Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,752
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Bwahahahahaha! RTA-12C's - $795

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5387757543.html

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    Damn, I'M RICH!!
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  • elitt
    elitt Posts: 162
    ebay has a couple reasonable deals right now
    4's with Peerless: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MONITOR-4-Polk-Audio-PEERLESS-TWEETERS-Vintage-1982-Speakers-LOW-SERIAL/351583504596?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20131017132637&meid=3901b0afe8894e35a27a47021504c6d2&pid=100033&rk=3&rkt=4&sd=281902950503

    CRS no cable: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-VINTAGE-POLK-AUDIO-SDA-COMPACT-REFERENCE-SYSTEM-SPEAKERS-NO-CABLE-/281902950503?hash=item41a2b9a867:g:YvsAAOSwKtlWjcSn
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Those 4s rarely pop up, I'd buy them if I didn't already have a pair. @mhardy6647 did you say you missed yours?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,427
    elitt wrote: »
    CRS no cable: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-VINTAGE-POLK-AUDIO-SDA-COMPACT-REFERENCE-SYSTEM-SPEAKERS-NO-CABLE-/281902950503?hash=item41a2b9a867:g:YvsAAOSwKtlWjcSn

    From the ad: "Does not have interconnect cord required but easily purchased online "

    Since they're pin/blade, not so easily purchased online. Good excuse to go with Speakons!
    Jay
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  • StevieB
    StevieB Posts: 256
    edited January 2016
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html
    McCormack DNA-1 Amp, Parasound Halo P5 Pre Amp, Denon DVD 2900 CD player, Adcom GDA 700 DAC, VPI Traveler TT with Denon 103R cartridge, Lounge Audio MKiii phono pre and Copla SUT, Polk SDA SRS 3.1 TL speakers, Tributaries series 8 IC's and speaker cable.
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    Is say that's a little high. More in the $600 range. I own a pair. I got them here at a GREAT price.
    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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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    There was a pair of SRS 2's in CO for sale for that price that were upgraded with Sonicaps. Price is a smidge high on those.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • StevieB
    StevieB Posts: 256
    xsmi wrote: »
    Is say that's a little high. More in the $600 range. I own a pair. I got them here at a GREAT price.
    I know it's all subjective, you think a worthy upgrade over 1C's?
    McCormack DNA-1 Amp, Parasound Halo P5 Pre Amp, Denon DVD 2900 CD player, Adcom GDA 700 DAC, VPI Traveler TT with Denon 103R cartridge, Lounge Audio MKiii phono pre and Copla SUT, Polk SDA SRS 3.1 TL speakers, Tributaries series 8 IC's and speaker cable.
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited January 2016
    Honestly, I've only heard the 1B and I'd say yes to that. Although, the jury appears to be out on the 1C, it seems the upgrade to those would be 2.3 and up.

    They have more bass presence to me and more of the SDA effect.
    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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  • StevieB
    StevieB Posts: 256
    xsmi wrote: »
    Honestly, I've only heard the 1B and I'd say yes to that. Although, the jury appears to be out on the 1C, it seems the upgrade to those would be 2.3 and up.

    They have more bass presence to me and more of the SDA effect.

    Thanks for that. I've never heard any of the bigger boys, but have had 1c's and 2b's for many years. Those srs's are some fine looking speakers and I'm about 3 hours from vero beach. If he's willing to come down on the price, could be time for a road trip. :)
    McCormack DNA-1 Amp, Parasound Halo P5 Pre Amp, Denon DVD 2900 CD player, Adcom GDA 700 DAC, VPI Traveler TT with Denon 103R cartridge, Lounge Audio MKiii phono pre and Copla SUT, Polk SDA SRS 3.1 TL speakers, Tributaries series 8 IC's and speaker cable.
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    I drove from Toledo, Oh to New Jersey for mine. I'm very happy with them.
    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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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

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    xjghost Posts: 1,093
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    Wow small world. My parents live in Vero......
    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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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Hey Mike,
    Could you define "the right spot with some breathing room"?
    I plan to upgrade from my 1As in the future.
    1Cs, 3.1TLs, SRS2s, 2.3TLs, big boys?
    Amplification is not an issue.
    My room is 18.5'W x 22'L x 9'H with no restrictions.
    Speakers would be on the 18.5' wall.
    What would be a good fit?
    Thanks
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    Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
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  • Rex81
    Rex81 Posts: 193
    I think the SRS 2 would be a great fit. I upgraded to my SRS 2 from a pair of 2Bs, and it was a huge upgrade. I loved my 2Bs, but the SRS 2 is a whole different monster. I actually had the original SRS, but preferred the SRS 2 in my space, although it's half the size yours is (24 x 11 x 8).

    I think the SRS 2 is better than most other speakers you can get for $1,000, but I agree that the market has these in the $500-600 range. Which is awesome for buyers. There is no better value on the used speaker market, in my opinion.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    machone wrote: »
    Hey Mike,
    Could you define "the right spot with some breathing room"?
    I plan to upgrade from my 1As in the future.
    1Cs, 3.1TLs, SRS2s, 2.3TLs, big boys?
    Amplification is not an issue.
    My room is 18.5'W x 22'L x 9'H with no restrictions.
    Speakers would be on the 18.5' wall.
    What would be a good fit?
    Thanks

    You definitely have the "right" spot, I was referring to room size in my comments, any SDA's should shine in a room of that magnitude, especially the larger SRS models (SRS 2s, 2.3s or 1.2s) provided you have the power, which it looks like you have that covered.



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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Thanks Mike!
    Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
    1KVA Dreadnought

    Marantz SA 8005
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
    Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
    Sony PS4

    Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
    1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video

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  • StevieB
    StevieB Posts: 256
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

    He's not really wanting to come off the $1000 price, $750 was my best offer. Looks like he's also listed a pair of srs towers for $3000. They absolutely do look well cared for, just too much cash for the 3 hour drive.
    McCormack DNA-1 Amp, Parasound Halo P5 Pre Amp, Denon DVD 2900 CD player, Adcom GDA 700 DAC, VPI Traveler TT with Denon 103R cartridge, Lounge Audio MKiii phono pre and Copla SUT, Polk SDA SRS 3.1 TL speakers, Tributaries series 8 IC's and speaker cable.
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    StevieB wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

    He's not really wanting to come off the $1000 price, $750 was my best offer. Looks like he's also listed a pair of srs towers for $3000. They absolutely do look well cared for, just too much cash for the 3 hour drive.

    Those prices are just too high even if they were next door. That's why he hasn't moved them
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    Funny how we get where we think because we know where someplace is everyone else does too.

    https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/



    la2vegas wrote: »
    A guy out in corvalis has a pair of 10's in nice condition for $40. He might not now what he has because they're listed as monitor 5's.

    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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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    Hold out for some 2.3tls. One thing a lot of people don't think about is they use only the 6510 driver through out. I learned when I had a 6511 go out on my 1C .


    StevieB wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

    He's not really wanting to come off the $1000 price, $750 was my best offer. Looks like he's also listed a pair of srs towers for $3000. They absolutely do look well cared for, just too much cash for the 3 hour drive.

    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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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    My 2.3tls was easy, it was July 1990 just flipped out the Discover Card.
    la2vegas wrote: »
    You know this audio bug has got you good when you're filling up the gas tank multiple times chasing the dragon of a fine vintage pair of boxes. Been there, done that. I love the chase.

    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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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    A real good deal, Dallas Texas area.
    http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ele/5382679973.html
    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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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    StevieB wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    StevieB wrote: »
    How much are these srs 2's worth, or is that in the ballpark? treasure.craigslist.org/ele/5373611323.html

    That pair of SRS 2's has been on EBay for weeks, the seller will take less. A reasonable offer to me would be $500. and go from there.

    The SRS 2's will trump the 1C's in about every category "if" they are in the right spot with some breathing room.

    The 1C's would be a better fit in a smaller space and are a bit easier to drive, the SRS 2's are a 4 ohm load and require a solid amp to drive them properly.

    He's not really wanting to come off the $1000 price, $750 was my best offer. Looks like he's also listed a pair of srs towers for $3000. They absolutely do look well cared for, just too much cash for the 3 hour drive.

    Obviously he doesn't want to sell them too bad, I would move on and as PolkieMan suggested, look for a pair of 2.3TLs, you can't go wrong with them.

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  • elitt
    elitt Posts: 162
    agfrost wrote: »
    elitt wrote: »
    CRS no cable: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAIR-VINTAGE-POLK-AUDIO-SDA-COMPACT-REFERENCE-SYSTEM-SPEAKERS-NO-CABLE-/281902950503?hash=item41a2b9a867:g:YvsAAOSwKtlWjcSn

    From the ad: "Does not have interconnect cord required but easily purchased online "

    Since they're pin/blade, not so easily purchased online. Good excuse to go with Speakons!

    So, did anyone in this thread win these? They went for $260.

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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    SDA CRS, not sure what version looks like pin/blade - $60

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5407165321.html
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Rex81
    Rex81 Posts: 193
    Nightfall wrote: »
    SDA CRS, not sure what version looks like pin/blade - $60

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5407165321.html

    Wow, cheapest SDAs I've ever seen. Somebody should definitely grab these.
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  • TCK
    TCK Posts: 231
    Peerless 5A's for $20 in Philly

    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/5408840398.html
    - SDA 2B (1989, Oak Tops, 194s, Spikes)
    - Monitor 7B (1982 Peerless, Sonicaps, Mills, BH5, JB Welded, Binding Posts)
    - (2) SVS SB12-NSD (Flat Black)
    - SVS SB 3000 (Gloss Black)
    - Pioneer SC-1222K AVR
    - Marantz MM 7055 (5 Ch Amp)
    - Pioneer PD-D6 SACD Player
    - Marantz NR1403 AVR
    - Sony UBP-X800M2 (4k Blu-ray)
    - Sony UBP-X1100ES (4K Blu-ray)
    - Adcom GFA 555 Amp
    - Monitor 5 (194s, Side Surrounds)
    - Monitor 5Jr+ (194s) {Storage}
    - LG OLED65CXPUA (4K OLED TV)
    - LG 55UN7300PUF (4K HD TV)
    - RT35i (Cherry)
    - (2 Pair) RT25i (Cherry)
    - CS400 (Center)
    - CS350 (Center)
    - F/Xi A4 (Rear Surrounds)
    - RT25 (Rear Surrounds) {Storage}
    - Audioquest Interconnects
    - Blu-Jean Speaker Cables & Interconnects



    " But boy do I remember the strain of her refrain " LG
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  • TCK
    TCK Posts: 231
    SDA CRS near Philly for $200 May be able to talk him down a lil due to the cabinets?

    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/5410385031.html
    - SDA 2B (1989, Oak Tops, 194s, Spikes)
    - Monitor 7B (1982 Peerless, Sonicaps, Mills, BH5, JB Welded, Binding Posts)
    - (2) SVS SB12-NSD (Flat Black)
    - SVS SB 3000 (Gloss Black)
    - Pioneer SC-1222K AVR
    - Marantz MM 7055 (5 Ch Amp)
    - Pioneer PD-D6 SACD Player
    - Marantz NR1403 AVR
    - Sony UBP-X800M2 (4k Blu-ray)
    - Sony UBP-X1100ES (4K Blu-ray)
    - Adcom GFA 555 Amp
    - Monitor 5 (194s, Side Surrounds)
    - Monitor 5Jr+ (194s) {Storage}
    - LG OLED65CXPUA (4K OLED TV)
    - LG 55UN7300PUF (4K HD TV)
    - RT35i (Cherry)
    - (2 Pair) RT25i (Cherry)
    - CS400 (Center)
    - CS350 (Center)
    - F/Xi A4 (Rear Surrounds)
    - RT25 (Rear Surrounds) {Storage}
    - Audioquest Interconnects
    - Blu-Jean Speaker Cables & Interconnects



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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    Nightfall wrote: »
    SDA CRS, not sure what version looks like pin/blade - $60

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/5407165321.html

    Even cheaper than what I got them for.
    Get the Nightfall!
    Me no need no more speakers. ;)

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