Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 Tube Buffer

schwarcw
schwarcw Posts: 7,338
edited February 2008 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I'm selling this for my pal Dipole Dan. He bought it based on my advice to use with his Rega Apollo player. Less than a year old, excellent condition. This one has the all wort power supply. These are listed all over the 'Gon for $250. I'll sell this one for $225 shipped.

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Carl

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
    I have been wanting one of these for awhile now..

    Would it be an "upgrade to the Jolida cdp that I now run ?

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited February 2008
    Hi Robert!

    I don't think this will really be an upgrade to your Jolida CDP. This product was really meant for solid state sources especially some "analytically" sounding CDPs. This will take the "edge" off a harsh sounding source.

    I bought one to help the my Quad 99 CDP. The Quad had a great soundstage! Lot's of width, depth and detail. But it became fatiguing after about an hour or so at moderate volume levels. The Quad smoothed the edges, and gave it a slightly warmer sound.

    I wouldn't recommend using it with your Jolida. Especially if you have a tube pre. There is no need for this. I hope this info helps!

    Carl
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,034
    edited February 2008
    Can it be used with a TT?
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited February 2008
    I would use it AFTER the phono stage / step up, not before. Other than that, it can be used anywhere in the system, put it between your amp and preamp for all your sources.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2008
    I use it between the Denon 2900 and the Trivista for SACD & DVD-A.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Hi Robert!

    I don't think this will really be an upgrade to your Jolida CDP. This product was really meant for solid state sources especially some "analytically" sounding CDPs. This will take the "edge" off a harsh sounding source.

    I bought one to help the my Quad 99 CDP. The Quad had a great soundstage! Lot's of width, depth and detail. But it became fatiguing after about an hour or so at moderate volume levels. The Quad smoothed the edges, and gave it a slightly warmer sound.

    I wouldn't recommend using it with your Jolida. Especially if you have a tube pre. There is no need for this. I hope this info helps!

    Carl

    Thanks for the help...
    I have plenty of tubes in the mix as it is...

    Good luck with your sale

    Carl is a great guy to do business with fellas...
    MF makes outstanding gear IMO..

    If your looking for a tube buffer, this is a great opportunity to get in the door on the upper level

    at a great price to boot...!
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited February 2008
    If this is still available i want it.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2008
    That's a great price for a very nice buffer.

    I'm not sure why one would use it on a tube based CDP but Carl hit on this earlier.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
    yeah, I wasn`t sure about it, but Carl cleared that up fror me...

    Looks like ESAVINON is movin on it..!!
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    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited February 2008
    ESAVINON wrote: »
    If this is still available i want it.

    Ed,

    It's so small it will fit inside your pocket. I'll be in NY in three weeks, but no time to play. I would love to drive down to the Bronx, deliver this and hear those SRT's

    I'll check your PM

    Carl
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited February 2008
    You're always welcome carl.
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