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fabled TDL Reference Standard R199-236L/236R, walnut finish, 3 TransLines, 16Hz~35kHz, 47"h, 22"w, 20"d, 150#, c.1988. "...Continuity was remarkable, with a seamless character approaching the best panels... lower registers are staggering... exceptional product..." HFNRR. for TDL Reference Standard AMPLIFIERS: Tube + Hybrid
Audio Note Conqueror SET stereo amp c.1997, late ver, 2-6SN7, 2-300B, 5U4, 8+4 Ω. matching M2B available. Audio Note Conqueror
'tweet' 'tweet' Canary CA-308 SET monoblocks hand-built with TCL in the USA, delivers 8 sweeet 300B Watts, choke-filtered power supply, auto-bias, 8+4Ω taps, 38#, 2-6SL7 , 1-300B , 1-5U4 , well-ventilated chassis. Canary CA-308
fabled Hadley 601 stereo amp c.1963, #61 of 90 produced, outperforms Marantz Nines, high-nickel wide-bandwidth xfmrs, all-original including Hadley-branded Telefunken, simply magical on Quad-57 and Infinity ServoStatics. for Hadley 601 amp
They said it couldn't be done...... Manley SE/PP-300B monoblocks c.1995, switch on-the-fly between 18w Single-Ended & 36w Push-Pull (switch from SET for Shirley Horn to PP for Mahler and Pink Floyd ), 0~10db fdbk in 1db discrete steps for precise matching to your spkrs. Sweeet. fyi, EveAnna prefers this Original Version to the later Retro. for Manley SE/PP-300B
McIntosh MC-30 monoblocks, Type A-116-B, 30w/4-8-16, Serial # 7E690 & 7E692, Chassis # 08003 & 08004, original except for tubes, c.1949, 6L6-powered for superior sound (6L6/KT66/5881 King Of Tubes), 5U4-rectified for superior reliability, Volume controls to bypass preamp or match other amp in bi-amp setup. * if Rossies (below) be out of reach, these babies will do very nicely. Mac's all-time-best tube amp! for McIntosh MC-30
fabled Nestorovic Alpha-1 monoblocks, matched consecutive pair (#122, #123), update of Mile's legendary design for Mcintosh Labs (MC-3500, MI-350) producing 150w from inexpensive pr of 6KD6 beam-tubes, Balanced and SE in, 8+4 Ohm Balanced Out, selectable Fbk. * TAS 3/83: "...all things considered, the more power in a good tube design, the more concert-hall realism...and this is true at any given playback level." for Nestorovic Alpha-1
Quad II-forty monoblocks, 40w, 8+4Ω taps, 2-KT88, 2-6SH7, 5U4. "..reached deep into the music, retrieving fine detail and presence.. vocals sound rich and well-textured.. unusual power & dynamism allied with scale and detail..fast and responsive.. striking presentation of instrumental timbres.." Audio And Video Lifestyle. for Quad II-forty tube amps
* Mr. Mark Levinson liked these so much, he bought the company... RED ROSE Reference monoblks conceived, designed & manufactured with excellence entirely in the USA by AudioPrism in Redmond Virginia, #04 & #05 c.1998 with all updates, 170w Ultra-Linear or 65w Triode, 2-4-6-8Ω taps (high-current 2Ω tap enable this amp to drive speakers other tube amps can only dream of), 4-6SN7, 8-6L6/5881, (1-5842/417A), on-brd mtr, all-Balanced signal path with NO phase-converter to alter the acoustic of the recording venue! (RCA-in adds 5842 phase-converter for Single-Ended source, if you must), 100-120-240V World Power Supply, Auto-Standby, factory crates, low hrs, champagne-gold, very very exclusive, outperforms all SETs & everything else! It don't get any better than this, folks. CLICK for Red Rose Reference
RLM 300B SET amplifier c.2005, 8w/ch, 2-6SN7, 2-300B, 5U4, Magnequest transformers, Variable-Feedback, hard-wired, Volume controls, all tubes fused!
Unison Research SR-1 hybrid integrated amp, 80w/ch/8, 5 line inputs, upgraded 12AU7 tubes, remote volume control. $/Performance Champ! for Unison SR-1
Wavelength Signature Series Duetto SET stereo amplifier framed in beautiful maple, 8w/ch, 2-6SL7, 2-300B, 5AR4, 8+4 Ohm taps. Wavelength Duetto
Western Electric 300B-MP. for WE300B-MP
fabled VAIC VV-30B Type-1 matched-Quartet, direct 300B swap in amps that can supply the higher filament current, excellent in AudioNote Quest and VAC Renaissance 30/30. for Vaic VV-30B AMPLIFIERS: Solid-State
ATC SPA2-150 stereo amplifier, 200w/ch/8, dual-mono, discrete, XLR-Bal, non-clipping design, the best of British technology, transparent and musical, 57#, drives difficult loads with ease, outperforms Nagra MPA at one-third the cost and heat. for ATC SPA2-150 amp
Bedini 100/100-DE dual-mono "Class A", 100w/ch/8, 200w/ch/4, black rm with handles. matching 66DE pre with MM Phono avail. for Bedini amp
Belles OCM-500 stereo amplifier, 200w/ch/8, 400w/ch/4, 800w/mono/8. ST in Stereophile of 125w Belles: "one of the most enjoyable solid- state amps I've heard in nearly 18 years of reviewing! It's solidly engineered, beautifully built and reasonable priced...I love the Belles for its warmth, richness, and dimentionality - its musicality." matching RC Linestage preamp & MM+MC Phono preamp available. for Belles OCM-500 amplifier
fabled Classe M-1000 monos, 1KW/8, 2KW/4, XLR-Balanced, effortless and transparent, silver rack-mount panel with matching handles, 82 lbs ea. (or, you could pay 5x more for new Omegas and get ½ the power). Size matters! DO in Stereophile of smaller version, "Of all the solid-state gear I've heard to date, including the Krells & Levinsons, the Classe's voicing strikes me as the most musically convincing of all." for Classe M-1000 monoblocks
fabled Denon POA-8000 "class A" monoblocks, 200w/ch/8, VC, SSF, ultra-stable Feed-Forward design. matching PRA-6000 available. Click for Denon POA-8000
Kenwood L-05M monoblocks, 100w/8, small & cool-running. matching L-07C pre avail. for Kenwood L-05M
Krell KSA-150 dual-mono amplifier, 300w/ch/4, 600w/ch/2, 1200w/ch/1, non-switching bias, XLR-Bal, 90#. Krell KRX xover also available. for Krellian Krell KSA-150
Marantz MusicLink MA-24 monoblks (formerly Marantz Esotec series), rated 30w Class A, copper chassis, 6"h - 8"w - 14"d, champagne-gold. matching SC-22 preamp avail. for Marantz MA-24 monos
McIntosh MC-2600 dual-mono amp, latest and greatest of the professional "Big Macs" with XLR-Balanced inputs and even more McPower to outperform its illustrious predecessors (2300/2500), 600w/ch, 2200w/100A/pk/ch in stereo!, 4400w/200A/pk/mono!, 8+4+2 Ω taps, drives any load incl 0.1 Ohm ribbons!, rack-mountable. Size matters! CLICK for McIntosh MC-2600
McIntosh MC-2125 stereo amp, unique autoformer design, 120w/ch/stereo, 240w/mono, 1+2+4+8 Ohm taps, Volume, peak-and-hold power meters. CLICK for McIntosh MC-2125
Mitsubishi Diatone DA-A15DC amp, 150w/ch/8, latest and best version, 2 mono amps on one solid chassis with docking DA-M10 Meter + Vol (matches beautiful DA-F20 tuner). for Mitsubishi DA-A15DC
Take one fabled M-510 amp, improve design & reliability, add XLR-Balanced inputs, lower size, weight & heat, retain the sexy pwr meters and useful Volume controls, shake-and-bake, and out comes a better-sounding M-588. Champagne-gold faceplate with lacquered persimmonwood panels, 200w/ch/8, 750w/pk/2, 65 lbs, c.1993. "M stands for Magic." for Onkyo M-588 amplifier
Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblks, designed by John "Curly" Curl, 400w/8 , 800w/4 , 135A/pk! , XLR-Balanced inputs + RCA, user-friendly Lo-Hi Bias Switch, rear-handles and a svelte 60 lbs. "...there was an honesty to the overall tonal and harmonic presentation that transcended technological stereotypes. Powerful, refined, smooth, organized, dynamic, transparent, & rhythmically supple, the JC 1 offered a combo of attributes that added up to many wks of listening pleasure. I'd be happy to have it go on indefinitely..." Stereophile CLICK for Parasound Halo JC-1
Pioneer Series20 M-22 amp, 2 mono amps on cast-chassis, AllegroMods, no heat damage. for Pioneer Series20 M-22
Quad 606 stereo amp circa 1987, 130w/ch/8, late ver + AllegroMods, $/performance champ on Quad ESL's. Sweeet. for Quad 606 amp
Rotel Michi RHB-05 amplifier, British design, Japanese build, 160w/ch/4, 10Hz~130kHz, 30#, 3"high - 18.5"wide - 14.4"deep. matching RHT-10 fm avail. for Rotel Michi RHB-05
Sansui B-2101 dual-mono amp, 200w/ch/8, 680w/pk/2, RCA, Vol. for Sansui B-2101 amp
fabled Sony ESPRIT TA-N900 monoblocks, 200w/2~8 Ohms. for Sony ESPRIT TA-N900
Sony TA-N77ES amp c.2002, 200w/ch/8, 800w/pk/2, meters, Direct + Variable inputs, 58 lbs. for Sony TA-N77ES amp
Sony TA-1010 int c.1970, 2 MM phono, 15w/ch/8. for Sony TA-1010
Sony TA-3200F amp c.1971. Click for Sony TA-3200F
vintage UREI 6150 2-ch amp c.1982, 80w/ch/8, XLR-Balanced inputs, headphone jk, 5-ways, upgraded power-cord, black 1U rack-mount. for UREI 6150 DIGITAL
Accuphase DC-81L discrete dac + DP-80L reference transport, all-time-best 44.1 & 48 kHz. Discrete bits be better bits. Click for Accuphase DC-81L
Audio Alchemy DTI digital interface, lowers jitter and strips code, AllegroMods. for more Alchemy
Camelot Arthur Digital-to-Analog Converter with AllegroMods. for AllegroMods
Perpetual Technologies P1A latest DSP-enabled Version with your choice of SOCS and UPgraded power supply. * UPsamples to 48kHz or 96kHz. * Enhances resolution to 24-bits. * Lowers jitter to 2ps, RCA-XLR-i2. * Converts RCA/i2 to AES/EBU-XLR. Demo unit with Factory Warranty. "...the timbral qualities of instruments seemed more true to life, with less of the synthetic 'digital' character that many dislike about CD sound... ...Class A rating..." Stereophile. for Perpetual Technologies P1A
Pioneer DV-AX10 Universal, DVD-DVDA-SACD-HDCD-CD, XLR-Balanced analog out, top-rated, top build, 53 #. for Pioneer DV-AX10
fabled Pioneer PD-S95 cd transport, super-duty Stable-Platter drive, BNC + RCA + Toslink outputs, outperforms the usual suspects. for Pioneer PD-S95 transport CROSSOVERS: Active
Accuphase F-5 electronic xover, 2/3-way, 12-18 db/oct, plug-in Fc. Accuphase F-5 crossover
Accuphase CB cards for F5 - F15 - F15L xovers. Buy-Sell-Trade cards. Accuphase CB
Accuphase FB cards for F-20 & F-25 xovers. Buy-Sell-Trade cards. Accuphase FB
Bryston 10B-PRO/SO/MP XLR-Balanced Crossovers , Special-Order Matched-Pair for TRI-amping, custom Fc with 80-90-100-175-200-250- 300-400-500-2k-3.5k-4.5kHz, 6-12-18 db/oct, Late-Version. for Bryston 10B xover
JBL-UREI 5235 Balanced Xover, 2-way, 12-18 db/oct, XLR-Bal, plug-in Fc, 1U rack-mount. for JBL-UREI 5235
Krell Reference Crossover KRX-1, 3-way or 2-way, plug-in Fc cards, 6 calibrated attenuators, c.1985, rack-mt, outboard power-supply. for Krell KRX-1 crossover
Nikko CO-23 elect crossover, discrete, 2-way, 12-18 db/oct, 125-160-200-250-320-400-500- 630-800-1k-1250-1.6k-2k-2.5k- 3.2k-4k-5k-6.3k-8k-10k-12.5k, black rack-mount faceplate. for Nikko CO-23 xover
Pioneer D-70 electronic crossover c.1973, 2-way, 12 db, all-discrete, 21 selectable Fc 100Hz ~ 10kHz, includes 120>100vac autoformer. for Pioneer D-70 crossover
Pioneer SF-700 elect crossover c.1973, 3/2-way, 6-12-18 db/oct, 125-250-500-700-1k-2k-4k-6k-8k. for Pioneer SF-700 xover
Pioneer SF-850 elect crossover c.1976, 3/2-way, 6-12-18 db/oct, 125-250-500-700-1k-2k-4k-6k-8k. for Pioneer SF-850 xover
fabled Pioneer Series20 D-23 FOUR-way electronic crossover c.1977, 6-12-18db, sw Fc, 20#! for Pioneer D-23 xover
fabled John Curl Symmetry ACS-1 "transient-perfect" tuneable xover, Fc 45~4500Hz, blk 1U rack-mount. for Symmetry ACS-1 xover
Thiel PX02 Passive Subwoofer Crossover, integrates Thiel CS1.6 loudspeakers with Thiel Smart-Sub and others. for Thiel CS1.6 spkrs
Threshold PCX elect crossover, fabled Nelson Pass design, 2-way or 3-way/pr, 18 db/oct, any Fc via plug-in resistor-pk, gold-plated signal-path, all-discrete, outboard ps, 4 calibrated attenuators, 17" or 19" rack-mount. * 2 avail for TRI-amping. (or, you could pay 3 times more for the new version). for Threshold Crossover "AUDIO PALETTES"
Wilson Audio's secret weapon, fabled Crown EQ-2 "audio palette", TRS-Balanced in/out, rack-mount. If this can improve a Wilson WAMM, think what it can do for YOUR spkrs! for Crown EQ-2
JVC SEA-70 "audio palette", 12 bands/ch and one of the few with 16Hz & 32kHz band-centers. for JVC SEA-70
Luxman Laboratory Reference Series 5F70 RealTime DC Tone Control, selectable High and Low turnover, 75~150Hz Parametric rm-correction, a fine addition to your LRS system. for Luxman LRS
Luxman G-11 eq, 10 bands/ch. for Luxman G-11
McIntosh MQ-101 Environmental "palette", improves definition & extension of sealed-box-loaded woofers plus the capability to tame overly-bright recordings. CLICK for McIntosh MQ-101
McIntosh MQ-109B Parametric, elusive XLR-Balanced version, 50-60-150-300-600Hz +/- 12db, Vari-Q 0.6~4.0, 20~40Hz boost. CLICK for McIntosh MQ-109B
Rane PE-17 Parametric, single-channel "palette", 5-bands, each 10~20k Hz, +12/-15 db, 0.03~2.0 Q, XLR in/out (RCA w/adaptor), rack-mount, external psu, smooths & extends HT sub. for Rane PE-17
Sony ESPRIT SE-P900 Parametric, 3 bands/ch, concentric controls, all-discrete, supreme build, outperforms Cello & GML. Click for Sony ESPRIT
Sony SEQ-555ES EQ + RTA, with Microphone & Remote. needs repair.
Technics SH-9010 ParaGraphic for Technics SH-9010
Yamaha EQ-70 "audio palette", way-cool LED graphic display. for Yamaha EQ-70 PHONO
Acoustic Research Turntable/Arm, superior version with single motor and real walnut wood plinth.
fabled Audiocraft AC-300.2 tonearm with both Medium-mass & Low-mass plug-in arm-wands for optimum performance with all pickups. You could pay thousands more for a Graham tonearm, but why? for Audiocraft / Ultracraft arm
fabled B&O MMC-6000 moving-iron, top model, special Boron cantilever, 1.0 gm vtf, 3.0 mv output, plugs directly into B&O arms or mount in any tonearm with included standard-mounting.
B&O Fentone Special MONO phono pickup.
Benz Micro MC-Gold, 0.4mv, from Switzerland with love. "...a luxurious top-end and a great sense of liquidity... a real smoothy." MF/SP. for Benz MC-Gold
fabled Danholt Boomerang turntable, geometric resonance-optimized plinth of 130 glued-layers of lemonwood, belt-driven acrylic platter fixed to precision-ground steel spindle turning on precision ruby bearing, outboard regulated power supply, fabled SME Series IV.5 tonearm. for Danholt Boomerang
DB Systems Alignment Protractor.
DK Electronic Stylus Cleaner.
Denon DP-6000 Direct-Drive c.1977, DK-200 suspended broadcast-plinth, fabled Audiocraft AC-300.2 tonearm with both Medium-mass & Low-mass plug-in arm-wands for optimum performance with all pickups. for Audiocraft / Ultracraft arm
Denon DP-790 Direct-Drive table plus tonearm, Plug-N-Play with included Sumiko BluePoint pickup with upgraded mounting. Rega-killer.
Empire 108 stereo pickup, 0.7-mil, 1.5~5.0 g, with orig box and manual.
Original Box, Case & Guard for Empire 888 stereo pickup.
ESL C-60 MONO pickup c.1958.
Fairchild MONO pickup.
GE MONO pickup.
Grace F-9 body sans plug-in stylus.
Kenwood L-07D Lab Ref tt, Original Owner, none better. Click for Kenwood L-07D
Lustre GST-801 Magnetic-Drive dynamically-balanced tonearm, damped stainless-steel armtube, unique non-contact magnetic damping & antiskate, in-play VTA, mounted on Technics SL-110. for Technics SL-110 table
Micro-Seiki DD-20 Direct-Drive table + tonearm, 33+45rpm, auto-shutoff, Plug-N-Play with optional pickup. for Micro-Seiki DD-20
Moving-Coils - Dynavector Karat Ruby. - Fidelity Research FR-1Mk3F. - Goldring Electro II-LZ Boron. - Koetsu Black-Goldline. - Signet MK-220E. need repair.
Nagaoka GL-601.2 Crystal LP Stabilizer, precision strobe and unique ball-bearing level.
Nakamichi Dragon-CT Centering Turntable, unique auto-centering system eliminates wow (piano-lovers can now enjoy their vinyl to the fullest with pitch-perfect non-sampled repro!), superior Direct-Drive Vari-speed system, 33 + 45 rpm, effective 4-point suspension, low hours, accessories, Plug-N-Play with optional Grado Reference Platinum pickup. CLICK for Nakamichi Dragon-CT
fabled Orsonic AV-1b Resonance-Cancelling Headshell.
fabled Orsonic AV-101 Resonance-Cancelling Headshell.
Ortofon F-15E.2 MM sans plug-in stylus.
REK-O-KUT Headshell.
SOTA Star Sapphire turntable, "the tt Newton would have built", gentle/silent/auto vacuum clamping solves many lp/pickup problems, Wheaton Tri-Planar II tonearm solves many tonearm problems, upgraded armboard & platter-mat, RCA-box, nude Benz MC-3 pickup, oak plinth, Plug-N-Play :-) CLICK for SOTA Sapphire
Sumiko Lead-Barium-Acrylate LP Mat, anti-static, made in Holland, NOS.
Technics SL-110 Direct-Drive table + Lustre GST-801 Magnetic-Drive dynamically-balanced tonearm. for Lustre GST-801 tonearm
THORENS TD-147 Turntable/Arm, upscale version of TD-145 featuring superior bearing-motor-arm-plinth, 33 + 45 rpm, plug-in arm-wand, auto-shutoff, Plug-N-Play with included Signet TK-5EA pickup, precision Swiss craftsmanship. The affordable alternative to mega-buck vinyl-spinners. ribbit..eats Regas...
Original, NOS, undrilled "virgin" armboard for Thorens TD-124. for Thorens TD-124
VPI JWM-10 Precision Tonearm, VPI upgraded counterweight, RCA-box, in-Play VTA. Stereophile's Analog Guru, M Fremer: "...Inner detail was outstanding... It has the sweetest, warmest, lushest midrange of any arm I've ever heard. It's creamy-rich with very low apparent distortion and the burnished glow you expect from single-ended triode amps. ...its sonic performance is intoxicating, almost magical...a first-class tonearm." Compares with best for thousands less. for VPI JWM tonearm
ZEROSTAT anti-static "gun", removes static from LPs, CDs, DVDs, etc, made in England. PREAMPS: Line + Passive
Audio Note M2B Tube Linestage, two 6DJ8/6922 dual-triodes, TRANSFORMER-coupled with RCA & XLR-Balanced outputs, Tube-rectified CHOKE-filtered ps, Zero-feedback, Remote-control. * fyi, a correctly designed output Transformer replaces transistors, ICs, resistors, capacitors & trendy 100%-feedback DC-servos while lowering noise and preventing catastrophic DC-leakage from reaching your power amp, with added benefits of low-Z and Bal output, resulting in more-organic/natural sound. for Audio Note M2B
Belles OCM-88 BAL-Linestage, XLR + 5 RCA in, Remote-control. matching MM+MC Phono preamp & Amplifier available.
Cary SLP-2002 Balanced Tube Linestage + Headphone amp, 2 XLR-Bal + 4/6 RCA inputs, HT Cinema Bypass input, analog Remote-control. for Cary SLP-2002
fabled PAF-1120W passive preamp with silky Penny-Giles linear faders (used in finest recording consoles), non-ferrous plate construction with solid-walnut side panels, 4 RCA in, zero noise/distortion. All the rave w/Japanese SET-set. for PAF-1120W passive-pre
Marantz MusicLink SC-22 linestage, discrete, Balanced Transformer out via Non-Inverting & Inverting RCA's, copper chassis, top-quality parts, outperforms many high-$ "Big Boys". * fyi, a correctly designed output Transformer replaces transistors, ICs, resistors, capacitors & trendy 100%-feedback DC-servos while lowering noise and preventing catastrophic DC-leakage from reaching your power amp, with added benefits of low-Z and Bal output, resulting in more-organic/natural sound. matching MA-24 Class-A monoblock amps available. for Marantz SC-22
Tube City KP-1 all-tube linestage, on-board tube ps, switched attenuator, ceramic tube sockets, solid-brass knobs, polished ss chassis, polished granite face, 3 line inputs. PREAMPS: Line + Phono
Bedini 66DE preamplifier MM Phono, blk rack-mt. matching 100/100-DE power amplifier available.
Citation 1 tube pre various lp curves, adj tape-head eq.
Crown PSL-2 "Straight-Line" pre, adjustable-gain Phono stage, 6 line ins, headphone jack, defeatable tone-controls, black 1U rack-mount. for Crown PSL-2
Denon PRA-2000RG Reference Gold, Transformer-coupled XLR-Balanced Line in (SE with RCA-XLR adaptor), MM Phono + Transformer-coupled MC input, XLR-Balanced output, superior Choke-filtered pwr sup, beautiful lacquered hardwood cab, rated #1 by Japan's Stereo-Sound. * fyi, a correctly designed input Transformer replaces transistors, IC's, resistors, capacitors and trendy 100%-fdbk DC-servos, isolates signal-sources and lowers noise, resulting in more-organic/natural sound. for Denon PRA-2000RG
Denon PRA-6000 preamplifier, companion to fabled POA-8000 monoblock power amplifiers, back-lit plate-glass panels, 3 Phono inputs, MM + MC. for Denon PRA-6000
Fisher 400CX-2 tube preamp, MM Phono, Fisher's finest, companion to fabled SA-1000.
Kenwood L-07C dual-mono preamp, sweeet MM/MC phono and line-eq, smooth/warm vintage FET-sound. matching L-05M amps avail. for Kenwood L-07C preamp
fabled Luxman CL-35.3 all-tube preamp, top-class MM Phono, adj loading, 3-12AX7, 2-12AU7. for Luxman CL-35 Mk.III
McIntosh C-4 tube preamp sans front panel, orig box.
fabled MFA Luminescence aka Lumi tube preamp B1-1302-D, Bruce Moore & Scott Frankland's masterpiece of audio engineering, all-octal mirror-imaged dual-mono hard-wired wide-bandwidth low-fb ground-breaking design, 2~600kHz!, Phono and Line outputs 70V-rms!!, massive TUBE obps with 4 xfmrs, precision Shallco stepped attenuators, handles all MC/MM pickups 0.1~5.0mv, external phono-loading jacks allow precise matching to your fave MC/MM, Phono tubes (4)5691 + (2)6EM7, Line tubes (2)6SN7 + (2)6DN7, matching black rack-mount chassis, depth-of-field from here to Cleveland. Vinyl replay gets no better than this! to view a Lumi prototype
Sansui C-2301 Vintage preamp, Active and Passive Linestages, Phono stage with High-gain and Low-gain MC step-up transformers, 4 tape/eq/processor/whatever loops, Selectable XLR-Bal & RCA outputs. * fyi, C-2301 cost more in Country Of Origin (Japan) than Accuphase C-280 which sold here for $12k. Don't let US-dump-price foolya; this be one very special preamp, outperforming all usual suspects. for Sansui C-2301 Vintage
Sony TA-2000 preamp c.1971, advanced modular construction, MM-MC Phono, Tape-head, Mic, Tone-controls, front aux input, engraved panel, meters. for Sony TA-2000
Threshold FET-2 Series II c.1985, MM + MC Phono, gold-plated pcb, discrete, on-board ps, good cond. Threshold FET-2 Series II PREAMPS: Phono
Ayre phono-stage Board for K3/K3x preamp, Balanced-differential FET design delivers top performance with both MC and MM pickups. Stereophile's Analog Guru, M Fremer: Ayre's $1000 K3/K3x phono-option is "among the finest I've ever heard," comparing favorably with stand- alone phono stages costing $6800.
Bedini 66DE MM phono black rack-mount, linestage included.
Belles OCM-10 Phono pre, front panel controls include MM + MC + Sub-Sonic filter, WonderCaps, quality build, 19" black panel. matching BAL-Linestage & Power Amplifier available.
'tweet' Canary Audio CA-400 MM/MC Reference Phono preamp, hand-built w/TLC in the USA, all-tube design with 4-12AX7 and one each 6267 & 12BH7 in outboard power supply, detachable XLR-5 cable, outperforms usual suspects. * roll in a quartet of optional Allegro12AX7B's & you may never spin another cd again. for Canary CA-400
JR TRANSROTOR Phono preamp, internal DIP-switches allow optimum performance with "coils" from 0.15 to 0.50 mv and MM from 1.5 to 7.0 mv (yes, Martha, the Rega Elys outputs a whopping 7.0 mv!, overloading lesser preamps), outboard ps, quiet as a tomb. for Transrotor Phono
fabled MFA Luminescence aka Lumi tube preamp B1-1302-D, Bruce Moore & Scott Frankland's masterpiece of audio engineering, all-octal mirror-imaged dual-mono hard-wired wide-bandwidth low-fb ground-breaking design, 2~600kHz!, Phono and Line outputs 70V-rms!!, massive TUBE obps with 4 xfmrs, precision Shallco stepped attenuators, handles all MC/MM pickups 0.1~5.0mv, external phono-loading jacks allow precise matching to your fave MC/MM, Phono tubes (4)5691 + (2)6EM7, Line tubes (2)6SN7 + (2)6DN7, matching black rack-mount chassis, depth-of-field from here to Cleveland. Vinyl replay gets no better than this! to view a Lumi prototype
Threshold FET-2 Series II c.1985, top-class MM + MC phono-stage outperforms the usual suspects, all discrete, gold-plated PCB, on-board ps, good condition. Threshold FET-2 Series II Moving-Coil Step-Ups
Audio Interface CST-80H MC step-up transformer, dual-mono construction with precision-matched double-MuMetal-shielded and critically-damped Deane Jensen transformers, 420-Ohm inputZ, 20-db gain, .005% THD 1kHz at -10dbv, 20Hz~95kHz -1db, outperforms Cotter/Verion and most others.
Audio Interface CST-80L.2 MC step-up transformer, dual-mono construction with precision-matched double-MuMetal-shielded and critically-damped Deane Jensen transformers, 31-Ohm inputZ, 31-db gain, .005% THD 1kHz at -10dbv, 20Hz~95kHz -1db, outperforms Cotter/Verion and most others.
BRB Systems 1B MC headamp, discrete, internal battery ps, outperforms usual suspects.
Counterpoint SA-6 MC tube headamp, 2-12AX7B, front-panel bias adjust, obps, black rack-mt, AllegroMods.
fabled Mark Levinson JC-1AC MC headamp, adjustable gain, MC's from < 0.1mv to > 0.4mv, outboard power supply.
Quicksilver MC step-up xfmr.
Yamaha HA-1 MC headamp, discrete, adjustable gain, same over-achieving series as fabled T-2 fm tuner. RECEIVERS
Marantz 2270 Receiver c.1971, 70w/ch/8, Gyro-tuning super-tuner, 80db alt-ch, MM Phono, 39 lbs. matching 5020 cass-deck avail. for Marantz 2270
Sony AVU-270 A/V receiver, tv/am/fm, MM phono. SPEAKERS
Acoustic Research LST/3a 0.75" PAPER-dome tweeters, non-plasticky, non-metallic natural sound.
Ampex 620 amp/spkr, Ampex tube amp, JBL 8" driver.
fabled Augspurger 800Hz wood horns.
BC Acoustique A3 speakers, 35~50kHz, 91db, 3.6Ω min, side-mounted 10" woofer, bi-wire, 9" wide, 115 lbs. for BC Acoustique
Green Mountain Callisto 2-way monitors, advanced design w/cast-marble enclosure. "They were truly mesmerizing loudspeakers and easily one of the most convincing and emotionally satisfying designs I have heard to date." Paul Candy, 6moons. 90db. 60#. for Green Mountain Callisto
JBL Signature D216 drivers, SET-friendly 16-Ohms, c.1960, need reconing.
Manger Zerobox 103 modular spkrs, 3 bending-wave transducers operate over 7 octave range from 160~25kHz, twin Vifa 10-inch woofers extend the magic another 2.5 octaves, nicely wrapped in cherrywood. * Heads available separately to mate with subs of your choice. for Manger MSW
Raven R1.0 true-ribbons rare SET-friendly version with 12 Ohm toroidal transformer, 95db/w/m, 4kHz~46kHz.
RHB Signature 1266SE, gloss-black finish, 88db, side-mounted 12" woof, 27~20kHz +/-3db, 79#, less than 9" wide. for RHB
fabled Sonus Faber Minima-FM2, smallest & most-amazing Faber, disappears at the drop of a stylus, if your listening space is small (or big if you add optional subs), this little wonder be music to jaded ears, smokes LS3/5A's!, solid-walnut exterior. fyi, "Sonus Faber" is Latin for "hand-made sound". Caution: Objects appear larger than transducer. for Sonus Faber
Soundlab A-1 Electrostatic spkrs, beautiful dark-walnut complexion, big, bold, tight, unforgettable, outperforms all box contenders, (yes, Martha, including Wilson), the sweetest sweet-spot of all. *due to the extreme transparency of these speakers, acoustically as well as visually, we cannot show the backside; sorry, guys. Click for Soundlab A-1
fabled TAD TD-4001 compression driver, one (1) available. for TAD TD-4001
TANNOY 609.2 monitors, 8" concentric pt-source, six-sided DMT cabinet, 19.5" h - 12" w - 9" deep, 89db, 46Hz~30kHz +/-3db. for TANNOY Six
TANNOY i8AW all-weather 8" dual-concentric point-source, removable metal grill protects dr, nice location-recording monitor and/or home-theater surround. for TANNOY i8AW
fabled TDL Reference Standard R199-236L/236R, walnut finish, 3 TransLines, 16Hz~35kHz, 47"h, 22"w, 20"d, 150#, c.1988. "...Continuity was remarkable, with a seamless character approaching the best panels... lower registers are staggering... exceptional product..." HFNRR. for TDL Reference Standard
Technics SB-4 3-way monitors, advanced driver technology, 9" woofer, HF level-control, 21" high - 11" wide - 9" deep. for Technics SB-4 TAPE DECKS: Reel
Akai GX-266-II, 7" reels, 7.5 + 3.75 ips, ¼-trk stereo, auto-reverse, low hours, needs repair.
elusive Ampex 4-head Headstack adds ¼-trk Playback capability to vintage 350-2 & 354 Recorder/Reproducers, complete with cables & connectors, enjoy your pre-recorded tapes through tube electronics. Plug-N-Play. Sweeet!
Ampex ATR-800 Headstack, ¼" 2-track, original NOS.
Ampex ATR-800 Remote-Control, NOS, incredible build-quality! Caution: Don't drop on your foot!
Ampex ATR-800 Electronics, 2-ch FET Record-Reproduce, transformer-coupled MIC pres, modular construction, NOS, multi-turns, very flexible, mates well with others. 2 available for 4-ch.
AMPEX half-inch 4-trk Headstack for fabled MR-70 nuvistor tape dk, low hours, Plug-N-Play :-)
AMPEX roll-around Console for fabled MR-70 nuvistor tape deck, transport rotates for easy servicing, no restoration be complete without.
fabled EMT 240 Gold-Plate reverb outperforms 140,250 & everything else! next-best thing to a live chamber and this one's portable! Go for the Gold! for EMT 240 Gold-Plate Reverb
FiCord 101S miniature reel-to-reel Recorder-Reproducer, 2" reels, precision Swiss engineering, original leather case.
fabled Magnecord 728 R2R, vacuum-tube electronics, 10.5" reels, 15 + 7.5 ips, custom 2-trk + ¼-trk Play, portable cse, quality-build. for Magnecord 728
Nagra 4S Stereo Recorder-Reproducer, portable, 7" reels, 15 + 7.5 + 3.75 ips, top-quality mic pre's, NAB Record eq, NAB + CCIR Play eq + NagraMaster R/P, legendary reliability and performance. "Nagra, like no other." for Nagra 4S / IV-S
Nagra T-Audio Recorder-Reproducer, Time-Code + Pilot + Neopilot (7 hds), Instrumentation-transport with Five servo-controlled motors eliminates modulation noise and tape stretch, accepts all reel sizes up to 12.5", video-style jog-&-shuttle editing. T-A Owners please contact me to share info, parts, manuals, etc. Click for Nagra T-Audio
Otari headstack for MX-5050-B2, ¼" 4-trk or ¼-trk stereo, NOS.
fabled Sony APR-5003 Recorder-Reproducer, ¼" 2-track + Time-Code, servo-controlled-tension handles polyester/Mylar tape without danger of stretching, 30 - 15 - 7.5 - 3.75 ips plus Vari-Speed & Auto-Locate, instant-start capstan motor w/precision ceramic capstan (no capstan-less wow/flutter problems a la Ampex ATR), monitor amp/spkr, trolley, man, best version, audiophile quality, outperforms Ampex and Studer.
Stellavox head assembly for SP-7 & SP-8 recorder-reproducers, ¼" 2-trk, superior Bogen heads ( Erase - Record - Sync - Play ), NAB equalization, low hours. Transform your mono-Stella into super Stereo-Stella!
Technics RS-1500 R2R, unique IsoLoop design, servo-controlled tension, 15 - 7.5 - 3.75 + Vari-speed, interchangable headstack, 2-track Play + ¼-trk Play, 2-track Record, low hours. for Technics RS-1500
Technics RS-1500 R2R, unique IsoLoop design, servo-controlled tension, 15 - 7.5 - 3.75 + Vari-speed, interchangable headstack, ¼-track Play + 2-trk Play, ¼-track Record, low hours. for Technics RS-1500
Technics RS-1520 IsoLoop R2R, elusive PRO version of RS-1500, XLR-Balanced inputs & outputs, on-board test oscillator with front-panel Calibration controls, NAB + CCIR-IEC Play EQ, unique IsoLoop design with servo-controlled reel tension, 15 - 7.5 - 3.75 + Vari-speed, interchangable headstack, 2-track Play + ¼-trk Play, 2-track Record, low hours. TUNERS
Citation III fm tube tuner with fabled Foster-Seeley discriminator and nuvistor "super-tube" front-end. CLICK for Citation III tuner
CRT for MARANTZ 10 and 10B tuners, TELEFUNKEN & AMPEREX DG7-32, New-Old-Stock, factory-sealed.
Day Sequerra FM Reference tuner, ANALOG tuning + frequency-counter, late production + "Classic" updates, custom Factory cal to AllegroSpecs, choice of 17" or 19" black panel, Wide-Medium-Narrow selectivity, discrete XLR-Balanced out original box and manual. CLICK for Sequerra
Denon TU-850 fm stereo tuner 5-gang, unique back-lit dial-wheel, scope outputs, -120db/IR, 24 lbs!, Denon's all-time top-tuna. Sweeet!
Denon TU-501 fm/am tuner, back-lit dial-wheel.
HEATHKIT Daystrom DA-330 TUBE FM-Multiplex Adaptor, adds FM-Stereo capability to FM-Mono tuners.
JVC T-3030 fm stereo tuner Surface-Acoustic-Wave filters, exc specs, missing btm cover, needs repair.
Kenwood KC-6060 scope, see your multipath distortion and orient your antenna for cleaner signal & better sound.
Kenwood L-02T fm stereo tuner, late-version with freq-counter, 120vac, 88-108mHz. Click for Kenwood L-02T
Kenwood KT-7300 fm/am, 4-ganger, scope outputs.
Luxman T-110 fm stereo tuner, fabled Tim de Paravicini design, 5-ganger, scope outputs. CLICK for Luxman T-110
Marantz 20 fm stereo tuner, solid-state version of 10B (original, superior version), arguably Marantz's finest, Hovland scope-saver mod.
McIntosh MR-65B fm stereo tube tuner.
McIntosh MR-71 fm stereo tube tuner. CLICK for McIntosh MR-71
McIntosh MR-74 am/fm stereo tuner, audio circuits and power-supply designed by Mile Nestorovic (designer of McIntosh MC-3500 and Nestorovic Alpha-1 above). CLICK for McIntosh MR-74
McIntosh MR-78 fm stereo tuner, Modafferi mods + AllegroMods.
McIntosh MR-80 FM Broadcast Monitor, "World's Least-Understood Tuner", analog-tuning w/frequency-counter, "World's Most-Selective FM Tuner", fabled Foster-Seeley discriminator, 4+1 Presets with Remote scanning of 4 presets or the entire fm dial, Headphone jack, Variable out, scope outputs, AllegroMods. CLICK for McIntosh MR-80
+ Mitsubishi DA-F20 fm stereo tuner with matching DA-A15DC/DA-M10 dual-mono amplifier. Sweeet. for Mitsubishi DA
Nikko FAM-14 fm/am tuner, small size goes where others don't, 13-10-4".
Pioneer TX-9500.2 fm/am stereo tuner, 5-gang, not quite the equal of F26/28, but very close for lots less treasure. CLICK for Pioneer TX-9500
ReVox B160 fm stereo tuner, same specs & sound as B260S with only(!) 30 presets vs 60, Alpha-Numeric programming, accurate 75us deemphasis. * Remote-controllable with B208 or = remote, not incl. CLICK for ReVox B160
Rotel Michi RHT-10 fm tuner, British design, Japanese build, 6 gang =, 25db Adjacent-channel, Remote-control, quiet & musical. matching RHB-05 amp avail. for Rotel Michi RHT-10
Sansui TU-717 fm/am stereo tuner, optional rk-mt handles, 4-gang fm.
Technics ST-8600 fm/am, 5-gang fm, 6 IF stages, 20~18kHz +0.2 -0.8 db. CLICK for Technics
Texscan-Anaconda 9300 RF Spectrum Analyzer, 5~350 mHz, solid-state, 9" crt, 19"w-17"h-14"d, 55#. the ultimate "tuna" accessory.
Yamaha T-2 fm stereo tuner, update of fabled CT-7000, 7-gang analog tuning plus a cool frequency-counter, scope out, AllegroMods. outperforms CT-7000. TEST Gear
Anaconda-Texscan 9300 RF Spectrum Analyzer, 5-350 mHz, solid-state, 9" crt, 19"w-17"h-14"d, 55 lbs. the ultimate "tuna" accessory.
Eico 955 In-Circuit Capacitor Tester.
General Radio 650A impedance bridge.
General Radio 1555A portable analog db meter with original leather case.
Hewlett-Packard Variable-Persistence Storage Oscilloscope circa 1970, 181AR Rack-mt Mainframe containing 181A Oscilloscope with 5" CRT display, 1801A Dual-Channel 50MHz Amplifier, 1821A Time Base + Delay Generator. for HP 181AR scope
Hickok 539A tube-tester, standard of the industry.
Levell TG-200DM RC Oscillator.
Phillips PM-6507 curve-tracer.
Simpson 313-2 VOM, 7.5" analog meter.
Tektronix 570 Curve-Tracer, late-version. Miscellaneous
AllegroSound ISOcube equipment isolation footers, improves sound and cooling while protecting your valuable equipment and furniture, 1.8" square, 0.75" high, each capable of supporting over 100#, indestructible!, 12 ISOcubes for $30.
Ampex 620 amp/spkr, Ampex tube amp, JBL 8" driver.
Archer 15-1122 indoor fm antenna amplifier.
AudiophileReference NonReactiv Disc Cleaner, safer and more-effective, Best There Is or your $-bk.
AudiophileReference ProReactiv Stylus Cleaner, Best There Is or your $-back.
BEDINI "BlackBox" line-level band-pass filter, similar to fabled Cotter NFB-2, reduces power-wasting sub-sonic noise from lp's and fatiguing ultra-sonic noise from cd's.
Cotter NFB-2 Noise Filter Buffer with Master PSU.
CRT for Marantz 10 and 10B tuners, TELEFUNKEN & AMPEREX DG7-32, New-Old-Stock, factory-sealed.
DBX 200 Program Route Selector, handles 3 recorders & 3 processors.
Dynaco Quadaptor, orig ver.
Fosgate/Audionics PRO+ DSL1 HD Logic Surround Processor plus on-board Amplifiers.
Fulton Gold spkr cables 14' pair, ultra-low resistance, non-reactive, the original.
GoldenSound Ceramic "footers", set of 4 with carrying-case, 1.25" diameter x 0.75" high.
Jadis IEC power cords.
Koss T1 headphone HiZ-to-LowZ Transformer.
Marantz 5020 cassette deck c.1976. matching 2270 Receiver avail.
Meitner TransLink line-level isolation Transformers, eliminates ground-loops, protects DC amps/sprks, RCA in/out.
MicroMat Gold CD/DVD "mat", NOS, advanced 7-layer design, place on top of disc for tighter bass and smoother highs, from the inventor of Finyl.
Pioneer Series20 U-24 Program Selector, handles 9 sources and 3 power amps, copy-assignment for 4 decks/processors.
Samsung multi-function Remote, operates many Samsung video products, Model MD59-00339D.
Sound Anchor stands for Vandersteen 2C or similar spkrs, includes lead shot, rock-solid foundation.
Stax SR-84 Lambda Jr EarSpeaker System (SR-80 + SRD-4 combo). for Stax SR-84
Stax SR-80 Lambda Junior EarSpeakers. for Stax SR-80
Stax SRD-4 Amp-Interface, use your fave tube amp with SR-80 & other Stax EarSpeakers.
Stax SRM-1 EarSpeaker Amplifier (solid-state). for Stax SRM-1
Technics RP-9645 wired Remote.
Telefunken 12AX7 smooth-plates, embossed Diamond-logo, UOS, precision-tested & curve-traced. 1-yr pro-rated warranty!
fabled VAIC VV30B Type-1 matched-Quartet, direct 300B swap in amps that can supply the higher filament current, excellent results in AudioNote Quest & VAC Reniassance 30/30. for Vaic VV30B
Western Electric 300B-MP. for Western Electric
Yamaha Platinum Series AVC-70 A/V control amp, MM, surround. for Yamaha AVC-70