Placette RVC passive linestage

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited April 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Placette RVC Passive linestage; PRISTINE condition. It's about 6-8 months old, I'm the original owner. Both linestage and remote are flawless in appearance and operation. The linestage has 1 set of inputs, and 1 set of outputs (RCA). Box, manuals, receipt, and all accessories included. It was purchased directly from Placette Audio.

See my showcase for pictures. In the land of passives, this is the reference by which others are judged.

$785 shipped. (Retail was $1020)

http://placetteaudio.com/

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=51451
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2010
    Trusted veteran members, we can certainly work payments out if necessary. PM me for details.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2010
    REDUCED $699 shipped.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    FINAL DROP: $625 shipped.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    Few more days fellas, and this is off to audiogon....it'll be listed there at $685.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    Final bump...
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited January 2011
    Hi Steve,
    I dont know why you havent sold this passive on the forum. Passive attenuators are so much more clear sounding than active preamps. This is one of the best. I'm sure it will sell asap on the gon.
    Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 w/ Pioneer 42" plazma-> Polk LSiM 703 w/Tivo, Marantz tuner, BRPTT: Nothingham Spacedeck-> Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm-> Soundsmith DL 103R-> SUT->Bottlehead ErosDigital: I3 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192-> i3 PC server
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    I'd really like to see a Polkie get it, as my stuff is always well taken care of.

    Alrighty Polkies, one last shot $585 shipped. That's damn near half price.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited January 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I'd really like to see a Polkie get it, as my stuff is always well taken care of.

    Alrighty Polkies, one last shot $585 shipped. That's damn near half price.

    Grrr... why do you have to drop the price so low? :tongue:

    You have a PM

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    PM replied to...my Parasound HCA is 33k ohms input impedance; so check with Placette, they are very responsive to emails.

    Once you're confident it will work in your system, let me know--at this price, there's little to gamble.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    This is on a "hold" status right now, Derek, go ahead and get your research on man--no rush at all.
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited January 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    This is on a "hold" status right now, Derek, go ahead and get your research on man--no rush at all.

    I'll pass for now... doesn't seem to be compatible with my system because my amp's input impedance is too low (10 kohms).

    With the right setup (basically any quality source and an amp with input impedance > 20 kohms), this would be a killer addition to any rig.

    Thanks again, Steve, and good luck with the sale!

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    No problem at all---folks this back on the block!
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited January 2011
    Hey Steve- lets see a pic if it is still avail. Front and back please
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited January 2011
    Oh never mind. I just noticed that this unit has 1 input/1 output and I'm looking for the 3 input/2 output version.

    This in an incredible price you're offering.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    Still available, $585 shipped!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    Bump!
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  • dcmeigs
    dcmeigs Posts: 708
    edited January 2011
    dbaldus wrote: »
    I'll pass for now... doesn't seem to be compatible with my system because my amp's input impedance is too low (10 kohms).

    With the right setup (basically any quality source and an amp with input impedance > 20 kohms), this would be a killer addition to any rig.

    Thanks again, Steve, and good luck with the sale!

    I'm puzzled by this. I can understand why a preamp would have trouble with an amp with too LOW input impedance (3 db point = 1/(2piRC)) but why would a passive care? I can't see why the power amp would care. What did they (Placette) tell you, dbaldus?
    The world is full of answers, some are right and some are wrong. - Neil Young
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  • dbaldus
    dbaldus Posts: 730
    edited January 2011
    dcmeigs wrote: »
    I'm puzzled by this. I can understand why a preamp would have trouble with an amp with too LOW input impedance (3 db point = 1/(2piRC)) but why would a passive care? I can't see why the power amp would care. What did they (Placette) tell you, dbaldus?

    I actually never heard back from them and gave up, but did read a couple of magazine/journal reviews that said it might be a problem.

    The one that comes to mind immediately is the 10 Audio review, which I will quote here:

    "I would not recommend using this preamp with Pass Labs amps and their 20k Ohm input impedances, but with a short run of low capacitance cables, the pairing might be fine."

    "To allow the Placette to work well in your system, you might need a source with more gain, or a power amplifier with higher input impedance."

    More info: http://www.10audio.com/placette.htm

    I also read this in other places as well, but can't find the links at the moment. I was just worried that it wouldn't work in my system and couldn't get a definitive answer from Placette, so I passed on it.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    My IC's from the Placette to amp are just .5mtr Hero's; the only issued I have had with output is some extremely low output channels on DirecTV (though the vast minority), but even with those, the passive is able to drive the amp plenty loud. Never had any issues with any "typical" audio component driving the placette.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2011
    bump
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  • josliver
    josliver Posts: 2
    edited February 2011
    Hi,

    Just sent you an e mail. JOliveira
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2011
    I sent a reply.

    CONUS only folks on this sale; especially at this price.

    STILL AVAILABLE! $585 shipped.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited February 2011
    dbaldus wrote: »
    I actually never heard back from them and gave up, but did read a couple of magazine/journal reviews that said it might be a problem.

    The one that comes to mind immediately is the 10 Audio review, which I will quote here:

    "I would not recommend using this preamp with Pass Labs amps and their 20k Ohm input impedances, but with a short run of low capacitance cables, the pairing might be fine."

    "To allow the Placette to work well in your system, you might need a source with more gain, or a power amplifier with higher input impedance."

    More info: http://www.10audio.com/placette.htm

    I also read this in other places as well, but can't find the links at the moment. I was just worried that it wouldn't work in my system and couldn't get a definitive answer from Placette, so I passed on it.

    Which Pass amp would you run it with?
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2011
    STILL AVAILABLE $585 shipped.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited February 2011
    I bet this would be snapped up on Audiogon.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2011
    I had a guy who saw this thread send me a low-ball offer. I was gonna respond, but accidently deleted the email. I think $585 is low-ball enough.
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  • bipolaraudio
    bipolaraudio Posts: 4
    edited February 2011
    Steve,

    It was probably my lowball offer. $500 shipped to Clarkston, WA 99403.

    I'm working on my budget. Not a great week for me to be buying audio gear.

    Thanks.

    Brook K.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2011
    Well, if you're interested at $585 shipped, let me know, but this unit is as mint as a used unit gets. I'm in no hurry to sell. Keep in mind too, that price is intended for Club Polk members only, on audiogon it would be listing for $685 shipped--but I'll honor the $585 for you.
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  • bipolaraudio
    bipolaraudio Posts: 4
    edited February 2011
    Steve,

    Thanks for the quick response.

    I'll let you know when I'm ready to pull the trigger.

    Brook
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  • bipolaraudio
    bipolaraudio Posts: 4
    edited February 2011
    Steve,

    Did you receive my e-mail? Thanks.

    Brook
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