Picked up some 2.3 TLs

quadzilla
quadzilla Posts: 1,543
edited August 2011 in Vintage Speakers
And yeah, they're exactly what I was after. Nothing I don't like about them other than wanting to upgrade the xovers at some point and get a set of RDO-198s for them. But I'm liking them so much, for once, I'm not in a hurry to go changing them. They're in overall good shape except for a couple of dings on the bottom cap of one speaker. That'll be easy to fix. Had to pay a bit more than I wanted to for them too, but it's not like I can just order a set. And I really, really, wanted these.
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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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited August 2011
    Nice!
    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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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited August 2011
    Very nice ! I'm still looking for some to compare with my SRS2s (p/blade).
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited August 2011
    Congrats. All your friends and neighbors will wonder why you have that grin on your face all the time.

    Are you using an A-1 interface with the Mono amps?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2011
    Very nice,,indeed.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,566
    edited August 2011
    Nice, my fav! Are those casters on the bottoms?
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited August 2011
    Yeah, I have the AI-1 cable for the monoblocks.

    Yes, those are casters. I'll get some spikes soon, pull the casters, putty the holes, and get them spiked.

    I consider my biggest problem at this time, though, deciding between Chili Peppers' By The Way and The Seasons for my next selection.
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2011
    Nice setup !!
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited August 2011
    Congratulations!
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2011
    I want to come down and get my ears on those in stock form.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited August 2011
    Excellent! Good grab. Get some of Larry's rings for them. I am in the process of adding dynamat xtreme, JB weld and installing Larry's rings to the ones I got from Bill (bsoko2) recently. You should do these mods plus the crossovers. I think you will be even more pleased.

    Greg
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    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited August 2011
    You guys are always welcome. House is kind of a **** hole, but I got decent audio gear. In fact, over the next few months would be best. I'll be starting some heavy remodeling later this year or early next.
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2011
    Skip, Quad, let's coordinate it pronto.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited August 2011
    Coordinate? What is this coordinate of which you speak. Hell, just give me a holler and let me know you're on your way.
    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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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2011
    Congrats on some great speakers.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2011
    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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