Sony ES Goodies For Sale

[istari_knight]

Here we have a really classy looking pair for sale...

Sony CDP-XA20ES in champagne gold finish, full working order - Just been serviced [new ALPS rotary encoder fitted.] Remote control is not original but does work the basic functions.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/12155585345_ede9cec06e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12155585345/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5485/12155968964_7f722debb2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12155968964/)

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Sony TA-FA30ES in champagne gold finish, full working order - Just been serviced [new relay's fitted.]

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/12155918094_99e5d68b20_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12155918094/)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/12155889784_8eff240929_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/12155889784/)

Both are in pretty good condition with a few stacking marks but the fascia's are clean. I'm looking for £120+p&p each.

[Gromit]

That CD player is blummin' gorgeous! :stalks:

<must resist...already got a really nice ES CD player>

[southall-1998]

What is the power of that of that Sony amp?

S.

[Marco]

That CD player is blummin' gorgeous! :stalks:

<must resist...already got a really nice ES CD player>

Indeed. Not only does it look gorgeous, Richard, but I can tell you it also sounds superb! One thing's for sure: for whoever buys it, it'll be the best £120 they've ever spent on a CD player... ;)

Marco.

[istari_knight]

What is the power of that of that Sony amp?

S.

Its 80wpc@8ohms & 120wpc@4ohms Shane.


Indeed. Not only does it look gorgeous, Richard, but I can tell you it also sounds superb! One thing's for sure: for whoever buys it, it'll be the best £120 they've ever spent on a CD player...

Marco.

It is quite good... Would make a fantastic transport !

[Effem]

I had an XA20ES a few years ago and have always regretted selling it. I fitted a sooper dooper mains lead and that certainly did improve the sound significantly :eyebrows:

[southall-1998]

Its 80wpc@8ohms & 120wpc@4ohms Shane.



It is quite good... Would make a fantastic transport !

Thanks, is the transformer 250va?

S.

[istari_knight]

The transformer is 220VA.. Or do you mean the input voltage ? In that case its 230vac.

[southall-1998]

Thanks James.

I am interested in the amp but I just don't trust couriers no more! Pity I don't drive !!

S.

[Marco]

Would make a fantastic transport !

Yes, that would be its primary strength (having a superb transport mech), but at £120, in that condition, it's stupidly good and would piss over a lot of CDPs made today. I'd expect it to easily compete in the sub £800 arena, and with some judicious mods, well, the sky's the limit...

I hope you're replacing it with something good!

Marco.

[istari_knight]

@Shane: Fair do's... I try and pack things to survive being thrown down a flight of stairs [only had one parcel damaged in 6 years or so.] I do agree though, ideally no hifi should be trusted with a courier !

[southall-1998]

Indeed, James. Best of luck with the sale!

S.

[struth]

both lovely James......must resist......


...cummon someone, buy my amp...:lol:

[istari_knight]

Yes, that would be its primary strength (having a superb transport mech), but at £120, in that condition, it's stupidly good and would piss over a lot of CDPs made today. I'd expect it to easily compete in the sub £800 arena, and with some judicious mods, well, the sky's the limit...

I hope you're replacing it with something good!

Marco.

Agreed. The analogue output stage is no slouch but theres lots of scope for improvement should the new owner feel so inclined.


both lovely James......must resist......


...cummon someone, buy my amp...

I would propose a swap but I don't have the spare funds to make up the shortfall so can only say good luck with the sale !

[Gromit]

Indeed. Not only does it look gorgeous, Richard, but I can tell you it also sounds superb! One thing's for sure: for whoever buys it, it'll be the best £120 they've ever spent on a CD player... ;)

Marco.

I wouldn't doubt it for a minute - I use my X303ES as a transport and it is indeed a lovely thing. Built like a tank too.

Hope James moves these on to a good home soon. :)

[johnB]

I try to avoid posting replies that add nothing to the discussion or the sale, but on this occasion I can't resist ....... these look very nice, and great price.

[vinylspinner]

I am so tempted to go for the cd player, anyone want a nice Pioneer PD703 stable platter or a Sony CDP XB930E player at a good price?

Nigel

[struth]

I would propose a swap but I don't have the spare funds to make up the shortfall so can only say good luck with the sale !


can do a straight swap if you want.

[istari_knight]

I would propose a swap but I don't have the spare funds to make up the shortfall so can only say good luck with the sale !


can do a straight swap if you want.

Sorry, I meant an amp for amp swap... Currently got a few possible takers on the CD player.

[Ninanina]

Hi James
I'll take the CD player if sales fall through

Thanks

[istari_knight]

No worries Bev :thumbsup:

... Seems I priced it too cheap :lol: :doh:

[Ninanina]

Thanks James

I've looked on completed on eBay and £120 seems a fair price, they are going for about £102 - £160, but your one is good as it's been serviced too

I can pay straight away if it comes my way...

[istari_knight]

I only meant it tongue in cheek :) But yeah, I was going to ask £130 but then an original remote will cost around £10 so £120 seemed fair.

I can confirm the CD player is definitely sold now.

[Marco]

So, James, who's the lucky owner of the CD player? :)

Marco.

[orbscure]

I couldn't resist it Marco and was both shocked and surprised that I was able to grab it especially after sitting on my hands for most of yesterday trying to resist the temptation :)

Incidentally, if anybody has links to UK based suppliers of the original remote at a reasonable cost... please do let me know ;)

[istari_knight]

The amplifier is now also sold, pending payment.

Thanks guys :)