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Item: A pair of CONSONANCE CYBER 845 MONO BLOCKS Location: Ascot Vale, Victoria Price: Withdrawn Item Condition: Excellent - These amps have been lovingly cared for however there are a couple of dents/marks on the side edge as shown in the pictures. They look far worse in the pictures than in the flesh and must have happened during our recent move as I had not noticed them until I looked them over for this add. Reason for selling: Wife forced me to. - We have recently moved into a new house and while it is bigger than our old house I am told these are far too big to go in our lounge room. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: Over the years I cycled through a few amps, valve and solid state before finally settling on these. During this journey I found that I was very drawn to the Single ended valve sound, however, found their low power limiting. The Consonance 845's where the solution for me with class A, single ended, 28 watts. I currently have Shuguang 845B, National Electronics 5687 and Philips SQE88CC tubes fitted to the amp and will include the additional valves, shown in the pictures, in the sale. Due to the size & weight, (approx 30Kg each), a local pick-up preferred. Happy to answer any questions. Pictures:

Consonance by Opera audio , Cyber 800 MK2 mono block valve amps in immaculate condition. These were purchased from Greg at Osborne loudspeakers , in September 2021. These would have around 50hrs of run time , removed from boxes and setup where they sit today. Very well constructed valve amps , utilising premium parts. Delicate yet powerful authority. These compete with amps in a much higher price bracket. Consonance linear 1 preamp is in good used condition , I am the second owner , and I believe is also low hrs run time. There is a scratch on the top panel fascia as seen in photo , no degradation to sound quality. This is a top of the line valve preamp , utilising 2x2a3 valves and 2x101d triodes . It’s built using high end reputable parts and contains silver wiring throughout. Comes with remote ( premium Alps volume control pot ) These 3 items are built to perform together seamlessly , with amazing clarity and detail. The combined weight is 75kgs , and therefore pickup only. Happy to audition

Item: 3 x VINCENT AUDIO SP-997 MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS, Black in Colour Location: Dandenong North Price: $640 Each (Price is Negotiable. Will consider Offers) Item Condition: In Excellent Condition, Not a mark on them. As new. Reason for selling: Down sizing my theater Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: These have been my pride and joy for years. Originally bought them to upgrade my Onkyo (also for sale) front channels and center channel. Have since needed to down grade, so have to give these up. Huge power with tons of head room. Perfect for music and home theater. Can drive any loud speaker you throw at them. Have 12v remote switching inputs, balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs. A real power house of an amp. German design quality at it's best. You won't be disappointed with the audio these churn out. Originally purchased at Audio Trends for $1000 each. Specs as per the Vincent Audio website: Frequency: 20 Hz - 50 kHz + / - 0.5 dB Power RMS / 8 ohms: 150 watts RMS / 4 ohms: 250 watts Total harmonic distortion: <0.1% (1 kHz, 1 Watt) Input Sensitivity: 1.2 V Signal to Noise Ratio:> 95 dB Input Impedance: 47 kOhm Inputs: 1 x stereo RCA, 1 x Stereo XLR, 1 x 3.5mm jack (Power Control) Outputs: 2 x speaker terminals, 1 x 3.5mm jack (Power Control) Power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz Color: black / silver Weight: 6.5 kg Dimensions (WxHxD): 160 x 268 x 225 mm For more details, visit their website. RRP For these is $999 each. Will separate 2 if I can get a buyer for the 3rd.

Item: 2 x VINCENT AUDIO SP-997 MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIERS, Silver in Colour Location: Ballarat, Victoria Price: $500 each unit (Price is negotiable. Will consider offers) Item Condition: In very good condition, one has a small dint on the top edge, and a red mark on the face - see photos. Reason for selling: Down sizing my home theatre Payment and delivery method: Negotiable, although together weight is 13kg, so delivery is likely to be expensive, happy for pick up. Extra Info: These have been used as monoblocks in combination with my Cambridge Audio Azur 840A. Have since needed to down grade, so have to give these up. The SP-997 Mini Mono Power Amplifier a logical consequence of the enormous success of our SP-996. Allot of time and effort has gone into the development of this unit, thus a natural partnership with the SAV-C1 decoder preamplifier from Vincent is assured. Whether you need Stereo or 7 channel this unit makes the perfect choice. In the SP-997 you have one integrated signal circuit, which after 30 minutes if no signal is being transmitted the unit completely switches off. In addition it comes with a 12V-Trigger, allowing you to switch numerous devices. Both functions are designed not to affect the audio signal. German design quality at it's best. You won't be disappointed with the audio these churn out. Specs as per the Vincent Audio website: System/Format: Mini Mono Integrated Amplifier Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 22 kHz +/- 0.5 dB Nominal Output Power: 2 x 200 Watts into 4 Ohm 2 x 150 Watts into 8 Ohm Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.1 % max. (1 kHz, 1 W) Input Sensitivity: 1.5 V Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 95 dB Input Impedance: 47 kOhm Mains Power Input: 230 V / 50 Hz Dimensions (W x H x D): 160 x 268 x 225 mm Weight: 6.5 kg Colour/Finish: black / silver More details available here: http://www.apollohifi.com.au/vincent-audio-sp997-mini-mono-block-amp.html RRP For these is $999 each. Will not separate.

Built from kit many years ago. Used it for 6 months in my HT, Since then boxed & stored in my shed. Would like it put to some use. $500 ono http://www.mediafire...9mhflxje6r8ecoe http://www.mediafire...3s1gju7g36k80uh http://www.mediafire...w29xozwbbxu7twb

Item: AYRE MX-R MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER Location: SYDNEY Price: 4,500 Item Condition: 85/10 Reason for selling:EXCESS ( CBF WITH A CENTRE CHANNEL). Payment Method: Pickup - CASH OR EFT. Extra Info: COMES WITH FACTORY DOUBLE BOXES, GLOVES, MANUALS, PLATIC COVERING, FELT COVER. ALL FACTORY ASSESSORS. SALE IS FOR A SINGLE MONO BLOCK NOT A PAIR. I HAVE 3 OF THEM AND AM ONLY SELLING ONE NOW I HAVE GIVEN UP ON FINDING PMC MB2S CENTRE CHANNEL SPEAKER FOR SANE MONEY. THIS IS AN AUSTRALIAN DELIVERED 230V UNIT AS FAR AS I AM AWARE. HAD THE BOARD UPGRADE DONE. PLENTY OF REVIEWS ONLINE. UNIT IS REFERENCE LEVEL IN EVERY WAY IMAGINABLE. HAPPY TO SHIP AUSTRALIA WIDE AS BUYERS EXPENSE USING COURIER COMPANY OF CHOICE. PM ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Pictures:

Further information: Selling my Bob Carver 350 Mono Amplifier, the amplifier was custom made in 240 Volts specifically so there is no need for a step down transformer. The condition is excellent hardly used, build quality is super,and each amplifier is individually handcrafted in the USA by "Tubular" Joe Bonin. Both amplifiers are finished in a lovely crimson red colour which looks absolutely superb. Due to inherent design of the amplifier the Power Tubes which are the KT120 have a increased lifespan and run much cooler. In terms of power, the amplifiers are rated at 350 into 8 and 400 into 4 more than enough power to drive the most difficult of speakers. I have all the original packaging so shipping should not be a problem. If you have any questions or would like further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Price is Negotiable. 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: VTA M-125 Valve Power Amplifiers - running 4 x KT120 each Location: Melbourne Price: $2,750 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Change of direction Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: A pair of Vacuum Tube Audio M-125 Power Amplifiers built by me from imported Bob Latino kits. These are configured with 4 x KT120 tubes per side rating them around 125 Watts per channel and driving 4 or 8 ohm loads. Currently running solid state regulators and Tung Sol 12AU7 / EH 12BH7 front end. Will some with spare solid state regulator, valve regulators and alternate front end tubes. A good overview of the amps and their design and performance can be found here - just don;t read too much into the comments on documentation and labeling. They are easy to drive and have been in active use for 18 months: https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/amplifier/power-amplifier/vacuum-tube-audio-m-125-mono-tube-power-amplifier-review/ Further detail specifications can be found on Bob's site here: http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#M125 I have had them driving my Q-Acoustics Concept 500's where the power of the amps and warmth of the KT120's have been an awesome pairing. Given the weight of the transformers and fragility of the valves I sincerely doubt these would be worth shipping. ELECTRICAL DISCLAIMER This product has not been manufactured by a qualified individual or company, therefore contains electrical circuits that do not necessarily comply with Australian Standards. I understand that as the seller, I may be liable to repercussions in the event of equipment failure. By advertising and selling this product, as the seller I also agree that I am solely liable, and the publisher of this website takes no responsibility for any injury or death resulting from, whether directly or indirectly, any accident that may happen as a result of the failure of the product being sold. If in doubt, seek the services of a qualified electrician to inspect the product to ensure it is safe for use. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Emotiva range? I'm looking at 2x XPA 100, XPA-2 or possibly the XPA-5 (depending on the stereo quality compared with the stereo and mono's). Also I'm looking at the XDA-2, USP-1 or UMC-200 (if i went with the XPA-5) to drive them. The biggest deciding factor for me is sound quality for stereo. Surround sound in the same unit would be handy for the future but stereo is my focus for now. For now it will be powering a pair of KEF LS50's and a pair or AXIS HTLS (floorstanders) but in the near future will be upgrading to something that can take advantage of the extra power. Also if there are any other suggestions around the same price range that would be great too. Thanks

Got these sitting at home and can not find any info anywhere. Would anyone here recognise these? A small plaque says "Tubeworks CJ 10".

This RGM175 system was bought second hand from Redgum and is one model old so it does not have the big wavey underbelly heat sinks (a bit of a pity really because the current model with those heat sinks looks really cool!). Item: Redgum RGM175 System Location: Bowen Price: $3200 (including postage to anywhere in Australia, overseas postage is likely to be extra) Item Condition: Very good, refurbished by Redgum in May 2013 and sold to me with a 3 year warranty. I have confirmed with Ian from Redgum that the remainder of this warranty is transferrable so there you go, one 2 and a half year warranty. Reason for selling: Several reasons really, I have too many amps (OK, not really a good enough reason on its own, but it's true), I have a broken cd player that I need some cash to fix and I could use some $$ as Christmas is coming up. Sonically I think the Redgums are a little too similar in personality to my S2R speakers, for want of a better term the S2Rs sound a little 'woody' as do the Redgums and when you put them together it is a little too much of the same thing. I could see the Redgums working very well with speakers that are a bit on the bright side. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: See http://redgumaudio.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_75&product_id=71 for more info. Pictures: Note: The pics show the RGM175 with the Redgum cd5 on top, the cd5 is not included in the price and is not for sale! The RGM175 comes with 12 volt trigger leads, power cords, two remote controls, manuals and original boxes and packaging but the asking price does not include any interconnects or speaker cables.

Item: Pair of eAR 1001 Mono Blocks (Class D utilising BO ICE Module) Location: Melbourne Price:SOLD Item Condition: Used but immaculate 9.5 / 10 Reason for selling: Raising funds for new purchase $$$ Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, direct transfer Extra Info: I've had these for around a month and purchased them from a seller in the UK he purchased them in 2009 direct from eAR. they are great powerful amps and can drive anything you throw at it. I now have Usher BE718 which are hard to drive and these push them to their limit They are a very detailed amps with strong tight bass the best my system has sound in this regard. Mid range is smooth and detailed a little on the dryer side, top end is pin point accurate with heaps of Zing. I'm floored by the the detail these amps produce if your a detail freak you wont miss a thing, i was amazed at hearing the pedals in piano records and you could hear if the pedal was being pushed hard or soft! My experience of class D is it needs careful system matching if you running valve gear or your system is sounding flat these will synergise really well. I'm spending more $$$ to get matching amps for my preamp these amps are a Bargain for anyone looking for a nice lively amp which will push your speakers to stadium levels Will include $10 donation to SNA on selling these as I'm really enjoying the forum I have the original box and packing.

Item: Pair of Xindak 8800MN 200W Mono Block Amps Location: Singleton, about 40mins south of Perth. Price: $1600 Item Condition: Excellent Condition Reason for selling: Moving interstate and my system will not fit on the plane, so will be starting to sell most of my gear in the next few weeks. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Pickup only please as these are quite heavy and I don't have any shipping boxes for them. These powered my Monitor Audio Platinum PL300's very well. Specifications: Rated Power: 200W/channel (8ohms load) 400W/channel (4ohms load) Class A Power: 50W/channel（8ohms load） Power Consumption: 400W Frequency Response: 5Hz~150KHz (±0.5dB) T.H.D : ≤0.025%(Rated Power) S.N.R : ≥108dB (A-weighting) Input Sensitivity: 1.7V Net Weight: 24Kg/channel Dimension (W*H*D): 305mm*202mm*427mm (For one channel only) Pictures:

Item: Manley Labs Mahi-Mahi monoblock power amplifiers Location: Castle Hill NSW Price: Reduced to $2,200! Item Condition: Excellent (see below) Reason for selling: Trade In Payment Method: Cash, All major card's excluding Diners, Paypal or Direct Deposit Extra Info: Extremely well looked after as you can see from the pictures very little dust! Pictures: Specifications: Input Tube: 1 x 12AT7EH large plate Eletcro-Harmonix Russian Driver Tube: 1 x 6414 JAN NOS GE or Raytheon branded Output Tubes: 8 x EL84 Ships with Russian NOS EL84M (aka 6Pi14Pi-EB) We are out of Ei 6BQ5. Output Tube Quiescent Standing Current: 25mA Set Bias for 250mVDC measured across each 10 Ohm cathode resistor Input Impedance: 110 kOhm Negative Feedback: MIN= 3dB; STD=6dB; MAX=10dB of global NFB Gain: TRIODE/UL FB MIN: 30.7 dB 32.1 dB FB STD: 28.5 dB 29.1 dB FB MAX: 26.1 dB 27.1 dB Input Sensitivity for Maximum Output Power: defined as input voltage required in order to produce maximum power output reaching 1.5% THD @ 1KHz TRIODE/UL FB MIN: 175mV 155mV FB STD: 312mV 340mV FB MAX: 480mV 566mV Input Sensitivity for 1W into 8 Ohms: 61mV 53mV Maximum Output Power: defined as power output reaching 1.5% THD @ 1KHz into 5 Ohms: TRIODE UL FB MIN: 18W 20W FB STD: 27W 42W FB MAX: 28W 46W into 8 Ohms: TRIODE UL FB MIN: 14W 24W FB STD: 24W 40W FB MAX: 25W 41W Signal to Noise Ratio Ref. 1W: Typically 82 dB A-WGT 20-20K Noise Floor: Typically 150µV = -74dBu A-WGT Noise Floor: Typically 650µV = -62dBu unweighted Will Scratch Your Floor: Use coins under pointed feet to avoid marring cabinetry. Try $2 coins if you are in upper tax brackets. The bargain performer would be 5c pieces. Paper currency does not function as well. Dynamic Range: 83dB THD+Noise @ 5W: less than 0.15% Frequency Response at full power UL mode w/MAX NFB: 20 Hz to 20 kHz FLAT Frequency Response at 5W into 5 Ohms: 10 Hz to 30 kHz FLAT, -3.75dB @ 100KHz Recommended Speaker Load: Optimized for 5 Ohms Output Impedance: TRIODE / UL FB MIN: 2.43 Ohms TRIODE; 3.10 Ohms UL FB STD: 1.47 Ohms TRIODE; 1.67 Ohms UL FB MAX: 0.90 Ohms TRIODE; 0.95 Ohms UL Damping Factor: TRIODE / UL FB MIN: 3.29 TRIODE; 2.58 UL FB STD: 5.45 TRIODE; 4.78 UL FB MAX: 8.90 TRIODE; 8.43 UL Power Consumption (idle): 102 Watts Maximum Power Consumption (at Full Power): 168 Watts Operating Mains Voltage: 220-240VAC Mains Fuse 220-240VAC operation: MDA 1.5 Amp SLO-BLO Ceramic Time-Delay fuse B+ Fuse: MDA 400 mA SLO-BLO Ceramic Time-Delay fuse Badge Illumination: LED illumination Dimensions: 127 x 254 x 279mm (HxWxD) Shipping weight each: 8.2kg Reduced to $2,200 the pair Contact Sydney Hi-Fi Castle Hill 02 9899 9079 Shop 7 19 Victoria Avenue Castle Hill

Item: McIntosh labs MC2102 monoblock amplifiers with Golden Lion Matched octet kt88 valves Location: Castle Hill, NSW Price: $12,000 Item Condition: Used, superb condition with original manuals Reason for selling: Client traded the system in on new components Payment Method: Cash, All major card's excluding Diners, Paypal or Direct Deposit Extra Info: http://www.nebyhifi....ts/MC2102br.pdf Pictures: MC2102 Tube Power Amplifier Designed by co-founder Sidney A. Corderman and the McIntosh engineering staff Dual monoblock (2-channel stereo) amplifier with all signal amplification by tubes Patented Unity Coupled Circuit with bifilar-wound output transformers Stereo: 100 watts per channel (8/4/2 ohms) Mono parallel: 200 watts per channel (4/2/1 ohms) Mono bridged: 200 watts per channel (16/8/4 ohms) (8) KT88 or 6550 output tubes (original valves changed for Matched octet Genalex Golden Lion) (4) 12AX7A input tubes (4) 12AT7 driver tubes Ceramic tube sockets with gold-plated contacts Air-pipe cooling at base for output tubes Very low distortion Wide power bandwidth Long-life premium capacitors and resistors Balanced and unbalanced inputs Gold-plated input jacks Gold-plated 200A multi-way output binding posts Illuminated peak-responding wattmeters with hold Remote power control connection to McIntosh Control Centers and Preamplifiers Black drawn-aluminum transformer enclosures Polished stainless-steel chassis Glass front panel with illuminated nomenclature Dimensions (h x w x d) cm: 17.9 x 44.5 x 50.8 Weight 40kg net $12,000 the Pair Contact Sydney Hi-Fi Castle Hill 02 9899 9079 Shop 7 19 Victoria Avenue Castle Hill

Item: NAD C275 BEE Power Amp. Location: Country NSW Price: $750 now $600 last price reduction, does not include postage Item Condition: Excellent 9/10 Reason for selling: Got my dream amp Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I bought this from BMT a couple of years back. High current delivery which makes it a great match to Magneplanar speakers. Absolutely stable into 4 ohms. Can be configured as a mono block. Reluctant to let it go but, I need to pay for a speaker upgrade so out it goes. Great NAD sound, amazing mid range and plenty of power down below. Auditions in Bathurst welcome. Shipping at buyers expense.

Item: Red Dragon Audio M200 Monoblocks Location: Country NSW Price: $675 Item Condition: excellent 8.5/10 Reason for selling: Got me my dream amp Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: These were apparently made as a special order for an America audio society. Forget what you think you know about Class D amps, these are the real deal and deserve a serious listen. Thumping tight bass and extended sweet highs. They run as cool as a cucumber to the touch. Note these are balanced input only. Auditions welcome if you are willing to come to Bathurst. Price includes shipping within Australia Pictures: to come, when I get home

Item: Stereoknight M-100 (100watt+ per side into 8ohms, or 200+watt per side into 4ohms - your choice) fully balanced design valve monoblocks WITH octet PrimaLuna KT-88s Location: Melbourne, Australia (inner northern suburbs) Price: $4200 ONO Item Condition: Almost perfect Reason for selling: Sidegrading (very reluctant sale) Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, bank transfer. Pickup preferred (thus a buyer picking up will be given preference). Extra Info: Here are a very hard to come by matching pair (sequential serials) of StereoKnight M-100 valve (tube) monoblocks. I had originally purchased them off a gentleman here in Victoria, and since then they have been lovingly and sparingly used, as well as upgraded and some expense. They are in near perfect condition. They have solid aluminium cases (I've never seen a build quality like them - really!), and there are only the odd tiny marks. I have tried my best to photograph all aspects of them. Information can be somewhat difficult to track down, however for those in the know, these are built by the man now responsible for Audio Music (AM AUDIO) - Mr.Fang. I am very happy to say that he is easy to contact and will provide any information and support needed. He stands by his products, and they are massively over-engineered, so should last a lifetime! Here are some links to have a look at. Note that the StereoKnight site is no longer active, as the company is now Audio Music (AM), and most reviews and spec's are relating to the M-75 monoblocks. Advertised here are the much upgraded M-100's, which as I understand it were produced only towards the end of StereoKnight's reign. Some of you will likely be aware that these all were (and AM still are) distributed in Australia via Greg Osborn here in Melbourne. http://www.osbornloudspeakers.com.au/ http://www.audioreference.co.nz/brand/am-audio http://www.am-hiend.com/index.html And here is a review of the (lesser) M-75's (please note the spec's on the ones I have for sale here are different): http://www.dagogo.com/stereoknight-m75-mono-block-amplifier-review Also note that I have added a full octet of select PrimaLuna KT-88 power tubes (4 per side). These retail at $175 each (thus full set = $1400). http://magentaaudio.com.au/product/primaluna-kt88-tube-silver-label/ I bought these tubes off a fellow member, at which time they had very little use (he changed to KT-120's as I recall). Note that, having discussed with Mr.Fang, you could use KT-120's in these beasts, making over 120 watts per side. Wow. Not that you'll need more power........Note that the newer Tung-sol KT-150's won't work in these according to Mr Fang (but now we're just getting greedy!). These beasts, irrespective, will most certainly lend themselves to tube rolling, given how madly revealing they are! At night, they look like two small cities all lit up. Really cool. NOTE: I am also happy to do a deal on the full set of KT88's (and some other spares) I replaced which could be used as spares (Electron Tube KT94). Just ask! Here are the specs from the web (for the lesser M-75's): http://www.stereoknight.com/M-75.html Specifications (note that these have much upgraded spec's. Please contact Mr.Fang via AM Audio for specifics). Tubes: 1 X 6H30, 2 X 6922 4 X KT88 Power output: 2×75W (8? ULTRALINEAR); 2x 140W (4? ULTRALINEAR) Input: 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR Frequency response: 10Hz?60kHz THD: 1%(1kHz) Input sensitivity: 2 V Input impedance: 50 K? Output impedance: 8?, 4? S/N ratio: > 90 dB Dimensions: 500×330×240mm Net weight: 29Kg x 2 Power consumption: 550W maximum Full balance design. High grade 600W EI type power transformer, extra wide band C-core output transformer (StereoKnight signature). High end components (Nichicon and Hovland capacitor), parts (StereoKnight designed heavy duty gold-plated binding post) and wire (TEFLON insulated wire and Japan made POCC rectangular solid core copper wire) all the way. ZERO-NEGATIVE-FEEDBACK technology. ZERO noise: dead silence background. MOSFET voltage stabilization. High control power (75WPC or 140W at 4?), capable of driving a wide range of loudspeakers. Easily accessible individual output tube bias measurement and adjustment points on side chassis. Detachable IEC power cord, high quality gold-plated StereoKnight custom binding posts and RCA jacks. Full high quality aluminum alloy body construction, power meter in faceplate and acrylic enclosure cover design: sturdy built with art. I have been using these amps as follows: Pre - Wyred4Sound STP-SE Power - Stereoknight M-100 valve monoblocks (via XLR in true balanced configuration) - I preferred ~100+W into 8ohms compared to ~200+W into 4ohms, but other systems will vary. speakers - Osborn Epitome (approx 90dB efficiency) sources - various, including hi-res digital and vinyl I must say these amps are truly extraordinary. I've never heard more beautiful bass. They simply don't suffer from slow or muddy bass. They are glorious in this sense. Clarity is superb, and separation and soundstage blows me away. If you're a jazz fan, I'd look no further (your favourite female vocal will make you shiver. Start with a quality vinyl pressing of "What's New?" by Helen Merrill and you'll melt. Having said that, I have a very eclectic taste in music (from jazz to classical to indie rock to heavy metal to 60's rock and back again....) and these amps produce it all with aplomb! Anyone looking for high-powered (and yes, we're talking up to over 200wpc fully balanced into 4ohms if preferred!!), these are hard to pass up. They'll drive almost anything easily. For those in the know, any audiophile tube amps producing this sort of drive usually cost well over the price of these! They really do respond to a truly balanced end-to-end setup, so fire up that balanced Preamp and invest in some quality XLR cables (I preferred a copper/silver mix to all silver, however (as always) each system and ear is different)!! I have all the original boxing and packaging. I worry about posting, even with proper factory packaging, but can do if needed. Tubes may need to be removed and padded up). You will need to get your own power cords (although I can throw in some cheapies, however I'd recommend something to match their quality). I have been very loving of them. They have always been allowed to warm up prior to use (they really come on song after about an hour ideally). They will definitely benefit from a couple of heavy & solid isolation platforms to sit on. They certainly sound a whole lot better (especially mid range) with the PrimaLuna (silver edition) tubes, compared to the set of KT94's that came with them. All my gear runs off a power conditioner. Please note that the power output needle on (I seem to recall the right channel) one amp does not work. It was not working when I got them (I am the second owner), and does not affect sound of course. I have not looked into getting it fixed, however I am sure this could easily be done. I may get the opportunity to have it looked at next week if time permits. You'll note the little doors on the sides of each amp. They come off with an allen key (supplied), and you need a basic multimeter (I'll throw in with the sale) in order to bias each tube. There is a bias screw next to each corresponding power tube (see pics). It's really easy, and according to Mr.Fang you can decide your output preferences. These amps can produce a lot more power, but it's up to the listener what their preferences are. Notably, the PrimaLunas went in and needed very little (if any) bias adjusting (ie. a matched Octet!). http://www.primaluna-usa.com/tube-rolling These amps go very easy on tubes (if standard biasing is applied), so they should last ages. These monsters are big and heavy and beautiful: - around 30kg each - packaging adds 2kg each - size (each in cm) is 46w, 22h, 30w - colour is silver aluminium with clear perspex lids I will happily arrange for an audition only for those truly intending to buy (amps are currently not in use). I live in inner-north of Melbourne. Price will be formalised before this happens (I don't want to spend ages working through critical listening, only for someone to try to lowball me. I am sure you all understand (and I will negotiate on price if required and reasonable), but it's happened too many times before). I am always very light-on for time (it took me 3 months after having stored the amps to get around to this ad!), so please do your own research. Price is negotiable, however it reflects age, condition, use, rarity and a $1400 tube set! Don't let them pass you by if you've been thinking of high powered tubes but the prices have held you back. Given this sort of quality and the bliss into which you will plunge, they represent tube heaven at this price range in my opinion. Happy listening! Mat

Item: AUDIOLAB 8200MB MONO POWER AMPLIFIER (SILVER COLOUR ONLY) 50% OFF! Location: PRESTON Price: PRICE REDUCTION $2199 (PAIR) WAS $4399 Item Condition: EX-DISPLAY IN MINT CONDITION Payment Method: EFT OR CASH Extra Info:FULL 2 YEARS WARRANTY Pictures: