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I am a long-time Arcam fan, I have to say, with my current Alpha 10 having formed the central hub of my system for almost 15 years now; prior to that it was an Arcam Delta 290. For the most part, the AA10 has been happily driving a pair of B&W P4 speakers and producing a lovely sound. A couple of years ago, the upgrade bug bit courtesy of Pete Chew's PMC OB1 speakers. They were a huge improvement in sound and the Arcam handles them well enough - for most purposes. I have always wanted a pair of monoblocks, long-since figuring that would be my own personal audio nirvana. I almost picked up a pair about 15 months ago, class D, very efficient (rings my bell) and putting out some crazy amount of power, but the vendor packed them up to take with him to the States before I got in. Thinking that was my chance for reasonably-priced monoblocks gone, I investigated standard class A/B amps. I tested out a 3rd-hand power amp from a guy in these forums. High end, with price to almost match what I paid for the speakers, it gave a nice, detailed sound with the PMCs, but too rich a price for my blood compared with the sound improvement. It was not better than the Arcam alone for sure, but not *that* much better with the power amp than without it; the Arcam was good enough on my price-performance balance. Then I found a few ME power amps up for sale and picked up the ME85 last August or so, I think. In fact, it was. Good workhorse, sounds lovely, matches the sound (and price) of the Arcam well and supplies ooomph - what's not to love? That it matched the Arcam sound was important but not a deal breaker - I still have the Arcam to fall back on after all. As it happens, the ME powered the bass- and mid drivers well and the Arcam still handled the HF; the overall sound was very nice - not too different to the Arcam sound on its own but with an octave or so lower. Bonus! Arcam still gets a (minor) workout and acts as pre- to the ME. No worries, all is well; money well spent. Only slight problem - its trigger is 12V but the Arcam pre- only puts out 5V. But of a pain, I (more importantly, my other half and I) have to bend over every night to put it into stand-by and every day to power it on - see here for the layout of the system. Not insurmountable but makes my other half look askance and wonder if the power amp is worth it, really. She indulged me a little, I feel... So then a pair of Wyred 4 Sound mono-blocks came up for sale. Digital, shed-loads of power, efficient and... mono-blocks! Good price, too, not dissimilar to that I paid for the ME85. Even better I could leave these beasts on all the time as the efficiency means not much heat output and not much power usage. They might just be better than the ME85 for the power amp needs I have. Ok, they were in ACT and I had to pay to get them here; a bit of a risk - I might not like them. Having looked at class D amps before and into people's opinions of them I know they aren't for everyone. But then, nothing to stop me moving them on and keeping what I have if I *really* didn't like the sound. Raw specs, I think the ME are (possibly conservatively rated at about 125W and the W4S 500s at 230W into 8 ohm speakers. On paper at least, they should be better if more power is better. Two weeks ago tomorrow, they arrived and I put them into action last weekend to see what they were like. Did I like them? I should coco! The vendor was right - big sound stage (high and wide) and lots of bass. More controlled bass than the ME gave, but the sound as a whole was more open and detailed. Drums sounded more drum-like; movie soundtracks have bass slam. Vocals were set apart from the other sounds and the instruments in acoustic recordings were distinct and in place on the 'stage'. The mid was clearer, I suspect, and possibly less overpowered by the bass? Whatever the reason, there is bass and there is detail. Win-win! The most obvious factor, though, was this new sound had much more treble evident. Even my other half noticed that. It was not unbearable - I have heard oil-can tweeter sounds and did not like it one bit! - but this HF was possibly a little out of balance. it wasn't horribly out of place but it was a noticeable change, akin to the a colour appearing to differ depending on what colour is put next to it is the only way I can think of describing the effect. Anyway, I lived with it for a few days and still enjoyed the better bass and extra detail with a whole range of audio and audio-visual soundtracks pounding through the system. I could leave it as it was but I made a mental note to just try letting the W4S handle all speaker duties and have the Arcam acting as a pure pre-amp. Surely a power amp was not going to alter the treble that much though? So on Friday evening I reconfigured the cables and, while I was there, removed the Arcam speaker cable and put in the external contacts that came with the speakers to connect the tweeters to the mid-range cones. I wasn't expecting a huge difference in sound so I threw in my Farscape DVD and continued watching while getting the dinner going. As soon as I powered it all up, though, the music for the series sounded far less prominent. The tweeters were working, weren't they? Yes, no duff contacts, the HF was there, just less in-your-face than with the Arcam handling the tweeters. The sibilants were clear and present, that open sound seemed a little more, errrrr, open and that deep, controlled bass is still there. This is getting better all the time! That wide sound stage seemed to have widened a little more: Farscape's soundtrack is, for the most part, well engineered for a surround sound and the effects come out of the wall, across the TV and out into the hallway now. Anyway, AV duties for the rest of the evening gave me more confidence that this pair of amps had really exceeded my expectations. Still, I had to try my reference audio tracks before making any firm decisions. That was Saturday morning's job. All the usual suspects put the new system through its paces. "Season of Hollow Soul" had that double bass there, to the right on my wall, just by the cat tea light holders. The vocals were clearly centre-stage as kd should be. "So What" from "Kind of Blue" had each instrument in its place, but that wider sound-stage could have been a problem: greater separation of instruments is fine as long as the whole is not compromised. No worries there, that separation just seems to provide a more coherent whole. It makes little logical sense to me, but it is definitely so; the extra width has not torn down the sound image in its joyous presentation of individual instruments. A Chinese drum poem next... Man, those drums sound real! Again, the separation is in evidence, that big central drum is steadfast in the middle and you can feel its power. The lighter drums around it were easily positioned in my mind's eye. The stick and drum-edge hits had attack and that woody quality to them, with resonance appropriate. And so-on through the rest of the test tracks... Classical music sounded more like an orchestra, "Night on a Bare Mountain" pinned my ears back to the side of my head... Complex Yes music was nicely defined with Howe's guitar sounding live in my room and Squire's bass nicely positioned on the right side of the stage... REM's "Try not to breathe" had those lovely tinkling bells at the start and the rest of the production has not sounded better in my room... Something I just noticed as I type this: silence is, well, silent. No stray whispers or resonances creeping into the ears from unruly cones, the amps are keeping tight hold of the PMC speakers. If there is attack, they attack, decay is well-behaved and a dead stop in the music - eg "Beds Are Burning" or similar staccato effects - results in a black lack of sound. Whether it is coal-black, jet-black or, as LHH would have it, obsidian I don't feel qualified to comment. I do know that it is blacker than the ME gave and that is all I need. That extra mid clarity and wide sound stage only adds to the enjoyment. So here are the little beauties and in my set up. I could easily power them down if I want to but I am currently leaving them on. They don't get hot and they are often in use, definitely for several hours daily. All in all, do I love them? Absolutely! A good deal? Definitely (thank you LHH). Am I keeping them? I should coco! The ME85 is still in place, but it is only acting as a cat deterrent at the moment, as the younger cat will lie in any available cosy wooden hole she can find. One day I will find something else to do that as the ME 85 is likely to be put up for sale. For now, though, I am off to enjoy the W4S sound some more. Bbs...

Well folks this has been a hoot of a week - within a week I have auditioned, then purchased and then setup a very pretty acquisition that Zipstartcanoe had in the classifieds. Yes a very gorgeous looking, awesome sounding Once Analogue TT with Ducs Univector Arm and a an Ortofon Cadenza Black Cart. Last night, I picked up some additional interconnects from James at Soundlabs, so I could connect up a Slee Elevator and Slee Phono Stage that I picked up from Keith at Vinyleye this morning. I must say this community of ours is awesome - every individual I have dealt with is passionate about this pursuit, personable and easy to get along with! For those of you who have been following me you will know this is connected up to a Pair of Vaf i66's, via a Luxman 550AX which is also fed by an Arcam FMJ CD37 and sits in a room that is a little small but acoustically treated to compensate, there are now too many brands of interconnects to mention hehe. I need to stop and listen for a few hundred hours at least now and preferably thousands because my mortgage has grown enough hehe. Some pics are below but when I eventually have a GTG I will get someone with a decent camera to do the honours for me - the iphone found a piano finish black polished TT with stainless steel platter etc way too challenging sorry. I also wanted to avoid the flash because of the all of the possible reflections and as you can see natural light would have back lit it way too much. I dont pretend to be a photographer - but I am now at least not pretending to be an audiophile of sorts! I will post some more impressions of it all once it has all had a chance to run in but at this point in time I will say 'bury me with my records' as they are as close to nirvana I have got to date! A few shots of the TT. The Slee Gear and Controller for the TT. The whole shebang! From the listening position. Cheers! Max.

Further information: Very well known, highly rated, phono preamp that is capable of driving MM and MC carts Bought new in November 2019. Have the original packing. Selling to sponsor Puffin DSP purchase. Frequency response, Rumble filter OFF 20Hz-50kHz +/-0.2dB, -3dB at 7Hz Frequency response, Rumble filter ON 45Hz-50kHz +/-0.2dB, -3dB at 20Hz, -13dB at 10Hz THD+N (at 1kHz, 5V Out), MC input, 30dB gain 0.005% THD+N (at 1kHz, 5V Out), MM input, 30dB gain 0.0015% System gain, MC input 60, 70, 80, or 82dB System gain, MM input 30, 40, 50, or 52dB Input impedance, MC input 50-550Ω + 1nF Input impedance, MM input 47kΩ + 120, 220, 340 or 440pF Equivalent noise (A-wgt, 40dB MM gain), MC input 0.06μV RMS Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Description: My Arcam CD73 CD player, an integral part of my beloved Hi-Fi stereo system, is now available for sale. Originally purchased as part of a complete set, this CD player has been meticulously cared for and kept in a child-, pet-, and smoke-free home. It comes with its original box, manual, and accessories. The remote control is also brand new and untouched, still in its plastic bag (batteries removed!). As part of the split lots, this CD player is now offered individually, reflecting my transition from CDs to streaming for my audio preferences. Condition: Very Good, some hairline scratches on the left side wall, a meticulous eye may detect an almost indistinguishable abrasion on the corner of the case. Specifications: Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): 24-bit Delta-Sigma Frequency Response: 0.3Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 112dB Harmonic distortion (1kHz): 0.003% Output Level: 2.2V Coaxial / Optical outputs Remote Control: Included Dimensions: W430 x D290 x H85mm Weight: 4.6kg nett/6.5kg packed RRP: $1,198 (at the time of introduction to the market) Please review the attached photos for a detailed look at each component's condition. If you have any specific questions or need more information, feel free to ask.

Hi all, I am after a second hand Arcam A38 in fault free excellent condition. Can be either black or silver. As this model is now superseded I can get a brand new one at clearance prices but it exceeds my budget unfortunately. Please PM me if you have one you no longer need. Thanks in advance. Regards, Dean

ARCAM / B&W Hi-Fi Package – Amplifier, CD player, Speakers Description: I am selling my beloved Hi-Fi stereo system. Bought brand-new as a complete set, this system has always been meticulously cared for and resided in a child-, pet- and smoke-free home. Each component comes with its original box, manuals, and accessories. Additionally, both remote controls are brand new and untouched, still in their plastic bags (batteries removed!). I am selling this exceptional system only because I am transitioning away from CDs to streaming for my audio preferences. ARCAM A90 Integrated Amplifier: Condition: Excellent Specifications: Power Output: 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms Distortion, 8 ohms, 80% power, 1kHz: 0.005% Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz Inputs: Multiple line-level inputs Pre- Out and Power In 2 switchable speaker outputs 1/4-inch headphone output (with an impedance rating between 8Ω and 2kΩ) Remote Control: Included Dimensions: W435 x D340 x H100mm Weight: 9kg nett/10.5kg packed RRP: $2,998 (at the time of introduction to the market) ARCAM CD73 CD Player: Condition: Very Good, some hairline scratches on the left side wall, a meticulous eye may detect an almost indistinguishable abrasion on the corner of the case. Specifications: Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): 24-bit Delta-Sigma Frequency Response: 0.3Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 112dB Harmonic distortion (1kHz): 0.003% Output Level: 2.2V Coaxial / Optical outputs Remote Control: Included Dimensions: W430 x D290 x H85mm Weight: 4.6kg nett/6.5kg packed RRP: $1,198 (at the time of introduction to the market) B&W 684 Floorstanding Speakers (Red Cherry finish): Condition: Excellent. There might be slight discoloration on the black cloth of speaker covers. The covers, although never exposed to direct sunlight, have subtly lightened over time due to ambient light. The black plinths have become slightly sticky over time, a known issue with B&W speakers. Specifications: Type: 2.5-way, floorstanding Enclosure type: Bass-reflex Frequency Response: 44Hz - 22kHz ±3dB Sensitivity: 90dB Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms Recommended Amplifier Power: 25W to 150W Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminum dome Midrange: 165 mm (6.5 in.) woven Kevlar cone Woofer: 165 mm (6.5 in.) woven Kevlar cone Bi-Wire Capable: Yes Finish: Red Cherry Dimensions (H x W x D) 910 x 198 x 300 mm Weight 18.2 kg Additional Features: Rubber feet, carpet-piercing spikes, foam plugs RRP: $1,700 (at the time of introduction to the market) QED Silver Special 25th Anniversary Edition Speaker Cable: Specifications: Length: 5 meters Bi-Wire Configuration: Yes (4 wires for each speaker) RRP: $240 Please review the attached photos for a detailed look at each component's condition. If you have any specific questions or need more information, feel free to ask.

Further information: I brought this a while back but due to being mobile and not having the space to set it up, I never used it and it has been sitting in the box. I have plugged it in and can confirm it is in perfect working order. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that upon successful sale of your item it is expected you pay Seller's Fees. - if you have previously sold items and not made a contribution, your advertisement may not be approved.

Further information: Good quality surround sound or Hi Fi receiver amplifier recently serviced and checked by respected commercial technician. Despite being relatively new to the industry ARCAM are gaining a reputation for quality equipment Audition available. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved.

approx 2 years old prefer to sell as a pair but also can separate perfect condition, original boxes limited use due to not having space in my apartment both purchased from local dealers here in Melbourne Arcam CDS50 RRP $1495 Plays all disc formats, including SACD, CD-A, CD-R and CD-RW Supports audio file formats including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC and WMA USB input Superb 32-bit DAC built in Streaming through the music life app Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.002% to stream you need to use Arcam's MusicLife app Arcam SA20 Integrated Amp RRP $1995 Class G amplification for impeccable sound and efficiency 90W of power per channel 5 analogue inputs including phono 3 digital inputs 32-bit DAC,Sabre ESS9038K2M Full I/P control Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.003%

Further Information: Perfect condition Arcam streamer comes with all original packaging https://www.arcam.co.uk/product,hda,streamers,st60.htm

Further information: Arcam CD 82 in very good used condition. Comes with original remote, but no original packaging. Has always played all CDs flawlessly. Cosmetically I can't find anything wrong. Nice bright display with CD text. I'm the original owner. owner. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that upon successful sale of your item it is expected you pay Seller's Fees. - if you have previously sold items and not made a contribution, your advertisement may not be approved.

Further information: Arcam A85 Amplifier in good used condition. Comes with original remote control and packaging. No phono stage installed. Some minor marks on the casing - on the top from having the CD player sit there, and a few fine ones around edges. I'm the original owner and have held on to this because it was just such a good starting point in audio, but now really need to reduce gear in preparation for downsizing. Happy to audition for local buyers. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that upon successful sale of your item it is expected you pay Seller's Fees. - if you have previously sold items and not made a contribution, your advertisement may not be approved.

Further Information: What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner RRP $2995.00 In excellent codiction PRODUCT DETAILS 4 digital inputs Balanced XLR and Single ended RCA analogue outputs Optical and coaxial digital outputs GoogleCast, Airplay2, uPnP Streamer Roon Ready certified MQA supported 32-bit ESS9038Q2M Sabre DAC Full I/P and RS232 control including Control4 and Crestron Total harmonic distortion noise = 0.0008% https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/arcam-st60

Item: Home Entertainment System Location: Yandina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Price: $7500 Item Condition: Used Reason for selling: We have dismantled our home theatre system as we are going travelling Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only We are selling our home entertainment system which I bought from my brother in law. It is made up of high end equipment and he originally paid $70,000 for it. The system is powered by a Lexicon MC 12 Surround Sound Pre Amp Processor - The Lexicon MC12 has three zones, twelve configurable inputs, onboard processing, twelve output channels, and a wide array of expansion capabilities enable the MC-12 to easily meet the demands of the discerning audio/video enthusiast! It has Two Ezo Power Amplifiers one has 3 channels & one has 4 channels both are in perfect working order. An Arcam DV27 High End DVD and CD player - which is designed to playback regular DVD-Video discs and CDs as well as CD-R and CD-RW discs. It will also playback HDCD and some MP3 encoded CDs. High end Mirage and KEF surround sound speaker system - 2 front speakers which are OM-9HB-1 and measure 110cm high x 30cm wide x 32cm deep. A centre speaker which is a OM-C2-1 and measures 69cm high x 63cm wide x 31cm deep. 2 side speakers which are OM-2HB-1 and measure 24cm high x 30cm wide x 15cm deep. A sub woofer which is a BPS-400HE-1 and measures 53cm high x 60cm wide x 50cm deep. 2 KEF rear speakers which measure 30cm high x 42cm wide x 22cm deep. A Panasonic Home Entertainment Projector PT-AX200E - The Panasonic PT-AX200E home entertainment projector has a second HDMI port, and a game mode to increase signal response during fast motion video. A Remote controlled projector screen 2m 8cm wide x 2m drop It also comes with $7500 worth of gold cabling for the highest possible performance and sounds absolutley amazing! We sound proofed our cinema room but all the neighbours could still hear it! All the pieces comes in their original boxes with manuals, are in excellent condition and working order and still labelled ready for installation! If you really want an amazing home entertainment system which will last you a life time or just want to annoy the neighbours this is for you! We have also decided to throw in our Leaf/Nexus Full House Premium Entertainment System which sends the audio/visual throughout your house and is valued over $11,000. This includes: Leaf LPI8640 8 Source 6 Zone Amplified Matrix with a RRP of $3,599.00 as of July 2012 Leaf LCV8600 8 source 6 Zone HD Matrix Ad On with a RRP of $2,599 as of July 2012 Nexus RS232 Module with a RRP of $2,599.00 as of July 2012 Leaf powered hotel passive Hub LHH with a RRP of $1,299 as of July 2012 Leaf HDD3 3 Way Component Amplifier with a with a RRP of $399.00 as of July 2012 Leaf LCB20 Component Wall Plate HD Breakout with a RRP of $399.00 as of July 2012 Leaf LK12-8 8Source Matrix Keypad with a RRP of $349.00 as of July 2012 Leaf LR15-8 Remote Control 8-Source with a RRP of $49.00 as of July 2012 Using this amazing system allows you to take control of all your audio and video entertainment, wherever you are in your home, you can watch or listen to your favourites. At the push of a button, this Leaf Full House premier Entertainment system makes it all possible. Foxtel in the kid’s room, DVD in the bedroom or CD in the alfresco. This high definition hi-fi quality audio and video entertainment is no longer stuck just in the one room. Its Multi room, multi-source that's extremely easy to use, looks good and sounds fantastic. FEATURES LIST:- Simultaneous control and distribution of multiple A/V sources to as many zones you require. Simple intuitive control systems that make Leaf Full House Entertainment very usable. Video distribution over long distances via computer cable with impeccable quality AND NO BULKY VIDEO CABLES. High Fidelity audio signal paths, and the flexibility to choose power amplification and speakers on a per zone basis. Any zone can be background music or full high fidelity sound! Ability to control any piece of audio/video equipment via remote codes stored in the Leaf Interface. Infinitely expandable to as many zones as you require. Zones work & connect independently.

Further information: Very well known, highly rated, phono preamp that is capable of driving MM and MC carts Bought new in November 2019. Have the original packing. Selling to sponsor Puffin DSP purchase. Frequency response, Rumble filter OFF 20Hz-50kHz +/-0.2dB, -3dB at 7Hz Frequency response, Rumble filter ON 45Hz-50kHz +/-0.2dB, -3dB at 20Hz, -13dB at 10Hz THD+N (at 1kHz, 5V Out), MC input, 30dB gain 0.005% THD+N (at 1kHz, 5V Out), MM input, 30dB gain 0.0015% System gain, MC input 60, 70, 80, or 82dB System gain, MM input 30, 40, 50, or 52dB Input impedance, MC input 50-550Ω + 1nF Input impedance, MM input 47kΩ + 120, 220, 340 or 440pF Equivalent noise (A-wgt, 40dB MM gain), MC input 0.06μV RMS Photos: PLEASE READ If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Item: Arcam FMJ A38, P38, P35, P25, P25/3 Price Range: 2nd hand Market Value Item Condition: Used Extra Info: Looking for an Arcam FMJ A38 with a matching FMJ 2ch power amp combo (any of the models above will be ok). Would prefer black but both in silver will be fine too, must be in great condition and fault free. I live on the Sunshine Coast will pay shipping, original box would be nice, if you have any please let me know Please also let me know if you have either the integrated or a power amp.

I need more grunt.

Item: Arcam IrDAC Price Range: 200 Item Condition: New or Used Extra Info: Would like to buy one if anyone is willing to sell and post to Melbourne Thank you