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  1. ogodei

    ogodei MOT: Austin AudioWorks

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    The Ampocalypse has arrived, the destruction of my headphone amp collection on a massive sale.

    GONE Eddie Current Zana Deux Super
    GONE Woo Audio WA6S
    GONE Woo Audio WA5
    GONE Questyle CMA 800 R Current-Mode amps, dual stack
    GONE Eddie Current Aficionado
    GONE OPPO HA-1
    GONE Zampotech’s Shortest Way SW51
    GONE Stereo Knight passive pre-amp​
    AVAILABLE Moth si2A3​
    Scroll down in this post for details on anything listed above.

    I’m not leaving the hobby but my current collection is becoming a museum & amps deserve homes where someone can use them. None of these are being sold because I dislike them, that stuff moved out fast. I'm listing everything currently in house that's not actively being used.

    Pricing these to sell quickly, anything not sold here within a few weeks will be listed elsewhere at higher prices. Reasonable offers will be considered, please don't hesitate to PM me.

    Everything is working, conditions are disclosed as best I can in the descriptions. Unless otherwise stated, shipping to CONUS is included in price & buyer pays any PP fees ON TOP of the listed price. Full satisfaction or your money back with return of the amp.

    Unless specifically stated otherwise, assume I acquired the amp used and it has no remaining warranty. No tubes are “NOS” unless stated.


    AVAILABLE Eddie Current Zana Deux Super - $1725 shipped

    Serial # 121, Silver top. I acquired this used a while back. Good working order, paint is 8 of 10. Comes with original tubes and selection of additional 6SL7GT tubes (National Union 6SL7GT; Ken-Rad VT-229; Sylvania JAN-CHS 6SL7WGT; Sylvania VT-229; RCA 6SL7)

    Will ship in the original box with some additional foam packaging.

    UPDATE: Checking into the history, I verified I'm only the second owner on this. Both I and the previous owner have used this very lightly so I'm regretting the price I have this listed at. I'm enjoying it this week with the K8000s though, nice pairing.

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    GONE Woo Audio WA6SE - $900

    I picked this one up used in 2018. Very good physical condition, 8 of 10 for age only. No scratches, marks, scuffs, see images. Very good working condition. All inputs working & outputs working fine; level matched to > 1dB by my measurements (can vary with tubes); good balanced pot action throughout. Very low noise floor on this amp, it’ll reveal noise in your chain to a high degree, noisy USB DACs need not apply. Ask me how I know.

    Ships in original box, will be double boxed.

    This comes with the umbilical cable, a power cord, a Woo 596 to 5U4G adapter, and the following the following USED tubes. They are NOT guaranteed to be NOS but this is a great selection for someone who wants to try out various flavors. Find your favorite, then spend the big $$$ on the "NOS" stuff.

    Rectifiers:
    USAF 596
    Lorenz 593 G2
    Phillips Mini CV 593
    RCA GZ 32
    Shu Guang 274B (New)
    WE 422A​

    Drivers: (tubes are in pairs)
    Raytheon 6EW7 clear top
    GE 6EW7
    RCA 6FD7
    Philco 6FD7
    Philco 6FD7 clear top
    Sylvania 6DR7 skinny
    RCA 6DR7 skinny
    Westinghouse 6EM7​

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    AVAILABLE Woo Audio WA5 - $2400 + shipping (see details below)​

    This is a high-power headphone amp and was Woo’s flagship before their $16K WA234 monoblocks. Features two 300B power tubes, two 6SN7 drive tubes, and two 5U4G rectifier tubes in a single-ended triode, Class A, output transformer-coupled design. This is a fantastic amplifier, far and away my favorite Woo amp. The power is incredible. The amp includes a 4-pin XLR out designated for the AKG K1000, a notoriously hard to drive can.

    There are several versions of the amp out there. This is the full WA5, v1, meaning 1) it was made before 2015, 2) it has 4 x RCA inputs, 3) it has Speaker outputs. The LE version (NOT this one) is headphone-only. The V2 version has some different power options for the headphone jacks and a set of un-balanced XLR inputs. For more info on this amp:

    The amp works well with the tubes I will include (2 x TJ 300B/n MESH PLATE TUBES; 2 x EH 6SN7EH; 2 x 5Z4GY) but many purchasers will want to switch out the 300B for something else (you don’t have to go all $$$, the JJ Electronics 300B works quite well) and roll the 5U4G \ 274B rectifiers to your pleasure. See the last image below for Woo's suggested substitutes.

    The amp has several small nicks in the casing, I give it a 7.5 of 10 for cosmetics, I can forward more detailed images to interested buyers.

    This has 2 large chassis and is twice as big as you think it is. Look at the size before you leap on this one. It ships in the original wooden boxes and special shipping would be required. Pickup and demo in the Chicago area is welcomed.

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    AVAILABLE Questyle CMA 800 R Current-mode amps, dual-stack with custom dual-3pin to 4 pin out cable - $1750

    This may not be for the SBAF crowd but I'll list it here for the contrarians. This is two of Questyles' CMA800R current-mode amplifiers, allowing you to run them in dual-monoblock configuration from a balanced XLR inputs. The included custom Dual-3PinXLR in to 4Pin XLR out allows you to plug in your most power-loving headphones (HD800, HE-6, AKG K1000) for 710mW @300 Ohms power & the most control you'll ever get outside a speaker amp, IMO. Note you can use these separately as two amplifiers (SE, unbalanced) but why would you do that?

    Purchasers should consider using a separate volume control either in the DAC or a passive preamp like a goldpoint to level match the amps.

    This is an ultra-resolving, ultra-revealing amp combo and IMO should be paired with a full-bodied DAC. I've use my Kitsune, SFCD mkII & a tube-preamp with these, they all sound great.

    These will ship in the original boxes & include the custom Dual-3PinXLR in to 4Pin XLR out cable. HD800 users: I will include a dual-3pinXLR cable for the HD800 as well upon request. Power cables will NOT be included unless requested.

    Please see the following for more details:

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    SOLD Eddie Current Aficionado - $2610

    Serial #15. This is the last of the the first batch, I am the first owner. The amp has no upgrades or modifications (no feedback mod), it's the stock amplifier.

    Members here should be aware of this amplifier and what it's capable of (including the speaker outs). If not see

    Its in good working order, all inputs and outputs functioning perfectly. I've used it with speakers to good results. Cosmetically I’m going to rate it an 8 because 1) as delivered to me a few imperfections to the paint finish in strong light, 2) there's a mark on the top finish only visible when you shine a light in it from the side. See the pics. This is under the finish, it’s not a cut on the finish or anything, and it’s not visible in most circumstances.

    Tubes included with the sales: 2 x RCA 2A3, 1 x RCA 5AR4, 1 x Mullard 5AR4, 4 x WE 396A. Tubes are NOT guaranteed to test NOS but I will test them before shipping & make sure they're all good. If buyers want to discuss higher-end tubes for an extra cost I'd be willing to discuss.

    Will ship in original box with original with additional foam. Sale includes the amp, PSU, tubes, umbilical cable. Will NOT include a power cable unless the buyer requests one.

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    SOLD Shortest Way SW51 amp - $300 (friends only sale)

    Acquired from the first owner @fierce_freak from this ad in Feb of this year. Members here know this amplifier and the maker. Working perfectly. A few minor scuffs and imperfections on chassis, see images. Includes stock tubes (brand?) and an extra set of Amperex Bugle Boy tubes.

    The cat, you know you want it.

    For more details on the amp:

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    AVAILABLE OPPO HA-1 - $850​

    This is another SS unit that doesn't get much love around here. It's not 'audiophile' class for your TOTL cans IMO but is a solid performer. This is a perfect Office or home-theater integration unit with lots of extra features:
    Class A Balanced Headphone Amplifier
    Asynchronous USB DAC Up to 384 kHz and DSD256
    Remote control app for iPhone and Android
    Physical Remote
    Wireless Audio via Bluetooth
    Stereo Pre-Amplifier
    Home Theater Bypass
    Check the full feature set at https://www.oppodigital.com/headphone-amplifier-ha-1/

    I loved this as a daily driver on my desk. Form factor is a bit long for the desktop, check the specs before purchasing. These have retained a lot of value because of the feature set I think.

    Ships in original box with the remote control & power cable.
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    AVAILABLE Stereo Knight Silverstone passive preamp - $700 shipped​

    Ok, this one I picked up from @Armaegis last year after it came up in conversation here. I pretty much purchased it on looks alone but it sounds great, i.e., transparent. Balanced passive preamp with 3 x RCA in, 3 x balanced XLR in, 2 x RCA out, 2 x balanced XLR out. See details at


    I'v replaced it with the Hattor Audio Big Passive so it is sitting again. This has no remote control so its better suited to a complex headphone setup, IMO, which is why im listing it here.

    As it was described to me when I purchased it
    • there's a small ding in the front right corner
    • the back plate where all the inputs are is slightly curved inwards... no effect on any of the inputs or outputs
    • deceptively very heavy for its size
    • the selector switch is a little off in the middle position, sometimes it needs just a smidge more rotation before it connects depending which way you're coming from
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    AVAILABLE: Moth si2A3 $3800 + Shipping​

    Moth Audio is the prior company of Craig Uthus (Eddie Current) and a partner. The si2A3 (2A3si ? gets written both ways) is a single-ended, zero-feedback, Class A, three watt per channel tube amplifier utilizing 2 x 6Sn7 drivers, 1 x 5AR4\GZ34\GZ37 rectifier, 2 x 2A3 power tubes. Sharp-eyed viewers may recognize a familial resemblance to various current EC designs.

    Some details on the amp can be found at http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0600/mothsi2a3.htm

    I purchased this used in 2017 through @purr1n, from this ad. I am going to violate his confidence and quote from his PMs at the time:

    ...This is the second generation that didn't have the rectifier right next to the power caps...The amp is in great condition. The owner took excellent care of it. Craig actually tweaked the amp slightly to bring it up closer to the more modern EC sound.

    The 2A3Si remains the only Moth / EC amp that is direct coupled in the interstage. No transformer. No cap. So it's special in that sense. I'd say the sound with the Electraprint OPTs is more traditional SET. More classic, more romantic than the current EC offerings. It's not mushy like an OTL, just more organic and rolled, but still super resolving...​

    The chassis on this is immaculate: no scratches, bumps, scrapes, etc. All mechanical parts present and working.

    Now to reveal my secret shame: I have never listened to a headphone on this amp. It was too big for my headphone rack so it went directly into the two channel rig. It was driving speakers occasionally before moving into the overflow rack during my last two-channel redesign. This will be remedied over the next few days as I do some head-to-head listening versus Zana Deux and Aficionado, but this type of sin is why I need to repent and sell this stuff to people more worthy than me.

    Full disclosures cause that's how I do:
    • This is big, think 2 current EC chassis stacked.
    • This is heavy, it shipped to me in the original wooden case & I'd prefer to ship it to you that way.
    • The power transformer is located inside the chassis, close enough to output transformers to introduce a potentially audible hum. For some relevant notes on this (and for a potential fix) see here. I suspect @CEE TEE could possibly provide info as well? I will be doing some listening on headphones to verify.
    • This is pretty much an antique, so other than guaranteeing it wont arrive damaged or dead, you get what you get
    Audition and pickup and\or delivery in the Chicagoland area would be strongly preferred on this one.

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    Cspirou They call me Sparky

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    One of the most ridiculous For Sale ads I've seen here. GLWS!
     
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    Unreal collection you built. Good luck with sale, Steve!
     
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    Early bird gets the SW51.
     
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    Details on the Moth soon... I've been testing amps and staring at screens for a day and a half :) had to take few minutes away
     
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    I want to read a long behind story about @ogodei 's tube amp adventure someday in the future. Never seen this dramatic "compendium" post in the sbaf craigslist..

    GLWS!
     
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    If there ever was a Golden Schlong given for a for sale post, this is it.
     
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    ogodei MOT: Austin AudioWorks

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    I want that one ...... and that one ...... and that one ....... and ..... .
     
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    This here FS ad is why I should never, ever look at the for sale forum. One hell of a collection.
     
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    This thread should be pinned in the archive just so people can drool over it.

    Everything here is far and away out of my tier, but good luck with the sale either way! Ho-ly crud you weren't kidding about the volume of stuff.
     
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    ogodei MOT: Austin AudioWorks

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    Can someone find out what that Questyle stack would do to balanced Andromeda's? HAHAHAHAHAHA
     
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    Honestly that Questyle monoblock stack sure is crazy. Must drive something like HE-6's pretty well!!

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