WTB SDA Pin/Blade AND Pin/Pin cable

ayates2611
ayates2611 Posts: 24
edited August 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Recently purchased a pair of SDA1s with pin/blade and a pair of SDA2b with pin/pin. Need the above cables to hear them perform to their full potential.
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,671
    edited August 2010
    Good luck with your sell ! :p
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,562
    edited August 2010
    Just so no one gets confused in the future. SDA1's do not use a pin/blade cable and there is no such thing as a pin/pin cable.
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited August 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just so no one gets confused in the future. SDA1's do not use a pin/blade cable and there is no such thing as a pin/pin cable.

    "Kindly" put Jesse. I haven't got the eyes fully opened up yet and I was a bit surprised with your reply. I had to re-read and shake my head a time or two to digest your answer. LOL!
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  • ayates2611
    ayates2611 Posts: 24
    edited August 2010
    I appreciate the warm welcome and any assistance in obtaining either: original cables which are PIN/BLADE and BLADE/BLADE, a third party vendor or fabricator, or instructions on how to fabricate my own. I thank everyone in advance
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  • ayates2611
    ayates2611 Posts: 24
    edited August 2010
    I made the mistake of indicating the SDA2s required a pin/pin instead of a blade/blade Interconnect cable, and confirmed my SDA1s require a "Pin/Blade" interconnect cable.
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  • w_coyote
    w_coyote Posts: 66
    edited August 2010
    You can order a blade/blade interconnect cable from polk. Around $35-$40. Not sure about the pin/blade. If you give them a call I'm sure they will point you in the right direction.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited August 2010
    You will have to find a used pin/blade or make your own. Polk will only get you the blade/blade.
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  • ayates2611
    ayates2611 Posts: 24
    edited August 2010
    A member just contacted me and I have the "Pin/Blade" Interconnect for the SDA1s, Many Thanks Glen! Still need the Blade/Blade for the SDA2s.
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  • ayates2611
    ayates2611 Posts: 24
    edited August 2010
    WOW! Just read TOOLFORLIFEFAN's and W-coyote's responses. I will order on Monday and will soon be able to test these babies out. Many thanks guys!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,562
    edited August 2010
    The SDA1's do not use a pin/blade cable, so you must have a different model. Post a picture of the speaker and the terminal socket.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited August 2010
    F1nut wrote: »
    The SDA1's do not use a pin/blade cable, so you must have a different model. Post a picture of the speaker and the terminal socket.

    I hope they are not early 1a's. Remember the strange socket that was.Will look for a pic it is on here somewhere.

    Jim
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  • ayates2611
    ayates2611 Posts: 24
    edited August 2010
    F1nut: As a polk newbie coming from the dark side (Klipsch), I appreciate your many years of wisdom and input. Here is the vital info on the SDA1s:
    Printed: Serial Number L SDA1 7746 & R SDA1 8073
    Engraved: 265-61-2831 (on Both L and R)

    Please interpret.

    Pic # 1 is the label on the back of the SDA1 label
    Pic #2 shows the Pin/Blade connection
    Pic #3 shows the label on the back of the SDA2
    Pic #4 shows the blade/blade (not pin/pin) connection
    Pic #5 shows both SDA1 and SDA 2 side by side
    Pic #6 shows both, closer view of the labels on SDA1 and SDA2 side by side
    Pic #7 shows the front of both SDA1 and SDA2

    Speakers are in a climate control storage facility and photos taken with a Nikon D90 camera.

    I intend to power the SDA1s with a Nakamichi PA-5 Amp and CA-5ii preamp (purchased from original owner along with the SDA1s and a Nakamichi CR-3 cassette).
    I intend to power the SDA2s with a Marantz 170DC amp and 3200 preamp
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  • ayates2611
    ayates2611 Posts: 24
    edited August 2010
    Here are cropped photos of the Left SDA1:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,562
    edited August 2010
    Ok, now we're cooking with gas. :)

    The SDA 1 is actually the SDA 1B. I've never seen one with a pin/blade socket, but knowing Polk, I shouldn't be surprised. It must have been at the end of that models production run.

    The SDA 2 appears to me to be the SDA 2A that is missing the small platform base. It would look just like the platform base on your SDA 1A's.

    Make sure that your amps are common ground and that they are rated to drive 4 ohm loads.

    Congrats on your new toys.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • ayates2611
    ayates2611 Posts: 24
    edited August 2010
    The SDA1s were powered by the Nakamichi gear for years by the original owner and I purchased the entire setup to ensure compatibility and continuity. In regards to the SDA2s if the Marantz 170 DC doesn;t work out, I have a Marantz 140 and a ton of other "old Skool" gear to choose from to get it right.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    DAMN!!!


    thats a lot of old school gear
    mole'
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,562
    edited August 2010
    Got a thing for Marantz I see.

    No offense, but have you considering selling all those receivers and putting that money towards some nice separates, maybe even some tube gear?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • cwilliams
    cwilliams Posts: 58
    edited August 2010
    In regards to the Blade/Blade connector -

    http://tinyurl.com/2bn4qox

    Pair with your favorite speaker cable and enjoy!
    Chris

    5.1
    Denon 890
    Polk TSi300
    Polk TSi100
    Polk CS10
    MTX SW2 Sub

    2.0
    Polk SDA-2A
    NAD 7175PE
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  • ayates2611
    ayates2611 Posts: 24
    edited August 2010
    Chris: Thanks a bunch!
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited August 2010
    F1nut now i know you've probably forgotten more about the SDA's then i'll ever learn but actually i think your wrong on both counts,
    F1nut wrote: »
    The SDA1's do not use a pin/blade cable, so you must have a different model. Post a picture of the speaker and the terminal socket.

    The SDA 1C's were the only one's of the SDA 1 series (Except for a transitional model of SDA 1C's which used a blade/blade SDA interconnect cable and SDA 1B style cabinets which these aren't) to use the pin/blade all the others (1, 1A, 1B) used blade/blade interlink cable.
    F1nut wrote: »
    The SDA 1 is actually the SDA 1B. I've never seen one with a pin/blade socket, but knowing Polk, I shouldn't be surprised. It must have been at the end of that models production run.

    I think there SDA 1C Studio's (They look exactly like my 1C Studio's) to be sure just remove one of the 6 1/2in drivers and if it's a MW6509 there 1B's if it's a MW6510 or MW6511 there 1C's.
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