Polkfest countdown

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    Woohooo!
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2008
    yep, getting pumped up here too
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2008
    Less than 7 days to go. Hope everyone on the list can make it!!!
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    Im hoping.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited October 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Less than 7 days to go. Hope everyone on the list can make it!!!

    I'm looking forward to seeing you again!

    And of course the rest of you crazies!
    Carl

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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited October 2008
    Getting things ready!!! Can't wait!!!
    "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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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited October 2008
    I am preparing myself for the 8.42 mile drive. Wish me luck.:D
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2008
    Ok my modified travel plans as I need to be in NJ below Baltimore. I will fly in BWI Tuesday picking up rental car driving 2 hrs to NJ returning to Baltimore Thursday afternoon. My god was that painful as Airtran raped me, then Avis had their shot after. But I look forward to this PF, I know I need it after this coming week.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2008
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    I am preparing myself for the 8.42 mile drive. Wish me luck.:D

    You lucky SOB; mi drive is also around 8.......HOURS.

    But I'm looking forward to it!!!!
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited October 2008
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    I am preparing myself for the 8.42 mile drive. Wish me luck.:D

    Wanna carpool? We can split gas.....
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited October 2008
    strider wrote: »
    Wanna carpool? We can split gas.....

    Ben, we can split the gas. But remember the 8.42 mile return trip. That puts your half at @ $3.30. This is no federal bailout program. Let me know.:D
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2008
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    I am preparing myself for the 8.42 mile drive. Wish me luck.:D

    you suck! ;)
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,481
    edited October 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »

    And of course the rest of you crazies!

    Let me drive part of the way and you can judge for yourself.: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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,454
    edited October 2008
    Ok my modified travel plans as I need to be in NJ below Baltimore.

    Ummm.....NJ is above Baltimore.
    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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2008
    Below should have been before but....

    To be honest they are both above me right now ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2008
    I caught a nasty cold (I think, could be allergies) but I'm coming come hell or high water.

    Mild compared to Dave's knees popping!!! What were you playing Dave, suicide soccer? Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2008
    Warlock(Jeff) offered rental assistance to you folks, as stated in the info thread....so don't start complaining about costs. He's the rental guru.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I caught a nasty cold (I think, could be allergies) but I'm coming come hell or high water.

    Mild compared to Dave's knees popping!!! What were you playing Dave, suicide soccer? Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.

    Sure laugh it up Joe. I am still in alot of pain Iwill see what the Dr says tomorrow.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2008
    this is the week!!!
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited October 2008
    Wish I could make it.:( I'm sure you guys will have a blast, please post pics so I can be jealous.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,163
    edited October 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    this is the week!!!

    For what????:confused::D
    "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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  • kgingras
    kgingras Posts: 113
    edited October 2008
    Sounds like fun. Hope everyone has a good time.
    Pioneer VSX-1018
    Emotiva XPA-2
    Parasound 2100
    Emotiva ERC-1
    Music Hall MMF 5
    Strata Minis
    PS3
    Samsung PNA50A550 Plasma
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2008
    Guys this is the PF you don't wish to miss.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2008
    Fireman32 wrote: »
    Sure laugh it up Joe. I am still in alot of pain Iwill see what the Dr says tomorrow.

    Sorry Dave, you can use me and Louie to piggy back you around if the knee and back get too bad.;) Shoot you would be like a fly on Louie's back.:D
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2008
    Damn...time really flies. Two days from now I'm ON THE ROAD TO POLKFEST 2008!!!!!
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2008
    okay, so... stupid question, and I don't feel like wading through the mess that is the official polkfest thread...

    What time should we show up at HQ on Friday?
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited October 2008
    nadams wrote: »
    okay, so... stupid question, and I don't feel like wading through the mess that is the official polkfest thread...

    What time should we show up at HQ on Friday?

    6am be the first one there and get a good parking spot


    or it starts at 10am, you choose how early to get there ;)
    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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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2008
    nevermind... missed the locked info thread.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2008
    Guess it's going to be an early morning for me.... I'll have to leave by 6:30 to make it there by 9:30... and allow some time for traffic. Google estimates a 3 hour drive.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    Still on the fence if im comming or not. Dr took the brace off and I will see how the pain is if I feel that i can make a 5 hour drive.
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