What ever happened to the SDA Compendium?

kcoc321
kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
edited January 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I remember reading little hints about there being a "SDA Compendium" when I first joined and one of Stu's posts that mentioned it repeaked my interest.

I am wondering where one gets a copy, if it still exists?
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited January 2010
    okay, found this thread.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14728&highlight=SDA+Compendium

    Says to email darqueknight88@hotmail.com
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2010
    i'm pretty sure it's sold out. limited supply on those.

    not sure if another printing will take place. I think it should. but it's not up to me.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    They have been sold out for a long time. As far as I know Raife isn't planning a new one. Also as they are copyrighted I wouldn't get someone to make a copy as that wouldn't be fair to Raife.
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    I would like a copy if there is another run made! Do it Raife!
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    Would it be possible, with DarqueKnights Permission, to copy it into a PDF format and then have DarqueKnight distribute it electronicly? I can easly do that at work. Rumor has it that SDA lovers are environmentally concious and want electrically powered cars.
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    I too would like a Compendium.
    Statistics show that 98% of us will die at some point in our lifetime.

    The other 2% will work for WalMart.
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    PolkMaster1 wrote: »
    Would it be possible, with DarqueKnights Permission, to copy it into a PDF format and then have DarqueKnight distribute it electronicly? I can easly do that at work. Rumor has it that SDA lovers are environmentally concious and want electrically powered cars.

    I should mention that I can easly convert paper and electronic documents into PDF format. I would be willing to do this with DarqueKnights permission of course. :eek:
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  • beef316
    beef316 Posts: 154
    edited January 2010
    I am sure that converting it to PDF is not the issue.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited January 2010
    I have a copy of the latest one, and feel like my hands are tied. I'd love to be able to share it with the masses, but DarqueKnight has put a legitimate amount of time into pulling all the info together. People are willing to pay for the end product, but it's not available anymore. If you have any specific questions, I can certainly look up the info in the Compendium. But as a whole, it will not be posted, unless DarqueKnight chooses to let it go into public domain.
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited January 2010
    I have emailed Raife asking about this.

    I too think it would be great to have an e-copy. It would make it way easier for him as well, as with paper copy he needs to copy it ($$) and mail it (more $$)
    I expect/ would have no problem compensating him for the time he has put in to compile this. It is of his creation, just like any other book. How much were they, money wise?

    I think it would also be okay to make a copy, with Raife's permision, and then send him whatever he wants for the use-rights $$. This would make it easier on him as well.

    I do think we can trust each other here, to honor Raife's author rights. Heck, if we could do this in the next couple of weeks, we could sell copies at the NW "Polka-zula" GTG on Feb 21st.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    PolkMaster1 wrote: »
    Would it be possible, with DarqueKnights Permission, to copy it into a PDF format and then have DarqueKnight distribute it electronicly? I can easly do that at work. Rumor has it that SDA lovers are environmentally concious and want electrically powered cars.

    :eek: LMAO! What rumor mill did you get that from?:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    I would love a pdf version of the Compendium and I do believe Raife has kicked this thought around a bit.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited January 2010
    Wait until he wants to purchase new equipment. ;) There was a lot of effort that went into the book. His rights shall be respected.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    Holy ****!!! I would hate to meet up with you in a dark alley!!!!:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    Polkersince85 wrote: »
    Wait until he wants to purchase new equipment. ;) There was a lot of effort that went into the book. His rights shall be respected.

    AAAAAmen!
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    :eek: LMAO! What rumor mill did you get that from?:D

    You mean there is no truth to the rumor that I just started??? And I thought I was on to something. :mad:
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    Lasareath wrote: »
    I got mine!!!
    As you can see, Lasareath is holding the copy I was supposed to get. (Another rumor I am trying to start.) :cool:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited January 2010
    I guess I should have bartered with DK when I made his SDA crossover plates:o I would really like a copy as well.
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    Is it me, or do you think that Lasereath would make a great Klingon? Ka-plagh
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I guess I should have bartered with DK when I made his SDA crossover plates:o I would really like a copy as well.

    . . . and you call yourself a business man, shame on you.:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    PolkMaster1 wrote: »
    Is it me, or do you think that Lasereath would make a great Klingon? Ka-plagh

    Na, he'd make a good Romulan from the new Star Trek movie. Think about it.
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited January 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Na, he'd make a good Romulan from the new Star Trek movie. Think about it.

    No engaging your cloaking device or playing with your disruptors Lasereath! :rolleyes:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited January 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    . . . and you call yourself a business man, shame on you.:D

    I forgot all about that book, But that does'nt mean DK had an extra copy anyways.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2010
    Obviously I know what a 'compendium' is as a dictionary definition....but just what does an SDA compendium have in it....what kinds of information....a short description will do. And why does Sal look like he's ready to kill for his? lol


    Thanks...

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    Everything and more that you need to know about SDAs technically, physically and otherwise. It is quite a work of art.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2010
    I use one of mine as a cushion for a plant and another to roll up and smack my dog with....then there's the one in my goody box and....oh I'll just stop.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I use one of mine as a cushion for a plant and another to roll up and smack my dog with....then there's the one in my goody box and....oh I'll just stop.

    That's cruel. All these poor bastages pining for a copy and you are practically using it as toilet paper.:eek::D
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  • mopar paul
    mopar paul Posts: 277
    edited January 2010
    I too would love to have a copy of this! DK could set up a PayPal for a PDF and that would work for me too.
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited January 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I use one of mine as a cushion for a plant and another to roll up and smack my dog with....then there's the one in my goody box and....oh I'll just stop.

    Sounds like its Karma time....?!?
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  • kcoc321
    kcoc321 Posts: 1,788
    edited January 2010
    Hmmmm, well, I see Raife posted yesterday and yet he has not responded here nor to my email request.
    Is there some issue about him publishing these? Or some other complication that is going on? Maybe he is just busy.............

    Is there any stipulation about someone reselling one? Stu, wanna sell one of your?
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