FS: Sunfire Classic Tube preamp

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,077
edited January 2007 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
From my personal collection:

Sunfire Classic Tube preamp. One of the best looking/sounding preamps you will find. I've LOVED every minute of it. The cool factor on this pre is off the charts.

Why am I selling it? Well, simple, I'm trying to simplify the LR rig. I've made a deal for a high tone integrated amp that's fully remote control operated.

Here is the **** from the sunfire website:
Features and Specs
One Hz - 80 kHz frequency response
6 L/R pairs of unbalanced inputs
2 pairs of unbalanced main outputs
1 pair of balanced outputs
1 pair of tape outputs
High and low frequency contour controls with bypass
Stereo/mono switch
Tape monitor loop
Motorized volume control with continuous-taper potentiometer and Volume Up Disable during mute or warm-up
Infrasonic filter on optional Phono Stage only
Eight volts output
3 unswitched AC outlets
Gold-plated inputs and outputs
Five-year parts and labor warranty

This one is probably the cleanest you will find on the planet. Before it was sent to me, the guts were completely replaced at Sunfire (pretty sure I still have the receipt) and still has some time remaining on the factory warranty. Also, this does NOT have the factory phono card.

I have the original box, manual, remote.....I have JAN 6922 tubes installed with VERY low mileage and I'll also ship w the original (Sovtek) tubes as well.

If you have questions ask, if you need pics, I'll take some.

My price to you: 975 shipped, lower 48.

BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2007
    Whoever buys this should request a picture of it with nothing behind it but a naked TroyD.....I know I would.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited January 2007
    You be making my trigger finger itchy ...

    Great unit for some lucky buyer ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2007
    The pic sans pants adds 75 cents to the price.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited January 2007
    I wanna see it. Pic please. (minus nude TroyD)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2007
    There is a pic or two in the Carolina Polkfest 2006 showcase:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=75882

    If you want more, I'll snap them at home tommorow.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2007
    On the top of the rack...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/closeup.php?userid=75882&pic=333_56_big.jpg


    It's a damn sweet unit (the Sunfire). Love the window with the glowing tubes.
    No excuses!
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2007
    This is a shot of it from the 'Fest. The fingerprint looking things are from us idiots that couldn't keep their paws off it. The thing is pristine! See the window with the glowing tubies? Nice! Wish I could grab it...


    Hope this helps ya BDT. I had this shot in my Polk Fest photos.
    No excuses!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2007
    I would love to check out a tube pre but I like my jewels where they are. . . Phyllisann told me if one more package arrives I can say goodbye to mine.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited January 2007
    great deal here folks
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
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    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2007
    hearingimpared wrote:
    I would love to check out a tube pre but I like my jewels where they are. . . Phyllisann told me if one more package arrives I can say goodbye to mine.

    They ALWAYS say that. They get over it though.
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2007
    TroyD wrote:
    They ALWAYS say that. They get over it though.

    No not this time Bro, I told you the amount spent last month. . . she ain't kidding . . . I'll look like Bobbit except the whole package will be gone not just the main plumbing!!!
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited January 2007
    This is a good price. I paid $1105 shipped for mine and it is still sounding spectacular after tube rolling some siemens nos e188cc's into it.
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited January 2007
    Great preamp. I'm a rep for Sunfire and love their products. Funny that I own Carver equipment!
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited January 2007
    How does it compare to parasound halo p3?
    Is the phono option still available from sunfire?
    I may get it since i'm interested in getting a tube preamp.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2007
    I've not heard the parasound so I don't know. Personally, I think the Sunfire is a terrific pre....one of the best sounding that I've heard.

    The phono stage was available last I knew. You might want to give Sunfire a jingle and inquire.....or I can, either way.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited January 2007
    Please find out for me.
    Pm me payment info/addy.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2007
    PM sent, I'll call sunfire today....

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2007
    SOLD

    Thanks,

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • starchaser
    starchaser Posts: 354
    edited January 2007
    Congrats Esavinion. This was hard to pass. Let us know your thoughts.
    "There's a lot of places driving up and down I-95 that smell like ****" F1Nut
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2007
    Congrats Esavinion,,thats' one sweet smooth pre,,enjoy :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited January 2007
    I'm going to match this preamp to a pair of parasound halo jc1, my denon tt,my mf xray and alternate between my carver amazings mk4 and sda srs 1.2lts.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2007
    thats a cool looking pre, good on ya!
    Living Room 2 Channel -
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    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited January 2007
    Congrats ED and thanks for buying it. . .I was obsessing over that and was ready to pull the trigger at the risk of my family jewels.
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