SDA Compendium 2nd Edition Is Finished

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  • embo
    embo Posts: 10
    edited July 2007
    I would like to order the 2nd edition SDA Compendium. I need contact and ordering info. Not yet able to sent PM's
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited October 2007
    ***The Compendium 2E is Sold Out as of 10/30/07. Thanks to everyone for their enthusiastic support. I am not planning to do further reprints or editions.***
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited October 2007
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    ***The Compendium 2E is Sold Out as of 10/30/07. Thanks to everyone for their enthusiastic support.***

    I'm pre-ordering The Compendium 3E!!! I want the first one off the press!:D
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited October 2007
    Yeah....looks like I waited too long as well, 'assuming' they would always be available....:(
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  • JimMueller
    JimMueller Posts: 100
    edited December 2007
    Never knew it was available until late November. Oh well, subscribing just in case 3E is available anytime soon!
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  • mopar paul
    mopar paul Posts: 277
    edited December 2007
    Great-sold out. Now we have to go to ebag and pay huge prices for this great piece of history-heck, these will be as valuable and rare as a pair of SDA SRS 1.2TL's!! Reprint them-Pretty pretty please w/sugar on top!
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited December 2007
    Actually, whenever I have seen a Compendium on ePig or Audiogon, they have been thrown in for free with an SDA sale.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited December 2007
    JimMueller wrote: »
    Never knew it was available until late November.

    You should stop by and visit us more often.
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  • daddy6
    daddy6 Posts: 7
    edited December 2007
    Will there be more SDA Compendium 2E available? If so, I would like to purchase a copy. Is there a waiting list? Thanks.
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  • LordSpeakaMinch
    LordSpeakaMinch Posts: 21
    edited December 2007
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  • dbnh
    dbnh Posts: 194
    edited December 2007
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    ***The Compendium 2E is Sold Out as of 10/30/07. Thanks to everyone for their enthusiastic support.***

    Then, seven whole posts down:
    daddy6 wrote: »
    Will there be more SDA Compendium 2E available? If so, I would like to purchase a copy. Is there a waiting list? Thanks.
    :eek:

    Makes one wonder about the state of education in the US. In advance, sorry - it's School Board budget time! :rolleyes:
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited December 2007
    He was probably hoping that there was a reprint scheduled...of which there are not. I went back and edited my original post for clarification.
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  • daddy6
    daddy6 Posts: 7
    edited December 2007
    You are correct DarqueKnight, I was hoping for a reprint schedule. Thanks for your concern dbnh.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2007
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    He was probably hoping that there was a reprint scheduled...of which there are not. I went back and edited my original post for clarification.

    So what you're saying is that you don't plan on doing anymore, correct? :D I sure am glad I have a couple copies, one of which is sealed in a time capsule.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited December 2007
    That is correct. I actually ran out sooner than projected. I did not anticipate the number of people who would order multiple copies.:)

    We can all wait in eager anticipation for Matt Polk's "SDA Encyclopedia".
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited December 2007
    Lady to the Grocer: " I'd like some bananas"

    Grocer, " We are out of bananas."

    Lady, "Could you please go see?"

    Grocer, " How do you spell bananas?"

    Lady, "B-a-n-a-n-a-s."

    Grocer, "Nope, B-a-n-a-n-a-s-f-u-_-K."

    Lady, "There ain't no Fu_k in bananas."

    Grocer, "That's what I've been trying to tell you."
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    >This message has been scanned by the NSA and found to be free of harmful intent.<
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  • dbnh
    dbnh Posts: 194
    edited December 2007
    Nor will there be any further reprints or editions of bananas. :rolleyes:
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  • brassos
    brassos Posts: 5
    edited January 2008
    Hello,
    Just found this site while searching for ways to keep my SDA-SRS speakers performing like new.
    I am sad to see I will be unable to purchase a hardcopy of the SDA Compendium.
    Perhaps the author has thought of placing it in a PDF format and allowing us to Paypal or send cash for a downloadable copy.
    If anyone has an extra for less than Both arms and a leg I am interested in purchasing.
    Thanks in advance, great site.
    Scott
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  • analog97
    analog97 Posts: 328
    edited January 2008
    I would also enjoy having a compendium, but I hate to heap any more pressure on the Darque One. Only he knows how much work is involved. I like the pdf idea!:)
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  • Schurkey
    Schurkey Posts: 2,104
    edited January 2008
    analog97 wrote: »
    I would also enjoy having a compendium, but I hate to heap any more pressure on the Darque One. Only he knows how much work is involved. I like the pdf idea!:)
    The copyright--and the profits (the "reward" for doing the work in the first place)--rightfully belong to DarqueKnight. And I genuinely believe he's entitled to both. But surely if there's enough "reward" another publication run is warranted, even if it's just additional copies of the second edition and not an updating and expansion of it.

    The part I'm not understanding is: If there's demand--and that seems to be the case--why not drop off a copy at Kinko's, have them print 5--10--25 more; and just charge what it costs plus additional for his effort, plus postage?

    If it is to be a digital-media deal--ship CDs or DVD-ROM or even floppys. Heck, he could e-mail them and there'd be no postage charge. (I'm assuming that the thing was originally written in Word; and so a digital edition of the work already exists.)

    I got in on this deal too late; I'd have surely bought one if I'd had my act together.

    So...As you will, DarqueKnight---but if you change your mind, let me know!

    Schurkey
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited January 2008
    analog97 wrote: »
    I would also enjoy having a compendium, but I hate to heap any more pressure on the Darque One. Only he knows how much work is involved. I like the pdf idea!:)

    I have suggested that to Raife in the past and his response was all the info in the Compendium is somewhere on the forum. Albeit, scattered over many years and posts. I think a PDF would be great but far too easy to share. I know he wasn't in the business of trying to make money, but to simply recoup the costs of printing and his time and effort.

    At some point I will probably scan my paper compendium as a PDF for my OWN personal convenience and to preserve the paper version.

    H9
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  • Boywonder
    Boywonder Posts: 225
    edited January 2008
    I was also hoping for a compendium but I also arrived late to the party.....
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  • movtarget
    movtarget Posts: 125
    edited January 2008
    Count me as another new arrival that missed out on the opportunity, and would purchase a copy if they miraculously became available again.

    Thank you,

    Movtarget
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    Same here.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Crazy Jon
    Crazy Jon Posts: 9
    edited September 2008
    Where in the world can I get a copy? I'm about to buy a pair of SDS 1c's. I'm totally new to this forum. Thanks all.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2008
    Good luck, I've been trying for a while.

    If you're good at searching, most, if not all the information from this book can be found on this message board.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Crazy Jon
    Crazy Jon Posts: 9
    edited September 2008
    Thanks Face. I'm not a major expert (by any means) at this forum or the site. Just an old business guy trying to live in the 21st. Still love the music.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    I want another one too. I wore mine out:(
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited September 2008
    Crazy Jon wrote: »
    Where in the world can I get a copy? I'm about to buy a pair of SDS 1c's. I'm totally new to this forum. Thanks all.

    SDS 1c's???

    First thing you need to learn is their proper model number. In your case that would be SDA 1C's.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited September 2008
    welcome back f1.

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