Polkfest '06 - ideas

[TroyD]

Gang,

For those that plan on attending Polkfest, I'd like to get your ideas on things that you'd like to see, not see etc etc...

One of the ideas tossed around is having Leonard give a presentation on hifi. Now, Leonard is a super interesting guy with lots to talk about (the problem lies in getting him to be quiet ;) )....however, some have expressed concerns about sitting in on a lecture type thing as opposed to listening to music/gear. Which, I definately see the point of.

Anyhow, I just wanted to stimulate a discussion of what folks would like/not like in terms of format this year.....

Bring 'em on.

BDT

[reeltrouble1]

Although I appreciate your asking for ideas it's really up to you Troy. Is he doing this talk at your house or his? I would like to hear his ideas, I would put it on the agenda, those who find it not their bag need not attend the session, not a big deal.

Since its Polkfest, it seems logical the central theme would be Polk, the factory is sending their reps last I heard.

RT1

[George Grand]

I'd like to see those second rate wannabe's stay away from my girl.

[schwarcw]

I would like to hear a side by side demo or audition of the various tube CDP's. Jolida, Ah! Tojoe and Original or anything else. These players go for $500 - 800 and it would be an interesting side by side demo. Especially with some solid state amps and big SDA's, your 2.3's would do just fine. Maybe we have some Polkies that will volunteer their players for a demo. Cables and tubes of their choice.

[ohskigod]

troy, if you need my stock Jolida, then cool. actually i'll bring anything except the carvers and Bozaks (were driving down in Fireman32's toyota Yaris, not condusive to big speaker transport)

a presentation from Leonard would be cool. an hour or 2 wouldnt kill things overall in my opinion.

[danger boy]

who is Leonard?

a presentation on Hi Fi would be pretty cool.. just so long as it's not mandatory... ;) and stays within a reasonable time is all.

Will there be a test afterwards? :rolleyes:

I think people are really interested in tube everything this time. I know I am. Tube amp, tube pre, tube CDP, tube TV??? :rolleyes: :p

I think there would be a lot of interest also in cables/wires. I'd like to hear some high end and see how them compare to what I use. I could bring or send some ahead of time.

And I don't really care to see RuSsMaN either. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

JK!

[F1nut]

Eff all that stuff, bring on the BBQ!

[amulford]

I'd like to see another flexibility demonstration....:cool:

J/K. It's great of you to ask, but don't fix it if it ain't broke.

[ND13]

I'd like to see a demonstration of this piece of gear

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11786&d=1130389582

[PolkThug]

I'd like to see a demonstration of this piece of gear

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11786&d=1130389582

Whoa! Caught me off guard at work. :D

[ND13]

Ooops!!!!!

[Chuck_Norris]

One of the most difficult pieces of equipment maintain, if I do say so myself.

[Strong Bad]

A presentation would be nice. I'm looking forward to sampling some tube gear, especially the Preamps and doing a/b demos of SS vs Tube. Anything else is simply a bonus in my book.

A discussion on the physics of Jesse's hair and Doro's ability to "get it on" with various shrubbery would be helpful also. This where my photography skills come into play. :D


John

[ohskigod]

cant go wrong, gear to play with and listen to. beer. food. general revelry is the order of the day

[Fireman32]

Im all about a lecture and just listening to gear. As a newbie to this hobby i can hopefully learn alot. Plus i am looking foward to my frist polkfest and meeting everyone. -:)

[janmike]

One of these years I'm going to make that trip.

[Joey_V]

Where's this PolkFest going to be held again? Would like to make the trip if possible. Anyone care for a little electrostat A/B?

[RuSsMaN]

Not to be all formal, and no, I don't want a schedule laid out, but I'd like to see less swapping in and out, and more listening. I want to get my ears on some gear.

For example, hook the Monitor 7's up for a couple hours dedicated, so my peeps can hear them, then onto something else vs putting them in and out, and in and out, etc.

I have ZERO interest in a/b'ing equipment, cables, etc. Listen to the Jolida CDP for a couple hours, then hook the Rotel / Arcam / whatever up etc.... I can't stand the 5 minutes on a peice, then disconnect, try another for 5 minutes, etc.

Other than that, keep Bruce out of the deviled eggs, and make sure big Flo makes plenty of tater salad.

[TroyD]

Keep the input coming guys...

Here is my thought pattern, based in no small part to the input of others.

I agree, the gear swapping will be at a minimum. I plan on having three rigs up. Two of which, everyone needs to keep thier dickbeaters off. The third, we can do *some* swapping. However, in the past, we've not had the attention span to do any sort of decent a/b. Plus, that introduces the very real possibility of someone's gear getting dicked up.

The two cemented in rigs are the SDA 2.3tl's/sunfire tube pre/Philips SACD/Classe 25 and the AR9/all analog backend

As far as the 'seminar' goes, you know, I can go both ways with this but I'm leaning to not doing it in a 'formal' type setting. If someone from Polk wants to do a brief presentation about what's going on at Polk or talk about how some of the speakers were designed, I'm down with that. If Leonard wants to talk about how he recorded his CD and wants to demo it, I'm down with that too. However, I think a 1-2hr class type thing? Not so much. Again, too much shuffling in and out...plus that puts the gear demoing at a screeching halt. So, again, possible but I'm leaning against it.

We will NOT run out of food like last time, plenty o' deviled eggs and tater salad fo' sho'!

BDT

[amulford]

That sounds about best. a formal speech, no. I'm for picking brains.

As far as the gear swapping, I gotta agree with something along the lines Russ said. Maybe have one rig, and keep it open and easy to get to. How about the GAYrage?? (Eff the A/B-ing, I can do that at my leisure. Too much lost time, too easy to screw something up.)

BTW, Some where back Dave put the order in for sauages. I'll probably have like 10-15 lbs (or more). Might wanna get an extra gas bottle for the grill.

[Strong Bad]

There are so many people on the forum I've never met in person, that alot of time may be spent BSing about non-audio related topics.

A little time picking Leonards brain, some tube gear sampling and ALOT of BSing with the fine Polk Forum folks makes for a nice weekend. Plus, I need some time on my own for some papparazzi style photo shoots to gather incrimiating evidence!

Since I have my own photography website, I can dump the photos there so all can view.

[TroyD]

John,

You bringing some of the local talent?

I can have a pole set up in the living room...

BDT

[brettw22]

I'd like to see those second rate wannabe's stay away from my girl.I don't know about you George, but she's been touchy feely with me at a fest before. I believe this is the singlemost reason she wanted the fest back this year.

[George Grand]

It's the "challenge" you represent amigo! Not the challenge to me, but the challenge to her. Keep me posted.

[brettw22]

Ya know, we get a lot of free gropes.......this might be news to many of y'all, but us gays get more opportunities to test the real/fake feeling than most of you get to.........lol.

[schwarcw]

BTW, Some where back Dave put the order in for sauages. I'll probably have like 10-15 lbs (or more). Might wanna get an extra gas bottle for the grill.

With that much sausage, they'll be a lot of gas coming from ass:eek:

Carl

[Strong Bad]

John,

You bringing some of the local talent?

I can have a pole set up in the living room...

BDT

I'm sure that would be the hi-lite of the gathering!

Another thought (unrelated to the pole) I had is contributing to the food and drink fund. I want to make sure I put my share of $$$ into the fund. As we draw closer, let's clarify this to make sure BDT & LSW (Little Smart Wendy) are taken care of.

John

[DAGLJAM6]

BTW, Some where back Dave put the order in for sauages. I'll probably have like 10-15 lbs (or more). Might wanna get an extra gas bottle for the grill.

Eff the gear and the demoing music,bring on the apple sausage! Cash in hand Antnee, cash in hand....:)

[F1nut]

Ya know what, eff the BBQ, bring on the apple sausage.

[heiney9]

I'm up for anything. Though I'd agree to stay away from a formal presentation thing. I'm just as anxious to shoot the sh*t with everyone as I am to get some listening in. To me the socializing/interacting is what's it's about. I say keep the swapping to a minimum and having 3 rigs set up sounds just about right.

Bring on the sausage

H9

[heiney9]

Also just another thought. Perhaps rather than everyone bringing their fave piece of gear, bring some demo music. Stuff that is stellar in your own system just to see how it sounds different on another rig. Although I could see this getting out of hand because listening to 200 different songs could be an issue.

H9

[madmax]

I'm sure that would be the hi-lite of the gathering!
John

That would put a different light on the event for sure. ;)
madmax

[MacLeod]

I woundnt have a problem with a seminar on Hi-Fi. Im always up for learning more.

As for demo'ing, I like the idea of using just a select few pieces for much longer and more thorough demos. Id rather listen to 3 sets of speakers for 5 hours than 15 sets in 2 hours.

[RuSsMaN]

.... Perhaps rather than everyone bringing their fave piece of gear, bring some demo music. Stuff that is stellar in your own system ....

Can I get an Amen? I can't tell you how many GREAT peices of music I might not have ever know about, if someone had not taken the time to bring them, and play them at an audio meet.

[dkg999]

Russ - you have an Amen! Having lots of different music to explore would be great. I also agree with a previous post about those attending donating to help with the costs of the event. For those of us new to these events, I would ask that somehow it's clear who those donations should go to. Doug.

[RuSsMaN]

It's easy, just stuff some greenbacks in a glass in the kitchen cabinet (my fav technique) right before you leave. The master bath countertop works well also. Nice, because its informal, random, and they (the host) can't say no.

If you don't feel like doing that, just slip it to another member leaving something, and they'll make sure it ends up in the right hands. There is nothing formal, and certainly nothing required. I want to be clear on that point. Members that host, do so because they want to, there is never a 'cover charge'.

Cheers,
Russ

[ohskigod]

perhaps a wadded up 20 fired from a slingshot aimed at Troy's noggin. your chipping in for the event, and having some good natured fun at the same time :D

[keith allen]

Eff all that stuff, bring on the BBQ!
When in Carolina,South that is,must be yella BBQ!Good stuff!

[TroyD]

Russ - you have an Amen! Having lots of different music to explore would be great. I also agree with a previous post about those attending donating to help with the costs of the event. For those of us new to these events, I would ask that somehow it's clear who those donations should go to. Doug.

Doug,

I appreciate the sentiment, however to clarify, no donations are requrired, requested or accepted. If you guys are willing to come, the least I can do is provide food and beverages. You want to contribute? Bring music to listen to, get to know the Polk bretheren. Etc etc...

Right on with the music aspect of it. I've got a decent selection of what I like. Bring what you like.

BDT

[reeltrouble1]

Too many polkies handling the gear can be very very bad, we have plenty of tales.

Whatever you want my host with the most and I have left a couple "donations" in the bath for you my little blossom.

seriously though guys, I had to force a Grant on him at 04 which he threw back at me, come have fun, relax enjoy spending time with two of the finest folks your ever going to meet.

rT1

[Tour2ma]

Agree with the semi-freeze on the gear swapping.

90% of the Fest equation is conversation with friends and music... As for any presentations, let them happen around the kegerator...

[MacLeod]

I appreciate the sentiment, however to clarify, no donations are requrired, requested or accepted. If you guys are willing to come, the least I can do is provide food and beverages. You want to contribute? Bring music to listen to, get to know the Polk bretheren. Etc etc...



So does that mean I shouldnt bring a couple cases of fine import beer that I can get wholesale? ;)

[brettw22]

Wow Mac......he didn't say come and insult him......

[dorokusai]

Just bring what you feel like bringing, no need to advertise what it is, as that's not what it's about....you should donate because it's Polkfest.

[TroyD]

Definately bring the beer!!!!!!

I just don't want anyone to feel obligated in anyway to do anything but show up and have a good time.

BDT

[faster100]

woosh!! Boy that's a load off my mind.. I had no idea what i should bring when i come up :)

[TroyD]

No, Cliff, I'd feel really bad about basically taking food off your family dinnertable.

[George Grand]

You don't look like it.

[ohskigod]

No, Cliff, I'd feel really bad about basically taking food off your family dinnertable.


oh.....SNAP :D

[shack]

Ok John is bringing "entertainment" (we hope), MacLeod is bringing beer...Faster100...well who knows....

I can bring some of my daughter's boyfriend's "stash" that was sort-of uncovered this last weekend. He won't be needing it since if he's still alive after his father gets through with him....I'll finish killing him.. Then and only then can he see my daughter again.

[dorokusai]

Just burn him at the cross and get it over with, ya' big sissy.

[shack]

Just burn him at the cross and get it over with, ya' big sissy.

That too....

[faster100]

No, Cliff, I'd feel really bad about basically taking food off your family dinnertable.

Troy for god sakes man think !! :D

they will be in tow, so well get a free meal while we are there to make up for it, :D

[faster100]

You don't look like it.

He's just jealous, and afraid what would happen if i showed up.. I promise i'll go easy on ya Troy

Ya make one comment 6 months ago your low on dough and ya get an eternity of low taste jokes..

for the record i was never in financial ruins.. you made that part up.. :rolleyes:

[MacLeod]

Any requests?

Newcastle is my favorite beer we carry. A nice English ale.

We carry over 200 packeages but a short list would be:

Bass
Harp
Guiness Draught
Guiness Stout
Sierra Nevada
Red Stripe
Dos Equis
Warsteiner
St Pauli
Moosehead

[heiney9]

Any requests?

Newcastle is my favorite beer we carry. A nice English ale.

We carry over 200 packeages but a short list would be:

Bass
Harp
Guiness Draught
Guiness Stout
Sierra Nevada
Red Stripe
Dos Equis
Warsteiner
St Pauli
Moosehead


Bring it all :D

[MacLeod]

LOL! Those beers are $30-40 a case! And thats wholesale! I left off the expensive stuff like Anchor Steam for $60 a case of Lindemans Framboise which is $60 for 12, 12 ounce bottles!!!

[faster100]

Hey Mac,

I like Newcastle myself.. My fav actually for a treat.. so i vote for that, :)

I'll try to be there to woop Troys smart assed comments out of his huge head :D

[dorokusai]

Any requests?

Newcastle is my favorite beer we carry. A nice English ale.

We carry over 200 packeages but a short list would be:

Bass
Harp
Guiness Draught
Guiness Stout
Sierra Nevada
Red Stripe
Dos Equis
Warsteiner
St Pauli
Moosehead

Hey, Stonehead...how about you do whatever you want of your own free will? You won't find many snobs at a Polkfest.

[F1nut]

What!?! No moldy cheese, cheap merlot or mahaganey pipes?

[TroyD]

What!?! No moldy cheese, cheap merlot or mahaganey pipes?

au contraire, mon frere.....

BDT

[TroyD]

Sorry Cliff. It's a moot point, you won't be there so really no point in discussing it further.

[faster100]

I was just kidding so relax, and i thought it was open to all polkies? Guess its selective hospitality :)

[hoosier21]

I was just kidding so relax, and i thought it was open to all polkies? Guess its selective hospitality :)


His house his rules

[heiney9]

What!?! No moldy cheese, cheap merlot or mahaganey pipes?

Uhh....I thought it was all set Jesse you're bringing the best moldy cheese, the best cheap Merlot and the best mahaganey pipes. I thought it was understood ;) .

H9

[faster100]

His house his rules


Edit: nevermind, not worth the grief.. It's the last place id want to visit.

I was trying to keep in the spirit of the polkfest and playing fun... It will be the last comment i make about any polkfest i assure you.

[SCompRacer]

Jesse done drinked the cheap merlot in another thread where I got an engrish lesson. How 'bout Edelweiss beer?:D

I wanna hear about

http://home.comcast.net/~scompracer/forums/bbqd.gif

[TroyD]

I was just kidding so relax, and i thought it was open to all polkies? Guess its selective hospitality :)

I don't kid about going to someone else's home to disrupt anything.

It's my home, so, I do get to make the rules. As far as being hospitable, I'll let those who have been to my home make that call. Selective? Well, again, I pay the mortgage why wouldn't I get final approval on who comes and goes from said domicile?

Anyone that thinks that they can come and enjoy and behave themself is welcome.


BDT

[F1nut]

au contraire, mon frere.....

BDT

Ah good, I feel better now. :D

[brettw22]

It will be the last comment i make about *fill in the blank*Famous last words.........unfortunately, never true either. ;)

[Tour2ma]

Anyone that thinks that they can come and enjoy and behave themself is welcome.When did "behave" become part of the equation? ;)

[MacLeod]

Hey, Stonehead...how about you do whatever you want of your own free will? You won't find many snobs at a Polkfest.

Yeah but Im from the car audio side and Im afraid nobody will talk to me unless I bring good beer.

:D

[TroyD]

Good dudes welcome regardless of persuasion.

Case of newcastle will grease the tracks a bit, though.

BDT

[MacLeod]

Good dudes welcome regardless of persuasion.

Case of newcastle will grease the tracks a bit, though.

BDT


http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/grinser/grinning-smiley-003.gif

[dorokusai]

Yeah but Im from the car audio side and Im afraid nobody will talk to me unless I bring good beer.

:D

Lucky for you, you're hard to ignore :D Start training for the keg stands now.

[amulford]

Yeah but Im from the car audio side and Im afraid nobody will talk to me unless I bring good beer.

:D


Hey, good tunes is good tunes. I don't give a sh!t if it's 12 volt or 120.

Of course, that don't mean much coming from me, 'cause I go both ways anyhoo (Brett- leave it alone:eek:)

Case of Bass Pale Ale and a case of Guinness Stout for me. Il dig TRUE black and tans. I'll drink off the keg Saturday;)

[reeltrouble1]

I'd rather have a case Rum

RT1

[heiney9]

I'd rather have a case Rum

RT1

Is that to share...or all for yourself

H9

[reeltrouble1]

Definetely shared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RT1

[heiney9]

That's the spirit.......I vote for a case of Rum then :p .

H9