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Anyone going to AXPONA Audio Show this weekend? Just arrived in Chicago today and hope to run into some of our friends/fans/customers at the show!
AXPONA - Audio Expo North America
Join music lovers and audiophiles from around the world as they descend upon the nation's largest showcase of manufacturers and retailers ever assembled in one venue only at AXPONA.
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We have finished checking out/testing this pair of Ruby Heart Red Black Magic Edition Merlin TSMs. While not quite 10/10 condition, they are pretty close. Even the bottoms are in excellent shape! (They usually get some scratches/marks on the bottoms because of used with various speaker stands) They also come with Master RCs (a $350+ option when new), factory box and manual. We are asking $2,950 for them (plus shipping - these are a consignment sale items, so sorry no trade-ins). Yes, that is a pricey number for a pair of BM (Black Magic Edition) TSMs, but given the condition, premium clear coat Red finish, Master RCs, etc I think they are worth it. We WILL accept/consider offers. There is a bit of a story to these speakers... read on . . . These speakers were part of the batch of stuff I bought from Bobby's (Merlin's) estate after his See More
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BTW folks, we are happy to announce that Signature Sound Hi-End Audio is now a @ Zesto Audio dealer! Beautifully made in the USA tube audio gear which has received wide acclaim for its sound and performance.
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Some recent used gear arrivals that are or will soon be (after inspection, testing, and servicing if necessary) for sale:
- Ruby Heart Red Black Magic Merlin TSM speakers with Master RC's in fantastic condition: $2,950
- Joule-Electra LA-150(MKII)-SE line stage preamp: $2,950
- Joule-Electra VZN-80 Stereoblock OTL Amplifier: Price TBD
- JPS Labs Ultraconductor 14ft Single Wire Speaker cables: $350
- JPS Labs Ultraconductor 6ft Single Wire Speaker cables: $250
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SOLD! Freshly serviced and ready to go, this Joule-Electra LAP-150A will make for a terrific addition to any digital AND vinyl lovers system! This preamp features a Joule-Electra OPS-1 all tube MM/MC phono stage (accessed via the AUX1 input on the front panel) and also a rare/interesting LA-150 line stage that uses a combination of Russian 6C45 tubes and NOS American 6350's in a dual mono arrangement. The line stage is actually a hybrid of Joule-Electra's LA-150MKI and LA-150MKII designs. With the OPS phono stage placed next to the line stage in the main chassis, this unit is a two chassis affair with a outboard power supply. Fully tested out and checked up - ready to go. Back in 2004 when it was made, this preamp retailed for $7,500 when new. Its a outstanding value for only $2,750 (plus shipping and/or sales tax if applicable). Cosmetic condition is VG to See More
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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.