Is anyone alive here? Oh wait....

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2013
    Good to see Mark back. Now WHO is going to spill the "beans"? I remember making a comment to Polk a while back. No response then. None now. Do we have to attend P-fest to get a security clearance for this?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited July 2013
    This alone makes PF 13 a trip!
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited July 2013
    Holly crap Doro's back, thats crazy why you have not posted for so long and I am sure everyone including myself has missed you being absent from the forum
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2013
    Russ is probably out for good last time I spoke to him. No car pics since I totaled it in January but lived. 27k worth of damage so the insurance company was like uhhhhh here's a check. It was fine, no one else hurt aside from my pride and some neurological quirks but that was always a problem right? or wait, is that mental quirks? Hmmmm

    Capitol Audiofest is no longer loved by Polk and who knows what the direction is anymore. PF is still solid as far as I know but even if they(Polk) don't lift a finger, it will happen and ppl will still attend for sure. I'm looking forward to it.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,776
    edited July 2013
    ... a belated howdy, sir!
    Sounds like you've had a memorable stretch (even if not necessarily in a good way).
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,958
    edited July 2013
    Alive ? Here ?.......your sense of humor hasn't changed a bit Mark. :biggrin:

    Nice to see ya post every now and then. Glad to see your ok too after the wreck.....well....you were never "ok" in that sense of the word anyway. :razz:
    HT SYSTEM-
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited July 2013
    Glad you're back.

    I still remember your sage advice when I was even more of a newbie than I am now.

    Please keep us informed, learning and smiling!

    Cheers!

    :smile:
    Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.

    Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,424
    edited July 2013
    WOW GLAD to see you here again we miss you bro.......got to get to one of these Polk Fest to watch all the shenanigans
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2013
    where have you been?

    Welcome back--- will you be judging the "projectile puking" contest this year @ PF?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,508
    edited July 2013
    Holy chit! Heee's baaack. Good to see you Mark.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2013
    dorokusai wrote: »
    No car pics since I totaled it in January but lived. 27k worth of damage so the insurance company was like uhhhhh here's a check.

    Oh man, please tell me it wasn't that beautiful truck I rode in last!
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,279
    edited July 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    There was some disappointment down here that Polk was not showing at LSAF. While its not the biggest show, I think it did the company a lot of good in these parts. I saw many surprised faces when they heard what a Polk speaker was capable of. Russ made it to the show, so at least we got confirmation then that at least one of you still walked this earth.

    I would have to agree. Unlike the big shows which can cost anywhere from $1K-$5k or more per room, LSAF is probably the most cost effective audio show I have ever been too. Price of a regular room plus shipping and "The Russman". Hard to get a good demo since box stores are non existent or poor setups....

    Glad your 27k accident did't f-up your since of humor or anyone else and glad your lingering in the darkness

    Cheers
    Ron
    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
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited July 2013
    Im very sorry to hear of your wreck, I have had problems since a ditch and culvert pipe snuck up and got in front of my toyota pup a few years ago.

    Stay on your docs, there are many tests and therapys if you need them, good luck.
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited July 2013
    Welcome back Mark! You've been missed!!
    Carl

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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited July 2013
    The Prodigal Son returns! Welcome back!:smile:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,224
    edited July 2013
    If I'm reading between the lines correct, sounds like Polk is/has been going through some changes, and maybe not in what we might not find in a good way..

    Glad your ok Mark..
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2013
    Thanks for the kind words and yeah its changing....not sure what to do but let's keep prodding and poking Jon, Kenneth, NAP(they rule and do care BTW) and I'll hit the heavies up for some action as well.

    I don't work for Polk any longer so please send the warranty issues to the aforementioned but I'm not against starting fires and throwing verbal and somewhat tactful grenades. I can always come back as dorokusia or dorokalicious if you feel ducky.

    Stay solid guys, it's weird but stay solid. Let's get a grip on it all and find out if we should find a new outlet.....how's that?

    LSAF and CAF is a big deal to me personally and Polk should focus up or just say they don't care anymore.

    Scotty - Back at ya and wish my head could hit everyones wishes and like minded events....sry, saw something shiny....distracted. Let's get this place back to where we thought it was.

    -d
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited July 2013
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    ... sounds like Polk is/has been going through some changes, and maybe not in what we might not find in a good way..

    Code book out and working as we speak.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2013
    does this mean that there will be no Polk Polo's at the fest?:question::cry:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,279
    edited July 2013
    george daniel wrote: »
    does this mean that there will be no Polk Polo's at the fest?:question::cry:

    Polk Polo's.....WTF, Russman only gave us t-shirts:mad:
    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
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited July 2013
    The only changes i've noticed is more of us have been posting pictures of "pie".

    Stir the pot Mark!!!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2013
    That's the old Mark. Good to see him back. I kind of thought things were a foot at Polk and said so a long time ago on this site.

    In any case, I wish more of the old timers would come around, and no, I don't include myself in that illustrious group because as far as I'm concerned five years on this site has barely gotten me past "newb" status. Some of you more recent Polkies should keep that in mind. There is a WEALTH of knowledge and experience available here, and unfortunately, a lot of it has gone "missing" of late!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,224
    edited July 2013
    cnh wrote: »
    That's the old Mark. Good to see him back. I kind of thought things were a foot at Polk and said so a long time ago on this site.

    In any case, I wish more of the old timers would come around, and no, I don't include myself in that illustrious group because as far as I'm concerned five years on this site has barely gotten me past "newb" status. Some of you more recent Polkies should keep that in mind. There is a WEALTH of knowledge and experience available here, and unfortunately, a lot of it has gone "missing" of late!

    cnh


    No better words could be said in this post..
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,424
    edited July 2013
    True to the 9th degree ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited July 2013
    Are the possible changes such that those of us anticipating future needs ought to order, for example, RDO198s to have them in "inventory" for upgrades to TL?
    Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.

    Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2013
    Who or what is this "Mark" everyone speaks of?
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited July 2013
    shack wrote: »
    Who or what is this "Mark" everyone speaks of?

    On your.
    My words.
    Wide of the.
    of Zorro.
    of The Devil.
    of The Beast.
    ing time.
    Mark the Knife
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited July 2013
    George Grand wrote: »
    On your.
    My words.
    Wide of the.
    of Zorro.
    of The Devil.
    of The Beast.
    ing time.
    Mark the Knife

    Skid.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,496
    edited July 2013
    that's gonna leave a
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2013
    George Grand wrote:
    of The Beast.

    Oh.....THAT Mark.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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