there to enjoy it with you

@Ivan
You are truly one of a kind. Your meticulous attention to detail is second to none. Your graciousness is to be commended. You are a gentleman of the highest order I must visit one day before I depart this world