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OAD Ultrafidelity UF1 and Padma Pre / Power Combination Some Australian Audiophile combo heaven for sale. Padma preamp (4 years old) and custom 4 channel UF-1 power amp (5 years old). Both from Melbourne’s veritable Jon D’Sensi. Using both RCA and XLR out from the Padma, I successfully bi-amp ‘d a pair of Osborn Titan speakers. Some minor scratches on the Padma ‘s top cover from remote controls. No boxes for these as Jon brought them from his home to my former home. I added the red arrow to the volume control! Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT, Pay ID Region/State: (SA) South Australia/
These speakers are notable only if you’re specifically chasing this brand/model, because the asking price is far above the used comps you provided. At A$11,000, this sits well over the A$4,305 75th percentile and looks ambitious rather than fair, even allowing for excellent condition.
That said, OAD Ultrafidelity gear is typically bought for serious build quality, strong DIY/custom-shop credibility, and the chance to land something uncommon in very clean shape. If the listing includes original packaging, full matching pair, and any custom drivers/crossover work or provenance that explains the premium, it could still suit a dedicated buyer — but without exceptional extras, I’d treat this as a hard pass on value.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
OAD Ultrafidelity emerged in 2015 from Melbourne, Australia, founded by veteran designer Jon De Sensi. Operating out of his home workshop, De Sensi drew on decades of high-end audio expertise, including his earlier Music Labs venture in 1990, where he pioneered advanced DACs, preamplifiers, and power amplifiers while engineering for Australia's Department of Defence. His collaborative spirit shone through contributions like the digital stages for Redgum's RGCD2 CD player, cementing his reputation before launching this boutique brand.
The lineup centers on meticulously crafted amplification and source components, including fully discrete Class A preamplifiers like the Padma, robust power amplifiers such as the Vajra, MM/MC phono stages like the UP1, and a versatile DAC/streamer. Dipole speakers round out the offerings, all hand-built with unique topologies emphasizing purity and performance. These Australian-made pieces prioritize solid-state innovation over mass production.
Positioned as a niche high-end contender, OAD Ultrafidelity earns acclaim for "staggeringly" flawless sound and cutting-edge design, appealing to discerning buyers seeking Melbourne-crafted excellence. Reviews praise its smooth, authoritative delivery, though as a relatively new player, it thrives in specialist salons rather than mainstream dominance, backed by three-year warranties and premium pricing around $10,000 for flagships.
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