Which Club Polk systems would you like to hear?

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    Here's an analogy -- everyone enjoys a good meal. Like audio, taste is very subjective. Now the guy on a budget can go to McDonalds and enjoy a $5 meal which consists of a burger, large fries, and a shake. Another guy with deeper pockets can go to a fancy French restaurant and drop $250 on a great meal, but just because the meal cost a lot more doesn't mean it tastes better than a Big Mac. If it's good to you, then it's good, regardless of the price.

    I like that EB nice insight, try to tell that to some of the anti-hifi insurgents!!!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited June 2007
    BlueMDPicker wrote: »
    Doing TDY?

    Not until September or so...

    Nah, I am just at a point to where I've heard what I want to hear and owned with one or two exceptions most of the gear that I have wanted (within my income bracket) and have put together a rig that I don't have any great desire to appreciably alter.

    Now, I'd like to hook up with some other members, hoist a few, tell lies about women and listen to the tunes with the emphasis being on hanging out with my friends...you know?

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited June 2007
    More of mine. Seriously, I hardly know my system that well. I really need to listen to it more.

    Mulveling would be my next choice.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2007
    Too many for me to list, due to different things I'd like to hear. Some that stand out:

    Sid's Taylo/Odessey setup. Sid was spinnin his wheels for awhile, but he got focused and put together a hell of a rig.
    Russman's rigs especially unique/tube stuff; Spendors & Fred Arrays (if he still has them)
    Mark's stuff, especially his Maggies and the Cary CDP (you do still have the maggies right?)
    F1Nut of course, he gets a lot of positive feedback on his rig
    Someone here has Gallo's....I'd like to hear those
    Mulveling has a hellava setup
    Darla's rig, esp the VS VR4jr's that she won't give to me
    Cathy has a solid rig, but I think it's probably very similar to mine, soundwise
    Zero--Sean's current lineup--I think this kid truly has a golden ear, I respect Sean's opinion on gear
    Who's the veteran polkster with the Dynaudios?...oh yeah, Mantis---would love to hear his rig
    Since George & I are dyed-in-the-wool vintage AR/Carver fans, I'd like to hear Georges stuff
    BlueMD--Mike, has a unique system(s) that I bet are incredible to listen to
    Madmax, because I believe he's a "beautiful music" guy first---accuracy second like me
    Lush, he's a very discriminating listener, I'd bet his system is schweet
    Demi, I'd like to see Demi's gun collection....LOL

    Probably many, many more
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2007
    Shizelbs wrote: »
    More of mine. Seriously, I hardly know my system that well. I really need to listen to it more.

    Actually I am in the same boat as you because I've done so many upgrades/updates that I need to STOP and just sit and listen for a couple of months!!! However one thing MUST be done, I need to treat my room.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2007
    I wanna hear JohnK's system :D
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2007
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I wanna hear JohnK's system :D

    Don't you know, JohnK's sounds like everyone elses---because everything sounds the same...LOL
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2007
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I wanna hear JohnK's system :D

    I already know what a transistor radio sounds like!
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited June 2007
    TroyD wrote: »
    Now, I'd like to hook up with some other members, hoist a few, tell lies about women and listen to the tunes with the emphasis being on hanging out with my friends...you know?

    I'm down with that 100%.
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited June 2007
    I'd like to Hear jm1's system. Dynaudio Focus speakers will probably be my next move. I've been waiting for the new flooring to arrive and it has ( I need an area rug badly...reflections everywhere). jm1 uses the same DAC as me and the speakers I'm interested in...I find the SimAudio stuff dry but I have heard great things between the synergy. His choice in cables mirrors mine. My Harmonic Pro Silway mk II interconnects broken this weekend =( the locking head ripped off the rest of the cable. This could be either an inexpensive fix or a rather expensive replacement.
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited June 2007
    Pick me pick me.

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    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited June 2007
    There are so many fine systems owned by the people of Club Polk that I would have a hard time picking any.
    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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  • jm1
    jm1 Posts: 618
    edited June 2007
    LuSh wrote: »
    I'd like to Hear jm1's system. Dynaudio Focus speakers will probably be my next move. I've been waiting for the new flooring to arrive and it has ( I need an area rug badly...reflections everywhere). jm1 uses the same DAC as me and the speakers I'm interested in...I find the SimAudio stuff dry but I have heard great things between the synergy. His choice in cables mirrors mine. My Harmonic Pro Silway mk II interconnects broken this weekend =( the locking head ripped off the rest of the cable. This could be either an inexpensive fix or a rather expensive replacement.
    Lush, thanks for the vote of confidence.

    I haven’t had a chance to listen to the Focus series yet, but I am sure they will be a fine match for your needs. That must have been some wild party you hosted in order to break the ICs. Please extend an invitation to forum members next time.

    As for the Simaudio comment, you need to listen to the separates before making a blanket statement like that. One review of the integrated you had alludes to your findings.

    I hope you get the room to your liking and the ICs fixed soon.

    JM
    All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident.
    Arthur Schopenhauer
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited June 2007
    Hey JM1,

    I got the interconnect fixed...I've heard SimAudio separates on Totem Mani 2's...perhaps its the speakers...it was a W-5 and I didn't like it =( but sound is preference and perception. Most people John W and my uncle included would consider Krell bright and harsh...I love it. I have however heard Dynaudio and SimAudio are a perfect match.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited June 2007
    There are at least a couple local systems that I'd like to hear someday. Early B., George Daniel, and Mulveling for starters.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited June 2007
    billbillw wrote: »
    There are at least a couple local systems that I'd like to hear someday. Early B., George Daniel, and Mulveling for starters.

    Cool. Come on over and listen to a few tunes, then we'll go down south to George's crib and raid his frig 'til there's nothing left but chicken bones, beer cans, and the foul stench of two bowel burgers wandering aimlessly in the toilet.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited June 2007
    Man, I gotta hear some vinyl. I have about 200 lp's lying around. And I miss listening to them. So You guys with the cool tt setups would be high on my list. Which is just about everyone in CP. Damn old schoolers.:D
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited June 2007
    del44 wrote: »
    Man, I gotta hear some vinyl. I have about 200 lp's lying around. And I miss listening to them. So You guys with the cool tt setups would be high on my list. Which is just about everyone in CP. Damn old schoolers.:D


    You will love the vinyl. I listen to it more than CD's
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    Cool. Come on over and listen to a few tunes, then we'll go down south to George's crib and raid his frig 'til there's nothing left but chicken bones, beer cans, and the foul stench of two bowel burgers wandering aimlessly in the toilet.

    Let me get the carvers in here and we will make a day of it,I'll get a "port o san" centrally located. :D
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2007
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Fireman,

    Where are you in Northern NJ?, Next time you're going to Joe's let me know, I'll pay for your gas and tolls ;)

    Sal

    Renting the rig will only cost you $100 per hour.:D :D:D:D
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited June 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Renting the rig will only cost you $100 per hour.:D :D:D:D

    Minus $10 for every snap, crackle, pop, & hiss he hears coming from those warped antique vinyl round thingies that spin around on a table. Lord save us!!!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2007
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Minus $10 for every snap, crackle, pop, & hiss he hears coming from those warped antique vinyl round thingies that spin around on a table. Lord save us!!!

    He already has!!!
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  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited June 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    I enjoy the hi-end, who wouldn't? I'll honestly say I'm more impressed by someone who has peiced together, through trial and error, a giant killer rig on a budget,
    Russ

    I have a shot at impressing Mr. Gates.
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2009
    1. F1Nut's
    2. DarqueKnight's
    3. HT Rookie's
    4. RT1's

    I also wouldn't mind hearing the BBQ rig either, but it depends on what speakers he's using this week.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    Face wrote: »
    1. F1Nut's
    2. DarqueKnight's
    3. HT Rookie's
    4. RT1's

    I also wouldn't mind hearing the BBQ rig either, but it depends on what speakers he's using this week.

    Face
    Great work re-kindling a good old thread :)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    F1nut's is the bomb!, heard it, covet it, will get something like it!!!

    Reeltrouble1 BATS!!! & Amazings, need I say more?

    Well I heard F1nut's when he had the TriVista300. I loved it sooooo much that I bought it from him.

    I heard Ted's at PF07 and it truely was amazing. I can only imagine what it sounds like now.

    I still want to get my ears on SCompRacer's.

    . .. and of course DarquKnight's SDA shrines.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2009
    It would be fun to travel around on a holiday and visit people and check out their set up. I'm sure there are some very diverse setups and rooms that they are in. I'm 48 years old and have started a renewed interest in audio. My system is just getting started and I'm having more fun than I've had in years.

    Thanks guys its a trip comming in here
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2009
    Face wrote: »
    1. F1Nut's
    2. DarqueKnight's
    3. HT Rookie's
    4. RT1's

    I also wouldn't mind hearing the BBQ rig either, but it depends on what speakers he's using this week.
    How could I forget to add Joe's(HI) or SCompRacer's?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited March 2009
    :eek:talk about necroposting!!!!:D

    I would love to hear everyones systems but tops for me are Darquenight's, F-1's and Ben's... and if anyone is in the Lafayette, Indiana area I would love to hear theirs as well. My home is always open for auditions....;)
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited March 2009
    I'd be interested in hearing Solidsqual's Emerald Physics speakers!
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