Monitor 12 Pair in Good Condition

Conradicles
Conradicles Posts: 6,081
edited November 2008 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I would like to get a pair of these hard to find speakers. I would be willing to trade my Monitor 10B's with the original factory stands and some cash to get them. Also, if any of the items I own listed below interest you, I may be willing to trade some of them as well. Thanks.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited October 2008
    There's a pair on ebay right now.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-MONITOR-12-FLAGSHIP-MODEL-2ND-SERIES-NICE_W0QQitemZ330282300760QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330282300760&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A10|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

    H9

    Might be worth a road trip.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited October 2008
    That pair on e-bay is sweet...road trip would not make my wife very happy however. I wish I could find a pair like that in my area.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2008
    The Monitor 12 is a rare beast to find, so good luck. You would have more luck with the road trip than probably waiting for one to show up in your area.
    Jake
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2008
    They look huge. Wonder how they sound. They must be hard to come by. This is the first pair for sale I've seen.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2008
    I found a pair on Craigslist early this year. I had to pass because the owner was from a bad area and told me that his apartment no longer had electricity.
    "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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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2008
    I am the one to bought the M12s, they are pristine and sound great.

    Here are some pics, I have them on stands now.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited November 2008
    You dog...They look great. Hope you enjoy. I have a feeling it will be a while before I find some.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2008
    Conradicles wrote: »
    You dog...They look great. Hope you enjoy. I have a feeling it will be a while before I find some.

    Do you live close to Gaffney, SC ? There are some SDA 2Bs for $215 I would be interested in trading for the M12s if we could figure out how to transport, provided they are nice and work.

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/905456540.html
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited November 2008
    I saw those SDA's...looks like a good deal. Thanks for the offer, but no thanks.
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited November 2008
    thsmith wrote: »
    Do you live close to Gaffney, SC ? There are some SDA 2Bs for $215 I would be interested in trading for the M12s if we could figure out how to transport, provided they are nice and work.

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/ele/905456540.html

    Think twice my freind. I thought the same thing ( that they would be beter than my 12's ) when i brought my 2a's home. Different yes. Better? Eeerrrrr..... Not realy. Just different.
    I think i would be spewing if i had given up the 12's before comparing them.

    Just me though.
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2008
    Braddles wrote: »
    Think twice my freind. I thought the same thing ( that they would be beter than my 12's ) when i brought my 2a's home. Different yes. Better? Eeerrrrr..... Not realy. Just different.
    I think i would be spewing if i had given up the 12's before comparing them.

    Just me though.

    Good point. The price was right and they do not eat much;)
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited November 2008
    thsmith wrote: »
    Good point. The price was right and they do not eat much;)

    Hey mate if it's in the budget grab them and have both like me.:D
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited November 2008
    I got those SDA 2B's. They are sweet...I will try to end this "Wanted" ad.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2008
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I got those SDA 2B's. They are sweet...I will try to end this "Wanted" ad.

    Nice, went from looking for M12s to SDA 2 Bs. Congrats, I was talking to the seller as you drove up. Glad you got them !:D
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • homerjsimpson
    homerjsimpson Posts: 9
    edited November 2008
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I got those SDA 2B's. They are sweet...I will try to end this "Wanted" ad.

    Too bad I saw this ad too late...

    I have a set of Monitor 12's, and live in NC.....:o
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited November 2008
    Thanks anyway homerjsimpson...I think I am hooked on the SDA effect now...
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