Nice POLK SDA 2.3TL speakers with all upgrades

geppy1
geppy1 Posts: 3,075
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I am selling my nice pair of Polk SDA 2.3TL floorstanding speakers. This pair has about $700 in recommended upgrades done. This pair is in very good to excellent shape and everything works as it should . The grills ,side panels and top and bottom caps are in great shape. I also have the original boxes and packing but they are broken down (Not interested in shipping them at 160lbs each) Also includes the original IC cable and owners manual. Based on past experience with SDA speakers I would build a thicker IC cable out of two 12ga wires but did not get around to it. The following well proven upgrades were done.

All drivers are attached with hurricane nuts and Dynamat.
The crossovers have been completely redone with Sonic Caps and Mills resistors.
All 6 tweeters have been replaced with the Polk RDO198 silk domes.

I am asking only $1100 (Club Polk price) for these which is pretty much what one might pay for a pair with no upgrades. Thanks
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    Nice speakers. Where are you located?
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Twins cities I believe...
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    I’m in Indianapolis. Any chance you could meet me halfway?
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Man, that's a screaming good deal....
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    edited July 2020
    It’s a great deal. I’m hoping he can cover a little ground and we can meet in the middle. I’ll pay for gas. Buy lunch. 16 hours in a car is rough
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    Wow...now that's a tempting upgrade to my SRS 2....
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,042
    My wallet would be a lot lighter if you were close to me.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    I need to hold on a minute here and re think
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,584
    Like you need to get at least $1,500 out of them?
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    edited July 2020
    Man I'm glad I already got a pair, otherwise I would be losing sleep planning on making a 5 hour trip up north to get these. I will be going through the Twin Cities end of next month with a truck if I have room I'd be willing to pick these up for someone but I'm pretty sure these wont last long. I know a Polkie in the Twin Cities that should jump on these. Teekay calling Teekay 2.3tls in your neck of the woods.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    Still for sale here, https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649640443-nice-polk-sda-23tl-spekers-with-all-upgrades/
    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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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    PM sent. Keith. Let me know what I need to do. Thanks -David
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    I feel like the monkeys at the beginning of 2001. Waiting for the monolith speakers to address my new basement. Thanks Keith!!
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    Big Bang was first so he is in I just had to make sure I was willing to let them go
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Congrats
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    I'm in line if he happens to pass. Bigbang.....my wife is very happy that you beat me to the punch!
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  • geppy1
    geppy1 Posts: 3,075
    Big Bang was first so he is the man . I also have a local guy but I try to do what is right so first come first served.
    Here is the story boys I like to compare things for myself Ever since I worked in the audio bizz in sales and was a product trainer I felt it was the way to be sure. On many sites one can post things like,

    Has anyone compared x to y?

    Someone will respond I like y.

    OK Did you compare it to anything?

    No, but I own it.

    You are not helping me at all Thanks for nothing. Hence I do it myself. Problem is it requires $$ outlay to bring things in and I am not wealthy so you will see me sell lost of stuff. Granted some has been from a older collector friend who I am helping but mist is mine Bring it in and compare, panic over money, and then something has to give . Some times I change something else and bring things back in (Marantz PM 8004 and 8005 come to mind How many times?)

    The good thing about all this comparing is how much I have learned the bad is all the lifting 100/ 160 lb speakers with spikes on in out of position or bending over a rack lifting amps in and out In the end probably all worth it.

    I am not a business.Not a dumpster diver or estate sale guy. Just an idiot who cannot make up his mind. As for price I know I priced these about what upper range stock ones sell for but it is the price I posted and I am not upping it despite the job situation. That is just wrong.
    Elsewhere I asked $1200 . The $1100 is a Club Polk thing as I have been on here for 17 years and bought and sold thing with a number of guys over the years.

    They are great speakers but something had to go.
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    Thanks again Keith!
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    Get some David ;)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    Keith is good people
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    He is. I tried to pay him more but he wouldn't take it. Solid guy. I’ll update in vintage. Thanks guys.
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    Congratulations! I love mine.
    "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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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    Drive sucked. Speakers are worth it. The damn things sound beautiful. Such sweet sound. Everything I needed. They even came with styrofoam and boxes. Keith was great and I picked up a couple cases of spotted cow as a bonus.

    Thanks Keith!
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    Congrats! New Glarus beers are a definite bonus!
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Congrats Bigbang. I know I love mine.
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    Thank you. I like this setup and may spend a lot of time with it. I love the 2.3tl’s. Now to get rid of the SDA 1C’s and the SDA CRS’s.
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    @VSAT88 is looking for CRS speakers.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    edited August 2020
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    That is correct. Non-tlable. Blade-Blade. And someone modified the interconnect. Replaced with speakon and did a poor job of it.
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,584
    Bigbang wrote: »
    Now to get rid of the SDA 1C’s...

    NOOO! Keep them close for backups. Okay why am I the only one posting tonight?
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    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. by Dr. Sardonicus
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