Carolina Polkfest Vol. 5 - Oct. 22-24 2021 North Charleston SC

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited October 2021
    Question for all the PF attendees......hoosier21 brought up a good point that most people probably have their music on a phone or digital device.

    That I hadn't considered. Now, the Carver Amazing rig, the MF A1008 is a DAC with a USB (B) input that I have hooked up to my laptop at some point.........

    The Bozak rig has the Cambridge streamer that has Apple air whatever and I've stream TIDAL from my phone so there is that....

    Rig # 3 though......if someone has a DAC or streaming type thing that they would like to bring that would probably be cool. To be honest, it's just not something I thought too much about as I listen to hard copy formats 99% of the time.

    I do have a decent selection of LP's, CD's and SACD's which you are more than welcome to peruse.......if you are bringing vinyl, also have a VPI vacuum cleaner if you want to clean some of your vinyl....
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,120
    If there is interest, I can bring my AURALiC G2 streamer. It has a built in DAC and I do subscribe to Quobuz. I still haven't even hooked it up yet, as my stereo/stereo room is under construction.

    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. ~
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Sure, why not?
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    So, got an email confirmation this morning......Micah is a definite attendee!

    For those who know Micah.....well, you know. For those that don't, hanging out with Micah is an experience NOT to be missed!!
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,644
    edited October 2021
    Micah, ruler of the gnome universe. :)
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    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,120
    Damn, It will be great to see him again. Been a couple of tens of moons....

    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. ~
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,120
    Hotel booked. Crazy ready to tear up Troy's bushes....

    Or listen to music.....and steal TLW away from him.... :)

    One or two or the other.

    If any of y'all see a rather funny looking white boy strapped to a hood driving down I-95 in a Mocha/champagne colored Tahoe? No worries. That's just Trey.....we may not have room for him in the vehicle.

    I figure that we can pick the bugs out of his teeth when we get there....we can make a game out of it.

    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. ~
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    I got a pressure washer....
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    TroyD wrote: »
    I got a pressure washer....

    Better save that for his skivies
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Ok, gang, again, if you are thinking, geeze, should I go or is this going to be a boring snooze fest......it's not too late to change yer mind. *Ahem, Jesse, Ahem Ahem*

    Between Polkies and my local gang...we are looking at a decent size crowd so it's going to be fun.

    Get yer travel on!
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Navy_Goat
    Navy_Goat Posts: 375
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Hotel booked. Crazy ready to tear up Troy's bushes....

    Or listen to music.....and steal TLW away from him.... :)

    One or two or the other.

    If any of y'all see a rather funny looking white boy strapped to a hood driving down I-95 in a Mocha/champagne colored Tahoe? No worries. That's just Trey.....we may not have room for him in the vehicle.

    I figure that we can pick the bugs out of his teeth when we get there....we can make a game out of it.

    Tom

    Tom,

    Do you mind sharing where you booked. I have not pulled the trigger on lodging yet. As a side note we will be stopping at the Sierra Nevada brewery on the way so if anyone has a request.....

    Caleb
    SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Pretty sure that Tom stays at the Staybridge....it's a solid choice. Right off the interstate, less than 10 mins to my house...

    https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/north-charleston/chsal/hoteldetail

    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • pjblakey
    pjblakey Posts: 3
    I should be there sometime around noon on Saturday.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,120
    Hi, Caleb. Troy nailed it. That Staybridge is in great shape, is well appointed and recently renovated. Trey and I will be staying there. It's a little bit more than just your average "hotel room" and is very conveniently located to the 'fest.

    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. ~
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited October 2021
    So the L200's and the R200's will be here tomorrow......

    Man, I'm REALLY hoping I win the L200's. All the PF raffles and I've never won DICK. This is my year. I ain't getting denied this year.

    Ok so, the raffle.....I'm thinking 20 bucks a shot. I know it's a little steep but we have some pretty darn good prizes and it's for two good causes. So bring some cash. Or TLW does Vinmo and Zillow or whatever that schit is.
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Ok kids....I'm going over the menu right now.

    I'm still on the fence for tomorrow night about doing tenderloins or a prime rib. Probably tenderloin. Perhaps grill some lobster tails as well........

    I'll have the brisket already done for Saturday, will smoke a couple of Boston Butts in the Big Green Egg Friday night, Fried Chicken...and all the sides for lunch on Saturday (about 1ish) and for Saturday night, I'm doing a Lowcountry Boil. Shrimp, smoked sausage, corn and potatoes.....maybe boil some lobster tails in there as well......plus all the side. Red Rice. Potato Salad, Cole Slaw......ALL homemade.

    I'm telling you, it's going to be worth it just for the food.......
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TheLovelyWendi
    TheLovelyWendi Posts: 11
    Boston Tbone loving the music!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,644
    edited October 2021
    I know those two and da dog.
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Initial observations......

    Sid is in his 30’s. I feel OLD! In perspective....he is roughly the age I was when I first got involved with the forum and I’m older than George Grand was.

    So, first, it’s great to have the guys here......it was a blast last night. The prime rib turned out well, lobster was good. For you scotch drinkers.....the Dewars 21 was off the hook. Some will turn up the nose because it’s a blend but it’s awesome.

    So, the gear......I’ll cut right to it, factory fresh out of the box, zero run in.....the L800’s are the heat. Now, I get why traditional SDA freaks prefer tricked out vintage SDA’s . I do........but, this is the speaker that the forum begged and cried for for 20 years. If nothing else, the deserve to be heard and judged own their own merits. If you go in looking for an updated SDA, I can see you being nonplussed.....but if you go in with no SDA experience, I think it delivers in spades.

    Sid has breathed new life into the Bozak Concert Grands. The sound....again new crossovers out of the gate.....so much better at the ends of the frequency scale. I’m excited to get cozy with them!

    Ok, I’m just going to say....I look forward to PolkFest like a kid looks forward to Christmas and so far off to a great start. We are already planning PolkFest 2022....if you ain’t here, you screwed up.

    Now, I’ve got a quiet house and I’m going to dry hump Sid’s L800’s.3bisfia0wpgm.jpg
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,553
    Damn I wished I could have attended!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,116
    Is that the Honey I Shrunk The Kids SACD? Can't quite make out the title.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,644
    VR3 wrote: »
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    I recognize that CDP :)
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    Is broke Jesse!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,271
    All this time and I didn't know Trey was actually Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars! Is that Chumlee with the glasses and green shirt?

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,300
    That's actually Tom... @treitz3
    Hermitism wrote: »
    All this time and I didn't know Trey was actually Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars! Is that Chumlee with the glasses and green shirt?

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    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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