Bargains on ebay?

[Barry]

I have been watching this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190587967177?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I would have bid up to £1,000, but decided that I ought not to afford it as I am planning on doing some expensive travel next year. :(

[Reid Malenfant]

All untested Barry, I'd assume that none work to be on the safe side ;)

[Dingdong]

Not a bad price for a Teccy if you're near Brighton.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/technics-sl1200-deck/90538077


Or a very cheap one if you're near London.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/dj-deck-in-good-condition--for-sale/90503079

[Spur07]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revox-B291-H9-turntable-design-study-techtrader-ch-/120733411777?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1c1c45a9c1#ht_16021wt_1398

sweet jesus!

[The Grand Wazoo]

220878184743

:)

!!!

[Reid Malenfant]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revox-B291-H9-turntable-design-study-techtrader-ch-/120733411777?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1c1c45a9c1#ht_16021wt_1398

sweet jesus!
:lolsign: I'd rather have a Techy & terminator arm & an extra £60,000 in my pocket ;)

[Barry]

220878184743

:)

????? :scratch:

[The Grand Wazoo]

????? :scratch:

Try typing it into the search function of your favourite online alternative to Christie's or Bonham's

[StanleyB]

220878184743 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220878184743?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2 Fsch%2Fitems%2F%3F_nkw%3D220878184743%26_sacat%3D% 26_ex_kw%3D%26_mPrRngCbx%3D1%26_udlo%3D%26_udhi%3D %26_sop%3D12%26_fpos%3D%26_fspt%3D1%26_sadis%3D%26 LH_CAds%3D%26clk_rvr_id%3D277423395616%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

[Barry]

So not this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140606573525?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

or this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300599843736?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

or even this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190568218341?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 ?

[Rare Bird]

naughty naughty naughty

[Barry]

naughty naughty naughty

:eyebrows:

[Beobloke]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revox-B291-H9-turntable-design-study-techtrader-ch-/120733411777?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1c1c45a9c1#ht_16021wt_1398

sweet jesus!

Christ! That must be seriously expensive paint......

[Dingdong]

Christ! That must be seriously expensive paint......

The paint job isn't all that great. You can see the orange peel effect on top.

Off to find some orange paint for my Thorens. Reckon that'll increase its value tenfold.

[Rare Bird]

I recon that Bright orange Quad '303' i did would fetch a kings ransom

:D

[prestonchipfryer]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revox-B291-H9-turntable-design-study-techtrader-ch-/120733411777?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1c1c45a9c1#ht_16021wt_1398

sweet jesus!


A visit to the psychiatrist would be their best option.

[Marco]

Anyone know what those Celestion 66s, which were mint and had their original boxes, went for? I was on holiday last week and missed the end of the auction :)

Marco.

[keiths]

Anyone know what those Celestion 66s, which were mint and had their original boxes, went for? I was on holiday last week and missed the end of the auction :)

Marco.

£1,170

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Celestion-Ditton-66-Studio-Monitor-Loudspeakers-/320777107373?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4aafce37ad#ht_1278wt_922&clk_rvr_id=278654119786&afsrc=1

[The Grand Wazoo]

There's a long series of posts about them back up there somewhere mate. I'd help you out, but as you know, I have a pathological aversion to scrolling!

[Marco]

£1,170

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Celestion-Ditton-66-Studio-Monitor-Loudspeakers-/320777107373?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4aafce37ad#ht_1278wt_922&clk_rvr_id=278654119786&afsrc=1

Cheers, dudes - much cheaper than I thought they'd end up going for.... 51 bids, though, bloody hell. Somehow, I don't think that would've happened a year or so ago! ;)

Marco.

[Spur07]

Not sure what these will sell for ultimately, or whether they'll be a bargain for someone in the US, but I'd sure like to hear them. :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-vintage-audiophile-British-EMI-Benjamin-model-300-speakers-/280765129343?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D3964027535204120301#ht_110 72wt_1398

[spendorman]

Those tweeters might be Celestion HF1300 or HF2000

[Jonboy]

KT 88's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GEC-KT88-MULLARD-VALVES-TUBES-PAIR-BRAND-NEW-BOXES-UNUSED-/250920339026?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item3a6c048652)

[Jonboy]

Interesting B&W speakers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Bower-and-Wilkins-P1-SPEAKERS-VINTAGE-CELESTION-TWEETERS-VALVE-TUBE-AMP-/260887418048?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item3cbe1a14c0)

[Spur07]

Interesting B&W speakers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Bower-and-Wilkins-P1-SPEAKERS-VINTAGE-CELESTION-TWEETERS-VALVE-TUBE-AMP-/260887418048?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item3cbe1a14c0)

Yes, he's had these on fleabay a number of times this year with no result. I doubt you'll see another pair. 13x8 EMI elliptical drivers, but not as good as the 319's, DLS, or 711's.

[Rare Bird]

After a whole 10 mins of deciding i bought a pair of late 70's Monitor Audio 'MA6' loudspeakers at a decent price of sixy earth pounds :eyebrows:

[Tim]

That's a good scoop there fella ;)

[Rare Bird]

I thought so Tim, i have a spare pair of Audax tweeters for those speakers incase they may become faulty at any point..

[worthingpagan]

After a whole 10 mins of deciding i bought a pair of late 70's Monitor Audio 'MA6' loudspeakers at a decent price of sixy earth pounds :eyebrows:


What's that in new money then mate :lol:

[Reid Malenfant]

£60 I reckon, look on completed listings on ebay :eyebrows:

I have a pair of MA8 which sound rather nice...

[Rare Bird]

What's that in new money then mate :lol:

sixy earth pounds




I have a pair of MA8 which sound rather nice...

Yeh i particulay like the earlier models with the Isophon tweeter.

[Rare Bird]

I bagged another Ferrograph 'F307' £30.00 :eyebrows:

[webby]

What is a ferrograph?

[Dingdong]

Summat yer granddad might have listened to.

[Rare Bird]

What is a ferrograph?

A proper amp dude


Summat yer granddad might have listened to.

Yeh as old as your DM2a's ;)

[jandl100]

Oops.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NVA-Integrated-Statement-Broken-Parts-only-/200675582574?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2eb932626e

Can't 'the man' fix it?

[Jonboy]

A grand now seems to be the norm for 66's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270849256582?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true), very tempting when they were just around the corner, but not paying that for them

[Marco]

A grand now seems to be the norm for 66's

:o :o

;)

Marco.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Looking for a new phono stage? - Well, here's the end of your search!

I'm sure you'll be won over by the following outstanding features:


rectifier with bile
gallbladder regulation
scaffolding the entire manual welding.
original, fresh and vivid
This machine has been the appearance of the patent


Snap one up right now - it's got to be a winner!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEIXING-MINGDA-Phono-Preamplifier-/180617776964?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a0da88f44#ht_1429wt_1255



..........nice!

[MartinT]

Don't you just love Japlish or Chinlish? It's a shame that more companies use proper translators these days as user manuals from the 1980s used to be full of it.

[Effem]

For you vintage speaker buffs

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-LOT-SPEAKERS-/250935147320?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a6ce67b38#ht_890wt_1185

Worth more than that for spare parts :eyebrows:

[Rare Bird]

I'd seen those already Frank :eyebrows: The B&W 'DM4', Celestion Ditton '33' & RAM '200' are certainly worth the asking

[Effem]

No good me having a punt on them Andre, I have got no room at all for any of them otherwise I would :(

[Jonboy]

Blimey Lenco's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-GOLDRING-LENCO-GL75-TRANSCRIPTION-TURNTABLE-HMV-2405-RETRO-1970s-/160682465251?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables) are going up

[Thing Fish]

Some idiot will probably pay over the odds for it...:lol:

[The Grand Wazoo]

Just a few weeks ago two people got into a bidding battle over an idler wheel & arm & it went for over 80 quid!
I bought one the next week for £18

[Spur07]

Just a few weeks ago two people got into a bidding battle over an idler wheel & arm & it went for over 80 quid!
I bought one the next week for £18

think I paid about £24 for mine.

[Jonboy]

I've got one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110779082832?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1287) they sound bloody good, shh don't tell everyone though

[Jonboy]

anyone for a Leak (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-LEAK-2075-SPEAKERS-/260901924956?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cbef7705c#ht_821wt_1270)

[synsei]

anyone for a Leak (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-LEAK-2075-SPEAKERS-/260901924956?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cbef7705c#ht_821wt_1270)

Just been thanks :eyebrows: :lol:

[Marco]

Was it a big WHOOSH or just a wee squirt? :eyebrows:

Marco.

[RichB]

what do you guys think of this lot?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-ESL57s-Speakers-33-Pre-Amp-303-Power-Amp-FM3-Tuner-Lowe-HF150-/110782290922?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item19cb239bea

seller lives nearby... very tempting

[Macca]

Speakers may need some work as not serviced anytime recently according to the Q and A
You can pick up a 303 on it's own for £100-£150, the 33 pre is well dated now...I wouldn't pay more than £500 the lot absolute tops.

[Jonboy]

As above, they are about on the money now with no service history

[RichB]

Cheers guys, i'm not too familiar with quad gear but interesting to see this come up near my neck of the woods. Be keen to see what it goes for...

[Puffin]

Would you buy from a gorilla?

[bobbasrah]

Would you buy from a gorilla?

Quads, gorilla, County Durham, :scratch: all makes perfect sense now....:cool:

[DSJR]

Speakers may need some work as not serviced anytime recently according to the Q and A
You can pick up a 303 on it's own for £100-£150, the 33 pre is well dated now...I wouldn't pay more than £500 the lot absolute tops.

The 33 in stock form is very constricted on modern wide-bandwidth sources and recordings, but it CAN be breathed on for well under £25 as long as you can solder. The results are charming, but FAR more capable. I'm ignoring the well reported Net-Audio updates as, in effect, these turn the preamp into something else altogether (and fully up to date in fairnes). Me, I've put my Dada updated 33 with the 303 in the office and it sounds fab to me, on vinyl too (I've kept the 68K phono loading)

Hope this sort of helps anyone looking for a bargain preamp to do a little bit of work on. The 33 is unfairly dismissed IMO, but with a little effort can be transformed into something really lovely to use and listen through.....

[Wilbur]

Any info on this £25 worth of fettling?? I fancy a crack at this on one of my 33's

[Rare Bird]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KING-CRIMSON-LP-Wake-Poseidon-Heavyweight-200-GRAM-GF-PS-MP3-SEALED-/350507825403?pt=UK_Records&hash=item519be4f8fb

[Marco]

Just snaffled one... Nice one, dude! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Rare Bird]

Nice

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KING-CRIMSON-Court-Crimson-King-LP-200g-NEW-SEALED-MP3-Download-/130598168401?pt=UK_Records&hash=item1e6841e751

:eyebrows:

[keiths]

Nice

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KING-CRIMSON-Court-Crimson-King-LP-200g-NEW-SEALED-MP3-Download-/130598168401?pt=UK_Records&hash=item1e6841e751

:eyebrows:

http://www.simister.com/public/postman.jpg

[Rare Bird]

whats it sound like Keith?

[keiths]

whats it sound like Keith? the Japanese HQ-CD editions of it are awesome.

Don't know mate - I've only just ordered it.

[Audioman]

Excellent sound but varying pressing quality. Took 3 samples to obtain a good copy. 2 from Diverse returned and 3rd from Amazon. ITCOTCK is also a great sounding remaster. These show how good a hi-res digital source can be. Also have the DVDAs.

[Rare Bird]

Also have the DVDAs.

Aye i have the first four KC HQ-CD/DVD double packs (Japanese card sleeve editions complete with promo obi strips) very nice... cost me around £160.00 :eyebrows:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a222/LIVING-SIN/KC.jpg

[Jonboy]

Just lost this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230708745472?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649), i'm coming to get you if its one of you :steam:

[Reid Malenfant]

Sorry to hear it Jon, not guilty m8 ;) Never bought a valve in my life...

[Rare Bird]

Well it's not me i only spend £16 on amp :D Although i recently push the boat at at £40.00 but i have to admit i'd had a good drink when doing so

[Jonboy]

3rd amp in a row i've lost, either i'm being unrealistic or there's some people willing to pay unrealistic prices, oh and i fcuking hate bidsnipe shit,

Bollocks to this i'm off to Tesco's in the morning to get my new system, they seem to be getting good reviews lately, i will still have change from £30 for some WKD to get smashed whilst listening to my favorite Kylie cd

[Reid Malenfant]

:lolsign::lolsign:

But sorry to hear of your bidding woes, give it time...

:)

[Rare Bird]

Tell me about it John. I did get lucky the other day tho, i put an high bid on something the recently that didnt move for 10 days till last 10 seconds before bam silly bid wiped me out.. :steam:

The lucky bit was an hour later i got a second chance off the seller, as the winner backed out, my high bid then turns into a Buy It Now for my personal use for a period.

:cool:

[Dingdong]

Tell me about it John. I did get lucky the other day tho, i put an high bid on something the recently that didnt move for 10 days till last 10 seconds before bam silly bid wiped me out.. :steam:

The lucky bit was an hour later i got a second chance off the seller, as the winner backed out, my high bid then turns into a Buy It Now for my personal use for a period.

:cool:


Sounds a bit like a dodgy trick to get the max money out of your bid to me. Might be wrong.

[Rare Bird]

Dont you just love it.. nearly 1000 feedbacks 100% perfect & someone goes & gives me a Neutral because of a problem with the CD in which case i wast prepared to send out, their would have been absolutly no point... i refunded immediatly with explination, what else am i suppose to do?.. It's a total joke, now i have to switch my feedback to 'private', why the hell do i bother being so efficient & Meticulous with people!..disheartening, but not the end of the world as ive decided never to sell through auction anymore.

[StanleyB]

3rd amp in a row i've lost, either i'm being unrealistic or there's some people willing to pay unrealistic prices,
I have placed bids with some unrealistic prices, and still ended up getting outbid :eek:. The most memorable one s when I bid U$2000 for a Micro Seike MAX237 tonearm with just 10 seconds to go and with the highest bid price standing at U$1300 at the time. I ended up getting outbid at the last second by the seller Foxtran on eBay. He put the arm back on sale for U$2500 about a month later, but offered it to me at U$2300. I was of course looking to buy it and put it back on sale myself :lol:.

[sq225917]

I believe I have my first ever true ebay bargain.

Pair of EAR 509's 100Watt mono's. They are old, need a little spruce and a very carefull check over, but I picked em up for £888. The current price- add a zero.

lol

Pics and restoration thread to follow.

[TBL]

Sounds a bit like a dodgy trick to get the max money out of your bid to me. Might be wrong.


I agree, I'm always wary when this happens, especially if there is a big gap between my bid and one BELOW it. Smacks of a shill bid to get the price up.

[Rare Bird]

Post Number 10,000 :champagne:

Ian:
I'm certainly not gonna chop my nose off & turn it down, I bid the amount i got the item for, i'm happy.

[Reid Malenfant]

Post Number 10,000 :champagne:

Ian:
I'm certainly not gonna chop my nose off & turn it down, I bid the amount i got the item for, i'm happy.
:mex::mex:

:eyebrows:

All the best Andr'e :)

[Tim]

Post Number 10,000 :champagne:
Yahoo.....


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w63/greatgig/fireworks_animated-gif.gif

[Marco]

Post Number 10,000 :champagne:


Yaay... You iz in the big league now brovva :)

Keep posting and join me soon in the 20k+ club! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[MartinT]

Yaay... You iz in the big league now brovva :)

Hmm, still in the small league.


Keep posting and join me soon in the 20k+ club! :eyebrows:

Is that as in 20,000 feet high club?

[Marco]

The Mile-High Club - you betcha! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Jonboy]

Post Number 10,000 :champagne:




Congrats Andr'e, I got someway to go for that one,

[Jonboy]

IMF's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMF-TLS50-mk-II-mark-2-transmission-line-speakers-PAIR-vintage-RARE-/170740223365?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4777972991242080 378)

[Techno Commander]

Celestion Ditton 15s (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-15-Vintage-HiFi-Speakers-/280784138131?_trksid=p3984.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BP%26itu%3D UA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D160691124051%26ps%3D63%26clk id%3D4778661692146268190).
Twenty quid and less than a day to go.

[worthingpagan]

Post Number 10,000 :champagne:


:clapclapclap::youtheman::rolleyes:

[Jonboy]

Nice little set up (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-303-33-Amplifer-B-W-DM2A-Speakers-/330652621493?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4820001270181804 719), i have one just like it

[Rare Bird]

Yes i've been watching that for a bit now..Ive an idea of the finishing price but who knows

[Jonboy]

This (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-401-Turntable-wooden-plinth-SME-301-arms-rogers-amp-and-speakers-/150711226260?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item231716cf94) is all the money now, not sure what the speakers are

[Reid Malenfant]

not sure what the speakers are
Amstrad :spew:

[Rare Bird]

Just trying to get into my head why their's that much on em!!:scratch:

[Jonboy]

Just trying to get into my head why their's that much on em!!:scratch:


I got stuck on about £600, it must be silly season

[spendorman]

Amstrad :spew:

I thought that

Amstrad Acoustra?

[Jonboy]

Last chance for the Radfords (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110786541026?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

[Reid Malenfant]

I'm watching them simply to see how much they actually go for in the end. Gone up £300 in the last few hours :eyebrows:

[DSJR]

This is better than any clapped out old valve thingy :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KRELL-FPB-300-POWER-AMPLIFIER-/150682524850?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item231560dcb2

Darned good and capable amp, pre "C.A.S.T." and will drive anything you slap on the end of it with consumate ease. One of the "proper" amps IMO...

[DSJR]

Another Krell goodie

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Krell-KSA80b-/260914771503?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3cbfbb762f

[Barry]

This is better than any clapped out old valve thingy :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KRELL-FPB-300-POWER-AMPLIFIER-/150682524850?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item231560dcb2

Darned good and capable amp, pre "C.A.S.T." and will drive anything you slap on the end of it with consumate ease. One of the "proper" amps IMO...

Just down the road from me! Two problems: I don't have the money, and if I did, it would probably destroy my Quads!

[MartinT]

...and thirdly, I already have central heating!

[Barry]

...and thirdly, I already have central heating!

:lolsign: Good one Martin.

That is one of the reasons why I'm still debating whether or not to buy a pair of Levinson ML-2 amps. 25W Class A, with an idling consumption of 800W ! :eek:

Regards

[snapper]

will drive anything you slap on the end of it with consumate ease. ...


Will this drive my Keltiks, Dave?

[Marco]

Lol - have you been at the meths? :eyebrows:

Marco.

[jandl100]

This is better than any clapped out old valve thingy :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KRELL-FPB-300-POWER-AMPLIFIER-/150682524850?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item231560dcb2

Darned good and capable amp, pre "C.A.S.T." and will drive anything you slap on the end of it with consumate ease. One of the "proper" amps IMO...

Yep - I saw that. Bet it would be fab in my system. :drool:

Bit pricey, though? - I've heard of them going for nearer £2k even at dealer prices.

[MartinT]

Do you really think it would beat your Parasound, Jerry?

[StanleyB]

Can we have an orderly queue for the laughs please. NS1000M (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230716234641&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123)

[prestonchipfryer]

Different planet. :lol:

[Reid Malenfant]

Can we have an orderly queue for the laughs please. NS1000M (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230716234641&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123)


Different planet. :lol:
5722 No kidding :eyebrows:

[TBL]

Can we have an orderly queue for the laughs please. NS1000M (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230716234641&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123)


Different planet. :lol:


5722 No kidding :eyebrows:

Generally when you see a price like that it's because they have agreed a deal outside eBay but don't want to cancel the listing until the deal goes through. So they update with a silly price, then if it sells off eBay the listing will disappear or if not it will revert back to its original price.

[Reid Malenfant]

Generally when you see a price like that it's because they have agreed a deal outside eBay but don't want to cancel the listing until the deal goes through. So they update with a silly price, then if it sells off eBay the listing will disappear or if not it will revert back to its original price.
I could agree with that & it does make some sense ;)

Unfortunately I don't think it's the case with this listing, you see I'd have expected it to be "revised by the seller" & this listing hasn't been edited in any way (as it always states revised if it has been).

Nice pair of NS2000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-2000-excellent-condition-professionally-refoamed-/190608951988?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c612dcab4) but again they are well overpriced :eyebrows:

[Wakefield Turntables]

Can we have an orderly queue for the laughs please. NS1000M (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230716234641&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123)

I'd like a pair of these but WTF! :stalks:

[RichB]

Dont you just love it.. nearly 1000 feedbacks 100% perfect & someone goes & gives me a Neutral because of a problem with the CD in which case i wast prepared to send out, their would have been absolutly no point... i refunded immediatly with explination, what else am i suppose to do?.. It's a total joke, now i have to switch my feedback to 'private', why the hell do i bother being so efficient & Meticulous with people!..disheartening, but not the end of the world as ive decided never to sell through auction anymore.

Darn tootin, i'm convinced there aren't that many honest folks on ebay lately. Had 2 buyers contact me to claim items supposedly damaged in the post, i apologise and ask them to reurn for full refund (less their return postage) and then nothing more is heard from them. In one instance the buyer actually suggested that i just make her a 'gift' refund for her time and trouble and she'd say no more... effectively after a post-sale kickback. Again as an honest guy who likes a bit of box swapping this simply does my head in and i'll never sell via auction again.

[TBL]

I could agree with that & it does make some sense ;)

Unfortunately I don't think it's the case with this listing, you see I'd have expected it to be "revised by the seller" & this listing hasn't been edited in any way (as it always states revised if it has been).

Nice pair of NS2000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-2000-excellent-condition-professionally-refoamed-/190608951988?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c612dcab4) but again they are well overpriced :eyebrows:

Nope, not true, that only appears if the description is added to AFTER a bid has been placed. I've just changed on of my listings to double check this and as you can see the listing has now been cancelled just as I suggested (see I'm not just a pretty face)

[Reid Malenfant]

Nope, not true, that only appears if the description is added to AFTER a bid has been placed.
Yet again you learn something new every day ;)

[Jonboy]

Have you seen this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Stereo-20-Amplifier-Unused-original-box-/180776286358?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item2a171b3896), still these things keep appearing in increadable condition, and the matching Preamp (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Point-One-Stereo-Pre-Amplifier-Unused-original-box-/180776293666?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item2a171b5522)

I wonder what they will make??

[Alex_UK]

Wow - amazing! £3k for the pair at least, I reckon - well, if I had the money spare that's what I'd be happy to pay.

[Rare Bird]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-UREI-6260-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-2-2-/220915167257?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item336f91f019

[jandl100]

Do you really think it would beat your Parasound, Jerry?

:hmm: Hmm ... dunno! The synergy between the Para and my MBLs is very fine.

I'd like to try a Big Krell, though! :)

[jandl100]

Darn tootin, i'm convinced there aren't that many honest folks on ebay lately. ..... Again as an honest guy who likes a bit of box swapping this simply does my head in and i'll never sell via auction again.

Nah - over-reaction, guys! ;)

IME 99% of eBay buyers are honest and sensible.

You'll get the occasional nutjob in any sizeable collection of people.
No big financial hits from the nutters, usually - just shrug your shoulders and carry on is my advice. :)

[Effem]

Nah - over-reaction, guys! ;)

IME 99% of eBay buyers are honest and sensible.

You'll get the occasional nutjob in any sizeable collection of people.
No big financial hits from the nutters, usually - just shrug your shoulders and carry on is my advice. :)

Sensible advice Jerry :)

I too had had my share of wasters and when you encounter them the blood does boil a bit, but a day or two later common sense kicks in and you have to move on :D

[Jonboy]

Beard mono blocks (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huge-Pair-Beard-M70-Mk2-Mono-Valve-Tube-Power-Amps-All-28-Mullard-Valves-/180773968182?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a16f7d936), these are big old brutes

[Canetoad]

If anybody is after one of these...

G800 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260918485018&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123)

[MartinT]

Beard mono blocks (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Huge-Pair-Beard-M70-Mk2-Mono-Valve-Tube-Power-Amps-All-28-Mullard-Valves-/180773968182?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a16f7d936), these are big old brutes

I had a great chat with Bill Beard many years ago. These are great sounding amps, but watch the build quality.

[MartinT]

:hmm: Hmm ... dunno! The synergy between the Para and my MBLs is very fine.

As is the synergy between my Chord and Ushers. I'd love to hear your Para in my system, though :)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Rare chance for a classic JBL (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-Paragon-Vintage-Speakers-Original-/280791950787?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item41608125c3#ht_500wt_1361). These were probably a landmark in speaker design from 1957 - originally meant to be a centre speaker! In good condition they can fetch a lot more than the price they're at now.

[MartinT]

Lovely! Doesn't look like you could adjust the toe-in, though :eyebrows:

[Jonboy]

Different Ariston speakers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-ARISTON-QLN1-MK-2-DESIGNER-SPEAKERS-/160704651333?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item256abe6045)

[Alex_UK]

Look interesting, and always fancied "BESPOKE VINTAGE SPEAKERS OF THE HIGHEST SPEKE" :eyebrows:

[MartinT]

:lol: why shouldn't speakers speke?

[keiths]

I'd better not let my Lenco see this in case it starts developing a bad case of 'plinth envy'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAYERS-OF-BEAUTY-russ-collison-plinth-fitted-up-graded-L75-LENCO-/270868260387?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5241319117048776192

[Alex_UK]

I'd better not let my Lenco see this in case it starts developing a bad case of 'plinth envy'

:lol:

You'll be needing one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POP-UP-MOBILE-2009-SCAFFOLD-TOWER-ACCESS-TOWER-ELECTRICIAN-PLUMBER-CHERRY-PICKER-/120821255731?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Constructi on_Tools_ET&hash=item1c21820e33#ht_1186wt_1396) soon!

[Jonboy]

:lol:

You'll be needing one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POP-UP-MOBILE-2009-SCAFFOLD-TOWER-ACCESS-TOWER-ELECTRICIAN-PLUMBER-CHERRY-PICKER-/120821255731?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Constructi on_Tools_ET&hash=item1c21820e33#ht_1186wt_1396) soon!


:lol:

[jon1]

:lol:

You'll be needing one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POP-UP-MOBILE-2009-SCAFFOLD-TOWER-ACCESS-TOWER-ELECTRICIAN-PLUMBER-CHERRY-PICKER-/120821255731?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Tools_Constructi on_Tools_ET&hash=item1c21820e33#ht_1186wt_1396) soon!





Ouch:D


jon

[Richardl]

I'm not really an expert on turntables......or any other hifi really :)

But this seems like a good budget turntable for someone, it doesn't look right with the arm supplied though (maybe it just needs a paddle?)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Townshend-Avalon-turntable-/280795075495?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4160b0d3a7

[Jac Hawk]

is someone taking the piss? or am i missing somit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-TURNTABLE-PL-990-6-VINYL-RECORD-PLAYER-BLACK-/200689660273?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2eba093171

[prestonchipfryer]

You ain't missed anything. F**k b*y is full of shite.

[tubehunter]

just looking for some good EL84's for my new diy monos and came across this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Lion-N709-matched-pair-NOS-EL84-Genalex-/280708233453?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item415b83b8ed

are they really worth that?

[Marco]

Hi Dunc,

YES, if they've been fully tested on a professional valve tester by someone who knows what they're doing. Good, original GEC tubes sound utterly fantastic, in a way which makes all other equivalents sound broken.

But a BIG NO, if they haven't been tested, as you could buy them, plug them in, and they could instantly go pop and/or sound total shite! ;)

Therefore, as a seasoned NOS tube buyer, from eBay or wherever, my golden rule now is only to spend big money on FULLY TESTED TUBES. Therefore, as these GECs are untested, I'd leave them well alone.

Marco.

[Jonboy]

just looking for some good EL84's for my new diy monos and came across this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gold-Lion-N709-matched-pair-NOS-EL84-Genalex-/280708233453?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item415b83b8ed

are they really worth that?


Bonkers money:eek:

These will do the job fine (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220292384182?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

[synsei]

For those, like myself, who are valve virgins, it would be very helpful if a member who has experience aplenty with valves and valve kit could write a guide for dummies describing the advantages and pitfalls of owning valve equipment. Things like bias setup etc are anathema to me and to some other members I suspect. Also a simplified guide to choosing replacement valves both new and NOS with recommendations etc.

Having heard Mark's (Dingdong's) WAD monoblocs recently I'm absolutely sold on valve amplification but I'm extremely nervous about choosing this route because of my ignorance of the subject and because of some of the horror stories I've read (failing valves taking out amps for instance).

As an example of what I am going on about, here are a few likely queries concerning valves and valve equipment:

What kind of lifetime can one expect from a new valve?
With the previous question in mind, does it make economic sense to buy secondhand valves?
Why do valves have to be matched?
Why are some valves better than others?
Why are valves so expensive?
Could there ever be a situation where valve amplification would not be advisable?
Do transistorised Class A amps exhibit a similar sound profile to valve amps?
Where do well designed Class D amps fit in to all this?
Are the running costs of valve amps prohibitive?
Are Class A/B amps a good compromise?

Over to whomever wishes to take up the baton, and perhaps it could be made a sticky... :cool:

[Jonboy]

perhaps you could start a new thread on this and we could add our thoughts:)

[Jonboy]

Back to Ebay

These Goodmans (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pair-Goodmans-Wembley-Triaxiom-1220-Triple-Element-Speakers-12-/180783283848?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5285469736184992 459) look a good buy, not heard them myself but look to be well made

Or Are they just a poor mans Tannoy?

[Reid Malenfant]

Back to Ebay

These Goodmans (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pair-Goodmans-Wembley-Triaxiom-1220-Triple-Element-Speakers-12-/180783283848?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5285469736184992 459) look a good buy, not heard them myself but look to be well made

Or Are they just a poor mans Tannoy?
I think they have there own following but I'd prefer Tannoys ;) Odd that they will handle 40W in America but only 20W in the UK :scratch:

Are American Watts different? :rfl:

[Marco]

Hi Dave,


For those, like myself, who are valve virgins, it would be very helpful if a member who has experience aplenty with valves and valve kit could write a guide for dummies describing the advantages and pitfalls of owning valve equipment. Things like bias setup etc are anathema to me and to some other members I suspect. Also a simplified guide to choosing replacement valves both new and NOS with recommendations etc.

Having heard Mark's (Dingdong's) WAD monoblocs recently I'm absolutely sold on valve amplification but I'm extremely nervous about choosing this route because of my ignorance of the subject and because of some of the horror stories I've read (failing valves taking out amps for instance).

As an example of what I am going on about, here are a few likely queries concerning valves and valve equipment:

What kind of lifetime can one expect from a new valve?
With the previous question in mind, does it make economic sense to buy secondhand valves?
Why do valves have to be matched?
Why are some valves better than others?
Why are valves so expensive?
Could there ever be a situation where valve amplification would not be advisable?
Do transistorised Class A amps exhibit a similar sound profile to valve amps?
Where do well designed Class D amps fit in to all this?
Are the running costs of valve amps prohibitive?
Are Class A/B amps a good compromise?

Over to whomever wishes to take up the baton, and perhaps it could be made a sticky... :cool:

Defo a candidate for a separate thread in The Artist's Palette! :)

Marco.

[Marco]

Hi Jon,


Bonkers money:eek:

These will do the job fine (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220292384182?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Good suggestion, as NOS Russian tubes can very often sound just as good as the more 'desirable' American and European ones, for a fraction of the price!

However, if I were Dunc, I'd be tempted by these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-TESTED-EL84-6BQ5-TUNGSRAM-STRONG-PAIR-BOXED-TUBES-/310354204614?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item48428d57c6

And especially these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-M-Quad-Tungsram-EL84-6BQ5-E84L-N709-7320-NOS-NIB-1958-Disc-Getter-/330647144980?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item4cfc1b0a14

:)

Marco.

[synsei]

Hi Dave, Defo a candidate for a separate thread in The Artist's Palette! :)

Marco.

Done... ;)

[dantheman91]

:mental::mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LASONIC-VINTAGE-OLD-SCHOOL-BOOMBOX-TRC-922-sounds-AWESOME-ROCKING-/230723869398?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b836dad6


Dan

[Wilbur]

I would not get tired of slapping this wanker....

[synsei]

I'll step in when you need to take a break Paul. Possibly the worst seller and sales pitch I've ever seen on ebay... :steam:

[Puffin]

The guys a looney. He should keep taking the pills:rolleyes:

[Wakefield Turntables]

i honestly didn't think twats like this existed :scratch:

[MartinT]

I lost the will to live one third of the way down that drivel.

[morris_minor]

Yes, but he is throwing in a Technics turntable from a pawn shop . . :stalks:

[Jonboy]

and he's selling this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIND-WOMEN-MODEL-NUDE-PHOTOS-VIDEOS-ART-version-2-25-more-pics-/230724970536?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item35b847a828)

Might come in handy :eyebrows:

[Marco]

Hahahaha.... Personally, I think it's as funny as fuck :lol: :lol:

Especially this little gem:


I`d like to have at least seven questions asked, and i will answer at my discretion when i have the time. please note there is at least one question i will not answer, which is how i came to have this boombox. It may be answered at a later time or to the winning bidder.


:lolsign:

The guy's clearly taking the piss!

Marco.

[Jac Hawk]

he must have been dropped on his head as a child :mental::mental:

[Thing Fish]

There must be an angle here...?

[Wilbur]

Twin-Turbo,racing spec,absolute bell-end....

[Spur07]

oh my life. everything that's properly awful about flebay is summed up in that pr*t.

reading that is like being stuck in lift with rain man.

[Marco]

Lol - I must be the only one who found it funny!

Marco.

[Spur07]

Yes, its certainly funny but its unintentional on the part of the author :)

[sq225917]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270885478023&category=14973&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_500wt_1413

Surely I'm not the only person on here watching this?

[Reid Malenfant]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270885478023&category=14973&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_500wt_1413

Surely I'm not the only person on here watching this?
Not now you aren't no :eyebrows: Just down the road from me to :hmm:

[Marco]

Anyone who likes 5751 tubes, as an alternative to ECC83s, there's a nice NOS one currently on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320322591607?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

:cool:

Marco.

[Reid Malenfant]

Anyone who likes 5751 tubes, as an alternative to ECC83s, there's a nice NOS one currently on eBay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320322591607?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

:cool:

Marco.
I have bought from that seller, nice guy to deal with in my experience :)

[sq225917]

Not now you aren't no :eyebrows: Just down the road from me to :hmm:

I'll barely have my 509's back from Tim by the time the auction closes. The Mrs would kill me if I bought those as well.

[Reid Malenfant]

I'll barely have my 509's back from Tim by the time the auction closes. The Mrs would kill me if I bought those as well.
Best not go there then :eyebrows:

Depending on how expensive they get to a may well have a punt ;) I'm rather partial to class A kit & single ended definately tickles the right bits with even order distortion production rather than more odd order with push pull :hmm:

Plenty of time to look up reviews as well. The big one is it's 15 miles from me & I could get a lift to pick them up if I just happened to win :rfl:

[Jonboy]

I have bought from that seller, nice guy to deal with in my experience :)


Funny how 3 Valve dealers i know all operate within 5 miles of each other :scratch: and only 15 from me :D

[Marco]

Well, it's a known fact that all the dafties stick together! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[sq225917]

Best not go there then :eyebrows:

Depending on how expensive they get to a may well have a punt ;) I'm rather partial to class A kit & single ended definately tickles the right bits with even order distortion production rather than more odd order with push pull :hmm:

Plenty of time to look up reviews as well. The big one is it's 15 miles from me & I could get a lift to pick them up if I just happened to win :rfl:

I've had a punt, I fully expect to be out bid...soon.

[Effem]

I really do like people with a sense of humour, but this guy has truly lost his grip on reality :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Target-audio-hi-fi-stand-/180789476396?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_EquipmentSt ands_SM&hash=item2a17e47c2c#ht_500wt_949


Maybe I should have posted this one in the "Bargains on ebay" section :rofl:

[Macca]

he's made a few errors of grammer and punctuation but 'nothing manor'

[Effem]

he's made a few errors of grammer and punctuation but 'nothing manor'

At least it is COMFORTABLE Martin, so all your kit can relax :lol:

It is the asking price that is shocking me the most, not the fact that a house brick probably has a better command of the language

[istari_knight]

Well he is from Yeovil, I'd say thats a very good effort considering! ;)

In reality I suspect English isnt his first language, quite a few Poles/Czechs/Latvians 'round those parts. As for the price... God knows :doh:

[Macca]

I know but the language did make me laugh out loud. Anyway have you seen the prices that new equipment stands are going for these days? A bit of tubular steel and some MDF £400 plus? I bought a 'cheap' 5 tier rack 2 years ago it was £180 and is a total piece of junk, wobbles around like a jelly.

[Bluedroog]

At that price presumably the leatherette is included?

[morris_minor]

Blimey! I've got a four shelf Atacama Equinox stand I don't need anymore. Maybe I could eBay this for, ooh, say £999 ... :eyebrows:

[MartinT]

And complete with castors, too. Lovely!

[prestonchipfryer]

I really do like people with a sense of humour, but this guy has truly lost his grip on reality :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Target-audio-hi-fi-stand-/180789476396?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_EquipmentSt ands_SM&hash=item2a17e47c2c#ht_500wt_949


Maybe I should have posted this one in the "Bargains on ebay" section :rofl:

What a total w****r. FFS.

[Mr Nad]

Was that listing in English?

[synsei]

Barely... :lolsign:

[Dingdong]

It looks like he's used an internet translation program, possibly from Chinese. It's similar for the headphones he's selling.

[Richardl]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Planar-3-Turntable-Spares-repair-/270888735775?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f123a141f

I'm sure you people know how to fix arm bearings :)

[prestonchipfryer]

:)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Planar-3-Turntable-Spares-repair-/270888735775?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f123a141f

I'm sure you people know how to fix arm bearings :)

It's such a shame that they walk amongst us. Perhaps they are from a distant planet in the galaxy called Brainless Moron Gormless. Who knows?

:scratch:

[Jac Hawk]

nothing surprises me on ebay any more, just before Christmas i saw a guy sell a second hand mobile phone for more than you could get it new from the shop, madness, it's not just the sellers but the brainless morons that bid too:doh:

[Reid Malenfant]

it's not just the sellers but the brainless morons that bid too:doh:
Aye, it takes two to tango :eyebrows:

[prestonchipfryer]

Here is a rarity:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-SX-1980-near-MINT-RARE-Heatsinks-Covers-THE-KING-330w-RMS-Analog-/170759341979?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27c20cc79b

Only £99 delivery to boot. FFS

[synsei]

There really are some shysters out there... :rolleyes:

As gorgeous as this receiver undoubtedly is, it isn't worth that amount in my eyes. I might pay a couple of hundred quid for one but no more.

[Marco]

It's a lovely and rare thing, though, Dave. I could think of MUCH worse ways of spending £2300 on hi-fi! ;)

Marco.

[sq225917]

They seem to fetch good money over in the US, $2000+ for a decent one. Of course that doesn't mean there aren't better ways to spend the money.

[Thing Fish]

I bought my Pioneer SX950 for £61 last year. Its also mint. I know its not a 1980 but its not far off and £2240 cheaper...!

[Jac Hawk]

well there is still an ebay bargain god.........in my eyes anyway, i've just managed to bag myself an Aiwa AP2600 DD turntable, it's gunna need a good clean and service, but it's like the proverbial rocking horse shit and at £22 a bargain too:)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190622336604#description

And here one is in action
PWJIzoZZWQA&feature=player_detailpage

[Reid Malenfant]

Yeeesssss, well done Mike! You got a real bargain m8 :D You can now join me in the joys of AP2600 ownership :eyebrows:

[Jac Hawk]

like i said it's gunna need a good clean and service, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem, what got me was how much it weighs.. 15Kg:eek: now that says quality to me ;)

Mark do you have a service manual for it m8, and also how easy would you think an arm upgrade would be??

[Reid Malenfant]

No service manual for it i'm afraid, but I reckon an arm upgrade should be possible :) Unlike the Techie the AP2600 has one rather massive motor unit instead of it all being in seperate bits. In all honesty I haven't taken a close look at the internal electronics as mine works perfectly still :eyebrows:

Give it a clean & then see what it does, I doubt you'll need to do a thing to it to get some serious sounds out of it. But maybe a recap might be in order just to put the icing on the cake...

I bought mine for £25, but that was at least 10 years ago, so you got a real bargain Mike :D

[MartinT]

Nice bag there, Mike. Should be an excellent restoration project.

[Jac Hawk]

think i should have it ready for Scalford:eyebrows:

[DSJR]

Can't believe how much some of the stuff is going for on fleabay these days. there's still a very well priced Krell KSA80B up in Sheffield - and it IS a good amp IMO and will drive anything...

[Jonboy]

like i said it's gunna need a good clean and service, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem, what got me was how much it weighs.. 15Kg:eek: now that says quality to ??


looks like a total bargain which seems to be hard to find at the mo on there

[keiths]

i've just managed to bag myself an Aiwa AP2600 DD turntable, it's gunna need a good clean and service, but it's like the proverbial rocking horse shit and at £22 a bargain too:)


Nice find Mike.

[Canetoad]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Planar-3-Turntable-Spares-repair-/270888735775?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f123a141f

I'm sure you people know how to fix arm bearings :)

Picture is of a P1 not a Planar 3. :scratch:

[prestonchipfryer]

So tis. What a plonker! :rolleyes: If you're gonna do it, do it right.

[BTH K10A]

This puts the word "bargain" into perspective

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Western-Electric-1086B-Tube-Amplifier-Original-Cabinet-Early-Silver-Trans-/200696889001?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2eba777ea9#ht_13051wt_1398

[Reid Malenfant]

Nucking Futs :rfl:

[Jonboy]

this is the system for me (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-SUITCASE-STEREO-HIFI-PRINZSOUND-1973-WORKING-PERFECTLY-/270889141434?pt=UK_Collectables_RadioTelevision_Te lephony_SM&hash=item3f124044ba)

[Reid Malenfant]

this is the system for me (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-SUITCASE-STEREO-HIFI-PRINZSOUND-1973-WORKING-PERFECTLY-/270889141434?pt=UK_Collectables_RadioTelevision_Te lephony_SM&hash=item3f124044ba)
I guess it doesn't make a lot of noise then Jon :) I note that it is "in quiet good condition" :rfl:

[spendorman]

this is the system for me (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-SUITCASE-STEREO-HIFI-PRINZSOUND-1973-WORKING-PERFECTLY-/270889141434?pt=UK_Collectables_RadioTelevision_Te lephony_SM&hash=item3f124044ba)

I seem to remember a Sony thingy that was was a bit like that.

[Jonboy]

I guess it doesn't make a lot of noise then Jon :) I note that it is "in quiet good condition" :rfl:


SWMBO is always telling me i play it too loud :lol:

[spendorman]

I guess it doesn't make a lot of noise then Jon :) I note that it is "in quiet good condition" :rfl:

I always wondered what the Quiet button was

[Roy S]

Sanyo did this one -

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/sanyobc.jpg

Seem to remember local barbers had one - played some great cuts on it :lol:

[prestonchipfryer]

This puts the word "bargain" into perspective

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Western-Electric-1086B-Tube-Amplifier-Original-Cabinet-Early-Silver-Trans-/200696889001?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2eba777ea9#ht_13051wt_1398

Oh! for f+++ks sake! :eek:

[spendorman]

Oh! for f+++ks sake! :eek:

No valves supplied and 23 bids too

[prestonchipfryer]

No valves supplied and 23 bids too

24 now! More money than sense do ya think? :mental:

[Alex_UK]

:rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LP12-DEK-LINN-SONDEK-LINN-TURNTABLE-HI-FI-VINYL-hi-fi-dealer-/110809740343?pt=UK_Cherished_Numbers&hash=item19ccc67437#ht_500wt_1413

[Reid Malenfant]

:rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LP12-DEK-LINN-SONDEK-LINN-TURNTABLE-HI-FI-VINYL-hi-fi-dealer-/110809740343?pt=UK_Cherished_Numbers&hash=item19ccc67437#ht_500wt_1413
:lol: I'm surprised the bloke didn't do the same for the CD12 :ner:

[MartinT]

:lol: I'm surprised the bloke didn't do the same for the CD12 :ner:

That one's obsolete!

Not a long lasting investment, I think. My plate is my initials and has definitely increased in resale value over the years :eyebrows:

[synsei]

We used to have a kiddy who raced around our town in a very tastefully modded (NOT!!!), bright yellow Focus with a plate that ended in "NOB". I always thought that was quite appropriate... :lol:

[Barry]

Of limited interest, but this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120838194003?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) was a bargain; they normally sell for around £500 or more!

[Barry]

:lol: I'm surprised the bloke didn't do the same for the CD12 :ner:

Personalised registration plates are, in my opinion, the height of vulgar ostentation. Who cares if the letters match your initials?

They may have some investment value. One of my late father's cars happened to carry registration plate 1 RHW. These were neither his initials, nor was he interested in such things. He did however have them transferred to successive cars, simply because it was an easy number to remember. Some years later (this would have been about 25 - 30 years ago), he was approached by someone whose initials were 'RHW' and was offered £3500 for the number. My father declined the offer!

[BTH K10A]

Given the number of compression drivers, these could be quite a bargain

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290633237849#ht_4505wt_1398

I'd be dubious about hooking them up to some big tube amps as the seller suggests as there's a good chance you'll never hear anything ever again. :eek:

[Marco]

Personalised registration plates are, in my opinion, the height of vulgar ostentation. Who cares if the letters match your initials?


Indeed, such shit is the ultimate in vulgarity... 'TWAT 1' would be most appropriate for people of such an unfortunate inclination ;)

Bet he had a fake tan and was wearing a gold Rolex, too! :lol: :wanker:

However, your old man was mad not to take that dafty's money off of him. Clearly, having gone in at £3.5k, he'd have gone much higher...

I'd have squeezed as close to £5k as possible out of the idiot, and then spent it on vintage claret, cutsie party frocks and loose women, not necessarily in that order... :eyebrows:

Marco.

[RobbieGong]

Indeed, such shit is the ultimate in vulgarity... 'TWAT 1' would be most appropriate for people of such an unfortunate inclination ;)

Bet he had a fake tan and was wearing a gold Rolex, too! :lol: :wanker:

However, your old man was mad not to take that dafty's money off of him. Clearly, having gone in at £3.5k, he'd have gone much higher...

I'd have squeezed as close to £5k as possible out of the idiot, and then spent it on vintage claret, cutsie party frocks and loose women, not necessarily in that order... :eyebrows:

Marco.

:lol: :lol: Brilliant !!!!! :D

[Beobloke]

Personally, I've long fancied the plate '33 RPM' for obvious reasons... :D

[prestonchipfryer]

Personalised registration plates are, in my opinion, the height of vulgar ostentation. Who cares if the letters match your initials?




I agree entirely. What a load of bollocks, Who the f**k cares if anyone has a personalised plate. An acquaintance has LFC as part of their reg. Stands for Liverpool FC. When I pointed out that it could also stand for Load of Fucking Crap, he went absolutely ape and hasn't spoken to me since. Sad bastard.
:lol:

John

[Reid Malenfant]

prestonchipfryer, do you see anything missing from this picture? :eyebrows:

6028

[prestonchipfryer]

Quote.

[brian2957]

Man ! I was thinking about changing my name to my car registration number .:mental:
You know . Something like BLO4 SSU . ;) But the wife didn't want to be called Mrs SSU.

[Barry]

Indeed, such shit is the ultimate in vulgarity... 'TWAT 1' would be most appropriate for people of such an unfortunate inclination ;)

Bet he had a fake tan and was wearing a gold Rolex, too! :lol: :wanker:

However, your old man was mad not to take that dafty's money off of him. Clearly, having gone in at £3.5k, he'd have gone much higher...

I'd have squeezed as close to £5k as possible out of the idiot, and then spent it on vintage claret, cutsie party frocks and loose women, not necessarily in that order... :eyebrows:

Marco.

The figure might have been £3000 (I was rather a long time ago), but my father simply couldn't be fussed with all the bureaucracy and paperwork required to change a car's plate.

[RobbieGong]

I agree entirely. What a load of bollocks, Who the f**k cares if anyone has a personalised plate. An acquaintance has LFC as part of their reg. Stands for Liverpool FC. When I pointed out that it could also stand for Load of Fucking Crap, he went absolutely ape and hasn't spoken to me since. Sad bastard. :lol:

John

Ha Ha !!! Feckin' Brill, best so far !!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lolsign: That has tickled me big time - I Love this site :D :D

[synsei]

The ebay site seems to be down, as was AoS for a short while :rolleyes:

[Reid Malenfant]

It's ok for me Dave, Ebay & here :)

[synsei]

Odd, everything else seems to be working ok... :scratch:

It must be a localised problem because I'm having the same problem on all the comps in the house on both networks (One supplied by Orange and t'other by Virgin)...

[Dingdong]

ebay off for me as well. missing out on loadsa bargains.

[MartinT]

It's all ok here.

[The Grand Wazoo]

I've not been able to get on to Ebay this evening, nor was I this morning. So it's not just Northants

[spendorman]

OK for me all day and this evening.

Can't get in my on-line banking though (Nationwide) says that they have problems.

[Reid Malenfant]

Very odd, it's still fine for me :scratch: Must be the ISP that's causing the problem?

:confused:

[Marco]

The figure might have been £3000 (I was rather a long time ago), but my father simply couldn't be fussed with all the bureaucracy and paperwork required to change a car's plate.

I think that for £3k+ I'd have put up with it! ;)

Marco.

[Roy S]

Thinking of changing my name to 'Bob'

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/BOB2.jpg

[Mark Grant]

ebay off for me as well. missing out on loadsa bargains.
Gets a mention on money saving forum, also a lot of people on Virgin media have issues today apparently.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=3738461

[Mark Grant]

If we are on a thread drift about registration numbers this one made me smile at the time.

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4124/4990691389_95211b1166_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yo43yo/4990691389/)
An unusual registration number ! - T1 WAT (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yo43yo/4990691389/) by Mark G. in England (http://www.flickr.com/people/yo43yo/), on Flickr

We where in Bamburgh in Northumberland for a few days away (ages ago, September 2010) and it's never easy finding a parking space in the village centre near the Victoria hotel in the evening and I spotted a space at the same time as the driver of the Black Discovery, the Discovery beat me to the space... then I noticed the registration number :lol:

(Sneaky picture taken of discovery reg number with mobile phone while no one around :eyebrows:)

If people dont know where Bamburgh is it is here,
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=bamburgh&ll=55.607202,-1.716871&spn=0.042422,0.079908&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hnear=Bamburgh,+Northumberland,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&t=h&z=14&vpsrc=6

Lovely beaches and scenery.

google maps street view of that very street which has a different black discovery parked in the same place, spooky or what.:eek:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=bamburgh&ll=55.606857,-1.717059&spn=0.001326,0.002497&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hnear=Bamburgh,+Northumberland,+United+Kingdom&gl=uk&t=h&vpsrc=0&layer=c&cbll=55.606844,-1.717172&panoid=C_Jd3a49nmymAPcIEX-d4A&cbp=12,157.35,,0,8.99&z=19
-

[Mark Grant]

.. 'TWAT 1' would be most appropriate for people of such an unfortunate inclination ;)


:lol: :):D

[Alex_UK]

Well, you can stick it up yer jacksies, personally (sic) I like private registrations... :sofa: The one on my current car I bought for my daughter when she was born, and represents her birthday and initials - I think it is a really sweet gesture - when I buy her her first car, it will have a (then vintage) registration number on it that is very personal to her. (Plus having it on my car now causes much merriment as people try to work out the relevance to me...) I also have a very good one for my own initials, but that is on my wife's car, and again causes head-scratching as people can see it is a private number but bears no relation to her. :)

[Alex_UK]

The figure might have been £3000 (I was rather a long time ago), but my father simply couldn't be fussed with all the bureaucracy and paperwork required to change a car's plate.

I reckon that "1 RHW" would be worth well over £10k these days - I'm no expert, just a hunch - but I love seeing a "classic" plate.

[MartinT]

I see having a personal plate as rather like having an e-mail address for life. I never need change my plate irrespective of what car I drive and I never need change my e-mail address no matter which ISP I'm with or where I move. As for the paperwork, say what?

Yes it's not to be taken seriously, but lighten up guys, it's only a bit of fun!

[Reid Malenfant]

I'm sorry Alex, but I can see both points of view :rolleyes:

I think I'd rather spend the wonga on something other than a bit of plastic at the end of the day, you know, something useful ;)

[Alex_UK]

I think I'd rather spend the wonga on something other than a bit of plastic at the end of the day, you know, something useful ;)

Fair 'nough matey - but in reality registrations are a pretty good investment these days. :)

[Reid Malenfant]

Hmmm :hmm:


You may have a point there, but like anything you need to sell at the right time if you are going to ;)

[synsei]

T'internets back :hairmetal: