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20% OFF ! SALE EXTENDED ! pcX is also adding AC PRODUCTS and WIRE & CABLE NOTE: This sale does not apply to V-Cap (it already has aggressive discounts based on quantity purchases), or anything that is already marked down 20% or more in any category - simply put, we do not double discounts. As always, all OYAIDE & FURUTECH products are excluded (from published discounts). |
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! MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT !
pcX is following in the foot-steps of retail mega-giant, Wal-Mart....we are rolling back the prices ! Thru 2007 and 2008, we saw large price increases on most of our product lines due to the plunging value of the US dollar, and the upward spiraling cost of commodity metals. However, as a result of the current economic crisis which the industrialized western world now finds itself in, we are seeing both those trends reverse dramatically. As a result of the strengthening US dollar, the plummeting cost of metal, and our on-going analysis of world-wide market prices for these brands, pcX is now able to reduce many of the "everyday prices" on it's largest product lines - in some cases, quite significantly. NOTE: We are referring to our starting "suggested retail" or everyday "pcX selling" prices...not our "sale" prices. Sales discounts are "in addition to" the reductions we are announcing today. Some examples of the price reductions are as follows:
We encourage all pcX customers to check our website for these, and other product line price deductions. |
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FEATURED ITEMS |
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pcX is pleased to announced that as a result of the recent drop in the commodity price of most industrial metals (like aluminum and copper), we have been able to receive improved pricing from the factory for A-C inductors...which we are passing on to our valued customers. Our standard discount (down from MSRP retail) for A-C foil inductors is now 20% off. NOTE: For $2.50, we can "unwind" any inductor, to any custom value between the stock range offerings. Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! HOLCO Metal Film Resistors - Now 60% OFF This is the final "clearance sale" for HOLCO resistors These British-made precision "audio-grade" Metal Film Resistors (1 watt, 1/2 watt and 1/4 watt 1.0 %, -100ppm, axial leads) are now being phased out at pcX (after almost 20 years). As such, we are offering them on a going-forward basis at 40% off (no additional discounts for quantity). Get yours while they last. Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! HFT Power AC Cords - Now 50% off ! From Hi-Fi Tuning (Germany), makers of our successful line of silver fuses, comes a range of AC HFT-70235 Q-2 left Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! |
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NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS |
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From Duelund Audio: "We just got a review from www.humblehomemadehifi.com calling the CAST the best thing ever. Our apologies for the blatant misuse of the caps lock key, but when you are judged against nearly 50 other capacitors and come out as the true number 1, the sound of Ode to Joy seems to echo in your ears... Some years ago the talented and skillful DIY'ing Dutchman Mr. Tony Gee of www.humblehomemadehifi.com tested our Virtual Stack Foil Cu capacitor and came to the natural conclusion that it was the best sounding capacitor available.
As time flew by, many challengers vied for the throne but were denied. The VSF-Cu remained supreme. Realizing that something had to be done about this, we sent a pair of Duelund Coherent Audio CAST capacitors to set the record straight. We are proud to announce the following result: Sound: The CAST capacitor has all the same characteristics as the VSF but with added top-end clarity and together with that, more spatiality. They are (like the VSF) super natural, smooth, clear and open. The tonal balance is extremely neutral, especially audible with good recordings of acoustic instruments and the human voice, so mainly with classical music. Like the VSF the separation of the individual instruments is very good and in an orchestra, the string section is a group of individuals rather than just a group. Soprano's have clarity without becoming hard to the ear, wind instruments (especially the copper section) have that nice "metal" edge without becoming rough. Where in the past you had to choose between a Mundorf Silver/Gold/Oil (very good depth and imaging) or a Duelund VSF (very neutral presentation) you can now have the best of both worlds in the form of the Duelund CAST-Cu. I did find they needed a couple of weeks use to fully come to bloom, so give a chance to burn-in. My current reference! So in other words: The king is dead, long live the king!" To read more.... / Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! MUNDORF Electrolytic Capacitors - 3 New Series ! pcX is now stocking a broad range of values in three new Electrolytic Series...from Mundorf. A. MLytic Audio-Grade Snap-In "radial" Electrolytic Power Capacitors NOTE: We also have in stock, 3 values from the previous generation Snap-In range....at substantial savings. B. E-Cap Bi-Polar AL (Plain/Smooth) "axial" Electrolytic Capacitor NOTE: 1uf to 100uf, from 35VAC/50VDC to 50VAC/70VDC C. E-Cap Bi-Polar AL (Raw) "axial" Electrolytic Capacitor NOTE: 10uf to 800uf, from 23VAC/63VDC to 35VAC/100VDC Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! TEFCOM Composite Teflon Tube Sockets pcXis now please to have in stock, a line of very unique tube socket offerings - four types of Injection Molded COMPOSITE TEFLON tube sockets. These sockets feature a blend of Teflon, ABS and other polymers, to give them a high heat tolerance...while still being able to be molded into the appropriate shape. Also, these sockets have a unique 2 pc. pin configuration...the main contact is silver-plated brass...however, each contact sleeve also contains a "crown spring" made of silver-plated beryllium copper, which has far greater long-term elasticity. Tube pin to tube socket connectivity will remain very tight/snug, even after a large number of insertions. TEFCOM-72128 Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! OYAIDE AC and Audio Connectors pcX is very pleased to be carrying the OYAIDE line of AC & Audio connectors. These connectors are not merely high-grade; every step is taken to realize the ‘State of the Art’ for Audio. NOTE: All OYAIDE product sold by pcX is legitimate stock, sourced exclusively from the authourized North American distributor, The Lotus Group. P-037 and C-037 P-079 and C-079
Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! BURSON AUDIO Jitter Correction Master Clock pcX is pleased to now be offering the Burson Clock (aka. Master Oscillator) - a high quality master clock, in the same category as those from DEXA, LC Audio, Audiocom, etc... At a price 1/2 that of it's nearest competition, the Burson Clock appeals to those "cost conscious" audiophiles who wish to receive the benefits of a state-of-the-art clock circuit (improved low level detail; improved imaging; far better bass dynamics), at a "value-for-money" price. The Burson Clock features: Installlation Instructions & More Info The Burson Clock is available in six frequencies:
pcX is offering these units at an unbelievably low price of $119.95 USD each. Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! Hi-Fi Tuning "SilverStar" Fuses pcX is now stocking the new, unplated, pure silver tip-to-tip "SilverStar" version of Hi-Fi Tuning's popular fuses.
The anti-resonant ceramic fuse body is retained and of course Hi-Fi Tuning remains the only fuse manufacturer capable of producing fuses with a pure silver burn wire. Why is this important? Because in all other upgrade fuses, the copper-based burn wire will degrade over time due to oxidation (as opposed to silver oxide, which is a good conductor). And just forget about the tin burn wires in commercial fuses! The "hot rod" SilverStar fuse gets the same cryogenic treatment as the gold-plated version, and they are directional as indicated by the Hi-Fi Tuning logo. SilverStar fuses are initially available in the most popular 5x 20mm values only (fast and slow blow). Retail is $29.95 USD each. NOTE: The larger fuses will be available in a SilverStar version later in 2009. The "classic" gold plated versions continue to be available, but with new 2009 pricing of $34.95 USD each for the 5x20mm (.75") size; $44.95 USD each for the 6.3x32mm (1.25") size. Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! JUPITER CONDENSER "New" HT-Series Beeswax Paper/Foil Capacitors NOTE: Qualifies for 20% off sale. Old Concept - New Technology
JUPITER-72071 Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! CARDAS RCA & Phono "shorting" Cap RCA C SP SS GRQ C SS CARDAS-72143 RCA C SP SS Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! DH LABS White Lightning Interconnect Cable pcX is now stocking the newest addition to DH LABS' range of "best bang for buck" audio cables...the highest value cable line in the audiophile market today - their WHITE LIGHTNING interconnect. White Lightning combines proprietary, high-purity OFC copper conductors, with a deluxe foamed PE dielectric.....and brings new definition to value and performance. Offering an open sound stage with remarkable transparency and value, this interconnect cable is ideal for your everyday audio needs and perfect for home theater applications. DHLABS-72045 White Lightning Interconnect Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! FURUTECH FI-28(R) and FI-28M(R) AC Power Connectors - New for 2009! pcX was lucky enough to pick-up 5 pairs of these connectors from CES2009 - show samples. Regular production will not be available until late March/early April. These new connectors have a price point that is slightly above the current FI-25 series. They feature a new improved metal cable clamp and the IEC now has pure copper conductors to match the male NEMA connector. Features:
*We’ve renamed the patented Earth/Ground Jumper System to better describe the circuit’s engineering and effects. US Patent No. 6,669,491 Furutech Pure Transmission Philosophy: Meticulous build quality is a large part of the engineering equation. Furutech Pure Transmission technology turns a macro lens on every element of power and signal transfer applying optimized engineering solutions to well-known problems such as contact resistance, EMI and RFI rejection, grounding, and using the best materials and processes available. FTECH-70268
F1-28(R) Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today!
ALPS "Blue Velvet" Motorized STEREO Plastic Potentiometers pcX is very happy to be adding the Alps Motorized Pots to our line of potentiometers. ALPS-71669 Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! DNM "premium" electrolytic Power Supply Capacitors 
pcX is very proud to now be stocking DNM's world-renowned slit foil power supply filter cap, as well as their highest technology TNC power supply filter cap, which combines both the slit foil and 4-pole technologies. DNM-71820 To see a full Spec. and Dimension PDF: DNM-71820 Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! TAKMAN Carbon Film Resistors pcX is very pleased to now be carrying the Takman Carbon Film Resistors for Audio (Made in Japan). The specifications are:
TAKMAN To see a full Spec. and Dimension PDF: Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! V-Cap TFTF series & OIMP series Capacitors pcX is very proud to now be stocking both series of the V-Cap line of signal capacitors, probably the hottest cap line in today's DIY marketplace. Many feel it's the finest sounding line-up of caps, at any price !
pcX is the only other retailer (besides V-Cap themselves) offering these caps for DIY retail sales, in North America.
NOTE: V-Cap does not qualify for any additional "overall order" discounts - pcX must follow their factory authorized discount table for quantity purchases per value.
The V-Cap TFTF Teflon® film and tin foil audiophile capacitors and OIMP series (Oil Impregnated Metallized Polypropylene) film capacitors are the result of an extensive research and development project by a team of world-renowned experts in electrical engineering, chemistry, materials science, and some of the top minds (and "ears") in the audio industry. With the TFTF it is now it is possible to get the smooth, liquid, and "musical" presentation of an oil capacitor, but with even better refinement, transparency and inner detail. Hear and feel true low frequency extension without any loss of control. Immerse yourself in a holographic soundstage emanating from a velvety black background, while enjoying the midrange liquidity and bloom coveted by oil capacitor aficionados. The V-Cap TFTF's reproduction of a musical instrument's precise timbre must be heard to be believed. And selecting the best film was just one of many stages in the design and refinement process that led to the V-Cap OIMP series. Transferring the unique Variable Stage Quadrant Dielectric™ winding technology to the OIMP series was a stunning development on it's own, but even further progress was made by perfecting the actual oil impregnation process. This ensures the highest level of performance, reliability, and consistency from capacitor to capacitor. V-Caps are available in values of .01, .022, .033, .047, .068, .1, .22, .33, .47, .68, 1.0 and 2.0 and 3.3 uF with voltage ratings up to 600VDC and a tolerance of +/- 5% (3.3 uF is rated to 250VDC). Two and a half and one percent tolerance may be available at additional cost. Each and every capacitor is inspected and tested at TWICE the maximum rated voltage PLUS 10% before it leaves the factory. This ensures long life, reliability, and the ultimate in performance. Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today!
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NEW COMPONENT OFFERINGS |
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Digital Level Control, 24/192 DAC. NOTE: We can also install our Level 2 mod in it, after purchase....if interested (inquire for pricing and details). MORE INFO link: http://www.belcantodesign.com/prod_eOneDAC3.html Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! BURSON AUDIO Finished Products pcX is pleased to now be importing the complete line of BURSON AUDIO Finished Products. Featuring fully discrete circuitry; robust low noise power supplies; all aluminum extruded/machined case work; and meticulous hand assembly and testing.....these products offer the discerning audiophile a level of sonic refinement, never before seen at these price points for solid-state gear. This is one of the first solid-state amplification product lines we have ever fully endorsed...so, that is saying a lot. PI-160 Integrated Amplifier..........................$1995 USD retail; $1495 USD intro special. Click on the links below for more Burson PI-160 Integrated Amplifier (In stock)
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pcX has recently received delivery of the custom tube tester we had commissioned to be built for the 6C33C-B Russian power triode tube. Using this tester (4 tubes at a time):
These are the most thoroughly aged, selected and tested 6C33C-B's on the market today....perfect for the dozens of D-I-Y OTL designs hobbyists have been building these last 10 years, and for those customers who own 6C33C-B amps from companies such as BAT, Antique Sound Lab, etc. TUBEORT-64640 NEW-OLD-STOCK 6H30n-DP "dual triode" Super Tube
These are the New-Old-Stock premium grade version (super tube) of the Sovtek 6H30-Pi (aka. 6H30n-eb)...a tube extensively used now by several high-end audio brands including BAT, ARC, C-J, etc.. NOS-68615 Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! |
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NEW MODIFICATION UPGRADES - RECENTLY DEVELOPED |
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DENON AVR-4308 Receiver **NEW** SHANLING PCD-3000A CD Player **NEW** SHANLING HP-3000A Headphone Amplifier **NEW** SHANLING MC-30 Music Center **NEW** MARANTZ SA-11S2 CD/SACD Player **NEW** MARANTZ SA-7S1 CD/SACD Player **NEW** RAYSONIC 168 CD Player RAYSONIC 128 CD Player MUSIC HALL A-25.2 Integrated Amp MUSIC HALL CD Player ORIGINAL 2008 MKII CD Player BEL CANTO DAC-3 D/A Converter SHANLING CD-3000 CD Player Please e-mail Chris Johnson at info@partsconnexion.com if you are interested in more information (pricing and mod details) on any of these mod packages on either an aftermarket basis, or, contained within a pre-modified unit....directly from pcX. |
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Promotional discount of 25% on all regular priced items below... VTV-68432 Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! ELECTRO-HARMONIX 300B & 300B Gold Grid TUBEEH-60258 300B Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to place an order today! |
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PEARL Tube Coolers
From Bill Perkins of Perkins Electro-Acoustic Research Laboratory! pcX now has back in stock, the "full range" of "new" updated PEARL TUBE COOLERS - without a doubt, one of the most useful accessories in tube audio. Use of these devices result in reduced tube microphony for noticeably improved sonics; and longer tube life (conservatively triple) due to the cooler "heatsinking" the heat away from the glass enveloped, via the thermally conductive copper-finned cooler material. NOTE: PEARL has converted (since October 2005) cooler manufacturing over to a new fin design, which provides over 60% more contact area with the tube's glass bulb/envelope. As a result, the previously supplied carbon fibre sleeve is no longer required for the cooler to work, as intended. WHICH
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BENCHMARK DAC-1 / DAC-1 USB Upgrade MODIFICATIONS |
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pcX is very pleased to continue to offer, on an aftermarket basis only, our modification service for this award winning D/A Converter. NOTE: Benchmark Media no longer allows it's retailers (those who sell the DAC-1 itself) to also offer upgrade mods....thus, pcX resigned the product line, but we continue to enthusiastically recommend the DAC-1, and perform our DAC-1 mods. S/E Output Mod: $495 USD aftermarket NOTE: Stereophile Magazine's 2004 EDITOR's CHOICE Award Winner. Please email info@partsconnexion.com if you are interested in these Performance Upgrade Mods. Details of the Mods are available upon request. |
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Part Matching:
pcX offers matching services for passive parts - caps, resistors and inductors - $1 per pair (relative match)...or $2 per pair if you want them matched to a nominal value AND to each other (relatively).
Tube Matching:
pcX can match any small signal tube into pairs....$5 USD per pair; $10 USD four dual triode tubes (if you want a matched pair that have matched triode sections as well). Our stock power tubes are almost always sold/priced as pairs already...however, if you send us your power tube stock, we can test and match them for you, for $5 USD / pair (for both Ip - plate current; and Gm - transconductance).
Tinning:
pcX has a solder pot available. Any wire which needs tinning due to it's litz (enameled strands - like Cardas) design, the cost is $0.50 USD per end.
Cable Termination (or, re-termination):
pcX has always offered cable termination services - for both interconnect ($60 USD/pair); speaker cable ($60 USD/pair); digital interconnect ($30); and AC power cables ($30). These prices are for standard terminations.
Bi-Wired speaker cable configurations are usually 50% more; and cables with difficult sheathing, or large number of conductors, will be more - pricing for these will be on a quote basis only.
As well, we can re-terminate existing cable, if you'd like to upgrade connectors, change lengths; make multiple cables out of longer runs; or change connector style (XLR to RCA and vice versa).
Turnaround time is usually 24 to 48 hours after the terminated cable order is placed, or receipt of your cable.
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SONIC FRONTIERS PARTS |
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Click on the animated icon to the right for further details on CDM-12.4/05 mechanism availability ($159.95 USD each + install labour) and other mods for these units. SFCD-1 CD Player Face Plate 
CLAROST-71446
Product SKU#: Price
Line-1/2 TRANS-LINE1/2......$149.95 USD Line-3 TRANS-LINE3.........$149.95 USD Please e-mail order@partsconnexion.com to enquire about these today! |
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PEARL TUBE COOLERS pcX is very please to announce that Bill Perkin's of PEARL Acoustics has resumed production of his very popular tube coolers. We now have stock of all 9 models. Prices have increased somewhat, however given the usefulness of these tube accessories as a "life extender" for your valuable NOS tube investments, they are worth every penny....moreover, they should last a lifetime ! DUELUND We have just been informed that DUELUND is now able to offer their resistors in values up to 300 ohms. pcX will consider any order for these resistors over 50 ohms as a special order, with a 3 to 4 week lead time. ERS Stillpoints, the distributor for ERS in the audio market, has just informed pcX that this may be the very last production lot of ERS available. The recent severe economic downturn has effected the factory which makes this material....most, if not all, ERS offerings will cease production. As a result, pricing from Stillpoints is going up (effective immediately - Jan 21st, 2009). |
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cables, Adaptors and Noise Destroyers of similar sonic quality and value.
Top Cover Screws
Sonic Frontiers Line-1, Line-2 and Line-3