Bada HD-22 tube CD Player ($240!)

zombie boy 2000
zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
edited March 2013 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Okay ladies and gents. I have for sale a Bada tubed CD player - built like a tank and in excellent condtion. The only cosmetic distraction I can find with it are some VERY faint feet marks on the top of the unit where it was stacked by the previous owner. Otherwise, tip-top. Anyone looking for a well-built, excellent performing CD player that has garnered nothing but praise on this forum and many others may have just found your new source.

Sonically speaking... the player excels in detail retrieval. If you're looking for something highly accurate, look no further. As a bonus, the player offers both a tube output option and SS option. Have yet to talk to an owner who doesn't prefer the tube output, but at least you'll be be able decide that on your own. Also... the stainless steel remote can double as a boat anchor - and at the very least, serves as a conversation piece.

Now to the caveats. I have chose to link a previous "for sale" thread for this unit because it best explains this particular unit's treatment of scratched CD's. Far better than I could. To add my 2 cents, if your CD collection is not well maintained - this player will protest in the form of skipping. It is not very forgiving, even with minor scratches. I have yet to encounter a single incident of skipping with a new or well-taken care of CD. But if a buddy comes over and wants to play something that's been camping on his dashboard for the last three months, you should know what to expect. Here's the aforemetioned previous sale link:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?118093-BADA-HD-22-CD-Player&highlight=bada+cdp

Other than that... I'm going to offer this puppy at what I do believe is the lowest price I have ever seen it for sale.

$240 plus shipping. So yeah...

Some specs...
Specifications:
• Philips Laserhead and Transport
• BurrBrown PCM1732 HDCD D/A Chipset
• 96KHz/24Bit Digital Output
• HDCD Filter Optimized For 44.1KHz To 96KHz
• Tube and solid state Output
• Two quality transformers for digital and analog
• Output Power: <=2.2V
• Frequency Response: 20Hz~20kHz(±0.5dB)
• S/N Ratio: >=110dB
• THD: <=0.005%
• Dynamic Range: 110dB

Thanks for looking and whatnot.
I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2013
    Nice tube player. NO ONE should ever prefer the SS play on this. Reminds me a lot of my Jolida which is NOT going anywhere. If I didn't have the Jolida already, I'd be all over this. A KNOCK OUT price for a tube CDP. You won't find many at this PRICE!


    GLWTS!

    cnh
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited February 2013
    Well... Many thanks for the CNH "seal of approval". It is an awesome piece. I've just decided to go the Squeezebox route for my digital media and stick with vinyl for my lone physical. One thing's for sure... the rack is not going to look nearly as sexy without the Bada.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited February 2013
    LOL, I hate that you posted this, I literally have a universal player showing up at my door tomorrow lol.....

    For those looking for some additional pics of the model (but not the one being sold) as well as a review, one of the forum members posted one here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?82436-Bada-HD-22SE-CD-player

    I dont know if this player does more than just CD's, but it might be worth posting what formats it will play (like SACD, DVD-A, CD-RW's, etc) if someones on the fence...
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited February 2013
    It does play HDCD's. Of which, I have a few....
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • naturallight
    naturallight Posts: 689
    edited February 2013
    Nice cd player..looks alot like my Jolida. If i didn't have that i would for sure consider it. The skipping part..not so sure about that.
    The Jolida pretty much plays any nasty cd i have..not sure it ever skipped.
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited February 2013
    PM Sent
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,017
    edited February 2013
    Helluva price for a helluva cdp guys, snag this puppy before I get myself in trouble.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited February 2013
    I'm trying! LOL
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,017
    edited February 2013
    trav0810 wrote: »
    I'm trying! LOL

    Cool man, then I can tell that devil on my shoulder to stfu.

    Could be the last cd spinner you'll ever need or want. Good luck.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited February 2013
    I have been looking at Emotiva's this week, trying to make up my mind. But this is a really nice price.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited February 2013
    Great player and at $240? Wow.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,904
    edited February 2013
    dskip, make the jump!
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited February 2013
    Killer cdp. I had this same player and the tube brings out a sweet analog sound. Tough to beat at this price.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited March 2013
    Hey guys! This unit is currently pending sale to trav0810. Our very own Nap is next in line. Both have made offers at my asking price. I'll update you when the sale is finalized. Thanks!
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited March 2013
    $$ Sent
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,017
    edited March 2013
    Dang....you mean they beat my offer of half your asking price and an open box of Corn Flakes ? :biggrin:

    Congrats on the sale and to the new owner. I think we have a pimp my Bada thread around here somewhere.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited March 2013
    Yeah Travis... about $200 too much:cheesygrin: Let me see what I can do to decline it... so you can resend. Hopefully they won't double-dip with fees.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited March 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Dang....you mean they beat my offer of half your asking price and an open box of Corn Flakes ? :biggrin:

    Congrats on the sale and to the new owner. I think we have a pimp my Bada thread around here somewhere.

    Found these two:
    1. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?82436-Bada-HD-22SE-CD-player&highlight=bada
    2. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?81282-Bada....come-to-papa&highlight=bada
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited March 2013
    SOLD to trav0810!

    So nice, he tried to buy it twice:mrgreen:
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited March 2013
    trav0810 wrote: »
    $$ Sent

    You beat me to it. Good luck and let us know how you like it. :cool:
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited March 2013
    I was lucky to find it when I did. I had been shopping for a new CDp for the past week.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited March 2013
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Found these two:
    1. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?82436-Bada-HD-22SE-CD-player&highlight=bada
    2. http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?81282-Bada....come-to-papa&highlight=bada

    Those are the SE version which I also owned at one time. I believe a step up from this one. Not a knock by all means. Still a great piece. Enjoy it!
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited March 2013
    Thanks for the great deal. The CDP is a nice addition to my system. I received it yesterday and it is in great shape. I tested it with a disc that had some minor scratches on it and it performed perfectly.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited March 2013
    trav0810 wrote: »
    Thanks for the great deal. The CDP is a nice addition to my system. I received it yesterday and it is in great shape. I tested it with a disc that had some minor scratches on it and it performed perfectly.

    But how did it sound :razz: :biggrin:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited March 2013
    It's hard to say at this point. I've had a chest cold for the past couple weeks that, just yesterday, moved into my head (Specifically the ears) so my hearing isn't very sharp right now.
    The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” -Albert Einstein

    Sony Playstation 3 for CD and Streaming
    Thorens TD320
    Modified Carver C-1
    Carver TFM 42 and 45 Amplifiers
    Polk RTA15TL Speakers w/Decato mods
    White Lightning Moonshine DIY Speaker Cables and Interconnects
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    edited March 2013
    trav0810 wrote: »
    It's hard to say at this point. I've had a chest cold for the past couple weeks that, just yesterday, moved into my head (Specifically the ears) so my hearing isn't very sharp right now.

    Been there, that sucks. Looking forward to your review, especially since your close enough for a get together....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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