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RobbieGong
08-04-2012, 16:31
Gosh ! - Look at these babies from 1978 :stalks: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-Reference-Series-Model-105-1978-/140734036365?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7578580893024317 720

YNWaN
08-04-2012, 16:37
Hmm...they do look to be in super condition.

Not to my taste though.

RobbieGong
08-04-2012, 16:49
Hmm...they do look to be in super condition.

Not to my taste though.

Not to mine either a tad Dr Who looking but I bet they sound great with some heavy weight vintage gear behind them. Imagine poppin round someones house in 1978 and seeing those, you'd be like 'Yes Please !!' :lol:

StanleyB
08-04-2012, 18:17
The KEF 105 were the best speakers KEF ever built IMHO.
I used to work at a shop where someone in the warehouse was so impressed with the 105 that he disassembled a pair and smuggled the bits home bit by bit.

bogle111
08-04-2012, 18:19
Not to mine either a tad Dr Who looking but I bet they sound great with some heavy weight vintage gear behind them. Imagine poppin round someones house in 1978 and seeing those, you'd be like 'Yes Please !!' :lol:

I reckon these will go for a pretty penny. There was another I remember that had the B139 in.

This is one for all the old HFi Retailers out there to check all their drawers:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michael-Jackson-Bad-mixes-US-promo-cd-rare-ESK1215MC-no-0669-still-sealed-/120875851750?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item1c24c31fe6

Reid Malenfant
08-04-2012, 18:25
This is one for all the old HFi Retailers out there to check all their drawers:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michael-Jackson-Bad-mixes-US-promo-cd-rare-ESK1215MC-no-0669-still-sealed-/120875851750?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item1c24c31fe6
Or for the seller to get his marbles checked out :lol:

:mental:

StanleyB
08-04-2012, 18:28
There was another I remember that had the B139 in.

That was the KEF 104.

Reid Malenfant
08-04-2012, 18:32
I reckon these will go for a pretty penny. There was another I remember that had the B139 in.


That was the KEF 104.
& that was the BD139 ABR ;) Driver was a B200.

StanleyB
08-04-2012, 18:44
& that was the BD139 ABR ;) Driver was a B200. And the B110 :D.

It was the Concerto to had the B139 as a genuine wired bass driver.

bogle111
08-04-2012, 18:46
& that was the BD139 ABR ;) Driver was a B200.

Sorry Stanley and Reid, it was the RAM400 model in my head as well as the 105mkII, not the 104AB. I used to rep RAM in the early days and memory is playing tricks. Do you know the driver in the 105II? Didn't see it much.

Regards

Reid Malenfant
08-04-2012, 18:50
I have seen a few models of the original 105, there was a smaller version with a single 12" driver & there was another with 2 x 8" B200 drivers just to confuse things :scratch:

Actually it might have been a 10" in the smaller 105, but I feel sure it was still the 12" B300.

StanleyB
08-04-2012, 18:51
The B139 was used in the KEF Concerto.
But it was also used by many other companies. The IMF TLS80, Linn Isobaric, and Chris Rogers Pro9TK are ones that spring to mind.

StanleyB
08-04-2012, 18:56
I have seen a few models of the original 105, there was a smaller version with a single 12" driver & there was another with 2 x 8" B200 drivers just to confuse things :scratch:

I can't remember the size of the bass drivers, but you are thinking of the KEF 105.3.

Reid Malenfant
08-04-2012, 19:01
No I'm not :D The 105/3 had internally mounted 8" bass drivers in a 4th order bandpass venting from under a stack of three drivers in a seperate module on the front...

I know what the 105/3 looks like as I always lusted after them years ago :)

Reid Malenfant
08-04-2012, 19:04
Just to prove my point here are a load of images of the 105 (http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=kef+105&hl=en&prmd=imvnsfd&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=yOCBT4qjGoOw8gPnnO2IBg&sqi=2&ved=0CEAQsAQ&biw=1159&bih=640) :D

StanleyB
08-04-2012, 19:11
No I'm not :D The 105/3 had internally mounted 8" bass drivers in a 4th order bandpass venting from under a stack of three drivers in a seperate module on the front...
You are right. There was no 105.3. It was a 105/3. I meant to type 105.4, but after about 30 years it is quite difficult to remember which ones had a dot or a /.

bogle111
08-04-2012, 21:28
Had a garage loads of brand new 103/4s, 104/3s and 105/3s which were totally different beasts. Still have a pair of 103/4s never out of box. I turn them every year. Can only remember they sounded better than Ref 1 and 2s. Any idea if they are worth anything these days?

Reid Malenfant
08-04-2012, 21:32
I should imagine so, yes. The thing is Kef lost the plot a bit & used foam surrounds on the bass drivers, which means they perish over time :doh:

I have no idea how difficult it'd be to get inside the enclosures & fish out the drivers, but the coupling rod that locks the drivers together sure as hell won't make things any easier :eyebrows:

bogle111
09-04-2012, 15:32
I should imagine so, yes. The thing is Kef lost the plot a bit & used foam surrounds on the bass drivers, which means they perish over time :doh:

I have no idea how difficult it'd be to get inside the enclosures & fish out the drivers, but the coupling rod that locks the drivers together sure as hell won't make things any easier :eyebrows:

Yes, about the plot, in fact nearly lost the lot. We also heard rumours that another southern speaker company designed their speaker size by the carton size so as to be able to fill a container to its' maximum.

Foam, yes, recently aware of this. I think it may be time to get down and dirty as I believe access is gained through the bottom and removal of the speaker post plate. These are from the last batch made and still had metal rods before the next Ref series used plastic rods.

Maybe better to sell them as "Fresh Maidstone air from early 90's" ugh!

Regards
Pete

MartinT
10-04-2012, 07:26
Interesting speakers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACOUSTIC-RESEARCH-LST-LOUDSPEAKERS-/330711732590?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4cfff4916e)

Oh yes, AR LSTs were the real deal. No picture of the drivers and I wonder if the 'acoustic suspension' has survived. Could be a bargain at that price.

MartinT
10-04-2012, 07:48
The B139 was also used in the Cambridge R40 and P50 transmission lines and in the Hi-Fi Answers transmission line kits. I had a pair of R40s for many years and they were excellent speakers.

Mothman
10-04-2012, 11:48
Might be of interest to someone in the South as they seem to go on the Bay for over £200

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/celestion-ditton-44-speakers/100032271

Jonboy
10-04-2012, 17:51
Lafayette pre amp (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300692708229?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649), i was thinking of bidding on it to match my power amp but the current price is a bit high with three days to go :eek:

Wakefield Turntables
10-04-2012, 19:38
Might be of interest to someone in the South as they seem to go on the Bay for over £200

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/celestion-ditton-44-speakers/100032271

I would have those in a heart beat. I really love Celestion speakers.

MartinT
10-04-2012, 19:40
I was tempted to pick up the phone there and then, Andrew. However, I don't really need another pair of speakers and my pennies are directed elsewhere at the moment. Lucky person who gets them.

spendorman
10-04-2012, 20:15
I would have those in a heart beat. I really love Celestion speakers.

I have just given away a pair of Dittion 44's to a friend. One HF2000 tweeter was blown. I suggested that he fits a pair of cheap Audax tweeters from JPW Mini Monitors, he did this yesterday and is very pleased with the sound. His other speakers include Quad ESL63's, Tannoy Monitor Gold 12", B&W DM2's, some small AR's and some small vintage Mordaunt Shorts.

Wakefield Turntables
10-04-2012, 21:28
I was tempted to pick up the phone there and then, Andrew. However, I don't really need another pair of speakers and my pennies are directed elsewhere at the moment. Lucky person who gets them.

Martin,

Yep! I have a bunch of stuff coming from Deepest Darkest Scotland (Paul Hynes), and also overseas from Greece. I'm now really torn between updated my SS stuff or now developing my Valve system. I'm hankering after a Audio Research PH8. On the SS side of things its either a P10, or a Whest phonostage of some description, or even a new Preamp, maybe Mark Levinson to replace the ATC SCA2 I have at the moment. Decisions, decisions :rolleyes:





I have just given away a pair of Dittion 44's to a friend. One HF2000 tweeter was blown. I suggested that he fits a pair of cheap Audax tweeters from JPW Mini Monitors, he did this yesterday and is very pleased with the sound. His other speakers include Quad ESL63's, Tannoy Monitor Gold 12", B&W DM2's, some small AR's and some small vintage Mordaunt Shorts.

FCUK! :steam:

spendorman
10-04-2012, 21:32
Martin,

FCUK! :steam:

I also gave him the B&W DM2's

MartinT
10-04-2012, 22:15
Yep! I have a bunch of stuff coming from Deepest Darkest Scotland (Paul Hynes), and also overseas from Greece. I'm now really torn between updated my SS stuff or now developing my Valve system. I'm hankering after a Audio Research PH8. On the SS side of things its either a P10, or a Whest phonostage of some description, or even a new Preamp, maybe Mark Levinson to replace the ATC SCA2 I have at the moment. Decisions, decisions :rolleyes:

I know what you mean! I also have an SR7 coming from Paul and now some Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker cables on order. I must put more things on eBay.

The only advice I can give you is that the P10 will improve every aspect of a system. Otherwise, I'd have the Whest over and over :)

Barry
11-04-2012, 12:34
Martin,

Yep! I have a bunch of stuff coming from Deepest Darkest Scotland (Paul Hynes), and also overseas from Greece. I'm now really torn between updated my SS stuff or now developing my Valve system. I'm hankering after a Audio Research PH8. On the SS side of things its either a P10, or a Whest phonostage of some description, or even a new Preamp, maybe Mark Levinson to replace the ATC SCA2 I have at the moment. Decisions, decisions :rolleyes:

Hi Andrew,

I have three Levinson preamps, all vintage: an ML10; a No. 26 with No. 25 phono stage, and a No. 28. All are superb and I don`t think I will be changing them for a very long time - if at all!

Regards

Effem
11-04-2012, 14:21
This has just made me drool a bit :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/technics-su-ma10-/320881922210?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4ab60d90a2#ht_500wt_1202

synsei
11-04-2012, 19:49
Proton 520 Integrated Amplifier (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390408079475&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_500wt_1413)

http://www.nrpavs.co.nz/Images/Proton_520_lf_700x322_pixels.gif

http://www.nrpavs.co.nz/Images/Proton_520_bk_lh_700x348_pixels.gif

This is an interesting one. In the early days of NAD it was Taiwanese OEM manufacturer Proton who built NAD's kit. Rumour has it that Proton's own kit was slightly better built and offered a frisson more in SQ, so this lickle amp might be worth a punt for a second system for the bedroom or conservatory. It also sports a decent, easily configurable phono stage...

Wakefield Turntables
12-04-2012, 16:22
That does look pretty tidy. Good luck.

spendorman
12-04-2012, 16:31
Proton 520 Integrated Amplifier (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390408079475&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_500wt_1413)

http://www.nrpavs.co.nz/Images/Proton_520_lf_700x322_pixels.gif

http://www.nrpavs.co.nz/Images/Proton_520_bk_lh_700x348_pixels.gif

This is an interesting one. In the early days of NAD it was Taiwanese OEM manufacturer Proton who built NAD's kit. Rumour has it that Proton's own kit was slightly better built and offered a frisson more in SQ, so this lickle amp might be worth a punt for a second system for the bedroom or conservatory. It also sports a decent, easily configurable phono stage...

Looks very familiar, I have a NAD 3130, it's good

Reid Malenfant
14-04-2012, 15:22
I always say you can never have enough extension leads :eyebrows: When ever I want one I can never find one...

Well I was looking out for some a little while back & found some rather nice metal cased ones which I duly snaffled up yesterday evening :D

The seller got in touch today to say he'd posted them & he'd relisted some more, though he kind of got the shipping costs wrong & they are now more expensive to ship :rolleyes:

These would be perfect to be fed with screened mains cable & I reckon they are just about big enough to fit some kind of mains filtering in. So if anyone fancies a decent screened mains block on the cheap (given a bit of DIY), take a look at what this guy is advertising!

Here's one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERO-multi-gang-240-volt-extension-lead-/251040771309?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_Tel evisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item3a73322ced), he has quite a few more listed, so check them out :)

BTH K10A
14-04-2012, 20:22
Comparing the costs of cost upgrading a Technics disco deck to a similar spec to this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1000-mk-II-EPA-100-tonearm-Obsidian-plinth-IMMACULATE-/280863166368?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4164bfcfa0#ht_8434wt_1398

I remember drooling over one of these at the Technics shop that used to be in Bromley

I think I know where my money would go ;)

Marco
14-04-2012, 20:54
DISCO DECK??? Wash thy mouth out, daftee! :eek: :ner: :eyebrows:

But yes, that SL-1000 is a belter!!

Marco.

RobbieGong
14-04-2012, 22:05
A belter yes and very likely to go for big bucks if the auction is allowed to run

Macca
14-04-2012, 23:14
That is one tempting record deck even if he does oversell it just a little ;) What I can't believe is that he is willing to break it :o

Folkboy
15-04-2012, 10:52
A belter yes and very likely to go for big bucks if the auction is allowed to run
I think I'd drive over to Denmark to pick it up in person if I could afford it, rather than risk a courier.

The Grand Wazoo
15-04-2012, 11:57
I was searching on Ebay for a suitable birthday present for Marco, & while browsing the Sindy and Barbie Accessories section, I came across this. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sindy-Barbie-Accessories-Camera-Record-Player-Reel-Reel-/320888389826?pt=UK_Dolls_Accessories_RL&hash=item4ab67040c2#ht_500wt_1361)

Macca
15-04-2012, 12:07
I always thought that Barbie was an analogue kinda girl...

Very thoughtful present and I'm sure Marco can always use some more power dressing heels.

Rare Bird
15-04-2012, 12:51
:lolsign:

BTH K10A
15-04-2012, 21:30
DISCO DECK??? Wash thy mouth out, daftee! :eek: :ner: :eyebrows:

But yes, that SL-1000 is a belter!!

Marco.

Oop's sorry Marco I forgot to pluralise it. I forgot :doh: they always come in pairs otherwise yo mixin is no good man, innit. :ner:

Rare Bird
16-04-2012, 08:37
I landed what i see as a massive bargin (To Me) 47 early 70's Popular Hi-Fi & Hi-Fi Answers magazines for just over a tenner. Ive been trying desperately to re locate my complete sets of various Audio magazines from 1967-1973 that i lost years ago, which is turning out to be an expensive exersize! Im fussy about condition generally but with magazines beggars can't be choosers..

MartinT
16-04-2012, 10:59
Gosh Andr'e, I must have read every one of those when I was young. My newsagent got them all in especially.

BTH K10A
16-04-2012, 20:41
I just love the heath robertson look of BBC modified turntables

Somewhere under the sticky back plastic and old loo rolls is a 401

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBC-RP2-6-Turntable-Garrard-Deck-Rare-Record-Player-Broadcast-Transcription-/261000453986?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3cc4d6df62#ht_500wt_1413

Jonboy
16-04-2012, 20:53
i saw that tt the other day, i bet it goes for a bit more than the £237 it is at the moment

Marco
16-04-2012, 20:55
I share your sentiments entirely, Andy. I bloody hate it, though, when folk only take a couple of pictures of what they're selling, especially when they're shite!! :doh: :rolleyes:

We need nice big clear loving close-ups of the T/T, arm and cartridge - not distant ones, with the lid down!!

Marco.

Jonboy
16-04-2012, 21:15
I landed what i see as a massive bargin (To Me) 47 early 70's Popular Hi-Fi & Hi-Fi Answers magazines for just over a tenner. Ive been trying desperately to re locate my complete sets of various Audio magazines from 1967-1973 that i lost years ago, which is turning out to be an expensive exersize! Im fussy about condition generally but with magazines beggars can't be choosers..

Bargain buy, i bet the postage was a bit though

BTH K10A
16-04-2012, 21:28
I'd rather have this though

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/Radioconsolejpgw560h384.jpg

or at the cheaper end of the market... this

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/KGrHqFnkE8VNZy--0BPWHFo9r60_57.jpg

Marco
16-04-2012, 21:36
Where's the top one taken from? :)

Marco.

BTH K10A
16-04-2012, 22:05
Where's the top one taken from? :)

Marco.

Don't know exactly. It was sent to me by a mate some time ago. It's of a german radio station. The console obviously has two EMT 930's, a Telefunken M5 (I think) RtR and lots of Telefunken V72 / V73 line/mic preamps plus what look like a couple of V81 amps. The bank of faders could be Neumann or Eckmiller.

It looks to be a mono setup though unless the cartridges are the ultra rare TSD12. The M5 is usually mono and I would have expected to see either an AEG T7 or Telefunken M10 if it were stereo.

Get one your living room you can dress up as Ming the Merciless :eek:

Marco
16-04-2012, 22:22
Oh what fun that would be... Not sure that the look would compliment my fave kitten heels, though! :eyebrows:

I love the 'sober and functional' aesthetic (do you know what I mean?) of 1960s BBC control rooms, such as those found during that period in Broadcasting House in London, which the picture of the German radio studio reminded me of :)

Here's an example of what I'm talking about (spot the Tannoys being used for monitoring purposes ;)):


http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/7407/1971studio1tg8tk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/1971studio1tg8tk.jpg/)


If I had the right sort of room at home, I'd give it the same 'vibe'/aesthetic as that!

Marco.

BTH K10A
16-04-2012, 22:29
That 70's studio has more of an Enterprise feel to it.

Marco
16-04-2012, 22:33
I know where you're coming from! Do you think 70s? To me, it looks more like late 60s. Those are Tannoy Lancasters, on the stands, n'est-ce pas? When were they introduced? :)

Marco.

dantheman91
16-04-2012, 22:37
Oh what fun that would be... Not sure that the look would compliment my fave kitten heels, though! :eyebrows:

I love the 'sober and functional' aesthetic (do you know what I mean?) of 1960s BBC control rooms, such as those during that period in Broadcasting House in London, which the picture of the German radio studio reminded me of :)

Here's an example of what I'm talking about (spot the Tannoys being used for monitoring purposes ;)):


http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/7407/1971studio1tg8tk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/1971studio1tg8tk.jpg/)


If I had the right sort of room at home, I'd give it the same 'vibe'/aesthetic as that!

Marco.

Hi

Hmm is that a quad 303 power amplifier i see under one of the lancasters :D

Marco
16-04-2012, 22:39
Looks like it!

Here's some more vintage BBC control room lurveliness:


http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/9791/3000q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/638/3000q.jpg/)

Oooh, look - Thorens TD124s... :)

Marco.

Beechwoods
16-04-2012, 22:50
I landed what i see as a massive bargin (To Me) 47 early 70's Popular Hi-Fi & Hi-Fi Answers magazines for just over a tenner. Ive been trying desperately to re locate my complete sets of various Audio magazines from 1967-1973 that i lost years ago, which is turning out to be an expensive exersize! Im fussy about condition generally but with magazines beggars can't be choosers..

The killer with magazines is you have to have all the months - it's gutting to have one missing! I was like that about Record Collector, and Wire, until I ran out of space. Expensive indeed!

BTH K10A
16-04-2012, 22:54
Mixing desk and decor look like 70's.

1930' to 50's was the golden age though.

MartinT
17-04-2012, 09:11
The killer with magazines is you have to have all the months - it's gutting to have one missing! I was like that about Record Collector, and Wire, until I ran out of space. Expensive indeed!

I had stacks and stacks of HFN, HFA, Wireless World and Elektor back in the mid to late 1970s and threw them all away when I moved out of the family home :(

Rare Bird
17-04-2012, 10:18
Oooh, look - Thorens TD124s... :)



& the rare 12'' B&O ST/P tonearm :eyebrows:

Marco
17-04-2012, 12:31
Indeed - I noticed the very same thing! ;)

Marco.

seoirse2002
19-04-2012, 09:52
Hi Guys,
Not sure if its in the right thread,and I know nothing about it either.
Perhaps the diy ers would be interested?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150799773515?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2 Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570 .l1313%26_nkw%3D150799773515%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Rare Bird
19-04-2012, 12:50
Just won a loverly condition ERA (Etudes et Recherches Acoustiques) MK6 Turntable, these were great sounding decks used 48 pole Syncro motors & inverted bearing..This is a late one so should have a good bearing, i have a spare NOS motor if anything should be wrong with this one! What i love about these is everything is built on the baseboard.. neoprene 'silent block' platter suspension..

Anyhow i'll get it all completely rebult like new inc new armboard & side cheeks in natural English oak..New lid made etc etc..

I love em really compact size like the Thorens 'TD150' was. o a reasonable £52.00. You dont have too much overhang at the back so a i recon a nice SME '3009' S2 Improved will be the ticket..

(btw: the pic of the bearing isnt the actual one on the deck)

synsei
19-04-2012, 13:08
A lovely find that and it looks to be in excellent condition too, congrats... ;)

Jonboy
19-04-2012, 17:02
Recently won this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261000740183?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649) and it has arrived today, wet inside the packaging :scratch: and has been dropped of course so a bent the bottom cover

Left it to dry out for a few hours just tried it and one channel is dead and i seem to be getting a slight voltage tingle through the chassis, unplugged it and left it alone for now .

What is it with these arsesole from these courier companys, fragile and do not drop isn't in thier vocabulary or understanding

TNT TWATS :steam:

seoirse2002
19-04-2012, 17:48
Very sorry to hear that,but also if it was packed properly maybe you wouldent have a problem.....That is why I will never,ever,EVER...buy anything so delicate by post....I have driven 150 miles and more instead.

Jonboy
19-04-2012, 20:22
It's ok now i straightened the bent base plate then took it down my mates, he gave it a once over and fitted 2 new caps a skirt or two of switch cleaner and its up and running again, i have now just got to fit some better speaker sockets to make life a bit easier

Reid Malenfant
19-04-2012, 20:29
Good news Jon :) Glad it ended up a little better than things appeared to look earlier!

Jonboy
19-04-2012, 20:34
cheers Mark, it's good to have friends who know what they are doing

Rare Bird
19-04-2012, 22:26
Aye
Ive gotta see this deck landing in one piece yet

Reid Malenfant
21-04-2012, 10:43
Well this has set me up for the weekend :eyebrows: You might need to do some hunting about to discover why this bit of kit caught my eye ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230776399851?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

2010 price taken from http://www.mcacom.com/images/dir/docs/Extron%20MSRP%20Oct2010.pdf

6632

Now convert that to £££ or as you normally have to simply put a £ where the $ was :eek:

Jac Hawk
21-04-2012, 12:01
this looks interesting
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110861815801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Reid Malenfant
21-04-2012, 14:50
Good job I'm off out later as today on ebay is becoming a tad expensive :doh:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270956591746?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Well that saved £1600 :cool:

Looks like Mr Hynes is going to be making another regulator for me :eyebrows:

Macca
21-04-2012, 16:01
this looks interesting
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110861815801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

They have a very bad rep...

keiths
21-04-2012, 16:13
They have a very bad rep...

Was that the one that had a habit of running backwards...? :eyebrows:

Macca
21-04-2012, 16:16
That's what I've read anyway. Strathearn was the DeLorean of the audio world.

hermit
21-04-2012, 16:19
ok not on ebay but ultra rare so worth posting I thought

marantz model 9 valve monoblocks (http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/marantz-model-9-reissue-mono-amplifier-wcage-1-orig-box-exc-cond-mullard-tubes/100828431)

Jac Hawk
21-04-2012, 17:50
That's what I've read anyway. Strathearn was the DeLorean of the audio world.

It does seem too have that DeLoreean look about it too

bogle111
21-04-2012, 19:34
Was very much like the Philips Ttables, but cheaper platter as IRC. Electronics used to go before box opened, but did look great. Philips were better made and sounded better, IMO
Regs
Bogie

wiicrackpot
22-04-2012, 07:52
Techy Lovers Alert!!! interesting looking arm. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNICS-SL-1900-DIRECT-DRIVE-TURNTABLE-W-SHURE-V-15-TYPE-IV-CARTRIDGE-STYLUS-/290698434558?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43aefa17fe#ht_4503wt_1018

spendorman
22-04-2012, 08:05
If it doesn't go much higher, which is unlikely, could be a bargain:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radford-STA-25-Amplifier-Owned-Signed-Eric-Clapton-1964-/280866120877?pt=UK_Music_Music_Memorabilia_LE&hash=item4164ece4ad

Macca
22-04-2012, 09:19
If it doesn't go much higher, which is unlikely, could be a bargain:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radford-STA-25-Amplifier-Owned-Signed-Eric-Clapton-1964-/280866120877?pt=UK_Music_Music_Memorabilia_LE&hash=item4164ece4ad

'it was owned by a young (19 year old) Eric Clapton and was signed and dated (1964) by him on the inside of the lid when he sent the amp for repair.'

only 19 and he had already ragged an STA 25 - that's rock n roll!

spendorman
22-04-2012, 10:51
Could well be made by Mitsubishi, a lot of Teleton stuff was:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300699178266&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

Macca
22-04-2012, 10:56
Always wanted one of these to play with - I would make a reasaonable offer if it wasn't all the way down in Devon:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revox-B790-Turntable-Grado-Cartridge-/120894937136?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC.NPJS%252BSI%26its%3D I%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D261004200 091%252B261004200091%252B261004200091%26po%3D%26ps %3D63%26clkid%3D7897742128453754285

Jac Hawk
22-04-2012, 16:23
looks interesting
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VALAB-TF-1-MM-MC-Phono-Preamplifier-Your-Best-Turntable-/300668125743?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item460137822f

Beobloke
23-04-2012, 11:57
Was that the one that had a habit of running backwards...? :eyebrows:

I had one and it would never run backwards. I was very disappointed - I think it must have been faulty.....

Macca
23-04-2012, 12:11
I had one and it would never run backwards. I was very disappointed - I think it must have been faulty.....

:lol:

BTH K10A
24-04-2012, 18:09
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160783843331?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

spendorman
24-04-2012, 18:16
I had one and it would never run backwards. I was very disappointed - I think it must have been faulty.....

Could try a Connoisseur BD1. Some of those had a tendency to run backwards.

Marco
24-04-2012, 18:31
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160783843331?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

I like them. Ticks all the boxes for me, in terms of having that retro charm. A wee bit of resto to the cabs, and they'd be lovely! :)

Marco.

BTH K10A
24-04-2012, 20:06
I had one and it would never run backwards. I was very disappointed - I think it must have been faulty.....

Now I'm beginning to understand your reviews. :lol:

synsei
24-04-2012, 20:13
This is rather wonderful...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Micro-Seiki-DDX-1000-Turntable-MD1000-Control-Unit-/270959250513?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f166e0c51#ht_500wt_1413

Jac Hawk
24-04-2012, 20:28
very nice Dave:thumbsup::drool:

RobbieGong
24-04-2012, 20:56
very nice Dave:thumbsup::drool:

Looks like a 'proper' deck for sure ! :smoking:

Jonboy
24-04-2012, 21:29
picked this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230775699500?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)up today, stripped it out of its wooden box ready for some tlc looks like it's got some Mullard caps and it's complete which is a bonus

spendorman
25-04-2012, 04:55
picked this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230775699500?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)up today, stripped it out of its wooden box ready for some tlc looks like it's got some Mullard caps and it's complete which is a bonus

Nice sounding little amp, I have one that needs a new output transformer.

MartinT
25-04-2012, 06:04
This is rather wonderful...

A friend of mine had one with three arms: Dynavector, Grace and SME II. Great sounding deck.

sq225917
25-04-2012, 07:21
I'd be all over that micro Seiki if I wasn't already perfectly happy with what I have, bet it goes for under a grand.

Marco
25-04-2012, 08:50
Can you still get parts for it, though, if anything vital goes pop?

Marco.

sq225917
25-04-2012, 09:33
The main IC's are available, it's not too complicated in the power supply. Physical parts, I'd just have them made.

StanleyB
25-04-2012, 10:21
The only problem I can find with my DDX-1000 are the rubber feet. They are slowly disintegrating. A guy in the US makes a set of metal replacements, which I'll probably end up ordering one of these days.

Rare Bird
25-04-2012, 11:21
How much can you pick up Micro 'MSB-1' (Microsobers) fer ?

StanleyB
25-04-2012, 11:48
There is a set on eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-Seiki-MSB-1-Microsorber-Feet-RUBBER-FEET-EX-Condition-Up-16-kg-/140735986017?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item20c484b961) for about £130 including postage from Australia.

Thing Fish
25-04-2012, 14:20
They have to be having a laugh...:scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-T-H-Dam-Euro-Troll-1968-Rare-Long-Hair-/230649906488?pt=UK_Doll_Bears_Dolls_EH&hash=item35b3ce4538

hifi_dave
25-04-2012, 14:29
Aaaaah, sweet.

Folkboy
25-04-2012, 19:38
They have to be having a laugh...:scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-T-H-Dam-Euro-Troll-1968-Rare-Long-Hair-/230649906488?pt=UK_Doll_Bears_Dolls_EH&hash=item35b3ce4538
That is trollin'.

The Grand Wazoo
27-04-2012, 07:25
I haven't seen any of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-A60-Amplifier-A60-Power-Amplifier-active-use-ARC-101-Speakers-/261011441409?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cc57e8701#ht_500wt_1361) for a few years. Looks to be in good order.

Macca
27-04-2012, 07:58
I haven't seen any of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-A60-Amplifier-A60-Power-Amplifier-active-use-ARC-101-Speakers-/261011441409?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cc57e8701#ht_500wt_1361) for a few years. Looks to be in good order.

If I was closer I would be going for these - look in great nick

Rare Bird
27-04-2012, 09:38
Thats a good system Chris.. I have an A&R 'SA60' here unit number 0021, I think it has Linn 'Kan' crossover board but not sure.

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o534/ELPFAN1/Picture025.jpg

Reid Malenfant
27-04-2012, 16:06
Hmmm, I have a pair of ARC101 under the stairs if I remember correctly :cool: They might be in good nick under that matt black paint :eek: :rolleyes:

Jonboy
27-04-2012, 16:16
I haven't seen any of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-A60-Amplifier-A60-Power-Amplifier-active-use-ARC-101-Speakers-/261011441409?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cc57e8701#ht_500wt_1361) for a few years. Looks to be in good order.


Hmmm my mate lives there :hmm:

The Grand Wazoo
29-04-2012, 10:08
Not many of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LINN-SONDEK-LP12-SME-2000-Plinth-system-/251047389617?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3a739729b1#ht_887wt_1344) about

bogle111
29-04-2012, 10:23
Not many of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LINN-SONDEK-LP12-SME-2000-Plinth-system-/251047389617?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3a739729b1#ht_887wt_1344) about

That is a very rare historic find!

Roy S
29-04-2012, 14:30
These any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170829031058?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_473wt_392

Macca
29-04-2012, 14:36
Its a 5 channel - do you need 5 channels? - I reckon it will shot up in price as it gets near the end

Roy S
29-04-2012, 14:43
Its a 5 channel - do you need 5 channels? - I reckon it will shot up in price as it gets near the end

Not really (only using two channels of a seven channel amp at the moment) and you're probably right, it'll go for big money.

BTH K10A
30-04-2012, 23:07
Got myself a nice little batch of vintage Westrex mic transformers for £37.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_1515-1.jpg

Marco
01-05-2012, 07:51
That is a very rare historic find!

Why didn't it sell, though? :scratch:

Marco.

prestonchipfryer
01-05-2012, 07:56
Why didn't it sell, though? :scratch:

Marco.

There were NO BIDS. Strange as the arm alone would been probably worth having.

Marco
01-05-2012, 08:26
Exactly... My point was that if it was so rare and desirable (as suggested earlier), why were there no bids?

The problem I think is that the Linn sheep won't buy anything which hasn't been officially blessed by Ivor... If it'd had a stock plinth and an Ittok instead, it'd likely have sold! :doh:

Marco.

StanleyB
01-05-2012, 09:51
Exactly... My point was that if it was so rare and desirable (as suggested earlier), why were there no bids?

The problem I think is that the Linn sheep won't buy anything which hasn't been officially blessed by Ivor... If it'd had a stock plinth and an Ittok instead, it'd likely have sold! :doh:
It's not about the sound, but about the ability to say that one owns an original LP12 ;). There was once an LP12 with a newly built plinth on sale in another forum. Price was ridiculously low, but because it was not the factory plinth it wouldn't shift.

Beobloke
01-05-2012, 11:48
If you look at the listing, it didn't actually not sell, but "The listing was ended because the item is no longer available".

This means one of two things:

(1) Seller realised just what he had, in which case expect to see it re-listed soon at a much higher price.

(2) Someone made him an off-eBay offer that was too good to refuse.

Spur07
01-05-2012, 22:06
If you look at the listing, it didn't actually not sell, but "The listing was ended because the item is no longer available".

This means one of two things:

(1) Seller realised just what he had, in which case expect to see it re-listed soon at a much higher price.

(2) Someone made him an off-eBay offer that was too good to refuse.

Exactly, the auction never ran to the end - the seller pulled it. My guess someone made him an offer.

prestonchipfryer
02-05-2012, 07:01
If you look at the listing, it didn't actually not sell, but "The listing was ended because the item is no longer available".

This means one of two things:

(1) Seller realised just what he had, in which case expect to see it re-listed soon at a much higher price.

(2) Someone made him an off-eBay offer that was too good to refuse.


Yes, of course. The seller probably did have an offer he couldn't refuse. :eyebrows:

The Grand Wazoo
02-05-2012, 07:32
Yes, of course. The seller probably did have an offer he couldn't refuse. :eyebrows:

I hope you factored in the cost of my finders fee - where do I send the invoice?

Rare Bird
02-05-2012, 15:48
Thank the lord Mayware F4/III i won Monday night (Amazing fast delivery) arrived in one piece..Did well at £140.00 me thinks :eyebrows:

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o534/ELPFAN1/F4.jpg

synsei
02-05-2012, 15:50
Congratulations Andre, that looks to be in fabulous condition... ;)

Marco
02-05-2012, 17:26
Very nice, Andre. Bet you can't wait to get it all up and running - we expect lots of pics! ;)

Marco.

MartinT
02-05-2012, 18:09
Always liked that arm, Andr'e. Do you know what became of the company?

synsei
03-05-2012, 01:37
Here are a pair of B&W DM70's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM70-/200750759558?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ebdad7e86#ht_500wt_1413) needing some TLC (and bass drivers) if anyone is interested. Currently sitting at 75 quid with only a few hours to go ;)

dave2010
03-05-2012, 07:51
I wonder about these Goodmans Magnums - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-GOODMANS-MAGNUM-K-LOUDSPEAKERS-1960s-vintage-huge-sound-potential-/330725302523?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4d00c3a0fb#ht_552wt_922

I have a pair of Goodwoods, but the bass unit in one is damaged. I might be able to get it fixed, but I wonder if the drive from the Magnums would fit instead. Not urgent though, but would be useful to know about the drives.

I suppose If I camp on eBay long enough I might get a spare in reasonable condition, either a drive unit or a complete Goodwood cabinet etc.

Rare Bird
03-05-2012, 10:40
B&W DM70's needing some TLC (and bass drivers) if anyone is interested.

The B&W 'DM70' (Standard Version) are my fav B&W speaker.. :(

Puffin
03-05-2012, 13:31
I wonder about these Goodmans Magnums - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-GOODMANS-MAGNUM-K-LOUDSPEAKERS-1960s-vintage-huge-sound-potential-/330725302523?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4d00c3a0fb#ht_552wt_922

I have a pair of Goodwoods, but the bass unit in one is damaged. I might be able to get it fixed, but I wonder if the drive from the Magnums would fit instead. Not urgent though, but would be useful to know about the drives.

I suppose If I camp on eBay long enough I might get a spare in reasonable condition, either a drive unit or a complete Goodwood cabinet etc.



http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=16437

Effem
03-05-2012, 20:09
Bugger, bugger and thrice bugger!!!!

Been after one of these for more years than I care to remember and when one comes up for sale . . . . . it's at the other side of the country, collection only :steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rapport-Stereo-Pre-Amp-Pre1a-/140745180713?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20c5110629#ht_500wt_1202

Jonboy
03-05-2012, 20:26
Bugger, bugger and thrice bugger!!!!

Been after one of these for more years than I care to remember and when one comes up for sale . . . . . it's at the other side of the country, collection only :steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rapport-Stereo-Pre-Amp-Pre1a-/140745180713?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20c5110629#ht_500wt_1202


Surely someone on here can help with collecting this ?

MartinT
03-05-2012, 21:26
What's its provenance, Frank?

Rare Bird
03-05-2012, 21:32
Suprised thats as low as it is..

The Grand Wazoo
03-05-2012, 22:31
It could have been so simple Frank - I'm going down to Cornwall in a few weeks & we have a house 20 minutes away from Lincoln but I'm afraid that I'm not going to be anywhere near it between then & now.

bogle111
03-05-2012, 22:38
If the item were paid for, could it not be collected at a later date?

DaveK
04-05-2012, 08:15
Don't know if it's at all helpful but I live on the east side of Sheffield and, (for petrol money for a 1400cc old Corsa :) ) would be willing to collect it and hang on to it for a while but what about the rest of the journey?
Further thoughts:
my son's job takes him around a lot of the country but it's erratic and usually at quite short notice - maybe he could get it a bit nearer to you at some point?
Dave.

Mark Grant
04-05-2012, 08:25
Bugger, bugger and thrice bugger!!!!

Been after one of these for more years than I care to remember and when one comes up for sale . . . . . it's at the other side of the country, collection only :steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rapport-Stereo-Pre-Amp-Pre1a-/140745180713?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20c5110629#ht_500wt_1202

If you want it buy it and you will find someone who will collect and send to you.

My youngest brother visits Lincoln often and he could pick it up and bring it to me and then I could send it on with UPS for just under £10.

The Grand Wazoo
04-05-2012, 08:40
The army's new secret weapon - An amp (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sony-amplefirer-and-cd-player-/261013569804?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item3cc59f010c#ht_500wt_1361) that also doubles as a machine gun? Could be exactly that as the seller is in Catterick Garrison.

MartinT
04-05-2012, 09:24
sony amplefirer

Yes, but is it enough?

Effem
04-05-2012, 09:32
What's its provenance, Frank?

When I worked in a hi-fi shop back in the 80's I had a Rappaport pre on loan for a few weeks and I shed some real tears when I returned it. Awesome sound paired with a Hafler power amp and feeding a pair of Harbeth HL2's as I recall.
I have seen a very rare few on ebay over the years and most look like they have been used as axle stands, or the modules have been robbed out, making them utterly useless.

At the moment it is at pathetically low money for one of the best pre's ever made in MY opinion, so I wish the seller would provide a postage option :(

MartinT
04-05-2012, 09:38
You could always arrange courier collection if he would just pack it for you?

Effem
04-05-2012, 09:49
You could always arrange courier collection if he would just pack it for you?

No, he specifically states "no couriers or postage" which is a shame

Rare Bird
04-05-2012, 10:15
Don't know if it's at all helpful but I live on the east side of Sheffield and, (for petrol money for a 1400cc old Corsa :) ) would be willing to collect it and hang on to it for a while but what about the rest of the rest of the journey

Whats happened to the Jag Dave?

Effem
04-05-2012, 10:33
I might try a different tack here.

I will wait and see if nobody else bids it too high then have a go at buying it.

Then I will let the seller know it will be collected but then later say I have been let down and could he post it once the heat is off with all the other items he is selling. I think that might be the problem in that he has a list of items for sale and doesn't relish the idea of back and forth to the post office with armfuls of parcels.

Griffy
04-05-2012, 11:04
I might be able to assist in this, although I'm not sure when I will next be in the Lincs area. I'd ask him if he is actually in Lincoln, its a big county!

Rare Bird
04-05-2012, 11:44
He's near the City centre

DaveK
04-05-2012, 12:01
Whats happened to the Jag Dave?

Still got the Jag Andre' - at the moment the front bumper is off it while my son comes up to give me a hand to put a new (to me) one on. It was a choice of 'off to the auction' at Wickersley or spend some money on it and I was persuaded to spend the money - still not sure it was a wise decision but I do like driving it. I offered the Corsa trip as it would cost Frank about half what the Jag would take in fuel.
Dave.

vouk
04-05-2012, 14:40
Don't know if the price is a bargain but that is certainly one appealing deck:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/DENON-DP-75-TRANSROTOR-TR-6-2-ELAC-ESG796-/170829419968?pt=Plattenspieler&hash=item27c63a15c0

:cool:

prestonchipfryer
04-05-2012, 16:47
This looks pretty:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Yamaha-PF-1000-/300702474656?pt=Plattenspieler&hash=item460343a1a0

RobbieGong
04-05-2012, 17:06
This looks pretty:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Yamaha-PF-1000-/300702474656?pt=Plattenspieler&hash=item460343a1a0

Most certainly does. Looks pretty purposeful too as though it was built with intent ie: sound good intent :lol: Anyone know anything about this Yammy ?

Rare Bird
04-05-2012, 17:08
i think Jerry had one a bit back

Effem
04-05-2012, 18:39
i think Jerry had one a bit back

He certainly did, although I think his was a PF90? Anyhow, it had the same "parallel tube" as the one on ebay, he brought it to one of my bakeoffs and it sounded excellent.

Alex_UK
04-05-2012, 21:52
Frank - just bid for it (and win! ;)) - we'll sort it out - someone will be able to collect and post it to you.

BTH K10A
05-05-2012, 15:22
Most certainly does. Looks pretty purposeful too as though it was built with intent ie: sound good intent :lol: Anyone know anything about this Yammy ?

It was built by Micro Seiki for Yamaha and is a 3 point suspended BD deck.

Sounds much better than any LP12

dave2010
05-05-2012, 15:52
Frank - just bid for it (and win! ;)) - we'll sort it out - someone will be able to collect and post it to you.Looks like it went for not a lot, if it's as good as suggested.

Effem
05-05-2012, 16:03
Arrggghhhhhhh! Been up to my elbows in silicone redoing the shower tray so I missed the auction :(

Ah well, for that price someone got a true bargain :cool:

Reid Malenfant
05-05-2012, 16:21
I remember the 80W class A power amp that the pre amp you used was seperated from Frank, talk about a monster :eek: It had the same kind of reputation as the pre amp :eyebrows:

Jonboy
05-05-2012, 21:11
Tannoys (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280874110110?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) in what looks like home built cabinets :scratch: could be good though :D

Jonboy
06-05-2012, 22:27
cracking little amps these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-Cadet-Mk11-Pre-Power-Valves-Amplifiers-/130691011722?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1e6dca948a)

StanleyB
07-05-2012, 10:11
I was surprised how good Eagle amps sounded after listening to a couple in the 80's. A guy I worked with then was the son of the owner or managing director (can't remember which of the two it was). The A8500 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eagle-International-50-Watts-per-Channel-Amplifier-similar-Pioneer-SA-6800-/270971738000?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f172c9790) sounded particularly good, but never registered in WHF etc. It's a cracking amp for a 2nd system, especially at that asking price.

DaveK
07-05-2012, 14:16
If so, see here: -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200755090654&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

Dave.

Puffin
07-05-2012, 18:09
I already bought them.

prestonchipfryer
07-05-2012, 18:36
Ahem!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-seiki-SX-8000-turntable-air-bearing-all-proffesional-tonearm-MINT-/270969656248?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3f170cd3b8

Reid Malenfant
07-05-2012, 18:48
Ahem!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-seiki-SX-8000-turntable-air-bearing-all-proffesional-tonearm-MINT-/270969656248?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3f170cd3b8
No arm, no motor, just a platter, air bearing & compressor....

Stuff that :mental:

Jonboy
07-05-2012, 19:40
a few valves for sale (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Radio-Valve-Collection-700-Boxed-1328-Unboxed-/110858420102?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3D UCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D825424819141866 4161)

Jonboy
07-05-2012, 20:07
Did anyone on here buy this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280870216157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true), i would be interested to hear what you think of it as it's looks well made and should sound very good

BTH K10A
07-05-2012, 22:06
Did anyone on here buy this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280870216157?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true), i would be intersted to hear what you think of it as it's looks well made and should sound very good

Thought about it as the iron is quite impressive for an EL84 amp. Wiring is very neat too. I decided to go for another amp as solving hum issues can be a PITA.

Won this
160791988629

Jonboy
07-05-2012, 22:16
Thought about it as the iron is quite impressive for an EL84 amp. Wiring is very neat too. I decided to go for another amp as solving hum issues can be a PITA.

Won this
160791988629

That looks really nice, the wiring is very neat and tidy, good size trannie and a good price :)

BTH K10A
07-05-2012, 22:37
That looks really nice, the wiring is very neat and tidy, good size trannie and a good price :)

yes, quite good value really. I recently heard a pair of williamson amps pitted against a pair of Mullard 5-20's and was very impressed with the Mullard design. The Williamson's may have had a slight edge of sweetness in the mid range but overall the 5-20's were more accomplished, especially in the bass. So I've been on the lookout for a pair of / stereo 5-20's or 5-10's to use with my Westrex's.

MartinT
08-05-2012, 06:00
no motor

A bit rich calling it a turntable, then!

MartinT
08-05-2012, 06:24
These Ditton 15s don't look too shabby:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-15-Bookshelf-Stereo-Speakers-1970s-British-2-way-Classics-/400294594209?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5d336ac6a1

Barry
08-05-2012, 14:02
yes, quite good value really. I recently heard a pair of williamson amps pitted against a pair of Mullard 5-20's and was very impressed with the Mullard design. The Williamson's may have had a slight edge of sweetness in the mid range but overall the 5-20's were more accomplished, especially in the bass. So I've been on the lookout for a pair of / stereo 5-20's or 5-10's to use with my Westrex's.

:lol: I used to build these as an undergraduate - "in those days we were poor" and had to build our hi-fi.

Reid Malenfant
08-05-2012, 16:58
These Ditton 15s don't look too shabby:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-15-Bookshelf-Stereo-Speakers-1970s-British-2-way-Classics-/400294594209?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5d336ac6a1
:doh: Been watching them for at least 4 or 5 days now... I was hoping to pick them up for the bass drivers & ABRs :eyebrows:

:lol:

spendorman
08-05-2012, 17:01
:doh: Been watching them for at least 4 or 5 days now... I was hoping to pick them up for the bass drivers & ABRs :eyebrows:

:lol:


I have some County bass units that are doing nothing.

Reid Malenfant
08-05-2012, 17:04
I have some County bass units that are doing nothing.
Are the chassis on them cast alloy? Got to be cast alloy I'm afraid :eyebrows:

spendorman
08-05-2012, 17:17
Are the chassis on them cast alloy? Got to be cast alloy I'm afraid :eyebrows:

No, pressed steel, I'm afraid

prestonchipfryer
09-05-2012, 15:09
Ideal for a picnic

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-SHARP-VZ-2500-LINEAR-TRACKING-TURNTABLE-GHETTO-BLASTER-RADIO-CASS-STEREO-/200752411437?pt=UK_CE_Portable_Audio_Portable_Ster eos_ET&hash=item2ebdc6b32d

:lol:

northwest
09-05-2012, 16:26
Ideal for a picnic

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-SHARP-VZ-2500-LINEAR-TRACKING-TURNTABLE-GHETTO-BLASTER-RADIO-CASS-STEREO-/200752411437?pt=UK_CE_Portable_Audio_Portable_Ster eos_ET&hash=item2ebdc6b32d

:lol:

Friend of mine had one back in New York, über cool. He is being a bit ambitious with the price though.

Alex_UK
09-05-2012, 18:39
über cool.

Hell yeah!


He is being a bit ambitious with the price though.

Evidently not! :eek:

Reid Malenfant
09-05-2012, 18:42
Friend of mine had one back in New York, über cool. He is being a bit ambitious with the price though.
Hell, don't you just love that fandango technology in that deck :D A 4 bit microcomputer no less :eek:

:lol:

Beechwoods
09-05-2012, 18:57
Ideal for a picnic

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-SHARP-VZ-2500-LINEAR-TRACKING-TURNTABLE-GHETTO-BLASTER-RADIO-CASS-STEREO-/200752411437?pt=UK_CE_Portable_Audio_Portable_Ster eos_ET&hash=item2ebdc6b32d

:lol:

:lol: Fantastic!

Now this one was the first 'stereo' I had of my own!

Hands off, at 99p it's mine :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SANYO-C-30-RADIO-CASSETTE-RECORDER-1985-BOOM-BOX-GHETTO-BLASTER-/310398416166?pt=UK_CE_Cassette_RL&hash=item48452ff526

dantheman91
09-05-2012, 19:45
Hi

could get interesting only put on today :stalks:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-LSU-HF-15L-SILVERS-CORNER-CABS-GETTING-VERY-RARE-15-GOLD-SPKR-/160797638552?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2570493f98

Beechwoods
09-05-2012, 19:46
Ooh they look lovely!

prestonchipfryer
10-05-2012, 07:23
:lol: Fantastic!

Now this one was the first 'stereo' I had of my own!

Hands off, at 99p it's mine :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SANYO-C-30-RADIO-CASSETTE-RECORDER-1985-BOOM-BOX-GHETTO-BLASTER-/310398416166?pt=UK_CE_Cassette_RL&hash=item48452ff526

You're gonna need plenty of batteries :lol:

StanleyB
10-05-2012, 19:05
THIS (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHARP-GF-777Z-Vintage-Boombox-Ghettoblaster-80s-gf-777-/221000617579?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3374a9ce6b) is without any doubt my choice for king of all ghetto blasters. My second choice would be its smaller brother, the GF-555.
I remember them fondly from my misspent days in the 80's.

John
10-05-2012, 20:04
Bloody hell I wished I kept mine

prestonchipfryer
13-05-2012, 14:37
Looks clean:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-774-Turntable-arm-Ortofon-cartridge-/280878703428?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4165ace344

Rare Bird
13-05-2012, 16:06
:lolsign:

nat8808
16-05-2012, 18:35
Not been on eBay for a while - what's with their new catagory configuration?

So now tonearms for example aren't anywhere near the turntables - there's a tv & home audio parts section completely seperate from the rest of the home hifi and all lumped together with spare tv circuits - and stands are again in a separate place called TV & Home Audio Accessories, lumped in with TV stands...

:doh:

Professional section has gone from consumer electronics too so now people have to work out whether some audio kit from a TV studio belongs to the musical instrument section ( a daftly named catagory itself to include studio equipment - "and on lead compressor is Tara Joccovic" ) or whatever...

Still, the confusion could lead to some good mis-classifications and hence bargains - so start trawling (but keep them to yourself or ruin the chance of a bargain) !

StanleyB
16-05-2012, 18:41
It's quite simple. By having more sections ebay is able to fleece you a lot more if you are a seller. In order to increase the likelihood of your item coming up in a category you have to list it in several different categories.

Reid Malenfant
16-05-2012, 18:57
It's quite simple. By having more sections ebay is able to fleece you a lot more if you are a seller. In order to increase the likelihood of your item coming up in a category you have to list it in several different categories.
Not just that Stan, but they have put up the final value fees on a lot of electrical stuff from 5% to 10% :eek:

Robbing b'stards :steam:

seoirse2002
16-05-2012, 20:54
+1

MartinT
17-05-2012, 07:41
Annoying, isn't it? They have the monopoly and I don't mind any business making their money for the enterprise they have shown but by the time you pay eBay and PayPal fees you really do start to feel fleeced.

StanleyB
17-05-2012, 08:27
A lot of businesses would be happy to make a 10% profit on any sales these days. If you add the Paypal fee, the total made by the ebay empire is around 13 to 15%. That's even more of a profit margin many, including me, would be quite happy with these days. Taking into account that eBay pays no VAT on their profit, they are really skimming it.

MartinT
17-05-2012, 10:06
eBay pays no VAT on their profit

:eek:

brian2957
17-05-2012, 10:15
The problem is that some of the gear I buy and sell can only be bought and sold on Ebay.Unfortunately an advert in the local paper shop doesn't cut it.
Brian.

nat8808
17-05-2012, 17:19
It's been 10% for a few years now hasn't it - or is that for business sellers too now?

I'm ok with it to be honest as I like to trawl through catagories and I guess there will be fewer finding the unusual and mis-described things.

It also puts more pressure on you listing coming up in a search I suppose or maybe getting a load of links to ebay sales around the web - audiograil does a great job of that on the forums for example (in the trade sections).

Jonboy
17-05-2012, 21:08
300b amp (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/custom-built-western-electric-91a-300b-power-amplifier-/280880944197?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4165cf1445) what a beast

Jonboy
17-05-2012, 21:11
VU meters :drool: (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Retro-1980s-Sony-Power-Amp-TA-N77ES-Pre-control-Amp-TA-E77ES-/290709571030?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item43afa405d6)

Reid Malenfant
17-05-2012, 21:18
300b amp (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/custom-built-western-electric-91a-300b-power-amplifier-/280880944197?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4165cf1445) what a beast
I thought you might have meant the power output :lol: No, but man that amp is HUGE!

VU meters :drool: (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Retro-1980s-Sony-Power-Amp-TA-N77ES-Pre-control-Amp-TA-E77ES-/290709571030?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item43afa405d6)
Now that's a beast :D

Jonboy
17-05-2012, 21:20
I thought you might have meant the power output



It's not about how many watts you've got it's the way you use them :eyebrows:

Reid Malenfant
17-05-2012, 21:32
:rfl: Oh aye, it is that :D

Marco
17-05-2012, 21:46
I thought you might have meant the power output :lol: No, but man that amp is HUGE!


If you like 'em long and thin... Personally, dahling, I prefer more girth! :eyebrows:

Marco.

Reid Malenfant
17-05-2012, 21:50
If you like 'em long and thin... Personally, dahling, I prefer more girth! :eyebrows:

Marco.
So you like fat porkers rather than chipolatas do you Marco :rfl:

I'm well pleased I don't know what's behind that door in your listening room :eyebrows:

Marco
18-05-2012, 06:56
Hahahaha... Tabatha likes a nice meaty one to chew on! :bum:

Marco.

StanleyB
18-05-2012, 07:06
Hahahaha... Tabatha likes a nice meaty one to chew on!
You know about Tabatha Cash :eek:?

Marco
18-05-2012, 07:27
She's not a 'vegeterian', is she? :D

Marco.

prestonchipfryer
18-05-2012, 18:36
Hope springs eternal

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-TurnTable-SP-25-MK-IV-Plays-33-45-78-speed-/150800589436?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item231c6a627c

bogle111
18-05-2012, 19:18
Use to put the Mk4 out at 25 pounds apiece with a G800 cartridge! Doesn'hurt to dream

wiicrackpot
19-05-2012, 03:30
I don't know what it is with Australian sellers, goldenanalog and analogsound are the same, 'priced to keep' coupled with sloppy listing style,
it must be the Crocodile Piss they drink before they log on to the Bay. :scratch:

wii.

Mr Kipling
19-05-2012, 17:30
Hi. Bargin Nakamichi 2 cassette for £55 + post.

Kind Regards,
Stephen

Reid Malenfant
19-05-2012, 18:36
Don't you just love those typos in listings on ebay :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230791112268?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


Even with that frankly ridiculous postage it's still cheaper than trying to get one in the UK :cool:

Roy S
20-05-2012, 14:28
Just picked up locally for 60 notes :)

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/CIMG0093.jpg

synsei
20-05-2012, 23:06
Nice one Roy ;)

Roy S
20-05-2012, 23:13
Nice one Roy ;)

Cheers. They sound brilliant, think I've finally got a 'Hifi'

dantheman91
21-05-2012, 15:31
‎http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-66-Studio-Monitor-Speakers-/200764191464?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ebe7a72e8


Some one kind of got a bargin.:eyebrows:

Wakefield Turntables
21-05-2012, 16:42
:stalks: WOW! A pair of 66's, they need some TLC but they aint that difficult to scrub up!

dantheman91
21-05-2012, 16:45
But still thats rediculus :doh:

Only hopeing the had non orginal drivers in the other wise the bidder scored good :doh:

Audio Al
21-05-2012, 16:50
Looks like the chipboard boxes have got wet and blown in one of the photos

spendorman
21-05-2012, 19:12
What are the smaller speakers?

Reid Malenfant
21-05-2012, 19:17
What are the smaller speakers?
Going by the size & shape, I'd hazard a guess at Ditton 15 ;)

spendorman
21-05-2012, 19:21
Going by the size & shape, I'd hazard a guess at Ditton 15 ;)

Yes, that makes seems reasonable, coincidentally, about an hour ago I was looking at a pair of Ditton 15's, had them for years, still in nice condition.

walpurgis
22-05-2012, 10:30
Yes, they are definitely Ditton 15s, not the inferior later XR type. Geoff.

Richardl
22-05-2012, 12:50
Rare as rocking horse poo (2nd hand) and it's a good compromise between A/V and hifi........damn good price as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COPLAND-CVA-306-/140757478179?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20c5ccab23

RichB
22-05-2012, 16:15
Yes, they are definitely Ditton 15s, not the inferior later XR type. Geoff.

I snapped at this pair of Ditton 15s for £10.99 and picking them up locally on Thurs. Any suggestions for things to check for or tweaks????

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140755591058?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

I've no idea what I'm going to do with them or where they'll go in the house but thought it worth having anyway. Might stick em on the end of a mini t amp for a chuckle. They might make a canny pair of 'Party' speakers to save my main kit getting trashed when we eventually have our traditional summer knees up:eyebrows:

Rare Bird
22-05-2012, 16:16
Great topic this in most cases exposing a potential bargin so that it ends up not :scratch:

RichB
22-05-2012, 17:56
Great topic this in most cases exposing a potential bargin so that it ends up not :scratch:

Hence why i posted after winning the auction... dont even know if its a bargain tbh.

walpurgis
22-05-2012, 19:40
I snapped at this pair of Ditton 15s for £10.99 and picking them up locally on Thurs. Any suggestions for things to check for or tweaks????

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140755591058?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

I've no idea what I'm going to do with them or where they'll go in the house but thought it worth having anyway. Might stick em on the end of a mini t amp for a chuckle. They might make a canny pair of 'Party' speakers to save my main kit getting trashed when we eventually have our traditional summer knees up:eyebrows:

Yes, that is the earlier, first series Ditton 15. I wouldn't recommend them as party speakers. They were called the Ditton 15 because they only handled 15 watts (which was about average for a speker this size in the early seventies). Later ones could take a bit more power. They are quite efficient and can go pretty loud though, but it would be a shame to blow those lovely HF1300 tweeters. They are one of the most revealing moving coil units ever made and with a nice valve amp the Ditton 15 can sound remakably good. Geoff.

Wakefield Turntables
22-05-2012, 20:06
Yes, that is the earlier, first series Ditton 15. I wouldn't recommend them as party speakers. They were called the Ditton 15 because they only handled 15 watts (which was about average for a speker this size in the early seventies). Later ones could take a bit more power. They are quite efficient and can go pretty loud though, but it would be a shame to blow those lovely HF1300 tweeters. They are one of the most revealing moving coil units ever made and with a nice valve amp the Ditton 15 can sound remakably good. Geoff.

I would agree with every single comment here. I have some 15XR's which I've super tweeked running from a Radford amp and they sound bloody great! So much so I bought a pair of "skipped" 44's off the bay to replace them.

RichB
22-05-2012, 22:57
Yes, that is the earlier, first series Ditton 15. I wouldn't recommend them as party speakers. They were called the Ditton 15 because they only handled 15 watts (which was about average for a speker this size in the early seventies). Later ones could take a bit more power. They are quite efficient and can go pretty loud though, but it would be a shame to blow those lovely HF1300 tweeters. They are one of the most revealing moving coil units ever made and with a nice valve amp the Ditton 15 can sound remakably good. Geoff.

Thanks for this Geoff, i do look after my gear and wouldnt see them trashed (honest guv). From what you've said then I guess they might well be a good match for the mini t at 20w max.... I cant wait to hear them now.

walpurgis
23-05-2012, 10:50
Thanks for this Geoff, i do look after my gear and wouldnt see them trashed (honest guv). From what you've said then I guess they might well be a good match for the mini t at 20w max.... I cant wait to hear them now.

I guess a Tripath type amplifier may suit the Ditton 15s quite well. Geoff.

The Black Adder
23-05-2012, 12:05
Very nice player this. Speaking from experience.

TDA1541A Dac CDM4.11 Transport - Digital out - And engineered like a swiss watch - £175 - Fookin bargain!

I regretted selling mine and this is tempting me....

A FOOKIN BARGAIN (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251067920436?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1288)

RochaCullen
23-05-2012, 15:29
No remote by the looks of it. Would that be easy to get?



Very nice player this. Speaking from experience.

TDA1541A Dac CDM4.11 Transport - Digital out - And engineered like a swiss watch - £175 - Fookin bargain!

I regretted selling mine and this is tempting me....

A FOOKIN BARGAIN (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251067920436?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1288)

The Black Adder
23-05-2012, 16:02
ah... the remote is possible but you need the Beocenter unit for that to work unfortunately..

With just the cdp you can only play and advance (FF) which is not for some but I found it perfectly fine, takes a little getting used to but the the layout it's a cracking player. I paid £250 for mine.

Beobloke
25-05-2012, 13:40
I need more big speakers like I need a hole in the head, but these aren't far away from me and are calling me very loudly...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190680508025&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

Marco
25-05-2012, 14:56
They look nice and are of a good vintage... I'd snaffle 'em. What difference will one more pair of shpeeks make, nestling at Smith towers! How many pairs of shoes does yer missus have? :eyebrows:

Marco

synsei
25-05-2012, 15:00
They are in superb condition, go Adam... :cool:

Beobloke
25-05-2012, 15:17
They look nice and are of a good vintage... I'd snaffle 'em. What difference will one more pair of shpeeks make, nestling at Smith towers! How many pairs of shoes does yer missus have? :eyebrows:

Marco

Loads, but they could all fit into just ONE of my Leak 3090s! :(

Marco
25-05-2012, 15:52
Yes, but it's difficult getting a tune from a pair of Mimi slippers! :D

Marco.

Reid Malenfant
25-05-2012, 19:15
I need more big speakers like I need a hole in the head, but these aren't far away from me and are calling me very loudly...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190680508025&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
They look in great condition :)

I'm just happy (so far :D) that nobody appears to have noticed the speakers that I'm watching on ebay, if they have then they are going to do what I normally do & bid right near the end of the listing :rolleyes:

But we'll see :eyebrows:

For obvious reasons I won't be saying what they are or linking to them as they are being given away at the starting bid & there isn't one so far :cool:

synsei
25-05-2012, 19:33
More speakers Mark? :D

Reid Malenfant
25-05-2012, 19:37
More speakers Mark? :D
Hopefully yes... They are very good indeed though ;)

I'll let you know if I win them :cool:

Macca
26-05-2012, 12:54
Now these look to be some proper loudspeakers. Good photos too:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-DD55000-Everest-Stereo-Loudspeakers-/190683425047?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item2c659e2917

MartinT
26-05-2012, 13:06
Nice, Martin. A pallet each - proper speakers!