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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    Mike,
    Thanks again for the hospitality. Also, thank you for the spinal adjustment. The dual-SVS's were just what it needed. Seriously, man... That is some insane output.

    Michele and I had a great time. I especially enjoyed the VR2-LSi15 shootout. The VR2's had a tighter, more controlled bass and more airry highs, but overall to my ears, it was a close match. Half the time I liked the VR2's better and on certain songs, the LSi's. Really, another great example of the Lsi15's fantastic performance at their pricepoint. (VR2's retail and twice the price)

    Aaron, SVS opens at 10am eastern, 9am central (703)-845-1472. Just ask for Eric:D
    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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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited May 2007
    Ricardo took many pictures so there will be more to come. I am missing a CF card, so if anyone finds one let me know. There was a rig going in the basement too and I was there taking pics. Pretty sure anyway.
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Ricardo took many pictures so there will be more to come. I am missing a CF card, so if anyone finds one let me know. There was a rig going in the basement too.

    Rich how about some names to faces please?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited May 2007
    Sounds like you guys had a great time. I want the dirt though.No late night wet t-shirt contest? No drunken stories??
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    tonyb wrote: »
    No late night wet t-shirt contest?

    Ok, there was one - I am sorry to report that Opus was the big winner... :D

    Mike and Annie - thank you for hosting the event. It went off great and we all had a good time thanks to your hospitality. The Dual SVS's are just insane. I really need to upgrade. (I think many of us left with that feeling.. :) )

    I had a great time meeting everyone and listening to some tunes I had never heard before. (ok, and a few for good reason.. :p ) Thank you to our Hosts, Organizers (Victor and Jessica) and sponsers (Polk (of course) and Signal Cable) it was a great event and those whow couldn't make it really missed out.

    Thanks again,

    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited May 2007
    Just got in and there is so much to talk about. I ended up buying Norms (Normanality) modded SDA-1C's. Just got 'em hooked up and I'm going to be in the SDA sweetspot for the next couple of hours and then I'll make my report of the fantastic weekend.

    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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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited May 2007
    Glad you guys had a good time. It makes me wish Octoiber was here for Polkfest at Teds. If you guys have one again next year I might have to make a trip out.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited May 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Rich how about some names to faces please?

    Ok, OK, I'm barely functioning here.;)
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Ok, OK, I'm barely functioning here.;)

    Excellent!!! Thanks Rich.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2007
    Just got home...with a beautiful pair of rosewood Monitor 7B's with Peerless tweeters.
    You'll have to wait for all the pictures.....time to spend some time with the family now ;)
    Victor, let me know if you can get a dedicated spot in the showcase area; I think this would be the best palce to post them.
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    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited May 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    Victor, let me know if you can get a dedicated spot in the showcase area; I think this would be the best palce to post them.

    I agree. I'm so glad Ricardo, that you and I didn't have to mud wrestle to see who was taking the home the SDA-1C's. So far they sound absolutely stunning in my room on the long wall. Gotta get back to listening, I thinmI'm feeling sick and might have to call in to work tomorrow. :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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    edited May 2007
    Excellent!!!
    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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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited May 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    Victor, let me know if you can get a dedicated spot in the showcase area; I think this would be the best palce to post them.


    That has been discussed with Victor and Mike. But Victor is presently at the Chicago's Crosstown Classic where Jessica will be rooting for the Cubs to whup the White Sox. There is nothing wrong with posting pics in both places. Folks want pics!:cool: :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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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    edited May 2007
    heiney9 wrote: »
    So far they sound absolutely stunning in my room on the long wall.

    That is great news Brock! I am glad they survived the miles without any woofer damage and you are enjoying them.
    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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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    For the record... I am also VERY glad that HT and H9 didn't have to mud wrestle over ANYTHING. :eek:

    I am going to go down and add the signal cable IC's to my rig and replace my crappy ratshack IC's. Of course, we all know it won't make a difference.;)

    There really is just too much to type about the weekend. I haven't played any tunes yet today. I'm scared to listen to my system now after hearing all of the fantastic equipment that everybody brought to the get together. Thank you, everybody for making this get together what it was. This should be an annual event. (Yes, with different music next time, Mike)

    This was my first experience with a vinyl setup and also the variety of tube amps and tube pre's. There was some very nice equipment, but I must say I'm going to stay SS for the time being. (I did like the tube CDP, though.) Differnt strokes for different folks.

    OH yea (I keep having random thoughts)....The Sanders amps of Halo's and SCompRacer's that we were using are absolutely awesome!
    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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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2007
    Looks like everyone had a great time, congrats!

    Now lets start hearing thoughts about all the gear!
    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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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    opus wrote: »
    Aaron, SVS opens at 10am eastern, 9am central (703)-845-1472. Just ask for Eric:D

    No need now...I took care of it, but:confused:... Do you think Mike will ever notice that his left sub is now just a cardboard tube covered with black carpet?:o
    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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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    No need now...I took care of it, but:confused:... Do you think Mike will ever notice that his left sub is now just a cardboard tube covered with black carpet?:o


    :eek: :eek::( :(
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    :eek: :eek::( :(

    Great job Mike. I hope you can make it to Ted's in October. I'm looking forward to meeting you.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    a_mattison wrote: »
    No need now...I took care of it, but:confused:... Do you think Mike will ever notice that his left sub is now just a cardboard tube covered with black carpet?:o

    He made it through half a demo with neither one turned on, I am pretty sure that he would never notice if you just turned one up a little bit and left with the other.

    I would not want to be in your shoes when he did notice though... :)

    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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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited May 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    He made it through half a demo with neither one turned on, I am pretty sure that he would never notice if you just turned one up a little bit and left with the other.

    I would not want to be in your shoes when he did notice though... :)

    Michael

    Um...yea. I'm hoping that he checks to see that he really does still have both subs before he looks up my address. :eek: :D
    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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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Great job Mike. I hope you can make it to Ted's in October. I'm looking forward to meeting you.

    Thanks Joe! If I have clear plans and it's okay with the boss woman, I'd love to make it.
    a_mattison wrote: »
    Um...yea. I'm hoping that he checks to see that he really does still have both subs before he looks up my address. :eek: :D

    Yes, I have both subs!:)

    I don't know what the heck you guys are talking about, you are a big boy yourself Aaron(sp?)! I've been out of the gym for a while now, getting weak and fat.:o
    Besides, I could never hurt a fellow polkie over an SVS.:p
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited May 2007
    Mike, you won't believe it but i AM OUT OF BEER. How about a quick roadie, you could be here in a hour.
    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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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    opus wrote: »
    Mike, you won't believe it but i AM OUT OF BEER. How about a quick roadie, you could be here in a hour.

    :p I told you to take beer with you!! I have soooo much beer left over, I could have another Polkfest for a couple weeks!:eek:

    Thanks for making me an alcoholic!:(
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited May 2007
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    Besides, I could never hurt a fellow polkie over an SVS.:p

    In that case I forgot something - can I come back for it? You don't have to be there, I can let myself in... :D

    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    In that case I forgot something - can I come back for it? You don't have to be there, I can let myself in... :D

    Michael

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaa
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited May 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    In that case I forgot something - can I come back for it? You don't have to be there, I can let myself in... :D

    Michael

    I said hurt, never said I wouldn't kill someone!:p I'm a crazy OIF Vet...
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited May 2007
    cool, Polk Forum meetings are a blast, beer, food, tunes, cool
    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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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    Hi everybody!

    Sorry for chiming in so late but we just got back from the cross town classic where we got drenched in a hail storm. Unfortunately the White Sox pummeled the Cubs and the poncho I put on must have been perforated because when I took it off in the car I was soaked from head to toe :eek:

    I'd like to add my sincere thanks to our gracious hosts Mike & Annie. You guys ROCK! You've got a standing invitation any time you happen to be in Chicago :)

    To everyone one else:

    It was a pleasure to meet you! :) I had a great time and I don't think I woul've changed a thing all weekend. The hospitality was second to none. The food was outstanding. The company was exceptional. The gear was plentiful. Had a GREAT time!

    HUGE thanks got out to both the sponsors - Polk Audio & Signal Cable. Can not thank either of these companies enough. I'd also like to thank Normanality for his contributions as well.

    I will contact Justin ASAP about the photos. Hang tight everybody, I'm on it :)

    I will give Paul a call tomorrow am before or after PT & get him the list for the shirts and HTrookie's I-Sonic (Congrats!)

    BIG thanks, from me, my sister, and the millions living with MS for the contributions :) This truely is THE BEST forum out there - BAR NONE!

    And now for a few words from my lovely wife Jessica:

    I would again like to thank our lovely hosts annie and mike thanks for your wonderful hospitality. You have a lovely home and your home theater is amazing and if anyone gets to steal the subwoofer its going to be me!!!!
    I would also like to thank all who attended and brought their gear with the
    comparsions I really learned alot this weekend. I really enjoyed meeting everyone your all wonderful people. I always wondered why he spent so much time on this forum but now I get it He couldn't have picked a nicer group of people to spend time with. Hope to do it again next year!
    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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited May 2007
    I'm jumping in late also! It's been a long day getting stuff done so I can leave for Boston early Monday morning!

    Mike and Annie - we could not have asked for better hosts! You two were absolutely fantastic! And your HT system absolutely rocks! From the dual SVS to the HD display, it was fantastic.

    Victor, Rich, Ricardo - thanks so much for setting this up. I had a great time and look forward to future get togethers! I'm probably forgetting someone on the thank you's for putting the event together, forgive me if I left anyone out!

    Polk Audio and Signal Cable - thanks for supporting our event. It's the little things like this that drive customer loyalty!

    I had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone and listening to all the gear that we had. On the way home I hit a pretty good sized pothole on I39, and the next thing I hear from Brock is "well there go a set of drivers ........ in the Monitor 10's". I tried to miss the big bumps after that :rolleyes:

    Thanks again to everyone involved for a fantastic event! 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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