SDA speakers: where can I buy in Europe?

Titonine
Titonine Posts: 18
edited January 2014 in Vintage Speakers
Hi there,
I'm italian and I'm very interested in buying a pair of SDA speakers in good condition. I did a search but it seems these spekers are very rare in my area. I found some offers in USA but I think it would be too expensive considering the costs of shipping and customs. So, can you give me some advice to find any reliable seller or someone who sells them in UE, please?

Of course I'll be glad to receive an offer, if someone sells them.

Thank you.
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  • Phasewolf
    Phasewolf Posts: 514
    edited January 2014
    The issue is that finding a pair over there is going to be a game of luck. I have no idea how many pairs made it to the area but they are fairly hard to come by in the US.

    You may want to look into what it would cost to have a pair shipped as it may be your best bet over all. The thing with shipping them is they would need to be prepped by someone that knows what to look for with the older Polk speakers as they can have a magnet shift and then the driver would be useless to you. The best bet is find someone that has all ready glued them correctly and could crate them up without trashing them.

    What Polk Sda are you looking for?
    Absolute corruption empowers absolutely.

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  • Titonine
    Titonine Posts: 18
    edited January 2014
    I love SDA SRS (wood finish) but I don't know what are differences between ver.1, 1.2, 2.3 and 3.1 and which is to be preferred. Alternatively I'd be happy with smaller SDA1A or 1B.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2014
    if youre near naples, aviano,m or catania, and you have military friends, you may be able to ship them to a military address, and cut back the cost of customs, and international shipping. alternatively, when i order something from here in europe, i have it shipped to a friend in catania, instead of to my military address.
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • Titonine
    Titonine Posts: 18
    edited January 2014
    Are you italian? I can't send pm.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited January 2014
    You might try checking For Sale ads in towns located near US military bases, both former and present. Polks were sold at the PX's at very good prices. Remember you're looking for speakers that were last produced over 20 years ago so it may take some time.
    "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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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2014
    I am not Italian, i am just serving in sicily right now, the closest thing we have on club polk as far as Italians go, is TonyB
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • Titonine
    Titonine Posts: 18
    edited January 2014
    Is TonyB an italian member of this forum? I can't understand, how shipping to a military address could cut shipment and customs costs? Can you explain please?
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2014
    it is done through the united states postal service and it is considered a US address, and he is an american of italian descent, at least to my knowledge he is anyway
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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