Balanced Audio Technology VK-D5SE tube CD player with remote

Balanced Audio Technology VK-D5SE CD player - 24 bit, HDCD and 6H30 tube output stage

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INCLUDES:

VK-D5SE
4 6H30 tubes with very low hours (installed in the CDP)
4 6H30 tubes of unknown age (fully functioning spares)
4 new, alternative 6H6P tubes (aka 6N6P, 6H6Pi) value over $70.
Original box
Original manual
Power cord
Spare case screw
Upgraded power cord from popular DIY formula (Belden 19364 wire, Marinco 8215TRA plug, Schurter 8943.W IEC; materials cost ~ $45)
PayPal fee included in asking price (but not the shipping).
A sturdy custom wood crate made for this unit is available if you want it.

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CONDITION:

Rated Very Good (nearly new transport, laser and tubes with a great appearance) to Good (touchy open button).
Transport and laser replaced; less than 400 hours of use since new
Tubes have less than 400 hours of use
Remote control is like new
Some missing silk screen on the face plate (see the play button in the pic)
Open/close button seems a little hypersensitive

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FEATURES:

Output Voltage: 1.2V each phase
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20KHz, +/- 0.5 dB

Four 6H30 "SuperTubes"
SIX-PAK output capacitor modules can accommodate even low impedance loads via long interconnect cables
Fully balanced in both digital and analog domains
Four Burr-Brown 24 bit/96KHz 8x oversampling PCM-63K DACS arrayed in true differential configuration
Proprietary servo-board synchronizes the transport mechanism to a single master clock
HDCD compatible
Standby mode for shorter time to full activation
Selectable absolute Polarity from front panel or via remote control
Analog balanced outputs (XLR)
Analog single-ended outputs (RCA)
Digital output (75 ohm BNC)
Machined aluminum remote Control (VK-R2)

Dimensions: 19”W x 5.75”H x 15.5”D
Net Weight: 31 Pounds
New price: $6,000 with remote

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SHIPPING

Asking price does not include shipping.

Sample rates for the factory box, 24.5 x 20.5 x 10, 39 lbs:

Dallas $39.10
Denver $44.30
Orlando $44.30
Los Angeles $49.82
Boston $54.03
Seattle $59.35
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Sample rates for the factory box and wood crate: 27x23x11, 73 lbs:

Dallas $24.32
Denver $63.48
Orlando $63.48
Los Angeles $69.41
Boston $75.62
Seattle $81.21

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REVIEWS:

Enjoy the Music: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0401/batvkd5se.htm

"It would have been patently ridiculous to compare the BAT's performance to similarly priced units. That would have been unfair to the competition. ... The BAT VK-5DSE ... is the perfect CD player with which to enjoy the music till the end of time." Dick Olsher

Rankings:
Tonality 95
Sub-bass (10 Hz - 60 Hz) 95
Mid-bass (80 Hz - 200 Hz) 95
Midrange (200 Hz - 3,000 Hz) 95
High-frequencies (3,000 Hz on up) 95
Attack 95
Decay 95
Inner Resolution 95
Soundscape width front 98
Soundscape width rear 98
Soundscape depth behind speakers 98
Soundscape extension into the room 98
Imaging 100
Fit and Finish 95
Self Noise 100
Value for the Money 100

The Stereo Times: http://www.stereotimes.com/cdp032204.shtml

"... the BAT VK-D5SE CD player ... can be highly recommended for its overall superior musical playback performance and physical integrity as well." Bill Wells

Stereophile: http://www.stereophile.com/content/balanced-audio-technology-vk-d5-cd-player-scull-2002

"This is a GREAT 16-bit/44.1kHz CD player ... I highly recommend Balanced Audio Technology's VK-D5SE. " Jonathan Scull

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