Sharp SD-EX100 for $69

pjanda1 · « **on:** 15 Nov 2011, 05:56 pm »

Some of you may recall all the buzz about the SD-EX111 mini system. Its based on a 1-bit digi amp, and originally sold for nearly $500 but later closed out really inexpensively. I haven't heard one, but they are evidently awfully nice sounding. It appears from the spec sheets that the ex100 is the same amp with spring terminals instead of binding posts and a pair of packaged 2-way speakers. Here is a link to the Ebay auction. The sellers have at least 7 right now.

I've been looking at mini-systems, as I'm trying to figure out what to do in my kitchen. I'll use my speakers, of course, but I don't want a full-sized receiver. I'm trying to decide how badly I want a USB input, which would disqualify this unit. But, I thought others might be interested, as the 111 was so coveted.

Paul
www.wildburroaudio.com

pjanda1 · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 Nov 2011, 12:19 am »

Somebody grabbed one! If its one of you guys, let me know what you think.

Paul
www.wildburroaudio.com

pjanda1 · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 Nov 2011, 03:16 am »

And, I lied. I see now that the 100 has half the sampling rate of the 111. Not ideal, but it might still be a decent machine. I just don't want to mislead anyone.http://sharp-world.com/products/1-bit/sd-ex100/index.html

Paul
www.wildburroaudio.com

almonduck · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 Nov 2011, 06:10 am »

Is this the same Sharp SD EX111 mentioned? Overstock is selling it for $89 with no speakers.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Sharp-SD-EX111-Executive-CD-AM-FM-Micro-Stereo/1004979/product.html

mcgsxr · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 Nov 2011, 12:13 pm »

The two are related for sure.

I heard a Vinnie modded 111, it was a nice piece.

Overstock is (somewhat ironically) out of stock!

pjanda1 · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 Nov 2011, 02:57 pm »

Quote from: almonduck on 16 Nov 2011, 06:10 am

Is this the same Sharp SD EX111 mentioned? Overstock is selling it for $89 with no speakers.

http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Sharp-SD-EX111-Executive-CD-AM-FM-Micro-Stereo/1004979/product.html

Notice the big, "This item is out of stock."

Paul

Folsom · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 Nov 2011, 01:42 am »

I modified one of these back in the day (full RWA spec). It sounded good, but died eventually.

Before modifications it was marginal compared to any other amplifier I made. It takes a lot of out of production blackgate caps to really bring it into the spotlight. You could use other caps now, but no promises to bring it up to snuff.

Letitroll98 · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 Nov 2011, 04:18 pm »

For whatever difference it makes, the SD-EX100/H has 2.8MHz 1-bit amplifiers and the SD-EX111 has a "blistering 5.6MHz sampling speed" (from the Sharp archives).