missionsellit Store

Click here to get free eBay tools at Auctiva.com

Mark Levinson Audiophile Brass MAL 4 RARE 2LP HEAR !

Description

SOUND SAMPLE AUTO STARTED WHEN YOU OPENED THE PAGE, TURN UP THE VOLUME... and have a READ . 

Sound sample is of the first few minutes of each of the 4 sides of this double LP, to demonstrate that all the run in areas are clean and undamaged, as these are the areas on all LP's, most often prone to needle drops, or scratches from removal from covers etc.

Sound sample is only at 192kbps, and your computer speakers are not going to highlight the clarity and depth of tone that these LP's produce on a good system.  I have also listed 2 more Mark Levinson LP"s, vol 1 & 2, so look for my other items.

Before we get started, I will not underdeclare the customs value to your country on this item, go to the bottom of the listing description for WHY, but don't ask as refusal may offend.......

Yes I have pretty much fully test played this after professionally washing it,

ITEMS are located in AUSTRALIA, see further down for Australia Post Rates to your destination!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AUSTRALIAN BIDDERS CAN PAY IN AUD$

UK BUYERS BE AWARE, Records category states maximum post is 4GBP, however this is EXEMPT under the multiple, or BULKY items ruling and therefore normal airmail rates will apply to UK buyers from Australia. (AUD29.25/17.70GBP  including packaging for 750GM Package).

IN CASE A UK BUYER PAYS THE INVOICE BEFORE I GET TO ADJUST IT IN LINE WITH THE CHART BELOW, A REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS OR A REFUND IF OVERPAID WILL SOON FOLLOW!!!!!

Postage calculator NOT WORKING ACCURATELY when I live in Australia....... Item will be mailed from Australia, see list of world zones just below for air mail rate from Australia, . I have set up world zone price quotes in the postage TAB in GBP, so if you'd rather know the GBP quote go to the postage tab Quotes are for standard Air Mail from AUSTRALIA

Mark Levinson  is a highly respected Audiophile French pressing. Issued in their Acoustic Recording Series, Very highly regarded by HI FI and classical fans worldwide, Mark Levinson produce High End 'Hardware' as well as these rare 'software', that I suspect were produced to compliment or highlight their audiophile amplifiers etc.

I will be auctioning Vols 1, 2 and 4 in seperate auctions this week. View My Other Items For Sale as the other 2 are listed in Australia, and if you found this item while searching UK or USA, you may not see the other two until viewing 'other items from seller'

Astounding recording output levels and clarity

Tracks include

SIDE A Homzy  Sonatina (sample on audio)

            Vivaldi/Bach Concerto (Arr. Baldwin)

SIDE B Gastoldi  Amor Vittorioso (sample on Audio)

            Brittannica for Brass

            Handl   Mirabile Misterium

            Sweelinck  Ricercar Brevis

SIDE C Hindemith  Four madrigals  (Sample on Audio)

            Debussy   Trois Chansons

SIDE D C Ives Four Songs     (Sample On Audio)

            Lennon McCartney  Magical Mystery Tour

           Lennon Mc Cartney  Penny Lane

           Lennon McCartney  Ob La Di Ob La Da

New Heaven Brass Quintet (David Baldwin Trumpet, Grant Keast Trumpet, Christine Snyder Horn, Theodore Toupin Trombone, Kenneth Singleton Tuba)

I have listened to MOST of this  out of personal interest, after washing in a knosti bath (it was clean and dust free beforehand anyway) There is no damage related pops or tics, and certainly the quality of reproduction will be pleasing to the new owner of these LP's.

 Shelf wear is evident on the VG Cover, it suffers from edge wear,  , slight yellowing, PARTICULARLY of the spline.

LP's Are Excellent ++++++ no visible marks or damage, opening of both sides is in sound sample and like the rest of the LP, there is nothing in this area audible or visible that is damage related. Records look like they have only been played once or twice, no spindle damage.
BOTH Inner GREY jackets (Double sleeved storage) are neat,but YELLOWED  no bends or tears . The plain white dust jacket with plastic inner also clean no damage. I detect a slight yellowing to the outer sleeve, the inner dust sleeve is more the correct grey/white color I think. I have now seen 5 editions of these textured finish MAL series LP's and ALL of them have yellowing of the non laminated outer, so I think it has soething to do with the CARD quality used to make these editions.
Lp's have NO spindle rotational marks on labels. Nothing on vinyl other than a few light scuff marks only visible in strong sunlight.

Won't spend too much time waffling  so any specific questions please email me.

International Buyers – Please Note:

• Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.

   

• Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

Check out my other items  Audiophile and Classical

Opportunities to get such rare Mark Levinson  issues, especially in Australia, and in this, great  condition,  at such a low starting price are certainly Rare Indeed. I have only ever seen  six  Mark Levinson LP's in the THOUSANDS of records I have seen. a previous set I sold last year of these same volumes were totally clean where as theseouter jackets  have storage wear.

Condition (See Photo's)

COVER- , VG  Slight yellowing as previously mentioned, but this is an unlaminated card, so oxidisation of some sort could be normal for this cover after 30 years (?) ((unless sealed in a vacuum..))

Other crease and edge wear as mentioned, and visible in photo's

LP's-  Excellent +++++ There is a few light paper scuffs  visible in strong sunlight  from withdrawal from sleeve. FULL test play revealed no damage related playback issues

(See  photo's)

If you only purchase this item, normal post rates as quoted will apply from Australia (in AUD$ for reference, 1GBP is approximately $1.65AUD, approx)

based on LP and packing weighing 750Gms.  POST COST FOR WORLD ZONES  is AS PER THE TABLE BELOW Quote is for Australia post cost rate, plus a brand new box and packing (custom Manufactured = $2)
NOTE Item is located in Australia, and yes!!! aren't post rates expensive from Australia !!!!  If you win this item, then actual post costs are as below in Australian dollars, PLEASE IGNORE FIGURES DISPLAYED IN POSTAGE TAB BY EBAY, THEY FAIL TO RECOGNIZE ITEM WILL BE POSTED TO YOU FROM AUSTRALIA !!!

They include  air mail rate(you pay)  + PACKAGING ($2 ).

Every 250 gm (extra auction wins) added to this win or others only adds a further $7.70 to the UK/Euro zone, only $6AUD to USA etc, and just $4.85 for Asian zone, so extra LP's are cost effective

please be aware delivery after posting  can still be upto 3 weeks depending how far away you are.

Record and packaging will be upto 750gms

EUROPE (UK ETC)                $AUD 29.25,

UNITED STATES                   $AUD 23.85 

ASIA (JAPAN AND CHINA)   $AUD 20.40

AUSTRALIA                          $AUD  13.70  (upto 1kg in OZ)
(maybe oz buyers would like to add something to the box  for free post

International Buyers – Please Note:
• Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.

   

• Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

NO..... I will not reduce the stated value of the LP on any customs declarations, Australia post bases its insurance on the declared value, so if I understate it I am at risk of losing its value should it go missing, You as a buyer are covered by paypal protection, so bid accordingly.  

NO .... Paypal does not cover me if its not insured, I know I have looked into the situation EXTENSIVELY!!

RULES FOR BIDDING

DOES ANYBODY READ THIS?? I THINK NOT BASED ON RECENT BIDDING ACTIVITY ON MY ITEMS!! PLEASE READ...

If you have hidden feedback, or

less than 98% positive, or

less than 50 recent visible positives, (that's NEW EBAY registrations with little activity yet, that have proven your good buying habits)  THEN -

I would appreciate email contact first to establish your credentials.  Credentials mean that I need to know you will be paying with VERIFIED PAYPAL account, and I of course will only be mailing to that verified address. DON'T EXPECT TO GET MY PERMISSION IN THE LAST 2 HOURS OF BIDDING, DO IT BEFOREHAND. (Buyers who have had trouble free transactions with me already qualify of course, regardless of the feedback status)

Winning bids unpaid after 7 days will be reported as non paying bidder and item opened to second chance offer.

HAPPY BIDDING, QUESTIONS WELCOME

Check for Australia post cost and access to your country by emailing me or go to their web address and check it out  http://www1.auspost.com.au/pac/

Combined postage with other items welcome Please ask.

Combined purchases over $100AUD recieve FREE packing (it pays to Bulk Buy!!!)