Dreadnaught Avel-Lindberg 1000VA Transformer Group Buy?
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Wow! Glad I haven"t been around in a while, so I could completely avoid this scuba idiot. Thanks to all the forum members who do what they do to help others. My 3 pairs of SDAs are happy critters.
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scubasteve4sq wrote: »Here are the facts, I paid in full and brought this group buy to the 15 unit price, at which point several others determined it was worth it for them to join in. The one mistake I made was allowing you to be a middleman in this transaction. If I had paid avel-lindberg directly we wouldn't be here right now. When you took it upon yourself to decide who is worthy and who is not you crossed the line. Your desperate need to justify to yourself the money you have spent on magical audio cables drove you to vilify me for disagreeing with you. Yes I called avel-lindberg and requested that they honor the original purchase group. First come first serve. You don't work for avel-lindberg and you don't dictate to whom they sell to.
Been reading on my phone all day, somehow I missed this. First of all, I use Signal Cable in my hi-fi. I don't need to justify anything to myself, I'm quite pleased with my cables on a budget.
As for Avel Lindberg, perhaps he doesn't understand the concept of a group buy. I don't control who they sell to, he is absolutely right. But in this group buy transaction, they're only selling to one person - me. I'm the one who paid them, so in this case, yes I do control who they ship to. And they will not be shipping one to Scooby Doo.Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance. -
Let it go Neil, he is gone, you don't need to say anymore pertaining to scoobystupidissq..
Let's get this thread back on track.. :-)Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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Let it go Neil, he is gone, you don't need to say anymore pertaining to scoobystupidissq..
Let's get this thread back on track.. :-)
Ok, I'm done now....Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance. -
Neil, you don't have to prove anything to the members hereHome 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
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But the dude could make a nice knife! lol--Gary--
Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out. -
But the dude could make a nice knife! lol
You are correct, would have been nice having a knife maker in the family too.2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
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LOL I just hope my doesn't go up like a flaming Toaster, or I blaming PFB for building it
BTW I don't even have some SDA's yet, just planning for a future.2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
BTW I don't even have some SDA's yet, just planning for a future.
Good to be prepared!Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance. -
Thanks Neil, I received your PM. Thanks for the Githens shot, you know it's appreciated.
I read the entire thread and thought the funniest part was all the usual rule-benders around here all of a sudden shouting about how we need rules. -
drumminman wrote: »This tranny was discovered by Darque Knight when doing some research on how to build a better Dreadnaught. Avel-Lindberg had made a production run of these special audio grade transformers for an audiophile amp manufacturer and had a couple left over, one of which DK purchased and built a Dreadnaught with. Turned out to be a marked improvement over what he had been using, and he reported his findings to the forum.
Actually, the person who discovered the 1000V Avel-Lindberg was forum member RickTfromAZ. I was discussing higher current transformers from Antek and Plitron and he suggested I look at the 1000V Avel-Lindberg, which I didn't know about because it is not part of their regular product offerings. I had previously inquired about the 1000V transformer in Avel-Lindberg's regular product line, the Y236956, but its specs were unsuitable. Ironically, the person at Avel-Lindberg I corresponded with did not mention the audio grade, AV-047548. They probably assumed it was no need to mention the AV-047548 since they probably didn't know of any in stock and A-L didn't plan on making any more of them.Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country! -
Never apologize, never explain; your true friends don't need it, and your true enemies will not believe you anyway. *
Classy move nevertheless, and will serve as a reminder to anyone who thinks otherwise.
* Read this on a packet of sugar in the Sayville Diner about 30 years ago, the things you remember! LOL
I first read a version of this aphorism -- "Never retract, never explain, never apologize. Just get the job done and let them howl" attributed to a Canadian suffragette Nelly McClung.
In whatever form, it is a great slogan to help get worthwhile things done in the face of opposition.
Again, Neil, great job and thank you!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. -
I need the Address's from 4 people!!!!
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Brian King
Chris Brown
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VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
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Neil,
Have stepped back from the forum a bit during the summer months. Sorry to hear the bull sh$t you had to go through. I was involved with the original 1000v group order and must say that all dealing with all the members was a pleasure. As stated before by many others, a wealth of knowledge is at your finger tips at this site. As a fairly new member to the site I was honored that the members put their trust in me to handle the group order. Melanie at AV is a class act and was one of the most pleasant person I have ever dealt with. It will all be worth it in a few weeks when they start shipping. Congrats to all and enjoy.
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I have the cases all put together, I will box them up, and have them ready to ship by the end of the weekend...Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
Cary DMS 800PV Network
OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified
VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s -
WTG Larry!! thanks again!!2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Yes, great news. Thanks!
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14 cases made it to the post office...Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
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Cary DMS 800PV Network
OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified
VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s -
Hey guys, just saw this thread pop up, with just about all the info you'll need to wire up your Dreadnought. So I figured it'd be handy to post a link to it:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?160494-Dreadnought-Assembly-QuestionsGood music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance. -
Dang, and I missed out again....SDA SRS, SDA SRS1.2TL, SDA-1C,SDA 2B, Soundcraftsmen Amplification (A5002s, MA5002s, MA5002As)
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Their 800VA tranny is an off the shelf item and also brings a big improvement when used as a Dreadnought. Not quite as much as the 1KVA one, but close. Also, a little cheaper"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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It's a lot cheaper. I ordered one about a 6 months ago, came to around $135.00 with shipping.drumminman wrote: »Their 800VA tranny is an off the shelf item and also brings a big improvement when used as a Dreadnought. Not quite as much as the 1KVA one, but close. Also, a little cheaper
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
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Drumminman, Westmassguy, HI! Thanks for that info. I haven't had time for much in the way of hobbies, between work and the wife having an MI last year right before Christmas. I'm just getting around to finishing up the center channel I was working on at the time.SDA SRS, SDA SRS1.2TL, SDA-1C,SDA 2B, Soundcraftsmen Amplification (A5002s, MA5002s, MA5002As)
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Hey Mark, hope all is wellmarkamerica wrote: »Drumminman, Westmassguy, HI! Thanks for that info. I haven't had time for much in the way of hobbies, between work and the wife having an MI last year right before Christmas. I'm just getting around to finishing up the center channel I was working on at the time.
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/ -
Westmassguy, It's all returning to semi-normal around here. The wife went through extensive physical therapy/rehab after the MI and the pair of stents they put in, but she has returned to work. Finally, I'm getting around to finish projects begun beforehand. I'll go dig up that old build thread and update it once I've taken some pictures of where I am presently.
I guess that all things considered, we're doing okay. I just wish I'd been in on this big buy. Oh well, all I can hope for is the next one, I suppose.
MarkSDA SRS, SDA SRS1.2TL, SDA-1C,SDA 2B, Soundcraftsmen Amplification (A5002s, MA5002s, MA5002As) -
No one's posted an update on this yet, so I figure I might as well! I got Larry's case on Thursday and the cables I plan on using with it yesterday.
The cables are SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables with Neutrik NL4FC connectors. I have Neutrik NL4MP sockets and Neutrik SCDP-0 black gaskets for the case, amp and speakers on order from partsexpress.
Everything looks great, can't wait to put everything together.
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What are you building to the left in the pic?
Those cables look great!!Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎
SVS SB16 X2
Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
Cary DMS 800PV Network
OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
Jolida JD9 Fully Modified
VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM
MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s -
It's going to be a Nelson Pass F5 amplifier. It's my first real DIY electronics project. I've been doing research on it for quite some time, so everything should go smoothly. I've been collecting parts for the past couple years and now I'm close to start making progress on it.
Same with my SDA-2B's. I've got your rings, gimpod pcb's, RDO-198 tweeters, Sonic Craft caps, Mills resistors, Jantzen coils (waiting for a custom order to arrive though) to replace all the stock ones, and the Avel Lindberg isolation transformer once it arrives. I've been collecting these parts since 2011 haha. I'm pretty excited to get started soon. -
It's going to be a Nelson Pass F5 amplifier. It's my first real DIY electronics project. I've been doing research on it for quite some time, so everything should go smoothly. I've been collecting parts for the past couple years and now I'm close to start making progress on it.
Same with my SDA-2B's. I've got your rings, gimpod pcb's, RDO-198 tweeters, Sonic Craft caps, Mills resistors, Jantzen coils (waiting for a custom order to arrive though) to replace all the stock ones, and the Avel Lindberg isolation transformer once it arrives. I've been collecting these parts since 2011 haha. I'm pretty excited to get started soon.
I bought a Zen Balanced Line Stage from SCompRacer and am gonna be tweaking mine a bit as well. The Nelson Pass DIY stuff is some stuff I'd like to try, specifically the Burning Amp for the kido w/ some bookshelves.
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Frank left off the end bell on those Neutrik connectors. Pretty cheesy, IMO.Political Correctness'.........defined
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