[audioengr]

We want to buy the Vapor Audio Nimbus speakers for our reference system, so we need cash.

We have for sale:

1) Modded reference Mark Levinson #38 preamp - $3000 plus shipping - SOLD
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-mark-levinson-38-preamp-professional-reference-modded-2013-06-28-preamplifiers-97759-black-butte-ranc-or








2) Northstar 192 DAC (stock) - $500.00 plus shipping. SOLD








3) Music First Classic all silver Transformer passive linestage, cryo treated - $4500.00 (new custom ordered one is $8K)  Best preamp on the market and rare.

"...the best preamplifier ever made"
David Price - Hi-Fi- World








4) KEF 104/2 highly modified speakers, our reference speakers for about 10 years. Beautiful dark rosewood veneer. - SOLD
Custom wiring and crossover mounted in custom bustle on the back.  Over $2K in crossover upgrade parts alone.  $2K plus shipping in original boxes.

See photos below in other post.


5) Fanfare FT-1A digital FM tuner - XLR outs.  Orig. $1200, sell for $400 plus shipping.

[paul79]

The Nimbus must have made quite the impression on you.... Are you going to go with them in stock form?

Good luck with the sales! That's some fine stuff you have listed there.

[jhm731]

Just a suggestion, it might be helpful to post pictures of the equipment you're selling.

Yes, I can see the ML #38 on Agon, but a picture of its insides showing the mods would be nice.

[abernardi]

I used to have a pair of those 104/2's.  They were awesome.  Actually, the last KEF speaker I liked.  If I had a place for them, I'd snatch them up!

[audioengr]

The Nimbus must have made quite the impression on you.... Are you going to go with them in stock form?

Good luck with the sales! That's some fine stuff you have listed there.

I am wanting the Nimbus White.  It's hard to part with some of this stuff because its so good, but I am using it less and less.  I am also getting the Arte Forma SE tube amps BTW

Steve N.

[audioengr]

Just a suggestion, it might be helpful to post pictures of the equipment you're selling.

Yes, I can see the ML #38 on Agon, but a picture of its insides showing the mods would be nice.

I have a top picture of the mods, but the only bottom one I have is the same mods on a ML380 that I did for another customer.  Similar thing though.  I'll try to put them out there.

Lots of Black Gate electrolytics, as well as larger gold ones from Nichicon.  Lots of polystyrenes on the backside.

Here they are:









Steve N.

[audioengr]

I used to have a pair of those 104/2's.  They were awesome.  Actually, the last KEF speaker I liked.  If I had a place for them, I'd snatch them up!

These are way beyond awesome.  Make me an offer I can't refuse. Here is a picture of the bustle with the new crossover components.  Too large to fit inside the cabinet, so I built an external bustle.  These are really nice dark rosewood.

Notice the 8 inch diameter air-core ribbon inductor with paper-in-oil insulation in the crossover hanging on one dowel.  There are others like this in there too. This photo was taken prior to the completion of the crossover mods.  Jensencapacitors.com.  Best inductor made.  Entirely rewired with silver-plated copper solid wire with Teflon insulation twisted-pairs.

$2K is WAAAAY too cheap for these.  Makes me sick





Steve N.

[paul79]

I am wanting the Nimbus White.  It's hard to part with some of this stuff because its so good, but I am using it less and less.  I am also getting the Arte Forma SE tube amps BTW

Steve N.

Going tubes huh... Welcome to the club! Nice move getting away from solid grate.   

[audioengr]

Going tubes huh... Welcome to the club! Nice move getting away from solid grate.   

Class-A single driver tubes too   40W

My modded JC-1 monoblocks are pretty good though.  They sound a lot like these tube amps.

Steve N.

[paul79]

So, when you selling your amps?  You don't need backup amps, just backup tubes. 

[Vapor Audio]

I gotta say, this may be my favorite For Sale listing of all time 

We're honored that you choose us to rework your system.  Since your DAC is without a doubt the best I've ever heard, someday I'll upgrade my system with your gear as well. 

Excited isn't a strong enough word to describe how we feel about putting together the Nimbus White.  Addition of a pair of Accuton mids is going to take that speaker completely over the top!

[paul79]

Sounds like you both have some pretty good trade power..

[audioengr]

So, when you selling your amps?  You don't need backup amps, just backup tubes. 

I'll give it some thought after I get the tube amps.

Steve N.

[catastrofe]

I am wanting the Nimbus White.  It's hard to part with some of this stuff because its so good, but I am using it less and less.  I am also getting the Arte Forma SE tube amps BTW

Steve N.

Pete brought the Arte Formas over to my place last Saturday.  They were very nice.  I've never heard a single ended amp before, but they availed themselves well.

[audioengr]

Here are photos of the KEF 104/2s, which are in mint condition, just like new except for one small dent in an edge.  You cannot get rosewood like this anymore. - SOLD

I don't believe there is any speaker on the planet that will beat these for $2K.  The Western Sales Manager for KEF listened to these at CES and told me that they beat the new KEF references.






















Insides are pristine:













Dent:

[jtwrace]

Since your DAC is without a doubt the best I've ever heard, someday I'll upgrade my system with your gear as well. 

  :idea:I think this is where bartering comes in.   

 

[paul79]

Well, he likely needs to make room...

Nice speaks Steve

[Audioexcels]

Looking forward to hearing the new system:)  When will it be available for auditioning?

[audioengr]

Looking forward to hearing the new system:)  When will it be available for auditioning?

Depends on when I sell some of this stuff...

Steve N.

[Audioexcels]

Depends on when I sell some of this stuff...

Steve N.

Time to get those OR6's out and get some OR5's to sell off:)  Are you holding onto the big ribbons?