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Fresh in from the UK is Rega Research's latest "special" turntable, the Planar 3 RS (Rega Special) is now here. Not your ordinary Planar 3, the RS has a number of cool upgrades included in its $1,795 price (keep in mind a Planar 3 w/factory mount Nd5 cartridge + a NEO TTPSU is $2,045 - this package is a great bargain when you factory in the following): - Brushed metal dark aluminum HPL laminated plinth - Nd5 MM cartridge factory fitted - Neo turntable PSU MK2 included (speed control + anti vibration circuit) - CNC machined custom pulley - Reference EBLT drive belt fitted as standard - Double brace technology - 12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter - Supplied with a smoked dust cover as standard. "Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight, ultra rigid plinths over many years. Our use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid See More
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Some interesting gear passing through here this week is making for some incredible sounding analog playback. Thanks to a (few) select customers who give me the chance to hear and on occasion, sell some more exotic/special (and yes, expensive) HiFi gear.
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One post here just for fun to show some of the current goings on here at Signature Sound. A couple new demo equipment arrivals include the new Clearaudio Signature turntable with Tracer arm with a Hana Umami Blue MC cartridge mounted on it is helping break in our new demo Ars - Sonum Filarmonia Universum series tube integrated amp. One the work bench is a early Joule-Electra OPS-1 phono preamp which I've just re-capped getting some final checks and calibration. As well, no winter up hear near Syracuse NY is not complete without some lake effect snow in the driveway waiting to be shoveled!
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SOLD!
Want a really nice power cord for cheap? The Audience Forte F3 cord with its high quality 10Ga conductors and nicely molded terminations are a terrific value for only $175 new for these (two) 1.25m (4 ft) cords, but these (two) mint used ones are a amazing deal for only $95 each! They are complete with factory packaging and paperwork. These are really quite good sounding power cords for what little they cost. Great power amps and integrated amps.
Prices are plus shipping and/or sales tax IF applicable.
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We have two used pairs of 1.0m Cardas Audio Parsec Interconnects for sale for $250 per pair. Both cables are in like new condition and only a year or two old. The Cardas Parsec is a touch warm and very musical sounding interconnect with quite good performance at the frequency extremes. Retail new they are $450 and these used pairs are complete with all Cardas original packaging/paperwork.
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Just in, fully checked/tested/services and ready for sale this Joule Electra LA-300ME Platinum "lite" is now for sale for $4,950. Tubes all test like new and the preamp is in perfect working order. I've also done my mod/fix which prevents the Standby/Operate/Mute switch from loosening up over time and the preamp has had its operating point and tube power supply voltages calibrated to factory specs. When new this preamp retailed for over $11,000! Previous service to this preamp has included fixing the broken mounting (zip ties) of one of the big Mundorf MTube filter caps and conversion from 240V to 120V (this unit was originally in Europe before coming back here to the USA). I'll include s 90 day guarantee on the preamp and tubes... you are buying this preamp from the most knowledgeable Joule-Electra dealer/tech in the world. Rich's Joule-Electra Nerd Notes about this preamp: I call this preamp See More
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A couple of great Rega Research MM cartridge deals here. First up is a lightly used (100hours at most) Rega Exact 2 MM phono cartridge for $350 ($675 retail when new). Next up is a sealed new in box leftover (i.e. discontinued) Rega Elys 2 MM phono cartridge. Originally $345, your for only $222! Prices are plus shipping and/or sales tax IF applicable.
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Last one left! Made from a long several year old pair of Clear Rev 1 interconnects, this "used" Cardas Clear 1.5m RCA interconnect with ALL BAND NEW TERMINATIONS (never used) is a great deal for only $1,550/pair (plus shipping and/or sales tax IF applicable). Retail new, this pair would be $3,120! Save over half off on this great interconnect!
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DECEMBER '24 USED & DEMO GEAR FOR SALE LIST:
SPEAKERS:
- Ryan R630 Floor Standing 3-way (used) $1,795/pair
- Merlin Black Magic edition VSM (Piano Black, Master BAM, Master RC) $5,000/pair (used) SOLD
- Merlin Black Magic edition TSM (Studio Black) $1,850/pair (used)
ANALOG:
- Rega Research RP8 with Apheta 2 MC Cartridge $1,850 (used) SOLD
- Hana SL MC Phono Cartridge - NEW - $400 SOLD
ELECTRONICS:
- Rega Elicit R Integrated amp (used) $1,150 (SOLD)
- Ars Sonum Filarmonia SXJ Class A Tube Integrated amp (used) $1,500 (SOLD)
- Van Alstine SET-120 60W/Ch Power Amp (used) $750
CABLES:
- Cardas Clear 1.0m XLR Interconnects pair (used) $1,300 SOLD
- Cardas Clear Beyond 1.0m Power Cord (used) $650 (SOLD)
- Cardas Clear 1.5m RCA Interconnects pair $1,550
POWER CONDITIONER
- Audioquest Niagara 1200 PLC (used) $750
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This used Audioquest Niagara 1200 power conditioner is a great add to any good HiFi system. This unit is in excellent condition with factory box and manual. These units are very effective/well designed power conditioners and cost around $1,200 retail new. This used Niagara 1200 is yours for $750. These units do not come with a power cord, but we can hook you up with a great deal on a demo or lightly used Audience Forte f3 power cord for a extra $50 to $100 (depending on length) which is a great way to get power from the wall to the Niagara 1200.
For more info or your request to purchase, please feel free to e-mail, message, or call us. Price does not include shipping and/or NY state sales tax IF applicable.