The mids and bass were a little lacking, but i ordered a set a nos semiens 6922s from sf. Dac, power cord, national 6922 x 2, factory packaging functional notes. The overall sonic characteristics of the unit were just great and has become the preamp in my stereo set up in the garage. That was a lot of money back and would have been a.
Read more on the sonic frontiers sfd 1 mk2 in our home audio section. This is the transport version of the sfcd 1 cd player. Sonic frontiers sfd 1 tube da converter ad from 1994. Sonic frontiers sft1 cd transport and sfd1 mk2 valve dac. View and download sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii owners manual online. Download the sonic frontiers sfd1mk2 manuals for free. Download the sonic frontiers sfd 1 mk2 manuals for free from the biggest sonic frontiers manual and schematic collection on the web. Sonic frontiers claims that the analog filter has a large effect on a. Sonic frontiers sfd2 mkii modded for 24192 hd music. I recently came across someone local selling a sonic frontiers sfd 2 dac mk1 locally for a decent price. Audio research vs sonic frontiers audiogon discussion forum. Ii digital processors are nixed in favor of the introduction of the processor 3, which promises to outperform everything in the market for now. Sonic frontiers sft 1 cd transport and sfd 1 mk2 valve dac with colossal upgrades regarding the transport.
Sonic frontiers sfl 1 stereo hybrid tube preamplifier product sku. After a little while i just wanted to have the unit checked out to see if it was operating at maximum efficiency, so i contact sonic frontiers and got a rem number and shipped the unit back to sonic frontiers. Hi, i got some problems with my sonic frontiers sfd 1 mk ii. Design has overbeefy and regulated power supplies with two.
Sonic frontiers ultrajitterbug,sfd1 da conv ad, 1994 ebay. The sfd 1 was on another level of smoothness compared to the m7. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mk ii tube dac if your put off by the harshness of redbook traditional cds than this is hands down the best piece to have. So a one off in terms of looks but you can revert back to the original. The new hdcd process takes digital music reproduction to a new level.
Sonic frontiers sfd 2 tube da converter ad from 1994. Sonic frontiers sfd1 manual digital processor hifi. Sonic frontiers sfp 1 signature phono stage preamp preamplifier. And typically, as with any state of the art gear, they still retain certain relevancy and competitiveness against todays newer technology. The featurerich line 1 offers much more value for the money than the ls 25. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii tube dac, perfect and tested. Now a brand absorbed into anthem av, sonic frontiers started as a highend parts distributor in 1987. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii processor pdf manual download. Dacs, usb converters, decrapifiers started by purr1n, nov 9, 2015. Sonus faber concerto sonic frontiers esoteric youtube. The sft 1 was sfs first cd player, built to exacting.
Hello headcase, as you can see, i am new here but i have a question on a vintage dac that will probably be better answered here than at the other place. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii owners manual pdf download. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Database contains 1 sonic frontiers sfp 1 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. To purchase sfd 1 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an. My experience with these dacs, especially with donalds sonic frontiers sfcd 1, was instrumental in my quick decision to nab one right after davebsc informed me of its availability.
The sfd 2 is the first product to use ultraanalogs aes20 input receiver, a sophisticated module that replaces the crystal cs8412 or yamaha ym3623 chip. It has telefunken 6922 nos tubes with maybe 500 hours on them, from upscale audio. Sonic frontiers sfp1 manuals and user guides, amplifier. Updated sfd 2 with, mainly, a change of digital filter digital side and a fair overhaul of the analogue output stages analogue side. Outstanding condition overall the condition will please even.
But rather than scale down the power supply to fit in one box, sonic frontiers has increased the power supply size and improved the isolation for the sfcd 1. Sonic frontiers sfd 2 mk2 dac hdcdultraanalog d20400a dac. Sonic frontiers sfl1 stereo hybrid tube preamplifier. Unit is also in good cosmedic condition only rated an 8 because of age. Sonic frontiers sfd 1 mkii digital processor tube dac. While top tier 90s dacs like the sonic frontiers sfd 1 mkii flow through music with a relaxed ease, the gumby takes hold of the music and delivers with more authority. Sonic frontiers sfd1 mkii digital processor tube dac. The gfp565 didnt have too many inputs, and also no remote. I have for sale a sonic frontier sfd1 mk1 dac that just got back from parts connextion where 3 front switches were replaced and unit checked over and given clean bill of health. I was bouncing between the audio research sp14, sonic frontiers line 1, and adcom gfp565. Some turn to tubes in the preamp or amplifier to tone css down but that means that every source will be affected by the tubes. If my eddie current super 7 sells before this does, the listing will be removed. The audio research excelled in some areas, while the sonic frontiers excelled in others. Sonic frontiers ultrajitterbug, sfd1 da conv ad, 1994.
Its more demanding of your attention than a good nonoversampling dac while less incisive and bright than almost any deltasigma dac ive ever heard. The ultraanalog d20400a dual da modules stayed untouched but out went the npc sm5803 8fs digital filter, in came the pmd100 hdcdcompatible from pacific microsonics to allow full 20bit replay of. The sonic frontiers lineup now includes the power 1, 2, and 3 power amplifiers and the line 1, 2, and 3 linestage preamplifiers. Page 6 sfd 1 placement for proper ventilation limited five year warranty allow at least 6 15 cm of clear space above the sfd 1 sonic frontiers, inc. It was the sonic frontiers sfl 1 model that put its company on the map. The sfl 1 is factory set for the correct operating voltage for the area in which it is sold see shipping box for voltage setting. Sonic frontiers tube sfd 1, sfd 2, ultrajitterbug ad, 2 page, 1995, article.
This dac is an absolute giant slayer, those in the hobby will know this dacs. At its affordable introductory price, the sfl 1 became a benchmark for performance and quality in its price range. Compared with our resident esoteric p03d03 combo, the sonic frontiers sft 1 transport and sfd 2 dac was a tough challenger to. The sp14 had a great phono section, but it didnt have a remote or headphone output. Donald north brings his sfcd 1 to the headphone meets. The transition from parts supplier to manufacturer happened in the 1987, first as kits sfm75 then as factory built with much success ahead. It now has an oak fascia surround looks better to me but the original larger stainless steel version will be included. User manuals, guides and specifications for your sonic frontiers sfp 1 amplifier. Sonic frontiers sfl2 tube preamp ad, 2 page, 1995, article, info. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by sonic frontiers. As such, i have the opportunity to purchase one of these highly rated dacs in very good and working condition, except for a couple of cosmetic marks on the front facia. I also listened to both units before buying a sonic frontiers line 1 one chassis unit. If a different operating voltage is required, please contact an authorized sonic frontiers dealer, distributor or the factory directly.
Hammond transformers model h300178 sonic frontiers power 1 output transformer. The sfcd 1 is essentially the companys sft 1 cd transport and sfd 1 mk. I undoubtedly know technology has moved on somewhat but ive read countless posts on the net praising the sonic frontiers sfd 2 mkiii dac back in the day. Sonic frontiers audiophile converter with ultraanalog chips. The sfd 2 dac from sonic frontiers was a state of the art dac back then.
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