MD Polkfest Goodies - Russ

[RuSsMaN]

Ok, I'm getting everything boxed to ship up tomorrow. I'm simply making this post, to communicate to members expecting something (and making sure I have everything), and take any requests. I'm hoping to wrap up not one, but TWO stereo Tube tuners this evening.

ND13 - Good and bad news. I don't have a CLOSE matched pair BB 6DJ8, so you are getting Amperex Globe's instead (lucky you) - I'll bring 1 BB, to show you the difference in the two.

RT1 - Quad of Telefunken Smooth Plate 12AX7, Quad of GE 7025

Beardog - Duet of RCA 7025, and do you want anything else 12AX7 wise?

Amulford - Analysis Plus Oval Jumpers

To sell:

My 6197 Spud Amp (Single ended pentode) $200 with a sleeve (5) each of RCA 6197, JAN 6CL6, Raytheon 6CL6, and pair of Tungsol 6CL6 (all nos)

Acurus A100 $250 (if there is interest posted here for me to ship it up - otherwise I will make it open to the FM)

TONS of speaker cables. Kimber, Audioquest, Goertz - there are going to be some GREAT deals to be had, trust me.

Any requests? I'm thick on NOS 12AU7 variants. I'm testing my remaining Smooth plate stock tonight. If you want to request something, DO IT NOW - so I can get it in the boxes, shipping to Mark tomorrow morning.

Cheers,
Russ

[tryrrthg]

Are the speaker cables open to those who can't make the trip? I might be interested in some kimber stuff depending on what you have. If not, no big deal, just curious...

[jdhdiggs]

What's the status on the knight mono's? (Don't waste the 10,000 for that)

[ND13]

(Don't waste the 10,000 for that)

Yeah, make it a special post.

I wonder if bells, chimes, whistles or fireworks will start going off on every one's puters that are online at the time when you do :p :D

[heiney9]

Yeah, make it a special post.

I wonder if bells, chimes, whistles or fireworks will start going off on every one's puters that are online at the time when you do :p :D

What if there is no extra decimal place? And he has to start all the back at zero, like the old automobile odometers. :eek: :D

H9

[TroyD]

I'm bringing a couple items with me:

Sony TC-K909ES casette deck
Denon DCD-2560 CD player (this thing is a TANK)

Older Sharp LCD projector, model # xv-s250zu
This isn't 'mine' but a friend is looking to unload it. Works GREAT in a completely dark room. DARK ROOM is the key though.

BDT

[polkatese]

Russ, any quads NOS 12ax7 that would be an upgrade to the stock MLP? I'll be interested, thanks..

[ohskigod]

Troy, curious, how much for the LCD projector?

[TroyD]

Lou,

PM sent...

[nadams]

Troy- how much for the Denon?

[MacLeod]

What if there is no extra decimal place? And he has to start all the back at zero, like the old automobile odometers. :eek: :D

H9


Can you imagine Russ as a Polkie! :D

[DAGLJAM6]

I'm thick on NOS 12AU7 variants.
Cheers,
Russ

I'll keep that in mind ,need to stock up soon.
If all works out i'll be bringing for sale:

1 pair of Monitor 10's ( The pair from Polkfest south last year)
1ea. Kenwood basic C2 SS Pre-amp ( I'm going all tubed front ends on both home systems and don't need the phono stage on one system. Dodd in/ Kenwood out)

[nadams]

Just FYI- I will be bringing my old Monitor 5jr speakers to part out on FRIDAY. If nobody wants them Friday, I'll send them on to Saturday's festivities to be devoured. The tweeters are already spoken for, but the midbass drivers and the crossovers are available. Oh, and the grills...

The cabs themselves are beat, so I don't think anyone will want them.

[ohskigod]

anyone got anything in regards to a used Tube pre? I'm not desperate, but am wondering if there is something better than the Radii I am using. I am assuming that might be my system's weaklink. could be wrong though.

[RuSsMaN]

The Radii is a great sounding, but 'starter' tube pre. Affordable. I think you should sell it Sid, so he can get started.

Even the Dodd ELP, would be a sustantial step up.

PT, I'm thin on ax7 quads, but that should change after Polkfest.

Cheers,
Russ

[polkatese]

ok. just let me know once your stash got replenished. thanks.

[jdhdiggs]

Lou, Check out the bottlehead foreplay. It will teach you a bit about how pre's work and has a lot of documented modifications for different performance.

[danger boy]

with all the gear going to be up for sale this weekend @ Polkfest... i'm not sure i can purchase anything. since i'm flying in to town. Do you think people would be open to the idea of shipping them to me if i purchased something? I"d like to get into a tube pre myself. or possibly even a DAC.

[dorokusai]

I'll ship anything but speakers. If you don't have cash, bring a checkbook or small child as collateral.

[ND13]

Do you have any Prommisary Notes :eek:

[danger boy]

I'll ship anything but speakers. If you don't have cash, bring a checkbook or small child as collateral.

Lucky for you. i'm not looking for speakers. ;) way to expensive to ship. i rarely buy speakers that need to be shipped.

I will bring some $$ for sure.

[amulford]

If you don't have cash, bring a checkbook or small child as collateral.

OK, but it's kid and carry. I ain't takin' 'em back if they don't function as expected ;)

[nadams]

Okay, here's a broad question. Is there anyone who is attending Friday's HQ tour that is bringing a TT to sell on Saturday? I just realised that I need a TT to fill in my 2ch rig, and thought maybe I'd try here. I will only be attending on Friday, so I'd have to ask that you bring it to the HQ tour. I'm looking for something sub $100

Thanks!

[aaharvel]

I wish I was able to make the Polk Gathering. It'd be real nice to finally meet so many people I've gotten to know on here.

[dorokusai]

I wish I was able to make the Polk Gathering. It'd be real nice to finally meet so many people I've gotten to know on here.....and punch them in the nuts.

[RuSsMaN]

I'm punching YOU in the nuts as soon as I see you Mark.

[nadams]

I'm wearin' a cup. Don't want no nutpunching here. You other guys are old enough that you aren't gonna use 'em anymore... I need mine for a while yet.

[aaharvel]

Hahaha!

If a termpaper and the damn long roadtrip wasn't so in the way I would love to be there. Oh well maybe next year. :cool:

[amulford]

Here now, let's leave the jewels outta this...

[RuSsMaN]

Don't worry Anthony, the other WILL drop, one day.

[ND13]

Russ,

Can you please tell me about that 6197 Spud?? Interested, very I am.

[RuSsMaN]

I don't have my Yoda-speak decoder ring with me today.

Pair of 6CL6 / 6197 power pentodes, running single ended at approx 2.2 wpc. Thoradson power tranny, Telefunken output trannies. Only 1 capacitor, and a cathode bias resistor in the signal path (per ch). 5Y3 Rectifier (RCA Coke Bottle). 1 set of inputs, wired directly to a volume pot.

Original post here:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28439

No online dibs, this goes up for sale AT Mark's house, Saturday 11am, with other goodies.

Cheers,
Russ

[ND13]

I don't have my Yoda-speak decoder ring with me today.
Russ

I don't know what got into me. I never use that silly shit, but I guess I'm just losing my freakin mind. :o

Anyways, I would have to have, what.......a 94db or better sensitivity rated speaker for me to really get any use from it, right? Like some KHorns, La Scala, etc, etc.

[RuSsMaN]

Depends on the room, and the mV output of your source.

I used it at the office, with some 87db nOrh 3.0. Never turned it up halfway (and keep in mind, you can run this one full out, without clipping). Granted, it was a nearfield 'desk' setting, at an office, but the volume was PLENTY.

No problem in a small room, at reasonable levels, with 90-92db speakers. I promise. Of course you can always go nuts if you want, and get some Klipsch bookshelf jobbies OR big floorstanders.

We can demo it at PF, I'm sure there will be some extra speakers we can hook up (and a source).

Cheers,
Russ

[ND13]

Did you build this one yourself? I have been thinking about this type of rig for a while. So much so, that I even trolled over to the Klipsch forum, yesterday :eek: . I've never really liked horns, AT ALL, but with that being said, I've never heard them on tubes. From what I have heard and assume, the tubes will really mellow out the horns. Like that was what they were really intended for in the first place. Anyways, this would be a really inexpensive way to start that type of rig, don't you agree? I screwed up and let a pair of really nice, 1 owner KG2s, for $80, get away Monday :o . STUPID!!. I know they aren't nearly as efficient as most Ks , but they would have worked til others came around, especially for a bedroom.

[dorokusai]

I have a decent pair of KG2's if you want a pair.....cabinets have seen some work, but they work 100%.

[RuSsMaN]

Remind me to buy a dozen feet of 14/2 lamp cord when we go to home depot Mark. Just to rig some of this stuff up to demo, on the quick and easy. KG2's would be right at home with an amp like this.

Cheers,
Russ

[dorokusai]

I have a buttload of Original MC that will work fine....problem solved :)

[RuSsMaN]

I love you.

[dorokusai]

I love you too, honey dumper.

[ND13]

Yeah, I'd love to hear the KG2s with the Spud. That way I will know right away if this is a rig I want to pursue or if I need to look at a different speaker type, ala "NO HORNS".

Mark, I need a place to put the gear I'm bringing. I don't want to leave it all in the van/truck in the parking lot, Friday night. Do you have the room???

[RuSsMaN]

We'll get you taken care of, in short order broham. Don't worry.

Cheers,
Russ

[ND13]

I wouldn't expect anything else from you guys. Always eager to help(take the $$$ out of my wallet)a brother in need. :p :D

[dorokusai]

I tried to call you, but it was late.....gear storage is no problem.

[ND13]

Thanks!!!

[RuSsMaN]

My flight leaves in 7 hours.

I better hit the sack, or do another speed-ball, one of the two.

[TroyD]

Don't worry about the lamp cord, I'll bring some already terminated.

BDT

[jdhdiggs]

I'll bring some additional cord as well. Looks like wire will be no issue.

Mark, I'll be bringing my "office" rig for demo as well. Do you have speaker stands?

The SVS and Mags are about all I plan on leaving at home.

[dorokusai]

I have no speaker stands other than the multipurpose Polk stands for the MON10.....and they will be used on the Dahlquist's as well. I have no speakers for demo that really need stands other than those.

If you have stands, bring them just in case. Thank you sir :D

[jdhdiggs]

Hmm, I'm short on stands as well (AKA I have noe that aren't attached to walls). I guess we can make do or scrap the LSi and ADS demos?

[dorokusai]

We can use other speakers as stands, it's not a huge deal. The main thing is to hear them as my home is not your home, so everything will sound different....know what I mean?

[jdhdiggs]

Well, yeah...

I just wanted to make sure they could make it out of dog range.

[dorokusai]

It should be just fine.

[jtgranby]

I have no speaker stands other than the multipurpose Polk stands for the MON10.....and they will be used on the Dahlquist's as well. I have no speakers for demo that really need stands other than those.

If you have stands, bring them just in case. Thank you sir :D
I have a couple extra pairs of stands,I can bring. They don't work quite right with the 2.3tl's :D

[aaharvel]

Sounds like fun guys! :cool: