SDA SRS 2.3 Karma...sort of...read on!
Strong Bad
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Ok folks, I passed this one by George Grand (of the Jersey Grands) and got his blessing to move forward.
Initially I put up for sale, a pair of SDA SRS 2.3's in the For Sale section. I'm going to pull that and see what kind of holiday magic the forum can perform. Here's the deal...
The person that takes these speakers will come by my house, pick them up and write a check for $250 payable to the Githens Center. I will then take this check and pass it on to George Grand for him to pass to the Githens Center. Not only do you get these speakers, not only do you get to write this off as a charitable donation on your taxes, but you also get a good piece of mind that you did good. I've had my share of personal struggles over the years and can say I've been fortunate for the opportunities that have come my way. It's been a long road, but i'm at a good place in my life and think this is a start to give a little back. So, here are the slightly modified details of the original post in the For Sale section.
For the Karma are my SDA SRS 2.3's, and that comes with the interconnect cable (of course), the wiring diagrams and a box of the extra Dynamat I used on the back of all the drivers. There's probably enough left to do another 3-4 pairs of these. Ask others in the forum about this if you're interested in the whole Dynamatting of drivers. About 4 years ago, the tweeters were changed out to the silk domes. About 2 years ago all the mids were replaced with new and dynamat installed as the drivers were put in.
HERE IS THE ISSUE...
The left channel developed a problem after I installed the new drivers. They worked perfect before, but the left is what I describe as weak sounding. I can only hypothesize that some wire either came apart or came loose during installation. Again, I can only guess since it worked before and didn't after. There's sound out of it, but there's a loss in bass extension and it just doesn't sound...right.
There you have it. Cosmetically, these are outstanding. No rips or tears in the original grill covers. there's a VERY tiny snag in one cover, but it's so small and insignificant that my camera can't pick it up against the rest of the black material. The solid oak caps are excellent! On the left channel passive radiator at the 1 o'clock position, there a small gouge in the hard part of the driver. It was there when I purchased them about 13 years ago and has never been an issue. Look for it in the photos on my site.
If you're willing to tinker with getting that left channel back to 100%, then have at it! Local pickup only. Sure, I can help you get them out of my house and into your vehicle. Remember, these are about 5' tall and 155lbs each.
Photos are here... http://www.strongdigitalart.com/Othe...752097_p2QdF6G
Thats it folks! Email me at jdstrong5@verizon.net if interested. I go in order of received emails.
John
Initially I put up for sale, a pair of SDA SRS 2.3's in the For Sale section. I'm going to pull that and see what kind of holiday magic the forum can perform. Here's the deal...
The person that takes these speakers will come by my house, pick them up and write a check for $250 payable to the Githens Center. I will then take this check and pass it on to George Grand for him to pass to the Githens Center. Not only do you get these speakers, not only do you get to write this off as a charitable donation on your taxes, but you also get a good piece of mind that you did good. I've had my share of personal struggles over the years and can say I've been fortunate for the opportunities that have come my way. It's been a long road, but i'm at a good place in my life and think this is a start to give a little back. So, here are the slightly modified details of the original post in the For Sale section.
For the Karma are my SDA SRS 2.3's, and that comes with the interconnect cable (of course), the wiring diagrams and a box of the extra Dynamat I used on the back of all the drivers. There's probably enough left to do another 3-4 pairs of these. Ask others in the forum about this if you're interested in the whole Dynamatting of drivers. About 4 years ago, the tweeters were changed out to the silk domes. About 2 years ago all the mids were replaced with new and dynamat installed as the drivers were put in.
HERE IS THE ISSUE...
The left channel developed a problem after I installed the new drivers. They worked perfect before, but the left is what I describe as weak sounding. I can only hypothesize that some wire either came apart or came loose during installation. Again, I can only guess since it worked before and didn't after. There's sound out of it, but there's a loss in bass extension and it just doesn't sound...right.
There you have it. Cosmetically, these are outstanding. No rips or tears in the original grill covers. there's a VERY tiny snag in one cover, but it's so small and insignificant that my camera can't pick it up against the rest of the black material. The solid oak caps are excellent! On the left channel passive radiator at the 1 o'clock position, there a small gouge in the hard part of the driver. It was there when I purchased them about 13 years ago and has never been an issue. Look for it in the photos on my site.
If you're willing to tinker with getting that left channel back to 100%, then have at it! Local pickup only. Sure, I can help you get them out of my house and into your vehicle. Remember, these are about 5' tall and 155lbs each.
Photos are here... http://www.strongdigitalart.com/Othe...752097_p2QdF6G
Thats it folks! Email me at jdstrong5@verizon.net if interested. I go in order of received emails.
John
No excuses!
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DUDE!!! Thats awesome and if I was anywhere close to you I would be on my way!!
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Awesome gesture... good thinks coming your way for sure.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
This is an outstanding gesture on your part! Amazing!! You are a good man John.
Greg
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."![:\](https://forum.polkaudio.com/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
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
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
Only at CP. Fantastic Karma!Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs -
I'm interested.
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Really nice offer, John!VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
NAD SS rigs w/mods
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Very nice!SDA SRS 2.3TL's
Silk Audio MS-90-BT integrated tube amp
Yaqin MS-20L integrated tube amp
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John, that is a huge gesture of goodwill on your part! Wish I was closer. Would love to finally score some SDA's!--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out. -
That is just a "Big Heart CP-WOW"2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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Everyone, Vette C6.r is in line to make the big donation! I exchanged emails with him and we're lining up a day to make it happen. Stay tuned...No excuses!
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What a great karma thread!! Just Wow!! Kudo's and great karma to all the folks involved :exclaim:Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
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Very cool! :cool:
The left channel shouldn't be difficult to fix. It may be something as simple as some of the speaker connectors becoming disconnected."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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Sweet Karma. Congrats Vette C6.rengtaz
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Kudo to you John, wonderful gesture
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Great gesture! Many karma blessings on you!
James2 Channel/HT:
Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
Harman Kardon HK354
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Ok everyone, the deed is done!
Tony came by earlier today and took the coffins away! Heck of a nice guy! We chatted up a bit, I gave him a demo of my current 2 channel rig and took him down into the Theater for a peek at that setup. I hope to get together with some local Polk Folk coming up. I've been away from it for too long! Who knows, I may even host a little get together.
The check for the Githens Center is in hand. I'll contact George Grand to get it in his hands! It's a bright sunny day in Polk Land!No excuses! -
This is a most awesome karma. Good things will undoubtedly come your way!
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Yet another case in point as to why this site is so awesome.
John is a super person. Loved checking out his rigs. Really awesome house John !!!! It's always great meeting some local Polkies that we can share our hobby with.
Truely one of the greatists karmas I have ever heard of in my years on the forum.
Thanks again for everything John !!!!! Really fortunate to have been the recipient of those babies.
Since the winter is coming up we definatly need to have a local gathering.
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I'm very happy to hear everything went well with the karma. Glad that the Githens Center is recieving some funds as a result. Again, that is an outstanding gesture John! Congrats to you Tony!
Greg
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
"Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee -
I don't know, this has to be the "personal Kama" of the year! Hopefully the GOOD Karma back to you in 2012 Strong Bad! :cool: The elbow to elbow attitude on this site amazes me day after day!DARE TO SOAR:
Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life
