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Hey Guys, I just picked up some Pioneer DSS-9's on a whim with little prior reading. They seem to be in very good condition, and the sound absolutely blows my B & W 683s2's out of the water. Is there much love for vintage pioneer over here on SNA? The sound, clarity, imaging, bass.... These may be end-game speakers... Anyone else heard these before? Anyone else have some, or other vintage pioneer stuff? Chime in! Ben

Further information: Looking to sell these JBL L112 speakers to a passionate collector who appreciates the historical value of it. You rarely find this model in the market for sale and eBay is 2k plus. The JBL L112 is an improved version over the famous L100 from the brand. Not in a rush to sell, low ballers will be ignored. The physical condition is a 6/10, due to age but I have opened up the crossovers recently to change a spoilt resistor. That is why the labels have been torn out as I need to remove the volume pots. The labels are still kept and can be glued back. See images for before it was torn out and after. One of the mid range cones is dented but sound not affected. A great all rounder speaker that rocks the house with any genre of music. Will throw in a pair of free third party midrange drivers with this purchase for you to experiment with the sound signature. Selling them as I like to change speakers around and these are too heavy for me to move. Please note that each side is 25kg and you need to ask a friend to help you carry down 5 floors, there is no lift in my house. The speaker stands are not included and are a custom pine wood build. Top up $100 for stands. Collection near Lavender area. Contact 9-seven-8-8-zero-two-3-0. Thank you. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved

Item: Tannoy HPD315 Location: pasir Ris Price:$1, 380 Item Condition: used but not abused Reason for selling: Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal etc. Extra Info: Nice sounding pair which doesn't need high power amp to drive. You get smooth highs and big sound stage with proper placement. Crossovers been refreshed with quality Clarity Caps to ensure many more years of usage. Speaker cabinets were built to spec by a very good builder who is highly regarded by our local Hifi community. Pricing nicely to sell, check online and you will know what I mean. WhatsApp 97456901 Thanks for viewing. Photos (you must include photographs here): Please ensure you have read the Classifieds Guidelines.

Further information: Wharfedale Walnut Lintons. Only purchased in August amazing speakers for the price but my wife didn’t realise how large they are and wants them gone. They are in perfect condition. We have second child on the way , space and safety are our priority. I can ship but will be at buyers risk- Cost $2300. Pick up price $2180 if picked up from Keysborough Or Mt Eliza Vic. cheers Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that upon successful sale of your item it is expected you pay Seller's Fees. - if you have previously sold items and not made a contribution, your advertisement may not be approved.

Further information: Sansui AU-555A amplifier is in good condition and good working order. The amp was serviced a month ago. Spec: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/sansui/au-555a.shtml

hello. I have this KENWOOD mini component, HM-331. It is in excellent and very good condition. A model that is almost impossible to find in good conditions, some systems are very hard to repair / to find pieces for it, some other retro devices or vintage aren't hard to repair, some others are really impossible even for a service. This Kenwood is almost impossible to repair, being so: should I use it just for a little? should I store it inside a showcase with glass doors like a museum piece? can I use it more often? I think how hard or impossible it would be for repair if it fails, that's why I think that. My own answer (based in a friend's opinion) could be: if you have had a new device and you've been using it with care, there is no reason to don't keep on doing it so. but still I think in the rare ancient relic Maybe you have some device, system or component that you do care so much or have it like a trophy in your showcase, or maybe you enjoy your 70' amplifier using it with Netflix. If you have opinions, notes, comments, thank you !

Item: Sony STR-7035 AM/FM Receiver Location: Bexley, NSW Price: $220 $190 Item Condition: Great for its age Reason for selling: I need to raise cash for new gear Payment Method: Pickup - Cash or bank deposit Extra Info: Up for sale a rare vintage Sony AM/FM receiver, made in Japan (circa 1975). The receiver is in a fantastic condition for its age - it works well and sounds great. The wooden case is in great shape, all lights, buttons and nobs are working fine. I haven't used this amp since I have purchased a bigger vintage amp - about 2 years ago. I recommend getting its pots cleaned just in case. Pick up only from Bexley Thanks, Rodrigo

Item: ERA 6066 Vintage 1970s suspended turntable Location: CHISHOLM 2322 NSW Price: $1060 Item Condition: Immaculate, new, unused Reason for selling: Looking to swap for Yamaha CA-2010 in excellent condition Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: 240V, fully serviced, comes in original box with French manual and accessories. Similar to Thorens Pictures:

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Item: 1965 Omega Seamaster 600 135.011 601 calibre watch Location: Townsville, QLD, Australia Price: $900 including express post. Item Condition: Used Reason for selling: Slimming down collection, see description Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: The Seamaster was fully serviced in 2014 by a watchmaker in Melbourne, evidenced by the marking in the caseback. It keeps good time and is in excellent condition for its age, see photos for description of physical condition. The watch is all original per the Omega markings in the appropriate places throughout the watch and is very rare to see in the Red Cross on white dial configuration. Sale includes the pictured alligator watch band which is an aftermarket piece. I have not polished the case so as to not detract originality and to provide the buyer the option of doing so or not at their discretion. Selling as I recently inherited a 1969 Omega Speedmaster Professional from my late father, and so will be wearing this watch as my new daily indefinitely at this point. As such slimming down my collection as I have too many watches. At $900 I will include express postage and insurance throughout Australia. Pictures:

Item: Polk Audio SDA 2 Floorstanding Speakers. Price: $1300 negotiable, can ship in original boxes. Location: Sydney, though shipping is available. Item Condition: Incredible condition for vintage speakers. This is an earlier Stereo Dimensional Array design from Polk Audio. As new condition with minimal wear. Comes with original grilles, boxes and instruction manuals. 2 SDA interconnect cables are included: one is in excellent condition while the spare has fraying at one end. This is the nicest pair I have ever seen on the market. Reason for selling: I can't keep everything! Payment Method: Pickup is Cash only. Bank transfer is preferred if shipping is required. I'll consider PayPal for buyers in need of shipping, but you must have strong feedback. Pictures:

Item: Sony TA-F3 Integrated amplifier, ST-5140 AM/FM Tuner Location: Sydney inner west Price: $450 Item condition: Vintage used. Some wear but stunning for its age Reason for selling: Reducing my collection Payment method: bank transfer or cash on pick up. Paypal friend or +3% Extra info 1. Sony TA-F3 - Integrated Stereo Amplifier (1977) 1970s quality. Lovely feel to it with click-stepped volume control. Transparent engaging sound. As per photos the smallest marks on front fascia and top surface. It had a repair at WES in May including replacing transistors, which I have the paperwork for.SpecificationsPower output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.5%Damping factor: 30Dimensions: 435 x 145 x 370mmWeight: 10.5kg2. Sony ST-5140 AM/FM Tuner.Full functionality with all lights and switches working. 1970s Japan quality. Smallest of marks on fascia and some slight pitting of top surface. Lovely anlague sound.Country: JapanManufacturer / Brand: Sony Corporation; TokyoYear: *****1975 + click to reveal Category: Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 TunerSemiconductors (the count is only for transistors) 31:Main principle Super-Heterodyne (Super in general); ZF/IF 455/10700 kHzWave bands Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.Details Power type and voltage Alternating Current supply (AC) / 100; 120; 220; 240 VoltDimensions (WHD) 400 x 149 x 334 mm / 15.7 x 5.9 x 13.1 inchNotesFrequenzbereich: FM 87,5-108 MHz; AM: 530-1605 kHzNet weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 7.5 kg / 16 lb 8.3 oz (16.52 lb)

Item: Krix Classix Speakers Location: Perth Price: 285 Item Condition:9/10 Reason for selling:Too many speakers! Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: You won't find a better pair of these rare Australian made gems. They are beautiful speakers made from solid jarrah and weighing in at almost 9 kgs each. The Classix sold for $700 back in the mid to late 90s. The specs are impressive and the bottom end (down to 50Hz) belies the speaker size. SPECIFICATIONS Type: 2 way rear vented bass reflex Frequency range: 50Hz to 20 Khz Sensitivity: 88 dB Impedance: 8 Ohms Recommended amplifier: 20 to 60 watts RMS per channel Low frequency driver: 170 mm (6.5”) long throw polypropylene with inverted rubber surround. The voice coil is wound on a high powered aluminium former High frequency driver: 25mm soft textile dome ferro fluid cooled tweeter. Crossover: 2KHz. Acoustic and electrical filter designed to exhibit essentially on Acoustic 2nd Order Butterworth response for the bass and tweeter Volume (internal): 17 litres Dimensions (mm): 285 (depth) x 430 (height) x 225 (width) Weight: 8.5 kg Finish: solid jarrah Pictures:

Item: Audiosound Laboratories Motet 8015 Floor Standing Speakers Location: Perth Price: 295 Item Condition: 8/10 Reason for selling: Too many speakers! Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: For sale is a pair of very hard to find and highly sought after Australian built ASL speakers that won an Australian Design Award in 1991. Because they are so honest, transparent and uncoloured they were the ABC's choice of studio monitor for several years. Jazz musician James Morrison only uses ASL monitors in his studio. They are a three-speaker, symmetrical two-way design with 18dB/Octave crossover and wide dispersion treble unit. They are 6 Ohm speakers rated at 10 – 130 watts RMS with a frequency response of 40 – 18kHz and 90 dB sensitivity. The drivers were built specifically to Ron Cooper's (ASL founder) specifications and he hand built the crossovers using the very best components at the time. The speakers work flawlessly. The cabinets are in really good condition for their age and there no holes or tears on the cloth covers/grills or broken lugs. One of the badges is missing but I have ordered some new ones. REVIEWS "The Motet 8015's very neutral and tonally balanced sound quality lets the music do the talking...... In this, it must be said that the 8015's certainly show their "ABC monitor" heritage." Australian Hi-Fi magazine. Pictures:

Hello everybody! I currently own a beautiful, aging Dual 1228 turntable, that I won from an eBay auction about 2 years ago. I had the turntable serviced via a gentleman in Melbourne who brought her back up to speed immediately after I purchased it. (Fixed a few issues, like the tonearm not lifting, etc.) Although she runs pretty much flawlessly now (about 95% of the time) I'd really like someone to service her properly who has worked with Dual turntables before and get her up to a like-new condition. She only has a few minor issues, such as a few squeaks here and there, and an odd problem of running on 45 RPM speed, the auto-cue to the edge of the platter doesn't work, so you have to manually cue it up. (Not a major issue.) I'm not technically savvy when it comes to servicing and repairing turntables and I was wondering if anyone here knows of a Dual "Specialist" located in Melbourne where I can drop her and replace any worn parts if need be, and get her operating to a like-new condition again? I would really like to do a complete tonearm re-wire at some point with some Litz wire, but I have absolutely no faith in my skills to achieve such an exercise. Would anyone recommend somebody that could do a complete service and a tonearm re-wire at a later point, and the possible costs involved? I really love my Dual turntable, and I'm also going to get somebody from the states to build a custom solid wood plinth for her too, replacing her worn veneer chipboard. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thank you!

Item: Pioneer SX-5590 a.k.a. SX-1250 Location: Mooroolbark Price: $1750 $1500 Item Condition: used 7/10 Reason for selling: not being used Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: decided to move on my Pioneer SX-5590. Exactly the same as the SX-1250 but with the black faceplate and box. Cosmetically amp would be a 7/10 with a few marks here and there. Please refer to photos for better description. Everything works as it should with all lights working. Amp is in original condition (other than the volume knob) and still sounds very strong. I have been using it with my Pioneer DSS-7 speakers and the volume doesn't go past 4 out of 10 Happy to demo for those interested and also have the facility to package if needed. Amp weights about 30kg shipping would be around $70-$90 Aust wide Crisp Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD414 Headphones w/original box, receipt and guarantee! (Guarantee has expired ;) Location: Inner West SYD Price: $250 NEG Item Condition: Used Reason for selling: Liquidating treasures Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: These vintage cans are in very good condition considering they were purchased in 1974! Someone prior to me acquiring them replaced the foam ear pads and maybe the cable (not sure, it could well be original too), but other than that they're in original condition. As a bonus they come in the original, very 70's, very German box with sales receipt and guarantee. I bought them out of curiosity as I wanted to compare the the SQ to my more modern headphones (and I love how they look!), but I've had my fun, now it's someone else's turn. I've priced based on what I paid and have seen other pairs sell for, although none had the original box etc; however I am open to reasonable offers. Low-ballers will be ignored. I kinda wanna keep them, but they're not getting used and I have my eye on some other goodies, so have decided to turn some treasures into cash. Happy to post at buyers expense - around $17 to the mainland I'd say. Pictures:

Item: Pioneer SX-5590 a.k.a. SX-1250 Location: Mooroolbark Price: $1750 Item Condition: used 7/10 Reason for selling: not being used Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: decided to move on my Pioneer SX-5590. Exactly the same as the SX-1250 but with the black faceplate and box. Cosmetically amp would be a 7/10 with a few marks here and there. Please refer to photos for better description. Everything works as it should with all lights working. Amp is in original condition (other than the volume knob) and still sounds very strong. I have been using it with my Pioneer DSS-7 speakers and the volume doesn't go past 4 out of 10 Happy to demo for those interested and also have the facility to package if needed. Amp weights about 30kg shipping would be around $70-$90 Aust wide Crisp Pictures:

With the rise rise, and rise of computer audio I decided it was time to return to headphone listening. I'd given up 3 odd years ago, having exhausted all of my CDs and my old and humble Sennheiser HD590s slowly wearing out. Well I've rejoined this club and boy it's good to be back. The HD590s went walkabout which I was initially dismayed about. No biggie - cue eBay. I'm now the proud owner of some HD560 Ovation IIs from 1993/94. Mint condition, the previous owner had the pads replaced. And they comprehensively tear strips off my previous pair. Dare I say it these (with appropriate amplification) could easily keep pace with anything costing up to 500 bucks today. They are gorgeously neutral, just letting the music waft through. The soundstage is typical Sennheiser, deep and wide. I don't know how else to describe the sound without being overly analytical with my language, because the 560s are anything but. Warm but not lush or sticky, incredibly detailed without taking a surgeons scalpel to the recording, low bass extension without boom or thump? If I had to summarise, take your favourite recording that you know inside out back to front. Give it the longest most thorough intricate buff and polish you thought possible. Then sit back and enjoy You just can't put a stereotype on the sonic signature, because there just isn't one. In a word: linear If there's a caveat, they need a lot of juice.... I didn't think 300ohms would prove tricky to drive, although my old pair were less than half that at 120. They're powered by an Audioquest Dragonfly V1.2, fed into a Perreaux SXH-1 Sillhouette class A. Considering at some point upping the DAC to a red as the voltage is much higher. Oh, and the source (before I hook them back up to my main Rotel setup) is Tidal HiFi Masters. At the moment however - I is pig in detritus

*Final Price Drop* Need funds for more toys! Now $600 posted anywhere in Aus. Vintage Sony TA-1150 (1973) This amp has developed a sturdy reputation since its release in 1973. The model that everyone wants! Aptly nicknamed the ‘Mac Killer’ in its day, as it was known to hold its own against the main competitor at the time; McIntosh. Some even rate it higher than the Macs. If you are familiar with this amp, then you will be aware of its amazing phono stage, and it truly does bring out the very best in vinyl records. It has an incredibly natural, brilliant, and wide soundstage, with sweet sweet highs and surprisingly punchy lows and well rounded mids. Quite a ‘modern’ sound for a vintage amp. It has a speaker changeover switch, which allows for the use of two pairs of speakers interchangeably. Includes the original box from 1973, which is quite rare with these older units, and adds to that nostalgic value. - 30w p/ch @ 8ohms (handles 4ohms) - 0.1% Harmonic Distortion - 2 Power supplies, to all stages. - Push button input selector - Turnover & rolloff for bass / treble - Dimensions: 400x149x316 - Weighs 8.3kg Please send me a message if you are interested. I am happy for you to come and have a listen / audition the unit for serious buyers, however let me know asap, as I don’t imagine this will last too long. Postage included in price. Cheers

Further information: Altec 605b 15 inch dual concentric classic speakers in large boxes built by cabinet maker. Some scratches to paintwork but still present well. One driver has a very slight repair(see pic). I imported these from the U.S. separately and are hard to find in Australia. Comes with the n-1600 crossovers. They can come with stands to raise them 25 cm. Pictured but not included in this sale are GPA crossovers that can be purchased for $300 extra. Pick up essential unless you want the drivers only and then I would consider posting. Impressive sound .

Item: Grundig Vintage Alnico large oval speaker drivers 29cm x 18cm Location: Sydney Price: $145 PP Item Condition: Very good for age 1950s Reason for selling: Surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Bank Transfer These are the Grundig mid/bass high efficiency lightweight paper drivers and AlNiCo magnets from Germany. Made in the 1950s. 29cm x 18cm Oval design for excellent bass in open baffle. Remarkably good condition. Ideal for an open baffle project. Work beautifully.

Item: Siemens Klangfilm Vintage Alnico oval speaker drivers 26cm Location: Sydney Price: $125 PP Item Condition: Very good for age 1950s Reason for selling: Surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Bank Transfer These are the legendary Siemens Klangfilm high efficiency lightweight paper drivers and AlNiCo magnets from Germany. 26cm x 18cm Oval design very popular then. Remarkably good condition. Ideal for an open baffle project. Work beautifully.

Item: Rare Audio Alchemy DDS-2 CD Transport NO Remote Control and Audio Alchemy Digital Transmission Interface Location: Melbourne Price: $550 for the transport and $170 for the DTI Item Condition: Good to great, see below. Reason for selling: Surplus, extra toys Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal + fee Extra Info: So as promised here I have up for sale my second rare Audio Alchemy DDS-2 transport but without the original remote control. I am selling another identical unit with its original remote control here: https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/234264-fs-audio-alchemy-dds-2-cd-transport-wremote-control/. Like my other DDS-2 transport, It has recently been serviced as well as some modifications done to the chassis (dampening), EMI/RFI filter board installed to power supply etc and a fix for a mechanical design flaw present on all stock DDS 2 players which can damage the transport cd draw over time. This one has had some surgery performed on it by my tech, it was purchased from another seller who did tamper with it and could not fix it, thus leaving it in complicated mess. The repairs involved rewinding specific secondary windings of original transformer, re-laminated with varnish epoxy, a hard to source digital chipset replacement, a new 16.933mhz oscillator clock and a new laser both sourced from Japan. The other service includes replacement of all capacitors (original ones were no good), diodes in the digital power supply section to ultra fast recovery types, transport mechanism check up (laser, micro-switch, motor's, spindle, belts, pulley's and gears lubricated where needed) etc. These transports use the rare and reliable Sanyo transport using the SF-90/P1 laser mechanism which is found in the high end CEC TL-XX series transports and sound fantastic as an overall spinner, can read original CD's and CD-R/RW's with ease. Superb bass handling, treble control and soundstage impression to the listener. Connections wise, only SPDIF/coaxial out. Due to its vintage there are some minor nicks on chassis and casing, some usual wear and tear but overall a conservative 7.5/10 condition, face plate itself is practically clean but there is some minor knocks to the corners of the faceplate which has been touched up with nail polish by my tech. I have two of these units, this one has an extensive service and does not come with the remote control, whilst the other does and has a general service/health checkup. I also have a revamped Digital Transmission Interface with its original 120v wallwart to go with and match with these players, the Digital Transmission Interface or "DTI" is designed to lower jitter and sundry noise exhibited by the player (or whatever interface) it is plugged into. Great sounding combination for sure. I rate it a conservative 8/10 condition (needs a wipe down) with a minor nick to one of the corners. Has audiophile anti-vibration cones installed. PS, both units have screen protectors cut out for the displays, not perfect as you can see some bubbles but I like to take care of my things. Cheers, Pictures:

Item: Clarion/AWA set of 3: MA-7800K Amplifier, MT-7800K Tuner, MD-7800K Cassette DeckLocation: Sydney Inner West Item condition description: amp and tuner exc, cassette deck not working. Price and price conditions: $400 Reason for selling: Not being usedPayment Methods: COD, PayPal friend. Extra Info: Very rare quality vintage components form Japan mid/late 1970s. Only 1000 ever made to challenge Sansui, Pioneer, Kenwood, Yamaha and the like. Clarion owned McIntosh for a while too. Excellent build quality - massive transformer. Features: 50w/ch, can take 4 ohm speakers (1 set), pre out/ main in, 2x turntable inputs. In excellent condition apart from a couple of tiny marks as shown in photos. Will improve with TLC Amplifier and tuner working 100%. No noisy switches. All lights working. Cassette deck not working - powers up, lights all work but it makes a whirring sound. This link for extra info :http://www.thevintageknob.org/clarion-UFO.html 47 cm wide, 20.5 cm tall - total height 59.5 cm, approx 22 cm deep. Heavy - amp is 11kg, cassette deck is 10kg, tuner 7.5 kg. Serial numbers are on the base of each component. Happy to audition. Clean transparent sound. Prefer collection as big and heavy to pack - can take to PacknSend though.