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Selling for a friend. Owned from new; treasured and used accordingly. They have been unused and in careful storage for a number of years. The cabinets are in truly excellent condition reflecting the care in which they have been kept. These amps are still very highly regarded even today for their wonderful sound quality. Both amp and pre-amp recently refurbished by Dada Electronics. The pre amp comes with tape and phono boards. One push-button cap is missing on front of pre-amp. All necessary cabling included plus one source interconnect. Also see ad for Kef 104 Speakers. Pickup from Highett 3190. Cash only on pickup.

Further Information: PS Audio BHK Signature Pre Amplifier Current top of the line pre amp from PS Audio. Excellent condition, functioning perfectly and is a pleasure to use. Tube components recently upgraded to Gold Lion 12AU7 x 2. (original tubes will be supplied). Original box and accessories included. Approximately 2 years old, purchased new from Melbourne retailer. Great sounding pre with plenty of positive reviews. Zero-loss vacuum tube input stage User accessible switch allows both 12 volt and 6 volt tubes to be used Differentially coupled balanced MOSFET output stage All through hole construction (no surface mount parts) PRP resistors in signal path 5 RCA Single ended inputs 5 XLR balanced inputs Single ended and balanced outputs Single ended and balanced outputs can be used together or separate Fully balanced input to output High current oversized power transformer Fully regulated power supplies using BHK designed MOSFET discrete voltage regulators Full BHK designed zero feedback, discrete MOSFET headphone stage Remote control Front panel standby button for vacuum tube stage -3dB greater than 200kHz Volume and balance through a revolutionary new combination of gain and attenuation control Two output DC control triggers Easy access to tubes if you want to roll with different ones Each input can be configured as a HT bypass RRP. $10995 note. The reflections in the photos are my down lights …. The top of the unit is unmarked.

Further Information: Quad QC-24 tube pre amp with MC phono card option - colour in Lancaster Gray. Purchased to drive my Quad II mono amps. Used for a short period and then boxed. Unit is in near new condition. Package is complete with box, manual, and oem power cord (never used). Unit is the additional phono card installed - MC option. Unit probably used for less than 800 hours. 100% working order. Designed by the one and only late Tim DeParavicini. Cracker of a unit. For the analogue purist. Payment to SNA if sold.

Both are in mint condition and no scratches was carefully used to power a pair of Magnapans Boatloads of power 450w at 4ohm RRP $10,000/- for this combination

Item: W4S STP-SE Pre-Amplifier with HT Bypass (Black) Location: Sydney Price: $1100 Item Condition: Used - Excellent Condition see Photos Reason for selling: Upgrade/ NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (as a friend or +fees), COD Only Extra Info: Purchased this Pre from @scumbag. Has been an excellent addition to my system and was a real keeper - however I have simplified my setup and moved away from separates. Lots of great reviews of this unit online and on the forums. Instead of trying to explain the magic myself, refer to the following from previous listing I purchased from: The unit will come with power lead, remote, manual and double boxed. I also bought a 2nd remote from Deep HZ (brand new & not used). The surface of the original remote had become slightly sticky but completely functional. Both remotes included. Able to ship interstate at buyers expense and risk; rest assured it will be well packed. Links to some reviews and features from the W4S website: http://www.stereotimes.com/amp082912.shtml FEATURES: Input / Output wiring upgraded to Kimber Tcss wire 2nd stage filtering caps (4-22,000uf caps) are upgraded to the Wyred 4 Sound Low ESR "SUPER CAP" designed for power supplies Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) Optical rotary encoder (volume knob) Fully functional remote control 12V DC Trigger input (to automatically activate HT Bypass mode) Two - 12V DC Trigger outputs Home Theater bypass (customizable for any input, also DC Trigger input selected) Balance control Absolute phase control (0°/180°) - an interesting experience - it's amazing how changing the absolute phase effects the sound. Efficient (no heat) Tripple-ripple reduction circuit contains 164,560uF of capacitance Extremely low noise floor Fully balanced input to output Buffered passive/active design Automatically switched in Line Stage (when more volume is needed) Discrete volume control using dale RN55d resistors Unbalanced to Balanced conversion (when RCA input selected and XLR outputs are being used) Idle power consumption = 15w Rugged construction ½” Machined and Anodised front panels 60kohm input impedance 3 sets of gold plated unbalanced (RCA) inputs 2Â sets of gold plated unbalanced (RCA) outputs 2 sets of Neutrik Balanced (XLR) inputs 2 sets of Neutrik Balanced (XLR) outputs Factory Selectable mains 115/230VAC Compact size (17”W x 4”H x 13”D) 22lbs. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Further information:This is a lovely detailed Pre and has installed 4 x Genalex Gold lion 12AX7 and 4 x GE JAN 12AT7WC valves. I purchased this from another SNA'er approx 2 years ago.It hasn't missed a beat. It has a built in MC/MM switch as well as a hi/low input impedance switch for the phono stage . Also a -10db Attenuation switch at the rear. Its built like a tank and has a mirror finish front face plate.Comes with a very well built alloy remote that controls volume and separate components,standby and mute. The remote has been in a plastic sleeve since Ive owned it. I have the original boxes and manual that came with the pre. I will post but preference to local buyer will apply. Some reviews below to wet the appetite. Cheers craka https://www.tnt-audio.com/ampli/doge8_preamp_e.html https://www.head-fi.org/threads/review-doge-model-8-tube-remote-controlled-stereo-preamplifier-phono-stage.495427/ 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

Further information: Went looking at ET3SE's in classified. One member made a reply with: Precision, metal-film resistors yield low noise performance for greatest clarity. Polypropylene capacitors, used exclusively in the audio circuits and the regulated plate voltage supplies, offer extraordinary temporal accuracy. In fact, the ET3 is built to standards that meet or exceed those of many companies’ “flagship” offerings. Those who wish to take the performance to yet a higher level will be thrilled by the availability of an upgraded “SE” version. The ET3SE boasts CJD Teflon capacitors in critical circuit applications, dozens of upgraded metal foil resistors (including ALL resistors in the stepped attenuator level control), upgraded machined input/output connectors, and even an upgrade AC mains line-cord. That about sums it up perfectly..... Currently living north of Cairns.. Postage from Cairns your add.

Ok, I recently started reading about LDR attenuation and after reading everything I could find online (there's some pretty nasty debate regarding it on some forums) I decided to give one a go. I figured that since I have recently upgraded to an end game level DAC and phono stage that the and LDR based pre could potentially get better performance than my Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL 3 which is itself a truly excellent active tube pre. I won't go into details of the MZ3 as there's plenty of information out there already. Essentially its a reference level active pre which set me back over $5,800 due to exchange rate, shipping and import fees. I looked at the Stereo Coffee pre initially though couldn't see an easy way to order online and instead came across the DACGEAR LDR Pre Mk2. Feedback on his eBay listings was glowing and some feedback as below: "Both my friend and myself are enjoying the pre very much, you have something very good indeed on your hands. Beautifully built to a VERY HIGH STANDARD, rare to find an even handed and so transparent /neutral preamp, especially at the price you are selling them at. I am waiting as S***** C***** is determined to out do your model having told him about how good your version is. He is sending out a new board with mods. I will make a review of comparison once I have tried that. Thank you for a great product, now all you need is a professional review." Speaking to the seller in Switzerland he was unable to tell me which Stereo Coffee this was compared against though I did find another thread where a user had found an LDR Pre which had beaten the 2019 Stereo Coffee and Chris Daley was in the process of updating the pre to match or better it which has resulted in the 2020 Stereo Coffee Pre. Now which is better I don't know though from everything I'd read it indicated that the DACGEAR is one of the better units out there. After querying the seller I found it uses NSL-32SR2 Light Dependent Resistors, which I believe are the same ones Stereo Coffee uses and better suited to audio use (was reading on DIYAudio). I received it yesterday and not really liking a silver face plate gave it a spray paint, and nicer anodised aluminium volume knob. It's now more to my aesthetic preference. I hooked it up last night and let my system warm up for a half hour (tube sources, tube power amp) before putting anything on. Once I put some music on I was absolutely blown away. The sound is more solid with an incredible sense of pace and rythm I've never noticed in music before. Likewise there's a sense of everything being better integrated, being very natural..... Open sounding as live music tends to be. Imaging is improved and there's far more nuance and detail to everything. Incredibly despite showing poor recordings for what they are, even those sound better. Good recordings on the other hand are simply mind blowing. I don't even have to close my eyes to get the impression of being there. Just spectacular. One thing I nearly got to mention is how much better it sounds at low volume than anything else I've heard. I've always strived for the best possible low volume performance as ordinarily at the volume that things sound great, I get yelled at by my wife to turn things down. Seems with this it now sounds spectacular while being quiet enough. Nice to not get into trouble Thing is, I don't feel I can really review the passive pre..... It's more like it's just letting my source components do their thing, letting music flow through to the power amp in all its glory so it seems more that I'm writing about the sound characteristics of the Abbas Audio gear. Even YouTube video's are improved. Just spectacular. Anyway, just thought I'd post my listening impressions for anyone interested and considering taking the plunge for an LDR pre.

Further information: It is original Freya, purchased in Sept 2019, 4 years warranty left. Used less than 50 hours, as new. Come with original packaging and remote control. Features Ultra-high-end balanced preamp All-triode gain stage Relay-switched stepped attenuator Custom remote control Designed and Built in California It’s still a true no-excuses, balanced, remote-control preamp. Switch between passive, differential buffer, and differential tube gain modes, enjoy the fine control of a 128-step relay-switched stepped attenuator volume control with perfect channel matching Photos:

Item: ME 25 Preamp, ME 75 Amplifier Location: Albion Park NSW Price: $1450 delivered as a combo, $950 for the pre, $700 for the power if sold separately Item Condition: As per pics. Some cosmetic blemishes on top of amp Reason for selling: WAF. Need more modern looking integrated that has a remote. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Has served me well with out any issues. Lived in a fan ventilated cabinet. Pics of the internals show the ME branded caps, I've no idea if they are the originals or replacements but i do know the cover had been opened previously. Has been used to drive a pair of VAF floor standers which are 95db sensitive so has not been driven hard and remains cool enough to touch when used for longer periods. I cannot add anything of significance to the volume of writing that has been dedicated to ME equipment on this site. If you need good value, long lasting, high performance equipment these will serve you well. Pictures:

Item: Audiolab 8000Q Pre amp (Silver) and 8000P Power amp (Silver). Both bought brand new, and just over a year old Location: Perth, will sell interstate providing buyer organizes courier or I can send it via Aus Post Price: $1500 plus postage costs, will not consider selling separately Item Condition: Immaculate. Not a single mark, scratch, or blemish. Remote still has protective plastic on it Reason for selling: Upgrade bug Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, or Direct Deposit Extra Info: Comes with all accessories and original packaging Pictures: http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9785/dsc00151204x800.jpg http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9938/dsc00141204x800.jpg

In excellent condition with original box, remote (and allen key) Missing manual but it is available online at: http://www.aprilmusi..._Manual_Eng.pdf Review at: http://www.stereo.ne...mpdac/?hl=dp200 + others on the net, google away. SPECIFICATIONS Digital to Analog Converter Selectable 24Bit/192kHz Upsampling (Bypass, 48, 96, 24Bit/192kHz) 4 Digital Inputs AES/EBU, Coax 1,Coax2, Toslink 3 Digital Outputs AES/EBU, Coax, Toslink AES/EBU: 110 Ohms COAX 1, 2: 75 Ohms Preamplifier Inputs 1 Balanced (XLR), 2 Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Input Voltage AUX 2: Max 1.4 Vrms Balanced: Max 1.0 Vrms Analog Outputs 1 Balanced (XLR), 1 Unbalanced (RCA) Max Output: 3.5 Vrms Digital Volume Control (FIXED, VARIABLE Output Mode, selectable) Full Balanced Class-A Operation Headphone Amplifier Interface & Socket Bypass for Surround Processor Full Function Remote (Standby, Upsample, Record, Display, Input, Volume, Mute, Bypass) Dimension (WHD) & Weight 435 x 94.5 x 345(mm), 9 Kg Price $1200 Pickup preferred but can ship if required.

Item: ME 25 Preamp with MC phono, Location: Albion Park NSW Price: $800 delivered Item Condition: As per pics. Some cosmetic blemishes on top Reason for selling: Dog needs surgery so i need to raise funds. Really need it sold Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: High performance pre offering fantastic value with factory installed MC Phono. Unmodified example that has not been corrupted by unqualified personnel. A good condition pre with a wide variety of inputs and proven history. No Remote Pictures:

Items: Great Desktop/Small System Kingrex Pre-Amp V3 Kingrex T20U Amplifier and USB DAC Kingrex Linear PSU MKII (matching T20U) All original packaging in good condition. Original power supply and cables for T20U are included (although you'd never go back to this after using the PSU). Location: SYD – Hurlstone Park 2193 Item Condition: Excellent Price: $400 obo (original retail for the lot was over $1.6k) Reason for selling: Used to be set up as a desktop system on my wife's desk while she was working from home, we're down to one desk now and unfortunately no room to set this up currently. Payment Method: Cash on pick-up, PayPal (+3% or as friend) Extra Info: I am the original owner of all the Kingrex gear. T20U and PSU were purchased from Coem Audio here in Oz in mid-late 2012. Pre-Amp was purchased from authorised seller in the UK in 2014. This is an amazing and well-reviewed setup for desktop listening. Smooth, detailed, fast and with awesome mids and imaging. The Pre-Amp is a great piece of gear in its own right, and elevates the whole stack to another level. Very sad to see this go, and definitely prefer to sell as a package. Used to run these with various speakers over the years and they are able to drive even mid-efficient speakers to levels you would not expect from the size/specs. Just don’t try anything that dips into the sub-4Ohm region consistently, they’ll be challenged …. ? On the desk they were set up with a pair of John Blue JB3s, which was an amazing match for near field listening. Can be inspected/tested at my place in Hurlstone Park, and am happy to post insured at buyer’s cost as all original packaging is available. Can also drop off within Sydney Metro area if paid at or near the asking price prior. 6moons review for PreAmp and T20U with PSU: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/kingrex2/u.html Happy to answer any questions here or shoot me a PM. Cheers, Ralf Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: ME 25 Preamp with MC phono, Location: Albion Park NSW Price: $900 delivered Item Condition: As per pics. Some cosmetic blemishes on top Reason for selling: Surplus to requirements, $$ Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: High performance pre offering fantastic value with factory installed MC Phono. Unmodified example that has not been corrupted by unqualified personnel. A good condition pre with a wide variety of inputs and proven history. Grab yourself a bargain for the festive season!! Pictures:

Item: NAD M51 DAC/PRE w/ remote Location: Metro Melbourne Price: $800 $700 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Upgrading to R-2R Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Bank Transfer *Note remote has something loose inside but works fine. Pick up only for now. Pictures:

Item: Cyrus Pre XP Location: Melbourne 3068 Price: $650 Item Condition: Good condition and including the remote control as pictured Reason for selling: Not being used and getting ready for the next upgrade Payment Method: Pickup - Cash and Paypal (buyer pays fees) Extra Info: Offered for sale is a Cyrus Pre XP preamplifier. It has been faultless during its time with me and I have been hanging on to it for too long. The volume control does not use a pot so when at a low volume setting the balance remains even between left and right - also a benefit when using the built in headphone stage. Other features include being able to name (from a fixed list) each input and configure a fixed level AV passthrough for those integrating their 2-channel and theater rig. The zone 2 output can also track any of the inputs separate to what you are listening to and of course it has great synergy with Cyrus amplifiers. The unit also supports the addition of a Cyrus PSX-R power supply to improve performance. Of note on this unit is whilst I call it a Pre XP it has a Pre xp d sticker on the back. I understand the difference is they are the same but one has a built in DAC. I am not sure why it is like this I purchased it this way. Either it never had the inbuilt DAC or it has been removed at some stage. Inputs – 6 analogue Outputs – Zone 2, preamp out, headphone Questions welcome, Cheers, Nick Pictures:

Item: Primare SP33 Location: 3782 VIC Price: $1.900 plus shipping Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Chasing butterflies. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (Friend) . Extra Info: Item can be shipped in original packaging. Extra Info: Item can be auditioned. This Pre Processor doesn’t come with a lot of bells and whistles, but I prefer not to waste money spend in area’s that don’t improve things if the basics aren’t right. And that is producing excellent audio. Its build quality is superb and has all the connections you probably going to need. I decided to put it up for sale to raise funds before I start chasing butterflies, or unicorns. Pictures:

Item: PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium Pre-Amplifier Location: 3782 VIC Price: $2.600 plus shipping Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Chasing butterflies. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (Friend) . Extra Info: Item can be shipped in original packaging. Extra Info: Item can be auditioned. This amp has been my reference for audio, but is hardly being used since I mostly watch movies or play games in my home theater room. I kept it around because it is such a great performer, but it deserves a whole lot more use than what I am giving it. Because of this I have decided to chase butterflies in pursuit of the same kind of performance in multichannel audio and looking for a new home and free up some funds. Pictures:

I know sometimes it sounds like a bit of a cliché when people say "the picture does not do it justice" but in this case it is true. The system looks pretty good in the picture but the gloss and colour of the timber just does not come across. The Redgum stack looks 5 times better IRL. I wanted to start this review with a little background info since there isn't that much info out there regarding Redgum components (and I did a lot of googling!). For instance, I am willing to bet that while you can get a fair amount of info from the Redgum website about their choice of volume control (individual channel knobs or single knob) but did you know that you can adjust balance from the remote, and then reset the balance to 50/50 at the touch of a button? What about the fact that there is an info sheet stuck to the base of each piece of Redgum gear that includes not only the model number and year but also the name of the buyer and the details of any personal modifications they requested? So if you're buying second hand each piece of gear tells a story. My RGCD5ENR for instance was initially purchased by Tony Wright of Sydney and there is a note that he planned to remove the front panel prior to use. Now I don't know Tony, and I guess I'm not likely to, but having a name to assign to the player makes things a bit more personal. (I can deduce one or two things about Tony though, the first is that he obviously likes his music and doesn't mind paying for good gear, the second is that he is no fool, he has vibration dampened the case with two rows of blutak stuck to the underside of the top panel, cheap and effective, very nice!) I have said in the past that the design of the Redgum cd players is a little odd, using a cd rom as a spinner is pretty interesting cosmetically, philosophically and practically. I have to admit cosmetically it does make the player look a bit commonplace, it is a definite let down after that gorgeous timber faceplate. Philosophically it makes me wonder just how seriously I should take all the talk of other manufacturers regarding mechanism stability, cd clamps and custom error correction techniques when this player sounds damn good without any of the above. Practically I love the idea of a cheap and easily replaced mechanism, but the lack of a screen telling you what is happening is a bit of a bugger which is why I use my Consonance cd120 as a transport and the RGCD5ENR as a DAC. Another thing I wanted to mention, the RG175 mono-blocks have their AC power socket very close to their external heat sink so there is not enough room to use certain types of power cords. If your power cord has a thick, round plastic end just behind the three pin plug (as many expensive power cords do) then the heat sink renders it unusable. It isn't a big thing but it was certainly something I noticed as I couldn't use my custom power cords. I believe the newer model (since mine are 2007 vintage) has the heat sink mounted underneath so this is unlikely to be a concern. And last but not least, Redgum uses Philips remote codes, (as do Consonance and Myryad and many others) so I only need one remote even if I switch cd players. Yeah, I know it means nothing to most people out there but for me it leaves more room on the armrest for cd cases and chocolate wrappers and I really appreciate that. I'll get into the Pre and monoblock functionality next, and I'll put up a pic of that info sheet I mentioned. Edit: And here it is.

Item: CJ ET5 Line Stage preamplifier Location: Melbourne, VIC Price: $6000 + shipping Item Condition: 10/10 Reason for selling: Now have a pre with a phono. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (buyer pays extras) bank transfer Extra Info: Bought this brand new from Sound Reference 4 mths ago. Comes with original packing, original 6922 tube, manuals and invoice. I am extremely happy with this preamplifier so I am in no rush to sell and will box it up and hopefully use it again in another system if possible. Pictures;

Item: CJ ET5 Line Stage preamplifier Location: Melbourne, VIC Price: $6500 + shipping Item Condition: 10/10 Reason for selling: Now have a phono with stepped attenutor so not really needed or being used. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (buyer pays extras) bank transfer Extra Info: Bought this brand new from Sound Reference 4 mths ago. Comes with original packing, original 6922 tube, manuals and invoice. I am extremely happy with this preamplifier so I am in no rush to sell and will box it up and hopefully use it again in another system if possible. Pictures; on request

Just putting an idea out here to see if it generates any interest. I'm currently very light on disposable income but I seem to have a few components that are additional to my immediate needs so I was wondering if anyone else was in the same boat and willing to swap (either on a temporary or permanent basis) something with me to keep the hobby interesting. Obviously discussions should take place and pictures of the pieces of gear involved should be taken and exchanged prior to any actual deals being entered into, etc, etc... but just for now does anyone have any interest to express in any of the following components, and, hopefully, anything interesting (and by interesting I don't just mean integrated amps ) to swap for them. One Burson PRE-160 One Burson PP-160 One Thule Spirit 100 cd player One Exposure Classic 21 preamp (line level only) One Exposure Classic 28 power amp (dual mono) Two Perreaux Silhouette SX60 monoblocks (tiny little 60wpc monoblocks) One Cambridge Audio Azure 550T AM/FM tuner One Consonance C1 Integrated amp One Myryad MI120 integrated amp And last but not least One QLS QA-100 Power DAC/Integrated amp (on loan) I'm open to selling any of the above in the old fashioned way as well (ie for cash) but since I've already tried that on most of them I thought I'd give this idea a go. Cheers, and a happy new year to all and sundry!

I would like a DAC that also can be used as a preamplifier (volume control) only have one source. something like the NAD M51. PM me. any price Thanks

Item: Audio Research LS2B in silver preamp (110v) Location: Auburn, NSW Price: $1000 pickup or buyer pays postage Item Condition: Mint Reason for selling: No longer required Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Direct Deposit Extra Info: The preamp is in mint condition, have not been in use for approx 2 years. Time to clear out some space! This is still a wonderful preamp. Will work with any stepdown transformer from 240v to 110v. Pics: To come!