Carver Platinum mkIV Amazing speakers, Polk SDA IC, Sound Lab PX Millenium, Polk Spks

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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited September 2009
    Just noticed in another pic they are on stands. Are they included? Never seen Monitor stands that look like that.

    Just curious.

    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    10,000 for the stands, sorry I am using them in another rig, I think I got them from parts-express they were like 20 bucks or something but not the best, but do the trick for my needs, Polk did have stands but long gone, Doro has a thread on how to build some, the Monitor 7-10 and so on sound best with 3% of tilt.

    RT1
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited September 2009
    No prob. Just curious. I'll get my search on. Got 2 months before i will need em. One more ? Are they the Walnut finish?

    Pauly
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited September 2009
    Ted,

    New PM sent. I'll take the SDA-1Cs. Thanks.

    Steve
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    OK the Monitor 10 and the SDA-1C look like they are gone to Pauly and Dawgfish, the other things are still available. Yep, premium vinyl walnut color Pauly.

    Conrad I will do my best to try and hunt down the boxes with speaker wire tonight, you know you have too much stuff when you cannot even remember where it is or even what you got...................

    Shawn just let me know I am sure something can be worked out to transfer things at the fest and head them North.

    RT1
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited September 2009
    Ugh RT1 I have been lurking all day. . . looking at photos of Amazings.
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Ugh RT1 I have been lurking all day. . . looking at photos of Amazings.

    Same here..... i want some behemoths.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Ugh RT1 I have been lurking all day. . . looking at photos of Amazings.

    ask the guys who were at the fest, they sound much more Amazing than the pictures can ever depict, I had to spend many many many thousands of dollars to get to a new level and even then had to sacrifice some bass. These are instant ear candy.

    They are unique in audio, that is why pretty much everyone knows what they are in a flash. I suspect on todays market if manufactured new this speaker would be in the 7-10 thousand range, its something very nice you can into for little coin. For some they will be the final speaker they ever want, for others (like me) they will let you hear something that can start you down a hole new path of ribbons, stats, planars at big-boy high end level. I used Amazings for three years straight so we had a very nice romance, as a side note I also realized these could handle hi-fi components and make them shine for all they were worth. They moved me to the BAT gear, MF Kw, etc.

    RT1
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    ^This.

    Except for me, they would probably be my end game. I'm ashamed (or proud) to admit that i'm not into this enough to spend the coin that a lot of you do. I would much rather see what i can do on a smaller budget and be proud of that.

    If there were a sane way for me to get those bad boys home, i would have already sent you the money.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    concealer nothing wrong at all with that, the Amazing's are GG's and Amulford's (Anthony's) speaker of choice for all time, it is hard for someone to really imagine how good these are for well under a grand.

    I know we got guys going through N.C. that I can depend on to meet you.

    There is a part of me that wants to keep them, the 1C are sold now, so as Mega said I am selling off my security blanket speakers.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    UPDATE

    RTi28 are gone...........great little speaker for again very little coin.

    RT1
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    concealer nothing wrong at all with that, the Amazing's are GG's and Amulford's (Anthony's) speaker of choice for all time, it is hard for someone to really imagine how good these are for well under a grand.

    I know we got guys going through N.C. that I can depend on to meet you.

    There is a part of me that wants to keep them, the 1C are sold now, so as Mega said I am selling off my security blanket speakers.

    NC probably won't help me much.... :( I think i'm going to just wait for another set to pop up in this state. I've seen three on craigslist in great shape in the last year, so my hope isn't lost yet. :D
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,961
    edited September 2009
    RT1 -

    If you change your mind about 'no shipping' I'd be interested in the CS400i center channel. Good luck with the sales!

    pycroft
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited September 2009
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    concealer nothing wrong at all with that, the Amazing's are GG's and Amulford's (Anthony's) speaker of choice for all time, it is hard for someone to really imagine how good these are for well under a grand.

    I know we got guys going through N.C. that I can depend on to meet you.

    There is a part of me that wants to keep them, the 1C are sold now, so as Mega said I am selling off my security blanket speakers.

    Amazings are truly Amazing. You need to spend 5K and upwards to match the voice and clarity of them. RT1 definitely knew what he'll be missing after he sold them.

    The only thing you need with Amazing is Power. You need to get 350WPC at least and Plenty of Carver Amps out there for cheap. I tried my Amazing with M-1.5T and TFM-55X and I like them a lot.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited September 2009
    RT1 - Have the ribbons ever been replaced on the Amazings?
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited September 2009
    Solid, if you are thinking to get your hands on those Amazings, you are in for a treat!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    I do not know, the ribbons though are fine, the speakers and ribbons were in excellent shape when I got them, Tour2ma, Dave Muell, removed the panels and inspected things, verified the woofers had been properly taken care of then made payment before I drove my **** to Tejas to get them, they have been kept in a climate/humidity controlled room, no smoking and fed nothing but high current clean juice, the speakers play fine.......all ribbons need to have humidity controlled, the slightest moisture on the ribbon makes them buzz and sound like ****. Since you are a distance away its a long way to drive to hear them first which I understand can be disconcerning but you gotta learn to live on the edges without forgetting your way back to the middle.

    RT1 does not sell junk, near junk, going to be junk, get-rid of quick junk or put junk in your trunk, I do though share a common passion with Sir Mix-A-Lot which may explain my burying a few bones in some backyards.

    I am off board after 4:30 EST today, I will be back on Monday, the Lord willingly.

    Everbody have a great weekend. I gotta go kiss my 1C's goodbye, it going to hurt to let them leave.

    RT1
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,376
    edited September 2009
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    RT1 does not sell junk, near junk, going to be junk, get-rid of quick junk or put junk in your trunk, I do though share a common passion with Sir Mix-A-Lot which may explain my burying a few bones in some backyards.

    Dude...that is sig material.:cool:
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited September 2009
    RT1,

    The SDA-1Cs are amazing! Thanks for your hospitality and advice! It was an incredible experience hearing your awesome home theater and two channel set-up! I still can hear the imaging and soundstage of your two channel rig now! It's simply breathtaking.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    My pleasure, always great to get together and glad you are digging the 1C's, we will do it again. Looking forward to hearing them in your rig.

    As far as the 2ch Loft Rig, well,

    TUBES RULE..........................waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    RT1
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited September 2009
    They sure do! I can't wait to get more tubes in my system!
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited September 2009
    Tubes are overrated :)
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    The Amazings are SOLD to TROYD
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Tubes are overrated :)

    Most Rulers Are

    However they still Rule..........and of course audio Tubes are the Ruler Supreme and dont leave your ears with sand grating on your little ear bones.

    OK so the 1C's and the Amazings are SOLD.

    RT1
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Tubes are overrated :)

    Most Rulers Are.

    However they still Rule..........and of course audio Tubes are the Ruler Supreme and dont leave your ears with sand grating inside your little ear bones.

    OK so the 1C's and the Amazings are SOLD.

    RT1
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    See I had to say it twice for those sand owners who cannot hear.

    RT1
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited September 2009
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    See I had to say it twice for those sand owners who cannot hear.

    RT1

    Duh....You just need to say it twice to confirm yourself that Tubes are Rulers - just like every other dictators who needs to reassure themselves of the power grip. :D

    But Congrats TroyD for grabbing the Amazings. They went FIRST!
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited September 2009
    You got any Signal speaker cables or something along that line i can use for the 10's?

    Thanks

    Pauly
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2009
    I have MIT Terminator 6 nice wire 2-3 meter have 3 cables
    Atlas 3.0--nice stuff 2-3 meter
    Audio Quest 25 ft--nicer stuff have 3 cables

    RT1
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited September 2009
    Prices on MIT and Atlas? How are they Termed?


    Thanks

    Pauly
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