Official ICE CLUB Thread

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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,323
    edited March 2009
    dbaldus wrote: »
    Just thought I'd give everyone an update after running MCAAC correctly (as per metal83's recommendation to visit the AVSForum thread about running it)...

    I am now a happy camper and have no plans of leaving the Ice Club. The sound coming out of my SC-05 is phenomenal after some minor tweaking! :D

    I figured as much.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited March 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I will be a Ice member tomorrow. Driving an hour to pick up the receiver from a HIFI shop. They have the sc-05 for $699 and the sc-07 for $899. Haven't decided which one to get. I'll decide on the drive up.

    Nice Leroy. Boy this club is getting bigger by the minute.:D Enjoy.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Just got home from work early to unpack my new SC-07 ICE machine that had been delivered about an hour earlier by UPS. They didn't double box it as I expected but the box looked ok - a few scrapes but no serious dents.

    I couldn't wait to hook it up. The closest speakers were my Polk Monitor 70's and 60's in the dining room. I set it on top of the stand, disconnected the speakers from the old VSX-515 and reconnected them on the ICE machine. This is the time when banana plugs are appreciated. I connected the digital audio output from my dvd player, plugged the unit in, turned it on, pressed play on the dvd and voila fantastic stereo sound. Jimmy Buffet never sounded better from those 70's. I think I'm now qualified to be a member of the ICE club.

    For those familiar with the Pioneer VSX-1018 the remote with the ICE machine is very similar with the main differences being a small digital display (remember the 1014), chrome menu controls, and a sliding lid at the bottom covering the keypad. So once I found, EXT. STEREO I was set for some Bohemian Rhapsody.

    I want to express my thanks again to Metal83 and this Forum for putting me on to this. I owe you a beer Metal.

    Welcome to the club, enjoy that bad boy. Run MCACC and you will experience even better sound.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited March 2009
    I am wondering something about the elite series recievers. It seems that there are several owners in here, so I'll ask you guys. There have been several theads in this forum where people are giving advice regarding recievers. One question I have for you is how you would charactorize the sound warm or bright. My reciever is bright in 2 channel mode and most in this forum state the H/K recievers are warm sounding. Where would you place the recievers you have with respect to this charactoristic?




    Thanks

    Tim
    "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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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I will be a Ice member tomorrow. Driving an hour to pick up the receiver from a HIFI shop. They have the sc-05 for $699 and the sc-07 for $899. Haven't decided which one to get. I'll decide on the drive up.

    Awesome, I had no troubles buying from them.
    I couldn't resist the SC-07, not at that price! ;)
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    dbaldus wrote: »
    Just thought I'd give everyone an update after running MCAAC correctly (as per metal83's recommendation to visit the AVSForum thread about running it)...

    I am now a happy camper and have no plans of leaving the Ice Club. The sound coming out of my SC-05 is phenomenal after some minor tweaking! :D

    That thread is definitely helpful.
    Glad it's working great..;)
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Just got home from work early to unpack my new SC-07 ICE machine that had been delivered about an hour earlier by UPS. They didn't double box it as I expected but the box looked ok - a few scrapes but no serious dents.

    I couldn't wait to hook it up. The closest speakers were my Polk Monitor 70's and 60's in the dining room. I set it on top of the stand, disconnected the speakers from the old VSX-515 and reconnected them on the ICE machine. This is the time when banana plugs are appreciated. I connected the digital audio output from my dvd player, plugged the unit in, turned it on, pressed play on the dvd and voila fantastic stereo sound. Jimmy Buffet never sounded better from those 70's. I think I'm now qualified to be a member of the ICE club.

    For those familiar with the Pioneer VSX-1018 the remote with the ICE machine is very similar with the main differences being a small digital display (remember the 1014), chrome menu controls, and a sliding lid at the bottom covering the keypad. So once I found, EXT. STEREO I was set for some Bohemian Rhapsody.

    I want to express my thanks again to Metal83 and this Forum for putting me on to this. I owe you a beer Metal.

    You're welcome, great choice, enjoy!
    I'll take you up on that offer if we ever cross paths...;)
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited March 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I will be a Ice member tomorrow. Driving an hour to pick up the receiver from a HIFI shop. They have the sc-05 for $699 and the sc-07 for $899. Haven't decided which one to get. I'll decide on the drive up.
    metal83 wrote: »
    Awesome, I had no troubles buying from them.
    I couldn't resist the SC-07, not at that price! ;)

    LOVE & HATE YOU METAL...............now i am in the doghouse:eek:



























    jk........it's still underground
    :D
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • polkapolka
    polkapolka Posts: 145
    edited March 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    With your current speaker package, there is no reason not to get the 01. The 03 is a bit nicer, a few options but they sound identical. I think they use the same exact amp. To step up you would have to pass the 03 and get the 05. This would give you a big upgrade. Not so much in sound quality as they still sound close. The 05 is a bit clearer and sounds more like seperates.

    Good luck with your purchase.

    Dan

    Great help, thanks. I suspected they were at least similar in sound, but then noticed the 8 lb weight difference, and wondered if it had an upgraded amp that would account for the difference.
    I am fortunate enough to live in WI, less than 2 hrs from HiFi Heaven in Green Bay. They have the best prices I have seen on these units: $449 for the 01, and $499 for the 03! Also, they have the 05 set up so I can take a good listen to the sound on the Elite.

    Thanks again for the help Mantis,
    Matt
    Mitsubishi 60" HD LDP
    Polk RTI-A3 L/R
    Csi-a4 CC
    Polk CSW 10 Sub
    Pio. Elite VSX-03
    Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-Ray
    Polk Fxi3s for surround.[/SIZE]
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    polkapolka wrote: »
    Great help, thanks. I suspected they were at least similar in sound, but then noticed the 8 lb weight difference, and wondered if it had an upgraded amp that would account for the difference.
    I am fortunate enough to live in WI, less than 2 hrs from HiFi Heaven in Green Bay. They have the best prices I have seen on these units: $449 for the 01, and $499 for the 03! Also, they have the 05 set up so I can take a good listen to the sound on the Elite.

    Thanks again for the help Mantis,
    Matt


    On my way to HIFI Heaven today to pick up the elite 07.
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited March 2009
    I use ICE power - can I join even though it is not a Pioneer? Maybe as a proxy member?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    I am a ice member. Just picked up the Pioneer sc-07 and bought two pair of MIT speaker cables at a great deal. They were $350 a pair but I got them for $130.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I am a ice member. Just picked up the Pioneer sc-07 and bought two pair of MIT speaker cables at a great deal. They were $350 a pair but I got them for $130.

    Congrats and welcome to the ICE CLUB...:D
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  • polkapolka
    polkapolka Posts: 145
    edited March 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I am a ice member. Just picked up the Pioneer sc-07 and bought two pair of MIT speaker cables at a great deal. They were $350 a pair but I got them for $130.

    Hey LeroyJr1, what did you think of HIFI Heaven? I haven't been there yet, but hope to go in a month or so. They have some great deals don't they?
    Did you buy from an ad on Audiogon, or did you just go up and by from a salesperson on the floor?

    I am curious because when I called them, the guy I talked to said I needed to go through the specific Audio/Videogon person who posted the ad for the amp.

    Sounds like you got some great deals and are happy with your purchases, congrats!

    Matt
    Mitsubishi 60" HD LDP
    Polk RTI-A3 L/R
    Csi-a4 CC
    Polk CSW 10 Sub
    Pio. Elite VSX-03
    Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-Ray
    Polk Fxi3s for surround.[/SIZE]
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    Polkapolka

    It was really heaven. Next week he's getting the Samsung 63" plasma for $2100 and the 58" for $1700. The 58" 650 TOC inch in the stores are selling for $3000.

    He also has the Pioneer Kuro projector regular $9000 for $2600.


    I called and talked to Will and told him about the deal on videogon and he honored it.
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited March 2009
    polkapolka wrote: »
    Hey LeroyJr1, what did you think of HIFI Heaven? I haven't been there yet, but hope to go in a month or so. They have some great deals don't they?
    Did you buy from an ad on Audiogon, or did you just go up and by from a salesperson on the floor?

    I am curious because when I called them, the guy I talked to said I needed to go through the specific Audio/Videogon person who posted the ad for the amp.

    Sounds like you got some great deals and are happy with your purchases, congrats!

    Matt

    Hello Matt, polkapolka
    My advice is to go in before the end of MARCH, was informed this is a dealer sale only for this month and it'll gain back up. :cool:
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Polkapolka

    It was really heaven. Next week he's getting the Samsung 63" plasma for $2100 and the 58" for $1700. The 58" 650 TOC inch in the stores are selling for $3000.

    He also has the Pioneer Kuro projector regular $9000 for $2600.


    I called and talked to Will and told him about the deal on videogon and he honored it.

    BOTH of you are so FORTUNATE to have merchant local like the HIFI!!!! :cool:
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited March 2009
    He is the president of this club!!!! It's OFFICIAL!!!!

    MNFG: PIONEER
    MODEL: ELIJAH MATTHEW-ELITE SC07
    SERIAL#: 05.20.2008
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited March 2009
    Nice ice
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited March 2009
    Sorry:d
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,995
    edited March 2009
    doggie750 wrote: »
    He is the president of this club!!!! It's OFFICIAL!!!!

    MNFG: PIONEER
    MODEL: ELIJAH MATTHEW-ELITE SC07
    SERIAL#: 05.20.2008


    Awesome!!!!! :cool:
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited March 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    He looks a little over qualified. Presidents are not normally very qualified in this country. He has that box figured out.

    Mantis, are you up for a challenge?:D

    My brain has 10month old wisdom
    fast learner and independent
    my hobby is DESTROY DESTROY anything like this box
    LOVE and ENJOY milk
    I have a lot of family that supports me
    I use to whining, crying to get what i demand
    What do you got? HUH?
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited March 2009
    Nice man!
    New toys are always the best, the feeling never gets old to me. ;)
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    The Ice family is growing
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited March 2009
    I'm in... have been for about a week now... still in the evaluation stages. I REALLY like the new FPJ1 on the ceiling! Picked an 05FD also, but still need to do the firmware update.
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    Awesome pics of the little guy in the box, very cool Doggie and congrats on the new purchase.

    Sbpolk, how are you liking to FPJ1?
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited March 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Awesome pics of the little guy in the box, very cool Doggie and congrats on the new purchase.

    Sbpolk, how are you liking to FPJ1?

    Love it! Again, I need more time with it for tweeking, but it is a great improvement over my Epson ProCinema 1080UB...
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell
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  • Flash21
    Flash21 Posts: 316
    edited March 2009
    Can us Tripath boys play too? ;)
    Steve Carlson
    Von Schweikert VR-33 speakers
    Bel Canto eVo2i integrated amp
    Bel Canto PL-2 universal disc player
    Analysis Plus Oval Nine speaker cables and Copper Oval-In Micro interconnects
    VH Audio Flavor 4 power cables
    Polk Monitor 10B speakers, retired but not forgotten
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited March 2009
    Ok new ICE owners, what are your impressions on 2 channel play with these new Elites, modes, and features? Very dynamic, Yes?
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2009
    sbpolk wrote: »
    Love it! Again, I need more time with it for tweeking, but it is a great improvement over my Epson ProCinema 1080UB...

    I just ordered the RS10, so I'm looking forward to it. Congrats on the Kuro PJ
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    retro152 wrote: »
    Ok new ICE owners, what are your impressions on 2 channel play with these new Elites, modes, and features? Very dynamic, Yes?


    For HT I think the ice amp in the Pioneer sounds great but for music I like my Onkyo better. To me the ice amps sound kind of sterile.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    For HT I think the ice amp in the Pioneer sounds great but for music I like my Onkyo better. To me the ice amps sound kind of sterile.

    This is one thing I've been wondering lately. I've always heard that Class D amps aren't really the most musical...efficient and powerful, yes, but not as clean or accurate as other types of amplifiers. I definitely want to get my ears on one of these Elite's sometime.

    I wish I could afford to join the ICE Club...maybe next year though. These membership dues are just out of my budget right now...lol

    If I put my Onk' in the freezer can I be an honorary ICE Club member?:p
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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