SDA in Colorado

flynbulldog
flynbulldog Posts: 29
edited May 2011 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
My neighbor let me audition his SDAs, now I can't live without them.

Looking for a pair in Denver area, will travel a bit to pick up.

I'm not sure what model number - his have a full array; 8 drivers and 4 tweets.

Hurry! he's gonna want them back soon.

Condition must be excellent.

(Sorry I posted this under the SDA sticky too - wasn't sure where it should be)
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited March 2011
    So are you just looking for the 1.2 or 1.2tl? do you even really know what a set of these in excellent condition usually goes for?
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    I'm not sure what the model number is but I'm looking for these:

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    I've seen prices from $1000 to $1500 for them in great condition. I'm willing to pay a fair price for a very nice pair.

    Maybe I need an education? I'm all ears.

    Have you got some for sale?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    Those are sda srs's or 1.2's but the 1.2tls look the same with sl3000's tweeters. All are good with the tl's being the favorite.
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    Thank you leroyjr1,

    I'm not sure if the pair I'm listening to right now are the tl's or not, is there any way to tell?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    Can you take a picture?
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    guess I could have done this in the first place... :wink:

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    They have the sl2000 tweeters so they're either srs or 1.2's not the tl model. What does the sticker on the back say? Looks nice.. What kind of setup are you running?
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    I looked for a model number and could not find anything other than SRS.

    So I guess I would be happy with a pair like these or the TL model...

    My set-up is nothing to write about but I really enjoy it with these speakers.

    Am I in the ballpark price-wise?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    flynbulldog wrote: »
    I looked for a model number and could not find anything other than SRS.

    I'm thinking they're the original SRS's. All are great and sound outstanding. Some wait weeks and some wait years to find a nice pair of the big boys. You might want to sweeten up the neighbor so he'll sell his.:smile:

    It might be time for a long road trip. There's a pair in Texas.
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I'm thinking they're the original SRS's. All are great and sound outstanding. Some wait weeks and some wait years to find a nice pair of the big boys. You might want to sweeten up the neighbor so he'll sell his.:smile:

    It might be time for a long road trip. There's a pair in Texas.

    Believe me I've tried - I don't think he's gonna give in.
    I'm up for a road trip if needed.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited March 2011
    They are the SDA SRS's you can tell by the crossover plate. I'm sur the cable for them is a Blade/Blade as well.

    Any of the three and you will be good to go,but keep in mind that the 2.3 and 2.3tl's are a great find as well..
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited March 2011
    About where do you live at???
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    About where do you live at???

    I live about 30 miles south of Denver, Colorado.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited March 2011
    flynbulldog wrote: »
    I live about 30 miles south of Denver, Colorado.

    I live by Kipling and Bowels, Not far from C470 and Kipling
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I live by Kipling and Bowels, Not far from C470 and Kipling
    I'm just south of Castle Rock. :biggrin:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited March 2011
    awwww a little further south..
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    good to see there are a few of us from Denver here.

    So, are there any of these available around here?
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited March 2011
    check CL and e-bay is all you can do, usually there are a bunch of SDA around Denver but not at the moment. You might want to look at 2.3, 2.3tl's 3.1tl or 1c's as well all great SDA speakers but not as big as those your auditioning. You do need a common ground amp for all SDA's though or an adapter


    some in DFW area as mentioned above and they're tl's

    http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ele/2270189156.html
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    I think I want to stick with the big boy SRS/1.2 or 1.2tl.

    For now, the drive to Dallas is just a little more than I want to do (13 hours each way)

    I'll watch CL or maybe someone here will see this. Thanks for all your help guys. :wink:

    PS. we tested the ground on my amp before we hooked them up and it's fine.
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited March 2011
    flynbulldog wrote: »
    I think I want to stick with the big boy SRS/1.2 or 1.2tl.

    For now, the drive to Dallas is just a little more than I want to do (13 hours each way)

    I'll watch CL or maybe someone here will see this. Thanks for all your help guys. :wink:

    PS. we tested the ground on my amp before we hooked them up and it's fine.

    thats good to hear, now I am not tempted to offer you my 2.3tl's, JK

    Those 1.2tls in dallas look great though.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2011
    At least he has lowered his price by $100.

    Are you sure your room is big enough for the big boys ?

    2.3s or 1Cs is you have a meduim to small room.

    Have 1Cs in a 25X16 room and the 1Cs do a fantastic job filling the room with sound.

    I would love to have the big boys but since they would have to go on a 16' wide wall I believe the 1Cs are a better choice for me.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    The 1.2's work great in my room now... :smile: (25' back wall)

    I emailed the guy in Dallas and he's not too pressed to sell them.
    I asked if he'd be interested in driving part way to meet me but he's not.

    I'll wait for a while to see if I can't find a pair closer.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited March 2011
    I have a very nice pair of 2.3s in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • flynbulldog
    flynbulldog Posts: 29
    edited March 2011
    Loud & Clear wrote: »
    I have a very nice pair of 2.3s in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    Those look beautiful but it's too far and I think I'll wait to find the 1.2's
    Thanks anyway :wink:
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited March 2011
    flynbulldog wrote: »
    My neighbor let me audition his SDAs, now I can't live without them.

    Looking for a pair in Denver area, will travel a bit to pick up.

    I'm not sure what model number - his have a full array; 8 drivers and 4 tweets.

    Hurry! he's gonna want them back soon.

    Condition must be excellent.

    (Sorry I posted this under the SDA sticky too - wasn't sure where it should be)

    What type of interconnect cable does it have? If it's blade/blade, they are original SDA SRS's. If it's a pin/blade IC, they are SDA SRS 1.2's.
    Note: There is no such thing as a pin/blade original SRS, at least not that I've ever seen or heard of. You can't go by what the label on the back is, nor can you rely on the number of screws on the crossover plates as Polk used up old stock on newer models to clear out their inventory.

    Too bad you don't live closer to St. Louis.... :wink:
    SDA SRS 2.3TL's
    Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
    Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
    SDA 2B TL's
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited March 2011
    Why are you selling???
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2011
    FNBD don't be so hard pressed on the biggest SDA's without listening to some others. 8 replacement tweeters are a chunk of change and add to the extra amplification you need for the big ones you might open up yourself to some of the "smaller" SDA's. I personally feel the 2B's when played to pretty friggen loud levels sound the best out of all the SDA's.
    Ben
    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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  • Neskahi
    Neskahi Posts: 297
    edited March 2011
    ben62670 wrote: »
    FNBD don't be so hard pressed on the biggest SDA's without listening to some others. 8 replacement tweeters are a chunk of change and add to the extra amplification you need for the big ones you might open up yourself to some of the "smaller" SDA's. I personally feel the 2B's when played to pretty friggen loud levels sound the best out of all the SDA's.
    Ben

    That's a pretty bold statement... comparing 2B's to the big boys.
    But I totally agree.:smile:
    SDA 2.3/RDO's... xovers by Ben
    SDA 2.3TL/Stock..
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2011
    flynbulldog wrote: »
    Those look beautiful but it's too far and I think I'll wait to find the 1.2's
    Thanks anyway :wink:

    What amp and setup are you currently running?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited March 2011
    I disagree!!! I have had the 2B's (and are a great speaker) and I have the 1C's (and I love them as well) but they don't get me as hard as the 1.2tl's. The only other SDA i love as much as the 1.2tl's is the 2.3tl's..

    I will keep in mind I have spent more time setting up the 1.2tl's and they are my main speakers but they will die with me!!!
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