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Further information: This fantastic preamp is a game changer. So much bang for your buck here! Sounds amazing and will perform well above its small price tag!! This is in Excellent condition. Almost brand new with no marks or faults. Sad to see this one go but I’ve bought a Moon Preamp and no longer need this little beauty. Purchased from Adicted to Audio. RRP: $340. Photos:

Further information: Price is negotiable!!! Jasmine LP 2.0 Mk2, which was the upgraded and improved model from the justly famous Jasmine 2.0 SE. Build quality and sound quality are just astonishing for the price! Note that you would need to pay about 4 times what I am asking to get the current solid state model. This unit has been further enhanced with some replacement audiophile-quality components in the power supply including teflon-coated solid core silver wiring, Philips Vishay 63V caps, etc, soldered using top quality Cardas high-silver-content solder. Modifications were made by TTW, then member of stereo.net.au forums, who is a certified Australian electrical engineer. While the performance is truly amazing for the price, you could further improve it with replacement components in the MM stage, if you wanted. I note that one of these has just sold on US Ebay for about AU$680 plus shipping. Package weight is a little below 8kg. This is not a lightweight phono preamp in any way. [Current models are the Jasmine LP 3.0 Mk1 (about AU$1600 + shipping from China + taxes), and the all-tube Jasmine LP 4.0 (about AU$3500 + shipping + taxes)] ELECTRICAL DISCLAIMER This product has not been manufactured by a qualified individual or company, therefore contains electrical circuits that do not necessarily comply with Australian Standards. I understand that as the seller, I may be liable to repercussions in the event of equipment failure. By advertising and selling this product, as the seller I also agree that I am solely liable, and the publisher of this website takes no responsibility for any injury or death resulting from, whether directly or indirectly, any accident that may happen as a result of the failure of the product being sold. If in doubt, seek the services of a qualified electrician to inspect the product to ensure it is safe for use. Photos:

Further information: Great Sounding cartridge, but I’m no long playing Vinyl. Price includes postage Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Pro-Ject Phono Box SE ii Extra Info: Well regarded external phono amp offering MM and MC capability. I've used it with MC carts Denon DL-110 and Denon-103R and MM carts Shure V15 iii and Grace F-8 with great results. Very quiet background and very musical. Flexible with capacitance loading using jumpers on back. External PSU. I don't have the original box but will pack safely for postage. Manual available online. Pictures:

Further information: Vincent PHO 700 Phono PreAmp, is about 4 years old used in a second system and I am currently rationalizing my equipment after living between Melbourne and Torquay. The Phono Preamp is well regarded in the Upper entry level, with many positive reviews on the web. https://hifipig.com/vincent-pho-700-phono-stage/ https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/hifi-review-vincent-audio-pho-700-tube-phono-stage-review/ Comes with standard tube with about 300 +/- hours plus an unused NOS JAN 5814A from 1987 which are for sale here for $Au65 Current Price is $799 here and here. Price includes postage to most of Australia, ask for price if in remote area. Photos: JJ

Item: Modwright PH150 reference phono stage Location: Melbourne Price: $6,500 (postage not included) Item Condition: excellent Reason for selling: climate change Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only buyer pays any Paypal costs. Extra Info: Brand new with all boxes etc.... you will not get a better tube phono at this price. http://www.modwright.com/sources/ph-150-reference-phono-stage.php Photos:

Item: Project Phono Box S MC & MM phono stage Location: Beautiful Brissy Price: $100 inc postage Item Condition: like new Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: My son in law had this as his first phono stage. Only used it a few times. Presents like new. Actually sounds great. Only a few months old Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Location: Perth 6036 (Far Northern 'burbs) Price: $4000 Item Condition: 9/10 Reason for selling: NLR see below Payment Method: PayID preferred (reliable, instantaneous, traceable and no fees, check with your bank) will also take Cash on collection, bank transfer and Paypal at buyers expense for fees Extra Info: Selling my beautiful Moon 340i. Only selling as I am moving towards a DSP based setup and recently purchased a DEQX pre-amp. This means that the exceptional internal pre-amp, DAC and balanced diferential circuitry are all being bypassed at the moment and being wasted. I'd rather let the amp go to someone who needs a top quality integrated solution and free up the cash for a dedicated power amp with a 12v trigger IN that works with the DEQX and reduces the possibility of my wife blowing up my speakers!! This is the D2px version in Black, the same version that retails at $10000 with the truly excellent phono stage but with the previous d2 onboard DAC (still excellent but not as good as the d3). I am the second owner from new and the amp is truly in excellent condition with no visible marks, dents or scratches of any kind as far as I can tell. It will be shipped in the original packaging (single box only) and will contain the power cord, manual and remote control. I've honestly never owned a finer amplifier, but I'm potentially going to replace with another used Moon power amp anyway. If you are reading this, you probably aware of who Moon are so I won't bore you with my description of how it sounds (so goood....) as there is plenty out there on the web but I have included a couple of useful links below including manual, review, current aussie retailer price etc https://www.stereophile.com/content/moon-simaudio-neo-340i-integrated-amplifier https://simaudio.com/en/product/340i-x-integrated-amplifier/?v=6cc98ba2045f https://simaudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/340i-X_Manual_EN.pdf?v=6cc98ba2045f https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/simaudio-moon-neo-340i-integrated-amplifier-with-dsd-dac-phono-stage Price is $4000 including insured delivery to anywhere in Mainland Aus, donation to SNA and paypal fees if appropriate. happy to discuss shipping further afield or reasonable price reduction if collecting from mine in Perth, cash etc. I'm posting this from work so I will add more and better quality photos later on. Pic of Pooch (his name is Chief) for attention only . Pooch not included with amplifier.... and because, well why not!! Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Valab LCR-1 Mk2 phono stage Location: Brisbane Price: $700 (A new LCR-1 costs over $1,300) Item Condition: As new Reason for selling: Buying a new DAC and getting a matching phono stage from Abbas Audio in the Ukraine. Upgrades. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal Extra Info: Local pickup only. I will not entertain posting anywhere so only queries for local pickup, or I can drop the phono stage to a Pack & Send if you've an account. The best sounding phono stage I've been lucky enough to run. This stage is completely transparent and sounds as though it's not even in the sound chain. Not sure if you can ask for better than that, and certainly there's nothing better available at this price point. The LCR-1 is known to compete with phono stages many times its retail price. From all reports the Mk2 is better sounding than the Mk3 though I can't imagine it would be a large difference. You can read a review of this wonderful phono stage here: http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/LCR-RIAA-shootout.htm Photos:

Item: RJM Audio VSPS Moving Magnet DIY Phono Stage Location: Perth Price: Withdrawn from sale Item Condition: Working perfectly, some scratches on cases Reason for selling: Now using MC Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Excellent sounding phono, used for six months, built about two years ago. The cases are thin Aluminium, but have brass or Titanium plates at connector points. Materials used: RJM VSPS and Dual-Bridge Rectifier kits, Dueland wiring for signal paths, Arizona Blue Cactus 2.2uF 200VDC output capacitors (with bypass caps), Altronics transformer, Furutech Rhodium FI-03 IEC inlet with fuse, 2 x Aluminium cases, Stillpoint ERS tape around power cable (light blue) in phono case, Gold coated pure Copper RCA plugs, 2 cm slate pieces under circuit boards and transformer, brass (front) and Titanium plates (rear). Well over $200 of materials used. http://phonoclone.com/diy-pho5.html http://phonoclone.com/pcb.html http://phonoclone.com/diy-guide.html ELECTRICAL DISCLAIMER This product has not been manufactured by a qualified individual or company, therefore contains electrical circuits that do not necessarily comply with Australian Standards. I understand that as the seller, I may be liable to repercussions in the event of equipment failure. By advertising and selling this product, as the seller I also agree that I am solely liable, and the publisher of this website takes no responsibility for any injury or death resulting from, whether directly or indirectly, any accident that may happen as a result of the failure of the product being sold. If in doubt, seek the services of a qualified electrician to inspect the product to ensure it is safe for use. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Phono Premamp Price Range: preferrbaly under 200 Item Condition Used Extra Info: N/A In need of a decent budget phono preamp, thought id try my luck at second hand. can pick up around sydney Make an offer

Item: Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamplifier Sliver And Black Finish - Vinyl Pre-Amp Location: Sutherland NSW or Roseville NSW Price: $280 Item Condition: Mint / 99% New Reason for selling: upgraded Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, COD Extra Info: Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamplifier Sliver And Black Finish - Vinyl Pre-Amp. Only open for test! Under warranty. Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamplifier The sonic quality of the Tube Box S is extremely impressive; a big improvement from the Phono Box S, and an audiophile upgrade for most analogue hi-fi systems. With a wide range of settings parameters, it can meet the needs of almost any phono cartridge on the market. Carefully selected audiophile-grade components make it possible to enjoy your valuable vinyl collection like never before! The class-leading music reproduction of the Tube Box S gives pure dynamics, full transparency, analogue warmth, bass texture, detail resolution and purity for all audible frequencies. Features • Audiophile Performance • Audiophile-grade ECC83 (12AX7) • Dual mono configuration • Audiophile-grade polypropylene WIMA capacitors • Precise RIAA equalisation • Switchable input impedance/capacitance • 3 adjustable gain levels • Subsonic filter • Outstanding sound quality Technical Specifications Input impedance 10/100/1k/2k ohms(MC)/ 47k ohms (MM) Input capacitance 50/150/270/370pF Gain switch 41/51/61dB Signal-to-noise ratio MM (41 dB): 84dB (94dB – IEC -A) MC (51/61 dB): 67dB (75dB - IEC -A) THD 0.01% MM/ 0.05% MC RIAA deviance max. 0,4dB / 20Hz - 20kHz Subsonic filter -12dB @ 20Hz (non switchable) In/Out sockets 1 pair RCA connectors Power consumption 470mA / < 1 watt in standby Oversized power supply 18Volt DC/1000mA Dimensions (WxHxD) 103 x 74 x 104 mm 103 x 74 x 115 mm (with sockets) Weight 810g net  Photos:

Item: Gram Amp 2 SE Phono Preamp +PSU1 Location: Melbourne 3199 Price: $450 Item Condition: VGC Reason for selling: Upgraded to another Graham Slee Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Well regarded Phono Preamp with the addition of the ungraded PSU1 power supply. Standard power supply also included. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: PS AUDIO Phono stage ADC ( Nuwave phono convertor) Location: Perth Price: NEW $2595 SELL FOR $1250 OVNO INC DONATION TO SNA Item Condition: Perfect Reason for selling: No need have 3 other phono stages and clearing the decks. No pun intended. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info:Have suitable box, will ship etc. Very nice condition. From PS Audio site https://www.psaudio.com/nuwave-phono-converter/ Take the best analog phono preamplifier we know how to make, combine it with a state-of-the-art Analog To Digital Converter, place them both in a hand crafted chassis, add a massive power supply, provide fully balanced class A analog outputs as well as multiple digital outputs including DSD and PCM and you have the NuWave Phono Converter. Our expertise comes from building purist analog phono preamplifiers since 1974 and, in 1985, inventing and delivering the first high-end audio DAC in our industry. And it is with this background of design experience and innovation that we address today’s need for a no-compromise device that bridges the gap between the very best analog and digital audio systems. The PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter. Use the NPC as your analog source feeding any DAC or preamplifier. Archive your analog collection of vinyl, tape or simply enjoy your records without compromise. Analog, DSD, PCM, the NPC has it all. “I can’t think of any product that impressed me as much… Review unit = purchased!” John Darko, DAR. PS Audio’s NuWave Phono Converter (NPC) is a new category that combines a state-of-the-art analog phono preamplifier and analog DSD/PCM converter together in a world’s first. This is high resolution audio at its best. The NPC is a no-compromise approach to vinyl and analog reproduction in a high end audio system. The NPC accepts inputs from any analog source from tuners to turntables. This means users can input anything from an iPod to a $100,000 turntable setup, connecting the output of the NPC directly to a DAC, computer or preamplifier. Once connected, you can play vinyl discs or any analog source either directly into your preamplifier, through the NPC’s analog outputs, or DAC through the NPC’s multiple asynchronous digital outputs. You can also connect the NPC to your computer and RIP (record) to your heart’s content in either double DSD or 192kHz 24 bit PCM. This is the device you need if you’re going to build a library. The NPC produces both DSD and PCM from its digital outputs and high resolution fully balanced analog from its audio outputs. Use the NPC as the vinyl heart of your purely analog setup or digital setup. Either way, albums and analog sources of all types come alive with the NuWave Phono Converter. http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/ps-audio-nuwave-phono-converter/ Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Price Drop ~ Denon PMA 1055R 120 Watt Stereo Amplifier Silver Excellent Condition with Remote Location: Sydney Price: $400 ono Item Condition: Excellent. Some minor marks on the case but front panel is clean Reason for selling: I have to downsize Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Key specs: 65 watts per channel into 8 ohm speakers; 120 watts per channel into 4 ohm speakers (or driving both A and B 8 ohm speakers) total harmonic distortion 0.01% headphone socket 6 inputs: phono, CD, AUX, Tape1, Tape2 REC output selector (record one input source while listening to another) Source Direct button (bypass tone controls) Included in sale: Denon PMA 1055R Stereo Amplifier Denon RC 843 Remote Control European to figure of 8 mains lead (I used this to run and Apple AirPort Express from one of the switched mains outlets) Line to Phono adaptor (converts Phono input to Line) Hard copy manual (printed from PDF) Set of speaker leads (2) with banana plugs (4) at one end Pickup: Can be arranged from Potts Point or Blue Mountains. Further info/interior pics (not item for sale): https://insidehifi.blogspot.com/2012/06/denon-pma-1055r.html Any questions, please ask. Photos:

Item: Schiit Audio Mani phono pre-amp Location: Sydney (Eastern Suburbs / CBD) Price: $170 Item Condition: 9.5/10 Reason for selling: Moving to integrated amp with phono stage Payment Method: Pickup - Cash; Can post Australia-wide for an additional $15 via paypal / bank transfer Extra Info: Exactly what it looks like - an as-new Schiit Audio Mani phono pre-amp that I've been happily using as the first owner in my set-up for around 18 months, bought from Addicted2Audio Sydney. Switchable gain for both MM and MC cartridges, will come with wall-wart power plug. In perfect cosmetic and operating order. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Rebuilt 1962 Denon Nippon Columbia 12ay7/6072 Valve Phono-stage, SUT & Separate Valve Rectified Power Supply Location: Wellington New Zealand Price: $4,250.00 AUD or trade for substantial power amp? Item Condition: Vintage refurbished Reason for selling: I have 2 & keeping 1 forever Payment Method: Pickup - International Delivery - Cash, Paypal, COD Extra Info: 1962 Denon Nippon Columbia Valve 12ay7/6072 Phono-stage model AP - D78A including a switchable pair of Tamura 351 moving coil step up transformers separate valve rectified power supply. This is as rare as high quality usable vintage audio equipment gets. Originally built in the early 1960's and designed for radio station broadcast use, matched with the Denon 103 moving coil cartridge (still in production today). The specs for this phono stage work with many quality cartridges including Denon, EMT, Koetsu & others, easy to match. The circuit is updated using an Audio Note design to provide the dynamics & bandwidth demanded by modern audio systems & recordings. The undeniable fact is "they knew how to wind transformers back then". High quality audio grade components used throughout including Audionote capacitors. The sound is spectacular. The definition is razor sharp but never brittle or fatiguing. Bass slam is stunning. This is the total package. I have owned many systems but never before have I honestly said the speakers disappear. In one recording the conga player was 2 x meters outside & beyond the right speaker (system dependent). A superb moving magnet valve phono-stage, combine that with a switchable pair of original 351 Tamura moving coil step transformers worth well over $500.00 & this is a giant killer. In a recent audition it spanked a new phono-stage worth more than twice the asking price. It comes with the best of the best balanced GE triple mica blackplate 12ay7/6072 tubes, also spare sets of GE greyplates & the second best a set of NOS balanced RCA 12ay7. High quality NOS Philips rectifier. I will throw in some new production tubes as well. Over $600.00 worth of tubes. Only selling as I built 2 & will be keeping the other one forever. Grab a once in a lifetime chance to own a modernized piece of audio equipment history & then settle back to hear what your record collection was supposed to sound like........ Photos:

Item: Lejonklou Giao Moving Magnet Phono Stage & Hagerman Piccolo 2 Head Amp (selling as a combo). Location: Sydney, NSW Price: $680 Item Condition: Near Mint Reason for selling: Not using! Bought out of curiosity. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash & Paypal Extra Info: This phono combination made headlines in 2017 when Michael Fremer of Analog Planet invited readers to conduct a blind listening test using a number of combination of Moving Magnet Phono Stages and Head Amps. The combo beat all other combinations hands down. I personally picked this combination as the clear winner and was not surprised that a majority of readers liked it too. Here is the article where you can read more about it: https://www.analogplanet.com/content/perhaps-you-should-buy-mm-only-phono-preamp-if-you-are-using-mm-cartridge It cost me about $1,300 to import both items. I'm selling as a combo because I think it would be a shame to separate the 'audio voodoo' that this phono solution offers. Please feel free to ask any questions.

Item: Metaxas IKARUS stereo integrated amp with phono input by Graham Thirkell. Manual and reviews attached. Location: Melbourne Price: $1350 negotiable Item Condition: Well cared for, and checked by Open Ear Audio in April ‘19. Reason for selling: Looking for a new home where it can be used and appreciated. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: This fine amplifier was chosen for his personal use as his reference amplifier by renowned professional audio designer and acoustician Graham Thirkell. Graham’s many tape recorder designs are unmatched, and his large range of studio equipment still highly sought. Read Graham’s profile at this Audio Engineering Society link: http://www.aesmelbourne.org.au/graham-thirkell/ Graham and Kostas Metaxas had many conversations on the differences and similarities between high end and professional design and requirements, and they collaborated on occasion. The phono input on this amp is one result of that collaboration. It is difficult for me to say goodbye to this amp. Not only because it has such a beautiful sound, but also as it holds so many memories of listening together with Graham to new music and equipment. This is a once only opportunity to purchase and enjoy a piece of proud history of the design initiatives of Australian high quality audio designers. Photos: without photos of the actual item will not be approved. ___IKARUS_MANUAL_FINAL.pdf

Item: Rotel RC870BX Location: Albury 2640 Price: $170 Item Condition: Very good Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Extra Info: My Rotel RC870bx Preamp is not in use anymore and having a nice phono stage i think someone may be interested in adding it to their system. It is in very good condition and works well. The print around the volume/balance dial has been removed by myself as it was getting a bit shabby. I am happy to post and also willing to work a deal. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Dynavector P75 Mk II phono Location: Melbourne Price: $380 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Not being used / have not bought a Dynavector cartridge as planned. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Purchased from a very knowledgeable forum member. I bought it with plans to also buy a Dynavector DV20x2, but this has not happened. Photos: