Quite possibly the greatest amp ever!

nooshinjohn
nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
edited May 2013 in Electronics
What the hell is this? and the price???? I dunno guys, but it looks like a game-changer for sure!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pleiades-Electra-Electron-Tube-Only-Headphones-Amplifier-For-Sennheiser-HD580-/330920127371?pt=US_Pro_Audio_Amplifiers&hash=item4d0c606b8b

I think Coconaught Audio has some serious competition on it's hands.
Caution: Headphones can damage hearing at high levels. Please make shure you attenuate your source signal adequately before sending to this headphone amplifier.

At least they got the legal mumbo jumbo out of the way...:cheesygrin:
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited May 2013
    The free shipping hooked me, I'm all in !!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited May 2013
    Can't be the greatest; it's not an Emotiva.

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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited May 2013
    Syndil wrote: »
    Can't be the greatest; it's not an Emotiva.

    ^^^^^^
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    ^^^^^^
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,731
    edited May 2013
    What soured me on the deal was this:

    "This item has an extended handling time and a delivery estimate greater than 31 business days.".

    No way I'm waiting between June 8th and June 15th for delivery ! He must be shipping USPS.
    Sal Palooza
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited May 2013
    Come now BBL, how's the dude suppose to wait for the check to clear and make off with everyone's coin before 31 days ?:smile:
    HT SYSTEM-
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited May 2013
    That's a great price. If it were mil-spec, it would be like twice that!
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited May 2013
    I heard Emotiva just bought the company...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2013
    Maybe it's just a currency conversion mistake?
    Jake
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  • Habanero Monk
    Habanero Monk Posts: 715
    edited May 2013
    Who says Ebay can't be a venue for constructing a great joke. Classic :smile:
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited May 2013
    Joke!?! ... How do you retrace a bid?
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Noodhinjohn or H9 will buy it, I mean come on its got tubes probably the Greatest tubes ever built..and at only $39,000 it's a steal..
    If they don't Coconut Audio will..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited May 2013
    zingo wrote: »
    Maybe it's just a currency conversion mistake?

    YEAH, that in dollar is about... $12 USD:lol:
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited May 2013
    Someone here will buy it and discover that their carver tubes had been hiding some inner detail from them, which has now been laid bare - revealing timbral nuance nonpareil. The carver will henceforth be relegated to "entry level," and "a good starting point" status.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited May 2013
    Loud & Clear wrote: »
    The carver will henceforth be relegated to "entry level," and "a good starting point" status.

    I thought that was a given?:cheesygrin:



    Sorry John, I'm sure your monoblock tubes are amazing.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited May 2013
    decal wrote: »
    The free shipping hooked me, I'm all in !!!!

    Not to mention, You'll earn $100.00 in eBay Bucks!
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited May 2013
    The guys that fall for the MIT cable scam, this amp should be a no brainer!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited May 2013
    polrbehr wrote: »
    I thought that was a given?:cheesygrin:



    Sorry John, I'm sure your monoblock tubes are amazing.

    Amazing is an "entry-level" word that barely begins to describe them.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,640
    edited May 2013
    Thats INSANE
    ..
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited May 2013
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    The guys that fall for the MIT cable scam, this amp should be a no brainer!

    Actually, it is the Coconut Audio power cable scam. MIT cables actually work if you bother to try them. Whether they are worth the price is another issue.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

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    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2013
    I'm still trying to figure out HOW that device can even work, power "anything". After all it NEEDS a PASSIVE Pre-amp and only consumes 7 watts?

    But it is suitable for Sennheiser 580s which have been OUT of production for quite some time? So where was this guy, in some TIME warp?

    Two tubes, and nothing else! RIGHT!

    Actually what is not said is that the tubes were fashioned from and extremely rare sand that is only found on MARS!

    Wait I have it. It's 39,000 in Chilean Pesos which have an exchange rate of 472.50 to 1 U.S. dollar so that the USD is only $82.54

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • Poolgod69
    Poolgod69 Posts: 184
    edited May 2013
    I just order mine. The seller want an extra $15.00 for express shipping after the money is received. He indicated he is selling the amp at cost and needs to make some sort of profit.
    Marantz SR 5010
    Kenwood DR-V5070
    Polk RTi A9- Mains
    CSI A6- Center
    Elemental Designs A2-300 Subwoofer
    Panamax M4300-PM Power Conditioner

    Working on updating my set up :rolleyes:
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited May 2013
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    The guys that fall for the MIT cable scam, this amp should be a no brainer!

    Please explain this MIT cable "scam".
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    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

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  • Habanero Monk
    Habanero Monk Posts: 715
    edited May 2013
    headrott wrote: »
    Please explain this MIT cable "scam".

    I think it's like that character in Mystery Men that can only turn invisible if no one looks, but only MIT works in reverse: They only make a difference if you can see them connected.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited May 2013
    I'm not buying that cheap crap if it's not a quarter mill + it can't be any good :cheesygrin:
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited May 2013
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Amazing is an "entry-level" word that barely begins to describe them.

    But you're only saying that because you built them. And because they will make you **** your flat hat.
    Show-off. :wink:

    It's a pity I will likely never hear them, either.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Rofl..
    Even though I believe in cables to a point, but not the price..
    Habanero Monk wrote: »
    I think it's like that character in Mystery Men that can only turn invisible if no one looks, but only MIT works in reverse: They only make a difference if you can see them connected.
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited May 2013
    polrbehr wrote: »
    But you're only saying that because you built them. And because they will make you **** your flat hat.
    Show-off. :wink:

    It's a pity I will likely never hear them, either.

    They're game-changers!:biggrin::lol:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited May 2013
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Actually, it is the Coconut Audio power cable scam. MIT cables actually work if you bother to try them. Whether they are worth the price is another issue.

    I'll call it a tie between those two. And yes they did work, no complaint there.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited May 2013
    In no time the cheap "Knock-offs" are hitting the market!
    Lasareath wrote: »
    The NJ price is pretty cheap

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    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • nme medic
    nme medic Posts: 98
    edited May 2013
    Poolgod69 wrote: »
    I just order mine. The seller want an extra $15.00 for express shipping after the money is received. He indicated he is selling the amp at cost and needs to make some sort of profit.

    Hahahaha!
    F:L/R LSi 15
    Cen: LSiC
    Sur: LSi FX
    SurBack: LSi 9's
    Sub: Modded PSW1000
    Sony STR-DA4400ES
    Emotiva UPA-200 W/Black Trim
    Emotiva XPA-3 W/Black Trim
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