Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals
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I think, because of the fuse, these are probably RTA12B and that is probably a Peerless tweeter. Those Axon caps are metallized polypropylene on the low end cost wise and are made by the same maker of Solens. If all the drivers are good, $150 seems like a terrific price.George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
Gardenstater wrote: »I think, because of the fuse, these are probably RTA12B and that is probably a Peerless tweeter. Those Axon caps are metallized polypropylene on the low end cost wise and are made by the same maker of Solens. If all the drivers are good, $150 seems like a terrific price.
Awesome, right on, I'll check them out this weekend.
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I am almost certain that tweeter is an RD-0
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Yeah you're right. I brightened the picture and you can see the circular polk audio indented graphic. The early RTA12C came with the SL1000 and it did have a fuse, so maybe the owner replaced the SL1000 with an RDO-194-1.
George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
Gardenstater wrote: »Yeah you're right. I brightened the picture and you can see the circular polk audio indented graphic. The early RTA12C came with the SL1000 and it did have a fuse, so maybe the owner replaced the SL1000 with an RDO-194-1.
How can I tell? Any markings I should look for?
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It helps to squint, for me at least 🤣 The RD0-194-1 has that circular polk audio and you can see it in the photo. The speaker itself should probably say RTA12C on the XO/binding post cup. If the owner replaced an SL1000 they would've had a cutout that was too small. They probably didn't enlarge the cutout and probably just screwed it on anyway. You can kind of see how the top of the tweeter plate is right up at the top of the tweeter baffle near the bevel.George / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
You can see the SL1000 and the fuse on the RTA12C XO picture on p. 2 in the sales brochure https://polksda.com/pdfs/1985Sales.pdfGeorge / NJ
Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
Onkyo A-8017 integrated
Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
iFi nano iDSD DAC
iPurifier3
iDefender w/ iPower PS
Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform -
Thanks!
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I like peerless just as good if not better than the RD0-194-1 myself as far as sound gos but if it's a SL- 1000 (peerless copy ?) From what I understand they do not sound so hot.
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Those are RDO'sDon't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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Good price in North Carolina for 2.3’s. Based on the description, think they might belong to somebody here. 🤷🏻♂️
https://www.facebook.com/groups/audiofleamarket/permalink/4741975475839250/?ref=facebook_story_shareCurrent Collection: Monitor 4a (Peerless), Monitor 5B (Peerless), Modified Monitor 7b (Peerless), RTA15TL (SL3000), SDA CRS+ (194’s), SDA SRS 2.3TL, R100's, R200’s, R300 🤩 -
I ALMOST went to look at these when they were for sale up the road a bit, but Steve ( a great guy) DID go and buy them.
He found me somehow and he came over to listen to my SDA-SRS2's to hear how the SDA was supposed to sound like. We talked for quite a while about audio and Polk speakers.
I just emailed him to touch base again. I really don't have the space right now or I'd be running to get these.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Yep, Tony is correct, they are mine. I just need to sell these, and some more audio gear, to make room for some open baffle kits I am building. Time to try something new. I also need to list the parts for a dreadnought I never built for the Polks. I ended up buying an amp that was compatible. Thanks to all on here for the tips and advice on these Polks!
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@kickngas am game to buy that dreadnought..
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A lot of interesting speakers available within striking distance of Charleston....
These Monitor 10a's have been here for awhile:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/905522043663912/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:b9434ee2-e45c-4d18-8eed-c91e78e4fe59
There is a nice looking pair of Infinity RS 2.5's right around the corner........
Altec Stonehenge for 400 about 30 mins away
Klipsch La Scalas in Myrtle Beach for 1500 (cosmetically challenged)
Altec 14's in Savannah....I plan for the future. - F1Nut -
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Sent you one back.Yep, Tony is correct, they are mine. I just need to sell these, and some more audio gear, to make room for some open baffle kits I am building. Time to try something new. I also need to list the parts for a dreadnought I never built for the Polks. I ended up buying an amp that was compatible. Thanks to all on here for the tips and advice on these Polks!
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Yep, Tony is correct, they are mine. I just need to sell these, and some more audio gear, to make room for some open baffle kits I am building. Time to try something new. I also need to list the parts for a dreadnought I never built for the Polks. I ended up buying an amp that was compatible. Thanks to all on here for the tips and advice on these Polks!
If I had not just bought a tractor.....HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
Additional projects: RTA 12c's -
Yep, Tony is correct, they are mine. I just need to sell these, and some more audio gear, to make room for some open baffle kits I am building. Time to try something new. I also need to list the parts for a dreadnought I never built for the Polks. I ended up buying an amp that was compatible. Thanks to all on here for the tips and advice on these Polks!
If I had not just bought a tractor.....
Tractor needs some speakers too.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 -
Yep !
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Thought about a road trip until I realized where they were located!
https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/msg/d/honolulu-polk-audio-sda-srs-loudspeakers/7439354182.html -
12B RTA (apparently) for $250 in original boxes:
https://southjersey.craigslist.org/ele/d/absecon-polk-audio-model-12b-tower/7428934531.html
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I like how some of the older Polk models that were sold were 4 ohm. According to this "http://www.hifi-classic.net/review/polk-audio-rta-12b-339.html" they dipped down to 3 ohms. Expensive for the time at 1000.00 a set. M.P. knew what he was doing. He knew some of us just had to have big 200wpc plus high current amplifiers and made the speakers accordingly. He also knew if we did not have that kinda amp... we would be looking to get one !
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https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/d/snohomish-speakers/7440025123.html
2.3TLs for $800
No affiliation and pictures don't seem to be the best. I think one of the tweeters looks suspect as well.2 Channel
Pre: Bryston BR20
Amp: Buckeye NCx500
Speakers: Polk L200
Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
Display: Sony XBR65Z9F
Home Theater
Pre: Anthem AVM90
Amps: Buckeye NC502
Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
Display: Sony XBR85Z9G -
Monitor 5s for $50 in Colorado Springs. Surrounds could stand a little cleaning.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/669047884096352?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:1447bcf1-2077-4cda-953a-e9dcfd918470
KEF 207s / Coda Continuum / SST Thoebe II / Oppo BDP-105D / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Ikeda 9C2 & Dynavector XX2 Mk II carts -
Yep, Tony is correct, they are mine. I just need to sell these, and some more audio gear, to make room for some open baffle kits I am building. Time to try something new. I also need to list the parts for a dreadnought I never built for the Polks. I ended up buying an amp that was compatible. Thanks to all on here for the tips and advice on these Polks!
If I had not just bought a tractor.....
Tractor needs some speakers too.
Not those....HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
Additional projects: RTA 12c's -
Good deal? I have no idea but here they are... https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ele/d/iron-ridge-polk-rta-11-tl-high-end/7433381273.html
M7's 1982 Peerless tweeters
M5's X2 (1981 Peerless tweeters, 1988 with upgraded tweeters)
M4's X2 both with Peerless tweeters
M5Jr with SL1500 (in the garage, they sound great)
M4.6 series2 X2 with upgraded tweeters
SDA 2 with upgraded tweeters -
If I were in Milwaukee I would buy them and a heartbeat.
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The first pic shows an SL2000 NOT an SL3000. Probably 11t'sGustard 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 -
No riser on the bottom so maybe someone swapped in SL2000's and lost the diffraction spoilers in the process. You can tell they have been used hard..