Group-buy-2019-dreadnought-avel-lindberg-1000va-isolation-transformers

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    FestYboy wrote: »
    When is the cutoff?

    Dude very quick just get in already. @vcwatkins is going to call and do this quick like before you know it your bottom will be SOL
  • Yeah
    What he said☝🏾@FestYboy
  • vcwatkins wrote: »
    Received a quote. Compared to 2016: same unit pricing, $1.50 increase in shipping, 2 week longer lead time, no discounts 30-40.

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    It would appear we have hit the 25 unit discount threshold yes?
    FENCE SITTERS NOW IS AS GOOD A TIME AS ANY TO COMMIT!!
  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    This is the case I use for the 800VA, as have others:
    http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1550N.pdf

    How about a group buy on these?
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)


    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    audioluvr wrote: »
    This is the case I use for the 800VA, as have others:
    http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1550N.pdf

    How about a group buy on these?

    But will it fit the 1k? That'd be the main issue seeing as we're in for a group buy on the larger unit.
  • @audioluvr @Toolfan66 has commited to making cases for this group buy (look at previous page postings on this thread)
  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    FestYboy wrote: »
    audioluvr wrote: »
    This is the case I use for the 800VA, as have others:
    http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/1550N.pdf

    How about a group buy on these?

    But will it fit the 1k? That'd be the main issue seeing as we're in for a group buy on the larger unit.

    They make different sizes. Digikey carries Hammond, and I believe Mouser as well.
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

    dhsspeakerservice.com/
  • ThomasD
    ThomasD Posts: 260
    Not sure it would justify the effort for a group buy discount
    This was Digi-Keys breakdown for the 1550N in quantity.
    But I do like the natural aluminum finish.

    Price Break Unit Price Extended Price
    1 47.01000 $47.01
    5 44.07000 $220.35
    10 41.13200 $411.32
    25 40.39760 $1,009.94
    50 39.66300 $1,983.15
    100 39.07540 $3,907.54
    250 38.19400 $9,548.50

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    @audioluvr @Toolfan66 has commited to making cases for this group buy (look at previous page postings on this thread)

    Okay. Wasn't sure he confirmed that. Thanks for the update.
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)


    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    Look guys Larry makes some darn nice cases for these. He has offered his time to do it again. His cases already come drilled for the correct size for speakon connections
    I will take Larry's case
  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    @audioluvr @Toolfan66 has commited to making cases for this group buy (look at previous page postings on this thread)

    Excellent
    Home Theater/2 Channel:
    Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
    Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
    Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
    Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
    Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer

    dhsspeakerservice.com/
  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,056
    Well as I sit here this morning listening to my 2.3tls with the 800va Dreadnauht wondering how could it get any better than this, I decided to give the 1000va a try. If it improves the awesomeness I'm experiencing this moment. That is if Its not to late.

    You are all a bunch of enablers the lot of you. :D
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    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 16,834
    edited January 2019
    Dreadnought Case Interest check here...

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/184782/dreadnought-case-interest-check/p1?new=1

    I cannot touch the price of those Hammonds, and totally understand if someone wants to go that direction. Two things I see with those is there is no finish, no holes, and the sides are tapered so I don't see how you would have it stand on it's side..
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    edited January 2019
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    Clickable list to make admin easier.
    1. @erniejade
    2. @pitdogg2
    3. @la2vegas
    4. @Gerres26
    5. @indyhawg
    6. @stainless0steel2
    7. @audioluvr
    8. @verb
    9. @vcwatkins
    10. @BC6
    11. @lightman1
    12. @BlueBirdMusic
    13. @ThomasD
    14. @honestaquarian
    15. @Eric Landman
    16. @monepolk
    17. @Manticore
    18. @RobbyKY
    19. @DNSPY007 in for 2
    20. @daddyjt in for 2
    21. @B-Man in for 2

    Add
    @gudnoyez
    @GospelTruth
    @gmcman

    Last chance @FestYboy get on or get off brother one way or another confirm or deny please.

    Post edited by pitdogg2 on
  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 859
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Dreadnought Case Interest check here...

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/184782/dreadnought-case-interest-check/p1?new=1

    I cannot touch the price of those Hammonds, and totally understand if someone wants to go that direction. Two things I see with those is there is no finish, no holes, and the sides are tapered so I don't see how you would have it stand on it's side..

    I used a Hammond for my 800va version and it does work(it'll stand on its side with a little lean) but they don't look nearly as nice as your cases when anodized black. I think I'm gonna jump in on one of your cases this go round.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Dreadnought Case Interest check here...

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/184782/dreadnought-case-interest-check/p1?new=1

    I cannot touch the price of those Hammonds, and totally understand if someone wants to go that direction. Two things I see with those is there is no finish, no holes, and the sides are tapered so I don't see how you would have it stand on it's side..

    I used a Hammond for my 800va version and it does work(it'll stand on its side with a little lean) but they don't look nearly as nice as your cases when anodized black. I think I'm gonna jump in on one of your cases this go round.

    Please confirm in Larry's thread for all those who are going in on the case.

    Thanks guys
  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,739
    edited January 2019
    Put me down for one if it's not too late..especially if it will give us the 25.

    Edit.....didn't see the additions.

    I'll still take one...didn't need it, but may have a project waiting.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    Clickable list to make admin easier.
    1. @erniejade
    2. @pitdogg2
    3. @la2vegas
    4. @Gerres26
    5. @indyhawg
    6. @stainless0steel2
    7. @audioluvr
    8. @verb
    9. @vcwatkins
    10. @BC6
    11. @lightman1
    12. @BlueBirdMusic
    13. @ThomasD
    14. @honestaquarian
    15. @Eric Landman
    16. @monepolk
    17. @Manticore
    18. @RobbyKY
    19. @DNSPY007 in for 2
    20. @daddyjt in for 2
    21. @B-Man in for 2

    Add
    @gudnoyez
    @GospelTruth
    @gmcman

    Last chance @FestYboy get on or get off brother one way or another confirm or deny please.

    You are in
  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    Thanks guys! PM's coming to the additions.
    Beach Audio: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Schiit Yggy * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
    Town Porch: WiiM Pro Plus * Sunfire Sig II * Canare 4S11 * Magnepan 1.6 * Dectet
  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    Need shipping info for a few (***'s) when you get a chance (see PM's).
    Thanks!
    1. @erniejade
    2. @pitdogg2
    3. @la2vegas
    4. @Gerres26
    5. @indyhawg
    6. @stainless0steel2
    7. @audioluvr
    8. @verb ***
    9. @vcwatkins
    10. @BC6 ***
    11. @lightman1
    12. @BlueBirdMusic
    13. @ThomasD
    14. @honestaquarian
    15. @Eric Landman ***
    16. @monepolk
    17. @Manticore
    18. @RobbyKY
    19. @DNSPY007
    20. @daddyjt
    21. @B-Man
    22. @gudnoyez ***
    23. @GospelTruth ***
    24. @gmcman

    Beach Audio: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Schiit Yggy * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
    Town Porch: WiiM Pro Plus * Sunfire Sig II * Canare 4S11 * Magnepan 1.6 * Dectet
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    I gotta tap out, sorry. My cat's vet bill wiped me out. :'( I'll have to settle for the 800VA unit later.... Priorities.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    FestYboy wrote: »
    I gotta tap out, sorry. My cat's vet bill wiped me out. :'( I'll have to settle for the 800VA unit later.... Priorities.

    Understand we've all been there in one form or another.
    Thanks for the conformation
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,474
    verb wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    FestYboy wrote: »
    I gotta tap out, sorry. My cat's vet bill wiped me out. :'( I'll have to settle for the 800VA unit later.... Priorities.

    Understand we've all been there in one form or another.
    Thanks for the conformation

    Hey Dog, put me in for 2, @FestYboy it's yours when you need it.

    PM @vcwatkins let him know when you give him all your info.
    If you have already done that then just go ahead and let him know.
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    vcwatkins wrote: »
    In case there are folks who are new to the Dreadnought and would like to investigate in advance of joining @pitdogg2's 2019 Group Buy, here is some info:

    PURPOSE
    The purpose of the group is to purchase at a discount the Avel Lindberg 1000VA isolation transformer for use in the AI-1 Dreadnought developed by @DarqueKnight which greatly improves the sound quality that is possible from Polk's SDA speakers. See DarqueKnight's upgrade thread for details.

    ORDERING
    Cost is TBD, based on the soon-to-be-received quote and participation level. Historically, there are price breaks beyond the 10-unit minimum at 15, 20, 25, and 30. The quote at 10ea in 2016 was $292.88 plus $17.55 shipping & insurance. A-L will provide quotes for any shipping outside the CONUS.

    Once the group buy goal is reached, full payments are collected from members. Once all payments are collected, the order is placed and payment made. Lead time has historically been quoted at 12 weeks which allows plenty of time for members to purchase cases and parts. Units are shipped directly to members via USPS Priority Mail. Packing is adequate but not luxurious.

    DESIGN & ASSEMBLY INFO
    Assembly is very easy and straightforward, and the end product is extremely rewarding.
    Toolfan's 2017 Cases
    F1's Neutrik Design
    Parts Lists & Discussion (2016 GB p.10)
    Bolt & Faston info + agfrost's use of slightly different Neutrik's
    F1nut's outriggers and spikes

    BINDING POST CONNECTIONS
    DarqueKnight's original Dreadnought. Note this is using the 800VA, but the 1000VA is the same scheme.
    Right Pin = Red/Yellow
    Right Blade (Negative Speaker Terminal) = Black/Orange
    Left Pin = Grey/Brown
    Left Blade (Negative Speaker Terminal) = Blue/Violet
    DN-inside-side-r.jpg
    DN-rear001-r.jpg

    NEUTRIK CONNECTIONS
    F1nut's Neutrik Dreadnought (link above). I believe this arrangement is consistent with Larry's latest batch of cases. For same-side Neutriks with 90deg connectors, see below.
    F1nut wrote: »
    Red/Yellow (right pin) to 1+
    Black/Orange (right blade) to 1-
    Grey/Brown (left pin) to 1+
    Blue/Violet (left blade) to 1-
    DSC01998.jpg
    @agfrost's Neutrik set (with spare direct interconnect cable) Note: Neutrik also makes a male-to-male lockable coupler that could be used with existing Dreadnought cables to bypass the Dreadnought.
    DreadnaughtCase_zpsd22274e1.jpg
    @stainless0steel2's Same-side 90deg Neutrik design
    koqp0grd8jmh.jpg

    DYNAMAT
    DarqueKnight's Dynamatted base
    DNVer2No2IntAssy-s.jpg
    F1nut's Dynamtted top
    DSC01997.jpg

    DARQUEKNIGHT'S DREADNOUGHT DEVELOPMENT
    1000VA Upgrade (2012)
    Original 800VA Dreadnought (2008)

    PREVIOUS GROUP BUYS
    2016 Group Buy
    2014 Group Buy
    2012 Group Buy


    Craig thank you so much for posting this. Us dreadnaught newbies would be lost (at least I'm speaking for myself) without it. For me, lot's of searching (no I'm not lazy), links not found (pre-vanilla), etc. Man, this subject IMO would be a great sticky thread!

    @KennethSwauger what say you? :smile:
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    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    FestYboy wrote: »
    I gotta tap out, sorry. My cat's vet bill wiped me out. :'( I'll have to settle for the 800VA unit later.... Priorities.

    Understand we've all been there in one form or another.
    Thanks for the conformation

    Hey Dog, put me in for 2, @FestYboy it's yours when you need it.

    PM @vcwatkins let him know when you give him all your info.
    If you have already done that then just go ahead and let him know.

    Gotcha, thanks!
    Beach Audio: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Schiit Yggy * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
    Town Porch: WiiM Pro Plus * Sunfire Sig II * Canare 4S11 * Magnepan 1.6 * Dectet
  • @verb
    Check out my sda upgrade thread 2 from the last group buy.
  • @pitdogg2 @vcwatkins
    Just out of curiosity how many units are we up to with all of the people who are doing doubles and such now?
  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    I believe 28 .
    Beach Audio: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Schiit Yggy * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
    Town Porch: WiiM Pro Plus * Sunfire Sig II * Canare 4S11 * Magnepan 1.6 * Dectet