POLKFEST - NOVEMBER 2020 - North Charleston SC......BE THERE.
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Count me in as a maybe. I'm going to play it by ear based on what my work schedule looks like.2ch rig: Speakers: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands Preamplifier: Parasound P5 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
Standby: LSi9s with VR3's Fortress mods -
Damn.~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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Yeah, I wouldn't go booking hotels JUST yet.....It will be a weekend and it will be in a pretty narrow window and the first weekend in November is pretty optimal.
Stay tuned. Polkfest is going to be a thing again, don't worry.
BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut -
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So, why do I want to revive Polk Fest??
It's a legit question that I got. So, I'll hit it head on. After PF in 2013, I was pretty disillusioned. We had a great time but it wasn't as well attended and the support from Polk was different. They supported it with goodies eventually but it was clear they weren't as on board as in the past and some folks were grumbling about the swag (because I really didn't think we would have any)...and, to be honest, after 4 Polkfests, it hurt my feelings a bit. Again, not the people that attended at all, we had a great time.
I mean, I was a Polk Audio true believer. I love audio but I really dug what Polk was about. It was, literally, the speaker company with heart (remember the old logo?)......and that seemed to die. These things happen companies get sold, people move on blah blah blah.
Thing is, PF was never about Polk Audio the company (and it sure as hell isn't about me).....it's always been about the community. Some events conspired and as I get older, I miss all of that camaraderie. F1, Hoosier21, Russman, Doro, Tom, RT1, DisneyJoe, Shack (even Tour2Ma and Mantis LOL) and a host of you other dweebs.....all are family to me and part of that is the PF phenomenon. It's a grassroots, family thing. So, anyway, I'd been missing all of that for awhile, I got back on the forum, picked up a pair of CRS's, started listening more to the rig (man, I've gone months without listening to the stereo)......and then the watershed event was the 2.3tl's. Not so much the speakers themselves but when I went down there to pick them up......the owner had passed away and his son was selling them. Anyway, he told me the night before, he hooked them up to make sure they worked and it was really emotional for him. He didn't know or care dick about SDA...but they were his Dad's and his Dad loved them. It was pretty much then that I decided I wanted to get Carolina PF V off the ground.
So, that's the back story. I also remembered this video from PF 2012...just before Al punched out. He talks about PF and Polk and that community. The best part is F1. NOT easily impressed......and you have to go to Polkfest to appreciate Polkfest.
So, we shall Polkfest ON!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVAuGnrtDu8 I plan for the future. - F1Nut -
Wow. People NEVER look like what you think they would. Dang Jesse. I look more like what I thought you looked like...thank God.
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great video I knew a few in that one....
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I try hard though and that’s all that matters.
That's my approach to construction, too! (but I am not a pro, just a dangerous amateur).
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The woman is slightly interested... There is potential!!!
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This is very very interesting! I would love to make it over to Ft. Sumter.
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Funny thing about Ft Sumter...and it is cool to go, is how SMALL it is. I mean TINY.I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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Agreed, It has been a while (read decades) since I have been there but I vaguely remember something to the effect of being able to throw a football a couple of times and the tour is over.
Lots and lots of history in this city. Might want to make a vacation out of it and see it before it gets erased.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
I move to the east coast in a few weeks. This sounds like a great way to spend a long weekend. If you all are allowing new folks in the group I will start to make some plans. The world is somewhat on fire at the moment so a lot can happen between now and then so no telling if I will be able to make it iin the end, but I tend to take my hobbies seriously so this sort of road trip is right up my alley.SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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You are absolutely welcome.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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One thing you will find is the Polkies are a welcoming bunch. Just watch out for Russ...he likes goats...and Navy-men."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 -
Caleb, what city are you moving to?
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California, MD. Going to do what should be my last active duty job at the base in Pax River.SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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One thing you will find is the Polkies are a welcoming bunch. Just watch out for Russ...he likes goats...and Navy-men.
Sounds great. I look forward to meeting everyone.SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200 -
Absolutely welcome here at the Rancho De No Concerno!!
PF is an equal opportunity event!I plan for the future. - F1Nut -
Absolutely welcome here at the Rancho De No Concerno!!
PF is an equal opportunity event!
Ah, but some are more equal than others.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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As long as I get to snuggle up with TLW, then i'd definitely love to come. I was told by my company recently that I will have to plan on taking off enough vacation time the rest of the year to not exceed allowed billable hours. Essentially, I'll be "forced" to take about 3 weeks off by year end. Twist my arm huh!
This go round, looks like a quick Southwest hop into Charleston for me, then a cushy plush hotel near Rancho De No Concerno. None of that long distance driving for me, I'm a big sissy these days (always was one).
Personal goals for me...snuggle up with TLW. Exchange reach arounds with BDT. Get updated haircare tips from F1Nut.No excuses! -
Is this still on? @pitdogg2 you can swing by Michigan and travel with @GlennDog and I! And @Thorton too!
Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
That a great offer but my drive to you is half way to there
By the way I'm not riding on the handle bars on those motorcycles.
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No worries Ivan! We can switch rides while your here! I'm currently driving a Yukon Denali! Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
Yes, PF is on!!
The date we are looking at is 13-15 November!I plan for the future. - F1Nut -
Sold!
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2ch rig: Speakers: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands Preamplifier: Parasound P5 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)
Standby: LSi9s with VR3's Fortress mods -
Just looked at southwest airlines. I have enough points for a flight. Heck even if I didn't, it's under $200 round trip to SC airport.Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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This is on my radar. Going to make a plan to attend.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
