SDA-1C Crossover question

juddev
juddev Posts: 5
edited January 2006 in Vintage Speakers
How common is the cold solder problem on SDA crossovers?
I have 3 sets of SDA's (1) SDA-2 and (2) SDA 1's and so far I have found cold solder points on 2 of them.
Also does anyone who has replaced the crossover components on a SDA 1 C, have A parts list and the best (also cheapest) place to order from?

Thanks
SDA 1C Studio
SDA 1 OAK
Sda 2 Walnut
MONITOR 7B
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited January 2006
    Considering the age I'm not surprised you found a bad joint or two. Although, I've not heard of anyone else having that problem.

    Do a search, you'll find the info you seek. I will say this, you have quality speakers that can be made even better, so why use cheap parts?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2006
    I just rebuilt 4 sda 1c x-overs, and I used the Solen Pb's,pm me if you need a parts list,also be sure to replace the polys, polk will send them to you @ no charge if you ask nicely :)

    EDIT; did not notice any cold solder joints in mine.
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  • Jose_L
    Jose_L Posts: 52
    edited January 2006
    George, can you send me a copy of the parts list..

    Are the Solen's the best you can buy for replacement ?

    If I'm going to redo the xovers then I'd like to get the best ..

    Regards,
    Jose
    Original SDA owner 1988 - 2006
    Tyler Linbrook owner 2006
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited January 2006
    http://home.versatel.nl/geenius/Cap.html

    http://ldsg.snippets.org/appdx-ec.php3#CAPS

    http://www.10audio.com/sonicraft_vh-oimp.htm
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2006
    Pm'd you yesterday with the list,, I used the Solen pb series, I'm pleased with the results, however, it's up to you as to brand. Please pm me again if you need me to re-send info :confused:

    Edit: Thanks Jesse,for the links that you posted :)
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  • Jose_L
    Jose_L Posts: 52
    edited January 2006
    Thanks for the info guys.

    I'll look at the Mundorf ($20ea.) & Solen caps.

    Regards,
    Jose
    Original SDA owner 1988 - 2006
    Tyler Linbrook owner 2006
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited January 2006
    Mundorf prices vary for each value, like all cap companies prices do. I recommend Sonicaps for their sound and good value for the money.
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  • Jose_L
    Jose_L Posts: 52
    edited January 2006
    Where do you get Sonicaps ?

    Thanks for the info..

    Regards,
    Jose
    Original SDA owner 1988 - 2006
    Tyler Linbrook owner 2006
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited January 2006
    http://www.soniccraft.com/products.htm

    They are at CES and will be closed until Jan. 10th. They also sell many other brands, Jeff will be happy to discuss with you what he thinks would be best for your application.
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  • Jose_L
    Jose_L Posts: 52
    edited January 2006
    Thanks F1nut ,,

    BTW, how do you tell if a cap is bad ?

    Regards,
    Jose
    Original SDA owner 1988 - 2006
    Tyler Linbrook owner 2006
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited January 2006
    You'll know it when you hear it.
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