Vertere DG1 Turntable (ex dem)
“Decades of experience have been poured into the DG-1S to create a turntable that’s on the leading edge of high-end audio while positioning itself as one of the most accessible premium record players around.
So what’s new? Building on the sonic performance of the DG-1, we’ve boosted the sound quality without sacrificing the musicality that the DG-1 was revered for. Improvements include higher resolution replay, greater dynamic contrasts, and improved stereo separation with greater precision.”
Includes Groove Runner S Arm, Magneto MM Cartridge and D-fi interconnect cable.
Ex Demo Price £2950
Vertere MG1 Turntable (ex dem)
“Taking vinyl replay beyond what’s possible in this turntable class, MG-1 MkII Magic Groove record player includes and shares critical design elements of the SG-1 Player.”
“Record Player MG-1 MkII Magic Groove offers remarkable performance that’s bettered only by Vertere’s RG-1 Reference Groove and SG-1 Standard Groove. As with all Vertere turntables, every individual part is custom built, and has been created using the optimum materials and highest precision standards.”
Includes – SG1 PTA Arm, Challenger Power Supply, Vertere Mystic MC Cartridge, Redline Interconnect and Techno Mat
Ex Demo Price. £9995
Bargain Alert – Spectral Pre / Power
Classic Spectral Pre / Power combination. Warranty for 3 months.
Spectral DMC-30S / DMA-100S – sounding great. Single ended version (standard and preferred by Spectral). High end royalty made in the USA, designed by Professor Keith Johnson. Approx £15,000 for the pair when new. Approximately 20 years old. Boxed with remote.
Pair £3,000 inc 3 month warranty.
Accuphase C-2420 Pre-amplifier (Used)
Approximately 8 years old, genuine UK stock.
The Precision Stereo Control Center C-2420 reflects the refined sonic sensibility of Accuphase while incorporating advanced technology features developed for the C-3800 and C-2820.
Ever since being first introduced in the C-2800 preamplifier in 2002, AAVA technology has been continually refined and improved, while of course retaining the underlying principle.
The C-2420 features separate power supplies for left and right channel, each with a dedicated power transformer, filtering capacitors and peripheral circuitry. Modular units for the line input, balanced input, AAVA, and other circuit stages are arranged separately for left and right channels, to eliminate any risk of unwanted electrical or mechanical interaction between the two stereo channels.
- AAVA volume control for high performance and outstanding sound
- Separate power transformers for left and right channels
- Selectable preamp gain
- Fully modular construction with separate left/right units for each amplifier stage
- Logic-controlled relays for shortest signal paths
- Independent phase selection for each input position
- Optional phono equalizer unit allows playback of analog records
- Side panels with elegant natural wood finish
Sale price £ 4,000
Accuphase DP-430 CD Player / DAC (6 mo warranty)
Take a step into the Accuphase music world with this, by any standsard, superb CD player. Can be used as a top notch D/A converter for streamed music.
The Accuphase-developed high-rigidity, high-precision drive optimized for CD reproduction, along with a super-quiet and smooth disc loading mechanism ensure pure signal readout of the highest order. In the processor section, the MDS type D/A converter utilizes four DAC chips driven in parallel, and the filter amplifier features the newly developed ANCC (Accuphase Noise and Distortion Cancelling Circuit). CD transport section and digital processor are kept completely separate. In addition to a USB input, coaxial and optical connectors are provided for digital input and transport output. Quality construction and highly advanced digital technology fully reveal the potential of the CD medium and provide a listening experience that opens up new emotional depths even with familiar music sources.
- High-precision CD drive.
- High-quality CD tray and ultra quiet and smooth loading mechanism.
- MDS D/A converter with four circuits driven in parallel.
- Direct Balanced Filter with separate line and balanced signal paths.
- Phase selector for balanced outputs.
- Digital interface with USB input.
- Transport outputs and digital inputs allow insertion of DG-58 into signal path for sound field correction.
- Sampling frequency and quantization bit display.
Sale price £2,800
Accuphase E-380 Class A/B Integrated Amp (used 1 year warranty)
The E-380 realizes a 20% increase in rated output power thanks to a reinforced power amplification stage and power supply. The further evolved AAVA volume control system allows music enjoyment at any level without even the slightest degradation of signal quality. The power amplifier section utilizes the instrumentation amplifier principle to achieve outstanding S/N ratio. Low impedance design of the output circuitry results in a damping factor of 500, ensuring that the potential of every speaker can be brought out to the fullest. Enjoy a musical performance of amazing transparency and dynamism.
- AAVA volume control
- Power amplification stage with bipolar transistors in double parallel push-pull configuration
- Rated for 180 watts into 4 ohms and 120 watts into 8 ohms
- High damping factor of 500
- Power amplification stage configured as instrumentation amplifier
- Current feedback amplification topology in power amplification stage
- Logic-control relays for shortest signal paths
- Strong power supply with massive high-efficiency transformer and large filtering capacitors
- Protection circuitry using MOS-FET switches
Sold
DP-560 CD / SACD Player / DAC (used)
Sold with 1 year warranty
Musically a significant step up on the DP-550, hinting at the performance of the current DP-570. Playing CD and SACD with high quality DAC section which can be accessed for streaming.
Newly designed next-generation SA-CD/CD drive combined with exquisite disc tray and ultra-quiet disc loading mechanism for silky smooth operation. Innovative MDS+ type D/A converter using four parallel DAC circuits ensures highly accurate D/A conversion of DSD and PCM signals. Separate configuration of transport and processor sections, each equipped with a set of HS-LINK, coaxial, optical, and USB (input only) connectors. USB connector provides support up to 384 kHz/32-bit and 11.2896 MHz/1-bit DSD.Take a step into the Accuphase music world with this, by any standsard, superb CD player. Can be used as a top notch D/A converter for streamed music.
- High-grade SA-CD/CD drive.
- MDS+ type D/A converter with four parallel devices.
- Support for playback of data discs (CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW).
- Direct Balanced Filter with separate line and balanced signal paths.
- HS-LINK and USB digital interfaces.
- Transport outputs and digital inputs allow insertion of DG-58 into signal path for sound field correction Phase selector for balanced outputs.
- Sampling frequency and quantization bit display.
Was £9,500 sale price £5,250
Accuphase DP-550 CD / SACD Player / DAC (used)
Sold with 3 month’s warranty
Musically a significant step up on the DP-430, whilst offering SACD replay to boot. D to A converters are accessible for external streaming sources.
The DP-550 features an exclusive mechanism developed in-house by Accuphase and benefits in many ways from the advanced technology of the flagship models. It is a high-performance integrated SA-CD/CD player that represents the fruits of intensive research and many extended listening sessions.
The digital processor section of the DP-550 features an innovative method called MDS+ (Multiple Delta Sigma+) developed by Accuphase. The D/A converters in the DP-550 are the latest Hyperstream ™ types (ES9008 from ESS Technology Inc.).
- High-grade SA-CD/CD drive
- MDS+ type D/A converter with four parallel devices
- Support for playback of DSD discs in DSF file format
- Direct Balanced Filter with separate line and balanced signal paths
- HS-LINK and USB digital interface
- Transport outputs and digital inputs allow insertion of DG-58 into signal path for sound field correction
- Phase selector for balanced outputs
- Numeric indication of sampling frequency
Was £9,500 sale price £3,500
CH Precision P1 / X1 with EQ Board Option (used)
Current models. Until the Launch of the £70,000 P10 last year, the P1 / X1 combination was regarded by many of the worlds high end audiophiles and critics as the finest phono stage on the planet. When we heard it first (nearly two years ago) we could not believe the performance available from a turntable.
The X1 Power supply comes with additional regulator stage for powering an additional CH Precision item such as L1 pre-amplifier, D1.5 or C1.
This pair is now available used in excellent condition from a customer who is making the leap to the P10.
The phono stage embraces two technologies, with current sensing to bring out the best in high end MC phono cartridges.
The incorporation of EQ curves for correction of early vinyl recordings brings about a life and vitality never heard before in some of the finest recordings ever committed to disc.
New Price £46,000 Sale price: £29,000 (2 year warranty, may split)
Accuphase DP-450 CD Player / DAC (2 yr warranty)
Accuphase current model CD Player. Used one owner. One year old. Two years warranty. Owner upgrading to DP-770.
Accuphase has spent 35 years developing CD players in pursuit of the best in disc playback. The DP-450 CD player combines a number of innovative technologies, including a CD drive mechanism with a strong integrated structure, high-quality elastic dampers that protect the lensactuator from vssibration, and MDS+ type D/A converters with four parallel circuits. The DP-450 extracts the full potential of any CD to deliver a listening experience that stays with you.
- High-grade CD drive.
- MDS+ type D/A converter with four parallel circuits.
- Direct Balanced Filter with separate line and balanced signal paths.
- Programmable playlists that can change track order.
- Sampling frequency and quantization bit display.
- Transport outputs and digital inputs.
- Digital interface with USB input.
- Digital connection with an Accuphase voicing equalizer.
- Balanced output phase selection.
Sold
Accuphase P-4500 Power Amp (Ex Demonstration)
Until this month, this was the entry point to Accuphase’s magnificent power amplifier range:
“The quest for the optimal power amplifier has just taken another giant leap forward. The P-4500 features an instrumentation amplifier configuration realized with discrete semiconductors in the signal path, triple Darlington 4-parallel complementary push-pull architecture and many other technology advantages. The result is an impressive S/N ratio of 121 dB, rated output of 500 watts into 1 ohm (music signals), and a damping factor of 700. A newly developed output protection circuit can also detect any short-circuiting of the speaker terminals, for complete peace of mind. This power amplifier is the ultimate tool for immersive music enjoyment on the highest level.
- Power amplification stage with 4-parallel complementary push-pull configuration
- Linear output characteristics (90 W / 8 ohms, 180 W / 4 ohms, 360 W / 2 ohms)
- 500 W output into ultra-low impedance load of 1 ohm (music signals)
- Instrumentation amplifier principle
- Current feedback topology
- Balanced Remote Sensing
- High damping factor of 700
- Speaker output protection with short-circuit detection
- Highly responsive large peak power meters
- Support for bi-amping and bridged mode”
New Price £7,500 Sale Price £4,950 inc full warranty
Sold
Spectral 30SL Preamplifier
Rare opportunity top purchase a Spectral DMC-30SL “Studio Reference” preamplifier in very good condition. UK model, sold originally by ourselves.
Boxed. Complete with remote control