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Who else owns and uses a Clear Audio turntable or a Clear Audio TT package (TT, Arm and possibly CA cartridge). I know of one other in Adelaide but I’m sure there are more in SA and other States / Territories Mine is a vintage Avantgarde Magnum CA TT with upgrades and using a SME-V arm and a Lyra Kleos MC cartridge. Upgraded to the Ceramic Magnetic Bearing and added the Smart Syncro speed controller. The heavy plinth sits upon 4 Isoacoustics Orea suspension feet (not in picture, they are the old feet). Platter mat is a Funk Firm Achromatic. Furutech AG-12 phono cable into a Lundahl SUT and a GoldenAgeAudio Reference Phono amplifier both built by DUC (RIP) to his top specifications.

Hey everyone! I've been casually searching for a good vintage automatic turntable. From what I've found, today's options are either just okay, too pricey, or both. Vinyl is more of a side hobby for me, so I'm not ready to spend a lot on a high-end setup. Why an automatic turntable? I just like the convenience and ease of use. I used to have a Pro-Ject Debut III. It sounded fine, but I got tired of the fully manual operation pretty quickly. Right now, I'm using an Audio Technica Sound Burger with an upgraded LP Gear elliptical stylus. I love it because it looks cool and fits well with my Sonos system. But it's a bit of a hassle since you have to be nearby to flip records or turn it off. Last night, I found a Sharp Optonica RP-5100 on Facebook Marketplace for $350. I don't know much about these turntables, but this seems fairly solid, and I like its aesthetic. I'm not a big fan of vintage wood veneer. What do you think? Should I go for it or pass?

Extra Info: seeking wooden case to suit a Vintage Marantz 2330, case model is WC-43

Further Information: Here is a beautiful vintage Japanese turntable. It is warm and smooth with great musicality and dynamics. Just serviced with new belt fitted and the stylus has plenty of life left. Includes original manual, cartridge, dust wand, stylus protector and original box for stylus. I had a couple of turntables prior to this, and it was this turntable that reignited my love of vinyl and showed me what the medium is capable of. I’ve since paid a lot more for other turntables, however the SR-2050C still compares very favorably and is a pleasure to listen to. It is in very good condition considering its age with just minor superficial marks in the dust cover. There is minor chip to the inside front plinth that is generally not seen unless looking down from above. See the pic. Otherwise you will see that it presents well. See info from Vinyl Engine below. Description The Sansui SR-2050C is a striking model strictly for the purist looking for the simplicity and accuracy of a manual turntable with the basic convenience of an automatic. Incorporating two of Sansui's latest engineering breakthroughs - auto lift/stop mechanisms - the SR2050C substantially adds to the convenience of the manual turntable without sacrificing any of it's accuracy. Like most automatics, the tonearm automatically lifts from the final groove of the record in play. But unlike conventional automatics which take advantage of increasing end-of-play tonearm speed to trigger the lifting device, the auto-lift mechanism is entirely electrical and is set in motion by a special detector circuit which activates a relay/solenoid control system. Specifications Type: 2-speed, belt-driven turntable with auto-lifter and auto-stop Platter: 301mm, 1.2kg, die-cast aluminium alloy Motor: 4-pole synchronous Speeds: 33 and 45rpm Signal to noise ratio: better than 40dB Wow and flutter: less than 0.07% Tonearm: static balance, tubular, inside force canceller, lateral balancer, direct readout stylus pressure scale Arm length: 220mm Overhang: 15mm Cartridge: induced magnet type Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz Output: 5mV Stylus pressure: 2g Stylus: 0.5mil diamond Dimensions: 190 x 442 x 352mm Weight: 11.8kg

Up for sale (quite regrettably, i might add) is this beautiful example of a Vintage Kenwood KA-8100 DC Amplifier. Built between 1977 and 1979, this unit is in immaculate condition and is an absolute stunner! Viewed by many as the most superior model that Kenwood brought out at the time (often ranked higher than the KA-9100, even), with its massive output and dual power transformers. The thing is a BEAST!! This model Kenwood is particularly sought after and INCREDIBLY hard to find, especially in this condition. I doubt you will find one like this again. Rated 75w per channel @ 8ohms, and a whopping 90w @ 4ohms, this is sure to drive even the hungriest of speakers with ease. This amplifier has complete channel separation, with independent power supplies, plus a separate preamplifier power supply, which delivers precise stereo imaging down to the lowest of frequencies. Well ahead of its time, with some very impressive specs & features… • 0.03% Total harmonic distortion • Signal to noise ratio - 115dB (short circuited) • Damping factor - 50 @ 8ohms • 2 x Phono Inputs • Tuner / AUX / Tape Inputs • Gain control +10dB / 0dB / -10dB • Subsonic Filter • Low / High Pass Filter For more information and a complete rundown of this model, check out: https://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2011/09/kenwood-ka-8100.html?m=1 I guarantee that anyone who views this will be blown away, and i don’t imagine it will last too long. Unfortunately i need the extra money to put towards a house deposit, so my loss is your gain. Genuine enquiries only please. Located at Seaford SA.

Further Information: 240 volt Graphic EQ from Luxman . Top has a few scratches but face is pretty clean. Fairly rare 240v version. Can post at buyers expense.

Further Information: Full working condition , front plate and rear panel as new . Scuffs on top plate Can send a video via WhatsApp to verify operation but cant audition at my place

I recently acquired this amplifier. The build quality is impressive and it looks awesome. However, there is not much written about this amplifier on the Internet. I also have a Pioneer SA-7300 amplifier. The Hitachi is 25W per channel compared to the Pioneer's 35W per channel. The sound coming out my KEF Concertos sounds a little better with the Hitachi. What do other think about Hitachi amplifiers from the 1970s?

If you know the brand, then you know the reputation! Beautiful pair of vintage B&W DM1400 Reference speakers in stunning walnut cabinets, standing nice and high on matching stands. These are a 3-way closed box design, nice and heavy at over 20kg each and rated at 8ohms with 86dB sensitivity. Very unique drivers, with inter-unit electronic time delay correction, which implements an auto shutdown protection prior to the occurrence of distortion. These same drivers were used by Bowers in the famous Signature Powered Model 1 design, and produce an incredibly natural and musical soundscape. B&W have always been revered for their exceptional quality and attention to detail, and a quick search will reveal an array of positive reviews about the DM1400. This pair is in exceptional condition, and look just as good as they sound. Grilles are perfect, with no rips or fraying. A perfect addition to any setup, or for someone looking to put together a vintage system with quality units. This is an incredibly regretful sale, and i will gladly hold on to them if they do not sell. However, i’m tying to downsize my collection and therefore these are the first on the line. Sorry, no interstate buyers (unless you are willing to come to SA to collect) as they are just too big and heavy.

Further information: This is a turntable from the twilight years of the great Japanese direct drives, and is the next model in line from Kenwood’s top of the range L-07D, making it one of the best turntables Kenwood built. It was released circa 1986 and is designed using a die cast frame, which is hidden underneath the plinth. The table looks black, but under the right lighting it’s revealed as a dark rosewood woodgrain finish. These weren’t sold outside of Japan, and I imported this table via Hifido in 2013. The table weighs 14.5kg, is semi automatic, and handles cartridges ranging from 2 to 12 grams. Also included in the sale is a head shell, and the HiFiDo dust cover, but you’ll need to source a step down transformer as this is a 110v unit. Before I purchased the table it was serviced in Japan, and the table has worked flawlessly for me. Cosmetically it is in great condition, although there are a couple of minor marks on the deck consistent with age. Long ago I threw out the Hifido packaging, so it would be difficult to mail safely.

Here is something special, a rare Denon PMA-777 stereo amplifier made in Japan. 240v Australian delivered model Smoke and pet free home Seldom found in Australia, the PMA-777 provides a quality analogue 2 channel listening experience, it’s phono stage is one of the best I heard in vintage integrated amplifiers in a long while. Plenty of inputs for your turntable, CD player, tuner, tape deck or streamer. Sonically the Denon delivers a big commanding sound with plenty of control and detail - a well balanced sound that is versatile with any genre of music Delivers quality power, features and control - superior against other Japanese branded rivals for a much more affordable price. Specs thanks to www.hifiengine.com Power output: 100 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz Total harmonic distortion: 0.02% Input sensitivity: 0.2mV (MC), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line) Signal to noise ratio: 72dB (MC), 88dB (MM), 110dB (line) Output: 150mV (line) Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω Dimensions: 470 x 136 x 413mm Weight: 12.5kg Working well on all channels, controls have been cleaned for smooth quiet operation. Idle current reset to factory specification Very good cosmetic condition with only minor blemishes in line with its age Knobs have a nice feel to them Due to the size and weight offering as Melbourne local pick up only Due to nature of vintage electronics sold as is with no returns

Further Information: I have decided to move my L150A on. They just aren't getting used and I'd rather they bring someone joy. Big brother to the JBL L112, Great sounding speakers. Cosmetically perfect with the exception of one mid that had the dustcap pushed in. No sonic impacts. Refoamed woofers and passive radiators in 2017 through QSR. Correct refoaming (glued behind woofers). Grills in good condition. Speaker in complete original condition (crossovers, binding post etc).

Yamaha CA-1000 class A or AB amplifier in good condition and good working order. The unit was serviced recently.Further Information:

Further Information: vintage Audiolines..NO need for a sub! I've had these speakers for 30ish years..2x12" in each cab...cabs are in A1 condition...I've just serviced.. Grills could go with a re&cloth,but I've only ever used them for transport....

Further information: The amp was serviced a month ago and is working well. Specifications Power output: 20 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) Frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHz Total harmonic distortion: 0.1% Damping factor: 38 Input sensitivity: 2mV (MM), 120mV (line) Signal to noise ratio: 60dB (MM), 70dB (line) Output: 0.43V (Pre out) Semiconductors: 28 x transistors Dimensions: 373 x 227 x 125mm Weight: 7.8kg https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/luxman/sq-700x.shtml 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.

Quality amplifier and tuner in good and clean condition for age. Rare (only 1000 ever made) quality vintage components form Japan mid/late 1970s. Made by Clarion for AWA. Bought these on here in 2018 for asking price at the time, with grand plans to use in a shelf mounted configuration in my man-cave which seamed perfect due to the shallow case work. Plans never went any further and now renovations are coming up so these need to move. Excellent build quality and heavy with massive transformer. 50w per channel and able to take 4 ohm speakers. Physically and functionally (aside from tape deck) in good condition with clean and well readable face-plates, with just a few small marks as shown in the photos. Amplifier and tuner working great. Switches appear ok, volume working fine but slight crackle on moving slider (not at any other time). All lights working. Condition is identical from when I got these, ran them a couple of times and then had them stacked covered in the spare bedroom since. Cassette deck not working and I have not tried to fix/get repaired, please see previous add for some more info. Link to previous add: Link for extra information: http://www.thevintageknob.org/clarion-UFO.html 47 cm wide, 20.5 cm tall - total height 59.5 cm, approx 22 cm deep. Heavy stack - amp 11kg, cassette deck 10kg, tuner 7.5 kg. Local pick-up only due to size and weight, unless you want me to drop it to a Pack’n Send or similar and take care of it from there. Cheers and thanks for looking, Ralf 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.

Hi everyone, I have a vintage Marantz amplifier that I reckon has an issue. After using it for less than 30 minutes with a turntable in the phono input it feels very hot to the touch and recently has had a rather unpleasant smell coming from it too. Does anyone have any experience with this and/or is there a good repair or service place in the Melbourne area I may be able to take it to? Thanks in advance

Here to try and get some ideas on a new set up. Fairly new to decent stereo equipment (used to run my turntable into a crappy kenwood amp and speakers, and then for a while from a DJ turntable into my Roland KC-150 keyboard amp, which actually didn't sound too bad, only in mono). Now working on improving what i have, or possibly moving to some quality vintage gear. Currently running a Rega RP1 turntable, into a Rega Brio-R and Mission Mx3's. The setup is nice but not great but was a decent start. I think it could be a slippery slope into the world of hi-fi from here. Current setup suits the acoustic, soul and blues that i listen to, but as soon as i kick on some rock n roll jams it doesnt have it. I like to play fairly loud when i listen to rock n roll (which is often), but the bottom end just isn't up for it in this setup, hence the want/need to upgrade. Looking for a new setup, maybe just new speakers or amp and speakers to put that smile on my face when i crank on some Black Sabbath, ACDC, Led Zeppelin etc. Am thinking maybe some vintage speakers could do the job,. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to look for some vintage speakers, or what i should be looking for. Am gonna go check out hi-fi exchange, and check the classifieds here. Am also keen to have a listen to some new gear, any recommendations on what i should be looking? Budget is around the $2500 mark. Any help would be much appreciated.

Hi, Just picked up a Pioneer PL25 turntable. It's in terrific condition and everything works ok with the exception of the cut off/cueing feature (I'm not sure of the correct term). Halfway through the last track the arm basically stalls and won't track to the end and lift off (like it's stuck on a track). I've tried several LP's with the same result, so it's not an album problem. If I lift the arm towards the centre the cueing mechanisn cuts in and takes over (so it works ok). The function also works if I use the lever at any time during the playing of an LP. I've read on this forum that some have dismantled/disengaged the auto function and settled for manual operation. I'd probably settle for that but I would like to try and fix this issue If I can. It looks like it should be fixed by a slight adjustment/tweak that would allow the arm to go a little further toward the centre of the LP. Maybe that's just wishful thinking. The second question is: If I can't fix it, does anyone know how to disengage the auto function without damaging the components (i.e. so that the function can be re-engaged at a later date). I've removed the bottom cover to have a look at the mechanism. It appears to be quite intricate but at least it is reasonably accessible. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks