ADCOM, Acurus, Polk, Nakamichi + More Gear For Sale
blakeh
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It has been a crazy time for me in relation to audio. I got the bug to upgrade my system about a year ago (at the same time I was moving into a new house) and I've just finally attained a fleeting glimpse of audio nirvana. However, I have a whole stack of audio equipment that needs to find a new home so that I can pay off Mr. Chase Bank for all of my new purchases.
All of the gear I have for sale here has been actively used in either my primary or secondary system without any issue up until I went crazy and bought all new components. Much of the gear in my main rig got sold to a local friend, but this is what's left. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see a larger image.
• ADCOM GDA-600 Digital To Analog Converter: This was the very first DAC I ever heard and it's the piece that first opened my eyes to just how good a CD could sound. At this price point, it's hard to find a better upgrade for a 2-channel system that is still using the onboard DAC chips of a CD player. $SOLD to Daboyz
• ADCOM GDA-700 Digital To Analog Converter: This is the same design as the GDA-600 but adds HDCD decoding. $SOLD to Lessisnevermore
• Sonic Integrity Tube Pod Integrated Amp: Exact same unit as the Dared MP-5. Comes with the integrated amp itself, iPod dock, speakers and a pair of Russian tubes to replace the crappy Chinese tubes that came with it. This item has never been used and is still sealed in the box. $SOLD to Lessisnevermore
• ADCOM GFA-585 Limited Edition Dual Mono Amplifier: This is the jewel of ADCOM's amplifier line. It is, essentially, two GFA-565 monoblock amplifiers put into a single chasis. 250W into 8ohms with the capabililty to drop down to 1ohm without any problem. I've just popped the cover off to take a look at the caps, and there are no leaks, discoloration or bulging. I've had this amp for about ten years now and it's always worked like a champ. I'd rate condition at 7/10 mostly for age. Original Box and Manuals. Further specs can be found here. $575
• Acurus DIA100 Integrated Amp: You won't see one of these come up for sale very often. It is a 100W power amplifier mated with a completely passive preamp. There are a number of benefits that this type of topology offers, most of which are listed in this Stereophile review of the unit. I used this to drive a pair of LSi9s without any problems. A truly unique piece. $400
• ADCOM GFP-555 Preamplifier: This is a nice entry-level preamp with a decent phono input. More info at ADCOM's site here. $125
• Nakamichi CA-5 Preamplifier with matching Power Strip: Minimalist design w/high quality parts • Short signal paths for better sonic performance • 1,800uF (x2) Filter Capacitors • 1% metal film resistors and 2% film dielectric capacitors used throughout • Input devices are FET’s w/Bi Polar transistors for the output • Gold plated inputs and outputs • Shielded power transformer far removed from the audio circuitry • Individual discrete audio blocks, for power supply, line amplifier, and phono section divided into Left and Right banks • Three heavy gauge solid copper power rails run through the middle (positive, ground, negative) (see photo) NOT a PCB trace to supply power to each audio block. • 31 step ALPS volume attenuator • ALPS selectors and balance control • 4 inputs and 2 tape loops and 2 sets of outputs (for biamping) • Selectable 50, 100, 200 ohm MC phono pickups • Selectable 47k ohms in parallel w/ 100, 200, 300pF of capacitance for MM cartridges • Power strip will trigger other components to turn off and on based on power amp (does not have to be Nakamichi) $225
• Polk LSi7 Speakers (Charcoal): Most of you out there already know what these are, so I won't bore you with specs. I am the original owner and I have the box and manuals. Very seldom use in my bedroom system. $350
• Audiophase AP-XM101 XM Radio Skybox: I used this as my nightstand clock radio for a number of years and it served me well. Only selling because I moved to a SqueezeBoom. If you've got XM radio, this is the perfect audio companion. It also plays CDRs and MP3s. More info here. I am the original owner and purchased it form Best Buy. $75
• Wii System: Original Wii system /w Wii Sports game • Two Wireless Controllers (included in original Wii package) • Two Nunchuck Controllers (included in original Wii package) • Rechargeable Battery Packs (with A/C Charing Station) for Both Controllers • Two Classic Controller Pads • Two Steering Wheels (for Mario Kart and other driving games) • HD Component Video Cable (original Wii package does not include this, only low-def RCA connections) • Wii Fit with Wii Fit Balance Board • Guitar Hero III with Two Guitars • Games: Rampage, Tiger Woods Golf ’07, Super Smashbrothers Brawl, Carnival Games, Guitar Hero Aerosmith, Mario Kart • $50 worth of downloaded “classic games” including Wave Rider, Donkey Kong 64, Bomberman, and more • I have all the original boxes, manuals, cables and accessories. I priced everything out on Amazon as far as what you could buy the same package for brand new, and I came to $803. $475
• Dodd Levitator: A very disappointing transaction with Russman has lead me to sell this item. I won't get into the entire story here, but Russ failed to send me this item for nearly four weeks and I ended up purchasing an alternate dampening solution during that period because I was not sure I would ever receive this item (and he would not return any of my emails). I finally filed a Paypal claim against him and magically the item showed up (without so much as a single email or communication). Anyway, I don't have a use for it now so my headache and loss can be your gain. It is still in the box that Russ shipped it in. I promise to ship it a lot faster than he did! $200
I also have the following TV DVD series for sale. I purchased all of them brand new and only watched the seasons once to play some catch up with current seasons:
• Heroes Season 1 (Sealed) $15
• Heroes Season 2 (Sealed) $16
• 30 Rock Season 1 $16
• 30 Rock Season 2 $16
• It's Always Sunny In Philly Season 1 $10
• It's Always Sunny In Philly Season 2 $10
• Chuck Season 1 $15
• Freaks & Geeks Complete Series $25
• Headcase Season 1 (Sealed) $8
• Burn Notice Season 1 $18
• Burn Notice Season 2 $15
All of the gear I have for sale here has been actively used in either my primary or secondary system without any issue up until I went crazy and bought all new components. Much of the gear in my main rig got sold to a local friend, but this is what's left. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see a larger image.
• ADCOM GDA-600 Digital To Analog Converter: This was the very first DAC I ever heard and it's the piece that first opened my eyes to just how good a CD could sound. At this price point, it's hard to find a better upgrade for a 2-channel system that is still using the onboard DAC chips of a CD player. $SOLD to Daboyz
• ADCOM GDA-700 Digital To Analog Converter: This is the same design as the GDA-600 but adds HDCD decoding. $SOLD to Lessisnevermore
• Sonic Integrity Tube Pod Integrated Amp: Exact same unit as the Dared MP-5. Comes with the integrated amp itself, iPod dock, speakers and a pair of Russian tubes to replace the crappy Chinese tubes that came with it. This item has never been used and is still sealed in the box. $SOLD to Lessisnevermore
• ADCOM GFA-585 Limited Edition Dual Mono Amplifier: This is the jewel of ADCOM's amplifier line. It is, essentially, two GFA-565 monoblock amplifiers put into a single chasis. 250W into 8ohms with the capabililty to drop down to 1ohm without any problem. I've just popped the cover off to take a look at the caps, and there are no leaks, discoloration or bulging. I've had this amp for about ten years now and it's always worked like a champ. I'd rate condition at 7/10 mostly for age. Original Box and Manuals. Further specs can be found here. $575
• Acurus DIA100 Integrated Amp: You won't see one of these come up for sale very often. It is a 100W power amplifier mated with a completely passive preamp. There are a number of benefits that this type of topology offers, most of which are listed in this Stereophile review of the unit. I used this to drive a pair of LSi9s without any problems. A truly unique piece. $400
• ADCOM GFP-555 Preamplifier: This is a nice entry-level preamp with a decent phono input. More info at ADCOM's site here. $125
• Nakamichi CA-5 Preamplifier with matching Power Strip: Minimalist design w/high quality parts • Short signal paths for better sonic performance • 1,800uF (x2) Filter Capacitors • 1% metal film resistors and 2% film dielectric capacitors used throughout • Input devices are FET’s w/Bi Polar transistors for the output • Gold plated inputs and outputs • Shielded power transformer far removed from the audio circuitry • Individual discrete audio blocks, for power supply, line amplifier, and phono section divided into Left and Right banks • Three heavy gauge solid copper power rails run through the middle (positive, ground, negative) (see photo) NOT a PCB trace to supply power to each audio block. • 31 step ALPS volume attenuator • ALPS selectors and balance control • 4 inputs and 2 tape loops and 2 sets of outputs (for biamping) • Selectable 50, 100, 200 ohm MC phono pickups • Selectable 47k ohms in parallel w/ 100, 200, 300pF of capacitance for MM cartridges • Power strip will trigger other components to turn off and on based on power amp (does not have to be Nakamichi) $225
• Polk LSi7 Speakers (Charcoal): Most of you out there already know what these are, so I won't bore you with specs. I am the original owner and I have the box and manuals. Very seldom use in my bedroom system. $350
• Audiophase AP-XM101 XM Radio Skybox: I used this as my nightstand clock radio for a number of years and it served me well. Only selling because I moved to a SqueezeBoom. If you've got XM radio, this is the perfect audio companion. It also plays CDRs and MP3s. More info here. I am the original owner and purchased it form Best Buy. $75
• Wii System: Original Wii system /w Wii Sports game • Two Wireless Controllers (included in original Wii package) • Two Nunchuck Controllers (included in original Wii package) • Rechargeable Battery Packs (with A/C Charing Station) for Both Controllers • Two Classic Controller Pads • Two Steering Wheels (for Mario Kart and other driving games) • HD Component Video Cable (original Wii package does not include this, only low-def RCA connections) • Wii Fit with Wii Fit Balance Board • Guitar Hero III with Two Guitars • Games: Rampage, Tiger Woods Golf ’07, Super Smashbrothers Brawl, Carnival Games, Guitar Hero Aerosmith, Mario Kart • $50 worth of downloaded “classic games” including Wave Rider, Donkey Kong 64, Bomberman, and more • I have all the original boxes, manuals, cables and accessories. I priced everything out on Amazon as far as what you could buy the same package for brand new, and I came to $803. $475
• Dodd Levitator: A very disappointing transaction with Russman has lead me to sell this item. I won't get into the entire story here, but Russ failed to send me this item for nearly four weeks and I ended up purchasing an alternate dampening solution during that period because I was not sure I would ever receive this item (and he would not return any of my emails). I finally filed a Paypal claim against him and magically the item showed up (without so much as a single email or communication). Anyway, I don't have a use for it now so my headache and loss can be your gain. It is still in the box that Russ shipped it in. I promise to ship it a lot faster than he did! $200
I also have the following TV DVD series for sale. I purchased all of them brand new and only watched the seasons once to play some catch up with current seasons:
• Heroes Season 1 (Sealed) $15
• Heroes Season 2 (Sealed) $16
• 30 Rock Season 1 $16
• 30 Rock Season 2 $16
• It's Always Sunny In Philly Season 1 $10
• It's Always Sunny In Philly Season 2 $10
• Chuck Season 1 $15
• Freaks & Geeks Complete Series $25
• Headcase Season 1 (Sealed) $8
• Burn Notice Season 1 $18
• Burn Notice Season 2 $15
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If any of you have gone through the process of listing this many items (with pictures), you know what a pain it can be. I tried to give a good representation of the items. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask. I am on the forum multiple times a day, so I can usually respond pretty quickly.
Prices on items are pretty firm. If they don't sell here, I will move them to Agon or eBay or just wait for the right buyer.
The only variable is shipping. I learned a long time ago that using a professional packer/shipper who will personally insure the packing is the way to go when shipping expensive equipment. Obviously things like the DVD sets, the XM Skybox and a few of the other items don't necessarily need to go out that way. I am capable of packaging those items very well. However, the ADCOM amp, and the Acurus Integrated amp will be professionally packed which adds approximately 20% to the UPS cost. The ADCOM is going to be a beast to ship and won't be cheap, but PM me and I can give you a better idea of cost based on your location.
I can usually send items out within 24 hours of payment. I can accept Paypal (I'll split the fee with you) or a money order. No personal checks please.
I think that covers everything. Again, I am expecting a barrage of questions, so don't be shy. I just cleaned out my PM inbox!
Thanks,
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PM Sent for Levitator.
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Maybe overlooked it but where are you located?
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I'm in Rockford, IL and local pickup is always welcome!/COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
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PM sent again. I'll take the Levitator.
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what the heck does the levatator do?? oh I see it lifts it up but whats the purpose of that? I dont understand.Fronts- RTi8
Center- CSi5
Rears- FXiA4
Sub- Velodyne 12"
Onkyo TX-SR806
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No vibrations transmitted to the gear sitting on top of it. Kapeesh.I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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Levitator sale pending to SolidSqual./COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
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pm sent on the Acurus DIA100 Integrated Amp...HT: Ninja Master LSi9s, Ninja Master LSiC, Slightly Modded LSiFXs, Modded LSi7s, Outlaw LFM-1 EX and Polk PSW125
Outlaw 970 Preamp, Outlaw 7700 Amp, Velodyne SMS-1, Oppo BDP-83,
2 APC H-15s and a Panamax 5400 for good measure
Stereo: DIY Alix Music Server, DODD Audio Battery Tube Buffer, Modded DAC-60 and MF V-Link (for now), DIY Silver ICs, Battery Powered Class D SDS-254 Amp, and GR-Research N2X Speakers -
lol no vibrations... it is cool looking thoFronts- RTi8
Center- CSi5
Rears- FXiA4
Sub- Velodyne 12"
Onkyo TX-SR806
Ps3
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Money sent for the Levitator. Sorry for the delay, I was away from my computer enjoying some tunes.
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lol no vibrations... it is cool looking tho
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Payment received from SolidSqual. Thanks! Item will be shipped out on Tuesday./COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
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Ooops sorry, I just sent a PM regarding whether you got the money. Please disregard. I should have looked here.
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PM sent about the ADCOM GFP-555
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Acurus DIA100 sale didn't work out, so it's still available./COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
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Sent PM on lsi 7's.Living Room Rig:D
Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
Xbox360/PS3/WII
M.Br. setup:)
Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
Computer Rig:
Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's -
edit: cancel that
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Nakamichi CA-5 sale pending to Wood Thrush. Heckuva a nice guy by the way. It was a pleasure talking to you tonight!/COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
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LSi7 sale pending to TouchOfEvil./COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
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Payment received for LSi7s from TouchOfEvil. Thanks for the quick turnaround! Speakers will ship out tomorrow./COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
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Payment received for LSi7s from TouchOfEvil. Thanks for the quick turnaround! Speakers will ship out tomorrow.
Good doing business with you. Can't wait to get everything setup!!!:)Living Room Rig:D
Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
Xbox360/PS3/WII
M.Br. setup:)
Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
Computer Rig:
Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's -
LSi7s and The Levitator were shipped out this morning. PMs sent to both buyers with tracking numbers.
The two items I thought would sell the fastest are still available! The ADCOM 585 amp is a killer piece and can drive any speaker attached to it.
The Acurus DIA100 is also a great sounding piece for a second system!/COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc. -
That 585 is a real beauty.
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Gawddamn it those DACs went fast.
Congrats, though.
How far is that drive from Indy, about?I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000 -
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Only about 4.5 hour drive! /COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc. -
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Only about 4.5 hour drive!
Urg.
Don't think that amp is in my future i guess.
Great prices, best of luck with the sale.
I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii
Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999
Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3
HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000 -
Bump before the weekend when items go on Audiogon.
These items are sold:
ADCOM GDA-600
ADCOM GDA-700
Sonic Integrity Tube Pod
Nakamichi CA-5 Preamp
Dodd Levitator
Polk LSi7 Speakers
These items are still available:
ADCOM GFA-585 Limited Edition Amp
Acurus DIA100 Integrated Amp
ADCOM GFP-555 Preamp
Audiophase Skybox
Wii System
All DVD Sets
To sweeten the pot a little, I will eat the Paypal fees and split shipping on any of the items./COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc. -
Got the lsi7's today. Very minty and sound great. Thanks for the sweet deal.:cool:Living Room Rig:D
Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
Xbox360/PS3/WII
M.Br. setup:)
Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
Computer Rig:
Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's -
Final bump. Haven't had time to put items on Audiogon yet (it's always a pain) so I'll try one more time here. Please let me know if you have any questions!/COLOR] [U][URL="http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=68366"][COLOR="Blue"]My Rigs[/U][/COLOR][/URL] [COLOR="Red" Balanced Audio Technology | Revel | Dodd | Monarchy | PS Audio | MIT | Polk | Etc.
