Pin-blade sda AI-1

quadzilla
quadzilla Posts: 1,543
edited February 2011 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Looks like a set of EL34 monoblocks are in my near future, so I need a pin-blade AI-1. Yes, I know I could cut up my cable to make one, but would strongly prefer to keep that cable intact.

Alternatively, if anyone has a pair of pin-blade connectors, I'd be happy to have those and would make my own cable.
Turntable: Empire 208
Arm: Rega 300
Cart: Shelter 501 III
Phono Pre: Aural Thrills
Digital: Pioneer DV-79ai
Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
Amp: Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000
Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited February 2011
    Reported
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: Aural Thrills
    Digital: Pioneer DV-79ai
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2011
    huh?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited February 2011
    You would be better of making one, it's not that hard. and the price for an original will be about the same maybe a little more. also finding someone that wants to part with one well good luck...

    You might get lucky and someone wants to part with one but I would bet it will be between $150-$200
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  • On3s&Z3r0s
    On3s&Z3r0s Posts: 1,013
    edited February 2011
    I've seen Ben suggest that the pin side of the plug can be made with out of an RCA jack with its fin/shield things pulled off. Would that be an option for the cable ends if one didn't want to sacrifice their stock cable as Ken's instructions suggest? Or is that not secure enough for the long haul?

    I have to admit, this is a question I've had myself after looking at the various Dreadnought threads. I can't figure out how people are plugging them into the speakers after AI-1 is built.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited February 2011
    The blade side can be modified with a spade or banana and go to the negitive binding post, I used a spade as I use bananas on my speaker cables...

    On the pin side you can use an RCA connection, just cut the blades off the RCA jack. I modified my SDA socket with a binding post so I am able to use a banana jack for my pin..

    If this makes no sense I can post some pics if that would help..

    I highly recommend building an AI-1 cable if you are able to do so.
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  • On3s&Z3r0s
    On3s&Z3r0s Posts: 1,013
    edited February 2011
    Ah, so you've got two connections to the negative binding posts on each speaker, one going back to the amp and one going to the AI-1. I don't know why that wasn't sinking in. Ken writes instructions like I do... all words and no pictures. It's hard for my brain to process, especially after getting home and starting happy hour. Thanks, Larry!

    Sorry for the threadjack, bump in case anyone wants to part with their stock AI-1, and +1 for attempting to build your own. It's good mental exercise if nothing else. :biggrin:
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited February 2011
    If you absolutely want an AI-1.....I've got a museum quality, NOS unit in it's box that's in an outer sleeve/box. It'll be "spendy" I'd make up a dreadnaught if I needed one.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2011
    I have made a few for Polkies. If you want me to build you one shoot me a PM.
    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.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited February 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    If you absolutely want an AI-1.....I've got a museum quality, NOS unit in it's box that's in an outer sleeve/box. It'll be "spendy" I'd make up a dreadnaught if I needed one.

    Can you define "spendy"? Feel free to pm me, but you'll need to clean out your inbox if you want a reply ;)
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: Aural Thrills
    Digital: Pioneer DV-79ai
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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