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Group Buy '16: Dreadnought Avel Lindberg 1000VA Isolation Transformers

vcwatkinsvcwatkins Posts: 1,975
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At the request of a few members, I am creating this new thread to serve the members of the 2016-17 Group Buy that @250GTLusso has organized. OUTSTANDING work 250GTLusso!! My part will be the handling of funds and transfer of data for the order.

PURPOSE
For those not already familiar, the purpose of this group is to purchase at a discount the Avel Lindberg 1000VA isolation transformer for use in the AI-1 Dreadnought developed by @DarqueKnight (info links provided below) which greatly improves the sound quality that is possible from Polk's SDA speakers. If you are interested in participating in the group buy but are not on the list, please let me know as soon as possible.

CURRENT LIST
Right now, it looks like we have commitments to purchase 15 units. Here's the latest according to 250GTLusso:
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1.) 250GTLusso
2.) 250GTLusso
3.) Drumsolo
4.) vcwatkins
5.) Nesmith98
6.) nooshinjohn
7.) honestaquarian
8.) RandyCroissant
9.) monepolk
10.) amb426amb1
11.) polk65
12.) polk65
13.) polk65
14.) polk65
15.) hieney9

Based on a quantity of 15, the unit price is $266.14ea plus $17.55 S&H.
If we can get 5 more interested parties for a total of 20, then the unit price drops to $243.19ea.
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NEXT STEPS

* Let me know of any errors in the list of commitments above.

* Let me know if you are interested in joining the group buy but are not included above.

* Let me know if you have a serious problem with keeping the group buy open for a little while longer to see if we can get to a quantity of 20. There may be others who are on the fence or were not aware of the Dreadnought and need to read up.

FURTHER INFO
DarqueKnight's original 2008 Dreadnought thread
DarqueKnight's 2012 upgrade from 800VA to 1000VA
2012 Group Buy (nspindel)
nspindel's 2014 Group Buy
250GTLusso's 2016 Group Buy Inception
Toolfan's 2014 Dreadnought Case Run
F1's Neutrik Dreadnought

Thanks again, @250GTLusso for your hard work in making this Group Buy happen!

Craig
Den: Roon (Sonic Transporter) * PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Adcom GFP-750 * Sunfire Signature II * PSAudio PP3 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2
Study: Roon * ProJect Stream Box Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * PSA Dectet * DH Labs Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
Studio: Roon * LG v30 phone * Dared MP-5 * DefTech SM45
Beach: Rega RP6 * AT33PTGII * Budgie SUT * Jolida jd9 * Roon * Sonore UltraRendu (LPS-1, WW Plat7, Iso Regen, Lush) * Schiit Yggdrasil * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 / First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
Beach Den: Sonore microRendu * Dayens Menuetto * Fostex BK-12m Folded Horn / KEF LS50 / Dynaudio Audience 50 / Revel M22

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  • heiney9heiney9 Posts: 24,137
    edited December 2016
    My suggestion, and this is just a suggestion, is to hold it open for awhile maybe until the New Year. I know we have the possibility of incurring a price increase, but it gives people more opportunity to jump in, as I know for me, this time of year is extremely busy.

    I see you didn't post a "hard" date to make the order, so perhaps leaving it open a bit longer might get us to 20 units :D

    And has anyone confirmed Polk65 actually wants a quantity of 4?

    H9

    P.s. Most excellent including past "how to" posts. That is a time saver!
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass

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  • vcwatkinsvcwatkins Posts: 1,975
    Thanks, H9. I'm guessing 20 is a possibility within a short period. I will be sending out confirmation PM's today to those on the list.
    Den: Roon (Sonic Transporter) * PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Adcom GFP-750 * Sunfire Signature II * PSAudio PP3 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2
    Study: Roon * ProJect Stream Box Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * PSA Dectet * DH Labs Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
    Studio: Roon * LG v30 phone * Dared MP-5 * DefTech SM45
    Beach: Rega RP6 * AT33PTGII * Budgie SUT * Jolida jd9 * Roon * Sonore UltraRendu (LPS-1, WW Plat7, Iso Regen, Lush) * Schiit Yggdrasil * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 / First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
    Beach Den: Sonore microRendu * Dayens Menuetto * Fostex BK-12m Folded Horn / KEF LS50 / Dynaudio Audience 50 / Revel M22

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  • monepolkmonepolk Posts: 1,080
    I'll be looking for your PM. Also I have no problem giving it some time in case we've missed some members who may be interesting in joining in.
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  • RandyCroissantRandyCroissant Posts: 443
    edited December 2016
    Great work!! Maybe Toolfan could chime in with case info as well.
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  • DrumSoloDrumSolo Posts: 9
    edited December 2016
    I'm on the fence about wanting a second one in case I come across a pair of reasonably priced 2.3TLs in as great condition as my SDA 1Cs
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  • 250GTLusso250GTLusso Registered User Posts: 162
    Thank you Craig! Looking forward to this group buy.

    H9 - I did confirm with polk65 that he wanted 4 units. I have also asked him to confirm his commitment for 4 with Craig.

    I am confident that we can get to 20, and I am willing to wait for others to join the group buy. No rush.
    HT
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (Front), Adcom GFA-585 Amp (Side), Adcom GFA-555 Amp (Rear), Adcom ACE-515, Pioneer CLD-3070 Laserdisc, Sony CDP-605esD, Sony BluRay BDP BX59, Samsung 50" Plasma, Polk Audio SDA SRS 1.2TL Front (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Side (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS Rear (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Living Room)
    Adcom GFP-565 Pre-amp (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom GFA-565 Mono Block Amps (w/Big Sky Audio Upgrades), Adcom ACE-515, Sony CDP-705esD, Magnum Dynalab FT-101A Etude, Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (Walnut), Polk Audio SDA SRS 2 (Walnut), STAX SR34 Electret Earspeaker System.
    2 Channel (Office)
    Adcom GFP-555 Pre-amp, Adcom GFA-555 Amp, Sony CDP-605esD, Adcom GFT-555 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 1C (Walnut).
    2 Channel (Garage)
    Hafler DH-110 Pre-amp, Hafler DH-220 Amp, Sony CDP-505esD, Hafler DH-330 Tuner, Polk Audio SDA 2B (Walnut).
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  • honestaquarianhonestaquarian Posts: 2,755
    @DrumSolo
    What's the hurt in getting a second one? You may or may not get the 2.3TL's now,but ya never know what may come in the future ;)
    (*besides it helps get the group a bit further to the next price discount*) :D

    Craig
    Can you post some info about how the payment thing is going to go or are you going to do that in a PM to each member?
    Paypal is what they used before in the last group buy.

    Carlton
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  • honestaquarianhonestaquarian Posts: 2,755
    RandyCroissant wrote: »
    Great work!! Maybe Toolfan could chime in with case info as well.

    I second that

    Hey @Toolfan66
    Any info on the cases?
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  • nspindelnspindel Posts: 5,346
    I definitely say the enclosure needs a badge.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • Toolfan66Toolfan66 Posts: 14,471
    I will do the cases...
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  • monepolkmonepolk Posts: 1,080
    Great!
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  • gmcmangmcman Posts: 1,560
    Put me down for one....thanks for the effort on the group buy.
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  • vcwatkinsvcwatkins Posts: 1,975
    gmcman wrote: »
    Put me down for one....thanks for the effort on the group buy.
    Gotcha, thanks @gmcman !
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I will do the cases...
    Excellent, great news, Larry!
    Den: Roon (Sonic Transporter) * PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Adcom GFP-750 * Sunfire Signature II * PSAudio PP3 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2
    Study: Roon * ProJect Stream Box Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * PSA Dectet * DH Labs Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
    Studio: Roon * LG v30 phone * Dared MP-5 * DefTech SM45
    Beach: Rega RP6 * AT33PTGII * Budgie SUT * Jolida jd9 * Roon * Sonore UltraRendu (LPS-1, WW Plat7, Iso Regen, Lush) * Schiit Yggdrasil * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 / First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
    Beach Den: Sonore microRendu * Dayens Menuetto * Fostex BK-12m Folded Horn / KEF LS50 / Dynaudio Audience 50 / Revel M22

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  • heiney9heiney9 Posts: 24,137
    ttt
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass

    Pass Aleph 30 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Plus DAC | MIT Shotgun S3 | MIT Z P/C's | updated SDA 1C| SQ Box Touch/Welbourne Labs P/S- Tubes add soul!
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  • nooshinjohnnooshinjohn Posts: 22,667
    I'm in for a case too. Nautral brushed aluminum would be nice.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Diamond v2 cartridge and Origin Conquerer Mk3c tonearm, Polk Audio "Signature" Reference Series 1.2TL with complete mods, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII, Krell Evolution 505 SACD Player, Pioneer Elite SC-LX701, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.

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  • Toolfan66Toolfan66 Posts: 14,471
    Will you please put Brian (ER308L) on the list, I'm sure he will chime in after talking to him today, I don't want him to miss out on this, if he needs my help getting it, I will make sure he is covered...
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  • dd2753dd2753 Posts: 1
    edited December 2016
    I am original owner of 2.3's. These are early model with donuts on the 6513 (I think) drivers. I found your forum when looking to upgrade these but also to find out about utilizing brigded amps.

    I found so much great info and advice here. I really appreciate the members here. If you are willing to accept my new membership,. Please put me down for two of these dreadnoughts. I am looking to get another SDA pair and it would be nice to have the option to use bridged amps there. If it turns out I don't get that set one pair, I will offer the second dreadnought back to a forum member at cost.

    Please let me know if you accept my commitment for two units. I can send funds upon request.

    Thanks
    DDoyle
    DG Illinois
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  • Moose68BashMoose68Bash Posts: 3,665
    Isn't this Forum great!!!!!! :)
    Family Room, PS Audio PW Transport, DirectStream DAC w/Bridge II; AQ Sky XLRs, McIntosh MC 220 Tube Pre; AQ Sky XLRs, CAT 600.2 Dualmono Amp, Morrow SP7 Speaker Cables, SDA SRS 1.2tls (RD0198s, Dreadnought, Black Hole 5, Acousta-Stuf, Dynamat Extreme, JBWeld. Vr3 Mods: "The Abbot" Monastery-Level Xovers, Custom Internal Wiring, Binding Post Plates, & SDA ICs).

    Exercise Room, Wadia 171 iPod Dock, PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ Sky XLRs, Perreaux PMF3150 Amp, Dreadnought, Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables, SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers).

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  • EndersShadowEndersShadow Posts: 17,086
    Moose68Bash wrote: »
    Isn't this Forum great....at spending your money for you :)

    Fixed it for you :wink:
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 16,306
    edited December 2016
    dd2753 wrote: »
    I am original owner of 2.3's. These are early model with donuts on the 6513 (I think) drivers. I found your forum when looking to upgrade these but also to find out about utilizing brigded amps.

    I found so much great info and advice here. I really appreciate the members here. If you are willing to accept my new membership,. Please put me down for two of these dreadnoughts. I am looking to get another SDA pair and it would be nice to have the option to use bridged amps there. If it turns out I don't get that set one pair, I will offer the second dreadnought back to a forum member at cost.

    Please let me know if you accept my commitment for two units. I can send funds upon request.

    Thanks
    DDoyle
    DG Illinois

    why use bridged amps? Most(bridged amps) do not like to see anything below 8ohms and the noise floor is greatly increased. Also not all SDA's can use this device. The last new guy left very bad scorch marks on some behinds when he flamed out and tried to hijack one from the manufacture....

    welcome aboard stick around and get to know us and us you best way to do it.
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  • honestaquarianhonestaquarian Posts: 2,755
    @dd2753
    Welcome to the forum (*and the rabbit hole*) where you will be cheerfully shown how to easily separate your wallet from the funds inside on the regular! ;):D
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  • msgmsg Posts: 5,554
    I was following this earlier, but lost track - has an order deadline been declared?
    Have one I bought second hand, but with the rarity of the opportunity, considering getting in for a second.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • honestaquarianhonestaquarian Posts: 2,755
    Are we up to 20 units yet?
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  • Moose68BashMoose68Bash Posts: 3,665
    edited December 2016
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Moose68Bash wrote: »
    Isn't this Forum great....at spending your money for you :)

    Fixed it for you :wink:

    Thanks, @EndersShadow!
    Family Room, PS Audio PW Transport, DirectStream DAC w/Bridge II; AQ Sky XLRs, McIntosh MC 220 Tube Pre; AQ Sky XLRs, CAT 600.2 Dualmono Amp, Morrow SP7 Speaker Cables, SDA SRS 1.2tls (RD0198s, Dreadnought, Black Hole 5, Acousta-Stuf, Dynamat Extreme, JBWeld. Vr3 Mods: "The Abbot" Monastery-Level Xovers, Custom Internal Wiring, Binding Post Plates, & SDA ICs).

    Exercise Room, Wadia 171 iPod Dock, PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ Sky XLRs, Perreaux PMF3150 Amp, Dreadnought, Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables, SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers).

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  • monepolkmonepolk Posts: 1,080
    msg wrote: »
    I was following this earlier, but lost track - has an order deadline been declared?
    Have one I bought second hand, but with the rarity of the opportunity, considering getting in for a second.

    There is still time if you want to get one.
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  • bassfannbassfann Posts: 151
    Why is this particular transformer necessary for the dreadnaught (serious question) ?
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  • honestaquarianhonestaquarian Posts: 2,755
    It isn't "necessary" if you will.However if you look at all of the press that it has gotten here on the forum and elsewhere where people love polk SDA's.It is a vast improvement. So I will listen to the sage advice of some of the experienced Polkies and get mine this time! B)
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Will you please put Brian (ER308L) on the list, I'm sure he will chime in after talking to him today, I don't want him to miss out on this, if he needs my help getting it, I will make sure he is covered...

    I sent him a PM yesterday. Couldn't hurt to post on here too. Because I'm definitely in!
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  • RobbyKYRobbyKY Posts: 116
    Put me down for one please if it's not too late. Sent vcwatkins a personal email.

    Sorry long time lurker, time to join in the fun!
    Media Room: Parasound JC-5, Cambridge 851N, Schiit Freya, SDA SRS 1.2tl
    Game Room: Carver M4.0t, Carver C-4000, Oppo BDP-105, SDA SRS 1.2tl
    Bar/Card Room: Carver TFM-55, Carver C-1(BillD), Oppo BDP-93, SDA SRS 3.1
    Son's Room: Carver TFM-55, Carver C-1(BillD), Laptop/AQ Dragonfly, SDA SRS 3.1
    Bedroom: McIntosh MC150, Cambridge CXN, SDA 2Btl
    Outdoor Pool Area: Yamaha R-N803 with four Polk Atrium 6
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  • honestaquarianhonestaquarian Posts: 2,755
    RobbyKY wrote: »
    Put me down for one please if it's not too late. Sent vcwatkins a personal email.

    Sorry long time lurker, time to join in the fun!

    @RobbyKY
    Welcome to the forum.
    You are not too late.
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