Polk Audio SDA SRS Modification Thread Part 2 - The "Ultimate Build"
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Awesome work. Can't wait to see the finished product
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Trey, your work has evolved into something quite awesome. Those white panels are great.
Question, how do the transformers work in this build?
They help "transform" the sound field..... What you don't know is the first transformer was a Phonograph, not a casette tape
"....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) -
You clearly haven't watched the movies...the first transformer was a dinosaur. Duh.
Keep up the great work Trey...makin' us solo DIYers look like dookie! "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
Thanks guys!
Shes a BRICK
That center section took 4.5 hours to wire up... and I still have not even gotten to the molex connections yet...
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
This is the first time I have used this style of molex connector, I really like it but it was much more difficult to install but extremely more secure. Will do a nice looking bead of black hot glue around the perimeter to lock into place and dress up the edges.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
TREY your stuff just keeps getting better my friend that is one sexy sob
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Thank you sir!
This has been a true challenge and a learning experience
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Still have those Transformers, I see.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Yeah, I have four versus the hundred though :P- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Trey,
You continue to amaze! Very nicely done, indeed!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. -
Thank you sir, those are the Molex conscious I am using on yours - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Connectors *- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Trey,
Now, I'm really getting impatient! 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. -
Haha
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
I like the Transformers and I love the crossovers!
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Sensational!
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Thank you guys!
Lining up the labels is always fun as well as trying to keep the leads straight and at a 90 degree angle. I would say the most challenging part of these projects is thinking out all of the wiring and picking out aesthetically pleasing layouts and designs based around short signal paths...
So far this modification is taking approx. 15-20 hours per unit to wire up the center portion versus the old Monastery build time of 6 hours per side. Much more intricate by far.
Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Wow, sexy as hell....Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
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Wow, talk about audio ****! How much?Two Channel-SDA SRS 1.2tl's,modded, Cambridge Audio 851w amps(2),Cambridge 851e pre, VPI Scout 1.1 tt, Moon audio phono pre,oppo bd105.
HT-Denon avr3808ci,Carver a-753x,Panasonic ae4000 projector,120" screen,ps3,wii console w/full rockband,Panamax conditioner,dbx120 subharmonic synthesizer,jvc dvd-a player, Polk RTi12 mains,Polk CSiA6 centre, Energy ES-18xl sub,two custom 10" powered subs, Def Tech bp2x surrounds(4),Paradigm monitors-rear(2) -
*P.O.R.N, oops didn't think that would be censored lol.Two Channel-SDA SRS 1.2tl's,modded, Cambridge Audio 851w amps(2),Cambridge 851e pre, VPI Scout 1.1 tt, Moon audio phono pre,oppo bd105.
HT-Denon avr3808ci,Carver a-753x,Panasonic ae4000 projector,120" screen,ps3,wii console w/full rockband,Panamax conditioner,dbx120 subharmonic synthesizer,jvc dvd-a player, Polk RTi12 mains,Polk CSiA6 centre, Energy ES-18xl sub,two custom 10" powered subs, Def Tech bp2x surrounds(4),Paradigm monitors-rear(2) -
Don't you just love Trey's remarkable work!
On ward and upward, Trey!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. -
Expecting to be completed Monday night
Adjustable brightness LED, battery powered
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Leave it to me to design the craziest modification ever :-D
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Looks great, Trey!
Very nice -- and very creative -- work!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. -
Hey Phil!
Thank you very much!
These were just handed back over to their owner and sounded absolutely fantastic
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Great looking work. It looks expensive
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Look ma, it's a blue football.....
j/k Trey, outstanding craftsmanship.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
Really nice work Trey. But what's the 9V battery for?"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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Blue football, lol!
The battery powers the led
Thank you guys!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
