The MOTHER of all amplifiers

jrgoswick
jrgoswick Posts: 159
edited April 2009 in Electronics
So last night during a bout of insomnia I decided to carouse the bay for a while. I stumbled upon this. Yes it's expensive, yes it's insane, YES IT'S JAW DROPPING! Click the link(hopefully my HTML works) and just look.

So if you're in the market for SERIOUS power(and a divorce), buy these and tell us all about them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330320856725
Onkyo TX-SR705 AVR
Onkyo M-501-Given to my father.
Onkyo DX-C730 CD Changer
Onkyo DV-BD507 Blu Ray player
Onkyo CP-1036A turntable with Grado, Audio Technique, and Azden cartridges(GOT CARTRIDGE??)
Polk Monitor 12's with RDO's and XO's
Polk CS300 Center
Polk Monitor Series 4 rears

EBAY is like cocaine. At first you only look, next thing you know, your house is full of crap you have no idea why you own.:eek:
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330320856725&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D330320856725%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

    Yes, they're pretty ridiculous.
    "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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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited April 2009
    Would be fun to play with (not the degraded thing in the frock) :p

    Watch those speaker connections with the joules those puppies have :eek: it might ruin your day :rolleyes:
    Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2009
    Re-tubing might prove to be a bit expensive.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    A mere $30K and 1500 lbs! What would one run with that?

    Perhaps a multiplex theater?
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • jrgoswick
    jrgoswick Posts: 159
    edited April 2009
    cnh wrote: »
    A mere $30K and 1500 lbs! What would one run with that?

    Perhaps a multiplex theater?

    Only 2 channels! I would guess whatever you wanted. 1.2's, maggies, a 6011 stainless rod, heat your home. The list is endless!
    Onkyo TX-SR705 AVR
    Onkyo M-501-Given to my father.
    Onkyo DX-C730 CD Changer
    Onkyo DV-BD507 Blu Ray player
    Onkyo CP-1036A turntable with Grado, Audio Technique, and Azden cartridges(GOT CARTRIDGE??)
    Polk Monitor 12's with RDO's and XO's
    Polk CS300 Center
    Polk Monitor Series 4 rears

    EBAY is like cocaine. At first you only look, next thing you know, your house is full of crap you have no idea why you own.:eek:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,554
    edited April 2009
    Holie SHIZNIT Batman! those are impressive as all hell. A bit on the fugly/industrial side for my taste, but with enough juice to light up the Vegas Strip they should look industrial
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    stuwee wrote: »
    Watch those speaker connections with the joules those puppies have :eek: it might ruin your life :rolleyes:
    Fixed.
    "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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  • cadenceclipse
    cadenceclipse Posts: 459
    edited April 2009
    sounds like amps aren't the only thing up for bid--charming one of their models???:confused::rolleyes:
    Polk MM6501 kick panels, Eclipse cd7200mkll and SW9122 Bomb Box, Cadence A4, A7, CAP5, JL8W3V3
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited April 2009
    How about Goldmund or Gryphon or Pass Labs or MAC or even Krell MRA?

    Somebody Wants To Pay With Gold For An Amplifier?

    Goldmund Telos5000 - make sure your bank can handle this one!

    http://www.goldmund.com/products/telos5000/

    Nothing fall short of a Gold Mind!

    This is a Beast of It's Own Class!

    http://www.gryphon-audio.dk/default2.asp

    Class A power rating of 180W x 2 @ 8 ohm is a joke for this amp. 48 Sanken BJT for each channel can deliver 7000 Watts of Peak Power.

    Of Coz, one of my favorite - Pass Labs x1000.5

    http://passlabs.com/pdf/product%20manuals/x1000.5om060524.pdf

    Draws 6 amps at 120V for normal operation. Better Make sure you live next to a power plant. :D

    And then MC2KW - Big Bad Blue MAC!

    http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/mcintosh-mc2kw-2000-watt-reference-power-amplifier.asp

    Baddest Biggest Meanest MAC you could try taking a bite all day long but it won't even take your bite marks!

    A Little Competition for Big MAC - Krell MRA

    http://www.krellonline.com/krell_component.php?id=30&page=MRA

    May be not so little at 600LB each monoblock.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited April 2009
    Well, I'll be damned if I leave out my beloved amp brand, Mark Levinson!

    Anyway, here is the newer sibling of the world famous Mark Levinson 33 amp, Mark Levinson 53 !

    http://www.marklevinson.com/products/specs.asp?prod=no53
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited April 2009
    cadenceclipse wrote: »
    sounds like amps aren't the only thing up for bid--charming one of their models???:confused::rolleyes:

    LOL

    Thats the best part of this ebay ad. The model kneeling next to those tubes - she has no idea what those things are. She's gotta be thinking "WTF is this thing?!"
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • jrgoswick
    jrgoswick Posts: 159
    edited April 2009
    Those are all hella impressive(especially the first one), but the Jadis is a tube amp! That alone is impressive to me. I don't think they have output transformers either, they just match output impedance by paralleling tubes(so re-tubing is gonna be EXPENSIVE AS S#$%!).
    Onkyo TX-SR705 AVR
    Onkyo M-501-Given to my father.
    Onkyo DX-C730 CD Changer
    Onkyo DV-BD507 Blu Ray player
    Onkyo CP-1036A turntable with Grado, Audio Technique, and Azden cartridges(GOT CARTRIDGE??)
    Polk Monitor 12's with RDO's and XO's
    Polk CS300 Center
    Polk Monitor Series 4 rears

    EBAY is like cocaine. At first you only look, next thing you know, your house is full of crap you have no idea why you own.:eek:
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited April 2009
    Yep! I am well aware of the Tube Amps. It's very very impressive Tube Amp. The Jadis in the discussion can use the transformer from the power station since it doesn't has one onboard. :D

    I guess the owner needs to sign a contract with the tube factory for yearly delivery of fresh new tubes. :)
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2009
    megasat16 wrote: »
    Well, I'll be damned if I leave out my beloved amp brand, Mark Levinson!

    Anyway, here is the newer sibling of the world famous Mark Levinson 33 amp, Mark Levinson 53 !

    http://www.marklevinson.com/products/specs.asp?prod=no53

    Better yet would be this.http://bryston.com/28bsst_r.html[url][/url]
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited April 2009
    GV#27 wrote: »
    Better yet would be this.http://bryston.com/28bsst_r.html[url][/url]

    Thanks GV! How could I forget the Bryston? I'll be twice damned now. :D
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2009
    **** I just wet myself. :(

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • cadenceclipse
    cadenceclipse Posts: 459
    edited April 2009
    haha she's like "i hope they know i'm just a model and not included in this deal:confused:" "on second thought whoever has enough $$ for these bad boys def. has enough for my fake a$$:o"
    Polk MM6501 kick panels, Eclipse cd7200mkll and SW9122 Bomb Box, Cadence A4, A7, CAP5, JL8W3V3
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2009
    The ad says that one of their models will take you out to dinner, what happens after is strictly on the two of you. Not a bad deal, but those tube amps are very impressive. Way out of my league.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited April 2009
    Hmmm, me thinks if I spend that much on an amp it wont' be a Jolida.
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    The ad says that one of their models will take you out to dinner, what happens after is strictly on the two of you. Not a bad deal, but those tube amps are very impressive. Way out of my league.

    When did audio stores have models? I guess I was destined to live in a different world. :(
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2009
    Is a forklift included?
    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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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2009
    If you have the disposable cash for it, you probably have "people" who concern themselves with moving and installing it....
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