SPL Diamond DAC - Black - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections, however, this is a particularly clean unit with photos 3 onwards being of the actual unit. Diamond is the perfect DAC and preamplifier for everyone who plays music exclusively from digital sources. Diamond offers connectivity for six digital sources and an external word clock. The superior VOLTAiR technology and the premium DAC with the unequalled DLP120 combined with an analog volume control allowing for highest resolution at any volume makes the Diamond an one-of-a-kind DA converter that delivers finest soundstages with an unrivalled analog feel. Key Features: Up to 6 digital stereo sources can via USB, Coaxial, Optical and AES. 2 x stereo output pairs (1 x XLR, 1 x RCA) for connecting power amplifiers or active loudspeakers. Clock source can be switched between clock or word. Highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz.

Arcam SA45 Streaming Integrated Amplifier - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections.  The ARCAM SA45 is the ultimate all-in-one streaming system for passionate music lovers. Featuring cutting-edge technologies that preserve the finest details, it delivers music with all its nuances, subtleties, and excitement intact. Expertly crafted in Cambridge, UK, the SA45 builds on the foundation of our acclaimed ARCAM A49 integrated amplifier. With fully balanced digital and analog audio paths, a new digital audio and streaming platform, a redesigned linear toroidal power supply, a refreshed user interface, and a new app, the SA45 is a complete powerhouse for high-quality music. Key Features: All new, ultra High-Resolution Streaming Platform to deliver on sound quality and user experience ARCAM Class G Amplification with 2x 180W of ultra-low distortion power Balanced analogue and digital audio paths MM & MC Phono inputs HDMI eARC input Dual Subwoofer outputs and Dirac Live Room Correction High-resolution display for clearly visible album artwork and metadata Supports Apple Airplay, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast Setup with ARCAM Radia App for presets, Internet Radio and Podcasts Supports up to 32 bit / 384 kHz Hi-res audio Roon Ready

Advance Paris CD9 CD Player - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections.  X-CD9 is a CD player featuring analogue and digital outputs. But there is something special about the analogue output, as can be seen from the front panel, 2 glowing miniature tubes provide a great musical-sounding audio signal to your amplifier. Great care was taken to power this CD player by using a toroidal transformer. This provides ample and clean power for all analogue and digital circuitry like CD mechanism, laser control and the all-important Digital to Analog converter (DAC). Equipped with Coaxial (RCA), Optical (TOSLINK) digital outputs, Un-balanced (RCA) and Balanced (XLR) analogue outputs, the X-CD9 is the perfect CD player for your Hi-Fi system and the great CD collection you have.

Advance Paris X-D500 CD Transport - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. The X-D500 is a CD Transport that concentrates on its main task: extracting the purest digital information from the CD. The analogue conversion must be done through a separate Digital / Analog converter (DAC) or an amplifier with digital sockets. Key Features: Over-sampling/Up-Scaling function from 16bit/44.1kHz to 24bit/96kHz or 24bit/192kHz Coaxial, Optical & AES/EBU digital outputs Compatible with all the Advance Paris products (except the X-i50BT)

Chord Company EE1 Network Noise Isolator - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections.  A High-performance network noise isolator, the EE1 network noise isolator is designed to sit discreetly between ethernet cables within a streaming audio/video system and can drastically reduce noise whilst allowing digital signals to pass unhindered. Digital signals are robust but are often accompanied by a degree of noise, usually transferred from home network devices. The EE1, like the EE 8Switch and 16Switch, continues our efforts to prevent noise from affecting music/image data and system performance. Key Features: Self-powered – converts unwanted noise to heat Targeted filtering reduces damaging network noise Galvanic isolation blocks low-frequency noise and reduces high-frequency noise whilst maintaining data quality Discreet yet powerful and easy to install Multiple EE1 units within a network can bring further improvements Includes a 0.75m Chord Company C-Stream network cable

Chord Company EE 8Switch - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections.  The 8switch by English Electric (a Chord Company brand), is an 8 port GbE Ethernet switch modified and upgraded to their specific requirements for high-performance music streaming networks.

Arcam ST5 Streamer - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections.  The ARCAM ST5 is the high resolution upgrade for Arcams Radia integrated amplifiers. The slim form factor includes a control link to these amplifiers, allowing the 2 components to act as one from your device.  Key Features: Perfect match to ARCAM A5 and A15 - with comms link for 2 components to work together Works with Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect - for direct connection from your preferred music service Works with new ARCAM app - for Wi-Fi setup and internet radio presets - includes Qobuz, Amazon Music and Podcasts Specially selected components and materials - to deliver on sound quality Supports Apple Airplay2 and Chromecast built-in - works with all Apple and Android phones and tablets Roon Ready Supports Hi-Res Audio - up to 24 bit / 192 kHz from digital and analogue outputs Plastic Free Packaging - for easy disposal of natural materials

dCS Bartok Upsampling Network Streamer - Black - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This listing is for an ex-demonstration unit that has been opened and used in-store. Photos are of the actual unit and Includes original packaging. This unit can be upgraded to APEX at additional cost. The new dCS Bartók DAC brings together dCS’s past, present and future. It is first and foremost a state of the art network streaming DAC that uses technology developed for the Rossini range.  This single-box digital music player features the legendary dCS Ring DAC™ and signal processing platform, plus a custom high performance UPnP music streamer. Key Features: Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility. dCS Ring DACTM fitted, as used in the flagship dCS Vivaldi digital playback system. Digital inputs support UPnP, asynchronous USB and Apple Airplay sources, plus AES and S/PDIF digital audio streams. Streaming services supported include TIDAL and Spotify Connect. Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transports via Dual AES inputs. Multi-stage DXD oversampling design with switchable DSD upsampling; user-selectable PCM and DSD filters. Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter. Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades.

Ayre Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Unlock the full potential of your digital music with the Ayre Codex. Drawing on Ayre's decades of high-end audio innovation, the Codex is a compact, versatile component that performs equally brilliantly as a world-class DAC, a powerful headphone amplifier, and a pristine digital preamplifier. Engineered with Ayre's signature commitment to sonic purity, the Codex delivers a rich, musical, and effortlessly natural sound that will transform your listening experience. Key Features: USB and Optical (Toslink) inputs Headphone outputs Two 3.5mm mini-phone jacks One ¼” phone jack 3.5mm mini-phone jacks configurable to balanced mode Asynchronous transfer mode for USB input DSD or PCM input over USB Minimum phase digital filter Single-pass 16x oversampling Ayre’s exclusive Diamond output circuit Linear analog AyreLock power supply Zero-feedback Fully-balanced discrete circuitry Equilock circuitry for active gain devices

Technics SL-G700MK2 Super Audio CD Player - Black - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. A new generation of multi-digital audio player that supports a wide range of music sources and delivers highest sonic fidelity. Key Features: High Precision Coherent D/A Converter Coherent Processing Technology Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling A wide variety of music sources, including Super Audio CD and MQA can be played Housing and chassis that support high sound quality and high-quality design

dCS Rossini APEX DAC - Ex-demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Photo 3 is the actual unit.This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Designed for complete flexibility and unrivalled musical expression, the Rossini APEX DAC features dCS' pioneering Digital Processing Platform, a high-performance UPnP streamer and the latest generation dCS Ring DAC APEX. Key Features: Latest generation dCS Digital Processing Platform brings state-of-the-art signal processing and flexibility dCS Ring DAC APEX, as used in Vivaldi playback system, delivers enhanced sonic and technical performance High quality streaming from TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer and internet radio via the dCS Mosaic Control app Roon Ready, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and UPnP compatible USB, AES, Dual AES and S/PDIF digital audio inputs. Accepts encrypted SACD data from dCS Transport via Dual AES inputs Multi-stage DXD oversampling design with optional DSD upsampling; user-selectable DSP and DSD filters. Auto clocking system improves ease of use and minimises jitter. Multi-stage power regulation and twin mains transformers isolate analogue, digital and clock circuitry. Firmware-upgradeable for future functionality and performance upgrades. Features a full MQA™ decoder. This MQA™ implementation is unique, as it is the first opportunity to enable a DAC which, by providing exact rendering to beyond 16x (768 kHz), matches the desired temporal response with very low modulation noise.

dCS Rossini Master Clock - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Photos 3 onwards are of the actual unit.This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The dCS Rossini range makes superlative sounding music from a wide range of digital sources, simply integrating your digital music and setting the performance standard for digital playback. Rossini Master Clock is a simple to use Grade 1 master clock, based on our pioneering developments in studio and home audio. Featuring three separate clock outputs capable of outputting different frequencies, Rossini Master Clock allows Rossini DAC or Player users to benefit from the auto clocking mode in Rossini and optimise audio from various digital sources in a simple, fuss free way. Key Features: Designed for maximum flexibility as output configuration can be optimised in systems with a wide variety of digital audio sources. Dual crystal oscillators with microcontroller-enhanced temperature correction. New dual frequency output and auto- clocking mode used in the Vivaldi and Rossini range improves ease of use and minimises jitter, particularly with computer audio sources. Multi-stage regulation ensures sensitive clock and PLL circuitry is unaffected by digital interference. Aerospace-grade machined aluminium chassis fitted with tuned acoustic damping panels reduces magnetic effects and vibration.

dCS LINA Network DAC/Streamer - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Photos 3 onwards are of the actual unit - top unit, the LINA Master Clock (bottom unit) is available separately.This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The Lina Network Streaming DAC is both a continuation and a new beginning. Its design combines renowned dCS technologies and all of the benefits listeners have come to expect from a dCS DAC with a wealth of new innovations, including an all-new mechanical design, plus new technologies developed specifically for headphone listening. It is a complete reimagining of form and function, created with the same relentless focus and ambition as our world-renowned Bartók, Rossini and Vivaldi DACs. Key Features: Compatible with all digital audio formats Supports hi-res streaming from Roon, TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, AirPlay & more Features our renowned dCS Ring DAC TM and Digital Processing Platform dCS Ring DAC™ system and Digital Processing Platform ensure audio is reproduced with absolute integrity, for a highly detailed, musical and deeply natural sound dCS Mosaic platform supports hi-res streaming via Roon, Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz, TIDAL, Internet Radio and Apple AirPlay Patented dCS Expanse technology offers enhanced headphone optimisation, for a more natural and immersive experience when listening to a wide range of stereo recordings Touch screen UI with customisable menu allows listeners to easily control playback and adjust system settings Flexible firmware provides unlimited scope for future upgrades, with new features and enhancements delivered via simple software updates All-new electronic and mechanical design delivers a vast range of features in a compact and elegant format, while digital volume control function removes need for separate pre-amp

dCS LINA Master Clock - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Photos 3 onwards are of the actual unit - bottom unit, the LINA Network DAC (top unit) is available separately. This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The DCS LINA Master Clock, a grade 1 Master Clock uses dual crystal oscillators to deliver a precise and stable clocking reference. Used as part of a complete Lina system, it enhances all aspects of sound for an even more immersive listening experience. The Lina Master Clock is a product inspired by our absolute dedication to achieving the highest possible standards of sound reproduction.  It is informed by our experience developing master clocks for professional and home use - something we’ve been doing for over 30 years - and the feedback we’ve received from listeners and audio experts who’ve experienced significant sonic benefits after adding a dCS master clock to their system. Key Features: Dual crystal oscillators - one for 44.1kHz and one for 48kHz - ensure accurate clocking for all audio formats and frequencies Standalone design with dedicated chassis and electronics minimises risk of clock signal interference Oven-controlled oscillators ensure a consistent and stable performance, even under changing conditions Minimises the risk of jitter and delivers a notable increase in sound quality when streaming or listening via USB Delivers clock signal accurate to > +/-1 ppm Uses propietary clocking technology refined over three decades, for unrivalled precision and longevity