Alternative Audio - Components

This is our floor model in polished aluminum featuring a high-precision "zero tolerance" bearing and a heavy 50mm thick aluminum platter to smooth out residual motor cogging. This is a 27kg. table so provides an excellent foundation for vinyl replay. It uses an outboard motor and a mono-filament "belt" to keep vibrations to a minimum. A micro-processor control for speed and trim are also outboard, keeping electrical noise from the cartridge. Comes with the original double mat system, leather and lexan, both in red and a large record clamp.

The tonearm is an 9" S-shaped arm with static balance and includes an Ortofon RCA to DIN cable.

This table provides very solid full range sound with excellent detail. A great example of German manufacturing excellence.

Includes original box, manual and all accessories.

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AUDIOLAB 8000CD CD PLAYER **PRICE DROP**

List $1,199 / Sale $650

The 8000CD is a completely new design. Uses a custom designed transport, optimized for accurate transfer of data to the very latest 24 bit 192kHz 5th Order delta-sigma Crystal DAC's. Includes 2 analogue outputs and 3 digital outputs.

Connectors Two pairs RCA phono
Output level 2.4V rms
Frequency response 20Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5dB
Output impedance 100 Ohms
S/N ratio Better than 100dBA
Channel balance Better than +/- 0.5dB @ 1kHz
Channel separation Better than 100dB @ 1kHz
THD+N at 1kHz Less than 0.003% 20Hz-20kHz (>-90dB /2.4V)
Output format SPDIF
Connectors 75 Ohm BNC, RCA phono, Optical
Output level 55mV p-p(nom.) +/- 10%
Output impedance 75 Ohm +/-
Faceplate: Black

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AUDIO AERO PRESTIGE SACD PLAYER **NEW YEAR PRICE DROP** **SOLD PENDING**

List $14,900 US / Sale $7,500

This player is our floor model demonstrator and is in the silver finish.

From the AUDIO AERO website:

This player is intended to be the source of a top-of-the-range audio system. It’s dedicated to the discerning audiophile looking for the best playback for CDs and SACDs.
Due to its integrated preamplifier, it also reduces the connections between apparatus and the signal keeps its high quality and transparency.
Our Prestige player is based on the latest generation CD/SACD mechanism from Sony chosen for its musicality. We applied a specific vibration treatment to enhance its reading ability.
This laser mechanism, supported by a thick specific aluminium sub-chassis, is implemented in an ultra rigid chassis. Based on a proprietary aluminium section reducing vibrations, the whole system is mounted on a set of carbon damping washers and cones.
On the electronic side, digital treatment is achieved by our 2nd generation STARS.module developed by Anagram Technologies for Audio Aero Design.
Based on a DSP Sharc 32 bit, it performs the following operations that can be divided in 2 for DSD.
The first one is DSD treatment. We took the option to convert DSD to PCM for the following reasons:
- DSD signal generates a strong high frequencies noise that interferes with audible bandwidth. By converting DSD to PCM, we reduce this noise in a significant manner and win 9dB on the signal noise ratio
- We chose a PCM 24/192 DAC for its better characteristics than most of DSD converters (in our case, the PCM1792 DAC from Burr Brown – S/N 127dB)*.
The second part of digital treatment is a 24 bit/ 192 kHz re-sampling (for original PCM and PCM from DSD conversion): data is shared from the original clock, a new jitter free clock is created and we readjust the data on it. Then we perform an on-demand 1024 times over-sampling on this clean and enhanced signal. This high resolution 24 bit/ 192 kHz signal is the consequence of millions calculations per second with any loss of information.
The 5 digital inputs, where can be plugged any PCM output from a DVD player or DAT, allow a 24/192 re-sampling. So, you can bring any non encoded digital source to the highest quality level.
Digital to analogue conversion is performed by one of the best DA converters available.
Then, after this top-of-the-range digital treatment, we chose to design an analogue tube output stage.
We selected the double triode sub miniature 6021W tube from Philips Jan. Directly soldered to PCB, without socket and small sized, this tube built in accordance with military standards, allows avoiding wrong contacts due to the socket, shortens the signal path and is less sensitive to vibrations than standard tubes. It is also better adapted to SMD environment.The volume control - in the analogue domain to avoid any loss of resolution - is performed by a high quality “ladder” attenuator. Whatever the volume setting, this component is invisible to the signal.
The buffer stage is performed by carefully selected NE5534 mono op amps and professional line drivers for balanced outputs.
This preamp output, with a 7Vrms maximum output voltage, allows driving most of the amps on the market while you can also use a separated preamp by setting volume control on -10dBr, which will simulate a 2Vrms fixed output without loss of quality.
This exceptional player, resulting of hours and hours of careful listening, will provide you thrilling and unequaled emotion.

Includes box and remote.

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ROKSAN KANDY MKIII CD PLAYER

List $1,100 / Sale $800

This is a one owner CD player, just checked over by our technician and found to be in good condition.

This unit has 3 digital outputs, AES/EBU, Toslink and SPDIF on RCA.

Includes box and remote.

Consignment sale, sorry no trades.

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SOTA SAPPHIRE TURNTABLE

List ??? / Sale $1,100

This is a three owner table about 20 years old in good condition. It has an Alphason HR-100S tonearm and the original dustcover. The plinth is in a cherry finish.

The table is a two speed machine (33/45) with individual speed trimming knobs for each speed, using an outboard power supply.

No box or manual.

Consignment item, sorry no trades.

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MUSICAL FIDELITY XV8 PACKAGE

List $3,900 / Sale $2,100

This is our floor model demonstrator system comprised of:
X-T100 Tube Integrated Amplifier which includes a MM phono input and an Ipod input along with 3 regular inputs and a preamp out and tape out. 50 watts per channel into 8 ohm load. Readily available 6922 tubes are in place.
X-RayV8 Upsampling 24 Bit CD player which includes digital outputs on RCA and Toslink. Upsamples to 192 KHz.
X-PSUV8 Power Supply Unit which powers up to 4 "X" Components.
Note that the all "X" components require the Power Supply Unit in order to operate.

Silver/Titanium finish on these half wide (8.5 inches) space friendly units with real big full size sound.

Boxes, manuals and remote control included.

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AUDIO ANALOGUE PAGANINNI 24/192 CD PLAYER

List ??? / Sale $800

This is a one owner used player in very good condition with a silver faceplate.

FROM THE AUDIO ANALOGUE WEBSITE:
speed and detail:

the latest technology in digital to analog conversion combined with a high speed, low noise output stage.

The CD Mechanism used is the Teac CD-5010A specifically developed for high end audio applications. it is characterized by a low jitter level on the S/PDIF output and by a very sturdy reading procedure.

The leading-edge digital-to-analog conversion section is based on the extraordinary AD1896 sample rate converter that feeds a AKM D/A converter based on a very stable clock oscillator. The AKM S/PDIF transceiver receives the data from the transport and buffers them to eliminate any jitter. Then, data are both delivered to the sample rate converter and retransmitted to the S/PDIF digital output.

The output buffer/filter is based on high-speed low noise op-amps and uses the best components in the filter section.

The huge power supply is based on six separate supply lines fed by a toroidal transformer, completed by the SMSP supply that gives power to the control section.

The front panel features a new LCD display with high contrast and low power consumption, for reduced EMI towards the analog stages. The smart keyboard allows for main features control, while complete access to the CD player’s functionality is allowed by the seven-keys solid brass remote control.

Great care has been used in the passive and active components selection, as usual for Audio Analogue.
Includes box, manual and remote.

Consignment sale, sorry no trades.

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SIMAUDIO MOON SUPERNOVA CD PLAYER

List $6,500 / Sale $4,800

This is our floor model demo unit in silver finish, In excellent condition.

From the SIMAUDIO website:

● Internal upsampling which uses 24-bit/352.8kHz processing Ultra high-performance 24-bit Burr Brown PCM1798 DAC/digital filter
● Full unsolicited RS-232 bidirectional feedback
● Separate digital & analog power supplies using 2 independant toroidal transformers
● Digital input for use as a digital-to-analog converter with either a music server or external transport
● SimLink controller port allows for 2-way communications between other compatible MOON Evolution Series components ● Power supply voltage regulation includes i2DCf (Independant Inductive DC Filtering); There is one inductor dedicated to each integrated circuit type component (DAC, Op-Amp, etc.) in the audio circuits signal path - 20 stages in all
● A very precise 25PPM digital clocking circuit
● A proprietary 6db/octave analog filter
● Four-layer PCB tracings for a dramatically improved signal-to-noise ratio
● Ultra rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations
● Accurate matching of the very finest quality electronic components in a symmetrical circuit design
● Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance.

Includes box, remote and manual.

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FURMAN BALANCED ISOLATION TRANSFORMER 20 AMP (IT 220)

List $1,900 / Sale $700

This specially wound and shielded toroidal isolation transformer is designed to reduce hum pickup by sensitive equipment. 12 widely spaced balanced outlets on the back and 2 isolated plugs on the front. Self checking voltmeter with a shut down circuit for extreme events. Soft start turn on. Precision magnetic circuit breaker acts as the off/on switch.
Ground fault interrupter circuit attached to front plugs works with respect to all plugs, front and back.

Includes original box.

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Alternative Audio Stereo Specialities
6 Hatt Street, Dundas, Ontario, Canada L9H 2E8 - Telephone 905.627.0899 - Fax 905.627.2734
Web www.alternativeaudio.com - E.mail info@alternativeaudio.com
Open Tues-Wed 10 am to 6 pm, Thurs, Fri. 11 am to 8:30 pm, Sat, 10 am to 5:00 pm, Sun., Mon. by appt. only