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halo

11-11-2006, 10:12 PM

Joey has been asking about this lately. For some odd reason he wants to put me in charge of it. So, here we go...

We need someone to host a Chicago Polkfest.

Anyone unaware I am in a wheelchair? Well, now ya know! ;)

IMO, SCompRacer has the best acoustics and, for me, accessibility. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, he isn't able to play host to a large group of Polkies.

I'd love to have a get together but my house 'aint gonna work.

I'd prefer it to be "close" to Chicago, say within 45 - 60 min. It isn't all about me though :o

Anyone want to host a Chicago area AUDIO / POLKFEST now's the time to step up to the plate. How about SPRING / SUMMER '07?

brettw22

11-12-2006, 04:24 PM

I'm in an apartment.....no can do here.

Joey_V

11-12-2006, 05:12 PM

Bloomington is far.... but it's worth it to meet Polkies. If no one else is closer, I suppose Bloomington it is!

Do I bring Summits?

Joey

MikeC78

11-12-2006, 05:41 PM

Alright... this has to be in the Summer and somewhere during my 2 week off stint... yes, that's the ONLY summer I'm getting nowadays! Stupid med school...

Anyway, I will bring the Summits and the Plinius and whatever preamp I end up with at that time... still looking at the $4K Cary Audio SLP-98 preamp as the crown jewel of my system....mmmmMMMMmmmmmMMmm.... Cary tubes.....

Joey

Unless someone can host this closer for everone...

My neighbors are going to really hate me!:D

a_mattison

11-12-2006, 09:24 PM

I'd be interesting in coming as well! I live in a condo and don't have a whole lot of extra room, or would offer to host.

Would be great to meet some more Polkies!

Joey_V

11-12-2006, 09:56 PM

A_Mattison,

Where is Roscoe, IL?

Joey

Ricardo

11-12-2006, 10:03 PM

Less than five hours drive to Chicago or Bloomington.......I'm in for this one...have already missed two gatherings :(

I've drove through Bloomington to Eureka twice already to pick up SDA's....meeting polkies is a better reason to do it :)

Joey_V

11-12-2006, 10:42 PM

Sweetness.... we are getting somewhere.

:)

Soon, we should make a list of the gear!

Joey

a_mattison

11-12-2006, 10:47 PM

A_Mattison,

Where is Roscoe, IL?

Joey

Roscoe is just north of Rockford, IL.

I only live a few miles from Heiney9. I know that H9 is interested in a get together as well...even a mini-fest to do some listening at someone's house. H9 and DKG999 were over at my house last weekend. We had a great time.

a_mattison

11-12-2006, 10:49 PM

Ive seen the posts about Polk-fests, but not really understood what takes place... Do different people bring their super-cool or unique gear to listen to and hand out, drink a few beers, etc..)? (that is what it sounds like....sounds good to me)

Joey_V

11-12-2006, 11:55 PM

Roscoe is just north of Rockford, IL.

I only live a few miles from Heiney9. I know that H9 is interested in a get together as well...even a mini-fest to do some listening at someone's house. H9 and DKG999 were over at my house last weekend. We had a great time.

Then that means I live about 30 minutes east of you... atleast my home home is 30 minutes away from you. I'm right on 90, right by the Prime Outlets of Huntley, IL when you're headed east to Chicago (where my apartment is).

That means that H9 isnt too far from me either.. wow... so many polkies.

Joey

heiney9

11-13-2006, 12:17 AM

Yep I'm on the NE side of Rockford just off the tollway I-90 (Riverside exit). I'd certainly be a participant (depending on the date not around July 4th) and I'd certainly help organize, but I would not be able to host such an event. Seems like there is some solid interest and it's good to get the wheels rolling early.

H9

halo

11-13-2006, 02:11 AM

2 hours is a lot of seat time for me but I should be able to attend. I call the couch for pressure relief ;) :)

Need to organize travel plans - especially if you want to "caravan" to Bloomington. People + gear + a wheelchair fills a vehicle fast. I don't have a vehicle large enough to handle my gear and my chair at the same time.

Mike - you have a pm.

F1nut

11-13-2006, 02:49 AM

Guys, at the present time it's my understanding that Anthony is hosting Polkfest '07 in southern NJ probably in September, so may I suggest the spring for the Chicago Polkfest. That way they will be spread out a little more and perhaps more folks would attend both. I know I'd consider coming up in the spring. Also, you should consider talking with Troy about what it takes to host one of these as he has it down to a fine science.

Polk65

11-13-2006, 04:08 AM

I would also hit it in the spring but summer is too close to the already planned Polkfest '07 in September. Coincidence that these are around the time of Oktoberfest? I've never been to Club Med but have enjoyed two Club Polkfest's. My point is that for those of us that are not local, it takes time and money to drive or fly. You can still hold it in the summertime but as F1nut suggests, less people will be able to attend.

Ive seen the posts about Polk-fests, but not really understood what takes place... Do different people bring their super-cool or unique gear to listen to and hand out, drink a few beers, etc..)? (that is what it sounds like....sounds good to me)

Yes.

Search "Polkfest" and "Texas Polk Gathering"
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heiney9

11-13-2006, 07:31 AM

heiney9

11-13-2006, 07:44 AM

Also I don't picture this being on the grand scale that a traditional PF usually is. In my mind it would be a one day event. Certainly any and all are invited to attend, but I don't see it being a whole weekend thing. But then again I'm just thinking out loud. But I think it's still a good idea to keep some distance between this and Anthony's shindig. Since I'm local for this I'll go along wiith whatever is decided.

H9

Joey_V

11-13-2006, 08:26 AM

Just know that it's harder for me to go to CFest on a spring day than it is on a summer day. I have a huge superblock clinical rotation in the springtime... but who knows.

JOey

TroyD

11-13-2006, 08:35 AM

As far as being an 'official' PF...yeah, probably want to spread those out.

However, smaller, regional get togethers...why not? So, you don't get the Polk swag, but, so what?

Hosting is easy, got food? got gear? got booze? Easy.

BDT

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 10:19 AM

Halo-

You have a PM. I'm still trying to figure one thing out for you and it might be a problem?:o Otherwise, getting into my house and deck will not be an issue.

I'll have food, beer, and whatever everyone else wants to bring with them. I have a large grill and I'll have a kegerater for everone.:)

Mike

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 10:27 AM

heiney9

11-13-2006, 12:41 PM

McLoki

11-13-2006, 12:53 PM

McLoki-

Where the heck are you??:mad: You better chime in here and tell me you plan on coming, you have no excuse being a half hour away damnit!!:D :p

Also... I will have overnight accommodations for a couple if interested? Sorry guys but I only have a 4 bedroom house, and the rest are taken!:) In any case... If you booze to much I will always have room in the backyard!!:D :D

Mike

Of course - I am all over this... I will be there.

I can bring the CinePro and whatever else anyone is interested in seeing. (NAD T163 preamp, Naked LSi7's, etc.) I also have a rough set of SDA 1b's that could make the trip...

If accomodations are needed, we may be able to help out as well. :)

Michael

halo

11-13-2006, 01:10 PM

OK Mike - I'm down. I'll have to rent a minivan to accomodate my gear, my chair, and whichever person I bring with me - probably my brother maybe my wife (Any other wives going to be in attendance?).

April or May would be really good for me. June or July would work for me also.

I'm open so let's nail down a specific weekend, that way people can start clearing their schedules and make travel arrangements. This is going to be fun!

a_mattison

11-13-2006, 01:25 PM

halo

11-13-2006, 01:34 PM

Guys, at the present time it's my understanding that Anthony is hosting Polkfest '07 in southern NJ probably in September, so may I suggest the spring for the Chicago Polkfest. That way they will be spread out a little more and perhaps more folks would attend both. I know I'd consider coming up in the spring.Thanks Jesse :) Also, you should consider talking with Troy about what it takes to host one of these as he has it down to a fine science.I'm on it ;)

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 03:26 PM

So far MikeC78 you sound like the viable person to hold this. I'm familiar with Bloomington as I went to school there so it would be fun to visit the old stomping ground. Plus for me it's only about 2 hour or so drive which it just about right. Works for me.

H9

:D Good old memories for you!!

I'm sure you know Veteran's quite well?? If you keep driving on Veteran's south toward the mall keep going unit you hit E. Oakland. You'll be making a left on Oakland if you are heading south, keep going until you come to "Old farm Rd, Old Farm Subdivison" on your right. When you make your right, drive about 2-3 blocks my house will be on your right hand side. PM me for exact address.

Thanks HTrookie!:)

Mike

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 03:35 PM

Of course - I am all over this... I will be there.

I can bring the CinePro and whatever else anyone is interested in seeing. (NAD T163 preamp, Naked LSi7's, etc.) I also have a rough set of SDA 1b's that could make the trip...

If accomodations are needed, we may be able to help out as well. :)

Michael

:D Yeah!!!

I'd love to hear the Cinepro hooked to some 15's! However, I could always hear them anytime? That puppy sure puts out a ton of power!:eek:

Mike

halo

11-13-2006, 04:05 PM

OK folks, for those of youse interested in attending:

I think some people have this "gathering" a little mixed up with Polkfest 07'?

This Chicago get togther is really just made for a small crowd as I don't have the accomodations for a very large group. I'll try to host as many as possible, but I think I could probably only house about 10-15 human beings? My house is roughly 2700 sqft total with basement. Not including the deck where people can hang out. Just an FYI...

MikeHow bout we call it Chicagofest '07 to alleviate any confusion between the two upcoming gatherings?

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 04:13 PM

FYI...

Let's not get this gathering confused with a gigantic Polkfest from all over the US. This is the Chicago Polkfest(gathering), as I have limited room in my house. Roughly 15 mature human beings.;)

I planned on this event to be a "one nighter" maybe two if some are interested in staying the night in a hotel. I have roughly a 2700 sq ft house, not including the backyard and deck which I don't think to many of us want to hang outside with all the gear inside.;)

If someone has a bigger and better idea, please let us know? I'm more than happy to host this at my place, just have a limited area to do so.

Mike:)

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 04:15 PM

Ok Halo, you beat me to it! :)

Thanks...

halo

11-13-2006, 04:17 PM

I get a head count of eight so far:

Halo
Joey_V
a_mattison
HTrookie
heiney9
F1nut
Polk65
McLoki

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 04:19 PM

Halo-

You can count me out of that count.:)

So, we have roughly 8 people so far not including spouses if they plan on coming? I'm sure they'll hang out on the deck most of the time anyway?;)

halo

11-13-2006, 04:22 PM

you are a human being, no? ;)

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 04:27 PM

Yes:),

I was meaning the count not to include me or the wifey.

halo

11-13-2006, 04:29 PM

Guess we need a wife count too :D 3 so far...

McLoki

11-13-2006, 04:31 PM

Roughly 15 mature human beings.

you are a human being, no?

Halo, human was only one of the qualifications. Come to think of it, I don't know if you should count me either... :p

Add Opus to your list. I will drag him there tied to the bumper if needed.

Michael

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 04:37 PM

halo

11-13-2006, 04:46 PM

Let me clarify myself too...

This "gathering" doesn't have to be a one day thing. If people are interested in having this the whole weekend, that's fine. I know there will probably be a TON of gear to be seen and heard. So, let's plan on this to take place on early Friday and end late on a Sunday? Any longer than that and my Wife will start kicking people out!
I love it when a plan comes together :D

Head count @ 9:

Halo
Joey_V
a_mattison
HTrookie
heiney9
F1nut
Polk65
McLoki
opus

OK, now all we need is a firm date to start making plans.

halo

11-13-2006, 04:50 PM

Add Opus to your list. I will drag him there tied to the bumper if needed.

MichaelI'd like to see that! Let me know when you get close so I can have the camera ready ;) :D

Ricardo

11-13-2006, 04:51 PM

I could probably be there sometime Friday afternoon/evening, and could stay all Saturday leaving Sunday morning. No wife to count on my side....someone needs to keep things under control at home:)
Gear? At the rate I am swapping things, who knows what I will have a few months down the road...but if nothing changes I could bring the AES AE-3 DJH preamp, BADA HD tube player, the little bit three "sleeper" DAC, and if I feel strong enough, the Belles 350A... maybe the 3.1 TL's??

brettw22

11-13-2006, 05:45 PM

If I'm in the area, I'll be up for attending........

opus

11-13-2006, 06:38 PM

Add Opus to your list. I will drag him there tied to the bumper if needed.

Michael

Like I ain't never been tied to a bumper before............whatever:p

If this happens I'll be there.

kevin

schwarcw

11-13-2006, 07:19 PM

Congrats guys! A lot of good Polkies in the Heartland. Midwest hospitality is the best! Good luck!

Shizelbs

11-13-2006, 07:35 PM

I would likely attend provided the place and time isn't conflicting with my work/family.

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 07:55 PM

Ok, I know it's a little early to pin down an exact weekend yet...

However, what season of the year are we looking at folks spring or summer??

I'm thinking more of spring, but I'm open for anything right now. I know Joey might have an issue with spring, we'll see? Trying to work this out the best route for everyone. Please give me some input any suggestions are more than welcome!:)

Mike

halo

11-13-2006, 08:07 PM

I just sent Joey a pm asking him when it would be best for him. I'm open as long as I have some notice. Try to avoid holiday's like Easter, Mother's day, Father's Day. 4th of July is ok though. Wife works in retail and holidays are "blacked out".

MikeC78

11-13-2006, 08:20 PM

Yes, Holiday's are out of the question folks! That means the 4th is out for me Halo!;)

Joey_V

11-14-2006, 12:31 AM

Last week of June is ok for me...

Or if you guys have anything other dates that are ideal for you, I could still probably come... I'm just going to have to hope that I'm off those days.

Joey

halo

11-14-2006, 12:40 AM

I don't know if that's going to work for me Joey - what else ya got?

Joey_V

11-14-2006, 01:04 AM

I don't know if that's going to work for me Joey - what else ya got?

That's when I'm free victor.. 2 weeks is all I get. The exact dates:

June 17 to July 1.

That's all I got.

Other than that, I could try to make it any other time... just nothing in the beginning of June cuz I need to be studying for the largest pair of shelf exams of the year.

MikeC78

11-14-2006, 10:48 AM

I'm sure we'll work a date out... BTW, Joey has to come!

I have the perfect spot for the summit's and the plinius!!

We are going to use this setup as the deck system!!:eek: :D I thought that would be the best and we could put it to good use there!!:p

Mike:)

halo

11-14-2006, 01:51 PM

Joey - June 15TH, 16th, & 17th are out - Father's day weekend. Father's day is the 17th.

The following weekend of June 22nd, 23rd, & 24th or the weekend after that June 29th, 30th, July 1st would work.

Joey_V

11-14-2006, 03:49 PM

Joey_V

11-14-2006, 03:51 PM

Joey - June 16th, 17th & 18th are out - Father's day weekend. Father's day is the 18th.

The following weekend of June 30th, July 1st, and July 2nd would be perfect for me.

I'll see what if anything is planned for those days by my family. The 25, 26, 27 are all taken up by a National Martin Logan Meet at Kansas, USA... so I'm busy on those days.

You know people.... as long as we do it early enough during my rotation, I should be ok. Anything in early May should be ok with me provided it's a weekend.

Let me know what you guys think.

Joey

halo

11-14-2006, 04:24 PM

Only thing in May is mother's day - Sunday May 13th. Other than that May would be better than June IMO. Pick a date in May Joey :)

How does May 4th, 5th, & 6th sound? I like it a lot :cool: :D

Ricardo

11-14-2006, 05:11 PM

May 5th is my daughter's Birthday...not good for me...

zombie boy 2000

11-14-2006, 05:23 PM

Might I suggest April 33 1/3?

halo

11-14-2006, 05:58 PM

Or we move on to May 18TH, 19th, & 20th.

Ricardo

11-14-2006, 06:10 PM

May 5th is a Saturday...

halo

11-14-2006, 06:23 PM

Oops, I was looking at an '06 Yahoo! calander. :o Dates narrowed down & updated for '07 ;) :)

May 18TH, 19th, & 20th
June 29th, 30th, & July 1st

heiney9

11-14-2006, 06:32 PM

May (not Mothers Day) or early June work best for me. But I'm probably the most flexible if we get it planned early enough. Around the 4th is no good for me.

H9

halo

11-14-2006, 06:37 PM

Which weekend (posted above) works best for you Brock?

If we want to include Joey it looks like the last two weeks in June are it.

Joey - Review the dates and get back to us.

MikeC78

11-14-2006, 06:53 PM

How about we do this...

Everyone who plans on attending, please post the date which DO NOT work for you. Holidays are exempt of course.

This should make it easier to plan for everybody. I'm still open as of today...

Mike

opus

11-14-2006, 09:29 PM

I have no life. You name date, I show up.

How's that for flexible?

MikeC78

11-14-2006, 09:41 PM

I'm still open. I just need a little advance notice so I can plan on the kids to stay somewhere else for the weekend. Also, so I can run to Sam's and get drinks, munchies, and whatever anyone else wants?:)

Mike

Joey_V

11-14-2006, 09:47 PM

I should be free anytime in may... preferably earlier. I wont know "exactly" how my rotation will schedule me, but more than likely, I should have the weekends off.

Joey

halo

11-15-2006, 12:20 PM

The best weekend for Joey is June 29th, 30th, & July 1st. This puts us about two months away from almford's PF '07.

Since most who are planning on attending Chicagofest '07 (except for F1nut) are from the Chicagoland area and are not, that I'm aware of, going to attend PF '07 this shouldn't be an issue unless the date is a problem for somone else.

The only other date that might work for Joey is May 18th, 19th, & 20th but it isn't guaranteed.

Sound off -

May 18th, 19th, & 20th or June 29th, 30th, and July 1st?

Ricardo

11-15-2006, 12:53 PM

Both would work for me.....there's plenty of time for everyone to plan for it...just pick a date :)

a_mattison

11-15-2006, 01:26 PM

Either weekend is cool with me.

Joey_V

11-15-2006, 03:16 PM

End of June is probably the ideal one then....

Anyone else?

Joey

McLoki

11-15-2006, 04:27 PM

Either is fine with me. May 18th is my wedding anniversary (16 years) so I will have to miss that day - but it is a Friday (I assume travel day for most) and I would still be able to attend Sat. (and Sun if needed)

Michael

MikeC78

11-15-2006, 04:38 PM

Michael,

You make me feel really young!:D Congratulation's on your 16th year!!

Joey_V

11-15-2006, 04:48 PM

Sweetness... no objections so far?

Les do dis...

Joey

MikeC78

11-15-2006, 05:02 PM

Ok then, tentatively it looks like June 29th, 30th, and July 1st??

Damn, I'll be 29 already. :(

Joey_V

11-15-2006, 05:11 PM

Great.... I'll be 25....

:(:(:(

Ricardo

11-15-2006, 05:19 PM

I'll be 47.....maybe I shouldn't go....:eek: ;) :p

MikeC78

11-15-2006, 05:21 PM

Great.... I'll be 25....

:(:(:(

YEAH!!!:D Someone closer to my age!!:p

a_mattison

11-15-2006, 05:25 PM

Crap..I'll be 31 by then.

McLoki

11-15-2006, 06:03 PM

Great.... I'll be 25....

:(:(:(
Youngest with the coolest gear.... doesn't sound that bad to me....

Michael

halo

11-15-2006, 06:04 PM

33 for me :eek:

halo

11-15-2006, 06:06 PM

Youngest with the coolest gear.... doesn't sound that bad to me....

MichaelCorrection - Joey is the youngest with the most expensive gear. The cool factor is subjective. I'd take a tube amp over a sand amp any day in a :cool: contest.

heiney9

11-15-2006, 06:10 PM

I would prefer the May date (that's not Mothers Day weekend is it). The June date will be 50/50 for me as I usually head up to Hayward for the 4th of July and it may be that I leave at the end of June. No solid plans yet, but that's the usual plan. If May can't work I could probably work around the June date.

H9

halo

11-15-2006, 06:12 PM

Let's start to generate a gear list. We don't want to have too much shite there or we'll never get through it all.

Joey's gear is a given. Are you going to have any decent cables or IC's by then Joey?

I'll be happy to lug the whole enchilada, just one peice, or nothing at all depending on who wants to hear what. I also have some AR-2ax's I could bring in addition to the stuff in my signature.

heiney9

11-15-2006, 06:13 PM

You guys gotta give more time on these decision's. I wasn't able to access at work today and it looks like in a matter of hours the June date was decided :p :D.

That being said we need to plan it for when a majority of people can attend. If it's June then I will try to work around it if I have a conflict. We haven't put solid plans in place for the 4th yet, just going on the past 20 years or so of tradition.

H9

heiney9

11-15-2006, 06:15 PM

I'll be 47.....maybe I shouldn't go....:eek: ;) :p

Shhhhh.......I turned 40 this year and still get carded occasionally ;)

H9

halo

11-15-2006, 06:16 PM

halo

11-15-2006, 06:18 PM

I wonder how old Jesse is?

a_mattison

11-15-2006, 06:46 PM

In regard to gear.... I don't have anything off the wall, or really all that fantastic since this sickness has just recently really grabbed hold. I wasn't planning on bringing anything due to that, but if anybody sees anything in my sig you want me to bring, I would be happy to.

MikeC78

11-15-2006, 06:54 PM

Yes, please bring over the Hitachi 51". :)

Ricardo

11-15-2006, 07:00 PM

Just let me know what you'd like me to bring, if anything.....If I don't take anything I can ride....hmmmmm....not a bad idea....

halo

11-15-2006, 07:13 PM

Just let me know what you'd like me to bring, if anything.....If I don't take anything I can ride....hmmmmm....not a bad idea....Whatcha got?

a_mattison

11-15-2006, 08:25 PM

Yes, please bring over the Hitachi 51". :)

Accept that....

MikeC78

11-15-2006, 08:36 PM

Accept that....

Sweet!!!:D You accept that!!:p Now, I can compare it to my Panny!:)

:confused: Did you mean except that?:(

Ricardo

11-15-2006, 09:21 PM

Whatcha got?

Nothing fancy.....

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=64116

Pictures are not up to date, so look at the list :)

McLoki

11-15-2006, 09:24 PM

All my gear is in my sig except a polk 350 sub, rm6600 sat. system and an onkyo 777avr.

Anyone want to hear anything?

Michael

Edit - oh, i forgot I do have a 3960 dvd player that was modified by MadMax for audio playback. (i use it as an audio cd player) If someone can bring an actual decent CD player, could make for an interesting shootout.

Edit #2 - and a beat up pair of sda 1b's. (unmodified)

halo

11-15-2006, 10:29 PM

Nothing fancy.....

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=64116

Pictures are not up to date, so look at the list :)I really think you should bring the Carver AL-III's and the Bada HD-22 Tube CD player. Are there going to be any SDA's making an appearance?

With Joey's ML's you'd get to hear an electrostat. The Carver AL-III's you'd get to hear a ribbon tweeter (all four feet of it). My Von's are a convential (cone) speaker - but all three are (sort of) di-pole speakers.

If I bring both TAD-60's we can bi-amp the the AL-III's. Ask Normanality his AL-III's are beasts when bi-amped.

Edit - oh, i forgot I do have a 3960 dvd player that was modified by MadMax for audio playback. (i use it as an audio cd player) If someone can bring an actual decent CD player, could make for an interesting shootout.I'll bring the Sheng Ya if you want to go toe to toe ;) I thought someone wanted to hear that Cinepro?

halo

11-15-2006, 10:56 PM

Head count now @ 12 ish:

Halo
Joey_V
a_mattison
HTrookie
heiney9
F1nut
Polk65
McLoki
opus
brettw22
Demiurge
Shizelbs

Demiurge

11-15-2006, 10:59 PM

50/50ish though. All depends on how busy biz is. :cool:

halo

11-15-2006, 11:05 PM

Hence the ish Dave :) If you show up last minute with the brats we'll be happy to see ya ;)

brettw22 & Shizelbs are somewhat up in the air also.

heiney9

11-15-2006, 11:15 PM

Anybody heard from Noel?

halo

11-15-2006, 11:26 PM

Anybody heard from Noel?No, I haven't. SCompRacer will let me know. Normanality would be a last minute decision. I'd hope all three would be able to attend.

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 02:48 AM

Correction - Joey is the youngest with the most expensive gear. The cool factor is subjective. I'd take a tube amp over a sand amp any day in a :cool: contest.

That's fine that you'd take a tube amp.... but I'd take a Class A amp with a tube preamp over anything else any day of the week. Besides... I do have cool gear, atleast to my eyes. :p :D

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 02:50 AM

Nm.. moving my new preamp post to a new thread so as to not further derail thread.

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 03:17 AM

Alright...

Regarding gear....

I want the following there to hear:
1. Carver Amazings
2. LSi15
3. VS VR2
4. SDA

Aside from that.... I'm sure I'd like to hear exactly what Halo's amp can do. Anything else is gravy.

Joey

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 03:19 AM

Let's start to generate a gear list. We don't want to have too much shite there or we'll never get through it all.

Joey's gear is a given. Are you going to have any decent cables or IC's by then Joey?

I'm not sure.... I should have some by then.

Also, I should have something like the Transporter by then.... and we can use the AKM DACs if we want to go with a CDP to it instead of the usual streaming of FLAC. Though I will bring my External HDD myBook to the party so we can hook it up to the network and I can stream my FLACs to the Summits.

Joey

F1nut

11-16-2006, 03:38 AM

Victor, older than any of you.

I'm also NOT interested in hearing music thru a computer, get real folks.

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 03:55 AM

I'm also NOT interested in hearing music thru a computer, get real folks.

Either way, I'm still bringing my FLACs. You can probably hear better than me, that's fine. But this is for real and I dont understand why people have this bias against FLAC. IMO, the more the merrier.

If you dont want to listen to FLAC, that's fine. But to dismiss it entirely is something I dont personally understand.

Joey

Polk65

11-16-2006, 04:11 AM

How does flac or ape sound compared with satellite radio? I would assume better but I've never listened to these formats.

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 04:22 AM

How does flac or ape sound compared with satellite radio? I would assume better but I've never listened to these formats.
FLAC is lossless and is a compression file of the original wav file, only to be uncompressed during playback. FLAC is basically a zip storage form of wav... but it is full wav. FLAC is essentially CD.

Hence, FLAC is better than Satellite since that is lossy, if I'm not mistaken.

Joey

Ricardo

11-16-2006, 05:39 AM

heiney9

11-16-2006, 07:46 AM

There is no way I'm taking the AL-III's on that road trip....sorry, but those ribbons are too damn delicate and I don't want to get there and start hearing scratching and buzzing....
I will take the BADA player, and I would also take the 3.1TL's if there is interest.

This an audio meet....FLAC is dubious. I use FLAC as a storage medium and I use it in my now defunct (soon to be upgraded) computer rig. I know it's gaining popularity with the music server crowd and it is lossless, etc. But this is an audio meet to see cool gear etc. I won't say I won't listen to FLAC but others should have enough transports/cdp's to make listening to the FLAC's unnecessary.

Bring the 3.1 TL's if you can. It's been awhile since I've heard SDA's and the 3.1's are actually the model I'd consider if/when I buy a pair.

Polk65

11-16-2006, 08:03 AM

Placing a ban on audio related thingamagigs that others don't approve of or is too old sucks. In all fairness I would figure it's up to the host for what will be connected to his electric. Consult with BDT.

My interest in flac is that I have not heard "lossless" digital recordings and I don't get any satisfaction from satellite radio.

a_mattison

11-16-2006, 08:47 AM

Sweet!!!:D You accept that!!:p Now, I can compare it to my Panny!:)

:confused: Did you mean except that?:(

I've got the mostest awesomest vocabulary. I guess I should return those "Joe Johnson Vocabulary Builder Upper" tapes.

I always flip flop accept and except....doh!

Polk65

11-16-2006, 09:09 AM

doh! A deer. A female deer. :D

McLoki

11-16-2006, 09:11 AM

This an audio meet....FLAC is dubious.

That is the exact reason that I want to hear it. I have never heard of FLAC prior to this thread, but it would be nice to hear it in comparison to other more standard gear. As to whether it is worthwhile or not, is for us to listen and decide.

Michael

heiney9

11-16-2006, 10:14 AM

I really don’t have an issue with FLAC. I just don’t want it to become the focal point for the meet and have people leave gear at home. FLAC really isn’t all that evil, but from a purists p.o.v. it’s hard to swallow. I use FLAC a lot but I’m still traditional enough to use a conventional transport. I will however say that if we are going to be using top gear I won’t listen to Mp3’s or WMA’s or any of the Ipod/iTunes stuff. Well, I’ll listen but it won’t be in the spirit this meet was intended. I’ve listened too many of the other computer based formats out there and they don’t belong in mid/high end audio. There I took a stance. :p

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 10:31 AM

That is the exact reason that I want to hear it. I have never heard of FLAC prior to this thread, but it would be nice to hear it in comparison to other more standard gear. As to whether it is worthwhile or not, is for us to listen and decide.

Michael

Me too!!

I really want to compare all these things, and see if you guys can make me a true audiophile.:) I'm happy with using my current HD/DVD players to play my disks, and also using Ipod.:o

halo

11-16-2006, 11:18 AM

That's fine that you'd take a tube amp.... but I'd take a Class A amp with a tube preamp over anything else any day of the week. Besides... I do have cool gear, atleast to my eyes.Read all the info on the TAD (http://www.angelfire.com/biz/bizzyb/TAD-60.html) Joey. Class A tube amp :p with variable feedback, gain control, choice between triode mode and UL mode + I can roll different tubes = infinite adjustability. Besides, IMHO, nothing beats the warm glow of tubes for looks ;)

I never said your gear wasn't :cool: Joey - I just said it was the most expensive (which it is). Expensive gear doesn't always = :cool: and :cool: gear doesn't have to be expensive.

Are you going to bring the Onix mini's too? If not when are you bringing them over??? ;) :)

heiney9

11-16-2006, 11:19 AM

I'm just going to come and have fun!!! I'll be bringing my 9's unless someone else is, and perhaps my DAC. By June I may have some other stuff too, who knows.

halo

11-16-2006, 11:26 AM

I'm also NOT interested in hearing music thru a computer, get real folks.Ditto.

What happens when you compress something? Things get lost. Don't think it's true? OK, then go to the grocery store and buy two oranges. Proceed to eat the first orange. Compress the 2nd orange. Put the compressed orange back together and eat it. Notice a difference? Still not convinced? Look at all the crap still sitting on the table from the compressed orange that you weren't able to "put back together". When you compress - you lose something. Plain and simple.

halo

11-16-2006, 11:30 AM

Either way, I'm still bringing my FLACs. You can probably hear better than me, that's fine. But this is for real and I dont understand why people have this bias against FLAC.

To dismiss it entirely is something I dont personally understand.

JoeySee above post.

btw - I'm not dismissing anything. I've tried it and IMHO, compared to the original, it isn't as good.FLAC is lossless and is a compression file of the original wav file, only to be uncompressed during playback. FLAC is basically a zip storage form of wav... but it is full wav. FLAC is essentially CD.

Hence, FLAC is better than Satellite since that is lossy, if I'm not mistaken.

JoeyCompressed only to be uncompressed to make it "essentially" CD quality. You just made my point for me - "essentially" is not "exactly" CD quality.

halo

11-16-2006, 11:34 AM

There is no way I'm taking the AL-III's on that road trip....sorry, but those ribbons are too damn delicate and I don't want to get there and start hearing scratching and buzzing....
Sucks on the the ribbons but I completely understand. It is your gear after all :) I will take the BADA player, and I would also take the 3.1TL's if there is interest.Yes on both please. We need SDA's and I'm very interested in the BADA CDP.

Polk65

11-16-2006, 11:37 AM

I'm not going to eat it or even peel it, I want to feel it. Satellite audio leaves much to the imagination. If there's a better option than ipee or ipod, bring it on.

heiney9

11-16-2006, 11:58 AM

halo

11-16-2006, 12:29 PM

nevermind. :)

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 12:44 PM

Victor, from my own pov, FLAC as a medium is exactly the same as a conventional wave. But precautions need to be taken when extracting the wav from the cd, that’s strike #1. Also using a laptop, or home computer as the vehicle is strike #2. and finally running it thru some kind of external server is strike #3.

FLAC all by itself is exactly the same info as on a conventional cd, but as outlined above are where the compromises come into effect.

I completely echo your disdain for FLAC, but it has everything to do with how the end signal is delivered and nothing to do with the FLAC encoding at all.

Fundamentally FLAC is completely lossless and it’s a great way to archive because each file is about 25-30% smaller, but the extraction and delivery methods are the usual suspects.

Is it FLAC that you're concerned about or the medium through which it is sent? I dont understand where all this FLAC disdain comes from, I dont understand why some of you think that going FLAC is worse than covering your ears with mud (so to speak) that you wont even listen to it at the gathering? That's awfully arrogant.... sort of like saying that your ears are too good for FLAC or the minutia of difference the encoding/decoding makes. Last time I checked, no one here, including me, have what it takes to claim "golden ear" status. No one here has a room like Mike Lavignes. No one here has $40,000 speakers with $40,000 interconnects and listens through a Rockport TT with Dartzeels or Tenor amps at the helm. Regardless of amount spent, no one here, I believe, has the right to say, "I wont listen to FLAC at the gathering."

That's so BS.

Last time I checked, this was a group of people meeting for the love of music... remember the mantra "It's all about the music?"

Yet some have prerequisites of what that consists of.

To tell you the truth, the only time I hear a difference in FLAC is through which source it is played. When I play a CD through the Ayre CDP, it sounds different, but that is definitely attributable to the $6,000 component moreso than the CD itself. With the Transporter there, I dont understand where all this disdain comes from when the Transporter is as good as a DAC can be with regulated linear power supplies and the works.

Audio-elitists need to get down from their pedestals....

Joey

PS
Hey, if someone has an MP3 of a song that they really like but couldnt find on CD or lossless, I'd like to hear it. I have absolutely no problem listening to music in less than "perfect" quality.

PSS
I just want to bring my FLAC because there are songs here that I reference for my Summits and these are the songs that I'll use to demo them and work with them while positioning the Summits to make sure that things sound right. Geez guys... no need for audio snobbery. I expect this from people from AVS, not from here.

:mad:

Ricardo

11-16-2006, 12:55 PM

heiney9

11-16-2006, 01:30 PM

Look I didn't jump in to act like a snob or "ban" things from the meet. And Joey_V you don't need real expensive equipment like you mentioned in your post to hear the differences. Me personally, I'll still listen and I'll still attend and we'll all have fun and I won't be critical. But stop trying to convince me the differences are minor and that you need golden ears and expensive equipment to hear a difference. MY only point was not to turn this into a "well we have FLAC's to listen to so why bother with cdp's and dac's and transports, etc. When you own a high quality DAC you'll find many of the differences talked about in this forum are much more apparent, whether it's cables, transports, spikes, media, etc. It doesn't take 40K worth of equipment to notice.

I guarantee when you finally get some cables and a true high end source Joey, you'll came back and realize what all the hubbub is about. I'll say it again as humbley as possible it's a damn shame to have the awesome gear you have and using the computer as a source and the cables you own. Upgrading the source and cbales will put you in a whole other notch performance wise.

And yes Victor, I agree with what you said before you edited it to read Never Mind d :) .

halo

11-16-2006, 01:34 PM

Ok; let's stop arguing; everyone has a right to have preferences, and no equipment should be banned; if someone does not want to hear to a particular piece of gear, it's time for him/her go grab more beers for the rest of us :)Fine by me. I said what I had to say.

Joey - can you please stop bringing up the Benjamins? If you want to live by the rule "It's all about the music" stop pointing out how much the gear cost and just listen to the music. IMO you are creating a playing field that is not level. No one is going to give another piece of gear consideration if it's meager price tag is below that of your lofty Summits, Plinius, and now your new preamp

- I see you went back and edited your posts to remove the price of your new pre.

halo

11-16-2006, 01:38 PM

And yes Victor, I agree with what you said before you edited it to read Never Mind d :) .Thanks. I edited it because I don't want to argue (with anyone) about it anymore.

This is going to be a friendly get together and we're all going to have a good time.

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 02:01 PM

H9... I'm not trying to convice anyone of anything. If you can hear the difference fine, you have better ears than me when you have the original CD and a CD burned from FLAC to wav. End of story.

Victor... you brought up benjamins before I did on this thread. You had to make sure that Mike was completely correct in the minutias of his statement. Fine, whatever made you do that is ok with me, I just question your motive. Ever since you sent that pm to me about how it's all about my gear and with that "sarcastic face on it", something clicked in my head that suggest "something isnt right here". I mean, what is it that you're trying to prove by making sure everyone is politically correct in what they say? Are you trying to prove that your gear is better than mine and that one doesnt have to spend an absurd amount of money like I did? Fine... so what if your gear potentially is better than mine. Big deal. So you got your money's worth. That's fine, say it outright and dont beat around the bush. BUT, dont tell me that I brought up the benjamins first... because you did.

I dont like arguing. I just wanted to bring my system.. as a whole. But apparently, some here prefer to bash parts of my system before even hearing it. Excuse me if I dont have the best CDP or the best cables. I'm sorry that I cant upgrade everything at once.

And H9... you dont need to show me what true sources can do, I've heard it and I know what it can do. For me, the SB3 works perfectly fine at the moment. Is there better? No doubt.

I just dont like arguing and this Fest is getting off on the wrong foot.

Joey

a_mattison

11-16-2006, 02:05 PM

Ok....get your minds back on thinking about the fun part....gear.... H9, should I bring my Radio Shack Gold Series IC's? The group might like the special hum that they provide.

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 02:06 PM

Are you going to bring the Onix mini's too? If not when are you bringing them over??? ;) :)

Dont think I can bring 2 extremely large speakers at once, Victor. The Minis will have to stay or the Summits do. It's one or the other.

Joey

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 02:07 PM

Come on guys, can we all relax a little bit here?:)

This gathering isn't about who has the largest pecker, it's about different gear and different tastes. Can we just have fun and enjoy ourselves?

Joey, you are more than welcome to bring over the FLAC. I personally want to hear it, and we can all make assumptions of it on Joey's gear when someone passes me a cold one!:D

BTW Joey... You are bringing the Summit's!! Please?

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 02:10 PM

Hey Mike,

I just wanted to have fun... but I dont like it when people bring their audio snobbery to a Fest.

I'll bring my FLACs since the host says it's ok. :)

Joey

heiney9

11-16-2006, 02:14 PM

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 02:17 PM

Joey_V, I'm not trying to bash anything. For ME, logically I can't get my head around having incredible speakers, amp, and pre and then skimping on the source and the delivery (cables) of that source. To ME it's like buying a Ferrari and then putting Pep Boys tires on it. That's my only point, and the argument that you don't have the $$$ to upgrade those area's seems a bit weak (to ME) cause you keep buying more and more stuff ;) . I don't want this turn into a bashing session. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing what makes them tick about this hobby. In person I'm really not that judgemental, it just comes off that way in the words on the screen.

Aaron if you still have those bring 'em along :p

I'm done with this part of ChicagoFest.

H9, that's fine... I understand your point. No offense taken, seriously. Now I understand where you come from. 100% cool with that. For you, you'd probably take a different route, but this is my route. I am waiting for that perfect source to come by. Whether it be the Transporter or an Ayre CD5xe... we'll see where I go with my adventure in the years coming.

H9... glad to finally understand where you are coming from.

I apologize if I misunderstood you before.

Joey

heiney9

11-16-2006, 02:19 PM

Dont think I can bring 2 extremely large speakers at once, Victor. The Minis will have to stay or the Summits do. It's one or the other.

Joey

For me the different speakers are the most important thing. So the more the merrier. It's a long ways off, but I was thinking that those who have too much gear to haul might get some help from others who are close enough to help transport. I may be able to pack another set of speaks if need be.

Perhaps when it gets closer you could drop a pair at your parent's place in Huntley and I could meet you there and transport them the rest of the way, etc, etc. A bit early to be discussing, but a viable option nonetheless.

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 02:26 PM

For me the different speakers are the most important thing. So the more the merrier. It's a long ways off, but I was thinking that those who have too much gear to haul might get some help from others who are close enough to help transport. I may be able to pack another set of speaks if need be.

Perhaps when it gets closer you could drop a pair at your parent's place in Huntley and I could meet you there and transport them the rest of the way, etc, etc. A bit early to be discussing, but a viable option nonetheless.

What I could do is start moving the gear to Huntley... the Summits, Minis, and the rest of the gear. Then I could use some help going from Huntley to Mike's place.

The only problem is that you have to understand that the Minis are larger than their name implies. The Minis are 150lbs each and come in crates that are larger than the Summit boxes themselves. How and why? I do not know.

Joey

a_mattison

11-16-2006, 03:38 PM

heiney9

11-16-2006, 03:42 PM

:rolleyes: I just realized what I can bring for gear that would contribute to the enjoyment of the weekend since my system is rather plain........

:cool: One of my other hobbies is home brewing. I could bring a couple kegs (5 gal ea). What kind of beer do you all like? (No...I don't make a Budweiser clone)

Nothing wrong with plain. Crate up the 555 and bring her with. It's bested many amps in the past and is a very enjoyable piece. Might just surprise many Adcom detractors. :D

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 03:45 PM

Matti-

That's cool, I'd be more than happy to drink some home brew!! I'm more of a light beer drinker here, I'm trying to keep my girly figure.

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 03:48 PM

A_Mattison,

Bring whatever you want to bring. I want to hear as many as possible. It's going to be a learning time for me....

And bring the home brew!

Joey

a_mattison

11-16-2006, 03:49 PM

Nothing wrong with plain. Crate up the 555 and bring her with. It's bested many amps in the past and is a very enjoyable piece. Might just surprise many Adcom detractors. :D

Will do! I still haven't gotten a chance to open her up much since it arrived Monday. Been too busy. What I have listened too sounds great though! Hey, when might I be able to get a copy of that demo CD you had at my house?

I'll bring the ADCOM.

a_mattison

11-16-2006, 03:50 PM

Matti-

That's cool, I'd be more than happy to drink some home brew!! I'm more of a light beer drinker here, I'm trying to keep my girly figure.

Alright, I'll make a girly figure beer and some real beer of some variety.

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 03:55 PM

Thank you!:D

amulford

11-16-2006, 04:03 PM

You guys are sure gonna have alot of gear to listen to...Sounds like fun.

When are you going to find time to eat, drink, and be merry?

heiney9

11-16-2006, 04:07 PM

Once the gig gets closer I'm sure we'll pare down the actual gear. Eat, drink, be merry and listen to gear. That's the order I plan to follow :D

ND13

11-16-2006, 04:29 PM

Am I gonna have to wear my "FLAC" jacket when I come to the Chitown PFest??;) :D

SCompRacer

11-16-2006, 05:12 PM

Am I gonna have to wear my "FLAC" jacket when I come to the Chitown PFest??;) :D

Now that deserves a WAAAAAAAAAAA!:D

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 05:16 PM

Am I gonna have to wear my "FLAC" jacket when I come to the Chitown PFest??;) :D

I hope not.:( I'm wearing one right now, I hope I don't have to wear one of those in my house?:eek:

ND13

11-16-2006, 05:19 PM

I hope not.:( I'm wearing one right now, I hope I don't have to wear one of those in my house?:eek:

When are you due back from Iraq?

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 05:32 PM

When are you due back from Iraq?

Very soon!!:D I'll be stateside by the beginning of December. I'll be home(Bloomington) by the 1st of Feb. when I process out of the military.:)

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 05:36 PM

Mike,

Glad to have you back home soon... it's good to have people like you!

Joey

ND13

11-16-2006, 05:40 PM

Mike, What kind of offer are they making you to stay in?? I heard that some of the reenlistment bonuses are getting huge, depending on your field.

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 05:50 PM

Mike, What kind of offer are they making you to stay in?? I heard that some of the reenlistment bonuses are getting huge, depending on your field.

First off, thank you Joey... I signed my name on the dotted line about 5 years ago.

ND-

I really don't know to tell you truth? It really doesn't matter because they could not offer me enough to do that, I've served my time. Before I left SD back in May, they were only offering me about $5 g's.:rolleyes: Which is really horrible considering my job, I look for explosives for a living!:eek: I'm military police with a bomb sniffing K9 named Damien.:) The bonuses fluctuate from time to time, it could be as much as 50 g now? I'm not interested anymore this is my third and last deployment! I have a family and the most beautiful 10 month old daughter to worry about now.:)

halo

11-16-2006, 05:51 PM

Allow me to clarify some things - although you make it difficult for me since you've been editing your posts:Victor... you brought up benjamins before I did on this thread. You had to make sure that Mike was completely correct in the minutias of his statement.Youngest with the coolest gear.... doesn't sound that bad to me....

MichaelCorrection - Joey is the youngest with the most expensive gear. The cool factor is subjective. I'd take a tube amp over a sand amp any day in a contest.Just felt that the cool factor was an opinion. The expensive remark is a FACT - at least as far as our little get together is concerned. You did go back and edit your posts that make a point of the cost of your new pre.Fine, whatever made you do that is ok with me, I just question your motive.I'm not the only one that sees you for what you really are Joey. Brock pointed it out as wellAnd Joey_V you don't need real expensive equipment like you mentioned in your post to hear the differences.You want further proof that you are the audio snob? Read your review on the mini's here (http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16886&perpage=15&pagenumber=1). How many times do you bring up the cost of the gear? It's a pattern you tend to repeat here, on this forum, as well.Ever since you sent that pm to me about how it's all about my gear and with that "sarcastic face on it", something clicked in my head that suggest "something isnt right here".I think everyone, including myself, would like very much to hear your equipment Joey. I've been doing my best to make this event work around YOUR schedule bud.I mean, what is it that you're trying to prove by making sure everyone is politically correct in what they say?I'm not trying to be PC. I'm calling it as I see it.Are you trying to prove that your gear is better than mine and that one doesnt have to spend an absurd amount of money like I did?How the hell can I do that if I've never heard your rig Joey? You heard mine - remember?Fine... so what if your gear potentially is better than mine. Big deal. So you got your money's worth. That's fine, say it outright and dont beat around the bush.Again I can't say it as I haven't heard your rig yet!!! All I said was that you have the most expensive rig!!! Quit twisting my words around. I'm not beating around any 'effin bushes.I never said your gear wasn't :cool: Joey - I just said it was the most expensive (which it is). Expensive gear doesn't always = :cool: and :cool: gear doesn't have to be expensive.That seems like a pretty direct commemnt to me.
BUT, dont tell me that I brought up the benjamins first... because you did.Yes I did. Guess you've been doing it for so long I just lost my place.

I dont like arguing.Me neitherI just wanted to bring my system.. as a whole.As do I. Said it before and I'll say it again if it makes you happy.But apparently, some here prefer to bash parts of my system before even hearing it. Excuse me if I dont have the best CDP or the best cables. I'm sorry that I cant upgrade everything at once.I didn't mean to bash you Joey. I just asked if you were going to have some decent cables and IC's by the time this happens. If you took that as bashing I didn't mean for it to be. I'm not the only person who is of the opinion that you should upgrade your IC's and cables. That's up to you. If you don't feel it's worth it then ignore the comment - you didn't thoughLet's start to generate a gear list. We don't want to have too much shite there or we'll never get through it all.

Joey's gear is a given. Are you going to have any decent cables or IC's by then Joey? I'm not sure.... I should have some by then.And H9... you dont need to show me what true sources can do, I've heard it and I know what it can do. For me, the SB3 works perfectly fine at the moment. Is there better? No doubt.So you see Brock's point on this subject which, unless I'm mistaken is the same as Jesse's, and mine. Guess me and Jesse didn't word it correctly. btw - did I bash your SB3 directly? no.

I just dont like arguing and this Fest is getting off on the wrong foot.

JoeyYou're right about that and I'm in complete agreement with the last statement. I didn't want to continue along this road but I felt the need to clarify myself on a few things. Let's get past this and just have some fun at Chicagofest '07 Joey. If you have anything further you'd like to discuss with me in regards to this topic let's do it off of the CP forum. You have my number. I do not have yours.

halo

11-16-2006, 05:52 PM

Get home safe Mike :)

halo

11-16-2006, 05:54 PM

Head count now @ 13 ish:

Halo
Joey_V
a_mattison
HTrookie
heiney9
F1nut
Polk65
McLoki
opus
brettw22
Demiurge
Shizelbs
ND13

F1nut

11-16-2006, 06:16 PM

Regardless of amount spent, no one here, I believe, has the right to say, "I wont listen to FLAC at the gathering."

I said it and I'll say it again. Doesn't mean you can't bring it, just that I don't want to hear it. I have that right just as anyone else has the right to not listen to something they have no interest in. I also have no interest in MP3's or iPods, etc. Clear enough?

Moving on......

ND13

11-16-2006, 06:17 PM

Head count now @ 13 ish:

Halo
Joey_V
a_mattison
HTrookie
heiney9
F1nut
Polk65
McLoki
opus
brettw22
Demiurge
Shizelbs
ND13

What about Rich and Norm??

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 06:25 PM

I said it and I'll say it again. Doesn't mean you can't bring it, just that I don't want to hear it. I have that right just as anyone else has the right to not listen to something they have no interest in. I also have no interest in MP3's or iPods, etc. Clear enough?

Moving on......

I hope you are not that anal about food or drink? Does that mean you won't eat or drink if it's not to your liking either sir?;)

McLoki

11-16-2006, 06:41 PM

For an event that is at least 6 months away, we seem to be spending more time pissing on it rather than planning it. Lets get back to the fun part.

I am really looking forward to this event. Lets not derail it this early in the game. Everyone has made their points and we are not going to explain or convince anyone into changing their minds. If possible, please let things drop from the thread and carry on with PM's if you have to.

You can see most of the gear people have in thier sigs. What gear (or beer.. :)) do you have that is not in your sig and what do you want to listen to???

My gear:

In my sig +
SDA 1b (non-upgraded)
RM6600 + polk PSW350 sub
onkyo 777 avr
yamaha C85 preamp. (late 80's solid state 2 channel (pre remote control))

My wish list:

I am looking forward to the summits,
Mikes LSi15's in all 4 corners of his ht.
I hope to have the opportunity to check out some other pre/pros. I would love to shootout some pre/pros with the LSi setup. (NAD vs Rotel vs Outlaw would be awesome. (opus has a rotel and I have an NAD - anyone have the outlaw?))
While I am not in the market for 2 channel, I would be interested in hearing what I am giving up by running a pre/pro vs a dedicated 2 channel preamp.

Michael

ND13

11-16-2006, 06:44 PM

I'll bring a few tube amps and pres.

F1nut

11-16-2006, 06:49 PM

I hope you are not that anal about food or drink? Does that mean you won't eat or drink if it's not to your liking either sir?;)

LOL.......as an old Hindu priest neighbor of mine once said to me, "You're God damn right!!!

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 07:47 PM

Things I am looking forward to at the Fest:
- I havent really heard a full out LSi setup. Mikes 4xLSi15 would be a treat for sure!
- Like I said earlier, I would like to hear SDA, McLoki's got some I can see from his sig.
- Carver Amazings, if possible.... but I know they're hard to transport.
- Whichever else is out there... not sure if I missed it on this thread.
- I would also like to learn more about tube amps and pres, I see ND13 is bringing more than a few. A good compare and contrast would be nice... as well as a lesson in tubes and amp/preamp topologies.

We should start with an equipment list as this will get real hairy real fast.

Joey

halo

11-16-2006, 08:01 PM

Noel - Rich & Norm (especially Norm) look to be last minute decisions. I'd say we're at our host's stated quota but maybe we can squeeze a few more in?

We should start with an equipment list as this will get real hairy real fast.

I'll be happy to handle the "gear list" folks. Send me what you have or plan to bring as well as what you'd like to see / hear. After everything is submitted I'll post the results.

Send email to: peersool at hotmail.com

I would also like to learn more about tube amps and pres, I see ND13 is bringing more than a few. A good compare and contrast would be nice... as well as a lesson in tubes and amp/preamp topologies.

Joey - that is a fantastic idea!

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 08:10 PM

Halo-

I think we will be okay? I can probably squeze a few more in, just be a little tight.

amulford

11-16-2006, 08:13 PM

Carver Amazings, if possible.... but I know they're hard to transport.
Joey

Now there's an understatement. They are very easy to screw up. And a bitch to set up. IMHO, that's something the host should have, I wouldn't take mine anywhere.

halo

11-16-2006, 08:16 PM

Halo-

I think we will be okay? I can probably squeze a few more in, just be a little tight.Sure :) You know how these things are...a few last minute cancellations...a few "out of the blue how do you do's" :) I'm sure it'll be fine and more definite the closer we get to the actual date ;)

halo

11-16-2006, 08:17 PM

Now there's an understatement. They are very easy to screw up. And a bitch to set up. IMHO, that's something the host should have, I wouldn't take mine anywhere.The AL-III's are a bit easier. Kind of like a pair of ML's or the Onix mini's.

Ricardo

11-16-2006, 08:21 PM

The AL-III's are a bit easier. Kind of like a pair of ML's or the Onix mini's.

You won't convince me :)

a_mattison

11-16-2006, 09:02 PM

SCompRacer

11-16-2006, 09:11 PM

I'm glad you guys found a host. Our daughter is on her own but we have an elder living here. A few people for an afternoon is OK but I can't subject her to two days with a housefull.

If I commit to something next year, I'll be in Norwalk, OH at the time of the fest.

dkg999

11-16-2006, 09:14 PM

Holy shiiiii$%te :eek: I go away for 2 weeks of international travel and you guys plan a Chicagofest :) Way cool! I'm still trying to go through the thread and figure out what the dates are, however with this much lead time count me in! Bloomington is great for a location, and count me in for bringing/supplying/chipping in on food and drinks. Not sure what gear I will bring yet, it all could change in that amount of time :cool:

SCompRacer

11-16-2006, 09:19 PM

Fairly sure it is June 29th, 30th, and July 1st.

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 09:26 PM

Ok the important stuff.... The beer list... Home brew isn't for everyone, it's a lot stronger in flavor than most domestic beers, even the lighter brews. I'll bring two 5 gallon kegs for some sampling (lots of samples). I will try to make a lighter beer, although I never have, so we will see how it turns out. My other favorites are stout, european style bock, belgian white, and nut brown ale. If any of those sound good, let me know. Otherwise, I'll take requests and then pick one.

Alright, back to audio gear...... I would be very interested in the 4x LSI15 setup. The tube pre and amp shootout sounds awesome also. From there it is all learning experience for me.

You don't have to make a light beer just for me, especially if you've never made it before. 5 gallons is a lot of beer to go to waste. Thanks anyway...I'll have plenty of regular light beer at the house. I'm open to taste test any beer you bring, it's all good...

I'm really excited to actually see and hear all this high end audio equipment, I've never heard any of this stuff in house before. It will sure be a treat, I just hope I don't get bit by the bug.:(

a_mattison

11-16-2006, 09:30 PM

Yea, I'm pretty much terminal with the audio bug now. My wife is now too, so this is not going to be a good thing. :rolleyes:

I'll make a nice easy drinking summer brew...oh...and by the way....no beer will go to waste. IF there is any left, I'll just take it home and drink it. I don't even take offense if somebody tells me my beer sucks ass, because that just means there's more for me to drink!!! :D :D

heiney9

11-16-2006, 09:32 PM

I just hope I don't get bit by the bug.:(

Look out, famous last words ;) . You'll be upgrading before we even leave town!!

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 09:34 PM

It will sure be a treat, I just hope I don't get bit by the bug.:(

Dude.. Mike... do not forecast that kind of stuff.... it's no good.

The bug is bad! I'll give you my bug if you want!! :eek:

Joey

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 09:35 PM

Fairly sure it is June 29th, 30th, and July 1st.

That's the consensus so far, thanks to the efforts of our Master of Ceremonies: Victor.

Good job my man.

Joey

McLoki

11-16-2006, 09:36 PM

I'm really excited to actually see and hear all this high end audio equipment, I've never heard any of this stuff in house before. It will sure be a treat, I just hope I don't get bit by the bug.:(
4 LSi15's and 2 monster amps, and you are worried about getting hooked on home audio???? :rolleyes: I guarantee by the end of the weekend you will be looking for where to set up your new 2 channel system.

Michael

common sense should tell you:
If you don't want to catch something, don't invite a bunch of infected people to your house for a party.... :D

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 09:50 PM

Dude.. Mike... do not forecast that kind of stuff.... it's no good.

The bug is bad! I'll give you my bug if you want!! :eek:

Joey

There is no way my wife will even let me buy anymore speakers, amps etc. Hell, I don't think I could even afford any of that stuff right now.:o

My wife thinks what I have right now is crazy enough! Slowly but surely I think she is starting to enjoy it herself!:D

MikeC78

11-16-2006, 09:59 PM

4 LSi15's and 2 monster amps, and you are worried about getting hooked on home audio???? :rolleyes: I guarantee by the end of the weekend you will be looking for where to set up your new 2 channel system.

Michael

common sense should tell you:
If you don't want to catch something, don't invite a bunch of infected people to your house for a party.... :D

:D You are too funny!! The LSi's are really the only big highlight of my audio equipment, and even that is questionable with some of the gear you guys have.

I'm hearing hear voices..... Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey...:D

Ricardo

11-16-2006, 10:06 PM

a_mattison

11-16-2006, 10:10 PM

I love home brew...I don't know $hit on names/types but I have a friend that does it and I like all of them; there was one that had a great taste....does wheat beer ring any bells? I think that's what it was....

I have a belgian white on tap right now that is a wheat beer similar to Blue Moon. Great summer beer. hmmmm...if it were only summer....

Joey_V

11-16-2006, 10:14 PM

:D You are too funny!! The LSi's are really the only big highlight of my audio equipment, and even that is questionable with some of the gear you guys have.

I'm hearing hear voices..... Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey...:D

Hey man... I never heard the LSi15 in a full HT configuration so I'm in for a treat!!

You'll hear my system, but I'm hoping that I can actually set it up right in a new environment so I dont let you guys down.

:(

Joey

halo

11-17-2006, 12:54 AM

That's the consensus so far, thanks to the efforts of our Master of Ceremonies: Victor.

Good job my man.

JoeyThanks :o Since Mike is kind enough to host I'm happy to do all the menial planning and organizing. ;)

halo

11-17-2006, 01:00 AM

I think we should change the name to the Midwest Polkfest or the Chicagoland Polkfest. This is a Polkfest, no? No way to confuse it with Antny's PF '07. We're in the middle of the country and he's on the east coast!

Anywho, here's the updated head count @ 15 ish:

Halo
Joey_V
a_mattison
HTrookie
heiney9
F1nut
Polk65
McLoki
opus
brettw22
Demiurge
Shizelbs
ND13
dkg999
PolkThug

halo

11-17-2006, 01:03 AM

There is no way my wife will even let me buy anymore speakers, amps etc. Hell, I don't think I could even afford any of that stuff right now.:o

My wife thinks what I have right now is crazy enough! Slowly but surely I think she is starting to enjoy it herself!:DAfter the "show" we put on she'll be begging you to buy new stuff :rolleyes: :)

McLoki

11-17-2006, 07:31 AM

After the "show" we put on she'll be begging you to buy new stuff :rolleyes: :)
That or "never let those "polk people" into our house again"

one or the other though for sure....

Michael

Polk65

11-17-2006, 08:43 AM

Since there is some air clearing going on, I'd like to apologize to Demi. Sorry Demi. :o I went berserk a few weeks ago after something he posted triggered strong feelings from my past. At the time I blamed him, then postpartum Polkfest depression, election stress, a flu which is kicking my keister, then finally realized it was my problem. I took Jesse's advice from awhile ago, that if you're not having fun here - you're in the wrong place. I took a breather and missed this place but feel refreshed.

Back to the fest... who's bringing some Polk car gear?

Ok the important stuff.... My other favorites are stout, european style bock, belgian white, and nut brown ale. If any of those sound good, let me know. Otherwise, I'll take requests and then pick one.

European style bock is required. Do you add citrus to your Belgian white? The stout and nut brown ale are always good. Bring them all. Nobody leaves until they are all finished. :D

a_mattison

11-17-2006, 09:12 AM

European style bock is required. Do you add citrus to your Belgian white? The stout and nut brown ale are always good. Bring them all. Nobody leaves until they are all finished. :D Or.... might be.... Nobody leaves because they are all finished.

I'm a big fan of the bock too. I use a corriander and orange peel in the boil for the Belgian white.

PolkThug

11-17-2006, 09:31 AM

Chicago isn't too far for me, I might be able to make this one.

amulford

11-17-2006, 09:33 AM

If I wasn't hosting this year, I'd be so there...

ND13

11-17-2006, 09:40 AM

Man Law...."DON'T FRUIT THE BEER!!!"

halo

11-17-2006, 10:04 AM

Chicago isn't too far for me, I might be able to make this one.It's actually Bloomington, IL - 2 hrs south of Chicago. I'll add you to the head count. A few other people on there aren't 100% sure. As the event gets closer we'll narrow down or expand :eek: the list.

heiney9

11-17-2006, 10:05 AM

Man Law...."DON'T FRUIT THE BEER!!!"

Or if you do...............don't tell us about it :D . I had the pleasure of sampling his Bock beer when I visited and none of you will be disappointed. Also Aaron I'll just stick a copy of that demo cd I made in the mail to you. With the holiday fast apporaching I doubt we'll get together anytime soon. The stands for the 9's are on the way and once I get them dialed in you can come over and hear them.

H9

halo

11-17-2006, 10:10 AM

a_mattison - My favorite beer is Hacker-Pschorr Weisse with a lemon wedge. I'm not a huge drinker so you don't have to make anything to suit me. All that brewing stuff sounds :cool:

a_mattison

11-17-2006, 10:14 AM

Man Law...."DON'T FRUIT THE BEER!!!"

If I recall, that law came from a bunch of guys drinking dirty water, not beer. :eek:

zombie boy 2000

11-17-2006, 10:46 AM

I'm thinking if it's alright with you guys (and more importantly, the host of this shindig), I'd like to throw a 50/50ish hat in the ring on this one:)

halo

11-17-2006, 10:51 AM

I'm thinking if it's alright with you guys (and more importantly, the host of this shindig), I'd like to throw a 50/50ish hat in the ring on this one:)Are you going to be attending? I had the same thought when we first started this thing. I'm sure we can "pass the hat" around.

zombie boy 2000

11-17-2006, 11:01 AM

Yeah... I'd like to. I shot a PM to Mike asking for his approval. I know space is getting tight and I'm sure it's bound to get tighter. I was actually going to work this in with a visit to some of my best friends who also live in Chicago, so lodging might not even be an issue.

Besides, I'm sure H9 would love to get reaquainted with the Monarchy:)

halo

11-17-2006, 11:10 AM

zombie boy 2000

11-17-2006, 11:13 AM

Consider it read... thanks Halo.

halo

11-17-2006, 11:35 AM

I'd like to get a gear list together and I've only heard from one person so far. Please send your gear list to peersool at hotmail.com. Please don't send it a pm.

Even if you already posted your stuff in this thread or sent me a pm please submit it an email to me. It's the only easy way for me to keep track.

Thanks :)

PolkThug

11-17-2006, 12:36 PM

It's actually Bloomington, IL - 2 hrs south of Chicago. I'll add you to the head count. A few other people on there aren't 100% sure. As the event gets closer we'll narrow down or expand :eek: the list.

Even better. That's 388.51 miles. If I average 120mph in the ThugStang, I can get there in 3hrs 23minutes. :)

ND13

11-17-2006, 12:48 PM

I drove over 700 miles to go to PFest ala BDT. It was worth it, imo, even if just to meet some of the people we are so involved with on a daily basis. I might not have averaged 120, but I'd say I averaged over 80 and that was thru mountains, in a 4x4 truck.

zombie boy 2000

11-17-2006, 12:53 PM

Holy Crap!!

I just mapquested this and found out I am only 4 1/2 hours away:)

Polk65

11-17-2006, 12:59 PM

Any plans for Friday's dinner? Should we meet at a nearby diner or do we BBQ? After travelling I like a good meal. :)

heiney9

11-17-2006, 01:15 PM

I'd like to get a gear list together and I've only heard from one person so far. Please don't send it a pm.

Even if you already posted your stuff in this thread or sent me a pm please submit it an email to me. It's the only easy way for me to keep track.

Thanks :)

This may most likely change since we are some 7 1/2 odd months away from the event. I'll e-mail my gear, but for some, perhaps most, that's subject to change; since some people on CP change gear like others change underware :D

zombie boy 2000

11-17-2006, 01:18 PM

H9--

the only thing I'll be changing ampside is to add another Monarchy SM-70 Pro...

Both will be buckled in and given apple juice for the roadtrip.

heiney9

11-17-2006, 01:24 PM

Any plans for Friday's dinner? Should we meet at a nearby diner or do we BBQ? After travelling I like a good meal. :)

Ok guys, I'm as excited as the next but some of this planning is just way too early. I can't decide where I'm going to eat next week let alone 7 months from now. Don't get me wrong I LOVE the enthusiasm but making first night dinner plans is a bit early. But I'll roll with it!

Just my humble 0.02c :)

heiney9

11-17-2006, 01:26 PM

H9--

the only thing I'll be changing ampside is to add another Monarchy SM-70 Pro...

Both will be buckled in and given apple juice for the roadtrip.

Better keep an eye on those puupy's at the meet. They may find their way to my car...............on their own of course. :) :D :p . Who knows I may have a pair by then.

halo

11-17-2006, 02:01 PM

Ok guys, I'm as excited as the next but some of this planning is just way too early. I can't decide where I'm going to eat next week let alone 7 months from now. Don't get me wrong I LOVE the enthusiasm but making first night dinner plans is a bit early. But I'll roll with it!

Just my humble 0.02c :)I wanted to get the ball rolling, so to speak, so people could clear their schedules to attend the event (if there was going to be one). That was my main objective. 2nd was to see if there was an available host and third was to see if sufficient interest existed for a get together.

I'd think how you'll be getting there and where you'll stay would be higher priorities than Friday's dinner plans but that's just how I look at it. Mike has already agreed to provide eats :D

MikeC78

11-17-2006, 02:43 PM

Mike has already agreed to provide eats :D

:D Victor, you are one funny man!

To provide formal dining with a 5 course meal you are out of your mind!:p

Yes, there will be food, drinks, etc...

Don't worry guys, I love to eat you will not go away hungry. Now, If you guys want to all meet up at a restaurant somewhere that is fine also... I just figure that it is a little early yet to be planning that part. I'm just as excited as you are, trust me!:D

heiney9

11-18-2006, 02:57 PM

My brother will most likely be coming along for ride as well. He's a member here but has never posted -Blakeh- so add him if you would.

MikeC78

11-20-2006, 05:31 PM

Joey_V

11-20-2006, 07:00 PM

I'd love to compare these to the LSi15's, hopefully there isn't much of a difference to my ears?:o

Oh there will be a difference, my friend. They sound different entirely.

Joey

MikeC78

11-20-2006, 07:06 PM

Oh there will be a difference, my friend. They sound different entirely.

Joey

Ok, let me rephrase myself....

How about I hope they aren't better to my ears!:D

MikeC78

11-20-2006, 07:53 PM

I'm assuming you guys are all bringing music with you? My collection is awfully small, unless you guys want to watch movies!:)

I'm sure you guys don't want to listen to my Ipod.;)

Joey_V

11-20-2006, 09:36 PM

I'm assuming you guys are all bringing music with you? My collection is awfully small, unless you guys want to watch movies!:)

I'm sure you guys don't want to listen to my Ipod.;)

I'm bringing my entire FLAC collection (you can have some or ALL if you want, my gift to the host) and some CDs.

Joey

MikeC78

11-21-2006, 02:51 PM

I'm bringing my entire FLAC collection (you can have some or ALL if you want, my gift to the host) and some CDs.

Joey

:eek: That is awfully generous of you Joey! I'd love to have your FLAC collection!:) As long as there is NO country, It's all good!:D

Mike:)

zombie boy 2000

11-21-2006, 02:54 PM

As long as there is NO country, It's all good!:D

Mike:)

You can count on me bringing a veritable arseload of CD's....

Johnny Cash included:p

Everything from The Flaming Lips to Man or Astro-man to The Clash to My Morning Jacket to Stevie Wonder to The Talking Heads to The Raveonettes to Paul Simon to The Smiths to The Pixies to The Pogues to.................

music music music music.............. Eff the gear, this is going to be a blast:D

Shizelbs

11-21-2006, 02:56 PM

Well Johnny Cash is fine.

zombie boy 2000

11-21-2006, 02:58 PM

Holy crap Shizel....

get out of my head

MikeC78

11-21-2006, 02:59 PM

Johnny Cash is an exception! :)

halo

11-21-2006, 03:36 PM

Does anyone plan on bringing their Von Shweikert's? Halo??

This is also one speaker I want to hear, I keep hearing soo much praise on these.

I'd love to compare these to the LSi15's, hopefully there isn't much of a difference to my ears?:oIf I still own them by then they will be coming with me ;) As will the VTL, the TAD's, the Sheng Ya, and the Signal Cables both IC's & SC's. :)

As far as people bringing gear goes: bring what you want. If we get to everything :cool: if not - no biggie.

halo

11-21-2006, 03:39 PM

updated head count @ 16 ish:

Halo
Joey_V
a_mattison
HTrookie
heiney9
F1nut
Polk65
McLoki
opus
brettw22
Demiurge
Shizelbs
ND13
dkg999
PolkThug
zombie boy 2000

Joey_V

11-21-2006, 04:12 PM

:eek: That is awfully generous of you Joey! I'd love to have your FLAC collection!:) As long as there is NO country, It's all good!:D

Mike:)

Mike,

No problem, it will take some time to copy though.. so make sure you have 60gb free (at this time) in your PC. By the time we get to the Fest, I should be expecting to have 100gb or more of FLAC.

You're welcome, btw!! :)

JOey

PS
Zero country for MikeC.

zombie boy 2000

11-21-2006, 04:23 PM

Come on Joey....

Live at Folsom Prison Johnny Cash
Loco Live The Ramones

get yer punk on ese

Leave those number bands (blink182sum413daysgrace2357923579032....) to your American Pie closing credits:D

You will be...

nay shall be RAWKED

Jason

SCompRacer

11-21-2006, 04:27 PM

I like a little country every now and then. Play it forward and sometimes it is sad, play it backwards and it is all happy. You get your truck back, your job back, your girl back, your dog back....

Joey_V

11-21-2006, 04:28 PM

ZB,

I meant... no country for Mike....

I dont mean that I dont like J. Cash or stuff like that. Come to think of it, I have some Johnny Cash in FLAC...

Joey

zombie boy 2000

11-21-2006, 04:29 PM

No worries....

I ain't the biggest country-fan myself. The Man in Black however....

ps Bring on the FLAC...

MikeC78

11-21-2006, 05:02 PM

Mike,

No problem, it will take some time to copy though.. so make sure you have 60gb free (at this time) in your PC. By the time we get to the Fest, I should be expecting to have 100gb or more of FLAC.

You're welcome, btw!! :)

JOey

PS
Zero country for MikeC.

Ohh, hell yeah!!:) I have an external 250gb HD awaiting very impatiently just for your FLAC, I'll take all of it!

Mike

Joey_V

11-21-2006, 05:29 PM

Ohh, hell yeah!!:) I have an external 250gb HD awaiting very impatiently just for your FLAC, I'll take all of it!

Mike

Ah yes... well then..

My goal is to have 251gb.... so you cannot handle the FLACNESS!!!!!

Joey

MikeC78

11-21-2006, 05:37 PM

Ah yes... well then..

My goal is to have 251gb.... so you cannot handle the FLACNESS!!!!!

Joey

:eek: :( That's fine.... I have another one too!!:p:D

Joey_V

11-21-2006, 05:44 PM

:eek: :( That's fine.... I have another one too!!:p:D
I can't.... win.....

Joey :(

zombie boy 2000

11-22-2006, 09:14 AM

FLACfest?!?

pffft... I'm bringing my abacus and Speak n' Spell. I hear they both go to 11 on the Majesty of RAWK scale:D

Shizelbs

11-22-2006, 01:46 PM

Lol.

Joey_V

11-22-2006, 02:31 PM

FLACfest?!?

pffft... I'm bringing my abacus and Speak n' Spell. I hear they both go to 11 on the Majesty of RAWK scale:D

For sure!! 11 is definite RAWK star status!

Joey

solidclub

12-02-2006, 07:22 PM

Dammit!

I wish I could attend, but Im in Australia!

Its hard enough down here finding someone who owns
a pair of Polk computer speakers!

Hehe.

fireshoes

12-02-2006, 11:07 PM

I'd be in for this.

halo

12-02-2006, 11:41 PM

updated head count @ 20 ish:

Halo
Joey_V
a_mattison
HTrookie
heiney9
F1nut
Polk65
McLoki
opus
brettw22
Demiurge
Shizelbs
ND13
dkg999
PolkThug
zombie boy 2000
fireshoes
dagame27
cstpeter
polksda

dagame27

12-03-2006, 02:19 AM

Definitely count me in for this. How could i miss out on the chance to check out some new gear. (Not like I could afford it anyway, lol.)

cstpeter

12-15-2006, 12:33 PM

I'm in if I'm available. Has there been a tentative date set yet? I'm too lazy to read all six pages of this thread.

halo

12-15-2006, 12:49 PM

I'm in if I'm available. Has there been a tentative date set yet? I'm too lazy to read all six pages of this thread.The date is set for the weekend of June 29, 30, & July 1. I'll add you to the list. Hope you can make it :)

polksda

12-19-2006, 11:39 PM

If there's still room, I'd like to attend. Bloomington's only about 45 minutes away.

I realize that this is primarily an audio event, but just wanted to float this idea:

The host said that he's primarily set up for HT use. If there's any interest in A/B-ing the new HD formats (both audio and video) I can provide a Toshiba HD-A1 (HD-DVD) and Sony PS3 (Blu-Ray) as well as 20+ BR titles and 60+ HD-DVD titles... by then I'm likely to have a boatload more of both formats...

halo

12-20-2006, 02:07 AM

Hi Dan! I was wondering if / when you were going to chime in :) I'd be interested in those new formats! :D