Fall 2010 San Diego Polkie Gathering

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  • phocion
    phocion Posts: 157
    edited November 2010
    Just snapped a few pics, too busy listening I guess :)

    "Sweet Spot"
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    Confusion...
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    No wonder, I blame it on the plant!
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    SRT's
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    The secret for harvesting from existence the greatest fruitfulness and greatest enjoyment is to live dangerously. - Nietzche
  • civilian
    civilian Posts: 357
    edited November 2010
    I'll ad my four shots of the MIT's:
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited November 2010
    :frown::frown::frown::frown:





    nice pics
    mole'
  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    WOW.....missed the celebration
  • phocion
    phocion Posts: 157
    edited November 2010
    mole' wrote: »
    :frown::frown::frown::frown:
    nice pics

    It is all right Mole', you will be there next time, and we will have even more gear :)
    The secret for harvesting from existence the greatest fruitfulness and greatest enjoyment is to live dangerously. - Nietzche
  • LeftCoast
    LeftCoast Posts: 406
    edited November 2010
    Hopefully I can attend the next gathering.

    btw, a business partner of mine has a ranch where they raise cattle for organic beef. High end stuff for fancy restaurant and such. She is always offering to send me some and I've never taken her up on it. Maybe I can coordinate that with the next gathering. I will be in Europe from April until the beginning of June. Hopefully the next one will be before or after my trip.
  • Steelo
    Steelo Posts: 69
    edited November 2010
    Thanks again dpowell for hosting the GTG.....had a good time....especially checking out those famed SRT's :eek: Holy **** they sound good!
    Now I really want a pair.

    It was good to finally link forum names to faces....look forward to the next 1.

    Reece
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    Doug your SDA's are AMAZING! Very impressed with them.
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,050
    edited November 2010
    edoggrc51 wrote: »
    Doug your SDA's are AMAZING! Very impressed with them.

    Thanks! I certainly enjoy a good listening session on them. Too bad you couldn't stick around for the LSi listening session. The SQ coming from Norm's moded LSi9's was amazing as well.
    ____________________________________________________________ polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS SVS PB13 Ultra x 2Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400, ADCOM 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sony SCD-C333ES, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,050
    edited November 2010
    In case anyone is interested in LSi9's now that they've heard Norm's, here is a set in San Diego for $400.

    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ele/2061874913.html
    ____________________________________________________________ polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS SVS PB13 Ultra x 2Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400, ADCOM 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sony SCD-C333ES, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    dpowell wrote: »
    Thanks! I certainly enjoy a good listening session on them. Too bad you couldn't stick around for the LSi listening session. The SQ coming from Norm's moded LSi9's was amazing as well.

    I bet! Norm, you have a killer 2channel rig too! Though, your cabling could use some upgrading. :biggrin:

    I wish we could have stuck around for the "SRT experience" too. :redface:
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited November 2010
    edoggrc51 wrote: »
    Though, your cabling could use some upgrading. :biggrin:

    ...I'm workin' on it :smile:
    2 Ch.
    Parasound Halo A23 Amp
    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Parasound Halo T3 Tuner
    Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
    Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
    polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
    IegO L70530 Power cords (3)

    HT
    Denon 2808ci AVR
    polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
    polkaudio RTi A1s (rears)
    polkaudio Csi A6 (center)
    Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables
    Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    LOL! Just messing witcha. All those MIT IC's and speaker wire (not to mention the power cords) certainly looked intimidating to say the least. :smile:
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,500
    edited November 2010
    looks like it was a good time, hope to see more of these gatherings around. small get togethers lead to big ones.


    glad to see the LSi9's getting some deserved love
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited November 2010
    dpowell wrote: »
    In case anyone is interested in LSi9's now that they've heard Norm's, here is a set in San Diego for $400.

    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ele/2061874913.html

    SCORE!

    im there
    mole'
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    When ya picking them up bro?
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited November 2010
    edoggrc51 wrote: »
    When ya picking them up bro?

    gonna hit the guy up tomorrow and see if he still has them.

    BTW, ill be in Fontana again tomorrow. sorry for the short notice today
    mole'
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    Oh cool! Good luck with that.

    I should be home tomorrow. Hit me up when you have a time in mind. I'll get your IC's packed up to. If I doesn't work out with the bookshelves I have a pair of Rockets I'm trying to move. :)
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited November 2010
    edoggrc51 wrote: »
    Oh cool! Good luck with that.

    I should be home tomorrow. Hit me up when you have a time in mind. I'll get your IC's packed up to. If I doesn't work out with the bookshelves I have a pair of Rockets I'm trying to move. :)

    ill get your ICs aswell.

    ill check them out

    there is a house by yours that i wanna check out too

    might be really close to ya here soon
    mole'
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    Oh cool!! Good luck with that brotha.

    Any idea what time you might drop by?
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited November 2010
    edoggrc51 wrote: »
    Oh cool!! Good luck with that brotha.

    Any idea what time you might drop by?

    not as of right now. if the time is no good ill be back in town next week.
    mole'
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    Ok no worries. Just Holla at me when/if you're gonna come by.
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited November 2010
    will do

    thanks
    mole'
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    No prob. :)
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • civilian
    civilian Posts: 357
    edited November 2010
    That's funny.
    We were all talking about how nice they sounded, and the guy who had to miss go gets some.
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    5.1-Denon AVR-4500h/RT3000P's/CS1000P/RT2000P's/
  • civilian
    civilian Posts: 357
    edited November 2010
    While its still fresh in our heads lets post what could have gone better.
    • More time (tough one).
    • More Polk speakers.
    • More rig's for less downtime.
    • More SRT time (plus SRT nudity as I forgot to ask to take the grill off)
    I'll bring my SDA 2.3Tl's and possibly RT55's, as I would have liked to compare them to the LSi9's Assuming I don't try to host.
    ________________
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    5.1-Denon AVR-4500h/RT3000P's/CS1000P/RT2000P's/
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    More setups would have been great.

    That was my 1st GTG, so i wasnt quite sure what to expect. I would really like to bring some gear to the next one and contribute a little more.
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express
  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,050
    edited November 2010
    Yeah, we had more gear scheduled but several guys were not able to make it at the last minute. No blast of them. It's hard to know how to guage how much equipment to schedule. Too much and there's no way to make it all fit in one day; not enough and there's down time.

    I think though it would also help for people to make it to the GTG by the start time. :smile: Norm and I kind of felt bad getting started with no one else there but by the time 11am rolled around, the day was getting away already.....by the time we had a group there, it was nearly lunch time. Based on my first GTG experience, it is really the committment of everyone involved to an all-day event; getting there at start time and sticking it out through the whole day that makes the day successful and fulfilling. Even if there are 'downtime' gaps, I see those as opportunities for forum members to get acquainted beyond just the online chat.

    I'm all for SRT nudity. I almost removed the grills.
    Next time, my tube amps will be ready for another shootout. I'll get good tubes in there and make it a contender. :cool:

    One other thing I noticed is that it would have been nice to have a snack table out rather than having stuff over in the kitchen.....although, the first potato chip I grabbed, I realized I'd be getting grease all over the equipment if I kept eating them....:eek:
    ____________________________________________________________ polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS SVS PB13 Ultra x 2Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400, ADCOM 7807, Panasonic UB420, Sony SCD-C333ES, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
  • civilian
    civilian Posts: 357
    edited November 2010
    dpowell wrote: »
    One other thing I noticed is that it would have been nice to have a snack table out rather than having stuff over in the kitchen.....although, the first potato chip I grabbed, I realized I'd be getting grease all over the equipment if I kept eating them....:eek:
    That's why I brought pork rinds although the first bite i took i knew they were for outside due to crumbs
    Maybe you need to get some patio speakers:wink:
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    5.1-Denon AVR-4500h/RT3000P's/CS1000P/RT2000P's/
  • edoggrc51
    edoggrc51 Posts: 584
    edited November 2010
    So when and where is the next one?? :eek::wink::biggrin:
    Denon 4311ci
    MINIdsp OPEN-DRC
    XPR-5
    LS6 Line Arrays
    LS-C Center Channel
    A/V-1RS Surounds
    Quad DIY LMS Ultra subs (powered by dual IPR-7500 amps)
    Panny AE-8000u
    2:35 110in Screen
    Oppo BDP-103
    Belkin PF60
    Harmony ONE

    2ch: Emotiva Stealth 8's, Airport Express