My SDA SRS 1.2 tl upgrade thread.

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    PolkUpgrades12tl219.jpg

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    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    PolkUpgrades12tl222.jpg

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    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    Humm I need a better camera, sitting here looking at these pictures, and looking at them with my own eyes, these pics don't do any justice...
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited June 2010
    They still look INCREDIBLE. Great work Larry... I'm quite jealous!!

    Where did you have the endcaps made? I have a friend who works with a CNC machine... is that the best option for things like this?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    They still look INCREDIBLE. Great work Larry... I'm quite jealous!!

    Where did you have the endcaps made? I have a friend who works with a CNC machine... is that the best option for things like this?


    I made them my self, I had Auston Hardwoods here in town make me a
    1" X 13.125 X 8' long and I cut them, sanded them, and finished them all here in my garage.

    Thank You!!!!

    Larry.
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  • Shocked One
    Shocked One Posts: 16
    edited June 2010
    Larry, You never cease to amaze me with your attention to detail! Awesome work!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    "OK" I finished them about an hour ago. I talked with Jesse today about his concerns with the Sonic Barrier and BlackHole. and in turn had me second guessing my decision in going about it, all though I know what the 1C's have been sounding like.

    My thinking is you won't really know till you try it "RIGHT?" and that is part of the hobby as well.

    Well I just played a few songs a variety of sorts, and right know I have the biggest smile on my face as these bad boys "FREAKING ROCK" they are absolutly increadable. I will do some more testing tomorrow as I listen to some other music for testing. But right now I want the day off to play.. The wife said she will keep it in good hands while I'm at work even she was very pleased how they sound and look now.. :)
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,134
    edited June 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    The wife said she will keep it in good hands while I'm at work even she was very pleased how they sound and look now.. :)

    Tell your wife she is "da bomb".:)

    Nice work!
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  • Shocked One
    Shocked One Posts: 16
    edited June 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I will do some more testing tomorrow as I listen to some other music for testing. But right now I want the day off to play..

    Give me a call if you want an extra pair of ears to help sort things out in the listening session!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    Shocked One wrote: »
    Give me a call if you want an extra pair of ears to help sort things out in the listening session!

    Yep you need to come over now Benny..
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  • Shocked One
    Shocked One Posts: 16
    edited June 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Yep you need to come over now Benny..

    I'm calling you right now... :D
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Tell your wife she is "da bomb".:)

    Nice work!

    She is I told her I would do something special for her for letting me do my thing day after day to get them done.

    I will say this, if your looking at doing a full refurb like this plan on having the time to do so. I bet I have at least 60 hours in them.:eek:
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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  • Shocked One
    Shocked One Posts: 16
    edited June 2010
    It's going straight to Voice Mail. Do you have your cell phone on?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    Shocked One wrote: »
    I'm calling you right now... :D


    Call me tomorrow Benny.. I have the phone charging in the basement..
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2010
    somebody's been busy--lookin' good,:),how are the 1C's sounding with the blackhole/damping?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2010
    Incredible work Larry. They are beautiful.

    Now the question remains, Blackholes or no Blackholes in the 1.2TLs? I know Jesse has some concerns about the Blackholes deadening the sound too much and the speakers sounding lifeless and dull.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
    The curmudgeon should try it for himself. :D
    "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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2010
    Face wrote: »
    The curmudgeon should try it for himself. :D

    :p:p:p:p:p:p:p I would love to however, moola restrictions cause me to want to know how they worked out for someone else before saving up the pennies to do so.

    Curmudgeon WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!:p
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  • geoff727
    geoff727 Posts: 546
    edited June 2010
    Larry.....glad you're back, and posting some great stuff, once again! This is what keeps the inspiration going!!

    I'll say it one more time, I am really looking forward to seeing/listening to your handiwork when I come to Denver this fall.

    Geoff
    Polk SDA SRS 2
    Polk RTA 15tl
    Polk Monitor 7C
    Polk Lsi9
    Infinity RS-II (modded)
    Infinity RS-IIIa (modded)
    Infinity RS 2.5 x 2
    Magnepan 1.6QR (modded)

    System: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1290711373
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2010
    They look "better than new"! Enjoy!
    "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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    I bet these went from 185lb's to 210lb's ea.:D
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited June 2010
    Those are dead sexy Larry. Great work!
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I bet these went from 185lb's to 210lb's ea.:D

    WOW the Blackholes are that heavy?:eek:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    WOW the Blackholes are that heavy?:eek:


    You could knock someone out with it..;)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    You could knock someone out with it..;)

    Wow maybe the cops will start using it instead of phone books during interogations!!!!:eek::D

    I guess the shipping on them is pretty high then.
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  • nduitch
    nduitch Posts: 316
    edited June 2010
    Nice work, those thing look sick!

    Any listening time yet?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited February 2012
    WOW!!! How time has changed and the things I have learned...
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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    Cary DMS 800PV Network
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    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • Shocked One
    Shocked One Posts: 16
    edited February 2012
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Call me tomorrow Benny.. I have the phone charging in the basement..

    I'm still waiting to go hear those babies!

    :mrgreen:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited February 2012
    Whats up Benny?? Long time no talk...
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  • Shocked One
    Shocked One Posts: 16
    edited February 2012
    Do you still have those bad boys? Give me a call! Private message me if you don't have my number.
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