Big Audio Sale(Amp, Pre, Phone Pre, TT etc)

izafar

Things are changing at personal level that wouldn't allow me do any serious stereo listening for at least next couple of years (plus I can use the cache now ), therefore I am selling most of the stuff the 2Ch stuff that I have accumulated over the last year. I believe I have set the prices to move stuff quickly and would like to sell all of this to fellow polkies.

Parasound HCA 1500A: $old to Darla (I will split shipping from 06811)
I got this from audiogon about 10 months ago. This was sold by Wilson Audio Specialties. The amp is in great condition, except some scratches on the top cover(from the feet of my Tube pre, they are not visible in the picture bellow. I will try to take another picture to show them). This is a great amp and drives my Lsi15s with an iron fist on the bottom end with very natural presentation throughout the audio band.

Dared SL200A Tube Pre: $old. (Stock Chinese, Mullard, Siemens and EH tubes)
This is the unit with keyfob remote. This is a great pre to introduce you to the tube world.

Music Hall MMF-5, with Goldring GX1012 Cart + extras $470 shippedExtras include: Herbie's Audio Lab Way Excellent II mat, Audio Quest carbon Fiber brush, Disc doctor cleaning kit(used just once). Shure Stylus gauge.
The table is brand new (only have about 50 hours on it). I have original double box packaging.

CIAudio VPP-1 Phone Pre + VAC1 power supply: $ale PendingThis is a dead quite phono pre with excellent sonic signature and a lot of configuration options.

Oppo Digital 971H up converting DVD player: $old to Daboyz
This is DVD player put Oppo on the map and gained highest marks on Secrets benchmark test. It also does quite good DVD Audio and Redbook stuff. It comes with DVI-DVI and DVI-HDMI cables (both are 6ft). I have original remote (never used) and box.

10 ft Monster Z2 biwire cables with Bananas on both ends: $75 shipped

Monster M350 Interconnect 2 Meter: $15 shipped

Monster Interlink 400: 1 meter: $old

AR Pro Series Interconnect 6 ft: $10 shipped

Phoenix Gold Optical Cable 3 ft: $8 shipped

Magnavox Component Video Cable 6 ft: $10 shipped

You can send me PM if you are intersted. I will prefer paypal as payment method.

-thanks

bikerboy

Hi,
I am interested in the CI phono pre amp. I would like to get more info and hear some feedback on the forum but will let you know asap. I will be using it with a denon dl-103r which is a low output(0.27mv) mc. Thanks

bikerboy

Hi,
I think I will pass on the phono amp. It doesnt have enough gain to work well with the cart I am using. From what I read looks like a great phono amp. Thanks and good luck on your sale.

daboyz

PM sent on Oppo.

izafar

daboyz wrote: »

PM sent on Oppo.

Oppo sold to Dave.

Dave I have replied your PM.

izafar

bikerboy wrote: »

Hi,
I think I will pass on the phono amp. It doesnt have enough gain to work well with the cart I am using. From what I read looks like a great phono amp. Thanks and good luck on your sale.

np bikerboy. I agree this unit has 40 and 50 db of gain, and you might need a step up transformer with your Cart.

izafar

Price reduced to all items to make them even more attractive

treitz3

If the record player doesn't sell within 1 month, I'll take it off your hands at the current asking price. If it sells before then, oh well. Sometimes I wished I didn't blow so much dough on gear so I could afford more gear.:rolleyes:

izafar

np treitz3. I can wait a month if you are interested.

treitz3 wrote: »

If the record player doesn't sell within 1 month, I'll take it off your hands at the current asking price. If it sells before then, oh well. Sometimes I wished I didn't blow so much dough on gear so I could afford more gear.:rolleyes:

treitz3

Yes sir! definitely interested. Right now I have a Rega P1 that has less than 20 hours on her and I already have the itch to upgrade. That clamp Joe hooked me up with really makes the vinyl sound good. Damn him.:D

izafar

shameless bump...

phuz

Is the cover on the TT scratched or damaged? It looks that way in the photo.

I may be interested in the TT.

izafar

phuz wrote: »

Is the cover on the TT scratched or damaged? It looks that way in the photo.

I may be interested in the TT.

There are no scratches or damage to the cover. I believe the pics shows the dust and flash reflection. I just cleaned the cover up and took some more pictures. Here they are:

Let me know if you are interested.

izafar

Added a lot more cables:

10 ft Monster Z2 biwire cables with Bananas on both ends: $75 shipped

Monster M350 Interconnect 2 Meter: $15 shipped

Monster Interlink 400: 1 meter: $10 Shipped

AR Pro Series Interconnect 6 ft: $10 shipped

Phoenix Gold Optical Cable 3 ft: $8 shipped

Magnavox Component Video Cable 6 ft: $10 shipped

Last bump for electronics, I am planning on putting these on Audiogon in next couple of days.

izafar

Updated the status of the items. Amp sold to Darla whereas Pre-amp and Phono pre sold at Audiogon. TT is waiting for treitz3 and all the cables are still available.

steelervic

pm'd you

treitz3

Ahhh, I'm ready to take that TT off your hands now.......you have a PM.:D

beardog03

treitz3 is on a roll..!!
new amp, TT....

go man go !!

wingnut4772

I got the amp Sat.. Does anyone know if I now put the inputs on the PHP850 to direct reather than normal with the Parasound amp? I can't find that info anywhere. Thanks

Early B.

wingnut4772 wrote: »

I got the amp Sat.. Does anyone know if I now put the inputs on the PHP850 to direct reather than normal with the Parasound amp? I can't find that info anywhere. Thanks

From the Parasound website:

The two outputs are labeled Normal and Direct. The Normal output should be used for amplifiers that you are not sure can protect your speakers from DC in the signal path. The Direct output can be used for all Parasound amplifiers since they include DC Servos to protect your speakers from DC in the signal path. If you are unsure, call you amplifer manufacturer or use the Normal output.

wingnut4772

Early B. wrote: »

From the Parasound website:

The two outputs are labeled Normal and Direct. The Normal output should be used for amplifiers that you are not sure can protect your speakers from DC in the signal path. The Direct output can be used for all Parasound amplifiers since they include DC Servos to protect your speakers from DC in the signal path. If you are unsure, call you amplifer manufacturer or use the Normal output.

Thanks I missed that.:)

Ok got it all hooked up and....

...it's definitely different from using the Earthquake Cinenova. It's certainly not as bright. I am getting slammed with bass now suddenly. Where did all that come from? I went from a 300 watt amp to 205 and suddenly I am getting a LOT more bass? How does that happen?Also my volume dial on the pre is much lower to achieve the same volumes.

Arghh! Lightening storm. Short break. I think I am going to have to put shot back in my speakers.

audiobliss

Sweet! Sounds like an awesome amp!

Early B.

wingnut4772 wrote: »

Ok got it all hooked up and....

...it's definitely different from using the Earthquake Cinenova. It's certainly not as bright. I am getting slammed with bass now suddenly. Where did all that come from? I went from a 300 watt amp to 205 and suddenly I am getting a LOT more bass? How does that happen?Also my volume dial on the pre is much lower to achieve the same volumes.

Ha ha. Another example of upgrading by downsizing. That's wonderful. Glad to hear you're getting great results from the amp. I used to own one of those 1500A's.

wingnut4772

Early B. wrote: »

Ha ha. Another example of upgrading by downsizing. That's wonderful. Glad to hear you're getting great results from the amp. I used to own one of those 1500A's.

Thanks . It's like my subwoofer is on now . I need an explanation!:eek:

Actually I am listening now some more...... I guess I am used to the detail of the Cinenova. This may take some getting used to. It's really a lot warmer.

Early B.

wingnut4772 wrote: »

Thanks . It's like my subwoofer is on now . I need an explanation!:eek:

Actually I am listening now some more...... I guess I am used to the detail of the Cinenova. This may take some getting used to. It's really a lot warmer.

Yeah, the 1500 isn't known for great detail. There's always a trade-off between big bass and detail. I think the 1500 makes a very nice HT only amp.

wingnut4772

I put the shot back in the VR4 Jrs and the bass has tightened up. It has a really nice bottom end and pushes my Von Schweikerts full range. I will listen to it for a while before I make a final verdict.
Is there a way to run them both? The Cinenova for the highs and the Parasound for the bass?

Early B.

wingnut4772 wrote: »

Is there a way to run them both? The Cinenova for the highs and the Parasound for the bass?

Absolutely! Bi-amp that sucker and let us know your results. Does your pre have dual outputs? If not, I think you'll need a couple of y-adapters.

audiobliss

It sure does. Just use the Direct output to the HCA1500A, and the Normal outputs to the Cinenova. I bi-amped with my P\HP-850 just like that for a while...well, different amps, of course, but same setup.

wingnut4772

audiobliss wrote: »

It sure does. Just use the Direct output to the HCA1500A, and the Normal outputs to the Cinenova. I bi-amped with my P\HP-850 just like that for a while...well, different amps, of course, but same setup.

And how did you like the results and why did you change from that?

So that would be safe to do? I don't want my speakers to explode. Also my speaker cables are shotgun biwired. I do have another single pair but is it ok to leave one connection end hanging on the biwired pairs? It's my understanding that the normal and direct outputs are two different sounds as well...

wingnut4772

Upon further review, the Parasound sounds better by itself. Warmer than I am used to but put the Cinenova back in the mix and it sounded a bit thin and bright in comparison. Guess I am gettin' accustomed to it.

cfrizz

I'm glad you are enjoying the amp Darla! It's a great piece of gear!