IS this a good deal?

SDA1C
SDA1C Posts: 2,072
edited December 2011 in Electronics
I saw this on epay and wondered if it would spark some discussion.. @risk of being scooped, Is this a good deal on a 5x425?

Thanks, 1C
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited November 2011
    What did you see?
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited November 2011
    Well since we see nothing, I'll say no.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2011
    SDA1C wrote: »
    I saw this on epay and wondered if it would spark some discussion.. @risk of being scooped, Is this a good deal on a 5x425?

    Thanks, 1C

    Is it a Sunfire signature amp????
    Linn AV5140 fronts
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    ahahaha sorry lol

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunfire-Cinema-Grand-Signature425-5-/140650375112?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20bf6a67c8#ht_500wt_949

    1C
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited November 2011
    Well it appears to have a scuff or dust on the front to the left of the display. I'd ask what that is.

    I however, do NOT like that the picture is taken with the needle buried... that's a turn off.
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    EXACTLY MY THOUGHT! I can deal with the scuff and I actually think its just dust but I have not seen any other with the needle pinned. That meter is for the incoming ac current to the transformer correct?

    Answers that I suppose

    Thanks 1C
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited November 2011
    Mine pins like that and sounds fine.I haven't taken time to see why it does it yet but it has had no negative effect on the performance of mine.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,806
    edited November 2011
    Didn't even bother to dust it before taking pics to sell it? Wonder how well it's been treated.
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    Yup! Pass.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited November 2011
    SDA1C wrote: »
    That meter is for the incoming ac current to the transformer correct?

    Actually, I thought it was a power level meter to display watts. So I don't even know for sure. Maybe that's harmless? Don't take my word for it as I'm unsure.
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    I do know its joules so I am assuming its incoming. If I'm way off please correct me. but I';m sure I read its and ac tattle tale
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited November 2011
    That is normal for these amps to have the needle almost pinned like that. It is one of the main ways to tell that this amp is a sig series.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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

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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    REally? So it's more of a wattage draw than an issue? Do all sig's run at the top end of the meter?
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2011
    It looks like he took the picture with the amp on. When it is on & getting a signal the needle goes all the way over to the right and stays there. It does NOT move around. When it is off or not getting a signal it is all the way over to the left. This is normal.
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    Most of the pics I've seen of these amps the needle is on the next to last measurement not all the way to the right. It does raise some concern but if it's normal I will consider it. I was atcually hoping to find the seller here and be able to talk via pm or at least open forum.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited November 2011
    PM sent... give me a buzz
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    Thanks John, Nothing like a knowledgeable sounding board. if/ when your 5x comes up I got dibs! lol.

    Thanks again, 1c
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited November 2011
    SDA1C wrote: »
    Thanks John, Nothing like a knowledgeable sounding board. if/ when your 5x comes up I got dibs! lol.

    Thanks again, 1c

    get in line! I called dibs on his Grand Cinema a couple weeks back. :p
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    LOL. I wonder how much it would cost for a mod to erase your post? hehe
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    They cleaned it up I see. If there was a buy it now This would be in my living room!

    1C


    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140650375112#shId
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited November 2011
    Turns out there was a BIN option...so I did.:twisted:

    Add a 5x425 to the upgrade list. I pick it up Friday. ! Woohoo!
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited November 2011
    Nice score!
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited December 2011
    Thanks! Man this thing runs! :)
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited December 2011
    SDA1C wrote: »
    Thanks! Man this thing runs! :)

    Better go catch it!

    Cant wait to hear one someday. Enjoy!
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited December 2011
    Drenis wrote: »
    Better go catch it!

    Cant wait to hear one someday. Enjoy!

    Its running in circles next to Prince Albert in a box lol. Definitely something to behold in it's price range.
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