Polkfest, Texas Style

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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited April 2011
    JimAckley wrote: »
    The plan for Saturday: show up whenever you please (10:30 being the earliest), leave whenever you must. It's pretty straightforward :smile:

    I'll say. Did I overlook this in the previous 6 pages?:redface:
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2011
    WHAT...no 5 am. breakfast?
    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
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    marvda1 wrote: »
    WHAT...no 5 am. breakfast?


    Lol well if you guys wanna come over earlier then that's fine, but hell no I'm not doing a 5am breakfast! I'll be functional by 9 am. if you guys wanna get an early start.
    - 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
  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2011
    how about name tags?
    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
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    marvda1 wrote: »
    how about name tags?

    I suppose I could get some
    - 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 April 2011
    hey guys those of you who like a little vinyl, Saturday is record store day too, I think i'll be hitting up at least the Movie Trading Companies in Plano and Frisco to see what they have before a buddy and mine head out Jim's
    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
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited April 2011
    coolsax wrote: »
    hey guys those of you who like a little vinyl, Saturday is record store day too, I think i'll be hitting up at least the Movie Trading Companies in Plano and Frisco to see what they have before a buddy and mine head out Jim's

    I've never seen any vinyl at the Frisco location, but it's been about a month since I've been in.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2011
    I don't know.. I haven't lived in the dallas area, in awhile, but the Recordstoreday website says they are participating, so i guess we'll see.. I plan on giving them a call tomorrow to see which would be the better place to check out anyway.. Those two are the closest to where i'm staying.. if they don't sound promising i'll have to find someplace a little farther out
    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
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    I'm happily going to be able to snag my buddy's LMS Ultra 5400 and his Crown XTi-4000 for the meet :biggrin:

    Does anyone wanna bring potato salad or any other kind of side dish?
    - 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 April 2011
    :mad:

    Just got back from the Vet and my boxer is sick and under strict medicine and diet plan, and the wife is out of town at a convention till Sunday. The plan was to board him while gone but that has changed.

    Sorry guys was really looking forward to my first Polkie event, please take pics and maybe some video to post on youtube...Have a great time and remember...Represent the Great State of Texas Polkster's

    P.S. Skip please pm me your addy so I can send you your package...good luck on your move
    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

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited April 2011
    marvda1 wrote: »
    Krystal Clear Audio/Video is by appointment only.

    Is this a fairly new policy? When I went LSAF a couple of years ago I stopped in and they were friendly and glad to audition the Totem line for me.
  • scottfox
    scottfox Posts: 37
    edited April 2011
    U missed it, but I already said I will Bring a pasta salad. BTW... I'm bringing speakers & a sub. Should I bring connecting wires? Or U set up for Plug & play? Same for the WD TV, U have an open HDMI port? Maybe a cable hanging there to plug into? U have a receiver or Pre/Pro that routes HDMI to the TV & amp as needed?
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    That's too bad txcoastal1. We'll just have to have another in the fall to make up for it :biggrin:
    scottfox wrote: »
    U missed it, but I already said I will Bring a pasta salad. BTW... I'm bringing speakers & a sub. Should I bring connecting wires? Or U set up for Plug & play? Same for the WD TV, U have an open HDMI port? Maybe a cable hanging there to plug into? U have a receiver or Pre/Pro that routes HDMI to the TV & amp as needed?

    I'd bring some cables. I don't really have any extra wiring. In my HT setup, I have 3 open HDMIs so we're all set there.
    - 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
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2011
    See you guys tomorrow! Jim let me know if you want me to bring anything in particular.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    Well if you could get those LSiM's Next Day'd to you... :biggrin:

    What time approx are you guys showing up? I've gotta run out to Sherman in the a.m. to pick up Phil (a friend from HomeTheaterShack.com) and his LMS 5400.
    - 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
  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2011
    i was thinking 10ish.
    bring virtue audio m901, piano m1, onix ref 1 speakers and stands maybe usher r1.5(88lb beast) and various cables.

    russ, how about a tube amp?
    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
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited April 2011
    YESSSSSS I wanna hear that Camaro!

    I'm about to run to the store and grab all of the goodies we'll need. If we need anything, there are stores nearby so I'm not too worried if I screw something up.

    I'm hoping (but doubtful) that I can get the spiders on these RT5s glued down so we can play with those tomorrow too.

    Just to make sure we've got all of our bases covered, I've got burgers and sodas, as well as some chips. All I've really got in the line of spare speaker cable is some Monster XP, so if a couple of you have some speaker cables you wanna bring, that'd be sweet, plus it'd be sweet to do a shootout of sorts. Also, I can dig up some spare speaker stands too if needed. I've got an equipment table and some chairs. Is there anything I'm missing?

    And my apologies for whenever we listen to my LSi HT: the room's not really setup to accomodate a lot of people (it's just a bedroom...), but we'll have plenty of space in the living room, which is where I anticipate us spending most of our time.

    I can't wait to see you guys. Give me a shout on my cell if you've got any questions.
    - 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
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2011
    I can do a tube amp / pre if there is interest.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited April 2011
    Russ and Skip: You guys still interested in the LSi15 drivers (Russ) and the subwoofer (Skip)? If so, I can bring them if I'm able to make it tomorrow. If I do, it will be sometime tomorrow afternoon.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited April 2011
    Well i'm already in town.. about to check out Audio concepts off preston. i'll see you guys tomorrow after I try and brave RSD and i'll be bringing one friend. I've got my Music Hall A 15.2, HRT MSII, Ascend Sierra-1s, stands and 3 headphones.. Sennheiser HD 280, B&W p5, and Audio Technica AD700.
    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
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2011
    You leaving the P5's at my house?

    Sure bring the drivers, sounds like a gear overflow already. I might not bring anything gear wise.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited April 2011
    I sure hope someone takes pics of this bunch.

    Seems this bad boy has been in the works forever.

    have fun
    humpty dumpty was pushed
  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited April 2011
    Afraid I am going to have to beg off as well...

    I know y'all will have a great time.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2011
    russ any nice and quiet 12ax7's to go in the dodd tube buffer for sale?
    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
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2011
    I'll take a look, what are you running now?
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited April 2011
    Not going to be able to bring the easy as Pi's as I have to work a bit in the am. I could still bring the TVC if there is any interest.

    Planning on being there mid afternoon or so. Looking forward to meeting some new polkies and seeing the ones I have already met.

    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
  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2011
    Got a ride in the morning. Be over after that. Probably 2-3. I'll bring the PAS, Empire, Aural Thrills phono stage, CRS+'s, and some interesting DIY cables.

    Russ, if you can bring a tube amp, that would be most excellent. Really want to hear the CRS+'s through some other amps.

    Looking forward to seeing everyone.
    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
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2011
    I only hook up good speakers to my amps, so you'll have to bring something other than CRS+.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited April 2011
    russ, i have the stock jj ecc 803s tube from gary.
    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
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2011
    Ok. I'll look here in a sec. Does anyone want empty RT20p cabs for free? Let me know before noon tomorrow.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.