Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    Mystery wrote: »
    Look nice but $600 is hard to get whether local or ebay even with "high" quality "Dayton" caps.

    Even at $600 ebay, subtract 15% for ebay and PP fees that comes down to $510 with risk of shipping damage, fear of buyer's complains etc...

    True, but as I am sure you have done, when it comes to CL list above what you "really" want so you can let the buyer beat you up and feel like "they" won, when in fact you still got what you expected...

    So he listed for 600, who said he wouldnt take 500 cash local pickup? Cant hurt to ask...

    Plus I dont know how often if ever these particular models come up looking that nice.

    I've physically seen 2 sets in say 4 years, and one set was brought from WI down here, the other from Iowa here to trade for SDA 2.3TL's. Both sets from forum members....

    Thats not a lot, so you can expect to pay a premium due to rarity.....
    "....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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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    True, but as I am sure you have done, when it comes to CL list above what you "really" want so you can let the buyer beat you up and feel like "they" won, when in fact you still got what you expected...

    So he listed for 600, who said he wouldnt take 500 cash local pickup? Cant hurt to ask...

    Plus I dont know how often if ever these particular models come up looking that nice.

    I've physically seen 2 sets in say 4 years, and one set was brought from WI down here, the other from Iowa here to trade for SDA 2.3TL's. Both sets from forum members....

    Thats not a lot, so you can expect to pay a premium due to rarity.....

    Yes but general consensus here is SDA-1C's are better than 15TL's and $600 is on the high side even for 1C's.
    Rarity is one thing but sound is what we are after.
    If someone is looking for them, good deal though.

    I've seen few 15TL's here in past few years and even at $390 (another pair was much less), they were kinda cold for weeks.
    Granted they were not pristine but were in pretty decent condition.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited July 2014
    I have emailed seller. If he will ship -or- i can get someone to help out over that way. Id like to have those. Id downsize for those to fit somewhere. I had some & got rid of them in move :(
    Randy-Maine
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited July 2014
    Talked to seller. Will know more tomorrow
    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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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited July 2014
    He was very nice guy. I messaged him last night & he responded. I told him id call him today & he said 5pm his time. I think he had someone else respond today wanting to buy them local. So we will see what happens
    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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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,801
    edited July 2014
    If in good condition, not a bad price. No affil.

    http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ele/4584045193.html
    2-channelBelles 22A Pre, Emotiva XPA-2 Gen 2, Marantz SA8005, Pro-Ject RPM-10 Turntable, Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3B, Polk Audio Legend L800's, AudioQuest Cable throughout.
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    Dayum. 1c's and 2b's - Do I really need 1c's?... must ... say... no... No affiliation http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/pts/4594556045.html but seems to be a great price in DC area.
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,084
    edited July 2014
    ^ Dang $260 for a pair of 1C's is a pretty good price! Hope someone closer snags 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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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    I know! I already called him... going to listen in about an hour. Damnit! The wife is going to kill me! Think they will make my 2b's jealous?
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited July 2014
    8T for $60.
    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/4560895864.html
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    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • kdblove_99
    kdblove_99 Posts: 107
    edited July 2014
    Monitor 5 with peerless tweets $100

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/4594976896.html
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    I know! I already called him... going to listen in about an hour. Damnit! The wife is going to kill me! Think they will make my 2b's jealous?
    Well - the deed is indeed done! All drivers seem to be working - no interconnect cable with them unfortunately. Pin/Blade and the driver setup leads me to conclude definitely late model SDA1c?
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    Without connector I paid $230 for the set. Wood caps, loose side panel but really very pristine overall. Super excited to hear them for real.
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    Well - the deed is indeed done! All drivers seem to be working - no interconnect cable with them unfortunately. Pin/Blade and the driver setup leads me to conclude definitely late model SDA1c?
    sda1c.jpg
    Without connector I paid $230 for the set. Wood caps, loose side panel but really very pristine overall. Super excited to hear them for real.

    There should be a warrant out for your arrest. You STOLE THEM at that price.
    "....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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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited July 2014
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    There should be a warrant out for your arrest. You STOLE THEM at that price.

    Well of course, they were missing one badge and the interconnect after all...
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    edited July 2014
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    Well of course, they were missing one badge and the interconnect after all...

    Even with that...
    "....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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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    edited July 2014
    Very nice MeBuhl-excellent price too
    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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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited August 2014
    No affiliation - but if you're local to Denver, CO might be worth a trip - http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Polk-Audio-Tall-Floor-Speakers-17436411.html - not sure of the model but I'm sure someone here will recognize!
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
    VA 2 Channel Focal Electra 926 speakers, Pass Labs X150.5 Amp, Eastern Electric MiniMax Preamp (Tutay mods), Eastern Electric Minimax CDP (Scott Nixon mods), Music Hall mmf 5.1 Turntable, Parks Audio Budgie Phono Pre , Audioengine B1 streamer, MIT S3 IC's / MIT Shotgun S3 Speaker Cables / PS Audio power cables
    Noggin Schiit Valhalla, Pangea, Phillips Fidelio X1, Polk UF8000

    Polk SDA1c modded
    Polk CRS+ 4.1TL modded (need veneer)
    Polk SDA2BTL (fully modded)
    A/L 1000VA Dreadnought Canare 4s11 SDA cable
    SACD Marantz DV8300
    Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD
    Yamaha YP-D6
    Soundcraftsmen PCR800
    Audible Illusions L1 Preamp
    Vincent MFA based Cocci Tube Preamp
    Pho-700 Phono Pre
    Signal Cable Silver Resolution IC's






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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited August 2014
    found this on the Goodwill site...

    http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Sony-Stereo-Preamplifier-Model-No-TA-E1-17473101.html
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited August 2014
    MrBuhl wrote: »
    No affiliation - but if you're local to Denver, CO might be worth a trip - http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Polk-Audio-Tall-Floor-Speakers-17436411.html - not sure of the model but I'm sure someone here will recognize!
    May be rt2000 ?

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • Mystery
    Mystery Posts: 2,546
    edited August 2014
    There was a pair of 1.2TL in Denver for $1000 yesterday.
    I would have jumped but no room.
    Hope someone here got them.

    Klipsch RB81, KG3.5, B&W DM602.5, Polk.
    Subwoofers: Klipsch RW10, Triad ProSub Bronze.
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
    edited August 2014
    Mystery wrote: »
    There was a pair of 1.2TL in Denver for $1000 yesterday.
    I would have jumped but no room.
    Hope someone here got them.

    Yeah, I almost went to look at them. I probably have my fair share of SDAs though, so I figured I'd let someone else have a crack at them. :-) Although, those would have been my first set of 1.2TLs...
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    edited August 2014
    I saw this on ebay and looks like a good price for someone in Utah

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/POLK-AUDIO-SDA-2-TOWER-SPEAKERS-OAK-CABINETS-INTERCONNECT-CABLE-EXCELLENT-/321485059179?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item4ada00b46b
    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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  • jgwinett
    jgwinett Posts: 30
    edited August 2014
    Anyone in SC.? Charleston to be more exact. POLK SDA 2 SPEAKERS

    http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/4611133550.html

    Sellers description

    I am finally letting go of my Polks. They are incredible speakers. Polk installed new speakers and crossovers in them about 15 years ago. They have been well taken care of. A couple dings on the back corners. Original patch cord . I will consider delivering to Florence, Charleston, Wilmington for 50.00. Call me with any questions.
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  • jgwinett
    jgwinett Posts: 30
    edited August 2014
    I am tempted to get these myself, I am four hours away . Only thing is I just picked up some RTA 15tl just yesterday from Charleston.


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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
    edited August 2014
    I'm in SC. IF I did not have the 3.1TL's I'd be interested in these. I'm only about 3 hours away. What I need is amps atm. LOL!
    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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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited August 2014
    saw this on the central Jersey C/L today although it's in Stranton PA.

    http://cnj.craigslist.org/ele/4604692695.html
    2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E

    H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

    Bdrm- Nikko 6065 receiver- JBL -G-200s--Pioneer 305 headphones--Sony CE375-5 disc
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
    edited August 2014
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Hmmm...anyone willing to go pick up that SA8260 and ship it to me?
    leftwinger57 wrote: »
    saw this on the central Jersey C/L today although it's in Stranton PA.

    http://cnj.craigslist.org/ele/4604692695.html

    Curious about a couple other components. Dual TT's? Those are suppose to be really good aren't they? SAE Amps? I have heard of SAE but know nothing. Anyone care to derail the tread and educate me? ;)
    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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  • BKphoto
    BKphoto Posts: 409
    edited August 2014
    leftwinger57 wrote: »
    saw this on the central Jersey C/L today although it's in Stranton PA.

    http://cnj.craigslist.org/ele/4604692695.html

    600 beans...? seems steep...
    Marantz 1152 DC- Denon DP 1200, Soundsmith Carmen MKII- ADS L980 - Blue Jeans IC's
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  • audio_alan
    audio_alan Posts: 770
    edited August 2014
    I'm not sure if it was a joke or not, but I just saw what looked like a mint SRT system being offered for $500 on CL!!!! By the time I clicked the contact button, the posting had been deleted. Bummer.
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  • OldSchoolPolk
    OldSchoolPolk Posts: 159
    edited August 2014
    SDA II listed on Raleigh's CL for $100. No affiliation, unless of course I buy them.

    http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/4619792981.html

    But there's my question. Don't know much about SDA's and this seems too good to be true. I can't keep up with all the SDA models. Are the SDA II a lower end iteration?

    Do the twin tweeters smear the image, do the mids have to be balanced between SD and non-SD. Thanks for the insight.
    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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