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Sonic Frontiers Transport 3 CD Transport; No Remote
Product: Sonic Frontiers Transport 3 CD Transport; No Remote
Product SKU: 21493
Serial Number: 110244
Voltage: 110-120V
Cosmetic Description: 7/10 Very good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including small nicks on the top surface and top edge of the faceplate. These blemishes are not readily visible and do not detract from the overall wonderful appearance.
What is Included: Transport, CD clamp, I2s enhanced cable, Power cable (No Remote)
Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age: Circa 1998
# of Owners: Unknown
Tobacco Exposure: No
Service History: None
MSRP: $6995
Other Notes: "In spite of Sonic Frontiers' admirable track record, I was surprised at the ambitious scale of their new designs, most visible in the radical look of the Transport 3 and its iris-ported disc-loading mechanism, but even more impressively apparent under the skin of the Processor 3. However, after a careful examination of the Processor 3 prototype in SF's St. Francis Hotel suite at HI-FI '97, where it was on silent display, it was obvious that this was no mere souped-up SFD-2 Mk.II, but an all-new animal with several substantial engineering advances...Position a CD on the extended portion of the spindle, place the small magnetic cap on top of it to secure the disc while it rotates (this disc clamp meets the Philips standard for total mass to prevent excess motor stress), and press Close: Five vanes, each shaped much like the dorsal fin of a great white shark, rotate inward from their concealed positions beneath the outer ring to seal the opening tightly, with an action similar to that of the iris shutter on an SLR camera. This proprietary mechanism is driven by a precision Swiss motor and is definitely cool to watch as it makes a distinct whirring sound not unlike the meat slicer at a local deli (though considerably quieter)."
Reviews: Stereophile
Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $65- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $500 will require a signature upon delivery.