Chicago Polkfest???

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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    I looks like the Preamp list consists of mostly tubes. My Nakamichi CA5 is just sitting on my coffee table right now. Is anyone interested in hearing it? Its nothing exotic and also reasonably priced, but made very solid with very nice components. I much preferred it's sound over Parasound SS and Audcom tubes.

    If it's not to troubling, bring it with.
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    If it's not to troubling, bring it with.

    It's no trouble at all. The Nak is coming with me.
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    You're a chump.


    :(
    We'll see how the weekend plays out. If there's any chance I can sneak away, even for a little while, I'll swing by. I just don't want to say I'll be there and not show up, so I'm playing it safe.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    I was not really planning on bringing the 7's but if anyone want to see them let me know. I am not sure how they sound compared to 7's with the sides still on, but if someone else can bring a pair of 7's, we can compare...

    Anyone bringing an OutLaw 990?
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    Michael,

    Bring them; I'd love to listen to the 7's and the 9's. I am taking my TAD tube amps to see how it matches with them.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited May 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    Michael,

    Bring them; I'd love to listen to the 7's and the 9's. I am taking my TAD tube amps to see how it matches with them.

    Ricardo, I'm charging $10 for each 15 minute listen to my LSi 9's. You provide the speaker wire :p:D:p:D:):D .

    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!
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Ricardo, I'm charging $10 for each 15 minute listen to my LSi 9's. You provide the speaker wire :p:D:p:D:):D .

    H9

    the 7's are only $6.50 per 15 min. (half number of woofers...)
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    the 7's are only $6.50 per 15 min. (half number of woofers...)

    Hmmm...Seems like a good deal since you're not taking the tweeter into consideration.
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    Wow...If I took the Tylers I'd make to pay for the hotel, gas and still have some change.....
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    2 days to go.........need to start packing all this stuff .
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    :(
    We'll see how the weekend plays out. If there's any chance I can sneak away, even for a little while, I'll swing by. I just don't want to say I'll be there and not show up, so I'm playing it safe.

    I was only kidding Dane!:D Would be nice to meet you, have fun with the wifey in Chicago.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited May 2007
    I know, but it bums me out! We are definitely going to have a good time, though. I've had lots of recommendations from colleagues on where to visit. My boss is even loaning me her navigation system, so if I do find time to make it, I won't waste any time getting lost! :D
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited May 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    2 days to go.........need to start packing all this stuff .

    Say, how about you swing over to Norm's Thursday night and give me a hand with the Eros and 1C's.:D
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Say, how about you swing over to Norm's Thursday night and give me a hand with the Eros and 1C's.:D

    Well, I must say that you and Norm deserve a medal......you both rock!!!!!

    And no...I can't help you load at Norm's, but I will for sure help at Mike's.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    Well, I must say that you and Norm deserve a medal......you both rock!!!!!
    Send Norm a pm or an email & let him know! Same for Frank @ Signal Cable & "Polk" Paul DiComo & Al Ballard (polkaudio) & Mark (dorokusai) & TroyD - all contibuted to making this happen :)

    Thanks Fellas!
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2007
    Do we have an updated list on who is showing up?
    The Flea rig
    Hitachi 50VG825 LCD
    Rotel RSP 1066 (pre) :)-flea market
    B&K St-202 (mains)-flea market
    Carver M 200t (x2) (center and surrounds)-flea market
    Blu-Ray..PS3 (dvd player)
    Polk RTA-11t-flea market
    LsiC, Fxi30's
    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
    Behringer Feedback Destroyer    -flea market
    AudioAlchemy DDE v1.0 DAC-flea market
    Cambridge Audio Azur 640 CDP-flea market
    Signal Cable and Kimber Kable
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    Me, Ricardo (HTRookie), you and the host are confirmed. Everyone else seems up in the air....

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2007
    i think dkg99, heiney and amattison are a lock. anyone else?
    The Flea rig
    Hitachi 50VG825 LCD
    Rotel RSP 1066 (pre) :)-flea market
    B&K St-202 (mains)-flea market
    Carver M 200t (x2) (center and surrounds)-flea market
    Blu-Ray..PS3 (dvd player)
    Polk RTA-11t-flea market
    LsiC, Fxi30's
    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
    Behringer Feedback Destroyer    -flea market
    AudioAlchemy DDE v1.0 DAC-flea market
    Cambridge Audio Azur 640 CDP-flea market
    Signal Cable and Kimber Kable
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited May 2007
    I just booked a room at the Country Inn & Suites for Friday/Saturday nights. As soon as someone sends me the address for the fest, I'm locked and loaded! Doug.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    DKG - you have a PM.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited May 2007
    opus wrote: »
    i think dkg99, heiney and amattison are a lock. anyone else?

    I'm locked also. DKG999 are sharing a room Saturday night. I'm riding along with a_mattison Saturday morn and leaving with dkg999 Sunday morn. I decided I've waited to long for this get together to let a thing like WORK interfere. I'll just have to put some time in on Sunday afternoon so I won't feel guilty about the rest of my department putting in extra time. ;)

    My brother was originally going to come as well, but he can't make it so take him off the confirmed list.

    Is anybody going to be disappointed if I don't bring my newly modded 5b's? It's either the LSi 9's OR the 5b's, and I've decided HTRookie will not let me in unless I have the 9's in tow. I really don't feel like lugging around both pairs but if there is a solid interest in the 5b's I'll bring them. I figure we will probably have enough speakers anyways. Let me know.

    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!
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    No word from Joey in forever - is he still planning on coming? Seems like a waste of a perfectly good pissing match if he doesn't show... (read through the thread again if you don't get it) :p

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    Yes ladies and gentlemen...only one day to go!!!!!!!!!!

    I am not only locked....but also lost the key :eek: :eek: :eek:

    Haven't seen anything from Jason (The zombie boy) and Noel (ND13). Noel has not posted much lately though. What's up guys? We are close enough to work something out and take a ride with me.......I am also willing to share the room as long as it is not Dorokusai :D:D

    H9, I agree with you; leave the M5's ;)
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited May 2007
    I pick up the van around 5PM, go to Norm's and load up, then go to work so I have every intention of showing up.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited May 2007
    Have a great time guys! Take lots of pics. Wish I could be there.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    I've been updating the list in the official thread on a regular basis.

    I have not heard from from the following people:

    • ND13
    • Shizelbs
    • zombie boy 2000
    • polksda
    • Al Ballard
    • "Polk" Paul DiComo
    • Wodom1
    • riglehart
    • swerve
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    I hope all can make it.........we don't have many opportunities to meet other polkies and make this forum a "live" experience for a few hours (And I wouldn't want to eat all the food and drink all the beer that will be there for you....hmmm...come to think of it....:D :D ).
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited May 2007
    Halo wrote: »
    I've been updating the list in the official thread on a regular basis.

    I have not heard from from the following people:

    • ND13
    • Shizelbs
    • zombie boy 2000
    • polksda
    • Al Ballard
    • "Polk" Paul DiComo
    • Wodom1
    • riglehart
    • swerve

    I thought this was at the end of June?
    :eek: From the bottom it looks like a steep incline, From the top another down hill slope of mine.:mad: But I know the equilibrium's there!:cool: .."Faith No More" :D
    Sony cx985v (for now)
    BBE 482i
    B&K AVP 1030
    Adcom GFA 555 mk 2
    AudioQuest Crystal 2 spk wire
    Nordost RCA
    SDA 3.1 tl RD0 tweets
    Belkin pf60
    Carver TFM 55x
    Signal Analog 2 RCA
    AudioQuestType 4
    VMPS Original Tall Boy (Mega Woofers soon)
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    The date was changed months ago, where have you been? Check out the Offical Polkfest thread...
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited May 2007
    That's quite a few MIA. Perhaps they are coming since they didn't say they weren't. Oh well, it's going to be their loss if they can't make it.
    "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!
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