Finally - A Pair of SDA 1.2's

Huh What?
Huh What? Posts: 55
edited May 2009 in Vintage Speakers
It's hard to find the vintage Polk stuff here in the Boise area, but I'm happy to say I've just bought a pair of 1.2's from the original owner and didn't have to head out of town to get them. Cosmetically they are close to perfect with the exception of what looks like about a 4 inch by 2 inch crayon mark on the cloth on the side of one of them. Everything original including spikes, interconnect, wall braces, and manual (no boxes). Package deal with a Nakamichi PA-5 II amp, ADCOM GTP-500 tuner/pre-amp, Nakamichi BX-100 cassette deck, Dual CS 505-2 turntable, Yamaha CDC 555 disc changer, Sennheiser cordless headphones, and ADCOM GFS-3 speaker selector. And the best part? $1000 for all of it. Sure hope it all works :D
Home Theater - Talon Firebird (Fronts), Talon Raven 2002 (Surrounds), Talon Cinema Hawk (Ctr), Talon Falcon (Back Surrounds), JL Audio Fathom F112 Sub
Pre/Pro - Classe SSP-800
Amps - Sim Audio Moon Titan 5 channel, Modwright KWH 225i
Blu-Ray - Oppo UDP-203
Projector - Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB
Screen - Silver Tickets MPT 110"

Primary 2 Channel - Talon Firebirds
Modwright KWH 225i Integrated Amp
Oppo BDP-103, Audio Research DAC 8

Secondary 2 Channel - Polk SDA 2B
NAD T775, Denon 2900 DVD-A/SACD
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    That's a great deal. Congrats!!!!!!!
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited March 2009
    Smookin' deal
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited March 2009
    Super! And it doesn't even matter if it all works because you probably have a value of 3 to 4 times what you paid :)
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • Huh What?
    Huh What? Posts: 55
    edited March 2009
    Got the speakers, pre-amp and amp hooked up this morning and everything's working great. After spending countless dollars on newer equipment, I have to say my ears have never been more satisfied than with this 20 year old equipment. Funny how that works.
    Home Theater - Talon Firebird (Fronts), Talon Raven 2002 (Surrounds), Talon Cinema Hawk (Ctr), Talon Falcon (Back Surrounds), JL Audio Fathom F112 Sub
    Pre/Pro - Classe SSP-800
    Amps - Sim Audio Moon Titan 5 channel, Modwright KWH 225i
    Blu-Ray - Oppo UDP-203
    Projector - Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB
    Screen - Silver Tickets MPT 110"

    Primary 2 Channel - Talon Firebirds
    Modwright KWH 225i Integrated Amp
    Oppo BDP-103, Audio Research DAC 8

    Secondary 2 Channel - Polk SDA 2B
    NAD T775, Denon 2900 DVD-A/SACD
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2009
    Congratulations,, of course you must realize that you are on a slippery slope,,once the SDA bug bites you, there is always tweeter upgrades,, caps and resistors,, source,, pre,, amp,,, cables,, power cords,,and thats just solid state,, we have not got into tubes yet.;) Seriously though, have fun and enjoy.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited March 2009
    Has your wife approved those hulking tower 1.2s ? They'd be a definite no-go with my wife, fortunately I don't have a room large enough to utilize them anyway. And she thinks that SRS2s are BIG ! Enjoy em !!!:)
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,214
    edited March 2009
    Huh What? wrote: »
    Got the speakers, pre-amp and amp hooked up this morning and everything's working great. After spending countless dollars on newer equipment, I have to say my ears have never been more satisfied than with this 20 year old equipment. Funny how that works.

    That Nak PA5II is an excellent, excellent amp. That particular Adcom pre amp isn't doing you nay favors however.

    Nice snag......do some more experimenting with the Nak; it's a Nelson Pass STASIS circuit and is quite nice to listen to.
    "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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  • Huh What?
    Huh What? Posts: 55
    edited March 2009
    Thanks for the tips. No wife = no worries about what I spend money on. If she were still around I'd just remind her that size matters. I'm not familiar with the GTP-500 pre-amp. Some years ago I had the first model of the PA-5 with an NAD 1155 pre-amp, which I ran with a pair of 2.3TL's and really liked. I may do some snooping for one of those and am open to suggestions. Anyone ever try running something like a VTL 2.5 with the SDA's and similar amplification?
    Home Theater - Talon Firebird (Fronts), Talon Raven 2002 (Surrounds), Talon Cinema Hawk (Ctr), Talon Falcon (Back Surrounds), JL Audio Fathom F112 Sub
    Pre/Pro - Classe SSP-800
    Amps - Sim Audio Moon Titan 5 channel, Modwright KWH 225i
    Blu-Ray - Oppo UDP-203
    Projector - Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB
    Screen - Silver Tickets MPT 110"

    Primary 2 Channel - Talon Firebirds
    Modwright KWH 225i Integrated Amp
    Oppo BDP-103, Audio Research DAC 8

    Secondary 2 Channel - Polk SDA 2B
    NAD T775, Denon 2900 DVD-A/SACD
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited March 2009
    Congrats...Sweet system:D
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    Got any pictures?
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2009
    Welcome and congratulations on a great purchase
    Get a tube pre-amp asap
    Don't ever underestimate the importance of good quality IC's and speaker cables
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited March 2009
    They just dont make them like they used to do they.

    Well done mate. Good pick up.
    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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  • Huh What?
    Huh What? Posts: 55
    edited March 2009
    A couple of pics.
    Home Theater - Talon Firebird (Fronts), Talon Raven 2002 (Surrounds), Talon Cinema Hawk (Ctr), Talon Falcon (Back Surrounds), JL Audio Fathom F112 Sub
    Pre/Pro - Classe SSP-800
    Amps - Sim Audio Moon Titan 5 channel, Modwright KWH 225i
    Blu-Ray - Oppo UDP-203
    Projector - Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB
    Screen - Silver Tickets MPT 110"

    Primary 2 Channel - Talon Firebirds
    Modwright KWH 225i Integrated Amp
    Oppo BDP-103, Audio Research DAC 8

    Secondary 2 Channel - Polk SDA 2B
    NAD T775, Denon 2900 DVD-A/SACD
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited March 2009
    Make sure that cabinet isn't sticking out between the speakers. It will screw up the dimensional array. Looking sweet!!!
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited March 2009
    Those are even the TL's right? hellova deal!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2009
    Great deal on those SDA's and all the other stuff too. man you scored nicely there.

    when can I come over and listen to them? :p

    JK.

    seriously.. WTG!
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited March 2009
    lucky b*&tard! lol
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2009
    Huh What? wrote: »
    A couple of pics.


    Nice!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • Huh What?
    Huh What? Posts: 55
    edited March 2009
    Just pulled one of the tweeters to confirm. It is the SL3000, manufactured Feb 1989.
    Home Theater - Talon Firebird (Fronts), Talon Raven 2002 (Surrounds), Talon Cinema Hawk (Ctr), Talon Falcon (Back Surrounds), JL Audio Fathom F112 Sub
    Pre/Pro - Classe SSP-800
    Amps - Sim Audio Moon Titan 5 channel, Modwright KWH 225i
    Blu-Ray - Oppo UDP-203
    Projector - Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB
    Screen - Silver Tickets MPT 110"

    Primary 2 Channel - Talon Firebirds
    Modwright KWH 225i Integrated Amp
    Oppo BDP-103, Audio Research DAC 8

    Secondary 2 Channel - Polk SDA 2B
    NAD T775, Denon 2900 DVD-A/SACD
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited March 2009
    Congrats A dream come true. Sweet looking speakers. TL it is.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2009
    Congrats on a great deal and on the great condition of them!
    Jake
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  • Huh What?
    Huh What? Posts: 55
    edited May 2009
    Thanks for the tip on going tube. I bought a used VTL 5.5 with phono stage and I'm in SDA heaven.
    Home Theater - Talon Firebird (Fronts), Talon Raven 2002 (Surrounds), Talon Cinema Hawk (Ctr), Talon Falcon (Back Surrounds), JL Audio Fathom F112 Sub
    Pre/Pro - Classe SSP-800
    Amps - Sim Audio Moon Titan 5 channel, Modwright KWH 225i
    Blu-Ray - Oppo UDP-203
    Projector - Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB
    Screen - Silver Tickets MPT 110"

    Primary 2 Channel - Talon Firebirds
    Modwright KWH 225i Integrated Amp
    Oppo BDP-103, Audio Research DAC 8

    Secondary 2 Channel - Polk SDA 2B
    NAD T775, Denon 2900 DVD-A/SACD
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited May 2009
    Great pickup. Hope you had help bringing those bad boys in your house. I was lucky, I didn't have any steps. Just a thought, you may want to look at Luxman gear. It sounds sweet with these speakers. Check out Luxman R-117 recievers or M-117 amps. You got a sweet package deal.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,214
    edited May 2009
    bluecomet wrote: »
    Great pickup. Hope you had help bringing those bad boys in your house. I was lucky, I didn't have any steps. Just a thought, you may want to look at Luxman gear. It sounds sweet with these speakers. Check out Luxman R-117 recievers or M-117 amps. You got a sweet package deal.

    The Nak PA5II is more than capable of running those SDA's and I'd take that everyday and Sunday over the Luxman gear...............the Luxman gear is certainly nice. I sold Luxman side by side with the Nak gear and IMO the Nak is the better piece, especially for SDA's as I sold those too at the the same time.

    Either way ENJOY!
    "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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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited May 2009
    There sure are some smokin' deals to be had as of late.
    ____________________________________________________________

    polkaudio Fully Modded SDA SRS 1.2TLs + Dreadnaught, LSiM706c, 4 X Polk Surrounds + 4 X ATMOS, SVS PB13 Ultra X 2, Pass Labs X1, Marantz 7704, Bob Carver Crimson Beauty 350 Tube Mono Blocks, Carver Sunfire Signature Cinema Grande 400x5, ADCOM GFA 7807, Panasonic UB420, Moon 380D DAC, EPSON Pro Cinema 6050
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2009
    Why don't deals like this fall into my lap? Not that I did badly on my 1C's, but man I dream of having 1.2's some day...
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited May 2009
    I will respectfully disagree about the Luxman gear. I have heard both and I will take the Luxman any day but as you said both are fine units. I am sure our friend is enjoying his new set up, I know I would. Either way it is all good.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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