Guyzer

I'm open to close offers if anyone's interested. Realise there's probably nobody looking for this specific unit but if you want to buy to try don't think you should lose much on resale. Feel to check hifishark and ebay sold prices!

Further information: Linn Majik-I (pre-2005 version) integrated amplifier with Kudos tuner fitted as a 'sneaky module' and an MM phono stage. A quality amp, a bit of a sleeper due to release around 2000 when there were not many online reviews. And for some reason it seems a later model was also called Majik-I. This is the original, 35 watts per channel. There is a review at http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/revequip/rise45.htm Remote included, no box. Only a few light case marks on top and sides, not on the front. RRP for the MM stage version was US $1350 without tuner module. The Kudos tuner RRP was US $1800 as a separate unit so this combo represents good value to the right owner. 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 a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved.

Wish you were in Australia! But, you know we might let you into the country now if want to come and drop it off at my place in Sydney GLWS

Hey Keith. Curious what the advice was to stop your climb up the Rega line at the Elex. I've read a fair few opinions online but I'm ready to buy to try and sell on either the Elex or Elicit afterwards. And I had a tantalising few hours listening to the old Elicit which was very promising.

Item: Rega Elicit or Elicit R integrated amplifier Price Range: a few hundred for an Elicit 1 or somewhere around $2000 for a latest gen Elicit R depending on age and condition. Item Condition: New or Used Extra Info: I'm a happy Elex-R owner and am curious to see what the next amp in the range is like. I borrowed an Elicit gen 1 briefly from a friend and didn't get time to listen to a wide range of music, but was pleasantly surprised by what seemed a subtle step up on my system, despite my Elex-R being the latest model. It was a while ago in a different listening space but I recall overall it was rhythmically better, had slightly more articulate bass and was a touch sweeter in the high end. Will consider any cosmetic condition. Prefer something in full working order but if there's no other option one that could benefit from minor fine tuning is OK (recapping, cleaning). Thanks.

Haven't heard these but bought my daughter some R1280DBs and couldn't believe the bang for buck.

Further information: Linn Majik-I (pre-2005 version) integrated amplifier with Kudos tuner fitted as a 'sneaky module' and an MM phono stage. A quality amp, a bit of a sleeper due to release around 2000 when there were not many online reviews. And for some reason it seems a later model was also called Majik-I. This is the original, 35 watts per channel. There is a review at http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/revequip/rise45.htm Remote included, no box. Only a few light case marks on top and sides, not on the front. RRP for the MM stage version was US $1350 without tuner module. The Kudos tuner RRP was US $1800 as a separate unit so this combo represents good value to the right owner. 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 a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved.

Used to have one. Punches well above its weight IMHO. GLWS.

I've since binged a few of Tarun's videos. I like his balance between the science and the subjective experience. Helpful for a noob. The other cheap tips on that video are also worth thinking about. Ferrite cores sounded interesting.

Thanks rockpig. I love this video. I guess you are highlighting my choice of a shielded cable. It wasn't something I sought out, just read several reviews suggesting the ply 3.4s has the kind of sonic character I wanted for my system matching. Since then I have ordered the supra ply 2.0 which isn't shielded. I'm just hoping because it is made from the same inner materials it will have a similar sound, but as it 14 AWG it should fit my connectors without any hassles.

Thanks for the tip. I'm using a Rega Elex-R at the moment (72 watts into 8 ohms) and occasionally a Linn Majik (35 watts) so nothing major power wise. I'm sticking with the Rega and Pioneer combo for now. I'm listening in a small not yet treated room and the Pioneers sound better than other options so far. Also love the Elex-R, but it is a touch lean. That's why I've been experimenting with cables. I got big improvements from power cables and interconnects around the $200 mark. Now looking into speaker cables.

Hi guys, I'm currently considering my first above entry level speaker cable purchase. I'm ready to try Supra Ply 3.4S screened cables as from what I read they may help tone down a hint of brightness in my system. Thing is I've also read old comments that they can be hard to get into the push connection terminals on some older speakers. Not sure why, if that's to do with shape, stiffness, or thickness. I'd be running them into some circa 1990 Pioneer s-z94d speakers. So my question is whether they might not fit. The Jenving website states they are 12AWG, 3.4mm cross-section, 0.15 diameter strand, but the ebay seller I was going for states Area: 2x2.0 14AWG and 'large section'. I think they are referring to the same item. I don't think my connectors are that small (they are recessed so measuring accurately would be hard) but before shelling out $200 on a mail order I just wanted to check with more experienced people whether 12 or 14 AWG would fit most speakers. Alternatively if there are any Sydney retailers, I could take the speakers in. Cheers, Guy

Nice. Truly versatile speakers!

These look lovely. Not sure if they'd match with Laphroaig? ? GLWS.

Thinking cap is well and truly on.

Great price. If it was in Sydney I would snap this up. As far as I know the only real difference between 8006 and 8005 is the phono stage.

And by way of final report 2 premiers worked out nicely. Harsh edges and trade offs much reduced.

Hi Harry, I'm not much ahead of you in the hifi journey tbh, but I have adopted a buy to try approach with mainly second hand items over the last couple of years. It has allowed me to discover more about the variety of sounds hifi components can make and the ways they match with each other. Both are crucial because just like you might take sugar in your cuppa and I don't, preferred sounds are a matter of taste, and you never know how something will sound with your other components in your listening room until it's played with your other components in your listening room. If something isn't a fit I sell it on for a bit less than I paid for it, and this is the price of the hobby. I'll add my tuppence on cables. The biggest sonic bang for buck I've experienced so far has been with power cables. Putting decent cables on my dac and amp transformed my system. That's something you can play about with in future. Guy

I'll certainly be testing that one, but feel it is only right to compare to a range of other alcoholic beverages ? My update is I bought an Isotek Initium to go with the Premier I already had. Interestingly while the premier on my amp (Rega Elex-R) and stock cable on my Northstar Dac made a big improvement in opening the sound up, adding the Initium hasn't worked for me. Putting the Initium on the Dac made the sound more revealing but at the cost of emphasising a tendency towards treble harshness in my system. Premier on Dac and Initium on amp deals with the harshness, but at some cost to the rhythm and musicality I love in the Elex-R. It's just a bit flat, beige and too well behaved. So stock on Dac and premier on amp is the best sound for me so far. Who knows why? At least I have a retailer who accepts returns, so the next logical step is to try two premiers.

Didn't know about the price hike Fortmont. I'm checking out the entry level Intinium next and my ears will be judge and jury.

Yes, I find this intriguing. I have noticed a difference myself, but I wouldn't know why. Initially I thought power stuff was just for high end, but the sales guy reckoned because high end components already had better power supplies, the more significant gains per buck are to be found in lesser gear. I'm sure that's just another opinion, but it did get me curious.

I bought a new amp a few months ago and during the demo the sales guy compared 2 Isotek power cables with the stock one. There was a noticeable positive difference with both Isoteks. But I thought I should research this first as it was an upselling situation. I went back and later bought an Isotek EVO3 Premier with pleasing results at home. I'm now thinking to go back and buy one of the cheaper Isotek Intiniums to try on my DAC. And then swap the two cables around between DAC and amp just to see if that makes a difference. I'm mainly streaming Spotify high quality from a Macbook Pro into the DAC via the Mac's optical audio out, so my main question is whether upgrading the DAC cable can be expected to make much further improvement seeing as I can't do much about the Macbook pro cable. I'm thinking of trying just the entry level Intinium for the DAC not the next step up to Premier. The retailer will allow me to return if I hear no improvement, but I'd be curious on thoughts anyone has in advance. Cheers.

Unfortunately the previous owner (audiophile/musician) binned the box on the basis these were the best speakers he ever owned and he'd be keeping them for sure. Then Covid life change planted him behind a home office desk where he needed nearfield speakers. If anyone really wants to consider shipping at their own risk and can give me some specs they want packing done to I am happy to look into it.

Thanks guys. Apparently me and the next owner can brag we had speakers that share drivers with the Wilson Wamms...

Further information: These speakers were purchased new from Greg Osborn in Feb 2020. In May I bought them from the original buyer (who bought a different pair of Osbornes due to change of listening situation). The Titans are wonderful speakers. As someone fairly new to hifi they introduced me to audiophile quality and I had many a goosebump listening to them. However, going by Greg’s advice, I don't believe I can get the most from them in my small cluttered listening space (bedroom used as media/music room) where I also have to position them on the long wall. They need a moderate sized room or above to breathe. And while my eye was caught by the stunning value, my other components are not yet near the level where I can realise their potential, so I think they are better off with someone who can. I will play around with other options for now. Check out Greg’s website for info. I also have available the 3m Osborn cables for biwiring them. No box, printed manual included. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.