Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2014
    Polk computer speakers, top of the line :lol:

    http://denver.craigslist.org/sys/4544407855.html

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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited July 2014
    Polkaudio sda-2 for $150 with homemade interconnect cable.

    denver.craigslist.org/ele/4555507684.html

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • MAD
    MAD Posts: 105
    edited July 2014
    So good!!!!

    I laughed pretty hard.

    Nightfall wrote: »
    Polk computer speakers, top of the line :lol:

    http://denver.craigslist.org/sys/4544407855.html

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  • GospelTruth
    GospelTruth Posts: 403
    edited July 2014
    Los Angeles area (Santa Barbara)

    Looks like Monitor 7s, series 2 - $50
    http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/ele/4564031456.html

    Pair 1990 Polk Audio speakers Monitor 12 Series 2 - $200 (Riverside)
    http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/ele/4544060791.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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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 317
    edited July 2014
    Blade/blade interconnect on ebay


    http://r.ebay.com/INmUE6
    Main-Carver TFM35(2),Carver C11 ,Carver SD/A 360 CD,Carver TX11 ,Grace Digital Tuner, Pioneer PL707 TT,Polk SDA1C
    Downstairs -Carver M1.5t, Carver C1 Pre, Carver TX10 Tuner, Carver TL3200 CD Player, Dual 1009 TT,Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl
    Study - Carver AV634 Amp, Carver CT7 Pre, Carver DTL50 CD Player, Polk RTA12c
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited July 2014
    Sea wrote: »
    Blade/blade interconnect on ebay


    http://r.ebay.com/INmUE6

    You can buy these direct from Polk for $50.
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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 317
    edited July 2014
    Why do they still sell the blade/blade but not the newer pin/blade?
    Main-Carver TFM35(2),Carver C11 ,Carver SD/A 360 CD,Carver TX11 ,Grace Digital Tuner, Pioneer PL707 TT,Polk SDA1C
    Downstairs -Carver M1.5t, Carver C1 Pre, Carver TX10 Tuner, Carver TL3200 CD Player, Dual 1009 TT,Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl
    Study - Carver AV634 Amp, Carver CT7 Pre, Carver DTL50 CD Player, Polk RTA12c
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,100
    edited July 2014
    Sea wrote: »
    Why do they still sell the blade/blade but not the newer pin/blade?
    First Guess: Polk ran out of pin/blade cables before they ran out of blade/blade cables; and when the blade/blade inventory is gone, there'll be no more because the component ends used to make the cable assembly were discontinued years ago.

    If there was sufficient demand, reproduction pieces could be made...I don't believe there's enough demand. Too many of us scrap the OEM connections in favor of binding posts or Neutrik connectors.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited July 2014
    strange speakers any ideas?


    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Polk-Audio-Bookshelf-Speakers-Unknown-Model-/221506879893?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
    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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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited July 2014
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    strange speakers any ideas?


    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Polk-Audio-Bookshelf-Speakers-Unknown-Model-/221506879893?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
    Mini-Monitors I believe
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

    dhsspeakerservice.com/
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited July 2014
    I like the first thing he says "untested".
    That means there is something wrong with them.
    How hard is it to test a speaker?
    Anyway $100 shipped is crazy
    westmassguy wrote: »
    Mini-Monitors I believe
    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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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2014
    http://denver.en.craigslist.org/ele/4591181846.html

    RTA-15T pristine condition upgraded crossovers with Dayton caps. Not exactly a deal at $600 but sharing anyway.

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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited July 2014
    Nightfall wrote: »
    http://denver.en.craigslist.org/ele/4591181846.html

    RTA-15T pristine condition upgraded crossovers with Dayton caps. Not exactly a deal at $600 but sharing anyway.

    00G0G_9sQkYLxt7yG_600x450.jpg

    Look nice but $600 is hard to get whether local or ebay even with "high" quality "Dayton" caps.

    Even at $600 ebay, subtract 15% for ebay and PP fees that comes down to $510 with risk of shipping damage, fear of buyer's complains etc...

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2014
    Mystery wrote: »
    Look nice but $600 is hard to get whether local or ebay even with "high" quality "Dayton" caps.

    Even at $600 ebay, subtract 15% for ebay and PP fees that comes down to $510 with risk of shipping damage, fear of buyer's complains etc...

    True, but as I am sure you have done, when it comes to CL list above what you "really" want so you can let the buyer beat you up and feel like "they" won, when in fact you still got what you expected...

    So he listed for 600, who said he wouldnt take 500 cash local pickup? Cant hurt to ask...

    Plus I dont know how often if ever these particular models come up looking that nice.

    I've physically seen 2 sets in say 4 years, and one set was brought from WI down here, the other from Iowa here to trade for SDA 2.3TL's. Both sets from forum members....

    Thats not a lot, so you can expect to pay a premium due to rarity.....
    "....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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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    True, but as I am sure you have done, when it comes to CL list above what you "really" want so you can let the buyer beat you up and feel like "they" won, when in fact you still got what you expected...

    So he listed for 600, who said he wouldnt take 500 cash local pickup? Cant hurt to ask...

    Plus I dont know how often if ever these particular models come up looking that nice.

    I've physically seen 2 sets in say 4 years, and one set was brought from WI down here, the other from Iowa here to trade for SDA 2.3TL's. Both sets from forum members....

    Thats not a lot, so you can expect to pay a premium due to rarity.....

    Yes but general consensus here is SDA-1C's are better than 15TL's and $600 is on the high side even for 1C's.
    Rarity is one thing but sound is what we are after.
    If someone is looking for them, good deal though.

    I've seen few 15TL's here in past few years and even at $390 (another pair was much less), they were kinda cold for weeks.
    Granted they were not pristine but were in pretty decent condition.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited July 2014
    I have emailed seller. If he will ship -or- i can get someone to help out over that way. Id like to have those. Id downsize for those to fit somewhere. I had some & got rid of them in move :(
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited July 2014
    Talked to seller. Will know more tomorrow
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited July 2014
    He was very nice guy. I messaged him last night & he responded. I told him id call him today & he said 5pm his time. I think he had someone else respond today wanting to buy them local. So we will see what happens
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited July 2014
    If in good condition, not a bad price. No affil.

    http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ele/4584045193.html
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    Dayum. 1c's and 2b's - Do I really need 1c's?... must ... say... no... No affiliation http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/4594556045.html but seems to be a great price in DC area.
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited July 2014
    ^ Dang $260 for a pair of 1C's is a pretty good price! Hope someone closer snags them. ^
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    I know! I already called him... going to listen in about an hour. Damnit! The wife is going to kill me! Think they will make my 2b's jealous?
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited July 2014
    8T for $60.
    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/4560895864.html
    00a0a_oFfQsPqy7F_600x450.jpg

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • kdblove_99
    kdblove_99 Posts: 107
    edited July 2014
    Monitor 5 with peerless tweets $100

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/4594976896.html
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    I know! I already called him... going to listen in about an hour. Damnit! The wife is going to kill me! Think they will make my 2b's jealous?
    Well - the deed is indeed done! All drivers seem to be working - no interconnect cable with them unfortunately. Pin/Blade and the driver setup leads me to conclude definitely late model SDA1c?
    sda1c.jpg
    Without connector I paid $230 for the set. Wood caps, loose side panel but really very pristine overall. Super excited to hear them for real.
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2014
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    Well - the deed is indeed done! All drivers seem to be working - no interconnect cable with them unfortunately. Pin/Blade and the driver setup leads me to conclude definitely late model SDA1c?
    sda1c.jpg
    Without connector I paid $230 for the set. Wood caps, loose side panel but really very pristine overall. Super excited to hear them for real.

    There should be a warrant out for your arrest. You STOLE THEM at that price.
    "....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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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    There should be a warrant out for your arrest. You STOLE THEM at that price.

    Well of course, they were missing one badge and the interconnect after all...
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited July 2014
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    Well of course, they were missing one badge and the interconnect after all...

    Even with that...
    "....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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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited July 2014
    Very nice MeBuhl-excellent price too
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited August 2014
    No affiliation - but if you're local to Denver, CO might be worth a trip - http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Polk-Audio-Tall-Floor-Speakers-17436411.html - not sure of the model but I'm sure someone here will recognize!
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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