Won me some CSR +s

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited January 2011 in Speakers
Looks like I have a project, now I just need to get them from Houston to Dallas.

I think I did ok on price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=330515635133&si=J6zrSLIAapx4wUB%252B5x%252BNteIeqf0%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,704
    edited January 2011
    Not bad...enjoy them..they are one of the SDA's that I think I could convince the wife to let me get in the office (with some slight mod's to the color).

    Let us know how it goes!
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    Thanks, I have no need for them but they were close and reasonable price. Plan to rework them with wood vineer, tweeters, dynamat, caps and resistors.

    I need to search the TL conversion but the search feature is no cooporating.
    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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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,343
    edited January 2011
    Congrats to a nice score!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,669
    edited January 2011
    Congrats You will love them.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,704
    edited January 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    I need to search the TL conversion but the search feature is no cooporating.

    Most of us do a advanced google search of the forums rather than use the built in search, tends to work much better....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Most of us do a advanced google search of the forums rather than use the built in search, tends to work much better....

    Perfect !

    Found Jesse's link from back in the day.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40577
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2011
    Looks good Tracy. I enjoyed them, stock, when I had them here. Not quite as laid back as 1Cs, but wider. Surprising bass into the 30s. I thought they imaged better than 1Cs, but you've modded yours and I haven't.

    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2011
    Owned three pair and everytime I sell a pair another pair somehow ends up finding me.:biggrin:

    Very nice speaker. Enjoy!!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    Ron Temple wrote: »
    Looks good Tracy. I enjoyed them, stock, when I had them here. Not quite as laid back as 1Cs, but wider. Surprising bass into the 30s. I thought they imaged better than 1Cs, but you've modded yours and I haven't.

    Thanks Ron, Once I have had my way with them I will compare to the 1Cs.

    You really need to mod your 1Cs.

    The more my sources, cables and tubes improve the 1Cs improve.
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited January 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    Thanks Ron, Once I have had my way with them I will compare to the 1Cs.

    You really need to mod your 1Cs.

    The more my sources, cables and tubes improve the 1Cs improve.
    I know. I've got 2 pairs of SDAs sitting idle right now. Just haven't had the time to reconfigure the living room space into a 2 channel room and with my 3rd granddaughter being born yesterday, it doesn't look like it's going to happen soon. I've had it setup and torn down a couple of times. One of these days...another problem is the HT room is now better for music with conventional LS90s in there. They work better than SDAs with my furniture arrangement. So rather than stress, I just pop music in there when I can (not too often anymore).

    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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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited January 2011
    I have a nice pair of these. They are great. I've been putting off the x-over upgrade but added a set of rings.

    As soon as I finish upgrading my Maggies the CRS +'s will get done.

    Enjoy!
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    Larry had enough rings so good to go there.

    Houston connection retrieved speakers today so good to go there.

    Still need to get them to Dallas and need stands.

    Thanks for all the encouragement. I am tempted to give them to my son. We set up a new Shure 97 cart on his TT lastnight.

    I have an old HK receiver that might work with the CRS.
    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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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2011
    hmmmm, I see a stingray in your future.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    george daniel wrote: »
    hmmmm, I see a stingray in your future.

    If only my son could afford one :wink:

    He has had a lot of problems growing up but seems to finally be getting on track. I figured working of the CRS's would be a good project for us to do something together.
    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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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 888
    edited January 2011
    Have fun tracy. Only like a 2 hour run to houston so you should be set.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    If only my son could afford one :wink:

    He has had a lot of problems growing up but seems to finally be getting on track. I figured working of the CRS's would be a good project for us to do something together.


    I suppose that you could let him use your Anthem,,, ya'll have fun with those CRS's,, I know I would--great project.:smile:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,512
    edited January 2011
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    Have fun tracy. Only like a 2 hour run to houston so you should be set.

    3hr if no traffic:frown::frown:
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2011
    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,512
    edited January 2011
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    3hr if no traffic:frown::frown:

    If you have won them earlier this week you could have met me in Madisonville at Bucees while I was running a service call

    Congrats
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited January 2011
    I was looking at these myself... Glad a CP'er and a local to boot snagged them.

    Best of luck...
    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
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 888
    edited January 2011
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    3hr if no traffic:frown::frown:

    Yeah I wAs thinking 1 way
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,381
    edited January 2011
    Nice pickup Tracy. Nice little system you're putting together for your son. I need to develop some handyman skills so that I can do a project like this with my son when he gets older.

    It's been a few years since I've been to Houston, but I swear it's like a 4-5 hour drive from Dallas.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    From Plano to Humble should be about 3.5-4 hours. NO biggie as my grandson lives in Conroe and in-laws near Clear Lake so there is always someone coming or going to Houston.

    Certainly a lot closer than driving to Phoenix like I did to pick up my first pair of 1Cs that PSOVLSK has now.

    MY son does not know what I have in mind and his birthday is early February.
    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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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2011
    Nice pick up, I was watching those on the bay myself. Hope you enjoy them.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited January 2011
    You will be floored at what the 4.1 TL upgrade will do for the CRS's

    It's not a small tweek,it's a huge step up...I'm upgrading a pair of 1C's at the moment,and I'm wondering just how well they will compare to the modded CRS's.

    A great father/son project to boot.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    Well, thanks to gimpod and google I now have plans to make the stands. Making them will be best as it will allow more father/son time.
    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 January 2011
    Nice pick-up, Tracy. I was also watching those, though with no real thought of bidding (too far, no desire to have them shipped). They look to be cherry - very sweet.

    This thread may help - the crossover upgrade is identical:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62106
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