Baltimore get together

[Vette C6.r]

Hey guys. I am going to host a gathering on March 20th. This coincides with the beggining of my racing season. The 12 hour of Sebring will be on, but since I will be DVR'ing it the focus will not be on it, just background.

So hopefully close Polkies can attend and listen to some jams and maybe even root for the Vettes to win in GT-2.

Looking forward to it.

I am located in Carney, MD 21234

Tony

[F1nut]

I'll be there.

[MillerLiteScott]

Nice Karma. In.

It better not F'n snow.

[dorokusai]

Carney...does that mean you're backwards, toothless and like to lick your lips a lot?

[concealer404]

And smell like cabbage?

[Vette C6.r]

Damn, I forgot the movie. I wanna say some Mike Myers movie. But I am a Carninian !!!!

[Vette C6.r]

toothless and like to lick your lips a lot?

Sounds like a good women Doro.


Look forward to seeing you guys.

I am shooting for a 5pm start time.

[TNRabbit]

I'd love to come up, but i'm planning my own get together on possibly the 13th & I'm busy that weekend. Thanks for hosting~

[wutadumsn23]

It better not F'n snow.

LOL, with the way it has been dumping out there, you guys will have plenty of time to make snowmen and have a snoball fight, lol.. Have fun guys, the Seattle mini meet was a blast, the local ones are always a good time.

-Jeff

[Vette C6.r]

Thanks Rabbit. I am actually working that weekend. Sorry

[Vette C6.r]

Event is still on. If you guys have any gear for sale, specifally amps, let me know. As fas as speakers go I am pretty set.

If you guys have decent speaker cables, I would like to try a set out.

[Amherst]

Would love to be there and put some ears on your new toys! I'll be in touch soon.

[hearingimpared]

As per our PM conversation, I'm pending. I will let you know the week before. Perhaps me and Amherst could car pool.

[reeltrouble1]

i dunno a bunch of Mary Landers........sounds like Ann Landers..........so you say there are going to be carnival chicks.......that should pep it up a bit....gums and all that. You guys have a blast.

RT1

[Amherst]

As per our PM conversation, I'm pending. I will let you know the week before. Perhaps me and Amherst could car pool.

Would like to do that Joe. Not sure yet, unable to drive more than 15-20 mins. in one direction right now. Took an injury several weeks ago. Hoping to be better by then and be there or square! :D

[hearingimpared]

Would like to do that Joe. Not sure yet, unable to drive more than 15-20 mins. in one direction right now. Took an injury several weeks ago. Hoping to be better by then and be there or square! :D

Hope it's not too serious Bro. Hopefully you'll heal by then. It's time we meet face-to-face.

[hearingimpared]

i dunno a bunch of Mary Landers........sounds like Ann Landers..........so you say there are going to be carnival chicks.......that should pep it up a bit....gums and all that. You guys have a blast.

RT1

I'm sure you're accustomed to that being in Gaoga.:p

[lightman1]

I'm in. Gonna bring the two mutton-head sons of mine as well. Might as well start breaking them in! See y'all there, chumps!

[Lasareath]

The day before I will be returning from Florida. I'll see if the wife wants to visit her friends in baltimore. If so then I'll be there too!

[Vette C6.r]

Good deal Sal.

Eggplant Parm ????????????????????????

[hearingimpared]

The day before I will be returning from Florida. I'll see if the wife wants to visit her friends in baltimore. If so then I'll be there too!

We're gonna have to start referring to you as Ed Savingon Jr.

[Lasareath]

Good deal Sal.

Eggplant Parm ????????????????????????


Invite JimmyDep and he can bring it. On second thought if he comes I'll just ride with him.

[Lasareath]

We're gonna have to start referring to you as Ed Savingon Jr.


That I don't understand. Please explain

[hearingimpared]

Good deal Sal.

Eggplant Parm ????????????????????????


Invite JimmyDep and he can bring it. On second thought if he comes I'll just ride with him.

I've heard a great deal about his eggplant parm. I love that stuff to death, I hope if he can make it, he brings some.


That I don't understand. Please explain

Ed is known to travel the USA no matter how far, or how long it takes to get there for gear and get togethers.

He and now apparently you are the Rapid Rovers of Club Polk! I almost forgot, Lightman too!

Shut up Russ!:p

[lightman1]

, Lightman too!

Shut up Russ!:pBite my arse Joe!:p See ya there?

[F1nut]

I'm curious, why would you drive 12 hours one way to hang out for only a few hours?

[mdaudioguy]

So what kind of jams would you be kicking out of what kind of gear? Actually my real concern is how amenable are you guys to newcomers? Please tell me there's not some sort of weird initiation... It's possible I could be free to attend that evening.

[Vette C6.r]

MD Audio. You have more time then I have on the Forum. I am a newcomer myself. I have a working knowledge of the stuff but these guys kill me.

I just attended my first gathering a few mouths ago. It is good to put faces with screen names. There will be some fellow Westminster'ers there.

Stop by.

As far as tunes bring what you like. I'm good with speakers. I would like to demo some other amps though.

[reeltrouble1]

I'm curious, why would you drive 12 hours one way to hang out for only a few hours?

well i did to gather a lock of your hair from your bathroom brush.....trouble is as of yet nobody can exactly identify what minerals it contains, one thing for sure, its a bit dangerous to handle.

Afterall, I drove from Ga. to Texas to hang with Bruce and get some speaks he was holding for me. He had an interesting bath as well, come to think of it.

hope everybody making this one has a time of it.

RT1

[hearingimpared]

well i did to gather a lock of your hair from your bathroom brush.....trouble is as of yet nobody can exactly identify what minerals it contains, one thing for sure, its a bit dangerous to handle.

Afterall, I drove from Ga. to Texas to hang with Bruce and get some speaks he was holding for me. He had an interesting bath as well, come to think of it.

hope everybody making this one has a time of it.

RT1

Razor wire perhaps? Hehehe. We should have that head of hair! I'm beginning to look like a celebate, vow of silence monk!:eek:

[lightman1]

I'm curious, why would you drive 12 hours one way to hang out for only a few hours?Because it's fun! I flew out to the Seattle gig and had a great time and met some new friends. Plus my sons are coming with me. I don't get to see them very often and any time spent with them is important to me and them.




...and I get to gaze at that beautiful head of hair you have....:p

[Vette C6.r]

Light, if you are coming that far I didn't know that. It is going to be just a few people chilling and rooting the Vettes at Sebring.

I would feel bad if you traveled that far for my crappy system.

[lightman1]

It's only about seven hours, Tony. No sweat.
Hey! There'a lightbulb icon at the bottom of the advaced post!
Thanks guys!

[lightman1]

Still on for this weekend?

[hearingimpared]

Still on for this weekend?

I thought it was next weekend?:confused:

[lightman1]

This weekend ...next weekend....symantics Joe.....symantics.....a week from tomorrow if you wish.:p

[lightman1]

What day is it by the way?

[hearingimpared]

This weekend ...next weekend....symantics Joe.....symantics.....a week from tomorrow if you wish.:p

Symantics my behind . . . this weekend starts today, next weekend starts next Friday!:p

[lightman1]

F U Joe. I'll be in your neck of the woods. Cover your shrubs.

[hearingimpared]

F U Joe. I'll be in your neck of the woods. Cover your shrubs.

When did I get a Chinese name?:p

[Vette C6.r]

lol - it is next weekend. The 20th for our calender challenged friends out there.

[TNRabbit]

Still on for this weekend?


I thought it was next weekend?:confused:


Mine is this weekend. 2 pm today.

[AudioGenics]

Mine is this weekend. 2 pm today.

Where ?

[hearingimpared]

Mine is this weekend. 2 pm today.

UGH! Gotta go to Drexel Hill today to help my cousin out with some Medicare billing for his Podiatry practice.

Sorry I can't make this one. I'm really jonsing for some tunes and gear.:(

[Vette C6.r]

Joe can you make mine ????

[hearingimpared]

Joe can you make mine ????

It's looking good Tony.

[Vette C6.r]

Ok - can you guys give me an "in or out" status.

So far I have the following.

F1 nut ( I'll supply the root beer )
MillerLiteScott ( Before or after another gig - plenty of ML's will be on hand )

Anyone else joining in the festivites please let me know so I can start to get a head count.

Thanks

Tony

[hearingimpared]

Ok - can you guys give me an "in or out" status.

So far I have the following.

F1 nut ( I'll supply the root beer )
MillerLiteScott ( Before or after another gig - plenty of ML's will be on hand )

Anyone else joining in the festivites please let me know so I can start to get a head count.

Thanks

Tony

Tony, I wont' know until Thursday. The wife is feeling better and has given me the green light. Now it's just a matter of finances.

Can you PM me your address please so I can do a mapquest ?

Thanks Bro,
Joe

[MillerLiteScott]

Tony. Do you need me to bring anything, I will not under any circumstance bring snow, so don't ask.

Scott

[Vette C6.r]

I know that it is a real pain but does anyone have an power amp and a pre amp they wouldn't mind bringing over ???? Mine, I am being to relieze, aren't cutting it.

I'm pretty good Scott. Maybe a small desert would be helpful.

[danger boy]

i'm out.. but then again I was never in to begin with. ;)

guys have fun though.

take lots of pics too

[hearingimpared]

Tony. Do you need me to bring anything, I will not under any circumstance bring snow, so don't ask.

Scott

Please don't I lost the skis that attach to my tires.

[MillerLiteScott]

I can easily bring a $220 Chinese tube pre-amp/DAC. I can box up my integrated if you would like and some MIT S3 IC cables and speaker cables but the speaker cables are not bi-wire.

Scott

[lightman1]

Me and my two sons are in, Tony. And I need your address as well. I can bring an Adcom 555mkII. Cool? AND IF that MengYa tube integrated shows up this week, we'll put it through the ringer and see how it stands up.

[chargerman426]

Tentative in. I will let you know when it get's closer.

[Vette C6.r]

OK new update

Charger is in
F1 is in
MillerLiteScott is in
MD Audio is in

Hearin Imp is a maybe

[hearingimpared]

OK new update

Charger is in
F1 is in
MillerLiteScott is in
MD Audio is in

Hearin Imp is a maybe

Please PM me your address Tony. I'll know by the end of today whether I can make it or not.


Thanks,
Joe

[Vette C6.r]

Tony. I will not under any circumstance bring snow, so don't ask.

Scott

No thanks brother.

72 glorious degrees on saturday. No chance of rain.

[MillerLiteScott]

Tony it looks like I will be attending later rather than early.

Scott

[Vette C6.r]

Sounds even better Scott. The later it gets the better my system sounds. lol

[hearingimpared]

What's the start time Tony?

[Vette C6.r]

Shooting for 5 Joe.

I'll PM you the addy

[hearingimpared]

Thank you sir, count me in!

[Vette C6.r]

Anyone bringing gear besides Scott ????????

[hearingimpared]

Per our conversation, I'm going to bring my Spectral DMC 10G preamp which I am currently using as a phono pre. It was manufactured when vinyl was king so it only has two inputs. One for phono (MM & MC with many loading options for both) and the other is a aux port which can be used for a digital source.

It was made to mate with a Spectral amplifier but I've had it hooked up to a Parasound amp and a pair of Adcom 565 mono blocks with no synergy issues but this baby is known to picky synergizing with other manufacturers amps but thus far, I haven't had that problem. I currently have it connected to my Tri-Vista 300 with no synergy issues so I would think it would mate well with whatever you have on hand . . . we shall see.

[Vette C6.r]

Sounds good Joe !!!!!!!! It will be nice to see what other gear sounds like.

I appreciate the effort.

[MillerLiteScott]

Tony what do you want me to bring?

[Vette C6.r]

Scott the MIT IC's and speaker cables would be great.

[hearingimpared]

Tony do you have a turntable?

[mdaudioguy]

Looking forward to meeting you all! All I'm bringing is my ears... But if you guys don't keep your eyes on that stuff, maybe I'll leave with some nice gear! ;)

Seriously, though, I'm looking for some opinions on bookshelf speakers. I'm in the market for a pair after selling off my Emotiva amps.

[strider]

I'll be stopping by after work, long as everybody's still going....

[hearingimpared]

^^^^jackass spamer!!!!:mad:

[Vette C6.r]

No turntable Joe.

[Vette C6.r]

Oh by the way, I wouldn't park in the "driveway" It is nothing but mud.

The street has plenty of parking.

[hearingimpared]

No turntable Joe.

Bummer. The Spectral is a stellar performer with vinyl.

[MillerLiteScott]

Joe I can bring my Technics SL-5 if you want. It is a linear tracker so it is literally plug and play. It has a Shibata stylus and sounds pretty decent.

Just say the word.

Scott

[hearingimpared]

Joe I can bring my Technics SL-5 if you want. It is a linear tracker so it is literally plug and play. It has a Shibata stylus and sounds pretty decent.

Just say the word.

Scott

Sure Scott. I assume it is a MM cartridge. No?

[MillerLiteScott]

yes MM

[Vette C6.r]

yes MM

You're lossing me guys. What is an MM???? Better bring records as well guys.

[Vette C6.r]

F1 I haven't heard from ya in a while. Are you still in ??

[mdaudioguy]

What is an MM????
It's a little chocolate candy with a hard shell coating. ;)

[Vette C6.r]

It's a little chocolate candy with a hard shell coating. ;)

Smart a$$ Ed - lol

[hearingimpared]

You're lossing me guys. What is an MM???? Better bring records as well guys.

MM = Moving Magnet Cartridge


Better bring records as well guys.

Sorry, not a chance, unless you have a record cleaning machine.:(

[hearingimpared]

F1 I haven't heard from ya in a while. Are you still in ??

I spoke to him last night . . . he's in.

[MillerLiteScott]

So if there is not a RCM should I still bring a TT?

Tony, I am planning on coming over @ 4-5 to drop stuff off and then I will go to my Bose Speaker get together and then be back later.

Scott

[Vette C6.r]

So if there is not a RCM should I still bring a TT?

Tony, I am planning on coming over @ 4-5 to drop stuff off and then I will go to my Bose Speaker get together and then be back later.

Scott


LMAO !!!! Scott I almost spit my coffee out. That's funny stuff.

Find out if expensive speaker wire and Emotovia amps work well with Bose.

[chargerman426]

Sorry I couldn't make it today hope you guys are having a good time.

[Lasareath]

Where's the Pictures at?

[Vette C6.r]

Forthcoming Sir. I am too busy asking F1 a million questions.

[Vette C6.r]

Way too tired to write a review for the night but it was a great time.

Thanks for all that attended.

A more formal write-up forthcoming.

[F1nut]

I'd like to thank Tony and GF (sorry, I forgot her name :o) for having us over, I had a great time. It was nice to meet Ed and as always, great to hang out with Scott and Ben.

I think we got Tony's rig dialed in a bit better now, loved the speaker shirt and believe we have found a new Polk girl.

All for now.

[Lasareath]

nICE PICS!, wHERE'S EVERYONE ELSE?

[MillerLiteScott]

Thanks for last night Tony. Had a great time and love all the rigS. I agree with Jesse, you guys got your beautiful 2.3's dialed in as the night went on. Nice to meet Ed and always good to see Jesse and Ben.

Scott

[mdaudioguy]

Tony,
I appreciated your hospitality. Had a great time, learned a little, and very much enjoyed DSOTM on your "new" speaks! I've heard it a million times and I heard things in some of those songs that I've never heard before... Jesse, Scott, Ben - It was geat talking with you. I enjoyed meeting all of you. Thanks again Tony! -- Ed

PS - Now when my wife and kids are unable to watch movies and play PS3 in the HT for a few days, I'll just blame y'all for making me pull the crossovers... ;)

[Vette C6.r]

OK I'll start with the picture explanations.

Pic # 1 - Everyone is smiles after Jesse gets done his dance on the red stipper pole. He claimed he hurt his back doing the "no hands" slide down the pole.
Pic # 2 - Marnie was a great host bringing us adult beverages and food. Thanks
Pic # 3 - My brother hooked me up with a perfect speaker night t-shirt that has an actual speaker with an amp and Ipod hook up. Crazy stuff.

Jesse - Thanks for all the help with the system. Helped alot. I'll rip the treble knob off for you. lol

Scott - Thank you for bringing the MIT's and the rest of your gear over. Big difference. Thanks agian for the CD. BTW I still have your plate from the cookies.

Ed - Great to meet you. Thanks for the food. Sorry for possible wife retaliation.

Ben - Great to meet you as well. Nice that you're so close. Hard to believe.

Thanks for joining me guys. I had a great time as well. Hopefully once I get the XO's done and maybe some new gear I would like to do it again soon.

[Vette C6.r]

Oh Sal. That was it. 5 of us.

[hearingimpared]

Looks like you guys had a great time. Sorry I had to miss yet another great meet. Boy, Jesse must have put on quite a performance judging by the huge smiles.

Tony beautiful! I mean both the GF & the 2.3TLs!;):D

BTW I know Scott, Ben & Jesse. Which is you and which is Ed?

[mdaudioguy]

Tony is the gracious host allowing us to relax in his cozy HT recliners while he stands in the back. I've got the big smile, either because I'm sitting in the sweet spot or because I was in the front row for the pole dance.:eek:

[hearingimpared]

Tony is the gracious host allowing us to relax in his cozy HT recliners while he stands in the back. I've got the big smile, either because I'm sitting in the sweet spot or because I was in the front row for the pole dance.:eek:

hehehe

Looks like a good thing I could'nt make; I would probably need a shoehorn to fit my fat ass in those comfortable looking chairs.

[Vette C6.r]

Joe sorry you missed it. We did miss you. Thanks alot for , over the internet , giving me the TL upgrade. Those guys lied and didn't tell me that you could "cast a spell" over the interet to make them TL's. Jesse was lying to me the whole time.

The night was just another confirimation that it is not just speakers but the people that join us in the crazy journey that make it fun.

[F1nut]

What TL upgrade? There isn't one.

[Vette C6.r]

Tony beautiful! I mean both the GF & the 2.3TLs!


This message Jesse

[F1nut]

Ah, gotcha.

[F1nut]

Oh yeah, cables don't matter. Just ask Tony or Ed about that.

[hearingimpared]

Duh, just used to typing TL I guess.

[mdaudioguy]

Oh yeah, cables don't matter. Just ask Tony or Ed about that.

Not one single bit. Glad I went so y'all could prove it to me! I couldn't tell MIT from chicken wire.

Guess what? I found a great CL deal on some brand new little LSi7s today... (couldn't find Totems for anything close to this price) and I'm jammin' on some Dave Matthews right now... Just unplugged my RTis to test them with the Adcom. I'm looking for an amp to run another squeezebox through. Anybody know if I can bypass a pre and connect a squeezebox receiver directly to an amp, or do I need an integrated amp? I'm looking to spend about $300 or so. Ideas?

[Vette C6.r]

Congrats in the 7's Ed. Bet they sound pretty sweet.

Not sure on the Squeezebox question.

[strider]

Not one single bit. Glad I went so y'all could prove it to me! I couldn't tell MIT from chicken wire.

Guess what? I found a great CL deal on some brand new little LSi7s today... (couldn't find Totems for anything close to this price) and I'm jammin' on some Dave Matthews right now... Just unplugged my RTis to test them with the Adcom. I'm looking for an amp to run another squeezebox through. Anybody know if I can bypass a pre and connect a squeezebox receiver directly to an amp, or do I need an integrated amp? I'm looking to spend about $300 or so. Ideas?

The Squeezebox Classic can control the level of the signal it outputs, so you can use it hooked up directly to an amp. I've read of a few people who have done this and reported excellent results; my gut tells me it would sound best if, eventually, you got a stand alone pre to attenuate the signal from the Squeezebox.

[strider]

A day or so late, but.....I also had a great time hanging out Saturday. I wasn't expecting to stay as late as I did after a 15 hour work day, but food, beer and good company can have that result some times.

Thanks again for the hospitality Tony and Marnie.

[NJPOLKER]

Way too tired to write a review for the night but it was a great time.

Thanks for all that attended.

A more formal write-up forthcoming.

It's great to see you guys had a great time. I can see exactly why you guys were smiling.

I really would like to know who the lady is holding the sign?

[Vette C6.r]

I really would like to know who the lady is holding the sign?


That was Scott after he had too many Miller Lites.

[NJPOLKER]

That was Scott after he had too many Miller Lites.


Thats some work you guys did dressing him and doing his make-up. I always thought some of you guys were in the wrong line of work :eek:

[Vette C6.r]

We added bigger tweeters too.

[shack]

We added bigger tweeters too.

Nice upgrade...

[MillerLiteScott]

Thank God nobody touched my crossovers.:D

[NJPOLKER]

Thank God nobody touched my crossovers.:D

I think they had you crossed over their knees.

[hearingimpared]

Sick pups . . . all of you!:D

[NJPOLKER]

And proud of it. Ya jealous?

[hearingimpared]

Are you kidding . . . I put you all to shame!:D

[Vette C6.r]

Behave Joe.

[hearingimpared]

Behave Joe.

Don't know how to Be Have, I only know how to Be Joe!:p:rolleyes:

[NJPOLKER]

Don't know how to Be Have, I only know how to Be Joe!:p:rolleyes:

Either way you say it it's not good :p

[Vette C6.r]

Oh Behave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLToZb4U4Ac

[hearingimpared]

Oh Behave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLToZb4U4Ac

LMAO! Ouch!:D