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DCS Puccini SACD and Clock
• Overview – The dCS Puccini SACD and Clock, released in 2008, is a high-end SACD/CD player paired with an external master clock, delivering reference-level digital playback using dCS Ring DAC technology.
• Ring DAC Architecture – Built around dCS’s proprietary Ring DAC topology, the system ensures ultra-low jitter, exceptional linearity, and remarkable transparency across both Red Book CD and high-resolution SACD playback.
• Master Clock Integration – The dedicated Puccini U-Clock enhances timing precision by providing a stable word clock reference, reducing phase noise and improving spatial accuracy, micro-detail retrieval, and overall dynamic coherence.
• Specifications – Supports CD and SACD playback, Ring DAC conversion, upsampling capability, AES/EBU and SPDIF digital inputs, Word Clock I/O, extremely low jitter architecture, and balanced XLR analogue outputs.
• Dimensions – Each chassis measures approximately 461 mm wide × 92 mm high × 406 mm deep, maintaining a full-width premium enclosure designed for vibration resistance and rack integration.
• Weight – The player weighs approximately 18 kg, while the master clock adds around 10 kg, reflecting heavy shielding, precision clock modules, and robust internal power supplies.
$ 6,871.51DCS Puccini SACD and Clock
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Apogee Stage Speakers
• Product Overview – The Apogee Stage Speakers, released circa 1990, are full-range planar ribbon loudspeakers designed for high-resolution, low-distortion playback, delivering the open, fast transient response Apogee is renowned for.
• Ribbon Loudspeaker Performance – Featuring true ribbon midrange and tweeter elements, these speakers deliver lightning-fast transients, exceptional clarity, and expansive soundstaging that rewards high-quality amplification and careful system matching.
• Design & Sonic Character – The Apogee Stage Speakers use a dipole radiation pattern with large ribbon surfaces, producing natural tonal balance, deep image layering, and lifelike vocal reproduction unmatched by conventional dynamic driver designs.
• Specifications – Nominal impedance is approximately 3–4 ohms with sensitivity around 86 dB, requiring high-current amplifiers capable of stable low-impedance drive to unlock their full dynamic and tonal potential.
• Dimensions – Each speaker measures approximately 1220 mm (H) × 560 mm (W) × 60 mm (D), with a slim vertical profile that still demands adequate floor space and thoughtful room placement.
• Weight – Each speaker weighs roughly 32 kg, reflecting the substantial ribbon assemblies, rigid frame construction, and damping required for mechanical stability and accurate ribbon driver operation.
$ 1,249.37Apogee Stage Speakers
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Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm
• Product Overview – Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm, released in the late 1970s, is a high-mass Japanese precision tonearm engineered for low-compliance moving-coil cartridges, prized for authority, stability, and classic analog performance.
• High-Mass Engineering – The stainless-steel arm tube and robust bearing assembly provide exceptional rigidity and resonance control, enabling confident tracking, powerful bass reproduction, and tonal weight favored by serious vinyl collectors.
• Analog Playback Character – Renowned for its authoritative, organic presentation, the Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm delivers expansive soundstage scale, solid imaging, and a natural midrange, especially when paired with classic MC cartridges.
• Specifications – Effective length approximately 244 mm, effective mass around 30 g, static balance design, detachable headshell interface, and adjustable tracking force and anti-skate optimized for low-compliance cartridges.
• Dimensions – Mounting distance approximately 230 mm, with substantial base assembly designed to accommodate heavy platters and rigid plinths commonly used in high-mass turntable designs.
• Weight – Approximate total mass of 1.6 kg including base and headshell, contributing to excellent mechanical damping, reduced vibration, and consistent groove tracing under demanding playback conditions.
$ 2,326.94Fidelity Research FR-64S Tonearm
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PMC AML2
• Overview – PMC AML2, released in 2008, is an active studio and audiophile monitor featuring built-in solid-state Class A/B amplification, designed to deliver extreme accuracy, speed, and dynamic realism in compact reference systems.
• Active Loudspeaker Design – Engineered with PMC’s Advanced Transmission Line technology, it offers exceptional bass extension, fast transient response, and precise imaging, outperforming many passive speakers of similar size in control and scale.
• System Performance – PMC AML2 is widely respected for its neutrality and revealing nature, making it ideal for critical listening, mastering environments, and high-end domestic systems seeking studio-grade resolution and tonal honesty.
• Specifications – Two-way active design with 6.5-inch mid-bass driver, soft-dome tweeter, dedicated 200W LF and 100W HF amplifiers, balanced XLR input, wide bandwidth, and high SPL capability with low distortion.
• Dimensions – Approx. 365 mm (H) × 193 mm (W) × 348 mm (D), compact enough for nearfield or stand-mounted use while accommodating the internal transmission line and amplification modules.
• Weight – Approximately 17 kg per speaker, reflecting robust cabinet construction, internal amplification, and transmission line loading required for controlled, resonance-free performance at professional reference levels.
$ 2,186.39PMC AML2
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PMC PB1i
• Product Overview – PMC PB1i, released in 2006, is a reference three-way floorstanding loudspeaker using advanced transmission line technology to deliver exceptional bass depth, scale, and studio-grade accuracy.
• Acoustic Design – Featuring PMC’s ATL transmission line, soft-dome midrange, and precision tweeter, the design offers extended low-frequency response, controlled dispersion, and effortless dynamics for realistic, full-range reproduction.
• Sound Performance – PMC PB1i delivers authoritative bass, highly articulate midrange, and smooth high frequencies, excelling in soundstage scale, tonal neutrality, and dynamic realism suited to high-resolution systems.
• Specifications – Nominal impedance is 8 ohms with a sensitivity of approximately 90 dB, recommended amplification from 30–300 watts, and a frequency response extending down to roughly 28 Hz.
• Dimensions – Each cabinet measures approximately 1040 mm (H) × 330 mm (W) × 450 mm (D), designed for optimal internal line length and stable floorstanding placement.
• Weight – Each speaker weighs approximately 47 kg, reflecting the heavily braced enclosure, long transmission line loading, and high-mass construction for resonance control.
$ 5,450.36PMC PB1i
$ 5,450.36