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Just read this article In Canada they have manufactured cheaply or economically a Hemp Carbon that makes Capasitors Super Fast I wonder if it will be used for audio applications soon ? Link to article - https://www.asme.org/engineering-topics/articles/energy/hemp-carbon-makes-supercapacitors-superfast Snip - Graphene, a carbon nanomaterial, is considered to be one of the best materials for supercapicitor electrodes. Graphene is, however, expensive to manufacture, costing as much as $2,000 per gram. Looking for a less-costly solution, researchers at the University of Alberta/National Institute for Nanotechnology (NINT) NRC, and Alberta Innovates-Technology Futures, led by chemical and materials engineering Professor David Mitlin, developed a process for converting fibrous hemp waste into a unique graphene-like nanomaterial that outperforms graphene. What’s more, it can be manufactured for less than $500 per ton.

(Newbie) What NEW modern day state-of-the-art Preamplifier Transistors with an extremely Low Noise and High Gain out in the market today are superior to the following: 2SC2362 or 2SC1845 or KTC2240?

Found this article and in some ways it sounds like common sense http://www.hifipage.com/high-end-audio-sounds-crap-206/ Snip from the article - Most men who walk into a hifi store ask for speakers with a lot of power and bass. Audiophiles may laugh at this, but essentially they are the same. Audiophiles want gear with low (amplitude) distortion, low noise, and low capacitance in cables. But they seem to forget that these things probably don’t matter all that much, since figures are hardly a sign of true quality. The sound I heard from that restaurant was distorted and noisy beyond any reasonable factor, yet it sounded real. In the process of improving on test results and obtaining more bragging rights, we’ve forgotten the purpose of high fidelity. These days I have a chuckle to myself everytime I hear of someone describing sounds as “warmâ€. In the process of trying to produce undistorted treble (IMHO the most difficult thing to achieve in a system), we’ve grown accustomed to manufacturers simply giving up and dulling the high end, inventing the term “warm†to cover for their inadequacies. I do believe that “harshness†exists: in the form of distorted treble. But “warmth†has simply become an excuse for the inability to produce accurate high range.

Just looking at trying something on my CD transport has two RCA coaxial and two BNC coaxial outputs, they are all 75 ohms. I require some quality BNC terminated Coax cable and RCA terminated coax cable I have read that the - Belden 1694A coax cable is good and any Canare with Canare termination ends Edit Ideally I would like to try this coax combination One BNC x BNC One BNC x RCA One RCA x RCA So if anyone has any coax cable hiding in the drawer PM me Cheers

Hi all, I recently missed out on a 70's Yamaha CA-810 Amplifier on eBay which I was keen on purchasing - How ever I completely forgot about the Auction. The Auction ended at $285, + Postage. I am happy to pay this or Negotiate depending on the condition etc.. etc... Or even better a Larger Yammy from that series... (Not smaller as I am after using it as a Pre amp). Please consider sending me a message if you have one you would like to move on. Happy to pay necessary Packing costs and Organize a courier from my end. Many Thanks ! Dek - Wollongong NSW.

Item: WDTV Location: Richmond Price: $70 Item Condition: Excellent. Reason for selling: I've finally upgraded to an Oppo 105 to save space, cut down on remotes and honestly I just really wanted one! Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Only (not interested in shipping so please don't ask) Extra Info: I've read a few reviews on this saying how hard it is to use. To be perfectly honest it does take 20min and a computer restart or 2 to get up and running but as long as you can read the instructions and use google it's very doable. Plus once it's hooked up you have a very good media streamer with optical and HDMI outputs so you can go through a dac (like my emotiva xda-2 dac&pre that's also for sale... ) for music or straight into a receiver for movies etc. Once you have it hooked up there is very little lag while navigating menus or jumping from playing music to a completely different folder and playing 3D 1080p movies. Comes with power adapter. For a look/listen please send me a PM and we can arrange a time. Pictures: Sorry about the pic's. They're the best my phone can do....

Item: Cambridge Audio Topaz CD10 CD player Location: Clayton, Melbourne Price: SOLD Item Condition: Very good Reason for selling: Not using anymore Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Direct Deposit Extra Info: Purchased new from CAV in early 2011, still in great condition. Perfect for use as a transport into a DAC, also very capable as a budget player in its own right. The unit will come in the original packaging with manual and remote. Pickup from Clayton VIC or buyer pays postage. Review: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/cambridge-audio-topaz-am10-integrated-amplifier-cd10-cd-player-tas-205/ More info: http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/topaz-cd10-premium-cd-player Pics:

Item: Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6 (Black) Location: 3130, S.E. Melbourne Price: Sale pending...$600 + Shipping Item Condition: Very good Reason for selling: No longer needed. Moving to mainly vinyl source for the moment. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: This is a very flexible digital music player. It has a lot of features which can be found from the Cambridge Audio page here. I have used this player for over a year, and have very much enjoyed it. I still have the packaging and the remote for this. Pickup over the Easter weekend from Blackburn South is also possible. Pictures:

Selling my MA6100 McIntosh integrated amplifier. This is a real beauty, for the age it is in simply perfect condition, everything works, you simply won't find another one like this in Australia. The only thing making it not mint are a few little marks on the silver/chrome on the edges of the faceplate. This is US power and has been used for the last 8 years on a step down transformer with no issues. The transformer comes with the unit. Own a piece of McIntosh history, or simply plug, play and enjoy this for the classic McIntosh sound. ELECTRICAL: 70w/ch at 4 or 8 ohms, 40w/ch at 16 ohms. Response 20-20kHz (+0.5 -0.5dB). Distortion 0.20%. Noise and hum -90dB high level, -76dB low level re 10mV. Damping factor 50 at 8 ohms. Power amp noise -95dB. Input sensitivity and impedance: high level 0.3V at 250k, phono 2.5mV at 47k, tape head 3.0mV at 500k, power amp 3.0V at 100k. Tape output 0.3V. Dual concentric tone controls +16dB to -16dB. LF filter 50Hz at 12dB/oct. HF filter 7k at 12dB/oct. Presence boost 4dB at 1.5k. FRONT PANEL: Glass panel. Input selector: aux, tuner 2, tuner 1, phono 1, phono 2 and tape hd. Bass and treble each dual concentric. Balance. Comp switch: pres, flat or loud. Volume with power switch. Mode selector: L to L+R, R to L+R, stereo rev, stereo, mono (L+R), L+R to L and L+R to R. Pushbutton switches: tape mon 1, tape mon 2, tape copy 1 to 2 and 2 to 1, LF filter, HF filter, phase, main speakers, remote speakers. Indicator lights for power, tape mon 1 and 2, main and remote speakers. Headphone jack. BACK PANEL: Push terminals for main and remote speakers. Outputs: preamp, tape 1, tape 2. High level inputs: tape 1, tape 2, aux, tuner 1, tuner 2. Low level inputs: tape hd, phono 1, phono 2. Ground binding post. AC outlets: 3 switched, 1 unswitched. Circuit breaker. Panloc mounting. Size 5-7/16"H, 16"W and 13"D. Weight 34 lbs. Sold from 1972-1979.

Item: Audio GD - Ref 7.1 Location: Melbounre CBD Price: $1700 Item Condition: Near New. With original packaging + +usb cable + power cord + Audio GD Optical cable Reason for selling: Upgraded Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal Extra Info: Purchased 24/4/11 direct from Audio GD Pictures: Audio GD Ref 7.1 in near new condition, some tiny scratches on the side of the toptop plate, please see pics. Complete with original packaging. This unit has performed flawlessly since purchase. Not one single operational or sonic issue. I am the 2nd owner - however I have only had this unit a week, and have been made another offer which I cannot refuse - so this has to go. Purchased from Audio-GD in April 2011. Unit has a 3 year Audio GD warranty from the purchase date. Pickup available (cash) but am happy to ship - Shipping should be $30 by Trans Direct Couriers Aus wide - please contact to confirm if interested. If paying by paypal please add 3% for the paypal fee. Weight: Approximately 15kg Dimension: W430 X L430 X H93(MM) John Darko's review Audio GD technical info Thanks, gav.

SOLD Item: Standesign 5 Shelf Audio Stand Location: Brisbane inner South Price: SOLD Item Condition: Excellent. Reason for selling: Redesigning room Shipping: Prefer Pick up or I can deliver in Brisbane free (Shipping may be in access of $50 due to weight) Payment Method: Cash on Pickup - Bank Deposit Extra Info - this stand is made with square steel tube welded Each shelf is removable The top shelf is on spikes The design is racked back to allow easy access to components from any level It's solid and heavy @ approx 35kg by my guess PM me if interested Photos of actual stand

Up for sale are a pristine pair of Grado PS500 Headphones along with a slew of pads so that you can experiment with all the various sounds available. Included in this listing is - Grado PS500 Headphones G Cush pads L Cush pads Modded S Cush pads HD414 pads These headphones have received rave reviews since their release and are widely regarded as a "baby" PS1000 - Grado's top of the line headphones Will include Australia Wide shipping. These headphones retail for close to $800 here in Australia and along with the pads there is close to $1000 worth of items here - I am listing these at 1/2 that price @ $SOLD inc shipping Australia wide - Grab a Bargain.

Further Information: Selling my JBL studio 630 bookshelf speakers, they are in excellent working condition, they sound really fantastic and built to a high standard using high quality components, bought from West Coast hifi in October last year, and so these speakers do come with a receipt and original packaging as well as manual, selling these as I have upgraded to a set of floorstanding speakers also from JBL.