Mark LevinsonNo 31usedMark Levinson No 31 Rare Beast, Top Loading and MotorizedRare Mark Levinson No 31 Reference CD Transport, Motorized Top. NY/NJ/CT If your never seen this unit in person prepare to be in awe. Too bad America doesn’t build audio equipment like this any...4999.00

Mark Levinson No 31 Rare Beast, Top Loading and Motorized

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Ships fromGlen Rock, NJ, 07452
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Shipping cost$125.00
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Rare Mark Levinson No 31 Reference CD Transport, Motorized Top. NY/NJ/CT
If your never seen this unit in person prepare to be in awe.  Too bad America doesn’t build audio equipment like this any more.  This thing is ridiculous in both size, weight and design. 
in 1996 this reference unit cost a staggering $8495.  To buy a transport nowadays of this quality you’d have to drop close to $20k.  CD’s haven’t changed much since that era, so there would be few benefits to buying a current reference unit, unless your into burning your own MP3 cds. 
On the back you will find a highly regarded ST Glass Fiber interface of the 150MHZ variety.  If you are lucky enough to have a DAC with this sort of input be sure to use it.  
There are also Toslink, Coax and XLR digital connections. 
Flanking the unit you will notice two large power supplies in their own housing.  Its essentially a 3 piece transport with all pieces attached together.  I challenge you to find a similar unit in design and extravagance.  Shipping weight is a staggering 62lbs!  
Here is a great quote from Stereophile.  Google the model number to read the full review.  “As with other aspects of the No.31's performance, the transport's features, user interface, and functionality are unprecedented. The No.31 operates like no other CD transport” “Needless to say, the No.31 is extraordinary visually, functionally, and tactilely. The unit's feel, operation, features—in fact, the user's experience—are far beyond that of any other transport. The No.31 was a joy to use. The top-loading design, motorized lid, and damper make disc changing a little slower than drawer-type transports, but never to the point of inconvenience”.
Functionally the unit is in perfect working condition.  All buttons operate as they should, the mechanism works almost instantly and tracks to perfection.  Switching between tracks is remarkably fast and you can her the speed of the disk change as you go to outer tracks.  This fast switch is due to the fact that they use a low mass CD damper.  All buttons on the remote works they should.  The display is bright and legible. The motorize top opens without hesitation and is super solid feeling and sounding.  
Cosmetically the unit is not perfect by any means, although it looks really good and most people would be pleased.  Its has a few rub marks on the edges and a ding here and there.  The rubber on the bottom of the feet as deteriorated and been replaced with stick on pads.  The power button in the front has a wear mark on it (see pic)
The remote has some damage near the battery cover from corrosion caused by leaking batteries.  Very common with aluminum remotes. 

The unit will be double packed in a Mcintosh box (best in the industry) and cost over $200.  
Available for audition in my private listening room in Ridgewood, NJ or pickup in my office in Union Square NYC.  
Here are some specs.  

Single-play CD transport. Outputs: one AES/EBU on XLR jack (110 ohms), one S/PDIF on RCA jack (75 ohms), one HP ST-Type optical (AT&T–compatible), one EIAJ (Toslink) optical. Additional inputs and outputs: slave in and slave out (for communication with other Mark Levinson digital products). Dimensions: 19.375" W by 5.56" H by 13.726" D (14.426" H with lid open). Shipping weight: 62 lbs. Price: $8495 (1993); Read more at http://www.stereophile.com/content/mark-levinson-no31-reference-cd-transport-specifications#QH7bwwVWDyg8JZBf.99

WHO WE ARE 


Skyfi.nyc 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 and no junk.  



Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ year of experience in the Hifi world.  If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specification it will not be sold.  We are select about the equipment we purchase focusing in mostly analogue high build quality American and European built units which we find to have an incredible long lifespan while maintaining good sonics.  



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



TRADE IN POLICY 


We accept trade-ins of equal or lesser value under certain conditions just ask and let us know the exact model, condition and what accessories are included such as a box, remote, manual etc.  We will only consider high end equipment from mainstream manufacturers such as McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Audio Research, Krell, etc. and would typically pass on displays, projectors, receivers, dated 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 sell 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 your looking for top dollar we suggest attempting to sell it directly to an end user.  



HOW TO VISIT US


We are currently operating from a residence in Ridgewood NJ.  Your welcomed 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 your just curious as how a speaker or piece of equipped 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  646 852 2073 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.  



Thanks for looking and please send us your email address if you would like to receive a list of the equipment we receive from time to time.  We promise not to bombard you with junk email.  

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