Lounge Audio LCR MKIII Phono Amp

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stangman67
stangman67 Posts: 2,185
edited January 2019 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Hey polkies,

Selling a Lounge Audio LCR MKIII moving magnet phono amplifier. This is a very well reviewed unit and I’m sure most will be familiar with it here. I bought it new in March. It has performed well for me and my previous TT but I’ve moved up to a MC cart on my new table and bought a Rega Fono MC.

Shipping will be done via USPS in the med flat rate box as pictured. This is exactly how it was packaged from Lounge. It is in like new shape. I am fanatical about taking care of my gear and you won’t find a single scratch/ding/dent etc.

New this will cost you 320 shipped from Lounge. I am asking for 200+ shipping polkie price. Payment via Friends and Family PayPal otherwise add pp fees

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2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 9,434
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    Nice price and opportunity for a nice phono pre.
    Sketchy Craig recommended this to me, and I like it.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • Jaybeez
    Jaybeez Posts: 748
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    Great unit and great seller. Buy now and with confidence!
    2 Channel "Polk" Room:

    Marantz PM8004 Integrated
    Marantz SA8004 SACD Player
    Music Hall mmf 7.3 TT with Ortofon Bronze
    WiiM Mini
    Schiit Bifrost with Multibit Upgrade
    Polk 7B with RDO198s
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,185
    edited January 2019
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    Thanks gents! This is a fantastic phono pre and a stupid value at 200 bucks. If someone happens to want this and the Solo I’m selling I’ll take a few bucks off of both
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
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    There is no better MM phono preamp under $500. One of my top ten audio pieces from my time with ToneAudio at any price!
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,037
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    This is seriously tempting -- I've read nothing but wonderful things about these, and by all accounts these are a bargain (even) at full price.

    For anyone who's interested in this, there's a good, interesting thread including "in production" photos of one of these at https://hifihaven.org/index.php?threads/lounge-audio-lcr-iii-phono-preamp-build-and-review-thread-the-doorway-giant-killer.3430/

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,185
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    This is sold! Thanks everyone
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
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    The Lounge arrived this afternoon. As expected, looks like it's brand new.

    Thanks Zach!
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  • Dr_Wu
    Dr_Wu Posts: 305
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    It's a good one, sl. I traded emails with its owner/inventor, a really nice and accessible guy. Would have bought one had it taken MC carts also. He did say he's been ratcheting up the gain on this, current model is 42dB, IIRC. And, they make an add-on for MC, I think.

    Everything I read about them was super positive. Spin away!
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
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    Dr_Wu wrote: »
    It's a good one, sl. I traded emails with its owner/inventor, a really nice and accessible guy. Would have bought one had it taken MC carts also. He did say he's been ratcheting up the gain on this, current model is 42dB, IIRC. And, they make an add-on for MC, I think.

    Everything I read about them was super positive. Spin away!
    The Copla step-up.
    https://www.loungeaudio.com/copla

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,185
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    I looked at doing the Copla with the lounge but decided to get the Fono instead. Figure sometimes simplicity beats out adding another component that might not match well
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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