The Audio Classics Grading System
The letter designates the physical condition of the unit. The number
designates the electrical condition.
For example: A1 = Mint condition, meets or exceeds original specifications, all functions operate.
Physical:
A Mint condition
B Some light wear - Excellent condition
C Some scratches or nicks, light oxidation, more wear - Good condition
D Some dents or oxidation, heavy wear - Fair condition
F Oxidation, dents, dirt - Poor condition
S Special item - Call for details
Electrical:
1 Meets or exceeds original specifications, all functions operate
2 Meets original specifications, noisy worn controls
3 Meets original specifications, some functions broken, NO WARRANTY
4 Does not meet specifications, all functions operate, AS IS
5 Does not meet specifications, some functions broken, AS IS
6 Plugged in lights up, may work, AS IS
7 Not checked, may work, AS IS
8 Plugged in does not come on, AS IS
? Not graded AS IS
Other Standard Notations:
NEW New in a box
NIB New in a box
NOS New old stock - Older item still in stock, never sold
DEMO New display model with full warranty
FR Factory recertified
BS B Stock - Factory recertified, some cosmetic flaws, acoustically and/or electronically perfect
XS X Stock - Factory recertified, major cosmetic flaws, acoustically and/or electronically perfect
UNK Unknown
- - Not applicable, new item, or item not serialized
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