Ny, Nj, Pa, Md, & De; Calling All Curs!!!

[hearingimpared]

I have three dates this month that I can open my home to the "Five Staters." That's as good a name as any for us, no?

Sunday July 8th, Mike (Msalla) might be coming down. Even if he can't, the house is open;

Sunday July 15th, the house is open; and,

Saturday July 21th, the house is open.

Here is the list of folks that I am aware of that we've discussed coming on down or over!

ESAVINON

Lasareath

Fireman32

Ohskigod

Pearsall001

Amulford

LibertyC

F1Nut

MillerLiteScott

Strider

MSALLA

Ben62670

If I missed you please don't be shy and add your name to the list. I speak to so many Polkies that I've lost track of who's in our area. Pick a date, any of the three are good. If you can't make one date pick another. It doesn't matter to me if one guy can show up one date and 5 guys another and two on another. It's all open.

Mike, Msalla is going to let me know if he can make it Sunday July 8th. Ben is going to be in Connecticut from July 8th to July 17th. IF you North Jersey and NY guys can hook up with him and bring him along that would be great. If Mike is going to come the 8th, then maybe he can hook up with Billy, Phil or Anty.

Let's get this ball rolling. Hopefully I'll have my new BBQ here in time for a good cook out!.

I'm sending PMs and emails to you all.

Again if I missed you I apologize:o :p , please don't be shy and let me know.:)

Joe

[Lasareath]

I'm Thinking July 15th, I live in Jersey City NJ, if anybody's coming from NY or CT then come to my house and we'll go in my car. I have a GPS so we will be good!

[ben62670]

You had to mention food. These people down here can't cook to save their lives. You had to mention food. Did I just say that again. It's like putting M&Ms at the checkout counter. They don't stand a chance!
The 15th works best for me.

[nadams]

I could maybe make it on the 21st. Nothing concrete, though. I have relatives a little south of philly... could go down to there Friday night, come over saturday, go back to there saturday night, and back home on Sunday.

I'll let you know for sure when I know for sure that I know for sure.

[hearingimpared]

I could maybe make it on the 21st. Nothing concrete, though. I have relatives a little south of philly... could go down to there Friday night, come over saturday, go back to there saturday night, and back home on Sunday.

I'll let you know for sure when I know for sure that I know for sure.

Good deal! Thanks for not being shy.:)

[ESavinon]

I'll see if i can go with sal on july 15th.

[Lasareath]

I'll see if i can go with sal on july 15th.

Sounds like a plan. So far it's Ed & Ben coming with me.

[ben62670]

Sounds like a plan. So far it's Ed & Ben coming with me.

I hope!
I really want to make this trip!
I really want so bad to compare my copy cat SDA's to some real ones!

[F1nut]

July 15th sounds good to me.

[Fireman32]

Im thinking the 15th is good for me. Ben you are more than welcome to meet me and ride down with me. Hope you can make it. Have we forgot George Grand?

[amulford]

I'm in for the 15th...

[Lasareath]

Joe you said not to be shy, so here goes!

Can I bring along a friend or a realative? or maybe both?

I have an Uncle who is an Audiophile and He's an Analog man as well, he has a pair of AR speakers he bought 45 years ago.

And I have a friend that wants a pair of 1.2TL's, we are just waiting for a local pair to show up forsale.

Thanks,

Sal

[Fireman32]

This is gearing up to be a great time. Im sure Lou will chime in on this but he will be in Aruba during that time. Taking a vacation during a polkie getogether what nerve:eek: :p . Just kidding bud.

[jdhdiggs]

Is there anyplace around there that I could drop the wife for the day? If so, I'd definately be in for any of those days, otherwise the 21st works best.

[ohskigod]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgh!

dude, 15th, gonna be leaving for Aruba, so the 15th and 21st are out. perhaps the 8th though, I really want to get ears on your rig since the many changes you made.

might bring the Jolida to hear how it sounds alone, and with your timbre dac if your cool with it. I'm using the Jolida with a CAL Sigma dac with surprising results.

[hearingimpared]

Im thinking the 15th is good for me. Ben you are more than welcome to meet me and ride down with me. Hope you can make it. Have we forgot George Grand?

I'll check with George.

[Fireman32]

Too bad. I'm pumped up about this. I know its early yet but let me know if you need food or drink or anything else.

[hearingimpared]

Bring one bring all, humans; bring one bring all , equipement! I'd prefer however that the participants be Polk Audio Forum members.

[hearingimpared]

Too bad. I'm pumped up about this. I know its early yet but let me know if you need food or drink or anything else.

Dave hopefully your arm board will be here by then from VPI .

[Fireman32]

Now that would be nice.

[hearingimpared]

Is there anyplace around there that I could drop the wife for the day? If so, I'd definately be in for any of those days, otherwise the 21st works best.

My wife said to bring your wife down and she and Phyllisann will hang out at my buddies pool around the corner. Also there are all kinds of thrift shops as well as the little shops in the quaint town of Newark.

[strider]

I know I won't be able to make it on 7/21. Otherwise, I'll have to play it by ear. "The Day" is 7/28, so I'ts gonna be a bit hectic 'til then!!

[Lasareath]

I'd prefer however that the participants be Polk Audio Forum members.

Wow Joe, that's a good way to answer me without actually saying no!

I'll have to tell them to start posting!

It's all cool, it's your place, I don't want to infringe, I just wanted them to experience your awesome equipment!!.

Sal

[hearingimpared]

I know I won't be able to make it on 7/21. Otherwise, I'll have to play it by ear. "The Day" is 7/28, so I'ts gonna be a bit hectic 'til then!!

Bring her over, Phyllisann is a nurse so if anything needs to be "popped out" I'm sure she can handle it!:D :D LOL!;)

[Lasareath]

perhaps the 8th though, I really want to get ears on your rig since the many changes you made.

Ohskigod,

If you want to go down the 8th, I may come with you as well if you have room in your car. Or we can take my car.

That's if Joe doesn't mind seeing me two times.

Sal

[hearingimpared]

Wow Joe, that's a good way to answer me without actually saying no!

I'll have to tell them to start posting!

It's all cool, it's your place, I don't want to infringe, I just wanted them to experience your awesome equipment!!.

Sal

Perhaps when it is just you, me and them Sal but for now let's keep it in just one family.:)

[strider]

Bring her over, Phyllisann is a nurse so if anything needs to be "popped out" I'm sure she can handle it!:D :D LOL!;)

:eek: :eek: :eek:
NO! Not that, at least yet. Getting married on the 28th.

[hearingimpared]

:eek: :eek: :eek:
NO! Not that, at least yet. Getting married on the 28th.

I know I just wanted to jump start your heart!!!:D

[Fireman32]

Ohskigod,

If you want to go down the 8th, I may come with you as well if you have room in your car. Or we can take my car.

That's if Joe doesn't mind seeing me two times.

Sal

Sal,

If Lou goes down on the 8th I will be going as well. I'm sure there will be room in either my car or Lous.

[Jstas]

I'm sorry, I can't make the 8th, family things revolving around B-days are occurring. I can't make the 15th because we are going racing again and I already promised I'd be there. I can't make the 21st because that's the Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Lightning Owner's Club Summer Bash and I committed to that months ago. Sorry Joe, the only Saturday I'm not free is the one Saturday you picked! Every Sunday in July is booked solid for me except the 29th. Maybe next time.

[pearsall001]

Which ever date works out the best for everybody is probably good for me. It sounds like a fantastic time a-brewing!!!! Keep me posted Joe. Food & drink wise, just let me know what you need.

Phil

[hearingimpared]

Which ever date works out the best for everybody is probably good for me. It sounds like a fantastic time a-brewing!!!! Keep me posted Joe. Food & drink wise, just let me know what you need.

Phil


Okay Phil you are part of the central theme.;) I reiterate, anyone can come as many times as they can during those three days.

[amulford]

Just let me know when it's going to be...

[MillerLiteScott]

What time(s) are you thinking for getting started?

[Lasareath]

What time(s) are you thinking for getting started?

Oh I will be there around 5:30am, I need to get in as much as possible!

[F1nut]

I was thinking about 5:30pm, Joe should be up by then. :D



I'll tell ya what, with Joe, Antny and Phil's culinary skills, I'm coming hungry! As a matter of fact, I just got hungry thinking about what they may be preparing.

[Fireman32]

I was thinking about 5:30pm, Joe should be up by then. :D



I'll tell ya what, with Joe, Antny and Phil's culinary skills, I'm coming hungry! As a matter of fact, I just got hungry thinking about what they may be preparing.

Man you got a good point there. I'm going to walk around with a plate and a fork all day.

[hearingimpared]

Yep I think maybe we should have some really good eats!

[ohskigod]

a repeat of that prime rib when i was there last time wouldnt go down bad at all. I trust your judgement, I'm just throwin ideas out there :)

[jdhdiggs]

Oh hell yeah, if we're eating like that I'm coming even if I have to ride a bike!

[ohskigod]

the man can cook meat. I scarfed it like a lunatic. the a jus brought a tear to my eye

[Fireman32]

Ive had Joes, Phil's and Antny's cooking all superb. Will not leave hungry if they cook thats for sure.

[ohskigod]

ah yes, Antny's sauseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeege!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[POLKOHOLIC]

I'm Thinking July 15th, I live in Jersey City NJ, if anybody's coming from NY or CT then come to my house and we'll go in my car. I have a GPS so we will be good!


i have a buddy who lives a couple minutes from the newport mall. i live in manhattan though because im cool - rent has made me poor but im still cool.

[jdhdiggs]

Anybody who's going want some amps?

[schwarcw]

Joe,

I apologize, but I'm probably going to miss all the dates. I'm traveling a lot this month and I just don't have a lot of time to spare. I promise to visit you before the snow flies. After all, you're only about 260 miles across the state of PA and down into Dover. Probably about a 4 1/2 - 5 hour trip depending on construction and traffic.

I want to hear that vinyl rig of yours. Good luck on you Summer mini Polk Fests!

[hearingimpared]

Joe,

I apologize, but I'm probably going to miss all the dates. I'm traveling a lot this month and I just don't have a lot of time to spare. I promise to visit you before the snow flies. After all, you're only about 260 miles across the state of PA and down into Dover. Probably about a 4 1/2 - 5 hour trip depending on construction and traffic.

I want to hear that vinyl rig of yours. Good luck on you Summer mini Polk Fests!

Good deal Carl but you keep thinking I am in Dover which is about an hour south of me. So knock that hour off your ETA!!! You know you are welcome here anytime. . . perhaps when things settle down with Richie, you both could make a weekend of it.

[schwarcw]

I don't know why I think you're in Dover. I need to take my Alzheimer's meds.:D

Carl

[tommyboy]

I've been to newark once. A few of my buddies went to the University of Delaware. Good times...It took me about 5+ hours to get there, but I went through Baltimore, so it was a longer way.

I don't think I would be heading down either, between summer classes and work, I have no time to do anything.:( I hardly have anytime to go to carl's place and he lives about 30 minutes away. But I promise Carl, soon;)

[Mike682]

Damn

I really wish I could make the trip to meet some more polkies. Not much free time these days including the weekends.

Mike

[Fireman32]

Man I can't wait for this. Lou and I are most likely comming on the 8th as well.

[amulford]

Somebody be sure to let me know, please. I can pick up some sauseege if you want...

[hearingimpared]

The July 15th date is out!!!!

I'm regret to inform you that the July 15th date is not possible. There was a miscommunication. My wife informed me that we are leaving on a short vacation to Tennessee July 15th to July 19th. I think she said Tennessee, I better start listening a little better or I'm going to get my butt kicked again.:o

Sorry for the mix up guys.

July 8th and July 21st are still open. Please let me know which of these you will be coming. Again if you wish to attend both I am happy to have you.

Again I apologize.

Joe:o :o :o

[Fireman32]

Sorry to hear that bro. Well I will make sure that I drag Lou with me on the 8th as that is open for me. The 21st looks good as well.

[pearsall001]

Sorry to hear that bro. Well I will make sure that I drag Lou with me on the 8th as that is open for me. The 21st looks good as well.

Dave,

The 8th is looking good for me to. Maybe you & Lou want to swing by my place for a mini-tune up & then we can head on down to Joe's. It'll be a blast!!! ;)

[Fireman32]

Dave,

The 8th is looking good for me to. Maybe you & Lou want to swing by my place for a mini-tune up & then we can head on down to Joe's. It'll be a blast!!! ;)

Phil,

Sounds good brother. I'm sure Lou would love to hear your system. I will talk to you later in the week and we can firm up plans.

[pearsall001]

Phil,

Sounds good brother. I'm sure Lou would love to hear your system. I will talk to you later in the week and we can firm up plans.

Sounds like a plan!!! :D I'll be bringing my Ultra DAC to Joe's for a comparison. Should be fun.

Cheers,
Phil

[schwarcw]

I'm regret to inform you that the July 15th date is not possible. There was a miscommunication. My wife informed me that we are leaving on a short vacation to Tennessee July 15th to July 19th. I think she said Tennessee, I better start listening a little better or I'm going to get my butt kicked again.:o

Sorry for the mix up guys.




Not to worry Joe! Most of us here **** up a lot!

[hearingimpared]

Okay folks, I need a head count for the Sunday July 8th. I'll send PMs out in blocks of five screen names.

Please use email through the forum to contact me, NOT PMs.

You can post here too!

Thanks, Joe

[Fireman32]

Sorry Joe I sent a PM to you. It's 6:30am and i was not awake enough. Count me in bro.

[pearsall001]

Hey Joe,

I'm in brother. I'm going to get in touch with Dave to see if him & Lou are gonna swing by my place first & then shoot on down to you. Then I can give you a time. Don't be bashful & let me know what I can bring.

Phil

[ben62670]

I don't see myself being able to make it on that date.
You guys have a blast.
Ben

[hearingimpared]

I have three definites.

[jdhdiggs]

and one probable...

[hearingimpared]

and one probable...

I'm emailing you my address.

[ESavinon]

I won't be able to make it for the 8th. Perhaps on the 21st?

[hearingimpared]

I won't be able to make it for the 8th. Perhaps on the 21st?

Okay Ed thanks. We'll hook up then.

[hearingimpared]

This is the list of folks who have commited to coming this Sunday;

Fireman32

Ohskigod

Lasareath

Pearsall001

LibertyC

amulford

MSALLA

jdhdiggs

If I've left out anyone please let me know ASAP. Any of you other folks who might be coming please let me know before tonight is out. . . we are working on how much food is going to be needed.

BTW my wife is making a pot of gravy & meatballs and Antny is making his sauseeeech & peppers!!! Sal is bringing dessert! Phil I'm calling you now!!!

[hearingimpared]

Phil's bringing the rolls and provolone.

[hearingimpared]

Why is it so hard to keep this thread in the new post lists?

[schwarcw]

Looks like one hell of a good time! Turn up the air conditioning, it's going to be hot on Sunday!

[hearingimpared]

Looks like one hell of a good time! Turn up the air conditioning, it's going to be hot on Sunday!

Damn that's not good, my central air is noisy as hell and brings the voltage to my rig down to 116 VAC.:( I'll have to cycle it off and on when we are listening to music.

[pearsall001]

Phil's bringing the rolls and provolone.

Sharp provolone is bought (man that **** stinks). Rolls are ordered for pickup Sunday morning. Right out of the oven.

Dave, Lou & Sal are swinging by my place first for a mini-tune up, then we're on the road to your place. It'll be a blast!!! :D

[hearingimpared]

Sharp provolone is bought (man that **** stinks).

Dirty feet!!!:eek:

[pearsall001]

Dirty feet!!!:eek:

Bingo!!! :confused:

[hearingimpared]

Bump

[Lasareath]

Damn that's not good, my central air is noisy as hell and brings the voltage to my rig down to 116 VAC.:( I'll have to cycle it off and on when we are listening to music.

I have to do the same thing all the time when people are over :(, I need to run a few more circuits.

[schwarcw]

Meat balls, sausage, peppers, sharp provolone . . . man I'd hate to follow any of you into a bathroom on Monday. PEWWWWWW!!!:D

[hearingimpared]

Last Call for July 8th!!! Midnight is the deadline!

[hearingimpared]

Meat balls, sausage, peppers, sharp provolone . . . man I'd hate to follow any of you into a bathroom on Monday. PEWWWWWW!!!:D

There is also lots of garlic in the gravy and meatballs. . . Monday morning gas is going to be lethal.

[jdhdiggs]

Joe,

Suz and I are still trying to work it out for tomorrow, what time are the festivities starting? Right now I'd give us a 60% shot of making it. Suz might have to work tomorrow which would axe all plans.

[RuSsMaN]

You don't have to work, you could still go without her, no?

Cheers,
Russ

[jdhdiggs]

Only 1 car right now...

[hearingimpared]

Joe,

Suz and I are still trying to work it out for tomorrow, what time are the festivities starting? Right now I'd give us a 60% shot of making it. Suz might have to work tomorrow which would axe all plans.

James, about noonish, I would say the crew should start piling in. Get here when you can, if you can. If you can't this go round we are at it again on the 21st which is a Saturday.

Just let me know whether you are coming or not when you find out for sure.

Joe

[Lasareath]

James, about noonish, I would say the crew should start piling in. Get here when you can, if you can. If you can't this go round we are at it again on the 21st which is a Saturday.

Just let me know whether you are coming or not when you find out for sure.

Joe

And if you guys are just coming down to meet me, then don't worry I will be here on the 21st as well ;)

http://38.161.195.8/sal4.jpg

Sal

[Fireman32]

Man I cant wait....Lou and i will be leaving in a little over an hour to head down to Phil's.

[engtaz]

Everyone have a safe and enjoyable time. Can't wait to hear everyone's comments.

[Lasareath]

Everyone have a safe and enjoyable time. Can't wait to hear everyone's comments.

Thanks engtaz, I'm leaving now!

See you guys down there!

Sal

[hearingimpared]

And if you guys are just coming down to meet me, then don't worry I will be here on the 21st as well ;)

http://38.161.195.8/sal4.jpg

Sal

If this is the most recent picture of you:eek: :eek: :eek: I have three young children here and my mother-in-law; maybe you better two bag it!!!:D :p

[engtaz]

Well guys how did it go. Does everyone have a turntable now? LOL

[amulford]

I don't have one yet, but I can honestly say I will be getting a nice analog rig in the future.

You have to hear his set up to believe it. The dynamics and smoothness. Ah ****, it's just emotional. Pure and simple.

I wanna hear what he's got to say about putting some tubes into the mix. He has the capability now...

Damn what a good day. It is so good to see you freaks again...

[Fireman32]

Just got home after a 3 hour drive through a crapload of traffic. But other than that and my acid refulx kicking my ass it was a great day. Lou and I drove down to Phil's and and met up with Sal and had a listening session for about an hour and then hit the road and went to Joes. What an awsome time it was. Joe's system is sounding kick ass. Anthony showed up with the sausage and anlong with the meatballs and sausage that phyliss made we ate like kings. Joe, Phil and Anthony is was great seeing you guys again and Sal it was great meeting you bud. Oh yea is was good meeting you to Mike. I will post more later but I need to go to bed.

[hearingimpared]

WOW!!! The day started off with Dave (Fireman32), Lou (Ohskigod), & Sal (Lasareath) dropping by my place for a short visit to hear a few tunes on my system before heading to Joe's. Anty (Amulford) was making a sausage run and came a bit later. I must say Joe's wife Phyllisann is such a gracious host & an angel to put up with the likes of us. Her meatballs & sausage along with Anty's sausage's were just simply out of this world. The desserts weren't too bad either. Actually they were damn good.

Joe is just so proud of his rig & I must say rightfully so. Listening to vinyl most of the day was a very enlightening experience, especially from a CD guy like myself. I have to say I was very impressed with the way Joe's vinyl sounded. Enough to make a convert out of me...well that's a story for another day. Hmmmmm...maybe, you just never know.

It was really nice that Michael (MSALLA) & his wife stopped by for a short visit also. The time just flew by & before you knew it, it was after 10:00. Time to head on home. It trully was a great day spent with fabulous people that I have met thru the Polk forum. I can't wait to meet more of you. By far the best forum in audio!!!!

I pulled this from Phil's thread. . .

[ohskigod]

the long drive was a bitch, but it was worth it. just a cool day with a bunch of cool polkies. Arrived at Phil's first (Pearsall) for some fun with the ADS. met Phil, Lazarus (Sal, aka redwood, aka Clydesdale......I'll explain later) and the largest f*cking rottwieller I ever laid eyes on. 150 lbs of fuzzy loving pooch though, Phil's other dog was cool too.

Phil's ADS's looked, well small and cute, but DAMN they sounded big. Made the detour to Phil's worth the effort. Definitely shot to the top of the coolest bookies I ever laid ears on.

Then on our way to Joe's, thats when I saw the 6'5" tree that is Sal get into a Hyundai Elantra. I swear you could hear that car cry, and this from a guy wedging his fat ass into a Volvo S40 :D

anyhoo

Over to Joe's for tunes and food. First there was kick @ss meatballs and sausage from the lovely Phyllisann, then Anthony arrived to cook.....well....more sausage. When it comes to sausage, Anthony has a gift (yes...that sentence sounds wrong, and I am secure enough in my manhood to admit it, but I digress). I'll give the sausage edge, barely, to Anthony, but Phyllisann's sauce was kick ass, this coming from an Italian who has tasted great sauce. It should be noted that Anthony cribbed her Sauce to make his sausage and peppers, for good reason :)

MSalla (mike) then arrived for like 5 minutes, enough time for us to meet him, watch him drop off his offering to the vinyl gods (100 records gift to Joe), also meet his wife (who one of us, I wont say who, thought was his daughter LOL)

Sal brought what seemed to be 20" Apple pie, that frikken thing didnt have a chance. Me and Joe housed what seemed to be over half, the most of the rest seemed to be gone.

I'll concur with the rest of the gang, Joe's rig, especially the vinyl, sounds TIGHT!!!! Significant improvement over the last time I was there. What I considered to be a mild to moderate brightness last time disappeared this time around.

a bunch of us took pics, I'm sure they'll surface over the next 24 hours.

long story short, great time + great people = what you expect from a Polk gathering.

[hearingimpared]

Well it's 11:55 and Antny just left.

It was great!!! Phyllisann made the meatballs and sausage in gravy, Antny made sauseeech and peppers, Phil the Italian rolls and foot cheese, and Sal brought this huge apple pie and just as big a strawberry cheese cake and I can't see my feet!!! This is was such a fun day, eating, BSing everything audio, listening to all kinds of music and just enjoying good friends.

MSALLA (Mike) stopped over with his lovely wife Bernadette just to drop off a couple of hundred LPs!!! He drove all the way here to Newark from Drexel Hill just to drop off the records!!! I had to twist his arm for he and B. to sit and have something to eat and BS a little.

My mother in-law Joey, and my nephews were on hand to enjoy the festivities. . . as well as Moose!

Man I can wait till the rest of you Polkies in this area decide to come on over. . . July 21st is the next get together so start the planning!

Pictures speak 1000 words and right now I'm beat so I'm just gonna post some pics for now.

[ohskigod]

thanks to Phil and his wife, then Joe and Phyllisann for being great hosts!!! :D :D

[Lasareath]

I just got home, 75mph all the way, no traffic at all, took 3 hours with stop at phill's house and a stop for gas and coffee, not bad at all.

[hearingimpared]

Here are a few!

[hearingimpared]

Here is the beautiful and sexy Phillisann the ever lovely Bernadette!!!

My beautiful mother-in-law and the rug rats!!!

[hearingimpared]

The beautiful & sexy Phyllisann and Antny calmly discussing whose the boss the in the kitchen!!!

[Lasareath]

Nice Pics Joe!, Thanks to you and your wife for such a great time!, I really enjoyed myself!

And your system sounded really good, Tomorrow @ 9am I'm cranking mine up and I'm going to try and figure out if I like my bright original crossovers more then your newly updated super mellow, super fine sounding ones.

I will let you know what I think.

Sal

[hearingimpared]

Nice Pics Joe!, Thanks to you and your wife for such a great time!, I really enjoyed myself!

And your system sounded really good, Tomorrow @ 9am I'm cranking mine up and I'm going to try and figure out if I like my bright original crossovers more then your newly updated super mellow, super fine sounding ones.

I will let you know what I think.

Sal

Don't be a cheap skate you big galute!!! just give in and buy the parts!!!:D

I'm still all charged up from the day, I really really enjoyed myself! Thanks all you guys for making my day. . . BTW I really love my wife!!!

[hearingimpared]

Well here is Moose messing with another moose!

[hearingimpared]

From Dave!

[hearingimpared]

One thing more before we turn in. . . Thanks Ant for lending me the VTL preamp. . . I can't wait till tomorrow to get it up and running!!!

[Lasareath]

I need to confess, joe pulled me to the side and told me that the reason everything sounded so awesome is that he bought this stuffed duck from this site http://www.machinadynamica.com/ and it has made his bass tighter, made everything sound so mellow, no screaming highs, Damn! I gotta get one of these ducks!

[hearingimpared]

I need to confess, joe pulled me to the side and told me that the reason everything sounded so awesome is that he bought this stuffed duck from this site http://www.machinadynamica.com/ and it has made his bass tighter, made everything sound so mellow, no screaming highs, Damn! I gotta get one of these ducks!

No, NO! You have it all wrong. . .Phil and I discovered that if we place our new invention, THE DUCK on top of any speaker system it improves bass response down into the single digit hz. It also causes a smoothing out of the high frequencies ruined by ****ty old and worn out Mexican capacitors and resistors in an old fashioned crossover. By this action alone the inner detail and subtle nuances of the music come to life and really get your mojo up!

Dont' wait, pre-order your new, "THE DUCK" and be the first on your block to experience this technological wonder!!!

[Lasareath]

For a limited time offer "THE DUCK" is only 49.99, We accept paypal to sal@cameli.us and we'll get "THE DUCK" out to you right away!

30 day money back gaurantee!

Act now, we are running very low, they are selling like hot cakes!

[hearingimpared]

One thing more before we turn in. . . Thanks Ant for lending me the VTL preamp. . . I can't wait till tomorrow to get it up and running!!!

How could I forget??? Sal brought me a birthday present. A spare passive radiator for my 1.2 TLs. . . Thanks again Sal.

[F1nut]

I'm sorry I couldn't make it today, looks like a good time was had by all.

Eff the Duck. :D

[Fireman32]

Ok some more thoughts now that im awake. First off thanks to Joe and Phyllisann for being great hosts. Even though my acid reflux was killing me I still ate well. Joe's vinyl rig is a setup I hope to achieve someday.

I could not ask for a nicer group of people to hang out with all day. The banter between Joe and Phil on the vinyl vs Cd debate was priceless to listen to. Anthony it was good seeing you again bud and Sal and Mike it was great to meet you.

I am planning to come on the 21st as well and hopefully it will be as fun as yesterday was.

Another banner polkie gathering.

[heiney9]

Looks like a great time guys, this is what it's all about. Now eff your ugly mugs and let's see some pics of the gear!!!:p

H9

[reeltrouble1]

Man that's quite a load of Garbanza in those Hog-Heads............

RT1

[ohskigod]

pics from my cell, sorry for the darkness.

Pic one is Sal (Laseraeth) pilling some kind of shenanigans with a camera and the SDA's. I wasnt askin :D

pic 2, the gear....nice

pic 3, Phil and Joe in a heated discussion re: analog vs digital. I was hoping to parlay it into a boxing or sort of mixed martial arts match where they would have to defend the honor of the source format of their choice, but they wouldnt bite.

[Ricardo]

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun; I wish I lived closer...I would have been there (and stolen the duck).

[hearingimpared]

pics from my cell, sorry for the darkness.

Pic one is Sal (Laseraeth) pilling some kind of shenanigans with a camera and the SDA's. I wasnt askin :D

pic 2, the gear....nice

pic 3, Phil and Joe in a heated discussion re: analog vs digital. I was hoping to parlay it into a boxing or sort of mixed martial arts match where they would have to defend the honor of the source format of their choice, but they wouldnt bite.

Pic 1 . . .More of Sal doing, who knows what? He as a sexual fetish with SDAs

Profile of the gear.

Phil after loosing the debate on analog vs. digital. . . the look on his face portrays the man thinking how he's going to acquire the funds to fully migrate over to vinyl.

[cfrizz]

Glad everyone had a great time!

[hearingimpared]

We had some weird stuff going on here, more pics.


Phyllisann looking to handle Antny's sausage!:eek:

The problem.

Antny defending my honor!:rolleyes:

[hearingimpared]

Takin turns in the sweet spot.


As you can see Dave's not too happy about not being in it.:eek:

[hearingimpared]

Pigging out!!!:eek:

[hearingimpared]

Evidence that Phil loves analog! He's soaking it in.:D

[hearingimpared]

Antny heading back to the kitchen from the grill.

[schwarcw]

Congrats on the great day together! Kudos to Joe for hosting the event! The pictures look great!

If there was a Barbershop pole next to the couch, you guys would look exactly like the men my mother warned me about when I was a child.:eek:

Great fun! I'm glad for your good times.:)

[RuSsMaN]

Just FYI, his name is ANTHONY. He will respond to 'Mulford', 'Firebug', '****bird', '*******', and a few others.
Glad you guys had fun, its nice to get together with friends over a common interest.

That being said, do we REALLY need frames 1 second apart of Anthony walking in a door?

Cheers,
Russ

[F1nut]

In Jersey speak, it's Antny.

[RuSsMaN]

No, in Jersey speak it's 'alito puzzolente'.

[ohskigod]

Just FYI, his name is ANTHONY. He will respond to 'Mulford', 'Firebug', '****bird', '*******', and a few others.
Glad you guys had fun, its nice to get together with friends over a common interest.

That being said, do we REALLY need frames 1 second apart of Anthony walking in a door?

Cheers,
Russ


I would add 'Sausage King', but thats too many syllables..... and gay undertones:p

[hearingimpared]

I guess I shouldn't post the pics of Antny coming out of the bathroom.

[pearsall001]

Great pictures from a great day. I gotta say I look damn good. After our session on Saturday you convinced me..I just ordered my TT. A Basis Audio 2800 Signature TT & Basis Vector Tonearm. Boy oh boy am I psyched!! LOL :p

[hearingimpared]

Great pictures from a great day. I gotta say I look damn good. After our session on Saturday you convinced me..I just ordered my TT. A Basis Audio 2800 Signature TT & Basis Vector Tonearm. Boy oh boy am I psyched!! LOL :p

Ah that's only a $65,000 table, you can do better than that!!! Get your famous 30 day money backs on it!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Fireman32]

I think that is a great entry level table for phil.:D :p

[Lasareath]

Joe,

Can you make a list of the albums we listened to?

I was talking to a friend and my uncle about your setup and I couldn't remember ****.

Thanks!

[hearingimpared]

Later on, I have stuff to do.

[pearsall001]

I think that is a great entry level table for phil.:D :p

I'm already thinking about upgrading the tone arm. I need to really get inside the music, not just hear it. I figure I'll be happy with one in the 5k range, you know what this vinyl stuff does to you!!! I figure for every thousand you spend on upgrades it might just get you one less snap, crackle, pop or hiss!! LOL!! For a really black background I figure I'll have to remortgage the house. But of so worth it!!

[hearingimpared]

Joe,

Can you make a list of the albums we listened to?

I was talking to a friend and my uncle about your setup and I couldn't remember ****.

Thanks!

Sal this is what I can remember. You played a CD, I don't remember what it was called. If anyone else has a memory cell fire please insert it.

LPs

Beatles, "Love"

Dire Straits, "Brothers in Arms"

Telarc, "Op. 24. Capriccio Italien;" side 2 1812 Overture.

Supertramp, "Crime of the Century"

Jazz at the Pawnshop

The Doobie Brothers, "Takin it to the Street"

The Police, "Ghost in the Machine"

Neil Young's, "Greatest Hits"

SACDs

Pink Floyd, " Dark Side of the Moon"

[Lasareath]

Sal this is what I can remember. You played a CD, I don't remember what it was called. If anyone else has a memory cell fire please insert it.

LPs

Beatles, "Love"

Dire Straits, "Brothers in Arms"

Telarc, "Op. 24. Capriccio Italien;" side 2 1812 Overture.

Supertramp, "Crime of the Century"

Jazz at the Pawnshop

The Doobie Brothers, "Takin it to the Street"

The Police, "Ghost in the Machine"

Neil Young's, "Greatest Hits"

SACDs

Pink Floyd, " Dark Side of the Moon"

Very Nice Joe, Thanks for the List!,

I played Bjork, Homogenic Album, Tracks 1 "Hunter" , 9 "Pluto" & 10 "All is full of Love", When I put it on Everyone left the room except Phil, I remember you telling me if you listened to an hour of this that you would go insane!, LOL, and Phil in my car when I was driving him home could not believe that I listen to it at the volume that we did on your system.

http://www.cafe.rapidus.net/evaillan/homogenic.htm

http://www.cafe.rapidus.net/evaillan/homogenic.jpg

[engtaz]

The hair looks like big ears. LOL

[MillerLiteScott]

Joe

What time are you kicking things off this weekend? I will check with wifey to see whats doin'.

Scott

[hearingimpared]

I just got back from the Grand Casino in Tunica Mississippi. . . me and Phyllisann had a great and prosperous time. . . I guess we'll open up the doors for you curs around 10:00AM Saturday.

I'll get PM and or emails out to all you guys as a reminder later today after some sleep.

[Lasareath]

Sounds Great, I just finished doing a cabling job, I did 36 hours in 2 days so that I can make in on Saturday ;)

Sal

[Fireman32]

Sounds Great, I just finished doing a cabling job, I did 36 hours in 2 days so that I can make in on Saturday ;)

Sal

Sal, Let's plan on carpooling if that is ok with you.

[hearingimpared]

I've sent PM seeking a head count. I may have missed some of you in the area who want to come or are definitely coming. . . I know I missed you James (jdhdiggs).

If I have missed you, please don't take it personally, I just got back from a short vacation and things are bit hectic.

If I did miss you, could you please email me as to whether you are coming or not.

Thanks,
Joe

[MillerLiteScott]

I have not been in contact with Ben or Jesse but I am still working on my wife to see when I can get away on Saturday. 50% chance that I can make it @ mid day. I will know better tomorrow.

Scott

A definite maybe.

[hearingimpared]

Good stuff. . .

Okay Guys if you can let me know by tomorrow night.

Thanks,
Joe

[MillerLiteScott]

Joe,

I can make it @ mid day to early afternoon. I can only stay for an hour or two because I have to meet up with my wife and kids at the pool late afternoon. I do not have the slightest idea where I am going though other than Newark.

Could you PM me your Addy? And do you want me to bring anything?

Scott

[hearingimpared]

Joe,

I can make it @ mid day to early afternoon. I can only stay for an hour or two because I have to meet up with my wife and kids at the pool late afternoon. I do not have the slightest idea where I am going though other than Newark.

Could you PM me your Addy? And do you want me to bring anything?

Scott

GREAT!!!! Phyllisann is making her famous roast pork (you can spread it with a butter knife), we have Antny's sauseeeege and peppers!!!

No need to bring anything but yourself. I'll send you my addy right now. . .I have Antny on the phone as I write this.

[ESavinon]

So far it looks like i won't be able to make it :( .

[hearingimpared]

That's a bummer Ed. The next Saturday or Sunday you find yourself free, call me or email me, maybe we can do one of those.

[ESavinon]

I will let you know joe.

[Lasareath]

I will let you know phil.

Who's Phil?

[Lasareath]

Joe,

Thanks again for a great Time! with your system and your TT,

Yout System really sounds Awesome!!!

Sal

[MillerLiteScott]

I would like to thank Joe and his wife Phyllisann for inviting me to their home and feeding me with fantastic homemade food.

I got to hear the Big Boys finally and I will have to say they are very impressive speakers in every way. Joe's vinyl rig is very cool. I am still many years away from any serious vinyl rig but it is certainly cool to hear vinyl again. We listened to a lot of Beatles and it brought back the memories of listen to the Beatles on my fathers TT back in the house I grew up in.

I got to meet Bill (LibertyC)and Sal. Great guys and fun to hang out with. Jesse showed up just before I had to go. I wish I could have stayed to talk with him some more but it was great to put a face with the voice.

All in all a great day and it is fun to hang with guy's who have a real passion for music and this dumb hobby.

Scott

[ESavinon]

Who's Phil?

Who is phil? :confused: must have been st pauli's girl typing for me :D .

[hearingimpared]

Who is phil? :confused: must have been st pauli's girl typing for me :D .

That's funny LOL Ed!.

[Fireman32]

Glad you guy's had a good time. Sorry I was unable to make it. Had to wait at home for the UPS guy to never show up and get ready for my trip. Hopefully when I make it up in a few weeks i can visit.

[hearingimpared]

Glad you guy's had a good time. Sorry I was unable to make it. Had to wait at home for the UPS guy to never show up and get ready for my trip. Hopefully when I make it up in a few weeks i can visit.

You missed a good time Bro we missed you. BTW when did UPS start delivering on Saturdays? :confused: :confused: :confused: Where do I send this months Stereophile?

[Fireman32]

You missed a good time Bro we missed you. BTW when did UPS start delivering on Saturdays? :confused: :confused: :confused: Where do I send this months Stereophile?

They deliver on saturday just drove past my house twice. As far as sterophle send it to my nj addy and i will pick it up when i get home in 2 weeks.