By way of introduction

Pastor Bill
Pastor Bill Posts: 130
edited July 2014 in Vintage Speakers
Thought it would be polite to introduce myself. Bill Peel, currently of Gainesville, Florida. 58 and married to my wonderful bride, Michele, 21 years. Have an interest in most things vintage, including home audio. Currently have an NAD 7140 receiver and a pair of Fried Model Qs as the backbone of my system. One of the Frieds needed to have the woofer replaced and naturally, that changed the coloration. I remember Polk Audio from my days in Michigan in the middle/late seventies. Auditioned the Monitor 7 (liked it!) and the Monitor 10 (liked it slightly better...until my ears were "educated.") So I'm just getting back "into" audio and have fond memories of the Polks. Would like to snag a pair of Monitor 7s. Very pleased to have found this forum.
Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father but through Me." - John 14:6

NAD 7140, Fried Model Qs, Pioneer PD-4700
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,814
    edited July 2014
    Welcome Bill,
    This is a great place to explore. A lot of friendly and knowledgeable folks here.
    I'm glad I found my way here.

    Pumpkinman (I'm also a William)
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    Because I am The Pumpkinking


    A Kind Word Is An Easy Gift To Give
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited July 2014
    Hello Bill

    Welcome to CP
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited July 2014
    Welcome Bill! Most of us are pretty "vintage".
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,261
    edited July 2014
    Greetings! I had to go back and reread that. I thought you were 58 and your wife was 21. You were about to get a really big high-five from me!
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited July 2014
    Welcome from anoyher vintage vintage fan
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Pastor Bill
    Pastor Bill Posts: 130
    edited July 2014
    Hermitism wrote: »
    Greetings! I had to go back and reread that. I thought you were 58 and your wife was 21. You were about to get a really big high-five from me!

    I'll accept your high-five anyway. Actually, my bride is six years older than me. My tastes in vintage know no bounds!
    Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father but through Me." - John 14:6

    NAD 7140, Fried Model Qs, Pioneer PD-4700
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited July 2014
    Welcome, if you hang around long your wallet will lose weight....
    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
    PSW 404
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to CP, enjoy the ride. Lot's of helpful folks around here.
    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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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited July 2014
    Welcome, stick around, this can be a very fun place if your wallet can afford it!
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited July 2014
    Welcome Bill.
    May i suggest looking into a pair of vintage SDA's sometime.
    That's where Polk can take you to a new level altogether.
    Good Luck in your ventures.Lots of great info and help here at the forum.
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to Club Polk, the best audio forum in the world.

    Plus one to brgman's SDA suggestion.
    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

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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to CP!

    I think you'll like it here.
    Where were your Mich stomping grounds? (I'm a lifer, so far). Oakland County

    G
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • Pastor Bill
    Pastor Bill Posts: 130
    edited July 2014
    GlennDog wrote: »
    Welcome to CP!

    I think you'll like it here.
    Where were your Mich stomping grounds? (I'm a lifer, so far). Oakland County

    G

    Glen:
    All Oakland County also. Born in Auburn Heights, lived in White Lake Township for 7 years and did a stint in Lake Orion. Total of 32 years there. Still miss the beauty of it and the rich culture. It saddens me to see Detroit and the decaying Pontiac Silverdome.
    Bill
    Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father but through Me." - John 14:6

    NAD 7140, Fried Model Qs, Pioneer PD-4700
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to the Forum!

    I'll add my two cents worth to the recommendations of others to look for a pair of SDAs. They have unique -- and wonderful -- sound!

    Of course, that's an invitation to enter the rabbit hole -- a sure tunnel to fun modifications that yield remarkable benefits!

    Cheers,

    Phil
    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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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    edited July 2014
    Welcome Mr. Peel. These are great peeps and as you know a fun hobby! :cheesygrin:
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited July 2014
    F1nut wrote: »
    Welcome to Club Polk, the best audio forum in the world.

    Plus one to brgman's SDA suggestion.

    Have to agree here, when I joined I had no idea what SDA's were, now I have six sets..... And no money¡¡
    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
    PSW 404
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to Club Polk Bill.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,428
    edited July 2014
    Welcome, Bill. You've come to the right place!

    Jay
    Jay
    SDA 2BTL * Musical Fidelity A5cr amp * Oppo BDP-93 * Modded Adcom GDA-600 DAC * Rythmik F8 (x2)
    Micro Seiki DQ-50 * Hagerman Cornet 2 Phono * A hodgepodge of cabling * Belkin PF60
    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to Club Polk!

    Did someone say "vintage Polk"! Heck Ya! Hang around, get your requisite posts UP and check out the classifieds here! Should find some Monitors or SDAs in no time.

    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited July 2014
    Geez man, It's been so long since I've seen someone join here....the proper way, I forgot what it's like.

    Kudo's to you Bill, and welcome. Thanks for the proper introduction too. If you like the vintage sound, Polk SDA's are a fine speaker but because of their age most will need some work. Don't know your budget or how much your willing or capable to do yourself, but refurbishing sda's can drain the wallet some. An old pair of RT55's as a big bookie may serve you well and are cheap to boot.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to Club Polk Pastor Bill. It does the heart good to see a respectful, mature, new member show up and introduce himself in such a fashion!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited July 2014
    Bill, Here's a pair of SDA's that are in your own back yard!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Polk-SDA-SRS-1-2-Speakers-No-Reserve-Floor-Standing-Loudspeakers-/111406919080?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item19f05eada8

    These ought to get you started :biggrin:
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,639
    edited July 2014
    Welcome Bill. Monitor 7's are a great speaker IMO . They really sound wonderful. I have mine on stands & tilt back just a tad. Welcome again to CP
    ..
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited July 2014
    Welcome aboard Pastor Bill! :)


    Just don't get any Polkfarmboy on you and you'll be fine. ;)
    --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.
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  • kdblove_99
    kdblove_99 Posts: 107
    edited July 2014
    Welcome! I just joined a few weeks ago myself and have snagged a pair of Monitor 11ts. There really are a bunch of people on this site that are very helpful
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited July 2014
    Welcome Mr. Peel. Enjoy the ride.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited July 2014
    Welcome!! And may it be a long Happy ride.
    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
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to Club Polk, Bill! Stick around, there's lots of great people here.

    Lovin' my Monitor 7s and 10s, too!
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    Bill, Here's a pair of SDA's that are in your own back yard!

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Polk-SDA-SRS-1-2-Speakers-No-Reserve-Floor-Standing-Loudspeakers-/111406919080?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item19f05eada8

    These ought to get you started :biggrin:

    These speakers sold just a few days ago for $660 and are now relisted........Hmmmmm, wussup with that?
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/111398773362?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited July 2014
    Welcome Bill, great forum and great people!
    Anaheim Hills CA,
    HT 5.1: Anthem MRX 720 / BDP-Denon DBT1713UD / Polkaudio LSiM703 / W4S mAmp's / Polkaudio LSiM706c / Polkaudio LSiM702F/X's / SVS PC12-NSD / Panasonic TC P55VT30

    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to Club Polk Bill!

    I love my 24 yr old RTA-8Ts! You will fit in just fine here.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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