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Title: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on December 22, 2011, 05:13:00 PM
I decided to sell my Sunfire Vacuum Tube Preamp. It comes with a phono stage and remote. It's in great shape, sounds great, no issues whatsoever. I'm thinking $1,650 would be a good price, plus shipping, can take paypal.

Hard to find these with a phono stage and remote

(http://images16.fotki.com/v258/photos/6/111916/8324195/IMG_4716-vi.jpg)

(http://images51.fotki.com/v282/photos/6/111916/8324195/IMG_5047-vi.jpg)

(http://images61.fotki.com/v777/photos/6/111916/8324195/IMG_5046-vi.jpg)

(http://images58.fotki.com/v279/photos/6/111916/8324195/IMG_5048-vi.jpg)

(http://images12.fotki.com/v335/photos/6/111916/8324195/IMG_5050-vi.jpg)

(http://images57.fotki.com/v300/photos/6/111916/8324195/IMG_5051-vi.jpg)

(http://images59.fotki.com/v684/photos/6/111916/8324195/IMG_5052-vi.jpg)
Pretty much the only mark on it.

Just what you need for your Carverfest amp or a new set of Bob's Mono Blocks.

Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on December 22, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
I am tempted.  Will you consider a TGP I + cash as payment?   :D
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on December 23, 2011, 04:46:16 PM
If ya had a TGR II and cash I might
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: Jeff M on January 02, 2012, 09:30:52 AM
I am somewhat interested. Has the PS been upgraded?
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on January 02, 2012, 05:28:12 PM
No, not that I am aware. I believe this fancy power cord was all that was added, from a previous owner
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on January 02, 2012, 05:37:57 PM
I have a bunch of photos of the inside if you want to look

(http://images56.fotki.com/v127/photos/6/111916/8324195/IMG_3697-vi.jpg)
unfortunately, this is the closest I got to the PS

more here : http://public.fotki.com/Tagginbac/stuff/page21.html (http://public.fotki.com/Tagginbac/stuff/page21.html)
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: weitrhino on January 13, 2012, 11:29:56 PM
Is it sold yet?
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on January 14, 2012, 04:25:45 PM
Not yet
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: thuffman03 on January 16, 2012, 04:41:29 PM
I cannot believe this has not sold yet.  Remote and the phono stage.  Wow!  If I did not already have one, mine does not have remote, I would be jumping on this one.
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on January 16, 2012, 06:19:43 PM
I am too, looks like I can add $100 and put it on ebay, the last one sold with remote, no phono $1,400
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: Kingman on January 16, 2012, 06:35:20 PM
Quote
last one sold with remote, no phono $1,400
I would sell you mine with remote for $1400!!!!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on January 16, 2012, 08:22:26 PM
Riiiight! We all know better than that. That would mean you would have to ship it.....fat chance of anything leaving your house :laugh:
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: Kingman on January 16, 2012, 08:33:59 PM
I already got Rev pissed at me for buying up your CRM-2's....that's OK....I would probably sell my spare but it would have to be to someone that would appreciate it and $1400 sounds pretty good....I figured yours would be gone by now....wanna trade for mine without the phono option and $$$????   ;)
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: Reverend on January 16, 2012, 09:28:04 PM
Lol, I was joking.  :P
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: Kingman on January 16, 2012, 09:39:17 PM
Lol, I was joking.  :P
. I know Rev....no worries... just kiddin!!!
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: BrianT on January 17, 2012, 05:45:00 PM
I am too, looks like I can add $100 and put it on ebay, the last one sold with remote, no phono $1,400

Robin.

It does look like its time to move it to Ebay, i would add more than $100.00 on your asking price
I would try $1850.00 with a buy now

Good luck Brian
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on January 18, 2012, 08:44:03 PM
Well, it is off to the bay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190629522156?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/190629522156?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

I haven't sold anything there for a few years, man what a rip off with the fees.
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: thuffman03 on January 19, 2012, 01:21:58 PM
Well, it is off to the bay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190629522156?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/190629522156?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

I haven't sold anything there for a few years, man what a rip off with the fees.

The fees are pretty bad.  About 3% of the total for Paypal and you will get hit for about $65 by eBay.  I know.  Just sold two amps in the last few weeks.  They took a big bite out of my profits.  I can see why OCCD does not like selling on eBay.
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: bmwr75 on January 19, 2012, 03:42:34 PM
Selling on eBay sucks.....especially if you sell to an unscrupuolous buyer.  The buyer can make any wild claim of damage, etc., and eBay will back them up.  You as a seller are then SOL.
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: Kingman on January 19, 2012, 07:30:45 PM
Well, it is off to the bay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190629522156?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/190629522156?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

I haven't sold anything there for a few years, man what a rip off with the fees.

The fees are pretty bad.  About 3% of the total for Paypal and you will get hit for about $65 by eBay.  I know.  Just sold two amps in the last few weeks.  They took a big bite out of my profits.  I can see why OCCD does not like selling on eBay.
You do take a hit that you must take into account with pricing. It is however the quickest way to sell your item as it exposes it to more potential buyers than could ever be covered elsewhere. BTW...anyone know what Audiogon charges for a sale item???
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: MasterBlaster on January 19, 2012, 08:10:40 PM
Has anyone tried myaudiolisting.com ?

 
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on February 13, 2012, 09:58:40 AM
Sale Pending
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: thuffman03 on February 13, 2012, 02:41:26 PM
Glad to hear.  I am surprised it took as long as it did.
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: tinpan on February 13, 2012, 03:09:41 PM
Thanks, though I'm not surprised. I had an enormous amount of emails like this:

Quote
hello, How are you doing? i will love to know if this item is still available for sales. if yes pls get back at me with my personal email xxxx.com i await your response as soon as possible with the full details of the item and how durable and how long u have been using it, with the final selling price

So, I may have lost my cool a little and I may have been a little abusive by raising my reply price if I thought they were just being stupid.

I actually ended up selling it for my original asking price of $1,650 when a Carveraudio lurker emailed me a resonable reqeust. lol
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: Kingman on February 13, 2012, 03:46:02 PM
Excellent Robin!!!  :D
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: BrianT on February 14, 2012, 06:30:27 PM
I actually ended up selling it for my original asking price of $1,650 when a Carveraudio lurker emailed me a resonable reqeust. lol

Robin.

Thats good to hear, glad you did OK on it.

Brian
Title: Re: Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamp w/ Phono Stage, Remote
Post by: OCCD on February 15, 2012, 09:36:08 PM
Great job!