Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,494
    edited February 2014
    Why are some of you so worried about heat? Audio gear gets warm, some even get damn hot. It's ok, it's normal.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,412
    edited February 2014
    F1nut wrote: »
    Why are some of you so worried about heat? Audio gear gets warm, some even get damn hot. It's ok, it's normal.

    Well Jesse cause most lesser gear has a thermal shutdown and maybe some have experienced it. In the summer time I've had my receiver shut down cause of heat and I was just listening to TV not even jamming. My house has no AC so when it's 100* and 96% humidity it don't take much in the way of more heat to shut it down. Heat don't dissipate much in that environment...
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2014
    F1nut wrote: »
    Why are some of you so worried about heat? Audio gear gets warm, some even get damn hot. It's ok, it's normal.

    Agreed if it wasn't a AVR or a Onkyo AVR. The Onkyo AVR's are infamous for heat killing the HDMI boards. As such those guys run fans on top their AVR to keep the heat away from the caps on their HDMI board so they dont dry out as much.
    "....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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  • Zentish
    Zentish Posts: 127
    edited February 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Agreed if it wasn't a AVR or a Onkyo AVR. The Onkyo AVR's are infamous for heat killing the HDMI boards. As such those guys run fans on top their AVR to keep the heat away from the caps on their HDMI board so they dont dry out as much.

    Yeah - I was troubleshooting an HDMI signal problem (that turned out to be my Samsung TV) and during the troubleshooting I became aware that the top of the 806 would sometimes get too hot to touch. I'm driving Polk M5B's as the mains in my 5.1 rig and knew that the 4ohm speakers could be a problem even though the ONKYO is rated to handle 4ohms. So I put the fan on top, jacked the whole AVR into one of those smart / green power strips and the fan only comes on when the AVR is powered up.

    My last HT rebuild I actually wanted to simplify my system and retired my Carver power amp to the garage.

    I'm reconsidering that since I'm being tempted to upgrade my front speakers by this darned forum. It's been so long I even forgot I had a Carver M0.5T and a Crown Power Base 1 out in the garage ;)

    I've been thinking: "I shouldn't upgrade to 10's because then I'll have to get a new AMP." Then I start looking at AMPS and think, "Oh yeah, I really like Carvers, what would one of those cost me?". Then I search for Carver amps and remember that I already have an old-school one. Sheesh!
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-NR929 7.1 AVR 130wpc
    Mains: 2x Polk RTA 8TL's
    Center: Polk CS245i
    Surrounds: 2x Klipsch RS-41ii (because they fit perfectly over the door and window)
    Rear Surr: 2x Polk M4a '90
    Subwoofer: Speakerlab DAS-SW dual-voice-coil 10" '88 30Hz-150Hz
    Subwoofer Amp: ONKYO A-8019 AMP '85 100wpc
    Display: Samsung 55" UNC55-8000 3D LED
    Console: Xbox360
    DVR: custom MythTV rig w/ 3 tuners OTA
    Zone2: 2x Polk M5b '87
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,494
    edited February 2014
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Well Jesse cause most lesser gear has a thermal shutdown and maybe some have experienced it. In the summer time I've had my receiver shut down cause of heat and I was just listening to TV not even jamming. My house has no AC so when it's 100* and 96% humidity it don't take much in the way of more heat to shut it down. Heat don't dissipate much in that environment...

    I tend to shut down when it's 100* and 96% humidity too. Window AC units out of the question?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,494
    edited February 2014
    The Onkyo AVR's are infamous for heat killing the HDMI boards.

    Didn't know that, thanks. Makes me wonder why anyone would even consider purchasing one.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2014
    F1nut wrote: »
    Didn't know that, thanks. Makes me wonder why anyone would even consider purchasing one.

    Price point. It's also not JUST onkyo, but they have a higher rate of failure. But most folks don't realize that till after purchase.

    They are supposed to have fixed it in their newer models but all the X06, X07, X08, X09 models don't have the new board by default. It's because the situate the HDMI board directly over the amp section so the heat from the amps frys out the caps or they get overheated.

    My Integra same as a X06 Onyko model has had 2 hdmi boards installed since I bought it new. And I don't use the onboard amps at all.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited February 2014
    I am glad you said something I will be watching out for that I have a 509 808 and a 360
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Price point. It's also not JUST onkyo, but they have a higher rate of failure. But most folks don't realize that till after purchase.

    They are supposed to have fixed it in their newer models but all the X06, X07, X08, X09 models don't have the new board by default. It's because the situate the HDMI board directly over the amp section so the heat from the amps frys out the caps or they get overheated.

    My Integra same as a X06 Onyko model has had 2 hdmi boards installed since I bought it new. And I don't use the onboard amps at all.
    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: 50,494
    edited February 2014
    xp800, you can't do that. Reported.
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited February 2014
    http://syracuse.craigslist.org/ele/4298038683.html

    Don't know the seller but they look like 1.2TL's?

    These don't show up round here that often, lately I have seen many nice SDA's in these parts. Even picked up another pair myself!
    I hope someone here can get these.
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  • drummer86
    drummer86 Posts: 441
    edited February 2014
    Monitor 5jrs for $75 in Baltimore County. Not affiliated.

    http://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/4324861681.html
    Display: LG 47" LCD | AVR: Marantz SR5005 | BD: Panasonic BDT-210 | CD/SACD: Oppo 980 |
    Amps: Rotel RB-990bx | Marantz MA-500 | Speakers: Totem Mite : Totem Mite-C : RC60i | Sub: HSU VTF-2 MKIV

    HK AVR635 | Polk R30 | Sony DVD/SACD Player
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited February 2014
    Single LSi15 on Toledo CL for $300
    http://toledo.craigslist.org/ele/4332932785.html
    Just incase someone needed one.

    New Jersey Mon5's for $40
    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/ele/4331665229.html

    Eugene OR CL: Mon 5's $50
    http://eugene.craigslist.org/ele/4332371305.html

    York PA CL: CRS+'s $150
    http://york.craigslist.org/ele/4330466425.html
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited February 2014
    Seattle CL - RTA-11t $150
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/4341055169.html
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  • Zentish
    Zentish Posts: 127
    edited February 2014
    kcoc321 wrote: »
    Seattle CL - RTA-11t $150
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/4341055169.html

    Those are local,
    Is that a good deal?
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-NR929 7.1 AVR 130wpc
    Mains: 2x Polk RTA 8TL's
    Center: Polk CS245i
    Surrounds: 2x Klipsch RS-41ii (because they fit perfectly over the door and window)
    Rear Surr: 2x Polk M4a '90
    Subwoofer: Speakerlab DAS-SW dual-voice-coil 10" '88 30Hz-150Hz
    Subwoofer Amp: ONKYO A-8019 AMP '85 100wpc
    Display: Samsung 55" UNC55-8000 3D LED
    Console: Xbox360
    DVR: custom MythTV rig w/ 3 tuners OTA
    Zone2: 2x Polk M5b '87
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited February 2014
    Seattle CL - RTA-11t $150
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/4341055169.html

    He said OBO Zentish so offer him $120 I think he will bite :-)
    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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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited February 2014
    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/4348512409.html

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    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • aldine
    aldine Posts: 40
    edited March 2014
    Minneapolis Craigslist http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/ele/4362595815.html
    Polk SDA 1C, Monitor 10A, Monitor 5jr+, RTI A3, CSI A6, TSi100, PSW505
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  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,595
    edited March 2014
    Tucson. Az. Goodwill.com auction has SDA 2's starting @ $5.00 no reserve. Local pick up only. Peace.
    MIT Magnum MH-750, Monster HTS 5100MKII, Sony 77" Class - A80CJ Series - 4K UHD OLED,PS4, Def Tech 15” sub,LSIM 706c, Sunfire Signature Grand 425 x 4,Parasound hca 120, LSiM 702 x 4, Oppo 103D, SDA SRS 1.2, Pioneer Elite SC63 , Pioneer Elite BDP-05 “Why did you get married if you wanted big speakers?”
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,089
    edited March 2014
    Polk's SDA SRS in the Bay. You can buy one for $800.00 why I don't know. Or get both for $1400.00

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/4357432824.html

    Cheers
    HTAVR-Pioneer SC99XPA-DR3 Differential Reference AmpPolk R-700Rear- RT150Side- RT150Center-CSi5Sub-Rythmik audio F25Player- Panasonic DP-UB9000Projector- Optoma CinemaX P2Screen- Silver Ticket Products STR Series 6 120"Audio Room 2ch rig.Cary AE-3, Onkyo M-504, Marantz SA8005, Azur 851NWharfedale - Linton, SVS SB12-NSDMinis Forum PC (streamer) and Panamax MX5105Headphone rig;Schiit JOTUNHEIM and different headphones.Samsung 42" flat screen TV.
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited March 2014
    Irrenhaus wrote: »
    Polk's SDA SRS in the Bay. You can buy one for $800.00 why I don't know.

    Cheers
    For a matching center channel. :wink:

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited March 2014
    Irrenhaus wrote: »
    Polk's SDA SRS in the Bay. You can buy one for $800.00 why I don't know. Or get both for $1400.00

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ele/4357432824.html

    Cheers

    Those are 1.2TL's... Great price. Hopefully a local Polkie will jump all over these. I am willing to bet that a grand CASH would be enough to seal the deal.
    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

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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited March 2014
    I've seen these before. I think he's now parting out his system. In an alternate ad he's selling an Adcom amp and pre. The first ad was for the entire set-up for $900. It's been running for sometime now. Central Jersey C/L.


    http://cnj.craigslist.org/ele/4370212847.html
    2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E

    H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

    Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,093
    edited March 2014
    Monitor 10's in Columbia, SC $125

    http://columbia.craigslist.org/ele/4377517342.html
    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
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  • Zentish
    Zentish Posts: 127
    edited March 2014
    Pair of Monitor 50's at the Seattle goodwill for $100 - seems like a decent deal.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polk-Audio-Monitor-50-Speakers-Local-Pick-Up-Only-/400680912854
    Receiver: ONKYO TX-NR929 7.1 AVR 130wpc
    Mains: 2x Polk RTA 8TL's
    Center: Polk CS245i
    Surrounds: 2x Klipsch RS-41ii (because they fit perfectly over the door and window)
    Rear Surr: 2x Polk M4a '90
    Subwoofer: Speakerlab DAS-SW dual-voice-coil 10" '88 30Hz-150Hz
    Subwoofer Amp: ONKYO A-8019 AMP '85 100wpc
    Display: Samsung 55" UNC55-8000 3D LED
    Console: Xbox360
    DVR: custom MythTV rig w/ 3 tuners OTA
    Zone2: 2x Polk M5b '87
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  • GospelTruth
    GospelTruth Posts: 403
    edited March 2014
    Anyone is close to Flagstaff, AZ might want to check these out. They are described as a bit rough, but the price is right - $75 for some 2.3TLs.

    http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/ele/4378443934.html
    Speakers
    Energy RC-70 Mains, Energy RC-LRC Center, Energy RC-R (x4) Rear Channels, Energy RC-R (x2) Front Effects
    Polk 5jr+
    Polk SDA 2B
    Polk SDS 3.1TL
    Equipment
    Panamax 5510 Re-generator Power Conditioner
    Yamaha RX-V3800 Receiver
    Digital Sources: Sony CDP-X339ES CD Player, HHB CDR830 BurnIt Professional CD Recorder, Sony PS3, Oppo DV-983H DVD Player
    Analog Sources: Sony TC-K890ES Cassette, Nakamichi DR-1 Cassette, Technics SL-7 Turntable
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited March 2014
    GospelTruth wrote: »
    Anyone is close to Flagstaff, AZ might want to check these out. They are described as a bit rough, but the price is right - $75 for some 2.3TLs.

    http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/ele/4378443934.html

    Yup, already covered in their own thread and a fellow forum member is working on getting them since last week :smile:
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  • bugsnt
    bugsnt Posts: 78
    edited March 2014
    Not mine... fairly priced RTA-12B?

    http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/ele/4389856031.html
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,093
    edited March 2014
    bugsnt wrote: »
    Not mine... fairly priced RTA-12B?

    http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/ele/4389856031.html

    I just bought some 12's for $200 in what looks like comparable condition. Just basing that on the pictures though.
    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
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,093
    edited March 2014
    Anyone on here? SDA SRS 1.2TL's in Greenville, SC

    http://greenville.craigslist.org/ele/4337315494.html
    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
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited March 2014
    I'm tempted but let someone else have the pleasure...

    http://denver.craigslist.org/hsh/4390766156.html

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    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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