SDA 2.3 with donuts

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tom1263
tom1263 Posts: 6
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There is a pair of SDA 2.3 speakers for sale but they have the speakers with the donuts. They are priced at $1000.

Should I steer clear of the models with the donuts?

Is this a good price?

Thanks for your opinions.
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 774
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    Steer clear...
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,406
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    tom1263 wrote: »
    There is a pair of SDA 2.3 speakers for sale but they have the speakers with the donuts. They are priced at $1000.

    Should I steer clear of the models with the donuts?

    Is this a good price?

    Thanks for your opinions.

    The SDA SRS 2.3 is the only model that uses the MW6513 donut drivers. I have those available.

    Price depends on a number of factors. Mint condition generally brings a higher
    price. Original boxes/packing material add more value. Location and availability factor into it as well. What might bring a certain price in one area will not in another. Keep in mind that sellers are usually open to negotiation.

    Simply stating steer clear in this case is bad advice.
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  • tom1263
    tom1263 Posts: 6
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    Thanks for the advice! I would love to find some TL models, but haven't come across any. I'll try to see if a better price can be negotiated.
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 774
    edited February 2025
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    tom1263 wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice! I would love to find some TL models, but haven't come across any. I'll try to see if a better price can be negotiated.

    Where are you located?
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  • tom1263
    tom1263 Posts: 6
    edited February 2025
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  • tom1263
    tom1263 Posts: 6
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    I'm in Minnesota.
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 774
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    tom1263 wrote: »
    I'm in Minnesota.

    Ok. I was going to offer you a sweetheart deal on some 2.3TL's. 2p5jip7op4ic.jpg
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,463
    edited February 2025
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    I bought my 2.3's with the donut drivers locally in 2010. I paid $700.00, they are near mint. I still use them. They are a fine sounding speaker, not a hard pass. But try some polite haggling.
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  • tom1263
    tom1263 Posts: 6
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    la2vegas wrote: »
    tom1263 wrote: »
    I'm in Minnesota.

    Ok. I was going to offer you a sweetheart deal on some 2.3TL's. 2p5jip7op4ic.jpg

    Thanks for the thought. I’m guessing you’re in CA or Vegas, so that would be a bit far!
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 774
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    Yes, I'm in Southern California, and it would be really expensive to ship to Minnesota.



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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 774
    edited February 2025
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    https://offerup.co/twmP2ERg8Qb

    No affiliation.

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 6,079
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    That price seems really high if they are stock.
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  • zachOne
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    la2vegas wrote: »
    tom1263 wrote: »
    I'm in Minnesota.

    Ok. I was going to offer you a sweetheart deal on some 2.3TL's. 2p5jip7op4ic.jpg

    Was doing research on the 2.3 when I came across this post.

    You speakers look very clean and possibly upgraded. Would it be worth me trying to purchase them from you?


    Ups has shipping for $200 per speaker to where I leave

    Freight shipping have shipping cost for $700.

    Question. I’ve a denon amp that has 165wats per channel at 8 ohms. Is this good enough for the 2.3?

    Thanks for the help

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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 774
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    zachOne wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »
    tom1263 wrote: »
    I'm in Minnesota.

    Ok. I was going to offer you a sweetheart deal on some 2.3TL's. 2p5jip7op4ic.jpg

    Was doing research on the 2.3 when I came across this post.

    You speakers look very clean and possibly upgraded. Would it be worth me trying to purchase them from you?


    Ups has shipping for $200 per speaker to where I leave

    Freight shipping have shipping cost for $700.

    Question. I’ve a denon amp that has 165wats per channel at 8 ohms. Is this good enough for the 2.3?

    Thanks for the help

    I'll send you a PM to discuss this further.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,406
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    UPS will destroy them.
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