FS: Earthquake Cinenova Grande 5

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  • mhartman29
    mhartman29 Posts: 257
    edited March 2008
    I'm so tempted! I've been doing way too much upgrading lately, though. And, that sucker is 21" deep! My 19" emotiva barely fits in my cabinet.
    Emotiva LMC pre/pro
    Emotiva LPA amp
    Fronts LSI15
    Center LSIC
    Rears LSI7s
    Dual MFW-15s
    Oppo 980H
    Signal Analog II ICs
    Signal Ultra speaker cables
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2008
    I'm surprised this amp is still here.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited March 2008
    Me too. I'd have jumped on this when I was in the market for my 5 channel amp.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited March 2008
    mhartman29 wrote: »
    I'm so tempted! I've been doing way too much upgrading lately, though. And, that sucker is 21" deep! My 19" emotiva barely fits in my cabinet.

    Actually it is 19, just measured, the 21 is w/handles.
    The Basement HT
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  • bernardo
    bernardo Posts: 120
    edited March 2008
    What kind of furniture do you people have to hold this beast? The only thing keeping me from jumping in is that the shelves of my stuff hold only 65lb according to the user's guide. Short of leaving in on the floor... :(
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  • zeppage2
    zeppage2 Posts: 196
    edited March 2008
    Gaara,

    Please provide a shipping quote to 94605.
    I have no buyer rating here, but you can view my profile on ebay under the username zeppage2.

    regards, Mark

    p.s. pm me at zeppage2@yahoo.com
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  • G-2
    G-2 Posts: 533
    edited March 2008
    Our Earthquake 5 channel lives on an Ultrasonic single shelf
    Home Theater
    Chane     A3rx-c's, A2rc-c, A1rx-c's|Miller & Kreisel V-125's|Sony XBR65X810C 65" 4K LED TV|
    Earthquake Cinenova Grande-5|Pioneer Elite - VSX-84TXSi-AVR|TRIPPLITE LCR2400|
    Ultrasonic Amp Stand|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|

    2 - Channel
    Polk     RTA 12c's w/RDO194 TWEETS, clarity ESA caps mills resistors (full mod)|Turntable|
    Anthem MCA 2|Acurus Act 3 Pre Pro|Parasound P/Ph 100|Pioneer Elite N-30|Adcom GDA600|
    Premier Rack|Blue Jeans,Audioquest,Monster Cables|
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited March 2008
    I kept mine on a DIY Flexy stand. For about 6 months I had it on a 20-24in tv stand that cost me $30 at a local store.

    If anyone needs a shipping quote it is shipping from 06078, the box is 22 x 26 x 16 and according the UPS label is 136 lbs, but is probably closer to 145. UPS is about 40% more then FedEx, and USPS won't ship it. DHL works to.
    The Basement HT
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  • Hiccups
    Hiccups Posts: 10
    edited March 2008
    I'll take it!

    Seriously. I'll PM you now
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited March 2008
    Zep, I emailed you this morning, please let me know asap as hiccups is ready and willing

    hiccups, back at ya
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    Back on the market again. Please guys don't pm me saying you will take it and have the money ready unless you really do. Second time it has happened with this unit.
    The Basement HT
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2008
    You may as well put it on Audiogon Gaara. These cheapo's don't know a good thing when it hits them upside their heads!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,966
    edited April 2008
    Yeah Cathy...then you'll see a thread about recommending an amp to power a full LSI HT system.This is a steal here people.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2008
    buyers who do this I want it, oh, wait, no I don't, need to get a negative in the sales rating system.

    This is a very nice amp, I really dont get the FM anymore seems like alot of quality stuff just sits. Looks like audiogon is going to have to be the way to go.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2008
    10000% agree Ted! If you don't have the check in hand to send out right then, don't post that you want it!
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    buyers who do this I want it, oh, wait, no I don't, need to get a negative in the sales rating system.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    I have one more polkie interested, if they back out then off to Agon.
    The Basement HT
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
    I wish I could get it. Good luck.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I wish I could get it. Good luck.

    I wish you could to, its still for sale. If you plan on purchasing anytime in the next couple months let me know, I can hold this for Polk Masters.

    Guys, please check to make sure you can get this before pming me. I have had 2 members now say they will take it only to later renege. I have had a couple members say up front they are not sure if they have the funds, that is fine, just say upfront if you have to check first with your bank, wife, husband, dog, etc. before pulling the trigger.

    That said I am initiating a new pricing structure, see the OP for info. I have one buyer who seems interested, but the first one with the $ gets it.
    The Basement HT
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    One more thing, be ready to verify feedback if you pm me, I have had one member give me his 200+ Ebay account info then when asked to verify it he disappeared.
    The Basement HT
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,851
    edited April 2008
    cfrizz wrote: »
    You may as well put it on Audiogon Gaara. These cheapo's don't know a good thing when it hits them upside their heads!

    well maye some of us cheapos have kids,families, and other more important uses for the $$$$,and do know about seein a good deal...see em everyday, as there are lots of other audio boards out there with as good or even better deals......i guess the cheapos at audiocircle are just as cheap and clueless huh :D
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    NotaSuv wrote: »
    well maye some of us cheapos have kids,families, and other more important uses for the $$$$,and do know about seein a good deal...see em everyday, as there are lots of other audio boards out there with as good or even better deals......i guess the cheapos at audiocircle are just as cheap and clueless huh :D

    I believe Cfrizz was referring to either the members who said they would take it, then renegged. Perhaps she was referring to the 2-3 members who made threads requesting a good amp for LSis, and when told to buy this amp went out and bought lower quality ones for similar $ (deamples comes to mind).

    What deal do you see that is better than mine? I see the broken one on AV123 that was selling for $1450. Of course the seller doesn't give out that info until you contact him, nor does he mention the scratches on the sides and top.
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  • demaples
    demaples Posts: 266
    edited April 2008
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    Hitachi 50" Plasma full HD 1080--Onkyo 805 AVR
    Rotel RMB-1077 amp--Polk LSic center
    Polk LSi25 fronts--Polk LSi 15 rears
    Genesis G-2800 sides--Polk PSW 650 sub
    APC H15 power conditioner--Netgear digital media player
    Napster external hardrive--Linksys Wireless G router
    Samsung DVD--Blue Jeans wires
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    Wow. Reread my post, you weren't one of the ones that said you would take it and changed their mind, you were one of the ones that was recommended a Cinenova by many different people and then bought something of lesser value. Sorry if you read it the wrong way it wasn't what I intended.

    If you read through my past posts you will see I am a big fan of icepower which your amp utilizes. I replaced the Cinenova with icepower amps. I think the 1077 is a nice amp I just don't think the 1077 is worth the asking price of $2500, you can get much better for the $. For example a NHT Power5 and a Power2 will run you $2k for 200wpc x 7 and are icepower amps that use much nicer modules then the 1077. I guess if you need a really small compact amp it will fit the bill, hopefully you didn't pay to much though as there is on on Agon right now for $1300obo.
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  • demaples
    demaples Posts: 266
    edited April 2008
    Hi Gaara,
    thanks. Isn't that the way it always is, one comes up a bit cheaper. I got mine for $1600, free shipping, so I'll give it a try. Thanks for the other advice, I'll check them out.
    D

    Hitachi 50" Plasma full HD 1080--Onkyo 805 AVR
    Rotel RMB-1077 amp--Polk LSic center
    Polk LSi25 fronts--Polk LSi 15 rears
    Genesis G-2800 sides--Polk PSW 650 sub
    APC H15 power conditioner--Netgear digital media player
    Napster external hardrive--Linksys Wireless G router
    Samsung DVD--Blue Jeans wires
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    $1600 is a good price for it, not worth it imo for $2500 but for $1600 it is good deal. I take it you bought it from the Audio Pimp then, he is usually meticulous with his gear so you know your getting a piece that is good as new, worth a little extra IMO.

    P.S. Thanks for the PMs guys it is appreciated. I am going to take your advice.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • hangon
    hangon Posts: 228
    edited April 2008
    I purchased CineNova Grande (5) balanced XLR 3/30/2005. Plenty of power will not disappoint anyone. This amp is really powerful and will impress you and your friends. The Signal to noise at 105db is -116.7 to -117.3 with THD+ noise at .005 (every amp is tested from the factory before shipping). Runs very cool with no hiss or buzz at low sound levels. 12 volt switching and more.
    HT Theater

    SRS-SDA 2.3tl RDO's
    Custom Center made out of a RTA15tl
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    CineNova Grande 5 channel Amp
    Klipsch KA-1000-THX Sub Amp
    (2)Klipsch KW-120-THX Subs

    Basement System

    SRS-SDA 1.2 upgraded Xover
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    ADCOM GFA 5500
    ADCOM GFA 5503
    Yahama P7000S Pro Audio Amp
    dbx 120x-ds Sub-harmonic Synthesizer
    2-JBL 4645C Subs
    1-Paradigm SW2200 Sub
    Klipsch Reference in wall's
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    Thanks for the input hangon, I had the same findings. Plenty of power yet this thing is silent at low levels, it it runs surprisingly cool for its power output and size.

    On a unrelated note this thread is a mess, a redux will be posted tomorrow with new pictures and some slightly lowerd/adjusted prices. Stay tunned.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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