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Warwick RockBass [2014 Series] Streamer Standard, 4-String - Natural Transparent Satin

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One year old Bluesound Node X limited edition music streamer in excellent 100% working condition. With the original box and all accessories, including a remote controller. Would throw in a proper pair of analog rca audio cables as part of the deal. The sound is excellent and it can be added to any existing hifi. Price is slightly negotiable. Local pick up would be preferred.

Pioneer N70AE DAC b'&' Network Streamer Excellent and Clean sounding from ESS Sabre 32 Ultra Audiophile DAC. Tidal and Spotify connect. Even better via the App Isolated power supply for low noise and interference. Heavy at 11kgs. Black, with remote. Excellent condition. XLR and RCA inputs. Awesome sounding. App (IoS b'&'Android) No box, unfortunately (gardener clean out)Audio Features: 8ch Parallel Drive with SABRE32 Ultra DAC (ES 9016S x 2) Up to 11.2 MHz DSD Playback Up to 192 kHz/24-bit WAV/FLAC/Apple Lossless/AIFF Playback USB-DAC (up to 384 kHz/32-bit LPCM, 11.2 MHz DSD) Headphone Amplifier with Texas Instrument TPA6120 DIRECT Mode for Faithful Reproduction of Original Sound Hi-bit32 Audio Processing Up-Sampling up to 384 kHz Digital Filter with 3 Modes (SHARP/SLOW/SHORT) Pics off net. Actual Pictures on request

I have these two wonderful German made Warwicks in hard cases still available at only R15500 a piece, slightly negotiable - Postnet shipping incl... both pedigreed Streamers:

- 5-string - Fretless - Passive - DR flatwound strings - Excellent condition - Incl foam case R5 350

Technical specifications (according to the manufacturer) Streaming protocol: UPnP AV Supported file types: – DSD: DSF, DIFF, DoP – PCM: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF – Compressed: MP3, AAC (in M4A container) Sampling frequencies, word lenght: – PCM, 44.1 – 384 kHz, 16 – 24 bits, stereo – DSD, 2.8 (DSD64) – 11.2896 MHz (DSD256), 1 bit, stereo Digital outputs: – BNC S/PDIF ” PCM 44.1 – 192 kHz, 16 – 24 bits ” DSD (DoP, DSD over PCM) 2.8 MHz, 1 bit Inputs: Ethernet Network 1000Base-T, USB (storage) Output voltage: 6 V XLR (hot = 2) ⸜ 3 V RCA. Dimensions (W x H x D): x 300 x 60 x 244 mm Weight: 2.5 kg

https://hifiplus.com/articles/stack-audio-link-ii-network-bridge-streamer-reclocker/ This is the latest version, in black, together with a low-noise power supply (not a linear PSU). Comes with the latest software (a version of ROPIEE so it’s compatible with Roon, Audirvāna, Logitech etc. Can also operate as a USB reclocker. As new condition. Original box. Anodized black chassis. I haven’t listened for long but it sounds very similar to the (similar topology) Holo Red that I recently owned.

What’s not to like about this cute little bit of kit? iFi’s new ZEN Stream is a small streamer designed to be partnered with any USB DAC – such as the company’s own ZEN DAC V2, more of which later. It is uniquely flexible for its £399 price, allowing direct connection to services such as Spotify Connect, Qobuz and Tidal Connect (with decoding of MQA mastered material), UPnP, AirPlay, and Roon, via the matching app. It is compatible with a wide range of audio formats up to 384kHz PCM and DSD256, and its open-source architecture means that more functionality is promised via future firmware updates. A series of coloured LEDs indicate the sampling rate and format in use, but lack of space precludes visual display of your album artwork. It’s powered by an external plug-top 9V DC power supply, and there are dual USB sockets plus a S/PDIF coaxial RCA output. If partnered with a ZEN DAC V2, it powers the latter via its USB socket, and iFi supplies the correct USB cable. The ZEN Stream is designed to work with any USB DAC, which is great because you don’t have to commit to another DAC when you buy this streamer. For example, many people have their specific favourites that they’ve built their systems around and don’t want to change them. b'/xc2/xa0' I also tried iFi’s matching £299 ZEN DAC V2 (pictured directly above and below) running its latest firmware during this review. It’s a compact 32-bit desktop design, built to partner USB sources, so there is no S/PIDF coaxial or optical TOSLINK optical input. Although usable as part of a hi-fi system, it’s very much aimed at headphone users wanting a high-quality DAC/headphone amp at a keen price. Both 6.3mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced Pentaconn headphone sockets can be found on the front panel, plus a balanced 4.4mm line output round the back. A standard set of unbalanced RCA audio outputs is fitted, with a switch to toggle between fixed and variable operation. The former seems to sound slightly better than the variable and is around 3dB louder too. There’s a Power Match option for headphone users to optimise output for IEM and over-ear headphones, plus a TrueBass feature to boost the bass performance for a more even response between high and low frequencies. TrueBass only affects the headphone outputs. b'/xc2/xa0' I found a small but noticeable difference in sound quality between the high and low Power Match options, by the way. The higher gain option sounds sharper and more immediate. When I increased the volume level on the lower gain setting, it sounded smoother and less immediate. Headphone power output is claimed to be 280mW (unbalanced) or 380mW (balanced) into headphones with an impedance of 120 to 600 ohms. Even using some old low-efficiency AKG K340s, I could achieve fairly high volume levels with the volume around the 2 o’clock setting. Both these iFi products run fairly cool. The streamer gets mildly warm to the touch after an hour or so, but the DAC doesn’t, even when powering headphones at fairly high volume levels. There’s no on/off switch, which suggests the items might be meant to be left powered-up. The ZEN DAC V2 is powered from 5V DC, obtained from a USB socket. A power socket is provided, but no external power supply unit is included. Compared to iFi’s original ZEN DAC, the latest V2 features an XMOS 16-core chip rather than an 8-core type; this boosts audio processing power and increases clock speed and memory, the company says. The V2 also has an updated crystal clock offering reduced jitter, it is claimed, plus MQA decoding. Build quality is impressive for the price. The all-metal construction of these units feels solid, and the buttons and controls have a smooth positive feel. The level of finish is good, and the tapered wing-like shape looks attractive and stylish. Top marks here! THE LISTENING My daily streamer is an Auralic Altair G2, which is many times the cost of iFi’s ZEN Stream – but not many times as good. I found the Auralic sounded more subtly delineated, but the improvement in no way reflected the price difference, showing what fine value the iFi is. The Auralic’s sonic superiority was quite noticeable when I first switched between the two, but as is so often the case with hi-fi, this seemed to grow less significant once I’d listened for half an hour or so. To my ears, the ZEN Stream punches way above its weight. b'/xc2/xa0' For example, playing a recent MQA title on TIDAL – an album called Bach; A Strange Beauty – with pianist Simone Dinnerstein – I was impressed by the sheer power and sonority of the recording when streamed through the iFi, which sounded impressively rich. It really was good. Solo piano tracks sounded lucid yet refined and natural. The concerto was marvellous to hear, with full-bodied, weighty strings that had a lovely richness and warmth. Only intending to sample a few minutes, I listened to the end, so involving was the result. On TIDAL, MQA titles generally sounded best. The Decca Solti recording of Wagner ‘s opera Parsifal was wonderfully vibrant. Non-MQA titles sounded good but usually a tad flatter. I then tried the Kubelik Mahler 7 on TIDAL MQA, and it sounded very good – albeit not quite as impressive as the ripped CD. The recording had a tad less depth and fractionally reduced dynamic contrast when streamed, though the results were still close. It’s interesting that a 16-bit, 44.1kHz ripped CD can still stand its ground against hi-res formats, and that happens with pretty much every streamer I’ve heard, not just the ZEN Stream. Bringing the ZEN DAC V2 into the proceedings, and of course, I found it to be no match for the onboard digital converter built into Auralic’s Altair G2. As the latter is way more expensive, so this hardly came as a complete surprise. The Altair G2 offered greater refinement and effortlessness, as you would expect. Streaming Beethoven ‘s Sonata for Violin and Piano Op 96 on ECM with Yuko Shiokawa and Andras Schiff, it had a smooth unforced naturalness that was highly beguiling. The ECM recording is beautifully open and unexaggerated yet detailed and clear. Still, with the iFi pairing, the balance between violin and piano was nicely managed, and both instruments were reproduced superbly. It wasn’t that far behind; you could still listen to it, having heard the Auralic, all the same. b'/xc2/xa0' Trying a quick blast of Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus on headphones through the ZEN DAC V2 and its TrueBass option gave the sound a bit more weight and low-frequency power without sounding boomy or thick. If I were using headphones, I’d engage TrueBass all the time. Some users have complained that the volume control becomes unbalanced at very low settings. I found evidence of this – the left channel cuts out before the right with the control close to zero. But it’s very slight and would only be an issue with very efficient headphones. I usually partner my laptop with a 2014 Shanling H1.1 DAC, but – having been seduced by the choices offered with streaming – I’d largely neglected to listen to my ripped CDs over the last two or three years. Too much to listen to! But, using the laptop with the ZEN DAC V2, I was forcibly reminded how impressive properly ripped CDs could sound. I like to engage the acoustic equalisation option in iTunes, feeling this improves the reproduction of many recordings. The effect is subtle but beneficial. THE VERDICT IFi’s little ZEN Stream streamer is a seriously impressive new streamer, offering great functionality and fine sound in a small package at a low price. Its genius is that it will work with any DAC with a USB connection, which is most these days. Yet it’s also a very pretty picture together with iFi’s own ZEN DAC V2, both visually and sonically. Together they give an engaging and entertaining sound with more detail than you’d expect, plus a lot of operational flexibility in terms of driving headphones. I became rather taken with both of them and reckon they’re both something of a steal – whether you’re looking to use them in your main system or as a desktop or office companion.

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Aurender 100w/channel integrated amplifier with digital inputs. Connect to a streamer or computer via USB or to your CD/TV etc. via Toslink (optical) inputs. The X725 has now been discontinued but was often paired with the N100 or N150 streamer/server to make a really special high end compact system. Images off the net for convenience. See image with matching N100. Unit is like new and is sold with all original packaging.

Lumin D1 The name Lumin should be familiar for audiophiles and music lovers. While the company started its business not so long ago (the first product was launched in 2012), it quickly gained the worldwide brand recognition. The beginnings of Lumin were controversial because the first streamer was very similar to another product in this category, manufactured by Linn. However, it soon became clear that despite some external similarities, Lumin is a completely different device in terms of sound and its possibilities. From the very beginning Lumin’s streamer had the ability to play DSD files and music from USB drives connected directly to it. These options weren’t offered by the competition.

Bluesound Powernode 2i WiFi equipped, High Resolution streamer/amplifier One month old. Brand new in for all intent and purpose. Packaging complete with guarantee Asking Price: R 13 000.00 New Price: R 18 000.00

Google Chrome TV box streamer. See attached images and the price of this device. Reason for selling, bought apple TV box.

Ifi ZEN DAC1, Boxed in as new condition. Bought as a package with streamer and don’t need the DAC. This superb hi-res USB DAC /headphone amp delivers a level of specification and performance that punches above its super-affordable price tag. Compact enough to use as a USB DAC/amp on your work desk with your much-loved headphones. Stylish enough to use in your home system as a USB DAC. Just add your favourite active speakers or amp.

Very high quality compact 100w per channel integrated amplifier with digital inputs (Toslink and USB). Was over R55k new. Boxed, like new. Photo of the X725 stacked shows how the X725 was intended to partner the Aurender N100 music streamer/server to make a serious audiophile compact system.

Price reduced to clear. This is a 100w integrated amplifier, built like a tank but with digital inputs only. Use with a computer/streamer with USB outputs or use Toslink to connect to TV/disc player and so on. This X725 is superfluous to my needs. Retailed for R55k. Boxed in original packaging. Price is now drastically reduced. Photo’s off the net. Unit is already boxed up ready to go.

Boxed as new with all accessories. Amazing device. Streamer, DAC, preamp, phono stage.