All of you people who aren't here at Polkfest...

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  • Lovely Wendi
    Lovely Wendi Posts: 34
    edited October 2008
    Hugs and kisses to my favorite guys!!!!!!! Wish I was there.....Did somebody forget to pick me up????? Have a great time....anxious to see all the pics!

    Cheers!!!!!!

    TLW
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2008
    I started writing up a long post describing these pics, but I pressed the infamous "button" and it all went into white space.

    http://www.king-nerd.com/dood/images/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=pf08

    If the pics of the prototype monstrosity are too revealing, I will take them down post-haste.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited October 2008
    I have received a lot of benefits from attending Polkfest 2008 such as:

    1. Collector's items to sell on eBay at a handsome profit.
    2. Knife throwing tips.
    3. A demo of next generation SDA's.


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    Times are hard, but I improved my financial condition at Polkfest 2008. I was able
    to persuade Matt to sign a stack of old Polk Audio ads so that I could sell them on
    eBay. They sold out in one hour.


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    Matt takes aim. Someone made a smart remark about the home theater prototype sounding 10X better than the best SDA. Matt took out his throwing knife and made them take it back.


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    Lasareath getting his SDA SRS 1.2TL crossover plates signed by Matt. Now, when you see his 1.2TL's up for sale on eBay, you will know the signatures are authentic.;)

    Full report, with pics and stimulating commentary, sometime next week.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited October 2008
    Looks like good times.
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2008
    cool !

    Thanks for the Pic`s

    Jstas, stop being a ****....some of us couldn`t make it

    but you did...and you still suck !!


    J/K...

    not your not





    yes i am




    no your not




    am too but what am I ?!!









    It`s late I`m goin ta bed




























    no your not !
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,394
    edited October 2008
    Oh the rage of jealousy! I wish I could be there, one day.. One day...
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2008
    Glad you folks are having a good time. It's tough not being there. Looking forward to seeing more pics.
    Robert - Gotta love ya man.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited October 2008
    I hope that you guys and girls have the time of your life,,have fun and stay safe,,I'll shoot out a prayer for everyones safe return home. :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Stew
    Stew Posts: 645
    edited October 2008
    Glad you're all having a great time; Wish I could be there!
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    3. A demo of next generation SDA's.

    Do tell ...
    SDA 2B-TL (Sonicap/Solen/Mills, Erse Super Q, Rings, Spikes, No-Rez)
    1000VA Dreadnought
    Dared SL-2000a (Siemens & Halske TM 12AT7WA's, Brimar 5Z4G)
    Jolida JD-100a (Sylvania BP TM Gold Brand 5751's), NAD C275BEE, Blue Jeans

    RTiA3, Onkyo TX-SR605
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited October 2008
    Stew wrote: »
    Glad you're all having a great time; Wish I could be there!



    Do tell ...


    Link #1
    Link #2

    I would not give up my components for it, but it is very impressive!
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  • Sansui
    Sansui Posts: 372
    edited October 2008
    VSchneider wrote: »
    Here you go:

    Val

    Thanks for the pics!
    Be gentle, I'm new to all this...

    The mind blowing speed of the BRAIN TRAIN...
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited October 2008
    m00npie wrote: »
    Link #1
    Link #2

    I would not give up my components for it, but it is very impressive!

    I was absolutely not referring to the Surroundbar 360 or anything remotely similar to it. Sorry I don't have time to elaborate right now. Al Ballard (Polk's engineering VP) has invited everyone over to his house for Day Two festivities and I need to get ready and go.

    An explanation, with pics, will come next week. Be patient.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    sitting here at Al's house enjoying the srt system. Wish you were here
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2008
    Wish I could've joined everyone for the second day. Too much to do around the house!!!
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited October 2008
    I almost started to cry see all the pics of the great time everyone is having. I soooooooooo wish I was there.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited October 2008
    Well, that's over with!

    Sorry I couldn't be there on Saturday but I had made plans with the girl to go to the PA Renaissance Faire and I also had a friend visiting from Germany leaving that night so I had prior engagements that took priority.

    It was great to see everyone again and I realized that the Polkfests at Polk HQ are not really about the tours and such. They are more about getting to go see the people at Polk HQ and getting to hang out for the day!

    For an electronics and engineering junky/geek like me and the friend I brought with me, getting to see all the fun toys they get to play with is just pure, unadulterated fun! A free lunch and a pile of goodies in a bag are just icing on the cake.


    It was good to see some of the other rides in the bay too. Thom was very gracious and candid in his tour presentation.

    I was able to snag Eric Wong and get shots of his stereo he installed on his bike. I'll post them later.

    It was a real treat to meet Wes Phillips and to snag a few moments of his time! I've been reading his articles for years and he's one of the real deal class acts in audio journalism. It was nice to be able to put a face and personality with the name. Watch his columns and articles, I'm betting there is going to be a piece or two on Club Polk in an upcoming issue.

    It was good to see the old faces and get a chance to chat for a few and it was good to see the new faces too. And even though Ricardo doesn't remember me, it was good to finally shake the hand of a guy I've been talking to about all kinds of stuff for years!

    We had a great time and yeah, there are people who have legitimate excuses for not being there and that's fine, catch ya next time, yo. But for those of you whining about something lame, nuts to you! You're missing out and you really shouldn't be. This is the 4th or 5th time I've been to some gathering of people from this forum and while it tends to be a nerdfest sometimes these are honest people with a sincerity that comes from friendship.

    I had a great time as always and I can't wait until the next one! Hell, I wish I could host my own but the time is not right.
    beardog03 wrote: »
    Jstas, stop being a ****....some of us couldn`t make it

    I wasn't being a ****. We all know why you couldn't make it and there are similar folks facing hardships that prevented attendance too and we're all sorry for that and we missed ya being there. But there are those who just whined their way out of going and those are the ones that suck.

    The first HQ based fest we had 40 some odd people I think it was and we had a great time. This time we were pretty damn close to 70 and we barely fit in the video conferencing room. If it grows again next time, we ain't gonna fit and that to me is awesome! So you didn't make this one, there will be others and we'll have a freaking blast at them too with booze and tubes, food and friends, and memories but sadly, no mammeries. Maybe one day, it will all be complete! ;)
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,454
    edited October 2008
    The first HQ tour had 10 Polkies. I know because I was there.
    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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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    Having a great time already and...yes, the super nerd that I am, I have my laptop with me with a wireless broadband card. I'm sitting in the tent for lunch, listening to the band and posting on the forum.

    And probably drinking all the eff'in tea... ;)
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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