Official ICE CLUB rules..

mantis
mantis Posts: 17,233
edited August 2011 in Electronics
Hello fellow ICE CLUB members,
I have just a few rules I would like you all to follow.

1) You must post your new ICE system.
Detail on wiring and setup.
2) I want a review. I does not need to be professional, but I would like to know how your system is and why you love it.
3) Respect one another. Please no fighting or bashing other member, this will void your member ship. Discuss your differences like respectable members, not jerks like I see around our loved forum.
4) Help other to your best ability or direct new memebers to others who can help them
5) Just enjoy your system and Welcome to the OFFICIAL ICE CLUB.

Official President of the ICE CLUB

Dan(mantis)
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2009
    Nice thread Dan.

    Sherardp (VP of Ice Club)
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  • zx_toth
    zx_toth Posts: 417
    edited April 2009
    I just checked the original thread to see if I qualified for the ICE CLUB but I dont :( I have a Rotel 1085 with ICE innards. I am however glad that the D-class amp sections are getting some respect though. Originally I was being steered away from the D-class amps by anyone I asked including the owner of the Specialty Audio shop who kept trying to sell me 80 lb amps even after I said I needed something small because my TV stand only has 6 inches of height for it and only has a weight capacity of 75 lbs. His response was "Get a new TV stand" instead of "Oh ok! I guess the D-class amp WOULD suit your needs". He seemed to be more interested in my ordering the piece when I showed him the money :D

    Z (Honorary member of ICE Club, though unable to qualify as a full member due to logistics/policies :p)
    My Home Theater Rig
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2009
    zx_toth wrote: »
    I just checked the original thread to see if I qualified for the ICE CLUB but I dont :( I have a Rotel 1085 with ICE innards. I am however glad that the D-class amp sections are getting some respect though. Originally I was being steered away from the D-class amps by anyone I asked including the owner of the Specialty Audio shop who kept trying to sell me 80 lb amps even after I said I needed something small because my TV stand only has 6 inches of height for it and only has a weight capacity of 75 lbs. His response was "Get a new TV stand" instead of "Oh ok! I guess the D-class amp WOULD suit your needs". He seemed to be more interested in my ordering the piece when I showed him the money :D

    Z (Honorary member of ICE Club, though unable to qualify as a full member due to logistics/policies :p)

    Ive been into the ICEAmps/Class D for some time as well. When I began looking for my 2 channel amp, I searched long and hard and came across D-Sonic via Audiogon. Did some more digging and reading via AVS and pulled the trigger on my 1000S. So welcome to the club, Rotel is a nice amp you have.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2009
    zx_toth wrote: »
    I just checked the original thread to see if I qualified for the ICE CLUB but I dont :( I have a Rotel 1085 with ICE innards. I am however glad that the D-class amp sections are getting some respect though. Originally I was being steered away from the D-class amps by anyone I asked including the owner of the Specialty Audio shop who kept trying to sell me 80 lb amps even after I said I needed something small because my TV stand only has 6 inches of height for it and only has a weight capacity of 75 lbs. His response was "Get a new TV stand" instead of "Oh ok! I guess the D-class amp WOULD suit your needs". He seemed to be more interested in my ordering the piece when I showed him the money :D

    Z (Honorary member of ICE Club, though unable to qualify as a full member due to logistics/policies :p)
    The ICE club is new and is ever evolving. I want to include Rotel ICE owners. Your in.

    Dan
    Dan
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited April 2009
    My PS Audio Trio A100 has B&O ICE modules, Am I in like Flint?
    Venom
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,083
    edited April 2009
    Rule #3 is a great idea. I asked a question about cables last week and someone with less posts than me got on and went nuts on everyone. This is just a hobby, although quite an obsessive one...
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,083
    edited April 2009
    Here's my original question....has anyone ever THOUGHT about placing your 05 / 07 in some type of cabinet, even with a cooling fan and the back completely open. The manual states 'leave 60cm on top and 30 CM on sides'. I started to rebuild by cabinet, then checked the manual...
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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited April 2009
    That's an excessive amount of clearance for something that should be running pretty cool. You may want to contact Pioneer to see if that's a misprint, they may have forgotten a couple of decimal points.
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited April 2009
    I have a bag of Ice, a bottle of Grey Goose, Friday mixer and blender. Can I be a member?

    bag_of_ice.jpg
    GreyGoose.jpg
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,083
    edited April 2009
    Thats what I thought, but it sounds like a good reason to buy a new tower...I'm thinking if it has 3"on top, and 3" on both sides, with the back completely open, it should be safe. I may even put the fan in one side of the cabinet also.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2009
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    Rule #3 is a great idea. I asked a question about cables last week and someone with less posts than me got on and went nuts on everyone. This is just a hobby, although quite an obsessive one...

    I have no idea what this means.

    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2009
    venomclan wrote: »
    My PS Audio Trio A100 has B&O ICE modules, Am I in like Flint?
    Venom

    ICE modules, your in. Welcome to the Club. We all can benefit from other ICE owners experience. How you feel about the ICE amps vs non ICE amps.

    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2009
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    Here's my original question....has anyone ever THOUGHT about placing your 05 / 07 in some type of cabinet, even with a cooling fan and the back completely open. The manual states 'leave 60cm on top and 30 CM on sides'. I started to rebuild by cabinet, then checked the manual...

    I put 05/07's in cabinets all the time. With the back open , plenty of air should be able to get in and keep everything cool. ICE receivers don't get very hot, I noticed this in the field and in my system. My rack is completely open where my 07 sits. I have no door on the front and the back is removed. I own a Salamander tripple 20 and it's awesome. I got wheels on the bottom so I can roll it out whenever I feel like making changes.
    As long as air can flow, it should be fine. Do not stack anything on top of it or any gear that generates heat.

    Dan
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2009
    MKZ wrote: »
    I have a bag of Ice, a bottle of Grey Goose, Friday mixer and blender. Can I be a member?

    bag_of_ice.jpg
    GreyGoose.jpg

    I'm not sure that gets you into the club but it would get you into my house for a few drinks....LOL

    Dan
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited April 2009
    So, do we post our reviews here or do we create a new thread? I've been so busy the last couple of weeks that I still need to write my Denon vs. Pioneer review.

    Rob
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2009
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    So, do we post our reviews here or do we create a new thread? I've been so busy the last couple of weeks that I still need to write my Denon vs. Pioneer review.

    Rob

    This is the rules thread. I will create a new one or you could use my Offical SC-07 review thread. It's up to you. I'm looking forward to your review. I respect your opinions and want to hear your thoughts.

    Dan
    Dan
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  • Michael_Js
    Michael_Js Posts: 34
    edited April 2009
    keep the reviews comin!
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited April 2009
    My review of the SC-07 can be seen here.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81483

    Rob
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2009
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    Here's my original question....has anyone ever THOUGHT about placing your 05 / 07 in some type of cabinet, even with a cooling fan and the back completely open. The manual states 'leave 60cm on top and 30 CM on sides'. I started to rebuild by cabinet, then checked the manual...

    60 cm on top? That can't be right. That's about 2 ft. I've only got about 8 inches clearance on my SC-05, and it never gets more than slightly warm, even at -10.

    BTW, I have an SC-05... do I get to post here?
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
    Digital: Marantz SACD 30n
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Premier 350
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2009
    quadzilla wrote: »
    60 cm on top? That can't be right. That's about 2 ft. I've only got about 8 inches clearance on my SC-05, and it never gets more than slightly warm, even at -10.

    BTW, I have an SC-05... do I get to post here?

    Yes but you are required to do a review of your system how it was living without the SC-05 and then with. You do not need to be a professional reviewer just I want to hear it in your words. Hook us up man.

    Dan
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2009
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82087

    There y'all go. Try to be gentle... it's my first time.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
    Digital: Marantz SACD 30n
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Premier 350
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2010
    Whats up fellow Ice Members?
    It's been awhile since we had a good conversation about the Mighty SC models from Pioneer ELite. With the newer models which came out SC-25 and SC-27 , I have not seen many reviews in here about them. I figured reopening up the Club could be a place where people could share their experiences.
    I still own my Sc-07 and have no plans on letting here go (until the new SC models come out with IP control and Blu Tooth).
    So this is an open invite for anyone wanting to talk about their ICE models.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited April 2010
    Cool thread Dan, good reviews too, lots of good information. Unfortunately, I am not qualified to be a member of your club, lol.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2010
    Still have mine in my theater bro. Also paired up with an external Iceamp. Enjoying my setup very much with no intent of changing anything. My SC-07 has performed very well for me. I'm getting more into the video side of things in my setup, buying calibration gear.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2010
    I am officially no longer an ice club member.:(
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Still have mine in my theater bro. Also paired up with an external Iceamp. Enjoying my setup very much with no intent of changing anything. My SC-07 has performed very well for me. I'm getting more into the video side of things in my setup, buying calibration gear.

    Awesome man , good to hear. Video is a hard subject for me. I'm a ISF calibrator and I'm still not a Master of video.
    I have been in the field doing calibrations for years and I'm pretty good at it but I don't have a very deep understanding of all things video. It's kinda confusing at times. I get it and then I don't . I think the problem in a nutshell for video is that not everyone follows a standard. Many times I ISF a display or Projector and I have to tweak it to make it work for all video sources. I also calibrate the entire chain not just the end display.
    Most people don't like a correct calibrated display. I always have to do some personal taste adjustments as well.
    Let me know what kind of calibration gear your looking at , it gets real expensive. My rig is over 10k and it's not out of date. I want the new stuff but it's crazy expensive.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited April 2010
    Thanks in part to Sherardp :) helping me buy a SC-27 :) I believe I could now be part of the ICE club. But, I still havent had a chance to completly set up all of my speakers yet and run the calibation to give a decent review. However, I can say is that I orginally planned on getting the SC-27 for HT but now I am spending most of my time just listening to 2.1 channel stuff enjoying the improvments the SC-27 have made to my speakers.
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited April 2010
    mantis wrote: »
    Hello fellow ICE CLUB members,
    I have just a few rules I would like you all to follow.

    1) You must post your new ICE system.
    Detail on wiring and setup.
    2) I want a review. I does not need to be professional, but I would like to know how your system is and why you love it.
    3) Respect one another. Please no fighting or bashing other member, this will void your member ship. Discuss your differences like respectable members, not jerks like I see around our loved forum.
    4) Help other to your best ability or direct new memebers to others who can help them
    5) Just enjoy your system and Welcome to the OFFICIAL ICE CLUB.

    Official President of the ICE CLUB

    Dan(mantis)

    Hi, Sir Dan.

    I own the Pio SC05 for over a year now. Does it qualify me to be a citizen of Ice Club?

    Here a question for those who own the SC05: I recently bought a HP 201101nr and I registered with the Pandora One for $36.00 annual fees. To my amaze, this Pandora sounds so smooth and details that I do not believe I will need any upgrade for a while.

    Does any one use any external DACS and achieve a better result?

    ICE rules!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,233
    edited April 2010
    anhchungdoan wrote: »
    Hi, Sir Dan.

    I own the Pio SC05 for over a year now. Does it qualify me to be a citizen of Ice Club?

    Here a question for those who own the SC05: I recently bought a HP 201101nr and I registered with the Pandora One for $36.00 annual fees. To my amaze, this Pandora sounds so smooth and details that I do not believe I will need any upgrade for a while.

    Does any one use any external DACS and achieve a better result?

    ICE rules!

    Sir Dan.... I kinda like that. Nice!!

    Anyhow ,
    Yes you can be in the club but a review will have to follow in your words. Don't worry about making it audiophile like , I'd rather read it in your words anyway.
    As far as external DAC's the internal DAC's are some of the industries best. I don't see any need for external DAC's.

    Sir Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2010
    Currently using Class D in two of my rigs and loving it. Great sound, and no more heat!
    "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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