The 1.2TL, Project Monolith

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,160
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    If this is a joke, it's not a funny one...
    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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “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

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,756
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    I dunno, he said wowza and love em.. Did I misinterpret??

    It was a little funny! 😝
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,887
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    VR3 wrote: »
    I dunno, he said wowza and love em.. Did I misinterpret??


    The only part we heard was the eagle has landed and more pics to come. Followed by he wants to return them with multiple sad faces.


    So I guess sad faces gave us pause.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,756
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    To my knowledge based off email exchange, Sean is happy.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,897
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    Let the man enjoy his new tunes and Vegemite sandwich. We'll be updated soon.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,983
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    I'm sure he must be a.....man at work.....Groan :p
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,160
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    Be good, be good.....
    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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “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

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,520
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    Anyone check for a pulse??
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,756
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    It is possible he pulled his back out the last second and is stuck in the listening position?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,983
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    Perhaps Deer In The Headlights effect combined with a mild case of Vegamite poisoning.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • Clipdat
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    Toilets spin in the opposite direction when flushed in Australia
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 800
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    Sorry fellas for taking so long !
    Again I give a big Thank you to Danny via the club for supplying an excellent set of speakers,Rob for all his alloy fabrication and to Vr3 ,Trey for Everything from pickups,crating and delivery not forgetting his bomb replication skills ,there really is nothing he can’t do !
    What can I say, these 1.2s presently with only around 120hrs burn in have layers and layers of enveloping detail ,extremely effortless and transparent ,a texture and finesse that truly makes you think you are there!❤️Notes seem to have a 3 dimensional feel
    Here’s a couple of pics for now
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    VR3 SDA SRS 1.2TL Duelund Monoliths+VR31000va Dreadnaught +VR3 MM2 SDA cable, <3 ,Lumin u2x ,<-sfp fibre <-LHYas8 Pro+ Switch,Transparent Reference MM2 xlr,power and speaker cables.FTA Sinope SE usb.40 Amp power line for amp with earth stake&Faraday shield ,20 Amp power line for digital equipment ->shunyata 8 venom power board...Working on it!
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 800
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    No Tax was paid on entry! >:) i been very lucky over the years.
    Even though i had to pay Aussie $355 for an inspection, other than the opening of the crates i do beleive the speakers were not opened, there was no customs stickers etc.
    JayCee wrote: »
    How'd customs treat you...hopefully, no import tax? Congrats!!

    VR3 SDA SRS 1.2TL Duelund Monoliths+VR31000va Dreadnaught +VR3 MM2 SDA cable, <3 ,Lumin u2x ,<-sfp fibre <-LHYas8 Pro+ Switch,Transparent Reference MM2 xlr,power and speaker cables.FTA Sinope SE usb.40 Amp power line for amp with earth stake&Faraday shield ,20 Amp power line for digital equipment ->shunyata 8 venom power board...Working on it!
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  • xschop
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    I only have one request.... Overkill by my favorite Aussie band.... Seems befitting this endeavor.
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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  • Gardenstater
    Gardenstater Posts: 4,983
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    I'm requesting River Runs Red by Midnight Oil for the thunderous bass.
    George / NJ

    Polk 7B main speakers, std. mods+ (1979, orig owner)
    Martin Logan Dynamo sub w/6ft 14awg Power Cord
    Onkyo A-8017 integrated
    Logitech Squeezebox Touch Streamer w/EDO applet
    iFi nano iDSD DAC
    iPurifier3
    iDefender w/ iPower PS
    Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
    iFi Mercury 0.5m OFHC continuous cast copper USB cable
    Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
    Custom Vibration Isolation Speaker Stands and Sub Platform
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 874
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    I was a little sad to see them go(my wife still gives me **** about it as she loved them) but I am so glad they went to a fellow Polkie that will care for them. Not to mention the crazy upgrades they now have that I could have never afforded to do to the big boys.
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  • honestaquarian
    honestaquarian Posts: 3,275
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    Amazing!
    I PM'd Sean to see if he was still alive and how this was going. He finally woke up from his SRS induced coma to come back to the forum for a bit.
    More, more, more!!
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,897
    edited December 2021
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    Gerres26 wrote: »
    I was a little sad to see them go(my wife still gives me **** about it as she loved them) but I am so glad they went to a fellow Polkie that will care for them. Not to mention the crazy upgrades they now have that I could have never afforded to do to the big boys.

    Thank you for donating to science. Trey really wow'd on this build. Props to him for the design suggestion on the custom billet Xover delete/ Baffle reinforcement plate.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,756
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    Easily one of the biggest projects I have done and this one project spawned many smaller projects.

    Refreshing to see them safe and sound down under!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,897
    edited December 2021
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    Located my shop pics detailing the integral offset vertebrae that prevents standing waves.....
    Made from special alum tooling plate with integral taps....
    Thank you Sean for allowing me to be part of the journey. Enjoy the tunes.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,756
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    Beautiful. Work indeed!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
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    ptrooper wrote: »
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    I'm happy to see that the crossovers survived their long journey and arrived intact!
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  • hytekrednek
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    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah I guess they will be in the for sale section in a few months when they return

    😳

    Dibbs!!! Also, I will start a fund for a brain scan and ear exam for the man that returns them. Sadly, stuff like this really happens every day.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,756
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    hytekrednek wrote: »
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah I guess they will be in the for sale section in a few months when they return

    😳

    Dibbs!!! Also, I will start a fund for a brain scan and ear exam for the man that returns them. Sadly, stuff like this really happens every day.

    Lol was a joke but definitely would be crazy! Hehe
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • hytekrednek
    hytekrednek Posts: 127
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    VR3 wrote: »
    To my knowledge based off email exchange, Sean is happy.

    So his name is Sean. My name is Shaun... close enough. You too built a near masterpiece pair of x-overs for my Polks. His are the true Masterpieces, mine were just a warm-up for the artist. I cant wait to hear the new owner's comments on the new awesomeness he got. My upgraded set was jaw dropping to hear "still is", so he will likely faint in disbelief and pleasure. Perhaps a helmet is in order for the first dozen listening sessions.
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  • Reagan
    Reagan Posts: 116
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    Still happy with my early VR3 x-over mods. May go the next step at some point.
    Speakers: Polk 1.2TL w/VR3 mods and Dreadnaught interconnects
    Amplification: ARC Reference 110 w/KT150s; Cary Audio SLP-05 w/Ultimate Upgrade
    Vinyl: VPI HW19 MK III (Heavily Modded); Origin Live Silver Tonearm; Hana ML Cart; Pete Riggle VTAF; VPI TNT Platter; SAMA; Iphono3
    Digital: Aurender N100H; Benchmark DAC1
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,756
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    A great 85% to the monolith would be the cmr bypassed with the duelund cast
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
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    How they sounding Sean!?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ptrooper
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    VR3 wrote: »
    How they sounding Sean!?
    Maaaaaaaaaate <3 I have only managed to put about 40 hrs into them, they were immediately above the previous SRS builds and just sound so good at each listening,I had to get out of my chair on numerous occasions because i just couldn't beleive the rears in the theatre weren't on! I can actually feel the low lvl growls at 360 degrees, the images have fantastic texture and allot of weight to them, they just float there with incredible reality.Turning them up just blows me away and i honestly feel there.
    I'm certainly looking forward to having 300 hours on them before i do any real critical listening.
    Not forgetting theres now 3 sets of SRS's in the theatre room running from 2 x sunfire sig series 2's for mains and rear effects, the ctr 706c is bi amped from a sunfire sig 5 x 400 which also feeds the rears B) . The Polk Envelope <3

    Thank you Vr3
    VR3 SDA SRS 1.2TL Duelund Monoliths+VR31000va Dreadnaught +VR3 MM2 SDA cable, <3 ,Lumin u2x ,<-sfp fibre <-LHYas8 Pro+ Switch,Transparent Reference MM2 xlr,power and speaker cables.FTA Sinope SE usb.40 Amp power line for amp with earth stake&Faraday shield ,20 Amp power line for digital equipment ->shunyata 8 venom power board...Working on it!
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