Demo / Used Equipment

We have used and demo equipment that is just as good as "new" in many cases. Save some cash!

 

DEMO means that the product has been used as display, demonstrator or reviewer use. These products will carry the same warranty and customer service, where applicable, as factory fresh products. Some products may carry a one or two year warranty. Demos are current or legacy product, but they are always updated to the latest circuitry.

 

USED means that the product has been previously owned by a party other than Musical Concepts or Musical Design

 

BLEMISHED (B stock) means absolutely new, but with minor cosmetic defects unless otherwise described. Same as new warranty!

 

CONSIGNMENT means used and being sold for a 'client' - guaranteed to work upon receipt at your end - typically there is no warranty unless it is expressly offered. This is "as is" purchase.

 

SPECIAL means we have acquired and built these units and they enjoy a full one year parts and labor warranty. They are new or have been used as a loaner.

 

Our policy: Vacuum tubes in DEMO, USED or SPECIAL equipment will have a 30-day warranty. These prices are set, in our opinion, very fairly with the assumption that a given item will not be returned for refund. There is a 15-day return period granted except for specific items. If you decide to request a refund there is no refund of shipping charges. If an item is returned damaged or damaged due to poor shipping carton we reserve the right to return the item or come to a settlement with the buyer. CONSIGNMENT items have a seven day return policy, i.e. said item must be posted back to us within seven days of your receiving the item.  

 

Links and pictures are added as available.

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NEWEST ITEMS FOR SALE -

 

We have acquired a pair of Hafler XL-280(black with extruded faceplate) amps in excellent condition. Actually, until we find time to modify them our plan is below. Until modified you can specify your own level of mods.

 

 

#1 Hafler DH-500 amplifier was just acquired. It has a very old dual-mono modification in it, with dual toroid transformers, which we will update to the latest mods. It will receive PA-3E, PS-200 Special dual mono power supply board, etc at a minimum.  In fact, if you read this and want your own choice of mods in it then call us ASAP, before we do it our way. (07-23-10)

 

#2 Hafler XL-280 amplifier is getting our PS-200J board with four-pole Jensen caps, PA-3E Elite mod, Cardas Copper binding posts, OFC RCA jacks, new power switch and IEC socket with heavy power cord. While we find it hard to believe ourselves, our new Elite mods are clearly superior to all previous mods we have offered.

 

#3 Hafler XL-280 amplifier will have a minimum of PS-200 standard board and PA-3E mod OR you can select the modifications that you want. This amp is done now. It has the excellent cosmetically basic Hafler XL-280 amp(with extruded face panel), PA-3E modification, PS-200 STD power supply, IEC power cord socket/cord and new 30-amp Gold binding posts.   It is ready for sale at $1299. - pictures soon!

 

Stax Pro Lambda Tubed headphones  This pair is John Hillig’s very own headphones.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Items coming soon >>>>  

 

Dyna PAS-3 with mods

 

Dyna PAS-2 Ver. 2 (Panor corp)  

 

Hafler DH-110 stock or mod

 

More items below:

 

 

SPECIAL PRODUCTS

 

NEW ITEMS>>> Sorry we ran out of these for now but we intend to get some more in soon. Let us custom build you a great Hafler DH-500. We have purchased three stock Hafler DH-500 amps to offer in modified form(one gone already- now two). One of them is the original brown color(below) and one has the later black/red lettering look(sold). They were both factory built and appear to have very little use judging by the cleanliness of the interiors. If you are looking for a way above average DH-500 you can custom order the mods you want. Let us know your requirements and we can quote a price and delivery for you. We will slowly build them up for sale with various mods so if you do want one in a custom form make your decision soon. NEWS>>>>> One of these was completed with our PA-3E Signature mod, dual PS-200 boards totaling 96,000uF capacitance, Cardas Copper binding posts, IEC power connector/cord, etc. See it below! 

 

Okay the second one is gone now with PA-3E Signature boards, our twin TP-500 toroid transformers, dual PS-200J power supply boards(8 Jensen caps), nice connectors and so on.

 

I've got to tell you about the third one! Platinum Elite Mod with dual Jensen PS-200 boards, twin toroids, the rest of the bells and whistles - just stunningly great sound!!!

 

 

HERE'S ONE SWEET DH-500 MOD!

 

 

 

Those eight black filter caps are a specially ordered part with 12,000uF/100V value each. There is a total of 96,000uF of capacitance or 48,000uF per channel or 24,000uF per individual voltage rail. Perhaps you can see the Hyper-Fred bridge rectifier between the pairs of caps which yields a plus and minus voltage for each of our Musical Concepts PS-200 boards. In this amp we've used the original power transformer though we could install a twin toroid set-up for truly full dual-mono operation. We have provided an IEC power cord socket and heavy power cord not to mention Cardas Copper binding posts. The Teflon insulated, gold-plated RCA jacks are standard with our PA-3E series boards. What you can't see clearly is that the amp uses our PA-3E Signature driver boards. 

 

This total package sells for $1495 including the Hafler DH-500 amp. It's something of a bargain really when you fire up your calculator or, better yet, hear the amp.                --------------------------SOLD---------------------------------             Okay, that was a quick sale! A local music lover borrowed the amp to drive the bass panels of his Maggie 3As. He returned with money instead of the amp. He will replace his 300 Watt mono tube amps, yeah those well known ones, with the amp above. Yes that first one is gone, but the good news is that we can make another one just for you.  

 

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CONSIGNMENT PRODUCTS

 

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We just received......a pair of Hafler SE-240 amps for resale. One is black and the other with white faceplate. These are $250 for either plus shipping. Of course, we can modify these stock units if you like. The mods are here at the bottom of this page. Feel free to consult with us about more advanced mods on these amps. These both have specially made, amazing wood shipping crates. Just to clarify, those are reflections on the Plexiglas insert in the middle of the amp faceplate below - oops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have a nice Hafler XL-280..........with black rack panel on consignment. The "mono/stereo" switch has been removed and the rca jacks are newer gold type. Aside from that it appears stock. The seller wants $400. 

Of course, we can modify this amp if you like. The mods are here. Feel free to consult with us about more advanced mods on this amp.

 

 

 

 

 

USED PRODUCTS

 

 

 

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Dyna PAS-3X tubed preamp with modifications............ including significant revisions featuring a constant-current grounded-cathode 12AU7 line stage and passive RIAA EQ in the 12AX7 equipped phono stage. High quality tubes are included. This is a very different preamp compared to the original unit. The high current line stage has a very low output impedance, wide dynamic range and solid, clear sound. There is an upgraded volume pot for superior smoothness and clarity. A new power transformer supplies the higher required current and the vastly enlarged power supply yields a robust, clean sound quality. Good condition. Your fun times for $595 which will seem a bargain when you check the innards! Now reduced to $495!  90 day warranty  ------------------------This one has been sold but expect a new one here soon. 

 

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NEW MUSICAL DESIGN AURA INTERCONNECT, 0.5M LENGTH ONLY........originally $100 - now only $50. Aura has locking gold RCA connector. An employee went sort of crazy building way too much stock for us! See product here - Aura Interconnect

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FULTON GOLD SPEAKER CABLES..........have a huge gauge paired wire construction. These classic cables are heavy and stiff. They look like 4 ga. These Bob Fulton designed cables were audiophile classics for several years along with several other Fulton wire products. We have pairs of 8.5', 28' and 43'. ---------$6/linear foot.

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCT - SPEAKERS, ETC.

 

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BLEMISHED PRODUCTS