SDA Compendium 2nd Edition Is Finished

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited September 2008
    Hehe...thanks.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2008
    Now where did I store my 3 copies of the Compendium, hmmmmm..... :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited September 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I want another one too. I wore mine out:(

    I would probably still have some, but I seriously underestimated the number of people that would want multiple copies. Sorry.:(
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited September 2008
    if ever darque decides to in some way offer this back up in the future, please count me in. i call dibs.

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited September 2008
    Raife, If you do a 3rd edition to the sda compedium, Please include the SRT system.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • Crazy Jon
    Crazy Jon Posts: 9
    edited September 2008
    F1nut - I stand corrected. But then again, I don't own them yet. Like calling Obama "Mr. President." I think the SDA 1 C's will sound and perform at a much higher level. You have a strange way of welcoming a new floundering member. Miight I offer a tissue to blow your nose? In 56 years, there are a few things I've learned for the first time. Including the first time I played at Carnegie Hall.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited September 2008
    Crazy Jon wrote: »
    F1nut - I stand corrected. But then again, I don't own them yet. Like calling Obama "Mr. President." I think the SDA 1 C's will sound and perform at a much higher level. You have a strange way of welcoming a new floundering member. Miight I offer a tissue to blow your nose? In 56 years, there are a few things I've learned for the first time. Including the first time I played at Carnegie Hall.

    Crazy Jon

    F1nut just needs to read and use the book, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

    He is like the moat that surrounds the Polk castle.

    Buy those speakers by the way, what ever they are called, you will have fun.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2008
    That's just his nature, don't take it personally. He's actually pretty likeable.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    ESAVINON wrote: »
    Raife, If you do a 3rd edition to the sda compedium, Please include the SRT system.

    Excellent idea. Bikini models complimenting some full page glossy photos of SDA's, and SRT's would be nice. Yes topless bikini model would be nice very nice. Or maybe reusable bikini stickers so you can dress, and undress them;) This would be handy to keep the book family friendly:)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited September 2008
    I LOVE how we are all setting up darque to do all this work he probably hadn't ever planned on doing again. in fact, i think he even stated that. lol.:rolleyes:

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited September 2008
    You have a strange way of welcoming a new floundering member. Miight I offer a tissue to blow your nose? In 56 years, there are a few things I've learned for the first time.

    No thanks, I wouldn't want to have you unbunch your panties while learning to recognize help.
    F1nut just needs to read and use the book, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

    Funny stuff coming from you, sir.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited September 2008
    He's BACK!

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited September 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    He's BACK!

    BDT

    ^ that made me LOL right there.

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    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited September 2008
    Don't tell me we have another new guy burning bridges and the usual cry babies offering support on how to break up the timbers.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2008
    Is it still possible to get a copy of the SDA Compendium 2nd Edition ?

    Thanks,
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited November 2008
    They are no longer available. Sold out since October of 2007 (see 1st post in this thread).
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2008
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    They are no longer available. Sold out since October of 2007 (see 1st post in this thread).

    Any chance of a 3rd edition or a soft copy?

    They do not seem to come for sale used.

    Thanks,
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited November 2008
    If you know how to search the net properly there are 2 places out there that have them for download. I will not say where I found them but I will say that they are available if you look hard enough. Google will not give you the sites if you try that route. Remember that Google actually only indexes a small portion of the web. It is good for finding common things easily but not things that are very hard to locate. For this you must use the force my padawan.;)
    DON'T CLICK THIS!!
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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited November 2008
    Hell I'd settle for a photocopy of someone's compendium...

    Anyone?

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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited November 2008
    That is if there isn't any copywrite infringement. Don't want to piss off the Masters...

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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,185
    edited November 2008
    BigMac wrote: »
    If you know how to search the net properly there are 2 places out there that have them for download. I will not say where I found them but I will say that they are available if you look hard enough.;)

    Out of respect for DK, that's the last thing I would do. Not cool at all.:(
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited November 2008
    michaeljhsda2 wrote: »
    Out of respect for DK, that's the last thing I would do. Not cool at all.:(

    Out of respect I did not post the links. I just stated that they were available.:D
    DON'T CLICK THIS!!
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited November 2008
    michaeljhsda2 wrote: »
    Out of respect for DK, that's the last thing I would do. Not cool at all.:(


    Wow! Too cool! Everything I wanted to know about the Seventh Day Adventists! Thanks, DK & guys!


    ;)
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited November 2008
    my man darque ain't gettin' any royalties, is he??? why not try and seek out places that may have it online? it seems my man darque isn't selling and accepting payment anymore. no one is willing to part with theirs. so what's a person to do???

    i don't need it. it'd be cool to have. i'm just responding to michaeljhsda2.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2008
    BIZILL wrote: »
    my man darque ain't gettin' any royalties, is he??? why not try and seek out places that may have it online? it seems my man darque isn't selling and accepting payment anymore. no one is willing to part with theirs. so what's a person to do???

    i don't need it. it'd be cool to have. i'm just responding to michaeljhsda2.

    I assume there is a copyright. Just like with anything else that is rare or OOP, bid the price of the original up until someone is willing to part with theirs.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited November 2008
    Seems more than enough interest for copies.

    What where people paying for then when available?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
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  • Driver_King
    Driver_King Posts: 266
    edited November 2008
    I want one.:)
    Home Theater:

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Behringer EP2500 for SDA's

    Polk SDA II fronts
    Polk Monitor 5Jr. surrounds
    Polk Monitor 4 back surrounds

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2008
    Here, here!
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited November 2008
    BIZILL wrote: »
    no one is willing to part with theirs. so what's a person to do???

    I really don't understand why this question keeps coming up since I have expended considerable time and effort posting the vast majority of the Compendium's contents right here on the forum. Schematics, modification tips, series history, etc., are all right here.

    I understand the disappointment and frustration of those who missed out on the earlier Compendium printings, but really, minimal effort is required to find just about whatever information one might need from either prior forum posts or member inquiry.:)

    thsmith wrote: »
    Any chance of a 3rd edition or a soft copy?

    For soft copy, refer to my answer above. A 3rd edition is certainly possible, but not likely. I don't think people realize how time consuming such a project is. It's not something you can knock out during a few hours on the weekend. That is, not if you don't want it to look like a weekend hack job. Most people don't even want to expend the minimal effort required to look up information on the forum. I'm sure you can understand my reluctance to devote another several months and weeks of part-time effort to publish another one of these.

    The only Compendium related projects I have planned are:

    1. Go back through the 1st and 2nd editions to compile errata sheets listing the typos and post those on the forum.

    2. A few rich SDA cultists insisted on hardcover 2nd Editions and I complied with their requests. I'll probably make a hardcover copy of the 2nd Edition for myself, but it's not way up there on my lists of audio projects.
    thsmith wrote: »
    They do not seem to come for sale used.

    Yes, I've noticed. Don't quite know what to make of that.;)
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited November 2008
    thsmith wrote: »
    Seems more than enough interest for copies.

    What where people paying for then when available?

    Here's a link:

    Compendium 2nd Edition Ordering Info
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