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2 Complete Systems Showcased

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Audio Revelation is pleased to feature two complete, 2 channel audio systems we believe are special and are not only comprised of top tier components but enjoy a magical synergy that make them "greater than the sum of their parts"!

Scroll below to see the featured System Showcases...

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Featured Systems
(see also our Special Offers below)

System 1:

 - Magico V2 Loudspeakers
 - VAC Phi 200 Amplifier
 - VAC Renaissance MK3 Preamp
 - PS Audio PerfectWave Transport and DAC
 
Analog option:
 - Transrotor ZET 3 Turntable
 - Graham Phantom II Tonearm
 - Air Tight PC-1 Cartridge
 - Air Tight ATE 2005 Phono Preamp (just released)

Comprised of absolutely top tier components, System 1 provides a stunningly realistic musical portrayal delivering a resolving and emotionally satisfying performance. Best for medium to large size rooms.

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Magico V2 Loudspeaker, $18000/pr.

A coalescence of ambitious design and deft execution, the new Magico V2 loudspeaker embodies the spirit of the Mini II in the acclaimed V Series floor-standing enclosure design!
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VAC Phi 200 Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier, $9800
Available in silver or black finish

 The VAC Phi 200 tube amplifier delivers much of the sonic beauty and musical magic of VAC's flagship Phi 300.1, now widely considered one of the best sounding amplifiers on the market, in a 100 wpc stereo version. 
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VAC Renaissance MK3 Preamp, $9800
Available in silver or black finish

The VAC Renaissance Mk III Preamplifier is a development of the preamplifier section from the highly regarded VAC Phi Beta Integrated amplifier and provides balanced and single-ended input and output capability. It is completely hand wired, and all switching is accomplished via high purity silver contact mechanical switches.
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PS Audio Perfect DAC and Memory Player Transport, $2999 each
Available in silver or black finish

"Paul McGowan and team have probably reached very close to the zenith of standard Redbook playback." - James L. Darby, Stereomojo. Ground breaking "Memory Player" technology allows optimum, error free playback of both standard and hi rez audio files for reference level digital performance! 
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Analog option:  



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Transrotor Zet 3 Turntable , $7500

The Transrotor Zet 3 is a strikingly beautiful piece of mechanical engineering design, with its sandwiched acrylic and aluminum plate chassis construction. It provides an exceptionally refined level of performance, well beyond the competition in its class.
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Graham Phantom II Tonearm, $4995

 The Graham Phantom II has exceeded even our highest expectations. It has surpassed the venerable 2.2 in every area of performance; there is no longer any real comparison between the two.  When compared to other tonearms; the Phantom simply is in another, far higher, plane of performance.  
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Air TIght PC1 Phono Cartridge $6800

"The Air Tight PC-1 is, IMO, the best yet in nearly every aspect of phonographic reproduction" - Jonathan Valin, The Absolute SoundThis cartridge design is an achievement that is truly groundbreaking, setting a new reference standard in analog playback reproduction.
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Air Tight ATE 2005 Phono Preamp $6200

Air Tight's newest and finest ever, hand wired, tube Phono Preamp! The ATE 2005 is a reference level, hand wired phono equalizer amplifier employing vacuum tubes with 1 MC and 2 MM inputs
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System 2:

 - KEF 201/2 Loudspeakers
 - Luxman 505u Integrated Amplifier
 - Wavelength Cosecant DAC v3

Analog option:
 - Origin Live Calypso Turntable
 - Origin Live Encounter MK3c Tonearm
 - Shelter 501 MK2 Cartridge

The KEF 201/2's have been our best selling speaker ever and for good reason. Paired with the Luxman, System 2 will create a surprisingly full range sound that is smooth, sweet and startlingly clear. Best for small to medium size rooms.

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Kef 201/2 Loudspeaker, $6000/pr.

"As for the 201/2's sound - Loved it! ... What I also couldn't have anticipated was how much ultimately, I responded to the Reference 201/2 Signature. It's a truism that no transducer is perfect, but the 201/2 Signature is an absolute gem" - Wes Phillips, Stereophile
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Luxman 505u Integrated Amplifier $3700

 "Luxman's L-505u integrated is my new default recommendation in integrated amplifiers!" - John Marks, Stereophile, 6/09.
The L-505 has been in continuous production for over thirty years and has quite often been Luxman's best selling single product. 
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Wavelength Audio Cosecant DAC v3 $3700

The latest Cosecant Version 3 will now rival any CD Player up to and over $10k at a fraction of the price, a huge jump forward. Read More...

Analog option:    

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Origin Live Calypso Turntable, $2350

"Via the Origin Live Calypso, music sounds crisp and focused, with bags of individuality and presence... I thought "it doesn't get much better than this". - Jimmy Hughes, Hi-Fi+,
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Origin Live Encounter MK3c Tonearm $1550

 Just in case near perfection wasn't good enough! The Origin Live Encounter MK3c improves on the already outstanding MK2 by leaps and bounds incorporating the latest technology from Origin's $6900 Enterprise arm.
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Shelter 5000 Phono Cartridge $1950

The Shelter 5000 combines the glorious midrange of the universally loved 501 with the dynamics, extension and resolution of the former 901 to deliver a totally new and remarkable cartridge.   Read More...

PRE-OWNED/DEMO OFFERS (call or email to discuss).


Crystal Cables - Huge in stock inventory of NOS and demo Piccolo, Standard, Reference IC's, Speaker, Digital and more. Click here for details.

Crystal Cable Ultra Connects, demo, 9/10, full warranty, all are pairs 
 - 1.5m RCA, new $5,018, sell for $2,509
 - 2.5m RCA, new $7,332, sell for $3,300
 - 1m XLR, new $3,860, sell for $1,930


Crystal Cable Ultra Speak, demo, 9/10, full warranty, all are pairs
 - 2.0m, b-s, new $8,100, sell for $4,455
 - 3.0m, b-s, new $10,870, sell for $5,435
 - 3.5m, b-s, new $12,255, sell for $6,125

Rega Apollo CDP, customer trade, approx. 2 yrs. old, 8/10 due to minor marks on top (hard to see), excellent operating condition, silver finish, 60 day warranty, new $995, sell for $575


Plinius Tautoro Solid State Preamp, Customer trade, 9/10, Silver finish, 3 mos. warranty, new $8345, sell for $4950.

Plinius SB-301 Solid State Class AB Stereo Amplifier, Customer trade, Silver finish, 9/10, 3 mos. warranty, new $8685, sell for $5150.

VAC Phi Beta Tube Preamplifier with MC/MM phono.  VAC's own demo - will ship directly from VAC, as new, full warranty, 9/10, no charge voltage conversion if desired, new $18,500, sell for $9800.

Audio Research CD-8, Silver finish, customer trade, 9/10, 3 mo. warranty, new $9995, sell for $6,750


Air Tight ATE2001 Reference Preamplifier w/ Phono, 8.5/10, demo, warranty, new $25,000, sell for $14,000.
 SALE PENDING

Herron M-1 Solid State Mono Bloc Amps, 10/10, demo, two year warranty, new $6850, sell for $3,425.

Coph Nia MC Phono Preamp, Customer trade, current model, rated 8/10 due to minor marks on side. 60 day warranty! New $1290, sell for $750.

Mastersound Due Venti SE w/ remote, 10/10, demo, light use, full warranty. New $3445, sell for $2240.

Transrotor Fat Bob Signature Turntable, 8.5/10, demo, full warranty, new $7500, sell for $3,900. SALE PENDING

Lafleur X-1 loudspeakers, 9/10, approx. 5 mos. old, coffee finish, New $15,000, sell for $5,900.


Origin Live Illustrious MK2 tonearm, customer trade, approx. 2.5 yrs. old, 9/10, new $2750, sell for $1695.
 SOLD

Cartridges:.
 - Koetsu Coralstone, Just back from Koetsu, 1 year warranty, like new as everything replaced except body and magnets. Not been out of the box since it's return! New $15,000, sell for $9890.
 - Koetsu Coralstone Mono, NIB, full warranty, new $15000, sell for $9500.
 - Koetsu Jade Platinum, van den Hul rebuild, low hours, new $8000, sell for $2950. SOLD.
 - Benz Micro Glider SH, NIB, new $1000, sell for $770
 - Shelter 90x, van den Hul retip, low hours, new $2700, sell for $1300.

Salagar Sonnet S207 self powered loudspeakers, 9/10, dealer demo, medium cherry finish w/ custom wood finished stands, Mfr. warranty. New $9500, sell for $4450.

We hope you have enjoyed this newsletter. Thanks for reading, Happy Listening and Happy Holidays! Please call us at 760-944-0444 or email us to talk about any of your audio needs.

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