Guy Harden Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 SOLD Location: SydneyPrice: $2500Item Condition: Excellent but for some scratching to upper faceplate of amplifier unit (see photos)Reason for selling: Preferred Ayre AX-7Payment Method: Bank transfer; cash on pick-up.Extra Info: I purchased this as a replacement for my Ayre AX-7 that I had for 10 years but went "bang" during one of the Sydney storms late last year. I have enjoyed having the KW550 but, on balance, prefer the sound of the Ayre in my system. Photos and description are courtesy of Phil's original advert. The KW550 has a switchable MM/MC phono stage, 5 RCA line inputs (one of which alternates with a 3.5mm ‘portable device input’ on the front), and preamp- and line-outs. Power rating is 630wpc into 8 ohms and 910wpc into 4 ohms. The separate PSU houses 3 transformers and weighs 32kg (!) New price was about $12k. Full specs can be found here:http://www.studio22.com/musical_fidelity/kw550.htm The amp comes with all ancillaries: remote control, power cord, and both long and short sets of screened PSU-to-amp umbilicals. Preamp valves have been upgraded, to good effect, from the stock Golden Dragon 6SL7s (also included) to long-life RCA red-base 5691s (platinum grade from Upscale Audio). I have the (unoriginal but suitable) shipping boxes in which I received it. Buyer to arrange courier collection, if required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremrock Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Beast amplifier! I know where to get my hands on the Matching dual box CD player for anyone interested in a "complete system". In a rare fashion MF manage to get the Tubes and SS technology to integrate beautifully, and I think you'll regret selling this but good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Harden Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Beast amplifier! I know where to get my hands on the Matching dual box CD player for anyone interested in a "complete system". In a rare fashion MF manage to get the Tubes and SS technology to integrate beautifully, and I think you'll regret selling this but good luck [emoji4] Thank you! Yes, it's been 6 weeks of "umm-ing and ahh-ing" as to whether to sell it but 10 years of listening to that Ayre has edged it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 really well priced as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinm1 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 ive got one and I paid 2 years ago much more than double the asking price, and that was a good price !!! they are a stunning amp ,in the same quality as the mark levinson 3 series except better they run a bit warm ,and will power any speaker on the planet, without raising a sweat iron fist with a velvet touch, at 2,5 k its a steal ,this was a 12k amp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted February 5, 2017 Volunteer Share Posted February 5, 2017 6 hours ago, phasselhoff said: Full specs can be found here:http://www.studio22.com/musical_fidelity/kw550.htm The link isn't working Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Harden Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: The link isn't working Thanks for letting me know: this link should hopefully work, I'll try and update the original. KW550 Specs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdhfdy Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I think the amp looks better than the current ones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdan Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 How old is the amp?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Harden Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 1 hour ago, amdan said: How old is the amp? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I don't know the exact age. I believe the previous owner had it for approximately 3 years and purchased it from the original owner. I can happily provide the serial number via PM if you want to try and use that to date it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremrock Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Same series CD players date to about 2006/7 release and would have been current for a few years I assume.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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