Bargains on ebay?

[walpurgis]

£2000 for a pair of Tannoy Devons?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Gold-HPD-315-8-Dual-Concentric-System-Speakers-/290808314850?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43b586bbe2

Definitely not a bargain, I'd expect at least four pairs for that price.

Mind you it is in Portugal, maybe he wants a new house, that's about the right money out there these days isn't it?

[southall-1998]

I'll offer him £250 for them :)

[walpurgis]

Hmm. Dunno what to make of this. Looks well dear and I've never heard of these. Sorbothane lumps in a baggie maybe.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Ravioli-Hi-Fi-Isolation-Pads-Naim-Linn-etc-/330820108426?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4d066a408a

[southall-1998]

Are they edible?

[walpurgis]

Are they edible?

Could be a pricey snack! Bit chewy too I expect.

[walpurgis]

A real rarity and one of the best speakers of its time!

Probably worth the asking price just for the Decca London ribbon tweeters.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-MS-737-Decca-London-Ribbon-Horn-Tweeters-Vintage-Speakers-EX-/251160172783?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7a5018ef

[Alex_UK]

Hmm. Dunno what to make of this. Looks well dear and I've never heard of these. Sorbothane lumps in a baggie maybe.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Ravioli-Hi-Fi-Isolation-Pads-Naim-Linn-etc-/330820108426?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4d066a408a

I remembered these - and Tony at Coherent Systems is a dealer - but they don't look like the ones he was selling last year...? :scratch:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14672

[walpurgis]

Ferrograph F307 amplifier, mint boxed and possibly new, how often will you find that?

Less than a day left on the listing and the bidding is only up to £62. It'll be interesting to see what this goes for. Might be tempted myself.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERROGRAPH-F307-MK2-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-/130794583119?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1e73f6f44f

[Rare Bird]

Geoff
Bear in mind the RCA's on the rear are of the day which are just bare metal in poor shape no doubt by now regardless of how mint the actual unit maybe.. you ideally need deep pin RCA connectors like the original SME's. The speaker outlets are 2Pin Din..

[walpurgis]

I know what they're like Andre.

I bought one new back in the seventies, nicely made amplifier.

Geoff.

[Rare Bird]

Funny you mentioned this amp i'm working on a Mk.1 at the mo, a lot of work required yet..

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30701.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30702.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30703.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30704.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30705.jpg

I've run out but you can buy these Sockets with blue & yellow insulation to keep it all close to original :eyebrows:

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/Sockets.jpg

[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Renowned-Lowther-Acousta-Speakers-c-1972-with-PM6-Mk1-Drive-Units-/261123395957?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3ccc2ad175

Over priced ?

[Marco]

Funny you mentioned this amp i'm working on a Mk.1 at the mo, a lot of work required yet..

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30701.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30702.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30703.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30704.jpg

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30705.jpg


Do I shpy shome nice Plessey caps there, dude? ;)

Marco.

[Jonboy]

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/30705.jpg

I've run out but you can buy these Sockets with blue & yellow insulation to keep it all close to original :eyebrows:

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/Sockets.jpg


New Sockets look nice quility, its a bit of a bugbear the sockets on these old amps are always corroded and give problems not only with bad connections but also they are so close together you have be selective with your interconnects as bigs plugs they don't do

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Renowned-Lowther-Acousta-Speakers-c-1972-with-PM6-Mk1-Drive-Units-/261123395957?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3ccc2ad175

Over priced ?

Yes,

they're more than likely going to cost a couple of hundred to sort the PM6 drivers and unless you do the cabinet work yourself you can double that and then all you end up with is a pair of Acoustas at £900.

An expensive way to buy a horrible sounding pair of speakers (sorry Lowther fans, I've had two pairs and thought they were not nice at all).

[walpurgis]

Andre,

the Ferrograph F307 sold for £278!

Hope it wasn't you who put a bid that size in, that has to be a record price for one of these.


Geoff.

[southall-1998]

:wowzer:

[Rare Bird]

New Sockets look nice quility, its a bit of a bugbear the sockets on these old amps are always corroded and give problems not only with bad connections but also they are so close together you have be selective with your interconnects as bigs plugs they don't do

Best your gonna get in this situation.. with old amps the phono skt centres are more 5/8'' you need slim Plugs.. not like today's sizing of approx 3/4'' centres..



Andre,

the Ferrograph F307 sold for £278!

Hope it wasn't you who put a bid that size in, that has to be a record price for one of these.


Geoff.

Aye but don't beat the Ferro '60/60' that sold for over a grand a while back

[Jonboy]

i was watching this lovely thing (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150935707482?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) and you have still got to find another, too rich for me

[walpurgis]

"Wolfdale" speakers anybody?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOLFDALE-VENTANA-SPEAKERS-/290802201376?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43b5297320

Bit of a 'Howler' if you ask me!

[walpurgis]

Vintage B&W DM2A speakers in London, Listing finishes tomorrow, no bids yet, opening price £119. Nice loudspeakers, may go cheap, got to be worth a couple of hundred maybe?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Bowers-and-Wilkins-DM-2A-Speakers-Classic-British-Speakers-/230875319311?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35c13dcc0f

Note: the super tweeter looks like the Coles/ITT/STC unit. I seem to recall these speakers using an Audax soft dome as S/T, but maybe that was the first series.

[Rare Bird]

Ok i did some serious thinking & decided to buy this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300812350790&ssPageName=STRK:MEAFB:IT

[MartinT]

Great price, Andr'e. Did it come with the wooden plinth?

[Rare Bird]

Great price, Andr'e. Did it come with the wooden plinth?

It does but im wanting the metal plinth if anyones got one..

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21506

[MartinT]

It does but im wanting the metal plinth if anyones got one..

Yep, I can see why. Lovely professional industrial chic look.

[Rare Bird]

Item: 261121855892

FR: 10 to 60,000Hz, Shibata tip needs a new Styli tho

[Spur07]

Ok i did some serious thinking & decided to buy this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300812350790&ssPageName=STRK:MEAFB:IT

great price andre.

[walpurgis]

It'll be interesting to see what these fetch, Tannoy GRFs (rectangular type). I don't think the guy knows quite what he's got there.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-GRFs-PAIR-Loaded-/150944028076?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2324f715ac

[chelsea]

£3,500

[spendorman]

It'll be interesting to see what these fetch, Tannoy GRFs (rectangular type). I don't think the guy knows quite what he's got there.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-GRFs-PAIR-Loaded-/150944028076?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2324f715ac


Not Monitor Gold's as he thinks though.

[walpurgis]

Not Monitor Gold's as he thinks though.

They look like 15" Golds to me Alex. Pleated, doped cone surrounds, beige chassis and gold magnet cover, don't see what else they could be. Certainly not Silvers, Reds or HPDs.

Geoff.

[spendorman]

They look like 15" Golds to me Alex. Pleated, doped cone surrounds, beige chassis and gold magnet cover, don't see what else they could be. Certainly not Silvers, Reds or HPDs.

Geoff.


I believed that golds had grey chassis, think mine did, but it's a long time ago. My 12" HPD's have gold chassis.

http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/Tannoy/MonitorGold_1_800.jpg

[walpurgis]

Very high quality vintage Yamaha CR-800 receiver, second only to the CR-1000 at the time. Nice bit of kit. In Birmingham, less than two days left to bid and only up to £12 currently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-CR800-Stereo-HiFi-Tuner-Amplifier-Receiver-/321017511563?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item4abe227e8b

[spendorman]

Always like the look of Yamaha's of that vintage. Wanted the one that was switchable for class A / class AB output.

[walpurgis]

Always like the look of Yamaha's of that vintage. Wanted the one that was switchable for class A / class AB output.

That was the CA-1000 integrated amplifier I believe.

[spendorman]

That was the CA-1000 integrated amplifier I believe.

That rings a bell.

[southall-1998]

Check this odd Leak Stereo 20 out.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-LEAK-STEREO-20-valve-power-amplifier-ecc83-mullard-hifi-england-made-/170939359125?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27ccc79f95&_uhb=1

[walpurgis]

I'd have doubts about that one. "untested" usually means 'its shagged but no refund'.

[walpurgis]

Sweet sounding CD player. Meridian 206, makes a good transport too. Not the last word in detail, but very musical.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meridian-206-cd-player-/251181309221?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3a7b929d25

[southall-1998]

Will Meridian still service that ??

[walpurgis]

Will Meridian still service that ??

No!

[southall-1998]

No!

No good to some then.

[nat8808]

A real rarity and one of the best speakers of its time!

Probably worth the asking price just for the Decca London ribbon tweeters.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-MS-737-Decca-London-Ribbon-Horn-Tweeters-Vintage-Speakers-EX-/251160172783?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7a5018ef

Probably a rarity cos people scrap the cabinets and sell just the decca's :(

I don't see these selling unfortunately and will probably go the same way eventually.

[nat8808]

Hmm. Dunno what to make of this. Looks well dear and I've never heard of these. Sorbothane lumps in a baggie maybe.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Ravioli-Hi-Fi-Isolation-Pads-Naim-Linn-etc-/330820108426?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4d066a408a

They've been around in dealer world for many years, good reviews etc sold for example by Coherent Systems.

Sound like expensive foo to me that could be replicated by some scrap materials - cost of things like this prevent the curious from chopping them up and actually seeing what they are. Normally find it's something adapted from some other industry and multiplied a few times in price..

[nat8808]

Will Meridian still service that ??

What's to service?

[nat8808]

I'd have doubts about that one. "untested" usually means 'its shagged but no refund'.

Not the things I've bought in the past.. many have been fully working or just needed basic repair. Have to go on instinct.

"untested" means simply "not many will bid" in my book.

[nat8808]

Very high quality vintage Yamaha CR-800 receiver, second only to the CR-1000 at the time. Nice bit of kit. In Birmingham, less than two days left to bid and only up to £12 currently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-CR800-Stereo-HiFi-Tuner-Amplifier-Receiver-/321017511563?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item4abe227e8b

Unfortunately the reserve on means it will be £50 at the minimum.

[nat8808]

The mysterious RAM LS3/5a !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAM-LS3-5A-matched-PAIR-15-ohm-BBC-studio-monitor-speakers-superb-condition-/150937959501

After a badly researched Hifi News article said that they were never produced, LS3/5a nerds have argued ever since..

They did make them and here's another pair with serial numbers in the 13,000s for what that's worth (have seen probably 4 or 5 listings over the years).

[nat8808]

Some interesting Jordan Watts:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jordan-Watts-Teak-Veneered-Floor-Standing-Juno-Speakers-Boosey-Hawkes-/181013041788

certainly worth it for the jordan watts drivers that often fetch £150 a pair. Wonder what that early Celestion tweeter is though. I've one of those crossovers floating around somewhere...

[spendorman]

Some interesting Jordan Watts:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jordan-Watts-Teak-Veneered-Floor-Standing-Juno-Speakers-Boosey-Hawkes-/181013041788

certainly worth it for the jordan watts drivers that often fetch £150 a pair. Wonder what that early Celestion tweeter is though. I've one of those crossovers floating around somewhere...

The tweeter is a retail version of the Celestion HF1300, I have a pair somewhere. I also have a pair of Jordan Watts Juno (I think), same Jordan Watts Module unit. In the early 70's I used to work for Boosey and Hawkes, distributors / retailers for Jordan Watts.

[walpurgis]

Some interesting Jordan Watts:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jordan-Watts-Teak-Veneered-Floor-Standing-Juno-Speakers-Boosey-Hawkes-/181013041788

certainly worth it for the jordan watts drivers that often fetch £150 a pair. Wonder what that early Celestion tweeter is though. I've one of those crossovers floating around somewhere...

Never seen a pair with HF1300 tweeters before, why is it used here? The HF1300 extends up to 13kHz and the Jordan Watts module extends up to 20kHz (allegedly). This model normally came with a Goodmans DT3 tweeter, as I recall. Earlier versions of the Juno had no tweeter.

The Jordan Watts units were a good idea, but poorly executed. The rather enclosed chassis basket caused some obvious colourations right through the midrange.

[spendorman]

Never seen a pair with HF1300 tweeters before, why is it used here? The HF1300 extends up to 13kHz and the Jordan Watts module extends up to 20kHz (allegedly). This model normally came with a Goodmans DT3 tweeter, as I recall. Earlier versions of the Juno had no tweeter.

The Jordan Watts units were a good idea, but poorly executed. The rather enclosed chassis basket caused some obvious colourations right through the midrange.


I believe that the usual tweeter was a normal dome tweeter. Not sure if that HF1300 was an afterthought by someone, as mentioned, it's the retail version, just the usual one, plastic pot on the back with screw connectors.

Regardless of specification and Listening to the Jordan Watts module, treble seems to fall off quite a bit. To me the 1300 goes up much higher.

[walpurgis]

I believe that the usual tweeter was a normal dome tweeter. Not sure if that HF1300 was an afterthought by someone, as mentioned, it's the retail version, just the usual one, plastic pot on the back with screw connectors.

Regardless of specification and Listening to the Jordan Watts module, treble seems to fall off quite a bit. To me the 1300 goes up much higher.

How old are you Alex? If you're over forty, I doubt you can hear much higher than the HF1300 goes. The HF1300 is virtually flat to 13kHz, then cuts off dead, there is absolutely no output at all above that point.

Whereas, the Jordan Watts Module has a falling HF output curve but extends up to around 20kHz, which is why the Goodmans DT3 soft dome was normally used on later models, as it extended up to 22kHz fairly flatly.

I believe I may have response graphs for all these drive units knocking about somewhere.

[walpurgis]

It'll be interesting to see what these fetch, Tannoy GRFs (rectangular type). I don't think the guy knows quite what he's got there.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-GRFs-PAIR-Loaded-/150944028076?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2324f715ac

Now up to over £1600 with more than eight days to go. It'll be 'Sky High'!

That's the value of the drive units more or less covered, anything further will be because of the cabinets they're in.

[The Grand Wazoo]

I thought I was onto a winner when I spotted this album (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251180608618?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649) tucked away in the wholesale & job lots section. There were still no bids on it when I checked again last thing last night, but it seems it's no longer the screaming bargain I was hoping for!

[Rare Bird]

:lol: I think you'l find £20.00 is a bargin

[southall-1998]

lol

[The Grand Wazoo]

:lol: I think you'l find £20.00 is a bargin

It's a bargain, yes, I agree, but like I said, I was hoping for a screaming bargain!
I'd have had it for a bit less, but I don't really need a 3rd copy!

[Rare Bird]

:rfl: it was a screaming bargin

[The Black Adder]

:rfl: it was a screaming bargin

Indeed it was... On pink eye too! 1st Press.

[Jonboy]

Anyone know what this arm (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-10-TONE-ARM-GARRARD-301-401-/160917605741?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item25776fcd6d) is, i had a look at it today and i'm not really qualified to say whats it is,


Check out his rare SME (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FANTASTIC-SME-TONE-ARM-MODEL-3009-R-BOXED-NEVER-USED-GARRARD-301-401-LINN-/160916058083?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2577582fe3) as well,

[Rare Bird]

Anyone know what this arm is, i had a look at it today and i'm not really qualified to say whats it is,


Check out his rare SMEas well,


It's a Micro Seiki 'MA-101'

Those 'R' versions of the SME don't hardly come up for sale..

[Jonboy]

It's a Micro Seiki 'MA-101'

Those 'R' versions of the SME don't hardly come up for sale..

Cheers Andr'e i thought you might know :thumbsup:, That "R" is a nice thing to behold

[DSJR]

Neither will be a bargain by the time their auctions finish :(

[Rare Bird]

Jon:
They were an higher mass version of the arm

[walpurgis]

Pair of KEF Cadenzas going cheap in Yorkshire. The Plastiflex coating on the B200 bass driver appears to be lifting off, but these are worth grabbing if they're cheap just for the T27 second series tweeters. The listing ends soon.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-CADENZA-LOUDSPEAKERS-/181016396185?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a256b0199

[walpurgis]

Just what you've always promised yourself!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speakers-Cookie-Jar-Style-Novelty-Country-Kitchen-/271096743523?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f1ea00663

Bet they sound pretty grim.

[Marco]

Better than AVI ADM9s!! :D

Marco.

[Alex_UK]

But a great idea, nonetheless...?

[southall-1998]

Fantastic turntable this, needs the trough though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Townshend-Audio-Elite-Rock-II-turntable-/130801004246?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D3372166140169393275%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D130801004246% 26

[BTH K10A]

Someone might just get lucky here. The Q&A might raise the sellers hope a little too much as although these have Altec 811 horns, the majority had Utah drivers rather than Altec. The Utah drivers are not too bad though.

If the winner of the auction is very lucky they might end up with some Altec 416 & 802 drivers

I'd go for them but Bath is a little too far to be lugging them home from.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251178779423?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[Jonboy]

Someone might just get lucky here. The Q&A might raise the sellers hope a little too much as although these have Altec 811 horns, the majority had Utah drivers rather than Altec. The Utah drivers are not too bad though.

If the winner of the auction is very lucky they might end up with some Altec 416 & 802 drivers



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251178779423?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

They looked interesting

[The Grand Wazoo]

I may be wrong, but I think these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-speakers-/251179188207?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7b723fef) were the first commercial speakers to have a bi-wire type connection arrangement - only 3 binding posts though - 2 earth terminals.

[walpurgis]

Cheap pair of Tannoy Ardens (15" HPD) in Lancashire, looking in nice condition (one driver appears to have a cracked rear cover, no big deal).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Arden-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/230879734339?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35c1812a43

[walpurgis]

Not a bargain! £250 for a GL75 is stretching things a bit. Description is a bit 'waffly' too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Goldring-Lenco-L-75-GL75-stereo-transcription-turntable-/251179936783?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3a7b7dac0f

Videoton Saphir, these are very rare and cheap to say the least.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIDEOTON-SAPHIR-1-BOOKSHELF-STANDMOUNT-SPEAKERS-/121018050671?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c2d3ce86f

[dantheman91]

'QUOTE=walpurgis;381832]Cheap pair of Tannoy Ardens (15" HPD) in Lancashire, looking in nice condition (one driver appears to have a cracked rear cover, no big deal).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Arden-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/2308797343pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35c1812a43[/QUOTE]



Sold already :eek:

[MartinT]

Videoton Saphir, these are very rare and cheap to say the least.

Bargain indeed, but where do the speaker cables connect? :scratch:

[walpurgis]

Bargain indeed, but where do the speaker cables connect? :scratch:

In common with other Videoton speakers of the time, the 'hole' in the back houses a not very visible DIN speaker socket.

[MartinT]

Ah, the pin-and-flange type? Thanks.

[spendorman]

Ah, the pin-and-flange type? Thanks.

See my poor photo here, post No 8

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21554

[MartinT]

Got it, thanks.

I prefer the wire terminals on my Mimimax 2s.

[spendorman]

Got it, thanks.

I prefer the wire terminals on my Mimimax 2s.


So would I! Those Din sockets are a nuisance, have thought of drilling cabinet and fitting posts, but don't really want to mess them around.

[Beobloke]

I may be wrong, but I think these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-speakers-/251179188207?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7b723fef) were the first commercial speakers to have a bi-wire type connection arrangement - only 3 binding posts though - 2 earth terminals.

Certainly one of the first. Marantz also used to do a 3 core speaker cable to go with them, which was quite decent!

[walpurgis]

Come on, you know you want one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/X-Factor-Karaoke-Machine-/230879826173?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item35c18290fd

Me personally, I would pay not to have to own it!

[southall-1998]

This looks nice- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIO-INNOVATIONS-SERIES-300-MK1-INTEGRATED-VALVE-AMPLIFIER-K-/300783266515?nma=true&si=Kxg7067O46A0QP%2BUM8s%2Fed8wjdY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[The Grand Wazoo]

Me personally, I would pay not to have to own it!

Geoff, I believe we have a deal, my friend.
Just send me a Paypal gift for the appropriate amount & I'll promise you that you don't have to buy it!

[The Grand Wazoo]

That was a nice little amp Shane - that one is the version with the deluxe casing - so it looks less like a Belarus (Russian tractor) and more like a Massey Ferguson!
They originally sold for less than that asking price.

[MikeMusic]

Come on, you know you want one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/X-Factor-Karaoke-Machine-/230879826173?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item35c18290fd

Me personally, I would pay not to have to own it!
"X Factor..
Karaoke...
Watch myself"...
Hmm. Has such a lot going for it

[walpurgis]

Geoff, I believe we have a deal, my friend.
Just send me a Paypal gift for the appropriate amount & I'll promise you that you don't have to buy it!

Fortunately, I'm out of the country for the foreseeable future and will be unable to conclude the deal (he lied, trying to extricate himself from an awkward situation).

[walpurgis]

It'll be interesting to see what these fetch, Tannoy GRFs (rectangular type). I don't think the guy knows quite what he's got there.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-GRFs-PAIR-Loaded-/150944028076?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2324f715ac

These are now up to over £2.5k and climbing, with more than five days to go!

[johnB]

He got them in "a bungalow clearance near Falmouth".....

[walpurgis]

I bet he paid about twenty quid for them as part of the lot!

[southall-1998]

That's Big Ears Audio selling those Tannoy's.

[MikeMusic]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321023036014&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

[MartinT]

All becomes clear when you read the detail: 'Gothic Green' :)

[MikeMusic]

All becomes clear when you read the detail: 'Gothic Green' :)

I had the overwhelming thought

Nutjob

[walpurgis]

All becomes clear when you read the detail: 'Gothic Green' :)

I thought that was a London suburb?

[nat8808]

Indeed it was... On pink eye too! 1st Press.

Really? Who says?

This auction doubles up on the £20-25 price area evidence:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRAFFIC-TRAFFIC-1968-FIRST-UK-PRESS-PINK-ISLAND-LABEL-ACE-EX-/321018874527?pt=UK_Records&hash=item4abe374a9f&nma=true&si=WZXXzFjrCF%2B2mrDF1OR6zzksIH8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

People thinking things have a much higher value for all sorts of reasons is why prices have increased over the years - it's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

[nat8808]

That's Big Ears Audio selling those Tannoy's.

And was probably the only hifi knowledgable person there at the clearance sale.. that's how many hifi businesses work, getting secondhand gear for cheap from people who don't value it. Then they pass on to those who do.

It's part of the dedication of making hifi selling a business that you spend your time going to the auctions etc.

there's a constant stream of people dying, some of whom may have picked up the nice vintage gear only recently from eBay, so the cycle continues and there is profit to be made (until it is all exported abroad).

[walpurgis]

What's inside?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speakers-/150943515026?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2324ef4192

Could be anything. Tannoy drivers? Old EMI units? Some Fane twin cones? Who knows. A pot luck buy!

[MartinT]

PA speakers most likely, and they have holes in the back. Worthless.

[walpurgis]

Excellent little Moth phono stage, quite rare these days. Surprisingly good sound quality!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moth-30-Series-Phono-Stage-Amplifier-/181018079252?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a2584b014

[walpurgis]

PA speakers most likely, and they have holes in the back. Worthless.

Martin, you may well be correct, but I'm not sure why having holes in the back would render these worthless. That was a common way of tuning the bass end of things at one time. I've found some interesting drive units in old school, community centre and church hall speakers in the past.

Geoff.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Any bets on the end price of these little beauties? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radford-K25-valve-power-amplifiers-/181025110296?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a25eff918)

[walpurgis]

Any bets on the end price of these little beauties? (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radford-K25-valve-power-amplifiers-/181025110296?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a25eff918)

Only vaguely heard of them, but know nothing about them. Any details?

[The Grand Wazoo]

Yes, it was an MA25 modified for the BBC to use with KEF speakers. That much is in the Radford article in The Knowledge (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4168) along with a photo

[The Grand Wazoo]

The price has doubled overnight to over £600 & there are still 6 days to go!

[MartinT]

I'm not sure why having holes in the back would render these worthless.

You're right, of course, Geoff. I was being a bit glib but where I've seen that kind of 'air suspension' design before it's usually been for 100V line PA speakers.

[julesd68]

Not seen this Kenwood deck before ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rare-kenwood-kd07-direct-drive-with-dynavector-10x5-/251183666444?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a7bb6950c

[walpurgis]

Interesting pair of sixties vintage Radford speakers in Stockport.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Radford-Speakers-In-Good-Condition-/140885162610?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item20cd68fa72

[Macca]

Not seen this Kenwood deck before ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rare-kenwood-kd07-direct-drive-with-dynavector-10x5-/251183666444?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a7bb6950c

That does look like a serious deck.

[wiicrackpot]

Spotted these yesterday when it was minutes old, fired off mail for more pics, to view and pick up,
got a reply late last night saying he'd send me more pics if i send my email address which was a required field when i sent enquiry,
you know what he's conveniently based in Shetland. ;):lol:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/pair-of-rare-15-inch-tannoy-silvers-with-xos/1003171954
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-pair-signature-jbl-375-hf-driver-537-500-horns/1003172385

[The Grand Wazoo]

Well, that's OK isn't it? I'm sure you said you need to visit your Auntie Morag in Shetland quite soon. Worked out quite well really!
Tell him to put the kettle on.

[MikeMusic]

Spotted these yesterday when it was minutes old, fired off mail for more pics, to view and pick up,
got a reply late last night saying he'd send me more pics if i send my email address which was a required field when i sent enquiry,
you know what he's conveniently based in Shetland. ;):lol:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/pair-of-rare-15-inch-tannoy-silvers-with-xos/1003171954
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-pair-signature-jbl-375-hf-driver-537-500-horns/1003172385
Wonder if it's the same scammer who has expensive Naim kit around one third usual price on Craigslist - Lonodn Region
When I replied I'd come and collect there was no answer
Every time I spotted a bargain it was there

[wiicrackpot]

Chris ~ Yeah, except Auntie Morag is a 20st hairy arsed cross dresser. :lol:

Mike ~ could be, there's been a spate of scammers using Shetland as it's destination, but this one's a plonker,
you'd think he would swot up on his geography before posting, Garelochhead is hundreds of miles from Shetland. :rolleyes:

p.s. i reckon by the lateness of his reply he resides in another continent.

[MikeMusic]

Chris ~ Yeah, except Auntie Morag is a 20st hairy arsed cross dresser. :lol:

Mike ~ could be, there's been a spate of scammers using Shetland as it's destination, but this one's a plonker,
you'd think he would swot up on his geography before posting, Garelochhead is hundreds of miles from Shetland. :rolleyes:

p.s. i reckon by the lateness of his reply he resides in another continent.

It's a good lesson to remember.
Hifi punters are usually nice friendly guys, but there are scum who can see a way to part us from our money
First time I was talking to one I looked at the journey as the kit was so cheap. Asked him for his address .......................... no reply

[hifi_dave]

Spotted these yesterday when it was minutes old, fired off mail for more pics, to view and pick up,
got a reply late last night saying he'd send me more pics if i send my email address which was a required field when i sent enquiry,
you know what he's conveniently based in Shetland. ;):lol:

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/pair-of-rare-15-inch-tannoy-silvers-with-xos/1003171954
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/rare-pair-signature-jbl-375-hf-driver-537-500-horns/1003172385


Has he moved then ?

I took a look at his map and he is just up the road from Glasgow..:scratch:

Maybe it's my lamentable geography to blame ?

[Beobloke]

That does look like a serious deck.

It's a funny one really. It's apparently solidly built and looks good but it's small and actually came as part of Kenwood's top midi system of the day. I've heard some people say they're an undiscovered gem and others say that the arm is rubbish and they're not much good. They seem to fetch decent prices, though, so who knows?

I think someone on here needs to buy it and let us all know once and for all!

[MartinT]

I think someone on here needs to buy it and let us all know once and for all!

...and that someone should be you, Adam!

[wiicrackpot]

Has he moved then ?

I took a look at his map and he is just up the road from Glasgow..:scratch:

Maybe it's my lamentable geography to blame ?
Exactly Dave, there's more chance of bumping into a Nuclear Sub than a pair of Tannoy Silvers from the map posted on ad, Faslane is just down the road,
when he replied with item in Shetland and wanting my email for pics, yerrit !!. :lol:

[Beobloke]

...and that someone should be you, Adam!

Unfortunately as I've just bought my umpteenth pair of reasonably large speakers and have my eye on yet ANOTHER pair on eBay at the moment that I've been wanting for years, I am imposing a 'purchasing holiday' on myself for a while.

Not so much for financial reasons, but more mainly because I can barely get into my study/storage room at the moment...:rolleyes:

[Macca]

It's a funny one really. It's apparently solidly built and looks good but it's small and actually came as part of Kenwood's top midi system of the day. I've heard some people say they're an undiscovered gem and others say that the arm is rubbish and they're not much good. They seem to fetch decent prices, though, so who knows?

I think someone on here needs to buy it and let us all know once and for all!

I ued to have a Kenwood Linear tracker that came off their top stack system circa 1987. That was pretty good for what it was. Looks like there is a lot of interest in this one, won't go for pin money.

[julesd68]

I had no idea it was possible to spend £8000 on an equipment rack! :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STILLPOINTS-6-STAND-HIGH-END-COMPONENT-MUSIC-ISOLATION-STAND-RACK-/140884985251?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item20cd6645a3

A snip at £4500 used ...

[Effem]

I had no idea it was possible to spend £8000 on an equipment rack! :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STILLPOINTS-6-STAND-HIGH-END-COMPONENT-MUSIC-ISOLATION-STAND-RACK-/140884985251?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item20cd6645a3

A snip at £4500 used ...

Check out the seller's other items :eyebrows:

Errrrm £12,750 for a pair of speaker cables. Yikes! :stalks:

[Techno Commander]

The "Stereotimes" review he mentions says they cost $799.

[julesd68]

Check out the seller's other items :eyebrows:

OMG - he's asking over 60K for all that gear!

[MartinT]

Looks like a fire sale. Either that, or he chose very VERY badly in the first place.

[synsei]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turntable-isolation-feet-set-4-/140884666173?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D16%26meid%3D3506664258331204671%26pid%3D100 016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D260668472562%26

These look intriguing and appear to be very similar to Isonoe feet for a lot less dosh.

[MartinT]

They need a threaded stud to fit the Technics, not a threaded hole. They may do the job, but the Isonoes are superb at just twice the price. It's a risky punt.

[synsei]

What has really piqued my interest in this listing Martin is that the chap has developed a magnetically suspended isolation system that will be available from Christmas. I have sent him a message asking if he is considering producing a version for SL12XX's. If so I am willing to give them a try as they could be very good.

[MartinT]

Go for it, Dave. A magnetic suspension system might be very interesting indeed.

[UV101]

Sounds all a bit Marty McFly to me!!!!!! ;)

I've often thought about it, the japs have the hover train sorted?????

Set up right, varying the magnetic field could potentially change the amount of damping. I guess the question is are we looking to get it rigid or doe we want some flexibility for damping effect??? Also, do we want such strong magnetic fields near the equipment???

[MartinT]

Personally, I think the damping combined with isolation of the Isonoes is just right for the mass of the Technics. I think a magnetic system could have potential, but it would have to go some to beat the Isonoes on performance and, ultimately, sound quality.

[Marco]

I'm waiting for Arthur to finish production of his 'Kinetic Cradle', which I think could be a very interesting and highly effective solution to vibration management :)

Marco.

[The Black Adder]

Magnetic isolation and kinetic cradles.. sounds very cool indeed. :) I need to know more!

[awkwardbydesign]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turntable-isolation-feet-set-4-/140884666173?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D16%26meid%3D3506664258331204671%26pid%3D100 016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D260668472562%26

These look intriguing and appear to be very similar to Isonoe feet for a lot less dosh.
Hmm, I have a lathe! I must make something like this for my speakers.

[Rare Bird]

Not Hi-Fi but i won a late 60's tall Geoff Baxters:Whitefriars Drunken Bricklayer vase for £25.00 these generally fetch a fortune..

[julesd68]

Very nice Andre - just googled those to have a look ...

Now if only someone would buy my James Bond "Goldfinger" poster, I could get back to buying some hi-fi! :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

£3,500

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150944028076?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Stuart, you were right on the money! Geoff.

[MikeMusic]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271102344709?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Surprised I got it for that !

[julesd68]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cadence-Canasya-845-valve-monoblocs-power-amps-RRP-25k-/170945002792?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27cd1dbd28

A pair of rather funky looking valve monos!

[southall-1998]

Must say they look cool!!

[Marco]

Shades of 'K9', from Dr Who!

Marco.

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271102344709?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Surprised I got it for that !

Good result Mike!

Geoff.

[Macca]

Shades of 'K9', from Dr Who!

Marco.

:lol: Just missing the head and the tartan collar to be complete

[walpurgis]

Tannoy DC2000 speakers in Swansea.

Look like they may go cheap, only up to £26 at the moment and less than a day to go. These are good fun speakers, if not the last word in accuracy. Nordost cables included, can't be bad.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-DC-2000-SPEAKERS-/221152292453?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item337db42e65

[southall-1998]

Very good interconnects these. But I paid a little cheaper for mines though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281003774138?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch% 2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D28100 3774138%26_rdc%3D1

[Firebottle]

I have never seen such sh*t as this, just check out how many errors (grammatical or otherwise ) there are in the description :mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Stereo-Audio-Amplifier-Car-PC-Desk-Music-Power-Amp-2-Channels-TA7227AP-/221035542778?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D 1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D3619664544152549100%26pid%3D 100010%26prg%3D1013%26rk%3D11%26sd%3D170945002792% 26

[prestonchipfryer]

I have never seen such sh*t as this, just check out how many errors (grammatical or otherwise ) there are in the description :mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Stereo-Audio-Amplifier-Car-PC-Desk-Music-Power-Amp-2-Channels-TA7227AP-/221035542778?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D 1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D3619664544152549100%26pid%3D 100010%26prg%3D1013%26rk%3D11%26sd%3D170945002792% 26

Probably based in the Far East, perhaps HK and they have used the Google translator or similar, which (usually) just gives a very poor translation.

Some people say that spelling and grammar do not matter, as long as it can be understood. But I think that good correct spelling and grammar are of the utmost importance in all matters.

[chelsea]

Looks ok to me.
At least it is not in poxy text talk.

[prestonchipfryer]

No, definitely a load of garbage. :)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Well, I'm amazed at how little the Radfords (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181025110296?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649) I spotted a few days ago went for - the seller had a rather low feedback score, so I don't expect that helped.

[nat8808]

What has really piqued my interest in this listing Martin is that the chap has developed a magnetically suspended isolation system that will be available from Christmas. I have sent him a message asking if he is considering producing a version for SL12XX's. If so I am willing to give them a try as they could be very good.

That could be just a magnet glued in the top of a plastic tube and a matching magnet repelling it on the top of a shaft, the tube fitting over the shaft. Then just match the strength of the magnets for the weight of the object on top.

'Developed' might be a bit of an exaggeration.. 'Thought about it for 2 seconds and then bothered to actually do something about it' might be more appropriate.

I'm always a bit cynical about 'innovation' on the internet - normally just a bunch of marketing words strung together. Fair play though to those that bother, of course!

[nat8808]

Probably based in the Far East, perhaps HK and they have used the Google translator or similar, which (usually) just gives a very poor translation.

Some people say that spelling and grammar do not matter, as long as it can be understood. But I think that good correct spelling and grammar are of the utmost importance in all matters.

Hmmmm....... Everyone is free to use their limited time on this earth as they wish I suppose!

How are you with local grammer and spelling when in other countries? Mine is terrible in the few foreign languages I can speak very basically but people are appreciative and pleased that I've tried.

[nat8808]

Well, I'm amazed at how little the Radfords (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181025110296?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649) I spotted a few days ago went for - the seller had a rather low feedback score, so I don't expect that helped.

Yeah, they're the kind of listings to jump on and take the risk(?) and pick up in person so you can check them over first.

Their first sale, no description to speak of, basic photos, £100 postage stated.. Lots of things to put off the hesitant bidder!

[MartinT]

I have never seen such sh*t as this, just check out how many errors (grammatical or otherwise ) there are in the description

More worryingly:
• Peak Output Power: 220W + 220W
• Output Impedance: 4 - 8Ω
• RMS : 2 x 20W @ 4ohm
• Frequency Responce:100HZ--20KHZ
• Mains voltage: DC 12V, 2A-5A
• It could power speakers below 6"

Uh-huh. So it produces 2 x 20W per channel but can take a 12V DC input of 2A - 5A? The 440W 'peak power' is pure Amstrad.

And since when was there a dimension limit to speakers that an amp can drive?

[nat8808]

More worryingly:
• Peak Output Power: 220W + 220W
• Output Impedance: 4 - 8Ω
• RMS : 2 x 20W @ 4ohm
• Frequency Responce:100HZ--20KHZ
• Mains voltage: DC 12V, 2A-5A
• It could power speakers below 6"

Uh-huh. So it produces 2 x 20W per channel but can take a 12V DC input of 2A - 5A? The 440W 'peak power' is pure Amstrad.

And since when was there a dimension limit to speakers that an amp can drive?

haha, yeah.. Couldn't work out if that was a mistake or not.

[nat8808]

Here's one for the uber Nakamichi fans!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAKAMICHI-LIMITED-EDITION-GOLFBAG-SET-very-rare-executive-gift-item-/251186586155

[julesd68]

Gold isn't really my thang, but these are rather nice ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Quad-II-Diamond-jubilee-Gold-plated-valve-tube-mono-block-power-amplifiers-/130805575991?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1e749eb137

[Rare Bird]

If i were to buy a modern valve amp it would deffo be a Jadis, not only do they look & sound good, the hard wiring layout is excellent

[MartinT]

That layout is gorgeous - a work of art in design.

[Jonboy]

Well, I'm amazed at how little the Radfords (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181025110296?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649) I spotted a few days ago went for - the seller had a rather low feedback score, so I don't expect that helped.


Although these were serviced apparently they suffred a lot with dry solder joints with some examples that have literally fallen apart inside :eek:

[Marco]

If i were to buy a modern valve amp it would deffo be a Jadis, not only do they look & sound good, the hard wiring layout is excellent

Now that looks proper! I spy the same F&T electrolytic caps used in my Copper amp: http://www.ftcap.de/index.php/electrolytic-capacitors.html ;)

Always loved the looks of Jadis too, and the sound of them - although I wouldn't swap my Copper amp for one... :nono:

Marco.

[Jonboy]

Jadis are certainly heavy all 1/4 of a ton of them :eek:

http://www.jadis-electronics.com/fiches/fiche.php?id_produit=75&lang=en

[Wakefield Turntables]

Gold isn't really my thang, but these are rather nice ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Quad-II-Diamond-jubilee-Gold-plated-valve-tube-mono-block-power-amplifiers-/130805575991?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1e749eb137


:spew:

[UV101]

Now that looks proper! I spy the same F&T electrolytic caps used in my Copper amp: http://www.ftcap.de/index.php/electrolytic-capacitors.html ;)

Always loved the looks of Jadis too, and the sound of them - although I wouldn't swap my Copper amp for one... :nono:

Marco.

Definitely an example of top quality workmanship. The way the components are mountd on the solid core cabling is very impressive. As Martin said, a work of art. Those F&T caps are great. I do believe they make the elco's for Mundorf. Thats what I use all the time in my own kit. Awesome caps ;)

[Rare Bird]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-FERROGRAPH-60-60-Amplifier-V-Rare-in-great-almost-pristine-condition-/130803839496?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1e74843208&nma=true&si=F87RT3DrvJpw3yS7KIoEp9suuYE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[Jonboy]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-FERROGRAPH-60-60-Amplifier-V-Rare-in-great-almost-pristine-condition-/130803839496?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1e74843208&nma=true&si=F87RT3DrvJpw3yS7KIoEp9suuYE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557



£950 :mental::mental:
or is it that good

[Marco]

Nice, but I prefer the 'F307' :)

Marco.

[Alex_UK]

Must surely be a record for LS3/5a's? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5A-BBC-Monitor-Speakers-serial-nos-379-380-/190754691629?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c69dd9a2d&autorefresh=true

[UV101]

Always fancied a pair but since having the b139 added to the t27 and 110 in the TL I built they always look like something I missing

[chelsea]

Nuts.
You could get some stunning speakers for that price.

[Macca]

Must surely be a record for LS3/5a's? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5A-BBC-Monitor-Speakers-serial-nos-379-380-/190754691629?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c69dd9a2d&autorefresh=true

Just a ridiculous price for two small boxes and 4 drive units. You could copy it for a lot less and with better drivers. Classic hi-fi is getting into vintage watches territory. There are some very rich collectors out there it seems.

[walpurgis]

Nice little pair of Celestion County speakers in Birmingham that seem to have gone unnoticed. Ending soon.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-CELESTION-HI-FI-STEREO-HOME-SOUND-AUDIO-SPEAKERS-/130806200359?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e74a83827

[The Grand Wazoo]

You could get some stunning speakers for that price.

The legend is worth more than the product, l'm afraid.

[Macca]

The legend is worth more than the product, l'm afraid.

If you were to drop on some at a boot sale for a tenner your fear would turn to joy pretty fast :) Time to start checking the local classifieds again I think...

[Firebottle]

Grab a bargain while you can :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300823768759?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch% 2Fi.html%3F_sadis%3D200%26_ipg%3D50%26LH_SALE_CURR ENCY%3D0%26_sacat%3D0%26_samihi%3D%26_samilow%3D%2 6_fpos%3D%26_ftrt%3D901%26_oexkw%3D%26_udhi%3D%26_ sabdhi%3D%26_ftrv%3D1%26_udlo%3D%26_sabdlo%3D%26_a dv%3D1%26_sop%3D12%26_dmd%3D1%26_okw%3D%26_nkw%3D3 00823768759%26_rdc%3D1

[MartinT]

Excellent :rfl:

[MartinT]

Interesting combo, Andr'e.

[Rare Bird]

It is it's the arm i was intrested in not what it's stuck to :lol:

[MartinT]

Thought so :eyebrows:

[Marco]

It is it's the arm i was intrested in not what it's stuck to

Bet you say the same thing to all the girls: 'it's yer tits I'm interested in, darlin', not what they're stuck to!' :eyebrows:

Marco.

[dantheman91]

Hmm SL - 110. Remember my dads old one with and SME 3009

[hifi_dave]

http://http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t406/hifi_dave/008-3.jpg



It does look good..:)

[MikeMusic]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ry-Cooder-Manuel-Galban-Mambo-Sinuendo-2003-Excellent-Condition-/170948873606?pt=UK_Records&hash=item27cd58cd86

but a wee bit pricey

[Alex_UK]

This was looking interesting with a few hours to go - but obviously a few others in the know! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/record-player-/230884550478?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=bUdYUU9CrKdYbLiWaMsIHJ2pxCc%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[walpurgis]

A very big pair of vintage Tannoys near Birmingham, ending soon, could be worth a shot! (shame the guy can't spell)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-15inch-HPD-Dual-Consentric-Speakers-Amesbury-American-Walnut-Cabinets-X2-/160924229707?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2577d4e04b

[southall-1998]

Now this I want!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Krell-KSA-200-Class-Amplifier-/230885870880?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D3753974992642435662%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D230885870880% 26

[julesd68]

Now this I want!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Krell-KSA-200-Class-Amplifier-/230885870880?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D3753974992642435662%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D230885870880% 26

The poor guy has been "relegated" to using 909's - I feel for him ... :(

[walpurgis]

Now this I want!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Krell-KSA-200-Class-Amplifier-/230885870880?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D3753974992642435662%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D230885870880% 26

Yeah, but then you'll have to spend five grand to find a pre-amp to do it justice!

Geoff.

[southall-1998]

Well yes :rolleyes:

[MikeMusic]

this is just one lot
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arlo-East-Of-Eden-Man-Ralph-McTell-Ten-Years-After-Alex-Harvey-12-albums-/251191214596?pt=UK_Records&hash=item3a7c29c204

[walpurgis]

Remember these? Cambridge P50 integrated amplifier, very highly regarded in its day. And, much as I dislike the term, this is a 'Classic'. (note: five pin DIN connections on inputs) He's selling the matching tuner too.

Ten hours to go and only up to £16.99!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cambridge-P50-Amplifier-/160928752538?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item257819e39a

[Barry]

Remember these? Cambridge P50 integrated amplifier, very highly regarded in its day. And, much as I dislike the term, this is a 'Classic'. (note: five pin DIN connections on inputs) He's selling the matching tuner too.

Ten hours to go and only up to £16.99!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cambridge-P50-Amplifier-/160928752538?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item257819e39a

I bought one a while ago to match the Cambridge T55 tuner. I just love the low, sleek, slimline looks; slightly 'laboratory-looking' but elegant with it. :)

Think I paid £50; a little more than the £39 fetched by the above.

[walpurgis]

Yes, it went cheaply Barry.

I'd have bought it myself, but I've got a thing about my Hi-Fi electronics having to be black!

Geoff.

[Reid Malenfant]

Yeah, but then you'll have to spend five grand to find a pre-amp to do it justice!

Geoff.
Nah, I bet a Croft would sound stunning with a KSA200 hung on the end :cool:

[Rare Bird]

Recieved these yesturday 28mm diameter precision made English oak cone (i specified unfinished) £8 for a set of three..

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/Cones.jpg

[MikeMusic]

I'm still working my way through
57 Uncut CDs, sealed
£5.50 on Ebay and £8 post
I was pretty happy about that

[UV101]

Recieved these yesturday 28mm diameter precision made English oak cone (i specified unfinished) £8 for a set of three..

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/Cones.jpg

Yep! Excellent value. I've got the same but 38mm oak feet on the new baseplate of my sa7001. Seller was tracy8042 and accepted an offer of £5 plus £2 p&p for 3


http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/Trunky1812/SA7001/2ae3183f54ca8d8133e5dc7cde2ffc4b.jpg

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/Trunky1812/SA7001/ba859723bb8bac71e38f6ada3ea49e2a.jpg

[DaveK]

Hi You Two^ :) ,
I'd be interested to hear if you find any sonic (as opposed to cosmetic) benefits from using the wooden feet. I ask because I bought a few some time ago, tried 'em under amps and then speakers, heard no benefits in either location and they are now somewhere in the bottom of a drawer. Hope you have more success :) .
Dave.

[UV101]

I'll struggle to be subjective because I added them at the same time as the 5mm base plate. Sorry to say that I did this sheep fashion!!! Lol

[Rare Bird]

Ian
Thurs bin a few Oak cone seller which were not that great, the angle of the cones didnt look right to me. This seller is the best imho

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Oak-cone-feet-28mm-dia-for-Hi-Fi-stereo-equipment-/220701015425?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item3362ce3d81

Dave:
I much prefer Oak cones as opposed to say Alumnium

[The Grand Wazoo]

Some Ebay sellers are just unbelievable - you wouldn't want to encourage anyone to buy your goods by making them look good or anything, would you?
Cheap amp (duster also required) (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-PMA-350-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-/321033005188?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4abf0ee884)

[Marco]

Haha - what a clueless knob!! :lol: :mental:

Marco.

[Rare Bird]

:lolsign:

[walpurgis]

Hi You Two^ :) ,
I'd be interested to hear if you find any sonic (as opposed to cosmetic) benefits from using the wooden feet. I ask because I bought a few some time ago, tried 'em under amps and then speakers, heard no benefits in either location and they are now somewhere in the bottom of a drawer. Hope you have more success :) .
Dave.

Quite agree,

the only feet I've found of any use are sorbothane pads used to damp out vibration/noise from items with large transformers, all alloy or wood, etc., supports tried have been a waste of time, just so much 'snakeoil' if you ask me.

[Rare Bird]

I only bought them for the visual aspect, i just prefer the look to aluminium :lolsign:

[Rare Bird]

That looks intresting

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FFYX-AC21-MKII-Single-Point-uni-pivot-radial-Bearing-Aluminum-Alloy-Tonearm-/280959982055?pt=US_Record_Player_Turntable_Parts&hash=item416a8519e7

[Covenant]

On the strength of a few people recommendations I bid for and won these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290822054995?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Picking them up Wednesday evening so in a couple of days I will be comparing them with my JPW's for computer listening.

[Puffin]

I picked up a mint pair of these about 6 months ago for £6 (yes, that's right SIX POUNDS) in one of the local charity shops (they had just arrived and had no price on them - the girl had to phone the manager, when he said £6 I was amazed - case of right place, right time - it was the first time I had ever been in there). Having had a pair of the smaller 760i's that sounded fab on the end of Audiolab amps, I knew I would not be disappointed. IMO they need something with a bit of grunt behind it to give of their best.

[Covenant]

I picked up a mint pair of these about 6 months ago for £6 (yes, that's right SIX POUNDS) in one of the local charity shops (they had just arrived and had no price on them - the girl had to phone the manager, when he said £6 I was amazed - case of right place, right time - it was the first time I had ever been in there). Having had a pair of the smaller 760i's that sounded fab on the end of Audiolab amps, I knew I would not be disappointed. IMO they need something with a bit of grunt behind it to give of their best.

Trust you Rob! I have never found anything in my local charity shops except Mills and Boon books and Max Bygraves records.

[DaveK]

Trust you Rob! I have never found anything in my local charity shops except Mills and Boon books and Max Bygraves records.

Fill yer boots!!;) .

[Puffin]

I'm a Cartland fan meself:lol:all furtive gropings and Crinoline:D:eek:

[Covenant]

Oh well, that's your christmas pressy sorted!

[brian2957]

Oh well, that's your christmas pressy sorted!

What ? The book , the Crinoline or the grope Jerry :eyebrows:

[Puffin]

Grope please:eyebrows:make an old many very happy:D

[DaveK]

I'm a Cartland fan meself:lol:all furtive gropings and Crinoline:D:eek:

Nope Jerry, you've misunderstood - that's Rob's outfit and behaviour when he visits the 'Help the Aged' shop :lol: ;)

[Roy S]

I picked up a mint pair of these about 6 months ago for £6 (yes, that's right SIX POUNDS) in one of the local charity shops (they had just arrived and had no price on them - the girl had to phone the manager, when he said £6 I was amazed - case of right place, right time - it was the first time I had ever been in there). Having had a pair of the smaller 760i's that sounded fab on the end of Audiolab amps, I knew I would not be disappointed. IMO they need something with a bit of grunt behind it to give of their best.

Gave £9 for my 761s - fair little speakers

[Puffin]

Gave £9 for my 761s - fair little speakers

Nice one.

[walpurgis]

Come on, be serious!

£3 from the boot sale would be about right.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1970S-AMSTRAD-THREE-WAY-ACCOUSTIC-SUSPENSION-LOUDSPEAKERS-/321030261012?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4abee50914

And he's got a pair of Ditton 22s for £349!!!!!

The problem with greedy pricing is that it reflects across the whole used equipment market and prompts others to believe their lumps of 'old tat' are worth 'mucho dosh' and eventually all the useful bits of older gear get their prices pushed up alongside the junk! It's pissing me off, even the boot sale vendors are getting greedy these days.

[RoboCopper]

Come on, be serious!

£3 from the boot sale would be about right.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1970S-AMSTRAD-THREE-WAY-ACCOUSTIC-SUSPENSION-LOUDSPEAKERS-/321030261012?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4abee50914

And he's got a pair of Ditton 22s for £349!!!!!

This one is really funny. Must watch items he sells :stalks:

[southall-1998]

Lovely Valve amp this! And serviced too!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Stereo-20-Power-Amp-Varislope-2-Preamp-/221161875051?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D3928549758305206462%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221161875051% 26

[Reid Malenfant]

Come on, be serious!

£3 from the boot sale would be about right.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1970S-AMSTRAD-THREE-WAY-ACCOUSTIC-SUSPENSION-LOUDSPEAKERS-/321030261012?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4abee50914
He'd have to give me the £3 to take them away :eyebrows:

Lightweight lumps of shite... Couldn't even get £3 of wood burning from the enclosures :rolleyes:

Well you know there may well be some silly sod out there that likes the bling :lol:

[southall-1998]

Another nice Leak Stereo 20.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Leak-Stereo-20-Restored-by-Classique-Sounds-with-12-months-warranty-/330837299389?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4d077090bd

[RoboCopper]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261137695740&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

[Barry]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261137695740&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

What's with the image? Is the seller trying to hide something? :rolleyes:

[Marco]

I think that one's a bit of a pup....

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Not too sure this listing inspires confidence.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cheep-speckers-/251192193347?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7c38b143

[walpurgis]

Yes please!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-nice-pair-of-ALTEC-806A-H-11B-4-cell-horns-in-perfect-working-order-/271033043069?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f1ad4087d

[RoboCopper]

Not too sure this listing inspires confidence.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cheep-speckers-/251192193347?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7c38b143

Is there translator for this language? My Google translator can not detect this language. Please help? :eek:

[Barry]

Not too sure this listing inspires confidence.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cheep-speckers-/251192193347?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7c38b143

No it doesn't. The seller can't even be bothered to check his spelling, or provide a decent photo!

[walpurgis]

He would probably have trouble spelling 'illiterate'.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Jesus. That's depressing. Hard to believe in this day and age anyone can be so illiterate.

[MartinT]

Not too sure this listing inspires confidence.

"cheep speckers" :lol:

[Sandro]

Hey, he is selling a "cheep sub" too ! :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cheep-sub-/251192210035?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a7c38f273

[MikeMusic]

Is there translator for this language? My Google translator can not detect this language. Please help? :eek:
Ees dancespeak init mann

[walpurgis]

More like 'Duncespeak'!!!!

[MikeMusic]

More like 'Duncespeak'!!!!

Wikidd !

[julesd68]

The really scary thing is that the guy has managed to reproduce ... :eek:

[MartinT]

...and he is allowed to vote.

[southall-1998]

This looks nice...little bit tempted to bid.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD150-turntable-/300827524770?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D3965280754529778380%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D300827524770% 26

[Audio Al]

Linky no workey :)

[tommy6206]

working here but just incase http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD150-turntable-/300827524770?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D3965280754529778380%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D300827524770% 26&clk_rvr_id=421433743813&afsrc=1

[Audio Al]

Linky now workey :)

[julesd68]

For the turntable enthusiast ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURNTABLE-MEN-CUSTOM-COLOR-DIAMOND-RING-14K-WHITE-GOLD-/380387888846?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5890e28ece

Nice.

[Ali Tait]

Jesus. That's depressing. Hard to believe in this day and age anyone can be so illiterate.

Have you considered he may be dyslexic?

Not everyone's grammar or spelling is perfect, often for reasons beyond their control.

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Yes I had considered that. Not dyslexia. He's just illiterate.

[Ali Tait]

Or perhaps his spelling is just poor. Why is it some people are so quick to judge others?

[isuckedmandelsonslemons]

Or perhaps his spelling is just poor. Why is it some people are so quick to judge others?

His spelling is poor. But it's also very evident that he is, to quote a technical term, 'as thick as shit'. If you can't see that, then I'm sorry but I can't be of any further assistance.

[walpurgis]

Bet his family have drag callouses on their knuckes!