help to identify sda's

tonyr1
tonyr1 Posts: 103
edited February 2011 in Vintage Speakers
I seen these for sale here in Canada. I hope someone can identify what model they are.
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited February 2011
    Look's like the very first SDA 1's with SL-1000 tweeters and a 3 pin IC. Very clean looking though.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2011
    Look like SDA 1A?,, apparently the owner has taken very good care of them.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited February 2011
    george daniel wrote: »
    Look like SDA 1A?,, apparently the owner has taken very good care of them.

    George I don't think there 1A's because they still have the port hole's under the tweeters. One way to tell for sure is to see if the IC is a 3 or 2 pin connector if it's a 3 pin there the very first SDA 1's (as in transitional model).
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited February 2011
    I would say they are the First SDA-1's. Look to be in very good shape.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2011
    They are the first SDA1's. I never knew Polk had an SDA with ports...
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited February 2011
    ben62670 wrote: »
    They are the first SDA1's. I never knew Polk had an SDA with ports...

    Just the very first Generation SDA1's I believe. Never saw them on any of the 2's or CRS's from the same period.

    I think they used the Same PR in the SDA1's and 2's that is why they need the ports. I could be wrong on that though.
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,102
    edited February 2011
    ben62670 wrote: »
    They are the first SDA1's. I never knew Polk had an SDA with ports...
    There is a factory-engineered "upgrade" that involves plugging the ports among other changes. The ports don't seem to be overly useful.

    SDA 1 To SDA 1A Signature Edition Conversion.pdf
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2011
    wow good eye guys,, I totally missed the ports,,these are somewhat of a rarity,,yes?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited February 2011
    tonyr1 wrote: »
    I seen these for sale here in Canada. I hope someone can identify what model they are.

    Those the ones for sale on Canuck Audio Mart in Winsor??
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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  • tonyr1
    tonyr1 Posts: 103
    edited February 2011
    They are in Windsor, seen them on Kijiji. The guy is asking 419. for them. I offered 300 and he came back with 375.........too much? I think it is because it's a 750 mile round trip for me:frown:
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  • tonyr1
    tonyr1 Posts: 103
    edited February 2011
    How would these compare to 1c's ?
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited February 2011
    It depends on how bad you want them, and how often they are available where you live. I wouldn't drive that far for that price, but that's because I can get them for cheaper locally. It's just a waiting game.
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    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,102
    edited February 2011
    tonyr1 wrote: »
    They are in Windsor, seen them on Kijiji. The guy is asking 419. for them. I offered 300 and he came back with 375.........too much? I think it is because it's a 750 mile round trip for me:frown:
    I'm unsure of the exchange rate right now, but I'd say he's asking at least double what they're worth on an open market. 'Course, if that's all you can find, and you're hot to buy NOW...

    I was told my 1Bs weren't worth $400 (American dollars).
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  • tonyr1
    tonyr1 Posts: 103
    edited February 2011
    The dollar is pretty much even right now. finding something close is always a problem. Ohio, Penn, New England......always at least 7 or 8 hours away. When I was in Florida picking up a car last winter I couldn't find a thing anywhere between Fla and Canada.....until I was back home:frown:
    So maybe I should make the 1's an excuse for a weekend trip to Windsor and Toronto....tell they wife it's her Valentines Day gift!!
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited February 2011
    If your willing to drive to Windsor, Then popping over to Detroit isn't that much further. Loud and Clear a forum member has a nice set of 2.3's he indicated he might part with.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


    Pre-Amp: Anthem AVM 20
    Amp: Carver TFM-35
    Amp: Rotel RB-870BX
    Fronts : SDA 1B w/ RDO-194s
    T.V.:Plasma TC-P54G25
    Bluray: Oppo BDP-93
    Speaker Cables: MIT Terminater
    Interconnect Cables:DH Labs Silver Sonic BL-1isonic
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