AXPONA 2023 April 14-16

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  • DStachour
    DStachour Posts: 6
    edited April 2023
    As luck would have it, my family was already planning to be in Chicago this weekend so I'm planning to split away from the rest of the family for a while to check out AXPONA! I'm also in the market to upgrade my Home Theater setup and am planning to go with the R700's and an R400 up front. Is there any chance that discount codes will be handed out by Polk and others at this event?
    Home Theater 5.1.2: Marantz SR5012 receiver, Polk R700 and R400 across the front and Klipsch CDT-5650-C II In-Wall/Ceiling surrounds, SVS SB2000 sub, Epson 5050 projector, Apple TV 4K
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    DStachour wrote: »
    As luck would have it, my family was already planning to be in Chicago this weekend so I'm planning to split away from the rest of the family for a while to check out AXPONA! I'm also in the market to upgrade my Home Theater setup and am planning to go with the R700's and an R400 up front. Is there any chance that discount codes will be handed out by Polk and others at this event?

    Chances are not good.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    The bar asked if I could start even earlier for a 70th bday party so I might not make it at all Saturday. I will be there tomorrow though.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    erniejade wrote: »
    The bar asked if I could start even earlier for a 70th bday party so I might not make it at all Saturday. I will be there tomorrow though.

    Go rake in the frogskins my friend!
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    We will miss you @erniejade.
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    Anyone know if @Thorton will be there? I have not heard anything about his status and he is usually there.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    indyhawg wrote: »
    Anyone know if @Thorton will be there? I have not heard anything about his status and he is usually there.

    I hope i get to see Mike.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    indyhawg wrote: »
    We will miss you @erniejade.

    Come on Friday!!. Maybe I will try to get up there for a few hours Saturday and just leave at 1.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    edited April 2023
    erniejade wrote: »
    indyhawg wrote: »
    Anyone know if @Thorton will be there? I have not heard anything about his status and he is usually there.

    I hope i get to see Mike.


    He's not been on the forum since June 2022

    I just called him got his VM and left a message.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    Mike will not make, I'll explain at Axpona.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Is anyone else going Friday?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    No Ivan, I can't make it. Busy with projects, taking care of the in-laws who's health has taken a turn. However, I'll owe drinks to the first person to give Brian a wet willy for me.

    Where's Russ, I sent him a PM he never answered. He's wearing his cloak of invisibility lately.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    He's married now and has to ask permission. Freebird, he is no more....

    *sigh*

    It happens to the best of us. Shut up Russ.

    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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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    If he's still there I'll definitely give him a wet willy Tony, then have Jeff cut off my finger....

    🤣😂

    Good luck Tony hang in there we'll miss you for sure!
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,577
    I only changed my mind 3 times but Klaus got one of my rebuild/conversions done so I’m here until I meet up with him and trade green things for metal things.

    Got a benefit also…
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    Aaron
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,994
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    We are riding up together, too. That looks like it will be uncomfortable while driving.
    Ivan likes to sit in the back, asking every stopped car if they have any Grey Poopon.

    I disabled signatures.
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 1,876
    Now THAT would be hilarious! Thanks for the tip! I may take 2-lane highways all the way then, as opposed to the interstate. 👍

    Brian

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,270


    msg wrote: »
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    We are riding up together, too. That looks like it will be uncomfortable while driving.
    Ivan likes to sit in the back, asking every stopped car if they have any Grey Poopon.
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    Now THAT would be hilarious! Thanks for the tip! I may take 2-lane highways all the way then, as opposed to the interstate. 👍

    Ivan, don't forget the proper princess wave
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    I'll practice up tonight on my way home from work Ron. It should make my Veterans parkway commute enjoyable.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    ALL212 wrote: »
    I only changed my mind 3 times but Klaus got one of my rebuild/conversions done so I’m here until I meet up with him and trade green things for metal things.

    Got a benefit also…
    uu3lh22643zy.jpeg

    Hope to see you Saturday Aaron! Handcuff Rich to a chair if you see him.
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,577
    Today, Friday, is my only day here. 😢
    Aaron
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    Quitter!
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,577
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    Klaus likes a dark room, one year it was almost pitch black. I will Must get to it and almost see it..... B)
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,577
    Have him play Infected Mushroom for you.
    Aaron
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    ALL212 wrote: »
    Have him play Infected Mushroom for you.

    But will the walls melt and the surf come in on the carpet?
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,577
    Possibly!! He is running this TT with two tone arms (not simultaneously for you inquisitive types)

    https://vpiindustries.com/products/avenger-direct
    Aaron
    Enabler Extraordinaire
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,491
    edited April 2023
    ALL212 wrote: »
    Possibly!! He is running this TT with two tone arms (not simultaneously for you inquisitive types)

    Which direction? :D

    Congrats on your promotion! You get employee discounts now? I had landscapers here today. They saved me from transporting and spreading 250 plus bags of mulch.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,994
    ALL212 wrote: »
    Possibly!! He is running this TT with two tone arms (not simultaneously for you inquisitive types)

    https://vpiindustries.com/products/avenger-direct

    Don't touch it, Ern.
    [looks over shoulder both ways. no one looking. Ern can't help self. touches tonearm. table legs snap into splinters. Ern's hand still poised where turntable used to be. Klaus rushes over. assesses. cuffs Ern back of head. again. (where's Klaus from? wherever it is, cusses Ern in that language)]
    I disabled signatures.
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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,577
    edited April 2023
    DUM KOPF!!
    Aaron
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