Normally I don't pass on press releases, as that's something that Positive Feedback issues in their "Industry News" section, but in this case - because of my (and your) interest in DIY audio - I thought I'd let you know about this one to give it some extra emphasis.

Nelson Pass is really into DIY, and this is one of Nelson's favorite events of the year, and he gets involved heavily in it each year, often debuting new and novel circuits.

The Burning Amp Festival is a real service to the DIY community, and you can gain the knowledge at this event that can result in you being able to affordably build amps that surpass about 90% of the commercial amps out there in performance.

There's going to be an "Amplifier Build Workshop" and a "Measurement Workshop".  In the amplifier workshop you get to build a preamp design from Nelson Pass, and in the measurement workshop, you get to learn how to measure performance of amplifiers and loudspeakers from Bob Cordell and Demian Martin.

I really, really, wanted to attend this myself when I saw the announcement and the topics to be explored, but due to other responsibilities I will not be able to attend this year's event, so I'm hoping you'll go and then regale me with your stories about the event.

Here's the text of the official press release:

2019 Burning Amp Festival, Premier DIY Audio Event, Returns to San Francisco Nov. 9 & 10
 
Immersive Experience for Do-It-Yourself Audiophiles Draws Worldwide Attendees 
 
San Francisco, CA Nov. 9, 2019 — The 12th annual Burning Amp Festival  2019 will be held Saturday, November 9 (Workshop Day), and Sunday, November 10 (Main Event) at the Firehouse and Building C of the historic Fort Mason Center on the San Francisco waterfront.

Burning Amp is a yearly participatory event for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) audiophiles to show off their projects, learn, network, and share their passion for experimenting with DIY audio gear. Founded in 2007, Burning Amp is an all-volunteer, non-profit audio happening attended by enthusiasts worldwide.

The Saturday Workshop Day (pre-registration required) will include an Amplifier Build Workshop and a Measurement Workshop.  In the Amplifier Build Workshop participants will assemble a preamp/headphone amp, an all-new design from long term patron Nelson Pass.  The Measurement Workshop, led by Bob Cordell and Demian Martin, will explore measurements of both amplifiers and loudspeakers.

The Sunday main event offers amateur DIY audio projects on display and for audition. Burning Amp’s keynote speakers are always standing-room-only (subject to Fire Dept. regulations) events. This year’s speakers are: Sean Casey, founder of Zu Audio, and Nelson Pass, audio industry legend and DIY icon. 

Sunday morning’s Shorter Takes session has three amplifier designers presenting, and is also the day Burning Amp participants display and audition their DIY projects.

Hours are: Saturday by Pre-Registration only; Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 PM.  A catered Indian buffet lunch will be available on Sunday.  Coffee and snacks will be provided both days. Admission is $30, and $20 for those bringing their own DIY audio projects.

All are encouraged to attend and to become part of our DIY community.  Bring your project, whether a breadboard prototype or a completed example of audio art.

More updates and details are available HERE and on the organizing thread HERE.