Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited May 2014
    i;ve been watching those as well
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2014
    It's kinda cool I hope someone in the club gets it.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited May 2014
    Nightfall wrote: »
    What's rare, the subwoofer? Does the crossover take out all midrange on that thing? Pretty interesting, using the bottom half of an RTA12 as a subwoofer.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?122143-Polk-Audio-LF14-subwoofer-(Dorokusai-et-al.)

    LF 14s are the rarity as they have a crossover setup that passes the highs onto a satellite set, can be used in stereo if you have two of them, or 2.1 as this set is being sold. Not your best size combo for a sub rig, but cool for 1976, as sub/sats were rare.
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,084
    edited May 2014
    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?122143-Polk-Audio-LF14-subwoofer-(Dorokusai-et-al.)

    LF 14s are the rarity as they have a crossover setup that passes the highs onto a satellite set, can be used in stereo if you have two of them, or 2.1 as this set is being sold. Not your best size combo for a sub rig, but cool for 1976, as sub/sats were rare.
    Thanks for the info! For the time period, the LF14 and Monitor 4 combo is interesting indeed. I also hope that someone in club Polk that knows how to take care of their stuff is the next owner of these. They appear in VERY good shape for their age and it would be a shame for something so rare and pristine to get into the hands of someone that would trash them.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited May 2014
    Zentish wrote: »
    Old-school polk subwoofer. Seems a little pricey but definitely unique!
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/ele/4453094320.html
    at first glance i thought those were 10's. Interesting
    Randy-Maine
    2ch-RTA15tl crossover upgrade
    by David WMG
    Yamaha cr1000 cr2040
    HT-Yamaha Parasound Acurus
    MIT BJC Cs1000p Polk Rotation
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  • Mr_Hz
    Mr_Hz Posts: 176
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    ^^^^^
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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: 2,347
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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: 1,098
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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
    edited May 2014
    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: 17,687
    edited May 2014
    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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