Dreadnaught Avel-Lindberg 1000VA Transformer Group Buy?

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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    Getting PM'ed about the transformer that was freed up. Drumminman was the first to claim it, it's going to him. I can't add any more units to the order. But with all the interest that seems to be popping up in the last few days, seems like there's almost enough interest for another group buy!
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
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    I'm a little late to the show.. Is this locked in already?
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
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    audiocr381ve wrote: »
    I'm a little late to the show.. Is this locked in already?

    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    I expect they will show up a day or two after the group buy has concluded just like the previous group buys. I know the stragglers will appreciate your consideration.

    Polk should order about 50 of these to avoid broken hearts in the future.

    Yes, this ship has sailed.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    Good news, Avel Lindberg charged my card the final amount, and the amount is exactly as I expected. I should have all the refunds processed today for everyone who paid more than the 20-unit price.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    I believe all refunds have been processed, if anyone thinks they're entitled to one and didn't get it, please let me know. But I'm fairly sure everyone's all set.

    So the order is in, the 20 units are paid in full, all refunds are processed. I believe my work here is done! I want to see lots of pics of finished Dreadnoughts in a few months after these ship!
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  • jonicont
    jonicont Posts: 283
    edited August 2014
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    Got mine. Thanks again Neil
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    My pleasure.
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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 317
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    ^^^^^^^. For sure, for sure. Thank you Neil.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    Thanks guys, happy to do it.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,124
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Very nice of you to step in and make this happen for these guys Neil, especially since you are not getting one as well..

    Class act in my book, you are a big part of what makes this place what it is!!


    "Two Thumbs Up Buddy"

    Totally agree, but you are too.

    I love this place - the old bank account doesn't though.
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,427
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    Got mine; Thanks again Neil for doing all this for us.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
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    Yes, Neil, thanks for heading this up. You da man! :cool:
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
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    Go it Neil & thanks again for everything!! :)
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  • dhlogic
    dhlogic Posts: 26
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    nspindel wrote: »
    If you're starting fresh and haven't bought binding posts, my advice would be to use Speakons on both sides of the connection, Dreadnought and SDA connection on the speaker. Build the cables with something decent like Signal.

    Personally, what I would advise is for everyone here to use Speakons, then put together a group buy for the cables. 20 transformers, 2 cables per transformer. So you would have a need for 40 cables terminated in Speakon. Call Frank and see what he'll do. He's reasonable enough when you're buying a single pair of cables. If you're buying 20 pairs, I bet he's even more reasonable!

    Is anyone else interested in getting speakon terminated cables from Frank if that's something he's willing to do?

    I'm planning on going ahead with this on my own, even if there isn't any other interest. If there is though, it might be beneficial for us to coordinate an order together.

    I need speaker cables and dreadnaught cables, so 2x as much from me. Perhaps we could get a decent number even if not everyone is interested?
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  • Inthefade
    Inthefade Posts: 180
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    dhlogic wrote: »
    Is anyone else interested in getting speakon terminated cables from Frank if that's something he's willing to do?

    I'm planning on going ahead with this on my own, even if there isn't any other interest. If there is though, it might be beneficial for us to coordinate an order together.

    I need speaker cables and dreadnaught cables, so 2x as much from me. Perhaps we could get a decent number even if not everyone is interested?

    I ordered the speakons a week or so ago for my dreadnought so most likely I'm out. Hopefully others will jump in and help get the price down.
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  • Mr_Hz
    Mr_Hz Posts: 176
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    Neil,

    Rec'd my refund as well. Thanks a quantum amount for the tag team effort, taking over this effort so all of us who bought in could benefit. Thanks again!

    Strong tight community here, enthusiasm for the brand, the technology, and the desire to help others along. Reminds me of the Alfisti (Alfa Romeo owners) I associate with. Something about a product that is no longer in production that brings and binds folks to a common purpose with a desire to keep it alive, keep improving the breed.

    I love it!

    Mister_Hertz
    2.3TL's - Living Room
    CRS+'s (4.1 TL's) - Office
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    SDA1C's - Master Bedroom
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
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    Neil,

    Refund received!

    Again, many thanks.

    Phil
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,082
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    dhlogic wrote: »
    Is anyone else interested in getting speakon terminated cables from Frank if that's something he's willing to do?

    I checked with Frank and he will do speakons for an extra $10 per cable. I didn't ask about a group buy. I have some extra Goertz flatwire cable left over and since I use that for the speakers, I figure it should work well for the dreadnaught as well. That will help keep costs down a bit.
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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 317
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    Please excuse my ignorance........who is Frank?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,757
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    Sea wrote: »
    Please excuse my ignorance........who is Frank?

    IIRC Frank is the owner of Signal Cable, a small cable (interconnects, speaker cables, etc) company that gives Club Polk members a discount on his already solidly priced products.

    The other name you may hear is "Doug" who is a forum member here and the owner of DouglasConnection. He also has some very good products for budget minded folks or those that want to spend a bit more. Again he offers a discount to Club Polk members.

    I've dealt with both of them and they are highly recommended.
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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 317
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    Thanks. I will check it out.
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    Downstairs -Carver M1.5t, Carver C1 Pre, Carver TX10 Tuner, Carver TL3200 CD Player, Dual 1009 TT,Polk SDA SRS 2.3tl
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  • stogie
    stogie Posts: 230
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    I've dealt with Doug on several purchases and highly recommend him.
    Speakers: Polk SDA-SRS xovers rebuilt by David, RDO194's, Dynamat, BH5, glued magnets, new cloth, custom aluminum terminal plates with Cardas posts and Speakon interconnect
    Speaker Cables, Jumpers & Interconnect: DIY Douglas Connection
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  • dhlogic
    dhlogic Posts: 26
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    dpowell wrote: »
    I checked with Frank and he will do speakons for an extra $10 per cable. I didn't ask about a group buy. I have some extra Goertz flatwire cable left over and since I use that for the speakers, I figure it should work well for the dreadnaught as well. That will help keep costs down a bit.

    Thanks for the info on his willingness to do speakon connectors.

    Well it looks like everyone has their own cables on hand already or a plan on what they want to do, as everyone has their own taste when it comes to cables. I figured that would be the case. So it doesn't seem like a cable group buy will be possible. Not a problem for me as I was planning on going alone anyways.
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  • stogie
    stogie Posts: 230
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    Neil, got the refund. Thanks for all your work on this project.
    Speakers: Polk SDA-SRS xovers rebuilt by David, RDO194's, Dynamat, BH5, glued magnets, new cloth, custom aluminum terminal plates with Cardas posts and Speakon interconnect
    Speaker Cables, Jumpers & Interconnect: DIY Douglas Connection
    Power Amp: Sunfire Architect's Choice Series II
    Preamp: Adcom GFP-750
    SACD/CD: Oppo BDP-95
    Tuner: Sansui TU-717
    TT: Technics SL-MA1
    Phono Pre: Emotiva XPS-1
    Music Server: Mac Mini w/JRiver - iPad w/JRemote
    DAC: Eastern Electric MiniMax Plus
    Other Polks: SDA: 1A, 1C, 2B, CRS+ / Monitor: 10A, 5jr, 4 / RT5
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    Hey scoobiedoo, just what are you trying to accomplish by calling Avel Lindberg and complaining? I'm the customer here. One person paid Avel Lindberg - me. I tell them who to ship these to, not you. You've been given a full refund. You have nothing to do with this transaction any more, stay out of it. And I've advised Melanie that you've received a full refund, and if necessary I will show her the post in this thread where you've confirmed that you received your refund.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    Forum admins, can we get the ban hammer down on this guy please?
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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 317
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    I am so sorry that you have had to deal with this a$$. I work with a guy that is fond of saying "no good deed goes unpunished". You did this as a favor to us. Thanks a ton.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    Not your fault Ed. There's one in every crowd....
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    He's basically trying to deal directly with Avel Lindberg to try to work his way back into this order through the back door. I've told Avel that this is not to happen. Only way scooby doo gets one of these transformers is if he buys 10 of them.
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