sda-srs cheap but alas no shipping

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i4gotmyid
i4gotmyid Posts: 173
edited September 2003 in Flea Market
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    NE folks can get lucky. They're in NH folks...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner

    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
  • i4gotmyid
    i4gotmyid Posts: 173
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    man who bid and didnt buy it now, I bet this will close for more than the buy it now price
  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
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    just wondering if these speakers need the interconnect cable. I live 30 minutes from these and was interested in picking them up thanks in advance
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,266
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    Yes they do. If he doesn't have the cable, one can be made. Grab them if you can, great speaker!
    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."


    President of Club Polk

  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    With all due respect to a bud, slight disagreement with F1 on this. Without the SDA IC these are still very fine sounding speakers, but what the IC adds in the way of a soundstage has to be heard.

    Imagine the footsteps in Pink Floyd's "Run" starting in your kitchen, traveling across your Den and disappearing down the hallway... That's what the SDA effect adds.

    For most music the effect is a big plus. Solo piano is one of the few things I enjoy more with the IC unplugged. With it in place you end up with a 12' wide piano sounstage... just not very natural sounding.

    As F1 stated the IC's are available round here. You can also get the plans if you're into DIY.

    These are a very choice looking pair of SRS's from what appears to be a very reputable ebay Seller. The original BIN was $1500, and they were an good deal at that price. They may well go for more than that now.

    If they are that close to you, get your e-mail on for a demo in the next couple days.

    Good luck...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner

    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
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    I did drive up and take a look at these, very nice condition, only one minor scratch on the side of one of them. They were not wired so I didn't get to here them, had the kids with me and the two little ones started to get into things and chase the dog around, the guy was real nice about it but I could tell it was really making him nervous so I got out of there.Now my question, what would be the fair market value on e-bay for these so I can get my bid on.
  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    lol.. Yeah that's a cute dog...

    Fair price??? Beginning of the year these were ebaying for $2000. Then as with most listing, prices slid.

    I'd peg these in the $1400 to $1600 range. I know they are only at $700 with just inside 2 days to go, but there is always a flurry of bidding late in big items like these...

    How are your sniping skills?
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner

    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,682
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    We just bid.....possibly could be ours! Wish us luck!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Sid suggest your Dad and bmsavoie at least talk before one costs the other some money unnecessarily... Just a coutesy especially if you're coattailing his recon...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner

    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,682
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    I am sorry to say, there is reasoning with me, but my Dad sees it as this "The Final Bid, Wins."
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    No problem here, IF your Dad found them independantly on ebay. But if he learned of them here and is using this info to help his decision making... not too cool... IMO
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner

    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
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    well I see the bidding has begun, I don't plan on bidding untill after work. Just gonna keep an eye on it 'till them, the only bid that matters is the high bid I guess
  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    bmsavoie,
    You've got mail...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner

    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
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    Tour2ma you've got mail
  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
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    Well, I quit bidding. My hopes for a cheap set of Polk SDA's is gone. Since I have 2 pair now a third pair is very redundant. Go and bid on those speakers.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,682
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    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    No problem here, IF your Dad found them independantly on ebay. But if he learned of them here and is using this info to help his decision making... not too cool... IMO

    He did not find them on here, he found them last night and asked me about them. Of course, I told him what yall said and he is very excited. I have learned to not to tell him stuff, as he does not bid very high and is a waste of time.....
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    I figured you were egging him on... :)
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner

    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,682
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    no, I am not fond of going to NH....that is a LONG drive.....
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • i4gotmyid
    i4gotmyid Posts: 173
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    why so cheap...why so far away...why no shipping...sigh
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,682
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    If my Dad wins, he will go a good 13 hours on the road...

    I have been on alot of road trips this year...fun stuff
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,637
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    I he does win, make sure he knows he can make a pitstop here in Damascus. Good luck on whoever else is bidding from the forum.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
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    Well I won, and way cheaper than I thought they would go for, can't wait to pick them up but have to wait untill the 22. That gives me time to buy something for power any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and thanks for everyones help, great bunch here.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,266
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    Congrats!!!
    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."


    President of Club Polk

  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,637
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    Good work, you will love them like a pretty date with woofers ;) The best part is they are somewhat local eh?

    Lots of good options available for them, just keep it 200wpc+ and I don't think you can go wrong. I would be biased and say look at some used Parasound equipment, but there are some great performers in NAD/Carver/Rotel/ADCOM/Anthem...all are units forum members own or use.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
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    Thanks,local yes about 30 miles away now to search for power anything else I should look for
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,985
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    Just go bag em for now, we'll get you hooked up with a Phase Linear, Carver, etc etc to drive them pups.

    That dude looks like he has quite a bit a gear 'sitting around', make sure you bow up to him, and ask what he thinks you should drive them with, you may walk out with a package deal.

    Good on ya!!!

    Cheers,
    Rooster
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Congrats and at a bargain basement price...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner

    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
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    Cripes, what a wall of sound those must pelt you with. Is that a business or a house?

    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
  • bmsavoie
    bmsavoie Posts: 32
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    Thanks guys, he has a yamaha m-80 that he picked up with the sda's that is going for around $320 now on e-bay, is that a good price or should I go another route. can spend a little more to get more bang for the buck. business loud and clear, the guy is kinda like a horse trader, even traded someone for the polks