Pre/Pro power supply temps.

May 15, 2016, 11:53 pm

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Ok, my Marantz 8801 can get a bit on the warm side (mostly in warm weather) so during summer I was feeling the need to turn it off in the afternoon because of this. It's gets hotter than my power amps (due to Amps not working hard)

It gets hot from the underside, which I can feel when I put my hand under the chassis, so I tried to find out what was sitting there inside to be causing these temps considering this is a pre amp and not doing any hard wakka as such.

As it turns out, this is sitting there, the power supply:


And these are the caps in that power supply


So I'm guessing the 4 black transistors (?) that are attached the the chassis are what's causing the heat and they are using the copper chassis as a heat sink.

So my question is, are the parts pictured, and I know it's not detailed, good enough parts to be able to withstand high temps for a good while, I'm always paranoid with high temp gear, even though my Yamaha z9 will burn your hand at idle and it's lasted 12 years.

Any thoughts on the matter @Zaphod Beeblebrox

Cheers

I'll he to add, not a bad power supply for a pre, I've seen smaller caps in some amplifiers.

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May 15, 2016, 11:58 pm

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low capacitance interconnets - how low is low.?

May 16, 2016, 12:12 am

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hi guys,

 

i have a very stupid question.

 

i require a low capacitance interconnect to connect my phono to preamp.

 

what is considered low capacitance. ie: is 25pF low enough?

 

thanks all

 

Rob

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May 16, 2016, 12:32 am

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Item: Vienna Acoustics Mozart
Location: Richmond, Vic 3121
Price: $1400 (open to insulting offers)
Item Condition: functionally excellent, cosmetically very good. There are some small holes in front grill mesh - not on speaker bodies.
Reason for selling: Magneplanar
Payment Method: COD, Pickup preferred
Extra Info: beautifully open and detailed speakers but they need to go. I've taken up with Maggie and she's a very jealous mistress.
These are the original black gloss timber Mozarts, not the newer very high gloss SE versions. I'm told Wolfie himself preferred the sound and finish of this version.
They aren't that hard to drive but they really do respond well to higher quality amplification.
I have original boxes but would definitely prefer local buyer. The seriously interested are welcome to audition in Richmond.
Sorry for the crummy photos. My camera is in hospital and the light has gone for the day. I will photograph and post the very minor holes in the front mesh tomorrow.

http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/197vienna/#kYlVdtTP7RqSPQIL.97

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May 16, 2016, 12:49 am

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Hey all just trying to track down a set of used or new paradigm signature adp3 v3 in cherry.

Let me know what you have available or have seen for sale. I have rang every paradigm retailer aus wide upon asking audio active and there is nothing in the country or that anyone has available.
Cheers rob

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May 16, 2016, 12:49 am

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Hey all just trying to track down a set of used or new paradigm signature adp3 v3 in cherry.

Let me know what you have available or have seen for sale. I have rang every paradigm retailer aus wide upon asking audio active and there is nothing in the country or that anyone has available.
Cheers rob

Shunyata Research - Anaconda Interconnects

May 16, 2016, 2:48 am

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Item: Shunyata Research - Anaconda Interconnects - RCA Terminated - 1.0M long, unshielded.
Location: Batesford, Vic.
Price: $1,800
Item Condition: Perfect Condition - Suit new buyer.
Reason for selling: Reconfiguring system and these are no longer required, so need a good home for them.
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal.
Extra Info: All original packaging, hookup instruction sheet, and advertising flyers. Current price of Sheilded Version is $3,890 AUD and Unsheilded Version is $3,510 AUD.

Probably one of the best sounding interconnects currently available to the high end community. These really do sound fantastic.

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May 16, 2016, 2:52 am

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Item: Logitech Squeezebox Touch digital music player and streamer 

 

Location: West Footscray, Melbourne

 

Price: $200 including postage.

 

Item Condition: Functionally, excellent with no issues. Cosmetically, I would say very good. The rubber coating on remote has deteriorated and has become a bit sticky but the remote works fine. The Touch unit itself has fine scratches and swirl marks on the display too. I have tried to capture that in the picture. This happened when it was packed without the screen guard on and the box rubbed against the screen. Otherwise in fully working condition - no issues at all. Comes with original box and full set of original accessories. 

 

NOTE: I am the original owner and I originally bought it in the UK. So the power adapter has UK style plug pins. I use a universal type power strip so this wasn't an issue. Also, the actual plug is removable type attachment, its not fixed to the power adapter. Not sure if this type of attachment is available or not but possibly the plug attachment can be replaced with Australian type?

 

Reason for selling: No longer used.

 

Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (+3%) Only

 

Extra Info: Can be picked up from West Footcray VIC

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1500 lps from Germany needs to come to Australia.

May 16, 2016, 3:21 am

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A good friend of the family has over 1500 lps in plastic outer sleeves and boxed up in wooden wine crates. They have been in storage there for almost 20 years and according to his inspection last year, are all in fantastic condition still. He is visiting Germany again this year with the intention of repacking them for a trip home to Oz. Anyone here experienced in one off packing and transportation of this many lps from Europe? If so, what is the most cost effective way to do it? As I am in export, I have a few good agents to do the transporting, but what method (pelleting, boxing, etc) is best?

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May 16, 2016, 3:33 am

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Item: Better Cables Silver Serpent Anniversary Edition RCA IC cables 1M pair

Location: West Footscray, VIC

Price: $75 incl postage.

Item Condition: Excellent condition. No damage or wear and tear.
Reason for selling: No longer needed.
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal
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Please see here for details: https://bettercables.com/collections/audio-cables/products/silver-serpent-audio-rca-interconnect-cable?variant=388305592

 

These are really good cables considering the cost. Very transparent and clean sounding. I am the original owner and have always kept and used them with care.  

 

 

 

Item: Atlas Element USB 2.0 A-B Cable 1M SOLD

Location: West Footscray, VIC

Price: $40 incl postage.

Item Condition: Excellent condition. No damage or wear and tear.
Reason for selling: No longer needed.
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal
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Please see here for details: http://www.atlascables.com-www.atlascables.com/element-usb.html

 

I had great results using this cable. Excellent clean sound with no clicks/drops etc. Works wonderfully well.

 

 

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May 16, 2016, 3:34 am

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Item: Skogrand "SC Air " interconnect cables

Location: Adelaide

Price:  $275

Item Condition:   Excellent

Reason for selling: too many cables

Payment Method: pick up- cash, bank deposit

Extra Info: These are about 3 years old and I purchased them directly from the Skogrand website, before they were "discovered " and when they still sold direct. I don't know what the new incarnation of these would cost but an educated guess would be well north of $1200, with currency changes and distributor/dealer margins
 
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May 16, 2016, 3:39 am

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Item: Raysonic CD128 CD player
Location:Melbourne
Price: $950 ONO
Item Condition:Excellent
Reason for selling:Change of Direction
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
Extra Info:
 
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May 16, 2016, 4:10 am

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Item: Audio Technica M50x
Price Range: $90-125
Item Condition: New or Used
Extra Info: 

I'm looking for a pair of used M50x, preferably in Melbourne.

 

 

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May 16, 2016, 4:59 am

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Item: Shunyata Python Alpha 1.8m powercords - two (2)

 

Location: Perth

 

Price: $700.00 each, plus postage or $1,350.00 plus postage for both

 

Item Condition: Excellent, as new

 

Reason for selling: Upgraded within Shunyata range

 

Payment Method: Pick up - cash, bank transfer

 

Extra Info: Original purchaser of these powercords at $2,250 each. C15 IECs (15 amp) connections with US plugs. Original packaging and pamphlets etc. included.

 

 
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May 16, 2016, 5:15 am

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Item: Shunyata Anaconda Alpha 1m powercord with C19 IEC (20 amp) connection and US plug

 

Location: Perth

 

Price: $1,100.00 plus postage

 

Item Condition: Excellent, as new

 

Reason for selling: Upgraded within Shunyata range

 

Payment Method: Pick up - cash, bank transfer

                   

Extra Info: Original purchaser of cord - $3,300 retail at the time. All packaging and pamphlets etc. included. Powercord to power all Shunyata Hydra power conditioners, hence 20 amp IEC (C19) with US plug.

 

 
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Quality USB cables makes a difference

May 16, 2016, 5:41 am

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I was one of those people who thoughts USB cables do not matter as it only carries data bits (0 or 1).
Well i am pleased to say i was WRONG.
I have tried few cables from the standard ones to more expensive boutique ones.
I had a dramatic improvement with the LH Lightspeed 10g (bought from a SNAer). Dont know how and why but the soundstage, resolution and detail have all gone up. Can keep pushing the volume higher and i am still able to hear all instruments clearly (no loudness noise or distortion).
So i can confirm USB cables must be of a very good quality if you want the best out of your digital system.
Just wanted to share my $0.02

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May 16, 2016, 6:15 am

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Item: MF A308cr Pre and Power Amps
Location: Sydney 2213
Price: $2600 both (or $1350 each)
Item Condition: 8/10 good with age
Reason for selling: to fund other project
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only
Extra Info

Suggest local pickup only as the items are very heavy.

Apology for the upside down photos you may need to put your head the other way to look at the photos. I will fix them soooon.

 

​Pre Amp 

www.musicalfidelity.com/uploads/manuals/english/a308crpre.pdf

 

Power amp

www.musicalfidelity.com/uploads/manuals/english/a308crpow_eng.pdf

 

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Many Thanks to BATMAQN for fixing up the pictures. 

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May 16, 2016, 6:17 am

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Item: Late 2009 Mac Mini (El Capitan OS), wireless keyboard & mouse plus DVI & HDMI video adapters 

Location: Adelaide Hills
Price: $250 ono + Postage
Item Condition: 8/10 
Reason for selling: Moved to dedicated streamer
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal & EFT
Extra Info: Sought after & bought this late 2009 model about 3 years ago to replace my AppleTV to store & play music files as the late 2009 models were reported on Computeraudiophile to be the best for music replay. Whilst I've had it I've sent music via the USB ports to a PS Audio & Klein DAC with ease, recently with a REGEN USB regenerator with no issues & it sounds very nice!

 

I've also updated the OS to El Capitan, version 10.11.4. It's Processor is a 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4 GB (x2 slots), 1067 MHz DDR3.

 

It's worked flawlessly since I've had it but with the El Capitan OS it's at the limit of it's computing power, but only when playing files via PureMusic 3 (Apparently the PM3 manual states this for the 4 GB, 2.53 GHz models but I've only had issues when upscaling FLAC & ALAC when playing via the PM3 software, all other software, JRiver, iTunes & Audirvana had no issues). At all other times it works well & handy to have a 2nd computer hooked up to my 50" plasma!

 

I've watched the youtube video's on how to upgrade the RAM many times but just not got around to do it but if you were to do this, it would ensure it's in good shape to keep playing music & to be used as a 2nd computer for years to come. I will return it to factory settings but will leave some of the music applications on it.

 
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Any questions, please let me know.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Matthew

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May 16, 2016, 6:24 am

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New to pay TV in Aus.

 

If only this was a British production....IMHO it would have been a LOT funnier [ I'll reserve my opinions of USA based production companies trying to do BRIT COM without BRIT writers ...it basically falls flat in most places] .... the timing of the comedic pieces [what few there are] leaves a lot to be desired.

 

Somewhat of a mish mash of both plot, and identities within the plot.

 

Here's a IMB rundown of the show.

 

• British newscaster Walter Blunt comes to Los Angeles, intent on conquering the world of American cable TV. Through the platform of a nightly interview show, Blunt is on a mission to impart his wisdom and guidance on how Americans should live, think and behave. Unfortunately, Blunt is constantly harassed by interfering network bosses, a dysfunctional news staff, and his numerous ex-wives and children. Blunt must now deal with the fallout from his well-intended but misguided actions, both on and off the air, with only an alcoholic manservant at his side.

• A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.

Maybe it might get better with further episodes [one would hope so with such a excellent cast] but the first few episodes have left me wondering...well hoping really.... as one or two laughs per episode do not a comedy make.

 

A 3 Meh's out of 10 ATM

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May 16, 2016, 6:25 am

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Found these videos interesting, slightly annoying as they point out the limitations in the design of my own B1s, but then again nothing is perfect. G1 s are maybe closer to perfect.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KNHwRpkyOZ4


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YB_Bp_rR-bk