Ok, if this is still open and Larry is going to be making a run of the cases, I'll be in for one. Hopefully this is not yet closed. If you all think this will work wonders for a common ground amp with 3.1TL SDAs, I'll go with it.
@GospelTruth I too have a pair of 3.1TL’s (and I’m using some Monitor 5jr’s for surround duty) and YES this sucker works wonders for them!!
Not sure it would justify the effort for a group buy discount
This was Digi-Keys breakdown for the 1550N in quantity.
But I do like the natural aluminum finish.
Look guys Larry makes some darn nice cases for these. He has offered his time to do it again. His cases already come drilled for the correct size for speakon connections
I will take Larry's case
Well as I sit here this morning listening to my 2.3tls with the 800va Dreadnauht wondering how could it get any better than this, I decided to give the 1000va a try. If it improves the awesomeness I'm experiencing this moment. That is if Its not to late.
You are all a bunch of enablers the lot of you.
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I cannot touch the price of those Hammonds, and totally understand if someone wants to go that direction. Two things I see with those is there is no finish, no holes, and the sides are tapered so I don't see how you would have it stand on it's side..
I cannot touch the price of those Hammonds, and totally understand if someone wants to go that direction. Two things I see with those is there is no finish, no holes, and the sides are tapered so I don't see how you would have it stand on it's side..
I used a Hammond for my 800va version and it does work(it'll stand on its side with a little lean) but they don't look nearly as nice as your cases when anodized black. I think I'm gonna jump in on one of your cases this go round.
I cannot touch the price of those Hammonds, and totally understand if someone wants to go that direction. Two things I see with those is there is no finish, no holes, and the sides are tapered so I don't see how you would have it stand on it's side..
I used a Hammond for my 800va version and it does work(it'll stand on its side with a little lean) but they don't look nearly as nice as your cases when anodized black. I think I'm gonna jump in on one of your cases this go round.
Please confirm in Larry's thread for all those who are going in on the case.
In case there are folks who are new to the Dreadnought and would like to investigate in advance of joining @pitdogg2's 2019 Group Buy, here is some info:
PURPOSE
The purpose of the group is to purchase at a discount the Avel Lindberg 1000VA isolation transformer for use in the AI-1 Dreadnought developed by @DarqueKnight which greatly improves the sound quality that is possible from Polk's SDA speakers. See DarqueKnight's upgrade thread for details.
ORDERING
Cost is TBD, based on the soon-to-be-received quote and participation level. Historically, there are price breaks beyond the 10-unit minimum at 15, 20, 25, and 30. The quote at 10ea in 2016 was $292.88 plus $17.55 shipping & insurance. A-L will provide quotes for any shipping outside the CONUS.
Once the group buy goal is reached, full payments are collected from members. Once all payments are collected, the order is placed and payment made. Lead time has historically been quoted at 12 weeks which allows plenty of time for members to purchase cases and parts. Units are shipped directly to members via USPS Priority Mail. Packing is adequate but not luxurious.
Right Pin = Red/Yellow
Right Blade (Negative Speaker Terminal) = Black/Orange
Left Pin = Grey/Brown
Left Blade (Negative Speaker Terminal) = Blue/Violet
NEUTRIK CONNECTIONS
F1nut's Neutrik Dreadnought (link above). I believe this arrangement is consistent with Larry's latest batch of cases. For same-side Neutriks with 90deg connectors, see below.
Red/Yellow (right pin) to 1+
Black/Orange (right blade) to 1-
Grey/Brown (left pin) to 1+
Blue/Violet (left blade) to 1-
@agfrost's Neutrik set (with spare direct interconnect cable) Note: Neutrik also makes a male-to-male lockable coupler that could be used with existing Dreadnought cables to bypass the Dreadnought. @stainless0steel2's Same-side 90deg Neutrik design
DYNAMAT
DarqueKnight's Dynamatted base
F1nut's Dynamtted top
Craig thank you so much for posting this. Us dreadnaught newbies would be lost (at least I'm speaking for myself) without it. For me, lot's of searching (no I'm not lazy), links not found (pre-vanilla), etc. Man, this subject IMO would be a great sticky thread!
Comments
@GospelTruth I too have a pair of 3.1TL’s (and I’m using some Monitor 5jr’s for surround duty) and YES this sucker works wonders for them!!
Dude very quick just get in already. @vcwatkins is going to call and do this quick like before you know it your bottom will be SOL
What he said☝🏾@FestYboy
It would appear we have hit the 25 unit discount threshold yes?
FENCE SITTERS NOW IS AS GOOD A TIME AS ANY TO COMMIT!!
How about a group buy on these?
But will it fit the 1k? That'd be the main issue seeing as we're in for a group buy on the larger unit.
They make different sizes. Digikey carries Hammond, and I believe Mouser as well.
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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Interconnect: Furez 10/2 with SpeakONs
ICs: Custom Furez by Douglas Connections
Den:
Bose 901 Series II Continentals Restored, Re-Built Equalizer with Elna Silmic IIs, Sonicaps, and Silver Mica Caps
Carver CT-3 Pre, Carver C-500
dhsspeakerservice.com/
Exclusive Distributor of Gimpod's Custom SDA Circuit Boards
"And keep her under 70, would you, huh? Betty likes a slow ride"
This was Digi-Keys breakdown for the 1550N in quantity.
But I do like the natural aluminum finish.
Price Break Unit Price Extended Price
1 47.01000 $47.01
5 44.07000 $220.35
10 41.13200 $411.32
25 40.39760 $1,009.94
50 39.66300 $1,983.15
100 39.07540 $3,907.54
250 38.19400 $9,548.50
Okay. Wasn't sure he confirmed that. Thanks for the update.
I will take Larry's case
Excellent
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
Cables: Speaker: Furez 10/2 with GLS Locking Banana Plugs
Interconnect: Furez 10/2 with SpeakONs
ICs: Custom Furez by Douglas Connections
Den:
Bose 901 Series II Continentals Restored, Re-Built Equalizer with Elna Silmic IIs, Sonicaps, and Silver Mica Caps
Carver CT-3 Pre, Carver C-500
dhsspeakerservice.com/
Exclusive Distributor of Gimpod's Custom SDA Circuit Boards
"And keep her under 70, would you, huh? Betty likes a slow ride"
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/184782/dreadnought-case-interest-check#latest
You are all a bunch of enablers the lot of you.
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2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
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Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/184782/dreadnought-case-interest-check/p1?new=1
I cannot touch the price of those Hammonds, and totally understand if someone wants to go that direction. Two things I see with those is there is no finish, no holes, and the sides are tapered so I don't see how you would have it stand on it's side..
Add
@gudnoyez
@GospelTruth
@gmcman
Last chance @FestYboy get on or get off brother one way or another confirm or deny please.
I used a Hammond for my 800va version and it does work(it'll stand on its side with a little lean) but they don't look nearly as nice as your cases when anodized black. I think I'm gonna jump in on one of your cases this go round.
Please confirm in Larry's thread for all those who are going in on the case.
Thanks guys
Edit.....didn't see the additions.
I'll still take one...didn't need it, but may have a project waiting.
You are in
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2. @pitdogg2
3. @la2vegas
4. @Gerres26
5. @indyhawg
6. @stainless0steel2
7. @audioluvr
8. @verb ***
9. @vcwatkins
10. @BC6 ***
11. @lightman1
12. @BlueBirdMusic
13. @ThomasD
14. @honestaquarian
15. @Eric Landman ***
16. @monepolk
17. @Manticore
18. @RobbyKY
19. @DNSPY007
20. @daddyjt
21. @B-Man
22. @gudnoyez ***
23. @GospelTruth ***
24. @gmcman
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
Understand we've all been there in one form or another.
Thanks for the conformation
Hey Dog, put me in for 2, @FestYboy it's yours when you need it.
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PM @vcwatkins let him know when you give him all your info.
If you have already done that then just go ahead and let him know.
Craig thank you so much for posting this. Us dreadnaught newbies would be lost (at least I'm speaking for myself) without it. For me, lot's of searching (no I'm not lazy), links not found (pre-vanilla), etc. Man, this subject IMO would be a great sticky thread!
@KennethSwauger what say you?
Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated,Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer,Rotel RCD-1072 CD player,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers,Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Gotcha, thanks!
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
Check out my sda upgrade thread 2 from the last group buy.
Just out of curiosity how many units are we up to with all of the people who are doing doubles and such now?