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  1. Further Information: For sale is a Gieseler Kraftwerk II Linear Power Supply rated at 12 volts and comes with 2.5mm barrel connector cable. Comes with all original cables & packaging. Enquiries welcome.
  2. Further Information: The Antipodes line of products need no introduction. They are simply musical. I leave it up to the prospective buyer to do research on this product. Comes with original packaging. Enquiries welcome.
  3. They are not but in my humble opinion as effective and a lot cheaper
  4. Further Information: These are similar to the Finite Elemente Cerabase Slimline footers and can be used under audio components (eg. amplifier, pre-amp, dac, streamer etc) or speakers to isolate and dampen vibrations and resonances, enabling the component or speaker to perform at its best. Price is for a set of 4 footers as in the picture. 2 sets are available. The original Finite Elemente Cerabase Classic sell for $1,200. https://www.audiomagic.com.au/product-page/finite-elemente-cerabase-slimline
  5. Further Information: These are similar to the Finite Elemente Cerabase Classic footers and can be used under audio components (eg. amplifier, pre-amp, dac, streamer etc) or speakers to isolate and dampen vibrations and resonances, enabling the component or speaker to perform at its best. Price is for a set of 4 footers as in the picture. 2 sets are available. The original Finite Elemente Cerabase Classic sell for $1,400. https://www.audiomagic.com.au/product-page/finite-elemente-cerabase-classic
  6. Further Information: Includes premium power cable conditioning adaptors for US plugs. It is well known that new cables benefit from some form of conditioning prior to use. Some cable companies actually put their cables through such conditioning before they are shipped to the customer. What is not well known is that cables get "tired" after a period of use. The Cable Cooker is a device that can condition both new and used cables so that they perform optimally. For both new and used cables, the Cable Cooker will save you using your audio system to "burn in" the cables and subject them to unnecessary wear. Cable Conditioning and the Cable Cooker Although it is not yet fully understood scientifically, the phenomenon of “cable break-in” has been experienced by many audiophiles. Interconnects, speaker cables and even power cords seem to go through a conditioning period when used in an audio/video system, and will sound better after many hours of in-system use. The sonic differences between wiring that is broken-in and wiring that is not, are very audible in high quality audio systems. The break-in process is believed to be due primarily to current flowing through the conductors of wiring components. Dielectric stress caused by a voltage difference between the conductors is also believed to be of some benefit. The fact that it takes many hours of in-system use for wiring components to break in is primarily due to the low-level nature of audio/video signals from normal program material. As an example, let us take an interconnect used to connect the output of a preamplifier to the input of a power amplifier. The typical maximum signal level for full power output of the average power amplifier is 2 volts peak. The average signal is much less. The typical input impedance of a power amplifier will be 10k ohms at the (very) low end for consumer gear—47 to 100k ohms is typical for a solid state amplifier, while several hundred kohms is not unusual for a tube power amplifier. Taking the (unrealistic) best-case values from the above examples, the maximum current seen is 2 volts/10k ohms = 200 micro-amperes … and this would not be continuous current, as the voltage value is a peak value, not an rms value. For the sake of demonstration and comparison we will describe a “use value” consisting of the current flowing through the wiring component according to the above equation, multiplied by the total time this current flows. We will refer to this use value as CTV, or “Current-Time-Value”. Playing an interconnect cable in an audio system for one week (168 hours) of continuous use would expose it to the following use value: 168 hours x 0.0002 amperes = CTV of 0.0336 The Cable Cooker™ was designed to produce signal levels far in excess of those seen in normal audio/video system use. The output signal includes a swept square wave calibrated from 0 Hz to over 40KHz (plus harmonics into the megahertz region). Output voltage is 12 volts rms. The current through the wiring component is determined by the load at the input connector of the Cable Cooker. In the case of interconnect cables, the measured current is 120 milli-amperes. Installing an interconnect on the Cable Cooker for one week results in a CTV of: 168 hours x 0.12 Amperes = CTV of 20.16 This is a value 600 times greater than that obtained under the most ideal of audio system conditions. The “stress” on the dielectric of the interconnect is also much higher than in normal use due to the higher output voltage. It should be readily apparent why results with the Cable Cooker are often quite audible after as little as 24 hours of use. The same powerful signal described above is also produced at the speaker cable output binding posts. The load at the speaker cable inputs, however, is designed to draw a continuous 1.88 amperes of current through the wire. With a potential of 12 volts, this is equivalent to a continuous signal level in excess of 22 watts!! It must again be emphasized that this is a continuous condition (i.e., rms). This extreme continuous-signal level, produced in an audio system in a regular listening environment for any length of time, would force us from the room due to the highly uncomfortable and intensively-loud volume. One can now correlate the impressive signal level produced by the Cable Cooker and the benefits derived by its use with the cabling in our audio/video systems.
  7. Further Information: These cables are great to bring out the midrange in your system. "This cable with the structure Flat-Foil is fabricated by using as the conductive material, a special alloy of 5% 24K Gold and 95% Silver, 4N, produced with a fusion process in an inert atmosphere at the forefront. Is the negative pole and the positive pole are foils of alloy of silver and gold and copper single-crystal with a purity of 5N. A screen in copper OFC (Oxide Free Copper) protects the signal from external interference. The AGO Gold employs a special muffling material and an insulating coating with a method of weaving made in the double spiral, while the outer jacket is soft PVC protected by a robust layer of Nylon braided. Two wood elements reinforce the effect of vibration of the layer-damped, and gives additional elegance to this cable. The AGO Gold is finished with high quality RCA plugs (WBT-0144) with mounting pressure produced by the German WBT. In a signal cable with a conductor laminate as that used in the FA-Gold is a significant reduction of skin effect and impedance; in addition, the extremely low inductance due to the Silver Foil, the phase rotation is practically nothing. Listening to the FA-Gold you get a feeling of music playback detailed, the midrange and high frequencies are returned in manner, gentle, harmonious, as if it were silk. In particular, the sense of realism of the midrange is noticeable with obvious thickness. Both medium-sized that low frequencies have very good dynamic and elasticity, without showing any sound, hard and unreal. It is a signal cable of the absolute quality, without compromise." No longer have the original box for these but will pack up safely for shipment. Enquiries welcome.
  8. Further Information: For sale are the ETI Research AC connectors (US & IEC) that have not been used since I bought them new. These are premium connectors. I bought a couple of pairs and ended up only using one. https://eti-research.com/legato-ac-connectors/#:~:text=The Legato USA AC Power,connector on the market today.&text=Black Anodized Aluminium-,Made with 1100 Series Copper which has very uniform fine,an IACS rating of 102%. Enquiries welcome.
  9. Further Information: For sale is a Shunyata Research Sigma NR v1 power cable which belongs to the Reference Series of Shunyata Research's line of products. It comes with US plug and C19 IEC connector. Length is 1.75 metre. Some prefer this over the v2 for its musicality. Enquiries welcome.
  10. Further Information: For sale are the ETI Research AC connectors (US & IEC) that have not been used since I bought them new. These are premium connectors. I bought a couple of pairs and ended up only using one. https://eti-research.com/legato-ac-connectors/#:~:text=The Legato USA AC Power,connector on the market today.&text=Black Anodized Aluminium-,Made with 1100 Series Copper which has very uniform fine,an IACS rating of 102%. Enquiries welcome.
  11. Further Information: For sale is a Shunyata Research Sigma NR v1 power cable which belongs to the Reference Series of Shunyata Research's line of products. It comes with US plug and C19 IEC connector. Length is 1.75 metre. Some prefer this over the v2 for its musicality. Enquiries welcome.
  12. Further Information: For sale is a Shunyata Research Sigma NR v1 power cable which belongs to the Reference Series of Shunyata Research's line of products. Some prefer this over the v2 for its musicality. I also have another C19 version available for sale. Enquiries welcome.
  13. Further Information: For sale are the ETI Research AC connectors (US & IEC) that have not been used since I bought them new. These are premium connectors. I bought a couple of pairs and ended up only using one. https://eti-research.com/legato-ac-connectors/#:~:text=The Legato USA AC Power,connector on the market today.&text=Black Anodized Aluminium-,Made with 1100 Series Copper which has very uniform fine,an IACS rating of 102%. Enquiries welcome.
  14. Further Information: This is the top model in the SOtM ethernet cable range.
  15. Further Information: For sale is a pair of top-of-the-line Hijiri XLR interconnect cables made by a boutique Japanese manufacturer in 1 metre length. Check out the website below for info and reviews where it has been compared with the likes of Siltech Double and Triple Crown. In this sense they represent great value for money! http://www.combak.net/cables/HIJIRI-Interconnect-Cables.html
  16. Item: Anthony Gallo Reference 3.1 Price Range: 3-5K Item Condition: Mint condition Extra Info: After a pair of these speakers in mint condition.
  17. Further Information: For sale is a special power cord manufactured by a Japanese boutique manufacturer whose design focuses on a Resonance Control technology that enables smoother power conductance and elimination of harmful noise. This Nagomi cable can be used with digital components, pre-amplifiers, amplifiers etc. and I have personally found it to be very versatile and great value for money compared to more expensive cables. Enquiries welcome. http://www.combak.net/cables/HIJIRI-Nagomi-Power-cords.html
  18. Further Information: For sale is an AES/EBU digital cable from Italian boutique cable specialist, LA Sound, made with 21 AWG pure silver (99,99% 4N) solid core conductors isolated with expanded Polyethylene, which has a great dielectric constant (1,4~), then twisted and shielded with an aluminum/mylar strip. Another metallic stocking shield guarantees the protection of the cable from external interferences. https://www.lasound.it/en/products/olympia/aes-ebu-cables/
  19. Further Information: These cables are great to bring out the midrange in your system. "This cable with the structure Flat-Foil is fabricated by using as the conductive material, a special alloy of 5% 24K Gold and 95% Silver, 4N, produced with a fusion process in an inert atmosphere at the forefront. Is the negative pole and the positive pole are foils of alloy of silver and gold and copper single-crystal with a purity of 5N. A screen in copper OFC (Oxide Free Copper) protects the signal from external interference. The AGO Gold employs a special muffling material and an insulating coating with a method of weaving made in the double spiral, while the outer jacket is soft PVC protected by a robust layer of Nylon braided. Two wood elements reinforce the effect of vibration of the layer-damped, and gives additional elegance to this cable. The AGO Gold is finished with high quality RCA plugs (WBT-0144) with mounting pressure produced by the German WBT. In a signal cable with a conductor laminate as that used in the FA-Gold is a significant reduction of skin effect and impedance; in addition, the extremely low inductance due to the Silver Foil, the phase rotation is practically nothing. Listening to the FA-Gold you get a feeling of music playback detailed, the midrange and high frequencies are returned in manner, gentle, harmonious, as if it were silk. In particular, the sense of realism of the midrange is noticeable with obvious thickness. Both medium-sized that low frequencies have very good dynamic and elasticity, without showing any sound, hard and unreal. It is a signal cable of the absolute quality, without compromise." No longer have the original box for these but will pack up safely for shipment. Enquiries welcome.
  20. Further Information: The Entreq Grounding Boxes are one of the most effective way to calm the sound and remove any artifacts caused by noise in your components, giving the most natural sound reproduction. PS: You will need a grounding cable to attach the component to the grounding box. Enquiries welcome.
  21. Further Information: These cables are great to bring out the midrange in your system. "This cable with the structure Flat-Foil is fabricated by using as the conductive material, a special alloy of 5% 24K Gold and 95% Silver, 4N, produced with a fusion process in an inert atmosphere at the forefront. Is the negative pole and the positive pole are foils of alloy of silver and gold and copper single-crystal with a purity of 5N. A screen in copper OFC (Oxide Free Copper) protects the signal from external interference. The AGO Gold employs a special muffling material and an insulating coating with a method of weaving made in the double spiral, while the outer jacket is soft PVC protected by a robust layer of Nylon braided. Two wood elements reinforce the effect of vibration of the layer-damped, and gives additional elegance to this cable. The AGO Gold is finished with high quality RCA plugs (WBT-0144) with mounting pressure produced by the German WBT. In a signal cable with a conductor laminate as that used in the FA-Gold is a significant reduction of skin effect and impedance; in addition, the extremely low inductance due to the Silver Foil, the phase rotation is practically nothing. Listening to the FA-Gold you get a feeling of music playback detailed, the midrange and high frequencies are returned in manner, gentle, harmonious, as if it were silk. In particular, the sense of realism of the midrange is noticeable with obvious thickness. Both medium-sized that low frequencies have very good dynamic and elasticity, without showing any sound, hard and unreal. It is a signal cable of the absolute quality, without compromise." No longer have the original box for these but will pack up safely for shipment. Enquiries welcome.
  22. Further Information: For sale is a set of Nordost Valhalla jumper cables.
  23. Further Information: For sale is a SOtM dCBL-CAT7 audiophile ethernet cable in very good condition. Comes with a filter block that filters out noise to provide an organic sound natural sound. A favourite of Jay Luong of AudioBacon so have a look at his reviews for his feedback on this cable. Enquiries welcome.
  24. Further Information: Isolation footers that can support up to 3.6kg each which will suit many components. Comes with original packaging (box of 8).
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