Back at home....

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,083
edited April 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Another whirlwind east coast tour.....

On the way up to NJ, I got to stop in with my compadre F1Nut to HQ Polk....got to say hi to Paul, Al, Justin which was cool. Also got to chat at length with Ken. It was terrific to finally meet Ken who has been a real blessing to us all.

Jesse and I then went to BMDP's abode and then for a trip to an audio shop a little ways away to listen to some Jolida and other gear. It was great to meet Mike and his lovely family, nice people and I appreciate the hospitality. Unfortunately I was not able to make a return trip to Balitmore as my truck was running funny, intermittently and I had a pretty nasty cold. Rest assured, though, I'll be back (with plenty of notice so you can plan to be out of town). BMDP has some SERIOUS gear. I never understood the attraction to the flea watt SET gear. Now I do. Not that my rigs would ever go in that direction but I can see why it has such a strong following. Acoustic music is absolutely to DIE for. The Cains sound fabulous but you can't put a plant in front of them. ;)

While in Jersey, I was again fortunate enough to hang out at Casa Grand. As always, George and his lovely family were the perfect hosts. I always enjoy a visit there.

Anyhow, back at home for a couple of days as the Lovely Wendi and I head to Australia on Sunday! :D

Just wanted to take a moment and thank Jesse, Mike and George for putting up with me!

BDT



I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited May 2005
    Thanks for the report and glad to hear you made it back home safely! Is the trip to Australia for business or pleasure? That's a place I would like to visit.

    Jason
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited May 2005
    BDT,

    Glad you had a safe roundtrip! It was my pleasure to finally meet and get to chat a bit. Wish we would have had more time. You're welcome here anytime.

    WOW...Australia! That sounds wonderful.

    BTW - I finally gave in a bit to my "purist" approach to the SE OTL rig and tried it with the new GG preamp. The dynamics of the SQ are astonishing with the extra 12 db of front end gain (yes Chuck, you were absolutely right.) I believe F1 might even be impressed. ;)

    Have a great time "down under" and thank the Lovely Wendi for the cookies.

    Mike
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited May 2005
    Thanks Mike!

    I usually make the trek up and down I-95 at least once a year, usually more.....so I'll be back for sure.

    Australia is strictly pleasure.....can't wait.

    I'd like to hear that pre in the mix but I'll bet you STILL can't put a plant in front of it. I've been laughing about that for two weeks now.

    Also, what was that first CD that we listened to on the SRS's?? I NEED to bag that disc.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited May 2005
    Randall Bramblett - "No More Mr. Lucky" (courtesy of our buddy Dave.)

    Edit: Ooops, it was Karen Briggs "Karen" on VTL records, if you're thinking of the violinist (which was the first thing we played.)
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited May 2005
    Wow man. New SUV, New Kitchen, New Flooring, Trip to Australia....

    Forget the Joneses, it's keeping up with the Dions now.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited May 2005
    Gotta give the Lovely Wendi credit, she has done a STELLAR job of managing the beads and shells.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited May 2005
    Good to see you had a safe and enjoyable trip.
    Sounds like a great time socially as well as new insight on some really great gear.

    BTW, BDT I started jonesing for that "Might Sam McClain" XRCD that I left at your place and dammit....... I was forced to buy it :D
    That is one fine disc!

    Dave
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2005
    I hope you have a great time in Australia! Take lots of pics for us to look at!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited May 2005
    Australia? Sweet... are you taking the sticks?

    Have a safe trip...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited May 2005
    We are staying with some friends that have been transferred to Melbourne (free place to stay so that's why we are going).....

    I don't go ANYWHERE without my sticks.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by TroyD
    I don't go ANYWHERE without my sticks.

    BDT

    Umm, except Georgia
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited May 2005
    Ok, point taken.

    Actually, the first time through, I did have them with me but the weather didn't cooperate.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited May 2005
    ....new Turntable....
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited May 2005
    Originally posted by TroyD
    I don't go ANYWHERE without my sticks.
    BDT
    I resemble that remark...

    Royal Dornoch... Aye, twas a wee wet day...

    Hit 'em straight...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • Lindasdoing
    Lindasdoing Posts: 11
    edited May 2005
    troy have a lead on carvers like yours... i am thinking of buying them but its about a 4 hour drive for you have 4 days to
    reply mom...5/21/05
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