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Item 1: Audio-gd CD7FV Transport Location: 6150, Perth Price: $770, Pickup only Item Condition: No dents, marks, scratches. Read extra info. Reason for selling: Takes up too much space on my desk, surplus, and I have no use for it. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Direct credit Extra Info: Owned for 2 days, bought off a fellow SNA member. Includes packaging, spare lasers, and the remote. Inspections welcome. The unit has a slightly loose faceplate (<1mm movement) which moves if you intentionally attempt to move it. I wasn't informed of this upon buying it so it bothered me a little bit as I'm a down right perfectionist. Quoted from previous owner Pictures: Upon request Item 2: 30GB Black 5g iMod http://redwineaudio.com/imod ALO Audio iMod cable http://redwineaudio....imod_dock_cable Location: 6150, Perth Price: $500 posted within Australia Item Condition: 8/10 The condition I'm selling it in is identical to how I received it Reason for selling: Never use it, surplus. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Direct credit Extra Info: Its had literally 10 minutes use. Unit is refurbished as 5g iPods aren't available new anymore. RWA assemble from refurbished parts, modify, and send these out. Protective plastic casing still on the unit from RWA. The silver back panel is scratch free and same goes for the front black faceplate. It was assembled with a scratched click wheel, nothing too major just surface scratches. Pictures: Packed up and ready to go, but will take some if I need to.
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After one of these pupps to go with my future Ref 7.1
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Hi everyone, My better half asked me last week "Hey what's that sound?". It was a high pitched whining sound that I attributed to the cooling fans in the TV. Now, since it's her TV, she's had it for years, and the fact that she raised the question, made me doubt my theory, and gave me a mystery to investigate. I shut the TV down, and the sound kept going, and worked my way through one device after another until it finally stopped. Unfortunately, it was my 15" Paradigm Studio sub. I purchased it in June as one of the last ones available. "Well at least it's under warranty!". The whine, while intermittent, became a problem because it cut through the air in a noticable fashion, so I took it back to the shop. This is where the bigger subs offer issues of their own..... In this process, I have learned a few things to consider before you buy a huge sub (although I hope I don't scare you off): 1. Taking a bigger sub back is not a trivial undertaking, a 51Kg sub can be done by a reasonably strong person (that's how I got it there in the first place).... but having two people is a major benefit when putting the sub back into the box, and lifiting it into a vehicle. 2. Keep your subwoofer box. (The Paradigm sub is an unusual shape, since it tapers at the back, and packing peanuts won't handle the weight. Otherwise you're often waiting for the new unit to come so you can ship the old one). However, keeping the box takes up quite a bit of space..... 3. If you have a station wagon, 4WD, a hatchback, or a ute, then you don't have to worry about your ability to transport any large item. However, I discovered that there was no way on Earth that I could get the 15" sub, in the box, to even enter the doors on my car, and I don't have a boot nearly big enough in my sedan. Cue my shameless use of my partner's hatchback. 4. If you aren't careful, it's extremely easy to hurt your back when moving such bulky and heavy items. Lets just say that I'd probably be immobile right now if I didn't have help! 5. Always make a copy of your receipt. I almost lost my original due to it fading on the thermal paper, so copy it as soon as you get one. Also, having copies to give for warranty purposes means you can protect your originals. 6. I haven't received my sub back yet, but after talking to some friends, one suggested that when you get the sub back, test it in the shop. If the problem still persists, it saves a whole bunch of trouble getting it home, then repeating the return process. A quick note of appreciation... I have a rare partner indeed, you see, I have 3 subs, and she not only helps with moving and calibrating them, but complains when there just isn't enough bass, or if one doesn't work very well. I don't know what everyone else's partner is like, but I can easily imagine many of you are left to your audiophile tendencies. In which case, I hope you have some local audio-inclined friends/family/servant/other to help with the load. By raising these considerations, hopefully you can overcome some of these obstacles, or get help from others, and avoid issues down the track. Otherwise, getting two (or more) smaller ones may be a better way to go. All the best! Hamish.
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Hi all, I have an Audio Alchemy DDS Pro transport which has stopped reading disks. I'd like to keep it if possible because it has i2S output which works with my AA dac etc. I'll trawl the net for info but thought I'd quiz the estimable brains trust of SNA as well. When a disk is inserted the display lights up but there is no noise of a spinning disk or recognition of the cd. Gary Cawsey had a very brief look at it and guessed it might need a new laser or whole transport replaced but said to do proper analysis it takes time and might be too costly. I also goofed up and managed to dislodge the laser unit. So is there anyone who can offer their advise on how to get this old spinner working or recommendations of repairers or competent diy'ers? Cheers, L11 pic taken from google but same unit with separate PS
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HI All, Moving along from Trickster happiness in securing his Naim cd5i. “Well good helpers, it seems I've ignored all the advice given and listened to the stubborn side of me. I also used my ears and listened to the Naim at Audio Genesis and bought it then and there.†And given some of the observations made by techie and htm1968 - what's your best combo? "Yeah but I don't believe them - they say 'custom designed chipset'. Custom designed chips cost millions and no way would they spend that amount - totally uneconomic for the volumes they're doing. Like I said, they rely on BS. <edit> I think the marketing name they've given for it rather gives the game away - its custom written servo firmware they've got, which is quite common as a way of differentiating otherwise identical products in a crowded market. So they write "S3 Custom CD ServoTM ". "so I have been using an old Naim DVD player as a part-time transport feeding my DAC. It is remarkably good, not as good as the streamer, but good all the same. You can pick the Naim DVD players up for buttons on Fleabay and they are competitive with many of the current $1500-$2000 CD spinners IMH0" So what your best combo or sweet spot for you? Sound quality 1st oredr of preference - approx $1500 - 2 K budget - I will accept a $500 dollar creep if it's amazing and you just had to have it. EG: 1. 100 DVD player -new + 1900 for S/H DAC? 2. 100 DVD player + 500 Jitter control + 1400 DAC? 3. >500 CD player + 1500 DAC 4 350 lap top + 1650 Dac - 5. 2k cd spinner.new or S/H . ECT interested in your thoughts -
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"For sale is an Onkyo DX7555 cd player that is in great condition , only about 300hrs on it. I am selling it as I do not use it/require it and its been waiting for a home for awhile. Was released a few years back at around $850+ here. has a great transport that is extremely smooth at this price. " Item: Onkyo Dx7555 cd player Location:Sydney Price: $270ONO Item Condition: Excellent , Includes original box /manual No remote but is available to order from Onkyo Reason for selling:Not used Payment Method: Pickup or will post aus wide- Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info:As below Pictures:as attatched Item features are:- If you're looking for unsurpassed clarity and jitter-free audio playback, the Onkyo DX-7555 Audiophile-Grade CD Player will be music to your ears. The DX-7555 features a sophisticated 192 kHz/24-bit Wolfson digital converter and multi-format playback capabilities. Constructed with an impressive anti-resonant chassis, and employing a high-quality Direct Signal Path; the DX-7555 is capable of eliminating unwanted noise in the audio output. Moreover, the DX-7555 utilizes Onkyo's exclusive Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC), offering the most accurate digital-to-analog output available. The Onkyo DX-7555 offers the ability to enhance sound imaging with independent controls of the built-in digital filter, analog output phase and clock frequency adjustment, resulting in a full, realistic tonal range of all musical instruments. Audiophile-Grade Player The Onkyo DX-7555 is an Audiophile-Grade component that offers jitter-free audio playback specifications that rival higher-end models. Multi-Format Playback Capability The DX-7555 offers a full-range of audio playback capabilities, including CDs, CD-R/RW, and MP3 CDs. Wolfson 192 kHz/24-Bit DAC If you're looking to incorporate exquisite CD audio playback into your home audio system, the DX-7555 will do the job. It features a Wolfson digital-to-analog converter capable of processing audio at an incredible 192 kHz/24-Bit range. Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) Onkyo's VLSC Digital Technology is the backbone to the DX-7555's exceptional digital-to-analog conversion, thus reducing analog noise and reproducing a digital audio signal that is unsurpassed. In addition, the VLSC technology enables the DX-7555 to playback your MP3 audio files with supreme clarity. Selectable Control Features The Onkyo DX-7555 offers selectable control over the internal digital filter roll-off response, two analog output phases (modified or full sound imaging), and clock frequency adjustments.
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After months of waiting for its turn I have finally found some time and fixed Esoteric P-500 transport. Works (and looks) like new. But it has this thing installed (by "Tom" in 1992) which I have no idea what it actually is or does. It has an optical cable sticking out of it as if it was to accept some data (sync?) from another device. It is visible in second picture (on the right) leaving the black box via the red tube. Looks like it is done reasonably professionally, maybe apart from securing the fiber optics cable at its entry to the player. Any ideas? Cheers Roman
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Item: PS Audio PWT (PerfectWave Transport) Location: South Yarra, Victoria Price now reduced for quick sale: $1250 for pick-up, or $1350 inclusive of shipping to any Australian address. Item Condition: Excellent (see pictures). The original sticky plastic covering has never been removed from the top! Reason for selling: Upgraded Payment Method: Cash, Bank transfer Included in sale: Remote Control, instruction manual, power cords and original packaging. The PS Audio PerfectWave™Transport Memory Player (PWT) is a state-of-the-art optical disc reader. The PWT can read standard as well as high-resolution audio media on both compact discs (CD) as well as Digital Video Discs (DVD). It is designed to be used with a PS Audio PerfectWave DAC, but is equally compatible with the more recent PS Audio DirectStream DAC. After upgrading to the latter myself, I decided I would upgrade the transport as well to the new DirectStream Memory Player (RRP $8295) - hence this sale. The advantage of the newer player is that it decodes SACD, whereas the earlier model (the one for sale here) only plays the CD layer. The newer player also has a USB input on the front. With regard to sound quality, I can only comment on its use with the PS Audio DAC. The combination gives superb replay of 'Red Book' CD - as good as I've heard anywhere. I have compared this transport with my newer one (using two identical CDs into the two I2S inputs on the back of my DAC for comparison) and honestly cannot pick a difference - something I would be more than happy to demonstrate to anyone serious about making a purchase. These are going for a few hundred dollars more on eBay as people upgrade to the DirectStream Player, but due to the slight cosmetic blemish on the top right-hand side of the loading tray (which has no effect whatsoever on the operation) this unit is well-priced to sell. Pictures:
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Item: DENON DVD 2500BT DEDICATED BLUE RAY OR DVD TRANSPORT Location: PERTH Price: $500 WAS $900 Pounds New or $2000 dollars approx locally from Surround Sounds Item Condition: VERY GOOD hardly used with couple of tiny surface scratches from rack. Less than 6 months actual use. Reason for selling: Not required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Sensational quality dvd blue ray transport to go with very high end receiver. Was Partnered with Yamaha RXV 3800 and works perfectly. From 5 start review from what hifi -loads of other reviews online. The Denon DVD-2500BT is aimed squarely at dedicated home cinema enthusiasts. It doesn't have any analogue audio outputs, or even coaxial or optical digital sockets. If you want one, you'll need a multichannel amplifier or processor that can accept audio signals over HDMI and decode them appropriately. This includes Blu-ray's high-definition audio formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The Denon's premium credentials are immediately apparent. This beast bears little resemblance to the slimline players found at the budget end of the Blu-ray market. Not only does it benefit from almost bomb-proof build quality, but it's also stylish (in an industrial way), and has a usefully large display panel. But, of course, it's the performance that is of primary concern to us – and this is a sensational performer. HD images are incredible Thrown a copy of The Happening on Blu-ray, the '2500BT makes this most awful of films almost worth watching. Colours are amazingly natural, edges are razor-sharp, and motion is silky-smooth. What's more, it excels in detail, and that lends an extra degree of three-dimensionality to pictures, particularly outdoor scenery. When the action moves to the gloomier indoor scenes, the Denon produces great blacks, while having the the quality to offer insight into the darkest of corners. The '2500BT also upscales standard-defintion DVDs to 1080p in scintillating style, with Training Day appearing as sharp, detailed and vibrant as we're used to from the very best standalone DVD players. These incredible pictures are complemented by an exceptional sonic delivery. Whether the '2500BT is streaming HD Audio from the I Am Legend Blu-ray, or outputting a stereo PCM signal from Kings of Leon's Only by the Night album, the sound it produces is robust, detailed and wonderfully dynamic. As long as your kit can handle the audio decoding, this Blu-ray player is one of the finest models on the market – it really can transport your disc collection to another level. Read more at https://www.whathifi.com/denon/dvd-2500bt/review#rSIS5t4tB7yHMWxC.99 Read more at https://www.whathifi.com/denon/dvd-2500bt/review#rSIS5t4tB7yHMWxC.99 Pictures:
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Item: Nakamichi Soundspace 8 Sound System w/ 2 remotes, cables and original manual Condition: Fantastic, has been through a range of testing within the last few days. Some wear to the label on the back of the main unit, but that's about it! Extra Info: This model has an optical output for the CD player. Work out the placement of the main unit, and then suddenly you have not only an amazing micro-system, but also a Nakamichi CD transport for your primary hi-fi system/headphone setup! You can even use both the CD transport and player functions at the same time, potentially allowing for multi-room CD playback. Nakamichi never really advertised the CD transport functionality properly at the time (brochure with specs here: hfe_nakamichi_soundspace_8_brochure_en.pdf ), but it works amazingly well. Did I mention that this thing looks absolutely incredible? It really is a timeless piece. Location: Eastern Suburbs of Sydney Price: Now only $200 400 ONO Price reduced to $330 or nearest offer. $270 now, come and get it! Reason for selling: I don't have that much of a CD collection. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash after thorough demo/inspection. Pictures: hfe_nakamichi_soundspace_8_brochure_en.pdf
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Will donate $20 once I sold these two items as this forum really helped me a lot for selling my gears recently. And I have 2 set of RCA cables, one is Audioquest brand (1m or 0.75m, worth maybe $40-$50?), another one's brand is unknown, but quality is pretty good, anyone who is interested, just message me to arrange a pick up. Cheers Item: Grado RS1i Location: Chadstone 3148 Price: $520 ONO Item Condition: mint Reason for selling: surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal Extra Info: Really love my recently acquired PS-1s, and these rs1i's don't see much use, and they are the least collectable pair among my Grado collections, hence the sale. Got them from a fellow SNA member at the first half of this year, the condition is flawless, both leather band and wooden cups are maintained regularly, and the sound is perfect. but I don't have the box or original accessories (extension cable, 6.3-3.5 adapter). price is $520 ONO, feel free to make me an offer. Local pick up at Chadstone area preferred, but I can do shipping as well, paypal fee and postage extra. any questions, feel free to message me. Cheers Pictures: can provide more on request Item: Cambridge Audio CXC single speed transport Location: Chadstone 3148 Price: $520 ONO Item Condition: mint Reason for selling: surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: Bought them from a2a at the first half of this year, near new condition, comes with full box, accessories and paperworks. selling as it doesn't see much use, I prefer to directly connect my laptop to my DAC to play some musics. Hence try to list it to see if someone is interested. But this item is pick up only as it's quite heavy. Pictures: can provide more on request
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I was clearing out some stuff I had in storage and came across this old Luxman DZ 112 cd player which I picked up from another member several years ago. The dac chip is apparently rare and is an R2R type. I'm curious to hear how it sounds but I can't get the tray to open although it powers up and I can hear a motor noise when I press eject. Any suggestions on how to sort out that issue? Is it worth playing around with it to get it going again? Curiosity has got the better of me when I should be pruning things down
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Further Information: Here's a Hiby R3Pro Saber 2022, in grey, screen protector factory-installed, with the original packaging and accessories. Used about 15-20 hours. Bought from MiniDisc on 27 April 2023; I'll include the invoice. A couple of teensy scratches on the screen protector--you can't see them easily until the DAP is off and you're looking up close. Otherwise looks and functions as new. It's on the latest firmware, I think, but you'll wanna check. It accepts SD cards of up to 1 TB SD card (that's what I used). If you go that route, you'll want to either be careful with your folder structure or be at peace with the fact that the DAP can only index 20,000 tracks. It's not an Android player, but supposedly does streaming from a couple services, and it's got Bluetooth. I've heard mixed reports on its streaming functionality and wouldn't buy it for that purpose. Hiby's OS is pretty good as far as these things go. I've used lots of primitive DAPs and this one strikes the best balance of size, capacity, and functionality that I've seen. Never tried the headphone amp section; only used the line out. I'd stock it with a honkin' SD card and stack it with a Chord Mojo2, as their dimensions are nearly perfect for each other. Get yourself one of those short USB C to USB C cables, or a USB to micro cable, or Hiby's own USB C to coax adapter, and you got yourself a wicked transport and DAC/amp. Mind you, I don't have a Mojo and can't vouch for this, but man, if I DID have a Mojo, that's what I'd do. Don't be afraid to use a couple small sections of Command strips to weld 'em together. They stick like heck, are low-profile, and come off cleanly. If you want to try stacking it with your Mojo, lemme know. I have a tiny USB-C to micro cable that'd work really well. We can work something out, Paul McCartney-style. I paired this diminutive DAP with my Shure KSE 1200 electrostatic amp and IEMs. Loved the form factor, but preferred the sound of my (4x more expensive) Dethonray DTR1+ DAP. So, yeah. Got DAP if you want it.
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Having used digital steaming for audio playback since around 2000 I'm very comfortable with it and whilst being aware of some of the arguments for tweaking the underlying operating system to improve sound quality I've never really given it a second thought, principally on the basis that the transport's only role in life is to get a bit perfect audio steam to the DAC for playback and modern DACs are not nearly as susceptible to jitter as was the case some 5-10 years back. As streaming is becoming more mainstream with most HiFi manufacturers and a slew of boutiques offering steaming devices it seems the inevitable happened - audiophiles started buying into the message that you need to tweak your transport to get the best out of it - the arguments being centered on reducing jitter and electrical interference purportedly being passed to the DAC with the audio stream. The first tweaking I came across was for the Squeezebox Touch (essentially a micro computer running Linux), whereby a host of operating system settings were changed to lower CPU usage, decrease latency, tweak network performance, reduce electrical noise etc. etc. Since then a cottage industry of tweakers with expensive hardware and software solutions promising audio nirvana has emerged and I see people falling for it hook, line and sinker - buying the tweaks and the hardware to get the best out of the tweaks, often for silly money. I would like to hear the thoughts of those among us that have tried these kinds of tweaks (were there any discernible differences, if so, was/is it an improvement, was your testing sufficiently rigorous so you did not know whether you were listening to tweaked/untweaked) and those that have the technical know-how - are these tweaks deserving of any credence, or is this just a matter of snake-oil vendors moving with their market?
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Item: Allo DigiOne Price Range: Acrylic Case $150 / Aluminium Case $180 + postage Item Condition: Used Extra Info: Including Acrylic or Aluminium Case, 16GB SD Card 16GB, RPi Version B+, PSU Please don't forget to report your post as FOUND when possible. (You can now delete this text).
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Item: Sonic frontiers transport 3. Must be gold face plate with remote in mint condition. Price Range: 3000 Item Condition: Used 9/10
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Item:CD Transport Price Range: Please PM me with make, model, condition and price etc Item Condition: Used Extra Info:My TEAC VRDS 10 may have died on me so looking to source another CD transport of equivalent quality.