SDA 2.3tl questions

RCFGuitars
RCFGuitars Posts: 159
edited June 2009 in Vintage Speakers
I finally found a pair of SDA 2.3tl's close enough to pick up, and I am ready to buy them. I have a couple of questions for the experts:

1. The interconnect cable is not included. I am told it is the pin / blade type. Is there a reliable after market source for this cable, or do I need to search ebay etc. to find an original?

2. Does my Adcom 5503 have enough power to drive these efficiently?

3. Is $1000 a fair price?

4. Anything in particular I should look for when I go to inspect them?
Primary System
Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (RDO198,Sonicap/Dayton/Mills,CardasCCGR,Mye Spikes,DynamatX,Driver Rings,Ben's IC,Bi-Wired)
Polk Audio CSiA4 x2 (C)
Polk Audio FXiA6 (S)
Polk Audio RTiA3 (RS)
Polk Audio FXiA4 (FX)
Epik Sentinel x2
Yamaha RX-V3900
Rotel RB-1090
Rotel RMB-1095
NAD C565 BEE
Technics/KAB SL-1210M5G w/ Denon DL-160
Parasound Halo P7
OPPO BDP-83
Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited June 2009
    If they are in great shape and sound a $1000 is fair, but i have seen them go for less.
    It's all in what you are willing to pay. They are fantastic, and you can make your own interconnect cable or someone here may be willing to make you one.
    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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  • RCFGuitars
    RCFGuitars Posts: 159
    edited June 2009
    I thought $1000 might be a little high, but every time I see a pair for sale they are too far away to pick up, and shipping costs a fortune for these. I am told they have brand new solid wood end caps, and new grille cloth, so I'm expecting them to look like new.
    Primary System
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (RDO198,Sonicap/Dayton/Mills,CardasCCGR,Mye Spikes,DynamatX,Driver Rings,Ben's IC,Bi-Wired)
    Polk Audio CSiA4 x2 (C)
    Polk Audio FXiA6 (S)
    Polk Audio RTiA3 (RS)
    Polk Audio FXiA4 (FX)
    Epik Sentinel x2
    Yamaha RX-V3900
    Rotel RB-1090
    Rotel RMB-1095
    NAD C565 BEE
    Technics/KAB SL-1210M5G w/ Denon DL-160
    Parasound Halo P7
    OPPO BDP-83
    Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited June 2009
    RCFGuitars wrote: »
    I thought $1000 might be a little high, but every time I see a pair for sale they are too far away to pick up, and shipping costs a fortune for these. I am told they have brand new solid wood end caps, and new grille cloth, so I'm expecting them to look like new.

    HA HA i know who these belong to, Trusted seller $1000 is a fair price if i lived closer to him they would be mine.

    Go get them before someone else does thats all i can say. maybe he will work on the price a little when you go see them. but don't let them go if you really want them and plan to keep them.

    The nice thing is you will be able to demo them when you get there. and trust me you will have a big smile on your face when he fires them up plus he has the power to make them sing.

    Go get em cowboy.;) Lucky **** J/K
    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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  • RCFGuitars
    RCFGuitars Posts: 159
    edited June 2009
    That's great to hear. He did mention that he was a forum member. I told him I am 100% serious and that I have cash in hand. We are getting our schedules together for the pick up. He was kind enough to say that since I am also a forum member that he would not sell them out from under me. I am sure he wants to see them go to a good home. So do I :)
    Primary System
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (RDO198,Sonicap/Dayton/Mills,CardasCCGR,Mye Spikes,DynamatX,Driver Rings,Ben's IC,Bi-Wired)
    Polk Audio CSiA4 x2 (C)
    Polk Audio FXiA6 (S)
    Polk Audio RTiA3 (RS)
    Polk Audio FXiA4 (FX)
    Epik Sentinel x2
    Yamaha RX-V3900
    Rotel RB-1090
    Rotel RMB-1095
    NAD C565 BEE
    Technics/KAB SL-1210M5G w/ Denon DL-160
    Parasound Halo P7
    OPPO BDP-83
    Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2009
    I think the Adcom 5503 in non-common ground...$1000 is a decent price for your part of the country. I've seen them go for much more.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • RCFGuitars
    RCFGuitars Posts: 159
    edited June 2009
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    I think the Adcom 5503 in non-common ground.

    Does that mean it will work to run the 2.3tl's?
    Primary System
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (RDO198,Sonicap/Dayton/Mills,CardasCCGR,Mye Spikes,DynamatX,Driver Rings,Ben's IC,Bi-Wired)
    Polk Audio CSiA4 x2 (C)
    Polk Audio FXiA6 (S)
    Polk Audio RTiA3 (RS)
    Polk Audio FXiA4 (FX)
    Epik Sentinel x2
    Yamaha RX-V3900
    Rotel RB-1090
    Rotel RMB-1095
    NAD C565 BEE
    Technics/KAB SL-1210M5G w/ Denon DL-160
    Parasound Halo P7
    OPPO BDP-83
    Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2009
    RCFGuitars wrote: »
    Does that mean it will work to run the 2.3tl's?
    No, it means you'll need an IA-1
    cable rather than a standard IC. Non-common ground amps and SDAs are a no no. Luckily you can use this type of cable with these speakers. There are some DIY threads about making them here. Search "Dreadnought" if you want to try an "uber" version.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2009
    You could call Adcom and ask if you can strap the grounds of each channel together. This would achieve common ground.

    BTW that is an AI-1 cable that Ron is referring to.
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    BTW that is an AI-1 cable that Ron is referring to.

    I b dickslexic...:p

    The 5503 is the 3 channel version of the 5500 isn't it? Not sure how strapping the grounds would work.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited June 2009
    I'm not sure either. Hopefully Ben will chime in, he has more experience with the multi-channel Adcoms than I do. I know I was able to strap both my speaker grounds and the chasis on the Adcom 565s I once owned.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited June 2009
    H9?...
    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 June 2009
    I still recommend that he calls Adcom.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,748
    edited June 2009
    I thought $1000 might be a little high

    Think again, that's a bargain.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited June 2009
    I think it entirely possible that the OP and I are after the very same 2.3tl's.... would that be just my damn luck or not?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited June 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I think it entirely possible that the OP and I are after the very same 2.3tl's.... would that be just my damn luck or not?



    I was under the impression you was going Monday to pick up the SRS's so I went to the person next in line.

    I'm out of town right now babysitting 14 kids at Wisconsin Dells for my 5 year old birthday so I'll sort everything out when I get back tomorrow.

    Peace
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited June 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I was under the impression you was going Monday to pick up the SRS's so I went to the person next in line.

    I'm out of town right now babysitting 14 kids at Wisconsin Dells for my 5 year old birthday so I'll sort everything out when I get back tomorrow.

    Peace
    no worries. I was considering both. The last PM I sent you asked that you give me until 8pm sunday to make a move, and I understand there may have been some confusion. It's all good if you have them committed already to the OP then that's cool.:) I respect your call and will have to wait for the next ones.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited June 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    You could call Adcom and ask if you can strap the grounds of each channel together. This would achieve common ground.

    BTW that is an AI-1 cable that Ron is referring to.

    I have a 5503,have called Adcom...their reply was that it's O.K. to strap the grounds together.

    I ran a pair of 1C's with no problems.
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  • RCFGuitars
    RCFGuitars Posts: 159
    edited June 2009
    I've been on the road for a couple of days with no internet access.

    Thanks for all the good info on the Adcom. I guess this isn't going to be as simple as I thought, but no big deal. I'll still need to get a pin / blade connect cable also.

    Sorry NJ, I think we are on the same speakers. I replied to your PM, and I definitely don't want to step on anyones toes around here. I tried to call Lee this morning, but so far no answer. I am hoping to pick them up tonight or tomorrow morning.
    Primary System
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (RDO198,Sonicap/Dayton/Mills,CardasCCGR,Mye Spikes,DynamatX,Driver Rings,Ben's IC,Bi-Wired)
    Polk Audio CSiA4 x2 (C)
    Polk Audio FXiA6 (S)
    Polk Audio RTiA3 (RS)
    Polk Audio FXiA4 (FX)
    Epik Sentinel x2
    Yamaha RX-V3900
    Rotel RB-1090
    Rotel RMB-1095
    NAD C565 BEE
    Technics/KAB SL-1210M5G w/ Denon DL-160
    Parasound Halo P7
    OPPO BDP-83
    Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited June 2009
    no worries... there was some mis-communication between Leroy and myself. It happens sometimes. Enjoy them!:)
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited June 2009
    One word comes to mind "KARMA"
    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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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited June 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    One word comes to mind "KARMA"

    Actaully I attribute it to bad luck, or perhaps a curse...

    The material in the photos I have attached may be the cause of all my troubles. Since I have come into posession of this material, I have lost a 100k/year job when the company I worked for was bought out, My nasty divorce and the demise of my 1.2tl's, several dead end jobs, bad credit, and a general decay in my quality of life...what is shown in the pictures is about 6 ounces of misery and suffering. They are fragments of hull plate steel from the Titanic:eek:...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • RCFGuitars
    RCFGuitars Posts: 159
    edited June 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Actaully I attribute it to bad luck, or perhaps a curse...

    The material in the photos I have attached may be the cause of all my troubles. Since I have come into posession of this material, I have lost a 100k/year job when the company I worked for was bought out, My nasty divorce and the demise of my 1.2tl's, several dead end jobs, bad credit, and a general decay in my quality of life...what is shown in the pictures is about 6 ounces of misery and suffering. They are fragments of hull plate steel from the Titanic:eek:...

    I must say, I am genuinely starting to feel bad about buying these speakers now. It sounds like, if not for some mis-communication, you would already have them. I really do want them quite badly, and I literally have the cash in my pocket, but I don't want any bad karma to come down on me, by taking them away from you. Since you made contact before I did, if you still want them, and they would contribute to an improvement in your quality of life, I will step aside, and wait for the next 1.2 tl's or 2.3 tl's to become available. I have promised Lee that I will buy these, and I don't want to back out on him unless I know that you will be getting them for sure. I have not heard back from him yet today, so PM me if you would like me to step aside.
    Primary System
    Polk Audio SDA SRS 2.3TL (RDO198,Sonicap/Dayton/Mills,CardasCCGR,Mye Spikes,DynamatX,Driver Rings,Ben's IC,Bi-Wired)
    Polk Audio CSiA4 x2 (C)
    Polk Audio FXiA6 (S)
    Polk Audio RTiA3 (RS)
    Polk Audio FXiA4 (FX)
    Epik Sentinel x2
    Yamaha RX-V3900
    Rotel RB-1090
    Rotel RMB-1095
    NAD C565 BEE
    Technics/KAB SL-1210M5G w/ Denon DL-160
    Parasound Halo P7
    OPPO BDP-83
    Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited June 2009
    Guys, as an objective 3rd party...let Lee make the decision and let you know offline...good luck to the winner.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    edited June 2009
    RCFGuitars wrote: »
    I must say, I am genuinely starting to feel bad about buying these speakers now. It sounds like, if not for some mis-communication, you would already have them. I really do want them quite badly, and I literally have the cash in my pocket, but I don't want any bad karma to come down on me, by taking them away from you. Since you made contact before I did, if you still want them, and they would contribute to an improvement in your quality of life, I will step aside, and wait for the next 1.2 tl's or 2.3 tl's to become available. I have promised Lee that I will buy these, and I don't want to back out on him unless I know that you will be getting them for sure. I have not heard back from him yet today, so PM me if you would like me to step aside.
    they are your man... don't sweat it! Others come along all the time, and I will get the next ones as I would prefer the 1.2tl's anyway...:D besides, I would need to move my sda-1c's to make it all happen and you already have the green. I am more than ok with it...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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