2011 PolkFest Sunny Orlando Florida...Logistics Information Inside

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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Doctor R you got a PM.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2011
    JimAckley wrote: »
    The 707s need boatloads of power, so I hope someone is bringing something capable of at-least 350w at 4 ohms. I'm sure it's been discussed but I'm too lazy to look back through the thread :tongue:

    check..got that covered:wink: bringing something a bit different for this one.

    Tubes Rule.

    RT1
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited September 2011
    check..got that covered:wink: bringing something a bit different for this one.

    Tubes Rule.

    RT1

    Good man. Tubes do rule. When I heard the 703s on marvda1's tube monoblocks, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven.
    - Computer Rig -
    YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5

    - Main Rig -
    Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD

    - Currently In Progress -
    Curt Campbell's Uluwatu LCR, LMS Ultra Gjallarhorn, JBL W15GTi stereo subs, 2.1 entertainment system for the gf
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Have you heard 707's WOW.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2011
    reported....going to the fest fest fest...yea baby!!!!

    RT1
  • ShadesPG
    ShadesPG Posts: 89
    edited September 2011
    please forgive this question as i am new to the community:

    is this polkfest simply a unsanctioned gathering of like-minded enthusiasts bringing their personal gear for a bit of social hour/backyard BBQ/show and tell/shop talk...

    ...or is it something that polk is involved in with special testing of new and/or rare products?

    either way this is something that interests me, esp because i live in florida...i have both social and professional obligations that weekend so this isnt a possibility for me but i may like to consider such a gathering in the future.

    and my apologies if this is a more of a closed event that i stumbled into...im not trying to invite myself into somewhere i may not be welcome.
    My Living Room
    2 Channel
    source > Sony DA555ES >
    Kenwood GE-74 > Marantz SR4400 > Rotel RB980BX > Polk SDA2.
    Pioneer VSX-D909S > Carver TFM-25 > Polk SDA1c.
    Pioneer Elite VSX-99 > PSB imageB25.
    Marantz 2226 > Polk SDA CRS.
    Yamaha RX-V690 > Velodyne Servo F1000.
    Home Theater
    source > Onkyo TX-DS898 > B&W CC6 (center), B&W DM603, B&W DM601, B&W Rock Solid (rears), B&W AS6.
    Bedroom
    source > Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH> ML Quest, B&W DM600 (center), B&W DM601 (rears), Velodyne Servo F1000.
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    PolkFest is a party / gathering of like-minded enthusiasts like you stated, while this year allows Polk to display some new products. That is unusually on its own, but very nice Polk to do that.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • kolbywhite28
    kolbywhite28 Posts: 49
    edited September 2011
    PolkFest sounds fun :)
  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2011
    ShadesPG wrote: »
    please forgive this question as i am new to the community:

    is this polkfest simply a unsanctioned gathering of like-minded enthusiasts bringing their personal gear for a bit of social hour/backyard BBQ/show and tell/shop talk...

    ...or is it something that polk is involved in with special testing of new and/or rare products?

    either way this is something that interests me, esp because i live in florida...i have both social and professional obligations that weekend so this isnt a possibility for me but i may like to consider such a gathering in the future.

    and my apologies if this is a more of a closed event that i stumbled into...im not trying to invite myself into somewhere i may not be welcome.

    The events are sanctioned by Polk Audio. Members of their Exec. Staff do attend each event. At nearly all of the eight fest some new Polk Product has been featured from electronics to speakers. They are nearly all held during October....next year looks like HQ will be inviting us up. That said..our Fests make this more than an internet forum, many of us have made life-long friendships where we see each other for a few days each year, yet pick right up where we left off...all that is required to attend is an interest in audio and some sense of social redemption...all though that can be iffy:wink:.......

    It's Polkfest...It's a Party, It's an Audio Extravaganza, It's Awesome.

    Don't miss it.

    RT1
  • ShadesPG
    ShadesPG Posts: 89
    edited September 2011
    sounds great...there is an event that i attend every year on memorial day weekend that is a gathering of people that i know from another message board so im very familiar with this type of event.

    yall have fun this year, take pics and perhaps next year ill pencil it in.
    My Living Room
    2 Channel
    source > Sony DA555ES >
    Kenwood GE-74 > Marantz SR4400 > Rotel RB980BX > Polk SDA2.
    Pioneer VSX-D909S > Carver TFM-25 > Polk SDA1c.
    Pioneer Elite VSX-99 > PSB imageB25.
    Marantz 2226 > Polk SDA CRS.
    Yamaha RX-V690 > Velodyne Servo F1000.
    Home Theater
    source > Onkyo TX-DS898 > B&W CC6 (center), B&W DM603, B&W DM601, B&W Rock Solid (rears), B&W AS6.
    Bedroom
    source > Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH> ML Quest, B&W DM600 (center), B&W DM601 (rears), Velodyne Servo F1000.
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Does anyone need help with a hotel room? Or can I assume you know were you like to stay in Orlando?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited September 2011
    Took your advice Ted and booked Sheraton Safari. Special now - Pay for two nights and get one free!
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Very Nice Doctor R and Ted / RT1

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2011
    Just three weeks till Polkfest and Speaks...

    Speakers...Speakers....Speakers

    RT1
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Is anyone bringing some speakers to compare other speakers 707, 703, or Amazing speakers?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited September 2011
    I will be bringing some Aurum Cantus Leisure3 SE monitor speakers (6 1/2 inch drivers, a ribbon tweeter and Stands) that we can compare to the 703s. I also have a pair of original Polk Monitor 7Bs I could bring for a little historical prospective if anyone would be interested. These have peerless tweeters and upgraded crossovers in the lovely rosewood vinyl.
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Doctor R, sounds fine with me. :smile:

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited September 2011
    It's getting closer! I can't wait for this tip it should be a good time. Steve I will be bringing my camera gear with me to take lots of pictures
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Very Nice Dave. Thank You.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Updated List.


    SolidSqual
    Fireman32
    FishBones
    Engtaz +1
    ReelTrouble1
    George Daniel +1
    Cnh
    Heiney9
    Potee
    Pauly
    Faster100
    Shack
    Lasareath
    PolkFarmboy
    TroyD +1
    JimMueller
    Tour2ma
    Serendipity
    Strider
    F1Nut
    Ohskigod
    Halenhoang
    Lightman1
    Doctor R

    I'm missing anyone?

    I also have some friends 6 or so are coming over.

    I be PM my address for everyone soon.

    Steve

    2 weeks away!!!!

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited September 2011
    Florida has survived hurricanes, contentious elections and political debates, drug wars and foreign refuges. Unfortunately I have strong concerns about it's ability to handle this many Polkies gathered in one location in a single moment of time.
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Yes this is why PolkFest 2011 would never be forgot. :smile:

    I don't think my neighbor would never be the same.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2011
    he,he,, I'm coming with big heavy boxes,, he-man boxes,,sweetness.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2011
    hehehehehehe.......................RT1

    El Tubo....El Rulo
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2011
    Glad we get to get together George. Is you girl friend coming?
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2011
    engtaz wrote: »
    Glad we get to get together George. Is you girl friend coming?

    yep !
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Patrick and Al,

    Sorry to state you two aren't invited.



    Just Kidding. Happy to add you and KAB.


    Steve

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    If you need a Hotel may I suggest this hotel http://www.sheratonsafari.com/ Per Mapguest its 7 mins / 3.11 miles away from me, but if you perfer another hotel there's penty to choose from.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,193
    edited September 2011
    Sorry guys, as much as I'd love to make a 3rd Polkfest, it's not in the cards this year. I will be at next year's PF, hoping it's at HQ again, but if not I'll go wherever.

    Have fun and all you noobs who have never been to a PF, are in for a real treat!!

    I am really bummed I can't meet a few of you. Troy, Bruce and George D, especially. I'll miss seeing these guys again Shack, Ben, John, Ted, Joe (the host), Lou, Dave, Jesse and Cnh, crazy Russ (lightman) and of course Patrick and AL.

    Have fun, be safe

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2011
    Sorry H9 You will be missed.


    Everyone should have gotten a PM of my Address, if I missed you Please PM me.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR