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TroyD
01-15-2007, 08:14 PM
From my personal collection:

Sunfire Classic Tube preamp. One of the best looking/sounding preamps you will find. I've LOVED every minute of it. The cool factor on this pre is off the charts.

Why am I selling it? Well, simple, I'm trying to simplify the LR rig. I've made a deal for a high tone integrated amp that's fully remote control operated.

Here is the poop from the sunfire website:
Features and Specs
One Hz - 80 kHz frequency response
6 L/R pairs of unbalanced inputs
2 pairs of unbalanced main outputs
1 pair of balanced outputs
1 pair of tape outputs
High and low frequency contour controls with bypass
Stereo/mono switch
Tape monitor loop
Motorized volume control with continuous-taper potentiometer and Volume Up Disable during mute or warm-up
Infrasonic filter on optional Phono Stage only
Eight volts output
3 unswitched AC outlets
Gold-plated inputs and outputs
Five-year parts and labor warranty

This one is probably the cleanest you will find on the planet. Before it was sent to me, the guts were completely replaced at Sunfire (pretty sure I still have the receipt) and still has some time remaining on the factory warranty. Also, this does NOT have the factory phono card.

I have the original box, manual, remote.....I have JAN 6922 tubes installed with VERY low mileage and I'll also ship w the original (Sovtek) tubes as well.

If you have questions ask, if you need pics, I'll take some.

My price to you: 975 shipped, lower 48.

BDT

dorokusai
01-15-2007, 08:24 PM
Whoever buys this should request a picture of it with nothing behind it but a naked TroyD.....I know I would.

PolkWannabie
01-15-2007, 08:28 PM
You be making my trigger finger itchy ...

Great unit for some lucky buyer ...

TroyD
01-15-2007, 08:36 PM
The pic sans pants adds 75 cents to the price.

BDT

Ern Dog
01-15-2007, 08:39 PM
I wanna see it. Pic please. (minus nude TroyD)

TroyD
01-15-2007, 08:48 PM
There is a pic or two in the Carolina Polkfest 2006 showcase:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=75882

If you want more, I'll snap them at home tommorow.

BDT

Strong Bad
01-15-2007, 09:13 PM
On the top of the rack...

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/closeup.php?userid=75882&pic=333_56_big.jpg


It's a damn sweet unit (the Sunfire). Love the window with the glowing tubes.

Strong Bad
01-15-2007, 09:23 PM
This is a shot of it from the 'Fest. The fingerprint looking things are from us idiots that couldn't keep their paws off it. The thing is pristine! See the window with the glowing tubies? Nice! Wish I could grab it...


Hope this helps ya BDT. I had this shot in my Polk Fest photos.

hearingimpared
01-15-2007, 09:30 PM
I would love to check out a tube pre but I like my jewels where they are. . . Phyllisann told me if one more package arrives I can say goodbye to mine.

hoosier21
01-15-2007, 09:37 PM
great deal here folks

TroyD
01-15-2007, 09:52 PM
I would love to check out a tube pre but I like my jewels where they are. . . Phyllisann told me if one more package arrives I can say goodbye to mine.

They ALWAYS say that. They get over it though.

hearingimpared
01-15-2007, 11:35 PM
They ALWAYS say that. They get over it though.

No not this time Bro, I told you the amount spent last month. . . she ain't kidding . . . I'll look like Bobbit except the whole package will be gone not just the main plumbing!!!

candyliquor35m
01-16-2007, 12:13 AM
This is a good price. I paid $1105 shipped for mine and it is still sounding spectacular after tube rolling some siemens nos e188cc's into it.

avguytx
01-16-2007, 12:41 AM
Great preamp. I'm a rep for Sunfire and love their products. Funny that I own Carver equipment!

ESAVINON
01-16-2007, 04:23 AM
How does it compare to parasound halo p3?
Is the phono option still available from sunfire?
I may get it since i'm interested in getting a tube preamp.

TroyD
01-16-2007, 05:25 AM
I've not heard the parasound so I don't know. Personally, I think the Sunfire is a terrific pre....one of the best sounding that I've heard.

The phono stage was available last I knew. You might want to give Sunfire a jingle and inquire.....or I can, either way.

BDT

ESAVINON
01-16-2007, 05:32 AM
Please find out for me.
Pm me payment info/addy.

TroyD
01-16-2007, 06:02 AM
PM sent, I'll call sunfire today....

Troy

TroyD
01-17-2007, 02:03 AM
SOLD

Thanks,

BDT

starchaser
01-17-2007, 06:43 AM
Congrats Esavinion. This was hard to pass. Let us know your thoughts.

george daniel
01-17-2007, 07:03 AM
Congrats Esavinion,,thats' one sweet smooth pre,,enjoy :)

ESAVINON
01-17-2007, 10:52 AM
I'm going to match this preamp to a pair of parasound halo jc1, my denon tt,my mf xray and alternate between my carver amazings mk4 and sda srs 1.2lts.

ohskigod
01-17-2007, 11:28 AM
thats a cool looking pre, good on ya!

hearingimpared
01-17-2007, 03:15 PM
Congrats ED and thanks for buying it. . .I was obsessing over that and was ready to pull the trigger at the risk of my family jewels.