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Post by mikeyb on Oct 3, 2023 11:55:10 GMT
I have for sale my Avalon Phono Stage MM/MC (Solid State) Designed and built in the UK by Angus (Phonomac) and Oliver (Bigbottle Audio) There are Avalon Phonostages in Wolverhampton, Nantwich, Northampton and one in the south of England. If anyone wants a demo, I'm sure any of the owners would no doubt be happy to help. Oliver (BigBottle Audio) has told me he is happy to host anyone who requires a listen to one. He is also co-owner of Avalon. In excellent condition with only a couple of very small marks on the top edge and on the sides, I only noticed them when taking the photos. Internal jumpers allow settings of 100 in MC as well as 250 and 470. I think there's another one between 100 and 250 but not sure of the exact number. More info here: audioaddictsforum.com/thread/1890/avalon-phonostage-coming-soonThese are £2500 new. I'm after £1750 posted in the UK for this one. Save yourself £750, it's run in, ready to go and get it next day        |
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 3, 2023 12:39:11 GMT
Blimey.....
I'm stunned you are selling this. I know Im involved in them, but this phonostage (Phonomacs design) is something very special, as is everything Angus is involved in.
Sound quality and measured performance is absolutely top drawer.
Full support for the new owner, as always.
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 3, 2023 13:44:35 GMT
Blimey..... I'm stunned you are selling this. I know Im involved in them, but this phonostage (Phonomacs design) is something very special, as is everything Angus is involved in. Sound quality and measured performance is absolutely top drawer. Full support for the new owner, as always. Yeah I know, really just trying to get some funds back to cover house stuff, we need new windows and I want to put cash towards that instead of relying on The Boss funding all the important stuff 😂 |
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Post by pete on Oct 3, 2023 18:59:09 GMT
Blimey..... I'm stunned you are selling this. I know Im involved in them, but this phonostage (Phonomacs design) is something very special, as is everything Angus is involved in. Sound quality and measured performance is absolutely top drawer. Full support for the new owner, as always. Yeah I know, really just trying to get some funds back to cover house stuff, we need new windows and I want to put cash towards that instead of relying on The Boss funding all the important stuff 😂 Ah, but listening to windows is very disappointing!! |
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 10, 2023 9:58:50 GMT
OP updated with better info (thanks Oli)
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 11, 2023 5:44:36 GMT
Price drop
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Post by Arke on Oct 11, 2023 6:15:05 GMT
I have an Avalon Phonostage and it will be available for demo from next week also. (Derbyshire)
Someone is going to get something very, very special. GLWS
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 17, 2023 9:50:13 GMT
Not a single enquiry for this superb phono stage  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 17, 2023 9:56:11 GMT
Not a single enquiry for this superb phono stage It's not well known at the minute Mike. If it was, it would be gone. It's a great price with superb build quality and archival grade performance. It's been independently tested and measured, and it's top shelf.... If only we had a review in Stereophile etc. Keep the faith, someone will buy it. |
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 17, 2023 10:07:16 GMT
Not a single enquiry for this superb phono stage It's not well known at the minute Mike. If it was, it would be gone. It's a great price with superb build quality and archival grade performance. It's been independently tested and measured, and it's top shelf.... If only we had a review in Stereophile etc. Keep the faith, someone will buy it. Very true. I'm in no rush as you know so I'll just give it a bump now and again 😊 |
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Post by stevew on Oct 17, 2023 10:09:11 GMT
Not a single enquiry for this superb phono stage No worries Mike. I’ve got the National Lottery app on my phone and just invested £5 for tonight and Friday. Odds are that one will come up I’m sure. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 17, 2023 10:09:49 GMT
It's not well known at the minute Mike. If it was, it would be gone. It's a great price with superb build quality and archival grade performance. It's been independently tested and measured, and it's top shelf.... If only we had a review in Stereophile etc. Keep the faith, someone will buy it. Very true. I'm in no rush as you know so I'll just give it a bump now and again 😊 I've put the word out to those who have expressed a previous interest in one. Hopefully someone will make a very sensible decision. |
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 17, 2023 10:11:03 GMT
Not a single enquiry for this superb phono stage No worries Mike. I’ve got the National Lottery app on my phone and just invested £5 for tonight and Friday. Odds are that one will come up I’m sure. Lol, I started the Euromillions a few weeks ago and won money from the 1st 4 draws I was in, not much but enough to make me do a monthly direct debit, won bugger all since 😂 |
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 17, 2023 10:11:31 GMT
Very true. I'm in no rush as you know so I'll just give it a bump now and again 😊 I've put the word out to those who have expressed a previous interest in one. Hopefully someone will make a very sensible decision. Much appreciated 😊 |
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 31, 2023 19:27:37 GMT
It's still here 😊
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Post by Arke on Oct 31, 2023 19:59:42 GMT
Mine is now available for demo in Derbyshire. People are welcome to demo here and bring their current Phonostage along for comparison.
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Post by mikeyb on Nov 11, 2023 20:10:22 GMT
not a dickie lol
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Post by Bigman80 on Nov 11, 2023 20:17:16 GMT
Offer it out for loan? It's such an under the radar thing. |
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Post by mikeyb on Nov 19, 2023 11:35:50 GMT
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Post by mikeyb on Nov 28, 2023 9:45:35 GMT
Difficult to appreciate how good this phono stage is as there's not a lot if info out there for it.
Here's my phono stage history as well as those I've tested..
Whest 2 (test)
Trigon Vanguard 2 (test)
NVA Phono 2 (owned)
Firebottle Vivant (owned)
Emotiva XPS1 (owned)
Trilogy 907 (owned)
BigBottle BB3 (owned)
Avalon (own)
I'd say the Avalon for me is the best of those with the BB3 a close 2nd.
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Post by mikeyb on Dec 5, 2023 8:15:42 GMT
I'd consider a swap for a BB3 plus cash.
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Post by dt79 on Dec 6, 2023 21:33:13 GMT
I'd consider a swap for a BB3 plus cash. How much cash? |
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Post by lurch on Dec 7, 2023 5:38:44 GMT
£1.27
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Post by stevew on Dec 7, 2023 6:23:38 GMT
But it's gonna take money
A whole lotta spending money
It's gonne take plenty of money
To do it right, child
It's gonna take time
A whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, mmm
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it
To do it right, child
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Post by mikeyb on Dec 7, 2023 21:21:46 GMT
A deal has now been struck, so my Avalon is no longer for sale.
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