Selling most of my Speaker Rig

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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited January 2007
    I'm seriously considering getting that sunfire amp.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
    Bill Ayotte wrote:
    Do you have any pics of the HDDVD player......If it is already above I apologize....I have been known to overlook the obvious because I am kinda dumb sometimes.
    Nope, you are not wrong! I haven't had a chance to take pics yet - it's always a bit of an ordeal to haul out the tripod, grab some lamps, find some charged batteries, etc :D

    The HDDVD is 8/10. I you're interested let me know and I'll be more motivated to take pics sooner rather than later.
    ESAVINON wrote:
    Are you willing to sell that equipment stand too?
    Sorry, the stands are staying here for now. I'll be using them for my significantly scaled down speaker rig. And thankfully I'll still have my high end headphones to enjoy music with (except now a headphone amp will be doing double duty as preamp) :p
    Early B. wrote:
    Nobody's bought the Sunfire amp yet?

    What the hell is wrong with you guys?????
    Yes...listen to the wise one, all :D
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited January 2007
    dorokusai wrote:
    I love the SCD-1. That piece alone would make Sony haters crawl back into their generic Sony owning hole...and never emerge.
    agreed. it kicks butt on many players that are several times the money. that is one of the few items i wish to own before i die. sorta like things i want to do before i die list but in audio.:p REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    PM sent on the Sunfire
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2007
    Early B. wrote:
    Nobody's bought the Sunfire amp yet?

    What the hell is wrong with you guys?????

    I want it but I'm Broke!
    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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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
    The BAT has found a good home :D
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2007
    Mike,,enjoyed speaking with you,,see you soon :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
    dorokusai wrote:
    I love the SCD-1. That piece alone would make Sony haters crawl back into their generic Sony owning hole...and never emerge.
    Yep, the SCD1 is one of the most beautifully built sources out there. It weights a SOLID 60 lbs! You can bank on pride of ownership with this one, as there clearly was pride taken in the design and construction of this ship. Its redbook playback is excellent and SACD is nothing short of stunning. I replaced a very respected current model $4.4K redbook source, the Meridian G08, with the SCD1.
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited January 2007
    Are you sure the Sunfire is a Sig II ? as opposed to the Original Sig ?

    I thought the Sig II was 625 wpc @ 8 ohms ...

    Does it have gold binding posts ? or red & black ?
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2007
    GO BEAR GO!!!:D
    beardog03 wrote:
    PM sent on the Sunfire
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
    PolkWannabie wrote:
    Are you sure the Sunfire is a Sig II ? as opposed to the Original Sig ?

    I thought the Sig II was 625 wpc @ 8 ohms ...

    Does it have gold binding posts ? or red & black ?
    Yes, it's a Sig Series II, which is the only version to come in the 17" Architectural width. Binding posts are all gold (no plastic parts). I believe the series II label is also printed either on the back of the amp and/or manual, which I can verify when I get home.

    It was my error listing it as a 600 Watt/ch - I was incorrectly reading off the specs on the previous version. Actually there's no 600 in the name of this amp, I was also at fault for calling it that - my apologies everyone. You are correct that it's rated at 625 Watts into 8 ohms. Also, this amp is rated for 1300 Watts/ch into 4 ohms, making it an even better deal :D

    http://www.sunfire.com/halloffame.htm

    Here is the direct link to the model for sale:

    http://www.sunfire.com/cinemseriesII.htm
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2007
    I'm glad Beardog got that thing....

    You'll love that thing, Dog. Trust me...
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,766
    edited January 2007
    AndyGwis wrote:
    Dude, that camera takes some great pictures! Maybe sell the camera, save some of your gear!

    Its not the camera, its the photographer!
    mulveling wrote:
    Nope, you are not wrong! I haven't had a chance to take pics yet - it's always a bit of an ordeal to haul out the tripod, grab some lamps, find some charged batteries, etc

    You can see from his post above, he knows what to do.

    If you want to take good pics of your gear, either
    1) Go outdoors on a cloudy day for photos, or
    2) Setup a tripod and get some good lighting.

    Flashes make gear look like crap, so does the blur induced by hand held cameras.

    I usually take my gear into the kitchen where there's good light, or bring in the 1500W halogen floodlight from the garage. I always use the tripod too.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited January 2007
    One of the nice features the Sunfire amps have whether stereo or multichannel is the outputs for left, right and center typically have a current as well as voltage output allowing speaks to be biamped or biwired with a softer "tube like" output being sent to the tweets if desired.

    I have two of the 5 channel Sig II's ... They really are excellent ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
    Guys/gals
    I've got a bit of a mystery here! When I got home from work I went to verify the "Series II" designation, but the amp is actually labelled as the old "600x2" variant. That sucks, since this amp was sold to me on audiogon as a Series II - but wait, there's more! My amp's chassis is indeed the shorter 17" version that's only advertised for Series II. Furthermore, the back panel layout matches that of the newer Series II, not the 600x2.

    I found these pics for two different ads on audiogon...

    My amp's layout looks like THIS Series II (complete with the all-metal binding posts):
    (http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1173836178)
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    However, my amp is missing the text that says "Architect's Choice Series II"

    My amp does NOT look anything like this old 600x2:
    (http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1173075785)
    1167891761.jpg

    So, I'm thinking perhaps this was one of the first runs production runs of the series II, before they got marketing to update the name & specs. In other words, I'm guessing (hoping) it's the guts & chassis of a series II with the old 600x2 label. Anyone know anything about this?

    I apologize for the confusion I've caused in my ad. Until today, I was blissfully ignorant of this oddity. If it turns out this is the older 600x2 I'll have to adjust the price downwards a bit.
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
    Currently, the BAT VK-5i and Sony SCD-1 are SOLD

    The Sunfire mystery is still unsolved. I'm going to see if I can't take a few more pics here tonight.

    *Assuming* I've got essentially a new Series II with the old "600x2" label, I'll still knock down the price from $1650 + ship to $1580 + ship. That's a $420 break from what I paid for it on audiogon a few months ago! Obviously if we find out it's really the old 600x2 (doubtful from the layout, IMO), then I suppose I'll have to drop the price a bit further as much as I'd hate to lose even more $'s on this sale.
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited January 2007
    mulveling wrote:
    If it turns out this is the older 600x2 I'll have to adjust the price downwards a bit.
    Yeah ... I think you should knock $500 off :D

    Sorry for bringing this up at all ... but the specs just didn't seem to match.

    I think your assessment of what it really is, is probably on target and anyone buying it will also be blissfully ignorant once they power it up ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
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    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
    Here's closeup pics of my Sunfire unit. It's a beaut - that cannot be denied. Note how the chassis & back panel are exactly the same as the Series II except for some minor differences in the silk-screening text. I measured with a ruler - it's exactly 17" wide:

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    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited January 2007
    mulveling wrote:
    Here's closeup pics of my Sunfire unit. It's a beaut - that cannot be denied. Note how the chassis & back panel are exactly the same as the Series II except for some minor differences in the silk-screening text. I measured with a ruler - it's exactly 17" wide:

    The 17" is a great improvement over the 19". My 19" classic pre won't fit in my rack so I have to sit it sideways.
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited January 2007
    mulveling wrote:
    Here's closeup pics of my Sunfire unit.
    That's a different one yet ... It's the Series I version of this ... http://www.sunfire.com/Signature600FrontPR.htm

    The distingusihing mark is the Signature 600 Two in the bottom left of the front ... the back confirms it is not a Series II.

    Sunfire made this mucho confusing with two series of two channel amps each of which had two models a ~300 wpc and a ~600 wpc, each of which had a Series I and II ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2007
    PolkWannabie wrote:
    That's a different one yet ... It's the Series I version of this ... http://www.sunfire.com/Signature600FrontPR.htm

    The distingusihing mark is the Signature 600 Two in the bottom left of the front ... the back confirms it is not a Series II.

    Sunfire made this mucho confusing with two series of two channel amps each of which had two models a ~300 wpc and a ~600 wpc, each of which had a Series I and II ...
    Interesting, thanks for the confirmation.
    Unfortuately that kinda sucks since I thought I had the latest version! Oh well - I'd hate to take more loss on this amp so it's off to audiogon it goes...
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited January 2007
    It'll prolly sell for the price you have here ... I have more then my share of Sunfire's already ... Although I'm still having to fight the urge to buy it ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    PM Sent
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2007
    Atta boy...
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited January 2007
    You take the most beautiful pictures that I have ever seen.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited February 2007
    Closing out this thread, since it's all been decided!

    Sony SCD-1, Sunfire amp, Toshiba HDDVD, and BAT preamp are all sold! Thanks everyone!

    Legacy Speakers and LAT cables are no longer for sale. This week I finally got the speaks singing in my room, and having generated enough cash from the above sales - there's no way I'm letting them go now!
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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