Soundcraftsmen PM-840

00p225
00p225 Posts: 100
edited November 2005 in Flea Market
Since rebuilding my Eico HF-87 to run with my SDA-1C's, I've decided to start thinning out some equipment to keep the better half happy :cool:

1st up is my Soundcraftsmen PM840 amplifier. This was originally one of a pair that Steveinaz used to run. Cosmetics are as near to new as you can get, and the performance is even better. Factory rated at 205wpc into 8ohms, and 300 into 4 ohms, plus that smooth mosfet sound, great match for your sda's! Also included is the original test report, warranty, and owners manual. I'll let this go for $225 shipped anwhere in the continental us. This may seem a bit high, and yes, I do see them now and then on that "auction site" for $100-$175, but all of these have been in very rough to only average shape, so the price is firm.

Btw, I'll be away from the pc from the 9th of Nov through the 12th, so just shoot me a pm and I'll get back to you! Thanks for looking.
Main System
Pre - Homebrew 12au7 tube preamp
Amp - Eico HF-87 with EHEL34's
Source - Modded Toshiba 3950
Interconnects - DIY Belden
Speakers - Polk SDA-1C

Basement System
Pre - McIntosh C-28
Amp - McIntosh MC2100
Source - Modded Toshiba 3960
Tape - Pioneer RT-707
Turntable - Thorens TD150MKII with Denon DL-160
Speakers - Pioneer HPM-100
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2005
    Cool, she's still kicking ****. I can verify that this was mine some time ago. Looks like it has been well taken care of.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • woodyjacobs
    woodyjacobs Posts: 706
    edited November 2005
    Yep, that was Steve's and then mine. She is a beauty and I hope she finds another good home.
    system 1:
    Athena: AS-F1 mains, AS-C1 center, AS-B1 surrounds, AS-P400 sub, Yammie RXV-730, Rotel RB-976 driving front stage, Samsung BD3600 Blue Ray, Denon DVD2900 for sacd/cd , jbl n24awII on the deck, samsung 40" 1080p lcd

    system 2:
    XBox 360 Spherex 5.1 system, HK DVD38, Phillips CDC 926 CD changer, Phillips 32" LCD

    2 channel
    NAD 1600 pre, NAD 2400 THX amp, Phillips CDC 926, Linn extra speaks, crappy TT
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited November 2005
    The inards...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • keith allen
    keith allen Posts: 734
    edited November 2005
    Has anybody ever paired one up with a tube pre?
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  • scubamike
    scubamike Posts: 60
    edited November 2005
    How does this compare to nad, rotel, adcom, carver, etc? Still looking at my options to power my rti150s
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2005
    The Soundcraftsmen amps have a "warm" sound to them. The are a patented class "H" design. They're tough as nails and can drive just about any load, and are non-current limited designs. They're also practically indestructable. Some complain about the fan, but the 2 I had (both PM-840's) had whisper quite operation---I never heard the fans. I ran mine bridged (requires a Soundcraftsmen AB-1 bridging adapter) for 600 watts/rms to run a pair of Bose 901 Series VI I had at the time. I ran my 2 for 14 years with absolutely zero problems....how's that for reliability?
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    That's a pretty good testimony!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
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    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
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