Welcome to our sold equipment gallery number 4.
All the equipment and accessories on these pages have been sold, but you are welcome to browse the amazing selection of pieces we’ve found new homes for. Keep an eye on the store for the latest hi-fi equipment we have available!
Pioneer VSX-2021 Home Cinema Receiver
I don’t normally sell this sort of thing, but this nearly perfect one-owner Pioneer VSX-2021, with box, manuals, remote, microphone and antennas is a crazy good deal for someone wanting a complete home cinema and music control centre.
UPDATE: Sold!
The VSX-2021 got awesome reviews from back in the day too, like this one over at TechRadar.
With full HDMI capabilities, video upscaling and other stuff you won’t care about, this receiver is a stupid-good value and just $395!
Marantz PM-4000 Integrated Amplifier
Ariston RD-80 Transcription belt-drive turntable, with Grace G-707 tonearm. Wow!
That’s right, just in and fully serviced by Liquid Audio of course, this stunning, classic Ariston RD-80 transcription turntable with Grace G-707 tonearm and A&R Cambridge moving magnet cartridge and Garrot Bros stylus.
Update: SOLD!
As you can see, this Ariston RD-80 from Great Britain is in beautiful condition for her age and running perfectly.
What a combination. I’ve just adjusted the suspension, fitted a new belt, and set up the tonearm and cartridge geometry. She is purring and just crushes cheap new turntables at the $1000 price point.
Seriously, what would you rather have: plastic junk or a classic turntable made from metal and wood, from the golden era?
This little beauty is for someone looking for a vintage vinyl classic, or maybe their first decent deck. Just $895.
Chipamp LM4780 Deluxe Dual-Mono Amplifier Kit, NOS, Genuine Audiosector Kit
Many of you will have seen my LM3886 gainclone amplifier build and know how great that amplifier sounds. It is also for sale, here very soon. But here we have another kit from the same great vendor, Peter Daniel, who operates Audiosector and is famous for these kits and amplifiers.
UPDATE: Sold!
This is the LM4780 parallel kit, the highest power, highest-fidelity option available, with each LM4780 running in parallel, creating a 120 Watt per channel dual-mono hi-fi stereo amplifier. The LM4780 is two LM3886 dies in one package, the idea being to increase current capability and power output.
I wrote about my plans for the amplifier in this article, but never got around to building it!
These kits are super high-quality, with premium parts, thick boards, gold plated traces, the complete opposite of the kits you’ll find on eBay. I rate these which is of course why I bought it. I never got around to building it though and it needs to go to a new home.
For those wondering the dual-mono LM4780 has more than twice the 40 – 50 Watts per channel produced by the LM3886. This one also comes complete with the heavy-duty, high-capacity power supply capacitor option of 4 x 22,000uF capacitors.
To complete the kit, you can refer to Peter’s site, to the circuit diagrams that come with it and you’ll also need a suitable transformer, or transformers, depending on how you want to complete the kit and how far you want to take it. This is a premium kit with all genuine parts from the best vendors.
The LM4780 dual-mono chip amp kit, with the high capacitance upgrade and all the extras, is around $200 landed. I’m looking for just $125 for this complete and unused premium kit. (Hint: there’s more than this in parts alone!)
Amazing, Rare Sansui G-8000 Monster Receiver, One Owner, Outstanding Condition!
That’s right, I can hardly believe it but this Sansui G-8000 is mine, runs perfectly and is for sale!
UPDATE: Sold!
This stunning one-owner Sansui G-8000 receiver has just been serviced, received a minor repair and some board overhaul work and is now ready to start the next phase of her life with a new owner!
You can read more about this beautiful and almost museum-grade receiver in my recent article outlining the work I performed on her. Suffice it to say that, at 120 Watts per channel and with a completely discrete phono preamp, AM/FM stereo tuner and full-featured preamplifier, in one huge chassis, this is effectively a low-or-no compromise collection of three great pieces in one.
Remember, this wonderful old girl has just been expertly serviced, has received some critically important maintenance and has been detailed to perfection. Buying from us is very different to buying from a random Gumtree or Stereonet seller.
This stunning monster receiver can be yours, complete with a three-month warranty for just $2495. See what you can get new for that sort of money..!
UPDATE: Sold!
I knew it wouldn’t take long (two days) for such a wonderful piece, freshly serviced and in such great condition to find a new home. Here’s what the proud new owner of the Sansui G-8000 told me:
Hi Mike,
Just a quick note to share my utter joy with this thing, it’s barely been off all weekend. I hope the neighbours are also enjoying it.
Blair
Gorgeous Yamaha P-500 Fully Automatic Direct-Drive Turntable
Check out this gem, another one-owner beauty from a wonderful customer of mine. This very well-cared-for Yamaha P-500 direct-drive turntable is an absolute classic and naturally has also just been serviced. This great deck is good to go.
UPDATE: Sold!
This is a really decent machine, you’d spend a couple of thousand dollars now to get anything of this quality new and trust me, it won’t be full-auto, made in Japan or a vintage hi-fi classic like this one. This Yamaha P-500 is a literal world away from the cheap junk out there under $1000.
Specifications, courtesy of Vinyl Engine
- Drive system: FG servo direct drive
- Motor: 8-pole coreless DC hall motor
- Platter: 300mm, 1.0kg diecast aluminium
- Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 78dB
- Wow and flutter: 0.025% wrms
- Tonearm: straight arm
- Effective length: 222mm
- Overhang: 16mm
- Offset angle: 23 degrees
- Cartridge weight range: 2.5 to 9g
- Dimensions: 435 x 111 x 378mm
- Weight: 6.4kg
With this futuristically styled deck, you just hit play and she plays, doing everything from moving the arm to the first track, to lifting and lowering it gently onto the record.
This lovely, one-owner Yamaha P-500 direct-drive turntable perfectly suits the Yamaha collector or anyone looking for a simple but high-quality automatic deck for a main or second system. Let me know if that’s you! She’s just been serviced and is yours for $750.
Stunning Sony CDP-X202ES, Serious Player in Great Condition
Just added, this absolutely beautiful Sony CDP-X202ES player, from Sony’s ES line of heavyweight CD players.
UPDATE: Sold!
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Disc format: CD
Digital converter: CXD2562Q
CD Mechanism: KSS-240A
Frequency response: 2Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic range: 100dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 116dB
Channel separation: 110dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.0023%
Line output: 2V
Digital outputs: optical
Dimensions: 430 x 110 x 340mm
Weight: 5.8kg
This player is clean, almost unmarked on the front panel and runs very nicely. Like the other equipment featured here, she has been cleaned, tested and in this case lightly serviced as she runs very nicely.
This lovely machine needs a new home, let’s find her one!
Grab this lovely Sony CDP-X202ES for just $450!
Legendary Mission 753 Floorstanding Speakers, One Owner, Very Good Condition!
That’s right folks, just in, a lovely pair of classic and very highly regarded Mission 753 floor standing speakers, in black, from their original owner.
UPDATE: Sold!
There’s not much I can say about these that hasn’t already been written over the years, but I will say that these are genuinely serious, wide bandwidth loudspeakers with serious dynamic range. A pair of Mission 753s like this will enhance just about any normal system and to obtain something like these speakers now, you’d definitely need to spend $5000+ AUD.
If you want to read about them though, check out What Hi-Fi’s 30 best hi-fi speakers article where they get a mention!
You’ll note that these are a 5 driver, 2.5-way system. The multiple drivers mean high sound pressure levels at low distortion are easily attainable and the bass extension these speakers possess is really impressive too.
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Type: 2-way, 5-driver loudspeaker system
Frequency Response: 45Hz to 20kHz
Recommended Amplifier: 35 to 150W
Crossover Frequency: 2100Hz
Impedance: 6Ω
Sensitivity: 90dB
Bass: 4 x 130mm paper
Tweeter: 1 x 26mm ferrofluid cooled
Enclosure: 34 litre, sealed with bass assist
Finish: real wood veneer
Dimensions: 875 x 208 x 315mm
Weight: 50kg
Cosmetically they are pretty good, but not perfect. The grille cloth needs a little attention in places, there are a few little marks and scratches, but this is nothing serious, minor cosmetic stuff that one would expect at this age. All of it could be easily rectified by any fussy new owner.
I owned a set of the sister Mission 752 Freedoms, back in the day and they were also fantastic. The build quality of all of them is second to none, they are heavy little monoliths indeed!
So, if you are chasing a serious pair of larger hi-fi speakers, these really are an excellent choice. Grab them for $975.
Technics SA-GX670 Stereo Receiver
Just in we have a lovely Technics SA-GX670 receiver.
UPDATE: Sold!
Being a receiver, this unit has a radio, preamplifier and amplifier built-in. It even has a built-in phono preamp and so would make an absolutely perfect amplifier for a simple system with minimal boxes. or maybe a first proper hi-fi system, or even a second system.
Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 110 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Surround output: 80W (front), 80W (center), 80W (rear)
Frequency response: 7Hz to 70kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
Damping factor: 30
Input sensitivity: 3mV (MM), 200mV (line)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80dB (MM), 85dB (line)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 8Ω
Video Connections: composite
Dimensions: 430 x 158 x 352mm
Weight: 9.5kg
Surprisingly powerful at 110 Watts/ch and fan-cooled, this old girl is a bit of wolf in sheep’s clothing!
Just serviced and sold on consignment. Take her off my hands for $295!
Classic Technics SL-PD667 5-Disc CD Player
Look at this beauty, just in and on consignment! She works very well and is a classic multi-disc player for those who enjoy them.
UPDATE: Sold!
Grab this classic multi-disc player for just $250.
Premium Hakko Soldering and Rework Equipment
I’ve recently taken delivery of some new Hakko soldering equipment, so my Hakko FX-951 soldering iron and Hakko FR-301 desoldering gun need new homes!
Both pieces are professional-level tools and in like-new condition.
UPDATE: Sold!
The Hakko FX-951 soldering station comes with two tips, purchased separately, two handgrips and is available for $350. The station minus tips retails for around $540, then you have to add shipping, the tips you want and extra handgrips for each tip.
The Hakko FR-301 is less than a year old, comes with two tips, a genuine Hakko stand and tip cleaner, all of which are separate purchases and is available for $495. New, the FR-301 retails for around $650, plus shipping, plus tips, plus genuine Hakko stand, and all are included in this price.
UPDATE: The Hakko FR-301 is now sold!
Gorgeous Harman/Kardon 230e Receiver, what a beauty!
You just have to see and hear this lovely vintage Harman/Kardon 230e receiver to believe how rich and warm it sounds, and how amazing it looks!
The Harman/Kardon 230e is the last in a very famous H/K receiver lineage that goes back to the late ’60s. This final ‘E’ version really has some ’70s energy running through it. I mean just look at the kooky front and top viewable green tuning scale for a start. Plus is plays vinyl, of course, and has a headphone jack, super useful.
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 15 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 5Hz to 80kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%
Damping factor: 30
Input sensitivity: 3mV (MM), 200mV (line)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 60dB (line)
Dimensions: 406 x 356 x 108mm
Weight: 6.4kg
As usual, freshly serviced and this one was no mean feat, taking me several hours. That’s several hundred dollars of work you don’t need to have done, including four new LED lamps. these were such a pain to replace, I was only going to do it once, hence the LEDs.
This old girl has all the usual features of equipment from this era – solid build, serviceability, warm sound and retro/vintage looks that just cannot be replaced, no matter how hard they try.
This classic Harman/Kardon receiver is just begging to be situated in a cool, retro system somewhere. Grab her for just $395.
Immaculate, One Owner Vincent SP-331 Power Amplifier
Just in, this stunning and heavy-weight Vincent SP-331 power amplifier, with box and papers!
UPDATE: Sold!
The Vincent SP-331 is a powerful 150 Watt/ch power amplifier capable of driving almost anything with ease. Even better, it runs in class-A for the first 10 Watts, giving you a really beautiful warm sound that only class-A amplifiers can deliver.
This lovely stereo power amplifier comes on consignment from its original owner and presents and sounds like new.
Naturally, this beauty comes with a three-month warranty and will be an asset to most systems, especially for those people upgrading from cheaper integrated amplification. Paired up with the lovely Mission 753s just added to the speaker section of our store, you’d have a magnificent combo!
Priced to sell @ $995!
Classic Pioneer Rondo 3000 Belt-Drive Turntable!
UPDATE: Sold!
Another new arrival, this gorgeous Pioneer Rondo 3000 belt-drive deck has just received a major service here @ Liquid Audio and is ready for a new home.
They certainly don’t make ’em like this anymore. All wood and metal, if you are chasing a basic, solid first turntable, this would be perfect.
Make it yours for just $295!
Classic Technics SU-Z65 Integrated Amplifier, New Class A, (almost a New Gold Dream!)
If you are after something with a little more power, this classic Technics SU-Z65 might be just what you need. With 50 Watts per channel, this lovely old girl has a bit more punch than either of the two smaller amplifiers I have for sale, all housed in a very slimline and stylish package.
UPDATE: Sold!
The New Class A amplifiers were very popular back in the day and this one is more reliable than some because it uses a discrete output stage rather than the chip hybrids common in amps of this type and which are prone to failure.
The SU-Z65 has some great features including vacuum fluorescent (VFD) meters that work well, phono preamplifier and lots of tape-switching capability for those with cassette deck fever! Technically, New Class A, filters, speaker switching and loudness round things out.
This particular unit has received the standard clean, service and adjustment we execute with precision because all the work is done here, in-house, just as if the amplifier was yours.
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Power output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.007%
Damping factor: 40
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 75dB (MM), 86dB (line)
Channel separation: 50dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions: 430 x 86 x 288mm
Weight: 6.3kg
Overall, this is a lovely amp and has been serviced by me, for my customer, over a long period of time. Everything works well and she’s a beaut!
Don’t miss out on this little gem, this Technics SU-Z65 can be yours for just $450.
Rotel RD-850 Cassette Deck, Serviced, Dolby B & C!
Here we have another nice cassette deck, a Rotel RD-850, in very nice condition.
UPDATE: Sold!
I’ve also just serviced this deck, installing a new reel drive belt, cleaning and de-magnetising the tape path.
You can read a bit more about the Rotel RD-850 here.
This Rotel RD-850 is a great little first deck for someone. Grab it for just $250!
Stunning Marantz CD-65 CD Player, TDA1541, One Owner, Box & Manual, no kidding!
Yes, I have another classic Marantz CD player, this time a beautiful and perfectly functional Marantz CD-65, in the box, with manual and power cable, donated by her very kind original owner.
UPDATE: Sold!
The Marantz CD-65 is a classic Philips TDA1541 player, with CDM 2 mech. In other words, these sound fantastic and are generally very reliable.
This black beauty is made in Belgium of course and everything works perfectly under test. I just finished cleaning and testing her and, whilst I generally can’t offer a warranty on older players like this one, I’m pretty confident she will be as reliable as the stunning Marantz CD-84 I recently sold.
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Disc format: CD
Digital converter: TDA1541
CD Mechanism: CDM-2
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: 96dB
Channel separation: 90dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.005%
Line output: 2V
Dimensions: 420 x 85 x 280mm
Weight: 3kg
Year: 1988
If you want a classic early Redbook TDA1541 CD player like this one, don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful example. This Marantz CD-65 can be yours for $595.
Timeless Quad 405-2 Power Amplifier!
Yes, I’m clearing inventory and one of the greats, this unrestored Quad 405-2, in perfect working condition and good overall condition must go.
UPDATE: Sold!
Many will already know that these are one of the nicest-sounding solid-state amplifiers ever. This example is no exception and sounds lovely.
I’ve written and worked on a ton of these over the years and you likely already know how much I love these amplifiers. This one could definitely benefit from our upgrade packages or an overhaul. You don’t need to do that immediately, she runs well now, but I would have those improvements done to any Quad 405. Once you’ve heard them, you’ll understand why.
Grab this hi-fi classic Quad 405-2 power amplifier for $595.
Kenwood DP-R5060 5-Disc CD Player
I’ve just listed this cool Kenwood DP-R5060 5-disc CD player. This is a multi-disc machine and not as nice as the Yamaha player listed elsewhere in the store, but still a good machine, perfect for a second system or to replace a dead multi-disc machine.
UPDATE: Sold!
This Kenwood DP-R5060 5-disc player is perfect for someone wanting a simple, easy-to-use machine. Grab this classic for just $175.
Cool Pioneer TX-540 AM/FM Tuner
Need a nice little analog radio for your hi-fi setup? Look no further than this lovely little Pioneer TX-540, yours for just $99.
UPDATE: Sold
Classic BIC Venturi Formula 4 Three-Way Speakers
Wow, look at this classic pair of legendary BIC Venturi Formula 4 three-way speakers, made in the US of A and just in. Feel the power of the Venturi!
UPDATE: Sold!
The BIC Venturi Formula 4 is a classic and well-regarded large three-way bookshelf style speaker from around 1975. These were quite famous back in the day, you can read more about them here.
Specifications
Power Handling: 100 watts RMS
Frequency Response: 25 – 23,000 Hz
Dispersal: 120° x 120°
Impedance: 6 Ω nominal
Woofer: 10″
Midrange: Biconex
Treble: Super Tweeter
Controls: Manual and Automatic Dynamic Tonal Balance Compensation
Grille: Reticulated, zero-loss removable foam.
Colour: Brown, Black, Beige, Burnt Orange, Blue, Red
Dimensions (W x H x D): 13 ¼” x 25′ x 13″
Weight (shipping): 48 lbs
Genuine three-ways aren’t a common thing, and desirable for a number of good reasons. A three-way design allows greater tailoring of drivers to suit a narrower band, very useful to improve power handling and reduce distortion.
This pair of BIC Venturi Formula 4 speakers are in excellent condition for their age. The original foam grilles have long since decomposed and been replaced with this quite stylish grille cloth which I prefer. Other work may have been done behind the grilles, but since these are now semi-fixed, I can’t say for sure. All drivers appear original though, from what I can see.
I cleaned and tested this pair and replaced the nasty, broken factory speaker terminals with some much more substantial gold plated banana terminals. I also replaced one of the attenuator fastener nuts.
These BIC Venturi Formula 4 speakers have a lot of bass for their size, it’s actually quite surprising on first listen. This was part of their appeal and meant that a high dynamic range was possible, even with smaller systems. Mids and highs are clean and the horn does a great job of increasing sensitivity and adding to that punch that horn drivers deliver.
These iconic speakers need a new home and I don’t have room to store them. Grab them for $495.
Beautiful Luxman DZ-111 CD Player, Lovely Sounding Player, Just Serviced!
Check out this very nice Luxman DZ-111 CD player, just serviced and with a new loader drive belt installed.
These players were excellent-sounding units from around 1990, so another early CD classic. These are heavy players for their size, and very nicely built and easy to service. I had the whole mech out, cleaned, lubricated and with a new belt installed in around an hour.
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Disc format: CD
Digital converter: LC7881C
CD Mechanism: KSS-152A
Frequency response: 50Hz to 20kHz
Dynamic range: 85dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100dB
Channel separation: 90dB
Total harmonic distortion: 0.08%
Line output: 2V
Digital outputs: coaxial
Semiconductors: 16 x IC, 21 x transistors, 2 x FET
Dimensions: 438 x 85 x 314mm
Weight: 5.5kg
You’ll note this player uses the venerable Sony KSS-152A, a great laser.
This lovely Luxman DZ-111 also comes with her original manual, courtesy of her careful previous owner/s.
Again, this is a classic player from the time when CD players were built to last. This serviced Luxman DZ-111 can be yours for $395.
Classy Sony TC-K33 Cassette Deck, One Owner, Serviced!
UPDATE: Sold!
Take a look at this really lovely Sony TC-K33 two-head cassette deck, just serviced with a new capstan drive belt, mechanism lube, tape path clean and de-mag. Proudly made in Japan, this deck needed some TLC as all do at this age, but she rewards with crystal clear sound, and rock-solid speed accuracy thanks to the new drive belt and heavy flywheel.
This deck comes from the same generous owner who donated several pieces featured here and he purchased the deck new. You can read a bit more about this delightful Sony deck, here.
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
Noise Reduction: B
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 16kHz (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 66dB (dolby B)
Wow and Flutter: 0.07%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.0%
Input: 77.5mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)
Output: 0.435V (line)
Dimensions: 430 x 105 x 290mm
Weight: 4.5kg
Are you looking for a lovely, value-priced cassette deck for your collection? Look no further than this one-owner, made in Japan, just serviced Sony TC-K33, for just $375.
Beautiful Sony TA-333 Integrated Amplifier, in Amazing Condition!
Just in, check out this absolute beauty! If you need a really high-quality, modestly powerful integrated with LED meters, a nice phono stage and all the features needed to run a great little hi-fi stereo system, this could be perfect.
UPDATE: Sold!
Just cleaned and serviced, she’s also received an LED lamp upgrade for the meters, full adjustments and switch and control maintenance, far beyond what almost any other retailers offer. That’s the advantage of buying directly from a specialist!
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Power output: 25 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 50kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.3%
Damping factor: 30
Input sensitivity: 2mV (mic), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 72dB (MM), 95dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions: 430 x 135 x 290mm
Weight: 6.2kg
Year: 1979
I want to keep all the great gear like this that I come across, but that’s obviously ridiculous. She has to go, she’s a bit too pretty to have sitting around!
Please, take this lovely girl and give her a new home before I change my mind! She can be yours for $495.
Perfect Pioneer SA-408 Integrated Amplifier!
UPDATE: Sold!
You just have to see this old girl to believe the conditions she’s in. As always, just serviced and detailed, you could eat off this almost pristine Pioneer classic. She’s a very similar spec to the Sony TA-333 above, in other words, a high-quality, modestly powerful integrated amplifier, with a built-in phono preamp as all amplifiers had, back in the day.
Specifications, courtesy HiFi Engine
Power output: 25 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Dimensions: 420 x 88 x 220mm
Year: 1979
Like the Sony TA-333, this Pioneer SA-408 has just been cleaned and serviced and is ready for a new home. This would make a great first hi-fi amplifier for someone, she’s a lovely simple little unit from an era when gear like this was made to last.
This Pioneer SA-408 would be perfect driving a little set of bookshelf speakers and can be yours for just $375.
Wow – Music Angel XD-845 Mk3 Class-A Tube Amplifier, Cosmetically Imperfect, NOS, Tested!
Check out this beautiful Music Angel XD-845 Mk3 class-A single-ended triode tube amplifier for sale. This is a cosmetically imperfect unit and sold as-is, without tubes. The amplifier package was dropped in shipping, resulting in some cosmetic damage.
UPDATE: Sold!
The damage is easily fixable by anyone good with their hands. I sold the replacement unit many years ago, you can see and read about it in this article. Since then, this original, shipping-damaged unit has been sitting in a box, unopened and unused.
UPDATE: By request, I’ve powered her up to reform her capacitors and test her. All voltages are present and correct and she powers up normally. The damage appears purely cosmetic. All that being said, this unit is being sold as-is, tested and working, but with no warranty.
The Music Angel Class-A 845 is a beast. This is 28kg of pure Class-A, single-ended triode (SET) tube amplifier that sounds nothing like any solid-state amplifier you’ve ever heard. The 845 is warm, liquid-smooth and powerful for its rated 20 Watt/ch rating.
With an amplifier like this, you’ll hear mid-range magic that only SET amps provide. The 845 also has prodigious bass and you get to look at those gorgeous output tubes glowing orange, with the lights out…
There is a ton of info out there on these liquid-smooth-sounding tube amplifiers, so just search for Music Angel 845 and loads of articles will come up. This unit has no tubes and is priced accordingly.
As mentioned, I don’t have any 845 tubes for this amplifier. I DO have some very nice NOS Russian military small signal tubes. A set of four would normally set you back $100, but I will include a set @ just $50 for any interested buyer. The big 845 output tubes can be purchased from around $150 per set of two, upwards. So you need say $200 worth of tubes and she is cosmetically imperfect but otherwise good.
This otherwise lovely, NOS, Music Angel XD-845 Mk3 Class-A amplifier comes in her original box and sold for around $1500 AUD new, in 2014. She is sold as-is, tested and running, needing a set of tubes and a little TKC. This would be a great project for someone wanting a sweet-sounding class-A valve amp.
Make me an offer on this beauty!