Vintage Monitor and SDA Speaker Deals

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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,633
    deucekazoo wrote: »
    Also the left PR looks a little funky. Let us know the condition when you get them.

    It looked "funky" to me also. I will get back on touch with the seeley tonight when I have more time to talk. Tough to have a conversation while I am at work. I would hate to drive all the way up there to discover they are jacked up.
  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    What are the top and bottom drivers in the two rows of four? They look like small passive radiators.


    Flat disc (doughnut) to improve bass. This was on the earlier models.

    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,633
    indyhawg wrote: »
    Endershadow... you really need those 2.3's.
    oldrocker wrote: »
    Endershadow... you really need those 2.3's.

    I'll gladly ride up there with you if you want those... B) Good price.


    However @indyhawg..... you should look at those...

    You've never owned 2.3's, you have a basement mancave, the space and amplification to make em sing :smile:

    I just got off the phone with the seller. I may try to head up there in the morning. Timing is not good. I will have to do some rearranging of my schedule.

    Unfortunately, I can't work anything out with my schedule. Maybe they will last another weekend.

    Anyone in the Chicago area checked these out?
  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    Time for a new girlfriend! She's not your friend LOL.

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ele/5572884845.html
    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
  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,438
    ^^^^ 100 bucks for sda's. Dang good price there & they look pretty clean. Should go quick
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    Randy/Maine
  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,066
    A Polk CS350LS Center Channel Speaker for $125 in NE Atlanta (Lilburn). No affiliation and it is not mine that westmassguy helped me secure from Mass. about two years ago.

    http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/ele/5581517895.html

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    "Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"


    Harry / Marietta GA
  • oldmodman
    oldmodman Posts: 740
    Here are a pair of 2.3's in Bakersfield. Somewhat pricey at $1500.00
    https://bakersfield.craigslist.org/ele/5520867618.html
  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,638
    A Polk CS350LS Center Channel Speaker for $125 in NE Atlanta (Lilburn). No affiliation and it is not mine that westmassguy helped me secure from Mass. about two years ago.

    http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/ele/5581517895.html

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    Here's a 350 for $75. Killer deal...

    https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ele/5573479326.html
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    Are they missing the SRS badges?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 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
  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,633
    Are they missing the SRS badges?

    Unfortunately yes
  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,860
    That is a nice buy!
    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
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    indyhawg wrote: »
    Are they missing the SRS badges?

    Unfortunately yes

    I am looking at having some polished nickel ones made for mine... I will let you know what comes of it.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 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
  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,786
    indyhawg wrote: »
    Are they missing the SRS badges?

    Unfortunately yes

    I am looking at having some polished nickel ones made for mine... I will let you know what comes of it.
    indyhawg wrote: »
    Are they missing the SRS badges?

    Unfortunately yes

    I am looking at having some polished nickel ones made for mine... I will let you know what comes of it.

    Let me know as well. One of mine is broken and I can't get the peg to stay no matter what I use so it sags.
    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.
  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,633
    indyhawg wrote: »
    Are they missing the SRS badges?

    Unfortunately yes

    I am looking at having some polished nickel ones made for mine... I will let you know what comes of it.

    I am interested in this, just let me know what you find out.

  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,633
    la2vegas wrote: »
    That was a great buy @indyhawg. Were they as advertised?

    Yes and no. Good news is that all drivers work. SDA cable is a makeshift one or so apprears, but it gets the job done. Bad news is they were in a little worse cosmetic shape than I thought. The seller said no rips.and tears in the grill clith, but there are a couple holes and both grill cloths are ragged. However, they will clean up nicely and I am looking forward to the future upgrades I will start on soon.
  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    indyhawg wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »

    They're on their way home with me now

    Glad you got them.
  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,471
    Great value! Congratulations! I love mine.
    Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
    1KVA Dreadnought

    Marantz SA 8005
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
    Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
    Sony PS4

    Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
    1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video

    "All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    indyhawg wrote: »
    la2vegas wrote: »

    They're on their way home with me now

    Congrats! Nice pick-up and addition to the family. That was a very good price.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Ethernet Filter: GigaFOILv4 with Keces P3 LPS
    Source: Roon via ethernet to DAC interface
    DAC: Bricasti M1SE
    Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
    Tube Preamp Buffer: Tortuga TPB.V1
    Amp1: Nord One NC1200DM Signature, Amp2: W4S MC-5, AMP3: W4S MMC-7
    Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
    Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
    Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
    IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
    Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
    Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 4,636
    I'm hoping I get a reply back today and they haven't disappeared....

    http://texoma.craigslist.org/ele/5581671004.html
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    Good luck to you sir.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 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
  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    Damn tempting - 10b's in the DC area $85 - seems like there may be an issue though...

    http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/5576211326.html
    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






  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    In that Chicago ad they have a major tow-in going on both sides. I don't know if they knew the rules, logistics or set up like that for the sale. Am I right here on this one. One learns a lot here on the forum especially on the C/L for sale site postings.
    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
  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,042
    SDA 2B's - $100 - missing one of the cloth side panels and interconnect, come with original boxes.

    http://boulder.craigslist.org/msg/5586463690.html

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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 16,834
    IMO the speakers look better without the badges..Plus I just couldn't bring myself to poking holes in my new grill cloth...

    I have a few badges in a box somewhere..
  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    edited May 2016
    SDA 2.3's..........no affiliation, Akron/Canton, OH area. http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/ele/5574610798.html
    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

    Imagine making politics your entire personality.
  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,080
    la2vegas wrote: »
    Anybody looking for some 10's? No affiliation. http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/ele/5591911811.html

    I'd be all over those if they were closer.
    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
  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    These 2.3s look like a new posting @$875 in south Jersey.

    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/ele/5579170525.html


    Also found these 12s also south Jersey @$400

    http://southjersey.craigslist.org/ele/5537086915.html
    Other odds and ends but these 2 were the most worthy.
    No affiliation.
    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
  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    la2vegas wrote: »
    Man o man, those 2.3's look saweet in OHIO and with upgraded tweets to boot.


    Yep $300.00 worth of tweets make these $600.00 speakers, is how I look at it. I wish I had the room for these.

    2 channel: Anthem 225 Integrated amp; Parasound Ztuner; TechnicsTT SL1350; Vincent PHO-8 phono pre; Marantz CD6005 spinner; Polk SDA2BTL's; LAT International speaker cables, ZU Mission IC's and power cables all into a PS Audio Dectet Power center.

    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

    Imagine making politics your entire personality.
  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    la2vegas wrote: »
    Man o man, those 2.3's look saweet in OHIO and with upgraded tweets to boot.


    Yep $300.00 worth of tweets make these $600.00 speakers, is how I look at it. I wish I had the room for these.