RMAF 2016

Nightfall
Nightfall Posts: 10,086
edited August 2016 in The Clubhouse
October 7th - 9th

Who's going?

@Toolfan66 @ER308L @lightman1 @txcoastal1 @AsSiMiLaTeD @grimmace19 @DSkip @ZLTFUL
afterburnt wrote: »
They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,320
    edited August 2016
    my plan was to go this year, but daughters weeding is on the 15th and skips gathering is on the 22st

    Rumor has it gonna be a cluster fook. The 3rd story Atrium side of the hotel above the restaurant bar is shut down for remodel. several vendors already cancelling.

    Going to force all traffic to main tower....use the stairs

    Correction, there will be vendors on the 4th floor, only 3rd floor under remodel

    Yep gonna be a cluster...only 2 vendors booked in the Atrium
    3rd and 4th floors in the atrium are usually sold out to vendors
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    I've never been to CO. In.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    H-E double toothpicks yeah I'll be there.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,320
    Since Skip isn't going
    Bring a can of f*ar*t spray....it will help getting up and down the elevators and hallways ;)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    Either way, I like to travel. Pharts or no pharts.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    I have flights booked! I will meet old Dipole Dan there! I'm arriving Friday morning, leaving Sunday morning. I've punked Dan the last 3 or 4 years. We've got tickets and rooms. I look forward to this event. I have never been to RMAF!!
    Carl

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    Eff me runnin'! See ya there buddy. ;) Good times!
    It's things like this that makes it a good forum to be in.
    Can I get retro credit on my Polk e man Go account? Gotta get em all!
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,320
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Can I get retro credit on my Polk e man Go account? Gotta get em all!

    Yeah right....try using your Polk Vanilla points or badges... :D:D:D
    They may get you a free trip to skid row


    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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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
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    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Can I get retro credit on my Polk e man Go account? Gotta get em all!

    Yeah right....try using your Polk Vanilla points or badges... :D:D:D
    They may get you a free trip to skid row


    Boogers! So I can't trade in my Vangina bages for airfare?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,320
    lightman1 wrote: »
    B
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Can I get retro credit on my Polk e man Go account? Gotta get em all!

    Yeah right....try using your Polk Vanilla points or badges... :D:D:D
    They may get you a free trip to skid row


    Boogers! So I can't trade in my Vangina bages for airfare?

    Only for a trip to Thailand
    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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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    :o:D
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    What you guys mean these vanilla badges and points and Birthday cakes can be traded in for air miles count me in , in all of them :#
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    Yep! I can trade mine in for slap and tickle meeting with PFB!
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,320
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    What you guys mean these vanilla badges and points and Birthday cakes can be traded in for air miles count me in , in all of them :#

    Don't you feel mislead and violated :)
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    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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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    DSkip wrote: »
    Going to this and my place are you Russ?

    Yep. It's been a long year of working on the road. Time to catch up with life. Gimme a call, buddy.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Does anybody know if there's a charge to get in and if so how much?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    Somehow missed this thread.

    I am thinking about it seriously (and Russ even heard my wife OK the trip...)
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    If you don't make it.....you're a sissypants, PW'd girly-boy.....
    Say yes or I'll be forced to taunt you a second time.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    https://youtu.be/A8yjNbcKkNY
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    I am looking forward to it! 30 days away!
    Carl

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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,655
    Shut up Russ.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    I'll be there
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,329
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Does anybody know if there's a charge to get in and if so how much?


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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited October 2016
    RMAF and CanJam were good this year. The hotel was a cluster with all the construction and that held the show back from being great, but was still very good with lots of good demos.

    I'll actually get out my notes and go over a few systems later, but the two setups that really stood out to me were the ELAC UF5 and the Zu Audio Soul setup.

    The ELACs are unbelievably good for a $1000 pair of towers and live up to the hype. I spent about an hour talking to Andrew Jones and the man is both brilliant and passionate about his work, i didn't see designers for any of the other big boys in there doing demos for their gear. My gripe with the ELAC is that they're not great looking speakers, but a birdie told me to expect to see that rectified by CES.

    I also spent a long time with the Soul Supreme by Zu Audio and they were superb, even in the massive room they were in, truly spectacular. I spent a fair amount of time talking with Sean Casey, another brilliant guy, so many great guys in this hobby.

    JWM was unfortunately not there as Josh had to cancel given some personal stuff, if any of you know Josh reach out and wish him and his wife well.

    I've decided to hold off buying anything until we see what ELAC has up their sleeve at CES, if they can do to the entry level high end what they've done at the $1000 price point then we're in for a real treat.

    The one thing I did buy are the Focal Elear headphones and they are stunning, best headphones I've heard at the $1000 price by a wide margin.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    I was there and enjoyed myself immensely. I did meet and talk with Andrew Jones in the ELAC room. It was interesting as the painted European models cost $500 more just because it's cheaper to veneer than paint.

    The ELAC Bluetooth enabled DAC with an integrated Class D amplifier sounded fantastic. Together, the system cost about $1,700. It sounded as good as many higher priced systems.

    The Zu speaker room was being driven by Peachtree. Who also had a Bluetooth DAC with an integrated Class D amplifier. The sound was amazing! The Zu speakers cost $30,000. The Peachtree all in one unit did not disappoint.

    The PSB soundbar was also a surprising product. $999 and you wouldn't believe the base from this soundbar without a subwoofer!!

    I have lot of pictures that I will post this weekend.
    Carl

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