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Further Information: Selling Rega Planar 3 ( P3 ) turntable with upgraded Sumiko Moonstone cartridge. I purchased the P3 in 2023, only used the turntable and cartridge for 1 week, then I upgraded and have not used it since then. However, I checked and it works perfectly fine. it comes with its original packaging, power supply and phono cable. if you have any questions please send me a DM. thank you.

Further Information: Features SME 3009 tonearm and Ortofon 2M Red cart with new spare stylus. Bought this a few years ago from an acquaintance but have only used it once or twice as the vibration from my wooden floors are not great with it. Previous owner had it serviced and set up and I have since re-checked cart alignment and spring stability and it's still good. I can audition but is not an ideal listening environment given the floor movement issue noted above.

Further Information: in excellent condition less than a year old, as pictured. Includes arm (RB880). Retail new $3999. No Cartridge, but includes Rega mat instruction booklet all packaging have boxes.

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

Further Information: RRP TT - ~$5000 with rega arm RRP TA- ~$2000 It was a serendipitous moment when I was able to find the Acoustic Solid with no tonearm and concurrently the Zephyr was available. The pairing has been an absolute wonder, to the point I would like to move to a better level of arm and possibly turntable. Hence my EOI. If someone is interested in the tonearm, I am happy to separate them and then upgrade using the Acoustic solid as the platform, though I think it will be better for everyone to keep these units together. The 10x5 isn’t included, though can be by negotiation. I have the original boxes, so shipping is fine (though the zephyr’s box got wet ( without the Tonearm in it) so looks a bit rough. the Zephyr was upgraded with silver wire prior to my ownership. I had a Delrin sleeve machined to help hold the arm on the metal arm board of the Acoustic Solid whilst reducing resonance. It works really well, though VTA adjustment is a little tricky initially. Happy to discuss or demo. the price includes the original Perspex Matt and an upgraded one.

Item: Sony PS-333 and PS-X45 direct-drive turntables Price Range: Free Item Condition: Used Extra Info: Not working but in good visual condition, including lids. From a deceased estate. PS-X45 has an Ortofon LM-20 cartridge. strictly pick-up only. Going to ‘The Green Shed’ in a week or so if no interest. Please don't forget to report your post as FOUND when possible. (You can now delete this text).

Further Information: I am considering the rationalisation of my HiFi setup and so, I potentially have for sale my gorgeous VPI – TNT2 turntable. It looks stunning and exudes quality and presence with a chassis made from two layers of 1” black acrylic chemically welded together and fixed with non-magnetic stainless steel cap screws. The corners are solid Delrin, machined out to mount on the chassis with damped springs internally. Leveling is done by rotating the corner knobs on top. The motor has been updated to a brand new and more desirable, lower noise, lower vibration, 300 rpm motor as used on the Scoutmaster, Aries2, TNT6 and HRX turntables. The motor is driven by a SDS power supply/controller to set the speed accurately. A new motor pulley of the appropriate size has been fitted to accurately match the motor speed and platter (see photos). Utilising the included VPI SDS controller, changing platter speed between 33 and 45 is simply done with the press of a button with precise fine speed adjustment capability. (more information below). The VPI SDS Synchronous Drive System Speed Control Device Provides Dead-On-Accurate Speed for Perfect Timing and Lowest-Possible Wow and Flutter. I have used several different drive belts with this turntable and the most accurate, and the one that I prefer, is the Well-Tempered polyester thread belt. There is absolutely no speed drift at all using the SDS and the Well-Tempered drive belt. I do have some original VPI drive belts which will be included. The turntable is fitted with the well regarded 9” VPI Memorial tonearm. In my opinion this confidence inspiring tonearm of aluminium and stainless-steel construction is far more substantial and trouble free than the 3D printed models. The spindle thrust bearing has been replaced with a ceramic ball and the old rulon thermoplastic spindle bearings have been replaced with Teflon. (see photos). There is absolutely no play in the spindle, evidenced by the fact that when replacing the spindle oil it took several hours for the spindle to take itself down to its correct position. The platter spins silently almost forever, testament to the improvement that these changes have made. I will include two brand new blank acrylic armboards. They are not drilled, so tonearms of choice could be experimented with if the new owner chooses. The turntable is being sold without cartridge although I could do a deal on the Nagaoka MP500 cartridge that is currently fitted to my Kuzma turntable if there is interest in this. A Benz Micro Glider cartridge is currently fitted to the turntable, but is not included in the sale (It is basically brand new having only 11 hours on it). My favourite cartridge on this turntable is the Grado Statement series – Statement 2 (I might consider selling this if there is interest). This turntable is both very large and very heavy so, local pickup would be preferred, or I may be able deliver to Melbourne suburbs. The dimensions are Width 630mm x Depth 480mm x Height 170mm and weight in the region of 40kgs+. The custom-made acrylic cover and wooden base are included. Unfortunately, the acrylic cover does have a couple of minor scratches on it. It was received during Covid and came that way from the fabricator. It was too difficult to follow up at the time, so I just accepted it as it is. Audition is welcome for seriously interested SNA’ers. I also have a Kuzma Ref2 listed, I am considering selling both turntables. Please PM me directly with your interest. About the VPI SDS Designed to vastly improve the performance of any VPI turntable, the VPI Synchronous Drive System Speed Control Device (SDS) combines a turntable motor speed controller and an AC line isolator into a compact component that yields vital enhancements to the overall analog sound. Simply plug your VPI turntable into SDS and hear the improvements a proper motor drive creates: Solid and deeper bass, smoother midrange, sweeter highs, lower noise floor, and deeper imaging. SDS allows for proper calibration of platter speed, ensuring that your VPI 'table spins at a constant speed and, after calibration, operates at the correct speed. In addition, SDS provides individual speed corrections for LPs and 45s in increments as small as 0.01Hz. Such fine-tuning affords the listener the ability to truly "dial-in" the performance of any VPI turntable. How SDS Works, and What It Does SDS breaks new ground in clean, accurate power delivery via advanced digital technology and quartz crystal accuracy. It allows for the adjustment of both the voltage and frequency fed to the turntable motor. Adjustments are easily made from the front panel using intuitive, soft-touch controls. The selected output voltage and frequency are shown using large, legible LED displays. SDS slowly ramps the voltage and frequency up or down to the selected value in order to prevent premature motor wear due to abrupt changes. During motor startup, SDS increases its output voltage in order to quickly bring the platter up to speed. Once the desired platter speed is reached, SDS ramps the output voltage down in order to reduce motor vibration and, therefore, the system's noise floor. Removes Voltage Spikes, Fluctuations, RFI, and Frequency Variations The circuit used in SDS provides an incredibly accurate line frequency of great stability. Additionally, the electronic circuitry effectively isolates the output voltage from the input voltage, doing away with voltage spikes, low level fluctuations, RFI, and frequency variations. Instead of merely filtering the power line, SDS first converts it to pure DC voltage and then digitally regenerates its own clean AC signal. This approach is superior to that used in many of the other power line conditioners on the market. Works With All AC Synchronous Motors in VPI 'Tables SDS is designed to work with the AC synchronous motors in VPI turntables. The speed of a synchronous motor is determined by the frequency it is fed. Logically, a device whose speed is based on the AC line frequency will function better when a stable consistent frequency is delivered. Constant motor speed translates into a quieter, more faithful musical presentation.

In immaculate condition. No marks or scratches, even on the lid. Performs flawlessly. Made in Malaysia for those who care, without the platter wobble or loose bearings sometimes associated with the Japanese versions. Comes with all accessories and original packaging.

FOR SALE OR TRADE For sale my turntable made of a Hanss T-30 (a massive TT with magnetic suspension and double separate motors to isolate from vibrations), double tonearms (currently set for mono and stereo) the highly regarded and sought after SME 309 and an Origin Live Silver Mk2 and two cartridges (the Hana SL (MC) and the Ortofon 2M Mono (MM) come for free since they have a number of playing hours on their shoulders) with their original phono cables. I’m currently using a Perreaux Audiant VP3 as a phono stage, which allows a great flexibility in terms of carts (not included and not for sale until I replace the TT ). Everything is in excellent conditions, with original package (except the Origin Live tonearm). It’s also included a custom dust cover. I have the box, but it’s a massive and heavy TT so pickup is highly recommended. I am in North Sydney. The packed TT weighs about 50 Kg (yes 50!, as you can also see from the pics it’s a serious platter and everything is designed to minimize vibrations and maximize stability), plus all the rest. Shipping is ok; to be arranged by the buyer. The prices below are the best proxy (new/used) that I could find at the moment, but they are just indicative. Happy to trade with a good but smaller turntable with single tonearm (I need to reduce the space my system takes) like Clearaudio, Transrotor, EAT Forte or similar PS: apologies for the long ad, but there’s a lot of nice stuff in here Hanss T-30 Turntable Key technical specs: • Platter : 70mm CNC Aluminium 9 kgs hardcoat Anodized • Bearing: Magnetic Suspension Low Friction Precision European Ceramic Shaft with Stainless Steel Ball • Adjustable Bearing Thrust • Colour : Brush aluminium Silver • Silicon rubber suspension adjustable feets • Motor : Dual synchronised AC Motor, separated • Housing : Aluminium • Speed : 33.3rpm/45rpm GRS system, SC-30 adjustable Speed Controller (see pics) • Tonearm Base: Suitable for SME Tonearms / Rega / Others Available • Size: 635mm x 435mm x 222mm • Stroboscopic speed tracking New, retail: A$ 8,000 ________________________________________ Tonearm #1: SME 309 Unique pressure die-cast magnesium shell detachable and interchangeable without disturbing cartridge or wiring. New design clamping arrangement ensures rigid junction with tone-arm. Stainless steel cross shaft, ground and thread ground. Carried in massive yoke on 10mm precision ball races. Axis at record mean level to minimise warp-wow. Unique assembly gives high rigidity and allows bearings to be critically adjusted before tone-arm is fitted. Stainless steel vertical shaft, ground and thread ground, with integral 16mm diameter flange to couple shaft and yoke. 23mm diameter steel pillar, heat treated, ground and honed, carries two 17mm precision ball races, widely spaced to resist tilt. Internal wiring in silver litz. https://sme.co.uk/A$ io/product/series-300/ New, retail: A$ 4,200 _______________________________________ Tonearm #2: Origin live silver High grade aircraft alloy tube with special rear stub for improved counterweight rigidity. The sound produced is free from coloration allowing previously unheard low level information to be noticed clearly. This also enables the arm to exhibit a clean dynamic sound coupled with a tight and powerful bass. Well specified and highly robust bearings. These bearings are housed in an advanced yoke which includes highly developed decoupling techniques. These result in an incredibly transparent arm with superb tonal balance. High grade Internal Litz wire and upgrade external cable with high conductivity RCA plugs to fit into your amplification. Integral VTA adjustment. https://www.originlive.com/hi-fi/tonearm/high-performance-tonearm-silver/silver-tonearm-reviews/silver-mk2-tonearm-review-stereo-times/ https://6moons.com/A$ ioreviews/originlive3/mk2.html The new Mk 3 retails at A$ 1.485 ____________________________________________ Cartridge #1, stereo, moving coil Hana SL https://hana-cartridges.co.uk/hana-s-series-cartridges/ The Hana SL low output Moving Coil cartridge has a nude natural diamond Shibata-stylus, capable of excellent high frequency response, and use high rigidity aluminum cantilevers with cross-shaped armatures offering supreme transparency and excellent trackability. The body is manufactured from a composite low resonance plastic material in black. New: A$ 1,050 __________________________________________________ Cartridge #2, mono, moving magnet Ortofon 2M mono Review https://www.stereophile.com/content/hanss-acoustics-t-30-turntable-page-2 https://www.techradar.com/reviews/A$ io-visual/hi-fi-and-A$ io/turntables/hanss-acoustics-t-30-673739/review New: A$450 ______________________________ Dust cover New: circa A$ 400 RRP: 8k+4.2+1.5+0.4= 14.1k

Further Information: Hi, this is basically a re-badged “Clearaudio” turntable. Something similar in there Range. This is Marantz’s return table, last one made over 20 years ago. Comes with a MM cartridge on a high quality tone-arm, super quite motor, thick heavy Acrylic platter on a acrylic plinth with isolation feet, google to find more info online. delivery anywhere in Australia included in the price. I have the original double box.

Further Information: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Life change and needing funds for a new investment, sadly looking to part with the below (Crazy I know). I have loved upgrading from a simple $300 project to the below! If there is genuine interest I will update with significantly improved images of every angle possible, all of the below are in mint condition and original packaging etc. Looking to sell as a complete unit rather than individual items... Happy to audition if you are local to Melbourne, it will come with a clear cover for the TT ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE TORNADO NEO Modeled on the High End Invictus Turntable, the Tornado Neo offers the best of Acoustic Signature design at a modest price point. Complete with 4 silencers on the platter that dampen vibrations, capacity to have up to 3 different tonearms and diamond coated spindle on the bearing, this is a serious turntable from a company that's serious about turntables. You won't find any mention of colouration, bloom or muddiness in descriptions of this turntable. If you're after the fluffy uncontrolled vinyl sounds of the 70s, there are many other options out there. If you want to hear what modern turntable design of the 21st century can do when every detail of the Turntable is examined for its inertia and low resonance properties, you must look at an Acoustic Signature. The result of though-out engineering coupled with an exposed yet beautiful industrial design is a turntable that is sounds devastatingly clear and musical and shows off its engineering prowess with a raw beauty. ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE TA-2000 NEO TONEARM (12 INCH SILVER) This is where the Acoustic Signature Tonearms start to get really really good. We jump up to an anti-skating knob which is capable of much more precise adjustments in anti-skate. And don't underestimate the importance of anti-skate with any reasonable quality cartridge. It can clean up woolyness in the sound. This little feature gets the tonearm to a point where those differences are very noticeable. The TA-2000 NEO also has better bearings than the TA-500 NEO and the TA-1000 NEO. Acoustic Signature say they are 'almost friction less ball bearings' and they're not ones to over exaggerate. Van Den Hul Crimson XGW Stradivarius (LESS THAN 100 HOURS ON THE CART) Van Den Hul's Crimson Stradivarius is a favorite in the CAV Reference System. The Crimson is the entry model into the Stradivarius reference line of cartridges and the most popular. The popularity is due partly to the fact that it's the most affordable, but also because it's the easiest to mate with a wide range of gear...bear in mind that the extreme levels of channel separation produced by the Colibri and Colibri Signature require the other equipment in the system to be matched very precisely. With a body handmade of Hawaiian koa wood triple-coated with a special Stradivarius-type lacquer, the Crimson uses 24-karat gold coils and a cantilever that is solid boron with a VDH Type 1s (2×85-micron) stylus. Our reviewer Andre Jennings found the Crimson XGW Stradivarius to be impartial across most of the frequency spectrum (including the presence range), with large macro-dynamics from the power region on down.

Further Information: SME 20/12 turntable and Series V V12 tone arm. Perfect condition. Includes all original packaging, manuals and accessories. Strictly pick up only. Demo encouraged for serious buyers.

Item: Dual CS 505-2 Turntable with timber plinth Price Range: FREE or Postage PAID Item Condition: Used. Purchased June 1985 Extra Info: I would rather it did not go into landfill. Pick up Brisbane or postage paid by Buyer.

Luxman PD 264 Auto Lift-Up Direct-Drive Turntable In very good condition Recently serviced by Len Wallis Audio, given a clean bill of heath New Dust Cover New NAGAOKA MP-110 cartridge Upgraded RCA cables Specifications from Vinyle Engine Type: auto-lift up record player Drive method: direct drive Motor: DC servo brushless Platter: 1.8kg, 300mm aluminium die-cast Speeds: 33 and 45rpm Tonearm: static balance type Dimensions: 438 x 125 x 365mm Weight: 8kg

Further Information: Final price drop, otherwise it will be traded to dealer on something else. this is almost brand new unit purchased a few months ago from a local dealer. Still under warranty and receipt will be provided. Only played 2 records, so still brand new.

Denon DP-3000 Direct Drive Turntable for sale Japan 100v version no arm, missing screws to dust cover otherwise in excellent condition advertised elsewhere

I have an opportunity to get a Technics SL-1700 Direct Drive turntable Mk 1 (circa 1978) in good condition. Currently I have a Pioneer PL-514 belt drive. Would this be an upgrade or pretty much an equivalent? Any thoughts appreciated.

Further Information: I have spent a good six months with this turntable and have enjoyed it a lot. I have decided to consolidate my collection of TTs to two (one direct drive and one belt drive) as that's as much as I can fit on my stands and use regularly. The decision to sell the Pioneer is because I am keeping my vintage direct drive TT instead. (see my other TT for sale). I'm going to miss this one but tough decisions have to be made. I have the package for shipping but would prefer collection. My other stylus I used was an Ortofon Concorde Pro S, which is available for only $100 extra if you collect. I bought this from Max Headroom and attach his advert, which tells the story on just how good this turntable is!

Denon DP-3000 Direct Drive Turntable for sale Japan 100v version no arm, missing screws to dust cover otherwise in excellent condition due to small issue i could not complete the sale from previous thread the speed sensor was left in transport position and i had to wait to check with my tech the issue is now rectified. thanks

Further Information: Used no more than 20 times. Bought a townhouse 8 months ago and never unpacked it.

Further information: up for sale is my as new Yamaha gt5000 top of the line turntable. Only played 2 records in total.

The Reflex C is a mid-tier phono pre-amplifier from the boutique UK circuit designer Graham Slee. It has been made specifically for moving coil cartridges and has a fixed gain of 62 dB and input impedance of 100 ohms. This phono stage has successfully been used with both Ortofon MC 20 Super and European Audio Team Jo No5 (0.33 mV output) cartridges. The Reflex C is absolutely silent with tremendous sound stage and fidelity. Fantastic value and performance. The phono stage comes with the Graham Slee PSU1 and a Nordost Purple Flare power cord upgrade. It is being offered for sale as I journey along the analogue path trying different options. Standard postage within Australia in all original packaging is included.

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.

Further information: Perfect working order Technics is for a quick sale. Used this as my spare until Linn LP12 is being restored. Included are : Phono cable, Power cable, Tone arm, Shure M70B cart. Perfect TT for a beginner or use as a spare. Pick up only ( VIC 3133)

Further information: CRAZY PRICE DROP! This is a cash only price. This Lyra Kleos cartridge has been stripped down to the original cartridge block and rebuilt by Lyra by hand to brand new condition in Japan. It is in unopened brand new condition, absolutely indistinguishable from a newly purchased Lyra Kleos, apart from the dramatically lower price. The RRP of a new Lyra Kleos is $4,800 and was previously $6,500! Cash on pickup. This is not a third party rebuild or retip such as those by Soundsmith (which are of dramatically cheaper quality). It has gone through the same rigorous build and test processes that Lyra undertakes when building a new Lyra Kleos cartridge! At $4800, many regard the Lyra Kleos as the best sounding and most revealing cartridge at anywhere near its price. It is an incredible sounding cartridge, especially when it comes to focusing in on each soloist and voice in a performance. Truly amazing. At THIS price, it is, well, impossible to find a cartridge of this calibre even 2nd hand let alone new, and frankly, impossible to believe I am letting it go. Specifications: Designer: Jonathan Carr Builder: Yoshinori Mishima (final build and testing), Akiko Ishiyama (preliminary build) - identical to a "new" Kleos Type: Medium weight, medium compliance, low impedance moving coil cartridge Frequency range: 10Hz-50kHz Channel separation: 35dB or better at 1kHz Output voltage: 0.5mV@5cm/sec Cartridge weight: 8.8g Recommended tracking force: 1.75g Recommended load directly into MC phono input: 86.6ohms - 47kohms based on listening or setting by guidelines in provided instructions (further specs in instruction sheet) Photos: