Polkfest, Texas Style

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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited March 2011
    wallstreet wrote: »
    Jim, update the first post with all the latest details so folks don't have to scan through all the posts. Be sure to include when you want folks to show up and more importantly, when you want them to leave.

    As of today, I'm in.

    You can't edit posts after 20ish minutes.

    Okay so BYOB. No shitting on my floor though! Show up whenever, and leave at your will. I'll be up late, as always, so it's whatever.
    - 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
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  • scottfox
    scottfox Posts: 37
    edited March 2011
    I'm in. Though I may already be counted as one of THSMITH's (+2). I can bring a pasta salad if U want. Or cash for a donation, or beer....
    Also have available to bring: Polk Monitor 10's(BIG), Mon 5jr+, WD TV with hard drive loaded with music, movies & demos, AVS dowloaded demo DVDs. Let me know what U want me to bring.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2011
    scottfox wrote: »
    I'm in. Though I may already be counted as one of THSMITH's (+2). I can bring a pasta salad if U want. Or cash for a donation, or beer....
    Also have available to bring: Polk Monitor 10's(BIG), Mon 5jr+, WD TV with hard drive loaded with music, movies & demos, AVS dowloaded demo DVDs. Let me know what U want me to bring.

    I did count you in my +2 Scott, glad to see you posting here.

    I left you a voicemail Saturday. Call me.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2011
    The way it stands, Jim's doing burgers and some soft drinks... Gracias, Jim...

    It's BYOB, and if your choice is soda, bring your soda of choice.

    Anyone who wants to bring food, bring it... never seen leftovers at a gathering. Polkies know how to eat. Need Proof? Just look at the past group shots... :biggrin:

    More importantly... an equipment list would be a good idea... Nothing like lugging gear a couple hundred miles (or even five miles if it's big enough) only to find out it's duplicate stuff.

    Mon 10's have been mentioned at least twice... maybe by scottfox both times.

    wallstreet will LS90 us... he's done it before...

    Sunfire's been mentioned by txcoastal... (LS90's love 'em).

    I have Mon 7A's on down, Klipsch Hereseys, Orig Large Advents, 901's (there are other speakers, but mostly Polkies Polk).... amps, misc. electronics. But unless there's a need, and group interest... they ain't coming.

    Jim,
    If you want to tabulate, have at it. If you want me to do it, just say the word...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited March 2011
    onix ref 1's and stands that i have for sale bring $380 with you if interested.
    virtue audio m901 integrated amp with dodd tube buffer and sonicap bypass
    virtue audio piano cdp
    usher r1.5 power amp
    belles 21a preamp
    various cables.
    could also bring vanguard transport and ack dack battery powered dac.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,281
    edited March 2011
    I can also bring pioneer DV-79avi for SACD's if you wish with a 3 different pairs of Tom's Aural Thrill IC's off A'gon

    I have original boxes for easy transport just give me a CP shout out and they are there
    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 March 2011
    ooh that Virtue integrated is something i've wanted to hear.. thinking i'll bring my Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1s, HRT MSII Dac, and Music Hall A15.2, possibly Audio Technica AD700 Headphones and if anyone is interested some Jamo C401s bookies
    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
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited March 2011
    Since I'm getting a new Silverado tomorrow, I'm really interested in hearing your SRs. They very well could be my next front stage. As for now, I've gotta figure out a new enclosure for my two JBL W15GTis. Bye bye crew cab.
    - 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
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,281
    edited March 2011
    marvda1 wrote: »
    onix ref 1's and stands that i have for sale bring $380 with you if interested.
    virtue audio m901 integrated amp with dodd tube buffer and sonicap bypass
    virtue audio piano cdp
    usher r1.5 power amp
    belles 21a preamp
    various cables.
    could also bring vanguard transport and ack dack battery powered dac.

    Nice stuff....I will bring a small fold out table does any one else have one....looks like some goods in the house
    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
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Nice stuff....I will bring a small fold out table does any one else have one....looks like some goods in the house

    No joke! I'm sure could get a table if that makes it easier on you. I'll get some chairs too.

    So I'm planning on making burgers, and buying sodas. I can supply a table or two and some fold out chairs. Anything else I need on my end?
    - 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
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,281
    edited March 2011
    JimAckley wrote: »
    No joke! I'm sure could get a table if that makes it easier on you. I'll get some chairs too.

    So I'm planning on making burgers, and buying sodas. I can supply a table or two and some fold out chairs. Anything else I need on my end?

    I was thinking for the equipment but what do I know...ways to test gear...bringing a couple fold out chairs and the fold out table is for gear...I can eat anywhere:smile:
    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
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    I was thinking for the equipment but what do I know...ways to test gear...bringing a couple fold out chairs and the fold out table is for gear...I can eat anywhere:smile:

    I was thinking for equipment too. Between the kitchen table and dining room table, I've got space for eating covered :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
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Why do I keep looking for the 'like' button on individual posts?

    Too much facebook for you.
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2011
    Looks like I'm in, but won't be able to make the Usher deal. Will be there Saturday though.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: Aural Thrills
    Digital: Pioneer DV-79ai
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2011
    Well i'll be coming in Friday during the day.. is there a group going to Usher at all? if not i was thinking about checking out Audio concepts in Plano.. any other suggestions for audio shops in the DFW area?
    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
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited April 2011
    If you into Home theater or B&W speakers, you can check out Marvins Electronics in Fort Worth. The have a good selection of McIntosh equipment too.

    Scott
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2011
    that's probably a little farther out than i was planning.. i should rephrase.. Dallas/north Dallas area as i'm coming in via 35E.. i'm staying with a buddy in Frisco so Dallas North Dallas is better for me heh.
    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
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2011
    will you be pm'ing your address and phone# ?
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2011
    list what you are bringing.

    i'll have virtue audio m901 integrated with dodd tube buffer and piano m1 cdp.
    onix ref 1 speakers and stands
    various interconnects.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2011
    DSkip wrote: »
    Not sure if they have them down there, but Starpower might be worth checking out. Its more HT, but they carry Tannoy and Dali among others. You might also check out one of the Modia Home Theater stores in the area.

    Just to add, you could also take 35W if you wanted to go to stores in Ft Worth. You can take it up to Hwy 380 and take that East all the way to North Frisco. Probably wouldn't be much different time-wise.


    do you know anything about Krystal Clear Audio/Video? I see they carry Totem and have been really wanting to audition some totem speakers.
    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
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    Did you guys come up with a date yet?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    DSkip wrote: »
    Supposed to be this coming Saturday, the 16th.

    Ok, just checking as I'll be down there on May 4th for a week looking for a job. You guys have fun.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,281
    edited April 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Ok, just checking as I'll be down there on May 4th for a week looking for a job. You guys have fun.

    Come on down to Texas...happy job hunting and good luck:smile:
    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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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2011
    Krystal Clear Audio/Video is by appointment only.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2011
    ahh well that'll kill that trip since i don't plan on buying anything.. i'd hate to waste an appt in that situation for them.
    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
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    Alright guys, it's the week-of! Here's a pic with my information so I don't have to deal with an assload of PMs but can still remove it later:

    PolkfestCard.png

    I'll have tables for equipment and extra chairs. I also managed to snag some RT5s to add to my collection of speakers :biggrin: My LSi's XO mods sadly are still not broken-in, as I've been hella busy with work and school. I'm free on Friday if you guys wanna do the Usher thing. There's also a Starpower right by me. There's also a Bang and Olufsen store about 7 miles south of me.

    Just to clarify for anyone joining late who doesn't wanna go through pages of posts, I'll have some sodas and burgers, but it's BYOB. Feel free to bring any friends you want along with you. You can bring your swimsuit if you'd like. Donations aren't required but are always appreciated. If you wanna your own snack food, by all means go for it. I'll have some chips and dip.

    And on a side note, yesterday I installed some RC80i speakers in the ceiling of one of my customer's patios and DAMN those things thump! She and I were both pleasantly surprised. It was a nightmare of an install, but worthwhile in the end.

    Can't wait to see you guys! Feel free to call or text me at any time if you have any questions. I generally don't answer phonecalls from numbers I don't recognize, so leave a voicemail if I decline or miss your call.

    Jim
    - 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
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  • scottfox
    scottfox Posts: 37
    edited April 2011
    Jim- is there a list of products people are bringing? As I have said, I have original Monitor 10's w/Peerless tweeter & Mon 5Jr+, but don't want to bring them if others are already planning to bring them. I also have a WD TV & small USB2 drive I can bring loaded with Music, movies & demos. Also a food list would be nice. I can make a pasta salad, but again want to avoid duplication. THX!
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    Okay, I just read the whole post, and this is what I came up with. Some of you guys mentioned something in an earlier post, but didn't include it in a later post. I'm including everything that was mentioned, and I suppose it's up to you guys to confirm/disconfirm what you're bringing.

    Gadabout - Easy Pi speakers and TVC
    scottfox - Original monitor 10s, 5jr+, HSU 2.3 Subwoofer?, WD TV
    Tour2ma - Original Monitor 7s, vintage amps
    coolsax - HRT Music Streamer II, ascend Sierra-1s, Jamo C401s, Music Hall A15.2, Audio Technica AD700 headphones
    txcoastal1 - Sunfire amp, multiple pars of ICs, SACDs, Pioneer DV-79avi
    wallstreet - LS90s
    quadzilla - PAS-3 tube preamp, table, phono stage, CRS+
    marvda1 - onix ref 1's and stands, virtue audio m901 integrated amp, virtue audio piano cdp, usher r1.5 amp, belles 21a preamp, various cables, vanguard transport, ack dack battery powered dac

    From what I can tell, nothing in the equipment list is a duplicate. Do a few of you guys have a sweet subwoofer (or two) you'd like to bring?

    As far as food goes, I plan on doing burgers, but you guys can bring whatever else if you want. Here's what I've dug out of the thread so far:
    txcoasta1 - pico-de-gallo and chips for a spicy brew snack
    DSkip (if he comes) - I'll bring a couple bags of chips and OFC my own drinks, wife's Pizza Dip

    That seems to be all I can find for food.
    - 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
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,201
    edited April 2011
    Once you guys figure out what's going on Saturday post an update. Friday is out, but I might be able to make it for an hour or two on Saturday. Sounds like a good time.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    Once you guys figure out what's going on Saturday post an update. Friday is out, but I might be able to make it for an hour or two on Saturday. Sounds like a good time.

    The plan for Saturday: show up whenever you please (10:30 being the earliest), leave whenever you must. It's pretty straightforward :smile:
    - 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
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