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  • Big Dan R
    Big Dan R Posts: 131
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    Sorry, the Yamaha is actually the RX1100U.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Originally posted by Big Dan R
    Info from Club Polk-$Priceless
    :lol: ... so we're doing commercials now, are we? :lol:

    If that 1.5 is NM cosmetically, that's a hell of a good price for it. Norm has been $400 - 440.

    Can't give a good opinion on the DTL-100... no experience there, but you've probably noted there are a couple threads active on "good, used CD players."

    For the old Sony, pick up a "Laser Lens Cleaner" at Wal-Mart for about $12 and give it a shot. I think it's a Maxell, but it doesn't have the brand name on it. If that doesn't help, take the Sony apart (nothing to lose, right?) and clean/ lube the motor. I had same issue with my old Denon. Just wasn't getting up to speed. Bought it back to life...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,301
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    Big Dan,

    Check this out, Warlocks posted a link, but I couldn't get it to work. So, here is the info.
    POLK AUDIO, SDA-SRS, 2.3 spkrs, new $2400, asking $600, 253-946-5864 FEDERAL WAY, WA
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
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    Dan,

    Congrats on the Carver gear! You'll really enjoy pulling in the stations with that TX-11! :)
    Main System: Polk SDA SRS 1.2 Speakers, Sunfire Signature 600~two Amp, Carver C-16 Preamp, Carver TX-11b Tuner, Marantz 6350Q TT, Philips CDR-775 Recorder, Teac V-707RX Cassette Deck, Signal Cable Double Run Speaker Cable

    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

    Exercise (Kabuki speaker) Room: Kenwood KR-9600 Receiver, Pioneer CS-99a Speakers, Sansui SP-X9000 Speakers (not pretty, but LOUD! :) )
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  • TurboJim
    TurboJim Posts: 8
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    Originally posted by Big Dan R
    Hi Gents,
    I am on a mission to find for purchase a pair of Polk 1.2TL's or 2.3TL's. If anyone knows of such please let me know..BigDR4497@aol.com. I live in MA.
    I recently bought some Carver stuff, M1.5, C-1, and TX11 so I am anxious to start rockin!
    Thanks,
    Dan

    I just landed a pair of 2.3's. They replace my RT2000p's and all I can say is I missed a lot

    I replaced Monitor 10b's with the RT2000's and didnt know quite how they sounded. Weird is all I can say. They lacked the "warmth" of the Monitors, but had some kick **** lows that the Monitors lacked. Now I have both in one cabinet. These speakers are AWESOME. Been my dream speaker since my father in law bought them eons ago. Coupled with my Velodyne 12" servo sub I couldnt ask for more.... well, someone to move them if I ever move to a new place would be nice... :)

    My meager system can be see in the member systems section under TurboJim
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    Maint HT:
    Mitsu 55511 HDTV, SDA-SRS 2.3, CS350, RT2000, Denon AVR3806, DBX 3bx/120x, Denon DVD-2900, Sony SA222ES, Carver M1.5t, Monster 3600, SA8300 Cable box/DVR

    Bedroom system
    Sharp AQUOS 32" LCD, Onkyo TSXR800, Bost Acoustimass 15, Pioneer DVD, Pioneer DVD-R
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Welcome TJ... always a pleasure to see another SDA afficienado join the Club.

    SRS's here...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
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  • jdavy
    jdavy Posts: 380
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    Yes. I only have the first generation of SRS but play a SACD 2 chanel recording and sit back and say wow. My wife keeps wanting to get rid of them but I still have them. Would like to get a new remote controled 4 ohm comon ground receiver for them though.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    jdavy,
    Only? Man, we have the Granddaddies of them all. They do produce a little slack jaw every once in a while, don't they?

    Since BigDan seems to be finished here, we can talk a little electronics if you want, but you might want to go to the 2 Channel area and start a thread, if you're looking for suggestions.

    But why receiver vs. separates? Look what BigDan bagged...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • Big Dan R
    Big Dan R Posts: 131
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    Hi, Im back,
    Got the M1.5T yesterday and Im big time thrilled that it as close to mint as brand new, orig box and manual included. Whew, thankfully these ebay experiences have been great, I got boned a few months ago with a doa Pioneer 727.
    Any suggestions on connectors for the TX, C1 and M1.5? Im hoping maybe some monster stuff from Circuit City will do?
    Thanks,
    Dan
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Great to hear that they're in mint shape, Dan. A lot of Carver amps see DJ duty and cosmetically can be pretty sad.

    Yeah, you can go the MC route for your interconnects. I am looking into http://www.signalcable.com/ based on some recommendations here. Only "up-scale" interconnect I am currently using is a pair of Tara Labs for my main's AVP to amp connection. Think I heard an inprovement when I went to them, but that was a long time ago and a jump from stock RCA's.

    Might take a peek at what mantis still has available from his used collection. And if you are in the mood for used, http://www.usedcables.com./ has been mentioned by some here. But my experience is pretty limited, so I can't really say which brand. You might pick a couple in your budget and start a new thread for help choosing.

    What is the serial number of the 1.5?
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,985
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    Tour, make sure you mention you are a Club Polk member if you order Signal Cable. When I introduced Frank's cable to the forum, I set up a deal for members to get an, albiet small, discount.

    Cheers,
    Rooster

    And no, I don't get a kickback, I just think they are one of the best kept secrets in cables.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Yeah, I e-mailed Frank a while back about a couple cables and happened to mention I heard about him here. He quoted me with the discount, but did not explain why...

    So I started pressing him for a volume discount if I bought six or ten and he did not respond... :eek: Hope I didn't piss him off.

    Still going back to him for 5 or 6, 1m balanced IC's ... probably this month.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,985
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    He's does it all, himself, by hand, and still holds down a 'regular' job. Just let him know you heard the details, with the components he uses, I can't imagine he makes very much profit at all.

    That's funny.

    Cheers,
    Rooster
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
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    Tour, your ref50 needs 7 XLR, right? or you are not doing full 7 channels? just curious..
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Well :rolleyes: my first Sunfire was a 5 channel, but then I sorta bought a 2nd one...
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
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    sorta bought a 2nd one??? two TG's in da house??

    EDIT: scrap that, duh!;)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Yup... I think I'm going to need those dedicated lines...

    Hey that Hampton CD, you offering one or just a recommendation?
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,301
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    Tour,

    You're getting as bad as Har.;)
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • har_navalta
    har_navalta Posts: 957
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    Waaaaaaaaaaaa:lol:
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
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    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Yup... I think I'm going to need those dedicated lines...

    Hey that Hampton CD, you offering one or just a recommendation?

    Just a recomm, it's your runofthemill great sounding redbook, $11.99 on Amazon..:cool:
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Big Dan R
    Big Dan R Posts: 131
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    Tour,
    The serial no of the Carver M1.5T is 4777. Does that make sense?
    Dan
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    Dan,
    Yes, it is one of the early ones is all. There were two tweeks made during the run of M1.5's. Yours may include the first tweek, I've heard it came in the #4500 to 5000 range. Second came around #10,000.

    If yours ever needs (or already was) serviced by Carver, they update the unit to the final version. Very good deal using Carver repair... A few years ago when I did, their flat fee of $149 included repair (so long as it is not a big ticket item), updates and return shipping.

    The updates are in line with the changes they made in developing their M4.0t, Silver Seven clone. My M1.5 t came back perfect and sounding a little sweeter. But you'll love yours as is I'm sure... if you're not already. :)
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • Big Dan R
    Big Dan R Posts: 131
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    Tour, thanks very much for the info. As mentioned earlier, I bagged this on ebay and it really is in almost brand new clean condition cosmetically. Included was the orig box and manual also in fantastic shape. My guess is the seller whom is the orig owner took good care of it. The C1 pre and TX 11 tuner are also in the same condition. They seem to perform fine under current temporary application ie crappy interconnectors and Altec 890 Bolero speakers. My quest for the Polks continues...
    Any specific suggestions on reasonably priced ($30.00) interconnectors? I looked at Signal and Ixos but whew$. but I don't want to drive a Lexus with lousey tires either....
    Monster interlink I400MKII ????
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
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    BDR,
    I'd say MC's will be fine for now, but I'm not the wire expert 'round here...
    Read up over in the "Basic Hook UP/ Wiring" area and/or post there.
    More later,
    Tour...
    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • Big Dan R
    Big Dan R Posts: 131
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    Thanks Tour, going there now.
    Big Dan
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