New speakers in the house SDA1C

boston1450
boston1450 Posts: 7,639
edited August 2013 in Vintage Speakers
Just got em home in the garage. There beautiful. Guy found the cord :) there mint n mine :)Attachment not found.:twisted:
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2013
    Attachment not found.I love storage speakers. Cause they want to unload them asap
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited August 2013
    Man you a finding some nice stuff lately. Those look sweet. Hope they give you a lot of listening pleasure.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited August 2013
    Well done!

    Now, you can start the mods! :smile:
    Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.

    Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.

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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2013
    Any mod's will be done on my 7's first. Then the 2b's. i am looking forward to the monitor 7's upgrade. Those buggers do a fantastic job
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    I think you're a speaker ****. :cheesygrin:




    You got some nice stuff collected now. Gonna send any of it packing anytime soon?
    WRONG. Im a high-end gigolo with BMW class--BIG MAINE WOMAN----LOL
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited August 2013
    Nice speakers,I also have the 1Cs.I'm curious how they compare to the 2Bs,a lot of the members prefer the 2b.Id like your thoughts after you have had time to listen for a while.
    Enjoy
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited August 2013
    Very nice and minty!
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2013
    Thanks. I just unloaded them into the garage. Im hoping to test them out tomorrow if i have the chance.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    Good fore u! very nice, I have 1C also can't wait to see what you think about them.
    boston1450 wrote: »
    Thanks. I just unloaded them into the garage. Im hoping to test them out tomorrow if i have the chance.
    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 August 2013
    Congrats, very nice find
    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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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2013
    Attachment not found.Well i got them in the house this morning. When i picked them up last night i thought they were a tad bit bigger than my 2's. they are about 4-5 inches higher. I will be rotating them in/out & hopefully down the road i can do upgrades to the 2's. but 7's will be 1'st in line. I need to take a break on the wallet. These are just sitting there for the picture ONLY--because our LR isnt big. But we have spare rooms. I plan on trying them out later. I was mostly worried about transit. They did fine. Heres some pics of them. Thanks for comments. I will tell how they sound compare to the 2's on the Adcom. Have a great day-back to work for me
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2013
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited August 2013
    Well done, Randy! I'm really likin' that vintage gear collection you're puttin' together. :cool: From what I've seen, all items appear to be in VG-to-exceptional condition too - ie. "keepers".

    Enjoy!
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    411 Operator: Information, may I help you?
    TeeKay: Yeah, gimme the number for them folks that make that Hoarders show! :razz:
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  • TennMan
    TennMan Posts: 1,266
    edited August 2013
    Nice looking speakers. I look forward to hearing you compare the 1Cs with the 2Bs powered with the Adcom 555.
    • SDA 2BTL · Sonicaps · Mills resistors · RDO-198s · New gaskets · H-nuts · Erse inductors · BH5 · Dynamat
    • Crossover upgrades by westmassguy
    • Marantz 1504 AVR (front speaker pre-outs to Adcom 555)
    • Adcom GFA-555 amp · Upgrades & speaker protection added by OldmanSRS
    • Pioneer DV-610AV DVD/CD player
    • SDA CRS+ · Hidden away in the closet
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  • chandler9a
    chandler9a Posts: 878
    edited August 2013
    congrats, they look to be in great shape. Let us know what you think of the 1C's compared to the 2B's. The 2B's are one of the few SDA's I have never heard but I imagine they are one of the best for normal size rooms.

    Now get moving on the upgrades, you won't regret it.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited August 2013
    Looks like at the good stuff is mainly in Maine :cheesygrin:
    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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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited August 2013
    Congrats. That is a nice collection of speakers. I am also curious to hear your comparison of the SDA 1Cs vs. SDA 2Bs. I have SDA 2B TL speakers and absolutely love them. I have never heard the 1Cs but they get great reviews as well.

    Enjoy the new speakers and let us all know how you like them and how they compare to the 2Bs.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited August 2013
    I heard about this pick up!

    Many consider the 1Cs an SDA sweet spot. You will be "very" happy with those!

    Enjoy. I'm probably adding a set of Monitor 7s to the collection below tomorrow?

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited August 2013
    Nice Speaks - congratulations! Love the original boxes too.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2013
    DAY OFF. I listened to them for 2 hours today. First i listened to 2 songs on the 2b's then hooked to the 1C's. listened to the same 2 songs. Sounded very nice. It was hard to tell at first. Both great speakers for sure. Without hearing the upgrade on 2b's id have to say the 1C's were a tad ahead of the 2b's. the bass was great for me. The mids were perfect. I think the tweets can be upgraded ? Which would be a plus. But overall i am loving these guys. I listened to Metallica ORION - no lyrics. Then the rest of the cd the vocals were perfect. Then i slapped the N Young i had laying there & i was in heaven.i used my iphone Db meter @ 90-94db' with sudden burst up to 100db's & it sounded fantastic
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited August 2013
    I have a hunch those 1Cs will grow and grow on you.

    Put RDO194s in them, have Trey at VR3 Mods mod the crossovers for you (or do it yourself), put in a set of Larry's rings, Dynamat the drivers and PR baskets, stick a little Black Hole 5 behind the drivers and tweeters, and build yourself a Dreadnought SDA interface, and you will be in heaven!

    And, remember to put JB Weld around the driver magnets to ensure they don't slip on you!

    After I completed all this modification of my 1Cs, these already very good speakers became spectacular.

    Congratulations on your great find, and welcome to the rabbit warren! :smile:
    Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.

    Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.

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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited August 2013
    Thank for the upgrade info.. Im just enjoying them. I also love watching them in action. Very inpressive :)
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited August 2013
    Hey Randy,glad you like the 1Cs.I bought mine from a member who had put the 194s in so those are good.Times coming soon for all the other upgrades.Even stock they sound good.Enjoy.
    Dan
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