RoksanXerxesusedRoksan Xerxes Turntable with Improved SME and PS/2 Outboard Power Supply**Please click here to check out our newly launched SkyFi Audio website with additional items for sale**This uniquely named manual turntable model was made for a few decades in the UK and it had gr...1899.00

Roksan Xerxes Turntable with Improved SME and PS/2 Outboard Power Supply

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Ships fromGlen Rock, NJ, 07452
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions?" × ?" × ?" (60.0 lbs.)
Shipping carrierUPS
Shipping cost$75.00
Original accessoriesBox
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**Please click here to check out our newly launched SkyFi Audio website with additional items for sale**

This uniquely named manual turntable model was made for a few decades in the UK and it had great reviews over the years. I don't think they make this exact model any longer and I think it's a great classic turntable.

The Xerxes features an external power supply which takes all the noisy parts and puts them in a separate box to make sure it doesn't interfere with the performance of the table. They claim that it's a "Dual Phase Class A Bi-Amp Crystal Reference Motor Drive." Not sure what all that REALLY means, but it certainly sounds and feels high-end and expensive. You can also see evidence this table is from/designed the mid 80's in London from the markings on the bottom of the power supply. It's currently set to 110v, 60hz, and I suspect it can be modified to 220 if needed.

We fitted this table with an SME Series III S tonearm which is a great match as it was originally designed for use with an SME tonearm. We also fitted it with a brand new high output moving coil Sumiko Reference Series Songbird Cartridge that was just released into the market and is getting great reviews.

If you look up this table on the internet at some point you'll come across posts from people that had issues with this turntable. The table has a very ingenious design that has a tonearm cutout that provides isolation from the rest of the table. But over the years from the weight of the arm some owners had issues with it sagging. It's an easy fix and we took care of it, so you shouldn't have to worry about it for a long time moving forward.

Condition is pretty good, I would say it's about an 8/10, the woodwork is very clean, and so is the power supply. I don't see any significant scratches or anything notable at all. 

The dust cover is included is a smoked model. It has some very light surface scratches but nothing very visible at all.

Another neat feature about this turntable - looks like Roksan had a theory that by removing the center pin on the platter you would get better performance. So once you put the record on, you can actually remove it and just let the record sit in the center itself.

Overall operation is very simple, with an aluminum spindle and aluminum pulley set for single speed 33.3 RPM. So if you have 45's this is probably not the turntable for you.

Includes the outboard power supply, cables, dust cover, and a New Sumiko Songbird cartridge which is a $900 value on its own.

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This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home. 

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If we don’t have the original manufacture's packaging, we use heavy duty double ply corrugated boxes with Instapak expanding foam custom inserts.  In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging.  We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages.  Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 

This item is available for pickup in Ridgewood, NJ or Union Square, NYC (with convenient parking in the building).

NJ Residents or anyone picking up without a resale certificate will need to pay NJ Sales Tax.

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Thanks for looking and be sure to call or text 201.879.0000 with any questions. 

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WHO WE ARE 

SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of select high-end audio equipment.  We only buy equipment the we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk. 

Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold.  We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units.

Through our sister company, which is an authorized dealer for McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, ClearAudio, Pro-Ject Audio Systems, and Sony ES, we have access to OEM parts, service, and support.  If you are local and looking for new equipment from the above-mentioned manufacturers, please drop us a line as we can arrange both sales and professional installation in the tri-state area.

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We prefer working through PayPal which allows you to use a credit card or bank transfer. We do not charge extra for any payment fees if you purchase the item at the asking price.  You can also send us a personal check (which will need to clear before shipping), certified check, money order, or wire transfer. International clients without access to PayPal should use a bank wire transfer. 

If you are picking up an item we do not accept PayPal.  You must pay in person with cash, certified or bank check, or wire transfer.  If you make a PayPal payment and are picking up the item, it will be returned. 

TRADE IN POLICY 

We accept trade-ins of equal or lesser value under certain conditions.  Simply ask and let us know the exact model, condition, and the accessories that are included (such as the original box, remote, cables, manual, etc.).  We will only consider high-end equipment from mainstream manufacturers such as McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Audio Research, Krell, etc. and will typically pass on displays, projectors, receivers, dated surround processors, and mid-fi equipment of any type.  We will offer a fair value for your equipment, but keep in mind we are running a business and will need to be able to resell the equipment at a profit after investing a great deal of time and resources in testing, certifying, repairing, cleaning, and packaging the incoming equipment.  If you are looking for top dollar we suggest attempting to sell it directly to an end user on your own.

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We will also purchase your used or broken gear and arrange pickup if you are in our local market. Just drop us a note for a quote but be sure to include the condition and what is included. 

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We are currently operating from a residence in Ridgewood, NJ.  You are welcome to make an appointment if there is a piece of equipment you would like to see in operation before or after purchase.  We have a well-equipped, dedicated listening room with tons of equipment of all makes and models.  We are not a store, so please don’t make an appointment if you are just curious as to how a speaker or piece of equipment sounds.  In essence, no tire kickers please.

If you are in NYC and cannot make it out to Ridgewood, we can arrange pickup in Union Square (14th Street) after the purchase.   You can call or text 201.879.0000 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.  We can also arrange to install, calibrate, and tune the gear in your listening room if you are local to the area.  This is super useful when purchasing large speakers or heavy amplifiers.  It is also great for ensuring your new turntable is setup correctly in its final resting place.  

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Questions for the seller
I am curious as to why the tonearm is not fastened in any way to the armboard. It is missing the four screws that attach it to the armboard and the two thumbscrews that lock the tonearm in place after adjustments are made. Are these six items available and/or included?
We will not fasten the tonearm or calibrate the cartridge until the turntable has a buyer. This way the new owner can select the tonearm/cartridge combination as we stock many models. Hope this helps.

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