SDA's

[F1nut]

Just wanted to say, SDA's are the greatest!

[trubluluc]

.........second that!

-Luc

[PolkWannabie]

3rd ... Still on the prowl for a pair of 1.2/2.3 TL's but the CRS+'s are wonderful for 2 channel ...

[ohskigod]

have been developing a new appreciation for 2 channel (and some vinyl as well) with my sda 2b's i got from gshisme in may. havent seen him around, but if your lookin, thanx again!!!

[SDA SRS 1.2]

SDA's love all the power you can throw at them - found that out when I recently upgraded from the Carver TFM-45 (375 wpc/8 ohms) to the Sunfire Signature (600 wpc/8 ohms). Truly amazed at the difference! :)

[TroyD]

SDA SRS 1.2,

I'd actually like to hear your thoughts re the TFM-45 and the Sunfire.

Hey, if you can make it down Hwy 78 a ways in October, we'd like to talk to you in person!

BDT

[SDA SRS 1.2]

Many thanks, Troy! I've been following the "October extravaganza" thread and will check the calendar.

I was very happy with the TFM-45 until a lightning strike to a pine tree on the neighbor's property took out my computer, two tv's, the stove top, garage doors, and unfortunately, my TFM-45. I had my eye on the Sunfire but couldn't justify the expense until now. As we know, opinions are very subjective, but I do hear noticeable differences with the Sunfire. As great as the TFM-45 was, the Sunfire seems to have a bit more presence or brilliance and definitely more "punch". Folks talk about the "tube sound" of the Carver and Sunfire, and in this respect the Carver had much more of a "warm, tube" sound than the Sunfire. The Sunfire has two choices for outputs, voltage (normal) and current (more "warmth" as Bob calls it in the owner's manual) - I have only tried the voltage source outputs. The biggest difference I can tell between the two is while playing well recorded selections such as Diana Krall, etc. the vocals are much more "out there" and the bass is much tighter. I think the Sunfire is able to deliver higher "sustained" power than the Carver as the SDA's just seem to really "come alive" with no signs of giving out. Ironically, every so often with the Carver the tweeter protection circuit would trip and this has yet to occur with the Sunfire.

I purchased the Sunfire from Custom Audio Video in Bluffton, SC, one of two authorized dealers in SC. Obviously, the Sunfire is a great amp, but to me so is the TFM-45. Had fate not stepped in and rendered my TFM-45 useless, I would likely be still satisfied
with it's great sound, but there sure is a noticeable difference with the Sunfire.

Thanks again for asking - I hope one day there will be another factory visit to Polk. I would love for Matt to sign my owner's manual! :)

Robbie

[TroyD]

Robbie,

Thanks for the rundown!

I have both a TFM-45 and a pair of the Silver 9t's and find them very very similar in terms of sound. I think the Silver 9's exhibit a tad more control in the bottom octaves.

There USED to be a Sunfire dealer on Savannah Highway in West Ashley. He had the Vacuum Tube preamp and a TG pre and a Cinema Grand for a short time. The tube pre is on my short list of items to own.

The Polkfest promises to be an all weekend event so hopefully you can make it down for at least some of it! Of course, if you can't, anytime your down in the big city, c'mon by!

BDT

[HBombToo]

Originally posted by PolkWannabie
3rd ... Still on the prowl for a pair of 1.2/2.3 TL's but the CRS+'s are wonderful for 2 channel ...

me too and my 2B's are Awesome!

HBomb

[I-SIG]

Originally posted by F1nut
Just wanted to say, SDA's are the greatest!


Here, here!!!!

Wes