Polkfest, Texas Style

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited February 2011
    Maybe I'm stupid and I am late on this one but I just noticed my equipment sig is gone...did this happen during Patrick's update
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited February 2011
    and there it is.....hmmm
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    It only shows on your first post on the page
    - 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
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    I can't wait to hear your car. Now that I'm not driving all the time, my focus has switched from car audio to home audio, but I do miss having a good system already. I just sold off everything but my subs and their amps and reinstalled bose in my truck for now. It sounds lame, but ya do what ya gotta do to make ends meet sometimes.
    - 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
  • scottfox
    scottfox Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    I'm interested. I can bring Original monitor 10s, or 5jr+, maybe HSU 2.3 Subwoofer. Can certainly bring music & the most important item to have at a GTG- BEER! Can we get a final date & location?
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    The tentative plan is my house (Addison, TX), sometime the weekend of April 15-17.

    I'd be fine with another venue of sorts, if someone has a really good listening space for us to hang out and listen in.
    - 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
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited February 2011
    All good call it
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited February 2011
    April 15 - 17 sounds good to me.

    Jim, maybe we could meet up and get some drinks before that time. We could also run to Usher Audio manufacturing place and check out its new line with the diamond tweets.

    Halen
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    Just tell me when. I'm always down for hangin out.
    - 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
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited February 2011
    All who are interested lets chime in and get a people count and chip in on some take out bbq if your interested
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited February 2011
    I'm interested and April 16 may work for me. I should know for sure around mid-March.

    I can tote old Monitor series models up to 7's, a couple vintage amps and misc. other electronic goodies as needed.
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited February 2011
    Dates work for me. Could be up for a run to Usher too.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
    Digital: Marantz SACD 30n
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Premier 350
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited February 2011
    quadzilla wrote: »
    Dates work for me. Could be up for a run to Usher too.

    A meet and greet at Usher that Friday...hang on Saturday...lets do it
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited February 2011
    I am in guys. We could meet before and check out Usher. Just need to make sure and contact them before hand.

    http://www.usheraudiousa.com/contact-us/

    The floor stander's are looking mighty nice, just wonder how it sounds.

    Halen
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited February 2011
    halenhoang wrote: »
    I am in guys. We could meet before and check out Usher. Just need to make sure and contact them before hand.

    http://www.usheraudiousa.com/contact-us/

    The floor stander's are looking mighty nice, just wonder how it sounds.

    Halen

    Yeak man tellem we're from Club Polk:eek::biggrin:....
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited February 2011
    That weekend should work for me as well.. road trip up to Dallas.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
  • scottfox
    scottfox Posts: 37
    edited February 2011
    I'm in! That weekend is good for me too. Let me know what to bring. Usher tour sounds like it could be interesting. I thought they were made in Taiwan though?
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    My initial suggestions as far as what anyone might want to bring:

    - Your favorite CDs and/or DVDs (and SACDs if you have any)
    - Any cables or interconnects you want to try (especially if you have some nice ones!)
    - Any speakers you'd like to compare. I'd LOVE it if someone had some LSi9s they could tote along since I'm debating buying a set. I've got LSi7s, 25s, FXs, the C, and a PSW1000, and will hopefully have sold my RTi A3s by then.
    - I just picked up a Pioneer Elite SC-37, so if anyone wants to bring an amp to hook up to it, or another receiver to compare it with, I'm down for that. (we can also swap in my crappy Yamaha for good laughs :biggrin:)
    - I've got a pool, so bring your swimsuit if you want
    - Food and drinks are always welcome (beer is more welcome than anything in the world :smile:)
    - If anyone has a Bluray player and some Blurays, that'd be fun to try out. I've never watched one before...

    If anyone else has any ideas or suggestions, I'm totally game. My zipcode is 75248 for any who need to look up hotels. My suggested zip for searching hotels is 75001. It belongs to the very tiny City of Addison, which I live right next to. Since the area of that zip is a lot smaller, it will give you a better pinpoint on nearby hotels than 75248.
    - 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
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited February 2011
    There is a decent motel 6 right there on Beltline down the street from Nate's Seafood, same parking lot as Denny's. I could not remember the exact area.

    Let me see if I could retrieve a pair of LSI 9s. I would bring B&W 803D's, but does not look like it is going to happen. Let me see if I could bring some Classe amps.

    Jim, I am in OKC right now, we should get a drink next week sometimes. Gosh, this sounds like a date... I will bring my fiancee... as my designated driver... hahahahah...
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    mmmm Nate's... I haven't been there in years! Gimme a ring or shoot me a text when you're back in civilization and we'll grab some brewskis.

    If you can get some 9s that would be epic. If not, that's okay. There's gotta be at least one CP member in/around DFW with some 9s.

    Oh and if any of you are mildly interested in DIY, Usher has drivers available from Parts Express.
    - 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
  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited February 2011
    Well I'm definitely going to bring my HRT Music Streamer II, laptop will need to stay here since its the family's but if someone has a laptop then we'll be good to go. If anyone is interested I've got two different Bookies I could bring up as well. neither are Polks, but i think there might be some interest.. they are ascend Sierra-1s and Jamo C401s.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited February 2011
    Definately up for Usher on Friday, coming with my Sunfire and 4prs different pairs of IC's from Tom at Aural Thrills to demo, and a couple SACD's
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    We'll put your $100 Sherwood against my $150 Yamaha haha
    - 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
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    DSkip wrote: »
    It blows away my RX-V563 head to head. Its actually thanks to that Sherwood that I hate my purchase of the 563.

    Wowza. Then we will have to try it against my Kenwoods and HK. I think you have my Pioneer beat though :tongue:
    - 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
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited March 2011
    Hey guys, I made a group for all of the Texas members. At the top of your screen, you can click Community > Social Groups, then join the club. I just thought it'd be cool for us to have our own group. After all, we're Texans :biggrin:
    - 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
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited March 2011
    jimackley wrote: »
    hey guys, i made a group for all of the texas members. At the top of your screen, you can click community > social groups, then join the club. I just thought it'd be cool for us to have our own group. After all, we're texans :biggrin:

    amen
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited March 2011
    I was thinking all day Saturday, April 16th. That way you don't have to worry about being early or late. If you're in town on Friday, let's go out for some burgers and brews. I know a kickass spot down off Maple by Love Field, rated one of the best in D Magazine. If they're too packed, then there's another great Mexican restaurant right down Maple from it that's a little bigger so there's always room.

    And with all of the luck in my sale so far, I might still have my RTi A3s to throw into our listening sessions.
    - 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
  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited March 2011
    If I can make it, I'm bringing the legendary LS90's. So leave room for those. :)
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited March 2011
    I just looked up the LS90 up and that thing looks mean! I hope someone's bringin' an amplifier with them. I don't have anything to truly power those up fully.
    - 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
  • scottfox
    scottfox Posts: 37
    edited March 2011
    THe LS90's are rated at 90db from 1 watt... shouldn't be too tough to drive them.