Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • Mr_Hz
    Mr_Hz Posts: 176
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    New Club Polk member, but a long time Polk SDA owner.... in fact I still have and use my SDA2's that I purchased new back in (gasp!) 1985 when I was stationed in 'West' Germany!

    I've been itching to upgrade the old 2's to either 1C's or a 2.3/2.3TL model for some time now... and I seem to always come up either a day late or dollar short in my attempts. Well that changed this past weekend.

    http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ele/4449864072.html

    The ad has expired but I was able to strike a deal with the owner of a set of SDA1C's. Drove down from the Seattle area to Oregon City (suburb of Portland) to pick them up this past Saturday. They have a couple of cosmetic issues to attend to (torn speaker cloth, veneer trim issues, and 1 side panel that has separated). Simple fixes to get the 'look' right, but I'm happy to report that the sound is wonderful! Speakers are stock, no upgrades (yet!). I'm going to enjoy them in their native state for a bit, just so I can compare the 1C's against my 'lowly' seriesI 2's which never had any upgrades performed either.

    I look forward to getting a little more knowledgeable about the upgrades that are out there, and the sources for parts and support.

    BTW, these speakers will be powered by another 1985 purchase I made while over in Europe... a Yamaha M-80 amp that has recently been refurbished/upgraded (by Legendary Amps out of Florida).

    Yeah, I need to get my signature filled out, with all the details...

    Ron - Seattle/Bellevue
    2.3TL's - Living Room
    CRS+'s (4.1 TL's) - Office
    SDA1C's - Famdamly Rm
    SDA1C's - Master Bedroom
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
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    Congrats. I had a pair of 2.3TL's for awhile powered by the big Yamaha M80 and it was definitely sweet sounding. Welcome to Club Polk and you will find lots of great info and enthusiasts here.
    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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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
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    There have been a number of CP members who are still running those big Yamaha M80 amps in their system. That says a lot about about the integrity of a product , especially from a fine company like Yamaha.
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    This seems like a decent deal:

    http://columbia.craigslist.org/ele/4466589609.html

    Is that the monitor 12? Any thoughts on the rest of it?
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
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    Here are some RTA 12C's via Ebay for local pickup only in minesota

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-Polk-RTA-12C-award-winning-speakers-/181407233793?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2a3cb6b701


    wish I lived in Saint Paul, have a friend at work who would give almost anything for these. he saw the adds for them years ago and they became one of his dreams to own some of these!
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
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    xjghost wrote: »
    This seems like a decent deal:

    http://columbia.craigslist.org/ele/4466589609.html

    Is that the monitor 12? Any thoughts on the rest of it?

    Yes monitor 12's and I liked them. No idea on the rest.
    voltz wrote: »
    Here are some RTA 12C's via Ebay for local pickup only in minesota

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-Polk-RTA-12C-award-winning-speakers-/181407233793?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2a3cb6b701


    wish I lived in Saint Paul, have a friend at work who would give almost anything for these. he saw the adds for them years ago and they became one of his dreams to own some of these!
    $219 is good price for the peerless RTA-12's but they are NOT C's. C's didn't have peerless.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
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    ^^^^^
    I think I read that he changed them out himself for the older peeerless, so he has made changes to them.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
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    voltz wrote: »
    ^^^^^
    I think I read that he changed them out himself for the older peeerless, so he has made changes to them.

    Yes and that seller is a member here.
    I still stand by my comment. They are not 12C's if they have peerless and you can't just drop in Peerless in place of SL2000 afaik.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
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    Thanks, stuff like that I'd never know. its so hard some times to tell from the different models out there. I love reading about them here.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    Mystery wrote: »
    Yes monitor 12's and I liked them. No idea on the rest.


    $219 is good price for the peerless RTA-12's but they are NOT C's. C's didn't have peerless.

    CSi30 on the center. PSW150 on the sub. M12 series 2. He texted me a picture of the tags. I wanted the 12's when I bought my 10's in the 80's but could not afford them. I don't think I have ever seen a set of 12's on CL around me before. I really don't need to buy more speakers. I just bought a set of RTA 12's that I need to find something to run them with. UGH! Any thoughts on price for all that? Is $400 average or a good deal?
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
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    I sold them 12's for $250 I think.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,351
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    Nice looking SDA's and other Polks for $400. I don't know the specific model though from the ad.

    http://columbia.craigslist.org/ele/4466589609.html
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    Jimbo18 wrote: »
    Nice looking SDA's and other Polks for $400. I don't know the specific model though from the ad.

    http://columbia.craigslist.org/ele/4466589609.html

    He sent back pictures of the backs: CSi30 on the center. PSW150 on the sub. Monitor 12 series 2. So not SDA.
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
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    So the pic Jimbo18 posted has a replacement for the passive right?? I've always seen the flat passive, or is my ignorance of vintage Polks showing.

    If so, what else has he replaced and what is the real value there.

    Thanks,
    HT: Marantz NR-1603, Oppo 981, Def Tech SM55, SVS PB-1000
    BR: iPad Mini, Audio Engine A5+
    2C: Parasound ZDAC V.2, Sony DA80ES, Sony XDR-F1HD, SVS Prime Tower, JSE .6 Infinite Slope
    Office: MBAir, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, JBL LSR-308
    Projects: Polk RTA12, Polk Monitor 7, Revox B225CD, BIC 3-TM
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
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    That's the stock passive, nothing has been replaced. http://www.polksda.com/monitor12.shtml
    OldSchoolPolk wrote: »
    So the pic Jimbo18 posted has a replacement for the passive right?? I've always seen the flat passive, or is my ignorance of vintage Polks showing.

    If so, what else has he replaced and what is the real value there.

    Thanks,
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    I uploaded the pictures he texted me: http://s16.photobucket.com/user/xjghost/library/Hi%20Fi%20Audio?sort=3&page=1

    Supposed to go look and listen Saturday. I need to stop buying speakers..... I need something to power them now! UGH!
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
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    Monitor 10s in NC w/ Peerless tweeters. no affiliation

    http://greensboro.craigslist.org/ele/4391689967.html
    HT: Marantz NR-1603, Oppo 981, Def Tech SM55, SVS PB-1000
    BR: iPad Mini, Audio Engine A5+
    2C: Parasound ZDAC V.2, Sony DA80ES, Sony XDR-F1HD, SVS Prime Tower, JSE .6 Infinite Slope
    Office: MBAir, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, JBL LSR-308
    Projects: Polk RTA12, Polk Monitor 7, Revox B225CD, BIC 3-TM
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    There is a set in Greenville too but not with the peerless. Going to check out the 12's today.
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,105
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    Hi

    SDA and RTA in the Bay Area one in bad shape and the other one may be to high.

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ele/4468221050.html

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/4470846279.html
    HTAVR-Pioneer SC99XPA-DR3 Differential Reference AmpPolk R-700Rear- RT150Side- RT150Center-CSi5Sub-Rythmik audio F25Player- Panasonic DP-UB9000Projector- Optoma CinemaX P2Screen- Silver Ticket Products STR Series 6 120"Audio Room 2ch rig.Cary AE-3, Onkyo M-504, Marantz SA8005, Azur 851NWharfedale - Linton, SVS SB12-NSDMinis Forum PC (streamer) and Panamax MX5105Headphone rig;Schiit JOTUNHEIM and different headphones.Samsung 42" flat screen TV.
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
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    OldSchoolPolk wrote: »
    Monitor 10s in NC w/ Peerless tweeters. no affiliation

    http://greensboro.craigslist.org/ele/4391689967.html

    He will never sell them at $350 firm.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
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    Hi

    SDA and RTA in the Bay Area one in bad shape and the other one may be to high.

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/ele/4468221050.html

    I thought the 12s were a good deal for parts.

    Dan
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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
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    It seems as though prices for all Monitors are high in NC. I normally see 5s for $100, 7s for $250 and 10s for $350 on Clist. I know that is just the asking price but they still seem high. All seem to be in avg-good condition, nothing outstanding.
    HT: Marantz NR-1603, Oppo 981, Def Tech SM55, SVS PB-1000
    BR: iPad Mini, Audio Engine A5+
    2C: Parasound ZDAC V.2, Sony DA80ES, Sony XDR-F1HD, SVS Prime Tower, JSE .6 Infinite Slope
    Office: MBAir, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, JBL LSR-308
    Projects: Polk RTA12, Polk Monitor 7, Revox B225CD, BIC 3-TM
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
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    I've seen a lot of overpriced Monitor speakers lately. $300-$500 for anything from Monitor 5's to 10's. And for some reason, they just ain't selling. Wonder why...
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
    AVR: Sony STR-DA2400ES
    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
    Fronts: NHT 2.5
    Center: NHT VS-1.2A
    Surrounds: NHT Super One
    Subwoofer: SVS PB10-ISD
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    OldSchoolPolk wrote: »
    It seems as though prices for all Monitors are high in NC. I normally see 5s for $100, 7s for $250 and 10s for $350 on Clist. I know that is just the asking price but they still seem high. All seem to be in avg-good condition, nothing outstanding.

    You are correct on that. The people around NC and SC that have these old Polk's seem to think they are made of gold. I just recently got some 5jr's for $80. People talk about seeing cheap Polk's on CL but I never do. When I do see a decent deal I usually get on it right away! ;)
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,762
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    Eh, I know the stuff I list on CL I always leave a LOT of wiggle room in. I know on CL folks are normally going to try and beat you up on price. By listing high I can still come down so it looks like I am working with them on price, and still get around what I "actually" want....

    Hence why its a GOOD thing you cant see the Flea Market ads since normally I list things there for what I "actually" want to get out of it.
    "....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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  • Mr. Bubbles
    Mr. Bubbles Posts: 736
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    I am one of those that if I list any of my Polks they will be listed HIGH. The reason is that I do not really want to get rid of them but if someone is willing to come close to what I list at, well... it would then be worth it to me. If i ever get in need of getting rid of them it will be a different story but until then it's like I was always told by my dad growing up when i asked him what something was worth. The worth of something is determined by the seller and or the purchaser. It is nearly always an individual figure for an individual person. It is nice however to have an idea of possible resale value when making a purchase, just in case you decide it isn't for you.
    If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of Progress?!


    Monitor 5Jr, Monitor 5, RTA12, RTA 15TL, SDA 2A, 1c, SRS 2, 1.2TL, CRS, Atrium.
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  • cmarks2701
    cmarks2701 Posts: 20
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    Mr. Bubbles- I think you're very nearly close to the truth. I lean a little more towards the purchaser determining the price. For example, there's a nice set of SDA SRS's for sale on Ebay in Virginia right now. He had them up for $3100, but made no sale. He's made two price cuts in the last few weeks. Someone may emerge to make him an offer at some point- that will be the market finally speaking to the seller. A sale will be concluded when both parties accept the terms. For me, it boils down to this: a thing is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. By the way, are you getting tired of your 1.2TL's??
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  • Mr. Bubbles
    Mr. Bubbles Posts: 736
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    Not getting tired of my 1.2 TL's at all. I just haven't been able to really listen much due to so many other things demanding my attention over the past year or so. So in that respect I haven't been enjoying them as much as I used to. However I have come to terms with the fact that I don't really need both the 1.2TL's and the SRS along with the other speakers that I also deem keepers and like to rotate in and out of use. So I have posted mine on a few occassions for what I figured I would take if someone did indeed want to pay that much for them. No one has bitten and that's fine as I don't really want to sell them. I guess in my case I have determined the value by figuring they are worth more to me than what a purchaser would pay me for them. (at least in most cases so far). Another point of note is that I generally enjoy the SRS a little more. I recently made a trade for an Aragon amp and I guess i will be needing to build an interface or dreadnaught to be able to use that amp with the 1.2TL's since the SRS will not accept an amp like that in any way.
    If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of Progress?!


    Monitor 5Jr, Monitor 5, RTA12, RTA 15TL, SDA 2A, 1c, SRS 2, 1.2TL, CRS, Atrium.
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  • cmarks2701
    cmarks2701 Posts: 20
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    Well, Mr. B, it sounds like you really enjoy your music and that's great. I hope to have similar feelings soon . . .
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
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    Found these today, not affiliated.
    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=778130742218967&id=100000661463484
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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