Group-buy-2019-dreadnought-avel-lindberg-1000va-isolation-transformers
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When is the cutoff?
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 -
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What he said☝🏾@FestYboy -
Received a quote. Compared to 2016: same unit pricing, $1.50 increase in shipping, 2 week longer lead time, no discounts 30-40.
It would appear we have hit the 25 unit discount threshold yes?
FENCE SITTERS NOW IS AS GOOD A TIME AS ANY TO COMMIT!! -
westmassguy wrote: »This is the case I use for the 800VA, as have others:
http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1550N.pdf
How about a group buy on these?Cambridge Audio 851N Streamer/DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Belles 350A Reference modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January.
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westmassguy wrote: »This is the case I use for the 800VA, as have others:
http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1550N.pdf
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. -
@audioluvr @Toolfan66 has commited to making cases for this group buy (look at previous page postings on this thread)
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westmassguy wrote: »This is the case I use for the 800VA, as have others:
http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1550N.pdf
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.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
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
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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.
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
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honestaquarian wrote: »@audioluvr @Toolfan66 has commited to making cases for this group buy (look at previous page postings on this thread)
Okay. Wasn't sure he confirmed that. Thanks for the update.Cambridge Audio 851N Streamer/DAC
Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
Belles 350A Reference modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January.
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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 -
honestaquarian wrote: »@audioluvr @Toolfan66 has commited to making cases for this group buy (look at previous page postings on this thread)
ExcellentHome 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
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/ -
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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.
Home Theater
Parasound Halo A 31 OnkyoTX-NR838 Sony XBR55X850B 55" 4K RtiA9 Fronts CsiA6 Center RtiA3 Rears FxiA6 Side Surrounds Dual Psw 111's Oppo 105D Signal Ultra Speaker Cables & IC's Signal Magic Power Cable Technics SL Q300 Panamax MR4300 Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cables Audioquest Forest USB Cable
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+
Stuff for the Head
JD LABS C5 Headphone Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 598, Polk Audio Buckle, Polk Audio Hinge, Velodyne vPulse, Bose IE2, Sennheiser CX 200 Street II, Sennheiser MX 365
Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin
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Dreadnought Case Interest check here...
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.. -
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Dreadnought Case Interest check here...
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..
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. -
Dreadnought Case Interest check here...
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..
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 -
Put me down for one if it's not too late..especially if it will give us the 25.
Edit.....didn't see the additions.
I'll still take one...didn't need it, but may have a project waiting. -
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You are in -
Thanks guys! PM's coming to the additions.Study: Roon * ProJect Stream Box Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
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Den: Sonore ultraRendu * Cary xCiter * Dayens Menuetto * KEF LS50 -
Need shipping info for a few (***'s) when you get a chance (see PM's).
Thanks!
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Study: Roon * ProJect Stream Box Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
Audio: PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Belles 20a * Pass Aleph 30 - Zu Omen DW * Sunfire Sig II - Polk SRS 2.3tl * PSAudio PP3 * MIT S3
Den: Sonore ultraRendu * Cary xCiter * Dayens Menuetto * KEF LS50 -
I gotta tap out, sorry. My cat's vet bill wiped me out.
I'll have to settle for the 800VA unit later.... Priorities. -
I gotta tap out, sorry. My cat's vet bill wiped me out. I'll have to settle for the 800VA unit later.... Priorities.
Understand we've all been there in one form or another.
Thanks for the conformation -
Basement: Polk SDA SRS, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, Marantz SA-14 SACD, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cables, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
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, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
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
Garage: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner -
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. -
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.
DESIGN & ASSEMBLY INFO
Assembly is very easy and straightforward, and the end product is extremely rewarding.
Toolfan's 2017 Cases
F1's Neutrik Design
Parts Lists & Discussion (2016 GB p.10)
Bolt & Faston info + agfrost's use of slightly different Neutrik's
F1nut's outriggers and spikes
BINDING POST CONNECTIONS
DarqueKnight's original Dreadnought. Note this is using the 800VA, but the 1000VA is the same scheme.DarqueKnight wrote: »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
DARQUEKNIGHT'S DREADNOUGHT DEVELOPMENT
1000VA Upgrade (2012)
Original 800VA Dreadnought (2008)
PREVIOUS GROUP BUYS
2016 Group Buy
2014 Group Buy
2012 Group Buy
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?
Basement: Polk SDA SRS, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, Marantz SA-14 SACD, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cables, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
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, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
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
Garage: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner -
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.
Gotcha, thanks!Study: Roon * ProJect Stream Box Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
Audio: PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Belles 20a * Pass Aleph 30 - Zu Omen DW * Sunfire Sig II - Polk SRS 2.3tl * PSAudio PP3 * MIT S3
Den: Sonore ultraRendu * Cary xCiter * Dayens Menuetto * KEF LS50 -
@verb
Check out my sda upgrade thread 2 from the last group buy. -
@pitdogg2 @vcwatkins
Just out of curiosity how many units are we up to with all of the people who are doing doubles and such now? -
I believe 28 .Study: Roon * ProJect Stream Box Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
Audio: PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Belles 20a * Pass Aleph 30 - Zu Omen DW * Sunfire Sig II - Polk SRS 2.3tl * PSAudio PP3 * MIT S3
Den: Sonore ultraRendu * Cary xCiter * Dayens Menuetto * KEF LS50
