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Jonboy
02-01-2013, 18:39
No - £200 would have been a more realistic price.


Thanks Barry, i'm on the look out for an arm for a Lenco gl75 and trying to suss out prices

Effem
02-01-2013, 21:48
The title of this thread is rather apt methinks for this ebay item

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190725897075?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Some people have more money than sense :lol:

MartinT
03-01-2013, 07:32
What a piece of shite.

Effem
03-01-2013, 10:53
What a piece of shite.

Agreed ;)

Marco
03-01-2013, 10:53
The twats who are tempted to buy that sort of pretentious bullshit should have the money taken from them and given to charity instead, and that includes the profit earned from sales by the cockheads who make such obscenely vulgar pish!! :wanker:

Marco.

Rare Bird
03-01-2013, 10:55
+1 with bells on..

Jonboy
03-01-2013, 11:02
+ 1 with knobs on

Ali Tait
03-01-2013, 11:09
+1 with full Morris dancing regalia on.

Rare Bird
03-01-2013, 11:19
:lol:

The Grand Wazoo
03-01-2013, 11:22
That's the most nasty thing I've seen so far this year. Obscene.

prestonchipfryer
03-01-2013, 11:46
Should be shoved where the Sun dont shine.

Twattish beyond belief. :rolleyes:

Ali Tait
03-01-2013, 12:18
Aye but the thing is, it's not that these things are made, it's that there are twats around that buy them!

MartinT
03-01-2013, 13:13
I've seen so far this year

:lol:

The Grand Wazoo
03-01-2013, 13:18
That's not such an understatement Martin! Don't forget that our dog has been looking like he's been through a mincing machine since New Year's Eve - that was pretty nasty too!

MartinT
03-01-2013, 13:34
Ah, sorry Chris. I read that as you having a wry smile...

The Grand Wazoo
03-01-2013, 13:41
No, you were right the first time!
I also had one o' them rye fings wot you said when I writ about my dog.

prestonchipfryer
03-01-2013, 16:05
Aye but the thing is, it's not that these things are made, it's that there are twats around that buy them!

Yes, twattish buyers. Who would want such a thing?

Canetoad
03-01-2013, 18:12
+1 with lederhosen on! :eyebrows:

Mr Kipling
03-01-2013, 19:30
Twatish? Twatish?

If the item was originally valued at $102,000 (£63,142) and can now be had for a mere $30,000 (£18,570), than surely, (surely) that's a bargain in any man's philosophy? More of a bargain I'd wager than say £500 for a Garrard SP 25 MK IV or £1400 for an Akito arm or £850 for a Decca arm or even £150 for an ADC ALT 1 arm. Not to mention £250 for a Sony Elcassette with three major faults or £177 for a Mullard GZ34. Like beauty, isn't a bargain in the eye of the beholder? Or perhaps, in the mind of the deluded?

I'd want the 24K Gold version. Nothing else would suffice.

RMutt
03-01-2013, 19:43
'and that includes the profit earned from sales by the cockheads who make such obscenely vulgar pish!!' I think you are slowly coming round to my way of thinking, have you had a bump on the head.

Puffin
03-01-2013, 20:16
What is it?

prestonchipfryer
03-01-2013, 20:21
It's a twat cell phone, built by twats for twats. :D

Roy S
03-01-2013, 20:24
It's a Twatphone Commissioner Gordon :D

daytona600
04-01-2013, 07:28
had to have a good laugh at this one , ten grand for a karaoke amp & two wireless mikes

cheaper with a krell & 2 neumanns

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMPLI-HI-FI-SURROUND-KARAOKE-KIT-2-MICRO-SANS-FIL-120W-/360391014201?pt=FR_Image_Son_Hifi_Son_Amplis_Pream plis&hash=item53e8fa7739

John
04-01-2013, 10:55
The biggest suprise is he sold 1

Xapito
04-01-2013, 12:13
Probably to "himself" to encourage and entrust others to follow the 1st one.

Forget about ebay taxes on the 1st sale, he just needs one unit sold for real...

Mr Kipling
04-01-2013, 12:22
Simple case of supply and demand, innit. Obviously if there's a demand for T Phones - someone's going to supply it.

MikeMusic
04-01-2013, 12:39
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170944013938?var=470218023615&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

and a crazy price

Beobloke
04-01-2013, 12:48
I thought the idea was to wear them, not eat them...

MikeMusic
04-01-2013, 12:54
I thought the idea was to wear them, not eat them...

Only ever been on my very happy feet

Ali Tait
04-01-2013, 15:13
Nice on Ali!

Lived with a pair for about 6 months, some forty years ago. Not the most neutral of speakers, but excellent attack and dynamics.

The speakers had a high sensitivity, so only a few watts were needed. Used with Quad II amps and a Sugden A21.

Turns out I got even more of a bargain. The chap has just removed the drivers to post and they are DX3's, more expensive than the PM6.

prestonchipfryer
04-01-2013, 15:30
I thought the idea was to wear them, not eat them...

Yes, when you are plane-wrecked in the Andes, you can eat your fellow survivors footwear and not them; thereby saving many lives! :D

Rare Bird
04-01-2013, 17:33
Nice little Royce 'Elga' TT.. I used to have one of these years ago..

251208840742

Mr Kipling
04-01-2013, 18:26
Nice little Royce 'Elga' TT.. I used to have one of these years ago..

251208840742

Did they do another model Andre? Was it called the Spectrum? I can remember seeing one in Hi-Fi Answers with a Rega arm.

Rare Bird
04-01-2013, 18:32
Yes i had one of those too, simular look to the 'LP12', It had an MDF sub chassis if i remember back.

Rare Bird
04-01-2013, 23:14
I'd ask for some close pics of the Acrylic facia! However it's not a a bad price

190779129596

Nick_G
05-01-2013, 11:31
I got a Denon TU-800L tuner via eBay for just £22. I picked it up as the seller was only 25 minutes drive from here. This tuner is a big step up from the much-vaunted TU-260 MkII. The latter has RDS which the 800 doesn't but it is an earlier design.

The Grand Wazoo
05-01-2013, 13:48
A proper classic SS 60 watter for peanuts (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CITATION-12-POWER-AMPLIFIER-AWESOME-PASS-FAVORITE-MINT-/130828030661?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1e75f552c5)

Jonboy
06-01-2013, 00:11
were a few of you watching this Croft (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140901248965?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true)

Made a bit more than i thought it would

Rare Bird
06-01-2013, 00:18
saw it a couple days ago at hundred odd quid bids.. Why it landed at the finishing is amazing!

Jonboy
06-01-2013, 00:22
that's what i thought, new ones can't be far behind

walpurgis
06-01-2013, 09:42
The title of this thread is rather apt methinks for this ebay item

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190725897075?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Some people have more money than sense :lol:

I wanted two, but he's only got the one. I'll have to pass on this one. Damn!

MartinT
06-01-2013, 11:04
One for each pocket, eh? So that you can look twattier than the average twat ;)

Mr Kipling
06-01-2013, 11:36
Envy's a terrible thing y'know.

simon e
06-01-2013, 11:45
were a few of you watching this Croft (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140901248965?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&autorefresh=true)

Made a bit more than i thought it would

I had my eye on this one. It jumped up by about 300 quid in the last second. But I'm sure its worth it.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Roy S
06-01-2013, 14:49
Santa was a bit late but worth waiting for ;)

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/quad77.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss68/Lodger56/ruarkp1.jpg

(Quad 77 cd/integrated amp + Ruark Prologue 1s for £460, absolutely mint, hardly used)

Rare Bird
06-01-2013, 16:48
Two cheap (at the mo) Goldring Lenco '88' motor units presently running, they need some tlc..

walpurgis
06-01-2013, 23:19
It may not be exactly a bargain at the price, but it's very desirable. I've owned a Decca 4RC and they sound superb (bit prone to picking up hum if you're not careful though). I admit, I'm tempted!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271129038137?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

walpurgis
07-01-2013, 00:03
Yes, it's me again. Had to mention these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Pair-of-Lowther-PM6C-full-range-drive-units-Boxed-/290840862444?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item43b7775eec

99p starting price, who knows where it will go?

morris_minor
07-01-2013, 08:47
This looks like a nice little alternative to the Technics linear trackers, with an Ortofon OM p-mount cartridge as well. Could easily slip under the radar because of its tacky looks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170970064825?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

walpurgis
07-01-2013, 19:38
Tannoy Eatons reasonably cheap, about £100 less than usually asked. In Northumberland.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-EATON-HPD295A-Speakers-In-Walnut-Finish-/321052564835?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4ac0395d63

Jonboy
07-01-2013, 20:31
i had a punt on this Beam Echo EL84 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230905834932?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) earlier but it went for a fair bit more than i wanted to pay :(

Wakefield Turntables
07-01-2013, 20:49
I noticed this as well I dropped out at £160 :(

walpurgis
07-01-2013, 22:45
Is this any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STROBOSCOPE-DISC-ALIGNMENT-TOOL-CARTRIDGE-ARM-PRECISION-PROTRACTOR-NEW-/251197014825?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a7c824329

I'd guess it would benefit from laminating, judging by the description.

dantheman91
08-01-2013, 12:34
Are they really worth this and possibly more

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gale-GS401A-Speakers-/170969345300?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27ce912d14

MikeMusic
08-01-2013, 12:39
Yes, it's me again. Had to mention these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Pair-of-Lowther-PM6C-full-range-drive-units-Boxed-/290840862444?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item43b7775eec

99p starting price, who knows where it will go?

Up a bit

£294 *each* ?
He'd get more mileage saying how much the pair would cost

MikeMusic
08-01-2013, 12:42
Are they really worth this and possibly more

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gale-GS401A-Speakers-/170969345300?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27ce912d14

I heard a pair when I was looking for a new system in the 80s.
Probably with Meridian amps.
They were ok, but not a patch on the Isobariks I bought

dantheman91
08-01-2013, 12:52
I heard a pair when I was looking for a new system in the 80s.
Probably with Meridian amps.
They were ok, but not a patch on the Isobariks I bought


Hi

I know that they have the celestion HF 2000 tweeters in them. I think they will go up even more.

chelsea
08-01-2013, 12:56
Are they really worth this and possibly more

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gale-GS401A-Speakers-/170969345300?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27ce912d14

Heard them with naim 135's and they were very good.
Would expect them to get £750 to £900.

MikeMusic
08-01-2013, 13:04
Heard them with naim 135's and they were very good.
Would expect them to get £750 to £900.

Wow.
I assume Isobariks would blow them away

Xapito
08-01-2013, 16:40
How much of a bargain was this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Pageant-Series-2-Speakers-/221170039036

Barry
08-01-2013, 20:44
How much of a bargain was this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Pageant-Series-2-Speakers-/221170039036

If they were the Mordant-Short Pagents then I would have thought it could be a terrific bargain.

However my experince of the Pagents was with the 'Series I' - lovely little speakers. :)

Rare Bird
08-01-2013, 21:26
If they were the Mordant-Short Pagents then I would have thought it could be a terrific bargain.



They are but the cabs seemed to have been painted black, the aluminium trim under the grill is either missing of also painted black.

Xapito
08-01-2013, 21:32
They are the Pageant's but series 2, all drivers are original but the alum trim is indeed missing or painted. Not sure about the veneer though, but they'll need some care which means extra fun.

Let's wait and see what comes up. :)

Jonneville
08-01-2013, 21:37
I've been thinking about a reel to reel and this Tascam caught my eye...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tascam-ATR60-16-track-1-reel-to-reel-tape-machine-studer-otari-/261151962232?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item3ccddeb478

Would look good next to an EMT?

Regards

Jon'.

Barry
08-01-2013, 23:36
I've been thinking about a reel to reel and this Tascam caught my eye...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tascam-ATR60-16-track-1-reel-to-reel-tape-machine-studer-otari-/261151962232?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item3ccddeb478

Would look good next to an EMT?

Regards

Jon'.

Would indeed, provided you can get 1" tape and don't get a crick in the neck or the back from trying to read the level meters! :eyebrows:

TBL
09-01-2013, 18:08
Up a bit

£294 *each* ?
He'd get more mileage saying how much the pair would cost


Why? surely anybody interested in these would understand what the word each means and be capable of multiplying by 2.

dantheman91
09-01-2013, 19:56
Someone got a pair of Westminsters for £3500 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Westminster-1Pair-/271133690024?clk_rvr_id=436722404057&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=mKtBrGncblFDODnl6ewrlLoleKM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


LOOOK!!!

walpurgis
09-01-2013, 21:24
NOT a 'Bargain on eBay'!

What is an empty pair of Tannoy Turnbury cabinets worth? £200 maybe. Add in a pair of IIILZ drivers, which seem to sell for around £800 these days (for some inexplicable reason) and you have a grand's worth perhaps. Not two and a quarter thousand quid!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Turnberry-loudspeakers-with-Monitor-Gold-drivers-/181058864678?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item2a27f30626

Maybe they're worth that in Poland, but not here.

MikeMusic
09-01-2013, 21:30
Why? surely anybody interested in these would understand what the word each means and be capable of multiplying by 2.

Marketing

Would you like something worth £294 (x2) ?
- or something(s) worth nearly £600 ?

Same price

You can fool some of the people some of the time

walpurgis
10-01-2013, 00:15
I just bought a pair of these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160952299983

Full range 8 ohm 8" 10 watt drivers with 94db sensitivity selling at £6.25 a pair.

They actually measure around 7.9 ohms DC, which means they are nearer 10 ohm drivers really. I can see two pairs in cheap home built reflex cabinets making rather useful party speakers. Gives you 5 ohm, 20 watt rating per pair @ 97db efficiency producing over 110db at max. That's loud! And nobody's going to notice the lack of proper deep bass.

The magnets are tiny, they are a little coloured, but definitely a bargain!

Mr Kipling
10-01-2013, 10:15
You seem to have a nose for a bargain, Geoff. It's more than a bargain that when there's two.

julesd68
10-01-2013, 10:38
Fabulous cd player this - I won't be getting rid of mine ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Consonance-CD120-Linear-Amazing-CD-player-similar-to-Arcam-Naim-Linn-Rega-etc-/261152479543?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item3ccde69937

MartinT
10-01-2013, 13:14
£350 on BIN is pretty good for that level of player.

julesd68
10-01-2013, 14:01
Martin, I would not be surprised to see it go for just an opening bid of £230, which will be a great bargain for someone. Consonance are not so well known over here and there's still quite a lot of prejudice against Chinese made gear …

istari_knight
10-01-2013, 14:49
Just bought these for a laugh...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170971807766

Xapito
10-01-2013, 16:58
At least, an add with proper pictures! :youtheman:

They should be more than just a play, you might even get surprised!

Jonboy
10-01-2013, 17:40
Consonance are not so well known over here


I listened to the Droplet CDP5 (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/droplet/cdp5.html) when it first came out with valve output very nice sounding player and well worth a listen

walpurgis
10-01-2013, 19:33
Just bought these for a laugh...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170971807766

The Magnum SL is a nice old speaker, with a rather full seventies style of sound. Good drive units. You have to avoid keeping them anywhere too warm as the vinyl 'skin' on the bass driver can start lifting off. The crinkly vinyl surround on the midrange cone is normal, some were like it new. And the tweeter is a Phillips unit with a pretty detailed sound. They were a bargain for what you paid and could be tidied up easily enough.

southall-1998
10-01-2013, 20:18
Just bought these for a laugh...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170971807766

Must say you did well, James. Never heard Magnum SL Speakers before.

wiicrackpot
10-01-2013, 21:17
The Magnum SL is a nice old speaker, with a rather full seventies style of sound. Good drive units. You have to avoid keeping them anywhere too warm as the vinyl 'skin' on the bass driver can start lifting off. The crinkly vinyl surround on the midrange cone is normal, some were like it new. And the tweeter is a Phillips unit with a pretty detailed sound. They were a bargain for what you paid and could be tidied up easily enough.
Once again another knowledgeable post from Geoff, :thumbsup: had a pair of Goodwoods that did that.

oscarsaudio
10-01-2013, 21:49
good speakers , I'm building some new cabinets for some magnum k's at the moment Birch ply with Zebrano veneer .Will post some pics if anyone is interested.

julesd68
10-01-2013, 21:55
ooohhh those will be sexy - yes please post some pix!

Alex_UK
10-01-2013, 21:55
good speakers , I'm building some new cabinets for some magnum k's at the moment Birch ply with Zebrano veneer .Will post some pics if anyone is interested.

Yes please - I bought a pair of Magnums (K's I think, can't remember) for a tenner last year, but still in the garage awaiting a play, so you guys might have inspired me to fire them up!

julesd68
10-01-2013, 22:01
Gotta love this - check out where they sourced the plugs on this top quality silver mains cable ... :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5M-5FT-UK-Mains-Power-Silver-Cable-Shield-Cord-MK-IEC-Plug-Pre-Amp-Hi-Fi-CPV6K-/261018399864?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3cc5e8b478

Alex_UK
10-01-2013, 22:03
Gotta love this - check out where they sourced the plugs on this top quality silver mains cable ... :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5M-5FT-UK-Mains-Power-Silver-Cable-Shield-Cord-MK-IEC-Plug-Pre-Amp-Hi-Fi-CPV6K-/261018399864?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3cc5e8b478

:eek: There's probably a life support machine somewhere missing a plug! :eek:

julesd68
10-01-2013, 22:04
Yes - I hear the mortality rate in Hong Kong hospitals has suddenly shot up!!

walpurgis
10-01-2013, 22:06
Yummy! Altec horns. These are gorgeous.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Altec-806a-811-/251208923767?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7d37fa77

istari_knight
10-01-2013, 22:32
The Magnum SL is a nice old speaker, with a rather full seventies style of sound. Good drive units. You have to avoid keeping them anywhere too warm as the vinyl 'skin' on the bass driver can start lifting off. The crinkly vinyl surround on the midrange cone is normal, some were like it new. And the tweeter is a Phillips unit with a pretty detailed sound. They were a bargain for what you paid and could be tidied up easily enough.

Thanks for the info, there's not alot online about them.

Hopefully picking them up on Saturday so doubtless I'll voice my findings on here :)

walpurgis
10-01-2013, 23:23
Just this minute bought a pair of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-2pcs-HiEND-6-5inch-fullrange-DIATONE-P610-CL0N-upgrade-version-better-50-/321053290516?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item4ac0447014

Now I've got to wait 3 to 4 weeks to get them and probably pay some duty when they reach the UK.

They should be interesting, I've been planning to try some Diatone copies for some time and these are sensibly priced, the Alnico versions are much dearer.

Have any of you heard of the Diatone P610? It has a cult following worldwide and a pair of the originals from fifty or sixty years ago cost big money these days.

MikeMusic
11-01-2013, 08:47
Gotta love this - check out where they sourced the plugs on this top quality silver mains cable ... :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5M-5FT-UK-Mains-Power-Silver-Cable-Shield-Cord-MK-IEC-Plug-Pre-Amp-Hi-Fi-CPV6K-/261018399864?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3cc5e8b478

And quite open about it too

jamesie
11-01-2013, 12:57
let me know what you think of those magnums , i havent heard a pair for a few years but they are a very nice sounding speaker with great lows:) , be sure not to overdrive them though the bass drivers are prone to go pop!! blew a few units myself back in the late eighties:(

istari_knight
11-01-2013, 16:31
let me know what you think of those magnums , i havent heard a pair for a few years but they are a very nice sounding speaker with great lows:) , be sure not to overdrive them though the bass drivers are prone to go pop!! blew a few units myself back in the late eighties:(

Will do - Hopefully wont do any damage as I rarely play any louder than 75dB (according to my phones dB meter)

Rare Bird
11-01-2013, 17:33
Bargin alert, great high efficiency speekahs .. Theses were out the same time as the superb 'TTS3000' motor unit..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sony-Speakers-1968-Floor-Standing-Very-Rare-/281046987665?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item416fb4b391

walpurgis
11-01-2013, 20:32
Something nice from the seventies. A pair of KLH Model 6 speakers looking in very decent condition. Doped fabric surrounds on the bass units that won't rot away. These are definitely a bit of a 'Classic'! They are in Leicester and the listing ends in a couple of hours, only up to £7.16 currently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Home-Audio-HiFi-Separates-/14969/i.html?LH_ItemCondition=3000&_from=R40&_nkw=&LH_PrefLoc=1&_ipg=200&rt=nc

southall-1998
11-01-2013, 20:48
Something nice from the seventies. A pair of KLH Model 6 speakers looking in very decent condition. Doped fabric surrounds on the bass units that won't rot away. These are definitely a bit of a 'Classic'! They are in Leicester and the listing ends in a couple of hours, only up to £7.16 currently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Home-Audio-HiFi-Separates-/14969/i.html?LH_ItemCondition=3000&_from=R40&_nkw=&LH_PrefLoc=1&_ipg=200&rt=nc

Had a pair before, Geoff?

walpurgis
11-01-2013, 20:58
Had a pair before, Geoff?

No, but I have heard them. Many moons ago, along with all the other KLH models at the time. The KLH 6 were direct competitors to the AR 2 and The Smaller Advent Speaker back then (a long time ago).

southall-1998
11-01-2013, 21:00
No, but I have heard them. Many moons ago, along with all the other KLH models at the time. The KLH 6 were direct competitors to the AR 2 and The Smaller Advent Speaker back then (a long time ago).

Sound good ? :)

Roy S
11-01-2013, 21:07
This looks mint

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281047865934?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

walpurgis
11-01-2013, 21:15
Sound good ? :)

Remarkably nice! Very tight, deep bass.

southall-1998
11-01-2013, 21:21
Remarkably nice! Very tight, deep bass.

Those KLH Model 6 looks nice. Problem is they might need reworking to replace tired caps, corroded contacts and old solder joints etc.

Macca
11-01-2013, 22:31
Those KLH Model 6 looks nice. Problem is they might need reworking to replace tired caps, corroded contacts and old solder joints etc.

The one bass driver on view doesn't look too clever. Presumably that is the better one of the two.

awkwardbydesign
12-01-2013, 13:27
Just this minute bought a pair of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-2pcs-HiEND-6-5inch-fullrange-DIATONE-P610-CL0N-upgrade-version-better-50-/321053290516?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item4ac0447014

Now I've got to wait 3 to 4 weeks to get them and probably pay some duty when they reach the UK.

They should be interesting, I've been planning to try some Diatone copies for some time and these are sensibly priced, the Alnico versions are much dearer.

Have any of you heard of the Diatone P610? It has a cult following worldwide and a pair of the originals from fifty or sixty years ago cost big money these days.
I would be very interested to know how they sound. I need a pair of wide range drivers, and these are one of the possibles.

istari_knight
12-01-2013, 15:38
let me know what you think of those magnums , i havent heard a pair for a few years but they are a very nice sounding speaker with great lows:) , be sure not to overdrive them though the bass drivers are prone to go pop!! blew a few units myself back in the late eighties:(

I like!

Very unfussy when it comes to placement, less bass boom than my other speakers which have 6" & 8" bass drivers... Always a problem in my room :( Overall sound quite natural and just downright pleasant for background listening. I'm yet to have a proper "session" with them so wont say any more.

Currently driving them with a Sony ES and cant help feeling a Sugden A21 would be a better match...Hmmm ;)

wiicrackpot
12-01-2013, 17:33
Thinking about bidding for these but have never seen a listing like it before and wondering if it's safe.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Threshold-SA1-amplifier-/360562222675?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item53f32ee653

Jonboy
12-01-2013, 17:40
Big old EL34 brute (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STD-D2000-60W-Valve-Power-Amplifier-by-Strathclyde-Transcription-Developments-/300844667242?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item460bbd516a)

dantheman91
12-01-2013, 17:52
Non original 12 inchers.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271136902020

southall-1998
12-01-2013, 19:24
Some very sick Royd A7 Speakers. The mice sure have good taste!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royd-Audio-A7-Speakers-/281049646729?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item416fdd4689

julesd68
12-01-2013, 19:33
Thinking about bidding for these but have never seen a listing like it before and wondering if it's safe.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Threshold-SA1-amplifier-/360562222675?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item53f32ee653

Check out his negative feedback -

"THe bra was nothing like the picture. The straps are not like the picture at all"

:lol:

walpurgis
12-01-2013, 20:32
Non original 12 inchers.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271136902020

Also, the HF2000 tweeters are missing their perforated dome covers. In other words the speakers are rubbish really and not worth a carrot. Only a mug would bid on them and as there are bids in, it shows there are mugs about!

dantheman91
12-01-2013, 20:38
Also, the HF2000 tweeters are missing their perforated dome covers. In other words the speakers are rubbish really and not worth a carrot. Only a mug would bid on them and as there are bids in, it shows there are mugs about!


I have sent him an email will see if i get a reply.

walpurgis
12-01-2013, 20:39
Some very sick Royd A7 Speakers. The mice sure have good taste!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royd-Audio-A7-Speakers-/281049646729?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item416fdd4689

Just as well really, I've heard the Royd A7 and it's a horrible little speaker. I listened to a pair when I was having a demo on Mission 780SE speakers years ago. The Missions totally blew the Royds away. Needless to say I bought the Missions.

istari_knight
12-01-2013, 20:53
Just as well really, I've heard the Royd A7 and it's a horrible little speaker. I listened to a pair when I was having a demo on Mission 780SE speakers years ago. The Missions totally blew the Royds away. Needless to say I bought the Missions.

Seconded. Conistons from the same era were also rubbish.

southall-1998
12-01-2013, 21:08
Walpurgis & istari_Knight...Joe Ackroyd is going to hunt the pair of you for that :)

Mr Kipling
12-01-2013, 21:28
Check out his negative feedback -

"THe bra was nothing like the picture. The straps are not like the picture at all"

:lol:

It's no good complaining Marco. . . You only have yourself to blame!

walpurgis
12-01-2013, 21:44
I would be very interested to know how they sound. I need a pair of wide range drivers, and these are one of the possibles.

I'll let you know. Still wondering what type of cabinet to use them in. May go for reflex or T/L.

walpurgis
12-01-2013, 21:47
Walpurgis & istari_Knight...Joe Ackroyd is going to hunt the pair of you for that :)

Let him come looking, I'm ready. The dog's in a viscious mood and I've just loaded the shotgun!

Jonboy
12-01-2013, 21:50
Tannoys cheap (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-635-Floor-Standing-Speakers-FAULTY-SPARES-OR-REPAIRS-/170972924658?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27cec7caf2), Faulty hole in speakers :doh:

Jonboy
12-01-2013, 21:54
Big Tannoys (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-3-KW-PA-system-Loudspeakers-Proffesional-pa-concert-pa-band-disco-club-/160953707507?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Speakers_Monitor&hash=item257996abf3) :eek:, they will need a bit more to run them than my flea powered valve amp

I could really piss off the wife with them though

chelsea
12-01-2013, 22:02
Big Tannoys (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-3-KW-PA-system-Loudspeakers-Proffesional-pa-concert-pa-band-disco-club-/160953707507?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Speakers_Monitor&hash=item257996abf3) :eek:, they will need a bit more to run them than my flea powered valve amp

I could really piss off the wife with them though

Shame it doesn't have tannoy drivers.:(

awkwardbydesign
12-01-2013, 22:22
Let him come looking, I'm ready. The dog's in a viscious mood and I've just loaded the shotgun!
Did you mean viscous?
http://www.localwin.com/julie/system/files/lu10/Removing_Sticky.jpg

southall-1998
12-01-2013, 22:54
Let him come looking, I'm ready. The dog's in a viscious mood and I've just loaded the shotgun!

:nono: Not good!

:)

Mr Kipling
12-01-2013, 23:00
Always a bargain to be had. . . 321054857487

Roy S
12-01-2013, 23:10
Always a bargain to be had. . . 321054857487

Apparently rated at 35 Kilometres per Second (when dropped from a sixth storey window)

istari_knight
12-01-2013, 23:34
Walpurgis & istari_Knight...Joe Ackroyd is going to hunt the pair of you for that :)

Nothing personal, I like some of his later designs I just wish they weren't so oddball - makes long term ownership a worry... I wonder how many spares are available now let alone in 10 years :(

walpurgis
12-01-2013, 23:35
Big Tannoys (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-3-KW-PA-system-Loudspeakers-Proffesional-pa-concert-pa-band-disco-club-/160953707507?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Speakers_Monitor&hash=item257996abf3) :eek:, they will need a bit more to run them than my flea powered valve amp

I could really piss off the wife with them though

I suspect you may be surprised. As a rule, the bigger the speaker the higher the sensitivity. So you probably wouldn't need much power to drive these at domestic levels, particularly as they are professional units which tend to be built for efficiency.

Go for it, never mind what the other half says!

southall-1998
12-01-2013, 23:36
Nothing personal, I like some of his later designs I just wish they weren't so oddball - makes long term ownership a worry... I wonder how many spares are available now let alone in 10 years :(

Which later Royd Speaker did you like?

BTH K10A
13-01-2013, 00:01
Bargin alert, great high efficiency speekahs .. Theses were out the same time as the superb 'TTS3000' motor unit..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sony-Speakers-1968-Floor-Standing-Very-Rare-/281046987665?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item416fb4b391

Whoever won the auction got one hell of a bargain.

istari_knight
13-01-2013, 00:04
Which later Royd Speaker did you like?
I loved minstrels for a long time but couldn't live with them now too shouty, doublets are nice... Always liked the look of the RR range but not heard them.

southall-1998
13-01-2013, 00:12
I loved minstrels for a long time but couldn't live with them now too shouty, doublets are nice... Always liked the look of the RR range but not heard them.

Yes, Minstrels are nice speakers...but a bit bright at times. Will love to hear some Doublets some day!

LittleTone
13-01-2013, 11:29
If you're ever in Wiltshire !!!!!

walpurgis
13-01-2013, 12:17
Nice old Dual 1216 turntable, looking as if it will go cheap very shortly. In Norfolk!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160950933800?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

southall-1998
13-01-2013, 18:08
If you're ever in Wiltshire !!!!!

Pity, I don't drive. If you decide to move them on, give me a shout!

Jonboy
13-01-2013, 20:40
Sexy SME (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-3012-Series-I-Tonearm-Complete-Beautiful-Very-Rare-/110999327001?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item19d8135119)12 incher :eyebrows:

walpurgis
13-01-2013, 20:55
Just listed. Quad 33/303/FM3 in decent looking order with leads & paperwork. £2.00 opening price. London.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-33-303-Amplifiers-and-Tuner-with-Din-Leads-and-Quad-Brochures-Good-Order-/290844298192?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item43b7abcbd0

walpurgis
13-01-2013, 21:04
Transcriptors Saturn. Looks a nice example. One 99p bid so far. In Cumbria.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRANSCRIPTORS-SATURN-TURNTABLE-WITH-ORIGINAL-UNIPIVOT-ARM-1970-EXC-CONDITION-/300846371192?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item460bd75178

One for Andr'e maybe.

Mr Kipling
13-01-2013, 21:26
Geoff, you're not on some sort of commission rate by any chance?

walpurgis
13-01-2013, 21:39
Geoff, you're not on some sort of commission rate by any chance?

I wish.

No Stephen, I habitually trawl eBay Hi-Fi and I have an eye for a bargain, so I might as well put anything interesting on here (unless I want it).

Jonboy
13-01-2013, 21:42
I wish.

No Stephen, I habitually trawl eBay Hi-Fi and I have an eye for a bargain, so I might as well put anything interesting on here (unless I want it).


you and me both, but the bargains are getting few and far between

istari_knight
13-01-2013, 21:50
you and me both, but the bargains are getting few and far between

This is sort of true. If a seller lists something at a bargain price [BIN] it will go within 5 minutes of being listed... There are dozens of blokes out there that spend all day refreshing the newly listed page waiting for the bargains to appear. If you have a casual look when you get home from work every day you've no chance of a bargain.

Jonboy
13-01-2013, 21:58
I wish we had this amount of Tube amps for sale over here,

Warning may induce the need for Kleenex (http://www.ebay.com/sch/Vintage-Amplifiers-Tube-Amps-/73368/i.html?_sop=1)

walpurgis
13-01-2013, 23:41
This is sort of true. If a seller lists something at a bargain price [BIN] it will go within 5 minutes of being listed... There are dozens of blokes out there that spend all day refreshing the newly listed page waiting for the bargains to appear. If you have a casual look when you get home from work every day you've no chance of a bargain.

Bang on! I've been known to do the 'refresh' on new listings myself. Why not? (and I'm not a trader)

istari_knight
14-01-2013, 01:10
Bang on! I've been known to do the 'refresh' on new listings myself. Why not? (and I'm not a trader)

Hehe... my biggest bargains have been attained this way :eyebrows:

Marco
14-01-2013, 07:19
Me thinks some people have too much time on their hands!! ;)

Marco.

istari_knight
14-01-2013, 07:45
Me thinks some people have too much time on their hands!! ;)

Marco.

Guilty as charged :D

Marco
14-01-2013, 11:04
Lol... Have fun, James. I'm afraid that even if I had the time to do that, the inclination would be sadly lacking!

Marco.

wiicrackpot
14-01-2013, 11:11
Bang on! I've been known to do the 'refresh' on new listings myself. Why not? (and I'm not a trader)


Hehe... my biggest bargains have been attained this way :eyebrows:
Guys, how is that done?, do you set your settings to go to new items listed every time you log into the Bay,
or do you just go into saved searches and open up the items you've saved and err......look. :scratch: :rolleyes:

If there's a quicker way to a bargain, i want to know. :D

walpurgis
14-01-2013, 11:20
Find the type of item you want, i.e., 'vintage audio, separates' for instance. Select 'newly listed' from the drop down menu and click the 'refresh' at the top of the page very now and then.

You'll get bored quickly though.

DaveK
14-01-2013, 11:55
Find the type of item you want, i.e., 'vintage audio, separates' for instance. Select 'newly listed' from the drop down menu and click the 'refresh' at the top of the page very now and then.

You'll get bored quickly though.

I'm having trouble finding the highlighted bit above - can you give a few 'idiot proof' details please? :scratch:
Dave.

Macca
14-01-2013, 12:02
I'm having trouble finding the highlighted bit above - can you give a few 'idiot proof' details please? :scratch:
Dave.

Click on 'customize View' next to the 'postage to' bit at the top of the first listing

istari_knight
14-01-2013, 12:50
Lol... Have fun, James. I'm afraid that even if I had the time to do that, the inclination would be sadly lacking!

Marco.

Aye its a sad life but it keeps me in beer tokens :)

walpurgis
14-01-2013, 12:50
I'm having trouble finding the highlighted bit above - can you give a few 'idiot proof' details please? :scratch:
Dave.

Above each page of listings, to the right there's a box called 'sort by', click on the chevron and that will give you the drop-down menu from which you choose 'newly listed', or however else you might want the items displayed.

DaveK
14-01-2013, 13:45
Thanks Martin and Geoff for your help :) .
Dave.

wiicrackpot
14-01-2013, 20:39
Find the type of item you want, i.e., 'vintage audio, separates' for instance. Select 'newly listed' from the drop down menu and click the 'refresh' at the top of the page very now and then.

You'll get bored quickly though.


I'm having trouble finding the highlighted bit above - can you give a few 'idiot proof' details please? :scratch:
Dave.
Nope, not getting it yet, will keep footer about with it till i get there, what's a Chevron?. :o

walpurgis
14-01-2013, 23:41
Why would somebody try to sell something like these? Two midrange drivers described as tested, but the photo shows the domes are completely crushed. What a dick!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siare-Stereo-Speakers-Read-Advert-18-99-P-P-/330853887689?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4d086daec9

God forbid there's anybody stupid enough to buy them.

morris_minor
15-01-2013, 08:58
Why would somebody try to sell something like these? Two midrange drivers described as tested, but the photo shows the domes are completely crushed. What a dick!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siare-Stereo-Speakers-Read-Advert-18-99-P-P-/330853887689?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4d086daec9

God forbid there's anybody stupid enough to buy them.
Crushed? Nah, that's just "signs of cosmetic wear" . . .:lol:

walpurgis
15-01-2013, 11:35
Nope, not getting it yet, will keep footer about with it till i get there, what's a Chevron?. :o

Andy the chevron is the little 'v' at the right side of the drop down menu box.

Why not pop into your nearest W.H. Smiths branch and get one of the eBay magazines? I reckon it may help you find out much of what you need.

wiicrackpot
15-01-2013, 12:11
Andy the chevron is the little 'v' at the right side of the drop down menu box.

Why not pop into your nearest W.H. Smiths branch and get one of the eBay magazines? I reckon it may help you find out much of what you need.
Thanks, i can only think of engine oil. :o

Geoff, 2nd part of your answer, are you pulling my leg, wouldn't think so as i tend to find you give no nonsense advice,
so you recommend an ''Ebay for dummie's'' book but was too nice say so, :scratch: S'ok, i can take it.

walpurgis
15-01-2013, 12:16
Thanks, i can only think of engine oil. :o

Geoff, 2nd part of your answer, are you pulling my leg, wouldn't think so as i tend to find you give no nonsense advice,
so you recommend an ''Ebay for dummie's'' book but was too nice say so, :scratch: S'ok, i can take it.

I've got the eBay Dummies book, but the magazines are useful.

wiicrackpot
15-01-2013, 12:21
O.k, will check out the magazine next time i am Smiths, about time i take my nose away from Hifi mags.

seoirse2002
15-01-2013, 12:32
Rogers Speakers herehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200879272553&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

wiicrackpot
15-01-2013, 12:45
Rogers Speakers herehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200879272553&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123
That's cheap, won't be there long. :)

Can i de-rail this once more, can anyone tell me how do i get the ''didn't win'' back in my summary after auction end?, i used to have it but now it doesn't show. :scratch:

synsei
15-01-2013, 13:22
Rogers Speakers herehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200879272553&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

I used to own a pair of LS55's, in fact mine were an identical finish to this pair. I wasn't that enamoured with them to be honest, the DM2's slaughtered them in every department. My old pair now reside in a recording studio somewhere in Leeds :)

istari_knight
15-01-2013, 16:09
Would love to try this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-M-22-Dual-Mono-Amplifier-/271139223714?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f212838a2

StanleyB
15-01-2013, 17:25
It's a great amp with one of the best Japanese sound signature of that era. But I couldn't live with the cables hanging out at the front. It spoilt the scene. I was also worried about it being 220V instead of 240V.

walpurgis
15-01-2013, 17:51
That's cheap, won't be there long. :)

Can i de-rail this once more, can anyone tell me how do i get the ''didn't win'' back in my summary after auction end?, i used to have it but now it doesn't show. :scratch:

On your 'my ebay, summary' page (which is probably your 'home' page), on the left you'll see 'summary'. Below that 'buy', click on it!

southall-1998
15-01-2013, 17:51
Some nice old MS Speakers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORDAUNT-SHORT-PAGENTS-LARGE-BOOKSHELF-SPEAKERS-GREAT-SOUND-/281049020231?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D4896826509886521464%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281049020231% 26

Jonboy
15-01-2013, 18:09
LOVELY CABINETS AND JUST WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR BUT MILES AWAY FROM ME :(

TANNOYS (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400384915993?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Marco
15-01-2013, 20:14
Way too small, Jon, to do 15 MGs proper justice!! It's either cabs the same size as my Majors or bugger all, if you want to do the job properly! ;)

Marco.

Jonboy
15-01-2013, 20:29
Way too small, Jon, to do 15 MGs proper justice!! It's either cabs the same size as my Majors or bugger all, if you want to do the job properly! ;)

Marco.

I wood dearly love a pair of original Lockward cabinets like yours but they just don't come up for sale that often

BTH K10A
16-01-2013, 17:21
Horn loaded cabinets work differently to bass reflex ones. I've heard rectangular GRF,s and, if these are constructed to the same dims then I would expect them to be very good indeed.

Marco
16-01-2013, 19:58
I'm not saying you're wrong, Andy, but I'd need to hear the comparison first, in order to be convinced! ;)

Marco

Mr Kipling
16-01-2013, 23:12
I'm no expert, but doesn't increasing the horn length allow for more compact dimensions?

walpurgis
16-01-2013, 23:25
Lovely and legendary Sony TA-5650 VFET amplifier. I've owned one, these sound truly amazing! Item in Peterborough.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier-TA-5650-/150977865940?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2326fb68d4

walpurgis
16-01-2013, 23:41
Celestion Ditton 66 speakers in west London. A lot of bang for your bucks and they sound lovely!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Celestion-66-Studio-Monitor-Speakers-Bought-as-a-matched-pair-/181061013329?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a2813cf51

walpurgis
17-01-2013, 12:36
Original Electrocompaniet Class A 25 watt power amp! Ends soon, could be cheap and it's a landmark piece of Hi-Fi, rare now. In Maida Vale, London.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130833096063?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

walpurgis
17-01-2013, 18:02
Yamaha NS-670 speakers, close relative of the NS-1000 and very nice indeed. In Rugby.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-670-3-way-speakers-/190782754288?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6b89cdf0

Wakefield Turntables
17-01-2013, 20:25
Original Electrocompaniet Class A 25 watt power amp! Ends soon, could be cheap and it's a landmark piece of Hi-Fi, rare now. In Maida Vale, London.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130833096063?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

These went quite cheaply even @ 660 smackers. I have seen pairs go for much more and in poorer condition.

Rare Bird
18-01-2013, 03:38
Here's one. My love has always been with Ferrograph series seven units..I own five 'F307' amplifiers. Ive had a couple since i got into Hi-Fi near on 30 years ago, but since our famous auction site emerged they were selling at around £20 each ish , they havent fetched much at all over the years for obvious reasonz untill recently (probably due to me broadcasting them, hence AOS) because people don't use their brains they go with what people say :lol:.. the warning is they need some real hot shit cash spending on em. I recently re-built a Mk.II it cost me me around £500.00 & that's doing it myself but at the end of he day i'm mega fussy :).. regardless im claiming it to be the best fettled 'F307' .. i don't show it or let silly wnkerz into my home so take my word they are ace, & i mean that.. ok ;) So much my newly designed recurd deck wil be the very match in heaven. :eyebrows: I aint been quiet for noffink :D

Jonboy
18-01-2013, 06:59
Here's one. My love has always been with Ferrograph series seven units..I own five 'F307' amplifiers. Ive had a couple since i got into Hi-Fi near on 30 years ago, but since our famous auction site emerged they were selling at around £20 each ish , they havent fetched much at all over the years for obvious reasonz untill recently (probably due to me broadcasting them, hence AOS) because people don't use their brains they go with what people say :lol:.. the warning is they need some real hot shit cash spending on em. I recently re-built a Mk.II it cost me me around £500.00 & that's doing it myself but at the end of he day i'm mega fussy :).. regardless im claiming it to be the best fettled 'F307' .. i don't show it or let silly wnkerz into my home so take my word they are ace, & i mean that.. ok ;) So much my newly designed recurd deck wil be the very match in heaven. :eyebrows: I aint been quiet for noffink :D


Nice to see you back Andr'e, i see you have been busy :D

walpurgis
18-01-2013, 11:16
Here's one. My love has always been with Ferrograph series seven units..I own five 'F307' amplifiers. Ive had a couple since i got into Hi-Fi near on 30 years ago, but since our famous auction site emerged they were selling at around £20 each ish , they havent fetched much at all over the years for obvious reasonz untill recently (probably due to me broadcasting them, hence AOS) because people don't use their brains they go with what people say :lol:.. the warning is they need some real hot shit cash spending on em. I recently re-built a Mk.II it cost me me around £500.00 & that's doing it myself but at the end of he day i'm mega fussy :).. regardless im claiming it to be the best fettled 'F307' .. i don't show it or let silly wnkerz into my home so take my word they are ace, & i mean that.. ok ;) So much my newly designed recurd deck wil be the very match in heaven. :eyebrows: I aint been quiet for noffink :D

Hi Andr'e, good to hear from you.

Any chance of a photo of the innards of your newly fettled F307?


Geoff.

walpurgis
18-01-2013, 20:12
Beautiful Hartley 24" woofer in USA. That would definitely make an interesting sub. Postage steep though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Hartley-24-alnico-speaker-woofer-Rare-70s-hand-built-Altec-Tannoy-era-/121053535679?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1c2f5a5dbf

southall-1998
18-01-2013, 20:22
Beautiful Hartley 24" woofer in USA. That would definitely make an interesting sub. Postage steep though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Hartley-24-alnico-speaker-woofer-Rare-70s-hand-built-Altec-Tannoy-era-/121053535679?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1c2f5a5dbf

Looks like that woofer can whack you in the belly with bass!

walpurgis
18-01-2013, 20:35
'White van man' speakers. These literally used to be sold out of the backs of vans in supermarket carparks and the odd layby by dodgy looking characters. There were warnings in the Hi-Fi press about avoiding these at all costs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACOUSTIC-STUDIO-MONITOR-3312-SPEAKERS-/170973313785?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27cecdbaf9

Rare Bird
18-01-2013, 20:38
Any chance of a photo of the innards of your newly fettled F307?


Im gonna be measuring the Transformer cover make a new one out of copper soon, i'll take a picckie when i take the case off next.

southall-1998
18-01-2013, 20:40
'White van man' speakers. These literally used to be sold out of the backs of vans in supermarket carparks and the odd layby by dodgy looking characters. There were warnings in the Hi-Fi press about avoiding these at all costs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACOUSTIC-STUDIO-MONITOR-3312-SPEAKERS-/170973313785?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27cecdbaf9

Yes, I remember these ''White Van Man'' Speakers. Sadly, never heard one! Do they sound decent Geoff?

walpurgis
18-01-2013, 20:44
Yes, I remember these ''White Van Man'' Speakers. Sadly, never heard one! Do they sound decent Geoff?

Yes, I heard some bloke using them to play records he was flogging at a boot sale. All I can say about the sound is that they were working.

The Grand Wazoo
18-01-2013, 20:45
Beautiful Hartley 24" woofer in USA.

You've got to love a speaker with it's own heat-sink - lovely.
There's an article in The Knowledge about Hartley (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4512)

walpurgis
18-01-2013, 20:48
Decent looking pair of first series Celestion Ditton 15 speakers (with the HF1300 tweeters), badges missing but still nice. Very musical speakers these. Price is fair for nowadays too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-retro-teak-Celestion-Ditton-15-two-way-speakers-with-passive-Bass-baffle-/271125649542?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f20591886

The Grand Wazoo
18-01-2013, 20:57
On an Ebay advert today:

Vintage Speakers
VERY RARE
IN GOOD CONDITION

MADE IN ENGLAND
THE BASS WOOFERS WORK GOOD.......JUST NEED RE-FOAMING
STILL HAVE A DECENT SOUND EVEN WITH THE FOAM MISSING
MAGNETIC S ARE WORKING GREAT

.........AND ONE TWEETER IS FAULTY

synsei
18-01-2013, 21:59
On an Ebay advert today:

Vintage Speakers
VERY RARE
IN GOOD CONDITION

MADE IN ENGLAND
THE BASS WOOFERS WORK GOOD.......JUST NEED RE-FOAMING
STILL HAVE A DECENT SOUND EVEN WITH THE FOAM MISSING
MAGNETIC S ARE WORKING GREAT

.........AND ONE TWEETER IS FAULTY

...Stereo separation is astounding, at least it has been since the wife got custody of one of the units during the divorce and subsequently moved to Aberdeen with her new fella. Pick up only from Penzance...

The Grand Wazoo
18-01-2013, 22:09
Ain't it great to know that these good condition speakers still have one tweeter intact and 4 magnets that are still magnetic?!

Mr Kipling
18-01-2013, 23:47
Richer Sounds are selling Wharfedale Diamond 9s for £50 including carriage.

110970859104

istari_knight
19-01-2013, 16:32
I'm in love (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Stereo-8000-MK-II-Amplifier-Wood-Case-Vintage-Retro-Rare-MK-2-/181065487304?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a285813c8) ....... :spew:

prestonchipfryer
19-01-2013, 16:47
I'm in love (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Stereo-8000-MK-II-Amplifier-Wood-Case-Vintage-Retro-Rare-MK-2-/181065487304?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a285813c8) ....... :spew:


:eek:

Rare Bird
19-01-2013, 16:54
yum yum :D

walpurgis
19-01-2013, 17:54
I'm in love (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-Stereo-8000-MK-II-Amplifier-Wood-Case-Vintage-Retro-Rare-MK-2-/181065487304?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a285813c8) ....... :spew:

Well the case would be alright as firewood I suppose.

istari_knight
19-01-2013, 18:34
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=167602763260228

"So I charged a man named George Chenchen, who professed to be an expert in audio equipment, with helping me design our amplifier, the Amstrad 8000 (this production coincided with changing the company name to Amstrad Limited). Turns out he knew sod all and we had to go through countless stages of being told the sound quality was crap because he was incapable of following the basic principles of what produced high quality amplifier sound."

:lol:

BTH K10A
19-01-2013, 19:13
A nice little starter into the world of classical music

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110998979911?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

Marco
19-01-2013, 19:19
Fantastic stuff. If I had more room, I'd have put a bid on that!

Marco.

Rare Bird
19-01-2013, 19:23
Fantastic stuff. If I had more room, I'd have put a bid on that!


:lol: Dude your house is big :D

dantheman91
19-01-2013, 19:56
A nice little starter into the world of classical music

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110998979911?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648



£1,076.67 :eek:

The Grand Wazoo
19-01-2013, 20:01
36 pence per record, not a bad deal for the winner!

dantheman91
19-01-2013, 20:13
Not bad.

walpurgis
19-01-2013, 20:24
SUT going cheap (so far), ends very soon! These AT units work well enough, not the last word in resolution but perfectly useable nevertheless.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261154536797?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

BTH K10A
19-01-2013, 21:01
£1,076.67 :eek:

I think that's a reasonable price

Now this one is positively bonkers :mental: 20 bids :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classical-music-collection-on-reel-to-reel-tapes-massive-149-tapes-/121046236940?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item1c2eeaff0c&nma=true&si=cAATSgc5eAJlPgvg9Xw15SEQdcQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

They are WRC 3.5 ips mono tapes that at best are worth a couple of quid each on average.

I was offered a box of 80 of these for a tenner. Declined the lot but gave the guy £2 for the Janigro / Fournier Brahms double concerto, one of my favorite recordings of this piece. :)

http://www.classicalnotes.net/classics4/brahmsdouble.html

Marco
19-01-2013, 21:19
:lol: Dude your house is big :D

Lol... It may look that way from the outside, dude, but it isn't really, and my listening/music room defo isn't, which is currently heaving with vinyl, as anyone who's visited recently will testify.... :eek:

Anyway, someone got a major bargain on all those classical records!

Marco.

walpurgis
19-01-2013, 21:21
SUT going cheap (so far), ends very soon! These AT units work well enough, not the last word in resolution but perfectly useable nevertheless.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261154536797?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Well, it just sold for £29! Very cheap for an SUT of any kind.

southall-1998
19-01-2013, 23:42
Pair of JPW AP2 Speakers for sale on eBay. They are bigger than my JPW P1 Speakers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JPW-AP2-standmount-speakers-/170977178173?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27cf08b23d

southall-1998
19-01-2013, 23:45
These could be another AP2 and might go cheap!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JPW-Stereo-Speakers-/200878522057?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ec54afec9

julesd68
20-01-2013, 00:58
Lovely looking Little Pink Thing for pocket money -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pink-Triangle-LPT-Little-Pink-Thing-Turntable-Boxed-Superb-condition-without-arm-/200879787247?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2ec55e4cef

Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 08:48
Nice sounding TT's those Julian, i had one with 'GTO' power supply & Black acrylic top board..

Jonboy
20-01-2013, 09:00
I used to lust after them when they sold them in jeffries Hifi along London Road in Brighton many moons ago

Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 09:07
I'd let you into a secret about mounting other arms on that deck other than the intended Rega mounting arms, but it wouldnt be a secret anymore :D I had a Mayware mounted on it, sounded really goowd.

walpurgis
20-01-2013, 12:26
Lovely looking Little Pink Thing for pocket money -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pink-Triangle-LPT-Little-Pink-Thing-Turntable-Boxed-Superb-condition-without-arm-/200879787247?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2ec55e4cef

This is at Hi-Fi Hangar, run by Steve, the chap I bought my Tannoy Cheviots from. It's a place well worth visiting. He gets a fair bit of interesting vintage gear, which tends to be sensibly priced.

Check these out, from the same guy:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Lowther-pm6-Acousta-2-Cabinets-Scanspeak-b2008-18w-speakers-/190785236725?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6bafaef5

Interesting item.

wiicrackpot
20-01-2013, 14:47
Headbangers alert !!!, re-cone looks really well done.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/fantastic-vintage-realistic-mach-2-speakers-150/1007434662

julesd68
20-01-2013, 14:50
This is at Hi-Fi Hangar, run by Steve, the chap I bought my Tannoy Cheviots from. It's a place well worth visiting. He gets a fair bit of interesting vintage gear, which tends to be sensibly priced.

From the same dude a Revox linear tracking tt - never seen one of those - looks interesting, wonder how it sounds?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Revox-B795-parallel-linear-tracking-Turntable-boxed-with-manuals-/190785266537?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2c6bb02369

BTH K10A
20-01-2013, 15:21
These are currently a bargain but you will need efficient speakers.

I like the on/off key. :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321055722396?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

walpurgis
20-01-2013, 15:47
These are currently a bargain but you will need efficient speakers.

I like the on/off key. :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321055722396?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

They look great Andy, just my sort of thing. Bet the bidding goes ballistic in the last few minutes. Shipping from US likely to be over £100.

BTH K10A
20-01-2013, 16:02
They look great Andy, just my sort of thing. Bet the bidding goes ballistic in the last few minutes. Shipping from US likely to be over £100.

It's not in the US, it's in Hamburg, where the mother in law lives :D

BTH K10A
20-01-2013, 16:18
I'm glad I bought a few of these a couple of years ago when they only fetched £15 to £20 :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300845919778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Nick_G
20-01-2013, 17:15
Anyone fancy an Accuphase T-1000?:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/accuphase-/121054569554?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item1c2f6a2452

Allegedly one of the best ever...so maybe a bargain for someone.

Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 17:18
I'll have a nice Accuphase 'T101'/'E202' if they are going cheap tho :eyebrows:

Jonboy
20-01-2013, 17:41
This is at Hi-Fi Hangar, run by Steve, the chap I bought my Tannoy Cheviots from. It's a place well worth visiting. He gets a fair bit of interesting vintage gear, which tends to be sensibly priced.
.

Nice Guy as you say

Mr Kipling
20-01-2013, 19:09
Never seen this before:

121047540858

Styling a tad unusual.

"Quadradial" output?

Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 19:59
Ive got one in the lock up but its silver.. The conical trim is missing from the tuning Knob

oops forgot to mention forget the Quadradial it never happened

Mr Kipling
20-01-2013, 20:12
That lock-up of yours André, must be like a T.A.R.D.I.S on the inside.

Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 20:15
It is full of shit i don't wanna part with :lol:

They look in good nic! pretty much '33's with 8'' wooferz

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-22-Main-Stereo-Speakers-Great-Condition-/170977330978?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27cf0b0722

Marco
21-01-2013, 06:42
'Titchy' but nice! :eyebrows:

Marco.

walpurgis
21-01-2013, 11:54
I would be very interested to know how they sound. I need a pair of wide range drivers, and these are one of the possibles.

http://i45.tinypic.com/14ugnm1.jpg

Just arrived this morning. Less than a week from China and no duty charged!

They look lovely, very well made, nice crackle finish on the chassis and immaculate cones & surrounds. Consecutive serial numbers too. I'll let you know how they sound once I've tested them.

southall-1998
21-01-2013, 11:59
They look very nice, Geoff. They have that ''Vintage'' look that I like!

walpurgis
21-01-2013, 12:19
They are 'full range' drivers. Copies of a classic Mitsubishi design from the 1950s, the original Diatone P610. Free air resonance is quoted at around 45Hz and the top end extending to 20kHz (allegedly). The Diatone is not well known in the UK, but originals sell for around $500 US dollars in America and the Far East. I feel a big horn (cabinet) coming on! First, I think for simplicity's sake I'll give them a try-out on open baffles to start evaluating what they can do. I'm optimistic.

MartinT
21-01-2013, 12:40
This is the Diatone I'd be interested in hearing:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7494629568_1a509dfa2f_z.jpg

walpurgis
21-01-2013, 13:01
I have feeling that may not be a full range unit though Martin.

MartinT
21-01-2013, 14:17
It *may* just struggle to get above, oh I don't know, 100Hz? :lol:

Ali Tait
21-01-2013, 14:41
Not much trouble going down the way though!

Rare Bird
21-01-2013, 17:23
I recon i got that for a good price a propar 'P1'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271140360630?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

walpurgis
21-01-2013, 18:53
Not much trouble going down the way though!

Bit like a certain female I know.

walpurgis
21-01-2013, 23:16
Tannoy Mayfairs. Starting price of £99.99. They don't look bad! In Scotland.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-T225-Mayfair-speakers-pair-/251217558383?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a7dbbbb6f

Rare Bird
21-01-2013, 23:18
:lolsign:

julesd68
21-01-2013, 23:36
Tannoy Mayfairs. Starting price of £99.99. They don't look bad! In Scotland.[/url]

The chap says you can arrange a courier to collect so could be a bit of fun for somebody ...

southall-1998
21-01-2013, 23:40
Nice pair of Royd Minstrel Speakers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATCHING-PAIR-ROYD-MINSTREL-LOUDSPEAKERS-VGC-/200881263327?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5041653567450616865%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D200881263327% 26

julesd68
21-01-2013, 23:57
Interesting pair of 300B monos being sold by Transfi ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIYHIFISUPPLY-LADY-DAY-LD-91-SIGNATURE-300B-VALVE-AMP-MONOBLOCKS-/170971926949?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27ceb891a5

I'd be very tempted to have a go with these if funds weren't so scarce ... :(

walpurgis
22-01-2013, 00:01
Interesting pair of 300B monos being sold by Transfi ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIYHIFISUPPLY-LADY-DAY-LD-91-SIGNATURE-300B-VALVE-AMP-MONOBLOCKS-/170971926949?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27ceb891a5

I'd be very tempted to have a go with these if funds weren't so scarce ... :(

Yup, those look very nice. Never heard of them before.

Rare Bird
22-01-2013, 00:31
Yum Yum

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RADFORD-TT100-SONDEX-S100-power-amp-in-perfect-condition-/271032900121?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f1ad1da19

The Grand Wazoo
22-01-2013, 00:32
Yes, that's been there a while now - some months. Nice, eh?

Rare Bird
22-01-2013, 00:44
very

Ali Tait
22-01-2013, 08:01
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nick-Gorham-300b-monoblocks-/271116783126?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f1fd1ce16

Heard these when they were built. Very nice. Partridge output trannies.

Marco
22-01-2013, 08:37
very

Where's the Sondex, though? :scratch:

Marco.

southall-1998
22-01-2013, 10:06
Someday I must hear one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A21-Class-amplifier-/190783731877?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5051777984569835712%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D190783731877% 26