Midwest/Indiana Members meet?

[EndersShadow]

Curious if there is interest in this for us Midwest folks. I don't have the ability to host myself since I have a very small apartment, nor do I have anything close to any date in mind....

But thought maybe us Middle US folks needed to get together....

I would be happy to bring any of my gear, but I know there are others out their with much better rigs than I.

Figured I would start the topic and see what happens from there...

Nooshin @ HB27....looking to see if you guys have any interest....lord knows between the two of you I think you have just about all the speakers Polk ever made covered... :tongue::wink::biggrin::eek:

[dcmartinpc]

I would be very interested in such a meet / get together. I will be getting my first SDA's this week (1C's) and would love to hear the other things people have out there. I also have some amplifiers that I think some other members here would be interested in hearing. Maybe not, but I know I was :D

Don

[EndersShadow]

I would be very interested in such a meet / get together. I will be getting my first SDA's this week (1C's) and would love to hear the other things people have out there. I also have some amplifiers that I think some other members here would be interested in hearing. Maybe not, but I know I was :D

Don

hehehe.....I had to stop looking at your for sale post due to how many awesome amps you had lol....

[nooshinjohn]

Wish I could... but I just don't care.:wink::biggrin:


You guys are welcome here any time.

[AudioGenics]

That's me knocking at the door ....

[cstmar01]

maybe...depends on when and where and I might try and be there...

I have to go to Indy anyways to give some speakers to Ben so I'll be down there sometime but maybe not until after the holidays...

I would be willing to bring my Esoteric DV-50

[indyhawg]

I'm up for it.

[j allen]

just saw this thread. I might be able to make it, depending on when...

[EndersShadow]

Well since I want to attend at the earliest it would be in January since I will be out of commission for about 4-6 weeks shortly, but since weather can be a PITA up north as we all know, it might be a march/april ordeal...

[zippty2001]

i am up for it don't know what i can bring lol less any one wants to hear some klipsch tangent 400s

[silvertuner]

i may be down, just depends on what i will have going on at that time. i could be home, or i could be anywhere between California and new jersey lol

[nooshinjohn]

Well since I want to attend at the earliest it would be in January since I will be out of commission for about 4-6 weeks shortly, but since weather can be a PITA up north as we all know, it might be a march/april ordeal...



Minifest to be held in your hospital room! :biggrin:

Get well soon.

[EndersShadow]

Minifest to be held in your hospital room! :biggrin:

Get well soon.

Just bring scented candles since showering isnt really an option and I smell a little "ripe". Got the wife bringing febreze and deodorant, but they can only do so much lol.....:wink::biggrin::tongue:

[cstmar01]

Well I know for sure I'm booked until Dec 31st as work is going to be busy busy busy due to the year end. IF someone wants to try and plan out a date for Jan/Feb I'm game.

[messiah]

Barring any bad weather I'd be down with after the 1st of the year.

[dcmartinpc]

After the first of the year would be best for me too... Sounds like we might be getting a decent group of people together.

Don

[HB27]

Curious if there is interest in this for us Midwest folks. I don't have the ability to host myself since I have a very small apartment, nor do I have anything close to any date in mind....

But thought maybe us Middle US folks needed to get together....

I would be happy to bring any of my gear, but I know there are others out their with much better rigs than I.

Figured I would start the topic and see what happens from there...

Nooshin @ HB27....looking to see if you guys have any interest....lord knows between the two of you I think you have just about all the speakers Polk ever made covered... :tongue::wink::biggrin::eek:

My attending would all depend on timing. I'm a single full time dad of a 10 year old son and that always comes first. Sitter's are short and expensive,
I have two girlfriends that are already complaining I spend more time messing with my audio gear than I do them. (it happens as you get older so love 'em all while you can)
I dont' like driving in bad weather as I get older, I can't see at night to drive, I hurt after sitting in the truck on long drives, work has me by the balls and can seldom get away, there's a couple of you guys I'm pissed at and would like to give you a black eye and IF I'm drinking it might just happen.
Hell, I just proof read this. My life sucks as it is. COUNT ME IN. I NEED THE BREAK

[EndersShadow]

My attending would all depend on timing. I'm a single full time dad of a 10 year old son and that always comes first. Sitter's are short and expensive,
I have two girlfriends that are already complaining I spend more time messing with my audio gear than I do them. (it happens as you get older so love 'em all while you can)
I dont' like driving in bad weather as I get older, I can't see at night to drive, I hurt after sitting in the truck on long drives, work has me by the balls and can seldom get away, there's a couple of you guys I'm pissed at and would like to give you a black eye and IF I'm drinking it might just happen.
Hell, I just proof read this. My life sucks as it is. COUNT ME IN. I NEED THE BREAK


lol...totally understand the full time father thing. the fact your kid comes first is always always a good thing! I am going to be off the forums for a couple days due to the surgery but once I am able I will start planning more. Hell I have 4-6 weeks of recovery time where I will be on my ass all day so it will give me something to do to keep me occupied....

Might help if we started listing what gear we are hoping to hear...

Myself I want to hear a set of SDA's, LSi 7's or 9's. Any other vintage Monitor series would be cool, but I keep hearing how awesome the SDA's are so they are kinda top on my list.

Obviously would be more than happy to bring my Carver amp w/ me, although its a little finnicky.

That and maybe comparing some different interconnects to each other and or DAC's might be fun.....

[HB27]

lol...totally understand the full time father thing. the fact your kid comes first is always always a good thing! I am going to be off the forums for a couple days due to the surgery but once I am able I will start planning more. Hell I have 4-6 weeks of recovery time where I will be on my ass all day so it will give me something to do to keep me occupied....

Might help if we started listing what gear we are hoping to hear...

Myself I want to hear a set of SDA's, LSi 7's or 9's. Any other vintage Monitor series would be cool, but I keep hearing how awesome the SDA's are so they are kinda top on my list.

Obviously would be more than happy to bring my Carver amp w/ me, although its a little finnicky.

That and maybe comparing some different interconnects to each other and or DAC's might be fun.....

I'd like to listen to some of the more exotic brands of speakers myself.

[dcmartinpc]

Depending on when it is, I could bring the following:

Adcom GFP-750 (Will probably be modded/upgraded by the time we have the meet)
Modified/Upgraded Parasound HCA-3500
Parasound HCA-2200II
Parasound HCA-1500a
Polk LSi9's
Polk LSi7's

Don't really want to transport my Upgraded SDA 1C's....

Or we could just do it at my place :D I live in Niles, MI and would be willing to host, depending on the time... I guess it depends on if we could get some guys from chicago, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Indy.... I am central to all of those places....

Don

[nooshinjohn]

I can also host, but my Statements won't be finished much before the first of March.

[concealer404]

Would depend on date for me. Yes, i'm still around, mostly lurking at the moment while in end of 4th quarter crunch like Chris.

Speaking of... Chris, give me a call when you get off of work. :)

[thebluemonkey]

Sounds like fun!

[silvertuner]

whats the story on this? dan, we gonna do this? your apartment could host plenty of people :)

and i'll bring my janky little tube amp and maybe altec's i suppose.

get me a head-count on who would be in lets say april 2nd/3rd and i'll see what magic i could work for a venue lol.

[EndersShadow]

whats the story on this? dan, we gonna do this? your apartment could host plenty of people :)

and i'll bring my janky little tube amp and maybe altec's i suppose.

get me a head-count on who would be in lets say april 2nd/3rd and i'll see what magic i could work for a venue lol.

LOL..... I got lazy and totally forgot about this to be honest.....

[concealer404]

I'm probably out April through October.

[silvertuner]

figured ben. no one wanted to listen to your crappy paradigms or onkyo amps anyways lol.

Dan, i will leave this up to you if we choose to do it. otherwise, i will just go to frys, ovation, and best buy to demo audio i guess *cries a little bit*

[nooshinjohn]

I can still host a Sunday meet at my place, but I guess nobody wants to hear my crappy stuff either...

[EndersShadow]

I can still host a Sunday meet at my place, but I guess nobody wants to hear my crappy stuff either...

I was thinking about your place honestly as I thought there was some interest from folks farther north in coming down and you weren't too far of a drive.....

But I didnt want to speak for you. That and I think your moving sometime in the near future (thought I saw you post something about that)

So lets tentatively set some of this stuff:

Date: Sunday April 3rd (weather permitting)
Location: Tentatively @ Nooshin's (provided that date isnt a issue)

Items left to be decided:

Time/Length (Want to make sure we have time to setup/not annoy Nooshin or his wife too much). :tongue:
Gear
Food


I would be happy to carpool from my apartment on the NW side of Indianapolis (near the Pyramids) in my Jetta. That puts me able to haul 4 folks max and possibly some gear (no SDA's please :biggrin::eek:). I am even willing to remove my subs from the trunk to make room :eek:.

[concealer404]

figured ben. no one wanted to listen to your crappy paradigms or onkyo amps anyways lol.

Dan, i will leave this up to you if we choose to do it. otherwise, i will just go to frys, ovation, and best buy to demo audio i guess *cries a little bit*

Racing season, y0.

This isn't my first hobby. Don't ban me bro!

The oinker takes a long time to warm up anyways.

[EndersShadow]

Regarding Gear......although this is a Polk forum........ I personally wouldnt mind listening to some other manufactures speakers and also doing some interconnects (both from pre to amp and also amp to speaker) tests.

[EndersShadow]

Racing season, y0.

This isn't my first hobby. Don't ban me bro!

The oinker takes a long time to warm up anyways.

You work for one of the teams? Got some friends been working as mechanics for a couple different Indy Car teams for a few years....

[newrival]

I'd consider going to this if peope would really bring gear out. It's a bit of a haul for me so I'd hate to show up and be one of two people tat brought something in fr show and tell :biggrin:

[EndersShadow]

I'd consider going to this if peope would really bring gear out. It's a bit of a haul for me so I'd hate to show up and be one of two people tat brought something in fr show and tell :biggrin:

Well I know Nooshin has SDA's of some sort, LSI 15's, an amp of some sort to drive those (lol)....and possibly those pretty custom 200 watt Carver tube amps he's been working on.

I have an old Carver amp (AV-705x) I could bring but not much in the way of speakers yet :frown:.

I know Matt (silvertuner) has some Altec's hes been dying to show off he got from HB27 as well as a tube amp.

[concealer404]

You work for one of the teams? Got some friends been working as mechanics for a couple different Indy Car teams for a few years....

Nope, i race in SCCA, drag race, and hit a few meets/events over the summer. First one is April 10th, last one is last weekend in September in Gainesville, FL.

[silvertuner]

i will certainly bring gear, its just a matter of "how the hell do i get it there?" i drive a s-10 standard cab short bed, i have little room available.

i will count myself in for whatever amps and speakers i have at that time along with interconnects. but the first person to laugh at the altec's i will cry like a little girl who just lost her barbie doll to her older brother that set it on fire using a magnifying glass while barbie was attached to a skewer poked into the ground so she couldnt run away bc toy story has taught us dolls have voices and are real and move.

on a lighter note, i promise to start laying off the coffee

[silvertuner]

Well I know Nooshin has SDA's of some sort, LSI 15's, an amp of some sort to drive those (lol)....and possibly those pretty custom 200 watt Carver tube amps he's been working on.

I have an old Carver amp (AV-705x) I could bring but not much in the way of speakers yet :frown:.

I know Matt (silvertuner) has some Altec's hes been dying to show off he got from HB27 as well as a tube amp.

whoa whoa whoa, i'm simply trying to introduce you to other manufacturers, not "show off". if i wanted to show off, i would create a website dedicated to my speakers and make fun of Ben for living comfortably instead of over-the-top

[Slinger182]

I could be down for this. I've been dying to check out some 2 channel and SDAs. I don't have much for gear but could definitely bring some food and what not.

[newrival]

i will cry like a little girl who just lost her barbie doll to her older brother that set it on fire using a magnifying glass while barbie was attached to a skewer poked into the ground so she couldnt run away bc toy story has taught us dolls have voices and are real and move.

ha!

That was a curiously specific simile. You don't happen to be the "older brother" in the the story do you :wink:

[EndersShadow]

i will certainly bring gear, its just a matter of "how the hell do i get it there?" i drive a s-10 standard cab short bed, i have little room available.

Matt I can drive you and your gear in my Jetta if you can get to my apartment.


whoa whoa whoa, i'm simply trying to introduce you to other manufacturers, not "show off". if i wanted to show off, i would create a website dedicated to my speakers and make fun of Ben for living comfortably instead of over-the-top

LOL....you know I was just kidding you mang....

Maybe its a good time to:


.....start laying off the coffee

[EndersShadow]

ha!

That was a curiously specific simile. You don't happen to be the "older brother" in the the story do you :wink:

LOL...nope, but I am just dabbling in the Monitor and the Infinity Primus series right now. Saving for a jump to some LSi's or something similar shortly (now that I have a dedicated amp).

[concealer404]

Took me a minute to get the joke. :tongue:


I'm so white trash i put racing ahead of audio.

[silvertuner]

ha!

That was a curiously specific simile. You don't happen to be the "older brother" in the the story do you :wink:

youngest in the family, and one of the 2 surviving of the 4. i was raised an only child, cant u tell? ATTENTION WHORE!


and dan, i promise to start laying off the coffee

speaking of i could use another cup *twitches a bit*

[silvertuner]

Took me a minute to get the joke. :tongue:


I'm so white trash i put racing ahead of audio.

figure'd ud like that one. do i get a permaban or a 3 day vacation for that joke? either way, it was soooo worth it

[indyhawg]

I have an SUV and could assist in carpooling and/or helping haul gear from the Indy area.

[silvertuner]

that may be good a good thing.

are we keeping this as a "polk speaker only" meet, or can we bring others for listening purposes? lol

[EndersShadow]

that may be good a good thing.

are we keeping this as a "polk speaker only" meet, or can we bring others for listening purposes? lol

I am personally open to other speakers besides Polks.

So now that we have a date set (April 3rd) we just need to figure out whose coming and from that figure out what gear is coming with them.

In addition a start and end time would be good.

@Nooshin: what times are good for you, want to make sure this is as easy as possible.

Regarding food, personally I could go for something simple like fast food or hell, order some pizza and have some beer/soda.

So start posting IN if your planning on coming so we can get a list started. This is open to any Polkie willing to travel to West Lafayette, Indiana area. So all you folks in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, ect feel free to attend.

[nooshinjohn]

Well I know Nooshin has SDA's of some sort, LSI 15's, an amp of some sort to drive those (lol)....and possibly those pretty custom 200 watt Carver tube amps he's been working on....

.

Yep.... I have 2.3TL's and everything else in my sig available to demo. The 450 wpc monoblocks will likely be with Bob still.:redface:

[newrival]

I'm not sure what I'll have then but here's what I have available now

speakers:
Polk SRS's
Polk RT5000 system
Sonus Faber Concerto
DCM TimeWindow
DCM TimeFrame TF-600
Dahlquist DQ-10

Amps:
Classe Audio Seventy
Parasound HCA-1200 mkII
B&K Reference 125.2

Pre:
Sunfire Theater Grand II
Audio Alchemy DLC
Audible Illusions Modulus 3b

Source:
Denon 2910 SACD
Thorens TD-126 TT
Empire Troubadour 598 mkIII TT


ANything you guys would be interested in?

[nooshinjohn]

Those SRS's look like the easiest to bring:tongue:...


The Classe is nice, and I have never heard Sonus Fabre's before.

[leroyjr1]

I'm not sure what I'll have then but here's what I have available now

speakers:
Polk SRS's
Polk RT5000 system
Sonus Faber Concerto
DCM TimeWindow
DCM TimeFrame TF-600
Dahlquist DQ-10

Amps:
Classe Audio Seventy
Parasound HCA-1200 mkII
B&K Reference 125.2

Pre:
Sunfire Theater Grand II
Audio Alchemy DLC
Audible Illusions Modulus 3b

Source:
Denon 2910 SACD
Thorens TD-126 TT
Empire Troubadour 598 mkIII TT


ANything you guys would be interested in?


Bring everything:smile:


Can I bring my Bose?:biggrin:

[EndersShadow]

Alright I am just going to throw out a start time of like 11:30 or 12 and an end time of like 5...

Thoughts????

[nooshinjohn]

Alright I am just going to throw out a start time of like 11:30 or 12 and an end time of like 5...

Thoughts????

For you, the time can be from 4:30 to 4:45.:tongue:


I am good with from 10am to 6pm... I figure it will take some time to move things around. How many are we expecting?:cool:

[nooshinjohn]

Can I bring my Bose?:biggrin:

Sure man, bring anything. We will have a separate room for the Kiddie rigs.:tongue: You have to promise to play nice with the Emoettes.:biggrin:

[EndersShadow]

Bring everything:smile:


Can I bring my Bose?:biggrin:

Bring em in case we need wood for the fire lol.... Actually I havent really heard anything besides the really small bose. Would love to get my ears on some Paradigms like I did today at Ovation lol....


I am good with from 10am to 6pm... I figure it will take some time to move things around. How many are we expecting?:cool:

Time sounds good to me, no idea on whose coming for sure. I am in as is Matt (SilverTuner). My wife may or may not come, depends. Not sure if she could handle all the audio talk, but being a former musician she has a pretty keen ear.... Beyond that I am waiting to see who says they are in.

[indyhawg]

I am good for this date and time. I am looking forward to meeting some of the members of this board as the only person I have met so far is Harry- who I have bought about 75 percent of my gear from. I can and am willing to bring any of my gear. As of right now, the gear I have is:

NAD 2600 amp
NAD 1300 preamp
Thorens 166 MKII
Klipsch Forte II which I just upgraded the crossovers and also the tweeter diaphragms to titanium a couple of weeks ago. I would love to hear these speakers hooked up to a tube amp provided I have not purchased one by then. A tube amp and CD player are on my current wish list.
I also have some Polk 5jrs if anyone wants to hear them.

[EndersShadow]

as the only person I have met so far is Harry- who I have bought about 75 percent of my gear from.

Your not the only one lol...not speaking for myself but for Matt

So as of now the list of attendees is:

NooshinJohn
EndersShadow
SilverTuner
Indyhawg

Not able to attend:
Conceler404

Other possible attendee's (just listing forum members I am aware of in the area). If your listed here and planning on attending please just let us know for headcount reasons:

HB27
Leroy1
newrival
SolidSqual (think he's moving outta state for some reason)

[nooshinjohn]

Your not the only one lol...not speaking for myself but for Matt

So as of now the list of attendees is:

NooshinJohn
EndersShadow
SilverTuner
Indyhawg

Not able to attend:
Conceler404

Other possible attendee's (just listing forum members I am aware of in the area). If your listed here and planning on attending please just let us know for headcount reasons:

HB27
Leroy1
newrival
SolidSqual (think he's moving outta state for some reason)

Mike lives in Ohio now, but he better get his ass here if he knows what's good for him.:wink::tongue:

[concealer404]

I'm not 100% out. That may be early enough, it'll depend if this year's race car is done by then or if i've got another weekend of wrenching ahead of me.

I won't be able to bring much. The only thing worth a damn in my system is my speakers, and they won't fit in the car.

Could maybe bring the B&K and a mess of cables.

[silvertuner]

ben, you could bring the jolida and the onkyo amps, stop playin around lol


I may not have anything to bring, as i am about to make a few "subtle" changes ie: everything is going away for new-to-me equipment. just not sure what im searching for just yet.

[cstmar01]

darn, I was going to try and be in Indy on March 24-28th.

[concealer404]

ben, you could bring the jolida and the onkyo amps, stop playin around lol


I may not have anything to bring, as i am about to make a few "subtle" changes ie: everything is going away for new-to-me equipment. just not sure what im searching for just yet.

Jolida? I have no Jolida lol.

The onkyo doesn't do well in a demo setting like that. It could use a refreshing and takes almost 2 hours for it to start to sound really good. Which is why i never turn it off.

[concealer404]

darn, I was going to try and be in Indy on March 24-28th.

You can postone til the next weekend if you want to catch this, don't know if you've already put your time off request in or whatever, but i'm not real worried about it either way.

Like i said before, when you come down here, i'm going to put you to work on the car one of the days. :tongue:

[silvertuner]

Jolida? I have no Jolida lol.

The onkyo doesn't do well in a demo setting like that. It could use a refreshing and takes almost 2 hours for it to start to sound really good. Which is why i never turn it off.

coulda swore you said at one point you had a jolida...

[EndersShadow]

darn, I was going to try and be in Indy on March 24-28th.


You can postone til the next weekend if you want to catch this, don't know if you've already put your time off request in or whatever, but i'm not real worried about it either way.

Like i said before, when you come down here, i'm going to put you to work on the car one of the days. :tongue:

If thats the only date you can make it a couple of us might be able to meet up and hang out either way.

My Saturdays are totally free most of the time. LOL...SilverTuner and I have started to make it a habit to demo speakers on Saturdays....and we could always hit some pawn shops lol

[EndersShadow]

So anyone not on my current list planning on attending? Trying to start firming up whose coming so we can start figuring out what gear will be around

@Silvertuner: if you still have your tube amp bring that since it looks like Indyhawg wants to hear his Klipsch Forte II hooked up to one (I forget of nooshin has a tube amp or not). If you want to bring your Altec's that might be cool too since I havent heard them.

Also if folks are coming this would be a great time to connect to sell/buy gear. So if you have some gear and are thinking about selling, maybe post that here and you might find yourself a buyer.

I personally have nothing on my wish list right now (besides possibly some speakers that start with a P and end with a digm).

[nooshinjohn]

So anyone not on my current list planning on attending? Trying to start firming up whose coming so we can start figuring out what gear will be around

@Silvertuner: if you still have your tube amp bring that since it looks like Indyhawg wants to hear his Klipsch Forte II hooked up to one (I forget of nooshin has a tube amp or not). If you want to bring your Altec's that might be cool too since I havent heard them.

Also if folks are coming this would be a great time to connect to sell/buy gear. So if you have some gear and are thinking about selling, maybe post that here and you might find yourself a buyer.

I personally have nothing on my wish list right now (besides possibly some speakers that start with a P and end with a digm).

I have a tube pre now, and my amps are still being built.

[indyhawg]

I personally have nothing on my wish list right now (besides possibly some speakers that start with a P and end with a digm).

I like those too.

[silvertuner]

if the amp is together i will bring it with me i suppose. its not a ****-ton of power remember that. it should be in working order, but may be a bare chassis getting cosmetic upgrades. and magnavox tubes unless nooshin has some 6v6 tubes he wants to give a try in it. still on the search for some mullards and have worried about other upgrades, saving them for dead last.

going tomorrow or monday to find a bit of lumber to start redoing the sides and front, and upgrading the binding posts, and possibly stripping the chassis for some serious cosmetics. wanting to find some cedar at a decent price and redo the handles since i f*cked those up trying to install them.

i will make it a point to bring it, but not too worried about the Altec's at a Polkie meet lol

[indyhawg]

@Silvertuner: if you still have your tube amp bring that since it looks like Indyhawg wants to hear his Klipsch Forte II hooked up to one

Silvertuner brought it by the house today. Impressive little amp for sure. Big thanks to Silvertuner. I'm gonna have to get me one now.

[EndersShadow]

Silvertuner brought it by the house today. Impressive little amp for sure. Big thanks to Silvertuner. I'm gonna have to get me one now.

Hehe...glad we could make that happen....

So looking forward to April.

I might have a set of Paradigms to bring up with me but we will see........

[newrival]

I'm down for this meet. Should be fun.
I'd say sometime around the 3rd week of March we should plan out what everyone's bringing and maybe figure out the best way to coordinate it all without imposing too much on john.
I have the ability to bring some of my big gear but want to make sure we can make it work out smoothly.

[silvertuner]

Silvertuner brought it by the house today. Impressive little amp for sure. Big thanks to Silvertuner. I'm gonna have to get me one now.

no problem man. i was considering letting you keep it for a week or two, but then remember this is my ONLY amp right now. i would be musicless :frown: and i would most likely go MORE insane than i already am...


and Dan, thx for returning my call and text... doucher :biggrin:

[EndersShadow]

no problem man. i was considering letting you keep it for a week or two, but then remember this is my ONLY amp right now. i would be musicless :frown: and i would most likely go MORE insane than i already am...


and Dan, thx for returning my call and text... doucher :biggrin:

sorry homes, Sunday is time with the wife. Answering my phone would equal death lol.

to answer your question I haven't yet tried the amp (need to find my y adaptors).....

[silvertuner]

understandable. however sometimes a simple "f*ck off" works as well rather than shunning.

[EndersShadow]

understandable. however sometimes a simple "f*ck off" works as well rather than shunning.

lol...I believe shunning requires multiple day of non response... :wink:

[silvertuner]

not according to Dwight on The Office

[silvertuner]

anyone have a clue as to what they will be bringing to this?

i will bring my crappy little magnavox 8802 console tube amp thats been hot rodded a bit so it can actually produce mp3 grade music at low volume

ill bring the sony amp too, big ugly heavy pile of vintage solid state poop

does nooshin have enough cables and a decent pre-amp for this stuff? or shall we bring our own?

thats about all i have interest in bringing.

anyone else have a clue what they shall be bringing to this? hows about a people count!

[nooshinjohn]

I think the Sunfire Classic Vacuum tube preamp is good enough for ya.

[newrival]

ive got my Modulus pre. I'd like to hear it against that Sunfire. I can bring my Audio Alchemy, too. I like it in certain situations.

I listed what I had on the page 2 if you guys want to hear any of it. I may bring the Classe, the Audible Illusions, the Sonus Fabers (and stands?) anything else anyone want to hear?

[nooshinjohn]

Everything listed in my sig is available, and perhaps my Monoblock Carver's will be here by then.

[silvertuner]

i am wanting to hear some good vinyl thru tubes personally. as long as we have time, bring whatever you guys feel like.

also, music selection?

[nooshinjohn]

I have a TON of vinyl, and you guys are welcome to use it. I would like to hear more SACD, as I only have a few. My vinyl mix is all over the map, but please bring anything you would like to hear.

[indyhawg]

I would love to hear SACD as well.

[silvertuner]

i am so bringing Kesha and Lady Gaga

[EndersShadow]

i am so bringing Kesha and Lady Gaga

On SACD or Vinyl? :biggrin::tongue::rolleyes::eek:

[silvertuner]

i have the cd and vinyl for both... along with 8 track, tape, and minidisc. yeah, im a huge fan...

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1733/becomeafan.jpg

[nooshinjohn]

i am so bringing Kesha and Lady Gaga

I have Gaga on vinyl already. It actually sounds good.:eek:

[silvertuner]

I have Gaga on vinyl already. It actually sounds good.:eek:

the only vinyl i have are a pair of pants.

[silvertuner]

Harry said he is out for this event. there is a chance i may be as well. wont know til about a week before. sh*t

[indyhawg]

Too bad Harry isn't going to be there. Hope you can make it silvertuner. I am still in.

[EndersShadow]

I am as well as and also my wife if she wants to come baring any complications.

I took her to Ovation with me last night when I bought some cable and had her listen to the Paradigm Studio 20's....

She couldnt tell the difference between them and my T90e's :eek:.... so who knows if she will want to spend all day listening for differences between speakers lol :rolleyes:......

[indyhawg]

A few months back the wife and I were in Best Buy Magnolia on 82nd. We listened some Martin Logan and some Def Techs. my wife turned to me on the way out and said the speakers you have at home sound better. I was pleasantly surprised.

[silvertuner]

A few months back the wife and I were in Best Buy Magnolia on 82nd. We listened some Martin Logan and some Def Techs. my wife turned to me on the way out and said the speakers you have at home sound better. I was pleasantly surprised.

your forte's sound great, especially on tubes. horns thru tubes = sex. not a fan of martin logans personally.

i will do everything in my power to show up, depends on work situation, kid situation, and everything else at that time.

dan, i think you just got shot-down for buying new speakers by the wifey... HAHAHAHAHAHA. sry man, i had to

[EndersShadow]

your forte's sound great, especially on tubes. horns thru tubes = sex. not a fan of martin logans personally.

i will do everything in my power to show up, depends on work situation, kid situation, and everything else at that time.

dan, i think you just got shot-down for buying new speakers by the wifey... HAHAHAHAHAHA. sry man, i had to

Not at all actually, she just totally trusts my judgement on them :). Now when she saw the price of the new Studio 20's she about beat me sensless lol....

I told her I am going to make a demo CD and put some of her music on there. That should help her hear the differences perhaps....

[indyhawg]

I like the studio 20s. I auditioned them about a year ago. Good luck.

[EndersShadow]

I like the studio 20s. I auditioned them about a year ago. Good luck.

Hehehe...not getting them, hoping to get some older Studio 40's and the matching center.

[silvertuner]

good luck with that one dan lol. ever get pictures of those? dont forget u can get a pair with stands on CL for a low low price of just $700!!! lol!

[indyhawg]

Those have been on CL forever too. I seriously doubt if that guy is coming off that price.

[silvertuner]

Those have been on CL forever too. I seriously doubt if that guy is coming off that price.

i offered him $200 without stands, thats about the going rate on them, they are v.2's, they are OLD, plain n simple. then when i tried to tell him you can get studio 80 v.2's at that price, he said "nice try, paradigm never made a studio 80"... i corrected his opinion on that statement and let him know the facts. he wont budge from 700, and so he will always have them in his collection until some unsuspecting person comes along and purchases them

[nooshinjohn]

OK Guys, the day is coming quick. I am working on a suprise or two, but cannot share details yet. I need to firm up the numbers for people coming and pass that along to the powers that be.(wife):tongue:

If you are coming, please PM me over the next week or so.


John

[EndersShadow]

If you are coming, please PM me over the next week or so.

You have a PM :biggrin:

[silvertuner]

count me out now, too much going on and not enough time to get it done. sorry guys, im sure i woulda stank up the place anyways

[cstmar01]

I will be there in Indy March 25-28 so when was this going down?

[nooshinjohn]

first sunday in april...

[indyhawg]

Anyone have a record cleaning machine they could demonstrate for me such as a VPI or a Nitty Gritty? I would like to see one in action and maybe a before and after cleaning with vinyl to help me in my decision before I drop some bucks on one.

[dcmartinpc]

Wow.... I haven't been on here in forever! You guys are actually meeting! I will have to double check my calendar and with the wife, but I am pretty sure I could be there. I could bring my fully modded Parasound HCA-3500 & ADCOM GFP-750. I think the SRS 2's are going to stay at home. :) I also have a Parasound HCA-2200II and HCA-1500 if anyone wants to get their ears on them.

I also have a pair of modded SDA-1C and a basically brand new pair of monitor 70's I am looking to sell if anyone is interested.

Good to see this is finally happening!

Don

[EndersShadow]

What kind of interconnects do you guys have? I would love to listen to some different types to figure out if I can actually hear a difference between them.

Looking at SignalCable Analog Two's, maybe some of the cheaper MIT stuff. Same with maybe some speaker cables...

[cstmar01]

PM sent to Don on the SDA 1C's

[nooshinjohn]

Equipment adds for my rig in time for the meet include a shiny new set of Magnepan MMG's and a pair of Carver Silver Seven t's as new and minty fresh as they come. I will also have a few pieces that will be available for swap or sale.

[dcmartinpc]

Equipment adds for my rig in time for the meet include a shiny new set of Magnepan MMG's and a pair of Carver Silver Seven t's as new and minty fresh as they come. I will also have a few pieces that will be available for swap or sale.

Do you still have that Carver Tube CD Player? Might be interested. I recently got a Squeezebox Touch media player, but I still like to grab the CD's from time to time.


Also, does anyone that is coming have a DAC to demo or trade/sell? I am looking for a DAC for the Squeezebox.

Don

[EndersShadow]

Equipment adds for my rig in time for the meet include a shiny new set of Magnepan MMG's and a pair of Carver Silver Seven t's as new and minty fresh as they come. I will also have a few pieces that will be available for swap or sale.

Those Carver Silver's look to be quite decent amps lol :eek:.

I havent heard Magnepan MMG's either so this should be fun.....

If you could list your sale/trade items....or just PM me with em so I see if there is anything I should start saving for :wink: I would appreciate it.


Also, does anyone that is coming have a DAC to demo or trade/sell?

I myself would love to do some DAC demo'ing though I doubt anyone will have a HRT Media Streamer (not really on my list to purchase but still), Audnst HUD-MX1 or Yulong U100 lol.....

[silvertuner]

i may send a set of cables with Dan to see how you guys like them. not saying what they are, but they are a 2ft interconnects.

[nooshinjohn]

Do you still have that Carver Tube CD Player? Might be interested. I recently got a Squeezebox Touch media player, but I still like to grab the CD's from time to time.


Also, does anyone that is coming have a DAC to demo or trade/sell? I am looking for a DAC for the Squeezebox.

Don

I do still have it, along with a very nice pioneer laserdisc, a Denon Cassette, and a Yamaha dvd/sacd.... My polk LSi's will also be available.

[EndersShadow]

I do still have it, along with a very nice pioneer laserdisc, a Denon Cassette, and a Yamaha dvd/sacd.... My polk LSi's will also be available.

Which LSi's?

[nooshinjohn]

Which LSi's?

LSi-15's:tongue:

[EndersShadow]

LSi-15's:tongue:

Lol.... the big boys huh.....

[EndersShadow]

We are right about two weeks out..so its time to get some things finalized (if they havent been already lol)

Food: What are we doing for lunch? Are we ordering pizza, going to a local restaurant, fast food?

Drinks: I am happy to bring some 2 liters of like Coke, Diet Mountain Dew, Sprite or whatever else as well as cups but need to know which soda's to buy. I figure adult beverages will be a BYOB kinda deal, or someone else can bring those if they want..

@ Nooshin: Do we have a finalized list of what people are coming and possibly what gear they are bringing? I know you have some deliveries coming speaker wise yourself.

Personally I am interested in hearing some interconnects to see if I can tell the differences between them. Thinking MIT, SignalCable Analog 2 and/or Audioquest stuff.

Matt (SilverTuner) might give me a set of interconnects to bring up to test, still working out details on that.

@newrival: Were you still planning to bring your A5's and/or the Swans you recently aquired? If so what DAC are you running them off of? I am interested in hearing/seeing an Audnst HUD-MX1, Yulong U100, or a HRT Media Streamer. Chances are your not using one of those lol, but if so if you could bring it that would ROCK!

@IndyHawg: I figured I would see if you were interested in carpooling perhaps

[indyhawg]

Carpooling sounds like a great plan.

[EndersShadow]

I would say plan be at my apartment around ~8:45. Once I get the address I will PM you if that changes. I will also PM you my addy again if you need it :smile:

[nooshinjohn]

@ Nooshin: Do we have a finalized list of what people are coming and possibly what gear they are bringing? I know you have some deliveries coming speaker wise yourself.



I do not have a list yet... anyone interested or thinking about coming, shoot me a PM please with the gear you are planning to bring, and I will send my address out via PM... My Maggies should be here sometime today, and some Carver Monoblocks will be here by the middle of next week.:tongue:

I too would like to get my ears on some cables, as my cable selection at this time is the weakest link in my system.

[indyhawg]

I agree with the cables. I woudl like to hear as many as possible.

[EndersShadow]

I can bring the following cables:

Speaker Cables:

10 foot set of AudioQuest FLX 14/4 bi-wire speaker cables w/ GLS locking banana plugs

Interconnects:

6 foot Monoprice "Premium" cables (bring to compare the good stuff to the bargain stuff perhaps??)

[EndersShadow]

Also just an FYI, I am personally planning on bringing a Demo CD of my own. Dont know if others want to do that and then see what Nooshin has as well...

Once I get an idea of what will be on it I will post it lol....

Right now still figuring out all that I have since I am re-doing my entire library in FLAC off my, my wife's and fathers CD's lol.....

[silvertuner]

I would say plan be at my apartment around ~8:45. Once I get the address I will PM you if that changes. I will also PM you my addy again if you need it :smile:

jeez thats when i go to bed... lmfao. still out for this, spending the weekend with my son, big plans both days with him. you guys have fun, i will watch a movie on the 114" screen and polks saturday night to celebrate the indiana polk meets lol

[EndersShadow]

jeez thats when i go to bed... lmfao. still out for this, spending the weekend with my son, big plans both days with him. you guys have fun, i will watch a movie on the 114" screen and polks saturday night to celebrate the indiana polk meets lol

You want us to try out your cables?

[silvertuner]

i wont be sending them. muddy sound, going to switch a few things around and go from there. the new set wont be broke in in time for the meet, sorry

[indyhawg]

I would like to hear a few different CD players to see if I can hear a difference between them since I am in the market for a new player.

[silvertuner]

I would like to hear a few different CD players to see if I can hear a difference between them since I am in the market for a new player.

i can try to send my Oppo dv-981hd and my dv-47a pioneer elite with either you or dan, or hell if you want to just borrow them for a week that'd be fine too. universal players, they have a bit of "brightness" to them, but some people do swear by them. plus they should be set for "plug n play" for your set-up since you are 2 channel.

[EndersShadow]

i can try to send my Oppo dv-981hd and my dv-47a pioneer elite with either you or dan, or hell if you want to just borrow them for a week that'd be fine too. universal players, they have a bit of "brightness" to them, but some people do swear by them. plus they should be set for "plug n play" for your set-up since you are 2 channel.

I wouldnt mind trying both at the meet. I havent ever really used a dedicated cd player before to be honest. Normally just used my Xbox or blu-ray player, and mostly streaming and no SACD's ever....

[silvertuner]

both can do sa-cd. i find the playstation 3 works very well as a transport honestly, but that requires an external DAC, which you could actually do dan using the HK optical or coax, it has an "okay" dac in it IMO. however i did notice a big difference between my blu-ray and the oppo/elite when i got them. you guys can take them to the meet, and just have Jeff take them back to his house to try both on his set-up for a week or so and see how he likes them. these arent dedicated cd players, but i use them because i do have some dvd-audio discs and the oppo doubles as a dvd player in my bedroom (love the 1080p upconverting on it). if that sounds like a plan for both of you just let me know

[EndersShadow]

both can do sa-cd. i find the playstation 3 works very well as a transport honestly, but that requires an external DAC, which you could actually do dan using the HK optical or coax, it has an "okay" dac in it IMO. however i did notice a big difference between my blu-ray and the oppo/elite when i got them. you guys can take them to the meet, and just have Jeff take them back to his house to try both on his set-up for a week or so and see how he likes them. these arent dedicated cd players, but i use them because i do have some dvd-audio discs and the oppo doubles as a dvd player in my bedroom (love the 1080p upconverting on it). if that sounds like a plan for both of you just let me know

Think it sounds like a plan to me. While the PS3 might work well as a transport, I am just not a fan of that platform on a whole and havent been since its inception :smile:.

If I was doing anything in the office it would be going from HK 3490 + Primus 162's to USB Asynchronus external DAC + KRK Rokit 5's or 6's.

With almost being done w/ my FLAC stuff (and a possible sale of one of my CL items in the works) I might be able to buy a single KRK 5 or 6 and do an semi comparable A&B test w/ the computer (Coaxial for the HK and 3.5mm to RCA for the KRK using soundcard).....

[silvertuner]

alright i will rip them out next friday, and dan can meet me somewhere friday evening since i will be in castleton picking up my son. sound good dan?

[EndersShadow]

alright i will rip them out next friday, and dan can meet me somewhere friday evening since i will be in castleton picking up my son. sound good dan?

sounds like a plan...we will figure out logistics next week... indyhawg is near castleton as well if something crazy happens on my end.

[silvertuner]

word. i will be there either 6 or 7 off 82nd and highway 69. like, literally right off the highway lol.

[EndersShadow]

So do we have a final attendance and gear list?

We will be bringing up SilverTuners CD players from Indy.

[EndersShadow]

So do we have a final attendance and gear list?

We will be bringing up SilverTuners CD players from Indy.

Bump?

[nooshinjohn]

So do we have a final attendance and gear list?

We will be bringing up SilverTuners CD players from Indy.


Itis a rather short list of attendies so far, but I will PM those on it with my address shortly. As far as gear goes, my updated sig is all in play, along with a few pieces that are not on the list, such as a Carver 490t... There are a couple pieces of karma gear as well.:smile:

[EndersShadow]

Itis a rather short list of attendies so far, but I will PM those on it with my address shortly. As far as gear goes, my updated sig is all in play, along with a few pieces that are not on the list, such as a Carver 490t... There are a couple pieces of karma gear as well.:smile:

Works for me. Should make for a fun time. Been looking forward to this for about a month+ :smile:

Get to hear the SDA effect for the first time, get my ears on LSi's properly powered (very very hard to do :smile), get some Maggie time and who knows what else :eek:

[EndersShadow]

For food stuff whats the plan?

I just need to know if I should just bring some cash for lunch, and/or if I should pick up some 2 liters on Friday night (Coke, Diet MD, Sprite, ect).

John let me know if you want me to pick up anything like utensils, paper plates, napkins, ect.

Glad to help out with what I can if you need it.

[nooshinjohn]

I plan in lighting the grill if weather allows. Thinking brats and burgers and beer... If anyone wants to bring potato salad/cole slaw and the like, that would be awesome. I already have a case of Killian's in the fridge.

[EndersShadow]

Sounds like a plan. I will pick up some 2 liters (not a drinker myself) and some plastic cups, you want me to bring the paper plates and whatnot or you got that covered?

[nooshinjohn]

sure... grab some plates. I just looked at the weather and it looks like rain may be on tap. you guys like pizza?

[EndersShadow]

sure... grab some plates. I just looked at the weather and it looks like rain may be on tap. you guys like pizza?

Will do and pizza works as well.

[indyhawg]

Pizza will be fine.

[EndersShadow]

2 days and counting.... looking forward to it :biggrin:

I am probably going to bring my front 3 Audioquest cables (pair of bi-wired fronts and a regular cable) just because and possibly my Carver amp.

I am very interested to hear how it does with perhaps a pair of LSi 15's connected to it......

Its gonna be great to put some face's with names.....and get a first hand look at Johns monoblock tube amps (even thought they are not yet fully functional)...

[nooshinjohn]

The beer is getting COLD!

[EndersShadow]

Just got my Demo CD figured out.....

Both the wife and I sat down and pounded this out in about an hour, while she got to revisit a bunch of music she forgot she had. First time in a long time we just sat and listened to music together. Was awesome and looking forward to doing some more of that on the way to the meet and at the meet....


Beatles-----Let It Be
Beatles-----Blackbird
Dragonforce-----Through the Fire and Flames
Eminem-----Mockingbird
Jars of Clay-----Liquid
Jars of Clay-----Fade to Grey
Jars of Clay-----Frail
Jewel-----Hands
Nightwish-----The Poet and the Pendulum
Nightwish-----The Islander
Relient K -----Be My Escape
Skillet-----More Faithful
Sparta-----Taking Back Control
Trapt-----Headstrong

[nooshinjohn]

Every LP and cd in my collection is open to all...

[indyhawg]

Had a great time today checking out the gear and meeting everyone, even though it was a small turnout. A big thank you to John for hosting the event and his wife for putting up with us today. Hope we can do this again soon.

[nooshinjohn]

I also enjoyed meeting everyone, and had a great time checking out the different gear. You guys are welcome at my home anytime. One thing we forgot was to take a few pictures! If you guys are up for next month sometime...

[EndersShadow]

It was great getting to listen to a bunch of vinyl. Enjoyed hearing the LSi 15's on my Carver and also the Maggies. I admit it was interesting to note Jeff's NAD kept up with them much much better than my Carver. Those Maggies kept the red lights on my Carver dancing :biggrin::smile:

Looking forward to the first screening of Star Wars on LASERDISC!!!!!!

Only thing that sucks is when I got home (after spending a couple hours in Muncie fixing my brothers laptop) I discovered that when I pulled the Monoprice interconnects off the Carver I actually pulled the gold plated RCA connector piece off the 4th channel. So for now its not running surrounds because I dont have time right now to open it up and attempt to fix it. I believe it totally broke the solder joint and needs repair, but I havent looked inside to verify.

I am also going to spend some time when I get home opening up the connector piece's on the monoprice interconnects because they are waaaaaaayyyyyy to tight on both the Carver and Integra.

I might even honestly just go buy some ratshack ones to hold me over until I get some SignalCable ones......that or go with the non premium monoprice ones. I have one of those and it fit in nice and easy...

[dcmartinpc]

Sorry I couldn't make it. I had something come up with work that I was unable to attend. If you guys have another one in the near future, I would love to attend and bring some equipment with me.

Don

[EndersShadow]

I wouldnt mind another one myself, those Maggies alone were worth the trip to listen to....forget all the other 1k+ gear I got to play with lol....

[nooshinjohn]

May 1st perhaps???

[EndersShadow]

May 1st perhaps???

I will wait a couple days and discuss with the wife. Dont want to overload her with too much of the audio discussions at once :).

Heck my brain is still trying to process everything I learned and heard yesterday lol....

that and I have a couple ideas perhaps if that date does work out...dont want to discuss them just yet...

[dcmartinpc]

HA! May 1st is about the only Sunday that doesn't work for me right now :D

Let me know,

Don

[EndersShadow]

HA! May 1st is about the only Sunday that doesn't work for me

Thats what she said :eek::biggrin::wink:

Now back to our regularly schedule programming.

[newrival]

Wish I could've been there. My wife had a reoccurance with some of her issues last week and had to go into the hospital. Between that and being in the middle of a move has been trying. I hope another show n tell happens so I can make it under better circumstances. Glad to hear you guys had fun.

[silvertuner]

hope i can make the next one, but getting a house ready to sell, packing crap to move, spending time with the kid, and billiards seem to be taking up most of my time.

[EndersShadow]

Wish I could've been there. My wife had a reoccurance with some of her issues last week and had to go into the hospital. Between that and being in the middle of a move has been trying. I hope another show n tell happens so I can make it under better circumstances. Glad to hear you guys had fun.


hope i can make the next one, but getting a house ready to sell, packing crap to move, spending time with the kid, and billiards seem to be taking up most of my time.

Wish you guys coulda been there as well. Lost my Vinyl Virginity :eek: lol....

Also had some fun hooking up 20+ year old realistics that hadnt been tested since they were bought at a garage sale lol....

That and watching the red lights on my Carver dance when running a set of Maggies off of it were some of my highlights....

Being able to watch STAR WARS on the a Laserdisc player is THE HIGHLIGHT!

Got it all hooked up and gonna enjoy the audio nirvana. Now I just need it on blu-ray and I believe we will have it on all formats, VHS, DVD, Blu-ray and Laserdisc....Love the nostalgia of seeing lines and pixels from the S-Video. Also a test to see how the Integra passed the video to the TV via HDMI....

That and now gonna ask my Dad about his old turntable and then track down a copy of Star Wars music on Vinyl....

[nooshinjohn]

Wish you guys coulda been there as well. Lost my Vinyl Virginity :eek: lol....

Also had some fun hooking up 20+ year old realistics that hadnt been tested since they were bought at a garage sale lol....

That and watching the red lights on my Carver dance when running a set of Maggies off of it were some of my highlights....

Being able to watch STAR WARS on the a Laserdisc player is THE HIGHLIGHT!

Got it all hooked up and gonna enjoy the audio nirvana. Now I just need it on blu-ray and I believe we will have it on all formats, VHS, DVD, Blu-ray and Laserdisc....Love the nostalgia of seeing lines and pixels from the S-Video. Also a test to see how the Integra passed the video to the TV via HDMI....

That and now gonna ask my Dad about his old turntable and then track down a copy of Star Wars music on Vinyl....\\\

GOT IT!!!!


Enjoy the LDP and the discs my friend. Look forward to the next meet!

[tonyb]

Had a great time today checking out the gear and meeting everyone, even though it was a small turnout. A big thank you to John for hosting the event and his wife for putting up with us today. Hope we can do this again soon.

Johns wife was there ?? No wonder she's loading up the truck and moving to California, after seeing the bunch of you.:tongue::smile:

Glad you all had a good time. Any audio awakenings we should hear about ?

[EndersShadow]

Glad you all had a good time. Any audio awakenings we should hear about ?

We decided the Maggies have better imaging and are better for relaxing and enjoying the tunes. The SDA's on the same gear are just as good, but pack more of a club punch and have a Cerwin Vega at a Frat Party feel. They get damn loud damn quick.

That and if your gonna get Maggies a good amp is necessary. My Carver had some trouble keeping up with them, whereas IndyHawg's NAD took em in stride.

**Note this is by no means a comparisons of the SDA's to Cerwin Vegas, but more of a broad analogy for those skimming the thread. John dont ban me from the next meeting as a result :smile::tongue:**



That and I personally (wont speak for IndyHawg) was able to hear a difference between come cheap and then mid-range interconnect cables. Cemented for me the need for a nice set of SignalCable Analog Two's. Dont think its worth going higher than that given my current gear.

[EndersShadow]

\\\

GOT IT!!!!


Enjoy the LDP and the discs my friend. Look forward to the next meet!

That is one thing I want to listen to when we get together next. I bet it sounds great. Just finished the first movie and it was GREAT. Totally brought me back to when I saw them for the first time. Gonna invite my parents over to watch it and pop us some popcorn next time :smile:. Two more to go sometime this week!

PS Find a way to get that Darth Vader helmet on display.....

Maybe exchange a Coach purse for that privileged lol....