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Hello everyone and anyone. I have joined this community because I'm passionate about music being beautifully reproduced. Less than two years ago, I bought a pair of Proac D40 speakers and an Ecko valve amp, WV55SE but I've decided to go on a long trip and rent my house and so I'll sell my gear and cop the inevitable loss. I'll post an ad on the classifieds <snip> Cheers, Nick

Further information: As new pair of the very welll reviewed Buchardt audio S400 bookshelf speakers. I ordered these from Mads (the CEO of Buchardt) to test in my system as they have a very generous 45 day return policy. They aren't a good match for my perchant for lower powered tube amps (mine range from 8w-22wpc) and I was going to return them this week. Mads contacted me yesterday to let me know that due to COVID-19 the return shipping cost (which Buchardt covers almost all of) has gone through the roof due to COVID-19 and would I consider selling these locally if he provided a discount on my total AND he will provide the full 10 year warrenty to the new owner from the day they purchase these. Considering sending it back, and them then reselling will cost them a huge chunk of cash, I thought i'd see if anyone was interested in these. They are 6 weeks old, absolutely mint, and have been run in for about 40-50 hours in total. Not a mark on them, and have all the original packaging and accessories. Price is less than what I paid + the discount from Mads. Price is firm - previous sale fell through due to buyers lack of funds so they are up for sale again! Will ship anywhere in Australia for another $50 insured. https://www.buchardtaudio.com/shop/s400-white TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating principle: 2-way Passive radiator system Tweeter: 1 x 0,74" Custom fine weave soft fabric textile with CDC aluminum waveguide Mid / woofer: 1 x 6" Aluminum cone with break-up optimization Passive Radiator: 1 x 5x8" Long throw passive radiator with very low mass added Impedance: 4 ohms Sensitivity: 88 dB Frequency response: 33 - 40.000 Hz +/- 3dB (in-room) Crossover Point: 2670hz Power recommendation: 40 - 200 W Measurements (h x w x d): 365 x 180 x 240 mm (14.4” x 7” x 9.45”) Weight: 18 kg / set Speaker grilles included Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Electrocompaniet EC4.7 preamp with Remote Location: Sunshine Coast or pickup from Brisbane. Can freight at buyers expense Price: $1350 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: No longer required Payment Method: Cash, bank transfer Extra Info: Have the original box, will be packed with the upmost care. Beautiful preamp in excellent condition. Photos:

Item: Vienna Acoustics Haydn SE in rosewood stand mount speakers Location: Bentleigh, Melbourne Price: $1450 firm including high quality Extrema stands Item Condition: Very good Reason for selling:NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Local sale preferred but will ship at purchasers cost and risk Speakers were purchased from Kevin at Class A Audio in Blackburn. Still under warranty-they are 7 months old. They are in very good condition- some very small marks where the speaker grilles attach- cant see them when on, and look worse for some reason in the photos. Happy to demo. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Further information: Very well reviewed but very low price power amp. Due to Coronamadness(tm) and working from home I bought a few different amps to see what I preferred, and as good as this is, I just like the sound of tubes. As of posting this ad it is 2 days old and has been used for about 9 hours. Manual etc all unopened. Comes with original power cables etc (these are EU/UK so you'll need an adaptor or another power cable). Original box so will just package it up and send it to it's new home. Happy with local pickup or will post anywhere in Oz for $25. Specs here: https://www.iotaenterprises.co.uk/collections/stereo-collection/products/iotavx-audiophile-power-amplifier Continuous power (load-dependent): 45W (8Ω, 2 channels), 100W (8Ω, 1 channel bridged), 90W (4Ω, 2 channels), 180W (4Ω, 1 channel bridged), Connections: RCA inputs, 1x Pre Out Total harmonic distortion (THD + N): ≤0.02% (nominal value: A weighting) Frequency response (+/- 3dB): 10Hz - 100kHz Power supply: 115VAC or 230VAC, @ 50 / 60Hz Standby consumption: <0.5W Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 59 x 240 mm Mass: 6.5 kg Reviews: https://hifipig.com/iotavx-sa3-integrated-and-pa3-power-amp/ https://theaudiophileman.com/pa3-power-amplifier-review-iota/ Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Further information: As New Condition. Only 3 months old purchased locally from Digital Cinema at 26/06/2020 so the local warranty still have a long validity on them. I got a little crazy at that month and purchased 3 different budget speakers As far as I can tell there is no local store that stocked this speaker as i think the PSB brand is not popular in Australia even though its predecessor the Alpha B1 was popular worldwide and so is this new Alpha P5 . So ended up having to do an order in on them, used it for about 1 month after which I upgraded to a more expensive speaker. Not the best performing with a mini Yamaha amp but it scales well with a higher performing amp such as the vintage Marantz tube pre/power combo on my mains setup. Supposedly this have great synergy with NAD amplifiers since they belong under the same parent company but since i don't have a NAD amp I cant really tell. Comparison against KEF LS50 (Taken from https://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/reference-components/1390-recommended-reference-component-psb-alpha-p5-loudspeakers) Further Reviews https://www.stereophile.com/content/psb-alpha-p5-loudspeaker https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/psb-alpha-p5-loudspeaker/ Photos:

Further information: Purchased from Clay less than a month ago - this is an updated 2020 version but still in the current case so looks the same as the current model on the website. From Clay "Compared to a current Fein II is has extra regulators around the DAC chip & an improved main internal PSU" - I haven't heard the current model but this one sounds great - there are plenty of reviews and happy customers on SNA! Thanks to Snoopy8 you can read about how this DAC stacks up I've ended up with 3 DACS - a Holospring 2, Musical Paradise and the Fein II. It's been hard to know which one of the Musical Paradise or Fein II to keep but I think in my current setup i just enjoy the sound of a tube DAC more and I don't want to have a great piece of equipment like the Fein II sitting around not getting used. This is the USB only version. Have the box it came in so happy to post Oz wide for $30. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Monster 1750 Power conditioner AU plug Location: Melbourne Price: $400 Item Condition: As new Reason for selling: Surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Bank Deposit,Paypal, Extra Info: Will ship AUS Wide at buyers expense. This has been in my 2 channel system for 6 months. I'm upgrading to a Nordost unit HDP1750G Power and Surge Protection Features Clean Power Stage 2 HD Filtering GreenPower Plus Learning Circuitry T2 automatic disconnect/reconnect Tri-Mode® power protection 5500 Joule Rating Network & Phone Combo Protection 9 AC Outlets 2 x USB Rapid Charge 4 pair 2.8 GHz Coaxial Protection $500,000 Connected Equipment Warranty Pictures:

Hello Everyone, I have and Ecko valve amp, EV55SE, for sale. This is a highly regarded English amp (check out the reviews). The new price on one of these is $4500. Mine is as new, a little over one and a half years old. It has had little use. It is for sale for $2900. I am going away for some time and renting my house out and so have decided to sell. I also have a pair of English Proac Response D40 speakers for sale, also as new, for $6800 ($10,500 new). I have attached a pic. You are welcome to contact me on 0437149961. Cheers, Nick

Hello Everyone, I have an as new pair of Proac Response D40 speakers a little over a year and a half old. They have had little use and would suit a new buyer. I am selling them because I am going away for some time and renting my house out. New price from Clef Hi Fi (the resellers for these English speakers) is $10,500. They are for sale for $6800. I also have the original cartons they came in for transport. I live in Castlemaine, about and hour and twenty from Melbourne. If you like them, I am happy to deliver. See attached pic and you'll get a sense of the size of these outstanding speakers. You are welcome to contact me on 0437149961. Cheers, Nick

Item: Monster 1750 Power conditioner AU plug Location: Melbourne Price: $350 Item Condition: As new Reason for selling: Surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Bank Deposit,Paypal, Extra Info: Will ship AUS Wide at buyers expense HDP1750G Power and Surge Protection Features Clean Power Stage 2 HD Filtering GreenPower Plus Learning Circuitry T2 automatic disconnect/reconnect Tri-Mode® power protection 5500 Joule Rating Network & Phone Combo Protection 9 AC Outlets 2 x USB Rapid Charge 4 pair 2.8 GHz Coaxial Protection $500,000 Connected Equipment Warranty Pictures:

Item: Synergistic Research Core AC Power Cord (6 feet) Location: Melbourne Price: $200 Item Condition: As new Reason for selling: Surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Absolutely fantastic power cable, I still have 2 others in my 2 channel system. Purchased from a local Melb retailer, it is as new, 4 months old. RRP is $375. Will post free Aus wide Pictures:

Further information: These are in new condition and have been very lightly used, less than 70 hours. Comes with original cable, certificate of authenticity and box. Photos:

I have my Yamaha RX-A3030 for sale. Awesome receiver, best one box machine I have heard. In as new condition, 3 months old. I am now going to seperates which I didn't think was going to happen, but things have worked out. It was purchased from a local Melbourne retailer. Pickup available or will ship Aus wide at buyers expense. Let me know if interested.

Hi All I bought a Denon 2012 Bluray plyer specifically for Sacd and CD transport use about 4 months ago and am just not getting the use out of it. Up for sale for $500. Bought from a local retailer in Melb. Black in colour Will ship it Aus wide at buyers expense. I have manual, cables etc. I'll even throw in a Nordost Purple Flair figure 8 custom power cable. Cheers, Corza

Hi all, Up for sale my 140" 2.37:1 Majestic Fixed Screen w Evo3D & Velvet frame. I bought this screen through Jason at The Big Picture People and it's one of the best screens ever made I'm selling it as I'm starting my own project to add two rows of recliners in my 4.5m long HT. I bought this screen about a year ago, and I haven't used it for about 6 months. An inspection to check it out is more than welcome. I'm thinking of selling it for $1600 ONO. I'm located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Please PM for any further details. My contact phone number is 0 4 3 3 3 9 2 7 7 7. Regards

Item: Ifi iPower 9v audio power supply Location: Perth Price: $60.00 Item Condition: As new Reason for selling: Surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: For sale is an Ifi iPower 9v audio power supply. These are well regarded low noise power supplies. This is an Australian model for 9v power supplies. Only used once to test and then back in the box. Input: 100-240VAC Output: 9V/2.0A Output plug: 5.5×2.1mm input/5.5×2.5mm output (‘C’ black) 5.5×2.1mm input/4.8×1.7mm output (‘F’ black) 5.5×2.1mm input/4.0×1.7mm output (‘G’ black) 5.5×2.1mm input/3.5×1.35mm output (‘H’ black) 5.5×2.1mm right-angled extension cable. 5.5×2.1mm input/5.5×2.5mm output; Reverse Polarity Plug (‘C’ white) Noise*: 1uV Size: 82x43x40 mm Weight: 155g (with cable) * Average audio band noise floor Pictures:

Item: Denon BDT - 3313UD Condition: as new 9/10 Location: Melb Price: $550 Long story this, but was bought as a gift for family member who has now moved house and I am going to a server based system so it needs a new home. Beautiful player. I have the original box etc. Can ship Aus wide or local pick up available. This is a beautiful player, built like a tank. Was purchased locally in Melb.

Hi all, Up for sale is my Sharp z17000 projector. I purchased it last week, however I have really stuffed up with the placement in my room and for the screen size I have. It's a long story, but effectively I need to sell it for something different. It has a great picture and performs beautifully. Please note it has a very narrow throw distance, so check out the specs on the sharp site if you are interested. The issue with my room is as I have a small 92" screen, I cannot get it close enough due to an immovable ceiling fan! Lol! Perfect condition, bought locally, all accessories etc. I'll let it go for $1300 Let me know, Corza I'm in Melb but will ship

Just surplus. Maybe pm me your mobile number and I will send some pics

Item full name and model etc. ...see below for individual details * Location ... Melbourne * Item condition description ...see below (Standard SNA/Goldmine gradings) * Price and price conditions ...as specified below * Reason for selling ...Your hand-picked suggestions from my s/hand stock. * Payment/delivery Methods: NO PICKUPS SORRY - mail only. Bank transfers, or PayPal (Friends & Family only, no notes) are both welcome. STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW: Once all sold (or near to), a donation to SNA of 5% of the total sold will follow. All titles here get brand new inner and/or outer sleeves as needed before shipping. I try and ship 5 days a week. THE SMALL PRINT: I fully guarantee everything I offer - if you don't like any item for whatever reason, return it at my expense, no questions asked (verified 30 day+ active Forum members only thanks).. Original contents are stored inside the cover. I try to ship all records outside the cover and inner paper sleeves, so any postal damage is minimised. I use new pre-made cardboard mailers for all orders, and these virtually guarantee safe arrival of your record (they are also MUCH faster to pack). Combined postage to anywhere in Australia at cost (or close enough) and is EXTRA (ie. not included in prices). ABSOLUTELY NO LOCAL PICKUPS - don't ask - it's not going to happen. I just don't have the time, sorry. I'm barely at home as it is though, and have no wish to be here waiting around for hours at a time. Lastly - I'm not a shop. There are no credit card facilities and this is not my full-time job (though sometimes it feels like it might be!). It's a hobby we all love, where I will try to make damn sure that *everyone* wins. Complain to me loudly if anything goes wrong (although it barely ever does) - and it'll be fixed. Post in this thread to reserve your item(s). NB: CONSERVATIVE GRADING… cover first / record grade 2nd _____________________________________________________ NEXT VINYL Offerings.... MARCH Late Month --- P A R T 2 ---- Beatles - The Beatles (White Album) - remastered double Stereo (094638246619) SEALED VG++/NM. Some very minor corner bumps, small wrinkled spine but really most stores would sell this at full retail without a care. $44 Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 (08122-79793-79) VG+/NM SEALED. How's this for a track listing? 'Take It Easy', 'Witchy Woman', 'One Of These Nights', 'Take It To The Limit'...to name just four. 180gm repress cut from original Analogue master tapes with original fully embossed cover. One small bend/bump across top left corner front, else lovely. $34 Pink Floyd – Animals – 2016 remastered 180gm repress (888751842717) VG+/VG++. Slight rubbing/storage wear to front, gatefold inside and back. New cardboard repro sleeve is spotless. Record is a standout and sounds absolutely fantastic despite showing some very light marking - doesn't sound. $32 The Cars - Candy-O - 2017 Reissue with etched D-side remastered 180g gatefold (081227938284) NM/NM. STERLING RKS (Ryan Smith) mastered. Perfect gatefold inside and out. All inserts. Two perfect records with awesome etched D-side. $38 Sex Pistols - Nevermind The Bollocks - 30th Anniv Edition with 7" insert (5099950741212) VG/NM. No poster. Cover has one small wrinkle bottom right front, else shmick. Hype sticker still in place. 7" in plain white sleeve as issued. As new Record. $25 The Jezabels - Synthia - 2015 Double LP press (JEZ006V) VG+/NM. A wrinkle on the spine, and a small bump top edge of spine means the cover is pretty damn nice. Gatefold lovely and back also very good. Both lyric inners are perfect, as are the wax inside. $35 **** 2 copies ***** Van Morrison - Moondance - 2008 black vinyl repress (081227990701) VG++/NM. Remastered, Gatefold 180 Gram on black vinyl. Gatefold near perfect but for the tiniest amount of rubbing wear on the front and back cover. Perfect records on both copies - identical covers actually. $32 each LIVE – Secret Samadhi – New double vinyl repress on silver wax in gatefold, numbered #1105 and ltd pressing (MOVLP1885) SEALED and brand new. NM/NM. Incredible album and a long overdue re-release. 20th anniv. edition includes poster. $49 Rolling Stones - Blue & Lonesome - 2016 gatefold double vinyl Dutch press (602557149449) VG++/VG++. Very light edgewear only on the cover. Two great inserts. Two excellent discs with only the lightest of marks. Still very expensive at JB Hi Fi. $38 Rolling Stones - Through The Past Darkly (Big hits Vol.2) - 2014 ABKCO remastered reissue in Otagonal cover repro, clear vinyl (018771900313) VG+/VG++. Cover has some light edge wear, else very nice. Disc is perfect. $28 The Beatles - 1 - beautiful double gatefold set (602547567901) VG+/NM. The song selection is nothing less than extraordinary, representing each of the band's different styles and phases: Merseybeat, folk-rock, experimental-psychedelic, and back to basics-rock. The sound quality of the songs is without a doubt the very best to date...a beauty, and still not cheap to find locally. Gatefold press with quality inners and prints. The cover has just one bent corner bottom right front and small bumped corners, that won't worry most. Two excellent records with only lightest marks anywhere. $38 The Beatles - Please Please Me - 2014 remaster (602537825707) NM/NM. Released in mono on 180-gram vinyl LPs, newly mastered from the analogue master tapes and with replicated artwork. Cover perfect. No insert. Plain white poly-lined inner. Disc is perfect. $28 David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust & Spiders From Mars - 2016 EU remaster repress (0825646287376) VG+/NM. Cover has bends in both corners on the back and some light impressions, one bend top left front. Else the insert is lovely, plain white poly-lined paper inner. New outer poly of course. Spotless record as NEW. $24 Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues - 2013 US repress (R1-23883) VG++/NM. Lovely cover with near-zero wear, paper lyric OIS prefect. Lacquers cut from the original analog 2-tracks at Bernie Grundman Mastering and cut by Chris Bellman. Wax is as new without a mark. $32 Billy Joel - An Innocent Man - 2010 Friday Music repress on black vinyl in gatefold (829421388371) VG+/NM. Gorgeous gatefold but for split on top edge on back half of about 10cm. Not visible from the front in the poly outer. Near Mint record without a mark. $32 Doors - L.A.Woman - 2009 Rhino 180 Gram Vinyl (081227986551) VG+/NM. Reissue on 180-gram HQ virgin vinyl presents the original stereo mixes, artwork and inner sleeves. The lacquers were cut at Bernie Grundman Mastering in Hollywood, CA under the direct supervision of original Doors producer/engineer Bruce Botnick and Electra Records founder Jac Holzman. Some very light wear on cover (VG+), no outer baggie/hype stickers etc. Else perfect record and contents too (NM). $30 Prince – Purple Rain – 2015 remaster with original 1984 packaging including the poster and the new silvered edges and mirrored back (1-547450-K1) VG+/NM. Another excellent Kevin Gray remastering. This copy is in 98% of the original factory shrink still (VG+), with hype sticker. One banged up bottom right corner under that shrink. Near NEW poster, insert and spotless wax (NM). $32 PART 3 (FINAL) being prepared as we speak.... See you then....

Item: Slice 1TB Black Kodi Media player Location:Mosman NSW Price:150 Payment: COD, PayPal Postage: Yes, flat rate anywhere in Aus, $15.00 postal satchel Other Information: The Slice is one of those Kickstarter projects that delivered a sexed up Raspberry Pi with a compute module and a very attractive machined, anodised aluminium enclosure and most importantly having all the ports on the rear of the unit as opposed to the dog's breakfast that the RPI's are. I bought it originally wanting to install Volumio and other music dedicated servers, but it appears to be better suited to video playback via Kodi. It is in as new condition with all original accessories and a 1TB 2.5" hard disk which I added to after purchasing. These are currently priced at £189 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Quote Item:Yamaha Natural Sound CD S2000 SACD Player Location: Syd 2162 Price:$1500.00 $1450.00 (includes $50.00 Donation) Item Condition:As new with original pakaging, Remote, Power Cord Reason for selling: no longer being used ( now Streaming) Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal +3%, will post /courier at buyer's expense Extra Info: The player needs no introduction especially on this site, as you will see from the attached photos condition is pristine, Original RRP $2599 Pictures:

Item: Cyrus 8 Qx DACLocation: Melbourne, Available from 14th October, or maybe just before.Price: $1250, originally $3500 new.Item Condition: A1, all original boxes, receipts etc and warranty till August 17.Reason for selling: UpgradePayment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only, postage at costExtra Info: Fantastic sounding amp, with top of the range Qx DAC. Pictures: Our best integrated amplifier and DAC provides pure audiophile performance. The Cyrus 8 Qx DAC is the highest performance integrated amplifier within the Cyrus range and uses a fantastic DAC card to convert digital sources to analogue without any mistakes or lost details. Comprising our very best components including one of the best DAC processes available, the Cyrus Qx DAC is an audiophile integrated amplifier and DAC. It produces fantastic clarity and depth in recordings, and the on-board DAC means you can use it in conjunction with just about any source. Plug into our range topping CD Xt Signature or Stream X Signature, connect a computer or laptop, or link your TV or satellite box to transform the sound of films and TV shows. You can even play two sources simultaneously, letting you enjoy Cyrus’s trademark sound quality throughout your house. The Cyrus 8 Qx DAC is powered by a 330VA transformer, providing a huge 70 watts per channel. Its on-board upsampling 24-bit/192 kHz DAC provides audiophile performance, bringing the best out of all digital sources. The amplification stage of the Cyrus 8 Qx DAC uses the same technology as the multi award winningCyrus 8a. Along with this is our Qx DAC module which uses an advanced digital to analogue converter, its own regulated power supply and carefully engineered circuitry to ensure the output is high in detail and accuracy. This advanced DAC upsamples all digital sources to 192 kHz resolution and provides a multitude of sonic benefits including improved timing, smoother treble definition, wider sound staging and more tuneful bass. Together, these elements form a powerful and dynamic integrated amplifier which can fill two rooms of your home with stunning resolution and Cyrus’s award winning tuning. To get the best performance from this amplifier, plug in a PSX-R external power supply. This will separate the functions being performed by the unit to ensure the crucial audio signal remains unaffected by the other processes being performed. Technical Information Inputs – 6 analogue, 2 electrical SPDIF, 2 optical SPDIF + 1 USB (Computer slave input) Power - 350VA transformer Output power – 115W into 4 Ohms; 70W into 8 Ohms Outputs – Zone 2, preamp out, headphone, bi-wire loudspeakers Dimensions (H x W x D) – 73 x 215 x 360 mm Weight – 6.9kg

Item: Cambridge Audio ID100 Digital iPod dock Location: Essendon, Vic 3040 Price: $280 Item Condition: AS NEW Reason for selling: Moving to a server based playback system Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Hi All, I'm selling my Cambridge Audio ID100 dock. As new condition, in the box. I'll l include a decent coax lead in the price also. $280 Details: High quality, low jitter digital audio output from the latest iPods, including iPad and iPhone 4 AES/EBU balanced digital audio output allowing connection to high quality or professional audio equipment S/PDIF coaxial and digital toslink outputs Component / S-Video and Composite video outputs Eco-friendly low-power mode automatically activated when iPod removed from dock Type-B USB connection allowing convenient and simple syncing to iTunes Supplied slim-line remote