Bada HD22 Tube Output CD Player

trav0810
trav0810 Posts: 1,056
For sale is a Bada Tube CDP that has been previously owned by a couple different Polkies here. I will link the previous threads as well as provide my own description of the unit.

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?145324-Bada-HD-22-tube-CD-Player-(-240!)&highlight=bada

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

This is a great sounding CDP, especially for the price. Physically it is in very good condition with only a couple minor scuffs on top. It is however the PICKIEST player I have ever seen. It is very finicky when it comes to scratched CD's and even fingerprints on CDs. That wasn't a huge problem for me as almost all of my CDs are mint. But, if yours aren't...this isn't the player for you.

I have discovered that convenience is a big deal to me. My current CDP is a Yamaha CDR with an internal HD that stores about 200 CD's internally. I run it with a Yaqin CD3 buffer with Sylvania tubes and I did not feel that the Bada was really a significant enough increase in sound quality to make up for the lack of convenience of having only single CD capacity.

If anyone wants to give it a spin, I am asking $240 shipped CONUS
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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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited April 2013
    I appreciate your candid description of the unit and the sweet asking price. Don't have the bones right now, saving for an Oppo BDP. GLWTS!
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited April 2013
    ROHfan wrote: »
    I appreciate your candid description of the unit and the sweet asking price. Don't have the bones right now, saving for an Oppo BDP. GLWTS!

    So, why post?
  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited April 2013
    DaveMuell wrote: »
    So, why post?

    Easy there fella! I welcome any post...keeps me from having to Bump it! :wink:
    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
  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited April 2013
    Well see...you scared the casual posters off...now I have to Bump! :cheesygrin:
    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
  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited April 2013
    Price Drop! $225 shipped CONUS.
    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
  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited April 2013
    I will take it. Sending PM
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  • trav0810
    trav0810 Posts: 1,056
    edited April 2013
    Sold!
    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
  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited May 2013
    Thanks Travis,

    I'm on a 35 day in a row (self-employed) work bender and enjoying the Bada in my home office after your fast, bomb-proof shipping got it here in a flash. The Bada has been a real bright spot in the midst of 5 tough weeks!

    Regards,
    Greg
    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