Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,578
    Monitor 5's in Portland. If i didn't all ready have a spare room full of speakers I don't know what to do with I'd grab them.

    https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/d/polk-audio-series-5-speakers/6450575173.html
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    You could stack them like me. :s
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • 250GTLusso
    250GTLusso Posts: 163
    Another set of Monitor 5's, these are in Victorville. Seems like they are flooding the market at the moment. No affiliation.

    https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ele/d/vintage-pair-of-polk-audio/6427247456.html
    HT
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (Front), Adcom GFA-585 Amp (Side), Adcom GFA-555 Amp (Rear), Adcom ACE-515, Pioneer CLD-3070 Laserdisc, Sony CDP-605esD, Sony BluRay BDP BX59, Samsung 50" Plasma, Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL Front (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Side (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Rear (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Living Room)
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom ACE-515, Sony CDP-705esD, Magnum Dynalab FT-101A Etude, Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS 2 (Walnut), STAX SR34 Electret Earspeaker System.
    2 Channel (Office)
    Adcom GFP-555 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-555 Amp, Sony CDP-605esD, Adcom GFT-555 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 1C (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Garage)
    Hafler DH-110 Pre-amp, Hafler DH-220 Amp, Sony CDP-505esD, Hafler DH-330 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 2B (Walnut).
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  • 250GTLusso
    250GTLusso Posts: 163
    Well after I queried the seller regarding the torn surrounds in the photo in his ebay listing for his 2.3TLs he came to the realization that he uploaded the "wrong" photo (the initial photo was of a 2.3TL that he was looking into buying several years ago on ebay). Seems very strange, but I guess it can happen. He has updated his listing to show the new photos. I had added the front baffle photos here-

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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-SDA-SRS-2-3TL-Reference-Speakers/302594236826?hash=item467405a19a:g:uIEAAOSwObhaVr-N
    HT
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (Front), Adcom GFA-585 Amp (Side), Adcom GFA-555 Amp (Rear), Adcom ACE-515, Pioneer CLD-3070 Laserdisc, Sony CDP-605esD, Sony BluRay BDP BX59, Samsung 50" Plasma, Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL Front (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Side (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Rear (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Living Room)
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom ACE-515, Sony CDP-705esD, Magnum Dynalab FT-101A Etude, Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS 2 (Walnut), STAX SR34 Electret Earspeaker System.
    2 Channel (Office)
    Adcom GFP-555 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-555 Amp, Sony CDP-605esD, Adcom GFT-555 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 1C (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Garage)
    Hafler DH-110 Pre-amp, Hafler DH-220 Amp, Sony CDP-505esD, Hafler DH-330 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 2B (Walnut).
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  • 250GTLusso
    250GTLusso Posts: 163
    I always wanted to get a pair of RTA-11Ts when they came out, but never did. This pair seems very nice. What is the going price for these in good condition? Seller is asking $200.

    https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-audio-rta-11t-speakers/6420416363.html
    HT
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (Front), Adcom GFA-585 Amp (Side), Adcom GFA-555 Amp (Rear), Adcom ACE-515, Pioneer CLD-3070 Laserdisc, Sony CDP-605esD, Sony BluRay BDP BX59, Samsung 50" Plasma, Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL Front (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Side (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Rear (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Living Room)
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom ACE-515, Sony CDP-705esD, Magnum Dynalab FT-101A Etude, Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS 2 (Walnut), STAX SR34 Electret Earspeaker System.
    2 Channel (Office)
    Adcom GFP-555 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-555 Amp, Sony CDP-605esD, Adcom GFT-555 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 1C (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Garage)
    Hafler DH-110 Pre-amp, Hafler DH-220 Amp, Sony CDP-505esD, Hafler DH-330 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 2B (Walnut).
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    250GTLusso wrote: »
    I always wanted to get a pair of RTA-11Ts when they came out, but never did. This pair seems very nice. What is the going price for these in good condition? Seller is asking $200.

    https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-audio-rta-11t-speakers/6420416363.html

    Good price.
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    250GTLusso wrote: »
    I always wanted to get a pair of RTA-11Ts when they came out, but never did. This pair seems very nice. What is the going price for these in good condition? Seller is asking $200.

    https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-audio-rta-11t-speakers/6420416363.html

    Definitely a better price then the guy that has these locally where I am......

    No affiliation:

    https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/ele/d/awesome-vintage-polk-audio/6449122298.html
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  • kmeek
    kmeek Posts: 225
    Someone has a pair of Monitor 5's for $30 locally but needs a woofer replaced.....

    No affiliation

    https://offerup.co/lLdq/lfFLxfoOBJ
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,768
    "250GT Lusso" -- great moniker.

    The single most beautiful automobile ever made, as far as I am concerned.

    sorry for the temporary hijack. :p

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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    la2vegas wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    250GTLusso wrote: »
    I always wanted to get a pair of RTA-11Ts when they came out, but never did. This pair seems very nice. What is the going price for these in good condition? Seller is asking $200.

    https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-audio-rta-11t-speakers/6420416363.html

    Good price.

    In the past 6 months I have purchased two sets of 11t's. One in great condition for 20 bucks. The other was 40 or 50 bucks I believe.

    Again I shall reiterate: You, sir, are much like a Hoover... ;)
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  • 250GTLusso
    250GTLusso Posts: 163
    @mhardy6647 I completely agree with you. We have had 2 Lussos over the years. Sadly not right now.
    HT
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (Front), Adcom GFA-585 Amp (Side), Adcom GFA-555 Amp (Rear), Adcom ACE-515, Pioneer CLD-3070 Laserdisc, Sony CDP-605esD, Sony BluRay BDP BX59, Samsung 50" Plasma, Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL Front (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Side (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Rear (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Living Room)
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom ACE-515, Sony CDP-705esD, Magnum Dynalab FT-101A Etude, Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS 2 (Walnut), STAX SR34 Electret Earspeaker System.
    2 Channel (Office)
    Adcom GFP-555 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-555 Amp, Sony CDP-605esD, Adcom GFT-555 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 1C (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Garage)
    Hafler DH-110 Pre-amp, Hafler DH-220 Amp, Sony CDP-505esD, Hafler DH-330 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 2B (Walnut).
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  • 250GTLusso
    250GTLusso Posts: 163
    @la2vegas , you got some SMOKIN deals on those I think. What do you think of their sound?
    HT
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (Front), Adcom GFA-585 Amp (Side), Adcom GFA-555 Amp (Rear), Adcom ACE-515, Pioneer CLD-3070 Laserdisc, Sony CDP-605esD, Sony BluRay BDP BX59, Samsung 50" Plasma, Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL Front (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Side (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Rear (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Living Room)
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom ACE-515, Sony CDP-705esD, Magnum Dynalab FT-101A Etude, Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS 2 (Walnut), STAX SR34 Electret Earspeaker System.
    2 Channel (Office)
    Adcom GFP-555 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-555 Amp, Sony CDP-605esD, Adcom GFT-555 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 1C (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Garage)
    Hafler DH-110 Pre-amp, Hafler DH-220 Amp, Sony CDP-505esD, Hafler DH-330 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 2B (Walnut).
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    That car and a Jaguar XKE in RED would look good in my garage if I had one. :pB)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Where???
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-audio-crs-sda-speakers/6455499769.html

    Ummm, no.

    Obviously not mine.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    FestYboy wrote: »
    https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/d/polk-audio-crs-sda-speakers/6455499769.html

    Ummm, no.

    Obviously not mine.

    there is something bad wrong with those butyl rubber woofer surrounds.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    It does look like that woofer has a parasite on it or a fatal disease. :s
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,578
    pitdogg2 wrote: »

    there is something bad wrong with those butyl rubber woofer surrounds.

    Nothing a little used chewing gum and liquid nails won't fix!

    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,069
    audioluvr wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »

    there is something bad wrong with those butyl rubber woofer surrounds.

    Nothing a little used chewing gum and liquid nails won't fix!

    And rope caulk -- lots of rope caulk... LOL
    Expect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.

    Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
    Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
    Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
    ​Thompson Adventures, Inc.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,427
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    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,768
    250GTLusso wrote: »
    @mhardy6647 I completely agree with you. We have had 2 Lussos over the years. Sadly not right now.

    Wow.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Help me guys, is this a 2016 or 2017 Audi R8?

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    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Where?
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    What year is that Ferrari?
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    verb wrote: »
    Help me guys, is this a 2016 or 2017 Audi R8?

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    '18, please God be '18...
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,578
    Ok... Not trying to be the fuddy duddy here but here's some modded SRS 2's in Portland. Wonder if this would be a worthy upgrade to my 1C's?? Probably should just stick with what I have for now. The boss about blew a gasket when I showed her a pic of the 1.2 tl's i was eyeing...

    https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/d/polk-srs-sda-2/6450822902.html
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,394
    Yes. 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
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,578
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Yes. For sure.

    I may have to audition them then
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Some local ones I found:

    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/d/polk-audio-sda-1b-speakers/6424426875.html

    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/d/vintage-polk-audio-speakers/6448520821.html

    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/d/polk-audio-speakers-sda-1a/6447344391.html

    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ele/d/classic-polk-audio-monitor/6451713283.html

    https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/d/polk-audio-sda-2b-speakers/6429546731.html
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    audioluvr wrote: »
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Yes. For sure.

    I may have to audition them then

    NOT may.... DO go audition them. :p

    With those mods and tweeters and binding posts already done,

    You'll be in for a TREAT and a mind-blowing too. 800.00 is high but he did do alot to them and if they're in mint cond. , It might not be such a high price after all.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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