Divorce Fire Sale

ZLTFUL
ZLTFUL Posts: 5,657
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Going to start clearing out my gear in preparation of needing funds for my impending divorce ($5500 retainer and a total cost of around $10k *sigh*)

Below is the start of my main 2 channel tear down...feel free to reach out with questions and I will be posting pics as soon as I can.

Rosso Fiorentino Elba 2s in walnut. Original owner, gently used and in mint condition. Nice even sound across the spectrum and very solidly built. $3500 shipped or delivered within 3 hours of central Iowa or $3000 for local pickup.

AMC CVT-2030 Hybrid Tube Amplifier. EL34 based hybrid tube amp. Originally had soldered tubes but was upgraded/converted to sockets. Fans were also replaced with Noctua fans for absolutely silent operation. $450 shipped or $400 local pickup.

North Star Design Incanto DAC/Headphone amplifier. Original owner. I have used it with physical spinners and with streamers (Sonos ZP 90, Auralic Aries Mini, Nativ Vita, Windows based Laptop). It is a great sounding DAC and the headphone amp has become my reference headphone amp when comparing others. It can handle a wide range of impedances which makes it really flexible. $550 shipped or $500 local pickup.

Rotel RC-1570 Preamp. Great “entry-level” high end pre-amp with a wide range of connections and a pretty solid internal ESS Sabre based DAC. Also has balanced inputs and ouputs along with a solidly good phono pre-amp (MM only). Includes remote, manual, and BT dongle. Color is black. $650 shipped or $600 local pickup.

Sony UBP-X800 (Not the M2). Used this as my disc spinner for my 2 channel only. $125 shipped or $100 local pickup.

Auralic Aries Mini in black. Comes with a 1TB drive installed. $225 shipped or $200 local pickup.
"Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • gyosa
    gyosa Posts: 755
    Sad news …

    Sorry to hear .

    Bk
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,481
    That stinks, also sorry to hear this...
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,976
    Wow. Not good news and not a good time to do it.
    Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,031
    Sorry to hear that news. I wish you the best. I’ll take the Sony spinner. PM me and we’ll work out shipping details. Don
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,541
    I've started posting a couple responses. And have withdrawn them all. Fact is, I've never been in your shoes. Your gear is exceptional if it's your we wish, I hope you can retain the parts that brings you the most joy. At any rate, I wish you the best.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,239
    I feel bad expressing interest given the reason for the sale, but at the same time, maybe I’m helping out a little bit. Interested in the Aries Mini. I currently have a white one, but I think the black would look better in my system.

    I’m not too familiar with most of the gear you have listed, but I know someone should jump on the Elba’s. Fantastic speakers!
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,657
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    I feel bad expressing interest given the reason for the sale, but at the same time, maybe I’m helping out a little bit. Interested in the Aries Mini. I currently have a white one, but I think the black would look better in my system.

    I’m not too familiar with most of the gear you have listed, but I know someone should jump on the Elba’s. Fantastic speakers!

    I appreciate the sentiment.

    I actually have already sold the Mini and the Sony.
    I meant to come in here last night and post that but got sidetracked with sleeping. Heh
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,633
    If I was in Iowa, I'd do it for the Rosso's. I'm an expert. I've done 3 of my own.
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited December 2024
    Sorry to hear the news Ryan, I also wish you the best. If it wasn't for a few other hobbies that are currently draining funds, I would of considered that AMC. Great price on the Elba's.
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    2 Channel
    Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+

    Stuff for the Head
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,657
    Update:

    Sony and Aries Mini are sold.

    Elbas are pending but 99% sure they are sold. Just need to deliver.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,657
    Bumping for visibility. Coming down to the wire on meeting my retainer fee goal.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • Dr_Wu
    Dr_Wu Posts: 339
    Don't hesitate to deal with Ryan - great guy and super to deal with. Good luck, brother!
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,075
    Pm sent
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,657
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    Pm sent

    Reply sent.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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