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walpurgis
02-08-2012, 09:19
Yes, its funny how you get two (or more) bits of Hi-Fi hardware that seem to have an affinity to working together. I thought I had the magic combination years ago, using a Decca 4RC into a Rappaport Pre1. It was a superb combination.

Rare Bird
02-08-2012, 10:34
The odd thing is i can blindly select out any of my vintage articles, put a system together & they will work harmoniously (none were bought to match), this doesnt happen these days imho.

walpurgis
02-08-2012, 16:45
Well, you wouldn't use a Leak Delta 30 with a pair of IIILZs unless you like earache.

Marco
03-08-2012, 19:11
Just bagged this, as I'd sold my CR-7 to a friend earlier in the year (it wasn't getting the use it deserved), and I needed a half-decent tape deck to make compliations of music for playing in the car, after my Technics tape deck packed in recently:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251120220446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Not too bad a price for a 'second division' Nak, but what's important to me is that it's a minter, and it'll do the job I need just fine! :yay:

Marco.

Barry
03-08-2012, 19:24
Just bagged this, as I'd sold my CR-7 to a friend earlier in the year (it wasn't getting the use it deserved), and I needed a half-decent tape deck to make compliations of music for playing in the car, after my Technics tape deck packed in recently:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251120220446?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Not too bad a price for a 'second division' Nak, but what's important to me is that it's a minter, and it'll do the job I need just fine! :yay:

Marco.

Nice one Marco,

I use one of these "'second devision' Naks", for years along with a BX-2. Made up 200 - 300 tapes over the years, mostly for the car. ;)

I believe you have a sackful of tapes to feed your new aquisition. :eyebrows:

Well done

chelsea
03-08-2012, 19:39
Nice deck.

Have one of these but it doesn't work.

http://audio-database.com/NAKAMICHI/player/1000zxl.JPG

Beechwoods
03-08-2012, 19:41
Hope it sounds good for you Marco. As I always say, it's worth having serviced - the right care can really pay dividends with tape decks. Great price by the way!

The Grand Wazoo
03-08-2012, 20:36
It looks to be in superb cosmetic condition.

Audio Al
03-08-2012, 20:42
Wow

That looks mint Marco , not even polished on the ON / Off button whoever owned it did not use it much , A great bargain well done

Marco
03-08-2012, 21:05
Cheers, guys. I'm very pleased with it.

It'll take me back to when I was 18, as I had the very same model as part of my first 'serious' hi-fi system in my bedroom of my parent's house in Glasgow. I think that I paid around £250 for it then, brand new, (earned from working many days in my dad's chip shop), which was a fair chunk of dosh in those days!

There's something about the quality of 1980s vintage Naks, which for me was lost in the later models. I was never a big fan of the DR range, for example. I had a DR-10, which never really did it for me, before getting the CR-7, which was a different world.

Plus the guy has been a real gent to deal with so far. I should get it on Tuesday, so I'll be putting it through its paces then! :cool:

Marco.

Marco
03-08-2012, 22:14
Hope it sounds good for you Marco. As I always say, it's worth having serviced - the right care can really pay dividends with tape decks. Great price by the way!

Cheers, Nick. Is it still B&W who are servicing Naks, or someone else. Got any contact details? :)

Marco.

Mr Kipling
03-08-2012, 22:38
Paul Wilkins of B&W services them.

01903695695

Email: paul@bowersandwilkins.co.uk

Kind Regards,
Stephen

Stratmangler
03-08-2012, 22:38
http://www.bowersandwilkins.co.uk/nakamichi%20service.html

Marco
03-08-2012, 22:48
Cheers, chaps. I'll bear that info in mind once I've taken delivery of the unit and had a good listen :cool:

Incidentally, there's quite an interesting mention of the BX-125E here (also including technical info): http://stereonomono.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/nakamichi-bx-125e.html

Marco.

Wilbur
04-08-2012, 16:26
Nice deck.

Have one of these but it doesn't work.

http://audio-database.com/NAKAMICHI/player/1000zxl.JPG

Can I have it?Pleeeez:eyebrows:
Just bought a Nak 1000 tri-tracer,love it!

sq225917
04-08-2012, 17:15
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-GRF-MEMORY-TW-PRESTIGE-DUAL-CONCENTRIC-LOUDSPEAKERS-/110929082026?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19d3e376aa#ht_500wt_1413

Buy these before I do.

Mike
04-08-2012, 17:32
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-GRF-MEMORY-TW-PRESTIGE-DUAL-CONCENTRIC-LOUDSPEAKERS-/110929082026?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19d3e376aa#ht_500wt_1413

Buy these before I do.

Nah... my A-3's were cheaper. ;)

chelsea
04-08-2012, 17:34
If i had the cash i'd go for those.

Marco
04-08-2012, 19:11
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-GRF-MEMORY-TW-PRESTIGE-DUAL-CONCENTRIC-LOUDSPEAKERS-/110929082026?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19d3e376aa#ht_500wt_1413

Buy these before I do.

Very nice, and undoubtedly a total bargain, but what drive units do these use? They look 'modern' (as in post-1960s)...

For me, 'where it's at' with big Tannoys, is very much with the old Monitor Series, whether 12 or 15" Golds, Reds, Silvers or Blacks. After that, the cabinet you put them in, and the crossovers you use, play a MASSIVE part in what you'll hear! ;)

'Modern' Tannoy drive units (read as produced after the 1960s) just don't have the same addictive musicality, especially when used with up-to-date top-notch crossovers, using the best modern components.

Marco.

The Grand Wazoo
04-08-2012, 19:27
They are modern (as in post 80's!)

Marco
04-08-2012, 19:47
As I suspected, then, and that's your problem, as those types of drivers are voiced VERY differently to the much more sought after vintage units, hence the low price being asked! ;)

Marco.

DSJR
04-08-2012, 20:00
'Modern' Tannoy drive units (read as being produced after the 1960s) just don't have the same addictive musicality, especially when used with up-to-date top-notch crossovers, using the best modern components.

Marco.

So are you saying the modern Prestige models are inferior in performance in your opinion? :confused:

Marco
04-08-2012, 20:08
Of the ones I've heard so far, yes... But that doesn't mean that they're bad - far from it, just less stunning (to my ears)! They only way you'd 'get' this, Dave, is if you listened to examples of both drive units, used inside the same cabinets.

However, I must stress that the only way to hear vintage Tannoy drive units properly is to bin their (pretty horrid by modern standards) original crossovers, which simply serve to make them sound 'tubby', euphonically coloured, and dreadfully old-fashioned! :exactly:

Some of the vintage cabinets Tannoy produced, however, were actually rather good at what they were designed to do, and certainly those used on the original GRFs (and on my Lockwood Majors, amongst others) come into that category.

Marco.

Roy S
05-08-2012, 11:25
Bargain for someone local? (and it's for the lot!)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Delta-Tuner-Amplifier-/280935549177?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item41691048f9#ht_500wt_1202

MartinT
05-08-2012, 11:32
Not sure if it's a bargain yet, but I've ordered one of these silver mains cables:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280579171375&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160

Connex Audio's description seems spot-on, I like the use of Litz windings and the silver content alone would make them bargains. I'm looking for something that will outperform my Russ Andrews Powerkords and, having heard John's silver cable originated from eBay, I'm impressed. I'll do a full comparative review and may buy a few more if they're successful.

The good thing about any Russ Andrews/Kimber products is that they always sell on for such good prices.

walpurgis
05-08-2012, 14:11
Bargain for someone local? (and it's for the lot!)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Delta-Tuner-Amplifier-/280935549177?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item41691048f9#ht_500wt_1202

Not for me. I've owned the Delta series amps. Not nice! The tuner should still turn in a reasonable performance though.

sq225917
05-08-2012, 19:05
Are we really calling any wire in sleeve Litz these days? I though the point of Litz was the low capacitance due to close proximity of the strands allowed by a lacquer on each strand rather than a separate sleeving.

walpurgis
05-08-2012, 19:14
I don't think the dielectric (insulation) is significant with Litz as such. The defining factor would be the weave or plaiting. Some recommend loose and random, others relatively tight and regular. My guess would be the former is optimum!

Barry
05-08-2012, 19:43
Are we really calling any wire in sleeve Litz these days? I though the point of Litz was the low capacitance due to close proximity of the strands allowed by a lacquer on each strand rather than a separate sleeving.

No, not quite. The effect on capacitance is zero, as all the strands are connected together at their ends, so each strand is equi-potential.

What Litz construction is all about is the reduction of inductance, through the maximum utilisation of the conductor cross-section. At high frequencies, current tends to flow through a conductor in a cylindrical 'sheath', of extent or thickness referred to as the "skin depth". The skin depth at high frequencies (radio frequencies) is usually less than the radius of the wire, so increasing the inductance. By using many (insulated) wires of small diameter, although each will have a correspondingly higher inductance, because there are many strands in parallel the overall inductance is lower than it would be if a single conductor of the same cross-section were used. The strands have to be individually insulated, otherwise current would be concentrated on the outermost strands, as it would if a single conductor were used.

Incidently by "high frequency", for a copper wire, the skin depth is 0.66mm at 10kHz, so unless the wire diameter is greater than 1 mm there is no need to be concerned about the effect of 'skin depth'.

Rare Bird
06-08-2012, 11:16
Nothing special but i needed one to make the AMP/Tuner set complete.. However I'll never switch it on because i just don't listern to Radio.

1971 Trio 'KT1000A' Tuner £10 Mint/Boxed with handbook..

Mr Kipling
06-08-2012, 20:21
Not exactly a 'bargain' but someone is selling a nice bakelite IEC chassis plug for £2.50+£1.80 postage. Item no: 400308588777. Sold a total of 1 so far!

Kind Regards,
Stephen

Rare Bird
06-08-2012, 21:27
Not exactly a 'bargain' but someone is selling a nice bakelite IEC chassis plug for £2.50+£1.80 postage. Item no: 400308588777. Sold a total of 1 so far!

Kind Regards,
Stephen

Yes i was the one who bought it :lol:

Mr Kipling
06-08-2012, 21:34
A one for the partially-sighted big knob lover. Item no:300752424305.

Kind Regards,
Stephen

nat8808
10-08-2012, 18:47
Anyone know what these WERE (forgot to pay attention):

UKD Caruso (speakers) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=320958645910)

Looked good quality, possibly nice ScanSpeak tweeter(?) and for £125 final price, I reckon someone got a bargain!

Never heard of them but you can spot something well made a mile off..

Bigandbouncy
15-08-2012, 11:31
What does everyone think of these beasts? They are quite close to me!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170894812617&clk_rvr_id=375592815354&item=170894812617
Dave

Beobloke
15-08-2012, 11:49
They look like someone took a cheap box and threw a load of drive units at it randomly from across the room!

That, plus the fact they need new drivers, screams "AVOID" to me.

Effem
15-08-2012, 11:56
They look like someone took a cheap box and threw a load of drive units at it randomly from across the room!

That, plus the fact they need new drivers, screams "AVOID" to me.

At least they have a sensible starting price :eyebrows: Are they ribbon tweeters at the top right corner? Worth a punt on their own.

Ideal project for someone if the price stays low - which it probably will.

Macca
15-08-2012, 12:04
Yes if you can get them cheap it would be a good project. I'd certainly have a punt on them if they were close to my location.

Mr Kipling
15-08-2012, 17:31
Consett, eh. . . Never thought I'd find someone local on here.

Kenwood speakers. . . Think you might be better off with one of their mixers. And more practical I think, at least, for the occassional homemade fairy cake. And hands up, who amongst us, in all honesty, hand on heart, hasn't at some point in their lives, harboured the desire, even if perhaps somewhat ashamed to acknowledge the fact, wanted to bake their very own fairy cake. Feel myself slipping into Ross Noble mode here.

What about buying them, and if you're on the small side, strip them and use them as a garden shed? Every man should have his own shed. Or maybe convert them into single person accommedation for the vertically challenged?

Sorry, but they do look a little on the large side. At the end of the day I suppose it's what they go for and if you think they're worth that. Don't think I'd bother. Not with my back.

Kind Regards,
Stephen

chelsea
15-08-2012, 17:44
Thet look typical for the american market.
Most of the speakers made for the us in the 80s were twice the size than we got in europe.

If they go cheap they maybe fun but don't think i'd bother.

Reid Malenfant
15-08-2012, 18:20
They are big! :eyebrows: It's the 10" drivers that have foam rot, not the 15" drivers at the bottom.

Looks like 3 level controls under the twin tweeters on the right.

My guess is they'd make a good bit of noise if the foam surrounds got replaced.

walpurgis
16-08-2012, 09:42
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-DUAL-CD1030RC-CD-Player-High-End-16BIT-DAC-/280934099857?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item4168fa2b91

"High end" Of what? A seriously misused term.

Macca
16-08-2012, 12:47
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-DUAL-CD1030RC-CD-Player-High-End-16BIT-DAC-/280934099857?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item4168fa2b91

"High end" Of what? A seriously misused term.

These were fairly cheap cd players that often featured in the adverts of the big bin-end discounters one used to find in WTF magazine. I think they were asking around £100 new back then (10 years or more).

As you say definately not High End - not sure where High End starts but I would suggest around £3K per component new as a rough rule of the thumb?

Bigandbouncy
16-08-2012, 12:48
Thanks guys, I've put a cheeky bid in on them to see what happens. They will always make a good coffee rabbit hutch!

walpurgis
16-08-2012, 13:33
These were fairly cheap cd players that often featured in the adverts of the big bin-end discounters one used to find in WTF magazine. I think they were asking around £100 new back then (10 years or more).

As you say definately not High End - not sure where High End starts but I would suggest around £3K per component new as a rough rule of the thumb?

I'd say you're about right with £3k per unit being the (theoretical) start point for 'High End' pricing. But where does the high end finish? That would make an interesting thread. I think I'll start one!

MartinT
16-08-2012, 20:13
What about cartridges? I think of my £2k Shelter as being pretty high end.

walpurgis
17-08-2012, 09:08
What about cartridges? I think of my £2k Shelter as being pretty high end.

I dread to think. I'd imagine you could find a cartridge costing over ten grand. Bit of a bummer if the missus catches that with a duster. My friend was a bit choked when his wife took the tip off his DL103 whilst dusting. Can you insure against damage?

synsei
17-08-2012, 09:09
Here's a rarity...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320964509130#ht_865wt_1397

walpurgis
17-08-2012, 09:48
Here's a rarity...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320964509130#ht_865wt_1397

I know somebody who as far as I'm aware is still using one. They were not a great deck in my view. The platter was rather lightweight and so was the sound.

Beobloke
17-08-2012, 12:00
Couldn't possibly be any worse than the BD1.

Could it?!

walpurgis
17-08-2012, 20:36
Yes it is!

I have a soft spot for the BD1 anyway. It can sound very good set up properly. I still have one tucked away.

Mr Kipling
18-08-2012, 17:22
Anyone have any thoughts on the modestly priced Sumiko mm cartridges available?

I still can't over the Ortofon VMS 20E now costing £90 - £120. I remember getting them from Hyper-Fi for £25!

Kind Regards,
Stephen

walpurgis
18-08-2012, 18:50
Sumiko high output MCs should be cheap. Have you tried one? I thought the Blue Point was pretty grotty and I'm not sure why anybody would want an Ortofon VMS 20 apart from the tracking ability. Its not exactly dynamic, a decent old ADC will run absolute circles round it. I have compared them.

Mr Kipling
18-08-2012, 19:46
Thanks Geoff.

No, I haven't heard any Sumiko cartridges. I was just a bit surprised to see mm types relatively cheap. I think they're called Pearl and Black Pearl at about £60 and £90 I think.

I used the VMS 20 in the late '70s and '80s as it was reasonably priced and regarded at the time. I did have an ADC XLM, III, I think once which I quite liked. Not sure what happened to it. Must have given it away. I do have a QLM 34 and was wondering if an XLM stylus could be used. Physically it might fit but was thinking the XLM body might be higher speced.

An A&R Cambridge P77 was the last cartridge I got. I did used to fancy a ADC 126 one time but never saw any for sale.

Kind Regards,
Stephen

Macca
18-08-2012, 19:56
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUMIKO-Black-Pearl-Phono-MM-Cartridge-NEW-Free-Shipping-/261084099900?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc9d3353c

Here is a link to the Sumiko on eBay - from the spec just a bog standard cheap MM, spherical tip. The silver front with black lettering is very tacky in a bad seventies/Robin's Nest sort of way

Macca
18-08-2012, 20:14
This one for a little bit more money looks a lot better from the spec. Response down to 12 Hz?! Still got the Robin's Nest font though..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUMIKO-Pearl-Phono-MM-Cartridge-NEW-Free-Shipping-/261084099901?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc9d3353d

Mr Kipling
18-08-2012, 20:23
Seller also has a Grado selection. Load of vinyl as well.

walpurgis
19-08-2012, 10:09
I believe Sumiko share their MM cartridge designs with Clearaudio and both have parallel models. I'd sooner have one of these than the Sumiko high output MCs.

If somebody must have a high output MC, they should track down a new (old stock) or used Denon DL-160 (not a DL-110), at least they are capable and sound pleasant or perhaps a Dynavector would suit.

Rare Bird
19-08-2012, 19:12
I did well today for a change. Won a nice Mission '775' Turntable £40.00 I always liked these decks :)

walpurgis
19-08-2012, 20:04
Ah, that was a good price. I've always fancied trying one.

Rare Bird
19-08-2012, 20:07
Ive had one before, i bought the original Hammertone version years ago with the Original '774' arm.. This is an 'LC' version but working around the Linn pattern mount is no problem..

southall-1998
19-08-2012, 22:31
I know, a hifi dealer is selling them. But £100, I don't think so!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Retro-JPW-Sonata-HiFi-Speakers-Real-wood-veneer-Stunning-pair-UK-Made-/320920701631?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D1445691863124791031%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_1489wt_952

prestonchipfryer
21-08-2012, 18:35
Attracting some interest !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECCA-DECOLA-VINTAGE-RADIOGRAM-TURNTABLE-PX25-VALVE-RARE-/160864791778?pt=UK_Collectables_RadioTelevision_Te lephony_SM&hash=item257449ece2

Pete The Cat
21-08-2012, 19:39
John Farlowe (slight return). Many would say the price isn't a bargain but I think the ad is of interest.

If this can be taken at face value then he also appears to have tried to sell these on PFM before some sceptical responses deterred him.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXPOSURE-XVI-MONO-BLOCK-AMPLIFIERS-X-4-PLUS-CD-AND-XXI-PRE-AMP-/230841003195?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item35bf322cbb

Pete

synsei
22-08-2012, 02:22
Could be a bargain in the making. I wonder whether Mark (Reid) has spotted this? :D

Aiwa AP2600 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170894869732?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_1138wt_1397)

Beobloke
22-08-2012, 07:33
Attracting some interest !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECCA-DECOLA-VINTAGE-RADIOGRAM-TURNTABLE-PX25-VALVE-RARE-/160864791778?pt=UK_Collectables_RadioTelevision_Te lephony_SM&hash=item257449ece2

I've heard a restored one and they are fabulous, but £2,300 for one with a missing radio??? :stalks:

prestonchipfryer
22-08-2012, 10:16
I've heard a restored one and they are fabulous, but £2,300 for one with a missing radio??? :stalks:



Does seem too much, hope there's no woodworm :lol:

Rare Bird
22-08-2012, 23:06
Won a mega rare National Panasonic 'SA-73' amp..Mint with original box for a cool £18 awesome :eyebrows:

istari_knight
23-08-2012, 00:07
Won a mega rare National Panasonic 'SA-73' amp..Mint with original box for a cool £18 awesome :eyebrows:

Ooh, germanium outputs possibly ? Must have some meat to it as 8kg is heavy for a 12wpc amp :eyebrows:

Picked up one of these t'other day on eBay

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/6053666606_89c4c0c1b6.jpg

£22.00 It just needed changing from 220v > 240v which involves moving one jumper.

Audio Al
23-08-2012, 04:33
Won a mega rare National Panasonic 'SA-73' amp..Mint with original box for a cool £18 awesome :eyebrows:

Looks lovely Andr'e

Can you post a better straight on image of the front as its hard to see properly

Audio Al
23-08-2012, 04:35
Ooh, germanium outputs possibly ? Must have some meat to it as 8kg is heavy for a 12wpc amp :eyebrows:

Picked up one of these t'other day on eBay

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/6053666606_89c4c0c1b6.jpg

£22.00 It just needed changing from 220v > 240v which involves moving one jumper.

I must admit the old Jap hi fi units have some style about them , Nice :)

Rare Bird
23-08-2012, 13:05
Looks lovely Andr'e

Can you post a better straight on image of the front as its hard to see properly

As soon as it arrives :)

istari_knight
23-08-2012, 13:18
I must admit the old Jap hi fi units have some style about them , Nice :)

Indeed ! especially when you consider what us brits were making at the same time ('76)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/sug1.jpg

:spew: It might sound better than the Marantz but IMO it looks awful.

Reid Malenfant
23-08-2012, 17:09
Could be a bargain in the making. I wonder whether Mark (Reid) has spotted this? :D
Only after it ended :lol: That's about £100 more than I payed for mine, the prices are going up all the time :scratch:

synsei
24-08-2012, 03:15
This is could be a steal for someone looking for their first step onto the vinyl ladder. It looks to have a decent tonearm too, somewhat reminiscent of the Rega R200 which was manufactured by Acos. I wonder if Acos designed and manufactured this arm for Sansui because the similarities are striking?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261083263756&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_500wt_1414

MartinT
24-08-2012, 06:42
The SR222 was well respected in its day. That looks like a fine example.

Rare Bird
24-08-2012, 07:23
I prefer the '222' Mk.1..I guess people these days would go for the Mk.V or 'IV'!

Mr Kipling
24-08-2012, 16:00
This is could be a steal for someone looking for their first step onto the vinyl ladder. It looks to have a decent tonearm too, somewhat reminiscent of the Rega R200 which was manufactured by Acos. I wonder if Acos designed and manufactured this arm for Sansui because the similarities are striking?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261083263756&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_500wt_1414
Had one of these. It looked really smart for a £60 deck.

Don't know about the arm being manufactured by Acos. It didn't really have the solidity or quality feel the Rega had. I remember one Hi Fi Answers reader fitting it with a Hadcock.

TBL
25-08-2012, 11:03
Not sure if you can call it vintage (1995) or classic but certainly is interesting.

£7,600+ and rising with 4 days to go, be interesting to see how high it gets.

HERE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251134386811)

walpurgis
25-08-2012, 13:49
Interesting looking isolation feet, at what looks like a great price!

Taiwanese seller, with decent feedback rating.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valab-Audio-Vibration-Isolation-Damper-Feet-4-Pcs-/260969880216?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cc3045a98

He has a stock of other interesting bits & bobs too, including full-range speaker drive units that look suitable for horn cabinets.

chelsea
25-08-2012, 13:53
Not sure if you can call it vintage (1995) or classic but certainly is interesting.

£7,600+ and rising with 4 days to go, be interesting to see how high it gets.

HERE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251134386811)

They look awful.
If you had showed me the pic i would have guessed a couple of hundred quid.

dantheman91
25-08-2012, 14:07
most awful speakers i have ever seen!!!

southall-1998
25-08-2012, 14:38
Interesting looking isolation feet, at what looks like a great price!

Taiwanese seller, with decent feedback rating.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valab-Audio-Vibration-Isolation-Damper-Feet-4-Pcs-/260969880216?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cc3045a98

He has a stock of other interesting bits & bobs too, including full-range speaker drive units that look suitable for horn cabinets.

Yeah, and wait 6 months for them to show up on your doorstep :lol:

Mr Kipling
25-08-2012, 15:02
Interesting looking isolation feet, at what looks like a great price!

Taiwanese seller, with decent feedback rating.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valab-Audio-Vibration-Isolation-Damper-Feet-4-Pcs-/260969880216?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cc3045a98

He has a stock of other interesting bits & bobs too, including full-range speaker drive units that look suitable for horn cabinets.
Found the same seller this morning when doing a search for copper banana sockets. He has some interesting stuff.

Mr Kipling
25-08-2012, 15:37
A couple of foreign stores I have bookmarked for components are Super-market8 and Tubeshunter.

Have yet to make a purchase from either, but have bought from other foreign sellers. Nothing has ever taken 6 months to arrive; usually 2 or 3 weeks.

DaveK
25-08-2012, 15:47
Yeah, and wait 6 months for them to show up on your doorstep :lol:

Oh ye of little faith - I bought this very item and my set arrived very quickly, just a few days.
Dave.

ftrtom
25-08-2012, 19:15
Yeah, and wait 6 months for them to show up on your doorstep :lol:

He is very good actually, items normally arrive within a week to the UK.

Mr Kipling
25-08-2012, 19:24
He is very good actually, items normally arrive within a week to the UK.
Is that a fancy chocolate biscuit? I could just eat one!

Reid Malenfant
25-08-2012, 19:33
I have never had any problems with far eastern sellers, as has been stated, stuff tends to arrive pretty quickly :)

I have had far more delays buying stuff from the USA :rolleyes:

Ali Tait
25-08-2012, 19:52
Yep, I had nothing but good service from Valab. Their dacs are pretty good.

walpurgis
25-08-2012, 21:23
The timescale can vary a bit for delivery from the far east, but I've just taken delivery of a TVC pre-amp from China that took a mere week to arrive from the purchase date. Probably the quickest of the dozens of items I've had from the oriental countries.

It was a Mei Xing MC-9 and a bit of a bargain at £293. He has one left on eBay!

If anybody is interested its: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170465480435?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

jaym481
25-08-2012, 22:12
The timescale can vary a bit for delivery from the far east, but I've just taken delivery of a TVC pre-amp from China that took a mere week to arrive from the purchase date. Probably the quickest of the dozens of items I've had from the oriental countries.

It was a Mei Xing MC-9 and a bit of a bargain at £293. He has one left on eBay!

If anybody is interested its: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170465480435?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Interested in your opinions of it.

Mr Kipling
25-08-2012, 22:14
The timescale can vary a bit for delivery from the far east, but I've just taken delivery of a TVC pre-amp from China that took a mere week to arrive from the purchase date. Probably the quickest of the dozens of items I've had from the oriental countries.

It was a Mei Xing MC-9 and a bit of a bargain at £293. He has one left on eBay!

If anybody is interested its: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170465480435?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Thought it looked familiar - and then I saw who the seller was. He also has some interesting stuff; some of which is quite pricey. Some interesting analogue bits.

walpurgis
25-08-2012, 22:37
Interested in your opinions of it.

Its very lucid with no nasties. An interesting listen. Slightly less weighty than my regular Forte Model 2, but most pre-amp don't sound as punchy as that anyway. On a par with my VTL Deluxe I'd say. I'll try it with the rest of my selection of power-amps in due course. Its very well finished (I haven't looked inside) and heavier than you'd expect. I haven't felt like using another pre-amp since I installed it, so it must be pretty good. A bargain at the asking price in my opinion.

Rare Bird
26-08-2012, 19:41
Still putting together a good quality no frills vintage-ish system that i'll be using for good as my main system. :)

I won a pair of Akai 'GXC-706D' cassette decks circa 1979, a silver one last week as a spare if need be (£50.00) but will reside in the spare room in a cassette based system & tonight a mint still unused Black one (£35.00) for the main system.. I know they are 2 head machines but that makes no difference to me as i have fond memories of how good they sounded. Just need to sort an amp out now..

Reid Malenfant
26-08-2012, 19:47
Nice going Andr'e, I could have sorted you a pair of Technics RSM-63 (think that's right :scratch:)...

So much stuff, too little time :eyebrows:

Yep, I was right, RSM 63 :eyebrows:

istari_knight
26-08-2012, 19:51
Still putting together a good quality no frills vintage-ish system that i'll be using for good as my main system. :)

I won a pair of Akai 'GXC-706D' cassette decks circa 1979, a silver one last week as a spare if need be (£50.00) but will reside in the spare room in a cassette based system & tonight a mint still unused Black one (£35.00) for the main system.. I know they are 2 head machines but that makes no difference to me as i have fond memories of how good they sounded. Just need to sort an amp out now..

Happy to do a good deal on that Marantz 1040 I picked up a couple of pages back if your interested ?

Beechwoods
26-08-2012, 19:52
Still putting together a good quality no frills vintage-ish system that i'll be using for good as my main system. :)

I won a pair of Akai 'GXC-706D' cassette decks circa 1979, a silver one last week as a spare if need be (£50.00) but will reside in the spare room in a cassette based system & tonight a mint still unused Black one (£35.00) for the main system.. I know they are 2 head machines but that makes no difference to me as i have fond memories of how good they sounded. Just need to sort an amp out now..

The black one looks beautiful Andr'e - and way more expensive than £35 :stalks: :stalks:

Rare Bird
26-08-2012, 20:12
Nice going Andr'e, I could have sorted you a pair of Technics RSM-63 (think that's right :scratch:)...



Thanks Mark but apart from i used to own one these Akai machines way back when, the whole point of the exersize is to build the new system around components i used to own.. besides that Techy doesnt have needle VU's.. :D

Reid Malenfant
26-08-2012, 20:15
:) Fair enough Andr'e, you just reminded me that I had a pair of three head decks though :eyebrows:

It's the head thing & you mentioned it :D

wiicrackpot
26-08-2012, 20:17
It's strange how things go, i couldn't give away my minted Nakamichi 660ZX a couple of years back at £80.00 over on PFM,
now cassette decks all the rage here and over there, thats how the cookie crumbles i suppose. :(

chelsea
26-08-2012, 21:15
yes must get my 4 out the loft and sell them.

ftrtom
28-08-2012, 17:17
Is that a fancy chocolate biscuit? I could just eat one!

Do you mean my avatar ? , it would be a very expensive chocolate biscuit :lol: it is a Celtic gold stater of Tasciovanus circa 25-20 BC

Audio Al
28-08-2012, 17:20
Do you mean my avatar ? , it would be a very expensive chocolate biscuit :lol: it is a Celtic gold stater of Tasciovanus circa 25-20 BC

Did you find it ? :)

Alex_UK
28-08-2012, 19:59
Never seen a pair of these on eBay before - was still interested yesterday - today they went way over what I thought I'd bid, then this evening they went mental! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=160867282518&nma=true&rt=nc&si=bUdYUU9CrKdYbLiWaMsIHJ2pxCc%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1414

DSJR
28-08-2012, 20:07
That's totally insane. A very few years ago, BC1's were £175, SP1's were £250 or so and BC3's as above were £450. A year or two back, some S100's (updated BC3's with much higher power handling) went for £700 or so. £1500 for these BC3's is absolute madness, but I forget that they're now collectors items and a vintage audio antique....

Alex_UK
28-08-2012, 20:11
Waddya reckon these will run to, then... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS5-8-SPEAKERS-WITH-MATCHING-QUAD-405-AM-16-POWER-AMPS-/320971381264?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4abb629a10#ht_500wt_1414 ???

chelsea
28-08-2012, 20:37
£1,482

Spur07
28-08-2012, 20:47
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEGA-RARE-THE-BEATLES-WHITE-ALBUM-UK-1ST-MONO-PRESSING-LP-VERY-LOW-NUMBER-/170901477703?pt=UK_Records&hash=item27ca859947#ht_2154wt_1398

wonder how noisy this is :)

Mr Kipling
28-08-2012, 20:57
Did you find it ? :)

Asda's got them - £500,000 for a packet of four!!!

southall-1998
28-08-2012, 22:16
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEGA-RARE-THE-BEATLES-WHITE-ALBUM-UK-1ST-MONO-PRESSING-LP-VERY-LOW-NUMBER-/170901477703?pt=UK_Records&hash=item27ca859947#ht_2154wt_1398

wonder how noisy this is :)

I'll offer him £9.99 :) Sell it on and make a 1p profit.

seoirse2002
28-08-2012, 23:18
Waddya reckon these will run to, then... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS5-8-SPEAKERS-WITH-MATCHING-QUAD-405-AM-16-POWER-AMPS-/320971381264?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4abb629a10#ht_500wt_1414 ???

Anyone know/ever had these?
:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-Speakers-LS-5-Very-Rare-/230844028743?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35bf605747

ftrtom
29-08-2012, 01:45
Did you find it ? :)

Yes a few years ago now, the first of eight Celtic coins I have found in total and the nicest by far.

bogle111
29-08-2012, 19:24
Waddya reckon these will run to, then... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS5-8-SPEAKERS-WITH-MATCHING-QUAD-405-AM-16-POWER-AMPS-/320971381264?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4abb629a10#ht_500wt_1414 ???

If the Spendors went for that much, which is crazy, these are worth £1800 at least I would say, possibly more.

Alex_UK
29-08-2012, 22:13
If the Spendors went for that much, which is crazy, these are worth £1800 at least I would say, possibly more.

I reckon they'll top £2k. Although it is not so much the money as the space needed! :lol:

walpurgis
29-08-2012, 22:20
Here's an interesting item.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TemaadAudio-Warlock-MkII-12-inch-Free-Standing-Uni-Pivot-Pick-up-Arm-/261087692868?pt=US_Record_Players_Home_Turntables&hash=item3cca0a0844

Never heard of this before, unusual design, has to be the cheapest 12" arm available.

julesd68
29-08-2012, 22:36
This must be a world record - the seller has used 1143 words to persuade you to buy his clapped out Deep Purple record :doh:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEEP-PURPLE-VERY-RARE-SCARCE-UK-FIRST-PRESS-CHEAP-LISTED-RARE-PSYCH-PROG-ROCK-LP-/110941051184?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D333005%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D15%26meid%3D1677151139463397905%26pid%3D100 016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26

prestonchipfryer
30-08-2012, 06:45
This must be a world record - the seller has used 1143 words to persuade you to buy his clapped out Deep Purple record :doh:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEEP-PURPLE-VERY-RARE-SCARCE-UK-FIRST-PRESS-CHEAP-LISTED-RARE-PSYCH-PROG-ROCK-LP-/110941051184?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D333005%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D15%26meid%3D1677151139463397905%26pid%3D100 016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26


Plonker :rfl:

Mr Kipling
30-08-2012, 07:04
Here's an interesting item.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TemaadAudio-Warlock-MkII-12-inch-Free-Standing-Uni-Pivot-Pick-up-Arm-/261087692868?pt=US_Record_Players_Home_Turntables&hash=item3cca0a0844

Never heard of this before, unusual design, has to be the cheapest 12" arm available.

A couple of years ago when I first discovered eBay the seller appeared some time later indicating that production problems that had existed had been overcome and that the arm in 9" and 12" versions was now available. They advertised for a while, and then disappeared.

It wasn't free-standing then.

steveledzep
31-08-2012, 21:05
Asda's got them - £500,000 for a packet of four!!!

Had to laugh !! Asda have packets of three on "Roll Back." Something for the weekend Sir ? :lol:

walpurgis
01-09-2012, 21:51
Well, tomorrow I'm off with Shane (southall-1998) to Hounslow to collect his latest eBay bargain:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=320970715596&nma=true&rt=nc&si=MYxobpPsN611zk%252FLuxJLuzmHVzQ%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

A pair of Mordaunt Short Pageant 2 speakers from the seventies, all for the huge sum of £2.54.

I'd spotted these not drawing much attention from eBay bidders and I might have bought them myself if I had room for them, anyway I thought I'd tell Shane about them and he won them.

Nice speakers these and definitely a bit of a classic.

synsei
01-09-2012, 23:15
Wow, what a bargain :stalks: I recall the Pageant's getting an excellent write up in Practical HiFi many years ago. In fact they didn't have a bad thing to say about them other than they would rather have seen a more meaty set of speaker terminals fitted as the ones provided precluded the use of thicker, high end cables. There was particular praise for their openness and imaging abilities IIRC. Congratulations Shane!!! :cool:

wiicrackpot
02-09-2012, 06:46
I'd spotted these not drawing much attention from eBay bidders and I might have bought them myself if I had room for them, anyway I thought I'd tell Shane about them and he won them.

Nice speakers these and definitely a bit of a classic.
Nice spot and you're solid gold Geoff, thats a bigger bargain than my Gumtree purchase.

Shane is blessed with friends like you and Dave (dsjr) to steer him through his HiFi journey. :cool:

prestonchipfryer
02-09-2012, 07:09
Anyone not fancy these


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-2075-Speakers-stunning-sound-perfect-working-condition-VERY-RARE-/120974085396?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c2a9e0d14

sq225917
02-09-2012, 08:30
yeh i can think of a lot better ways to spend #400, half a pair of NS1000 m's for a start.

lonergan2468
02-09-2012, 11:28
Well, tomorrow I'm off with Shane (southall-1998) to Hounslow to collect his latest eBay bargain:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=320970715596&nma=true&rt=nc&si=MYxobpPsN611zk%252FLuxJLuzmHVzQ%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

A pair of Mordaunt Short Pageant 2 speakers from the seventies, all for the huge sum of £2.54.

I'd spotted these not drawing much attention from eBay bidders and I might have bought them myself if I had room for them, anyway I thought I'd tell Shane about them and he won them.

Nice speakers these and definitely a bit of a classic.

Had a brief listen, good imaging, and timing....have to have a more in-depth dodaa later..might give them a try on my system..Audiolab 8200MB monoblocks, and the Townshend rock...

lonergan2468
02-09-2012, 11:30
wonder what the little switches on the back do ?? they are above the speaker terminals.....The treble is a bit sharp...

Marco
02-09-2012, 11:39
Adam Smith (from HFW) owns a pair, and reckons that they're the dogs danglies... I think they look quite cool, but will stick with my, rather awesome, Celestion 66s! ;)

Marco.

The Grand Wazoo
02-09-2012, 11:51
Adam Smith (from HFW)

......from HF News now, I think!

Marco
02-09-2012, 11:53
Ah, he's obviously been one of their new million pound signings!

Marco.

Reid Malenfant
02-09-2012, 19:11
wonder what the little switches on the back do ?? they are above the speaker terminals.....The treble is a bit sharp...
I can't quite remember if it's a presence control or it adjusts the tweeter volume :scratch:

I have a pair myself, wouldn't get rid of them as even though they aren't built anywhere near as well as they could be, they sound very good indeed :D

Give them a bit of wall reinforcement & you should be able to reproduce sub 30Hz signals with little problems, I know as mine are in a 16ft long shed :rfl:

southall-1998
02-09-2012, 21:25
Thanks chaps.

Yes, these old MS speakers are good. Lovely big sound and bass. The cabs are in a little state, maybe walpurgis can help me out on that some day. The drive units are looking good and working fine.

Beobloke
03-09-2012, 08:09
Adam Smith (from HFW) owns a pair, and reckons that they're the dogs danglies... I think they look quite cool, but will stick with my, rather awesome, Celestion 66s! ;)

Marco.

Hmm, not quite the dog's danglies, but very enjoyable and far better than many people give them credit for nonetheless! They certainly respond very well to some re-wiring and new crossover componentry.

I shall be watching these closely, mainly to see what they go for as mine will be up for sale soon once I've finished tidying them up. They are fantastic and I love them but I now have a pair of the later isodynamic-tweetered and even rarer Leak 3090s awaiting restoration and too many other large loudspeakers, so the 2075s have to go!

Rare Bird
03-09-2012, 09:14
I have a pair of MS 'Pageant II' speekas aswell.. The 'DSB208'Mid/Bass & Isophon tweeter are a great combo..

Alex_UK
03-09-2012, 10:20
Waddya reckon these will run to, then... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS5-8-SPEAKERS-WITH-MATCHING-QUAD-405-AM-16-POWER-AMPS-/320971381264?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4abb629a10#ht_500wt_1414 ???

£930!!! Wish I'd bid now...

Macca
03-09-2012, 12:22
£930!!! Wish I'd bid now...

Yes what a bargain for someone. I guess 'collection only' kept the price down.

synsei
03-09-2012, 21:13
An economical but concise description plus a few well shot photos can really move an item on, however there's economical and then there's this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/f-/221116453777?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item337b915391#ht_500wt_1156

You might want to take a look at this sellers other items which aren't a lot better... :lol:

johnB
03-09-2012, 21:20
Take a look at his "completed listings"....surprisingly "f", "h" nor "n" sold for the asking price of £100.

synsei
03-09-2012, 21:21
I know. There's one born every minute... :lol::lol::lol:

synsei
03-09-2012, 21:22
Hey, maybe it's ebays version of a Lucky Dip barrel... :D

chelsea
03-09-2012, 21:25
Damn was after an f but it's pick up only.

synsei
03-09-2012, 21:54
:rfl:

walpurgis
05-09-2012, 09:55
From the sublime:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251145979619?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 A nice pair of Celestion Ditton 44s going cheap.

To the ridiculous:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261093498292?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 A horrible little pair of 'music centre' type Phillips speakers at a crazy price

walpurgis
05-09-2012, 10:51
Bought this Teac PA-4 phono pre-amp out of curiosity the other day (it was dirt cheap and I'd never seen one before).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170902032452?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Anybody got any info or used one?

Audio Al
05-09-2012, 18:55
Have a look at this

Do you think it will sell

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160875285068?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Cant understand sellers who do this ?

If you want £1500.00 why not put it on a buy it now ?

its on my watch list :)

MartinT
05-09-2012, 19:12
Well indeed, it doesn't look like he's put a reserve price on so he can look for any value he likes but it'll sell at the final price. Unless, of course, he's one of those dishonest buggers that cancels the deal if he doesn't like the final price.

Barry
05-09-2012, 19:17
Well indeed, it doesn't look like he's put a reserve price on so he can look for any value he likes but it'll sell at the final price. Unless, of course, he's one of those dishonest buggers that cancels the deal if he doesn't like the final price.

What reserve price? Bidding at the moment is at £122. Examination of the bidding history shows bidding started at 99p.

MartinT
05-09-2012, 19:23
That's what I mean, Barry. No reserve price means it has to sell if the bidding stops now.

southall-1998
05-09-2012, 22:40
The seller has to be kidding :lol:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-3-Vintage-Speakers-Stands-/200813505944?pt=AU_Hi_Fi_Speakers&hash=item2ec16aed98#ht_1712wt_1530

Barry
05-09-2012, 22:40
That's what I mean, Barry. No reserve price means it has to sell if the bidding stops now.

So where did the figure of £1500 come from? :scratch:

MartinT
06-09-2012, 06:42
He states it in the commentary. Idiot.

synsei
06-09-2012, 06:53
I reckon he will withdraw the Decca from sale towards the end of the auction if it doesn't get close to what he wants, going by his interesting negative feedback history... :rolleyes:

Barry
06-09-2012, 07:12
He states it in the commentary. Idiot.

Oh yes - I didn't see that. :doh:

Referring to me as "Idiot", is a little harsh. Marco's epithet "daftee" would, I think, be more appropriate.

The Grand Wazoo
06-09-2012, 07:15
I think Martin means the guy with the advert is an idiot, Barry.

MartinT
06-09-2012, 07:32
Oh yes - I didn't see that. :doh:

Referring to me as "Idiot", is a little harsh. Marco's epithet "daftee" would, I think, be more appropriate.

Not you, Barry! I meant the guy with the listing!!

walpurgis
06-09-2012, 09:03
I reckon he will withdraw the Decca from sale towards the end of the auction if it doesn't get close to what he wants, going by his interesting negative feedback history... :rolleyes:

I wouldn't do business with an eBay seller having a dodgy feedback history like that and nor should anybody else if they've any sense.

sq225917
06-09-2012, 09:32
All he appears to be doing is attempting to set an expectation of what the item is worth. It's called 'price norming', you attach a higher than true value price to something in an attempt to drive up the price towards that level.

It's basic sales psychology 101.

Audio Al
06-09-2012, 10:21
So where did the figure of £1500 come from? :scratch:

Barry

If you read the listing he has updated it several times and siad he is looking for £1500.00

synsei
06-09-2012, 11:25
I wouldn't do business with an eBay seller having a dodgy feedback history like that and nor should anybody else if they've any sense.

I always check the feedback comments when I find something I want from a seller who doesn't have 100% feedback because often it is as a result of an arsehole of a buyer. In this guys case though he seems to be a right 'Roderick' :mental:

northwest
06-09-2012, 11:41
I always check the feedback comments when I find something I want from a seller who doesn't have 100% feedback because often it is as a result of an arsehole of a buyer. In this guys case though he seems to be a right 'Roderick' :mental:

I have just recently blotted my copybook on ebay with a "neutral". The grievance was that I wouldn't combine postage. Because if I had - according to the new Royal Mail pricing structure - I would have had to charge the buyer 30pence MORE for P&P than if I sent them out as two seperate packets.
Makes me despair!

Audio Al
06-09-2012, 11:46
I have just recently blotted my copybook on ebay with a "neutral". The grievance was that I wouldn't combine postage. Because if I had - according to the new Royal Mail pricing structure - I would have had to charge the buyer 30pence MORE for P&P than if I sent them out as two seperate packets.
Makes me despair!


Graham , you naughty boy :lol:

synsei
06-09-2012, 12:09
I have just recently blotted my copybook on ebay with a "neutral". The grievance was that I wouldn't combine postage. Because if I had - according to the new Royal Mail pricing structure - I would have had to charge the buyer 30pence MORE for P&P than if I sent them out as two seperate packets.
Makes me despair!

Myself and my partner are regular sellers on ebay and some buyers want something for nothing. My partners account has been restricted by ebay because one of her regular buyers turned out to be a competitor and had been marking her down regularly on communication to drive her out of business. Although ebay have acknowledged it was malicious feedback and have subsequently removed it, we are still trying to get them to lift the selling restrictions 5 months on :(

Mr Kipling
06-09-2012, 19:09
Unusual. Stereo drivers in a single cabinet.

Possibley worth it just for drivers. Item 200812395127

Beobloke
07-09-2012, 14:06
This vintage Denon pro turntable is rather lovely.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160877621343?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

If I were the winning bidder, though, I doubt I'd sleep as it made its way from Spain to me.

synsei
07-09-2012, 16:23
PT fitted with an Alphonson HR100 arm here. Some interesting mods fitted to this PT which might make it worth a punt ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pink-Triangle-turntable-Alphason-HR100-arm-/170904690278?_trksid=p5197.m1998&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D 1%26asc%3D18%26meid%3D1880370331247551548%26pid%3D 100017%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_500wt_1414

prestonchipfryer
07-09-2012, 18:07
Denon and Dynavector. Interesting plinth?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/High-End-Platttenspieler-Denon-Dynavector-Audiochrist-Yamamoto-/271050459003?pt=Plattenspieler&hash=item3f1bddc77b

The Grand Wazoo
07-09-2012, 23:10
This vintage Denon pro turntable is rather lovely.


Lovely it is yes, but one has to take the description with a pinch of salt:


...the turntable shows signs of use, but no flaws or any noticeable marks

......well except for the ones you can see.................and maybe some you can't see!

Barry
07-09-2012, 23:19
How can an item have " ... been used constantly, but not very often." :lol:

Can someone explain this oxymoron to me? :scratch:

The Grand Wazoo
07-09-2012, 23:39
Well, I suppose if you bought an amp, for example, and switched it on when you got home & played a constant stream of CD's through it for a couple of years, you'd (strictly speaking) have only used it once!

Barry
07-09-2012, 23:49
Well, I suppose if you bought an amp, for example, and switched it on when you got home & played a constant stream of CD's through it for a couple of years, you'd (strictly speaking) have only used it once!

Is that what happened to the Denon deck - infrequent, but lengthy bouts of use?

Spur07
08-09-2012, 12:33
This vintage Denon pro turntable is rather lovely.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160877621343?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

If I were the winning bidder, though, I doubt I'd sleep as it made its way from Spain to me.

hmmn, I'm not entirely sure but I think I may know who's selling that.

Macca
08-09-2012, 13:07
Does anyone have any experience of these Sony ES power amps?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TA-N55ES-Power-Amplifier-Preowned-/200808161793?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2ec1196201

I've downloaded the manual and according to the specs this will give me twice the power of my Linn LK100. Would I be able to use the twin sets of speaker sockets to bi-wire? Any advice greatfully received.

Rare Bird
08-09-2012, 14:33
They came out around 1989 Martin. I see there's no wooden side pannels with it! :(

Mr Kipling
08-09-2012, 16:32
Does anyone have any experience of these Sony ES power amps?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TA-N55ES-Power-Amplifier-Preowned-/200808161793?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2ec1196201

I've downloaded the manual and according to the specs this will give me twice the power of my Linn LK100. Would I be able to use the twin sets of speaker sockets to bi-wire? Any advice greatfully received.
Yes Martin, you can use the twin speaker connections for bi-wiring.

Macca
08-09-2012, 16:56
Yes Martin, you can use the twin speaker connections for bi-wiring.

Cheers dude - think I might go for it.

Macca
08-09-2012, 16:57
They came out around 1989 Martin. I see there's no wooden side pannels with it! :(

Yes I notice it has them in the pictures of it on VK. Ah well I can live without them I think ;)

Macca
08-09-2012, 17:04
Bought it. Twice the power! That's an extra 3dB! :o

Ali Tait
08-09-2012, 19:27
From what I've read, they are good amps Martin.

Reid Malenfant
08-09-2012, 19:41
Ooooh, it's got Spontaneous Twin Drive :eek:


Or in other words it has a seperate supply for the front end of the amp :rfl:

Macca
08-09-2012, 21:35
Ooooh, it's got Spontaneous Twin Drive :eek:


Or in other words it has a seperate supply for the front end of the amp :rfl:

Hey don't mock my amp - I haven't even got it yet! If you want to talk Sony doublespeak this is what it says on my CDP 'Advanced Pulse D/A Convertor Full Feed Forward Digital Filter' That's kick ass!

And the amp also has 'Legato Link', I'll have you know. Bet your DCS and Krell don't have anything like that, do they?

Macca
08-09-2012, 21:40
From what I've read, they are good amps Martin.

Well it has more power than my Linn so we'll see if it is noticeable or not. If not something will get sold on, I now have 5 power amps and I only need one. 4 turntables, 10 CD players etc etc. I could open and stock a shop. Mind you I am not the only one on here and far from the worst :)

Reid Malenfant
08-09-2012, 21:44
:lol: Martin, many moons ago a good friend of mine had one of these amps, not the same model, it was an integrated, but I wondered WTF this spontaneous twin drive was...

So I took a look & did some digging... I'll not take the piss as it's a very good idea, simply because the front end of the amp where it needs the best power supply rejection ratio gets a less modulated supply because the output stage is connected to a different one :)

But in high end kit you'll have a great deal more supplies, though they don't tend to advertise the fact with strange names :eyebrows:


Enjoy your amp, I have no doubt it'll be half decent as matey's integrated certainly didn't let the side down :cool:

Ali Tait
08-09-2012, 21:44
Aye that's true!

Macca
08-09-2012, 21:50
:
But in high end kit you'll have a great deal more supplies, though they don't tend to advertise the fact with strange names :eyebrows:




Yep - with high end the price tag and the weight of the things when you pick them up tells you all you need to know I guess. Anyway full report will follow when I get the thing and if it works - and is compatible with my Croft pre 'cause that is going nowhere. Behringer amps don't seem to like Croft for some reason, it bothers me that this may be true with other amps. Gotta suck it and see though.

Reid Malenfant
08-09-2012, 21:52
I doubt you'll have any problems Martin :)

nat8808
09-09-2012, 02:57
:lol: Martin, many moons ago a good friend of mine had one of these amps, not the same model, it was an integrated, but I wondered WTF this spontaneous twin drive was...

So I took a look & did some digging... I'll not take the piss as it's a very good idea, simply because the front end of the amp where it needs the best power supply rejection ratio gets a less modulated supply because the output stage is connected to a different one :)

But in high end kit you'll have a great deal more supplies, though they don't tend to advertise the fact with strange names :eyebrows:


Enjoy your amp, I have no doubt it'll be half decent as matey's integrated certainly didn't let the side down :cool:

I've read people on DIYaudio.com discussing the common pitfalls of commercial designs, one that comes up often is that designers don't bother to power the front end of an amp seperately (due to cost).

So that Sony 'gimick' would be seen as very sound design practice by the DIY geeks over there!

nat8808
09-09-2012, 03:00
hmmn, I'm not entirely sure but I think I may know who's selling that.

Or not selling it... the listing ended early as do so many rare, sought after items - conducted outside of eBay I'd guess.

So it was a genuine sale then?

Spur07
09-09-2012, 10:11
Or not selling it... the listing ended early as do so many rare, sought after items - conducted outside of eBay I'd guess.

So it was a genuine sale then?

I could be wrong but there's a company I know of in NW London who trade in Studio real estate and equipment. I visited earlier in the year looking for some Quad II's, they've got tons of stuff lying around the premises, especially as they'd recently acquired the contents of the EMI studios in Spain. A lot of the stuff is still over there and that's where they sell it from. The young chap I met there was the son of the owner and he seemed to be selling a lot of the Quad gear through himself, it certainly wasn't going through the company books for whatever reason.

nat8808
09-09-2012, 11:40
I could be wrong but there's a company I know of in NW London who trade in Studio real estate and equipment. I visited earlier in the year looking for some Quad II's, they've got tons of stuff lying around the premises, especially as they'd recently acquired the contents of the EMI studios in Spain. A lot of the stuff is still over there and that's where they sell it from. The young chap I met there was the son of the owner and he seemed to be selling a lot of the Quad gear through himself, it certainly wasn't going through the company books for whatever reason.

Oh ok - I think I came accross their website recently when doing a search for something.

Mr Kipling
09-09-2012, 11:44
Item:221113191732

Thought this was an interesting read. At least the seller seems to know what he's talking about.

Spur07
09-09-2012, 20:54
Oh ok - I think I came accross their website recently when doing a search for something.

I got the impression he was a bit overwhelmed with all the stuff, or just keen to shift some of it to make some room. I think they recently requested offers on it as a 'job lot' through their website. It wouldn't surprise me if stuff was finding its way on to ebay. I never went for the Quads in the end, got a pair of a mate,

Reid Malenfant
09-09-2012, 21:30
Item:221113191732

Thought this was an interesting read. At least the seller seems to know what he's talking about.
In the case of those drivers I'd say yes, they look like Monacor units, he appears to sell quite a few Monacor drivers ;)

However, in the case of the bass or subwoofer drivers he's selling you really need to look up the manufacturers data to check that what he's describing as having 'X' amount of excursion is actually linear & not the mechanical limits :eyebrows:


There are different flavours of the truth...

Mr Kipling
09-09-2012, 21:55
In the case of those drivers I'd say yes, they look like Monacor units, he appears to sell quite a few Monacor drivers ;)

However, in the case of the bass or subwoofer drivers he's selling you really need to look up the manufacturers data to check that what he's describing as having 'X' amount of excursion is actually linear & not the mechanical limits :eyebrows:


There are different flavours of the truth...

Oh. I didn't look at any of the other items he was selling.

Mr Kipling
09-09-2012, 22:25
Is there a standmounter that does it all (punch, dynamics, openness, holographic imagery) that goes for very little money!?!

Reid Malenfant
09-09-2012, 22:34
Is there a standmounter that does it all (punch, dynamics, openness, holographic imagery) that goes for very little money!?!
You show me one & I'll show you Shangri La ;)

ATC SCM20SL comes close, but you'd need a big amp & they do cost money I'm afraid, so does a big muscle amp :lol:

walpurgis
09-09-2012, 22:53
Here's a nice little CD player that will make a good transport:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PD-S504-CD-Player-/140841428987?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item20cacda7fb

Pioneer PD-S504, Stable Platter model with coax digital output and Legato Link Conversion, which I rather like despite some detractors, it does seem to allow a more 'analogue' type of rendition.

Should go cheap and they tend to be reliable too.

The Grand Wazoo
10-09-2012, 23:03
Probably not going to be a bargain, and they're on the other side of the Atlantic, but .............phwoooar! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fisher-80-AZ-Vintage-Hi-Fidelity-KT66-Mono-Tube-Amp-Pair-80AZ-Amplifier-NICE-/110945233379?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item19d4d9e9e3#ht_11740wt_1344)

Rare Bird
10-09-2012, 23:04
yum yum

The Grand Wazoo
10-09-2012, 23:06
Yes indeedy!

Rare Bird
10-09-2012, 23:09
What id love is one of the 60's Victor valve amps especially the 'MCA~102' Intergrated

walpurgis
10-09-2012, 23:10
I think this must be a joke:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1970S-CELESTION-DITTON-22-THREE-WAY-SPEAKERS-EX-CONDITION-/320974527459?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4abb929be3

I'd expect about five pairs for this price, but you never know, some nerk may buy them!

He's also got a horrible pair of Amstrad speakers up for sale at a loony price.

synsei
10-09-2012, 23:41
Here's an early Sony PS-5011 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SONY-TURNTABLE-RECORD-PLAYER-5011-/190722508284?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2c67f285fc#ht_684wt_1397) TT which looks to be in fine condition. The listing states it was made in Switzerland and the design suggests it was by Lenco. I believe it could be a GL69 with a different tonearm...

I also found this rare Toshiba SR-50 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toshiba-SR-50-Two-Speed-Belt-Drive-Turntable-with-auto-cut-off-and-arm-filter-/290773020432?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item43b36c2f10#ht_975wt_1397) TT. It ain't pretty but it is interesting from a technical standpoint...

Rare Bird
11-09-2012, 00:29
I believe it could be a GL69 with a different tonearm...



No it's a 'B52' unit with different tonearm. :)

synsei
11-09-2012, 03:38
What, it can carry a bomb load? :wowzer: :D

Cheers for the info Andre. Pretty though isn't it? ;)

I found this deliciously refurbished and modified TD150 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290766225215#ht_1236wt_1397) tonight as well. There are some lovely TT's on ebay at the moment with some real bargains on offer. Anyone currently looking for a deck is pretty much spoiled for choice :)

walpurgis
11-09-2012, 08:56
[QUOTE=synsei;361086]Here's an early Sony PS-5011 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SONY-TURNTABLE-RECORD-PLAYER-5011-/190722508284?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2c67f285fc#ht_684wt_1397) TT which looks to be in fine condition. The listing states it was made in Switzerland and the design suggests it was by Lenco. I believe it could be a GL69 with a different tonearm...

I agree with Andre,

it looks like an L52 with a variant of the L75 arm on and a redesigned 'Sony' branded headshell.

Beobloke
11-09-2012, 09:28
I also found this rare Toshiba SR-50 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toshiba-SR-50-Two-Speed-Belt-Drive-Turntable-with-auto-cut-off-and-arm-filter-/290773020432?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item43b36c2f10#ht_975wt_1397) TT. It ain't pretty but it is interesting from a technical standpoint...

Step away from the Toshiba, please.


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/7751/nothingy.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/nothingy.png/)


:eyebrows:

Rare Bird
11-09-2012, 10:36
I don't blame you Adam i was tempted :)

Darkstar2
11-09-2012, 10:39
I've been pretty pleased with myself this week having just won a Partington 4 shelf hifi stand for £5.50. I'm picking it up on Saturday and, whilst it's probably not very pretty, I'm not complaining!

synsei
11-09-2012, 15:11
Nice one John ;)

Audio Al
11-09-2012, 15:26
My Rotel £5 Ebay cassette deck arrived today :eyebrows: in the original box with the instructions :eyebrows:

brian2957
11-09-2012, 15:57
It's great when a plan comes together innit . A couple of months ago when I was nightshift I spied a pair of Royd A7s ending at 6.30 am . I got them for £25 and when they arrived they were in original box and packaging with an original leaflet on how to use them .

southall-1998
11-09-2012, 16:03
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-2-Speakers-in-Superb-Condition-Sounding-Great-/200818257016?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ec1b36c78&_uhb=1#ht_6502wt_1007

Nice speakers, but selling by a dealer though.

MartinT
11-09-2012, 16:40
Royd A7s ending at 6.30 am

Blimey, what a ridiculous time to end an auction. Stupid seller, lucky you ;)

Rare Bird
11-09-2012, 16:45
My Rotel £5 Ebay cassette deck arrived today :eyebrows: in the original box with the instructions :eyebrows:

Is that the Chnese made Rotel 'RD-25'? :D

Won this 1971 Japanese made :eyebrows: Rotel 'RX-200' reciever £30

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/Rotel-RX200Right.jpg

brian2957
11-09-2012, 17:21
Blimey, what a ridiculous time to end an auction. Stupid seller, lucky you ;)

Some people just don't think Martin ;)

walpurgis
11-09-2012, 19:01
Interesting looking vintage Fane speakers ending on eBay tomorrow.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FANE-VINTAGE-LOUDSPEAKERS-/150895005074?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item23220b0d92

The tweeter looks like 1st series KEF T15, so that dates these to mid sixties/early seventies.

Audio Al
12-09-2012, 09:18
Something for the desk at work :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOLLS-HOUSE-FURNITURE-HI-FI-UNIT-TELEVISION-EARLY-1970s-/110947944173?pt=UK_Dolls_House_Miniatures&hash=item19d50346ed

The Grand Wazoo
13-09-2012, 22:14
Be quick if you want to have a chance at grabbing this rare item (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINYL-LP-IN-GREAT-CONDITION-/261094770829?pt=UK_Records&hash=item3cca76088d#ht_500wt_1156) before all the other collectors.

Rare Bird
13-09-2012, 22:29
Wonder what condition it is :lol:

RoboCopper
13-09-2012, 22:32
Wonder what condition it is :lol:
why dont you bid and let us know :scratch:
:)

Rare Bird
13-09-2012, 22:51
:booty:

MartinT
14-09-2012, 06:22
Be quick if you want to have a chance at grabbing this rare item (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINYL-LP-IN-GREAT-CONDITION-/261094770829?pt=UK_Records&hash=item3cca76088d#ht_500wt_1156) before all the other collectors.

"Come inside! Come inside!
There behind the glass is a real blade of grass
be careful as you pass.
Move along! Move along!"

Rare Bird
14-09-2012, 09:30
:more:

Rare Bird
14-09-2012, 09:38
I forgot to mention i stuck a good one with a new Slate Audio 'Akridisk' Turntable mat £19.99 RRP £99.99..I like Acrylic mats.. especially these that are manufactured properly.

nat8808
14-09-2012, 23:33
Check out the overblown description on this Strathclyde 305D listing :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STRATHCLYDE-TRANSCRIPTION-TURNTABLE-STD-305D-SME-MK111-3-LINN-LP12-KILLER-/280960867644

master-reference this, master reference that.. Did I mention it being a master reference deck?

Ok, its a great deck for the normal money they go for but still ....

MartinT
15-09-2012, 00:00
Shame he calls the SME the Mk.111 (using the numeral instead of the capital 'I'). I'm picky like that.

I have a Strathclyde 305M lying around doing nothing. Anyone want one cheap? It's also cut for SME.

seoirse2002
15-09-2012, 08:57
Shame he calls the SME the Mk.111 (using the numeral instead of the capital 'I'). I'm picky like that.

I have a Strathclyde 305M lying around doing nothing. Anyone want one cheap? It's also cut for SME.

Hi Martin,
Like the sound of that,but depends on what you mean by cheap...can you let me know please?
George

MartinT
15-09-2012, 09:42
Oh, Oh, looks like we have a bidding war. PM sent!

dantheman91
15-09-2012, 11:17
Looks like this guys want to make 100% profit. he bought them for a £10 from my local boot sale. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wharfdale-glendale-xp2-pair-classic-vintage-speakers-/130766591762?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e724bd712

MikeMusic
15-09-2012, 11:33
Looks like this guys want to make 100% profit. he bought them for a £10 from my local boot sale. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wharfdale-glendale-xp2-pair-classic-vintage-speakers-/130766591762?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e724bd712
Missed out on punctuation and capitalisation at school too

Audio Al
15-09-2012, 12:19
Looks like this guys want to make 100% profit. he bought them for a £10 from my local boot sale. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wharfdale-glendale-xp2-pair-classic-vintage-speakers-/130766591762?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e724bd712

:scratch: Isn't 100% profit £20 :D

Macca
15-09-2012, 12:23
Indeed - If he only paid a tenner it is a 1850% profit - if he sells them at that price.

Which he won't.

MartinT
15-09-2012, 12:36
:scratch: Isn't 100% prophet £20

No, I think it's Mohammed.

Audio Al
15-09-2012, 12:41
No, I think it's Mohammed. Woops ! :doh:

RobbieGong
15-09-2012, 14:11
This looks like a quality deck that might not go for silly money ! Read up ! The seller certainly sounds as though he is in no doubt that this is a very good deck indeed - someone may grab a bargain !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STRATHCLYDE-TRANSCRIPTION-TURNTABLE-STD-305D-SME-MK111-3-LINN-LP12-KILLER?item=280960867644&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26otn%3D12%26po%3DLCA%26 ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2063783070005847518

Rare Bird
15-09-2012, 14:26
:lol: Post 3976

dantheman91
15-09-2012, 14:27
:eyebrows:
This looks like a quality deck that might not go for silly money ! Read up ! The seller certainly sounds as though he is in no doubt that this is a very good deck indeed - someone may grab a bargain !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STRATHCLYDE-TRANSCRIPTION-TURNTABLE-STD-305D-SME-MK111-3-LINN-LP12-KILLER?item=280960867644&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26otn%3D12%26po%3DLCA%26 ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2063783070005847518


Already be posted dude :eyebrows:

RobbieGong
15-09-2012, 14:36
:eyebrows:


Already be posted dude :eyebrows:

No worries - bound to happen ;)

RoboCopper
15-09-2012, 14:43
:eyebrows:


Already be posted dude :eyebrows:

Already posted that it was posted :):):)

Mr Kipling
16-09-2012, 08:49
Item no: 180450713514 has to be the most insane asking price I've ever seen. The seller's even deluded to add a Picasso reference.

MartinT
16-09-2012, 09:08
Can't find it, Stephen. Do you have a link?

Mr Kipling
16-09-2012, 09:20
Sorry Martin. Had the item number wrong with the 0 and 4. OK now.

nat8808
16-09-2012, 12:56
Looks like this guys want to make 100% profit. he bought them for a £10 from my local boot sale. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wharfdale-glendale-xp2-pair-classic-vintage-speakers-/130766591762?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e724bd712

Mentioning potential problems that don't exist "they don't rattle or anything" is not going to get him a buyer either.

Might as well say, "they won't catch fire and burn down your house" ..

synsei
16-09-2012, 12:58
Glendale's are okay but they ain't worth that!!! :stalks:

MartinT
16-09-2012, 20:46
Sorry Martin. Had the item number wrong with the 0 and 4. OK now.

:rfl: :lol: :rfl:

Thanks for making my day.

walpurgis
17-09-2012, 09:34
Mentioning potential problems that don't exist "they don't rattle or anything" is not going to get him a buyer either.

Might as well say, "they won't catch fire and burn down your house" ..

XP series. Old yes, Classic? Not in a million years!

Rare Bird
17-09-2012, 19:25
280963403691

The Grand Wazoo
17-09-2012, 19:29
Ha!.........nice condition, great price............wassa problem guv'nor?

Rare Bird
17-09-2012, 19:31
:lol:

Thing is i have two 'Logic 7' open reels that match it that im considering selling as im not that bothered about em.Maybe i should just keep box up & sit on em

Mr Kipling
18-09-2012, 18:56
Item no: 200819535159

I love this sort of ad. Apart from the fact that it's - UTTERLY SHAGGED! - it's in excellent condition! Only needs a spot of welding. Bish - Bosh. Wallop. Wallop. As good as new.

How do you shear a tonearm in half?