Lightman (Russ)

Zitro
Zitro Posts: 864
edited April 2010 in The Clubhouse
Hey guys, I feel like I need to show my appreciation for the help Russ has given me; He's a great guy. When I first got my Monitor 10's, I was discouraged because it came with all of the drivers frozen but 1. Maybe 5 minutes after posting, Russ PM'ed me offering to sell me a whole new set of drivers, including Peerless tweets and xovers, for a very generous price. I gladly accepted, and when they arrived, two of the drivers were damaged (not Russ' fault- the box was superbly packed). I tried my best to fix one and installed it, along with the other good ones and had the Polk playing fine. Well, that driver crapped out on me today. I sent Russ a PM and he's offered to call Polk and have them send me a replacement tomorrow. He's also offered me advice on how to make the 10's sound better, offered advice on my audio journey and general, and extended help to me numerous times. I really appreciate that, especially in todays age where it seems most people are only out for themselves. That's what makes this forum so wonderful; there are so many people willing to help, so many people with good advice and useful knowledge. I just wanted to say thanks to Russ and all of Club Polk for making this such a positive experience, especially for us younger guys who are still learning. This is easily the most helpful and informative forum I've been on. Hopefully I will get to a point where I have learned enough and have enough to give as much back to the community as this community has given me. Thanks a lot Club Polk! :cool:

- Jeremy
- Jeremy

Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2010
    plus Russ gives great back rubs.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2010
    I agree if it weren't for the Lightman express a lot of 'us' would not be listening to our Vintage Polks at this point (of course I am not at the moment-but you know what I mean). To Russ..he may be missing a few marbles or not--science is still debating that. But he is a good guy nonetheless!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2010
    :o:o:o:o
    I call bullsh!t!!!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2010
    danger boy wrote: »
    plus Russ gives great back rubs.
    I said you would like it, you sexy-**** hunk of man lovin'!:D Come over here and gimme a kiss.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    lightman1 wrote: »
    I said you would like it, you sexy-**** hunk of man lovin'!:D Come over here and gimme a kiss.

    Al, you see what you started!?!:eek:
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Al, you see what you started!?!:eek:

    You want some, Joe??
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    lightman1 wrote: »
    You want some, Joe??

    You come near me in that mode and I'll open your head up like a watermelon with my Greg Luzinski bat!:eek::p:D
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2010
    Fair enough. That guy could swing a full grown redwood and take it out of the park... with impunity.


    see ya in the shed at Lou's house?;)
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited April 2010
    Lol! :eek:
    - Jeremy

    Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
    Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
    Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • jerryj12
    jerryj12 Posts: 451
    edited April 2010
    Hmm, I think I need a shower after reading this thread. :D
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2010
    Russ is a good guy. Wierd but good. :)
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited April 2010
    Thats some funny stuff right there.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
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    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited April 2010
    Russ is one of the nicest guys I have met, always willing to help a fellow Polkie. I met him at the Seattle mini meet, and have stayed in contact with him ever since. He is the first person I called when I bought my 10's, and he quickly helped me solve my tweeter problem, which turned out to be nothing more than a blown fuse. Saved me some cash and countless hours of my dumba$$ trying to figure out what it was, lol. Stand up guy that lightman, just don't tell I said so, lol. He is welcome in my bushes anytime. :D

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2010
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Fair enough. That guy could swing a full grown redwood and take it out of the park... with impunity.


    see ya in the shed at Lou's house?;)

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

    I'll be sure to be wearing one of these;

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1301418&postcount=1

    :eek::D
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited April 2010
    LOL, OMG. I just peed myself!!

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited April 2010
    Russ has helped me out several times. Great guy.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited April 2010
    now if he could only be potty trained or at the very least litter box trained....
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    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited April 2010
    Russ is a great guy. Still enjoying my monitor 7's thanks to a generous karma from him several years ago. Last time I saw him, he passed out in the kitchen floor not long after I left....I get the feeling it's habitual :)
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited April 2010
    Fireman32 wrote: »
    Russ is a good guy. Wierd but good. :)

    He's a lineman. That explains everything!!!!! ;)

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2010
    I-SIG wrote: »
    He's a lineman. That explains everything!!!!! ;)

    Wes
    Too many years working near high-lines tend to mess with the synapses.:p
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