Ex Demo B Grade

Review: ***B-STOCK: Slight surface marks/scratches on the record, but otherwise in excellent working condition***

Review: ***B-STOCK: Slight surface mark on the record, but otherwise in excellent working condition***


Adia Victoria makes a thoroughly welcome return with her third album, A Southern Gothic. From her unmistakable vocal twang to the scratchy tone of her guitar and the bottleneck lurches behind her, she embodies the south of the USA with undeniable flair. Doubling down on that idea for her third record, she conjures up another stellar run of blues with acerbic wit and confessional intimacy woven together in potent fashion. Featuring the likes of Kyahona and Margo Price on 'You Was Born To Die' and Stone Jack Jones on 'My Oh My', this might just be her best album yet.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


Given that it's called "Coloured" and appears on shocking pink vinyl, you'd expect Adam Longman Parker's debut album as Afriqua to be a decidedly vibrant and kaleidoscopic affair. It is, of course, with Longman Parker offering up tracks that mix tropical-sounding electronics, glassy-eyed synthesizer motifs, processed vocal sounds and evocative musical flourishes with jaunty, interesting rhythms that neatly sidestep conventional genre rules. It's a mixture that makes for hugely enjoyable listening, with highlights coming thick and fast. These include - though are by no means limited to - the densely layered dancefloor cheekiness of "Shout", the minimalist ambient bliss of "Noir", the hypnotic, intergalactic oddness of "Native Sun" and the bubbly club warmth of "Jumpteenth".

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Updated with new driver construction and recycled materials, AIAIAI's Studio model is designed for production work and mixing, featuring the same top quality modular design as the brand's other TMA-2 models.

Supplier's Notes:
As an extension to the award winning TMA-2 DJ range, AIAIAI are releasing the TMA-2 Studio professional modular studio headphones that feature professional sound that has been specifically tuned for music creation and production.

Professional modular studio headphones with AIAIAI signature audio and enhanced comfort. This is a headphone for the discerning music makers. Highly detailed audio from the signature bio-diaphragm driver ensures a precise and reliable audio for your creative process. Enhance comfort from super soft and resilient ear cushions covered in Alcantarar, prevents fatigue through long listening or creative sessions. Part of the TMA-2 modular headphone system, renowned for its sturdy build and responsible design - Designed to last.

Sound

The Bio-cellulose diaphragm

The bio-cellulose speaker diaphragm in S05 is made of a bacterial cellulose which is an organic compound that is grown using certain types of bacteria. Bio-cellulose is a really interesting material for many reasons it's renewable biodegradable and it has great acoustic properties.

The role it plays when listening to music

If music is played through a poorly designed headphones that produce a high amount of harmonic distortion it will simply sound wrong and unnatural. This is because the harmonic distortion changes how we perceive the timbre and tonality of the sound which is obviously really problematic when producing music or mixing a track. The biocellulose diaphragm on the other hand is able to reproduce the music faithfully with great clarity even at high volume levels.

S05 - Speaker units

For the S05 the biocellulose diaphragm was paired with a high grade neodymium magnet which resulted in a speaker unit that offers a clear mid-range better dynamics and a more natural overall tonality. When tuning the speaker, special attention was paid to the clarity in the mid-range without compromising the extension in the bass range. This results in a very wide sound stage with great instrumental separation.

The music maker is able to extract and enjoy every little detail in the music.

Bio-cellulose diaphragm

The video to the right is a small animation/visual to display the components in the speaker unit.

Modularity

Combining responsible design philosophy, and heritage of Scandinavian design, it is a modular headphone with professional sound quality.

Life is rarely static, and modularity serves the highly nuanced expectations and needs of discerning audio consumers. With the ability to upgrade and expand as technology or the user evolves, we extend the functional lifetime and create less waste for the planet - designed to last.

Reducing carbon footprint

In 2020 the total packaging carbon footprint at AIAIAI was reduced by 80% ensuring the products still meet the high audio standards while being more responsibly produced. AIAIAI remain committed to producing high quality audio products in a responsible way.

The TMA-2 Studio and TMA-2 Studio XE speaker enclosures have been made entirely from recycled plastic.

The vigorous testing has allowed the audio quality to remain while reducing the amount of waste and negative impact on the environment.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Akai's mid-range MPC features full-size pads plus a built-in rechargeable battery and speakers. Integrated phono stage makes it easy to sample from vinyl. A hugely capable studio centrepiece.

Supplier's Notes:
Meet MPC Live II, the full MPC experience in its most portable configuration yet. Everything you need to make music, anywhere, right at your fingertips.

There's no need to compromise for portability. MPC Live II is the complete MPC experience without missing a step. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery means you can work anywhere for hours. Full-size MPC pads give you the ultimate in drum performance and the expanded function buttons allow for quick editing on-the-fly so you never miss a beat.

For the first time ever, you now have studio-grade monitors built-in directly to your MPC. No need to waste precious time looking for your headphones, untangling cables or powering up external monitors. These full range stereo monitors deliver low end thump along with tight top end to make portable beat-making the sonic experience you need to feel your music.

MPC Live II integrates into your creative space with all the ports, jacks and connectivity you need. USB 3.0, 2x2 MIDI, CV/Gate, 3 stereo outs and more. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity make for a completely wireless workflow. No matter the device, MPC Live II is ready to get connected!

MPC Live II will super charge your production. With MIDI performance to tap in to as many devices as you need, an intuitive and streamlined layout not to mention the MPC workflow features you need; 16 Levels, Note Repeat, Auto Sample, Chords & Notes More and so much more. Get ready to level up to the MPC Live II.

KEY SPECS:

Pads:
(16) velocity and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
(8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons

Knobs:
(4) 360- touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs
(4) Q-Link Knob columns accessible via Q-Link button
(1) 360- encoder for display navigation and selection via push

Buttons:
(27) dedicated function buttons; red, amber, or green backlit

Display:
6.9" / 176 mm (diagonal)
5.9" x 3.7" / 150 x 93 mm (width x height)
Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface

CPU: Quad-core ARMr processor
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB, expandable via SATA connections

Connections
(2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
(6) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (3 stereo pairs)
(1) 1/4" (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
(2) RCA inputs (1 stereo pair)
(2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
(2) 5-pin MIDI outputs
(4) TRS CV/Gate jacks, 8 outputs total
(1) Ethernet link port
(2) USB Type-A ports
(1) USB Type-B port
(1) SD Card slot
(1) Power Adapter input

Power:
Via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included
Via battery: Up to 5 hours of battery life

Dimensions (width x depth x height):
16.2" x 9.6" x 1.8"
411.5 x 243.8 x 45.7 mm

Weight:7.45 lbs/3.38 kg

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box damaged, but product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order***


MPC One is a total music production solution to take your ideas from concept to finalized radio-ready beats.

Don't let the size fool you. The MPC One packs a lot of features and workflow tools into one powerful punch. Beat programming, editing, mixing FX and instruments and so much more means an uncompromised creative experience.

MPC One delivers a truly empowering hands-on experience, ready for any music production task. Edit and trim samples with hand gestures on the brilliant 7" touch screen display. Express your ideas perfectly with the assigned knobs and touch keys that eliminate diving through pages of menus.

MPC One integrates into your creative space with all the ports and jacks you need. USB, MIDI DIN, CV/Gate, and 1/4" line-level audio input. With USB and SD card slots, you can save, transfer and share your music
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Your favorite music production techniques come standard on MPC One. Tape Stop effect, Note Repeat for pulsing hi hats, and 16 Levels to play those melodic 808s plus many more.

Akai Professional's next generation standalone, multi-core powered MPC Series features MIDI Multi capability, transforming MPC into the ultimate MIDI sequencing studio center piece. Now you can simultaneously connect and route all the MIDI gear in your studio including class compliant USB Keyboards, MIDI interfaces and USB to CV modules, supercharging your I/O capability. Fuse this with deep internal MIDI routing capability across tracks, comprehensive MIDI routing to any MIDI compatible synthesizer, drum machine or sound module, and even multitrack recording capability, and MPC forms the beating heart of any production setup, unleashing the true power of all your gear.

KEY SPECS:

Pads:
(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
(8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons

Knobs:
(4) 360- touch-sensitive Q-Link Knobs
(4) Q-Link Knob columns accessible via Q-Link button
(1) 360- encoder for display navigation and selection via push

Buttons:
(31) dedicated function buttons; red-, amber-, or green-backlit

Display:
7.0" / 177 mm (diagonal)
5.9" x 3.7" / 151 x 94 mm (width x height)
Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface

CPU:
Processor: Quad-core ARMr processor

RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 2 GB user storage, 2 GB pre-installed content

Connections:
(2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (1 stereo pair)
(2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (1 stereo pair)
(1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
(1) 5-pin MIDI inputs
(1) 5-pin MIDI outputs
(4) 4 TRS CV/Gate Jacks, 8 Outputs Total
(1) USB Type-A port
(1) USB Type-B port
(1) SD Card slot
(1) Power Adapter input

Power:
Via power adapter: 19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included

Dimensions (width x depth x height):
10.7" x 10.7" x 2.1"
272 x 272 x 53 mm

Weight: 4.7 lbs/2.1 kg

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Product has light surface marks/scratches, but otherwise in perfect working condition***


Bigger than beats. The X is truly a studio centerpiece.

Control external analogue synth gear using the 8 built-in CV ports. These ports can be configured to send pitch, velocity, and gate CV to analogue synths, drum machines, etc. Automate knob movements, notes, gates and play it all back in time with the MPC. This makes the X one of the best modular sequencers available.

Control every parameter using the 16 fully assignable, touch-capactive Q-Link knobs. With a dedicated OLED display above each 360 (degree symbol) knob, you can easily see what parameter you're tweaking and the current assigned value. The Q-Links are great for adding expressiveness to your tracks thru recording automation.

The MPC has a well-earned reputation for sounds that hit hard and sound great, right out of the box. The MPC X comes pre-installed with The Vault 2.0, 10GB of radio-ready sounds from the world's top sound design companies as well as our own signature samples.

MPC Live and MPC X now come pre-mapped to Ableton Live for an instant performance and production setup. Users have complete command over Live's clip launching, mixer and instrument macro controls wirelessly via Wi-Fi network Ableton Link or by ethernet connection using a USB to ethernet adapter.

Akai Professional's next generation standalone, multi-core powered MPC Series features MIDI Multi capability, transforming MPC into the ultimate MIDI sequencing studio center piece. Now you can simultaneously connect and route all the MIDI gear in your studio including class compliant USB Keyboards, MIDI interfaces and USB to CV modules, supercharging your I/O capability. Fuse this with deep internal MIDI routing capability across tracks, comprehensive MIDI routing to any MIDI compatible synthesizer, drum machine or sound module, and even multitrack recording capability, and MPC forms the beating heart of any production setup, unleashing the true power of all your gear.

Key Specs:

Pads:
(16) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
(8) banks accessible via Pad Bank buttons

Knobs:
(16) 360- touch-sensitive Q-Link knobs for parameter adjustment
(1) 360- encoder for display navigation and selection via push
(7) 270- knobs for gain, mix & level adjustment

Buttons:
(63) dedicated-function buttons

Display:
10.1" / 257 mm (diagonal)
8.5" x 5.5" / 216 x 139 mm (width x height)
Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface

Memory:
RAM 2 GB
Storage 16 GB (user storage, 10 GB pre-installed content), 4 GB (MPC operating system)

Connections:
(2) XLR+1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 1/2)
(2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 3/4: 1 stereo pair)
(2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS instrument inputs (Inst 1/2)
(2) RCA inputs (Input 3/4: 1 stereo pair, phono- or line-level)
(2) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TS footswitch inputs (FS 1/2)
(2) 5-pin MIDI inputs
(8) 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (Main L/R, Outputs 3/4-7/8: 4 stereo pairs)
(4) 5-pin MIDI outputs
(8) 1/8" (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
(1) 1/4" (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
(1) 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo headphone output
(2) USB Type-A ports (1) USB Type-B port
(1) SD card slot
(1) power adapter input Power via power adapter (19 V, 3.42 A, center-positive, included)

Dimensions (width x depth x height)
19.9" x 16.7" x 3.4" / 50.5 x 42.4 x 8.7 cm (display flat)
19.9" x 15.3" x 8.4" / 50.5 x 38.8 x 21.4 cm (display upright)
Weight: 12.57 lbs./5.66 kg

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Item refurbished, repaired and in perfect working order.***


The ultra-portable MPK Mini Play is based on the world's most popular midi controller - Akai Professional's MPK Mini-but now it comes packed with 128 sounds and its own built-in speaker. With 8 backlit MPC drum pads and a 4-way joystick for simple control, players have all they need to play their music anytime, anywhere. Four knobs (two banks capable of controlling eight different parameters) can be used to tweak sounds and edit multiple parameters in real-time, giving musicians even more performance possibilities. Powered by 3 "AA" batteries, the MPK Mini Play is built for hours of wireless fun.

Not just a mini keyboard, the MPK Mini Play can also connect to a computer via USB port for the same plug-and-play MIDI functionality as the classic MPK Mini controllers. If not disturbing others is a priority, players can use the mini-audio output jack to connect headphones to the MPK Mini Play. When you want a bigger sound, simply connect to external speakers using the same output jack. All-in-one, easy-to-use fun with "pro" features - that's the MPK Mini Play!

"We are extremely excited to introduce the MPK Mini Play," said Dan Gill, Product Manager for Akai Professional. "The MPK Mini was a huge hit with musicians and now having all those sounds on-board with a built-in speaker, along with its go-anywhere portability, Play opens up new musical possibilities that people are going to love."

KEY SPECS

Keys
25 velocity-sensitive

Pads
8 pressure and velocity sensitive
MPC-style Light-up Pads x 2 Banks

Knobs
4 assignable controller pots
1 x 360 Encoder for Display Navigation
1 Volume control

Computer Interface
USB-MIDI communications to Mac/PC

Octaves
10 with Octave Up and Down

Arpeggiator
Yes

Additional Controls
Pitchbend/Mod Joystick
Note Repeat Button
Full Level Button
Tap Tempo Button

Additional Inputs
1 14" (6.35mm) TS input for sustain pedal

Output
1 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone output
Built-in speaker

Power
USB bus powered
3 x AA batteries

Dimensions:
12.29" x 6.80" x 1.83" / 31.2 x 17.2 x 4.6 cm (WxDxH)
1.6 lbs

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


The Allergies' debut album introduced the world to the way they effortlessly fuse funk, soul, disco, hip-hop and breaks into dancefloor-ready nuggets of ear candy. Taking classic sounds and reshaping them for the modern age is the signature that won them plaudits across the globe. Not ones to rest on their laurels, it hasn't taken long for them to deliver more of the goods on their second full-length album. As well as taking the successful formula of the first record and expanding on their sound, the band enlisted two giants of underground hip-hop to bless mics on the album as well. After a hugely successful collaboration on their debut LP, once again the dynamic lyricism and production skills of the inimitable Andy Cooper (Ugly Duckling) are present and correct in this new collection.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


The PULSE Case for the Korg Minilogue XD Module is the perfect solution for making this compact desktop module even more portable! The PULSE Case has been designed for making transporting the Minilogue XD Module a breeze! The rigid, lightweight EVA material and molded plastic handle will give you the confidence to become even more portable with your desktop synthesizer.

The PULSE Case is made of a durable EVA material and is custom molded to fit the exact specifications of your Minilogue XD. The EVA material is designed to withstand some harsh conditions and will protect your Minilogue XD from any unintentional drops or spills. You'll feel confident as you safely transport your device without it shifting or moving around inside when you're on the move.

The case's interior is lined with high-quality felt material to protect the LCD screens and metal surface from scratches when you're on the move. The lid of the case also features a mesh pocket for storing additional cables or patch notes you might have. The case also includes enough room inside for the wall wart of your Minilogue XD. From studio A to the live environment, the PULSE case is the easiest way to transport and protect your Miniogue XD module.

Specifications

Perfect fit for your Korg Minilogue XD Module
Made from lightweight and durable EVA material
Internal storage pocket for cables
Custom molded interior
High-quality black velvet lining
Exterior: (22.17 x 11.81 x 4.57) Inches

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing & split on top of outter sleeve, split on inner sleeve, but otherwise in excellent working condition***

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Arturia's excellent drum machine gets a classy dark makeover for this Noir edition. Nine dedicated analogue drum circuits plus one FM synth voice give you the versatility you need to create and perform.

Supplier's Notes:
The DrumBrute Impact Noir Edition is a 10-voice analogue drum machine, channeling raw voltage in the name of rhythmic exploration and polyrhythmic carnage. With performance-ready sequencing, a gnarly FM voice, built-in distortion, and a sleek all-black exterior, this drum machine hits hard.

Aggressive analogue sounds

Putting the focus on 'Brute', DrumBrute Impact Noir features 10 high-energy, refined, punchy analog sounds. It uses 'Color sound-shapers to introduce unique, per-instrument effects for some tonal variation. Boost the harmonic content, add some drive, snap, or crack at the touch of a button, or create automated changes by creating a 'Color' sequence. If you want your drums to push even harder, there's a built-in distortion with drum-optimized crunch. DrumBrute Impact is a drum machine for musicians and producers who crave raw power and awesome tone.

Instinctive sequencing

Sharing the same prize-winning, prize-fighting sequencing architecture of the original DrumBrute, you'll love the simple, fun, and intuitive sequencer in DrumBrute Impact. Create complex phasing polyrhythms and straight, pounding rhythms; record a finger-drumming performance; punch in a step-sequenced masterpiece; everything is a joy. Use the touch strip to create some real-time glitchy, beat-repeat breakdowns, spice up a single instrument or your whole pattern with a dedicated 'Random' knob, and add some syncopation and groove with the 'Swing' feature.

Addictive hands-on fun

Get away from computer screens, say goodbye to sub-menus, and jump into the world of tactile satisfaction. Connect to your other gear, sync up, and make some music the old-school way. Featuring a huge array of sync and connectivity options, you'll be able to hook up and jam with practically any other synth, sequencer, or MIDI-enabled instrument. Save your patterns, chain them together, and create full songs and live sets. DrumBrute Impact is a massive sounding, creativity fueling beast, with effortless workflow and amazing performance controls.

The Brute Noir Editions

Unique analog instruments, where vintage synthesis and cutting-edge technology collides in the name of creative freedom and controlled sonic chaos, decorated with stealthy black exteriors. These are the Brute Noir Editions, the darker side of analog.

Included Software:
Arturia MIDI Control Center

Review: ***B-STOCK: Slight surface marks on the record but otherwise in excellent condition***


The master sound designer that is ASC is always going to turn heads whenever he serves up a new album. Silent Season out of Canada took care of this one which technically came out in 2019 but remained digital only. Now it makes its way to wax in all its immersive ambient glory. The hugely expansive record is made up of lush celestial pads, translucent curlicue fragments that drift in wide open spaces and balmy synths that arc way up high. It is aural wall paper, a sonic lava lamb, a trip through the cosmos in high definition that will leave you feeling utterly cleansed. Waves is etheral and magnificent in every way.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


This live recording of kosmische titans Ash Ra Tempel was captured in 2000 as part of Julian Cope's CORNUCOPEA Festival, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. With Manuel Gottsching on guitars and Klaus Schulze on synths, the scene is set for two masters to set adrift in a whirlwind of bubbling analogue pulses and tastefully treated guitar. Moving through more glacial, atmospheric pastures onto steadily rolling movement before crescendoing in a hailstorm of wailing solos and a theatrical level of bombast, it's a perfect document of a less-explored era for these legends of German electronic music.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Welcome to the ultimate combination of simplicity and second generation performance. Utilising the same capacitance technology innoFADER is famous for to ensure maximum reliability and longevity. The innoFADER PNP2 offers the following to give you the ultimate scratch:

- 1msec response
- 0.1mm cut in / out overlap
- separate left / right cut point adjustments 0.0mm to 2.6mm
- Simple reversible cable hookup
- Full range curve adjust
- Tension Control
- output reverse, cut point fine tuning, and X/Y presets
- External adjustability using the innoJUSTER
- Updated version now includes Adapters for Rane 72
- Can be used for both channel and crossfaders on the Rane 72
- Find the right innoFADER for your mixer or controller: www.innofader.com/compatible.php

Review: ***B-STOCK: Torn seam on the outer sleeve, otherwise in perfect working condition***


Since he made his debut on Golf Channel in 2015, Nadav Spiegel AKA Autarkic has undoubtedly carved his own musical niche. He's released on some impressively off-kilter outlets, Disco Halal, Turbo and Bahnsteig 23 included, in the process establishing himself as an artist with a head full of ideas and an impressive variety of influences. "Terms and Conditions", his third album, is joyfully hard to describe, mixing and matching as it does elements of leftfield electronica, Middle Eastern electronics, throbbing Italo-disco, crusty psychedelic rock, neo-trance, oddball synth-pop, lo-fi art-rock, post-punk, dub, and acid-laden UK bass. By rights it should be a sonic mess, but it isn't, with each successive track bringing new sonic surprises.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened/damaged, but product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order***


Standard 3.5mm stereo plug to two RCA plugs lead. Ideal for connecting personal music players to line inputs.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Slight dent to the bottom left hand corner of the outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


In recent times Daniel Avery has been busy collaborating with the likes of Alessandro Cortini and Roman Flugel (the latter as Noun), so few expected him to drop a new solo album in 2020. Yet Love & Light, his surprise third full-length, could well be his most sonically stunning set to date. Beginning with the gaseous ambient opaqueness of 'London Island', the set sees him blaze a trail through 1990s style Sabres of Paradise/Sabresonic techno, hazy dub techno, beatless soundscapes and intense drone tones, before switching focus to deep, gentle and melodious mutations of breakbeat, IDM and electronica.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged, record has light surface marks/smudges, but otherwise in excellent working condition***


After time spent whipping up singles for Moodmusic and My Best Friend amongst others, Maurice Aymard makes the leap to the long-player with a selection of jams that reflect his propensity for live instrumentation and thoroughly musical constructs within the disco-inflected realms of house music. As if Metro Area were played out by hand, tracks such as "Home" groove hard on plush live bass lines, poignant Rhodes chords and romantic lead synths. Gui Boratto turns up to chip in to "Colours & Drops" with its more prominent techy backbone, but that's offset by the non-dancefloor roll of "1994". It's a diverse album that provides the perfect platform for a skilled craftsman to explore, er, his craft.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Box damaged, product unused & in perfect condition***

- Creasing to corner of sleeve

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett returns with a third solo album that makes another assured leap forwards. The artist here sounds truly relaxed and comfortable in herself and with her art. She serves up an exquisite world of sound that is intimate and inviting thanks to the fine production work from Stella Mozgawa, who is known for her work with Warpaint, Sharon Van Etten and Kurt Vile. This most intimate and personal work has alluring groovers like 'Before You Gotta Go' and the optimistic 'Write A List Of Things To Look Forward To.' It arrives on a lovely limited gatefold blue vinyl with a spot-varnished sleeve.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


If you're even close to 35-years-old, the initialisation "MTV" and the word "Unplugged" likely conjures images of peak-hype Nirvana, arguably the most defining and revered of all this format's many moments. Nevertheless, Courtney Barnett's electric-free contribution to the series, recorded live in Melbourne, may well be the best conceived in the episodic series. Rather than going down the usual "Unplugged" route - hits, covers of classics and a few from the new album, sans power chords, - Barnett confirms what those paying close attention have always known to be true. Yes, she's an inspiring and inspired artist, as work like "Nameless, Faceless" shows (here turned into a duet even more resonant and chilling than the original). But she's also a community leader, a gifted collaborator who has nurtured peers - and with half this album reimagining others, she's clearly still determined to let them shine.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box damaged, product unused & in perfect condition***


The 150-Watt NEKKST K5 Studio Monitor's unparalleled, world-class performance is the result of a major collaboration between BEHRINGER audio engineers and loudspeaker master-designer/founder of KRK - Keith R. Klawitter.

Advanced Waveguide technology creates ultimate acoustic dispersion and extremely large "sweet zone" True bi-amping mode with 2 separate amplifiers for ultimate sound reproduction.

Ultra-high resolution, 1" silk dome tweeter for ultimate sound reproduction. Long-throw 5" woofer with deformation-resistant glass fibre cone.

Review: ***B-STOCK: minor split on inner sleeve, also record has very light surface marks, but otherwise in excellent working condition***


The Deviation club night was a legendary party helped by the now well known Radio 1 DJ Benji B. With this expansive collection he looks back to draw up some of the highlights from over the years, and next to a load of classics there are also some exclusives from the likes of Hudson Mohawk. The widescreen selection takes in slow burning house from The Detroit Experiment, dark bass from Zomby and dubstep wobblers from Mala. It does a fine job of capturing the energy and expansive remit of the night, playing you front and centre one more time.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to corner of outer sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***


Neo-classical composer Christoph Berg impressed with his 2012 debut album, Paraphrases. In the time since, he's mostly worked on collaborative releases; happily, he's finally got round to producing a second solo full-length. Produced in a similar fashion to his previous output, with Berg layering up recordings of him playing violin, organ, piano and double bass alongside subtle electronics and manipulated found sounds, Conversations is a soft-focus symphony in eight parts. Full of slowly shifting movements, the album slowly shuffles between heart aching melancholy, springtime beauty and the kind of poignancy more readily associated with neo-classical heavyweights such as Nils Frahm.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***


Having built their reputation through 12" singles for the likes of Crosstown Rebels and Poker Flat, Dan Berkson and James What deliver their debut album, on their freshly minted imprint Modelmaker. Interestingly, Keep Up Appearances is an altogether warmer, melodious and more evocative set than you'd perhaps expect, with a smattering of rich downtempo cuts joining a solid selection of dancefloor-friendly deep house. You can hear a classic dub techno influence in cuts such as "Keep Up Appearances" and "Shadow Theory", while the acid-flecked, soul-soaked "Make It True" sounds like classic Osunlade. Best of all, though, are the more forthright efforts, with the ragged "Seraphim" standing out.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Record sleeve damaged, product in perfect working order***

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Item refurbished, repaired and in perfect working order.***


Classic closed-back headphones in a low-impedance version designed to play nicely with outputs on phones, laptops and interfaces. One of the best all-round options for production.

Supplier's notes:
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Headphones 80 Ohm are closed back dynamic headphones that use the same comfortable, sound isolating design as the 250 Ohm studio version, but with a lower resistance for general purpose and mobile applications. Because of the lower resistance, the DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm headphones are louder and work on low power devices such as smart phones, MP3 player, laptops and bus powered interfaces. Therefore, if you are working in a loud environment or using a battery operated device, the Beyerdynamic DT 770Pro 80 Ohm headphones make the perfect choice of headphone.

When out and about, you really need to block as much ambient noise out as possible and a lot of headphones do this by clamping the ear-pads as tightly to your ears as possible and using materials that absorb a lot of sound. This produces two unwanted issues; discomfort, after prolonged use; and a loss of audio quality as sound being generated by the driver is absorbed by the cup. The DT 700 Pro series avoids this by using a clever bass reflex system and a large circumaural cup design with velour pads. Of course the real technology is in the transducer itself, which produces a nominal frequency response of 5Hz to 35kHz and a nominal SPL of 96dB, an exceptional performance.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing on outer sleeve with minor split on inner sleeves, also the record has very light surface marks, but otherwise in excellent working conditionr***


Brian Cullen's Bjak project provides the learned house producer with a chance to reach dizzying, transcendental heights through a hazy, soul and jazz indebted approach as spiritual as it is groove-oriented. Having previously charmed the likes of Deep Explorer and Eargasmic, the debut Bjak album now lands on sympathetic Swiss outpost deepArtSounds, where Cullen will be keeping fine company with the likes of Ron Trent, Above Smoke, Trinidadian Deep and many more. It's a sumptuous listen overflowing with buttery keys, smoky trumpets and expressive, organic rhythms to get all true-school deep house heads nodding with approval. Just check the beatbox flow of "Groove Train" with its canny fusion of ear-catching sampling and accomplished musicianship.

Review: ***B-STOCK: Creasing to the corner of hard back sleeve but otherwise in excellent condition***