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Alex_UK
17-01-2012, 21:29
Hmmm :hmm:


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

Yep, that's the truth - and I'm sure I'll sell at entirely the wrong point, as usual! :lol:

Jonboy
17-01-2012, 22:23
I have got mine and my wife's initials on my car and I just about to put my wifes plate back on her car which has been on retention for a few years it just has her initials on it and starts with H1 ***

there is old Renault around our way that has the number plate A30, I hate to think what that's worth but it might pay off most of my morgage


it's only a bit of fun

Jac Hawk
17-01-2012, 22:29
the only time i would consider a private plate is if i could get M1KES or MD1, i'll never earn enough to get either so i don't give it much thought

BTH K10A
17-01-2012, 23:13
The only ones I would consider buying would be A201 or A203 as my grandfather and his brother had them in 1903.

BTH K10A
17-01-2012, 23:16
Missed a bargain tonight :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360425700219?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

prestonchipfryer
18-01-2012, 08:46
Attracting a few bids.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-SPEC1-PREAMP-AND-SPEC-2-POWER-AMP-1976-AMAZING-CONDITION-AND-WORKING-/280807424999?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item41616d43e7

Marco
18-01-2012, 09:24
Now *THOSE* are utterly gorgeous!! :drool:

Marco.

Marco
18-01-2012, 16:33
Andy,

This would look superb somewhere in your house:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXCEPTIONAL-1916-VICTOR-VICTROLA-VV-VIII-TIGER-OAK-PHONOGRAPH-76281F-/190626469670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c62391726

:)

Marco.

Jonboy
18-01-2012, 17:00
Missed a bargain tonight :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360425700219?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649#ht_500wt_1413


I like that, just find another to get a truly wonderfull looking pair of speakers with enough sheer size and the looks to really give the wife the hump:D

Jonboy
18-01-2012, 17:36
I would be very tempted by these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-VINTAGE-SHIPS-ZINC-COWL-VENTS-40-HIGH-FLAKEY-PAINT-N-CHARM-SPEAKER-CABS-DISPLA-/140681449387?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Decorative_Accents_ LE&hash=item20c1448fab) if they were closer

synsei
18-01-2012, 17:45
Gotta love ebay... :lol:

TBL
18-01-2012, 18:57
Personally, I've long fancied the plate '33 RPM' for obvious reasons... :D

Given the age of some of your decks I would have thought 78 RPM would be more appropriate.

synsei
18-01-2012, 19:00
MEEEEOW!!!! :lol:

BTH K10A
18-01-2012, 19:15
Andy,

This would look superb somewhere in your house:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXCEPTIONAL-1916-VICTOR-VICTROLA-VV-VIII-TIGER-OAK-PHONOGRAPH-76281F-/190626469670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c62391726

:)

Marco.

Nice condition, but a bit lofi Marco. :)

Now the cabinet my EMT is sitting on is a whole different ballgame ;)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/105-0544_IMG-3.jpg

Marco
18-01-2012, 19:45
Lol... Nice!

But I meant the old gramophone as purely a cool-looking ornament for your listening room :cool:

Marco.

BTH K10A
18-01-2012, 19:58
Lol... Nice!

But I meant the old gramophone as purely a cool-looking ornament for your listening room :cool:

Marco.

Yes that what I thought and it's why I purchased the Decca the 930 is sitting on in the pic. It looks great with the top and doors open.

Sounds bloody good too. Might give your Techy a run for it's money :lol: .....:sofa:

Puffin
18-01-2012, 20:27
I would be very tempted by these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-VINTAGE-SHIPS-ZINC-COWL-VENTS-40-HIGH-FLAKEY-PAINT-N-CHARM-SPEAKER-CABS-DISPLA-/140681449387?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Decorative_Accents_ LE&hash=item20c1448fab) if they were closer

We holiday in Kingsbridge if you could wait till the summer for collection:)

Jonboy
18-01-2012, 21:16
now there's a thought :D

BTH K10A
18-01-2012, 22:25
now there's a thought :D

Seems to you me have a choice. :scratch:

Either a 10" full ranger in the bottom and hope they reflect like a voigt horn or a big 15" dual concentric at the top. :D

Alex_UK
18-01-2012, 23:21
Just won this for a tenner to go in the "Cheap As Chips" room at Scalford - quite pleased at that price!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170761232235&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123#ht_500wt_1413

Dingdong
18-01-2012, 23:25
Just won this for a tenner to go in the "Cheap As Chips" room at Scalford - quite pleased at that price!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170761232235&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123#ht_500wt_1413

Nice one. I got a cheap and cheerful one last year for a fiver. The guy was gutted that it went for so little when I went round to pick it up. That's ebay for ya.

synsei
18-01-2012, 23:28
Nice one Alex, it looks quite smart... ;)

tubehunter
19-01-2012, 00:08
these look interesting

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320826944792?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Marco, just up the road from you

Marco
19-01-2012, 10:46
Very interesting indeed, Duncan... If I didn't already have the Celestion 66s, as my second pair of speakers, I'd be sorely tempted!

Marco.

RichB
19-01-2012, 12:48
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Maia-3-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-Black-BRAND-NEW-/380402601699?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5891c30ee3#ht_2554wt_782

Unbelievable price for brand new from v respected seller, move quicky... If it werent for the fact my local garage has just taken me for this months beer money i'd have been on this like a hawk!:doh:

RichB
19-01-2012, 12:54
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tangent-klipsch-floor-standing-speakers-model-300-/130631679281?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e6a413d31#ht_684wt_942

could pick up and hold for an AoS member? i believe the going rate is a 4 pack of something boozy!

Wilbur
19-01-2012, 17:25
Very interesting indeed, Duncan... If I didn't already have the Celestion 66s, as my second pair of speakers, I'd be sorely tempted!

Marco.

66's as your SECOND pair...thats just greedy :D
Missed out on a pair,for free a coupe of years back:doh:

Marco
19-01-2012, 18:24
66's as your SECOND pair...

Hehehe... I've also got a pair of 15XRs, so I'm either decadent or just daft! :D

Marco.

Jonboy
19-01-2012, 19:04
Seems to you me have a choice. :scratch:

Either a 10" full ranger in the bottom and hope they reflect like a voigt horn or a big 15" dual concentric at the top. :D

I have a couple of pairs of 15" just for the purpose, perhaps if i can find another pair of the ship vents i can make a surround sound system with a difference :D

Wilbur
20-01-2012, 02:53
Hehehe... I've also got a pair of 15XRs, so I'm either decadent or just daft! :D

Marco.
Picked a mint pair up last week,havent had chance to try em in my set up yet,got distracted by a set of 104/2
:eyebrows:

RochaCullen
20-01-2012, 13:48
Picked a mint pair up last week,havent had chance to try em in my set up yet,got distracted by a set of 104/2
:eyebrows:

Had a chance to get a pair the other day. How would you rate them, Marco?

The 15XRs that is.

prestonchipfryer
21-01-2012, 07:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIOPHILE-BLUES-MFSL-DCC-Collectors-74-SEALED-LP-SET-/330277510447?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item4ce612dd2f

Or $854

bobbasrah
21-01-2012, 10:04
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIOPHILE-BLUES-MFSL-DCC-Collectors-74-SEALED-LP-SET-/330277510447?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item4ce612dd2f

Or $854
:stalks:
$1,905.03 by UPS ?
FFS !!!

brian2957
21-01-2012, 12:11
Belkin surge protector back on Ebay at £23.99 . This is a steal at this price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270871524415?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Brian.

Macca
21-01-2012, 12:31
I have 'bought it now' :) If it is as good as the one I used to have I will be very happy indeed.

brian2957
21-01-2012, 12:37
Hi Martin , I've just bought a second . I've got one in my system and it is excellent IMHO.
Brian.

Macca
21-01-2012, 12:47
My old one went U/S when they changed my electricity meter so I replaced with a Russ Andrew's job which is just a solidly made 4 way block it doesn't do mains cleaning or surge suppresion. Anyway if I still prefer the RA block the Belkin can go on the home theatre system which is still using crappy generic blocks.

brian2957
21-01-2012, 13:05
Can't go wrong at this price mate. Just out of interest how does the RA block sound ?
Brian.

prestonchipfryer
21-01-2012, 13:09
Belkin surge protector back on Ebay at £23.99 . This is a steal at this price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270871524415?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Brian.


Just bought one. I have a RA power block and will try this in place of. Six sold so far (no connection). It's now seven. :eek::lol:

John

Macca
21-01-2012, 13:18
Can't go wrong at this price mate. Just out of interest how does the RA block sound ?
Brian.

It doesn't really have a 'sound' but swap in a standard 'Woolworth's' type block and you immediately lose bass weight and definition and hear general 'noise' increase significantly so it must be doing something.

brian2957
21-01-2012, 13:20
Sounds like it's doing exactly what is required mate.
Brian.

HoraceW
21-01-2012, 16:40
I was looking at this one. Looks the same as the other Belkin but cheaper:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Belkin-PureAV-Isolator-6-Way-Surge-Protector-F9G623UK-/160704977404?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item256ac359fc

May have a punt on this

brian2957
21-01-2012, 16:43
Hi Hugh , yes you're correct . This is the same one . A fantastic bargain at this price.
Brian.

Spur07
21-01-2012, 16:54
just got myself one, needed a mains filter for ages. Thanks guys.

Dingdong
21-01-2012, 20:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260937430605?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Jonboy
21-01-2012, 23:46
Quads (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-II-Amplifiers-Beautiful-condition-Classique-serviced-close-serial-nos-/260933866270?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3cc0ded31e) are going up again

spendorman
23-01-2012, 10:22
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-R-SUGDEN-CONNOISSEUR-BD2-SAU-2-ARM-VGC-MANUAL-EXTRAS-/260940353635?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc141d063


Item number: 260940353635

BTH K10A
23-01-2012, 22:28
This old Elac will trounce them all :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elac-STS-222-stereo-cartridge-Elac-Ortofon-SME-Telefunken-Garrard-EMT-/160721826587?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item256bc4731b#ht_720wt_1398

The proof will be in the final selling price ;)

Marco
23-01-2012, 22:35
It's certainly different!

Marco.

P.S Btw, isn't about time you changed your avatar? ;)

BTH K10A
23-01-2012, 22:50
Is that better? My mates loved the old one though. :eyebrows:

Yes the Elac might look a bit strange but its all about the sound

Marco
23-01-2012, 22:59
Yes, much better :)

The Elac looks interesting, but the 20 mV output would worry me!

Marco.

BTH K10A
23-01-2012, 23:15
In 1957 ELAC patents an electro-magnetic pick-up which established them as a world leader in pickups. They license it to companies around the world including Shure. Further development of this technology led to what becomes known as Moving-Magnet cartridge systems or simply MM. By the late 1960s, ELAC hi-fi magnet pick-ups had tracking forces below 10 mN (approximately 1 gm). :)

Dingdong
25-01-2012, 13:38
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370578804634?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I got one of these for £140. They are very very good for the money. Way better Than the 3009 I was using previously.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180802222543?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I've got one of these as well. Same dims as a Rega I believe. Very simple to use with lots of vta. Sound very good with a decent mm.

synsei
25-01-2012, 18:56
I'm rather fond of the ADC. Build quality is excellent and I like its simplicity, honesty plus it is a bit of a looker too :cool:

Dingdong
25-01-2012, 20:32
The Hadcock is the better arm, but much more fiddly to set up. 'tis worth it though.
If you want simple set up the ADC is the biz.

Arcamnut
26-01-2012, 21:00
Just spotted this on the bay if anyone is interested Item number: 150741301456.No postage offered though

TBL
26-01-2012, 22:08
Possibly not a bargain, depending on what sort of an offer seller would accept. But they do look in wonderful condition

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170763424891

dantheman91
30-01-2012, 19:50
:mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-25-VERY-EARLY-PAIR-Extremely-Rare-/120852323883?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c235c1e2b

dan

prestonchipfryer
30-01-2012, 20:00
:mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-25-VERY-EARLY-PAIR-Extremely-Rare-/120852323883?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c235c1e2b

dan

Oh dear :brainfart:
John

Jonboy
30-01-2012, 21:39
it's Radford (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RADFORD-STA15-VALVE-AMPLIFIER-/320838719346?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4ab37a5772) time again

BTH K10A
01-02-2012, 22:34
Same cones and baskets as my dual concentric BTH's that have a far better sounding mid/high driver.

It's amazing the premium an electromagnet brings. :stalks:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMPLETED-JENSEN-MODERN-SOUNDS-1930S-MATCHED-PAIR-L18-PAIR-SUPER-Q-TWEETER-/250985384838?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3a6fe50b86#ht_9995wt_1398

synsei
01-02-2012, 22:53
And on top of that Andy, they appear to make fantastic door stops too :D

morris_minor
02-02-2012, 08:37
"The Techie has landed . . . "

http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/62001273/images/freefloat_black_news.jpg

. . . here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Freefloat-Support-Cushion-DJ-Shock-Absorber-Turntable-Stabilizer-ORANGE-PAIR-/380402604117?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5891c31855#ht_2915wt_1217)

MartinT
02-02-2012, 11:29
In orange, too. That'll look fetching on my system rack.

Macca
02-02-2012, 13:10
Are these things any use in reality? What do the resident engineers think?

Dingdong
02-02-2012, 13:33
They could work. I wouldn't fully inflate them though. Inflated air wotsits have been used to good effect for isolation.

Would I put one under my deck. No. It looks like a travel pillow.

bobbasrah
02-02-2012, 13:33
Are these things any use in reality? What do the resident engineers think?

It's all balls.....?

Macca
02-02-2012, 13:36
It's all balls.....?

:lol: no, but really...? I don't care how stupid they look I can't see my deck from the listening position anyway.

Dingdong
02-02-2012, 13:40
:lol: no, but really...? I don't care how stupid they look I can't see my deck from the listening position anyway.

Get one of those rubber rings for kids to use in pools and chuck that under your tt. Or a bike inner tube. Or a couple of those long thin balloons you can make animals and stuff out of.
Should all do the trick.

bobbasrah
02-02-2012, 13:46
Highly unlikely. Air pressure will make it pretty rigid and it looks to be fabric. It's a solution looking for a problem.... such as his and hers air-travel cushions

bobbasrah
02-02-2012, 13:50
"A highly recommended, innovative product for bedroom and professional DJ’s alike."
Durex?

Dingdong
02-02-2012, 13:52
Highly unlikely. Air pressure will make it pretty rigid and it looks to be fabric. It's a solution looking for a problem.... such as his and hers air-travel cushions

These inflatable thingies seem to have a good rep.

http://www.regonaudio.com/SeismicSink.html

The Grand Wazoo
02-02-2012, 20:56
I'd be rather surprised if you could level a TT properly when it's perched on a thing like that.

southall-1998
04-02-2012, 00:47
Anyone tried these interconnects?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Western-electric-shun-mook-interconnect-RCA-phono-1m-/260933977626?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item3cc0e0861a#ht_2291wt_1185

Marco
04-02-2012, 09:03
Hi Shane,

They look interesting and decent value for what they are, so perhaps they are worth a punt?

If you do decide to go for them, then make sure you buy both remaining sets, as in terms of achieving sonic synergy (and therefore the best sound), it's always best to have the same make of interconnects running from your source to preamp, and preamp to power amp.

Good luck if you decide to buy them! :cool:

Marco.

MartinT
04-02-2012, 10:19
Careful, Shane - they're unshielded. Probably ok for line level use but do not try to use them in phono positions.

Marco
04-02-2012, 10:46
Good point! CDP to preamp, and preamp to power amp, though, would be fine :)

Marco.

DSJR
04-02-2012, 10:58
The Mark Grant HD cables do work well with Crofts old and new Shane - I know the constant plug (inappropriate word - apologies Marco ;)) or recommendations for these is boring, but credit where it's well due. I've compared them now with hifi dave's long discontinued and bespoke sooper dooper rare specials and there's not a huge difference between them - IMO of course.

Marco
04-02-2012, 11:15
One can never recommend a genuinely superb product enough, Dave! ;)

Marco.

Rare Bird
05-02-2012, 14:26
Pair of Castle Acoustics 'Pembroke II' complete with original stands running. Good speakers

The Grand Wazoo
05-02-2012, 14:42
I had a pair of those for a few years - I loved 'em.

Rare Bird
05-02-2012, 15:11
Aye
Twas the Mk.I i used to have, i loved em too :cool:

Artifolk
06-02-2012, 04:57
A little optimistic?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Rare-Mana-stands-Naim-SBL-IBL-Linn-Kaber-FREE-EU-SHIP-w-BUY-NOW-/130642940485?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6aed1245

MartinT
06-02-2012, 06:51
That speaker must rock like hell as I'm sure one of the spikes is not making contact :scratch:

prestonchipfryer
06-02-2012, 06:55
That speaker must rock like hell as I'm sure one of the spikes is not making contact :scratch:

Lower far right is 'floating' in the air. :lol:

Marco
06-02-2012, 10:51
Thanks to David (Snapper), who decided he didn't like them under his Linn Keltiks, I use the same supports under the Atacama stands of my Ditton 15XRs.

They made quite a difference (as, in my experience, Mana always does) when I installed them, tightening and extending the bass, and improving overall clarity - basically, by allowing the speakers to behave optimally as designed, through them interacting less with the room :)

As for pricing them 'optimistically', the original retail price I think was around £250, and as they are long discontinued and very hard to find now (simply because most people who own them wouldn't part with them), I think that the price is fair.

Marco.

prestonchipfryer
06-02-2012, 13:12
:lol: Left-handed Linn Basik.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Basic-Plus-Arm-and-Ortofon-M2-Red-/300658556731?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4600a57f3b

:lol::lol:

MartinT
06-02-2012, 13:15
...for those popular counter-rotation LPs :rfl:

Rare Bird
06-02-2012, 14:37
Aye it sure is slightly of 'Axis' :lolsign:

tommy6206
06-02-2012, 15:28
It's for playing all those dark heavy metal records backward to hear the devils message

Marco
06-02-2012, 15:40
Massage? Now *that* is intriguing! :eyebrows:

Marco.

tommy6206
06-02-2012, 16:39
lol should have been message :oops:

Artifolk
06-02-2012, 17:47
As for pricing them 'optimistically', the original retail price I think was around £250, and as they are long discontinued and very hard to find now (simply because most people who own them wouldn't part with them), I think that the price is fair.

Marco.

I totally agree, i'll never part with mine but £632 Bin :eek:, i think he'll be waiting quite a considerable time to sell at that price.

Mind you, if they start selling for £1000 i may change my mind... 3000k towards a new arm :lol:

Roy S
08-02-2012, 12:24
These look fairly tidy and at a reasonable price with not long to run

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270906511804?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202

morris_minor
08-02-2012, 12:59
These look fairly tidy and at a reasonable price with not long to run

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270906511804?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1202

I had a pair of 15XRs with the ABR back in the day. (My ex still uses 'em, I think . . .:rolleyes: ). Lovely speakers - warm and full sounding. The Celestion badge on the grill could rotate for when used as a "bookshelf" speaker . . . :D

morris_minor
08-02-2012, 14:01
Anyone fancy a "new" SP25 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOFT-FIND-GARRARD-SP25-MKII-RECORD-DECK-UNUSED-STILL-ITS-ORIGINAL-BOX-/250988066416?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a700df670#ht_698wt_1140) ?

synsei
08-02-2012, 14:09
I would have given it a spring clean if it were mine. This is the kind of lot that could go one way or the other, got it on watch for interests sake ;)

Barry
08-02-2012, 17:27
The SP25 was my first turntable; way back in 1968. I think mine was the Mk.II; from memory it looked identical to the item for sale.

Oh those were the days when you got a proper well written instruction book with photographs, not the single piece of A4 you get today. The instruction manuals for the Ferrograph reel-to-reel recorders and for the Garrard 301 turntables were hard-back books!

It might be 'new', or unused but storing it in the loft after all these years doesn't seem to have done it any good. The polystyrene inserts used to prevent the platter moving look like they have been damp traps, judging by the corrosion of the chassis.

An interesting piece of nostalgia, but I doubt if it will fetch much. But then again eBay is a crazy place and lately people will pay silly prices.

Dingdong
08-02-2012, 17:40
If anyone wants a couple of SP25's for nowt give me a shout. Want to clear some space in the spare room for more crap/quality hifi.

Wilbur
08-02-2012, 19:18
Ebay,bah.Just won a nice old B&O system on there,then the seller gets in touch,"oh,sorry,Ive already sold it and didnt realise the auction was about to end so couldnt contact you" bastards!!:steam::steam::steam::steam:

Barry
08-02-2012, 19:23
Ebay,bah.Just won a nice old B&O system on there,then the seller gets in touch,"oh,sorry,Ive already sold it and didnt realise the auction was about to end so couldnt contact you" bastards!!:steam::steam::steam::steam:

Sorry to hear that Paul - you must be spitting feathers!

I'm not that conversant with the rules and regulations for sellers, but I would certainly report this incident to eBay. Sadly you won't get your B&O system, but the seller might be banned if he has broken the rules.

Regards

Dingdong
08-02-2012, 19:25
I've had similar in the past were the seller didn't like the price it went for. Bumholes!!

Barry
08-02-2012, 19:30
I've had similar in the past were the seller didn't like the price it went for. Bumholes!!

That has been my only bad experience with eBay. I 'won' an item with a bid that was considerably less than what the item was worth. The seller obviously thought the same and refused to complete the transaction: he became incommunicado. I reported it to eBay and the seller was banned.

Wilbur
08-02-2012, 19:31
Theyll be getting the mother of all negative feedback for starters...twatbastards!

Barry
08-02-2012, 19:41
Theyll be getting the mother of all negative feedback for starters...twatbastards!

Sadly, I don't think that can be done if you have not completed the payment procedure.

Report it to eBay. Somewhere I have the phone number, I'll try and find it for you. The staff at eBay can be very helpful, even though there is not a lot they can do.

synsei
08-02-2012, 19:42
I agree with the others, take it to ebay resolutions Paul and be sure to paste the sellers message into your form. What an utter twonk :mental:

TBL
08-02-2012, 20:52
Theyll be getting the mother of all negative feedback for starters...twatbastards!


Sadly, I don't that can be done if you have not completed the payment procedure.

Report it to eBay. Somewhere I have the phone number, I'll try and find it for you. The staff at eBay can be very helpful, even though there is not a lot they can do.

There is no need to contact ebay by phone, they will only say try and work it out with the seller and if you can't raise a dispute. The ability to leave negative feedback is not dependent on whether the buyer has paid. However you should raise a dispute first and give them the opportunity to complete the transaction and only then if they do not complete should you leave them negative feedback as you are perfectly entitled to do.

Barry
08-02-2012, 20:58
The ability to leave negative feedback is not dependent on whether the buyer has paid. Raise a dispute give them the opportunity to complete the transaction and then if they do not leave them negative feedback as you are entitled to.

Well, I couldn't do that for my case of the seller not completing the sale. The 'leave feedback' page was inactive and remained so after reporting the case to eBay.

Perhaps things have changed; it was four years ago.

Wilbur
08-02-2012, 23:34
Thanks for the advice folks! Bit annoyed about it as you can tell..
Still,means I can look for a single Quad ESL63 with the money instead..

Dingdong
09-02-2012, 14:27
Nothing to see here. Move along. ;)

Alex_UK
09-02-2012, 14:43
After the SP25, anyone fancy a new 301? Better have deep pockets, though...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-Turntable-/160726630397?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6208444008352568 837#ht_500wt_1413

Alex_UK
09-02-2012, 14:52
Picked up these today - they're lovely little speakers - to go into the mix at Scalford for the CAC room. They sound brilliant for the size and cost, and in great condition with real wood veneer with the tiniest of marks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320843745834?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

spendorman
09-02-2012, 15:18
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160728453182?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Nice ones, look like late production. Bargain at the moment.

Canetoad
09-02-2012, 16:10
After the SP25, anyone fancy a new 301? Better have deep pockets, though...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-Turntable-/160726630397?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6208444008352568 837#ht_500wt_1413

:drool:

Alex_UK
09-02-2012, 16:53
Bargain at the moment.

Yeah, cheers Mark, thought this one was going to be my little secret... :rolleyes: ;)

Dingdong
09-02-2012, 17:06
Yeah, cheers Mark, thought this one was going to be my little secret... :rolleyes: ;)

Oops. will delete it. Would be interested to have a listen to them and your Spendors sometime. See how they compare to DM2's.

Alex_UK
09-02-2012, 17:15
I'm only joking Mark - I fully expect not to get them at the price I'm prepared to pay!

spendorman
09-02-2012, 17:18
Oops. will delete it. Would be interested to have a listen to them and your Spendors sometime. See how they compare to DM2's.

BC1's, BC2's, DM2's, DM2a's all here, overall, think I prefer DM4's due to to their midrange. Best bass from DM2 / DM2a.

Dingdong
09-02-2012, 17:19
This could probably be a bargain. The bits to sort it are readily available. Excellent arms imho.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320842725001?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

seoirse2002
09-02-2012, 17:19
Have you tried the DM 14s?

Dingdong
09-02-2012, 17:23
Not yet. Just Dm2's. I quite like those. Especially now I've got them hooked up to some half decent valve monos.

Alex_UK
09-02-2012, 17:24
If I've got room I might bring the Spendors to Scalford. If! :)

Dingdong
09-02-2012, 17:36
Forgot to mention that I've got a tt for you to pass on to Dave if it will fit.

Marco
09-02-2012, 20:23
After the SP25, anyone fancy a new 301? Better have deep pockets, though...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-Turntable-/160726630397?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6208444008352568 837#ht_500wt_1413

Zero feedback?? Run away fast!! :hotrod:

Marco.

Marco
09-02-2012, 20:26
Picked up these today - they're lovely little speakers - to go into the mix at Scalford for the CAC room. They sound brilliant for the size and cost, and in great condition with real wood veneer with the tiniest of marks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320843745834?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

Superb little speakers, Alex. Used to have a pair years ago. They boogie like feck, for their size, are punchy and dynamic, and above all - FUN! :gig:

Total bargain, mate!

Marco.

Jonboy
09-02-2012, 20:35
Zero feedback?? Run away fast!! :hotrod:

Marco.

Full Address givern in the contact details though, i would insist on coc

Roy S
09-02-2012, 20:57
i would insist on coc

used to know a girl like that

Marco
09-02-2012, 20:58
Yep, noticed that. Could be bogus, though... Like you, coc is the only way I'd entertain it! :eek:

Marco.

Roy S
09-02-2012, 21:00
aka alternative payment method?

Jonboy
09-02-2012, 21:22
used to know a girl like that

i married one :eek:


carry on

Alex_UK
09-02-2012, 21:31
Completely forgot about the DM4's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160728453182?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=314471866458&afsrc=1&autorefresh=true#ht_500wt_1413) - and someone got a bargain! - but I was only after them on this occasion for cac duties, so my (cheeky) bid wouldn't have been enough any way.

Roy S
09-02-2012, 21:44
Completely forgot about the DM4's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160728453182?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=314471866458&afsrc=1&autorefresh=true#ht_500wt_1413) - and someone got a bargain! - but I was only after them on this occasion for cac duties, so my (cheeky) bid wouldn't have been enough any way.

They went from £51 to £87 in the last 10 seconds

Dingdong
09-02-2012, 21:45
They went from £51 to £87 in the last 10 seconds

That's sniping for you. Got a couple of snipes set up at the moment. Will report back if successful.

The Black Adder
10-02-2012, 14:28
Any Buffalo Springfield fans here?

I have a very rare copy of their debut album for sale on squeebay.

Take a look!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120856537651?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_10799wt_1272

Alex_UK
10-02-2012, 14:41
Still got 9 days to go - already 23 bids - must say they look interesting, no idea what they will end at.... Rogers LS5/8 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300660534698&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123#ht_1043wt_1396)

Audioflyer
10-02-2012, 14:43
Picked up these today - they're lovely little speakers - to go into the mix at Scalford for the CAC room. They sound brilliant for the size and cost, and in great condition with real wood veneer with the tiniest of marks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320843745834?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

Fantastic little speaker.

I will be using a pair of Wharfedale Diamond mk1 fitted in the 'Cornflake Shop' exoskeleton speaker stands at the Scalford show.

Sharif.

seoirse2002
10-02-2012, 14:43
dont you just hate that? I snapped up a pair of B+W speakers for £32 on ebay a few months ago and when I drove 40 miles to pick them up,they were DM14 and not DM 4 as advertised, she showed them to me in the hallway,so no listening...told me her husband had just died and was listing all the stuff he wanted to sell before he went...I took them anyway without listening as I hadnt the heart to tell her he made a mistake,and even if they didnt work,the cabinets were gorgeous...they did,and I love those speakers now....and on original wooden stands too,every now and then I remember that lady with a tear in her eye as I was loading them in the car,her final words were..."look after them" ...and I am doing just that

seoirse2002
10-02-2012, 14:51
Great deal you got there....my favourite small speakers are the TDL Nearfield Monitors..Super speaker for the money...enjoy the show

seoirse2002
10-02-2012, 15:09
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM2000-Floor-Standing-Speakers-/260950300955?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cc1d9991b

They were advertised on another forum for £200,got no bites,so now gone to £250....anyone ever used them, heard them,owned them?
They are a pentagon shape,like the old Clive Gibson Musical Technology Speakers

The Black Adder
10-02-2012, 16:08
Still got 9 days to go - already 23 bids - must say they look interesting, no idea what they will end at.... Rogers LS5/8 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300660534698&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123#ht_1043wt_1396)

OOOOH! - They do look interesting.. Nice sensitivity and size too!

Barry
10-02-2012, 21:50
OOOOH! - They do look interesting.. Nice sensitivity and size too!

They look to be in excellent cosmetic condition - and hence very attractive.

But - I am however a little puzzed. There is a photograph of a crossover network and one set of spreaker terminals are fitted. The BBC LS5/8 was designed by the BBC without a crossover: it was intended to be used with a 'frequency splitting' Quad 405 amp, the AM8/16, and the two would have been connected via the (now unused) 3-pin XLR connector.

I suspect someone has obtained a pair of these speakers from the BBC sans the AM8/16 amps and have fitted a third-party crossover. No idea how this sounds or if the crossover has the same crossover frequency and slope as that of the AM8/16.

Alex_UK
10-02-2012, 22:16
Thanks for that info Barry - very useful.

synsei
11-02-2012, 16:48
dont you just hate that? I snapped up a pair of B+W speakers for £32 on ebay a few months ago and when I drove 40 miles to pick them up,they were DM14 and not DM 4 as advertised, she showed them to me in the hallway,so no listening...told me her husband had just died and was listing all the stuff he wanted to sell before he went...I took them anyway without listening as I hadnt the heart to tell her he made a mistake,and even if they didnt work,the cabinets were gorgeous...they did,and I love those speakers now....and on original wooden stands too,every now and then I remember that lady with a tear in her eye as I was loading them in the car,her final words were..."look after them" ...and I am doing just that

What a wonderful story and with fate showing its warm and fluffy side for once ;)

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Alex_UK
11-02-2012, 17:04
Thought I might have a punt on this as it is local - not at that price though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260949558518?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_3653wt_1396

Macca
11-02-2012, 17:15
That's really cheap for a B790 they don't come up very often. I've nearly bought one a couple of times at more than twice that price. not that I have ever heard one you understand, they just look really cool:)

BTH K10A
11-02-2012, 17:41
They look to be in excellent cosmetic condition - and hence very attractive.

But - I am however a little puzzed. There is a photograph of a crossover network and one set of spreaker terminals are fitted. The BBC LS5/8 was designed by the BBC without a crossover: it was intended to be used with a 'frequency splitting' Quad 405 amp, the AM8/16, and the two would have been connected via the (now unused) 3-pin XLR connector.

I suspect someone has obtained a pair of these speakers from the BBC sans the AM8/16 amps and have fitted a third-party crossover. No idea how this sounds or if the crossover has the same crossover frequency and slope as that of the AM8/16.

I think the Rogers LS5/8 could be ordered with the PM510 passive crossover option. I once considered buying a pair that were supposedly ex ITN and they were passive and had only the pro connector.

Barry
11-02-2012, 18:43
I think the Rogers LS5/8 could be ordered with the PM510 passive crossover option. I once considered buying a pair that were supposedly ex ITN and they were passive and had only the pro connector.

Hi Andy,

I didn't know that the LS5/8 designs could be made available in a 'passive' option with the PM510 crossover. I should have read the eBay listing a little more carefully!

However to describe them as "BBC Studio Monitor Speakers", is a little disingenuous. The BBC never intended (as far as I know) the LS5/8 to be used without an active crossover, as the following explain (especially the second link):

http://www.mhennessy3.f9.co.uk/rogers/ls58.htm

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/rd/pubs/reports/1979-22.pdf.


I have been after a pair of genuine LS5/8 (with a pair of AM8/16 amps) for a long time. Never seen a pair come up in good enough condition alas!

Regards

Jonboy
11-02-2012, 21:32
Ditton 66 time (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Studio-66-Ditton-Pair-HiFi-Speakers-Vintage-Rare-Quality-Speaker-x-2-/200712465087?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ebb652abf)

Jonboy
11-02-2012, 21:54
bose speakers anyone (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSE-901-II-VINTAGE-1970s-SPEAKERS-TULIP-STANDS-REDUCED-QUICK-SALE-/230738575981?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item35b917426d), they look nice

Reid Malenfant
11-02-2012, 21:57
bose speakers anyone (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSE-901-II-VINTAGE-1970s-SPEAKERS-TULIP-STANDS-REDUCED-QUICK-SALE-/230738575981?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item35b917426d), they look nice
No mention of the equaliser that was needed to make them do 20Hz - 20KHz though :(

MartinT
11-02-2012, 23:14
I was about to say the same thing. Take 9 poxy transistor radio drivers and put them in a small cabinet and they'll sound like - a big tranny radio. The equaliser worked hard to make them sound semi-decent. Oh how I laughed when the direct/reflecting principle got turned on its head so that the 'professional' 901s were used back to front.

Jac Hawk
11-02-2012, 23:19
a lot of cash for them too

Jonboy
11-02-2012, 23:26
I was about to say the same thing. Take 9 poxy transistor radio drivers and put them in a small cabinet and they'll sound like - a big tranny radio. The equaliser worked hard to make them sound semi-decent. Oh how I laughed when the direct/reflecting principle got turned on its head so that the 'professional' 901s were used back to front.

so they basically sound shit then :lol:

Looks are decieving

snuffbox
12-02-2012, 00:56
They've gotno real scratches,just pretend ones then.

Rare Bird
12-02-2012, 02:34
The stands take my fancy anyway :eyebrows:

Rare Bird
12-02-2012, 03:25
Bought these yesterday, thought they would fit my room real well :eyebrows: .. The seat cushions need replacing with fabric but good price me thinks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280816897871?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Jonboy
12-02-2012, 07:10
Bought these yesterday, thought they would fit my room real well :eyebrows: .. The seat cushions need replacing with fabric but good price me thinks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280816897871?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


i like them:)

morris_minor
12-02-2012, 13:36
Marantz 6150 DD turntable.

This looks in very good condition . . . anyone know much about them?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-6150-Direct-Drive-Turntable-Classic-1970s-Retro-Hi-Fi-/160732067942?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item256c60b866#ht_10860wt_1140

synsei
12-02-2012, 14:26
That is a spectacularly handsome looking turntable and it appears to be well engineered too. It would depend on the quality of the arm I guess as it looks as if you'll be stuck with it...

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morris_minor
12-02-2012, 15:41
"Glass display cabinet with garrard record player built in" (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Glass-display-cabinet-garrard-record-player-built-/330682827746?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4cfe3b83e2#ht_1115wt_1140):eek:

Nice little project for someone. Needs a bit of damping here and there to control resonance, but otherwise . . . :eyebrows:

nat8808
12-02-2012, 17:13
An oddity but bargain nonetheless:

Emmlabs Switchman Mk1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170775208116)

morris_minor
13-02-2012, 16:45
And the award for the most number of photos for an item on eBay goes to this nice 1210 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1210-M3D-MK3-DJ-turntable-Original-Box-Ortofon-cartridge-stylus-Lid-/120858893648?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6303219649909889947#ht_439 70wt_1163) . . .:D

Jonboy
13-02-2012, 18:08
And the award for the most number of photos for an item on eBay goes to this nice 1210 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1210-M3D-MK3-DJ-turntable-Original-Box-Ortofon-cartridge-stylus-Lid-/120858893648?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6303219649909889947#ht_439 70wt_1163) . . .:D

There was a boxed one at the Audiojumble yesterday for a tenner less but managed to carry on walking with my hands in my pockets

Roy S
13-02-2012, 18:18
And the award for the most number of photos for an item on eBay goes to this nice 1210 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1210-M3D-MK3-DJ-turntable-Original-Box-Ortofon-cartridge-stylus-Lid-/120858893648?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6303219649909889947#ht_439 70wt_1163) . . .:D

The cartridge is mounted wonkier than my one

MartinT
13-02-2012, 18:25
And the award for the most number of photos for an item on eBay goes to this nice 1210 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1210-M3D-MK3-DJ-turntable-Original-Box-Ortofon-cartridge-stylus-Lid-/120858893648?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D6303219649909889947#ht_439 70wt_1163) . . .:D

It's in nice condition ... but ... the Technics logo on the front! :spew:

Jac Hawk
13-02-2012, 22:35
not sure if the description is quite right i.e. they don't look to be finished to "the highest quality" http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Speakers-Pair-Hi-Fi-speakers-Hand-built-fitted-warfdale-bass-/150758213347?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2319e3c6e3

The Grand Wazoo
13-02-2012, 22:38
not sure if the description is quite right i.e. they don't look to be finished to "the highest quality"

.......the highest quality available in the country, no less!!
Blimey, now there's a statement.

snuffbox
13-02-2012, 22:42
Should have gone to spec savers.

Roy S
13-02-2012, 22:44
what's a 'mid range tweeter'?

DaveK
13-02-2012, 22:53
"the sound is unbelevable." I'm prepared to believe him :lol::lol:

The Grand Wazoo
13-02-2012, 22:55
what's a 'mid range tweeter'?

Something like a Thrush or a Blackbird, I think.

Rare Bird
13-02-2012, 22:58
:lolsign:

Jac Hawk
13-02-2012, 23:05
Look don't take the piss the guy has obviously gone to a lot of trouble mounting those car speaker units complete with grills no less :eyebrows: into his high quality bespoke cabinets, then gone to the trouble of showcasing them on the bench in his shed where he lovingly created them :doh: it's the price that gets me :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Roy S
13-02-2012, 23:10
Looks as if they've been 'finished' with an Adze, a tool better suited for making dug-out canoes

The Grand Wazoo
13-02-2012, 23:13
He sold another pair of 'High End Bookshelf or Floorstanding Speakers' back in November. Take a look at the image he supplied with the listing (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150684242252#ht_500wt_1361) - take a close look at the veneer around the 'tweeter'

Roy S
13-02-2012, 23:16
He sold another pair of 'High End Bookshelf or Floorstanding Speakers' back in November. Take a look at the image he supplied with the listing (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150684242252#ht_500wt_1361) - take a close look at the veneer around the 'tweeter'

Isn't it just a copy of the big driver made smaller then pasted on? :lol:

Jac Hawk
13-02-2012, 23:18
i'm sorely tempted to request an audition, they're down in York 'not too far for a trip out' and i'm off on Wednesday, and i could do with a laugh.

The Grand Wazoo
13-02-2012, 23:19
Indeed it is Roy, or so it seems!
Of course the veneer could've come from one of those rare Pritt Stick trees!!

Roy S
13-02-2012, 23:21
Wonder if his name is really 'Charles High-End'?

synsei
13-02-2012, 23:23
I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry... Sod it... :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

The Grand Wazoo
13-02-2012, 23:23
A quick trip around his feedback reveals that he's bought several speaker drivers over the past few months. I think I may know what the cabinets are made of too.
They're going to be as rigid as the rock of Gibraltar if they're made of this stuff! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310353182148#ht_1069wt_1110)

Jac Hawk
13-02-2012, 23:23
that advert did say 3 way didn't it :scratch: the pic reminds me of holiday brochures where the pic of the hotel is an artist impression, but in reality it's a frikin building site :doh: what a spanner

Jac Hawk
13-02-2012, 23:25
4mm now that is HIGH quality, i use thicker for my grill frames

The Grand Wazoo
13-02-2012, 23:25
3-way?
Yes, you can stand them on either end or on their sides.

Roy S
13-02-2012, 23:26
that advert did say 3 way didn't it :scratch: the pic reminds me of holiday brochures where the pic of the hotel is an artist impression, but in reality it's a frikin building site :doh: what a spanner

Perhaps there's another driver under the one that's pasted on

synsei
13-02-2012, 23:26
Do we think the cabinets are braced...... enough to stand up to the gales of laughter that is?

Jac Hawk
13-02-2012, 23:29
you know what is really amazing though........... he had bids on them:lol:

Dingdong
13-02-2012, 23:30
There were 10 bids on his previous speakers. Ffs!!
I feel a dumb ebay question coming on.

spendorman
13-02-2012, 23:30
One would think that being in Yorkshire that they would know how to spell Wharfdale

synsei
13-02-2012, 23:33
Noooo, they should stop, they'll only encourage him. I'm looking forward to the sale of his new Stradivarius Violin range made from St Ivel processed cheese slices and Cheese Strings... :D

Rare Bird
13-02-2012, 23:33
Depends where about in Yarkshure your frum :lol:

Jac Hawk
13-02-2012, 23:34
3-way?
.

it's your sick mind chris :eyebrows: i was talking about the amount of drivers they had, and not inviting you for a 3-way mate ;) i don't know you well enough for that yet :lol:

spendorman
13-02-2012, 23:34
He sold another pair of 'High End Bookshelf or Floorstanding Speakers' back in November. Take a look at the image he supplied with the listing (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150684242252#ht_500wt_1361) - take a close look at the veneer around the 'tweeter'


Looks a bit like a small Tannoy DC unit.

Roy S
13-02-2012, 23:35
I've already prepared the pic for his next ad

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

Jac Hawk
13-02-2012, 23:38
those will be his new 4 way designs then

The Grand Wazoo
13-02-2012, 23:41
Floorstanders........and they'll sound best when placed with the baffle down on the floor.

StanleyB
13-02-2012, 23:45
I've already prepared the pic for his next ad

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/speaker.jpg
The middle speaker is a squaker ;). OK, I am showing my age and only the really old folks might know what I am on about :rolleyes:..

spendorman
13-02-2012, 23:49
I've already prepared the pic for his next ad

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

Definately a classic, could be EMI ellipticals!

Rare Bird
13-02-2012, 23:49
The middle speaker is a squaker ;). OK, I am showing my age and only the really old folks might know what I am on about :rolleyes:..

A time when a parrot sat on it' perch behind the cutout.

The Grand Wazoo
14-02-2012, 00:08
Here's his design (http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7126882-0-large.jpg) for that speaker.

Roy S
14-02-2012, 00:10
Here's his design (http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7126882-0-large.jpg) for that speaker.

Made in Switzerland by any chance?

StanleyB
14-02-2012, 00:27
A time when a parrot sat on it' perch behind the cutout.
You are not old enough :D.

Rare Bird
14-02-2012, 01:02
:scratch: Didnt know there was a time frame for using the term Squawker!

I wasnt even born when the term cycle per second was commonly dropped for Hertz, but i'm very well aware of it & actually use that old term a lot more than the newer.

Just wondering tho, why people take great pleasure in boasting that they are knocking on a bit & find it amusing to make younger people look as if they know nothing!!

;)

Dingdong
14-02-2012, 07:47
I've know what a squawker and I'm a mere whippersnapper compared with you crusty old feckers.:lol:

synsei
14-02-2012, 08:26
My ex was a squawker... :eyebrows:

Wilbur
14-02-2012, 17:57
I couldnt resist any longer,I had to "Ask Seller a Question":eyebrows:

Dingdong
14-02-2012, 18:11
I did that yesterday. It seems the speakers will be an improvement on just about anything.
Maybe crossover questions next.

synsei
14-02-2012, 18:42
We need to be bombarding him with all sorts of wonderful technical questions about their performance, don't we? It'd rude not to... :D

snuffbox
14-02-2012, 19:21
They're custom Hal Ford Drivers I believe.

Roy S
14-02-2012, 19:26
you've heard of b&w well these are b&q

Macca
14-02-2012, 19:42
you've heard of b&w well these are b&q

Drum roll, cymbal crash,,,

synsei
14-02-2012, 19:54
SPEAKER PLACEMENT: These speakers will be at their absolute best placed 12 inches in from the side wall of a skip, preferably under an old rusty cooker... :cool:

Roy S
14-02-2012, 20:20
Drum roll, cymbal crash,,,

I'm here all week...

snuffbox
14-02-2012, 20:24
SPEAKER PLACEMENT: These speakers will be at their absolute best placed 12 inches in from the side wall of a skip, preferably under an old rusty cooker... :cool:

:lol::lol::lol:

synsei
14-02-2012, 21:02
SPEAKER CABLES: Here at Charles Fraudio the art of design is unique. Many other manufacturers of boxes that produce noise allow the consumer to choose which cables can be attach to their speaker boxes. We found it almost impossible to train them to do so, therefore to improve the interface between cable and speaker thus enhancing noise quality, and frankly in an attempt to stop them making a beeline for the door as soon as they clapped eyes on our stunning speakers, we have super glued them to the speaker terminals so they can't get away...

Jac Hawk
14-02-2012, 22:00
here's my little question to Charlie Fraudio, couldn't help myself tehehe:eyebrows:

"those look really great can you tell me what crossover capacitors you are using, the cabinet material and finally the make of the drivers, you've already said about the bass drives but what about those superb looking midrange tweeters?"

BTH K10A
14-02-2012, 22:14
possibly a bargain in the making for the arm and cart but the hideous bit of wood underneath would have to go :eyebrows:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LINN-SONDEK-LP12-turntable-DYNAVECTOR-DV505-ToneArm-EMT-XSD-15-cartridge-WoW-/360433311241?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item53eb7fde09#ht_3930wt_1398

Dingdong
14-02-2012, 22:24
possibly a bargain in the making for the arm and cart but the hideous bit of wood underneath would have to go :eyebrows:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LINN-SONDEK-LP12-turntable-DYNAVECTOR-DV505-ToneArm-EMT-XSD-15-cartridge-WoW-/360433311241?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item53eb7fde09#ht_3930wt_1398


Looks like he's had to compress on of the suspension springs a fair bit to counteract the weight of the arm. But, as you say, it's be better to dump the thing the arm is sat on.

Barry
14-02-2012, 22:58
Possibly a bargain in the making for the arm and cart but the hideous bit of wood underneath would have to go :eyebrows:


An arm/cartridge combination I have wanted to try for the last thirty years!

BTH K10A
14-02-2012, 23:33
An arm/cartridge combination I have wanted to try for the last thirty years!

Go for it Barry. :thumbsup:

The shipping will be reasonable without the junk it's sitting on. :)

The Grand Wazoo
15-02-2012, 01:23
How would you level an lp12 with all that weight onboard?

Barry
15-02-2012, 01:30
How would you level an lp12 with all that weight onboard?

With great difficulty! The DV505 had a dead weight of around 1Kg; sufficiently heavy that it could be just placed on the arm board of say a Thorens TD124 or next to a Garrard TT without using fixings. And stay there whilst the arm was being cued, lowered and raised!

MartinT
15-02-2012, 08:42
Gosh, I've never seen that combo before. The DV is way too heavy for a sprung subchassis. Like Barry, I'd like to hear that EMT cart on my DV, though.

spendorman
15-02-2012, 11:57
A lot of sound for not much money

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280821095727?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

Macca
15-02-2012, 13:02
Hmm - if they are not Dual-concentric then what is the driver config?

AAshton
15-02-2012, 13:18
Hmm - if they are not Dual-concentric then what is the driver config?

They are dual concentric

Andrew

Macca
15-02-2012, 13:19
They are dual concentric

Andrew

But he's now added a note to say he has now been told that they are not DC :scratch:

Dingdong
15-02-2012, 13:30
They are 2-way with a front port I believe.

AAshton
15-02-2012, 13:32
They are 2-way with a front port I believe.

Yes you are right - I stand corrected. I have just looked at the brochure - I thought the were a 3 way with a DC mid-tweeter at first.

Andrew

howardc1951
15-02-2012, 16:02
Don't see these come up very often:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ION-Obelisk-1-stereo-amplifier-/300663113847?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4600eb0877

Rare Bird
15-02-2012, 23:45
Re: T115

My favs from this period are the 'T185' (Dorset) & 'T225' (Mayfair) :eyebrows:

seoirse2002
17-02-2012, 10:02
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Brinkman-porcelain-Omni-directional-speakers-stands-/260959489414?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cc265cd86

Dingdong
17-02-2012, 15:47
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250990492252?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true

Due to an 'accidental bit of finger slippage' I seem to have bought this. It's a bit of a punt, but at £31 it won't be the end of the world if it's not fixable.
Really must be careful in future. My fingers sometimes make involuntary movements on the keyboard.:mental:

morris_minor
17-02-2012, 17:20
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250990492252?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true

Due to an 'accidental bit of finger slippage' I seem to have bought this. It's a bit of a punt, but at £31 it won't be the end of the world if it's not fixable.
Really must be careful in future. My fingers sometimes make involuntary movements on the keyboard.:mental:

Nice to see you doing your bit to bail out Greece, Mark. :lol:

Puffin
17-02-2012, 18:33
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Brinkman-porcelain-Omni-directional-speakers-stands-/260959489414?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cc265cd86

Mmm something nice to keep your ashes in perhaps :mental:

southall-1998
17-02-2012, 22:22
Mmm something nice to keep your ashes in perhaps :mental:

LOL, Good One!!

The Grand Wazoo
19-02-2012, 01:42
If you're in the market for a proper tuner, perhaps you could do worse that to look here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sequerra-FM-Reference-Tuner-/120859064567?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item1c23c2f8f7

Almost unbelievably, the same seller is also offering this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-Model-10b-Vintage-Tuner-/120859077179?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item1c23c32a3b

Personally, I think they are both a little over-rated, but I wouldn't turn down the offer of either of them!

Jonboy
19-02-2012, 09:35
We noticed at the Audiojumble that tuners are selling well again, must be something to do with the government delaying the fm switch off , you had trouble giving them away last year

Barry
19-02-2012, 10:39
If you're in the market for a proper tuner, perhaps you could do worse that to look here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sequerra-FM-Reference-Tuner-/120859064567?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item1c23c2f8f7

Almost unbelievably, the same seller is also offering this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-Model-10b-Vintage-Tuner-/120859077179?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item1c23c32a3b

Personally, I think they are both a little over-rated, but I wouldn't turn down the offer of either of them!

Hmm! I 'won' a Marantz 10B on eBay a few years ago. My winning bid was the rediculously low sum of £205, far less than my limit, but a winning bid nonetheless.

The vendor (a newbie), clearly being disappointed with the result, refused to complete the deal. He was subsequently banned from eBay.

Quite happy these day with my Quad FM4.

Jonboy
19-02-2012, 11:45
NIce JBL'S (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4333B-Professional-Series-Blue-Fronts-15-Monitors-Lens-Highs-Horn-Mids-/280828501456?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4162aeddd0)

snuffbox
19-02-2012, 11:55
Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150758213347?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Macca
19-02-2012, 12:04
NIce JBL'S (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4333B-Professional-Series-Blue-Fronts-15-Monitors-Lens-Highs-Horn-Mids-/280828501456?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4162aeddd0)

'they...were the best selling speaker JBL ever produced' - I seriously doubt that.

I'd be very tempted though if they were half the price he's asking.

bogle111
19-02-2012, 12:27
'they...were the best selling speaker JBL ever produced' - I seriously doubt that.

I'd be very tempted though if they were half the price he's asking.

They are fantastic speakers, and may qualify "Best selling JBL's" as there were many of these in studios all over the states, especially in the northern states. FWO Bauch also supplied a number of these for studio applications over here. Price a bit high though, last pair I saw were around £2200 in perfect condition about 3 years ago. A lot of the better radio stations had them as well. Need a good amp as well. Silver wound coils would be worth a bit by themselves.

Best sounding? - prefer the Jubal L65's for domestic use.

Regards
Pete

Puffin
19-02-2012, 12:33
Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150758213347?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

WTF and WTH (Who the hell!) bought those!!!!

DaveK
19-02-2012, 13:29
WTF and WTH (Who the hell!) bought those!!!!

Calm down guys ;) - don't lose sight of the fact that it may be his mate who did the bidding, just to establish a price level and get it started. Surely no sane person would seriously pay to shift junk like this, that's what skips are for.

DSJR
19-02-2012, 14:19
They are fantastic speakers, and may qualify "Best selling JBL's" as there were many of these in studios all over the states, especially in the northern states. FWO Bauch also supplied a number of these for studio applications over here. Price a bit high though, last pair I saw were around £2200 in perfect condition about 3 years ago. A lot of the better radio stations had them as well. Need a good amp as well. Silver wound coils would be worth a bit by themselves.

Best sounding? - prefer the Jubal L65's for domestic use.

Regards
Pete

Were the L200's the "domesticated" version? - Liked those :)

I also loved the Jubal as well. You almost never see them coming up now but I've always wondered how much better they were if not plonked directly on the floor. The lack or a mirror-image pair was a slight handicap too I thought..

StanleyB
19-02-2012, 14:24
Surely no sane person would seriously pay to shift junk like this, that's what skips are for.
That's what went through my mind when I skipped a set of Ditton 66 speakers, NAD 2200 power amp, and an Alphason Sonata turntable :doh:. Luckily I had the good sense to hang on to the AR40 turntable and Alphason HS-100 arm.

seoirse2002
19-02-2012, 14:47
AR 40 Turntable?
As in Acoustic research?
Cant say I know that one

StanleyB
19-02-2012, 14:50
:doh:. I meant to type the Ariston RD40 turntable.

bogle111
19-02-2012, 15:29
Were the L200's the "domesticated" version? - Liked those :)

I also loved the Jubal as well. You almost never see them coming up now but I've always wondered how much better they were if not plonked directly on the floor. The lack or a mirror-image pair was a slight handicap too I thought..

The only trouble with JBL is their illogical numbering system. Never did learn it. L200A, L200B all about x'overs and cabinets I believe. Mirror image cabinets? - the only L200 models I remember had 2 units: horn above the bass unit. Only ever saw one pair of Jubals for sale in Germany a long time ago, for about £1400 equiv. too much, too far then.

Bit like Berkeleys really, sold as floor standers then. People now tend to put them on stands. When these were all sold, there weren't any really good stands about, and wonder if they were all "tailored" to be plonked on the floor. "Spikes" were for women's shoes.

Here is another pair
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4435-STUDIO-MONITOR-16-OHMS-PAIR-SPEAKERS-/300647500070?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item45fffcc926

and another
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Used-JBL-4408-Studio-Monitors-Pair-/330689426722?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item4cfea03522