SDA 1C's are ready for the upgrade bug

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Wow, send me some of those spikes! Great job. The wood looks insane of the charts good.

    Thanks Eric,

    I'm looking into doing a spike order for the guys here but just doing 12 sets (8 spikes) would cost $150 a set. So I have been looking into finding a place I can get the brass cheaper. Keep in mind these are about 3" in length and 1" in diameter. So they are big, and the only way I will run them is if all 12 sets are sold.

    So I will see what comes about them.
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  • geoff727
    geoff727 Posts: 546
    edited May 2010
    Haven't chimed in yet, but have been following with great interest since the start of the thread.

    These look like an inspiring piece of work. I'm really looking forward to seeing a slew of finished and set up pics when you get these all completed.

    G~
    Polk SDA SRS 2
    Polk RTA 15tl
    Polk Monitor 7C
    Polk Lsi9
    Infinity RS-II (modded)
    Infinity RS-IIIa (modded)
    Infinity RS 2.5 x 2
    Magnepan 1.6QR (modded)

    System: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1290711373
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    geoff727 wrote: »
    Haven't chimed in yet, but have been following with great interest since the start of the thread.

    These look like an inspiring piece of work. I'm really looking forward to seeing a slew of finished and set up pics when you get these all completed.

    G~

    See what you started Geoff?:D;)
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2010
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Wow, send me some of those spikes! Great job. The wood looks insane of the charts good.

    I've got to agree with Conradicles, Larry...those spikes are awesome...so is the workmanship. It's great to see when someone really enjoys their work!

    Can't wait to see the final product!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Thanks Eric,

    I'm looking into doing a spike order for the guys here but just doing 12 sets (8 spikes) would cost $150 a set. So I have been looking into finding a place I can get the brass cheaper. Keep in mind these are about 3" in length and 1" in diameter. So they are big, and the only way I will run them is if all 12 sets are sold.

    So I will see what comes about them.


    Don't think you'll have trouble selling all 12 sets. The craftmanship looks great.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,414
    edited May 2010
    I am in for a set...
    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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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    Larry, as requested, pics of how Geoff made removable side panels.

    Kelvin

    Geoff, good to see you're following Larry's thread. I still think your/my 1c's are the finest anywhere but Larry's, when done, may equal them. Whoops, did I say that out loud:eek:
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2010
    Fongolio wrote: »

    I still think your/my 1c's are the finest anywhere but Larry's, when done, may equal them. Whoops, did I say that out loud:

    Let it go......:rolleyes::rolleyes:

    I'm sure his will sound better. TUBES RULE !!!!!



    Peace
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
    Fongolio wrote: »
    Larry, as requested, pics of how Geoff made removable side panels.

    Kelvin

    Geoff, good to see you're following Larry's thread. I still think your/my 1c's are the finest anywhere but Larry's, when done, may equal them. Whoops, did I say that out loud:eek:


    If that makes you feel better knock yourself out. I already said yours is better now let it go.

    Your 1C's are the best, your the best, everything you have is better.

    Thanks for the pics but I already glued them down.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    I'm just funning. Man, you guys...do I need to put those stupid smiley faces on my posts? Maybe it's because I'm Canadian?
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    Fongolio wrote: »
    I'm just funning. Man, you guys...do I need to put those stupid smiley faces on my posts? Maybe it's because I'm Canadian?

    WAAAAAAAAAAA Kelvin are Canadian smiley faces different from American smiley faces?:D;)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
    LOL I wanna see Canadian smiley faces. Kelvin I'm just funnin you back Maybe I need to put in some smiley faces as well. Really I don't take things that serious.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,414
    edited May 2010
    I found that Canadien smily for you...


    I found a second drunk smiley but I would get banned for posting it. Google drunk smiley face and you will find Lightman sleeping it off;)...
    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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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    Here ya go.
    smiles_124.gif
    And because I live in British Columbia:
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    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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2010
    hmmm, whatcha' doin? listening to some tunes :cool:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
    Well I got them singing right now, not placed right yet but there up and running.:cool:
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited May 2010
    I may have overlooked a previous post, but what gear are you running these with?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
    Right now an Adcom 5802 and a Belles 21a
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Right now an Adcom 5802 and a Belles 21a

    Where's the Dodd gear?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Where's the Dodd gear?

    I have it, I just hooked them up in my system to hear some sound come out of them. :cool:
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  • geoff727
    geoff727 Posts: 546
    edited May 2010
    Fongolio wrote: »
    Geoff, good to see you're following Larry's thread.

    Ya, I read a lot on here. But I just don't say much.:)
    Polk SDA SRS 2
    Polk RTA 15tl
    Polk Monitor 7C
    Polk Lsi9
    Infinity RS-II (modded)
    Infinity RS-IIIa (modded)
    Infinity RS 2.5 x 2
    Magnepan 1.6QR (modded)

    System: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1290711373
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Right now an Adcom 5802 and a Belles 21a

    Maaaan that combo should sound beautiful with those 1Cs.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    Pics of the finished product?
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    ^^^^^ What Kel said!!!
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited May 2010
    Fongolio wrote: »
    Here ya go.
    smiles_124.gif
    And because I live in British Columbia:
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    oR....
    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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,237
    edited May 2010
    I am posting this link with the Sonic Barrier and Black Hole that I installed a few weeks ago to help keep this upgrade together..

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99870



    ,
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    Beautiful Larry.
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited May 2010
    Fongolio wrote: »
    Beautiful Larry.

    Starting trouble again Kelvin?:D:p They are beauts Larry. I can't get over the sheen on that wood.
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