The 1.2TL, Project Monolith

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,608
    Sean said he wants to return them... 😢😢😢
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
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    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,453
    I hope we just got punked 👌
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,608
    Yeah I guess they will be in the for sale section in a few months when they return

    😳
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    edited December 2021
    Whoa...didn't see that coming.

    edit....I hope I'm just gullible and it is a punk!
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    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,389
    If this is a joke, it's not a funny one...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,608
    I dunno, he said wowza and love em.. Did I misinterpret??

    It was a little funny! 😝
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,804
    VR3 wrote: »
    I dunno, he said wowza and love em.. Did I misinterpret??


    The only part we heard was the eagle has landed and more pics to come. Followed by he wants to return them with multiple sad faces.


    So I guess sad faces gave us pause.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,608
    To my knowledge based off email exchange, Sean is happy.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,410
    I'm sure he's still disinfecting his britches....
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Let the man enjoy his new tunes and Vegemite sandwich. We'll be updated soon.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,453
    I'm sure he must be a.....man at work.....Groan :p
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,389
    Be good, be good.....
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,267
    Anyone check for a pulse??
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,608
    It is possible he pulled his back out the last second and is stuck in the listening position?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,453
    Perhaps Deer In The Headlights effect combined with a mild case of Vegamite poisoning.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    Toilets spin in the opposite direction when flushed in Australia
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
    Sorry fellas for taking so long !
    Again I give a big Thank you to Danny via the club for supplying an excellent set of speakers,Rob for all his alloy fabrication and to Vr3 ,Trey for Everything from pickups,crating and delivery not forgetting his bomb replication skills ,there really is nothing he can’t do !
    What can I say, these 1.2s presently with only around 120hrs burn in have layers and layers of enveloping detail ,extremely effortless and transparent ,a texture and finesse that truly makes you think you are there!❤️Notes seem to have a 3 dimensional feel
    Here’s a couple of pics for now
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
    No Tax was paid on entry! >:) i been very lucky over the years.
    Even though i had to pay Aussie $355 for an inspection, other than the opening of the crates i do beleive the speakers were not opened, there was no customs stickers etc.
    JayCee wrote: »
    How'd customs treat you...hopefully, no import tax? Congrats!!

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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    I only have one request.... Overkill by my favorite Aussie band.... Seems befitting this endeavor.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,453
    I'm requesting River Runs Red by Midnight Oil for the thunderous bass.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 864
    I was a little sad to see them go(my wife still gives me **** about it as she loved them) but I am so glad they went to a fellow Polkie that will care for them. Not to mention the crazy upgrades they now have that I could have never afforded to do to the big boys.
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,186
    Amazing!
    I PM'd Sean to see if he was still alive and how this was going. He finally woke up from his SRS induced coma to come back to the forum for a bit.
    More, more, more!!
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited December 2021
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    I was a little sad to see them go(my wife still gives me **** about it as she loved them) but I am so glad they went to a fellow Polkie that will care for them. Not to mention the crazy upgrades they now have that I could have never afforded to do to the big boys.

    Thank you for donating to science. Trey really wow'd on this build. Props to him for the design suggestion on the custom billet Xover delete/ Baffle reinforcement plate.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,608
    Easily one of the biggest projects I have done and this one project spawned many smaller projects.

    Refreshing to see them safe and sound down under!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    edited December 2021
    Located my shop pics detailing the integral offset vertebrae that prevents standing waves.....
    Made from special alum tooling plate with integral taps....
    Thank you Sean for allowing me to be part of the journey. Enjoy the tunes.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,608
    Beautiful. Work indeed!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,933
    ptrooper wrote: »
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    I'm happy to see that the crossovers survived their long journey and arrived intact!
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah I guess they will be in the for sale section in a few months when they return

    😳

    Dibbs!!! Also, I will start a fund for a brain scan and ear exam for the man that returns them. Sadly, stuff like this really happens every day.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,608
    hytekrednek wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah I guess they will be in the for sale section in a few months when they return

    😳

    Dibbs!!! Also, I will start a fund for a brain scan and ear exam for the man that returns them. Sadly, stuff like this really happens every day.

    Lol was a joke but definitely would be crazy! Hehe
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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