Blade/blade connector dimensions

strider
strider Posts: 2,568
edited March 2007 in Vintage Speakers
I know this may be a long shot, but does anybody have the dimensions of the small and large blades on the ends of their SDA interconnect? I know the thickness may be hard to measure without a micrometer, a guesstimate of if it's slightly bigger/smaller then 1/16th of an inch is fine. I made my own cable and want to make certain the ends on it are as close to the original dimensions as they can be. Thanks!
Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited March 2007
    .220width x .410length x .045thick wide blade
    .155width x .410length x .045thick narrow blade
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2007
    Ya beat me to it because I had my micrometer and dial calipers but had to find my reading glasses:D :p
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  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited March 2007
    I keep mine on my nose:)
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Give me a few minutes and I'll tell you where to buy a connector
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited March 2007
    Here you go; in post #15 you'll find a link; I built a blade-blade using these and worked perfect.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32855&highlight=blade%2A
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited March 2007
    You guys rock! That link's perfect, HT, I have an account with Allied already. Thanks again.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2007
    Good find HT
    https://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=750-3200&SEARCH=P%2D302%2DCCT&ID=&DESC=P%2D302%2DCCT&R=750%2D3200&sid=45FDD28023E8E17F
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2007
    ben62670 wrote:
    Good find HT
    https://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.asp?SKU=750-3200&SEARCH=P%2D302%2DCCT&ID=&DESC=P%2D302%2DCCT&R=750%2D3200&sid=45FDD28023E8E17F


    Ric & Ben the blade/blade is easy, I've been searching high and low for a pin/blade that I don't have to jerry rig.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited March 2007
    hearingimpared wrote:
    Ric & Ben the blade/blade is easy, I've been searching high and low for a pin/blade that I don't have to jerry rig.

    IMO, from seeing your handywork with the clamp, and hearing how you've helped set up people's turntables (which just about drove me insane because they gave me the wrong directions :eek: ) I think you'd be fine to put in another set of binding posts and run some good ole speaker cable between 'em!
    Just thinking about it some more, couldn't you put a banana plug on the end of a length of speaker cable and use that as your pin? Never seen a pin/blade in person, just trying to brain storm.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited March 2007
    Raife has some nice plans on IC cables if you're planning on getting away from the stock version.

    I just gave what you asked for..."the dimensions".
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited March 2007
    read-alot wrote:
    Raife has some nice plans on IC cables if you're planning on getting away from the stock version.

    I just gave what you asked for..."the dimensions".

    Yes, you certainly did, thank you very much. I 've never seen any SDA IC in person, I aasumed that I needed to "make something work" in regards to the connectors. I had no idea you could buy something off the shelf that would work, too. You were definitely one of the "guys" in the "you guys rock" comment.
    I just got the Compendium last Friday, which has been the impetus for me diving back into my SDA's with 2 feet. I've been debating with myself over the past few months about my soundstage, wether I was getting the SDA effect full force or not. So, I'm re-analyzing the work that I've done with them, making as certain as possible that what I've done hasn't been subpar. Jury's still out.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • read-alot
    read-alot Posts: 812
    edited March 2007
    I was just reading about the IC upgrade in the Compendium last night and it helped the depth field but left the width according to the doctor.
    When I find time it is on list to do right behind the caps and resistors.
    polkaudio SRS (rdo194 x 8)
    Dodd ELP (separate power supply)
    JC 1 blocks ( strapped )
    Rega Apollo
    MIT (speaker cables) Outlaw (ICs)

    polkaudio SDA2(rdo194x4) (front) polkaudio CRS (rdo194x4)(rear) polkaudio 400i (center)
    B&K 505
    Samsung LCD
    VIP 622
    HSU STF-2
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2007
    strider wrote:
    IMO, from seeing your handywork with the clamp, and hearing how you've helped set up people's turntables (which just about drove me insane because they gave me the wrong directions :eek: ) I think you'd be fine to put in another set of binding posts and run some good ole speaker cable between 'em!
    Just thinking about it some more, couldn't you put a banana plug on the end of a length of speaker cable and use that as your pin? Never seen a pin/blade in person, just trying to brain storm.

    Thanks for the compliments and the tip.:) The biggest problems I face these days are the 50+ year old eyes and the 50+ year old shaky hands. LOL
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