Bargains on ebay?

[keiths]

I love the sound of a record deck on its own. The lovely hiss of the bearing...

Actually, I started out with my first 'Hi-Fi' (when I was 14) when my cousin gave me his Garrard SP25 MkIII/Goldring G800. I didn't have an amp or speakers, but went out and bought a copy of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" (their latest release at the time) and sat there with my ear as close as possible to the stylus, listening to it over and over again. The amp and speakers followed a few months later - an Amstrad EX-220 and Solavox PR25 (actually Wharfedale Dentons re-badged as Comet's own brand).

[istari_knight]

I'm genuinely shocked to see what these sell for now, I can only guess those bidding have never listened to one !? :mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-SA-9800-INTEGRATED-IN-MINT-CONDITION-80s-/121085911341?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item1c3148612d&nma=true&si=lbYdGgdmf%252BLAWrdhMVt4HRbdW8k%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[istari_knight]

These need buying http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jordan-speakers-/221212887049?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item338150c809

[Alex_UK]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/quad-303-amplifier-/121093282560?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1c31b8db00

"For Stairs or Repair" - but you'd need about another dozen of them to get to the next floor! :)

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/quad-303-amplifier-/121093282560?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1c31b8db00

"For Stairs or Repair" - but you'd need about another dozen of them to get to the next floor! :)

Maybe he's on another level to us.

[MartinT]

Solavox PR25 (actually Wharfedale Dentons re-badged as Comet's own brand).

I'd forgotten Solavox. Do you remember Rank Domus speakers? :spew:

[walpurgis]

Back then Metrosound were a speaker manufacturer, before they got into electronics. Wonder what happened to them. There was Keletron too, who sold a big range of speakers. EMI were turning out decent speakers (and some crappy ones) and of course Eagle!

Time moves on, as they say!

[istari_knight]

Tempting...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferrograph-f307-Vintage-Amplifier-Needs-service-/251259119941?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3a8035e945

[istari_knight]

Words fail me.... Okay, how about "hope springs eternal" ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-vintage-stereo-system-Only-One-On-Ebay-70s-/310649982548?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item48542e8e54

[dantheman91]

WOW

[Wakefield Turntables]

Words fail me.... Okay, how about "hope springs eternal" ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-vintage-stereo-system-Only-One-On-Ebay-70s-/310649982548?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item48542e8e54

A few farty, sorry arty shots offers no excuse to the ridiculous price for this hifi.

[Nick_G]

A few farty, sorry arty shots offers no excuse to the ridiculous price for this hifi.

:rfl: In his dreams! Knock a zero off and it'd be more like it...

[istari_knight]

:rfl: In his dreams! Knock a zero off and it'd be more like it...

I wouldn't pay that much! The best part of the system is the Ditton 33's & the mids are blown :mental:

[Effem]

"as seen in Birds Eye add" WTF?? :scratch:

Actually, the JAS-22 amp is not bad either, I had one back in the early 80s.

C'mon, let's all put in a best offer for what it's really worth and it won't be anywhere close to two grand :rfl:

[walpurgis]

Words fail me.... Okay, how about "hope springs eternal" ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-vintage-stereo-system-Only-One-On-Ebay-70s-/310649982548?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item48542e8e54

I see he is open to offers. I've offered him £17.50. Wonder if he'll take it? This lot has to be worth at least £20.

[skimminstones]

Words fail me.... Okay, how about "hope springs eternal" ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-vintage-stereo-system-Only-One-On-Ebay-70s-/310649982548?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item48542e8e54

looks to me like someone has just downloaded a photo effects app on his phone

[skimminstones]

total bargain!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fuses-old-ones-/230958947432?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item35c639dc68

[prestonchipfryer]

Words fail me.... Okay, how about "hope springs eternal" ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-vintage-stereo-system-Only-One-On-Ebay-70s-/310649982548?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item48542e8e54


WTF is wrong with some people? This ''seller'' must be on a different planet! It's so, so sad.

John

[walpurgis]

I see he is open to offers. I've offered him £17.50. Wonder if he'll take it? This lot has to be worth at least £20.

Just had my £17.50 offer turned down. Can't see why, It was a sight more realistic than the asking price.

[gariusmacus]

Just had my £17.50 offer turned down. Can't see why, It was a sight more realistic than the asking price.

Just offered £17.51 maybe I'll have more luck :eyebrows:

[gariusmacus]

Just offered £17.51 maybe I'll have more luck :eyebrows:


Ha ha he got a sense of humour, counter offer was £1,999.99 :lol:

[MikeMusic]

total bargain!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fuses-old-ones-/230958947432?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item35c639dc68

Damn, missed out

:)

[Audio Al]

Damn, missed out

:)


Wow , old is good :D

[Nick_G]

Wow , old is good :D

He might have got a sale if he'd used the word 'vintage'. ;)

[Audio Al]

He might have got a sale if he'd used the word 'vintage'. ;)

Or Audiophile :D

[prestonchipfryer]

Or Audiophile :D

Or gullible twat. :)

[MikeMusic]

He might have got a sale if he'd used the word 'vintage'. ;)

Yes !
:)

[MikeMusic]

Or Audiophile :D

That too !
:)

[MikeMusic]

Or gullible twat. :)

May not be the best way to sell his gear
:)

[The Black Adder]

Nuts... What is that guy on.

[Mr Kipling]

What can you say?. . .

What can you say?. . .
261199674908

[MikeMusic]

What can you say?. . .

What can you say?. . .
261199674908

Alan Sugar - my hero

:)

[The Black Adder]

"This record player was based on Amstrad'd RP10 series but with coloured lights in a new cover top some of which flash when music is playing to create a 'disco at home'."

Sounds fookin ACE!.. Why don't other decks have flashing lights... A 'Disco' at home ey... Fwoore!, the birds would love that. Shag pile rug, Velour settee, making love like sea otters to Duran Duran... Tell ya, that deck has seen it all... including 'the future!'

[walpurgis]

Pair of KEF Concerto speakers likely to go cheap. Big old bruisers, I always liked these. In Reigate.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-Concerto-Loudspeakers-/111046143904?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19daddafa0

[walpurgis]

A pair of good old Wharfedale Dovedale 3 speakers. Got a soft spot for these as they always turned in a surprisingly punchy and detailed sound! Good with valves too. May go cheap. In Leicestershire.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Dovedale-3-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/321103358152?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4ac34068c8

[istari_knight]

Leak 1800 BNIB http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-1800-tuner-amplifier-/111051429185?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item19db2e5541

Quality Technics SL-P1200 CDP... Looks like an easy fix IMO http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230963122423?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[jandl100]

Anyone got £7450 they can give me? ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MICRO-SEIKI-SX-111FV-/271189597706?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f2428de0a

:drool:

[Audio Al]

Anyone got £7450 they can give me? ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MICRO-SEIKI-SX-111FV-/271189597706?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f2428de0a

:drool:


You will need more than that as " The Arm Is NOT included " :D

[Marco]

Jerry, I'm shocked that you like that - it's HIDEOUS!!! :vomfest: :spew:

Marco.

[brian2957]

I'm with you Jerry , I think it's beautiful . Sorry Marco. :lol:

[MartinT]

Anyone got £7450 they can give me? ....

Just look at that arm ;)

[The Grand Wazoo]

Just look at that arm ;)

Yeuch! Now, what sort of a person would buy a thing like that?

[walpurgis]

Anyone got £7450 they can give me? ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MICRO-SEIKI-SX-111FV-/271189597706?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f2428de0a

:drool:

I bunged that on here a couple of weeks ago. Obviously it's not selling! Nice though.

[Marco]

Just look at that arm ;)

That's the only nice thing about it... Horrid blingly pishanto! I detest that Jap 'faux rosewood' look with a passion - and then to make matters worse, they stick a bloody GOLD platter on it, just in case it's not fooking BRIGHT enough as it is...!! :doh:

Now if the plinth were in a gorgeous piano black, and the platter were finished in nice polished stainless-steel (or matt black), then we'd be talking!! :exactly:

Marco.

[synsei]

I believe the platter is made out of bronze Marco, hence the colour. I must admit it is a little too blingy for my taste, and I usually like a bit of bling... ;)

[Marco]

Bronze, shmonze, it still looks 'gold', muchacho - and I hate gold anywhere near a turntable, and on that T/T it totally clashes with that yucky 'rosewood'. If you observe my avatar, that's how I like a T/T to look...

Ignore the fact that it's a Techy or that it's mine. That's not my point, but you'll notice that, apart from the pitch control lights (which I'll do away with at some point), the look is sombre and rather understated, which I consider as classy and elegant. I hate things that look too bright or 'showy'!

Marco.

[jandl100]

Oooo - how about this then?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Denon-DP-7000-Direct-Drive-Turntable-DA-309-Tonearm-RARE-/300889709552?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item460e6c9bf0

:drool:

[jandl100]

.... If you observe my avatar, that's how I like a T/T to look...


:zzz:

:lol:

[MartinT]

Oooo - how about this then?

Nice.

[Rare Bird]

Bronze, shmonze, it still looks 'gold', muchacho - and I hate gold anywhere near a turntable, and on that T/T it totally clashes with that yucky 'rosewood'.

:exactly:

[jandl100]

here's one for Marco and Andre :eyebrows:

http://media.tas.zeitpress.com/articles/images/Transrotor_Rondino_Gold_turntable.jpg

[Rare Bird]

:lolsign:

[brian2957]

Now that is horrible :lol:

[Thing Fish]

OMG it reminds me of a toilet sink.

[MikeMusic]

Oooo - how about this then?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Denon-DP-7000-Direct-Drive-Turntable-DA-309-Tonearm-RARE-/300889709552?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item460e6c9bf0

:drool:

Porn !
:)

What does it sound like ?!

[Wakefield Turntables]

here's one for Marco and Andre :eyebrows:

http://media.tas.zeitpress.com/articles/images/Transrotor_Rondino_Gold_turntable.jpg

PURE :spew: Sir!

[MikeMusic]

here's one for Marco and Andre :eyebrows:



More Porn, but that goes too far !

[walpurgis]

Mega rare, Shure MV30HE integral cartridge/armwand for SME III.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shure-MV30HE-Tonearm-and-cartridge-/290895526736?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item43bab97b50

[losenotaminute]

here's one for Marco and Andre :eyebrows:

http://media.tas.zeitpress.com/articles/images/Transrotor_Rondino_Gold_turntable.jpg

FFS, that is truly hideous.

[gariusmacus]

FFS, that is truly hideous.
Looks like its been cobbled together from reclaimed bits from a 19th century public lavatory

[Alex_UK]

I can't believe that Transrotor (manufacturer of the"convenience" turntable) actually have 22 models (http://www.transrotor.de/en/products.html) of equally gordy products - the site is in German, not sure Google Translate helps... "Elegance means for us is that your eyes and ears come across at their expense." :lol:

[istari_knight]

These are wonderful when restored http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-AR-AR2AX-AR2-AX-Vintage-Speakers-Spares-or-Repair-Restoration-/151028909959?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a064787

[johnB]

130889076586

Celestion DITTON 66 Series II

Shame they're in Germany.

[walpurgis]

These are wonderful when restored http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-AR-AR2AX-AR2-AX-Vintage-Speakers-Spares-or-Repair-Restoration-/151028909959?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a064787

They're OK, but I'd rather keep an eye out for a pair of AR5s.

Early ARs were truly remarkable speakers for such basic designs.

[jandl100]

It's AT LST for me!

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqZHJEkE914i-KS,BPeJb26rTQ~~60_35.JPGhttp://www.classicspeakerpages.net/IP.Board/uploads/post-3-1123962383.jpg

Drivers all over the place! :lol:

[walpurgis]

It's AT LST for me! Drivers all over the place! :lol:

Have you actually heard a pair? The imaging is strange to say the least (bit like the Goodmans Dimension 8 and the Radford Monitor 180). The MST had similar characteristics. I loved the AR3 and AR5, the AR6 turned in a good show too.

[jandl100]

I heard them in a very big room - they worked well there. Good, room-filling sound.

[istari_knight]

They're OK, but I'd rather keep an eye out for a pair of AR5s.

Early ARs were truly remarkable speakers for such basic designs.

Aye, I've never heard the AR5's but do miss my old AR3a's sometimes :(

[Ali Tait]

Looks like its been cobbled together from reclaimed bits from a 19th century public lavatory

If Armitage Shanks made a turntable...

[istari_knight]

Just like LS3/5A's with bass dontcha know !? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Matched-pair-Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-2-Loudspeakers-comparable-to-LS3-5a-/251258617930?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a802e404a

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/554/facepalm.jpg

[Mr Kipling]

I wish eBay would allow a comment box so sellers can be informed when their descriptions are absolute twaddle.

[Barry]

Despite the doubtful comparison, the Mordant Short 'Pagent 2's were nice little speakers. You could do a lot worse!

[istari_knight]

These are really good amps despite the "plain Jane" looks http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230961264614?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I reckon some switch cleaner will get it working again...

[MartinT]

I loved the AR3 and AR5, the AR6 turned in a good show too.

A mate of mine had AR 2ax speakers and I thought they were great at the time.

[Rare Bird]

Despite the doubtful comparison, the Mordant Short 'Pagent 2's were nice little speakers. You could do a lot worse!

I like em, i still have a pair..

[Thing Fish]

This is steadily going up with just over 3 hours to go - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390573363497?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[walpurgis]

Very nice Dynaudio Audience 42 compact speakers in Gloucestershire. Going cheap so far! Superb quality.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dynaudio-Audience-42-Speakers-/281093334664?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item417277e688

[walpurgis]

Apparently these are 'Laboratory Series' products. But there again, I could call my garden shed a laboratory.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMSTRAD-LABORATORY-SERIES-MICRO-H-IFI-LOUDSPEAKERS-MODEL-LS101-/390577620618?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5af03d868a

[The Grand Wazoo]

Laboratory?
Well, 'b' is perilously close to 'v' on a qwerty keyboard!

[synsei]

Don't knock 'em, I owned a pair of these a while back although mine were York branded, same speakers though and they are actually pretty good. Just put a bid on them, I reckon they will sound fab hooked up to a Mini-T :)

[walpurgis]

World's first! According to the spec, these speakers operate down to DC.

(mind you, they are overpriced by a factor of ten)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1970S-AMSTRAD-THREE-WAY-ACCOUSTIC-SUSPENSION-LOUDSPEAKERS-/321104860899?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4ac35756e3

Just found another pair on eBay at the right sort of price, still a bit on the high side though, a tenner should be tops really.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-EX-350-Speakers-/400462734041?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5d3d7062d9

[jandl100]

Surely the worst (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-AMSTRAD-TP12D-RECORD-PLAYER-1970s-RARE-WORKS-PERFECTLY-/390581354305?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item5af0767f41) hifi turntable ever made?

[Roy S]

Surely the worst (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-AMSTRAD-TP12D-RECORD-PLAYER-1970s-RARE-WORKS-PERFECTLY-/390581354305?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item5af0767f41) hifi turntable ever made?

Is Bethany Louise (:eek:) selling the amp as well? hard to tell from the ad

[keiths]

Surely the worst (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-AMSTRAD-TP12D-RECORD-PLAYER-1970s-RARE-WORKS-PERFECTLY-/390581354305?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item5af0767f41) hifi turntable ever made?

Was it really that bad? Thought it was basically a Rega Planar 2 with a daft platter. I seriously wanted one when I was about 13 or so.

[walpurgis]

I seriously wanted Ursula Andress when I was about thirteen!

[Thing Fish]

A lot of desk for £300 with an effects rack and Fostex 16 track reel to reel...!

Bargain.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24-Track-Allen-and-Heath-Analogue-Mixing-Desk-and-16-Track-Fostex-Reel-to-Reel-/271189615293?pt=UK_Mixers&hash=item3f242922bd

[MartinT]

World's first! According to the spec, these speakers operate down to DC.

Acoustic suspension? I'll bet Amstrad wouldn't even know what that this is. Surely only AR used that technique (where the air provides part of the driver's spring suspension and requires a totally sealed box).

[Rare Bird]

A lot of desk for £300 with an effects rack and Fostex 16 track reel to reel...!

Bargain.



Allen & Heath are good mixing console.

I owned three Series One Studiomaster consoles a 12-2, 16-4 & 16-8, bit hissy but i loved them, no tiny twiggly knobs or LED VU's with these babies ;) I wish i'd still got my Analog Synth studio..

[walpurgis]

A shame there's only one! Altec Lansing 604E Super Duplex in fantastic condition. A real classic piece of Hi-Fi.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Altec-Lansing-604e-604-e-Super-Duplex-/321111349913?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item4ac3ba5a99

[walpurgis]

Celestion 7000 ribbon hybrid speakers, in Bristol. These are rare!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-7000-speakers-/111054108365?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19db5736cd

[Jonboy]

Very nice Dynaudio Audience 42 compact speakers in Gloucestershire. Going cheap so far! Superb quality.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dynaudio-Audience-42-Speakers-/281093334664?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item417277e688
nice little things, i gave mine to my Mum she loves them

[southall-1998]

Very nice Dynaudio Audience 42 compact speakers in Gloucestershire. Going cheap so far! Superb quality.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dynaudio-Audience-42-Speakers-/281093334664?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item417277e688

They look cute, Geoff. They look ideal for a bedroom system!

Are the Dynaudio Audience 42 an easy to drive speaker?

[synsei]

I noticed that one of the tweeters is pushed in badly on those Dynaudios :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

They look cute, Geoff. They look ideal for a bedroom system!

Are the Dynaudio Audience 42 an easy to drive speaker?

Yes, they are 4 to 6 ohm I believe, Google for spec. Very high quality sound!

[walpurgis]

So rare now, B&W DM1 speakers in lovely condition.

A true landmark product, the first proper (British) compact domestic monitor. These brought professional nearfield monitoring sound quality to the domestic market (and many studios). Rated as the best small speaker ever made in their day.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181120492017?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I haven't seen a pair this nice for thirty years!


(by the way, I've just spotted another pair of rare classic compact speakers of the same era that I'm keeping quiet about 'cos I want them. If I get them details will be posted)

[seoirse2002]

oh do tell:cool:

[istari_knight]

Nice pair of Kef reference http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130893924564?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

:whistle:

[Xapito]

The DM1's were a utter bargain, I have 1 pair that I can't get tired of, they do so many things in the right way it's unbelieveble. :eek:

[Alex_UK]

Mine have a "rattle" on one of the EMI eliptical drivers, otherwise I'd still be using them :( - they are indeed superb and surprised a set that nice didn't go for more.

[Xapito]

I bet I know what that rattle is, 1 of 2 things:

1 - look "inside" the voice coil and try to shake the speaker itself or the driver only. You probably have something inside the gap in that central aluminium dust cap. Probably a smallish broken piece of plastic.

2 - Rotate the mid/bass driver, you can try to see if there's a broken suspension in the spider and that would smooth things up.

Go and try this, they are fantastic!

[Alex_UK]

Right, Filipe - I feel inspired, and have the house to myself tonight so I will give this a go! :) Thank you! :thumbsup:

[synsei]

DM2's ain't too shabby either :D

[Alex_UK]

Well, I got them out of the garage... Not yet got the screwdrivers out, though!

[walpurgis]

This is getting daft. A GL75 would fetch £25 a couple of years ago.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-Lenco-GL75-Turntable-/200916317919?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2ec78bb6df

[synsei]

Is it me or does that headshell look a little droopy. Perhaps it is feeling depressed... :)

[walpurgis]

Is it me or does that headshell look a little droopy. Perhaps it is feeling depressed... :)

Yeah, it does look a bit squiffy. But you can't have everything for that sort of money!

[istari_knight]

Pair of Royds that might go cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-speakers-for-HiFi-system-/190829074501?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6e4c9845

Not sure of the model but that's definitely a Scanspeak 2008 tweeter & Royd 5" midbass.

[walpurgis]

Pair of Royds that might go cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-speakers-for-HiFi-system-/190829074501?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6e4c9845

Not sure of the model but that's definitely a Scanspeak 2008 tweeter & Royd 5" midbass.

Have you heard these? They're not great. I heard these on demo years ago alongside the original Mission 780SE and the Missions blew them away. I bought the Missions and loved them for a couple of years.

[istari_knight]

Have you heard these? They're not great. I heard these on demo years ago alongside the original Mission 780SE and the Missions blew them away. I bought the Missions and loved them for a couple of years.

Not that exact model no...

I really like minstrels, doublets, apex & eden but cannot stand A7 or coniston but they do have fans so thought I'd post.

[istari_knight]

Anyone recognise these ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-hi-fi-speakers/111058617244?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D7173647925955449268%26pid%3 D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D111058617244% 26

Might be tat but that "mid" looks like a Celestion driver... I could be very wrong of course :scratch:

[Rare Bird]

nein

[walpurgis]

Anyone recognise these ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-hi-fi-speakers/111058617244?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D7173647925955449268%26pid%3 D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D111058617244% 26

Might be tat but that "mid" looks like a Celestion driver... I could be very wrong of course :scratch:

Yes, I remember the Rank Domus range of speakers. If I recall they were OK for the money, but nothing brilliant. I may be wrong, but I believe the cabinets were built in the UK and the drivers came from Spain (SIARE?).

[walpurgis]

Another example of silly pricing!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAD-PP2-audiophile-Phono-pre-amplifier-phono-stage-MM-MC-moving-magnet-coil-/400471063370?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5d3def7b4a

These were about forty quid around twenty years ago and were not great, a Cambridge 540P or 640P would run circles around it for a lot less money.

Bet some mug buys it though.

[Mr Kipling]

I won one of these on Sunday - for a tenner! Been wanting one for years. Used to have one in the late '70s and gave it with a Sansui SR 222 MKII when I put it in part exchange. Mine was distributed by Monitor Audio but I gather others like Pickering also distributed it. Anyway, I'm happy.

[synsei]

Another example of silly pricing!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAD-PP2-audiophile-Phono-pre-amplifier-phono-stage-MM-MC-moving-magnet-coil-/400471063370?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5d3def7b4a

These were about forty quid around twenty years ago and were not great, a Cambridge 540P or 640P would run circles around it for a lot less money.

Bet some mug buys it though.

I could be wrong but I believe you can still buy one new from Richer Sounds for £79.99 :eyebrows:

[Rare Bird]

I won one of these on Sunday - for a tenner! Been wanting one for years. Used to have one in the late '70s and gave it with a Sansui SR 222 MKII when I put it in part exchange. Mine was distributed by Monitor Audio but I gather others like Pickering also distributed it. Anyway, I'm happy.


Funny enought i have a Pickering Red Button jobbie :eyebrows:

Monitor Audio 'Pod' clamp was simular, i let mine go along with the 'Stylift' when i sold mi Monitor Audio 'ET500' Turntable

[jandl100]

OMG - what a beauty!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLUENOTE-BELLAGIO-REFERENCE-TURNTABLE-/221218384499?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3381a4aa73

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$T2eC16Z,!zUE9s38+D5dBQ-9c()+fQ~~60_35.JPG

[walpurgis]

I could be wrong but I believe you can still buy one new from Richer Sounds for £79.99 :eyebrows:

I think that's the PP4.

I owned the similar PP2, The Cambridge is still far better, I bought a 640P from Richer Sounds years ago and was amazed how good it was for the £69 quid I paid. An absolute bargain soundwise.

I must have tried just about every phono stage that was on the market a few years ago. The ProJect Tube Box SE was a let down, but the Bellari VP-129 was a little cracker! The EAR 834P was sweet enough, but over-rated and now way overpriced second hand. I've since stuck with the superb Graham Slee ERA Gold V, which easily beats the lot of them. I may move up to a Reflex one day.

[morris_minor]

. . . I've since stuck with the superb Graham Slee ERA Gold V, which easily beats the lot of them. I may move up to a Reflex one day.I have both an EGV and a Reflex working in two systems - super phono amps, and a bargain at their prices . . .

[Roy S]

I could be wrong but I believe you can still buy one new from Richer Sounds for £79.99 :eyebrows:

But it wouldn't have a tiny jar of pennies on the top.. :mental:

[synsei]

:doh: Of course, silly me... ;)

[Busybee330]

some KT88 Genalex Gold Lion :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111058982290&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160

[istari_knight]

Always wanted to try these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-70-701-Electrostatic-Speakers-Powered-sub-and-electrostatic-Tweeters-/161014131014?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item257d30a946

[Rare Bird]

Without a doubt James, i love them, however i hate the looks of the continental version..

[istari_knight]

I didn't realise there was more than one version

[Rare Bird]

Yes as was the Sony badged 'SS-7000'

[istari_knight]

Ah yes! Now they look much better.... Apart from the white paint :spew:

...Still, wouldn't say no :D

[Rare Bird]

they did em in wood finish too.. I love White finish it's nice & space 1999-esque :eyebrows:

[istari_knight]

Personally I'd have them in British racing green with tweed grille cloth :eek:

I wonder if he'll stick them on a pallet !?

[walpurgis]

A nice William Morris flower print and some Queen Anne legs would look well!

[istari_knight]

A nice William Morris flower print and some Queen Anne legs would look well!

:yesbruv:

[walpurgis]

Lovely looking Rogers Ravensbrook amp going cheap so far. These are a sweet sounding vintage unit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-RAVENSBROOK-AMPLIFIER-/261201455321?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cassette_Tape_Play ers&hash=item3cd0d1e8d9

[Xapito]

So many guys locally talking trash about Roger amps that it comes as a surprise for me! Never heard any, so how do they compare to other vintage receivers / amps like Sansui or HK for instance?

[Rare Bird]

I don't use em but i have a Rogers 'Ravensbrook' Reciever & 'A75, Mk.II' Amp, there's nothing wrong with them at all.

[walpurgis]

Celestion Ditton 66 Mk.II speakers in great condition. Located in Bournemouth.

Bids up to £390 so far, a couple of days to go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-MkII-Monitor-Speakers-/300893696464?_trksid=p2045573.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555003%26algo%3DPW.CAT%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D33%26meid%3D7220728798303785984%26pid%3D1000 34%26prg%3D1031%26rk%3D1%26

[walpurgis]

Lovely pair of IMF TLS50 transmission line floorstanders in Lichield. If only I had room!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMF-TLS-50-Speakers-/161013268956?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item257d2381dc

[walpurgis]

Oh dear!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harmen-Karden-/221218089867?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3381a02b8b

Well, he does come from Bedford. :)

[walpurgis]

Oh dear (again).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speakers-/171027153235?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27d2034153

[walpurgis]

Oh dear (yet again).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elvins-Diamonds-LS-82-Vintage-awsome-loudspeaker-/181125301110?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a2be8c376

[Firebottle]

So the drivers are only 'thrown in' if the price goes above £50 :mental:

:cool:Alan

[MartinT]

Oh dear!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harmen-Karden-/221218089867?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3381a02b8b

No good, Geoff, it only plays house music!

[walpurgis]

So the drivers are only 'thrown in' if the price goes above £50 :mental:

:cool:Alan

But they're "very famous and sought after". Must be true, it says so!

They look like pine shelving to me.

[Alex_UK]

This record player looks interesting (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Record-Player-and-25-Vinyls-/271193446928?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123) - even "the pin is in working order" and of course those 25 records... "All are in working condition." - i.e. if you put them on a turntable they spin round and round... :D

[Roy S]

'also comes with a round disc to help 7" vinyls work' :lol:

[Rare Bird]

It's in good nice nic.. Mk.II aswell

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERROGRAPH-F-307-MKII-STEREO-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER-FULLY-SERVICED-/261206415326?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3cd11d97de

[Macca]

This record player looks interesting (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Record-Player-and-25-Vinyls-/271193446928?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123) - even "the pin is in working order" and of course those 25 records... "All are in working condition." - i.e. if you put them on a turntable they spin round and round... :D

You should always ensure that the pin is in working order when buying a turntable. It's very important.

[Mr Kipling]

Oh dear (yet again).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Elvins-Diamonds-LS-82-Vintage-awsome-loudspeaker-/181125301110?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a2be8c376

Good Elvins! Don't remember these. Although thinking about it I can vaguely remember seeing them in Hi-Fi News & RR. I doubt they date from the '70s as bi-wiring didn't gain ground until the early '80s.

Handy if you happen to live in a teepee, I would imagine.

[Beobloke]

Handy if you happen to live in a teepee, I would imagine.

Surely it would need to be an upside-down one?!

[Mr Kipling]

Well. . . If you're going to let facts get in the way, Adam, then what you say is true. OK then, for outdoor teepee use!

[MartinT]

They look utterly horrible, like a DIY design by an amateur who has no sense of style whatsoever!

[walpurgis]

Today's "Oh dear" item.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cathy-CD-Player-Model-CD4005-/190828896527?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item2c6e49e10f

I think somebody's been mixing cement on it!

[southall-1998]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[walpurgis]

Very tidy Dynaudio Contour 1.1 compact speakers in London. A high quality product with fine sound quality, these were about £800 new. Nice!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dynaudio-Contour-1-1-speakers-/130893214451?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e79d7f2f3

[southall-1998]

Rega Kytes in Ealing....not too far away from me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Kyte-Speakers-Stands-/230969834664?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7243578012911585511%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D230969834664% 26

[walpurgis]

Mega rare and amazing B&O 5700 (5702?) speakers in Ilford. They are basically Celestion Ditton 66 speakers with 10" bass & ABR. They sound like 66s!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-O-Beovox-5700-Speakers-similar-to-Celestion-ditton-66-/251262084862?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a806326fe

[Rare Bird]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tandberg-TL5020-TL-5020-Classic-Audiophile-Speakers-DERBY-DE24-/151030939422?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a253f1e

These used Celestion '44'/'66' Bass units..

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tandberg-TL5020-TL-5020-Classic-Audiophile-Speakers-DERBY-DE24-/151030939422?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a253f1e

These used Celestion '44'/'66' Bass units..

The tweeters are Phillips units and I believe the mid may be from Audax.

[walpurgis]

Lecson HL-1 horn speakers in Sidcup. Rare in this condition. If you know what these are you don't need me to explain!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lecson-HL-1-Horn-Loaded-Loudspeakers-/161011094291?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item257d025313

[walpurgis]

I want these so much! But I don't have room for a speaker big enough to do them justice. Bugger!

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

[wiicrackpot]

Wow !! add a pair of 15'inch JBL bass units per cab(nobody does bass better than JBL's) and you've got something extraordinary.

[Audio Al]

Wow !! add a pair of 15'inch JBL bass units per cab(nobody does bass better than JBL's) and you've got something extraordinary.

I get it now

[wiicrackpot]

I get it now
Al,

Just my biased opinion, don't take it literally,:D
i'm not a bass freak by any means but just love how they do it, think Mika has some of these bad boys. :cool:

[walpurgis]

Wow !! add a pair of 15'inch JBL bass units per cab(nobody does bass better than JBL's) and you've got something extraordinary.

Don't forget Altec made some fantastic bass drivers. Or, something from Vitavox would be nice.

[wiicrackpot]

Don't forget Altec made some fantastic bass drivers. Or, something from Vitavox would be nice.
Yes Geoff,

Working on it for a pair of Altec's or Vita's someday, i'll just have to be biased to my more *common* JBL coned speakers for the time being,
you know how i like to exaggerate :D

[wiicrackpot]

Would love these, had my eyes on these for the last week,at my Sister's door step as well, needs a refoam but still good price.

http://www.ricardo.ch/kaufen/audio-tv-und-video/lautsprecher/standlautsprecher/altec-lansing-14-fourteen-mantaray-horn/v/an706097202/?ABTestedFeatureKey=57

[istari_knight]

These are actually pretty damn good, perfect for flea amps. Well worth £50 IMO

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Vintage-Technics-SB-660-High-Sensitivity-Speakers-/151033425768?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a4b2f68

[The Grand Wazoo]

These are actually pretty damn good, perfect for flea amps.

It's great that buyers are being offered the opportunity to purchase them by weight though, don't you think?


Price:£99.99 Buy It Now
(£4.00 / kg)

I think I'll have a couple of kilos worth and if I like them them, I'll top them up later.
Maybe they could offer Pick 'n Mix, that way I could try a couple of kg of amp too!

[Mr Kipling]

It's great that buyers are being offered the opportunity to purchase them by weight though, don't you think?



I think I'll have a couple of kilos worth and if I like them them, I'll top them up later.
Maybe they could offer Pick 'n Mix, that way I could try a couple of kg of amp too!

Wonder if he might throw-in a bit of scrag-end?

[dantheman91]

Dohh!! got outbid my computer decides to freeze Fuck..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERROGRAPH-F307-MK-II-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-/321112606489?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=mKtBrGncblFDODnl6ewrlLoleKM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_240wt_970

[istari_knight]

Dohh!! got outbid my computer decides to freeze Fuck..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERROGRAPH-F307-MK-II-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-/321112606489?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=mKtBrGncblFDODnl6ewrlLoleKM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_240wt_970

I was watching that but decided against bidding due to that crack in the fascia :stalks:

[istari_knight]

It's great that buyers are being offered the opportunity to purchase them by weight though, don't you think?



I think I'll have a couple of kilos worth and if I like them them, I'll top them up later.
Maybe they could offer Pick 'n Mix, that way I could try a couple of kg of amp too!

That is rather odd :scratch:

The last couple of items I listed eBay wanted to know their weight... I just left it blank.

[Gordon Steadman]

He might have had it two years but...........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sansui-AU-101-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-/190829908777?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2c6e595329

[dantheman91]

Might be worth a punt..but i doubt it though but you never know..

[Mr Kipling]

Won these Audio Technica ATH-8s recently but haven't tried them yet.

[istari_knight]

Won these Audio Technica ATH-8s recently but haven't tried them yet.

Electrostatic ?

[istari_knight]

These have a good rep http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Compact-Disc-CD-Player-CDP-761E-/350780998282?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cassette_Tape_Play ers&hash=item51ac2d428a

[myles]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-Stereo-AM-FM-Tuner-TU-260LII-/230971072538?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item35c6f2e01a

A fiver? Cheap at twice the price!

[Mr Kipling]

Electrostatic ?

Not quite. Electret.

I would love a really good pair of headphones. Recently been wondering what Koss electrostatics sound like. Incidently, Koss offer a lifetime warranty, so if you get a dodgey set off eBay, you could send them to get refurbished at no cost - I think.

[istari_knight]

Not quite. Electret.

I would love a really good pair of headphones. Recently been wondering what Koss electrostatics sound like. Incidently, Koss offer a lifetime warranty, so if you get a dodgey set off eBay, you could send them to get refurbished at no cost - I think.

Aha, cant say I've heard of them before I take it they're quite rare ?

HD-600's are all I'll ever need when it comes to headphones.

[istari_knight]

One high end turntable in need of a service for your perusal...

Made from advanced synthetic materials for vibration damping, Battery powered for an ultra noise free power supply, 45RPM only - Designed especially for those 180g 45RPM remasters, unique tonearm & rustynail® cart for ultimate fidelity, full range driver for "point source" sound & useful carry handle. :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caroline-Mini-Vintage-Retro-Record-Player-Gs-270-/251267013332?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a80ae5ad4

[Rare Bird]

Dohh!! got outbid my computer decides to freeze F*ck..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERROGRAPH-F307-MK-II-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-/321112606489?autorefresh=true&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=mKtBrGncblFDODnl6ewrlLoleKM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_240wt_970

How did you intend fixing the smashed perspex facia pannel?

[Nick_G]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-Stereo-AM-FM-Tuner-TU-260LII-/230971072538?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item35c6f2e01a

A fiver? Cheap at twice the price!

Some great tuner deals out there. I got a different Denon tuner, the TU-800L, around Christmas for just £22. Not sure why but I've not seen much coverage in the hi-fi press about this model. But if you ever see one for sale, just grab it. It's one of the best tuners they ever made.

Regards,
Nick

[walpurgis]

Attention Classic Speaker fans! These are going to go for Big Bucks! A new, boxed, unused pair of vintage Goodmans Triaxiom 212C drive units. My guess is they'll sell for over £500! There are people who'd kill for these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Goodmans-12-Inch-Triaxiom-212c-NOS-New-Old-Stock-Boxed-Unused-/400474873592?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item5d3e299ef8

[walpurgis]

Second pair this week. IMF TLS50 in very nice condition. In Rotherham.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMF-TLS50-Mk1-/200917612830?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ec79f791e

[Rare Bird]

Second pair this week. IMF TLS50 in very nice condition. In Rotherham.



Im in Rotherham, i wonder where abouts he is.

[southall-1998]

Nice Grey Leak Stereo 20.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Leak-Stereo-20-valve-power-amplifier-Mullard-GZ34-rectifier-/330914470147?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7266997072470714569%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D330914470147% 26

[Jonboy]

Nice Grey Leak Stereo 20.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Leak-Stereo-20-valve-power-amplifier-Mullard-GZ34-rectifier-/330914470147?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7266997072470714569%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D330914470147% 26


Lovely sounding amp in nice condition

[Rare Bird]

Not worth that much tho

[walpurgis]

Im in Rotherham, i wonder where abouts he is.

I reckon they're going to go silly cheap. If I was nearer I'd have them, even though I don't have room (at the moment).

[Stubies]

How do usher fans rate the 520? could be a good value for someone?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181130556847&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

[Rare Bird]

I reckon they're going to go silly cheap. If I was nearer I'd have them, even though I don't have room (at the moment).

He's got back he's literally 2 min up the top of our road.

[Jonboy]

He's got back he's literally 2 min up the top of our road.

what do they sound like Andre' they look interesting

[Rare Bird]

Hi Jon
I dunno never heard that model, im not a fan of Transmission lines misen..

[Jonboy]

Hi Jon
I dunno never heard that model, im not a fan of Transmission lines misen..


Hi Andre', shouldn't be looking really just curious, these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Tannoy-Westminster-ST200-Super-Tweeters-Worlds-Finest-Loudspeakers-/171022928769?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D 1%26asc%3D15010%26meid%3D7267462082437885087%26pid %3D100010%26prg%3D1129%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D15103054097 1%26)are what i really want guaranteed to get divorce proceedings instigated

[walpurgis]

Hi Jon
I dunno never heard that model, im not a fan of Transmission lines misen..

The TLS 50 is a lovely speaker. Think Spendor BC1 with another octave of potent bass and you'll have some idea. In some ways I preferred it to the bigger IMFs. I expect the guy would let you have a listen to them.

[Rare Bird]

Hi Andre', shouldn't be looking really just curious,

Can't stand Tannoys ;)


The TLS 50 is a lovely speaker. Think Spendor BC1 with another octave of potent bass and you'll have some idea. In some ways I preferred it to the bigger IMFs. I expect the guy would let you have a listen to them.

Don't like 'BC1' nor transmissions.. I'll not be bothering with em tbh. Just amazed to see how close he is to me..

[istari_knight]

Can't stand Tannoys ;)



Don't like 'BC1' nor transmissions.. I'll not be bothering with em tbh. Just amazed to see how close he is to me..

Aye, about a decade too late for you aren't they ? :ner: I also urge you to just have a listen... They are really good.

[Rare Bird]

Nowt will change my mind about the 'BC1' that i can promise ;)

[Ali Tait]

Geoff, don't see them on the bay much these days, what do you reckon a pair of Axiom 401's are worth? Also the twin axiom I think they are called?

[walpurgis]

Geoff, don't see them on the bay much these days, what do you reckon a pair of Axiom 401's are worth? Also the twin axiom I think they are called?

They do crop up on eBay. I'd guess a near mint pair of 12" Twin Axioms could go for as much as £150 to £250 maybe. Nice enough speaker, but I'd sooner have a pair of Wharfedale Super 10 RSDD's.

[Ali Tait]

Cheers, have a pair of them sitting in the cupboard, as well as a box of various NOS Goodmans drivers. I'll have to look them out as I've forgotten what's in there.

[istari_knight]

More cones than an ice cream van http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-Beovox-5000-Mk1-with-Beovox-2500-ideal-Beolab-partner-/151035999827?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a727653

[Macca]

More cones than an ice cream van http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-Beovox-5000-Mk1-with-Beovox-2500-ideal-Beolab-partner-/151035999827?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a727653

Adam Beobloke will like them, worth noting that:

'There will be no long drawn out bidding war or snipping opportunities'

The lack of a 'snipping' opportunity may dissuade some people, I think. You can't beat the occasional bit of opportunistic snipping imo.

[DSJR]

I've no idea how they sound (a bit before my time, as the 5702 ;) was around by then), but the intention was right I think, since decent Euro-tweeters were hardly commonplace in the late 60's :)

[istari_knight]

RAM Bargain... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speakers-Ram-200-/290907323044?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43bb6d7aa4

[istari_knight]

I've no idea how they sound (a bit before my time, as the 5702 ;) was around by then), but the intention was right I think, since decent Euro-tweeters were hardly commonplace in the late 60's :)

I heard some B&O's years ago that I really liked but cant remember the model number :doh: They were big standmounts closer to floorstanding but still needed low stands & had dome midrange units IIRC....

[Macca]

RAM Bargain... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speakers-Ram-200-/290907323044?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43bb6d7aa4

I believe these are the same model that fronted the cheap as chips system at Scalford in 2012 - I was listening when Graham comes in sits down and after listening for about a minute turns to me and says 'what the f..K are these speakers?' Some of the comments I overheard were quite amusing, one middle aged couple sat behind me, she leans over to him and says 'This only cost £100 - how much have you spent?' He had his head in his hand. Someone should snap these things up pronto.

[seoirse2002]

what a pain!! 120 miles away and collection only.Heard these before and was impressed...a steal at the price

[istari_knight]

what a pain!! 120 miles away and collection only.Heard these before and was impressed...a steal at the price

Make it a day out! You could ask the seller if he's happy to hold onto them until you can collect, most seem happy to wait a couple of weeks...

[Puffin]

what a pain!! 120 miles away and collection only.Heard these before and was impressed...a steal at the price

They won't fit in a Porsche:lol::lol::lol:

[jamesie]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251267875684?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

this has to be one of the best ones of these available complete with original remote and flight case , the seller told me that it was owned by his local rotary club and genuinely had very little use :):)
my estimate £1200-£1500:eyebrows: and i reckon worth every penny a rare and fast appreciating machine

[Rare Bird]

Will be now the world knows about it :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

Lovely Sony TA-5650 V-FET integrated amplifier in nice condition. Getting rare now and they sound wonderful! I know, I had one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TA-5650-VFET-Integrated-Amplifier-Lovely-Diodes-Recently-Replaced-/360646060233?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item53f82e28c9

[istari_knight]

These look unusual http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Infinity-2000AXT-High-Fidelity-cabinet-speakers-Made-in-the-U-S-A-/321116614776?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4ac40ab078

[Rare Bird]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Stanton-681eee-Cartridge-with-EEE-III-Stylus-and-Documentation-/330911419595?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0bdb8ccb

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Stanton-681eee-Cartridge-with-EEE-III-Stylus-and-Documentation-/330911419595?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0bdb8ccb

I've tried these, but was never that struck.

I'd sooner have an ADC, or even my cheap JVC Z-1S which sounds remarkably good (and I just got a brand new original spare stylus free).

[walpurgis]

Original Bose 901 speakers. Without the equaliser they might as well be used as door stops. Shame, one product they did get right! They sounded astonishing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSE-901-SERIES-ONE-LOUDSPEAKERS-/261206775125?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cd1231555

I suppose you could always make one:

http://blog.kf7lze.net/2012/07/11/identifying-your-bose-901-series-1-equalizer-vintage-hi-fi-production-runs/

[Rare Bird]

I've tried these, but was never that struck.


I'm growing to really like mine, it's just the slight surface noise i tend to get.. however i'm gonna bolt it to my new Rotel 'RP1500' see what happens :)

[walpurgis]

RP-1500 arm should be a good match. The Stanton is not too compliant.

(you given up on the Sansui 1050?)

[Rare Bird]

RP-1500 arm should be a good match. The Stanton is not too compliant.

(you given up on the Sansui 1050?)

Na not given up on it just saw the Rotel Cheap, i like those early to mid 70's (Japanese made) Rotels..

[seoirse2002]

They won't fit in a Porsche:lol::lol::lol:

:doh:

[seoirse2002]

Lovely Sony TA-5650 V-FET integrated amplifier in nice condition. Getting rare now and they sound wonderful! I know, I had one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TA-5650-VFET-Integrated-Amplifier-Lovely-Diodes-Recently-Replaced-/360646060233?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item53f82e28c9

:doh::doh::doh:
Saw one in a boot sale today for £15!!!!!:steam:

[Audio Al]

They won't fit in a Porsche:lol::lol::lol:

Why put them in the Porch , better in the front room

[Rare Bird]

:doh::doh::doh:
Saw one in a boot sale today for £15!!!!!:steam:

You should have snapped that up some mug would have paid a good price, they do sound good as Geoff says..However I hate the look of that dull brush finish that they used for those models.. One of the prime reasons i never bought the 'EL5/7' Elcaset machines..

[Alex_UK]

I believe these are the same model that fronted the cheap as chips system at Scalford in 2012 - I was listening when Graham comes in sits down and after listening for about a minute turns to me and says 'what the f..K are these speakers?' Some of the comments I overheard were quite amusing, one middle aged couple sat behind me, she leans over to him and says 'This only cost £100 - how much have you spent?' He had his head in his hand. Someone should snap these things up pronto.

Hi Martin - it was a pair of RAM 150s I had at Scalford, so these should be even better! £60 is an absolute give-away - I echo that someone should give these a go smartish! (I still smile after the multiple conversations I had at Scalford with loads of people - including one guy who (I shit you not, though he may have been shitting me!) said he had a £30k system and wanted it to sound more like the C.A.C. system! We will definitely be expanding on the C.A.C. idea at the AoS show, if these 200s weren't so far away I'd be snapping them up just for that. In fact, let me check my travel itinerary for the next couple of weeks, hmmmmm...)

[walpurgis]

Have your cheque book at the ready! Voight corner horn (one), no driver, £4995.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lowther-Speaker-Voigt-Domestic-Horn-mid-1930s-Collection-only-/251267985927?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a80bd3207

[Rare Bird]

Hi Martin - it was a pair of RAM 150s I had at Scalford, so these should be even better! £60 is an absolute give-away - I echo that someone should give these a go smartish! (I still smile after the multiple conversations I had at Scalford with loads of people - including one guy who (I shit you not, though he may have been shitting me!) said he had a £30k system and wanted it to sound more like the C.A.C. system! We will definitely be expanding on the C.A.C. idea at the AoS show, if these 200s weren't so far away I'd be snapping them up just for that. In fact, let me check my travel itinerary for the next couple of weeks, hmmmmm...)

Aye RAM's are great speakers for the money..

[istari_knight]

Am I dreaming or do these look like another take on the JPW P1/AP2 theme ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARCAM-Delta-2-Audiophile-Loudspeakers-/190831300698?_trksid=p3984.m2045&_trkparms=aid%3D333005%26algo%3DRIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D15244%26meid%3D7307903828332427820%26pid%3D 100018%26prg%3D1137%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D151032009118%2 6

[istari_knight]

Are these Rogers amps any cop ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rogers-cadet-3-seperate-pre-and-power-Valve-Amplifier-/261208864653?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3cd142f78d

[Rare Bird]

^
Yes, but the output transformers can be troublesome if someone been a bit merry with them over the years..

[walpurgis]

Are these Rogers amps any cop ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rogers-cadet-3-seperate-pre-and-power-Valve-Amplifier-/261208864653?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3cd142f78d

I've owned several, including the integrated model. They sound sweet enough, but no comparison with the Leak Stereo 20 for instance. The Rogers are probably worth buying at that price, but not much more. They'll be gone soon, somebody will grab them.

[istari_knight]

Hmm I'm torn as they're in nice cosmetic condition but I just bought a nice Quad 33/303 pair so can't really justify them.

[walpurgis]

Apparently these speakers are rare. Whatever they are.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speakers-x-2-rare-/261205083542?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cd1094596

The backs look home made to me. Horrible!

[istari_knight]

Apparently these speakers are rare. Whatever they are.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speakers-x-2-rare-/261205083542?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cd1094596

The backs look home made to me. Horrible!

Expensive firewood :spew:

[walpurgis]

Today's "Oh dear" item (I mentioned this lot last time it was listed).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stereo-speakers-fuse-board-and-others-/251268063126?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a80be5f96

Apparently "stereo speakers" but only one speaker set is shown and listed. No make quoted, rotted bass surround and a crossover is now seemingly called a "fuse board"!

[Roy S]

today's "oh dear" item (i mentioned this lot last time it was listed).



Apparently "stereo speakers" but only one speaker set is shown and listed. No make quoted, rotted bass surround and a crossover is now seemingly called a "fuse board"!

1 big base speaker
1 small speaker
1 sound boost
1 fuse board
1 connectivity board
1 mr control
1 hf control
1 control panel + buttons
1 bag on the head

[Alex_UK]

1 big base speaker
1 small speaker
1 sound boost
1 fuse board
1 connectivity board
1 mr control
1 hf control
1 control panel + buttons
1 bag on the head

:lol:

No plastic cover though, chief. :)

[istari_knight]

These look purposeful http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bowers-Wilkins-B-W-DM-3-3-Way-Vintage-Floorstanding-Loudspeakers-/321114929553?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4ac3f0f991

Shame the bass drivers appear to be sagging.

[Alex_UK]

Whaddya reckon - did I get a bargain (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-STEREO-HIFI-SYSTEM-Retro-1970s-STR-6036-TC-186SD-and-speakers-Original-/151034713516?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=o%252B0aRucpjRxctYXOAXIG%252B3gl568%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)? Did you notice what I noticed, about those crappy old 70s Sony speakers??? :eyebrows:

God knows what I'm going to do with it all (apart from add the cassette deck to my Retro system in the spare room) but that's not the point, is it? :D

[southall-1998]

Some good Tannoy's!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-System-600-Studio-Monitors-Speakers-/281100981207?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7353056349715733625%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281100981207% 26

[MartinT]

Did you notice what I noticed, about those crappy old 70s Sony speakers??? :eyebrows:

No - do tell!

[Alex_UK]

Did you notice what I noticed, about those crappy old 70s Sony speakers??? :eyebrows:


No - do tell!

Well, that's a B&W badge on the back - Sony sold rebadged DM1's (I have a pair) and DM3's I believe - however, these don't look like DM3's now I look again - I thought they might be DM5's - but the bass driver looks too high - so I'm not sure now, but they are definitely rebadged B&W's - interesting. :scratch:

Anyone else got a clue? (They're not D5's either, the driver is too high in the baffle on D5's I think. They don't look deep enough to be DM4's. Confused, I am, but will be fun playing with this little lot!)

[Alex_UK]

Just for comparison - here are the Sony's from the auction:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/SONY-STEREO-HIFI-SYSTEM-Retro-1970s-STR-6036-TC-186SD-and-speakers-Original-/00/s/NTU1WDU2Mw==/z/UYcAAOxyPLpRej~g/$(KGrHqRHJEEFE3pBHFFGBRej+g!eUg~~60_12.JPG

Here are a pair of D5's - you can see the similarity on the back and the label:

http://www.gzhifi.com/opai/images/201201/1326414608920343288.JPG

[MartinT]

Here are a pair of D5's - you can see the similarity on the back and the label

Oh, well spotted! That badge definitely came from them. You'll need to do some investigation, perhaps it's a common driver set in a slightly different configuration.

[walpurgis]

Says this is a "pair of 2". That would be four?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CELESTION-DITTON-TWEETERS-PAIR-OF-2-/281098336830?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4172c43a3e

[synsei]

Says this is a "pair of 2". That would be four?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CELESTION-DITTON-TWEETERS-PAIR-OF-2-/281098336830?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4172c43a3e

Headf*ck.... :lol:

Oddly enough I have a mint pair of those sat in mi garage along with a pair of 8 inch celestion woofers... ;)

[Stubies]

Here are some more Ushers, look nice, not sure how they sound:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151037293628?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[MikeMusic]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290909201801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Just had to go to Bexhill and do some DIY .....

[johnB]

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag89/Jrb1961/image-21_zps223446f4.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/Jrb1961/media/image-21_zps223446f4.jpg.html)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-1200-MK2-motor-main-board-screws-/330917454280?pt=US_DJ_Turntable_Parts_Accs&hash=item4d0c37a1c8

Do you think they're trying to catch someone out?

"Technics 1200 - MK2 motor, main board screws."

Are they selling the main board and motor, or just the screws?

$19 courier fee, plus buyer pays postage on returns?

Hope I'm not being too cynical in my old age......:)

[Audio Al]

http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag89/Jrb1961/image-21_zps223446f4.jpg (http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/Jrb1961/media/image-21_zps223446f4.jpg.html)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-1200-MK2-motor-main-board-screws-/330917454280?pt=US_DJ_Turntable_Parts_Accs&hash=item4d0c37a1c8

Do you think they're trying to catch someone out?

"Technics 1200 - MK2 motor, main board screws."

Are they selling the main board and motor, or just the screws?

$19 courier fee, plus buyer pays postage on returns?

Hope I'm not being too cynical in my old age......:)

Technics 1200 - MK2 motor, main board. Screws included.

Thats what it says on the advert