Midwest LSiM Demo Gathering

[dcmartinpc]

OK, so I am going to try to organize a Midwest LSiM Demo get together. We will only be able to get one set of the new LSiM, either the 703 or the 707. If we can work it out, the date would need to be flexible as I do not know right now when the speakers would be hitting this part of the country. Dorokusai will have more info on that if there is some serious interest here.

I am centrally located to Chicago, Indy, Grand Rapids, Lansing and not that far of a drive from Wisconsin or Detroit/Ann Arbor either. I am in Niles, MI (49120)

Here is a list of my Equipment...

Pre
Adcom GFP-750 Pre - 2-Channel
Onkyo TX-NR808 - Home Theater
HK AVR354 - Bedroom 2-Channel

Amps

Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded with Rubycon Black Gate Caps and numerous other Audio Grade components) (500x2 into 4 ohms)
Parasound HCA-2200II
Paraosund HCA-1500A
Parasound HCA-2205

Source
Logitech Squeezebox Touch (FLAC)
Pioneer DV-79AVi
Pioneer DV-47ai
Pioneer BDP-05FD

I have a smattering of interconnects and speaker cables.

Interconnects

Full complimnet of Ben's Silver
Full compliment of Outlaw PCA
Some lower grade Audio Quest

Speaker Cables

AudioQuest 48V DBS CV4
AudioQuest Granite
PS Audio xStream
MIT EXp 2
Plain old 12 gauge with decent bananas

Current Speakers
Upgraded SDA SRS 2 (Pin/Blade Version)
Magnepan MMG
LSi9 (2 Pairs)
LSi7 If someone wanted to hear them
SDA CRS+

I also have 2 Epik Sentinels I run from time to time managed with an Outlaw ICBM in my 2 Channel rig if someone wanted to hear the 703's with a sub. I could even pull out the TC Sounds LMS Ultra 5400 in a sealed enclosure if needed :D

My room is 12x20 with the audio situated on the long side.


I think that is pretty much it for demoing purposes.


Any interest? I am thinking it would increase our chances of getting some in the area if we were to host a gathering.

If we can make this work, is there a preference for the 703 or the 707? I did read one of the reviews here that they actually preferred the 703...

Don

[cstmar01]

Depending on the date it could work if I could get down there for a weekend. I would be coming from central wi so it's about 5 hour drive Maybe a bit more

[dcmartinpc]

Depending on the date it could work if I could get down there for a weekend. I would be coming from central wi so it's about 5 hour drive Maybe a bit more

You could come visit your old Sharp projector! Would you have any other equipment you could bring for demo purposes?

I would love to get my ears on a nice external DAC, Tube Preamp and amp, or maybe even an Oppo Universal Player...

Don

[cstmar01]

I have the adcom 5802 and a nice esoteric dv50. Depending on when it is I might have another pre amp sitting around I could bring

[dorokusai]

This sounds like a great location and your gear is way over qualified. I can get the LSiM 703 to you faster than the LSiM 707, since the West Coast gang will have them tied up for the next month or so. You make the call Don....

[leroyjr1]

Depending on the date it could work if I could get down there for a weekend. I would be coming from central wi so it's about 5 hour drive Maybe a bit more

We could ride together.

[cstmar01]

We could ride together.

Well if youre driving I figure we get there in 20 mins:tongue:P

[leroyjr1]

Well if youre driving I figure we get there in 20 mins:tongue:P

He's 186 miles from me so if I drive the Vette we can be ther in less than a hour.:biggrin:

[JimAckley]

You'll crap your pants at the sound coming out of the 703s, but you can't go wrong with the 707s either. Like Russ said on Facebook earlier, they're the best bookshelf under $3k, hands down.

p.s. that's a SICK equipment list. I envy you.

[dcmartinpc]

You'll crap your pants at the sound coming out of the 703s, but you can't go wrong with the 707s either. Like Russ said on Facebook earlier, they're the best bookshelf under $3k, hands down.

p.s. that's a SICK equipment list. I envy you.

The 703 definitely have my attention. Any Midwest guys opposed to the 703 over the 707?

Thanks! I have been really lucky finding great deals on used stuff. :)

Don

[EndersShadow]

The 703 definitely have my attention. Any Midwest guys opposed to the 703 over the 707?

Thanks! I have been really lucky finding great deals on used stuff. :)

Don


For me personally as long as we have the appropriate "older" version to do a A B comparison it doesnt matter. So since you have the LSi 9's the 703's would work.

Would be interesting to do a LSi 9, modded crossover LSi 9, LSi 703 comparison.....

I might be in totally dependent upon date. I have some major deadlines approaching in October I have been working/planning/focusing on since Mid April that I need to make sure I can meet first.

[dcmartinpc]

For me personally as long as we have the appropriate "older" version to do a A B comparison it doesnt matter. So since you have the LSi 9's the 703's would work.

Would be interesting to do a LSi 9, modded crossover LSi 9, LSi 703 comparison.....

I might be in totally dependent upon date. I have some major deadlines approaching in October I have been working/planning/focusing on since Mid April that I need to make sure I can meet first.

I would love to hear that comparison also! Unfortunately, I do not have a modded set of LSi9's. I do have 2 pairs, one pair in my bedroom setup and one in my Home Theater. I just don't have the extra $$$ to mod the second pair right now. If someone has a pair, I would really like to hear them. Also, my LSi9 stands are DIY and suck, I just thought of that :) If someone has a set to bring, that would be awesome. I really need to invest in some good stands :D

Anyone have any modded LSi9's out there that might be attending this get together/demo?

Any ideas on dates? Saturdays always work best for me. The only Saturday that doesn't work for me that I am aware of is August 13th, which is a little soon anyways! Some Sundays work, but I am usually pretty busy.

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Any other interest or suggested dates? I would like to try to get something general setup so we can start compiling a list.

Don

[EndersShadow]

Any other interest or suggested dates? I would like to try to get something general setup so we can start compiling a list.

Don

Saturdays work best for me since the wife works, so I can play during the normal work day.

So for me personally a start time of like 10 would rock (hate to get up soo early on a off day but w/e) to like maybe 6ish (I would probably leave earlier).

[dcmartinpc]

A start time of 10:00 sounds good to me. OK, here are some dates, I will keep the list updated, but let me know which of these work... Just reply back to the thread to let me know. I still need to verify we can get the speakers for these dates, but lets get this going and then I will contact dorokusai.


8/27 - dcmartinpc

9/03 - dcmartinpc

9/10 - dcmartinpc

9/17 - dcmartinpc

9/24 - dcmartinpc

10/1 - dcmartinpc

10/8 - dcmartinpc


I think I would prefer to do it sooner rather than later. But you guys let me know!

Don

[byfthalone]

i would have an interest

[dcmartinpc]

i would have an interest

Is there a particular date or dates that do not work for you?

Don

[byfthalone]

Middle September would like be best for me....I now live in Lapeer Michigan and it's 3 hours away

[JimAckley]

Man I wish I could hear the 9 vs 703 comparison. I did a comparison with modded 25s and OEM 7s, but couldn't snag any 9s.

[trans am]

OMG I moved out of Minneapolis for NYC. I wish I was there for this demo. You guys should do it with recording legend Steve Albini. At his studio (electrical audio)
2621 west belmont ave
chicago, IL 60618
773-539-9308 have steve do the mixing and calibration.
You should call him and see if he would be into it. This would be amazing!

[dcmartinpc]

Man I wish I could hear the 9 vs 703 comparison. I did a comparison with modded 25s and OEM 7s, but couldn't snag any 9s.

I am very excited about the comparison. I am REALLY hoping someone has modded LSi9s for the demo. It would help me make my decision between modding one of my pairs of LSi9s or breaking down and getting the LSiM 703s!!!!

Any other interest? I am thinking September 10th, 17th, or 24th... Which of those dates work best for everyone?

Don

[PrazVT]

+1 on having some modded LSi9s on hand. I can't be there, but I'd like to see some comments on how modded 9s stack up to the 703s.

[EndersShadow]

The dates that might work for me are: 8/27, 9/03, 9/10, 9/17

Of those I think the weekend of the 17th might work the best for me. My wife is going out of town with her mom for her birthday. I forget if she is leaving Saturday afternoon, or Sunday. Whatever day she leaves (depending on what time) would be best for me since I could be gone all day and not have to check with her :smile:

I am checking with her now and will get back to you hopefully today....

If I am able to attend I could bring my laptop (or desktop if no one has a usb to rca dac). They both have a massive amount of FLAC files so we could do some total digital listening.

[dcmartinpc]

The dates that might work for me are: 8/27, 9/03, 9/10, 9/17

Of those I think the weekend of the 17th might work the best for me. My wife is going out of town with her mom for her birthday. I forget if she is leaving Saturday afternoon, or Sunday. Whatever day she leaves (depending on what time) would be best for me since I could be gone all day and not have to check with her :smile:

I am checking with her now and will get back to you hopefully today....

If I am able to attend I could bring my laptop (or desktop if no one has a usb to rca dac). They both have a massive amount of FLAC files so we could do some total digital listening.

That would be great! Let me know what date works the best, and we will start with that date as our target and go from there! The 17th would be great for me too! The 27th is out now as I am having a tonsillectomy on the 26th!!!

Don

[dcmartinpc]

OK guys. I am going to make a preliminary call for the date to be September 17th. Who does that work/not work for? I would like to start getting a final list together. I would also be interested if anyone has any gear to bring to swap in and out...

Thanks!

Don

[dorokusai]

I have the LSiM703 loudspeakers so send me your personal information Don, including direct phone and email.

They will ship next week.

[dcmartinpc]

Info sent Mark!

Once we have everything nailed down, I would like to start working out some details over the next week or so.

Thanks everyone!

Don

[EndersShadow]

Don the 17th will likely not work for me :frown:. The wife wants to spend the day together since she is leaving late morning on the 18th to go to Chattanooga.

So I would more than likely be able to make the 18th (still not 100% sure in case things change) but the 17th is very unlikely. I will check and see if she would want to come if on the 17th, but not sure that will happen.

[dcmartinpc]

Keep me posted. I might be able to make the 18th work, I will let you know.

Anyone else?

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Looks like the 18th will work also. Shoot me some feedback and let me know what dates work. I will have a couple local guys that will be attending that are not forum members, but I would like to get some more folks from here :D

Don

[EndersShadow]

So I just talked to the wife. She said she would be more than happy to show up with me on the 17th.

So lets plan on the 17th being "the date" unless others speak up.

[dcmartinpc]

September 17th it is! Who else is available the 17th?

Don

[EndersShadow]

Don:

Am I crazy or did you have a set of Carver Amazings? I dont see em in your sig, but that doesnt mean jack around here :smile:

[dcmartinpc]

Don:

Am I crazy or did you have a set of Carver Amazings? I dont see em in your sig, but that doesnt mean jack around here :smile:

You're Crazy! Nope, never owned them, wouldn't mind some, but no. I was looking at some MartinLogan Motion 12s, which I still might move on, but not the amazings.

Don

[leroyjr1]

Let me check my work schedule.

[EndersShadow]

Darned, was hoping to bang out a bunch of demo's at once lol....

[dcmartinpc]

At this point I still should have a decent smattering of speakers...

SRS 2 (Should be done)
CRS+ (Might even mod these)
LSi9
LSi7
Monitor 70 :biggrin:
Magnepan MMG

Might have...

Meadowlark Shearwater Hot Rods - not sure on these yet
MartinLogan Motion 12

And of course, the LSiM 703!!!

Don

[leroyjr1]

Did you get the 703's yet?

[dcmartinpc]

Not yet. Mark said he was going to be shipping them this week.

Don

[EndersShadow]

Don, let Mark know that I am willing to take them from you back down to Indy with me and can then work out transport to members in Ohio, or back toward IL, or whatever is needed.

If you dont need to use me as a stop, no worries.

[dorokusai]

I'm reading guys. That's fine. The speakers will ship today or tomorrow.

Who's in Ohio and surrounding areas?

[dcmartinpc]

I'm reading guys. That's fine. The speakers will ship today or tomorrow.

Who's in Ohio and surrounding areas?

Thanks Mark!


Don, let Mark know that I am willing to take them from you back down to Indy with me and can then work out transport to members in Ohio, or back toward IL, or whatever is needed.

If you dont need to use me as a stop, no worries.

I am sure Mark will let me know next steps :biggrin: It would save me on shipping costs if you took them though, so that would be fine with me.

Don

[cstmar01]

I'll not be able to do the 17th as I have stuff going on. Too bad! hope it goes well! If these move over to the IL area I will see if I can make that meeting.

[leroyjr1]

I'm reading guys. That's fine. The speakers will ship today or tomorrow.

Who's in Ohio and surrounding areas?

Interested if they make it my way. I'm close to Chicago and Rockford where there's plenty polkies.

[cstmar01]

Interested if they make it my way. I'm close to Chicago and Rockford where there's plenty polkies.

I'm 2 hours away from Lee. in Central WI.

combine that with Rockford and it forms like a triangle of LSIM power. We are the tri-force:tongue:

[dcmartinpc]

I'm 2 hours away from Lee. in Central WI.

combine that with Rockford and it forms like a triangle of LSIM power. We are the tri-force:tongue:

Wow... Old school Zelda reference!

I am getting really excited for this demo. I have a couple local folks coming and combine that with the folks here and we should have a decent turnout.

Sorry you can't make it cstmar01... I am hoping the closer we get, the more we can get to come.

Enders Shadow, do you think indyhawg would be interested in coming?

Don

[EndersShadow]

Wow... Old school Zelda reference!

I am getting really excited for this demo. I have a couple local folks coming and combine that with the folks here and we should have a decent turnout.

Sorry you can't make it cstmar01... I am hoping the closer we get, the more we can get to come.

Enders Shadow, do you think indyhawg would be interested in coming?

Don

I have talked to him and he's not going to be sure till closer toward the date due to work.

I am sure he will pop his head in here at some point to let us know :wink:.

[dcmartinpc]

I have talked to him and he's not going to be sure till closer toward the date due to work.

I am sure he will pop his head in here at some point to let us know :wink:.

Thanks! I hope he can make it! I am anxious to meet a few more of you guys!

Don

[newrival]

Cool, I'll try and make the 18th.

[EndersShadow]

Cool, I'll try and make the 18th.

Date changed to Saturday the 17th

[EndersShadow]

Please copy and paste from this post into a new one if your planning on coming.

Date: September 17th
Time: ~10:00 AM Eastern - 6:00 PM Eastern (hours subject to change by host)
Host: dcmartinpc (Don)

Attendee's: EndersShadow (Dan & wife)

Food suggestions welcome.


***Don*** I can pick soda's and stuff up on the way, or just pitch in some cash for overall food. Let me know when it gets closer to the date

[newrival]

ok i'll try for the 17th then :)

[EndersShadow]

ok i'll try for the 17th then :)

If your able to make it, bring your USB DAC's. I am going to bring my laptop loaded with FLAC to do some testing :smile:

[dcmartinpc]

Please copy and paste from this post into a new one if your planning on coming.

Date: September 17th
Time: ~10:00 AM Eastern - 6:00 PM Eastern (hours subject to change by host)
Host: dcmartinpc (Don)

Attendee's: EndersShadow (Dan & wife)

Food suggestions welcome.


***Don*** I can pick soda's and stuff up on the way, or just pitch in some cash for overall food. Let me know when it gets closer to the date

Thanks Dan. Those hours work for me. We can go later than 6:00 if need be, but we can set that as a soft ending time. I am on my iPhone right now or I would edit it :) Food suggestions are welcome. Let me know what you like. Anything anyone would like to bring or chip in food wise would be awesome!

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Please copy and paste from this post into a new one if you're planning on coming.

Date: September 17th
Time: ~10:00 AM Eastern - 6:00 PM Eastern
Host: dcmartinpc (Don & wife)

Attendee's: EndersShadow (Dan & wife)

----------------------------------------------------

Food suggestions welcome.

We can go later, but this will serve as a guideline.

[dcmartinpc]

My wife just sent me a message. Apparently I have "2 Polk Speakers" waiting for me at my house. :biggrin: I get to get my ears on them before I have my surgery!!!!!! Its real now folks! Who is coming!!!

Don

[dorokusai]

It's actually just bricks in a pretty box...let me know that they arrived safe and in good condition please.

Cmon Polkies, take advantage of Don's generosity of opening his home for a looky loo on the signature Polk speakers we have right now. If you're close, you have no excuse.

[dcmartinpc]

It's actually just bricks in a pretty box...let me know that they arrived safe and in good condition please.

:eek: I will check on the condition of the bricks when I get home. Based on what my wife says, the boxes look to be in good shape.

Don

[leroyjr1]

Make sure you post some pics.

[EndersShadow]

Make sure you post some pics.

You gonna be able to make the event?

[dcmartinpc]

Make sure you post some pics.

I will definitely try to get some tonight!

Don

[leroyjr1]

You gonna be able to make the event?

Picking my schedule for the next 5 months tomorrow so I'll know then.

[dcmartinpc]

Picking my schedule for the next 5 months tomorrow so I'll know then.

Hope you can make it!

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Be jealous! I am sitting hear enjoying the LSiM 703!!! Gotta say, first impressions, SMOOTH!!! The bass is also VERY surprising. Tight and very present for a "Bookshelf". Loving them! I will be doing some more critical listening over the next couple weeks with a variety of music, but thought I would share in my joy! :cool:

Don

[JimAckley]

3 words my friend...

"told ya so" :biggrin:

[dcmartinpc]

I have been getting some serious ear time on the LSiM 703s, and they just keep growing on me. Whoever can make it to the demo at my place really owes it to themselves to show up if only to hear these!!! I have some stands on the way that will make a huge difference too! Heck, right now they are on top of my CRS+ which are on their stock stands! HARDLY the appropriate ear level or anything close to right for that matter.

Maybe it I the percocet talking , but I am loving these speakers!!!!

Don

[JimAckley]

What stands are you putting them on?

[dcmartinpc]

I picked up the 28" Skylan Dual post stands that Gaara had for sale here. I dd some research on them and they looked like a really nice stand, and I can fill them. Just trying to decide between lead shot or sand......

Don

[JimAckley]

Nice stand! I think I borrowed the SKY-4P24 (or something very similar) from Russ when I had the 703s. They weren't even filled and they were heavy as hell! They were the perfect height for me since I lounge back on my couch and you sink in the cushion :biggrin:

I've never filled a stand before, despite having two different sets of fillable stands. At first thought, I would figure sand since it will never have a chance at rattling, plus if you ever decide you want to move your stands, lead shot in two of those large tubes is gonna give you a hernia, haha.

Would it be impractical to combine the shot and sand to give you the ultimate combination of weight and best use of space?

[dorokusai]

There's no need to combine shot and sand since they are effectively doing the same thing. However, if you have ringing, it would be a smart thought to use sand as a buffer and to help dissipate heat....but that's really stretching the minutae of this tweak.

[nooshinjohn]

At this point I still should have a decent smattering of speakers...

SRS 2 (Should be done)
CRS+ (Might even mod these)
LSi9
LSi7
Monitor 70 :biggrin:
Magnepan MMG

Might have...

Meadowlark Shearwater Hot Rods - not sure on these yet
MartinLogan Motion 12

And of course, the LSiM 703!!!

Don

How are you liking those MMG's?

[EndersShadow]

bump. Anyone else coming besides my wife and I lol

[dcmartinpc]

How are you liking those MMG's?

The MMGs are really nice, but I had to take them out because I need to run my SRS 2s exclusively right now to burn in the Sonicaps before the Demo!!

I am also still waiting on the Outlaw ICBM so I can properly integrate the subs with them.

Don

[dcmartinpc]

One other tidbit for anyone on the fence!!! I sent off my GFP-750 today to be upgraded! Lots of caps and resistors changed out. Power supply upgrades... Lots of Nichicon Muse KZ!!! Good Stuff!

I also swapped out the LMS Ultra 5400 today and put in one of my Custom TC Sounds 18" Drivers (Basically a Pro 5100 top assembly with a ferrite motor and dual 1 ohm voice coils). Man this thing is QUICK in a sealed enclosure and has some serious slam in the mid and upper bass regions. That was one of my major complaints about the LMS Ultra 5400, sick amounts of LOW bass, but it left a lot to be desired above about 50 Hz... The custom driver is 1 or 2 dB shy under 20 Hz of the 5400, but I can live with that!!!

This custom driver performs a LOT like the Pro 5100, but in a different voice coil config and no Neo. The best part is that I got 2 of them for the cost of 1 5100!!!

Should be a fun Demo!!!

[JimAckley]

I was thinking about driving up, bit realized the Mizzou @ Oklahoma game is that weekend, and I can't miss that

[EndersShadow]

I was thinking about driving up, bit realized the Mizzou @ Oklahoma game is that weekend, and I can't miss that

DVR man, DVR. Solves the problem for ya. So see you there right?

[dcmartinpc]

I was thinking about driving up, bit realized the Mizzou @ Oklahoma game is that weekend, and I can't miss that

Tell you what, I will setup a TV in the Dining Room with the game on the whole time! :biggrin:

Don

[JimAckley]

Haha you guys are tempting me really bad. PM me your address Don.

[xsmi]

I REALLY wish it was a different time of the year (I'm a HS band director) :-(

[JimAckley]

Hey now, the games are on Friday, which means you can come on Saturday :biggrin:

[dcmartinpc]

Hey now, the games are on Friday, which means you can come on Saturday :biggrin:

Heck, Jim might be FLYING up the night before and staying at my house... Otherwise known as becoming my endentured "get ready for LSiM Demo" servant the night before :D

Don

[xsmi]

We have a Saturday game that week.

[JimAckley]

We have a Saturday game that week.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sOnKY2Xwog8/SjvKwYxz2MI/AAAAAAAABKM/rzv1Ni02i_Q/s320/homer_doh.jpg

MEH! Oh well, good luck!

And let the fact that i'm considering flying to Michigan be a testimony to how good the 703s are. They're amazing. They're worth traveling across the country to hear.

[dcmartinpc]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sOnKY2Xwog8/SjvKwYxz2MI/AAAAAAAABKM/rzv1Ni02i_Q/s320/homer_doh.jpg

MEH! Oh well, good luck!

And let the fact that i'm considering flying to Michigan be a testimony to how good the 703s are. They're amazing. They're worth traveling across the country to hear.

They are.... They really are. That and I am ruggedly handsome, so you know, there'a that! :eek: .....Wife shakes me awake...... "hey, wake up you are dreaming!!!!"

Huh, what?!?!

Why is my iPhone in my hand??!?


I gotta stop sleep posting!!!

Don

[xsmi]

Don,

Could I come on the 10th? If so I will PM my contact info.

Xavier

[dcmartinpc]

Something a bit informal might work... I'll send you a PM.

Don

[JimAckley]

They are.... They really are. That and I am ruggedly handsome, so you know, there'a that! :eek: .....Wife shakes me awake...... "hey, wake up you are dreaming!!!!"

Huh, what?!?!

Why is my iPhone in my hand??!?


I gotta stop sleep posting!!!

Don
I'm way too familiar with that :biggrin:

Unfortunately, the flight prices are gonna be higher than what I was expecting, so I'm not gonna make it to this meet. Those of you who do, enjoy it! The 703s are worth your time/effort, I promise.

Jim

[EndersShadow]

Darn, your trip had the making of the word EPIC in it...

And trust me I will enjoy the 703's for ya :smile:

[dcmartinpc]

I'm way too familiar with that :biggrin:

Unfortunately, the flight prices are gonna be higher than what I was expecting, so I'm not gonna make it to this meet. Those of you who do, enjoy it! The 703s are worth your time/effort, I promise.

Jim

You will be missed Jim! Hopefully we will meet someday!

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Darn, your trip had the making of the word EPIC in it...

And trust me I will enjoy the 703's for ya :smile:

I already am enjoying them :biggrin:

hehe


Don

[EndersShadow]

I already am enjoying them :biggrin:

hehe


Don

Since its Friday night and the time is right, can I get some audio pron pics of the 703's in their setup :wink::biggrin:

[dcmartinpc]

Since its Friday night and the time is right, can I get some audio pron pics of the 703's in their setup :wink::biggrin:

Give me a little bit to finish dinner and move the SRS 2s out of the way. I got my Skylan stands from Gaara, awesome stand btw! I will put them on their thrones and shoot some pics!

Don

[donaldfagen]

You guys who've heard the 703's are lucky. I've been curious about them for a long time and still have no way of auditioning them. :frown:

[JimAckley]

Darn, your trip had the making of the word EPIC in it...

And trust me I will enjoy the 703's for ya :smile:

Man... you'll have to enjoy them two... maybe three times as much as normal to make up for me not being there haha.

And again, a big thanks to Don for being so courteous. Maybe when I'm not a broke (because I spend all my money on audio equipment) college student, I'll venture my way to the Great Lakes for a jam session.

[dcmartinpc]

No problem at all Jim!

So... look what I embarrased myself into purchasing :redface:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123709

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Oh another thing! Anyone who has any DVD-A or SACD disks, please bring them! I only have a couple and I would love to hear some more! FLAC files too, my SB Touch can handle up to 24/192.

Unfortunately, it appears that much of what I like to listen to is not available in high res formats :mad:

I did just find this - The Beatles - The Collection Boxset MFSL :eek: converted to 24/96 FLAC!!!!

Is anyone bringing any equipment? I am not sure if my DAC is going to be here by then or not... It is a toss up since their production was delayed. :frown:

Don

[xsmi]

I'm trying not to be too pumped! That will make the 2 3/4 hr drive harder.

[nooshinjohn]

Oh another thing! Anyone who has any DVD-A or SACD disks, please bring them! I only have a couple and I would love to hear some more! FLAC files too, my SB Touch can handle up to 24/192.

Unfortunately, it appears that much of what I like to listen to is not available in high res formats :mad:

I did just find this - The Beatles - The Collection Boxset MFSL :eek: converted to 24/96 FLAC!!!!

Is anyone bringing any equipment? I am not sure if my DAC is going to be here by then or not... It is a toss up since their production was delayed. :frown:

Don

I would be interested in hearing the Beatles on FLAC... I have a mint copy of that set and it would be great to compare

[EndersShadow]

I am planning on bringing my laptop with me which will be loaded with a massive amount of FLAC files (like 50+ gigs of music).

I will post an excel sheet of everything here later (MediaMonkey is on the desktop right now) listing everything I have for folks to pick through.

PS the wife is a HUGE Beatles fan so I think we have all the CD's they ever produced on FLAC to compare.

[dcmartinpc]

I would be interested in hearing the Beatles on FLAC... I have a mint copy of that set and it would be great to compare

Definitely. This is apparently MFSL vinyl converted to 24/96 FLAC. Sending you a PM.

Don

[dcmartinpc]

I am planning on bringing my laptop with me which will be loaded with a massive amount of FLAC files (like 50+ gigs of music).

I will post an excel sheet of everything here later (MediaMonkey is on the desktop right now) listing everything I have for folks to pick through.

PS the wife is a HUGE Beatles fan so I think we have all the CD's they ever produced on FLAC to compare.

What do you use to play the files from your laptop?

If we were to use my system, we would need to copy everything over to my music server for my SB Touch to see it. That would be fine with me, but I just wanted to put it out there.

Don

[EndersShadow]

What do you use to play the files from your laptop?

If we were to use my system, we would need to copy everything over to my music server for my SB Touch to see it. That would be fine with me, but I just wanted to put it out there.

Don

I could bring it on a Esata or USB Hdd if that worked better for you. I have a couple extra lying around with more than enough space.

But with my laptop I could just jack into your network and then we could play from your Squeezebox Touch. I have built in wireless or an Ethernet port as well.

[dcmartinpc]

I could bring it on a Esata or USB Hdd if that worked better for you. I have a couple extra lying around with more than enough space.

But with my laptop I could just jack into your network and then we could play from your Squeezebox Touch. I have built in wireless or an Ethernet port as well.

We will figure it out! I have 2 gig ethernet switches in my living room that run down to the core switch in the basement... I just haven't tried to get a squeezebox to talk to multiple computers before. Regardless, we will figure it out.

Computers and Networking are my day job! I am the senior architect at a consulting firm here. I primarily work for a large financial institution in the area where I designed and manage their virtualization environment. I currently support close to 1,000 servers!

Enjoying your LOTR Marathon? How is the bass?

Don

[JimAckley]

Have either of you considered a high-end sound card for your computer? While I'm sure .flac on your SB is good, no handheld device that I've heard has held up vs. my laptop's Creative X-Fi Notebook card. Even the onboard card sounds like chopped liver in comparison. I think I still have a, Creative Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit external, a SB Audigy 2 ZS for a desktop PCI slot, and a SB Audigy 2 ZS Notebook lying around if you guys wanna give any of them a shot, especially for your little shindig.

[nooshinjohn]

So far I have found no digital source sweeter than vinyl... just sayin'

[JimAckley]

So far I have found no digital source sweeter than vinyl... just sayin'

This is true, but it's easier to hold 19,500 songs on a hard drive than on vinyl :tongue:

[dcmartinpc]

So far I have found no digital source sweeter than vinyl... just sayin'

Oh John, how true that statement is... But right now, I think the wife would castrate me if I went down another rabbit hole! :eek: I need to sell a few things first... I also need to get down to a max of 2 pairs of speakers in my 2 channel rig!!!

Believe me, Vinyl is on my radar, but it will probably be a couple more years. Otherwise my young children would end up ruining everything!!! :biggrin:

Don

[JimAckley]

Having had some time with them, do you think the 703s will become permanent part of your system?

[dcmartinpc]

I do think so. I am getting them setup on the stand here tomorrow and I will have a better idea :D They do sound phenomenal. I also have not listened to anything high res on them yet. Again, that should happen tomorrow.

Don

[EndersShadow]

We will figure it out! I have 2 gig ethernet switches in my living room that run down to the core switch in the basement... I just haven't tried to get a squeezebox to talk to multiple computers before. Regardless, we will figure it out.

Computers and Networking are my day job! I am the senior architect at a consulting firm here. I primarily work for a large financial institution in the area where I designed and manage their virtualization environment. I currently support close to 1,000 servers!

Enjoying your LOTR Marathon? How is the bass?

Don

Bass was decent but not great (wife kept making me turn it down due to the time at night). Still missing something, but hopefully REW will help me figure out where (and if its not just a sub limitation).

Cool Job, I am the IT Help Desk/Business Analyst guy for a defense firm (i.e. attorneys) for State Farm. My primary job this year is seeing how we can leverage new technology/processes to become more efficient in what we do and how we do it. This year though my big project is getting our office ready to switch our database management system and our document assembly system, and all the revamping/updating that requires. Needless to say its been a sucky year so I need this trip lol.....


Have either of you considered a high-end sound card for your computer? While I'm sure .flac on your SB is good, no handheld device that I've heard has held up vs. my laptop's Creative X-Fi Notebook card. Even the onboard card sounds like chopped liver in comparison. I think I still have a, Creative Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit external, a SB Audigy 2 ZS for a desktop PCI slot, and a SB Audigy 2 ZS Notebook lying around if you guys wanna give any of them a shot, especially for your little shindig.

If I would do anything it would be to use a external asynchronous USB DAC (think HTR, V-Dac, Musiland Monitor etc). They cost about the same as one of those graphic cards and work better from what I have read.

[EndersShadow]

Don, we got a list of attendee's yet? I know BillWillburg was possibly coming, anyone else from Chicago, WI or Ohio?

[dcmartinpc]

Don, we got a list of attendee's yet? I know BillWillburg was possibly coming, anyone else from Chicago, WI or Ohio?

I am still waiting for people to commit. We have had several people in the thread here say maybe, but noone is committing except for you :smile: I do have 2 or 3 people coming local to me here that are some local aduiophiles. They aren't polkies... yet!

If anyone is coming and they haven't let me know yet, please confirm :biggrin:

XSMI is coming on the 10th since he can't make it on the 17th. At least he will get to hear them.

Don

[dcmartinpc]

OK Guys, I rearranged everything and other than the new TV stand, which I will put in when it gets here, I am in my LSiM 703 Demo Configuration! Here are some pictures... Please excuse the wire mess, the new stand will take care of that! I missed a couple kid toys too... Sorry about that! But I barely had enough energy to do this much... so... :tongue:

Don

http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/i-2RfVq7G/0/L/IMG1038-L.jpg (http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/18860959_PNnMHx#1461753669_2RfVq7G-A-LB)

http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/i-wqvgjgw/0/L/IMG1040-L.jpg (http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/18860959_PNnMHx#1461753693_wqvgjgw-A-LB)

http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/i-7TttncC/0/L/IMG1041-L.jpg (http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/18860959_PNnMHx#1461753704_7TttncC-A-LB)

http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/i-8srBbp8/0/L/IMG1042-L.jpg (http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/18860959_PNnMHx#1461753751_8srBbp8-A-LB)

[leroyjr1]

Let's see some sub porn.:biggrin:

[dcmartinpc]

Let's see some sub porn.:biggrin:

That was the teaser! Now you must pay $5.95 a minute to continue!!!

I will have to get some pics of the other sub I have built right now. The home theater is a MESS because it is in the basement and got turned into a workshop to build my subs :eek: Then the wife thought it would be nice to start "storing" stuff on the couches. I gotta get that done and cleaned up or you guys are going to strangle me!

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Does anyone see the 18" LMS Ultra 5400 driver in the first picture? Its kinda like "Wheres Waldo?"


:biggrin:

Don

[EndersShadow]

Does anyone see the 18" LMS Ultra 5400 driver in the first picture? Its kinda like "Wheres Waldo?"


:biggrin:

Don

Its on the right side behind the little black sub.

[dcmartinpc]

Its on the right side behind the little black sub.

Good eye and you mean the LSi9s :smile:

I am loving this combo, pretty insane! Believe it or not, those little LSiM 703s keep up with that sub! I still have to do a room sweep and EQ the sub in its new location, but it is already WAY better where it is now then where it was before. It used to be on the right side of my TV and it must have been in a room null because I could barely get anything impactful out of it. But... it was really the only choice with SRS 2.

I must say, I am very pleased with the Skylan stands. If I ever but stand new, these will definitely be on my short list. Even without being filled with shot, they are very sturdy and solid.

I was hoping some pictures would help lure out any lurkers and convince them to make the trip :smile:

Everyone is welcome!

Don

[JimAckley]

You oughta let me put that thing to better use :wink:

[dcmartinpc]

You oughta let me put that thing to better use :wink:

Jim, I would love to!! Send me some $$$ and I can ship you off the driver!! :biggrin: I'll make you a deal!

Don

[EndersShadow]

Don:

You dont happen to have or know anyone w/ another set of stands and a speaker selector do you? That way we could A/B the LSi 9's and 703's pretty quick and easily....

Just a thought...

[JimAckley]

$5? :biggrin:

[dcmartinpc]

Don:

You dont happen to have or know anyone w/ another set of stands and a speaker selector do you? That way we could A/B the LSi 9's and 703's pretty quick and easily....

Just a thought...

Unfortunately I do not... I could get my hands on a speaker selector for fairly cheap I would imagine, but stands are another animal. I have some crappy ones I built out of 2x10s in my basement theater. They are ugly, and I am sure sonically terrible!!!

Don

[EndersShadow]

Reminder bump.....

[dcmartinpc]

I have checked with Leroy personally, and he is still up in the air. Come on people! This will be more fun with more people...

Dan, have you heard from IndyHawg?

Don

[EndersShadow]

I have checked with Leroy personally, and he is still up in the air. Come on people! This will be more fun with more people...

Dan, have you heard from IndyHawg?

Don

He is still not sure. He is either still in, or just got back from the Phillipines. I am sure he will chime in, and I will check with him personally if he doesnt.

I just actually compiled a little list of folks in the Midwest area (that have it listed in their profile) that have been active last 6+ months.

Figured I would shoot them all a message about it just so they know.....

[xsmi]

Unfortunately I do not... I could get my hands on a speaker selector for fairly cheap I would imagine, but stands are another animal. I have some crappy ones I built out of 2x10s in my basement theater. They are ugly, and I am sure sonically terrible!!!

Don

Don,

I have a pair that are a little on the light side. I can bring them this weekend and leave them at your place. I use them occasionally but have not for some time. I could leave them with you and get them if someone is coming through Ohio.

Xavier

[SolidSqual]

So far I have found no digital source sweeter than vinyl... just sayin'

That's because you have yet to own a decent digital source like my Prism Orpheus DAC . . . . . . . . . hmmm, I'm thinking about bringing my Spatial HD systemup for some fun.

[dcmartinpc]

That's because you have yet to own a decent digital source like my Prism Orpheus DAC . . . . . . . . . hmmm, I'm thinking about bringing my Spatial HD systemup for some fun.

Well don't tease me now!!! Where are you located? I would love to hear one of the Spatial HD systems!!!

Don

[SolidSqual]

I live in Columbus. We wouldn't have time to benefit from the room correction unless I showed up early for the tech to make his measurements, but we could set the system to run without correction and still receive substantial benefit from the outstanding DAC and Pure Vinyl.

EDIT: Columbus, OH not Indiana

[EndersShadow]

I live in Columbus. We wouldn't have time to benefit from the room correction unless I showed up early for the tech to make his measurements, but we could set the system to run without correction and still receive substantial benefit from the outstanding DAC and Pure Vinyl.

EDIT: Columbus, OH not Indiana

So you gonna make the trek?

[SolidSqual]

Yup, I'm already working out logistics. Might bring my wife too. Does you wife like HiFi or is she just along for the ride?

[EndersShadow]

Yup, I'm already working out logistics. Might bring my wife too. Does you wife like HiFi or is she just along for the ride?

Well considering I am bringing a laptop/HDD filled to the brim w/ her beatles and other CD's in FLAC format she will be happy.

She's not a nut like me though so she hasnt yet been converted to living/breathing audio.....yet :eek:

So she will enjoy it for a bit then probably start talking to Don's wife about shoes, shopping, purses (or about how much of a nut us fella's are :smile:)

[SolidSqual]

My wife made me put a couch in my listening room so she could listen too, but I'm still the only one in there for any real period. She just likes to know she has the option, and is definitely more interested in purses.

[EndersShadow]

My wife made me put a couch in my listening room so she could listen too, but I'm still the only one in there for any real period. She just likes to know she has the option, and is definitely more interested in purses.

Then hopefully they can chat about those when they get bored and we can stay longer to play with the toys :smile:

[SolidSqual]

If you bring your music on a HDD, I can hook it up to my MacMini to run my Spatial gear.

[EndersShadow]

If you bring your music on a HDD, I can hook it up to my MacMini to run my Spatial gear.

Ok, I will bring it on my Windows 7 laptop (loaded into MediaMonkey) and as just files on an external HDD.

I will bring my wife's point and shoot, and possibly my tripod and Canon Rebel XTi DSLR, not sure just yet......

[SolidSqual]

that should work.

[dcmartinpc]

Ok, I will bring it on my Windows 7 laptop (loaded into MediaMonkey) and as just files on an external HDD.

I will bring my wife's point and shoot, and possibly my tripod and Canon Rebel XTi DSLR, not sure just yet......

I have the Canon 7D with a couple L lenses :biggrin: But my tripod just broke. Man do I pick the expensive hobbies :( I use a Canon S95 for point and shoot duties.

Love me some Canon!!! Have a Canon 40D to I think I am going to try to sell....


Don

[dcmartinpc]

Well considering I am bringing a laptop/HDD filled to the brim w/ her beatles and other CD's in FLAC format she will be happy.

She's not a nut like me though so she hasnt yet been converted to living/breathing audio.....yet :eek:

So she will enjoy it for a bit then probably start talking to Don's wife about shoes, shopping, purses (or about how much of a nut us fella's are :smile:)


I recently acquired the entire Beatles collection on 24/96 flac converted from MFSL vinyl!!!!!! :biggrin:

Don

[EndersShadow]

I have the Canon 7D with a couple L lenses :biggrin: But my tripod just broke. Man do I pick the expensive hobbies :( I use a Canon S95 for point and shoot duties.

Yeah, those are a bit on the expensive side


I recently acquired the entire Beatles collection on 24/96 flac converted from MFSL vinyl!!!!!! :biggrin:

Nice, should make for lots of fun.

[byfthalone]

still trying to make it...was going to stay the night but it is a Notre Dame weekend and none are available for normal pricing

[EndersShadow]

Don, I am debating bringing a couple of my acoustic panels with me to help tame any issues in the room. Probably can get 4 or 5 in my Jetta without causing too much of a problem......

Let me know if those would help.....

[dcmartinpc]

Don, I am debating bringing a couple of my acoustic panels with me to help tame any issues in the room. Probably can get 4 or 5 in my Jetta without causing too much of a problem......

Let me know if those would help.....

That would be awesome! I have zero acoustic treatments, so that would be perfect!

If you forgot them, that would be ok with me :biggrin:


Don

[EndersShadow]

Don, SCompRacer might be in for the 703's after your place, if he is able to make it.

If not I will talk to SolidSqual (Mike) about letting me have em for a week (18th-23rd) and then meeting up the week after that (so the 24/25th) for him to take them to the Columbus area and then shoot them east toward NY possibly, or south toward West Virginia

[SolidSqual]

I'm down for the roadtrips. Just let me know when and where. This is awesome.

[dcmartinpc]

still trying to make it...was going to stay the night but it is a Notre Dame weekend and none are available for normal pricing

If you book quickly, there are rooms at the Niles Inn and Suites. Not the most upscale place, but from what I know, clean and safe. 5 minutes down the road from me.

$149 a night

http://www.nilesinn.com/

The other place is Comfort Suites in Benton Harbor. Not in the bad part of Benton Harbor :biggrin: Decent place... This one is about 20 minutes from my house.

$99 a night

http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-benton_harbor-michigan-MI226


Don

[dcmartinpc]

Don, SCompRacer might be in for the 703's after your place, if he is able to make it.

If not I will talk to SolidSqual (Mike) about letting me have em for a week (18th-23rd) and then meeting up the week after that (so the 24/25th) for him to take them to the Columbus area and then shoot them east toward NY possibly, or south toward West Virginia

I am fine with anything, as long as Mark (dorokusai) approves everything.

Don

[leroyjr1]

Don, SCompRacer might be in for the 703's after your place, if he is able to make it.

If not I will talk to SolidSqual (Mike) about letting me have em for a week (18th-23rd) and then meeting up the week after that (so the 24/25th) for him to take them to the Columbus area and then shoot them east toward NY possibly, or south toward West Virginia

Before moving them east to Ohio there's a ton of polkies in Illinois and Wisconsin.

[EndersShadow]

I am fine with anything, as logn as Mark (dorokusai) approves everything.

Don

Yup, he said just to keep him in the loop, which I have been.

[EndersShadow]

Before moving them east to Ohio there's a ton of polkies in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Speak now or forever hold your peace.

So far with you being the exception leroy, no one else from the Chicago or WI area will be attending (or no one that has let Don know such).

If you show up and then want to shoot them to the Chicago area that would be fine too, but we need to get this in gear soon.

SCompRacer has scheduling conflicts so he wont be able to attend or pickup the speakers currently.

[dcmartinpc]

I know there are folks from the IL area that really want to get their ears on the LSiM 703s. Let EndersShadow know so we can get the plan together. As of right now, unless someone speaks up, they are heading towards Ohio.

Don

[SolidSqual]

So what's the word? Can I just have them next since those east of Indy seem to care less?

[xsmi]

Those of you going to Don's house next Saturday are in for a treat! These puppies ROCK! And Don, the best host a polkie can ask for!

[dcmartinpc]

Those of you going to Don's house next Saturday are in for a treat! These puppies ROCK! And Don, the best host a polkie can ask for!

Thank you sir! It was a pleasure having you Xavier! I enjoyed the music you brought with you!

Looking forward to next weekend!

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Speaking of next weekend... We shoud start getting a final list together of who is definitely coming.

I would also like to start thinking about food and who is willing to bring what food and drink wise. I will cover pizza for lunch if that works for everyone. Let me know if that is good. Is there a beer preference we can agree on? Sides? Looking for ideas....


I am also curious what gear everyone will be bringing with them.

Thanks!

Don

[EndersShadow]

I am also curious what gear everyone will be bringing with them.

Only gear coming with me is laptop with FLAC, external HDD with FLAC.

Oh yeah, and a couple accoustic panels :biggrin:

[SolidSqual]

I'm coming. I can bring:

Prism Orpheus w/ MacMini (Pure Vinyl)
Quicksilver MidMonos
MAC CuQ speaker cables
Emerald Physics Interconnects (Same as Mogami cable used by 10Audio)

I like beer . . . craft or good ol' bud light. Let me know about food. I can pick something up. My car is small and will likely be filled with boxes of gear.

[EndersShadow]

Don I can pick up some soda's, chips and a meat tray of some sort..........

Honestly your gear is better than mine hence bringing only the panels and music :smile:

[dcmartinpc]

Don I can pick up some soda's, chips and a meat tray of some sort..........

Honestly your gear is better than mine hence bringing only the panels and music :smile:

Sounds good Dan! No big deal on the gear... What I REALLY want to hear is a nice DAC. I am still waiting on mine....

Don

[dcmartinpc]

Let's start this up again....

Please copy and paste from this post into a new one if your planning on coming. If you are bringing food, drinks, or any gear, please note that under to your name.

Date: September 17th
Time: ~10:00 AM Eastern - 6:00 PM Eastern

Host: dcmartinpc (Don)
Beer (If Wanted), Pizza, Crackers, Cheese, More Suggestions??

Attendee's:

EndersShadow (Dan & wife)
Soda, Chips, Meat Tray

Food suggestions welcome.

[anonymouse]

Well, it turns out that the wife and kids have a girls play date next Saturday, so I am in.
------------------------------
Date: September 17th
Time: ~10:00 AM Eastern - 6:00 PM Eastern

Host: dcmartinpc (Don)
Beer (If Wanted), Pizza, Crackers, Cheese, More Suggestions??

Attendee's:

EndersShadow (Dan & wife) - Soda, Chips, Meat Tray
anonymouse (self) - Wings. LSi9's (modded), TBD on sources, amps, cables.

[JuanR]

Darn, I would have loved to attend this but I have two major events next week that I must be at.

I would love to check these out, would it be possible to send them my way? Im in Chicago, southeast corner to be exact, border with Indiana I'm literally 5 minutes from the Horseshoe Casino in Whitting). I would love to audition them with my gear...this is what I currently have in my main rig:

LSi25's with 2 LSiC's, LSiFX's, FXi30's for the rear, and a PSW1000. All this powered by 2 Sunfire Cinema Grand Amps and a TGP-401 pre. I also have a couple of Technics turntables to listen to vinyl.

Anybody would be welcomed to come over and I can also pass them on to Leroy or whoever when i'm done.

I really wish I could have made the trip though...

Juan

[dcmartinpc]

Well, it turns out that the wife and kids have a girls play date next Saturday, so I am in.
------------------------------
Date: September 17th
Time: ~10:00 AM Eastern - 6:00 PM Eastern

Host: dcmartinpc (Don)
Beer (If Wanted), Pizza, Crackers, Cheese, More Suggestions??

Attendee's:

EndersShadow (Dan & wife) - Soda, Chips, Meat Tray
anonymouse (self) - Wings. LSi9's (modded), TBD on sources, amps, cables.

Yes! Modded LSi9s!!!! What mods have been performed to your 9s? This is THE comparison I have wanted to see to the LSiM 703!!! Excited to have you.

Don

[anonymouse]

Yes! Modded LSi9s!!!! What mods have been performed to your 9s? This is THE comparison I have wanted to see to the LSiM 703!!! Excited to have you.

Don

Sonicaps on the highs, Dayton's on the lows. Mills resistors IIRC. No other sound dampeners etc.

[anonymouse]

Darn, I would have loved to attend this but I have two major events next week that I must be at.

I would love to check these out, would it be possible to send them my way? Im in Chicago, southeast corner to be exact, border with Indiana I'm literally 5 minutes from the Horseshoe Casino in Whitting). I would love to audition them with my gear...this is what I currently have in my main rig:

LSi25's with 2 LSiC's, LSiFX's, FXi30's for the rear, and a PSW1000. All this powered by 2 Sunfire Cinema Grand Amps and a TGP-401 pre. I also have a couple of Technics turntables to listen to vinyl.

Anybody would be welcomed to come over and I can also pass them on to Leroy or whoever when i'm done.

I really wish I could have made the trip though...

Juan

You are not too far. Do you need a ride, or just cannot make the time?

[dcmartinpc]

Sonicaps on the highs, Dayton's on the lows. Mills resistors IIRC. No other sound dampeners etc.

Perfect! That is exactly the kind of mod I can complete! I have been paranoid to perform it, but I think the next %20 off sale, I am going to upgrade mine. Do you have the LSi schematics? I know they used to be on the sight, but they were taken down...

Don

[JuanR]

You are not too far. Do you need a ride, or just cannot make the time?

I just can not make the time due to other family events happening that day, otherwise I would have gone.

Thanks for the offer!

[anonymouse]

Perfect! That is exactly the kind of mod I can complete! I have been paranoid to perform it, but I think the next %20 off sale, I am going to upgrade mine. Do you have the LSi schematics? I know they used to be on the sight, but they were taken down...

Don

Do not have the schematics. I did not need them. This thread here has good info and pictures: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71515&page=2

The parts list is also there.

[SolidSqual]

Hey Guys,

I just got word that I need to work Saturday. I apologize for the inconvenience this may create.

Mike

[dcmartinpc]

Hey Guys,

I just got word that I need to work Saturday. I apologize for the inconvenience this may create.

Mike

No problem. It is what it is. I was looking forward to having you there, but stuff happens.


Don

[dcmartinpc]

Folks that are coming, please PM me for my Phone Number and Address. I would like to keep it out of public domain is possible :smile:

Don

[indyhawg]

Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it either this weekend.

[EndersShadow]

Starting to get excited. Got my FLAC files transfering to my laptop, downloading and installing Media Monkey as well.

Don I realized something about my laptop.....its got a dedicated graphics card with a HDMI out.

So we can hook it into your AVR and do everything that way so you dont need to mess with setting up your Squeezebox to do anything regarding my gear.

[dcmartinpc]

Starting to get excited. Got my FLAC files transfering to my laptop, downloading and installing Media Monkey as well.

Don I realized something about my laptop.....its got a dedicated graphics card with a HDMI out.

So we can hook it into your AVR and do everything that way so you dont need to mess with setting up your Squeezebox to do anything regarding my gear.

Unfortunately, unless I pull the AVR up from the basement, or pull down the AVR from my bedroom, I have no HDMI inputs. In the 2 channel rig is an Adcom GFP-750 2 channel Pre, which will be back tomorrow! The Yamaha has no HDMI either.

On another note, the home theater is probably not going to be cleaned up sadly for several reason. First, I have been working every day, at least 14 hours a day, for the past week... Secondly, I am working on selling a bunch of salt water fish tank crap and it is taking up all the room! Sorry guys! But we can try to bring up the other sub to demo if you would like, but I will need some help :biggrin:

Dan, we will work it out... The squeezebox would probably be easier and better sound quality anyways. We will figure it out.

Don

[EndersShadow]

No worries. I figured I would bring a USB HDD as well so if you found anything you wanted that I had you could just grab it from me off that.

[dcmartinpc]

No worries. I figured I would bring a USB HDD as well so if you found anything you wanted that I had you could just grab it from me off that.

Works for me!!! I am really looking forward to Saturday!

Do you drink? Beer or otherwise? I was just wondering if I should grab a couple brews or forego it...

What about you Anonymouse?


Thanks guys! Looks like right now it is down to you 2 and maybe 1 local guy. 3 other local guys have cancelled on me...

Don

[EndersShadow]

Wife might like one or two. I myself am more of a Diet MD, or Smirnoff drinker (but like 2 or 3 max due to having Crohn's). I will see if she has any requests Beer wise.

Don just to save myself some time, rather than picking up chips, soda, meat or veggie tray myself and bringing, I figured I would just give you like 20 -25 bucks to cover the cost of em and help a little on the pizza..

Let me know if thats cool or if you still want me to pick them up myself.

[dcmartinpc]

Wife might like one or two. I myself am more of a Diet MD drinker. I will see if she has any requests.

Don just to save myself some time, rather than picking up chips and drinks myself and bringing, I figured I would just give you like 20 bucks to cover the cost of em.

Let me know if thats cool or if you still want me to pick them up myself.

$ is cool. No big deal. We won't need much if it is just 6 of us or so.

You prefer Diet Mountain Dew? Any other soda requests? Chip types? I might grab a couple 6 packs of some craft beers or something like that. Nothing crazy. We have a grocery store a few minutes from the house, so I might just have my wife run over there Saturday morning to pick up a few things.

Don

[EndersShadow]

Last call for all polkies...... Tomorrow is dday.

We will be demo'in the 703's against stock LSi 9's, and possibly modded LSi 9's.

It really doesnt get any better than this!!!



Plus later on, we might have a bit o fun in my car using a Squeezebox Touch & HRT Media streamer to see how much of a difference FLAC v. CD player v. Zune connected via 3.5mm to CD Player makes....

[dcmartinpc]

I got a PM from Anonymouse, so looks like he is in %100 and bringing his modded LSi9s!!! We should have some nice comparisons. I have been unable to locate a speaker selector at a decent price locally so far...

Anonymouse, do you happen to have one?

Don

[EndersShadow]

Am up and starting to get ready to head out.

I have all my music on my laptop (MP3 & FLAC), a copy of all the FLAC on my external HDD, my Zune, and going to pack the acoustic panels here in a little bit.

Packing some cheap RCA's for our squeezebox to car amp testing.

Hope to be on the road around 7ish give or take putting me at Dons around 10.

Don: the wife did have one request, she wants her some Blue Moon...

[byfthalone]

have a great time all...wish I could have made it..

[dcmartinpc]

Don: the wife did have one request, she wants her some Blue Moon...

Check!

Getting my Adcom hooked back up now! Mounted the Kuro last night!

Don

[donaldfagen]

I'm jealous of you guys! Can't wait to hear all about it!

[codyc1ark]

Boo! I wish I was coming!

[EndersShadow]

I wont spoil the fun, but there were some interesting results. Going to sit down and give it a good write up tomorrow.

[txcoastal1]

I wont spoil the fun, but there were some interesting results. Going to sit down and give it a good write up tomorrow.

What a teaser....rock out...chime in tomorrow w/pics :smile:

[nooshinjohn]

I wont spoil the fun, but there were some interesting results. Going to sit down and give it a good write up tomorrow.:rolleyes::rolleyes::tongue::confused:

[anonymouse]

The results were interesting indeed.

[leroyjr1]

Pics?

[Topper]

what the hecks with all the suspense !! Spill the beans peeps !! What'd we miss :)

[EndersShadow]

Pics?

Don should post those soon. He took all the pics of the event. I will have my own set here in a week or so from my times with them.


what the hecks with all the suspense !! Spill the beans peeps !! What'd we miss :)

Sorry, I have been lazy today. The wife leaves tomorrow for Chattanooga for a couple days so I wanted to spend today with her.. I am hoping to have my write up of the meeting at Don's shortly, waiting on a couple last pieces of information about room dimensions and whatnot.

I also plan to post another write up about tomorrow night. I am having my dad over to listen to some music. We will be sending music from computer (recorded in FLAC) via HDMI to my Integra DRT 5.9 and from there via my Zone 2 pre-outs using Signal Cable Analog 2 interconnects to my HK3490.

Whole point is to be able to A/B them side by side. The HK can run both 8 ohm (LSi 703) and 4 ohm (LSi 15) loads and let me A&B back.

I am aware its not exactly a fair comparison but thats kinda the point.

That and the point is my dad isnt a huge audiophile but he likes to listen to music. So he has a totally unbiased opinion so I want to hear his thoughts and impressions.

I will share those as well as my wife's from Don's and mine (after an extended listening session or two)

[SolidSqual]

Man, I wish I could have made it up there. I worked all weekend instead. I bet you guys had fun. Can't wait to read your impressions.

[EndersShadow]

Mike you have PM.....

[byfthalone]

Man, I wish I could have made it up there. I worked all weekend instead. I bet you guys had fun. Can't wait to read your impressions.


ditto!!!

[JimAckley]

Well? We're all on pins and needles

[EndersShadow]

Well? We're all on pins and needles

We are working on creating a nice review for you guys with all three of our impressions as well as documentation as to all cables, sources, and connections used.

Don still has to finish up his portion and then its on to Sheldon for his. It should be hopefully done later this week.


My dad and I are going to listen to the 703's v the 15's tonight so I will write something up about that, and then I have another Polkie (indyhawg) coming over this week as well to listen to them. That write up will be posted as its own thread.

The forum being down has really messed with communication between the three of us lol....

[Topper]

anxiously awaiting your thoughts guys :).

[donaldfagen]

anxiously awaiting your thoughts guys :).
Ditto!

[EndersShadow]

Don is working on his section and then it will go to Shelton for his portion. It is coming so keep waiting....

[leroyjr1]

Don is working on his section and then it will go to Shelton for his portion. It is coming so keep waiting....

A group review? You guys are making it more difficult than it actually is.

[Face]

....

[EndersShadow]

My review from this meeting will be posted here later tonight: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?124592-LSiM-series-speaker-reviews

[dcmartinpc]

Sorry Guys, I have been swamped. I have barely had time to blink the last week. Between work emergencies and family emergencies, I have barely had time to sleep. I will try to write up my impressions at lunch today from work. I also have a couple pictures I will post tonight after I get back from Chicago. I am meeting up with someone to sell my last sentinel.
Don

[dcmartinpc]

Guys, here are a couple pictures of the equipment. I just realized I never took any pictures of people!

Don

http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/i-pH4wnx4/0/L/IMG7625-L.jpg (http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/18860959_PNnMHx#1499944038_pH4wnx4-A-LB)

http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/i-xvSSQZx/0/L/IMG7626-L.jpg (http://the-martins.smugmug.com/Other/LSiM-703-Demo/18860959_PNnMHx#1499944076_xvSSQZx-A-LB)

[EndersShadow]

Guys, here are a couple pictures of the equipment. I just realized I never took any pictures of people

And I for one thank you for that :biggrin:

[EndersShadow]

Here are my thoughts

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[xsmi]

I wish I heard those 9's as they must be very special because I liked the 703's a lot. Thanks for the write up bro.

[EndersShadow]

I will have one more coming in the next week or so.

I want to use pure cd's with a carver cd player that add's tubes into the mix to see what that does.

I have been putting the 703's against my modded 15's (no crossover mod, only sub mod).