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Just how good is the Denon DL 103?

June 14, 2016, 3:32 am
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Recently, I was in between cartridges for various reasons and in order to make do resurrected my old Denon DL 103. I took a great deal of care to set it up correctly.

 

I have to say I am really stunned at just how good this cartridge is - no modifications, just the stock standard DL 103. In particular, I am amazed at the tonal richness and mid range beautify of this cartridge. It is just incredibly enjoyable to listen to.

 

I am waiting for a Zu modified Denon to arrive and can't believe that that will be any better.

 

Given how good it is, I think I would be reluctant to muck around with mods that might change its tonal beauty like changing cantilever, stylus etc.

 

Rob

 

 

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WTB: Sansui AU-222, AU-555, AU-777 or AU-999

June 14, 2016, 3:50 am
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Item: Sansui AU-222, AU-555, AU-777 or AU-999
Price Range: Varies
Item Condition: Preferred in good condition.
Extra Info: Looking for this line of Sansui amps.

Thanks all!

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FS: VTL Deluxe 140 Monoblock Power Amplifiers

June 14, 2016, 4:01 am
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Please don't forget to check the Classifieds Guidelines before posting this classified ad. You many delete this text from your advertisement.

 

Item: VTL Deluxe 140 Monoblock Power Amplifiers
Location: Gold Coast Qld
Price: $3000.00
Item Condition: excellent
Reason for selling: too much gear/ downsizing.
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD.
Extra Info:paypal must clear before shipment.
 
Pictures:VTL Deluxe 140 Monoblock Power Amplifiers

Very desirable limited edition mono-blocks operate in both ultra linear @ 140 Watts Rms  per channel and in pure class A triode mode switchable at 70 Watts Per Channel.

Each mono-block has 6 x 807 ultra wide bandwidth transmitting tubes plus 1 x 6350 and 1 x 12at7

Fully adjustable bias current controls with wide range pots fitted to use a wide selection of 807 brands and types.

Both mono-blocks perform flawlessly and are in excellent condition.

I am the original owner since new and have them serviced every 5 years since I bought them and they have always checked out perfect although the capacitors on one were changed some time ago due to aging over time. The other capacitors were checked and were as per spec and have remained so ever since.

I think David Manley actually wound the output transformers when he still owned the VTL and you notice after a few hours of playing, the music starts to get very liquid while retaining their dynamic headroom and all the other traits that David Manley engineered into these great amplifiers. These amps look particularly nice at night when you can see the blue space charge in the 807 tubes!

They come with a spare set of tubes (12 x 807 2 x 6350 2 x 12at7)

They weigh about 35Kg each but there are courier services that can ship nationwide quite reasonably.

I am sad to let them go but must as I am doing extensions to my house and could use the money.

I also have a matching VTL High Definition Line Preamplifier that I purchased along with the mono-blocks and used them as a set.

it is also in excellent condition and has some telefunken 801s triangle tubes in it. Very nice sound signature, especially with the 807’s.

Anyway asking price is $3000

These mono-blocks cost me $8000 15 years ago, so I think that is a pretty good price.

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Harman Kardon AVR660 Fan Replacement

June 14, 2016, 4:33 am
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I am wondering anyone know where to get a fan replacement for the Harman Kardon AVR660. 

 

It feels like the fan might end of life soon. Any suggestion where to get parts would be great.

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FS: Classical Vinyl LPs DGG for sale

June 14, 2016, 4:37 am
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Location: Darwin

Price: Various
Item Condition: all in excellent condition (unless stated otherwise, see below)
Reason for selling: Duplicated
Payment Method: Pickup or post - Cash, Paypal (+3%), COD
Extra Info:

 

1. Gilels plays Beethoven piano sonatas, Appassionata and Waldstein, Pressed in England. Cover and record both excellent, $25

2. Gilels plays Beethoven sonatas, Moonlight, Pathetique, Club Edition, Made in Germany,  Cover and record both excellent, $15

3. Michelangeli/Giulini, Beethoven piano concerto No.1, Made in W. Germany. Cover and record both excellent, $25

4. Amadeus Quartet plays Schubert String Quartet D.804 & D.173, Made in Germany, Cover and record both excellent, $15

5. Amadeus Quartet plays Schubert String Quartet Death and Maiden, D minor, Made in Germany, Cover is a bit worn on the edges, record is excellent condition, Alle Herstelle on Large Tulip label, $25.

 

I will use used record mailers to post the records if posting is required. Postage will be at cost. Preference will be given to the buyer who wants to buy the whole lot.

 
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The journey continues for me in my new home [Perth]

June 14, 2016, 4:58 am
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Well to complete some loops and create others - we have finally settled in out new home. I have a room to myself to play around with ideas and new stuff, my wife calls it my audio room however the audio qualities of the room are far from HIFI. I managed to ping a couple of amps from [Perth] before we even got off the plane, and some kit finally loops back to its origin

 

Anyway - here's my "audio room" system.

It includes 2 projects I've been working away when I've had spare time, the Audiophonics cased Pi server, and my lovely new phono amp (Salas Folded Simplistic Jfet)

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The Pi serves a LM502-CA dac (modified tube rolled) into a Plinius M8 then Parasound [Perth] A21 into ...................  wait for it ..................  KAJAK's candy apple ML1+'s originally from Perth!!

Also tucked in there is a NAKSA 80 [Perth]

TT is a Project Xpression III with mahogany plinth and OM2 Black MM

Cables are Lenehan Ribbonteks

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I'm in a pretty happy place right now !!!

 

A good mix of DIY and commercial - digital side driven by ROON

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Samsung 65" J-Series wall mount.

June 14, 2016, 5:00 am
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Hey guys, just thought I'd share a nice shot of my work in progress in the living room, as I just finished the wall mount today. My favourite thing is that it's freed up space on the cabinet for my TT!!

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FS: [Perth] uPlay Plus HIFI Bluetooth Reciever

June 14, 2016, 5:07 am
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Item: uPlay Plus HIFI Bluetooth reciever
Location: Perth
Price: $125 posted
Item Condition: Mint - in original box
Reason for selling: Too much gear
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
Extra Info: This is brilliant - can output via analogue RCA stereo or by Optical/Toslink into an external DAC. This is an easy way to add Bluetooth functionality to your system. aptX bluetooth capable
 
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WTB: Audioengine A2+

June 14, 2016, 6:16 am
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Item: Audioengine A2+
Price Range: various
Item Condition: Used
Extra Info: would prefer black in colour thanks
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CXU cambridge audio

June 14, 2016, 2:38 pm
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Hi everyone

 

Just curious has anyone tried the new CXU Cambridge audio? I have seen very good reviews about this product bust does anyone actually has this item at home?

if I do purchase this product it will be connected to a 7 channel power amp and I was told you can use the CXU as a dedicated pre/processor.

 

Im after high quality picture & sound/sacd.

 

is it worth buying? or is it better to get separate units? eg blu ray player/ pre processor

 

 

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FS: Chord Silver Plus USB A-B

June 14, 2016, 2:44 pm
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Item: Chord Silver Plus USB A-B .75m
Location: Melb
Price: $50 plus postage
Item Condition: As new
Reason for selling: Surplus
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
 

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FS: [Syd] Denon DP-59M A/C Servo TT with Audio Technica AT150MLX

June 14, 2016, 4:39 pm
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Item: Denon DP-59M A/C Servo manual turntable with Audio Technica AT150MLX MM Cartridge.

Location: LNS Sydney
Price: $1100
Item Condition: Excellent condition for its age.
Reason for selling: Not using it very much
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
Extra Info: I bought this lovely TT about 12 months ago as a second unit for my living room. It doesn't get used too much as my living room is a suspended floor and I cant wall mount it as I don't have the space.

 

This is the japanese model and I will supply a high-quality step-down transformer.

 

http://www.thevintageknob.org/denon-DP-59M.html

 

Included is the MM AT150MLX Cartridge which has very favorable reviews. Low hours on the cart (I would estimate around 30 hours in total).

 

This is currently partnered with a Graham Slee Era Gold V moving magnet phono stage (with the upgraded PSU). This is not part of the sale, but I will consider selling the phono amp separately,

 

http://www.gspaudio.co.uk/eragoldvphonostagepreamp.htm
 

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FS: [Syd] Dynaudio BM15a Active Studio Monitors - used

June 14, 2016, 4:55 pm
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Item: Dynaudio BM15a Active Studio Monitors

Location: Sydney LNS
Price: $2000
Item Condition: Very good used
Reason for selling: Downsizing
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
Extra Info: As you can see these take up most of my desk.... I need something a tad smaller!

 

In perfect working order, one of the units has very minor cosmetic blemishes, but nothing you would really worry about. Pick up only unless you are willing to arrange your own courier. These things are BIG and HEAVY but they do sound awesome.

 
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Digital rig for Vinylphiles?

June 14, 2016, 5:02 pm
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Ok, this may be in the wrong forum as I am looking at DACs and digital source but I am especially interested in the views of the vinyl people because they come from a certain perspective.  I am also not interested in the debate on whether vinyl or digital is superior - that is covered to death in other forums.

 

My system consist of Jadis DA50S integrated tube amp (which I installed Grant Fidelity Treasures KT120, and NOS Telefunken 12AX7s and 12AU7s), Usher Mini-X Dancer bookshelf speakers with a REL subwoofer.  My vinyl rig is a Well tempered Classic with Lyra Delos cart feeding into Aurorasound Vida.  I would describe the sound as detailed, lively, lush and very musical.

 

After listening to a number of different digital combinations, I have finally settled on Antipodes DX and Calyx Femto DAC being the most satisfying.  The AB with the vinyl rig (using Norah Jones' Come Away with Me and Eva Cassidy Greatest Hits) is surprisingly close, and I had to listen closely to find the difference.  But there are still differences.  The vinyl still excel at the edges, and sound more "raw" than the digital rig. Listening to Eva Cassidy's Fields of Gold, there is a bit more resonance and echo in the vinyl sound giving the impression that she is in the room while the digital has less "echo".  But the difference is very small.  In terms of cost, on estimated retail prices, the digital rig is 1.5x the cost of the vinyl rig.  

 

I will be interested in other vinylphile's view of how they approach their digital gear, whether they look for a particular sound, compare to their vinyl rig or go into an entirely different direction.

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FS: Shure SE425s - Repost - Price drop

June 14, 2016, 5:06 pm
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Item: Shure SE425s

Location: Sydney Inner west
Price: $170
Item Condition: 8/10
Reason for selling: No longer in use, need some funds - upgraded to CIEM however kept as a backup.
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
Extra Info: Also comes with original carrying case however no original box as I have misplaced it.
 
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FS: Hegel H160

June 14, 2016, 5:55 pm
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Item: Hegel H160 as new
Location: Sydney
Price: 3.9k plus postage
Item Condition: As new, no marks, scratches, etc
Reason for selling: NLR
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal add 3%, COD Only
Extra Info:

 

I have bought this from new, initially using it for airplay reason, soon after I was playing my flac files through usb input ever since. Flawless sound. With 150w per channel, it has plenty of power. Hegel H160 is EISA Best Product 2015-2016.

 

Have original Hegel factory triple boxed for postage safely.

 

Will throw in speaker cables from The Music Cable.com as a bonus. Thanks 

 

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FS: Lightspeed Attenuator/single ended pre amp

June 14, 2016, 6:22 pm
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Location: Mosman
Reason for Sale: No longer used in main setup
Price: 270
Other description: This is a genuine George Stantscheff design LDR Attenuator. Comes complete with power supply and SLA battery connector. Had it connected to a small Stan Curtis " Moth" amp with fantastic results- absolute black background, either with power supply or from battery power (can get 6-7 hours of playback depending on SLA size.)


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FS: Lightspeed Attenuator/single ended pre amp

June 14, 2016, 6:23 pm
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Location: Mosman
Reason for Sale: No longer used in main setup
Price: 270
Other description: This is a genuine George Stantscheff design LED Attenuator. Comes complete with power supply and SLA battery connector. Had it connected to a small Stan Curtis " Moth" amp with fantastic results- absolute black background, either with power supply or from battery power (can get 6-7 hours of playback depending on SLA size.)


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FS: Lightspeed Attenuator/single ended pre amp

June 14, 2016, 6:24 pm
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Location: Mosman
Reason for Sale: No longer used in main setup
Price: 270 + postage if required.
Other description: This is a genuine George Stantscheff design LDR Attenuator. Comes complete with power supply and SLA battery connector. Had it connected to a small Stan Curtis " Moth" amp with fantastic results- absolute black background, either with power supply or from battery power (can get 6-7 hours of playback depending on SLA size.)


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Headphone amp for under $200

June 14, 2016, 6:36 pm
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Hey there, now that I have a B&O H6, I want to see whats all the fuss about using a dedicated amp instead of the computer/phones 3.5mm output.


Recommend me something under $200 new or used that is good and can be portable. Even though i will most likely listen to things at home, i would like to have the opportunity to take with me if I go anywhere/travel/etc.

Ive been looking at the Fiio E17k (new $180) and the creative sound blaster e5 for a bit more ($250)

Any other brands/models? I would love a Chord Mojo, but that's wayyyy out of my wanting to spend budget.

Sources will most likely be computer. But would be handy to use phone (iphone and galaxy)
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