Back at home.....

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,086
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
I'm finally back home after my two week trip to Jersey. On the way back I was fortunate enough to meet up with F1Nut and Mark at F1's house (COOL house btw). We BS'd and listened to gear until the wee hours of the morning, I FINALLY got to experience SDA in all of it's glory, more on that later but suffice to say I REALLY dig SDA. Mark and Jesse got to experience the DQ-10's (on Marks ultra cool gear, Mark has the ultimate he-man amp) and I think were pretty impressed by them. Anyhow, I had a TERRIFIC time and I can't thank those two enough for their hospitality.

BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,086
    edited March 2004
    While I'm at it, I'd be remiss if I didn't also thank Micah for the lap dance, warlocks (the AR's are REALLY cool and MINT) and last but certainly not least George and his lovely family. I still can't believe George swapped me the Dyanco's for the Carver Receiver, I honestly feel guilty over that.

    You guys ALL rock and I'm humbled by the showing of hospitality and so forth that everyone has extended to me.

    We also discussed the upcoming Polkfest at my place, Columbus Day weekend in October, write on your calendars and look out for more posts on that subject.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited March 2004
    Columbus Day weekend in October?

    I won't be there.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2004
    I always try to observe Columbus Day in Portugal, so I probably won't make it either.

    You gave ME the $3 speakers, I gave YOUR WIFE the $590 receiver. Never forget that.


    George Grand (of the Jersey Grands)
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited March 2004
    I'll be observing Columbus Day in church...getting hitched. So I guess that means you can't come to the wedding then, huh George?

    Open bar, free rum. Most likely have Gosling's Black Seal 'cause it's top shelf liqours and whatever else I ask for.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,748
    edited March 2004
    We had a blast, Troy is a great guy and welcome here anytime.

    I was pleased to finally get demo with the DQ-10's, they have a open-airy quality about them that was nice. They lacked a real bottom end and didn't have much of a center image, but cool speakers none the less. We had a mix of interconnects and piss poor 16 ga Rat Shack speaker wire, so I'm sure they would have done better with proper cables.

    Anyway, the company was great, the steaks were big and the tunes sweet. What more can you ask for!!!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,086
    edited March 2004
    George,

    I have that written down on my left forehand and rest assured that piece will never leave Wendi's rig. Matter of fact, she just bought a nice frame for your 8x10 glossy picture to put on top of the receiver.

    Jesse,

    I think if you play with the placement and so forth with the DQ's you will find that they image quite well actually at least that has been my experience with them but yeah, they are neat speakers. Certainly not lease breakers but the sins are sins of omission rather than commission.

    Jstas,

    Man, I hate that you won't be able to come down and I'm bummed we didn't get to meet up in Jersey but I'll be back that way and I wish you all the best in your nuptual evdeavors!
    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    It was excellent to see you again Troy, I will treasure the snuggling forever :D

    Here is a pic of these two fools :)
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    I really was impressed by how good they sounded. The hype is certainly well deserved. I was actually pleased with the bottom end, but the highs were variable to my ears. I mean in that they really extended at times, and then sounded vieled in others, it was weird.

    I am very happy to have them, and will start breaking them up to clean and upgrade as soon as I am able.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    This was a neat speaker, cabinets were absolutely flawless....the coolness factor is very high on these puppies. It sound pretty good, nothing crazy, it was just nice to check them out and give them a listen.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    Oh and I forgot they are ugly as shite underneath that grille :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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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited March 2004
    DAMN DAMN DAMN!!!

    Guys, I really wanted to get together with all of you this past weekend, but my schedule with day work, part time DJing and starting back in college is simply nuts!

    Troy, Columbus weekend in October sounds like a plan man! Just tell me where to point the Explorer and i'm there. NO, I'm not bringing any strippers with me! I couldn't handle a 6-8 hour drive with them babbling on mindlessly about stupid ****! Although, I guess if I would be carpooling with Mark and Jesse, I'm likely to get mindless babbling from them. Jeez, I can't win!

    Glad you guys had fun.


    John
    No excuses!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    John - I thought you knew he was coming back on Friday, from the other forum thread. I should have called you, but I was lazy. We wanted to jailhouse rape him all by ourselves, you would have just gotten in the way :D

    Carpool sounds great, you two drive, and I will drink beer, and vomit into a shotglass the whole way down.

    Did anyone notice the new "Pimp" diamond that Jesse just had installed on his tooth?
    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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,748
    edited March 2004
    Troy, I agree that placement of the DQ-10's probably would have helped, we didn't really play around with that for some reason. I think you and Mark were too full of steak and just being lazy. ;)

    Mark, just wait 'til I get some pics of you on here......lol. Payback is a bi*ch.

    John, bro you're welcome anytime, hell we're only 30 minutes or so apart. Bring some of the girls with you. :D
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    Yea John, WTF new job means you don't socialize with us common folk? :)

    Lazy = Yes
    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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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited March 2004
    Originally posted by dorokusai
    Did anyone notice the new "Pimp" diamond that Jesse just had installed on his tooth?
    LOL... not at first. I was too busy trying to figure out who Troy looked like... Then it hit me, a slightly pale Colin Powell...

    Looking at the picture of the DQ's it's not too surprising there was little center stage...

    October in SC, huh... Still should be golfing weather...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited March 2004
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    ... Then it hit me, a slightly pale Colin Powell...
    ..A slightly paled and fully hammered Colin Powel!;)
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    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,252
    edited March 2004
    Why do they both have their hands THERE? I think I am glad I couldn't make it over the Jesse's house!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2004
    Originally posted by warlocks1
    Why do they both have their hands THERE?
    Was this the site of Micah's imfamous Lap Dance? That could explain the hands and the smiles!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    That was unfortunately in my car.....yuk...it smelled like Ramen Noodles and Cherries for a week :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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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2004
    Well...then they were obviously "pleased" with whoever was taking the picture...
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