AV-047548 group order update.

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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited July 2012
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I have a feeling I'm going to kick my self for not getting in on this...

    I thought you were on the list, or at least be one of the first 20+ in line to get one of these!!!
    Statistics show that 98% of us will die at some point in our lifetime.

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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2012
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I have a feeling I'm going to kick my self for not getting in on this...

    Well, look at it this way Larry: At least you have one of them already. I backup is always nice however.

    Still waiting to receive mine. Hopefully tomorrow.
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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.....

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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited July 2012
    Received mine yesterday. What beast it is! :eek:

    Thanks for handling all this Dave!
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  • fjross
    fjross Posts: 183
    edited July 2012
    Glad to see that these are starting to be delivered. I am on vacation till monday and hope that mine will be waiting for me. There is one shipping address that A.L. had a problem with. Does anyone have a contact with Big Dawg besides private message. I tried pming him already and have not heard back.
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,987
    edited July 2012
    I realize I came too late to the table. What are the transformer specs other than 1000KVamps? Couldn't find this model on the Avel site.

    Thnk tony
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited July 2012
    gp4jesus wrote: »
    I realize I came too late to the table. What are the transformer specs other than 1000KVamps? Couldn't find this model on the Avel site.

    Thnk tony

    See post #1 and post #53 of this thread for specs and measurements:

    The-AI-1-Dreadnought-Project-Pt.2-Upgrade-to-1000VA-Transformer

    The AV-047548 is not on the Avel-Lindberg website because it was not a regular product offering. It was a custom design for an audio manufacturer.
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited July 2012
    PolkMaster1 wrote: »
    Was there supposed to be a mounting bolt and nut with the package?

    Thanks much for handling this Dave!!!

    Just checking to see if anyone get a bolt and nut with their unit?
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited July 2012
    PolkMaster1 wrote: »
    Just checking to see if anyone get a bolt and nut with their unit?

    No. A mounting bolt and nut was not included with the two AV-047548's that I ordered previously nor with the two on this order.

    Even if a mounting bolt and nut had been included, I would not have used it because I enlarged the 1/4" mounting hole and used a thicker 3/8" bolt since my transformer cases sit on their sides.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited July 2012
    The size, weight and electrical measurements of the two recently received AV-047548 transformers are consistent with the first two I ordered.

    Listening tests (sighted :smile:) comparing the new AV-047548's to one of the previous AV-047548's will be done after 24 hours of burn in on the Cable Cooker.

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    Figure 1. Avel-Lindberg AV-047548 1000VA transformers and aluminum cases.


    Xfmr-DynamattedCase-s.jpg
    Figure 2. Per usual, the aluminum cases and the transformer perimeter were lined with Dynamat Xtreme vibration damping material.


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    Figure 3. Finished assemblies ready for burn in and testing.


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    Figure 4. Cable Cooker burn in setup.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited July 2012
    I received mine today. We got our money's worth in the "If it fits, it ships" catagory. I feel sorry for their postperson.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited July 2012
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I have a feeling I'm going to kick my self for not getting in on this...

    ya think? That's me X10 . . . i didn't even know about it til it was too late . . . #$%$#%^

    I'll be hoping for round two, or . . . I just may put out a feeler for additional interest and take in upon my self to handle it.

    Thoughts?

    G

    ps I've spoke o Melanie and the $ remains the same for same quantity, same quality
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2012
    Got both of mine today, very nice. Will be installing soon. Intersting that they are "made in Sri Lanka". Looking forward to Raife's listening tests and comparisons.
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    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
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited July 2012
    Installed mine in yesterday without the mounting hardware which I will pick up from the home depot later in the week. Slight improvement so far over the modified SDA cable I am using. It should get even better as I break it in further. Only got about an hour listening session in so far.

    The previous torroidial was phenomenal!!!
    Statistics show that 98% of us will die at some point in our lifetime.

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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited July 2012
    Installed mine in yesterday without the mounting hardware which I will pick up from the home depot later in the week. Slight improvement so far over the modified SDA cable I am using. Then again, the movie I was watching did not have great sound - it was on DVD. It should get even better as I break it in further. Only got about an hour listening session in so far.

    The previous torroidial was phenomenal!!!
    Statistics show that 98% of us will die at some point in our lifetime.

    The other 2% will work for WalMart.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited July 2012
    I posted some measurements and listening evaluations of the new transformers in post #156, page 6 of the thread here.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2012
    I finished one of my AI-1's late last night. I have been buring it in by running music since last night at low volume. I have not done a listening session yet however. I will tomorrow sometime. i am looking forward to the comparison to the 800VA AI-1 that I was using. I will probably need another 25 or more hours for full burn in even by tomorrow afternoon/evening. I will let people know how it sounds (comparitively) tomorrow and when it fully burns in. Some pictures are below. Thanks again Raife, Dave, and Larry for the help in accomplishing assembly of the AI-1 (extreme) 1000VA version.

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    AI-1 165.JPG
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    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
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited July 2012
    Looks good Greg. That looks like the case that you had the 800VA transformer in, yes? If so, did you have to redrill the mounting hole?
    "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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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2012
    drumminman wrote: »
    Looks good Greg. That looks like the case that you had the 800VA transformer in, yes? If so, did you have to redrill the mounting hole?

    No, this case is one of Larry's manufacturing. The other case is a glossy black and is bigger in size. I ordered it from a guy off the internet about 2 1/2 years ago (somewhere around that time). I am warming up the system now and am looking forward to the listening session.
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    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
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited July 2012
    If anyone is following this channel and wants in on another group buy of these AL 1000VA transformers, let me know here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?134643-Group-buy-Avel-Lindberg-1000VA-isolation-transformers-for-DreadNought
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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