SDA 1c Mod Thread

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited August 2012
    hehe no biggie man! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    Ok I got these all back together and when I ran my audyssey it said my right channel is out of phase?? I know I connected everything back per the Polk wiring sheet, but the only thing I was unsure on was the two black wires coming off the board that connect to the inductor. Could I have these wrong?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,649
    edited August 2012
    Ok I got these all back together and when I ran my audyssey it said my right channel is out of phase??

    I don't think those programs work well with SDA's.
    I was unsure on was the two black wires coming off the board that connect to the inductor. Could I have these wrong?

    No, it doesn't matter which one goes where.
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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    Ok got these bad boys up and running and I am loving it. Some pictiures for all to enjoy.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited August 2012
    Awesome! :)

    What was the phasing issue??

    Be sure to write me a review! :-D
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited August 2012
    That SDA cable mod is RIDICULOUSLY COOL!!!!
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited August 2012
    hehe, Jesse had mentioned he was using them on his and whats funny is where I work we use NL4 allllll day and I had never really thought about it. I have used XLR before without issue.

    NL2/4 is a very secure, great connection.

    Works great for SDA! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited August 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    hehe, Jesse had mentioned he was using them on his and whats funny is where I work we use NL4 allllll day and I had never really thought about it. I have used XLR before without issue.

    NL2/4 is a very secure, great connection.

    Works great for SDA! :)

    I will be doing this mod in accordance to my AI-1. Picture just two of those NL connectors on a AI-1. Ohhhh I can't wait.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,649
    edited August 2012
    Since it was brought up, here's a little teaser....

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited August 2012
    Dude that MIT Shotgun cable is rediculously thick. Is that the actual cable or the wire that splits out of the jacket? (Like just the positive leg)?

    Insane! That had to be some $$$ wire.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited August 2012
    Also are you using NL4? Curious
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,649
    edited August 2012
    That's the actual cable. Inside are two completely separate runs. We'll leave it at that.

    The connector is the NLT4FX, which I had to mill out in order to fit the cable.
    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

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  • factorz
    factorz Posts: 353
    edited August 2012
    Well I have had these up and running for a day now and I will give the feedback I can.

    Packaging: Ok so this really has nothing to do with the sound, but man what a great job. Everything was packed well and I have more packing peanuts then I know what to do with.

    Build: Everything is top notch. As mentioned the IC cable is really cool. I love the fact that it creates a super secure connection.

    Sound: Well I will have to get back to you. First impression is there is just more detail then what my RTA were able to offer. As I told Trey I want these to be my destination speaker and I feel I have that. Now I just need to let them break in for a few hundred hours.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited August 2012
    Great to hear bud, burn in is a stout 250 hours :)

    I recommend leaving it on repeat at about 70-80db while you are out of the house for like 2 weeks lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited November 2012
    Jantzen inductors!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • evhudsons
    evhudsons Posts: 1,175
    edited November 2012
    I just saved that picture as my computer wallpaper. Wow! Great Job!
    Polk Audio SDA CRS+ crossover 4.1TL by Trey/VR3 (Rings and custom stand by Larry)-Polk Audio SDA SRS2 crossovers by Trey/VR3Parasound HCA1500aYamaha rxa-3070 with musicast-Celestion SL6S presence,- sl9 surround backNHTsuper1's surroundMagnepan SMGParasound 1500pre- Sofia "Baby" tube amp - Monitor Audio Silver RX2 Marantz 2230/B&Kst140Technics 1200mk2 Gamertag: IslandBerserker I am but a infinitesimally small point meeting the line of infinity in the SDA universe
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited November 2012
    Trey what are those Jantzen part numbers if you please?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited November 2012
    Hey Tony
    Shoot me an email
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited November 2012
    Did you have to mod those? I looked at the Jantzen parts specs and couldn't find inductors that were close matches to original. I've sold my 1C's, but my friend who bought them may be interested.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited November 2012
    I had to unwind one, I have a special secret source to obtain Jantzen inductors in 2-3 weeks. I am hiding it to my grave. I would be happy to let him purchase them through me though!

    Thanks! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited November 2012
    Hey Trey I am finishing up my 1C's this weekend with the stock inductors but let me know when you get setup on pricing and on the 2.3Tls if and when you get the proper specs for parts on them.

    VR3 wrote: »
    I had to unwind one, I have a special secret source to obtain Jantzen inductors in 2-3 weeks. I am hiding it to my grave. I would be happy to let him purchase them through me though!

    Thanks! :)
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited November 2012
    Here is a dumb question, what is taking place when you are doing a burn in ?
    Here is another one, when do you know it's time to replace them again?
    VR3 wrote: »
    Great to hear bud, burn in is a stout 250 hours :)

    I recommend leaving it on repeat at about 70-80db while you are out of the house for like 2 weeks lol
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,649
    edited November 2012
    what is taking place when you are doing a burn in ?

    The materials inside the caps are forming thru the charge/discharge cycles.
    when do you know it's time to replace them again?

    Unless something becomes defective, you'll never have to replace tham again.
    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

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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited November 2012
    Good they are done then!
    (SDA1C) :razz:
    finished them last night:smile:.

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    F1nut wrote: »
    The materials inside the caps are forming thru the charge/discharge cycles.



    Unless something becomes defective, you'll never have to replace tham again.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited November 2012
    Trey, it looks like there is glue blocking one of the mounting holes (the one in the middle bottom) dont know if thats a problem or not.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited November 2012
    I think you are confusing Polkieman and myself... ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited November 2012
    Yea once I got these together I glued the holes for extra support, sorry if the picture of mine confused someone about their parts.
    VR3 wrote: »
    I think you are confusing Polkieman and myself... ;)
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited December 2012
    Hmmmmmm!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited December 2012
    This turned out pretty good...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,746
    edited December 2012
    Alllllll done!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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