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For our June club meeting we are very pleased to have the exceptionally musical Harbeth Monitor 40.2 speakers, courtesy of Cameron Pope of Krispy Audio (https://krispyaudio.com.au/). Unfortunately Cameron cannot attend on the day due to other commitments. For our first half, we will have two separate music sessions where two members will play up to 25 minutes of music of their choice. These “Member Music Sessions” (as we call them) prove to be very enjoyable, interesting and often surprizing. Details of the system… Speakers: Harbeth Monitor 40.2 speakers. Refer to: https://krispyaudio.com.au/products/harbeth-monitor-40-2-speakers.html Amplifier: AudioGD Master-10 Integrated. Refer to http://www.audio-gd.com/Master/Master10/Master-10EN.htm Sources: Gryphon Mikado Reference CDP (for CD playback) Oppo BDP-105D universal player (for USB flash drives) The second half of the music sessions will be our popular BYO. Members and guests are welcome to offer music to share with us all. So bring along your favourite music on CD/SACD or USB thumb/flash drives (sorry, no vinyl this month). All we ask is that the music and recordings be interesting. We'll ask you to tell us a little about the artist/recording before it is played. Tracks over 6 minutes will be faded out, to give everyone a fair go. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you will have the opportunity to listen, learn and share your experiences with others. Feel free to come and hear the capabilities of the system, or to just share the experience with like-minded music lovers in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Guests are welcome – we are a very friendly club so you don't need to know anyone to join us for an afternoon of fine music and sound. Venue: Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park Address: 26 Stanley Road, Epping When: Sunday 16th June 2019 Doors open 1pm Meeting starts at 2pm Tom Waters President Sydney Audio Club W: http://www.sydneyaudioclub.org/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/sydneyaudioclub E: tomwaters@sydneyaudioclub.org.au

Item: For sale are my much loved Harbeth 30.1 speakers and matching HiFi Rack speaker stands. Both the speakers and stands are in excellent condition and have been meticulously looked after. The speakers are in Eucalyptus veneer and the craftsmanship / finish is amazing - a statement piece. There are many glowing reviews on the musicality of the 30.1's. I am the original owner and purchased the speakers approximately 12 months ago from Audiotech in Canberra - these were ex demonstration speakers and had been very lightly used before I purchased. I have all boxes and packaging as well as paper work. I plan to sell the speakers and stands as a package and will not separate. At this stage my preference is to sell locally (pick-up), however pending interest may consider shipping if organised by the buyer. Location: Bayside Melbourne Price: $3,950 Item Condition: 9/10 Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Harbeth HL Compact 7ES-3 speakers Stands included Location:Perth Price: $2400.00. includes Skylan speaker stands Item Condition: Very Good Reason for selling: Want to move to all in one or wireless speakers Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Located Perth , willing to send interstate at buyers expense . Current model CL7-ES3 current model RRP over A$5000 Eucalyptus veneer. Original boxes are available to post the speakers. Manufacturer's data and other relevant links also pasted below. http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/124342-fs-harbeth-c7es3-skylan-stands-perth/ http://www.harbeth.co.uk/hifi-speakers/c7es-3.php http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/harbeth-hl-compact-7es3-loudspeaker/ http://www.stereotimes.com/speak103107.shtml https://www.stereophonic.com.au/harbeth-hl-compact-7es-3-bookshelf-speakers-in-tiger-ebony/ http://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-harbeth-compact-7es-3/ http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/14951/Harbeth_Speakers-HL-Compact_7ES-3_Speakers-Speakers Stands are 4 column , and height approx. 435mm with spikes The top plates are 305mm x 265mm Shipping info for Speakers In original packing 2 cartons each 37cmx40cmx63cm 15kg Shipping info for Stands If wrapped in Bubble wrap would be 2 x Packages each approx. 50cmx40cmx40cm 12 kg total 24 kg, Some damping material is in the legs, I don’t know what is is As a guide I am quoted by Pack& Send $195-00 total inc GST to send speakers and stands by 5 day transit Perth to Metro Sydney Pictures:

Item: HiFi Rack Speaker Stands to suit Harbeth 30.1 and 30.2 Location: Beaumaris, Victoria Price: $650 Item Condition: The stands are in excellent condition and I have no further use due to a change in how I am setting up my system (the speakers are now on a sideboard). The stands include the original box, carpet spikes and tool to assemble the stands. Reason for selling: as above Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Pictures:

Item: FS: Harbeth Super HL5 35th Aniversary Edition with matching Skyland stands Location:Inner West, Sydney Price: $5200 Item Condition:Mint Reason for selling:Have purchased new foorstanding speakers Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info:I purchased these new Direct from Harbeth in the UK. The speakers are finished in rare Tiger Ebony. I have just recently made a change in direction with my speakers and purchased a pair of floorstanders. The speakers present as new I have all the documentation and packaging. Aslo included are the matching Skyland stands which have been filled. I will also include the Chord Signature jumper leads with the sale. My preference is not to ship these as the speakers are in mint condition and the Skyland stands weigh a ton. More than happy to demo the speakers to those interested. cheers Matthew Pictures:

Item: Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers + Matching Stands Location: Perth Price: $4950 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Shifting house, need funds for renovation Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Purchased recently at this great price from another SN member (mlinvpp). I'll copy his original description and photos...everything arrived in perfect condition. Comes with fabric grills in excellent condition (not shown on photos). Available for audition for local buyers only for few days and if not sold, going to storage. Tested with Bel Canto Ref500 class D mono blocks, Yarland Ariand 845 and Trafomatic Premise ( integrated tube amps) No offers and no time wasters, please! "Up for sale is my pair of Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers + Matching Stands in cherry colour, AU stock, no mark whatsoever, bi-wire version. Retail for $8440 with stands. they go well with tube or SS amp, I have tried 2A3 tube amp, 300b tube amp, KT120 integrated, Plinius Tautoro pre & SA-103 power, Devialet 440 pro, all sounded great and very enjoyable. I have original boxes for speakers but no packing for stands. Local pick up preferred. Please send PM if interested. Thank you for looking. ( Spike shoes are not part of this sale )" Pictures:

Item: Hi-FI Racks Speaker stands for SHL5 Location: Carnegie VIC 3163 Price: $350 + Postage Item Condition: good- with one dent on the bottom back base plate (see photo) Reason for selling: I've finally admitted to myself I will never save enough money for a pair of Harbeths Payment Method: Pickup - Cash. Paypal/EFT when posted Extra Info: About 42cm high. top plate is 30cm x32cm these are made for the SHL5 but works well with other large stand mounts. I used it with a pair of vintage audio monitors Very sturdy and well made stands. current model sell for $1400 at Audio magic I prefer pick up but I think i can take these apart to post (i prefer not to).

Item: For sale are my HiFi Rack speaker stands. Location: Bayside Melbourne Price: Price reduced to $720 Item Condition: The stands are in excellent condition and I have no further use due to a change in how I am setting up my system (the speakers are now on a sideboard). The stands include the original box, carpet spikes and tool to assemble the stands. Reason for selling: No longer required. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Pictures:

Item: Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers + Matching Stands Location: Sydney West 2190 Price: $4800 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: New speakers on the way. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal (+3%), COD Only Extra Info: Up for sale is my pair of Harbeth Super HL5 Plus speakers + Matching Stands in cherry colour, AU stock, no mark whatsoever, bi-wire version. Retail for $8440 with stands. they go well with tube or SS amp, I have tried 2A3 tube amp, 300b tube amp, KT120 integrated, Plinius Tautoro pre & SA-103 power, Devialet 440 pro, all sounded great and very enjoyable. I have original boxes for speakers but no packing for stands. Local pick up preferred. Please send PM if interested. Thank you for looking. ( Spike shoes are not part of this sale ) Pictures:

Item: Harbeth 30.1 (Eucalyptus) and HiFi Racks Location: Bayside Melbourne Price: $4,900 Item Condition: As new 9/10 Reason for selling: Upgrade (or better put a lateral move) Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: As new and includes all boxes. Pictures:

interested in getting some opinions So I am looking to upgrade my front speakers to get a bit more enjoyment from 2 channel music. (I have a range of musical tastes - not big on dixieland jazz or zydeco) I really plan on trying to listen to as much as I can, but I am eyeing a set of VAF i66mk2's - would like to get some views on how they might compare to speakers like the ATC SCM40's or Harbeth HL5's. I am unlikely to be able to audition the i66's, but I have owned a pair of DC-X speakers many years ago, and was pretty fond of them. Happy to get other options - the i66's are probably the limit of how big I want to go

Item: Accuphase A70; Accuphase A36; Accuphase C2820; Accuphase DP560; Harbeth SHL5 Plus with Skylan Speaker Stands Location: Melbourne Price: A70 - AUD14500 (Power Amp) A36 - AUD4800 (Power Amp) --> AUD4300 C2820 - AUD10500 (Pre Amp) --> AUD9800 DP560 - AUD8500 (SACD Player + USB DAC) --> 8000 Harbeth SHL5 Plus with Skylan Speaker Stands - AUD5200 (Speakers...) Item Condition: All items looks and works great in excellent condition with all the original packaging boxes and accessories (except Skylan speaker stands there is no original packaging for them). Has been keeping them in a listening room which only myself has access to it (I got a 2 years old kid and that's why I would never put any of the gears in the living room for the time being). Reason for selling: I don't really have a lot of time using them and my listening room is too small to utilise them actually. There are other much bigger commitments in life and the money should help to ease the pressure a bit for my future moving plan. Not that I won't miss the sound but I think one need to make a choice at some point. I won't give up this hobby and if really sold will go for a much simpler setup. You can also see that I have been "cleaning house" to sell all the unused / no longer needed gears (e.g. headphones, DAC, DAP, etc). Reckon I have been crazy and should be more cautious in spending. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Bank Cheque (all payment service fees (if any) and shipping to be paid by buyer, actually I would prefer to trade in person if possible) Extra Info: Most Accuphase gears were brought over from my home country when I moved to here around 2.5 years ago. I hadn't unpacked any of them only after I arrived for 1 year. DP560 was bought last year in Hong Kong. Harbeth SHL5 Plus with Skylan speaker stands were bought from Krispy Audio (which were sold to me as a brand new demo pair) 1 year ago. Will donate to the SNA forum for sure if sold. Pictures:

Melody Valve Ltd 8pm Wednesday 21st March, visitors welcome. Willis Room, City of Whitehorse Offices Maroondah Highway (Whitehorse Road), Nunawading Melway Map 48 Ref G9 Contact: 9437 1249 2016 was a landmark year for Melbourne audiophiles, for it was a year when two International Hi Fi Shows came to town. Not only was it a first time for the StereoNet group to organise a very successful show, it was a first for Melody Valve Ltd to exhibit all of their new amplifiers. This month we are very lucky to have Melody present at the club. Established in Melbourne by the founder and chief designer Mr Allen Wang, the company has grown by investing in their own factory in Shenzhen China. It features a modern assembly line, a transformer production line, a vacuum processing plant and a variety of self-built high-end testing equipment. Their current line of amplifiers consists of eight models. Melody will be demonstrating two systems from their Everest amplifier range. The equipment will consist of a 28watt Class A Integrated amplifier, and a Pre/ Power combination. The first model the "Everest 845", uses a Western Electric 845 tube per channel, as well as a pair of 300B driver tubes. The second system will be a pair of mono blocks - "PM 845 EVO" -- each running a pair of 845 valves in Class A mode with a combined output of 70 watts each. The "WE2688 Signature Pre", is a real highlight with its implementation of a WE 416 tube; planar triode, used for microwave telephone systems, that looks like a round metal relay. The two systems will use the same pair of speakers, the Harbeth 40.2. This reference monitor is a 3-way stand mount model that houses a 12" Bass driver with 6.5" Mid and matching 1" Tweeter. Harpeth's top of the range speaker is modified for the domestic audio market with a different bass driver, but still retains the same mid that is used in their studio monitors. If you haven't experienced Melody's presentations at the past Hi Fi Shows, you will see why they get the award for "Exhibitor who tried the hardest to impress". Sounds like we're in for a sonic spectacular. Nick Karayanis Program Co-ordinator Ken Tripp Wise and Wonderful Webmaster Melbourne Audio Club, Inc. http://www.melbourneaudioclub.org.au

Item: Harbeth P3ESR speakers in Rosewood with matching stands Location: Berowra NSW Price: $3,500 $3,000 Item Condition: As new Reason for selling: We're a shop, it's what we do Payment Method: Any Extra Info: These are an ex-review pair of speakers. As such, they have been babied and used for all of a few weeks. Sale includes matching Hifi Racks speaker stands made to suit the P3ESRs. RRP in this colour and with stands is $4,650, so this is 25% off for basically a new pair of Harbeths! Come and have a listen or happy to post Aust-wide.

Item: Harbeth SHL5 in Eucalyptus with Skylan Stands Location: ACT Price: $3000 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Too many speakers Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: They are lovely and in excellent condition no issues with these they have been well looked after and babied. I have the original packaging for the speakers but not the stands however I would much prefer pickup. Pictures:

Item: Harbeth C7es3 loudspeakers (eucalyptus) Location: Perth Price: $3250 ono Item Condition: mint Reason for selling: Need cash for non audio life events Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I have original packing cartons so shipping is doable "Editors' Choice Award 2016" ? The Absolute Sound "Best Sound of the Show" ? KL International AV Show 2016 "Recommended Component 2013" ? Stereophile "Product of the Year 2013" ? Hi-Fi Voice "Best Buy" ? Stereo Sound, Japan "Highly Commended" ? Hi-Fi News "5*" ? What Hi-Fi? Whatever you ask of the Compact 7ES-3, it always delivers: perfectly. The clarity is spellbinding and brings the magic carpet ride experience to the listening room in a medium-sized enclosure.The legendary multi-award winning medium-sized Harbeth HL Compact 7ES-3 takes the ultra-clean Harbeth cone technology to another performance level, combining natural sound with a flair for reproducing any and every type of music.The Harbeth secret for natural sound is the result of the meticulous attention to detail. Critically important, but hidden, is the crossover, which carefully integrates the drive units across a wider horizontal and vertical arc. Consequently, the Compact 7ES-3 is far less critical of stand height than many speakers of this size. Pictures:

Item: Harbeth M30.1 Tiger Ebony Speakers Location: Melbourne Price: $4000 + Shipping Item Condition: Great (had been using them in Hong Kong for around 6 months and only unpacked them yesterday here in Australia) Reason for selling: Want to switch to SHL5 Plus as I want more bass Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I don't have the original boxes anymore and they are shipped from Hong Kong to Australia through a custom made box with a lot of care to ensure no damages. I still have the user manual / certificate to prove it is genuine. You may found it funny I don't have a proper speaker stand for them in the picture and that is because I was using a custom tv cabinet as the the speaker stand back in Hong Kong and so I didn't buy the matching speaking stands. P.S.: I shall have much more items to sell here as I just finish unpacking my boxes. I was really a crazy guy buying lots of stuff before I moved to here and most of them are even brand new unused. As I shall be utilising this forum for selling, will donate to StereoNet after deal closed.

Just a very few years back I bought a pair of near-mint, not-very-old, 2nd-hand SHL5 speakers (via SNA - 35th Anniversary I think) after I had spent about 3 years reading wall-to-wall, worldwide, glowing reviews. Including in Steronet forums. They were bought blind, as it is impossible to audition this sort of stuff down here in Tas. To my immense (and ongoing / unresolved) surprise, I was disappointed within seconds - and it never got any better; even with a range of amplifiers, including valve. Compared to my (then) Martin Logans, the Harbeths seemed somehow slightly thick, congested, a tad unnatural on vocals, & a bit confused. Nice on full-blown orchestral stuff, but for my mostly spare, lean taste in music, the best I could say about them was that they were 'ordinary'. They lasted about 2 weeks. Fortunately, the chap who purchased them (also SNA if I recall correctly) was delighted with them. So I figured it must be me - an anachronistic olde farte. Other well-regarded transducers have also left me less than thrilled. [ Confession:- I have auditioned over 80 pairs of speakers in my lounge over the last 10 years - 'tis a sorta retirement hobby - so am therefore not a speaker virgin.] It was only later (isn't it always thus) I discovered that I was not absolutely alone in my rogue SHL5 opinion;- very, very rarely, other buffs had similar thoughts with at least one chap describing their sonic signature as being 'veiled'. Then subsequently, an experienced user whose opinions I value but who shall remain anonymous herein.... - and who has been lucky enough to try the P3ESR, Monitor 30.1 and the SHL5 - told me that he too found the SHL5 disappointing and much preferred the 30.1. [Later on, I did in fact acquire a pair of the tiny P3ESR for myself and loved them to bits. Lacking bass as expected, but heaps of life and character - a very engaging speaker.] To top off my confusion totally, my long-term and current speakers are old Spendor BC1s - which I think are excellent on all music. But which are, more or less in design terms, a very, very similar British, 2 cubic foot, thin-walled, lossy box to the Harbeth SHL5. All of which is a long-winded way of leading up to the following...... The BC1s are very long in the tooth now and I feel the urge to repace them with something new similar in size; I still can't work out went wrong with the SHL5s, but I can't help it - I still fancy the Harbeth oeuvre. I simply can't afford the 40.2. Has anyone had an opportunity to audition a pair of the new SHL5+ 40th Anniversary?

Item: Harbeth Super HL5+ in cherry with matching Skylan standsLocation: BerowraPrice: $6,890Item Condition: As newPayment Method: AnyExtra Info: Somehow (long story) I've ended up with 2 pairs of HL5 demo speakers so for space reasons, one has to go. They have been out of the box for photos and been played for one demo only. They are therefore presented as new with no marks, scratches, they're mint. I'm throwing in a pair of Skylan speaker stands as pictured, which would retail at approx $1,200.

Item: Harbeth P3ESR Location: NSW Price: $1700 Item Condition: Mint Reason for selling: Moving into a new apartment, offloading some items Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Bank Deposit Extra Info: Mint condition harbeth P3esr speakers up for sale, I am the original owner and its never been used in a non-conducive environment. Comes with all accessories Pictures:

The November 2015 meeting of the Sydney Audio Club sees us once again gather for an afternoon of fine music, great sound and amicable company. Each month, the Sydney Audio Club presents the finest in high end audio systems for our members and guests. It's a bit like a private audio show once a month where you can hear and discuss equipment that you might not otherwise have the chance to audition. And you can bring along your own music to test the capabilities of the system or to just share with like-minded music lovers in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. For our last club meeting of the calendar year, Cameron Pope of Krispy Audio (http://www.krispyaudio.com.au/pages/About-Us.html) will be presenting. Cameron has presented to the Sydney Audio Club a couple of times before, each time bringing in a totally different and great system. This time he’s bringing in another impressive system based on Harbeth speakers – their first appearance in the club. Details of the system…. (most detail below has been copied from the Krispy Audio web site)… Harbeth Super HL5+ speakers – http://www.krispyaudio.com.au/products/Harbeth-Super-HL5-Plus-speakers.html Breathtaking transparency, a huge soundstage and total immersion in the performance. See Cameron’s web site for a few pointers to reviews of these speakers. ModWright KWA100SE stereo amplifier – http://www.krispyaudio.com.au/products/ModWright-KWA-100-SE-Stereo-power-amplifier.html Provides the strengths of both tube and solid state products: 3-D sound-staging, holographic imaging and a beautiful midrange of tubes, combined with sparkling highs, low distortion, bass resolution, and control of solid state. The Bespoke Audio Company (TVC - transformer volume control) preamp – http://www.krispyaudio.com.au/products/The-Bespoke-Audio-Co.-Preamplifier.html "The sound it produces illuminates the depths of every recording that crosses its path, removing all veils and adding no sonic imprint whatsoever. Add to that the extremely elegant visual aesthetics, a variety of available custom finishes, aided by the top notch build quality and a first rate customer support and you get a product that in my opinion deserves to join the elite company of Mono & Stereo Upper Echelon award." - Mono & Stereo 2015. Manley Chinook Phono stage – http://www.krispyaudio.com.au/products/Manley-Chinook-phono-stage.html The spawn of the Manley Steelhead - one of the world's greatest phono preamplifiers - Stereophile Class A Recommended Component and The Absolute Sound's Preamp of the Year, has arrived. The Chinook epitomises the sound of the Steelhead. Designed for the music lover. SOTA Cosmos vacuum platter turntable – http://www.krispyaudio.com.au/products/SOTA-Cosmos-Vacuum-Turntable.html The COSMOS represents the ultimate expression of SOTA’s critically acclaimed turntable engineering. Shelter 5000 cartridge – http://www.krispyaudio.com.au/products/Shelter-5000-Cartridge.html Our digital front-end for the day will be a Micromega, Bel Canto or Esoteric player – depending on what Cameron has available on the day. Failing that, we’ll have an Oppo BDP-105 Universal player sourced from a member. The second half of the music sessions will be our popular BYO. Members and guests are welcome to offer music to share with us all. So bring along your favourite music on CD/SACD or vinyl. All we ask is that the music and recordings be interesting. We'll ask you to tell us a little about the artist/recording before it is played. Tracks over 6 minutes will be faded out, to give everyone a fair go. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you will have the opportunity to listen, learn and share your experiences with others of a similar mind. Guests are always welcome – we are a very friendly club so you don't need to know anyone to join us for an afternoon of fine music and sound. We will welcome you at the door. Venue: Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park Address: 26 Stanley Road, Epping When: Sunday 15th November 2015 Doors open 1pm Meeting starts at 2pm Best regards, Tom Waters President Sydney Audio Club www.sydneyaudioclub.org.au tomwaters@sydneyaudioclub.org.au

Hi all - I've started the process of determining replacements for my Acoustic Energy AE3s (3-way studio monitor style) - i feel they are a little lacking in midrange clarity and their upper-mid bass is a little too much at times. My main criteria for selection are (in descending importance): musicality, smooth top end, a big - preferably wide and high - soundstage, easy ability to follow whatever instrument is present in a particular recording. I mainly play vinyl (Michel Gyrodec/SME 309/Micro Benz Glider SL, Lehmann Black Cube twin phono pre) and have a preamp/processor (EAD) with a Bryston 9Bst power amp so would be using them for HT duties as well. On my shortlist are Magneplanars, Lenehan ML-3s and Harbeth Super HL-5s. Budget is max $7k. I loved the Magneplanar MG 1.7s but for space reasons will be looking at the MG12/QR and MMGs and will be auditioning these soon. I've not heard the Lenehan ML2s or ML-3s but they seem promising and hope to hear them in the coming months. However, I've read great things about the Harbeth Super HL5s - particularly their musicality. From what it appears, many that end up with a pair tend to jump off the upgrade wagon - a very appealing idea for me. I know that a few SNAers are rather fond of them as well. My question is this - while many speak glowingly (and almost reverentially) about their performance with jazz and classical, how do they fare with classic rock, new wave and electronic music - eg Police, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Cars, Jean Michel Jarre, Kraftwerk, etc? Do they deliver the goods (subject to room interactions and dimensions of course)? Opinions gratefully received.