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Linn 1396237 Streamer (Music) This is a great Streamer, in perfect working condition and is controlled by the Linn app that you can put on your IPhone or IPad or Android phone It is a slimline unit and capable of streaming any digital source over a standard network and can support almost every digital format of up to 24- bit 192 kHz. Intergrates seamlessly with Tidal and Qobuz lossless streaming. Integrated 20 W per channel power amp Deltron speaker connections This Streamer is only 2 year old as the original one was replaced. Happy to negotiate price   Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Cas

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Excellent condition at A$595 puts this above the A$324 median and well past the A$991 75th percentile only if the market for this piece is unusually thin; on the supplied comps alone, it reads as a fairly ambitious ask rather than an obvious bargain. It is not outrageously priced, but it is high enough that buyers should expect something notably clean, complete, and ready to plug in.

That said, this kind of Fidelity Research-era digital gear can appeal for build quality, collector cachet, and the chance of a well-kept unit surviving in better-than-average shape. If the listing includes the right power supply, remote, and any original paperwork or packaging, the premium makes more sense; if not, I’d want stronger proof of service history and fully working outputs before paying top-end money.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Fidelity Research

Fidelity Research emerged from Tokyo in 1964, founded by Isamu Ikeda amid Japan's postwar audio boom. The company quickly established itself as a precision engineering powerhouse, focusing on analog playback components during the golden age of vinyl. Operating until around 1984, it embodied the meticulous craftsmanship that defined high-end Japanese hi-fi, with designs that prioritized sonic purity and mechanical innovation.

The brand specialized in moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges and tonearms, earning acclaim for models like the MC-202 cartridge and the iconic FR-64 and FR-66 series. These products featured advanced materials such as stainless steel and specialized alloys, delivering exceptional tracking, detail retrieval, and dynamics. While not venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or digital gear like DACs, Fidelity Research honed a narrow but masterful niche in turntable essentials.

Today, Fidelity Research holds vintage-collector status among discerning audiophiles, revered for its high-end analog prowess. Once priced at premiums like $495 for top tonearms, its gear commands cult following in the used market, prized for timeless transparency and build quality that rivals modern boutique offerings. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking uncompromised heritage, it remains a benchmark.

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