Cosmetically and functionally, this unit is perfect. Sold the preamp that sonic frontiers made their name on, selling over 6000 units of the sfl1. Its a 40 55 wpc tube integrated allowing to use a great variety of power tubes. The sonic frontiers transdac is a very well regarded small form factor vintage r2r dac. The archive of the sonic frontiers integrated amplifier where you can also discover their pcb circuit boards. The sonic frontiers phono 1 special edition has some remarkable qualities that are shared by some of the best available phono preamplifiers. Sonic frontiers sfc1 ebay kleinanzeigen 2,200 oct 4, 2017 allegro lokalnie. Sonic frontiers sfc1 integrated new tubes free shipping.
New tubeset for a sonic frontiers anthem integrated1. The sonic frontiers sft1 utilizes the all new philips cdm12. Now a brand absorbed into anthem av, sonic frontiers started as a highend parts distributor in 1987. But before we look further into its sonic qualities, a little history. Database contains 1 anthem mca 5 series ii manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Sonic frontiers sfc1 tube integrated amplifier sweet.
Page 3 k main power switch this switch must be in the on posi tion for the sft1 to operate. The sp14 had a great phono section, but it didnt have a remote or headphone output. Hybrid design using a single 12at7 which gives a very appealing sound. If in doubt, replace your fuse with one supplied by sonic frontiers or your distributor. Sonic frontiers manuals, schematics and brochures hifi.
Sonic frontiers sft1 manual compact disc transport. It uses 2x 20 bit pcm1702 da chips and has socketed, rollable op amps that allow for easy drop in upgrades. The last of the classic sports cars were disappearing. Page 1 o w n e r s m a n u a l t h e s o n i c f r o n t i e r s s f t 1 t r a n s p o r t page 2 b display window the display window gives the operating status of the sft1. The gfp565 didnt have too many inputs, and also no remote. 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. Sonic frontiers transdac pcm1702 x 2 vintage r2r dac. Anthem mca 30 manuals and user guides, amplifier manuals. Canadian made, the sonic frontiers sfl1 combines the warm smoothness of tubes with the tight punch of solid state. The cj cav50 outperforms the sfc1 in terms of soundstaging and grandeur. To purchase sft1 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised. Sonic frontiers sfc1 control amplifier gold wplatinum. The transition from parts supplier to manufacturer happened in the 1987, first as kits sfm75 then as factory built with much success ahead. The sonic frontiers integrated amplifier museum hifi audio.
Sfs80 ster eo tu be am plifier opera ting manual we at sonic frontiers are. The power requirement for integrated circuits and filters is very low. This is the original submitted image to us audio mart. Finally, the amplifier uses an inner positivefeedback loop, which serves to lower the amps output impedance and which, the company claims, further results in a higher. Sonic frontiers sfc1 manual stereo control amplifier. Database contains 3 anthem mca 30 manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. On a scale of 10, i would say it could be 910, but i would be. Sonic frontiers claims this eliminates any influence the feedback has might have on the input signal and results in lower distortion than conventional feedback techniques. User manuals, guides and specifications for your anthem mca 5 series ii amplifier.
If a different operating voltage is required, please contact an authorized sonic frontiers dealer, distributor or the factory directly. The sfl1 uses a thick machined stainless steel faceplate and a beautifully dressed smaller gold faceplate over it. The absence of a phono input made for most of the savings but the rest was built like its separates and with the same kind of ultra parts. Sonic frontiers sfc1 manual stereo control amplifier hifi. Sonic frontiers sfc1 intergrated tube audio asylum trader. The biggest collection of sonic frontiers manuals and schematics. Jan philips usa 5814a x 2 jan philips usa 6189w x 2 jan philips usa 12at7wc x 1 i am the second owner of this amplifier and these tubes are what came with the unit.
The sfcd1 is essentially the companys sft1 cd transport and sfd1 mk. You can support cop block by shoppping on amazon using the banner below. This is my backup unit i have a second transdac and a ciunas converter that i use as my primary desk rig. The sfl1 is factory set for the correct operating voltage for the area in which it is sold see shipping box for voltage setting. Amplificateur sonic frontiers anthem integrated 1 hifi occasion 950 nov 5, 2019 hifi sonic. Sonic frontiers sfc1 tube integrated amplifierpending photo.
If the size is really small, it is because the original image submitted was really small. Anthem integrated 1 from sonic frontiers of canada with full out cost no object upgrades by the original sf owner chris johnson. Sonic frontiers has been independently run by lee thomas since 2002, lee has a deeprooted passion in music and recreating the musical event from high end 2channel audio systems. Longer xlr balanced interconnects or speaker cables. Use hifi shark to monitor pricing and global availability. The anthem series is sonic frontiers entry level line of high fidelity audio equipment. I was bouncing between the audio research sp14, sonic frontiers line 1, and adcom gfp565.
Sonic frontiers the ultimate hifi experience, swansea, united kingdom. Sonic frontiers sfl1 hybrid linestage audio asylum trader. For a limited time, dealers and commercial users who register for aussie audio mart will get 1 year free. Sonic frontiers gear sounds great, mates well with other equipment and can still be serviced thru the parts connexion group in canada, which is the new company founded by sfs original designers when sf was acquired by anthem. Sonic frontiers was a manufacturer of high quality components until a few years ago.
I wouldnt trust chris johnson of sonic frontiers with anything. We are passionate in creating the highest level of sound quality possible. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by sonic frontiers. Troubleshooting a sonic frontiers sfc 1 integrated tube.
User manuals, guides and specifications for your anthem mca 30 amplifier. Overviewsonic frontiers back in the early 90s, sonic frontiers was all the rage. Sonic frontiers sfc1 tube integrated amp single owner on. Sonic frontiers sfc1 tube integrated amplifierpending. From a time when affordable tube amp didnt necessarily outline a chinese provenance, the sfc1 was sonic frontiers first entrylevel line preamplifier, designed like all of sfs production by joe curcio. The amplifier has a direct toggle switch, which sends the signal directly from the rca input to the volume pot,and then has 4 inputs which go through an elna selector switch and a balance control. If you are willing to go with a used unit the sonic frontiers sfc1 is a really great sounding unit, all tube but not overly romantic. However transparency, micro dynamics and imaging are much more obvious sfc1 strenghts. Anthem mca 5 series ii manuals and user guides, amplifier. After having sonic frontiers sfc1 more than two years, i have come to conclude that it is one of the most underestimated amps in the high end used equipment market.
Sonic frontiers was originally owned and run by chris johnson and john sloan. Sonic frontiers and anthem products are used internationally at all levels of music reproduction. Review of sonic frontiers power 3 with modification by partsconnexion introduction. Click here for more information attention american visitors. From a time when affordable tube amp didnt necessarily outline a chinese provenance, the sfc. After buying a new sft1 transport it displayed the same problems the original poster descibed. The sft1 was sfs first cd player, built to exacting. The sonic frontiers sfl1 is a classy tube hybrid preamplifier with gorgeous internal construction and immaculate wiring design by joe curcio. The preamp part is based on regulated 12au7a and 12at7a triodes direct coupled to a differential phase splitterdriver stage. I got my first drivers license in 1973, about when the middle stage of this evolution began. Download the sonic frontiers sfc1 manuals for free hifi manuals.
Sonic frontiers sfl1 signature valve hybrid preamplifier. Sonic frontiers clarostat optical encoder for the sf line123. It has a lovely retro design, yet built like a brick and runs silently in the background. This one is in excellent condition, with the only notable cosmetic flaw a scuff mark on the top of the unit it looks like a scratch in the cameras flash, but is actually a dull scuff. My sonic frontiers anthem integrated1 uses the following tubeset in the linestage portion of the unit. The sonic frontiers sfc1 is a brilliant and highly acclaimed valve line stage integrated amplifier. The sonic frontiers sfl1 preamp rose to fame in the 1990s as a giantkiller and was widely praised, reaching class b on stereophiles recommended components list. They went under later but the av subsidiary anthem is still around. View and download sonic frontiers sfp1 signature owners manual online.
Sonic frontiers sfp1 signature phono stage preamp preamplifier. It is beautifully built see pictures, just had a full inspection by top local tech with 40 years experience. Suggestions sought for an americanmade tube integrated please read specs discussion in audio hardware started by benzion, sep 6. Suggestions sought for an americanmade tube integrated.
A fuller screw driver is supplied for the chassis screws and a copy of a taste. Sonic frontiers phono 1se phono preamplifier 10 audio. It is an integrated tube amp, sonic frontiers sfc1. The owners manual is used as an reference guide, instruction manual. Accountability ademo freeman assault brutality california civil rights cop block copblock copblock submissions corruption dishonesty doublestandards double standard drug war excessive force featured filming. Paradigm purchased the sonic frontiers brand and continued extending the anthem line to include audio video processors and tuners. Thats exactly what sonic frontiers has attempted with their new sfcd1 cd player. Sonic frontiers sfl1 tube linestage preamplifier for sale.
Amplifier sonic frontiers sonic frontiers sfc1 operating manual. The sfl1 throws a huge soundstage, and is exceptionally dynamic. We at sonic frontiers are sure that you will derive manualzz. When a cd is loaded, the total number of tracks and total time will be displayed.
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