What SDAs do you own.

shack
shack Posts: 11,154
edited January 2010 in Vintage Speakers
A comment on another thread mentioned that maybe vintage SDA ownership even among the ranks of Club Polk was not that significant. I know there is a lot of sentiment towards these speakers but I think it would be interesting to know exactly how many of these Polk Classics we own.

I think you can submit more than one vote...but if you have two of the same model range you may just want to post it.

I'll start...I have SDA 1Cs (wood caps)
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited November 2009
    Fully modified SDA 1C's with padouck end caps.
    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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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited November 2009
    SDA SRS2's

    SDA2a's

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32550&d=1207523883
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2009
    SDA 1C's, these will not leave.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    edited November 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    SDA 1C's, these will not leave.

    Same here.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • rocket
    rocket Posts: 71
    edited November 2009
    1.2tl's, 2.3tl's, and 3.1tl's, all modded. they won't be going anywhere. would like to find another pair of 1.2tl's, for another room.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,096
    edited November 2009
    SDA-1C "Standard"
    SDA-2B "Studio"

    Love em'
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  • GaryW
    GaryW Posts: 60
    edited November 2009
    SDA SRS2's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,448
    edited November 2009
    SDA -SRS 2.3TL's here and have had 1.2TL's, 1c's and 2b's
    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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  • WastelandWand'r
    WastelandWand'r Posts: 466
    edited November 2009
    In the poll I posted my current 1C's.
    Thought I would throw out there that I also own a pair of 2.3TL's, and am trying to save another pair of 1C's from leaving the state.
    Nathan
    Home Rig

    SDA 2.3TL's front and center
    Polk 1000p Center
    Pioneer Elite SC35 Receiver (Pre/Surround
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 5X200-Back in the mix.
    OPPO BDP-93
    Squeezebox
    Stepped up to name brand Speaker Cables and interconnects!
    Monitor 4, 5, 7, 10's, SDA 1B's, 2B's, 2.3TL's, RTA 15TL's all in storage waiting for me.
    Sales Rating #1!!
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2009
    Right now only a pair of CRS+'s.

    The journey was 1B's > SRS's > 1.2TL's > 3.1 TL's > CRS+'s
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    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited November 2009
    SDA-SRS 2's
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    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2009
    WastelandWand'r wrote: »
    In the poll I posted my current 1C's.
    Thought I would throw out there that I also own a pair of 2.3TL's, and am trying to save another pair of 1C's from leaving the state.
    Nathan

    You can click (vote for) everything you own...just not duplicate if you have 2 of the same thing. If you have already voted you can't go back though.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

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  • Paden501
    Paden501 Posts: 286
    edited November 2009
    I've got stock 1Cs w/ wood end caps. I love them and wouldn't trade them for just about anything.
    ~Matt
    My System

    Front L/R: Definitive BP10Bs
    Surrounds -Polk Audio Monitor 4As
    Preamp: B&K Reference 20
    CD: Jolida JD100a
    L/R Amp: Carver TFM-24
    Turntable: Pioneer PL-516 W/ Shure M97xe
    TV: Sony 52" XBR9
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited November 2009
    Modded 1C's later serial numbers with wood end caps.

    They will never leave, unless I get a huge listening room and need a pair of the big boys. With the RD0's and Sonicaps and the proper gear driving them, set-up in a room as designed they are fantastic sounding speakers.

    I sold so many pairs of 2B's and 1C's when these were new at the hi-fi store I worked at. I rarely had to say anything other than "sit right here". After the demo, it was an easy close. :)

    H9
    "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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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited November 2009
    Sda crs+, Sda 1c, Sda srs2, Sda 2.3tl, Sda 1.2tl, Sda SRT.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2009
    Hot rodded 1Cs oak end caps. Sonicap and Mills with RDO-194 and dynamat baskets.

    Poly switches are history
    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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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited November 2009
    TL modded SDA 2B Studios

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62106
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2009
    I owned a number of SDA speakers in the past, but I currently own none, and I'm okay with that. I've discovered that I like the vintage Polk sound, but some times it can be a little too warm and not as precise as I would like. Plus, the ability to use common ground and non-common ground amps is a nice benefit.
    Jake
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited November 2009
    SDA 2B's "Signature Series" signed by Matt Polk at one of the PolkFests at HQ.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited November 2009
    I've got a pair of 2A's, with RD0-194 tweets.

    I'm considering doing some XO mods, but I think I'm going to hold off. I'd like to track down a pair of 1C's sometime next year...I'd rather wait and put the XO mod money into a pair of 1C's.

    The 2A's will be going up for sale after I get some 1C's.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited November 2009
    Currently, 1Cs, 2Bs...had loaner CRS+ for about a year.

    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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  • IrishNiner
    IrishNiner Posts: 116
    edited November 2009
    Fully modded SDA 1C's with glass tops,silver badges and stainless feet.

    SDA 1's "Signature Edition" Stock condition
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited November 2009
    I only have the SDA-SRS 1.2's with upgraded tweeters. I've owned all the others except for the 3.2, 2b and early SRS. I sold them off only because my house was getting too crowded. They were all fine speakers. I will never sell the last pair, there must be at least one pair to listen to.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited November 2009
    Modded 1Cs and 1.2TLs with RDOs. Not for sale:)
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited November 2009
    SDA-1Cs with oak end caps, RDO-194 tweets, and fabric refurbished by F1-Nut. I'm going to mod the crossovers next. Can't wait for that!
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited November 2009
    1.2tl's with RDO 198's and upgraded crossovers's (Sonicap)
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited November 2009
    SDA2B (studio)
    SDA1A (studio)
    SRS2 (p/bl-bi-amp)
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited November 2009
    SDA 2B TL mod. and oak caps painted black. They are not going anywhere.

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited November 2009
    Currently I own SDA SRS 1.2tl, SDA SRS 1.2, SDA SRS 2 bi-ampable, SDA 1C, SDA 2B and SDA CRS+. I have also owned the orignal SDA SRS and SDA SRS 2. I doubt if any of them will be leaving me anytime soon.
    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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  • Neskahi
    Neskahi Posts: 297
    edited November 2009
    2b
    1c
    2.3
    2.3tl
    1.2tl
    srs
    SDA 2.3/RDO's... xovers by Ben
    SDA 2.3TL/Stock..
    SDA 1C/Solens/RDO's [gave to my Uncle]
    SDA 2B RDO's
    Snell Type CV
    SDA 1.2TL's
    GFA7700 Adcom
    GFP750 Adcom
    TFM55X Carver
    M90 Pioneer/C90 Pre
    M91 x 2 Pioneers/C91 Pre
    Yaqin MC10l
    DCD-1520/1560/2560 Denon
    Marantz DVD-8400
    Carver m1.5T
    DV-79avi Pioneer
    TFM35X x 2
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