hifilover
10-06-2013, 11:33
I'm selling my NAD C320BEE integrated amplifier with remote and Acoustic Energy AE109 speakers as we have moved recently from a detached house into a semi-detached and TBH the system just isn't getting used anymore so I'm going to build a decent headphone system to run alongside my MacBook Pro :)
I've owned both the amp and speakers from BRAND NEW (I think around 2000 they were bought IIRC). Unfortunately I don't have the box for the amp as it got damaged but I do have the boxes for the speakers! However I'd much prefer that they're collected for peace of mind and to save them getting damaged in transit!
The amp:
NAD C320BEE in grey: http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-amplifiers/C-320BEE-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier (everything you need to know is in the data sheet in Manuals & Downloads). It's a brilliant amp; VERY well reviewed. Solid, battleship like build as NAD are renowned for and works with NO issues whatsoever! Comes with the original remote as well. Power lead is built in. The very top left hand corner of the fascia has been damaged but it was a straight crack and I glued it back on. It's not noticeable unless looked directly at when close up
Acoustic Energy AE109 speakers: Really good speakers; have been brilliant throughout owning them. They work very well with all music and suit the NAD amp down to a tee. Easy to drive, they go loud and deep but with very good control and clarity as well. Very heavy speakers for their size as they're internally mass-loaded. Come with all original grilles, spikes and plinths (however these have been slightly damaged over the years, pics show the damage to the plinths). Grilles are in full but could do with a little TLC (cloth has started to come loose from the edges so could do with a bit of gluing but that's it)! The speakers themselves aren't damaged at all in any way. Speakers are all solid; tweeters are perfect with no issues. Speaker foams haven't perished like a lot of them have!
Basic reviews: Extracts from reviews:
What Hi-Fi 1996 Awards:
"The 109s' scale and clarity are impressive. Tight, agile, controlled and extremely natural, they focus attention on the musical performance - these are class-leading speakers"
What Hi-Fi October 1996:
Rated: 5 Star Buy
For: commanding balance; invigorating sonic snap
Against: need space; some others are slightly better for rock
Verdict: The AE109s are supreme all-rounders in this test, though others pip them for raging rock
Specs:
HF unit: 25mm soft fabric dome, ferrofluid cooled and damped.
Magnetically shielded.
MF/LF units: 90mm polymer-pulp diaphragm cones with 32mm high-power
voice coils. Magnetically shielded.
Crossover: 3-way, 8 element 12dB per octave slope at 300Hz and 3kHz.
High power low-distortion toroid inductor for bass.
Power Handling: 150 watts max
Overall frequency response: 35 Hz - 22 kHz
Frequency Response +/- 3db: 55 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity: 90 dB/1 w/1 m
Impedance: typically 6 ohms
Terminals: gold-plated 2-way binding posts bi-wired
Weight: 20kg each
Dimensions: 180x840x250mm
Cabinet: Precision engineered low resonance triple chamber bass
reflex enclosure. 18mm MDF throughout with full internal bracing,
mass loading and base plinth.
Pictures:
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Prices:
NAD C320BEE: £100 OVNO
Acoustic Energy AE109 speakers: £100 OVNO
Located in Preston, Lancs.
I work from home so collection times should be straight forward. If need be I will post the amp but it'll be c£20 including boxing, lots & lots of bubble wrap and insurance as well. As for the speakers; I'd really like them collected please but may consider shipping if the buyer arranges their own courier (I'll sort dimensions and weights etc...)
I've owned both the amp and speakers from BRAND NEW (I think around 2000 they were bought IIRC). Unfortunately I don't have the box for the amp as it got damaged but I do have the boxes for the speakers! However I'd much prefer that they're collected for peace of mind and to save them getting damaged in transit!
The amp:
NAD C320BEE in grey: http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-amplifiers/C-320BEE-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier (everything you need to know is in the data sheet in Manuals & Downloads). It's a brilliant amp; VERY well reviewed. Solid, battleship like build as NAD are renowned for and works with NO issues whatsoever! Comes with the original remote as well. Power lead is built in. The very top left hand corner of the fascia has been damaged but it was a straight crack and I glued it back on. It's not noticeable unless looked directly at when close up
Acoustic Energy AE109 speakers: Really good speakers; have been brilliant throughout owning them. They work very well with all music and suit the NAD amp down to a tee. Easy to drive, they go loud and deep but with very good control and clarity as well. Very heavy speakers for their size as they're internally mass-loaded. Come with all original grilles, spikes and plinths (however these have been slightly damaged over the years, pics show the damage to the plinths). Grilles are in full but could do with a little TLC (cloth has started to come loose from the edges so could do with a bit of gluing but that's it)! The speakers themselves aren't damaged at all in any way. Speakers are all solid; tweeters are perfect with no issues. Speaker foams haven't perished like a lot of them have!
Basic reviews: Extracts from reviews:
What Hi-Fi 1996 Awards:
"The 109s' scale and clarity are impressive. Tight, agile, controlled and extremely natural, they focus attention on the musical performance - these are class-leading speakers"
What Hi-Fi October 1996:
Rated: 5 Star Buy
For: commanding balance; invigorating sonic snap
Against: need space; some others are slightly better for rock
Verdict: The AE109s are supreme all-rounders in this test, though others pip them for raging rock
Specs:
HF unit: 25mm soft fabric dome, ferrofluid cooled and damped.
Magnetically shielded.
MF/LF units: 90mm polymer-pulp diaphragm cones with 32mm high-power
voice coils. Magnetically shielded.
Crossover: 3-way, 8 element 12dB per octave slope at 300Hz and 3kHz.
High power low-distortion toroid inductor for bass.
Power Handling: 150 watts max
Overall frequency response: 35 Hz - 22 kHz
Frequency Response +/- 3db: 55 Hz - 18 kHz
Sensitivity: 90 dB/1 w/1 m
Impedance: typically 6 ohms
Terminals: gold-plated 2-way binding posts bi-wired
Weight: 20kg each
Dimensions: 180x840x250mm
Cabinet: Precision engineered low resonance triple chamber bass
reflex enclosure. 18mm MDF throughout with full internal bracing,
mass loading and base plinth.
Pictures:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/danbutterworth/IMAG0055_zpsacfe27e8.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/danbutterworth/media/IMAG0055_zpsacfe27e8.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/danbutterworth/IMAG0056_zps77e37fd0.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/danbutterworth/media/IMAG0056_zps77e37fd0.jpg.html)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/danbutterworth/IMAG0057_zps86cf97c9.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/danbutterworth/media/IMAG0057_zps86cf97c9.jpg.html)
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/danbutterworth/IMAG0060_zps0dd14359.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/danbutterworth/media/IMAG0060_zps0dd14359.jpg.html)
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/danbutterworth/IMAG0061_zpsf7dcaaca.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/danbutterworth/media/IMAG0061_zpsf7dcaaca.jpg.html)
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Prices:
NAD C320BEE: £100 OVNO
Acoustic Energy AE109 speakers: £100 OVNO
Located in Preston, Lancs.
I work from home so collection times should be straight forward. If need be I will post the amp but it'll be c£20 including boxing, lots & lots of bubble wrap and insurance as well. As for the speakers; I'd really like them collected please but may consider shipping if the buyer arranges their own courier (I'll sort dimensions and weights etc...)