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Alex_UK
18-05-2013, 18:59
His friends call him - SPEAKERMAN!!

I've now got 13 pairs, can I be SPEAKERMAN II ??? :lol:

Mr Kipling
18-05-2013, 19:12
Yes Alex. You can be SPEAKERMAN II.

Now get back to your subversive shilling activities!

My two sisters think I'm a hoader. God! I've got - NOTHING!! compared to some of you!!

walpurgis
18-05-2013, 19:14
I'm actually down to three pairs of speakers at the moment, but I do have enough drive units and crossovers to build another twenty or more pairs.

Maybe I should be called Amp-Man instead. I've got six pre-amps, four sets of power amplification and three integrated amps.

(not to mention the three TTs, three CD players, two DACs, three jitter buster boxes, two valve buffers, one MD deck, three good SUTs, four tonearms and enough pickup cartridges to keep a DJ happy for a lifetime. Oh, and boxes and boxes of components and literature)

Macca
18-05-2013, 19:19
Maybe I should be called Amp-Man instead. I've got six pre-amps, four sets of power amplification and three integrated amps.

That's nothing. I have seven integrated amps, 5 stereo power amps, 1 monoblock amp (valve) and 2 pre-amps. I won't claim the title though as there's a lot worse than me out there, I know. :)

Edit: Oh forgot 2 valve mono pre-amps as well

walpurgis
18-05-2013, 19:23
I think I'll start a thread. 'Who's got the most kit & clutter?'

Watch this space. No, hang on, watch "Blank Canvas".

istari_knight
18-05-2013, 19:25
The way s/h prices are going you can now call your "hoard" an investment & keep a straight face :exactly:

istari_knight
18-05-2013, 19:25
Cute little thing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-TTC-G1320-Solid-State-Stereo-Headphone-Amplifier-/121105813904?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item1c32781190

Looks to be in good nick too.

walpurgis
18-05-2013, 19:32
The way s/h prices are going you can now call your "hoard" an investment & keep a straight face :exactly:

Damn right. Stuff that would until recently go for a fiver at boot sales is suddenly sought after vintage classic!

I still have a source of of good, scarce, seventies bits and pieces at low prices.

walpurgis
18-05-2013, 19:35
Cute little thing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-TTC-G1320-Solid-State-Stereo-Headphone-Amplifier-/121105813904?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item1c32781190

Looks to be in good nick too.

I've had one. The sound quality is on a par with the same maker's phono stages. Draw your own conclusion.

Mr Kipling
18-05-2013, 19:37
Cute little thing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-TTC-G1320-Solid-State-Stereo-Headphone-Amplifier-/121105813904?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item1c32781190

Looks to be in good nick too.

I'd call it functional-looking, meself.

istari_knight
18-05-2013, 19:37
I've had one. The sound quality is on a par with the same maker's phono stages. Draw your own conclusion.

:lol:

Fit a cMoy in it ;)

walpurgis
18-05-2013, 19:40
Boxed, possibly mint Goldring Lenco GL75! Not many like this around. Ends tomorrow.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290914938613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Mr Kipling
18-05-2013, 19:51
Boxed, possibly mint Goldring Lenco GL75! Not many like this around. Ends tomorrow.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290914938613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Is it a UK only sale?

istari_knight
18-05-2013, 19:52
I'd call it functional-looking, meself.

First Geoff attacks its [lack of] sound quality & now your having a go at its [timeless & classy] looks :unfair: I think its going to be my new profile picture :D

.... Anyway heres another listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RETRO-KENWOOD-LSP-9200-HUGE-HIFI-SPEAKERS-1980s-west-midlands-wrexham-/130910535434?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e7ae03f0a

Perfect for blasting out your old Motorhead LP's :hairmetal:

istari_knight
18-05-2013, 19:59
Is it a UK only sale?

I think you may have to send him a message to find out :confused: :doh:

"I personally will not accept any responsibility for any damage incurred in transit regardless of cause"

I don't think eBay would agree! In the past any issues I've had with couriers damaging items its been the sellers problem to sort out or refund.

southall-1998
18-05-2013, 20:01
Just won these Tannoy Lynx speakers for £360. Basically the same drivers as the SRM12X if I'm not mistaken and they are a hard edged version of the 3128 driver used in my Cheviot II speakers. Should be nice! Only local too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-TANNOY-LYNX-SPEAKERS-12-INCH-DUAL-CONCENTRIC-GOOD-CONDITION-PAIR-/171037273295?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=wBaWBaySZijTOteiRGXhtUAm2hU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Are you starting a traveling disco Geoff :)

Mr Kipling
18-05-2013, 20:02
First Geoff attacks its [lack of] sound quality & now your having a go at its [timeless & classy] looks :unfair: I think its going to be my new profile picture :D

.... Anyway heres another listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RETRO-KENWOOD-LSP-9200-HUGE-HIFI-SPEAKERS-1980s-west-midlands-wrexham-/130910535434?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e7ae03f0a

Perfect for blasting out your old Motorhead LP's :hairmetal:

Sorry James. I'm just in that kind of mood tonight. Recovering from the donkey-doo I encountered at work yesterday.

istari_knight
18-05-2013, 20:12
No need to apologise, just have a :cool:

Everyone's entitled to voice their opinion good or bad if not this place would be like audiokarma, full or backslappers congratulating eachother on what they found at the rubbish dump. :thumbsup:

walpurgis
18-05-2013, 20:20
Anyway heres another listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RETRO-KENWOOD-LSP-9200-HUGE-HIFI-SPEAKERS-1980s-west-midlands-wrexham-/130910535434?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e7ae03f0a

Perfect for blasting out your old Motorhead LP's :hairmetal:

Now they look like they might be fun. God knows what the imaging is like though with that many drivers scattered about all over the fronts.

Rare Bird
18-05-2013, 20:21
Just when i thought the Ortofon '445' were ugly..

Mr Kipling
18-05-2013, 20:21
First Geoff attacks its [lack of] sound quality & now your having a go at its [timeless & classy] looks :unfair: I think its going to be my new profile picture :D

.... Anyway heres another listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RETRO-KENWOOD-LSP-9200-HUGE-HIFI-SPEAKERS-1980s-west-midlands-wrexham-/130910535434?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e7ae03f0a

Perfect for blasting out your old Motorhead LP's :hairmetal:

5ft tall!

W-H-A-T!! I'd have to be standing for tweeters to be at ear-level.

walpurgis
18-05-2013, 20:21
Are you starting a traveling disco Geoff :)

My disco doesn't need to travel. It stays in my den! Must dig out the disco lights again though.

southall-1998
18-05-2013, 20:26
My disco doesn't need to travel. It stays in my den! Must dig out the disco lights again though.

OK, ''DJ Geoff'' :D

synsei
18-05-2013, 20:28
OK, ''DJ Geoff'' :D

What will Geoff turn up with this week??? :D

southall-1998
18-05-2013, 20:34
What will Geoff turn up with this week??? :D

To be continued..... :lol::eyebrows:

walpurgis
18-05-2013, 20:51
What will Geoff turn up with this week??? :D

Rarely a week goes by without me raiding eBay for something.

I'm quite likely to be looking for a pair of empty 12" Tannoy Lancaster cabinets shortly (yes it's for the Puma drivers).

I've just finished fettling my Ditton 15s today, they're now looking superb and working properly with a change of tweeters (thanks Shane) and I'm halfway through sorting my new stepped attenuator passive pre-amp and newly aquired TD160B. Very tempted to try something other than a Mission 774 arm on the Thorens this time.

southall-1998
18-05-2013, 21:51
Rarely a week goes by without me raiding eBay for something.

I'm quite likely to be looking for a pair of empty 12" Tannoy Lancaster cabinets shortly (yes it's for the Puma drivers).

I've just finished fettling my Ditton 15s today, they're now looking superb and working properly with a change of tweeters (thanks Shane) and I'm halfway through sorting my new stepped attenuator passive pre-amp and newly aquired TD160B. Very tempted to try something other than a Mission 774 arm on the Thorens this time.

Your welcome, Geoff. I'm glad to read you have them working properly again!!

southall-1998
19-05-2013, 11:54
Nice Quad ESL 57.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-ESL-57-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/321126824361?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7767073271533665941%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D321126824361% 26

vinylspinner
19-05-2013, 12:05
Nice Yamaha receiver, could be a simple fix and worth a punt.

271203661545

Rare Bird
19-05-2013, 12:19
The only Yammi Reciever id contemplate buying is the 'CR-500'/'700'

Effem
19-05-2013, 14:07
Just blagged one of these off ebay

http://audio24.org/images/42/thule-audio-amplifier-ia60_2.jpg

for a massive £132 :eyebrows:

Listing said "Pick up only due to weight" as usual but I sent the man a message asking about posting and he say "yes" :yay:

I can understand sellers not wanting to post when they have no packing at all for larger or heavier items, but when they have the original box and inserts it baffles me why they are reluctant to ship :scratch:

southall-1998
19-05-2013, 17:00
Just look at the state and price :doh: Silly fart :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bose-headphones-Very-Tatty-But-works-ok-/251277482655?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7771996315956985398%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D251277482655% 26

The Grand Wazoo
19-05-2013, 17:15
Anyone know where to find another one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kenwood-L-O8M-/300904762940?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item460f524e3c)?

istari_knight
19-05-2013, 17:17
Anyone know where to find another one of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kenwood-L-O8M-/300904762940?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item460f524e3c)?

Thats tasty :eek:

I'm sure these have a fan club or am I dreaming again :scratch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/technics-sl-10-direct-drive-turntable-system-with-manual-no-stylus-spares-repai-/290917360390?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item43bc06a306

Rare Bird
19-05-2013, 17:19
silly fart :rfl:

istari_knight
19-05-2013, 18:27
You know you want it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NVA-AP80-3M-Pair-LS5-Speaker-Cable-/330926020536?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4d0cba57b8

Marco
19-05-2013, 20:00
I'll offer ten bob and a fire extinguisher!

Marco.

Gordon Steadman
19-05-2013, 20:35
Anyone know anything about these.

If the bits are working as he says, it might be worth getting this and building a decent plinth for it

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/PLATINE-TOURNE-DISQUE-/261215574843?pt=FR_LC_TV_Son_Home_Cinema_Platines_ Vyniles&hash=item3cd1a95b3b

Ali Tait
19-05-2013, 20:44
I'll offer ten bob and a fire extinguisher!

Marco.


:lol:

walpurgis
19-05-2013, 20:45
Very nice looking Harman Kardon Citation 11 pre with 16 power amp. Lovely items, ending in one hour!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harman-Kardon-Citation-16-Power-Amplifier-and-Citation-11-Pre-amplifier-/200924113054?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2ec802a89e

istari_knight
19-05-2013, 21:04
Now relisted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audiomaster-loudspeakers-possibly-MLS-1-/171043653423?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27d2ff072f

walpurgis
19-05-2013, 21:05
Here's one for all you speaker builders. Sculptured foam damping sheets!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACOUSTIC-FOAM-SHEET-PYRAMID-STYLE-1500mm-x-1220mm-x-50mm-/151015887525?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Access_RL&hash=item23293f92a5

southall-1998
19-05-2013, 21:31
Now relisted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audiomaster-loudspeakers-possibly-MLS-1-/171043653423?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27d2ff072f

I bet that seller lurks around on AOS :eyebrows:

Barry
19-05-2013, 22:10
Very nice looking Harman Kardon Citation 11 pre with 16 power amp. Lovely items, ending in one hour!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harman-Kardon-Citation-16-Power-Amplifier-and-Citation-11-Pre-amplifier-/200924113054?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2ec802a89e

It didn't sell!

southall-1998
20-05-2013, 10:14
Yummy!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Esoteric-Audio-Research-E-A-R-509-Mk2-Monoblock-Power-Amplifiers-/261208417299?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7788654340310689483%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D261208417299% 26

southall-1998
20-05-2013, 10:29
These are good stands. VERY HEAVY!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Target-R1-speaker-stands-/190840161301?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7788902635922256529%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D190840161301% 26

julesd68
20-05-2013, 10:59
These are good stands. VERY HEAVY!

Why couldn't the lazy fecker be bothered to clean all that dust off, or is the cack so thickly layered on you need a mallet and chisel to get it off?? I have never understood why people are so keen to discourage bidders ... :doh:

gariusmacus
20-05-2013, 11:02
Why couldn't the lazy fecker be bothered to clean all that dust off, or is the cack so thickly layered on you need a mallet and chisel to get it off?? I have never understood why people are so keen to discourage bidders ... :doh:


+1

Xapito
20-05-2013, 15:46
The only Yammi Reciever id contemplate buying is the 'CR-500'/'700'


Have you ever listened to one of these? My latest purchase, sponsored by my permanent tuner/receiver fever, is a Yamaha CT-700 that I'm enjoying very much!

Audio Al
20-05-2013, 16:56
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-3012-Mk-1-24kt-Gold-Tonearm-special-edition-for-Garrard-301-Rare-/181143984270?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2a2d05d88e

:eek:

Wakefield Turntables
20-05-2013, 17:22
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-3012-Mk-1-24kt-Gold-Tonearm-special-edition-for-Garrard-301-Rare-/181143984270?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2a2d05d88e

:eek:

bloody good luck with that one.

southall-1998
20-05-2013, 17:43
These look nice. The 205 were my father's first serious amps back in the late 80s with the matching pre.

Bit pricey!!

NB: Not in the UK!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERIDIAN-205-MONO-POWER-AMPLIFIER-USED-PAIR-BLACK-/251275508362?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3a812ffa8a

istari_knight
20-05-2013, 18:49
Could be worth a punt if your a Londoner http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keesonic-floorstanding-speakers-/190843015220?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6f215034

Rare Bird
20-05-2013, 19:21
nice

walpurgis
20-05-2013, 19:31
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-3012-Mk-1-24kt-Gold-Tonearm-special-edition-for-Garrard-301-Rare-/181143984270?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2a2d05d88e

:eek:


I could do with two actually. I wonder if he's got more?

istari_knight
20-05-2013, 21:53
:eek: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-CASTLE-ACOUSTICS-HOWARD-SPEAKERS-/121113605140?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c32eef414

southall-1998
20-05-2013, 21:55
Pricey old Exposure Pre.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXPOSURE-pre-XIV-/290917347272?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item43bc066fc8

walpurgis
20-05-2013, 22:07
What the heck are these? Never heard of them. They're as ugly as sin and way overpriced (in my humble opinion of course).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-rare-Acoustica-Electrostatic-Lamp-Speakers-1967-HUGE-/261215589079?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cd1a992d7

The Grand Wazoo
20-05-2013, 22:18
Astonishing!
..........cue jokes about brightly lit treble etc!

Barry
20-05-2013, 22:24
What the heck are these? Never heard of them. They're as ugly as sin and way overpriced (in my humble opinion of course).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-rare-Acoustica-Electrostatic-Lamp-Speakers-1967-HUGE-/261215589079?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cd1a992d7

The owner lives very close to me, so perhaps I ought to get in touch with the seller and go and have a look at them?

Despite living very happily with electrostatic speakers for over forty years, I wouldn't want these. From their looks they appear to be an omni-directional design - and I don't like omni-directional speakers. :(

Interesting idea though. Reminds me of some of the Jordan Watts speakers of the late '60s, that were "disguised" to look like ceramic pots! :)

synsei
20-05-2013, 22:27
Interesting idea though. Reminds me of some of the Jordan Watts speakers of the late '60s, that were "disguised" to look like ceramic pots! :)

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSEoD1UhUvESiRzNCc4iMYMCDT8L545W 39GPWKh-W15gN7gUGTjvw

I'd forgotten all about these Barry, brings back some memories... hehe

Barry
20-05-2013, 22:32
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSEoD1UhUvESiRzNCc4iMYMCDT8L545W 39GPWKh-W15gN7gUGTjvw

I'd forgotten all about these Barry, brings back some memories... hehe

Wow! You found that image pretty damned quick.

Yes, those were what I had in mind. Have no idea if they sounded any good.

Does anybody know if they were an infinite baffle or a 'ported' design. I wonder how well the ceramic enclosure was damped?

The Grand Wazoo
20-05-2013, 22:41
They were an infinite baffle, I think Barry

The Grand Wazoo
20-05-2013, 22:52
Next time you go to the Akihabara and have 148,000 Yen burning a hole in your pocket, you could buy some to check. See here (http://www.hifido.co.jp/KWB/G0201/E/40-10/C10-49801-53548-00/)

walpurgis
20-05-2013, 22:55
Have no idea if they sounded any good.

They sounded horrible. A real 'squawk' to them, badly coloured. But the the drivers were coloured anyway due to the enclosing slotted box chassis and using these small 'pottery' enclosures just aggravated things.

MartinT
21-05-2013, 07:56
Next time you go to the Akihabara and have 148,000 Yen burning a hole in your pocket, you could buy some to check. See here (http://www.hifido.co.jp/KWB/G0201/E/40-10/C10-49801-53548-00/)

They look like a variable ported (!) design.

The last time I was in Akihabara you couldn't get me away from there. The Laox shop alone, oh mama...

istari_knight
21-05-2013, 10:42
Cant be that bad surely ? :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MS-VS-100-Bookshelf-Speakers-/271210176853?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f2562e155

Effem
21-05-2013, 10:55
Just blagged one of these off ebay

http://audio24.org/images/42/thule-audio-amplifier-ia60_2.jpg

for a massive £132 :eyebrows:



Stuff me sideways!

Just received this amp and giving it a quick whirl. By heck this thing can make a pair of miniscule scruffy old Eltax bookshelf speakers dance :eyebrows: Shut your eyes and another speakers are doing the business for sure. Bass is copious but not woolly or overblown at all. Have Focus 3 in the player and the track "Anonymous" has a real powerful growl to it during the bass guitar solo and when the drums join in :eek:

This is what I call a real "Bargain on ebay"

walpurgis
21-05-2013, 11:15
Cant be that bad surely ? :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MS-VS-100-Bookshelf-Speakers-/271210176853?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f2562e155

This seller has obviously got fed up. I've seen this pair listed numerous times. As you say they can't be that bad. They use a version of the Tannoy/Goodmans Imagio DCT driver, which usually sounds OK.

walpurgis
21-05-2013, 11:28
Just won these Tannoy Lynx speakers for £360. Basically the same drivers as the SRM12X if I'm not mistaken and they are a hard edged version of the 3128 driver used in my Cheviot II speakers. Should be nice! Only local too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-TANNOY-LYNX-SPEAKERS-12-INCH-DUAL-CONCENTRIC-GOOD-CONDITION-PAIR-/171037273295?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=wBaWBaySZijTOteiRGXhtUAm2hU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Update. I have now collected these and they are in pretty decent nick. They come from a small PA company run by an old chap (older than me!) who seems to be running things down towards retirement and I don't think these have been used much in the last few years. The drivers look very good and are working perfectly. I was given a demo whilst there. The sound was typical Tannoy DC, very lucid, limited in bass by the small cabinets of course. The drivers etc., will be used in a forthcoming speaker project, using some useful tweaks to update the performance. I'll do a thread on this.

Audio Al
21-05-2013, 11:40
I'll do a thread on this.

:eyebrows::)

Beobloke
21-05-2013, 12:09
This seller has obviously got fed up. I've seen this pair listed numerous times. As you say they can't be that bad. They use a version of the Tannoy/Goodmans Imagio DCT driver, which usually sounds OK.

They're not that great, to be honest. The cabinets are pretty lightweight and surprisingly shallow, as I recall.

If you want to hear some ICT driver magic, stick to a pair of Goodmans Imagios and make sure the treble sections of the drivers are working properly, unlike one of the drivers on my pair of mint, boxed Imagio IC318s! :(

istari_knight
21-05-2013, 12:15
They're not that great, to be honest. The cabinets are pretty lightweight and surprisingly shallow, as I recall.

If you want to hear some ICT driver magic, stick to a pair of Goodmans Imagios and make sure the treble sections of the drivers are working properly, unlike one of the drivers on my pair of mint, boxed Imagio IC318s! :(

Oh dear! What were they designed for ? Surround duties in a pro-logic system :scratch:

walpurgis
21-05-2013, 18:42
They're not that great, to be honest. The cabinets are pretty lightweight and surprisingly shallow, as I recall.

If you want to hear some ICT driver magic, stick to a pair of Goodmans Imagios and make sure the treble sections of the drivers are working properly, unlike one of the drivers on my pair of mint, boxed Imagio IC318s! :(

For a fiver's worth, they're probably fantastic.

I've owned Goodmans Imagios and "magic" isn't really the word that springs to my mind. They're OK, but rather two dimensional compared to 6" Tannoys for instance.

dantheman91
21-05-2013, 19:40
Closest im gonna get to the tannoy sound at the moment..

handy for monitoring

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190843131132?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_98wt_989

Beobloke
21-05-2013, 20:31
Oh dear! What were they designed for ? Surround duties in a pro-logic system :scratch:

Pretty much, yes. The matching VS300 floorstanders were two ways with a separate mid/bass unit and tweeter - make of this what you will... ;)


For a fiver's worth, they're probably fantastic.

I've owned Goodmans Imagios and "magic" isn't really the word that springs to my mind. They're OK, but rather two dimensional compared to 6" Tannoys for instance.

Yes, I concur they're not to Tannoy standard, but for a fairly novel idea that mostly ended up in cars, they made some nice noises. Out of interest, which Imagios did you have? I've heard nearly all of the 100, 200 and 300 series and the IC258TLs I owned still rank as one of the most frustrating speakers I've ever owned - they could sound really dull with some recordings/partnering equipment, but when all the sonic planets aligned and they came on song, I heard them do some things that I have heard few similar speakers do better. I regret selling them and would love another pair but they didn't make very many.

southall-1998
21-05-2013, 20:59
No experience of this pre. Does look interesting though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radford-Renaissance-Model-SC25-valve-preamp-/261214623528?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7822228091671971864%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D261214623528% 26

walpurgis
21-05-2013, 21:09
Closest im gonna get to the tannoy sound at the moment..

handy for monitoring

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190843131132?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_98wt_989

They use the same type of driver as the Mordaunt Shorts in question. Similar to the Imagios.

southall-1998
21-05-2013, 21:09
Nice!!!!!

:stalks::stalks::stalks::stalks:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JADIS-DPL2-valve-preamplifier-Stunning-Sound-Lotus340r-Hifi-/271209058310?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f2551d006

walpurgis
21-05-2013, 21:15
Out of interest, which Imagios did you have?

The single driver 100s. I thought they had a purer sound to the larger systems with multiple drivers. I tried them alongside a pair of Tannoy i6 units I'd put into larger cabinets and the Imagios unfortunately did not really compete. And of course neither speaker was a serious alternative to my larger proper DC Tannoys.

southall-1998
21-05-2013, 23:34
Nice rare TDL Studio 1M speakers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TDL-Studio-1M-Speakers-Pair-Mint-condition-Black-Ash-Spiked-Plinths-/151049533851?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7824735352723052550%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D151049533851% 26

Beobloke
22-05-2013, 10:14
The single driver 100s. I thought they had a purer sound to the larger systems with multiple drivers. I tried them alongside a pair of Tannoy i6 units I'd put into larger cabinets and the Imagios unfortunately did not really compete. And of course neither speaker was a serious alternative to my larger proper DC Tannoys.

Much as I liked the 100s, the later IC218/318s were better as they had improved the drivers and also mounted them flush with the baffle to improve dispersion.

Back on topic, these look interesting...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keesonic-floorstanding-speakers-/190843015220?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6f215034

Suggestion from a Keesonic fan I know is that they might be Ranger prototypes.

Marco
22-05-2013, 10:59
Those look nice, Adam! Unless someone does something silly, those should go for a bargain price :)

Marco.

Rare Bird
22-05-2013, 12:10
Back on topic, these look interesting...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keesonic-floorstanding-speakers-/190843015220?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6f215034

Suggestion from a Keesonic fan I know is that they might be Ranger prototypes.

ffks don't people read previous posts?.They were posted up by Istari (James) post #6554 :rolleyes:

synsei
22-05-2013, 12:17
I must admit I am guilty of only scanning back a page or so on here as it is a fast moving thread... :eyebrows:

southall-1998
22-05-2013, 14:41
Leak Stereo 20. Needs some work though!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Leak-20-stereo-valve-amplifier-bronze-coloured-/121111072100?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7839347516244003024%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D121111072100% 26

southall-1998
22-05-2013, 16:57
Cool!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRISTINE-VINTAGE-MCINTOSH-MC275-STEREO-VINTAGE-TUBE-AMPLIFIER-/400488070323?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item5d3ef2fcb3

Audio Al
22-05-2013, 17:04
Cool!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRISTINE-VINTAGE-MCINTOSH-MC275-STEREO-VINTAGE-TUBE-AMPLIFIER-/400488070323?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item5d3ef2fcb3


Yes , its not switched on :)

southall-1998
22-05-2013, 20:44
Krell Headphone Amp! Our HD600s should love this amp.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Krell-KSA-5-Headphone-Amplifier-/181139056407?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item2a2cbaa717

walpurgis
22-05-2013, 22:46
Decent looking Tannoy Cheviots in Kent for £750 'buy it now'.

The cone surrounds look excellent and the cabinets and grilles seem tidy enough. Good price for a pair this nice.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviot-Loudspeakers-/321130062261?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4ac4d7e1b5

southall-1998
22-05-2013, 22:50
ATC SCM 11. Wouldn't mind trying a pair. My Leak 20 won't fill their bellies though!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ATC-SCM11-Speaker-/390356468232?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5ae30f0208

walpurgis
22-05-2013, 22:54
Seems a bit pricey regardless of how nice they sound or their rarity.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-Dynatron-lf59-valve-amplifiers-with-pp3-250-triode-tubes-close-serial-/261219307492?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3cd1e24fe4

walpurgis
22-05-2013, 22:57
I really, really, would like this Decca SC4E! But I've spent my dosh.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-FFSS-SC4E-Stereo-Cartridge-/271202197073?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3f24e91e51

I had the conical tipped 4RC version and it sounded wonderful.

Effem
23-05-2013, 11:50
Seems a bit pricey regardless of how nice they sound or their rarity.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-Dynatron-lf59-valve-amplifiers-with-pp3-250-triode-tubes-close-serial-/261219307492?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3cd1e24fe4

Not sure I would want to connect them to the mains without an extinguisher standing by :eek:

Beobloke
23-05-2013, 12:02
So, come on then collective, do I bid or not?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-and-Olufsen-System-Cabinet-80-B-O-SC80-/221226945693?pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_TV_Furni ture&hash=item3382274c9d

It's the correct B&O cabinet for my beloved 8000 system, it's the only one I've seen in about 18 months of looking and it's a good price.

The downside is a 450 mile round trip to pick it up and a fuel cost of around £150, thanks to my big tank that does 17mpg. And no, hiring a small van that's more economical is no cheaper!

Aaarrgghh! :scratch:

RochaCullen
23-05-2013, 12:22
So, come on then collective, do I bid or not?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-and-Olufsen-System-Cabinet-80-B-O-SC80-/221226945693?pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_TV_Furni ture&hash=item3382274c9d

It's the correct B&O cabinet for my beloved 8000 system, it's the only one I've seen in about 18 months of looking and it's a good price.

The downside is a 450 mile round trip to pick it up and a fuel cost of around £150, thanks to my big tank that does 17mpg. And no, hiring a small van that's more economical is no cheaper!

Aaarrgghh! :scratch:

Definitely, a bit of spit and polish and that will look the business. I'd ditch the tank and see if a buddy will lend your their more frugal machine.

Mr Kipling
23-05-2013, 16:48
So, come on then collective, do I bid or not?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-and-Olufsen-System-Cabinet-80-B-O-SC80-/221226945693?pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_TV_Furni ture&hash=item3382274c9d

It's the correct B&O cabinet for my beloved 8000 system, it's the only one I've seen in about 18 months of looking and it's a good price.

The downside is a 450 mile round trip to pick it up and a fuel cost of around £150, thanks to my big tank that does 17mpg. And no, hiring a small van that's more economical is no cheaper!

Aaarrgghh! :scratch:

Couldn't you knock one up from a few orange boxes, Adam?

Surely, (surely), a man of your (not inconsiderable) talents could manufacture a worthy effort.

Wasn't aware you once worked at Mordaunt Short. Do you have any opinion on their 442 flagship model from the '80s?

wiicrackpot
23-05-2013, 21:03
Why is this worth this much. :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORENS-TD-124-Turntable-Light-Weight-NON-MAGNETIC-PLATTER-BEVERLY-HILLS-/261215840341?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7868212989099292729%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D261215840341% 26

walpurgis
23-05-2013, 21:38
Gorgeous sixties Braun 'radiogram'. Braun stuff was fabulous quality back then.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Braun-SK-55-Dieter-Rams-Record-player-Turntable-Valve-Radio-/161028086117?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item257e059965

gariusmacus
23-05-2013, 21:39
Why is this worth this much. :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORENS-TD-124-Turntable-Light-Weight-NON-MAGNETIC-PLATTER-BEVERLY-HILLS-/261215840341?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7868212989099292729%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D261215840341% 26

Cos its in Beverley hills?

wiicrackpot
24-05-2013, 00:42
Cos its in Beverley hills?
Aye,thats added $300 right away, :) i would say it's only worth $50.00 tops.

Marco
24-05-2013, 07:14
ffks don't people read previous posts?.They were posted up by Istari (James) post #6554 :rolleyes:

I only pop in here occasionally to see what old tat/pishanto folk are buying, so only click on new posts! :eyebrows:

Marco.

Beobloke
24-05-2013, 07:19
Wasn't aware you once worked at Mordaunt Short. Do you have any opinion on their 442 flagship model from the '80s?

That's a short question that requires a long-ish answer - PM sent!

And I didn't go for the B&O cabinet. Having bought myself one of their rarer turntables last week and given the time and cost involved in collecting it, I decided to pass. The morning after, i'm about 42% sad and 58% relieved at not having to trek to Cheshire to collect, so I probably made the right decision!

Marco
24-05-2013, 07:23
Adam, if you hadn't been in a hurry to get it, I could've picked that up for you (in the Merc estate) and dropped it by you on my next trip down south....

Northwich is only down the road from me. Too late now, though, daftee! ;)

Marco.

Beobloke
24-05-2013, 09:28
Adam, if you hadn't been in a hurry to get it, I could've picked that up for you (in the Merc estate) and dropped it by you on my next trip down south....

Northwich is only down the road from me. Too late now, though, daftee! ;)

Marco.

Thanks for the offer, Marco - I forgot you were up that way! :doh:

:wah: :(

Marco
24-05-2013, 09:43
Well, wear the daftee badge with pride! :D

Next time something like that crops up, bear my offer in mind :)

Marco.

istari_knight
24-05-2013, 11:22
I reckon this might be a bargain - If you don't mind the looks !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Power-Amplifier-John-Linsley-Hood-Class-A-Dual-Mono-collect-Ludlow-Shropshire-/221230160042?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item33825858aa

MartinT
24-05-2013, 11:55
JLH circuits are revered and that may well be a good amp for very little money. Ignore the dire warnings, rendering it internally safe wouldn't take much effort.

Beobloke
24-05-2013, 12:00
Well, wear the daftee badge with pride! :D

Next time something like that crops up, bear my offer in mind :)

Marco.

Will do - you are most kind!


JLH circuits are revered and that may well be a good amp for very little money. Ignore the dire warnings, rendering it internally safe wouldn't take much effort.

Frankly it looks better built and safer than the insides of one or two Chinese-built commercial valve amplifiers I've seen recently...

istari_knight
25-05-2013, 16:18
Could be good for a laugh DIY'ing some computer speakers or something...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-Wood-Cone-Speakers-/130916132592?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e7b35a6f0

Rare Bird
25-05-2013, 19:18
I don't think i did too bad with that considering free postage!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161028776981?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Jonboy
25-05-2013, 20:29
I don't think i did too bad with that considering free postage!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161028776981?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Very nice Andre' especially as its boxed with all its bits and bobs

Rare Bird
25-05-2013, 20:39
Very nice Andre' especially as its boxed with all its bits and bobs

Too right even a Shure V15.3 Body :eyebrows:

walpurgis
25-05-2013, 22:24
Apparently these are rare. That must be why I've seen half a dozen pairs in the last few weeks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-TECHNICS-SB-6-3-WAY-HI-FI-SPEAKERS-FLAT-HONEYCOMB-DISC-10-WOOFERS-/200927751129?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ec83a2bd9

seoirse2002
25-05-2013, 23:36
:lol:

walpurgis
25-05-2013, 23:48
Little known but fabulous Hitachi HB-320 speakers in Wales.

The drive units in these are of fantastic quality, similar to what JBL were turning out back in the seventies. The hefty horn pressure driver is a work of art and the bass unit is superb (it may have had new surrounds, the originals were pleated). If they were a bit nearer to me I'd keep quiet and buy them. At £30 it's an absolute steal! The tweeters alone would cost £500 a pair if they were still made.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261219976321?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

walpurgis
26-05-2013, 18:24
Very rare 'The Advent Speaker'. US made early true acoustic suspension speaker, possibly even the first of its type. This is a landmark product, it even predates the famous AR3 if I'm not mistaken. I've not heard this model, but it is reputed to be extremely good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271209662961?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

southall-1998
26-05-2013, 22:30
Pair of Acoustic Energy AE2.

I recall in my father owning a pair many years ago. The dynamics were awesome and they also sounded good with movies!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACOUSTIC-ENERGY-AE2-LOUDSPEAKERS-K-/281110790716?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7939654243920499211%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D281110790716% 26

Andrew B
26-05-2013, 23:14
Ouch! That's all their money and then some. I reckon £600 would be more like it.

southall-1998
26-05-2013, 23:32
:stalks::eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONRAD-JOHNSON-LP275M-Valve-Mono-Power-amplifiers-LOTUS-Hifi-/271211390047?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7940678369711681742%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D271211390047% 26

Stubies
27-05-2013, 03:41
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190844633681&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

walpurgis
27-05-2013, 10:10
Is this a case of 'rip offs on eBay'?

Maplins (on eBay) are selling speaker terminal plates which are indentical apart from gold plating on one type and not on the other. The basic version has a £1.99 quoted postage and the gold plated option costs £2.99 postage. Work that out? Surely a couple of microgrammes of gold can't make that much difference.

Oh, and they don't offer combined (reduced) postage if you buy multiples, that's a bit cheeky.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261057820757?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261057822901?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

southall-1998
27-05-2013, 19:21
Raysonic Tube CD Player.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raysonic-CD238-compact-disc-player-/271211370207?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7959824905127515339%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D271211370207% 26

Alex_UK
27-05-2013, 20:04
Akai Stereo (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AKAI-STEREO-/281113566320?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4173ac9c70) - really? Looks like a CB radio to me, and I'm pretty sure they are all mono! :lol:

Rare Bird
27-05-2013, 20:07
:lolsign:

synsei
27-05-2013, 20:43
Akai Stereo (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AKAI-STEREO-/281113566320?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4173ac9c70) - really? Looks like a CB radio to me, and I'm pretty sure they are all mono! :lol:

10-4 good buddy ;)

Marco
27-05-2013, 21:31
Roger that good buddy, how am I hittin' you, one two, back to you? What kind of twig you usin'? I've got a silver rod. Fancy an eyeball? :D ;)

Marco.

synsei
27-05-2013, 21:50
Roger that good buddy, how am I hittin' you, one two, back to you? What kind of twig you usin'? I've got a silver rod. Fancy an eyeball? :D ;)

Marco.

...and the memories come flooding back... :lol: Of course, I was way younger then and my twig was a Sigma 4 *coughs* :D

Marco
27-05-2013, 21:55
Oh, I was well into it, back in the day! The most fun, however, was when it was illegal, on AM... FM was for pussies :eyebrows:

Btw, you're hittin' me with a 30+ ! What's yer handle? :lol:

Marco.

Marco
27-05-2013, 22:01
...and the memories come flooding back... :lol: Of course, I was way younger then and my twig was a Sigma 4 *coughs* :D

On FM, I had a Realistic, something or other, CB radio, bought from Tandy, fitted with a 'Ham Puncher' mic. That 'rig' was quite highly rated, if I remember... With that, I used a 10ft 'silver rod', with a 80W Zetagi 'burner' (signal booster).

As we lived on the top of a hill, my signal was so powerful my voice used to come booming through people's TVs, all around me and down into the village below, and could be heard for miles! :eyebrows:

1-4 for a copy, c'mon!! :lol:

Marco.

southall-1998
27-05-2013, 22:14
Scorned Kan anyone?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Kan-MkI-speaker-single-speaker-spares-repair-/111080021996?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7962588412170646646%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D111080021996% 26

Andrew B
27-05-2013, 22:18
Scorned Kan anyone?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Kan-MkI-speaker-single-speaker-spares-repair-/111080021996?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D7962588412170646646%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D111080021996% 26

Scanspeak D2008. Ideal for, say, a Rega Ela :)

synsei
27-05-2013, 22:21
On FM, I had a Realistic, something or other, CB radio, bought from Tandy, fitted with a 'Ham Puncher' mic. That 'rig' was quite highly rated, if I remember... With that, I used a 10ft 'silver rod', with a 80W Zetagi 'burner' (signal booster).

As we lived on the top of a hill, my signal was so powerful my voice used to come booming through people's TVs, all around me and down into the village below, and could be heard for miles! :eyebrows:

1-4 for a copy, c'mon!! :lol:

Marco.

I was in a similar situation (on top of a hill). I owned quite a few rigs over the years on both AM & FM, a few were good but most were crap. The best rig I owned for clarity, punch and bleedover rejection was a plain vanilla 40ch Harrier CB bought new from Dixons for £49.99. The damn thing didn't need a power mike, it was as clear as a bell. I could reach out as far as the A14 junction on the M6 and RAF Wittering on the A1 on a straight four watts. When I joined the local monitors group I upped that to 80 watts courtesy of Bremi. F*ck me, it has been donkeys years since I used CB speak, I wonder what the scene is like today?

walpurgis
27-05-2013, 22:47
Nice little TT. Goldring Lenco GL75 fitted with a Decca International arm! In Hampshire. Ends tomorrow.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenco-GL75-turntable-Decca-London-International-arm-great-condition-/171040054228?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item27d2c81bd4

Marco
27-05-2013, 22:49
F*ck me, it has been donkeys years since I used CB speak, I wonder what the scene is like today?


Jeez, who knows! It was one of these boys I had, btw, which was made by Realistic:


http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/8489/audioline340.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/844/audioline340.jpg/)


With one of these power mics (they were mental):


http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6987/hampuncher.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/hampuncher.jpg/)


I also stuck an echo chamber on it, just for a giggle! :D


And a 10ft version of one of these aerials (on a massive pole):


http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/7490/silverrod.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/silverrod.jpg/)


The reception I got was so good that I could 'DX' to guys abroad, in the likes of France and Italy (this was from Glasgow), when the 'skip' conditions were right! It was called 'skiptalking'. Did you ever do that? :)

Marco.

walpurgis
27-05-2013, 22:53
This is "HIGH END". It must be 'cos he says so. High End of something very flat if you ask me. Usual eBay b****cks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-END-AKAI-FULLY-AUTOMATIC-TURNTABLE-PLAYER-AKAI-AP-307-/380645507708?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item58a03d827c

southall-1998
27-05-2013, 23:02
This is "HIGH END". It must be 'cos he says so. High End of something very flat if you ask me. Usual eBay b****cks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-END-AKAI-FULLY-AUTOMATIC-TURNTABLE-PLAYER-AKAI-AP-307-/380645507708?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item58a03d827c

That thing could be a true pure class a LP12 beater :eyebrows: :ner:

Perhaps it sounds equal to the LP12 SE!!

Rare Bird
27-05-2013, 23:39
Nice little TT. Goldring Lenco GL75 fitted with a Decca International arm! In Hampshire. Ends tomorrow.


No thanks i'll take the GPO '706F' telephone though i could do with another one :eyebrows:

synsei
28-05-2013, 00:06
This was my fave CB radio Marco. As I said, very plain Jane to look at but the money was spent on the innards. It was a terrific performer :)

http://www.citizens-band-radio.co.uk/images/harriercb.jpg

Rare Bird
28-05-2013, 00:11
Trio transceivers were brilliant, suprb quality

synsei
28-05-2013, 00:20
Trio transceivers were brilliant, suprb quality

They were, especially the valve ones. I owned a Trio ham radio receiver which was a honey, then I got into computers and swapped it for an Oric Atmos and a Microvitec Cub RGB monitor. I am an idiot... :rolleyes:

seoirse2002
28-05-2013, 08:59
were these a bargain? any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261220720361;jsessionid=BEB41563738B6CB980E7AFB739 4A021E?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.ht ml%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D26122072036 1%26_rdc%3D1

walpurgis
28-05-2013, 09:11
were these a bargain? any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261220720361;jsessionid=BEB41563738B6CB980E7AFB739 4A021E?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.ht ml%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D26122072036 1%26_rdc%3D1

They were complete rubbish! Look at the 'bass' units, they are not original. The replacements are cheap, nasty, full range drivers. Not a speaker I'd touch even in good condition. The tweeters were not known for their durability. Wharfedale speakers were going through a bad patch in the eighties, the speakers were pretty poorly put together.

Beobloke
28-05-2013, 09:18
The tweeters were not known for their durability.

I bought a very knackered pair of these last year for the tweeters, in order to replace the non-original units in my Leak 3090s. Ironically, the tweeters were the only drivers in the pair of XP2s that still worked!

seoirse2002
28-05-2013, 09:44
They were complete rubbish! Look at the 'bass' units, they are not original. The replacements are cheap, nasty, full range drivers. Not a speaker I'd touch even in good condition. The tweeters were not known for their durability. Wharfedale speakers were going through a bad patch in the eighties, the speakers were pretty poorly put together.

glad I missed them then:)

istari_knight
28-05-2013, 11:54
More RAM's with apparently little interest... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271211958336?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Rare Bird
28-05-2013, 12:12
I can't tell without removing the grills but they look like Ram 'Bookshelf'..

istari_knight
28-05-2013, 12:37
I can't tell without removing the grills but they look like Ram 'Bookshelf'..

I cant see them going very high, there's obvious damage to the top left corner of the r/h one.... And what is it with RAM speakers losing their badges !? Were they held on with double sided tape or summat :lol:

istari_knight
28-05-2013, 12:43
Look like fun http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vtg-retro-1970s-Luxor-Brijlant-omnidirectional-Hi-Fi-speakers-Swedish-/281114009523?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4173b35fb3

Rare Bird
28-05-2013, 12:48
Id love those Luxor Briljant speakers if they were a bit cheaper & of course closer..

seoirse2002
28-05-2013, 19:00
Anyone know anything about this or ever had experience of using it? A friend says he had one in the past and it was excellent.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130918159323?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch% 2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D13091 8159323%26_rdc%3D1

synsei
28-05-2013, 19:14
Anyone know anything about this or ever had experience of using it? A friend says he had one in the past and it was excellent.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130918159323?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch% 2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D13091 8159323%26_rdc%3D1

Sadly the seller has closed the auction :(

seoirse2002
28-05-2013, 19:30
Yea, just seen that Dave,
Still Id still like to hear if anyone has ever had one,my friend has snapped it up:doh: should have kept my mouth shut

Puffin
28-05-2013, 19:39
I have a Matrix Mosfet PA power amp. Stonking build quality and great sound. I would not be surprised if the power amp stage of the domestic amp was similar.

istari_knight
28-05-2013, 19:55
Anyone know anything about this or ever had experience of using it? A friend says he had one in the past and it was excellent.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130918159323?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch% 2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D13091 8159323%26_rdc%3D1

80's manufacture, 35wpc, mosfet output stage ? I would hazard a guess it uses the same Hitachi textbook circuit as the Myst TMA3... Looks pretty similar too !

If they are internally similar it will be a very good amp ;)

MartinT
28-05-2013, 20:07
Hmm, the Hitachi MOSFET application circuit results in a very dry, flat and boring sounding amp. I tried it many years ago. Also the big Hitachi amp of the time was not a great sounding unit. There are other ways to make MOSFETs work well.

Mr Kipling
28-05-2013, 20:23
Looking on the 'net, Musical Fidelity's Synthesis integrated amp was said to be a basic interperatation of Hitachi's application and was well regarded in the '80s.

istari_knight
28-05-2013, 20:41
This wont be around for long.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A28-Amplifier-/151053770908?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item232b81a09c

istari_knight
28-05-2013, 20:43
Hmm, the Hitachi MOSFET application circuit results in a very dry, flat and boring sounding amp. I tried it many years ago. Also the big Hitachi amp of the time was not a great sounding unit. There are other ways to make MOSFETs work well.

I couldn't disagree more but there you go ! All very subjective this malarkey isn't it ?

istari_knight
28-05-2013, 20:51
Anyone need a spare tweeter ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peerless-Denmark-Vifa-Audax-Assorted-New-Old-Stock-Used-Tweeters-/350804588295?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item51ad953707

synsei
28-05-2013, 23:44
Fwiend's, Woman's and countwymen, lend me your ears......so I can listen to my musical columns... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Speakers-DM640-2-modified-to-look-like-columns-/190846862047?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6f5c02df) :D

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/B-W-Speakers-DM640-2-modified-to-look-like-columns-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/G~IAAOxyHE5Ro2G9/$T2eC16NHJGoFFv)uu5)6BRo2G86ecw~~60_12.JPG

Rare Bird
29-05-2013, 00:04
Auguste Rodin's Thinker would look grand perched on the topper dat loike

The Grand Wazoo
29-05-2013, 00:15
Well there's a good word ending in '..nker' that is appropriate, but it ain't got much to do with thought.

Rare Bird
29-05-2013, 00:18
is it Stinker? :lol:

walpurgis
29-05-2013, 08:54
Fwiend's, Woman's and countwymen, lend me your ears......so I can listen to my musical columns... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Speakers-DM640-2-modified-to-look-like-columns-/190846862047?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6f5c02df) :D


Talk about tacky. Mind you, going by the wallpaper the whole place is probably horrible. Bet he's got simulated gold plate taps in the bathroom.

Audio Al
29-05-2013, 10:46
:eyebrows::eyebrows::eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-TA-NR1-MONOBLOCKS-VERY-RARE-CLASS-A-JAPANESE-ONLY-/350804895923?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item51ad99e8b3

:)

MartinT
29-05-2013, 18:05
Oh dear, he calls it a step-up transformer but it looks very much like a powered head amp to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350793963788&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1123

EDIT: I've just noticed that it's 2juki. He should know better!

walpurgis
29-05-2013, 20:19
Turner A500 power amp. An old bruiser from the seventies!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turner-A500-power-amp-/221229608764?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item33824fef3c

Ninanina
29-05-2013, 20:33
Fwiend's, Woman's and countwymen, lend me your ears......so I can listen to my musical columns... (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Speakers-DM640-2-modified-to-look-like-columns-/190846862047?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c6f5c02df) :D

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/B-W-Speakers-DM640-2-modified-to-look-like-columns-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/G~IAAOxyHE5Ro2G9/$T2eC16NHJGoFFv)uu5)6BRo2G86ecw~~60_12.JPG


They look like c**p, I cant believe anyone would do that to a nice pair of speakers. I think speakers should look like speakers :scratch::scratch:

The Grand Wazoo
29-05-2013, 20:40
That paint is like flock wallpaper in a can - how the hell any sound gets out is a wonder. If you take the grilles off, do you think all the treble that you should have heard will fall out onto the floor?

southall-1998
29-05-2013, 22:35
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-Series-II-Stereo-Speakers/221233712425?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D8009341003192581481%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221233712425% 26

These are fab speakers!!

istari_knight
30-05-2013, 14:30
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-Series-II-Stereo-Speakers/221233712425?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D8009341003192581481%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D221233712425% 26

These are fab speakers!!

They certainly are... but to be blunt the stock crossovers are complete & utter tripe of the lowest quality. I cant even begin to imagine how good they would be with new hardwired crossovers using quality modern parts :eek:

I mapped the crossover for future reference :eyebrows:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/PG_zps280a7472.png

Rare Bird
30-05-2013, 14:36
They certainly are... but to be blunt the stock crossovers are complete & utter tripe of the lowest quality. I cant even begin to imagine how good they would be with new hardwired crossovers using quality modern parts :eek:



Hi James
I have a pair, i nearly fell through the floor when i saw the crossover :lol: i think i mentioned this a while back tho..

istari_knight
30-05-2013, 14:56
Aye I cant understand what they were thinking :scratch: even compared to a crossover from the most basic Kef model of the same time they are just laughable !

istari_knight
30-05-2013, 14:56
I used to have a pair of "AR94's" which I thought were quite good at the time, these should be even better http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-R92-ACOUSTIC-RESEARCH-SPEAKERS-/200927937287?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ec83d0307

Rare Bird
30-05-2013, 15:07
Jesus why do people keep putting A&R! When they sell AR gear? :rolleyes:

istari_knight
30-05-2013, 15:27
Jesus why do people keep putting A&R! When they sell AR gear? :rolleyes:

Agreed :steam:

Also, Cambridge Soundworks when they are selling Cambridge Audio... A couple of years ago I remember someone selling B&W speakers as "Black & Whites" ... Did they get confused with lemonade :doh:

southall-1998
30-05-2013, 15:58
They certainly are... but to be blunt the stock crossovers are complete & utter tripe of the lowest quality. I cant even begin to imagine how good they would be with new hardwired crossovers using quality modern parts :eek:

I mapped the crossover for future reference :eyebrows:

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/PG_zps280a7472.png

Yup, will be getting mines re-capped soon!

istari_knight
30-05-2013, 16:33
If you can, get some replacement inductors as IMO the originals are the weakest part of the design. Jantzen audio sell air-core replacements that will cost around £20 all in delivered.

You would lose the functionality of the midrange switch, I don't know how much of an issue that would be for you ?

Rare Bird
30-05-2013, 17:26
If you can, get some replacement inductors as IMO the originals are the weakest part of the design.

Especially that dinky litttle three legged jobbie :lol:

istari_knight
30-05-2013, 17:53
Especially that dinky litttle three legged jobbie :lol:

Which I discovered is a "off-center-tapped inductor" ... Its actually difficult to find replacements with the same series resistance its so high due to the cotton thin wire used.

You can either decide which way you prefer the midrange switch & replace with the appropriate value inductor [1MH=flat / 1.6MH=cut] or buy 1x1MH & 1x0.6MH and wire them together so they mimic the original. Completely pointless unless you must keep them working as originally intended.

istari_knight
30-05-2013, 17:56
By the way, these are fantastic speakers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-speakers-/111083336494?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19dd15332e

They don't sound "hifi" impressive at all, just make very enjoyable sounds.

southall-1998
30-05-2013, 18:13
Cool looking deck!!! Shame about the pic quality :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pink-triangle-turntable/171049623726?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D8028304115149616024%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D171049623726% 26

southall-1998
30-05-2013, 18:17
By the way, these are fantastic speakers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-speakers-/111083336494?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19dd15332e

They don't sound "hifi" impressive at all, just make very enjoyable sounds.

The seller must surely mean 300 quid, not 3k!!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes:

walpurgis
30-05-2013, 18:19
Can this antique really be worth this much?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Western-Electric-30411-A-horn-loudspeaker-tweeter-/221229804130?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item338252ea62

southall-1998
30-05-2013, 18:21
Can this antique really be worth this much?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Western-Electric-30411-A-horn-loudspeaker-tweeter-/221229804130?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item338252ea62

I bet you my farts make a million mile better sound than those :eyebrows:

southall-1998
30-05-2013, 18:41
Quad ESL 63. Some tad errors in the description :doh:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-ESL-63-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/251281317820?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a81889fbc

seoirse2002
30-05-2013, 20:35
I have a Matrix Mosfet PA power amp. Stonking build quality and great sound. I would not be surprised if the power amp stage of the domestic amp was similar.

You're so right Rob!

southall-1998
30-05-2013, 21:24
The mighty SME V Tonearm. These are fantastic sounding arms IMO!!

Oh, and no ebay plonkers aloud :eek: :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-V-TONEARM-superb-pick-up-arm-/171047552015?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item27d33a840f

walpurgis
30-05-2013, 21:54
This is neat. Mini valve amp!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Qinpu-A-1-6N3-Tube-Intergrated-Amplifier-Amp-HiFi-Home-Audio-Vacuum-A1-/190830072325?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item2c6e5bd205

southall-1998
30-05-2013, 21:56
This is neat. Mini valve amp!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Qinpu-A-1-6N3-Tube-Intergrated-Amplifier-Amp-HiFi-Home-Audio-Vacuum-A1-/190830072325?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item2c6e5bd205

Probably sounds like a transistor amp!

walpurgis
30-05-2013, 23:04
Probably sounds like a transistor amp!

It can't. It isn't one!

istari_knight
30-05-2013, 23:09
It can't. It isn't one!

If you look at the internal photo you can see the legs of a chip amp bolted to the rear casing... 6N3's are small signal tubes ;)

Beobloke
31-05-2013, 08:23
Turner A500 power amp. An old bruiser from the seventies!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turner-A500-power-amp-/221229608764?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item33824fef3c

No bids and an hour or so to go - surely it would be mine for £50? No....:(

Oh well, maybe I'll hold out for the version with VU meters...

istari_knight
31-05-2013, 10:49
Might go cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mission-speakers-x2-/171046975134?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27d331b69e

istari_knight
31-05-2013, 11:45
More "under the radar" speakers due to poor listing title http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271210344079?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Rare Bird
31-05-2013, 13:28
Low impedance monsters from the mid 60's. Shame about the problem.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-B-O-Hojttaler-Type-K-Vintage-RARE-speakers-Loudspeakers-1960s-/121118404068?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c33382de4

istari_knight
31-05-2013, 13:33
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1965-Sony-ES-SS-3300-Floor-Standing-Speakers-/271213533732?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f25961a24

Rare Bird
31-05-2013, 13:34
Aye James, Nice..

istari_knight
31-05-2013, 13:42
Aye James, Nice..

Don't think I'd want to pay more than £400 for them though no matter what they're worth.

I meant to post them up earlier but forgot until I was reminded by those B&O wardrobes !

Rare Bird
31-05-2013, 13:57
Yeh same here id be looking at £250.00 max

walpurgis
31-05-2013, 16:42
Unusual tonearm, upside down design.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121119040007&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

It's a 774 LC and this joker is asking £250! Two and a half times what it's really worth assuming it's in mint condition.

Audio Al
31-05-2013, 16:46
Unusual tonearm, upside down design.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121119040007&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

It's a 774 LC and this joker is asking £250! Two and a half times what it's really worth assuming it's in mint condition.

Thats the Australian OOF model :lol:

MartinT
31-05-2013, 16:57
Good grief, those have to be the worst photos yet. Is this joker really unable to take a single shot in focus?

Ali Tait
31-05-2013, 17:13
If you look at the internal photo you can see the legs of a chip amp bolted to the rear casing... 6N3's are small signal tubes ;)

If you want a proper mini valve amp-

http://www.glow-audio.com/getglowamp1.html

These are a great sounding SEP amp using EL84's. Good for cans too.

walpurgis
31-05-2013, 18:52
KEF Coda (original C series). Asking a loony £299! Last time I had a pair they cost me £3 from a boot sale. They were dire anyway.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RETRO-CEF-CODA-SPEAKERS-1973-/200925968164?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ec81ef724

southall-1998
31-05-2013, 18:53
KEF Coda (original C series). Asking a loony £299! Last time I had a pair they cost me £3 from a boot sale. They were dire anyway.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RETRO-CEF-CODA-SPEAKERS-1973-/200925968164?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ec81ef724

Only up the road :eyebrows:

MartinT
31-05-2013, 19:18
They were dire anyway.

Agreed, the Codas were not a great speaker.

vjmashie
31-05-2013, 21:09
Hi

Selling now in separate lots on eBay - each with 99p start and no reserve:

SL-P1200-ASC http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230989062945
SL-P1200-ASC http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230989069785
SL-P1200B http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230989074107

Full description and pics in eBay listings. AoS UK members who wish to view and test these items can do so in Chepstow, Monmouthshire any time next week. If AoS UK members submit winning bids I'll be happy to see if we can work something out to ensure personal handover rather than risk damage in transit.

MartinT
31-05-2013, 21:47
Nice, Paul. I'm very tempted to bid but I must restrain myself to what I will use in my main system. No more 'interesting components'!

walpurgis
31-05-2013, 23:37
I wonder if these sound as horrible as they look? Pretty pricey though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-BeoLab-3-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/281113136478?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4173a60d5e

Roy S
31-05-2013, 23:39
I wonder if these sound as horrible as they look? Pretty pricey though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-BeoLab-3-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/281113136478?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4173a60d5e

Can you put a tea light under them top bits for scented oils?

walpurgis
31-05-2013, 23:44
Bet these sound OK. Never heard a bad older Phillips speaker (I'm talking about the Hi-Fi ones).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-22-BH425-51Z-High-Fidelity-International-3-WAY-FULL-RANGE-SPEAKERS-/111024962282?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19d99a7aea

The Grand Wazoo
31-05-2013, 23:49
I wonder if these sound as horrible as they look? Pretty pricey though.

What I like best is the description.
It's astonishing that it contains the following statements:

Featuring a frequency response range of 50-23000 Hz...
....allows you to place it anywhere without diminishing sound quality.


But best of all:
....this Bang & Olufsen speaker system enables you to listen to a range of sounds.

Rare Bird
01-06-2013, 15:50
I so need this Japanese edition. the UK edition is just not good enough for me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KING-CRIMSON-LARKS-TONGUE-DELUXE-JAPAN-13-CD-DVD-BLU-RAY-BOX-SET-2012-NEW-OOP-/151021152234?pt=Music_CDs&hash=item23298fe7ea

walpurgis
01-06-2013, 17:00
Yamaha CR-400 receiver. Quality seventies Japanese engineering, very nice.
Looks in good condition. Only £25!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Absolute-classic-retro-Vintage-Yamaha-CR-400-Stereo-Receiver-/200929860712?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item2ec85a5c68

walpurgis
01-06-2013, 17:38
Rogers Ravensbourne 2 FM tuner. Needs looking at, but for a quid it should be of interest to Rogers buffs, even if only for parts!


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAULTY-Rogers-Ravensbourne-2-Tuner-Radio-Spares-Repairs-/181148915252?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Stereo_Receivers&hash=item2a2d511634

walpurgis
01-06-2013, 17:56
Rotel RA-611 seventies Japanese integrated amplifier. Well made, pleasant to use and offers an excellent sounding 30wpc. This was my first decent H-Fi amp, very nice too. In Solihull.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotel-RA-611-Stereo-Amplifier-1970s-Vintage-Excellent-Condition-For-Its-Age-/271212901147?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f258c731b

Rare Bird
01-06-2013, 18:31
^ Not as good as the Ferrograph '307' ;)

walpurgis
01-06-2013, 20:15
^ Not as good as the Ferrograph '307' ;)

Strangely enough Andr'e, I bought it to replace a troublesome F307 and It definitely sounded better than the Ferrograph through the Tannoys I had then (TD150/Decca International/Decca blue front end).

Rare Bird
01-06-2013, 20:19
Yeh i know you did Geoff hence it was intended to pull your leg :eyebrows:

walpurgis
01-06-2013, 21:23
Yeh i know you did Geoff hence it was intended to pull your leg :eyebrows:

I said I've got no sense of humour! ;)

Rare Bird
01-06-2013, 21:26
:lol: You have but i know a lot on here who aint :lolsign:

walpurgis
01-06-2013, 21:30
Cor! A hell of a lot of super quality speaker drivers here. They may be for professional use, but I bet they sound fantastic. Looks as though they're going cheap. If I had the room, I'd keep quiet and buy them myself. The drive units alone are worth a small fortune second hand.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Pair-of-Electrovoice-FC100-horns-and-ATC-15-bass-Speakers-Vintage-/171045841467?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item27d3206a3b

walpurgis
01-06-2013, 21:42
B&W DM2? I reckon the cabinets are, but what's inside?

£9.99 and no bids, ends tomorrow. In Lincoln.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-large-loudspeaker-cabinets-/111082516359?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19dd08af87

Beobloke
02-06-2013, 00:05
I wonder if these sound as horrible as they look? Pretty pricey though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-BeoLab-3-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/281113136478?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4173a60d5e

Actually they're really rather good. Certainly I've never come across a better pair of speakers for playing "spot the tiny speakers that are filling the room with sound" tricks on your mates!

Stubies
02-06-2013, 01:27
Actually they're really rather good. Certainly I've never come across a better pair of speakers for playing "spot the tiny speakers that are filling the room with sound" tricks on your mates!

I agree. I have a pair of these in the bedroom - IMH (and underinformed)O, think they are great. they fill the room with sound, not speaker boxes (something the misses likes a lot)

I have not used them for serious critical listening. Overall they sound 'sweet' (i like sweet sound) and 'lively' or a bit 'punchy', almost like a coffee to wake you up in the morning.

I have not seen a serious critical review on the sound quality of the speakers, maybe because they just are not really serious speakers?..

Their biggest weakness, is their price, which just does not really compare to anything. A bit atmospheric - i bought mine on ebay, but still paid too much. Connectivity can be a pain too, since the amplifiers are built in, thus you need a pre-amp connection (usually in a place where you dont want another box, like a bedroom). I skipped the pre-amp for now: Apple Airport Express-> DAC -> Speakers. And it sounds really nice. volume is controlled by the Ipod (yes, not ideal).

BTW they have one other weakness. There seems to be no protection circuit, so if you connect these to an Ipod dock - you can blow them when plugging/unplugging your ipod/ipad. (yea... dont ask ;() - thats why i use an Airport Express now... alternatively a digital dock w/dac might give similar potection

Dac will be a Bushmaster with pre-amp mod when Stan has more to sell (this one moves between bedroom and main system for now). Then i think it will be a tidy little system :) Wife happily plays ALAC tracks from an Ipad, or internet radio - life is good.

istari_knight
02-06-2013, 10:54
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-44-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/151056508580?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232bab66a4

DSJR
02-06-2013, 12:07
B&O speakers have come a long way in recent years and the bigger models apparently stand comparison with any other expensive model out there. Obviously not for hobbyists though.

southall-1998
02-06-2013, 13:49
These are tempting but a tad pricey though!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-Chorale-Main-Stereo-Speakers/271214179948?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3 D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D8093637338546236634%26pid%3 D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D271214179948% 26

walpurgis
02-06-2013, 14:12
B&O have always made quality products, but I can't help the feeling that buying their products is like buying an upmarket Bose equivalent. You just know that the stuff is not really aimed at people who know anything about Hi-Fi (I'm sure there are exceptions, before anybody kicks off).

istari_knight
02-06-2013, 17:58
A quick Google suggests they are bloody awful & sound like bad PA speakers :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-holy-grail-Sansui-SP-X11000-TOTL-vintage-speakers-uber-rare-and-awesome-/330933920000?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4d0d32e100

istari_knight
02-06-2013, 18:06
Please can someone tell me what the description says ? Its too small to read !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snell-E5-Tower-Speakers-for-repair-/121120670298?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c335ac25a

istari_knight
02-06-2013, 18:10
This one actually is a bargain http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cambridge-Audio-P60-Amplifier-Made-in-England-/271216800493?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f25c7f2ed

Rare Bird
02-06-2013, 19:02
It is why is it not bought by now i ask.

MartinT
02-06-2013, 19:21
Please can someone tell me what the description says ? Its too small to read !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snell-E5-Tower-Speakers-for-repair-/121120670298?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c335ac25a

And the plonker can't even rotate his images!

Could be worth a punt for the cost of repairing crossovers (or even an internal fuse)?

synsei
02-06-2013, 19:23
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Snell-E5-Tower-Speakers-for-repair-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/MiIAAOxypthRq4eG/$(KGrHqNHJCEFDLbsGJ(IBRq4eGo)FQ~~60_12.JPG

Are the slippers included? :D

Mr Kipling
02-06-2013, 19:58
And the plonker can't even rotate his images!

Could be worth a punt for the cost of repairing crossovers (or even an internal fuse)?

Must be a Batman fan.

walpurgis
02-06-2013, 20:45
Apparently this is "superb". Looks like a nasty piece of plastic shite to me!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-1970s-FIDELITY-HF42-RECORD-PLAYER-Great-Volume-Tone-VGC-and-GWO-/111080023211?pt=UK_Collectables_RadioTelevision_Te lephony_SM&hash=item19dce2a4ab

vinylspinner
02-06-2013, 20:57
Hi Geoff,

A large amount of this stuff is purchased by theatre companies and used as props etc in plays etc. a mate of mine sold 2 motorola g8500 mobile phones for a £125 each last year!

Nigel

walpurgis
02-06-2013, 21:01
Hi Geoff,

A large amount of this stuff is purchased by theatre companies and used as props etc in plays etc. a mate of mine sold 2 motorola g8500 mobile phones for a £125 each last year!

Nigel

Well here's one they can buy at the right price:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Singles-record-player-/171049056174?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item27d35177ae

And it's still a nasty piece of plastic shite! :)

walpurgis
02-06-2013, 21:08
Ridiculously good Pioneer PD-S505 Precision CD player. Tom Evans mods making a big difference to the sound. I have two of these and they sound lovely, they make great transports too. This one's collect only from Solihull, only up to £35 at the moment and finishing tomorrow.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PD-S505-Precision-CD-Player-Excellent-Condition-/271213495664?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item3f25958570

walpurgis
02-06-2013, 21:16
A bargain? A TD160, a pair of Ditton 44s and a nice vintage Akai receiver for £200 (so far). In Surrey.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hi-fi-system-Thorens-td160-turntable-Akai-amp-Celestion-Ditton-44-/300911961509?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item460fc025a5

walpurgis
02-06-2013, 21:24
A cheap way to buy a nice Audio Technica AT-1005 tonearm and get some GL75 spares too. In Gwent.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-TURNTABLE-2001-TRANSCRIPTION-WORKING-ORDER-SPARES-OR-REPAIRS-/271216890836?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f25c953d4

Puffin
03-06-2013, 06:38
Must just say, hats off to Geoff for tirelessly scanning ebay to bring us our daily dose of bargains. I wouldn't have the patience:cool:

walpurgis
04-06-2013, 10:20
Well I do buy and sell a bit on eBay Rob. So I might as well post any potentially interesting items I find (apart from the ones I'm going to bid on of course).

Beobloke
04-06-2013, 12:06
A cheap way to buy a nice Audio Technica AT-1005 tonearm and get some GL75 spares too. In Gwent.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-TURNTABLE-2001-TRANSCRIPTION-WORKING-ORDER-SPARES-OR-REPAIRS-/271216890836?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f25c953d4

The Leak turntable based on the GL75 was the Delta. This is a Leak 2001 which is a completely different belt drive design.

Rare Bird
04-06-2013, 12:10
Thats right Adam with the rubber suspensions

skimminstones
04-06-2013, 15:54
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/valve-amplifier-/271217273949?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f25cf2c5d

southall-1998
04-06-2013, 16:36
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/valve-amplifier-/271217273949?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f25cf2c5d

Hope He/She accepts my good offer!