Bargains on ebay?

[Barry]

And on page 1000 . Wonder if you thought this thread would be so popular when you started it Barry . Good thread mate :cool:

Thanks Brian. No, I never dreamt it would develop into the second most popular thread on AoS. It's nice to know members enjoy it.

[The Barbarian]

It is a great thread, i get amusment out of the crap that people seem to be attracted to

:lol:

[istari_knight]

Here's some crap I feel attracted to :eyebrows: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221444694507?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Macca]

Shall we change the thread title to 'Some crap I feel attracted to (on eBay)'?

Seriously though this is one of the best threads. It's the kit-fanciers version of 'Spinning Today'

[StanleyB]

Not heard them with these drivers, originally these were fitted with Lowthers and were out of this world. Fantastic dynamics, detaail and texture. I'm reminded that I also heard them fitted with some of Doreen Jordan's Bandor units and they were nearly as good, but cheaper. Only problem is the minus zero wife acceptance factor : lol:
That's some seriously useful info there Paul. I just wish I had the space for them. Would make for some good talking points over a few drinks with visitors.

[walpurgis]

Decca London ribbon tweeters, very nice! £300 seems a reasonable price by modern standards.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/decca-london-ribbon-tweeters-pair-/261489073024?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3ce1f69b80

[Marco]

Only problem is the minus zero wife acceptance factor : lol:

Lol... Since when has that been a consideration for anyone in a normal, healthy, marital relationship? Note that I said 'relationship', not 'dictatorship'...!! ;)

['She who must be obeyed', my arse].

Marco.

[PaulStewart]

Since when has that been a consideration for anyone in a normal, healthy, marital relationship? Note that I said 'relationship', not 'dictatorship'...!! ;)

['She who must be obeyed', my arse].

Marco.

Marco, Like you I'm blessed with a wife who enjoys the music and likes having a good system or two/three in the flat. In fact the only time we have ever disagreed on anything to do with the HiFi is when I said I was considering selling the big Lockwoods as I had received a staggeringly good offer for them. I said we might get a pair of IMFs or TDLs as she had liked the active TDL Studio 1Ms we had before. She just looked at me and said she would prefer to keep the Lockys. I have said it before..... I'm a really lucky bloke. :dance:

[Marco]

Ditto... Del loves DEEP and extended BASS, so simply couldn't live with your usual 'WAF-friendly' speakerettes! :nono:

A message to anyone stuck in the land of 'SWMBO': grow some ;)

Marco.

[Gordon Steadman]

Here's some crap I feel attracted to :eyebrows: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221444694507?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Audio file???

[PaulStewart]

A message to anyone stuck in the land of 'SWMBO': grow some ;)

+1 no hang on that should be +2 :lol:

[MartinT]

Dynavector 'DV-3000'Gold

Mate of mine had the power amps. Very rare. I had them running in my system once. Unfortunately, one of them blew an output transformer.

[The Barbarian]

Very rare

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AEL-LAB-2000-now-JBE-vintage-TURNTABLE-SME-3009-/251521856390?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a8fdef386

[istari_knight]

Wont be around for long http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Riga-Mira-Stereo-Seperates-/201097517749?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item2ed2589ab5

[istari_knight]

Old Lim or whatever his name is seems to have an issue with 6" drivers :lol: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CD-Sound-Check-II-TEST-CD-BUY-NOW-GETTING-RARE-/310970382639?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item486747792f

[MikeMusic]

I'd have it but I've already got one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251544562178&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1120

[Macca]

Interesting pair of Pioneer 'hi karate' speakers, reasonable BIN price:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-HPM-40-4-Way-Audiophile-Vintage-Hifi-Speakers-with-Original-Drivers-RARE-/251518142533?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a8fa64845

[istari_knight]

I had some of those Martin, along with the HPM-60... Really not very good to my ears. Think of every negative stereotype attributed to vintage speakers & you'll be close !

The HPM-100 are worth keeping an eye out for by all accounts - Designed by Bart Locanthi who did the JBL L100 [which incidentally I've also had & didn't like but YMMV :D]

[shane]

Hmmm. A TT2 which appears to have a Linn Valhalla power switch.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281345802606?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

[Qwin]

This looks like a good set of original Celestion 66 Monitors "Blackies"

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-66-Studio-Monitors/121352667412?_trksid=p5411.c100169.m2942&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140131123815%26meid%3D7308525551992090542% 26pid%3D100169%26prg%3D20140131123815%26rk%3D1%26r kt%3D15%26sd%3D301195373251

Edit: Pulled by the seller, he probably got cold feet thinking they would go for a very low price, as no one had bid and only a few hours left.

[istari_knight]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-PS-4750-Direct-Drive-Turntable-/231247059042?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item35d7661862

[BTH K10A]

The seller of this had quite a stash of these as he previously sold another eight of them, all boxed NOS. :eek:

Given they use an SP10 motor they went for very little money.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Teac-TN-400-Turntable-Very-Rare-New-in-the-Box-/291155282294?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item43ca350976

[Marco]

This looks like a good set of original Celestion 66 Monitors "Blackies"

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-66-Studio-Monitors/121352667412?_trksid=p5411.c100169.m2942&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140131123815%26meid%3D7308525551992090542% 26pid%3D100169%26prg%3D20140131123815%26rk%3D1%26r kt%3D15%26sd%3D301195373251

Edit: Pulled by the seller, he probably got cold feet thinking they would go for a very low price, as no one had bid and only a few hours left.

"This is a pair of Celestion 66 studio monitors. They are both working."

Well, I guess that he can hardly be accused of 'over-selling' them!! :doh:

Honestly, some folk don't have a bloody clue.......

Marco.

[Macca]

"This is a pair of Celestion 66 studio monitors. They are both working."

Well, I guess that he can hardly be accused of 'over-selling' them!! :doh:

Honestly, some folk don't have a bloody clue.......

Marco.

I read it as 'the wife has told me to get rid of these and I don't really want to do it'.

[walpurgis]

Decent Denon DL-110 moving coil cart. May go cheap. Good intro into MC cartridges, high output too, so suits MM inputs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-DL-110-moving-coil-cartridge-MC-Low-Hour-Use-/171347022754?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item27e51413a2

[Marco]

I read it as 'the wife has told me to get rid of these and I don't really want to do it'.

Well, in that case he deserves all he gets for being a hapless hen-pecked wuss!! :D

Marco.

[Qwin]

"This is a pair of Celestion 66 studio monitors. They are both working."

These kind of poorley described adds can turn up some real gems and at crazy low prices as most people tend to ignore them.

If the person selling them knows nothing about hifi - eg they were my late husbands - they can be exused for not knowing what to say.

I just picked up two spare mid range drivers and two spare tweeters for my 66's for less money than the model number so for me this type of add is what catches my attention, bring em on. :eyebrows:

You see some crazy descriptions in local papers with items for sale.

[Mr Kipling]

An American seller all_your_music has some quite cheap vinyl which includes postage. A while ago I got Ellie Goulding's album on vinyl and looking at what they had tonight I ordered a couple from a band I've never heard of - Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited. They do retro instrumental. The cost was less than £18 for the two of them.

[blutonium92]

Im really getting cheesed off lately with eBay, anything of note usually seems to get removed from auction prior to it finishing

[The Barbarian]

Well, I guess that he can hardly be accused of 'over-selling' them!! :doh:

Honestly, some folk don't have a bloody clue.......

Marco.

Ive learned with that place least you say the better because people will play the game.

[Marco]

I'm sure that happens, dude. However, fortunately, I've never had that problem.

On the odd occasions I sell hi-fi gear on ebay (I'm much more of a buyer than a seller), I ensure that all the relevant details of what I'm selling are contained in the ad, which will increase its appeal to genuine enthusiasts. I'm also a trained and experienced salesman, so know how to word adverts, in order for them to pique people's interest, and to cover myself for most eventualities... ;)

As such, every piece of audio equipment I've sold on ebay has gone for very good money - often way more than I expected!! :eyebrows:

Furthermore, because I'm efficient and professional, in terms carrying out every aspect of a sale to the highest possible standard, I've never had anything less than superb feedback (effuse praise) from buyers! Basically, I always treat folk as I expect to be treated myself (with consummate respect and professionalism) - and it works :)

Marco.

[Qwin]

Marco - Your method gets the best price for the seller.

Surely we are after the best (lowest) purchase price we can find.

Good feed back is based on how satisfied the buyer is with the goods he thinks he is getting, not on the sellers sales pitch. The more you say the more likeley some one will chalange your description. There are con artists out there that do exactly that, hoping you will give a partial refund to avoid negative feedback. I've come accross this several times, I usually respond by asking them to return the goods for a full refund and they back off. Its sad but to some extent you have to cover your arse when selling on Fleabay.

If you do searches on Fleabay using alternate phrases or single words it sometimes turns up items that wern't caught by the main and obvious search criteria. I think of all the different and shortened names I could use to describe an item and search all of these individually, I have found some real bargains this way that slipped through unnoticed and I picked them up for 99p or what ever the starting price was. There was a fully working and clean Croft pre amp with phono stage went through two weeks ago with a starting price of 99p and no one bid on it. The seller re-worded his title and the relisted item brought £275. It was collection only at the other end of the country or I would have bought it for the hell of it.

Poor sellers make it a buyers market and it gets interesting. :D

[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171346160814?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

:eyebrows:

Not keen on the zero feedback seller !

[Marco]

Hi Ken,

I totally understand and appreciate where you're coming from, which in my case, however, is slightly different :)



Marco - Your method gets the best price for the seller.


When I'm selling something, that is (quite understandably) all that matters to me. Nothing else is even considered!


Surely we are after the best (lowest) purchase price we can find.


In an ideal world, yes. However, if by selling something for a high price on ebay (because I know what I've got and what I'm doing), increases the market value of that item, and puts prices up, then I'm afraid that's just tough titty! :eyebrows:

The same goes for 'keeping shtum', on forums, about a superb piece of vintage kit, which as yet has been largely undiscovered, for fear of increasing its desirability (and thus price). Bugger that... My view is that my fellow enthusiasts deserve to know how good it is, and so I'll proceed to shout about it from the rooftops!

I've benefited hugely myself in the past from that experience, so similarly, I like to 'share the love' whenever I discover a hidden gem. In essence, I almost consider it my duty to inform my fellow audio enthusiasts of the existence of 'high SPPV' vintage equipment. *That*, for me, is WAY more important than fretting over increasing the market value of things, which if it's going to happen, will happen anyway, regardless of what I do.

YMMV :)

Marco.

[Qwin]

Marco - Unfortunately I only discovered this thread a few days ago so I couldn't spread the word about the original Croft listing or I would have let folks know. If I didn't have my 66 project I would probably still be unaware of this thread.

[Marco]

Lol - I'm amazed, as I think that, statistically, it's the biggest running thread on AoS! :eek:

Anyway, as genuine and diehard audio enthusiasts, I think it's much more our collective responsibility to inform other like-minded people about potential vintage 'hidden gems', than by doing so, fretting over the possibility of increasing prices on the second-hand market :exactly:

Whatever happens, in that respect, happens....

Marco.

[Beobloke]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171346160814?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

:eyebrows:

Not keen on the zero feedback seller !

I saw that, too and the photos and most of the description are also identical to this auction from last year -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-PS-X9-broadcast-turtable-/300764424466

I vote dodgy - AVOID!

[walpurgis]

Marco - Unfortunately I only discovered this thread a few days ago so I couldn't spread the word about the original Croft listing or I would have let folks know. If I didn't have my 66 project I would probably still be unaware of this thread.

This thread is worth keeping an eye on Ken. Members often post links to interesting items. I like to contribute when I see anything that may be of use.

[MikeMusic]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301202145898?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

snap it up quick

[istari_knight]

Very rare & sound fantastic... One ousted an Exposure in my system many years ago [line level] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DENON-PMA-250UK-AMPLIFIER-/121354496659?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1c414aaa93

[Qwin]

Geoff - I will certainley be dropping in to this thread from time to time, it's a very good resource and one I will contribute to where I can. ;)

[Yomanze]

A message to anyone stuck in the land of 'SWMBO': grow some ;)

Marco.

Or at least find someone who is accepting of one's passions. :)

My girlfriend is a music lover who appreciates the HiFi and she's more than welcome to do whatever she'd like with the house - the HiFi stays as-is though and she is of course more than cool with that. :)

[walpurgis]

Rather nice pair of Tannoy Yorks with 12" reds. Starting at 99p, but I suspect these may fetch a fair old price, In Worcester Park.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-speakers-/281351758162?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4181df2152

[walpurgis]

Lockwood Majors with refurbished 15" Tannoys Reds. Cabinets need a tidy, but a nice item nonetheless. Starting at £0.01, but will fetch a pretty penny. In Monmouth.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-Major-Studio-Monitors-/191199706097?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item2c8463fbf1

[The Barbarian]

Can we have a ban on the 'T' word

:rolleyes:

[The Black Adder]

These too... Some nice 15" reds in Lockwood universals, same as mine. This is the only other pair I've seen...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-RED-15-DUAL-CONCENTRIC-SPEAKERS-IN-LOCKWOOD-CABINETS-/261494136936?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[The Black Adder]

Can we have a ban on the 'T' word

:rolleyes:

er... no.. lol :)

[walpurgis]

These too... Some nice 15" reds in Lockwood universals, same as mine. This is the only other pair I've seen...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-RED-15-DUAL-CONCENTRIC-SPEAKERS-IN-LOCKWOOD-CABINETS-/261494136936?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Yes, I spotted those, but as the starting price is £1900 there's not much likelihood of a bargain.

[walpurgis]

And just for Andr'e :):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Eaton-vintage-70-s-hi-fi-speakers-/321421286053?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item4ad6339aa5

Nice pair of Tannoy Eatons in Southport.

[The Grand Wazoo]

Can we have a ban on the 'T' word

:rolleyes:

Errrr.......does 'T' annoy you?

[The Barbarian]

:lol: Just a lot

[Marco]

Lockwood Majors with refurbished 15" Tannoys Reds. Cabinets need a tidy, but a nice item nonetheless. Starting at £0.01, but will fetch a pretty penny. In Monmouth.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-Major-Studio-Monitors-/191199706097?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item2c8463fbf1

Lol... Those are (minus the rather fetching green-coloured formica) exactly what I bought from Big Ears Audio. My LMs also had Reds inside, but I later changed them for Golds, preferring their overall sonic presentation in my system.

Most interesting that these have come from Rockfield Studios, where more than a few classic albums were produced!! :respect:

Marco.

[The Black Adder]

Yes, I spotted those, but as the starting price is £1900 there's not much likelihood of a bargain.

maybe, but rare! :D

[PaulStewart]

Yes, I spotted those, but as the starting price is £1900 there's not much likelihood of a bargain.

£1900.00 for those is a bargain, if I only had the space.... I wonder which studio they came from? I know and have used the Rockfield ones in the past. A pair of The Who's Lockwood/Reds were sold recently. I have the Eatons out of studio 2 at Tin Pan Alley Studios (as used by Pete Townsend) which will be refurbished this year.

[ff1d1l]

Yes, I spotted those, but as the starting price is £1900 there's not much likelihood of a bargain.

Theyre the rather less desirable reds, the late ones which are not hammerited, and have gold type crossovers. Golds in all but name...

[camtwister]

For those that groove on Deccas and Hadcocks.
And, I suppose, the Technics SL-1500.

http://tinyurl.com/o6o78uf

[The Barbarian]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291160910900?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[The Barbarian]

Get the finish stripped back to the Oak veneer, unscrew the Queen anne legs off.. On some stands jobs a good un.. They also have hard wired crossovers makes em easy to re-build with big caps..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/castle-acoustic-loudspeakers-Conway-range-oak-cabinets-with-queen-anne-legs-/281348930411?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4181b3fb6b

[The Barbarian]

I personally do not like those arms. However you can still buy Armboards, Springs & belt for these decks for full service..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Synchro-turntable-excellent-condition-/251540803649?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a91001041

[dantheman91]

I personally do not like those arms. However you can still buy Armboards, Springs & belt for these decks for full service..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Synchro-turntable-excellent-condition-/251540803649?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a91001041




:eek: I like that tonearm are kid...........Tis sounds ok :ner:

[Pete The Cat]

This beast has been on eBay for a week or more now. A day and a half to go as I write. You don't see many like this nowadays and with a 3009 thrown in...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111362810343?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Pete

[The Barbarian]

If it were a '520' with the big brass platter it would have gone high..

[Techno Commander]

This dealer in Germany (http://stores.ebay.de/art-and-sound/Plattenspieler-/_i.html?_fsub=857851011&_sid=61092611&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322) appears to have an amazing collection of refurbished, high end, heavyweight 80s turntables available.
A one year warranty adds some confidence to their condition.

This Luxman is stunningly beautiful. :)
http://cdn02.trixum.de/upload2/9/e/9elaT4hPGQ03138605148727P10241.jpg

[Pete The Cat]

This dealer in Germany (http://stores.ebay.de/art-and-sound/Plattenspieler-/_i.html?_fsub=857851011&_sid=61092611&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322) appears to have an amazing collection of refurbished, high end, heavyweight 80s turntables available.
A one year warranty adds some confidence to their condition.

This Luxman is stunningly beautiful. :)
http://cdn02.trixum.de/upload2/9/e/9elaT4hPGQ03138605148727P10241.jpg

Some beautifully finished Thorens and those impressively chunky-plinthed Denons too, this is a goldmine...

Pete

[BTH K10A]

Not going to be a bargain but qualityscarecity and desirability rarely is.

Perfect for those 3 channel Mercury & RCA SACD's :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181430493142?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Marco]

This dealer in Germany (http://stores.ebay.de/art-and-sound/Plattenspieler-/_i.html?_fsub=857851011&_sid=61092611&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322) appears to have an amazing collection of refurbished, high end, heavyweight 80s turntables available.
A one year warranty adds some confidence to their condition.

This Luxman is stunningly beautiful. :)
http://cdn02.trixum.de/upload2/9/e/9elaT4hPGQ03138605148727P10241.jpg

Isn't is just! :drool:

However, it does merely appear to be a 'tarted-up' Pioneer PL-71......

Marco.

[Marco]

Not going to be a bargain but qualityscarecity and desirability rarely is.

Perfect for those 3 channel Mercury & RCA SACD's :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181430493142?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Nice one, Andy. I love all that mad old cinema gear! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[prestonchipfryer]

Described as being in good working order but not reading discs? WTF are they thinking?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSE-Wave-Radio-CD-CD-Not-Reading-Discs-/181428139695?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Compact_Shelf_Ster eos&hash=item2a3df5b6af

[Mr Kipling]

What's the story with single sealed blank cassette tapes costing up to £75?

[BTH K10A]

Described as being in good working order but not reading discs? WTF are they thinking?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSE-Wave-Radio-CD-CD-Not-Reading-Discs-/181428139695?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Compact_Shelf_Ster eos&hash=item2a3df5b6af

They bought a Bose. That is explanation enough :eyebrows:

[BTH K10A]

Nice one, Andy. I love all that mad old cinema gear! :eyebrows:

Marco.

Mad it may be but about 50 to 60 years old and will Pi$$ all over most so called Hi End speakers :D

[Marco]

I completely agree - I meant mad in good way! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[BTH K10A]

I was tempted by this 1930's BAF amplifier but missed out. Probably a good thing as I'd have been on an eternal quest to find another. I have seen one other some years ago in poor condition with valves and field coil speaker missing. BAF amps usually used the field coil to provide bias so it's good to see it still with this one. :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121352008238?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Marco]

You probably think I'm off my head, but I love the LOOK of that - dust roolz! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[The Black Adder]

You probably think I'm off my head, but I love the LOOK of that - dust roolz! :eyebrows:

Marco.

I'll join you with being off my head too... That's fookin ace!!! - I'd love something like that.

[walpurgis]

A pair of what may be Tannoy York speakers. The seller doesn't know how to check. The dimensions and cabinet construction look like Yorks, which means these will likely have 15" Golds in or possibly Reds (but I'm not sure those terminals would be right for Reds). Could be a serious bargain. Shame I don't have the room.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Vintage-Tannoy-large-speakers-studio-monitors-Floor-Standing-/221460395292?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item339011751c

[walpurgis]

The bidding is moving at speed on this Sansui AU-919 integrated. Up to £390 with over six days to go. Not surprising, it's a lovely bit of kit!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sansui-AU-919-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier-MONSTER-HIGH-END-HIFI-/271513397261?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f3775a80d

[walpurgis]

£75 for a Sony TA-70 amp? £7.50 more like. These were the very bottom of the range. Well built, but low spec and cheaply finished.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sony-TA-70-Integrated-Amplifier-/261497587891?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3ce27888b3

[walpurgis]

These Pioneer SE-100 electret headphones are very nice. I had a pair years ago, decent sound.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-PIONEER-SE-100-ELECTRET-STEREO-HEADPHONES-JB-100-CONTROL-UNIT-BOXED-/371076021664?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item5665dabda0

[Mr Kipling]

The cheapest Haddcock 228 (boxed) I've ever seen went for £95 earlier today. 201100046164. Nevermind. I got this recently: 271510576390.

Wonder how James is with his house move.

[walpurgis]

15" Western Electric 2080-A drivers 16 ohm. Lovely vintage units, wish I had room for boxes to do them justice.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Western-Electric-2080A-2080-A-15-Inch-Cinema-Speakers-Drivers-/261501881498?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3ce2ba0c9a

[walpurgis]

Can't even spell Bose properly! Apparently "everyone loves bose".

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/two-matching-pairs-of-american-speakers-from-base-/171347862640?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27e520e470

[Yomanze]

I remember a friend exclaiming to me "better than Bose?" when at the time I was using Exposure amps and Amphion Argon2 speakers. Marketing...

[Puffin]

I had a work colleague who knew I was "into Hifi" and said to me "Bose is the best isn't it?" I said if you think it is - that's all that matters. What did he buy.....? Answers on a postcard to..."Bose is the best hifi in the World" PO Box B.O.S.E Hitler, Surrey.

[PaulStewart]

Answers on a postcard to..."Bose is the best hifi in the World" PO Box B.O.S.E Hitler, Surrey.

:doh: :eek: :lolsign: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Puffin]

I already have 3 pairs of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bose-402-Loudspeaker-System-Believe-they-are-mid-range-Tatty-but-work-perfect-/181433880140?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a3e4d4e4c

[istari_knight]

Full of non original mids/tweeters by the look of it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-Magister-50w-Speakers-/121361312806?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c41b2ac26

[brian2957]

Hey James , welcome back mate . Hope the move went well :)

[The Barbarian]

Full of non original mids/tweeters by the look of it

yeh good idea :D

[istari_knight]

Hey James , welcome back mate . Hope the move went well :)

Cheers Brian, it went better than expected thankfully. The internet's been re-connected a couple of days but I've been too busy enjoying the sun to notice :)


yeh good idea :D

Naughty, naughty :D

[The Barbarian]

:harp:

[Puffin]

Cheers Brian, it went better than expected thankfully. The internet's been re-connected a couple of days but I've been too busy enjoying the sun to notice :)

South Downs is a bit vague:scratch: Is this a "safe house" under the witness protection scheme:lol::D

[BTH K10A]

15" Western Electric 2080-A drivers 16 ohm. Lovely vintage units, wish I had room for boxes to do them justice.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Western-Electric-2080A-2080-A-15-Inch-Cinema-Speakers-Drivers-/261501881498?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3ce2ba0c9a

just love the hypocrisy on this one

"PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT END AUCTIONS EARLY AND I DO NOT HAVE A BUY IT NOW PRICE. ":lies:

[The Barbarian]

The best looking 'SP10' plinths ive seen, available in Black, Silver & Champagne finish..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustand-Technics-SP10-mk2-mk3-Bespoke-Turntable-Plinth-System-Satin-Black-/331207750240?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4d1d853260

[walpurgis]

Obscure vintage Trio TK-150T integrated amp. Not seen one of these before, looks like a KA-1000 to me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trio-TK-150T-stereo-integrated-amplifier-/400723254844?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5d4cf79e3c&autorefresh=true

[The Barbarian]

Obscure vintage Trio TK-150T integrated amp. Not seen one of these before, looks like a KA-1000 to me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trio-TK-150T-stereo-integrated-amplifier-/400723254844?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5d4cf79e3c&autorefresh=true

I have one Geoff it's basically a pre 'KA2000' that uses Germanium transistors

btw the '1000' was a tuner

[loo]

Probably the best compact speakers ever
and as rare as hens teeth for that very reason
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rehdeko-rk-15-/181431349355?pt=FR_Image_Son_Hifi_Son_Enceintes&hash=item2a3e26b06b

[Audio Al]

It went for £1200.00 :eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271513397261?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

[StanleyB]

It went for £1200.00 :eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271513397261?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
I had one of those but ended up getting rid of it. The sound was far too soft for me. Bought mine for £130 with my staff discount when I worked for Comet.

[Macca]

Good looking Yammies for £200. Collection only down south though:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-670-Vintage-1970s-Loudspeakers-Pair-Sibling-Of-NS-1000-Speakers-RARE-/131208713759?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e8ca6161f

[Macca]

JBL three way, collection only from the edge of the world (okay, Hull).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-JBL-L86-Speakers-Monitors-/251555072499?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a91d9c9f3

Edit: no I tell I lie £30 delivery...

[Macca]

Interesting 3 way Sony 'cocoon' speakers. Bit optimistically priced though:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-G4-CARBON-COCOON-FLOOR-STANDING-LOUDSPEAKERS-/291159542987?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43ca760ccb

[Macca]

As used by Gambit off of 'The New Avengers' - Wharfedale Airedale SP:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Wharfedale-Airedale-SP-Hi-fi-Home-Audio-Standalone-Stereo-Speakers-Spkrs-/400726656711?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5d4d2b86c7

Always wanted to try these (mainly due to the Gambit thing) and the price isn't too bad. Must resist temptation... someone tell me they are crap.

[walpurgis]

I have one Geoff it's basically a pre 'KA2000' that uses Germanium transistors

btw the '1000' was a tuner

Quite right Andr'e. It was the KA-2000 I was thinking of (I should know, I've owned a couple).

[julesd68]

Love this ad for a Dual turntable - the seller seems to be going for a world record exclamation mark count ...

Apparently it has suffered from 'recent worm days' - sounds painful :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUAL-CS-5000-Turntable-AUDIOPHILE-CONCEPT-Quartz-ORTOFON-Cartridge-TOP/281358864470?_trksid=p3984.c100052.m2206&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140529165146%26meid%3D768095122340883053 0%26pid%3D100052%26prg%3D20140529165146%26rk%3D1%2 6rkt%3D4%26sd%3D121360833866

[Audio Al]

Love this ad for a Dual turntable - the seller seems to be going for a world record exclamation mark count ...

Apparently it has suffered from 'recent worm days' - sounds painful :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUAL-CS-5000-Turntable-AUDIOPHILE-CONCEPT-Quartz-ORTOFON-Cartridge-TOP/281358864470?_trksid=p3984.c100052.m2206&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20140529165146%26meid%3D768095122340883053 0%26pid%3D100052%26prg%3D20140529165146%26rk%3D1%2 6rkt%3D4%26sd%3D121360833866


So basically its falling apart :scratch:

[BTH K10A]

This is probably the only preamp I would consider replacing my Toft LBPA5 with.

Told the wife I need it as it matches my EMT's :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMI-redd-series-valve-mixing-desk-ex-abbey-road-studios-/161337025869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25906fa54d

[Marco]

Quality! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Barry]

This is probably the only preamp I would consider replacing my Toft LBPA5 with.

Told the wife I need it as it matches my EMT's :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMI-redd-series-valve-mixing-desk-ex-abbey-road-studios-/161337025869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25906fa54d

Surprised it uses 3- and 5-pin Tuchel connectors: would have thought it would use Cannon XLRs!

[BTH K10A]

Surprised it uses 3- and 5-pin Tuchel connectors: would have thought it would use Cannon XLRs!

Amphenol Tuchels in both round 3 & 5 pin or the multi (8 - 32) pin were widely used in studios using German bruanbuch spec equipment. My Telefunken M10 connected to its record and replay amps using a mixture of both types. I've also seen Studer C37's with them as well.

[krugdoktor]

http://www.ebay.de/itm/271525048827
Very tempting!!

[Barry]

Amphenol Tuchels in both round 3 & 5 pin or the multi (8 - 32) pin were widely used in studios using German bruanbuch spec equipment. My Telefunken M10 connected to its record and replay amps using a mixture of both types. I've also seen Studer C37's with them as well.

I would expect European equipment to use Tuchels (my Nagra reel-reel machine uses a mixture of Tuchels and XLRs and, come to think of it, so does my EMT 930), but not necessarily on UK equipment. I assume it was EMI's use of the Siemens amplifiers that prompted the use of Tuchel connectors. Still think XLRs are superior though.

[istari_knight]

I've no idea what the tweeters are but if I did... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141323201765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[walpurgis]

I've no idea what the tweeters are but if I did... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141323201765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I heard these when they came on the market a couple of times. Can't say I was particularly struck by them.

[istari_knight]

I think Steen's designs were quite hit & miss depending on how far into production they were when you heard them. IME when first released they were often very rough but improvements were applied throughout a product's lifetime.

[walpurgis]

I think Steen's designs were quite hit & miss depending on how far into production they were when you heard them. IME when first released they were often very rough but improvements were applied throughout a product's lifetime.

I think those may be a later variant. They originally came with a heavy 10" pulp coned bass driver which sounded rather soggy in their speaker and sounded rather soggy to me when I tried a pair in a project speaker. Long time ago now, but I think they may have been made by Focal.

[tubehunter]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151327345324?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


great speakers for the price

[Beobloke]

I've no idea what the tweeters are but if I did... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141323201765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Those SD1s are mine. The tweeters are Visaton RHT12S and are notoriously fragile anyway even without someone buggering around with the crossover, inadvertently shoving bass into them and frying them, which is what had happened to these.

In three years of searching I've only managed to acquire one working tweeter and, frankly, I'm sick of looking at the speakers now, hence the auction!

If you fancy 'em, make me an offer...

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151327345324?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


great speakers for the price

By the way. When are you going to restore the TT in your avatar. Looks well overdue. :D

[istari_knight]

Those SD1s are mine. The tweeters are Visaton RHT12S and are notoriously fragile anyway even without someone buggering around with the crossover, inadvertently shoving bass into them and frying them, which is what had happened to these.

In three years of searching I've only managed to acquire one working tweeter and, frankly, I'm sick of looking at the speakers now, hence the auction!

If you fancy 'em, make me an offer...

Very interesting Adam... Hmm I'll have to look into the tweeter issue - Are the crossover's kosha now or still in a "fiddled with" state ? I currently struggling to know what to do, I've got a pair of 103/4's & there are both 104/2's & R50's locally at good prices and now your selling SD1's... AARGH, Too many choices !!! :D

[Beobloke]

Well, originals aren't common, as you can gather by my fruitless search! Visaton do a current model called the MHT12 which I suspect might be a suitable replacement with minimal tweakery but last time I checked they were about £160 each.

The crossovers themselves are now back as they should be once more. The previous owner upgraded some components but in the course of re-assembling, managed to put the positive tweeter wire in the wrong place, turning the high pass filter into a low pass one! I managed to get hold of the original crossover schematics and rectified this, and the one working speaker sounds very nice.

Too many speakers? Tell me about it! :doh:

[istari_knight]

Having thought about it some more I'll let these one's pass.

I think the repair will be just too costly for me at the moment although doubtless worth it. I suspect eBay.de is the best place to look for Visaton drivers what with them being German & all.

Best of luck with the sale :)

[Beobloke]

No worries!

I took them on becuase I'd always fancied hearing a pair of SD1s. Five years later I still haven't...:(

[mr sneff]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAR-DIS-Transplanted-Analogue-Response-Digital-Improvement-System/191201432458?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D775593101977796627 4%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D3%2 6rkt%3D4%26sd%3D191219835254
"Digital music is so convenient, but have you ever wondered if there was something missing from your digital music? - something analogue that you'd figured you could never get back?

What if you could put something analogue back; something special that puts some magic into your digital collection. And what if you could do this by using your beloved vinyl system? This may sound like make believe... but you can now make it come true.

With the TAR-DIS connected to your phono stage ahead of your amplification, you can use your favourite tonearm and cartridge combination to respond in real time to your digital music playback."

Does this make any sense, or is it just me?

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAR-DIS-Transplanted-Analogue-Response-Digital-Improvement-System/191201432458?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D775593101977796627 4%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D3%2 6rkt%3D4%26sd%3D191219835254
"Digital music is so convenient, but have you ever wondered if there was something missing from your digital music? - something analogue that you'd figured you could never get back?

What if you could put something analogue back; something special that puts some magic into your digital collection. And what if you could do this by using your beloved vinyl system? This may sound like make believe... but you can now make it come true.

With the TAR-DIS connected to your phono stage ahead of your amplification, you can use your favourite tonearm and cartridge combination to respond in real time to your digital music playback."

Does this make any sense, or is it just me?

Just a buffer stage?

[walpurgis]

New brand hits the scene. "Soney" (why does it say Phillips on the front)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soney-stereo-system-/161343048446?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item2590cb8afe

[mr sneff]

Just a buffer stage?

A buffer stage I can understand, but how can "you can use your favourite tonearm and cartridge combination to respond in real time to your digital music playback"?

[Mr Kipling]

Well, originals aren't common, as you can gather by my fruitless search! Visaton do a current model called the MHT12 which I suspect might be a suitable replacement with minimal tweakery but last time I checked they were about £160 each.

The crossovers themselves are now back as they should be once more. The previous owner upgraded some components but in the course of re-assembling, managed to put the positive tweeter wire in the wrong place, turning the high pass filter into a low pass one! I managed to get hold of the original crossover schematics and rectified this, and the one working speaker sounds very nice.

Too many speakers? Tell me about it! :doh:

Not fancy trying some Monacor? Amazon have some from £21.

Does the original have a hole burnt in the mylar?

[istari_knight]

Typo or nutcase ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-CASTLE-ACOUSTICS-RICHMOND-/331240289792?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4d1f75b600

[The Grand Wazoo]

Got to be worth a go - they need some work, but at the price - wow! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magneplanar-SMGa-Loudspeakers-/380934102446?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item58b1711dae)

[Macca]

Got to be worth a go - they need some work, but at the price - wow! (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magneplanar-SMGa-Loudspeakers-/380934102446?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item58b1711dae)

Someone has had them away and at sixty notes I am not surprised. If I was close enough to collect I would have snapped them up. Okay they need fixing but how hard can it be? I wonder if it was a member here?

[The Barbarian]

Got to be worth a go - they need some work, but at the price

Blimey they went cheap

Aye Martin could be something silly too but on the other hand may be something serious.

[Mr Kipling]

I was looking at them before i saw them mentioned here.

Nevermind, there's these for the headphone enthusiast.
281358694461

Got a pair. Love 'em! Love 'em!

[Barry]

Someone has had them away and at sixty notes I am not surprised. If I was close enough to collect I would have snapped them up. Okay they need fixing but how hard can it be? I wonder if it was a member here?

If it was something simple (like a blown fuse or a component in the crossover) then it would be worth the punt, but if it is a fault with one of the panels then that would far more serious and repair probably beyond the capabilities of the average DIYer.

Hope the buyer manages to fix them: I've always had a soft spot for Magnaplanar speakers.

[istari_knight]

Want. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-Model-8B-Tube-Stereo-Amplifier-VERY-CLEAN-Dual-Halo-Mullard-El-34-/351101251784?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item51bf43f0c8

[walpurgis]

Class A bargain amps. A pair of Monarchy Audio SM-70 Pro power amps. Use for bi-amping or as monoblocks. I have one driving my Tannoys and it really sounds superb!! In sound terms, at the price, nothing will come close to these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291172146510?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[The Barbarian]

I was looking at them before i saw them mentioned here.

Nevermind, there's these for the headphone enthusiast.
281358694461

Got a pair. Love 'em! Love 'em!

I have a totally mint boxed set of those Sharp 'HP-400H' Headsets

:cheers:

[BTH K10A]

Nice ex BBC 948. Will have MM boards only though


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-948-BBC-Broadcast-TURNTABLE-historic-item-from-the-BBC-Radio-Studios-/310990686276?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item48687d4844

[Barry]

Nice ex BBC 948. Will have MM boards only though


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-948-BBC-Broadcast-TURNTABLE-historic-item-from-the-BBC-Radio-Studios-/310990686276?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item48687d4844

Umm nice Love the sticker: "Look after this record, it may be irreplaceable"!

[Macca]

Want. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-Model-8B-Tube-Stereo-Amplifier-VERY-CLEAN-Dual-Halo-Mullard-El-34-/351101251784?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item51bf43f0c8

The thick end of three grand delivered and lets face it Brooklyn is a bit of a drive if you want to collect in person but they are supposed to be one of audio's 'holy grails'.

[Barry]

Want. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-Model-8B-Tube-Stereo-Amplifier-VERY-CLEAN-Dual-Halo-Mullard-El-34-/351101251784?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item51bf43f0c8

Ooh - that's nice. Will be interested to see how much it goes for.

[Mr Kipling]

I have a totally mint boxed set of those Sharp 'HP-400H' Headsets

:cheers:

Get the buggers used!!! No good in the box, Andre'!

I think they're brill! Not a bit like i was expecting.

[Beobloke]

Not fancy trying some Monacor? Amazon have some from £21.

Does the original have a hole burnt in the mylar?

Yes, the original has a burnt hole by the looks of it. I have looked at alternative tweeters but then they wouldn't really be SD1s - I prefer to keep items like this as original as possible if I can.

[The Barbarian]

Get the buggers used!!! No good in the box, Andre'!

I think they're brill! Not a bit like i was expecting.

Ive never ever used them believe it or not, i just buy some stuff for the sake of it

:D

[Mr Kipling]

Yes, the original has a burnt hole by the looks of it. I have looked at alternative tweeters but then they wouldn't really be SD1s - I prefer to keep items like this as original as possible if I can.

At the start of 2011 Techno Commander had a pair with one shagged. Managed to get a replacement pair so may still have the original that works.

Haven't looked to see what has happened with your listing.

[Mr Kipling]

Ive never ever used them believe it or not, i just buy some stuff for the sake of it

:D

Oh Andre'… Andre'…

I have another set of two drivers. I think they were badged for various including Howland West. Not as good as the Sharp. Have some Pioneer SE 305s boxed and in excellent condition. Look great and feel really comfortable. Pity about the sound!

I remember Ross headphones being reasonably well thought of.

[The Barbarian]

I remember Ross headphones being reasonably well thought of.

I have a few pair of different Ross headphones from the same range as the 'RE-272' they don't sound as open to me as the '272'.. However i suppose i'll have to dig the Sharp's out at the weekend see what they are like.. I'll put a pickkie up at the same time..I really really cannot be doing with modern day Headsets..Sold my big AKG's within a month of owning them.

[The Black Adder]

This is probably the only preamp I would consider replacing my Toft LBPA5 with.

Told the wife I need it as it matches my EMT's :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMI-redd-series-valve-mixing-desk-ex-abbey-road-studios-/161337025869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25906fa54d


I've just asked Liam at Toe Rag Studios... this is his desk. My speakers used to hang at each side of it.

An amazing bit of kit.

[The Barbarian]

I've just asked Liam at Toe Rag Studios... this is his desk. My speakers used to hang at each side of it.

An amazing bit of kit.

Wish i had dosh to burn, id buy that beauty..one of my dreams owning a studio kitted out with Authentic 60's clobber..

[The Black Adder]

Wish i had dosh to burn, id buy that beauty..one of my dreams owning a studio kitted out with Authentic 60's clobber..

Me too mate... I would buy that if I had the green I can tell ya.

[Macca]

Pal of mine says they have just had a new desk in - 64 tracks with 'virtual' racks for adding every conceivable effect - it does everything all in one and is so light you can pick it up with one hand. Only problem is their chief sound engineer can't use it because his fingers are too fat to work the buttons.

[The Barbarian]

That went cheap. It's actually a Nakamichi '500'..

That will be a fiver for that bit of information :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-5-CD-Changer-amp-Goodmans-Tape-Deck-/141319111482?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item20e746833a&nma=true&si=8HRGp8xk3oLZsSq1JcDSrcG4XfQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[Mr Kipling]

Wish i had dosh to burn, id buy that beauty..one of my dreams owning a studio kitted out with Authentic 60's clobber..

And imagine yourself as Joe Meek?

(I would.)

[Pieoftheday]

how do i do a link to an ebay item? ta chaps

[BTH K10A]

And imagine yourself as Joe Meek?

(I would.)

I used to have a supposedly ex Joe Meek Ampex R2R that I replaced with a Telefunken M10.

Never pretended to be Jo though :eyebrows:

[Barry]

how do i do a link to an ebay item? ta chaps

James, simply copy the "url" at the top of the eBay page and past it into your post. Thus, for example, the EMT 948 turntable for sale on eBay has the url:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310990686276?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649.

A truncated version will appear in the text and it will appear underlined, so it will be active: anyone clicking on it will be taken to the eBay site and to the item for sale.

[Pieoftheday]

thanks barry:)

[The Barbarian]

Me too mate... I would buy that if I had the green I can tell ya.

So what happened last time i looked it had £14K on it now it's finished at £0.99!

[Audio Al]

So what happened last time i looked it had £14K on it now it's finished at £0.99!

He removed it from the auction , maybe sold it off ebay

[Pieoftheday]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bowers-wilkins-b-w-dpm-x-maharishi-601-s3-speakers-pair-limited-edition/301209885022:eek:

[jandl100]

Sorry if these have already been spotted, but I've just come across Paul RFC's Tannoy DC-based Fidelio speakers on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reference-Fidelio-Loudspeakers-/301222829660?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4622479e5c

Auction starts at £1400 :stalks: - a bargain and a half imho!

[Macca]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bowers-wilkins-b-w-dpm-x-maharishi-601-s3-speakers-pair-limited-edition/301209885022:eek:

'awarded and endorsed by the queen of england'

That's the sort of nonsense that gives the septics a bad name....

[istari_knight]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRACTICALLY-MYTHICAL-IMF-TRANSCRIPTOR-300-Turntable-Micro-Seiki-MA-77-MK-II-AT13-/221476667062?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item339109beb6

[The Barbarian]

Aye mega rare those James.

[The Barbarian]

Not bad price shame the Radon '404' speakers are no there.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RADON-404-AMPLIFIER-amp-GARRARD-SP25-MK2-RECORD-DECK-TURNTABLE-/261475064508?nma=true&si=p2UXmY6CAzLSCe2KWZn20ta%252B0%252F0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[StanleyB]

'awarded and endorsed by the queen of england'

That's the sort of nonsense that gives the septics a bad name....
Probably an attempt at some toilet humour...

[BTH K10A]

Lovely condition

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-AKAI-GXC-310D-DOUBLE-CAPSTAN-STEREO-CASSETTE-DECK-/310991785816?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cassette_Tape_Play ers&hash=item48688e0f58

[Macca]

Lovely condition

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-AKAI-GXC-310D-DOUBLE-CAPSTAN-STEREO-CASSETTE-DECK-/310991785816?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cassette_Tape_Play ers&hash=item48688e0f58

Yes, beautiful. Ends today...

[Audio Al]

Yes, beautiful. Ends today...

I noticed this as well , I am alway a bit doubtful about dealers who say " Untested " :hmm:

[Macca]

I noticed this as well , I am alway a bit doubtful about dealers who say " Untested " :hmm:

Does mean it will go quite cheap though. If you look at the condition it is in it would be a bit of a surprise to find it had a catastrophic failure since it has obviously been well looked after.

[Audio Al]

Does mean it will go quite cheap though. If you look at the condition it is in it would be a bit of a surprise to find it had a catastrophic failure since it has obviously been well looked after.

£42.50 plus £9 postage

Who was it ? :)

( Not me )

[shane]

Calling all Dual lovers...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turntable-x-5-Job-lot-Dual-Record-players-505-506-508-704-505-2-/331243428455?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item4d1fa59a67

[hermit]

Goodmans Maxim speakers - yours for a mere £749.99

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-Goodmans-maxim-speakers-in-great-condition-/171367143282?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27e6471772

[istari_knight]

Decimal point's in the wrong place :D

[Barry]

Decimal point's in the wrong place :D

That's going a little too far! They weren't bad little bookshelf speakers - £200 would be about right for a pair in very good condition IMO. The seller is trying to get on the LS3/5A "gravy train"!

[istari_knight]

Good price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monitor-Audio-Hi-Fi-Speakers-/121375362300?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c42890cfc

[istari_knight]

Another good price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jpw-Ap3-Standmount-Speakers-/201119592789?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ed3a97155

[shane]

Nice combination:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251573226062?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Jimbo]

Croft Charisma anyone?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=croft%20amplifiers&clk_rvr_id=661028041791&adpos=1s1&MT_ID=10&crlp=10901931787_2113181&device=c&geo_id=32251&keyword=croft+amplifiers&crdt=0

[Qwin]

In reply to Al's coment about not being tested.

My experience on eBay is "Not tested" = Knackered.

4 items bought and 4 pieces of crap, Including a Thorens Turntable and Pentax Binoculars. :rolleyes:

[Macca]

How can binoculars be 'not tested'? I can understand it with something hi-fi that needs plugging in to an amp or needs loudpseakers to be able to hear it work. I'm told that there are strange people in the world who actually don't have this sort of kit just lying around the house, weird though it may seem. But Binoculars? What? The seller didn't have time to take a quick look through them and confirm that things did indeed appear to be closer?

[Qwin]

Martin the seller new damn well they were buggered, they were his own from new, he wasn't a dealer selling stuff on.

He had unscrewed the lenses to clean them and cross threaded one of them when he put it back together it has a very very fine alloy thread and it was stuck, wouldn't come off. When you looked through them the image was out of tilt as one lens was at an angle you couldn't focus an image.

I did manage to fix them, It took a bench vice and a chain wrench to get the thing unstuck, boy was it tight. Went back together without a problem and I still have them a couple of years on, work perfect and are mint. But I shouldn't have had to do the work.

[istari_knight]

Seems like a good price ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviot-2-Dual-Concentric-speakers-Vintage-/121376422459?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c42993a3b

[istari_knight]

GL75 in disguise http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sony-Record-Player-/221482265764?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item33915f2ca4

[istari_knight]

Possibly of interest to Macca http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AKAI-SW-155-VINTAGE-SPEAKERS-circa-1972-/121377279553?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c42a64e41

[Tarzan]

Seems like a good price ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviot-2-Dual-Concentric-speakers-Vintage-/121376422459?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c42993a3b


Oh bum, :doh:.

[Audio Al]

Oh bum, :doh:.

Did you ? :D

[Mr Kipling]

Possibly of interest to Macca http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AKAI-SW-155-VINTAGE-SPEAKERS-circa-1972-/121377279553?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c42a64e41

Too much spare baffle area and not enough cones, for my liking…

They just weren't trying with that particular model…

[istari_knight]

Agreed they aren't going to worry Macca's but are probably not bad considering the price... I reckon they'll sell for under £30.

12" woofer with both cone & horn tweeters, sweet :D With those L-pads removed & some crossover jiggery pokery who knows ?

[istari_knight]

I think these are what nva cubes are based on... Or at least inspired them. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLISON-SIX-loudspeakers-/221484098978?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item33917b25a2

[Macca]

Possibly of interest to Macca http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AKAI-SW-155-VINTAGE-SPEAKERS-circa-1972-/121377279553?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1c42a64e41

Strange that they are up there in the North East same as mine were. Anyone in that neck of the woods snap them up - they leave modern speakers for dead.

[Xapito]

Would also like to try one of these SW's, will try to sort a pair locally.

[Macca]

Infinity speakers - four way (although the listing says 2-way) - lots of speaker for the money:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-Infinity-Studio-Monitor-SM-155-Speakers-for-sale-/111400294811?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19eff9999b

[Macca]

Proper JBL and very reasonably priced:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-L80T-/271538369885?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f38f2b55d

[Roy S]

Proper JBL and very reasonably priced:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-L80T-/271538369885?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f38f2b55d

Hmmmm, just up the road...

[istari_knight]

Nice pair of Conways.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Conway-Vintage-Floorstanding-Hi-Fi-System-Loudspeakers-/251575985203?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a9318e433

[Audio Al]

Hmmmm, just up the road...


103 miles round trip :eyebrows::o

[istari_knight]

Dynastatic eh ? New one on me... Look interesting though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DYNASTATIC-ELECTROSTATIC-RARE-CLASSIC-LOUDSPEAKERS-/271541728872?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f3925f668

[Roy S]

103 miles round trip :eyebrows::o

80 for me Al & A12 all the way but I'll probably not bother, I haven't got the luxury of a garage to keep my redundant kit in :D

[Audio Al]

[QUOTE] I'll probably not bother,/QUOTE]

I purchased them ;)

[BTH K10A]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Urei-815-A-studio-monitors-very-rare-speakers-604-drivers-/221482073287?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item33915c3cc7

time aligned and from a famous recording studio, what more could you want except maybe a bider room to put them in.

[Roy S]

[QUOTE] I'll probably not bother,/QUOTE]

I purchased them ;)

Yeah, you were running short of speakers Al ;)

[istari_knight]

I know I'm fussy but that re-foam job is shocking... Look at the state of that !

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/9DUAAOSw-dBTsskl/$_57.JPG

[Audio Al]

[QUOTE=Audio Al;564031]

Yeah, you were running short of speakers Al ;)


Like LP's , you can never have enough ;)

[Mr Kipling]

Strange that they are up there in the North East same as mine were. Anyone in that neck of the woods snap them up - they leave modern speakers for dead.


And you thought we were all peasants up here…


12769

A new speaker stand I'm working on. One or two issues with stability to be sorted out.

[diceman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Urei-815-A-studio-monitors-very-rare-speakers-604-drivers-/221482073287?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item33915c3cc7

time aligned and from a famous recording studio, what more could you want except maybe a bider room to put them in.

Interesting to see these again...

I believe these came from Keith Grant's Home Studio last summer. I visited and purchased a pair of Yamaha NS1000M from his Son who was having to clear our his dads home studio after his unfortunate death.

You can see the Urei's and the bottom of my Yams in a pic on this web page of the Home studio. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug12/articles/keith-grant.htm

[Macca]

Interesting to see these again...

I believe these came from Keith Grant's Home Studio last summer. I visited and purchased a pair of Yamaha NS1000M from his Son who was having to clear our his dads home studio after his unfortunate death.

You can see the Urei's and the bottom of my Yams in a pic on this web page of the Home studio. http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug12/articles/keith-grant.htm

Good piece , well worth a read.

[The Barbarian]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lecson-HL1-horn-loaded-loudspeakers-for-Leak-Stereo-20-or-similar-/331253884843?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4d204527ab

[istari_knight]

I want these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-ESL-63-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/221488582725?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3391bf9045

... Unfortunately I can't afford them. I am however on the lookout for a wealthy mistress that likes buying presents :eyebrows:

Wish me luck :rolleyes:

[The Barbarian]

For some reason ive never ever had an attraction to the '63..However the '57 i have..

[istari_knight]

Either will do, I'm not fussy ! That said, Lindley-Allen ESL's are things of beauty :drool:

[The Barbarian]

Another dream would be stacked '57 with dedicated Power supply for each pannel.

[Barry]

Another dream would be stacked '57 with dedicated Power supply for each pannel.

Oh yes! :eek: :drool: etc. etc.

[istari_knight]

Haters gonna hate but thats a bargain IMO. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-B-W-DM4-Loudspeakers-/141342577457?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20e8ac9331

[The Barbarian]

Why are they still running i wanna know..I think i paid about £100 for mine, i thought that was ok price..

[istari_knight]

I couldn't resist any longer... Hopefully they'll agree to post. If not, you might see them back on in an hour.

[The Barbarian]

:lol: Looking at the condition they are hopefully the later units

[istari_knight]

:lol: Looking at the condition they are hopefully the later units

Hopefully ! I've had both old & new[er] one's, they sound the same but the old bass drivers sag like 'yer nana's t*ts...

[Jonboy]

Another dream would be stacked '57 with dedicated Power supply for each pannel.


I do miss mine :D

[The Barbarian]

Hows tricks Jon.. Been to anymore shows lately?

[istari_knight]

Is there still a fad for these ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Technics-Compact-Disc-Player-Sl-1200B-/191241245546?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item2c86ddd36a

[The Barbarian]

:lolsign:

[Macca]

Is there still a fad for these ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Technics-Compact-Disc-Player-Sl-1200B-/191241245546?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item2c86ddd36a

Fad my arse - best CD player I ever heard by a fair margin - providing it is the broadcast version which that one does appear to be. That's assuming you like neutrality in your cd player as opposed to something designed to sound like vinyl going through valves.

[istari_knight]

I hoped you'd bite :ner:

Good price innit ?

[Macca]

I hoped you'd bite :ner:

Good price innit ?

LOL - yes it is an excellent price. If I hadn't already spent the entire year's hi-fi budget by the end of February I would snap it up since my broadcast version isn't working and the other one I have needs mods to the power supplies before it will sound as good as the broadcast. I'm trying to be satisfied with less....

[Audio Al]

LOL - yes it is an excellent price. If I hadn't already spent the entire year's hi-fi budget by the end of February I would snap it up since my broadcast version isn't working and the other one I have needs mods to the power supplies before it will sound as good as the broadcast. I'm trying to be satisfied with less....

This one is cheaper http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121381118321?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

so far

[The Barbarian]

Aye it's certainly cheap alright

[BTH K10A]

(and lethal voltages) but I'd love to have the pair of these for the sheer hell of it. Only one currently for sale, so I'm out :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Savage-Pye-Pamphonic-750-watt-Valve-tube-Ultimate-Triode-Amplifier-1-off-/281378543990?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item418377d976

[Marco]

I love your quirky taste in kit, Andy! :)

Marco.

[Barry]

Andy - you might like to look at this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parmeko-Tube-Valve-Amplifier-PX25-Western-Electric-59B-555-300B-Tannoy-BBC-Leak/181459329632?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D8198511948473415540 %26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140122125356%26rk%3D4%26 rkt%3D6%26sd%3D281378543990&rt=nc

Ought to be right up your street! ;)

[BTH K10A]

I've been watching that one for a while now Barry.

It started out with a BIN price of about £5.5k and has been coming down little by little and this time round up for auction. Very tempting at the current level but I suspect there will be a last minute frenzy. NO PX25's with it either so that needs for be factored in too. I also think it will be almost impossible to find another so it's really for the dedicated mono enthusiast.

I do like the style though. it's not disimilar the the pseudo Western Electric amps that Line Magnetic are producing

http://www.toneimports.com/lmaudio/lmaudioHome.html

Coincidently the LM1 amp uses a 212 triode, the same as the 4212E's in the amps in my previous post

[BTH K10A]

I love your quirky taste in kit, Andy! :)

Marco.

Marco, I think my taste is perfectly normal and it's everone else who's quirky :D

What's not to like about 1kw of AB triode amplification ;)

[istari_knight]

Why are they still running i wanna know..I think i paid about £100 for mine, i thought that was ok price..

Now en route... Its amazing, a seller that initially says collection only was willing to build separate crates for the journey & deliver them to the courier depot.

[Jonboy]

Hows tricks Jon.. Been to anymore shows lately?

Hi Andre'

On the up again thanks :), took my 2 and a quarter ton Blackstone Oil Engine out last weekend to a local show, the first time its been out for 2 years, never missed a beat all weekend.... not bad for a 105 year old engine

[The Barbarian]

Great stuff. any photo's ?

[hermit]

KLH Model 6. Need some tlc but should be worth the effort

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121379360677?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[The Barbarian]

Now en route... Its amazing, a seller that initially says collection only was willing to build separate crates for the journey & deliver them to the courier depot.

Nice well done they are a loverly pair that's for sure :eyebrows:

[istari_knight]

:lol:

I'll let you know if they're old or new[er] one's when they arrive.

[istari_knight]

Anyone familiar with the "Revox A78" ? Looks a bit of a beast.

[istari_knight]

Seems cheap :scratch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yaqin-MS-845-Hi-End-PreAmplifier-Mono-Block-Power-Amplifier-Brand-New-/231280198634?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item35d95fc3ea

[walpurgis]

Low use ZYX R100H MC cartridge. These are superb, currently selling new at a bit short of a grand, so this one may be a bit of a bargain as the price is £325 at the moment. There's not much at their price that comes close to them. I've got the H and H2 versions, lovely!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201125088455?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Techno Commander]

Seems cheap :scratch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yaqin-MS-845-Hi-End-PreAmplifier-Mono-Block-Power-Amplifier-Brand-New-/231280198634?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item35d95fc3ea

Its almost worth a gamble. Paypal should protect you in it isnt delivered.

[The Barbarian]

Anyone familiar with the "Revox A78" ? Looks a bit of a beast.

Matching amp for the 'A77' R+R im looking for a revox 'M40'.. Not heard a 'A78' but the matching 'A76' tuner was a good un'

[istari_knight]

Matching amp for the 'A77' R+R im looking for a revox 'M40'.. Not heard a 'A78' but the matching 'A76' tuner was a good un'

Thanks for that André, most information available is in German unsurprisingly ! Its local so I'll put a snipe on...

Just bought this, couldn't resist for £25 even though its probably crap :o http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231281205207?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

[dantheman91]

Thanks for that André, most information available is in German unsurprisingly ! Its local so I'll put a snipe on...

Just bought this, couldn't resist for £25 even though its probably crap :o http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231281205207?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Probably bought from my local boot sale their local dealers though usually get all the goodies :rolleyes: looks mighty fine though maybe alright you never know you might love it though i must say never seen wiring like that before :rolleyes:

[The Barbarian]

I got a few 60's Trio amps, they sound good especially the phonostage, don't see why the amp section in the reciever should not sound ok..

[istari_knight]

15wpc of Japanese transistor goodness, or badness as the case may be !

I like how its built in the valve receiver style... If nothing else it'll make a nice ornament :)

[walpurgis]

Pair of vintage IMF TLS50 transmission line speakers, may go cheapish. Bids up to £126 at the moment. I like these, decent and potent sounding, deep bass! The most manageable of the proper IMF TLS speakers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-of-IMF50-Vintage-Speakers-/321454465852?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item4ad82de33c

[Macca]

Infamous Philips 'Black Turnip' pre-amp, bit of a ding to the rack mount otherwise looks clean.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-Black-Tulip-270-pre-amp-preamplifier-preamp-DAMAGED/321454910807?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D24059%26meid%3D8281984020182177104%26pid%3D 100009%26prg%3D10244%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D32 1454465852

I nearly bought the pre and power from Emporium years ago when their prices were keen but I ummed and ahhed and someone got in there first. Always wanted to know if they were as bad as was claimed, I bet they aren't.

[istari_knight]

"Black turnip" :lol: Here's one blokes opinion http://zstereo.co.uk/2013/06/10/philips-black-tulip/

I dont know about any of that but looking at internal pictures of the amps on Google image search they look to be well enough put together.