Musical Fidelity A3cr dual mono preamp

Aaron
Aaron Posts: 1,853
edited April 2005 in Flea Market
Musical Fidelity A3cr dual mono preamp
- perfect condition
- Stereophile Class B (and won accolades from everyone else)
- original box, manual, remote
- retailed for $1,500, asking $750
- reason for selling: making a lateral shift in the MF line to a simliar item

This is a great-sounding preamp, complete with jewelry-like looks and tank-like construction (weights over 30 pounds!).

see Detailed Specs

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,794
    edited April 2005
    That's a very nice pre amp and priced right. Somebody take it home.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2005
    very nice...

    hmmmmm......
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
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    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited April 2005
    whats dual mono mean? does that mean instead of stereo it has a mono section for each channel to improve clarity?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,794
    edited April 2005
    Right, it means the right and left channels are completely separate circuits resulting in greater clarity and separtation. Some dual mono gear may share a common transformer and power cord, others are totally separate and even have two power cords.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2005
    does this one have seperate power cords ?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited April 2005
    Yes, a single removable IEC power cord--can be upgraded. the A3CR as dual independant torodial (sp?) transformers for each channel and totally seperate boards for each channel. Inputs for:

    CD
    SACD
    Tuner
    Aux
    Tape

    I have A3CR and I adore it. This is a fantastic deal. Don't think about it--buy it.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2005
    for some reason ...I`m droolin`....
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited April 2005
    Hey, you guys are doing a great sales job for me!

    Robert, I can send that MIT interconnect along with the preamp! I'm sure I can squeeze it in the box. :D

    Aaron
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2005
    I am feverishly working on moving some gear as we speak..!!

    :D;):D
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited April 2005
    Get it man! get it. Then send me a Christmas card this year. :D
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2005
    I would have the cabage to get it right now, but I just got a pair of I/C`s that I couldn`t pass up..


    I`m workin on it..

    I`m an addict...consumed by all things audio, but...

    I aint pimpin my **** on the corner for more gear.....


    yet..!!



    no,no...never..

    thers another way...

    I`ll figure somethin out...(think bear , think..)

    I guess I could cut loose with a couple pairs of speaks and a couple amps...
    :(
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited April 2005
    This is the kind of stuff that people go to therapy for. Hmm, I wonder...is there a market for an audio therapist?

    Aaron
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited April 2005
    Probably. Maybe you could include a free therapy session with the purchase of any product. :D
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited April 2005
    okay now yer just messin with me..!!

    where`s your pm button..?!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited April 2005
    OK, there's my PM button. I had to enable that option in my profile.

    Aaron
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited April 2005
    Sorry, boys! This one's off the market. I'm keeping it! It sounds better than the unit I replaced it with which cost twice as much money.

    Aaron
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited April 2005
    Amen to that brothers. My A3CR isn't going anywhere.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2005
    Don't blame ya. For SS, it's a solid winner. Nice lookin' fella, too.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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