SOLD: ECP DSHA-3F W/ Both Transformers

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  1. E_Schaaf

    E_Schaaf MOT: E.T.A Headphones

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    Hi,

    I am quitting dedicated headphone amps. If you have a headphone that actually needs an amp to sound good, or just want the best solid state headamp money can buy for dynamic headphones, AFAIK, this is it.

    Nickel trafos currently installed, but amorphous are also included. It is not in flawless condition (couple very minor blems) but hopefully won't be a dealbreaker for anyone. Pics: https://imgur.com/a/fTJqZ74 (apologies for bad lighting and shit phone camera quality).

    Full disclosure - I got this amp in a trade for a bunch of different stuff on my end, so I have no idea what dollar figure is appropriate. I'd like $2300 for it, friends only. Randos, $2600. This includes USA48 shipping and I'll eat the 3% PayPal Fee. I don't have any original packaging, but it will be very securely padded for shipping.

    Alternatively, I am looking for these things if they can be considered as a part of a trade:

    First Watt F2J (clones/DIY are OK)
    First Watt F4 (clones/DIY are OK)
    3-head cassette decks (fully functional)
    CEntrance HiFi-M8 V2
    Low output OTL amp w/ speaker outs (haven't done my research, make me an offer. Kind of attracted to nicely built DIY stuff or modded vintage)

    Thanks for looking!
     
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    gixxerwimp Professional tricycle rider

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    Oh man, I have about half squirreled away in my discretionary fund. But we just had a kid a week ago and there's no way I'm going to get the rest past the CFO.

    Why you do this to me?!

    I'm sure this won't last long, so luck will not be required.

    |\/|
     
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    I don’t think I need another 3F, but if you are looking for the M8-V2, I have one that I can’t see myself using again with the Diablo here. But I’m too lazy to post it for sale.

    FWIW, very good to great pricing given it comes with both sets of transformers.
     
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    rhythmdevils MOT: rhythmdevils audio

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    @E_Schaaf just so you know I’ve dealt with @Failed Engineer quite a bit he’s a great guy and very trustworthy. He loaned out his very expensive Snorry orthos to SBAF.
     
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    I'll vouch for him too. He drove up to Austin for a meet we had and everyone could tell he's a good dude.
     
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    The 3F is relatively low gain/low power right? How much can it push assuming a really hot source?
     
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    DM sent! Very interested! : )
     
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    E_Schaaf MOT: E.T.A Headphones

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    Do you happen to have any references / people here who can vouch for you? It's an expensive item, I'm sure you can understand some degree of caution.

    Mulling things over...

    edit: also @Failed Engineer thank you for your generous offer (and congrats on becoming a Friend!). I've settled a chance to audition the M8v2 before potentially purchasing, so I'll pursue that avenue first :)
     
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    at that price I thought (was hoping) this would be gone by now... you're making it hard on me...
     
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    Of course -- I totally understand. : )

    @zerodeefex (Ravi) would be my best reference. When he was still at Google back in the day, we were coworkers and I ended up buying numerous post-loaner SBAF (err, changstar at the time) items off of him as I began my descent into overpriced headphone audio gear. My descent has only accelerated since then (I want to pair this with the Utopia I took off his hands in ~2018, hehe). :p

    Ohh, I also sold my EC Black Widow V2 to @Jowls back in 2018.
     
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    zerodeefex SBAF's Imelda Marcos

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    Yuri is legit. I'd trade with him (and have many times) for sure|\/|
     
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    Sale pending
     
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