[FS/SWAP] Avondale Grad 1 + APX 2 psu

Going in a different direction due to desire to simplify my main system. Probably going to regret this but I'm getting the itch to try new things after sitting comfortably for a while.

Bought the Grad1 + APX2 from this forum in Feb 2022. For a straight sale I'm just looking to get back what I paid then - £950. In as great condition as it was when I bought it. No boxes so strong preference is for someone to collect from London SE4, but if there's no interest in that I'll source some packaging later in the week.

Once it's gone I'll be on the lookout for a good pre, ideally with in-built streaming and phono stage, with remote. But still weighing options. Happy to think about swaps with cash either way if anyone wants to propose a trade.

I'll get some photos later tonight.

 

Hmmmm.

Where’s SE4 exactly…?

Was pondering trying this against my 52/Supercap.

Is the APX2 the “big” Avondale PSU?

Thx

E

 

Broccoli...I mean Brockley

 

Great piece of kit - GLWS

 

I never figured this out myself - I remember seeing more people using TPX2 with the Grad1 when I was doing my own research back in the day (so I'd assume the TPX2 may be considered the "biggest"), but I don't think I ever found a comparison of the TPX2 vs APX2 - am sure others here could provide greater authority than I can on this...(please feel free to chime in anyone)

 

Picture of APX2:-



and a TPX2



another (later???) TPX2:



Regards

Richard

 

Thank you Richard.

Hiphop do you have any pics of yours?

 

They were mine, I think. I can vouch for the condition when hiphop bought them - lovely amp

 

Cheers @gavreid, those are indeed the ones.

I'm out and about at the moment @Ewen1970 but I'll get some shots of them when I'm in this evening just to show no change in condition.

 

Thanks both. Only question I guess is the height of the PSU ie will it fit in the rack??

Cheers

E

 

I believe it will - the APX2 is 11.5cm with feet, so nothing huge, but may be a little larger than other standard Naim stuff. My only comparison point I have to hand is the Nait 2 in my second system, which stands at 8.5cm with feet

 

Photos available here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/30716675@N07/albums/72177720308114392

 

Balls - it won't fit on the sodding shelf.

Let me have a ponder..

E

 

Ewan, power it off the supercap, the Grad 1 is superb

 

I have an APX2, Les told me he still sells them when I spoke with him a year or so ago. Have a bump on me

 

I think TPX2 is Les’s ultimate psu. How much difference is makes with a Grad One, I don’t know but it’s what I had. £950 is a good
price and I am sure it will sound stunning with any of the Avondale power supplies.

 

Les didn't make the TPX2 when I bought those. The APX2 here is set for a slightly higher output voltage than standard to better match the Grad1 - I forget the detail now. They are a pair.

 

I’ve had most of the Avondale ps’s from tpr2 in SNAPS, to TPX2, they get better , my point to Ewen was don’t let the height of APX2 be off putting. Grad 1 will work with his Supercap.

I’ve got A102 and Grad, now the Grads settled in I manage without remote, it sounds too good.

 

Sure - my point was the hiphop probably doesn't want to be left with an APX2 that is too 'hot' to be a direct HiCap replacement. Just trying to help here.

 

Can a headphone amplifier be connected to the Grad 1?