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I’m keen to get some views on what would be a worthwhile upgrade from an AT LP120 turntable with an upgraded Hyper Elliptical stylus. I’m keen on staying with MM cartridges and looking to spend up to $2k. Amp and speakers are high quality but I am unsure if the extra spend would make a demonstrable difference. Keen on some views and suggestions on TT’s that would be worth considering.

Item: Clearaudio AMBIENT CMB Turntable with Ceramic Magnetic Bearing, VTA Lifter, Unify 9” Carbon Tonearm, Quadro XXL Clamp, Stradivari Solid Ebony Cartridge, Symphono Balanced Preamp, Custom Best Tractor Mirrored Cartridge Alignment Tool, Spare Belts, Original Factory Boxes Location: Melbourne Price: $17,740 $6K (that's not a typo... you get an ENTIRE system for the price of the cartridge alone, it's totally loco !) Item Condition: As New Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Can ship anywhere, to anybody, at purchasers expense ! Q: What are black flies? A: Black flies, also known as “buffalo gnats” or “turkey gnats” can be annoying to people and mammals. They are also known to clog email boxes with large quantities of spam entirely unrelated to the joys of vinyl replay. DON'T LET THEM GET YOU DOWN, SNAFFLE A KICK BUTT TURNTABLE DEAL RIGHT HERE and MAKE THE WORLD A MORE ENJOYABLE PLACE TODAY 😝 **Turkey Gnat Xtra BONUS: buy this glorious system before Monday 2nd December and receive 4 x Clearaudio MAGIX2 Magnetic Isolation Devices for absolutely zero dinero, that's right amigos & amigettes... I will include them for FREE ($1300 RRP)** Premium edition of this quintessential TT with Ceramic Magnetic Bearing, VTA Lifter, Unify 9” Carbon Tonearm, Quadro XXL Clamp, Stradivari Solid Ebony Cartridge, Symphono Balanced Preamp, Custom Best Tractor Mirrored Cartridge Alignment Tool, Spare Belts & Installation Tools. Understated über elegance, this complete plug & play vinyl system of the highest calibre presents immaculately and performs virtually as new in all respects. Complete with factory boxes & accessories. This was essentially used for archival transcription of a small collection, and system including cartridge has ~200 hours usage max. The AMBIENT has been universally acclaimed for its beguiling tonality and dynamic replay performance. Extremely accurate & low noise, the Symphono preamplifier self-adapts to cartridge load and is a dual mono design with both rca and true balanced output on xlr’s, powered from a dedicated external dual rail linear power supply. The synergy of this all Clearaudio combination with the exceptional Unify arm & sublime Golden Ear Award winning (& 24ct gold wire coils) Stradivari cart is truly eargasmic experience for the vinyl afficionado ! 14 Kg, 70 layer Panzerholz (bulletproof) wood & aluminium sandwich chassis Triple belt drive, ultra-precise regulated & decoupled synchronous motor speed unit with digital speed display/control. Clearaudio Unify 9” Carbon, Sapphire bearing tonearm Table RRP. $6000 VTA Lifter RRP. $900 Arm RRP. $3000 Cart. RRP. $5500 Preamp RRP. $1900 Quadro XXL RRP. $290 Best Tractor RRP. $150 Total RRP. $17,740 Aud. Reviews: http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/clearaudio-ambient-turntable-system/ http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0206/clearaudio_ambient_satisfy.htm https://www.dagogo.com/clearaudio-ambient-turntable-with-satisfy-tonearm-review/ https://www.whathifi.com/clearaudio/ambient/review Ambient Specs: https://clearaudio.de/en/_archive/turntables-ambient.php Unify Arm Info: A sapphire bearing and a hardened, precision polished steel tip are at the heart of a tonearm made of the best materials - and probably one of the best unipivot constructions in the high-end audio history. The base consists of a stainless steel pillar, the arm is made of carbon fibre and the bell is made of aluminium. This clever mix of materials guarantees resonance free behaviour resulting in seemingly gigantic sound spectra of vivid colours and rich detail. Effective weight reduction ensures that the friction in the single-point bearing approaches zero. The vertical and horizontal tracking angle are adjusted separately. The proven SIXSTREAM PLUS TONEARM CABLEused in the Unify provides an unbroken signal path. Any passionate audiophile cannot fail to be enchanted by the Unify. Stradivari Cartridge Specs: Total mass: 4.4 g Frequency response: 20Hz – 100 kHz Stylus shape: Micro HD Cantilever: Boron Coil assembly: Absolute Symmetrical Design Coil material: Gold 24 Ct Compliance: 15/15ì/mN Recommended tracking force: 2.8 g Crosstalk: > 30 dB Channel difference: < 0.5 dB Output voltage: 0.7 mV (at 5 cm/sec) Coil impedance: 50 Ohm Body material: Ebony wood Symphono Specs: Gain at 1 kHz: 60 dB MC mode/ fashion Input impedance: Self-Adapting Cutting curves equalisation: according to RIAA (time constants: RIAA: 75μs / 318μs / 3180μs) RIAA Accuracy: ± 0.1 dB Total harmonic distortion: < 0.004% (IEC A) Signal to noise ratio: > 65 dB Crosstalk attenuation: > 95 dB at 1 kHz, Maximum Output voltage: 12 V (1 kHz) Rumble filter:20 Hz; Steepness of 6 dB / Oct. Power supply: ± 25V DC Power supply: (external PSU) Outputs: balanced (XLR) and Outputs: unbalanced rca Dimensions ( l x h x d ) 150mm x 175mm x 54mm

Item: Clear Audio Verity Carbon Fibre Tonearm Location: Perth Price: $960 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: No use. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Current arm still for sale The Verify tonearm presents Clearaudio's innovative and groundbreaking magnetic bearing technology in an elegant package. Super solid, resonance-optimised carbon fibre is the basis for a user-friendly radial design. Clearaudio Verify Tonearm The aluminium resonance-free headshell can be finely adjusted; the finely adjustable counterweight sets the exact Tracking Force. Stylish design and clean lines make the Verify a stunning eye catcher as well as providing precise signal transfer and a calm, clear sound. This beauty is wired with Clearaudio's high quality Direct Wire. The Verify reaches its optimum sound when combined with the Concept turntable and corresponding Concept MC cartridge. For high-end music lovers and newcomers, this may be the most exciting complete turntable package of all time. But even on most other turntables the Verify embodies an affordable synthesis between breath-taking design and detailrich sonority. Cartridges with a weight from 2.5 to 17 grams are ideal partners for the Verify. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS Friction free tonearm with magnetic bearing technology CARTRIDGE BALANCE RANGE 2.5 gram – 17 gram NULL POINTS Inner: 66.04 Outer: 120.9 AUDIO LEAD Clearaudio phonocable approx. 1 m from tonearm feet capacity: 136 pF induction: 2 μH resistance: 345 Ohm OVERHANG 17.31 mm OVERALL LENGTH 302 mm EFFECTIVE TONEARM LENGTH 9.4 inches (exact 239.31 mm) DISTANCE FROM PIVOT TO STYLUS 222 mm DISTANCE FROM PIVOT TO STYLUS 222 mm TILT ANGLE 23.00 ° MAXIMUM OF TILT ANGLE ACCORDING TO THE RADIUS 0.123 °/cm MIDDLE SKATINGFACTOR AT A RADIUS OF 133 MM AND 83.9 MM 0.43 TOTAL WEIGHT 200 gram 330 gram (incl. counter weight) MOUNTING STYLE Linn / Clearaudio WARRANTY 2 years* * Only if the Manufacturer's guarantee card is filled out correctly and sent back within 2 weeks to Clearaudio.

Item: The Clearaudio Concerto V2 24 carat mc wood cart Location:n Perth Price: $3200 posted Aus wide RRP $4495 Item Condition: Perfect Reason for selling: Sold turntable -20 hours max use. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Cartridge --The Clearaudio Concerto Clearaudio has significantly improved our fully symmetrical MC design, first patented in 1980. We redesigned the generator in a revolutionary way by positioning and doubling the magnets (to 8 pcs.) so the coils are operating in a much stronger magnetic field. Furthermore we have chosen the strongest magnetic material available: super neodymium. Through these achievements, the efficiency has been raised by 30%, which results in an output of up to 0.9 mV at 5cm/sec. All models now utilize the improved V2 generator. The new Micro-HD Diamond tip provides a hybrid parabolic geometry with a stylus radii of 0.008mm x 0.040mm. The total mass (0.00016g) is a fifth of the previous diamond stylus. Cartridge body resonances, while tracking in the groove, are minimized through the twelve finger design of the mounting plate, each finger with a different radius. This is the result of our constant research and development. The cartridge bodies of our 5 models: Goldfinger, Titanium, da Vinci, Stradivari and Concerto are made out of the following: gold, titanium, ceramic coated aluminum, Ebony and Satinee wood. The generator construction of the new V2 moving coil cartridge generation is absolutely symmetrical: mechanically, magnetically and electrically, our unique design. All Clearaudio moving coils use our proven 24 ct. pure gold coils. All the design aspects of Goldfinger, Titanium and Stradivari are found in the Concerto V2: the entry-level into our New-Generation-Super class of moving coil cartridges. Both the satiné wood from which the body is made and its resonance-optimised shape contribute towards the excellent performance of the Concerto V2, the baby of the Clearaudio flagship range Clearaudio Concerto V2 MC Cartridge With a dynamic range of up to 70 decibels and a total weight of only seven grams, the mc concerto v2 qualifies itself for the top league of moving coil cartridges. Within this satin wood body the technology is outstanding, housing 24-carat gold coils and a patented eight-magnet array unique to our V2 range. Further champion-level ingredients are the boron cantilever and Micro HD stylus. A recipe to win the trophy of sound championship. Total weight: approx. 7.0 gram Output voltage: 0.6 mv at 5 cm/s Material/color: satinè wood with metal platter STYLUS SHAPE Micro HD COMPLIANCE 15/15 μ/mN REC. TRACKING FORCE 2.8 g REC. LOAD RESISTANCE 300 Ohm OUTPUT VOLTAGE 0.6 mV at 5 cm/s CARTRIDGE IMPEDANCE 50 Ohm CARTRIDGE BODY Satinè wood with metal platter TOTAL WEIGHT Approx. 7.0 gram

Item: VTA lifter and tonearm base Location: Sydney Price: $270 Item Condition: excellent (screws not included) Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Extra Info: This is part of a turntable project that never got off the ground. Both base and lifter are beautiful examples of fine German engineering, and are in excellent condition throughout. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Clearaudio Concept Turntable Location: Canberra Price: $1600 Item Condition: Near new Reason for selling: Upgrading Payment Method: Pickup - Cash or bank transfer Extra Info: This is a fantastic German turntable and a great entry point into high fidelity. The magnetic tone arm means the table is extremely quiet. The turntable is set up with an Orofon Red cartridge with less than 15 hours play on it. I'll also include the original Concept MM cart (retail value $350) that will need to be re-tipped. I'm looking to upgrade so selling this turntable and a Thorens (also posted on this site). Pick up in Canberra. Pictures:

Item: cartridge Location:perth Price: 220 Item Condition:excellent Reason for selling:upgrade Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Recieved a new clearaudio concept last week which included the MM cartridge /stylus . Have used the cartridge for a couple of hours over the weekend and very pleased with its performance , I'm wanting to go down the ortofon path again as I have done previously . Will have pics up later . Pictures:

Item: Clearaudio phono stage model Basic Location: sydney 2213 Price: $600 (now $550) Item Condition: mint Reason for selling: nlr Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Excellent phono stage, selling for a friend. He has upgraded the phono stage and now this Clearaudio Basic phono stage is available for sale Pictures:

RE-list Item: Turntable Clearaudio Emotion Turntable, Satisfy Tonearm and Aurum Classics Wood Phono Cartridge - package (tone arm/cartridge) was an approx an extra $900 if bought separately. Location: Melbourne Price: ONLY $1000 - Cheers! The similar turntables out there are the $3795 Clear Audio Emotion SE Turntable $2980 Marantz (made by Clear Audio) TT-15S1 - https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/marantz-tt-15s1-turntable?ref=isp_rel_prd&isp_ref_pos=1 For the price - its a bargain and IMO sounds better than the Clearaudio Concept. Item Condition: As new with box Reason for selling: Extremely reluctant sell due to the minister of finance requiring a different set-up and turntable in the kitchen/diner (very sad face) Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, COD Extra Info: great turntable - beautiful sound better IMO. Mint condition items approx 2 years old. Cartridge airtime approx 60 hours only. Box for turntable. Included as a bonus - Transparent (brand) cables for the Turntable - included with clever clamp.

Items: Clearaudio Concept MM + Clearaudio Concept Clamp, Pro-Ject Carbon Fibre Record Cleaning Brush, and Onzow Zerodust Needle Cleaner. Location: Toowoomba, QLD Item condition: 9/10 only because it’s not new, it’s 9 months old and really in perfect condition. Price: $1,500 (includes Australia-wide shipping) Reason for selling: Decided to go digital only. Payment Methods: Paypal or cash if the item is picked up. Extra Info: Decided to try a turntable for the first time since growing up with one so I wanted to start with a product with great reviews, but after nine months, it’s just not for me. I mostly listen to classical music and opera so turning/changing the record every 22 minutes over a 2 or 3 hour performance quickly grew tiresome and I found myself going back to Tidal and Audirvana too much. I bought the turntable from Aussie Hi-Fi in Brisbane who set it up, and took delivery in August 2016. The Concept Clamp had to come from Germany at what turned out to be quite an expensive exercise, but it makes a noticeable difference to the sound quality. Happy to include the receipt, the turntable will be shipped in the original carton/shipping box. Feel free to message with any questions.

Items: Clearaudio Concept MM + Clearaudio Concept Clamp, Pro-Ject Carbon Fibre Record Cleaning Brush, and Onzow Zerodust Needle Cleaner. Location: Toowoomba, QLD Item condition: 9/10 only because it’s not new, it’s 9 months old and really in perfect condition. Price: $1,500 (includes Australia-wide shipping) Reason for selling: Decided to go digital only. Payment Methods: Paypal or cash if the item is picked up. Extra Info: Decided to try a turntable for the first time since growing up with one so I wanted to start with a product with great reviews, but after nine months, it’s just not for me - so I’m going to a DAC and powered speaker setup. I bought the turntable from Aussie Hi-Fi in Brisbane who set it up, and took delivery in August 2016. The Concept Clamp had to come from Germany at what turned out to be great expense, but it makes a noticeable difference to the sound quality. Happy to include the receipt, the turntable will be shipped in the original carton and shipping box. Feel free to message with any questions.

Item: Clearaudio Smart Phono - phono amp Location: Brisbane inner South Price: $ Item Condition: New in box - Never Used Reason for selling: Not used and need funds for other equipment Shipping: FREE - shipping is included Payment Method: Bank Deposit or Cash on pick up Do not confuse this model with the Nano or V2 Points of note Selling for less than I purchased it for The phono stage is New - Never used It is both MM & MC ( Switchable ) The Clearaudio phono stage is highly regarded world wide Built inside a solid silver brushed alloy casing with quality components Originally purchased from Germany and has a European plug However a converter adapter plug will be supplied to accomodate an AU socket if you need one Specifications: Gain: 60dB (MC) 40dB (MM) Input impedance: 800 Ohms/270pF MC47k Ohms/270pF MM RIAA Accuracy: +/- 0.2 dB Distortion: 0.004% Signal/Noise ratio: >65 dB(MC) Channel separation: >90 dB MM/MC input: Switchable (on bottom) Power voltage: +/- 25V DC Outputs: Asymmetrical (RCA) Weight: 1.5 kg Dimensions (in mm): 102x165x60 Clearaudio non-magnetic MPC RCA jacks. PM or post any questions Please note - I can't answer " how does it sound questions " Some Photos of the actual item

Item: Clearaudio Basic Plus Location: Perth, WA Price: $750 (exclude shipment) Item Condition: excellent, see photos Reason for selling: EOI Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal Extra Info: This phono stage needs no introduction, handles both MC and MM. I'm the original owner, bought about 1 year ago and unit has been utilised for less than 80 hrs. Pictures:

Item: Clearaudio Concept Table + Linn Adikt MM + Cambridge Audio 540P MM Phono Pre-Amplifier + Michell Record Clamp Location: Sydney Price: $ 1400 Item Condition: Good condition Reason for selling: Upgrading Payment Method: Pickup, Paypal, can ship at buyers expense Extra Info: This table was originally purchased 12/2014 and the Linn Adikt MM was added only a year ago. This is a great "starter" kit for anyone who wants to get into to the high fidelity game. I can not speak more highly of this table...German engineering at its best. I am only selling because I want a table that I can upgrade easier later on. Solid plinth and a heavy platter. The magnetic tone arm means the table is extremely quiet. I need a quick sale as my new stuff will arrive in around a month. The $1700 gets you everything in the item description. This is an awesome deal. The Adikt itself is worth nearly $1k!

Item: Clearaudio Concept Turntable with Dyna DV 20x2H cart Combo Location: S.E Melb Price: $1780 Item Condition: Excellent condition on the TT, no visible marks/scratches, comes with orig box, user manual, power adapter etc Low hours usage on the DV 20x2H cart with orig box, cert etc Reason for selling: Funding for upgrade on Primary TT setup Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info The Clearaudio TT is in pristine condition,used as a secondary setup in the study room. Hardly spin No scratches found on the unit so far, Dyna 20x2H cart has been used for probably 300+hrs in good condition. Prefer local pick-up as I'm lazy to pack and send for courier service unless there isn't any interest for local sale. The TT is to be sold together with Dyna cart as a combo, will only consider parting out in later stage. Inspection is welcomed with genuine interest of acquiring Links Addicted2Audio EnjoyThemusic Jdaudioonline

I am looking for recommendation for MM or high output mc phono catridge that matches well with Townshend Elite Rock mk 2 TT. The table have Excalibur arm and marlin power supply. I am using Ear 834p phono stage, Shindo aurieges preamp and Cary 2A3 power amp with Tannoy sterling speakers. Considering Soundsmith, Catridge man music maker, clearaudio (ebony) series catridges. I read that the townshend was designed to be used with Dynavector catridges. Any advice will be much appreciated. Thank you.

This item is - Re-listed as the sale fell through Item: Clearaudio Smart Phono - phono amp Location: Brisbane inner South Price: $400 and free shipping Item Condition: New in box - NOS Reason for selling: Not used and need funds for other equipment Shipping: FREE Payment Method: Bank Deposit or Cash on pick up Points of note Selling for less than I purchased it for The phono stage is New - Never used The Clearaudio phono stage is highly regarded world wide Built inside a solid alloy casing with quality components Originally purchased from Germany and has a European plug However a converter adapter will rectify the plug or one can easily fit an AU plug as it's the same voltage PM or Post a reply with any questions Please note - I can't answer " how does it sound questions " Some Photos of the actual item Smart is a dual mono phono stage, offering Clearaudio performance, designed for both MM and MC cartridges. Its brilliance is demonstrated through exceptional features like the SMD-technology, compatible for Moving-Magnet as well as Moving Coil cartridges. Its linearity from 20Hz to 20 kHz makes it worthy of its ‘smart’ tag alone. This is a well designed product in this highly competitive price category, offering a very detailed and accurate sound. Specifications Mode: MM/MC Amplification at 1 kHz: 53,6dB (MC) 34,9dB (MM) Input impedance: 47kOhm/220pF MM/MC MM/MC-input: switchable RIAA accuracy: ±0,3 dB Distortion: 0,004% Signal to noise ratio: >68 dB (MC) / >84dB (MM) Crosstalk: > 90 dB Max. output voltage: 11 V (1kHz) Operation voltage: ±25 V DC Output connections: asymmetric (RCA) Weight: 0,2kg Dimensions (W/D/H in inch): 2,5 x 2,9 x 1,2 Dimensions (W/D/H in mm): 50 x 74 x 31

Item: Clearaudio Smart Phono - phono amp Location: Brisbane inner South Price: SOLD Item Condition: New in box - NOS Reason for selling: Not used and need funds for other equipment Shipping: FREE Payment Method: Bank Deposit or Cash on pick up Points of note Selling for less than I purchased it for The phono stage is New - Never used The Clearaudio phono stage is highly regarded world wide Built inside a solid alloy casing with quality components Originally purchased from Germany and has a European plug However a converter adapter will rectify the plug or one can easily fit an AU plug PM or post any questions Please note - I can't answer " how does it sound questions " Some Photos of the actual item

Item: VPI HRX Reference Turntable with Clearaudio Da Vinci v2 Cartridge Location: Sydney Price: $10,500 Item Condition: Near Mint Reason for selling: Selling to buy a house! Payment Method: Cash preferred, Paypal OK. Bank Cheque Extra Info: Well this turntable is the ultimate - 12 inch arm - stereophile class A reference table for years and only around 8 months old. I had to get a special SGR stand plate made just to be able to hold the thing! That itself was $1,200 but will sell with the turntable for $1,000 if needed. The cartridge has less than 50 hours on it as I upgraded from the Stradivari only around 2 months ago. My obsession is now complete and now I realise I need to check my priorities! A house would be great to put some Stereo in Turntable is mint - but unlike everything else I have I didn't keep the boxes for this baby. This thing arrived in 7 boxes and it's just too much to store. It includes the separate speed control box for sexy fine tuning (this also means you can use it anywhere in the world), also includes periphery ring and reference record clamp $350 US for the ring and $150 for the clamp if required after market. This is all included for the one small fortune 10.5k Pictures: