Musical Fidelity A3CR power amp

phipiper10
phipiper10 Posts: 955
edited April 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
For sale is my Musical Fidelity A3CR power amp.
I'm the second owner of this amp and would rate it 8.
$700 + actual shipping double boxed to lower 48 only.
Paypal add 3% or select personal

The amp looks and sounds excellent....powerful and clean sounding. I just moved on to my first tube amp so have to give this one up.

Dual Mono Design
120 WPC, 8 Ohms
210 WPC, 4 Ohms

I've been having trouble uploading photos here so you can see them at Flickr, just click on the "older" to see the next photo. (Am I the only one with issues loading pics lately?)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22195126@N05/5651753148/

Sorry the photos are darker than I thought, though there is neither anything to hide or see. :smile:

Let me know of any questions.

Thanks
Rich
Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited April 2011
    Beautiful piece, goodluck with the sale!

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    Fixed your pic issue :wink:
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited April 2011
    Ha, yeah guess I could have posted them in that fashion too. The interweb is new for me! Thanks!
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited April 2011
    Do you know how Musical Fidelity handles the grounding on its dual mono configuration?

    I didn't see any SDA's in your signature, so I'm curious if it is common ground, strap-able if not common ground, or if an AI1 is needed for those SDA's that can use it.
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited April 2011
    I just ran through the manual and didn't see anything specific on this but I wouldn't know grounding if it shocked me.

    The pdf of the manual is below. Not sure if it holds any clues to answer your question though.

    http://www.musicalfidelity.com/downloads/archived-manuals/English/a3crpow_eng.pdf
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited April 2011
    OK, inspiredsports has shown an interest and I will not compete with that. He gets first dibs as I do not want to produce rain on his intentions. That said, I am very interested.

    Is it still under warranty?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,803
    edited April 2011
    Tom are you finally going to get a real amplifier?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited April 2011
    We'll see. It depends on whether or not I'm too late. Well, that and a couple of other different things. When is your new Firestarter coming back?

    *stab, stab* :eek:

    Never mind, don't answer that. This is a FS thread, after all. :tongue: :biggrin:
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,815
    edited April 2011
    Only to help Rich with the questions.....it's not common ground, it's not strap-able and it's not under warranty.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited April 2011
    treitz3 wrote: »
    We'll see. It depends on whether or not I'm too late. Well, that and a couple of other different things. When is your new Firestarter coming back?

    *stab, stab* :eek:

    Never mind, don't answer that. This is a FS thread, after all. :tongue: :biggrin:

    I absolutely Musical Fidelity gear, but the timing is not right at this point in time so please don't hold off on my part. This is a NICE piece of gear!
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited April 2011
    PM sent.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited April 2011
    Hey Rich, I just sent you another PM. Thanks. I do have a question for you, though. A good friend of mine had mentioned that the binding posts weren't tolerant of a certain type of connector. I currently have nanner's, do I need to order spades or am I good to go?

    I'm looking forward to hearing this on the Tyler's.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited April 2011
    Hmm, I used Audioquest and Audioart cables both with Bananas with no issue. I guess it's possible there might be some type that might not fix perfectly but seemed all good to me.
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited April 2011
    Good deal. Payment has been sent.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited April 2011
    Sold. Thanks Tom!
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited April 2011
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Hey Rich, I just sent you another PM. Thanks. I do have a question for you, though. A good friend of mine had mentioned that the binding posts weren't tolerant of a certain type of connector. I currently have nanner's, do I need to order spades or am I good to go?

    I'm looking forward to hearing this on the Tyler's.

    Nice score!

    This makes me salivate! :biggrin: . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ignOvF08r-A
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2011
    What were you running Tom?
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited April 2011
    I have two Anthem1 tube amplifiers. Both of them are now in need of repair and I would like to do some upgrades to them while I'm at it. Since that will take some time, I wanted something that would provide me with sound in the meantime.

    I bought this as a "back-up" amp but.......we'll see how she does. She might just steal the show. Inspired, I'll be doing a shootout as soon as it gets in and warms up. I've had the Anthem's in the rig for some time now and I know exactly what they sound like. Tubes -vs- Class A amplifier.....sounds like fun!
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,803
    edited April 2011
    Sounds like no more tubes for you! ;-P
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited April 2011
    The rest of my rig is nothing but tubes DUUUUUuuuuude! Well, except for the SACD player and the LP player.

    We'll see. It depends on what she sounds like. I'm looking forward to listening to it. I've been ancy all day just thinkin' about it. Whoooohoo!

    :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,803
    edited April 2011
    Eh - I like tubes but you have to much tubes. This will prove it!

    ;)

    I look forward to you ranting about it bouncing sound waves off the peaks of the spikes in your popcorn ceiling.

    Love,
    Trey
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited April 2011
    Shipped and tracking details pm'd.
    Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,249
    edited April 2011
    Thank you, Rich.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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