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Rare Bird
31-10-2010, 15:29
Just bagged a cheap Cambridge Audio 'P55' £35..You'll do for me, thats my 80's system complete.

colinB
31-10-2010, 16:03
Worth it just for those knobs alone.

Rare Bird
31-10-2010, 16:38
Those knobs are classic.. :)

spendorman
31-10-2010, 17:33
Approx 42 mm Diameter

Biggest knob that I've got.

On an amplifier.

Rare Bird
31-10-2010, 20:07
thats a bigger knob than you might realise :lolsign:

Macca
31-10-2010, 22:44
Martin,

That'd be grand - ta! :)

No scanner but my camera has a document setting - Mods - Is it okay to post a photographic reporduction of a review from a 20 year old WTF on here?

Alex_UK
01-11-2010, 13:19
I still really want a vintage Marantz tuner for my office system... Not this one though, much as I would have loved to have nabbed it - but some of them are fetching serious money now...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130446619800&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2476wt_1139

Rare Bird
01-11-2010, 13:24
I still really want a vintage Marantz tuner for my office system... Not this one though, much as I would have loved to have nabbed it - but some of them are fetching serious money now...



The early American manufactured ones that fetch. Now a Black 10B would be larvley

Spectral Morn
01-11-2010, 20:23
I still really want a vintage Marantz tuner for my office system... Not this one though, much as I would have loved to have nabbed it - but some of them are fetching serious money now...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130446619800&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2476wt_1139

I have its baby brother exactly the same just no scope.

Very nice sound quality and with Dolby FM switched in, its even better (not always the case with Dolby FM). MW is pretty nice as well.

I thought it might go for a bit more at least a consistent bidder won it and not a snipe merchant.


Regards D S D L

Reid Malenfant
01-11-2010, 20:34
Sorry to go :offtopic:


I thought it might go for a bit more at least a consistent bidder won it and not a snipe merchant.
Sorry Neil, but i find that a little offensive seeing as i bid manually usually within the last 10 seconds of an auction ending ;)

You have to remember that unlike an auction at an auctioneers (is that a correct word? :eyebrows:) there is a set time the thing will end, rather than keep going until the highest bid is in. If you want to get things at a decent price then you use you head & don't bid until the last few seconds, if you get outbid it's tough titty :(

Yes i'm a sniper but i do it myself & pay straight away, i wouldn't dream of using some program that needs me to enter all my details just to use it :eek:

All i can say is that if you want to keep the price going up on what you intend to purchase then feel free to carry on with your own habits, just don't criticise others that don't follow the same methods :whistle:

DSJR
01-11-2010, 20:34
Just bagged a cheap Cambridge Audio 'P55' £35..You'll do for me, thats my 80's system complete.

I've got the proper P60 up in the loft and am using the T55 currently...

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q8/DSJR_photos/198dc0f3.jpg

Spectral Morn
01-11-2010, 20:37
Sorry to go :offtopic:


Sorry Neil, but i find that a little offensive seeing as i bid manually usually within the last 10 seconds of an auction ending ;)

You have to remember that unlike an auction at an auctioneers (is that a correct word? :eyebrows:) there is a set time the thing will end, rather than keep going until the highest bid is in. If you want to get things at a decent price then you use you head & don't bid until the last few seconds, if you get outbid it's tough titty :(

Yes i'm a sniper but i do it myself & pay straight away, i wouldn't dream of using some program that needs me to enter all my details just to use it :eek:

All i can say is that if you want to keep the price going up on what you intend to purchase then feel free to carry on with your own habits, just don't criticise others that don't follow the same methods :whistle:


Manual last minute bidding is okay its automatic snipping I have an issue with. Its really obvious when it is that which beats you.


Regards D S D L

Reid Malenfant
01-11-2010, 20:41
Manual last minute bidding is okay its automatic snipping I have an issue with. Its really obvious when it is that which beats you.


Regards D S D L
Ok, in that case please feel free to ignore what i said & i guess i ought to apologise for not understanding you mean't sniping using a program (which i'd never do - I value my information miles too much ;)) :doh:

Spectral Morn
01-11-2010, 20:49
Ok, in that case please feel free to ignore what i said & i guess i ought to apologise for not understanding you mean't sniping using a program (which i'd never do - I value my information miles too much ;)) :doh:

Hi Mark

Its okay I forgot that there are those on the board who know about my dislike of being beaten by a program (I have moaned a fair bit about this in the past) and left that out and those who wont as they are relative new comers or new :doh:

So no problem :)


Regards D S D L

aquapiranha
01-11-2010, 22:43
No sniping here, just there when they appeared! A nice enough pair of newer Rogers LS1's to use as a spare / kitchen / office speaker..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280583550991&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

The Grand Wazoo
01-11-2010, 23:20
Recordists look here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Private-Collection-Quality-Reel-Reel-Machines-/260685481343?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item3cb210c57f#ht_500wt_1156

aquapiranha
01-11-2010, 23:22
Recordists look here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Private-Collection-Quality-Reel-Reel-Machines-/260685481343?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item3cb210c57f#ht_500wt_1156

WOW :stalks:

Beechwoods
01-11-2010, 23:23
Good lord. Wish me luck in the lottery this weekend!

Edit... funny old composite picture there, illustrating the auction :scratch:

The Vinyl Adventure
02-11-2010, 00:55
Must be desperate for cash putting them on like that... Maybe it's just for advertising it - hence the phone number - rather than for an actual sale

MartinT
02-11-2010, 07:25
Edit... funny old composite picture there, illustrating the auction :scratch:

Yes, two decks appear to be spinning...

The Grand Wazoo
02-11-2010, 07:46
Must be desperate for cash putting them on like that... Maybe it's just for advertising it - hence the phone number - rather than for an actual sale

That's what I thought, but they also have several other individual machines as separate listings.

StanleyB
03-11-2010, 19:03
I got one of these Harman Kardon tuners (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Linear-Phase-Analogue-Tuner-Harman-Kardon-AM-FM-Stereo-/110595303964?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item19bffe6a1c), and it is one of the best DX signal puller I have ever listened to. Reproduction is second to none as well. A pity this one is a bit tacky looking.

MartinT
03-11-2010, 19:06
My Hitachi FT5500-II was a superb tuner and could pull a good signal from wet string but sounded excellent on a good signal. I sold it some years ago but remember it fondly.

Techno Commander
03-11-2010, 20:34
Recordists look here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Private-Collection-Quality-Reel-Reel-Machines-/260685481343?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item3cb210c57f#ht_500wt_1156

Some of the pictures of his other auctions look interesting.:eek:

Reid Malenfant
03-11-2010, 20:41
Some of the pictures of his other auctions look interesting.:eek:
What? The Tasmin Khan things? :lolsign: Who the hell is she anyway? :confused:

Some of the reel to reels do look rather tasty 2933

Rare Bird
03-11-2010, 21:03
A&R Cambridge 'T21' is an excellent tuner if you can forgive the LED display, does look sexy all the same.

ourdogmax
03-11-2010, 21:20
Well I've just been screwed over on ebay.

I bought some celestion ditton 22's Quote "in need of a coat of varnish".
Fine I thought.

The box arrived today, nice packaging, all looking good so far.

I took them out, one was smashed so badly the side panel just dropped off.:steam:

I wont be buying off that git again, He's not even replied to my email.

BUYER BEWARE

:acid:

Techno Commander
03-11-2010, 21:35
Get a paypal claim in quick.

Rare Bird
04-11-2010, 00:26
Running:
Quad '44'/'405' with Tannoy 'T165' (Chester) £750 ono.

Alex_UK
04-11-2010, 11:15
SL-1500 Going Cheap at the moment... (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250718590776&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156)

Beobloke
04-11-2010, 14:33
And a Sony PS-F9 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VERY-RARE-SONY-PS-F9-PORTABLE-TURNTABLE-SYSTEM-MINT-/260684806027?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3cb206778b) gradually creeping up in price!

DSJR
04-11-2010, 14:34
It's got one of "those" cartridges on it as well...;)

Reid Malenfant
04-11-2010, 19:09
I'm not sure i'd call these a bargain, but they are a lot cheaper than a secondhand pair of Jadis JA200 :eyebrows: Like a fifth of the price :)

200W OTL valve monoblocks (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fourier-Panthere-valve-200w-monoblock-OTL-amplifiers-/300487533476?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item45f673e3a4)

They look rather massive :eek: If i had transport & lived nearer Herts i'd take the chap up on audition :)

Rare Bird
05-11-2010, 11:33
Day or so left..Linx 'Vega' Pre 2x Linx 'Vega' power amps day or so left got peanuz on em at the mo..

Rare Bird
05-11-2010, 13:18
Lo start Naim 12S/SNAPS

Spur07
05-11-2010, 15:53
Not ebay, but just seen a Leak 2100 amplifier for £30 - does anyone know if its worth a punt?

StanleyB
05-11-2010, 16:05
It depends how far you are from Leytonstone..
I got the service manual in PDF form if you ever do need it. Very European warm sound, compared to the harsh Japanese sound of that period.

Spur07
05-11-2010, 16:14
about an hours train journey from me - £13 travel card.

StanleyB
05-11-2010, 16:23
If it's purely for nostalgic reason, then the 2100 is a good performer. The DIN sockets are however a downer. You'll have to make up your own DIN to PHONO adapters or fork out on ready made ones. If it is for budget constraints reason, I would suggest hanging out for something better and more convenient.

Spur07
05-11-2010, 16:31
Thanks Stanley. Just wondering.

DSJR
05-11-2010, 16:56
Lo start Naim 12S/SNAPS

Bearing in mind the costly mods to bring them up to HiFi standards these days, they should be a low-finish too :eyebrows:

John
06-11-2010, 12:26
someone with good DIY skills should consider this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIR-BEARING-AND-PLATTER-JUST-LIKE-ROCKPORT-SYSTEM-2-/140473488404?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b4df5414 I know not cheap but where this could go if done right it be worth it

Rare Bird
06-11-2010, 13:26
Ferrograph 'Logic 7' running with Dave R name written all over it

aquapiranha
06-11-2010, 22:33
Just tried the Rogers LS1's I picked up the other day for £25 and flippin 'eck! no speaker you can buy for this small amount of money has any business sounding this good! I don't say this lightly, but I am willing to bet they would give a lot of very expensive stand mounts reason to fear ebay....

EDIT. I am truly flabbergasted by these small stand mounts. No way did I think when I ordered them as 'spares' or maybe to use in the kitchen that they would sound anywhere near as good as they do. I am truly shocked.

hifi_dave
07-11-2010, 10:59
Has anyone seen the Tannoy Canterbury SE's I have on E-Bay just now ?

I am selling them for a friend who is emigrating very soon and can't take them with him. They are as new with full packing etc, never played loud, classical music only and in a smoke free home. A truly lovely pair of speakers and I wish that I had the room for them myself.

The retail price is approx £14K but he would like £6K only for a quick sale with collection from the Bristol area.

Contact me radlettaudio@hotmail.co.uk

DSJR
07-11-2010, 11:04
Just tried the Rogers LS1's I picked up the other day for £25 and flippin 'eck! no speaker you can buy for this small amount of money has any business sounding this good! I don't say this lightly, but I am willing to bet they would give a lot of very expensive stand mounts reason to fear ebay....

EDIT. I am truly flabbergasted by these small stand mounts. No way did I think when I ordered them as 'spares' or maybe to use in the kitchen that they would sound anywhere near as good as they do. I am truly shocked.

If you think the LS1 is good, wait till you hear the larger ones from this range ;)

The non-BBC derived Rogers speakers were really good, favourites being the LS7 in both forms (the "T" spat a bit when new, but mellowed nicely) and the LS6. I also heard some 5's doing the business on some "Alan Parsons Project" once too.

Rare Bird
07-11-2010, 13:30
Just tried the Rogers LS1's I picked up the other day for £25 and flippin 'eck! no speaker you can buy for this small amount of money has any business sounding this good! I don't say this lightly, but I am willing to bet they would give a lot of very expensive stand mounts reason to fear ebay....

EDIT. I am truly flabbergasted by these small stand mounts. No way did I think when I ordered them as 'spares' or maybe to use in the kitchen that they would sound anywhere near as good as they do. I am truly shocked.

Nice one steve, nice sounding & looking speaker aswell without the grills on anyway

Ali Tait
07-11-2010, 14:44
Just tried the Rogers LS1's I picked up the other day for £25 and flippin 'eck! no speaker you can buy for this small amount of money has any business sounding this good! I don't say this lightly, but I am willing to bet they would give a lot of very expensive stand mounts reason to fear ebay....

EDIT. I am truly flabbergasted by these small stand mounts. No way did I think when I ordered them as 'spares' or maybe to use in the kitchen that they would sound anywhere near as good as they do. I am truly shocked.

How are you getting on with the MLTL's Steve?

aquapiranha
07-11-2010, 15:47
How are you getting on with the MLTL's Steve?

Great thanks Ali. I have not had a chance to give them a proper workout though due to the neighbours lol. Have you wired up the OB's yet?

Steve

Rare Bird
07-11-2010, 17:29
Lentek - moving coil cartridge preamp
Done 2 hours

Ali Tait
07-11-2010, 17:49
Yes have them up and running. Sound ok but not great as I don't have a crossover yet. Work well in the room though.

aquapiranha
07-11-2010, 18:05
Yes have them up and running. Sound ok but not great as I don't have a crossover yet. Work well in the room though.

cool, let me know how you get on with them. Steve

Jonboy
07-11-2010, 18:41
be very quick

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REVOX-BX-350-VINTAGE-RETRO-HI-FI-SPEAKERS-100-WORKING-/260685762148?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cb2150e64

Reid Malenfant
07-11-2010, 18:53
be very quick

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/REVOX-BX-350-VINTAGE-RETRO-HI-FI-SPEAKERS-100-WORKING-/260685762148?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cb2150e64
:) Last time i saw a set of those in the flesh was at a hifi exhibition while i was on holiday with my parents, shows how old they are as i must have been about 10 :eyebrows:

44 now :doh:

Jonboy
07-11-2010, 19:18
44 now :doh:

so am i in 11 days :(

They looked interesting for the money

Rare Bird
07-11-2010, 19:24
be very quick

REVOX-BX-350-VINTAGE-RETRO-HI-FI-SPEAKERS-

Never seen grey ones before, probably painted

Reid Malenfant
07-11-2010, 19:38
so am i in 11 days :(

They looked intersting for the money
Sorry to hear that Jon, it's all downhill from here :lol:

If you thought those were interesting then look out for the big brothers. From what i can remember they use 9 (though it could have been 8 with one in the middle missing??? Doesn't sound right but could be) of the same bass/mids on bass duty (think they are 5.25") what looked like an 8" or 10" for midrange & of course a dome tweeter.

Very odd looking but very nice sounding :)

DSJR
07-11-2010, 19:44
From memory, they were just a mugs eyeful when compared with the UK made competition of the time..

nat8808
08-11-2010, 00:31
someone with good DIY skills should consider this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIR-BEARING-AND-PLATTER-JUST-LIKE-ROCKPORT-SYSTEM-2-/140473488404?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20b4df5414 I know not cheap but where this could go if done right it be worth it

Wow, went for £750.

They auctioned another one of these earlier this year or late last year and it fetched £430 odd - I was tempted back then but shouldn't start a project without finishing my many others.

nat8808
08-11-2010, 00:34
Just tried the Rogers LS1's I picked up the other day for £25 and flippin 'eck! no speaker you can buy for this small amount of money has any business sounding this good! I don't say this lightly, but I am willing to bet they would give a lot of very expensive stand mounts reason to fear ebay....

EDIT. I am truly flabbergasted by these small stand mounts. No way did I think when I ordered them as 'spares' or maybe to use in the kitchen that they would sound anywhere near as good as they do. I am truly shocked.

Some small speakers that are long forgotten are quite good I've found. Maybe there's less to go wrong. Certainly people don't tend to idolise them like some larger ones.

Even my found-on-a-skip Gale Monitors which find it hard to fetch £10 on Ebay are pretty good..

The magazine endorced small cheap monitor was the Morduant Short MS10i - between £25 and £45 ebay prices.

Jac Hawk
13-11-2010, 01:51
I think ebay is great, but there are pitfalls, i've seen junk fetch top dollar, as well as good hifi equipment go for peanuts, in my oppinion the secret to buying, is do your research, know what the item will go for elsewhere, set yourself a maximum price, and always bid in the last 15 seconds of a sale assuming the item hasn't gone over your limit you set yourself, if the item is pick up only, and it's too far to travel, ask if the seller can box the item up and you arrange a courier (they can only say no, and you may be supprised they may agree), finally always look for stuff that ends at weired times, mid afternoon or late at night, items that sell at this time often attract less last minute bidding so tend to go for less.

nat8808
13-11-2010, 08:17
Auction sniping has lessened the effect of odd ending times meaning cheaper prices I think.

Nowhere is too far to travel in my Ebay opinion. You just have to wiegh up the costs of that travel, including perhaps the cost of the time - I often 'pay' myself £10/hour in phantom money to pick something up to judge if it's still a bargain at the end. Then again, I quite like driving.

The main thing that will help get you a bargain is taking the risks that others won't take - an unheard of item that by instinct looks good but you can't find any info on it (and neither will anyone else) or something that someone is unable to test or has discovered not working after a long period of disuse etc.

Second thing is to literally spend hours and hours on Ebay trawling through all the catagories.

In other words, doing things that other people won't do because they have lives to live!

Jac Hawk
13-11-2010, 11:59
Yes I would agree that most people have wised up to ending sales at strange times, but it still happens, and you're right when you say that you have to spend some time trawling through the adds, but in the end it could all be worth it for an unearthed treasure.

In the end it just depends how much time and patience you have, and i suppose what you are doing it for.
In my case i enjoy finding old forgotten jems on ebay and reaserching them on the net.

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 00:05
How about something different?

Accuphase P260
A 30 watt class A mosfet power amp, switchable to 130 watts of class A/B
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Accuphase-power-amp-30W-class-180W-AB-RARE-MOSFET-NR-/160507951713?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item255f04fa61#ht_500wt_1156

Techno Commander
19-11-2010, 00:16
I have a feeling thats going to end up costing considerably more the the current £21.

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 00:26
Yeah, my thoughts too, but what a thing of beauty, eh?

Techno Commander
19-11-2010, 07:47
It is absolutely gorgeous, as is most Accuphase kit.

Marco
19-11-2010, 09:16
Bloody gorgeous, that - I'm a sucker for anything with big 'glowy' VU meters! :stalks:

It'll definitely go for a decent price, but someone will still end up with a bargain, considering what something like that would cost new today!

Marco.

spendorman
19-11-2010, 09:23
Bloody gorgeous, that - I'm a sucker for anything with big 'glowy' VU meters! :stalks:

It'll definitely go for a decent price, but someone will still end up with a bargain, considering what something like that would cost new today!

Marco.

This is fun:

http://www.vuplayer.com/vuplayer.php

The analogue meters of VUplayer:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5188804059_5aeaf91a0f_b.jpg

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 09:31
It'll definitely go for a decent price, but someone will still end up with a bargain, considering what something like that would cost new today!

The current equivalent would be the A35 which I believe goes for something like £4.5k

http://www.elecson.com/hifi/images/AccuphaseA35Front.jpg

Marco
19-11-2010, 09:50
*That* is pant-wettingly lovely! I can only imagine what it'd look like illuminated in a darkened room...... :eek:

Shame it doesn't have valves :eyebrows:

Marco.

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 09:56
Maybe, if meters are your thing, the 150 watt monos might suit you a little better...........

http://www.hifiexpert.eu/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/m/-/m-6000_front.jpg

Marco
19-11-2010, 10:11
Stop it, STOP it - STOP ITTTTTTTT........... {Dribble}

Marco.

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 10:14
Hehehehe!

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 10:44
How about this little beauty - right up Andre's street I reckon (mine too, truth be known!)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Thorens-PR24-Stereo-Tube-amplifier-PR-24-124-/170564602765?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item27b6714b8d#ht_1050wt_1139

spendorman
19-11-2010, 10:50
How about this little beauty - right up Andre's street I reckon (mine too, truth be known!)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Thorens-PR24-Stereo-Tube-amplifier-PR-24-124-/170564602765?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item27b6714b8d#ht_1050wt_1139

And this one that needs some TLC:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THORENS-AZ24-Stereo-Tube-Amplifier-Valve-124-/170564601293?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item27b67145cd

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 10:55
Yes, both from the same guy.
I rather like these Studer valve power amps he's got.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-Studer-V79-V-79-Power-Amps-Monoblock-/170568250569?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item27b6a8f4c9#ht_500wt_1156

Yummy!

Barry
19-11-2010, 11:52
Yes, both from the same guy.
I rather like these Studer valve power amps he's got.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-Studer-V79-V-79-Power-Amps-Monoblock-/170568250569?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item27b6a8f4c9#ht_500wt_1156

Yummy!

Phwoar - now yer talking! 2x EL34s in push-pull, built for professional use, 19" rack mounting, etc. etc. - I think I need to lie down!

Apropos the Thorens PR-24, they do look nice with that lovely '60s styling; but I have no idea if their performance was any good or not. Shall be interested to see what they fetch. Suspect they will only be of interest to (Thorens) collectors.

Regards

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 11:56
Phwoar - now yer talking! 2x EL34s in push-pull, built for professional use, 19" rack mounting, etc. etc. - I think I need to lie down!


Phwoar indeed!

Barry
19-11-2010, 12:15
I meant to add as a post scriptum Chris, my approval of your single handed, and possible uphill, struggle agains the abuse of the "I'm ..." facility.

There is a certain amount of justification if one's user name and real name is the same, as is mine, however if a member wishes to be known as "IamAHoplessAddictOfStrictlyComeDancing", or whatever, then perhaps this ought to their title.

Maybe I'm being a bit too curmudgeonly and need to lighten up!

Apologies for the thread drift.

Regards

Marco
19-11-2010, 12:27
This is all too much..........


Phwoar - now yer talking! 2x EL34s in push-pull, built for professional use, 19" rack mounting, etc. etc. - I think I need to lie down!


Never mind a lie down, I need a padded cell!!

Marco.

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 12:28
Aha! I wondered if anyone had noticed.
No, you stick with your curmudgeon Barry, the real name should be somewhere to be seen by all - that was the idea of introducing it in the first place. Folks have three chances to give their real name - their user name, their signature & up there, so there's no excuse really.

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 12:29
This is all too much..........



Never mind a lie down, I need a padded cell!!

Marco.

I seem to be pushing you over the edge today Marco!

Techno Commander
19-11-2010, 12:40
Phwoar - now yer talking! 2x EL34s in push-pull, built for professional use, 19" rack mounting, etc. etc. - I think I need to lie down!

I think I need some tissues. :eek:

The Grand Wazoo
19-11-2010, 15:10
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YAMAHA-CA-610-/150519962075?pt=UK_Consumer_VintageAudio_RL&hash=item230bb059db#ht_500wt_1156

Go on somebody, it's worth 99p just to be able to use those beautifully made, tactile and ergonomically perfect controls. I've got a full set of them, just to my left as I type this, otherwise, I might be tempted!

Reid Malenfant
19-11-2010, 15:27
Not a bad amplifier either from what i remember :scratch: Thanks for the link Chris, that takes me back to the early 80s :eyebrows: I agree with Chris as well, the thing definately feels like a quality bit of kit in the switching department ;)

retro
19-11-2010, 16:48
Speaking of valves:

...a few days ago... (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=250722093940&si=JVaV7fHKbgv19mjybJ3cnLBbw50%253D&viewitem=) :eek:

or

...still available... (http://cgi.ebay.com/34-000-VACUUM-TUBE-LOT-HAM-AUDIO-AMPLIFIER-NOS-NIB-/160506730510?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item255ef2580e) :doh:

Jonboy
19-11-2010, 17:14
Phwoar indeed!


Double Phwoar

DSJR
19-11-2010, 17:25
Not a bad amplifier either from what i remember :scratch: Thanks for the link Chris, that takes me back to the early 80s :eyebrows: I agree with Chris as well, the thing definately feels like a quality bit of kit in the switching department ;)

Nah, you want the "00" series of Yamaha's, which are even better :)

StanleyB
19-11-2010, 17:30
The Pioneer M-25 is one of the view audio objects of desire that is still on my wish list.

Techno Commander
19-11-2010, 18:57
Stop it, STOP it - STOP ITTTTTTTT........... {Dribble}

Marco.

:ner::ner::ner:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u43/howiebrou/Accuphase-50-100-2000-300-u.jpg

Marco
19-11-2010, 19:50
AAAAAARRRRRRGGGHHHH.... That's IT!! :please: :drugs:

Here, take this: :wetkipper:


Right, I'm off for a lie down somewhere dark and quiet..............!


:door: :wah:


:hotrod:


Marco.

The Grand Wazoo
20-11-2010, 13:56
A bit of history here..........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-W-DM70-Thorens-TD124-Quad-33-303-FM3-Akai-Tape-/280590049453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41547860ad#ht_500wt_1156

Rare Bird
21-11-2010, 00:19
Hi Chris
Those B&W 'DM70' are wonderful speakers, i would deffo have some if i got the room.

i much prefer those on that listing to the Continental version...You can still get the units serviced if you want..

Jonboy
21-11-2010, 00:30
Hi Chris
Those B&W 'DM70' are wonderful speakers, i would deffo have some if i got the room.



They have always looked like a good punt to try out, maybe one day,

Lucky bastard who found that system then, i bet he gave very little for it

Jac Hawk
21-11-2010, 19:43
So my Castle Kendal II's have had some tlc to the cabs and connecting wires replaced with something a bit more meaty, i've hooked em up and given em a run.

initially i was worried that the bass would be overwhelming, but i must say WOW, they are sweet, the bass is controlled, i don't need staws, foam or even an old pair of socks shoving in the reflex port, the stereo seperation is very good, as is mid and high frequencies.

All in all a good buy on ebay, just need to make some grills now, then i'll post some before and after shots.

Rare Bird
21-11-2010, 20:15
So my Castle Kendal II's have had some tlc to the cabs and connecting wires replaced with something a bit more meaty, i've hooked em up and given em a run.

initially i was worried that the bass would be overwhelming, but i must say WOW, they are sweet, the bass is controlled, i don't need staws, foam or even an old pair of socks shoving in the reflex port, the stereo seperation is very good, as is mid and high frequencies.

All in all a good buy on ebay, just need to make some grills now, then i'll post some before and after shots.

Show us yours & i'll show you mine (Castles that is)

Barry
21-11-2010, 20:16
A bit of history here..........

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-W-DM70-Thorens-TD124-Quad-33-303-FM3-Akai-Tape-/280590049453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41547860ad#ht_500wt_1156

Now that is a priapic generating system for us 'anacrophiles'! Never heard the DM70s, but they look lovely. But then so too does the rest of the system - Hell I've got most of it! But not any of the MAC switching units.

I'll watch this one - but I doubt the seller will get the asking price.

Regards

Reid Malenfant
21-11-2010, 20:27
Show us yours & i'll show you mine (Castles that is)
I seem to remember a post (that you might have made Andr'e) where someone mentioned having owned nearly all the Castle speakers :scratch:

If so perhaps you can help... I'm attempting to remember what a good friend of mine had & they were very good imo. Castle speakers, 8" bass unit, 4" mid & that odd castle tweeter. Reflex enclosure ported to the front, a fair size & they might have had some kind of built in stand. They were at least 2ft^3...

Some kind of odd partition (inside the enclosure) might have been used as well to alter the way the enclosure worked. Drivers were all in line top to bottom on the enclosure front. Nice high quality wood veneer as well...

Any ideas :scratch: Cheers :)

Rare Bird
21-11-2010, 20:50
I seem to remember a post (that you might have made Andr'e) where someone mentioned having owned nearly all the Castle speakers :scratch:

If so perhaps you can help... I'm attempting to remember what a good friend of mine had & they were very good imo. Castle speakers, 8" bass unit, 4" mid & that odd castle tweeter. Reflex enclosure ported to the front, a fair size & they might have had some kind of built in stand. They were at least 2ft^3...

Some kind of odd partition (inside the enclosure) might have been used as well to alter the way the enclosure worked. Drivers were all in line top to bottom on the enclosure front. Nice high quality wood veneer as well...

Any ideas :scratch: Cheers :)

http://s560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/aos_images/classic_components/C2.jpg

Stands bolted onto the bottom

Reid Malenfant
21-11-2010, 20:54
http://s560.photobucket.com/albums/ss49/aos_images/classic_components/C2.jpg
Looks very similar, but the drivers were in line vertically :) Looks to be about the right size to if that's an 8" bass unit.

I think the port might have been under the bass unit as well. Just imagine that pic moved about a tad & you have got them :eyebrows:

E2A:- The bass unit had a cast alloy chassis & was the same shape as the mid in that picture. It wasn't painted, it was alloy coloured. Same kind of pulp cone & suspension ;)

Jonboy
21-11-2010, 21:05
I have a few old signs but this one it a tad expensive, nice though

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VERY-RARE-ORIGINAL-COLUMBIA-RECORDS-ENAMEL-SIGN-C1920_W0QQitemZ360320367571QQcategoryZ804QQcmdZVie wItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%2 52BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFIC S%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D22069692843 6%252B220696928436%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D511 7208084268275933

And this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1930s-Columbia-Records-Advertising-Sign-Door-Plate-/380288300738?pt=UK_Collectables_Advertising_ET&hash=item588af2f6c2

Rare Bird
21-11-2010, 21:06
Looks very similar, but the drivers were in line vertically :) Looks to be about the right size to if that's an 8" bass unit.

I think the port might have been under the bass unit as well. Just imagine that pic moved about a tad & you have got them :eyebrows:

E2A:- The bass unit had a cast alloy chassis & was the same shape as the mid in that picture. It wasn't painted, it was alloy coloured. Same kind of pulp cone & suspension ;)

Conway IIA or III

Reid Malenfant
21-11-2010, 21:12
Conway II/IIA or III
Yep, it was the Conway :) The name hit home like a hammer :eyebrows:

It was probably a later version like you say, that new picture is spot on, they sounded damn fine as well as kicking some ass :lol:

Thank you Andr'e 3046

Rare Bird
21-11-2010, 21:19
Yep, it was the Conway :) The name hit home like a hammer :eyebrows:

It was probably a later version like you say, that new picture is spot on, they sounded damn fine as well as kicking some ass :lol:

Thank you Andr'e 3046

The old ones i first pictured are Conway Mk1..you cant see it but they had a low level metal box section frame bolted to the underside the output terminal pod was on the underside of the speaker aswell, the same applied to the 5 unit 'Howards', btw those original 'Howards' are probably the best speaker i've ever owned..Nothing like early Castles for kicking out Jazz based moosik..

Jac Hawk
21-11-2010, 22:36
just reading what you 2 (andre and mark) wrote about the castles, mine have the same tweeter but insted of black it's brushed steel, and the same 8inch bass, with the same cast chassis and brushed steel surround, castle must have used these drives in many of their speakers, i must admit that tweeter is a little odd, but certainly does the business, i've tried them on a whole range of music except classical, err cos i don't listen to it, but everything from jazz through to hip hop and metal, and up to now my ebay cast off's are very impressive.

Rare Bird
21-11-2010, 22:49
just reading what you 2 (andre and mark) wrote about the castles, mine have the same tweeter but insted of black it's brushed steel, and the same 8inch bass, with the same cast chassis and brushed steel surround, castle must have used these drives in many of their speakers, i must admit that tweeter is a little odd, but certainly does the business, i've tried them on a whole range of music except classical, err cos i don't listen to it, but everything from jazz through to hip hop and metal, and up to now my ebay cast off's are very impressive.

Cast aluminium baskets, those tweeters are very good tweeters on the ear..An upgrade thats worth doing is the crossover caps.

The Grand Wazoo
21-11-2010, 23:28
Watch out for those fuses though!!

Rare Bird
22-11-2010, 00:31
Watch out for those fuses though!!

CASTEK :)

You used to have 'Pembrokes' didnt you Chris?

The Grand Wazoo
22-11-2010, 00:32
I did, for many years & I loved 'em to bits!
Proper wood finish

Rare Bird
22-11-2010, 00:47
I did, for many years & I loved 'em to bits!
Proper wood finish

Aye great speaker the 'Pembrokes'...

Jac Hawk
22-11-2010, 00:55
Cast aluminium baskets, those tweeters are very good tweeters on the ear..An upgrade thats worth doing is the crossover caps.
Seems like you've done this before Andre, any particular, brand you would suggest, personaly i thought the crossovers were ok.

Rare Bird
22-11-2010, 02:41
Seems like you've done this before Andre, any particular, brand you would suggest, personaly i thought the crossovers were ok.

I've always used Ansar Polypropylenes..

Reid Malenfant
22-11-2010, 14:46
Nice pair of ATCs (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ATC-SR-50-Studio-monitor-speakers-/230553405780?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35ae0dc954) :) Pick up only though :doh: Aint it always the way :rolleyes:

Jac Hawk
22-11-2010, 20:51
Nice pair of ATCs (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ATC-SR-50-Studio-monitor-speakers-/230553405780?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35ae0dc954) :) Pick up only though :doh: Aint it always the way :rolleyes:

Would you want a set of ATC's posted, i sure as hell wouldn't, plus then if you did want them posting they weigh a tonne as i recall.

DSJR
22-11-2010, 20:59
I think I can say that practically all ATC's are extremely heavy and the three ways are almost unmanageabke for one person - maybe the 40's, but 50A's upwards were a real struggle I found. ATC used to use a firm called "Captain Cargo" I think, but don't know if they still exist.

Techno Commander
22-11-2010, 21:16
They arent too far from me. :)

Although I dont really need them.

But they are cheap. :)

Reid Malenfant
24-11-2010, 15:56
Would you want a set of ATC's posted, i sure as hell wouldn't, plus then if you did want them posting they weigh a tonne as i recall.
There are ebay sellers willing to ship Wilson Audio Maxx IIs for £150 the pair (with each one weighing nearly 3 times the weight of one of those ATCs), so my answer would be yes, i'd like the option :eyebrows: No car (or car license) means no collection :ner:

Some nice amplifiers on the bay :)

Valve stylie class A (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audio-Innovations-Series-800-25w-Class-Power-Amp-/170570171662?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27b6c6450e)

Valve & transistor stylie class A (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musical-Fidelity-F18-200w-class-Power-Amplifier-/250731497565?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3a60c3085d) :eyebrows:

For all you Accuphase lovers of class A (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Accuphase-power-amp-30W-class-180W-AB-RARE-MOSFET-NR-/160507951713?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item255f04fa61) :lol:

Last but by no means least (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musical-Fidelity-A1-Class-Amplifier-/160510005524?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item255f245114) :doh:

Rare Bird
24-11-2010, 18:46
Just won myself a mint Quad '306' £120.00..

Techno Commander
24-11-2010, 18:54
A nice looking pair of antique speaker cabinets (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320620537669&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT). Just the right size to make something interesting with.

John
24-11-2010, 20:10
No idea what these sound like but they even more mimilistic than mine and if you have the right room and can her before you buy might be a bargain
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stunning-Pair-NoBox-Open-Baffle-Loudspeakers-Mint-/250730990633?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a60bb4c29

Marco
26-11-2010, 08:57
A nice looking pair of antique speaker cabinets (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320620537669&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT). Just the right size to make something interesting with.

Interesting... The guy lives in Tarporley, which is only down the road from me. It'd be funny if there were rare vintage drivers inside, but I suspect not.

Might be worth a look though to see what they are :)

Marco.

The Grand Wazoo
26-11-2010, 20:02
For those interested in these things...........
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TEAC-reference-500-hi-fi-inc-sound-organisation-stand-/330498884016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4cf344c1b0#ht_1235wt_1716

Techno Commander
26-11-2010, 20:16
Interesting... The guy lives in Tarporley, which is only down the road from me. It'd be funny if there were rare vintage drivers inside, but I suspect not.

Might be worth a look though to see what they are :)

Marco.

For 99p you cant really go wrong.:)

Rare Bird
26-11-2010, 22:04
Seems a bit crap of late on our fav auction place..I generally make a few bargins this time of year but nothing to really call a bargin this year..

Alex_UK
26-11-2010, 22:39
Interesting... The guy lives in Tarporley, which is only down the road from me. It'd be funny if there were rare vintage drivers inside, but I suspect not.

Might be worth a look though to see what they are :)

Marco.

My guess is that the speaker grilles are the originals, in which case they are possibly Sansui or Pioneer from the 70s? - unlikely to be a set of Tannoy Golds I reckon...

Jonboy
26-11-2010, 23:00
Seems a bit crap of late on our fav auction place..I generally make a few bargins this time of year but nothing to really call a bargin this year..

It all seems to be expensive on the valve side of things as well :(

The Grand Wazoo
27-11-2010, 00:03
My guess is that the speaker grilles are the originals, in which case they are possibly Sansui or Pioneer from the 70s? - unlikely to be a set of Tannoy Golds I reckon...

Yep, they look like Sansui's to me, maybe sitting on home made plinths - I know some of the Sansui's had little plinths like that, but those are taller than I've seen before & that's a bad veneer match.

http://www.nrpavs.co.nz/Images/Sansui_SP35_443x368_pixels.gif

Techno Commander
27-11-2010, 00:18
The ebay boxes look a lot deeper than the Sansui's.

The Grand Wazoo
27-11-2010, 00:21
Yes - but Sansui made a lot of different models and of all sorts of sizes, over a long period of time. The picture was to illustrate the grilles. Those grilles were hand assembled and finished from wood - real workmanship.

http://www.classicsansui.net/images/Sansui%20SF-2%20End%20Table%20speakers%20b.jpg

Rare Bird
27-11-2010, 00:46
The ebay boxes look a lot deeper than the Sansui's.

I thought they were Sansui 'SP50' in new cabs but as you say they do look too deep..

Jac Hawk
27-11-2010, 00:48
yes i must agree, there isn't much worth bidding on, and hardly any bargins, even cheap system components are fetching good money.

We're all doomed..........

Rare Bird
27-11-2010, 00:50
yes i must agree, there isn't much worth bidding on, and hardly any bargins, even cheap system components are fetching good money.

We're all doomed..........

What frustrates me is massive bidding on total crap :scratch:

Jac Hawk
27-11-2010, 11:02
What frustrates me is massive bidding on total crap :scratch:

yes i think the sellers have wised up, they're using words like "vintage" and "rare" to discribe stuff that's just "old" and "crap", and for one reason or another buyers are beleaving the hype.

I saw a Cambridge Audio A/V amp fetch more on ebay secondhand than you could buy it brand new from Richer Sounds and then there was a tenner on top for p&p, there are some real muppets out there

Techno Commander
27-11-2010, 11:07
Here's a pair of Lumley Reference (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lumley-Reference-120-valve-monoblocs-/170568900760?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27b6b2e098) 120 mono blocks at £255 with 3 days to go. I have heard the Lumley signature amps and they are stunning. :)

Spur07
27-11-2010, 12:35
yes i think the sellers have wised up, they're using words like "vintage" and "rare" to discribe stuff that's just "old" and "crap", and for one reason or another buyers are beleaving the hype.

I saw a Cambridge Audio A/V amp fetch more on ebay secondhand than you could buy it brand new from Richer Sounds and then there was a tenner on top for p&p, there are some real muppets out there

moronic overbidding on used equipment isn't uncommon on fleabay - it happens all the time with certain photographic gear. Maybe they don't do the proper research, or maybe they get carried away, but why pay more than you can buy new for something second hand that doesn't come with a guarantee. :scratch:

Spur07
27-11-2010, 12:39
Here's a pair of Lumley Reference (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lumley-Reference-120-valve-monoblocs-/170568900760?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27b6b2e098) 120 mono blocks at £255 with 3 days to go. I have heard the Lumley signature amps and they are stunning. :)

It's interesting to see how some people get away with stuff on fleabay - he's blatantly requested 'cash only' at the bottom of the listing. I've had listings pulled countless times for doing that - I guess i must have my cards marked.

Good luck to him, I can't stand the way ebay have tried to enforce Paypal on everyone.

Spur07
27-11-2010, 12:41
No idea what these sound like but they even more mimilistic than mine and if you have the right room and can her before you buy might be a bargain
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stunning-Pair-NoBox-Open-Baffle-Loudspeakers-Mint-/250730990633?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a60bb4c29

nice design that John, with the use of clear perspex

Rare Bird
27-11-2010, 13:23
moronic overbidding on used equipment isn't uncommon on fleabay - it happens all the time with certain photographic gear. Maybe they don't do the proper research, or maybe they get carried away, but why pay more than you can buy new for something second hand that doesn't come with a guarantee. :scratch:

I saw a standard Rega 'RB300' go last month a fiver short of a new one :mental:

Macca
27-11-2010, 13:38
Bidded for one of these to replace my old one - Sony CDP 761E

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/Sony_CDP-761E_lh_rem_150x100_pixels.gif

£10 delivery so I was prepeared to pay up to £40 plus the delivery but figured I would get it for about £25 - it went for £50! - for a budget Sony CDP from 1995 that initially retailed at £250? - now I like the sound of these players that is why I want one but I'm amazed that anyone else does.

I bought my old one, brand new for £110 in 1997, including delivery - allowing for inflation and assuming it still worked it would actually have appreciated in value....nuts:scratch:

DSJR
27-11-2010, 16:25
I've seen 761's go for around £25, so don't worry.

I bought a Denon 1520 from greenhome Electronics recently. Perfect mechanicals (I believe the mech is fairly similar to Marco's big Sony) but the electronics are in dire need of fettling as the sound is totally two dimensional with no dynamic shading at all..

Reid Malenfant
27-11-2010, 18:33
The ebay boxes look a lot deeper than the Sansui's.
They look like Kenwood speakers to me ;)

A guy i used to know had a pair with similar grilles on them :) Of course i could be wrong :eyebrows:

Jonboy
27-11-2010, 18:42
The ebay boxes look a lot deeper than the Sansui's.

Dynatron made some along the same lines as well

Rare Bird
28-11-2010, 13:37
A manual: Logic 'DM101'/'Helius'/AT '0C-9' on BIN

MartinT
28-11-2010, 15:45
That arm looks like a Helius Aureus (certainly the gimbal assembly looks like one). I'm afraid it was total shite.

Rare Bird
28-11-2010, 15:56
That arm looks like a Helius Aureus (certainly the gimbal assembly looks like one). I'm afraid it was total shite.

No It's an Helius Standard arm..

Techno Commander
28-11-2010, 15:59
Not exactly ebay, but very much audio related. :)

Pink Floyd mixing desk (http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/WService=wslive_pub/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=4814682&iSaleNo=17974&iSaleSectionNo=1)

Pink Floyd quadrophonic panning console (http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/WService=wslive_pub/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=4814684&iSaleNo=17974&iSaleSectionNo=1)

Rare Bird
28-11-2010, 16:35
Andy:
i used to have WEM 'audiomaster' mixer in total mint condition, wish i'd still kept it..

MartinT
28-11-2010, 19:57
No It's an Helius Standard arm..

It looks like the same gimbal assembly. I had no end of trouble with bearing stiction and getting it to trace correctly across the arc of the LP. No amount of adjustment ever cured it completely and I eventually sold it on in disgust.

Rare Bird
28-11-2010, 20:34
It looks like the same gimbal assembly. I had no end of trouble with bearing stiction and getting it to trace correctly across the arc of the LP. No amount of adjustment ever cured it completely and I eventually sold it on in disgust.

It's defo the standard Helius arm Martin (Adjustable sliding headshell, you can see the internal wire exiting through the side of the armtube)..

The 'Aurum' looked very simular but had fixed headshell as opposed to the first arms sliding shell.

The 'Aureus' arms you mentioned came after these models & were different

All old problems can be sorted by sending the arms to Helius to have a full service which includes bearings..

MartinT
28-11-2010, 21:23
Ah ok, thanks for clarifying, Andr'e.

Rare Bird
29-11-2010, 13:09
Quad 'QC-24' Pre £0.99 start..

tommy6206
29-11-2010, 16:32
Just a heads up may be of interest my local charity shop has a pair of Kef K2 Celeste MKII speakers for £5 look to be in good nick and a Thorens TT again all looks complete not sure of model number but think i will go back and have another look not sure of the price of this 1..

Jac Hawk
29-11-2010, 19:06
Just got a Pioneer A400 £51 off Ebay, perfect condition, did i get a bargin?

Alex_UK
29-11-2010, 21:35
Just got a Pioneer A400 £51 off Ebay, perfect condition, did i get a bargin?

Yes - they usually go for quite a bit more than that I think - usually at least £80 in that condition, probably more like £100

Techno Commander
29-11-2010, 22:33
Nice Techie (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250731609184&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT) if you're in Warwickshire.

Rare Bird
29-11-2010, 22:46
Just got a Pioneer A400 £51 off Ebay, perfect condition, did i get a bargin?

Is it a 400GTE ?

Jac Hawk
29-11-2010, 23:06
Is it a 400GTE ?

no, it hasn't got the cap upgrade, but i was thinking about doing it, does anyone have the list of parts to do the GTE upgrade?

tommy6206
30-11-2010, 14:05
Well I went back to the charity shop and I'm now the owner of a pair of Kef K2 Celeste MK II speakers and a Thorens TD150/II TT and all for £10.Speakers sound very good.But not hooked the TT up as yet to see but plugged it in and spins up ok .Does any one now how to get the grill covers of the speakers thats if the do come off.Thanks

tommy6206
30-11-2010, 17:02
Bit of an update on the Thorens. I had to solder a new phono lead on as the old one was crap and had a din plug on the end of it.Gave it a bit of a clean up and adjustment and was ready to plug it in. Well feck me sideways it don't sound half bad with its Shure M44-5 cartridge on it,And Ive not checked the alignment on it yet or cleaned it by it sure does sound sweet.I think I may have got a bargain..

Ali Tait
30-11-2010, 17:21
Here's a bargain,yet another 100 quid off!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ER-Audio-ESL-III-Electrostatic-Loudspeakers-/190473785205?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c591f4f75#ht_500wt_901

These deserve a good home,they are superb.

Alex_UK
30-11-2010, 18:49
Bit of an update on the Thorens. I had to solder a new phono lead on as the old one was crap and had a din plug on the end of it.Gave it a bit of a clean up and adjustment and was ready to plug it in. Well feck me sideways it don't sound half bad with its Shure M44-5 cartridge on it,And Ive not checked the alignment on it yet or cleaned it by it sure does sound sweet.I think I may have got a bargain..

You certainly have at a fiver! :eek: Never seen any hifi apart from crappy Ferguson stack systems at our local shops.

Does the TD150 have a Thorens arm on it? Would be worth at least 10 times what you paid for it on ebay by the looks. Result!

John
30-11-2010, 18:52
I heardthe ones reviewed in Hifi world very good indeed

tommy6206
30-11-2010, 19:20
Hi Alex
Yes i believe so.I think its all original in wooden plinth with manual as well as did the speakers with there little envelopes with instructions and unused warranty card.Ive give the speakers cabs a good waxing and they look superb.I might treat the TT to a new belt and a drop of oil.I think a new belt and oil will cost more than TT and speakers lol..

Alex_UK
30-11-2010, 21:36
Here's a bargain TT for you... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/emt-927-turntable-/220703843770?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3362f965ba#ht_7657wt_1139 Is that price a typo? No? (Barry?) Good grief, must be a rare one? :eek:

Jonboy
30-11-2010, 22:03
i think Nasty Nick has lost his mind

Barry
30-11-2010, 22:57
Here's a bargain TT for you... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/emt-927-turntable-/220703843770?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3362f965ba#ht_7657wt_1139 Is that price a typo? No? (Barry?) Good grief, must be a rare one? :eek:

For some reason EMT 927 turntables (the first EMT designed for the professional market) are very collectable. As far as I'm concerned they have no advantage over the smaller 930. The 927 could play 16" masters and to do that were equipped with 12" arms, whereas the 930, despite having a 13" platter is intended only to play 12" discs or smaller.

Originally there was a (very rare) 'calibration' version of the 927, using a glass slip-platter. This was years before Rega had the idea of using a glass platter. EMT chose glass as the surface could be polished to a mirror-smooth finish and keep that finish. Whether there were acoustic benefits to be heard over the conventional acrylic slip-platter I dont know. Such glass slip-platters are now available for the 930, but they are very expensive.

The Emporium's sample on eBay is without an arm and looks as if it hasn't been kept in the dryest of environments, however the (expensive) idler wheel does look to be in good condition.

But £15,000? Well they are rare, but it's not the calibration version. I certainly wouldn't pay anything like that, and I doubt if many EMT enthusiasts would either!

Alex_UK
30-11-2010, 23:02
Thanks Barry - informative and authoritative as usual - always interseting to learn something new.

Spectral Morn
30-11-2010, 23:34
Here's a bargain,yet another 100 quid off!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ER-Audio-ESL-III-Electrostatic-Loudspeakers-/190473785205?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c591f4f75#ht_500wt_901

These deserve a good home,they are superb.

If I lived closer and had a bigger room I would have asked to have a listen but I live across the water, my room is too small so they just would not work.

I hope they find a good home Ali and soon.


Regards D S D L

Ali Tait
01-12-2010, 05:19
Thanks , hopefully they will go this time. Someone will get a bloody bargain!

Marco
01-12-2010, 08:03
5.19am? Jeezuz... Is the snow keeping you awake, Ali? ;)

Marco.

Ali Tait
01-12-2010, 08:16
Been trying for the last two and a half hours to get that F*****G van out,still no joy! Mercedes Vitos are CRAP in the snow!

Marco
01-12-2010, 08:26
Hahaha... I thought as much! Told ya yesterday, dude - it's a ski job! Can you do a good 'Eddy the Eagle' impression? :eyebrows:

Marco.

Ali Tait
01-12-2010, 09:04
I used to know him years ago,before he was famous. We both worked at the same ski school.

Marco
01-12-2010, 09:10
Lol - nice one. I didn't even know you could ski!

Well, what are you waiting for? Get yer skis on, and yer arse to work!! :lol:

Marco.

Ali Tait
01-12-2010, 09:27
Yeah,used to be a ski instructor many moons ago. Started at 15 at weekends.Was good money then. And of course it was unbeatable for meeting girls! :eyebrows:

Jonboy
01-12-2010, 09:37
Been trying for the last two and a half hours to get that F*****G van out,still no joy! Mercedes Vitos are CRAP in the snow!

I have left my Viano on the drive, i'm not risking it, i'll just go out in my old Discovery instead:)

Jac Hawk
01-12-2010, 09:46
Ok guys my Fiat has kept to the fine Italian tradition, when in adversity, just give up!!

The bloody handbrake is frozen on solid, so it looks like i'll be postin on the forum a bit today:cool:

Marco
01-12-2010, 10:07
Yeah,used to be a ski instructor many moons ago. Started at 15 at weekends.Was good money then. And of course it was unbeatable for meeting girls!

ATTENTION - perving alert!!! I must resist, I must resist, I MUST RESIST....... :flasher:

Were you a real hunk back in the day in yer ski pants then, Ali? :lol:

Marco (who works from home, doesn't have to move his ass anywhere, currently toasting his toes by the log fire, and feeling rather smug) :eyebrows: :ner:

Ali Tait
01-12-2010, 10:19
I did allright! ;)

Marco
01-12-2010, 10:27
I betcha did, honey! :kiss:

Marco.

Rare Bird
01-12-2010, 13:52
Been trying for the last two and a half hours to get that F*****G van out,still no joy! Mercedes Vitos are CRAP in the snow!

Get yourself a real snow car Jensen 'FF' :)

Ali Tait
01-12-2010, 14:14
Supposed to be getting new vans this week that are front wheel drive,but I can't get mine out to get it swopped!

Rare Bird
01-12-2010, 14:15
Supposed to be getting new vans this week that are front wheel drive,but I can't get mine out to get it swopped!

Don't you know anyone with a 4x4 to pull it out or is it that it won't turn over?

Ali Tait
01-12-2010, 14:25
Don't know anyone here with one. It turns over fine,it's just it's so crap in snow and ice I can't get it out,and even if I do,I've still got to get up to the top of the hill at the end of our street,which has never been cleared.

Marco
03-12-2010, 20:49
This is RIGHT up my street, as I love vintage BBC radio broadcast equipment. I'm oh *so* tempted..................

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TECHNICS-SP10-Mk2-BBC-PROFESSIONAL-VARISPEED-COMPLETE_W0QQitemZ300497041551QQcategoryZ21145QQcm dZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI %26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clki d%3D5360820399090389543#ht_1906wt_936

Dunno where I'd put it, though!

Marco.

John
04-12-2010, 07:36
If you do decide to get it I can pick up for you I have garage it can store in till you ready to pick up

Marco
04-12-2010, 11:31
Cheers, John - I'll defo bear that in mind. The problem is though I have no place to put the bugger!

Marco.

Rare Bird
04-12-2010, 12:27
I'm oh *so* tempted..................



Don't do it ;)

Jonboy
04-12-2010, 12:32
Don't do it ;)

whys that mate, are they not as good as they are made out to be

Ali Tait
04-12-2010, 14:07
Nick has one in a slatedeck plinth and it's probably the best deck I've ever heard.

Rare Bird
04-12-2010, 22:57
Quad 303 Power Amp £60 buy it now states pick up Suffolk

Bargin

Jonboy
04-12-2010, 23:18
definately not a bargain ,where do these people get their prices from and what about the poor old lady/man they robbed to start with, it pisses me off :steam:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-W-DM70-Thorens-TD124-Quad-33-303-FM3-Akai-Tape-/280590049453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41547860ad

Alex_UK
04-12-2010, 23:45
Quad 303 Power Amp £60 buy it now states pick up Suffolk

Bargin

Can't find it Andre - can you post or PM me a link?

Jonboy
04-12-2010, 23:47
here you are
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Quad-303-Power-Amp-/180596490723?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2a0c63c1e3

Rare Bird
04-12-2010, 23:52
Hows the Lafeyette keeping Jon ;)

Alex_UK
04-12-2010, 23:55
Thanks Jon (and Andre for the PM) - tempting...

Jonboy
04-12-2010, 23:55
My Lafayette, shes doing fine and dandy matey

Rare Bird
04-12-2010, 23:57
:( :lolsign:

Jonboy
04-12-2010, 23:57
Thanks Jon (and Andre for the PM) - tempting...

well worth a punt Alex, you will be pleasantly suprised

Rare Bird
05-12-2010, 00:02
Yeh let have a quad invasion show those Techy geezers what rules the gaff :lolsign:

Alex_UK
05-12-2010, 22:04
Luckily (unluckily?) someone else made the decision for me this morning! Pity, I liked the idea of a musical toaster! Maybe one day, but I wasn't convinced on the condition with this one.

Rare Bird
05-12-2010, 22:41
Doesnt matter about condition as long as you have a mint end pannel :)

Alex_UK
05-12-2010, 22:50
Doesnt matter about condition as long as you have a mint end pannel :)

Yeah, like you'd be happy with a dented & scratched one?! :eek: ;)

Rare Bird
06-12-2010, 00:15
Yeah, like you'd be happy with a dented & scratched one?! :eek: ;)



What i'm trying to say is as long as the end plate with the lettering is ok the case can be stripped & resprayed to new condition.. watch this space ;)

Marco
06-12-2010, 17:05
Nice 'shunter' on yer new avatar, mate :)

Marco.

Reid Malenfant
06-12-2010, 17:11
Nice 'shunter' on yer new avatar, mate :)

Marco.
Coughs & sneezels spread Diseasels As i believe Reverend Awdry wrote :eyebrows:

Techno Commander
06-12-2010, 17:14
Coughs & sneezels spread Diseasels As i believe Reverend Awdry wrote :eyebrows:

Bloody train spotters.:ner: :lol::lol:




















Actually, I read his books too.:)

Rare Bird
06-12-2010, 17:27
Not a shunter it's a Class 76 ( EM1) 1500 V DC Electric Bo-Bo originally designed for the electrification of the Woodhead line..50's & 60's british Diesel/Electric Locomotives are one of my secret intrests ;)

Alex_UK
06-12-2010, 17:32
50's & 60's british Diesel/Electric Locomotives are one of my secret intrests ;)

Don't ever think about becoming a spy, will you Andre! ;) Mind you, maybe you already are one...

Rare Bird
06-12-2010, 17:50
Don't ever think about becoming a spy, will you Andre! ;) Mind you, maybe you already are one...

;)

Marco
06-12-2010, 18:07
Not a shunter it's a Class 76 ( EM1) 1500 V DC Electric Bo-Bo originally designed for the electrification of the Woodhead line..


Ah.... Had no idea, really - just trying to remember from playing 'Top Trumps' in the 70s!


50's & 60's british Diesel/Electric Locomotives are one of my secret intrests ;)

.....not forgetting your penchant for 'golden showers' :eyebrows:

Marco.

Rare Bird
06-12-2010, 18:16
.....not forgetting your penchant for 'golden showers' :eyebrows:



:eyebrows:

MartinT
07-12-2010, 06:54
Not a shunter it's a Class 76 ( EM1) 1500 V DC Electric Bo-Bo

It's the Deltics for me. What a fantastic engine, and the sound!

Rare Bird
07-12-2010, 11:30
It's the Deltics for me. What a fantastic engine, and the sound!

O yes twin Napiers ribcage rattlers

DSJR
07-12-2010, 13:03
Bet they're not "bargains on ebay" are they :eyebrows:

MartinT
07-12-2010, 14:26
Well, there was an aircraft carrier on eBay once. Come to think about it, there may be one again soon.

Rare Bird
08-12-2010, 16:58
Mission '720' £10 start pick up London..

flapland
11-12-2010, 22:41
Not a shunter it's a Class 76 ( EM1) 1500 V DC Electric Bo-Bo originally designed for the electrification of the Woodhead line..50's & 60's british Diesel/Electric Locomotives are one of my secret intrests ;)

Andre Perhaps you should call yourself Tommy then. Obscure trainspotting joke.

Sad former train spotter that I am. Man Victoria early 80s was my time. 25s, 40s, Peaks and if lucky 55s.

Rare Bird
11-12-2010, 22:48
Andre Perhaps you should call yourself Tommy then. Obscure trainspotting joke.

Sad former train spotter that I am. Man Victoria early 80s was my time. 25s, 40s, Peaks and if lucky 55s.

Well the train from where i am always went to Manchester Pick your dilly, I always went over to Victoria for the diesels..Yeh pretty much alsorts over there.

For some strange reason i always wanted to pop over to the netherlands to see if i could catch a glimpse of one of the Class 77's (EM2)..

Jonboy
11-12-2010, 23:01
I went to a private engine collection last month and this was bought on ebay


http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/DSC_0490.jpghttp://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/DSC_0266.jpg

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/DSC_0492.jpg

Rare Bird
11-12-2010, 23:12
What did that fetch Jon?

Jonboy
11-12-2010, 23:29
He didn't say, and i thought it rude to ask but he got one for spares as well, they filled a artic trailer, it was rated at 450 hp but ran up to 1000hp under a presured system, 23.5 gallons per hour consumption, not for the faint hearted.

If you like big engines take a visit here (http://www.internalfire.com/) sometime, i have passed on a few engines to the owner Paul Evans whos a really nice guy, we are plannning on doing a club visit next year ourselves

The Grand Wazoo
12-12-2010, 01:02
On a business trip to Sweden, I once saw something similar to that being used to drive a wood chipper - that was knocking out just over 1,000 hp, I was told. It could turn a 70 yr old pine tree into a pile of flakes in about 12 seconds!

flapland
12-12-2010, 08:43
To sort of bring the thread back on topic. The following is a bargain although collection only. :mental:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STANDARD-GAUGE-STEAM-LOCOMOTIVE-SALE-/250731323016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a60c05e88#ht_500wt_1156

flapland
12-12-2010, 08:45
And one for Andre

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LHL-O-Gauge-Finescale-English-Electric-Prototype-Deltic-/250472339437?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3a515097ed#ht_2813wt_907

Now when we are looking at value for money I think our hobby short changes us. I mean a new Naim NAP 250 is more money and obviously less work to produce.

Jonboy
12-12-2010, 10:06
To sort of bring the thread back on topic. The following is a bargain although collection only. :mental:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STANDARD-GAUGE-STEAM-LOCOMOTIVE-SALE-/250731323016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a60c05e88#ht_500wt_1156


That seems very cheap to me for a full size one

flapland
12-12-2010, 11:08
To sort of bring the thread back on topic. The following is a bargain although collection only. :mental:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STANDARD-GAUGE-STEAM-LOCOMOTIVE-SALE-/250731323016?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a60c05e88#ht_500wt_1156


That seems very cheap to me for a full size one

Indeed I think the problem is that although its runs on Standard Gauge Track the loading gauge is European which is larger than the UK loading gauge. I suspect you would have to keep the loco at its present location which one of the few Heritage Lines that can run European loading gauge. Perhaps its like running B&W 801s with SET apps. Its all hifi but its not all fully compatible despite initial appearance.

Rare Bird
12-12-2010, 14:17
And one for Andre



Very nice, brass aswell, i once had a 56er in brass cost me about £200.00

Techno Commander
14-12-2010, 21:49
New, unused and boxed SP10 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Technics-SP10-Mk2-SH-10E-Turntable-System-NEW-BOXED-/170577452623?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item27b7355e4f)

Beechwoods
14-12-2010, 21:51
Aye, but will it be a bargain ;)

Techno Commander
14-12-2010, 21:54
With 13 bids already and 8 days to go, possibly not. Be interesting to see what it does go to though.

Reid Malenfant
14-12-2010, 22:05
I have purchased stuff from that seller (on fleabay) a couple of times & been very happy with the service & product :) Don't be surprised to see a crazy price, though what that is i have no idea :eyebrows:

The Grand Wazoo
15-12-2010, 00:51
Here's one for Andre:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/The-Sound-Organisation-black-steel-12-record-rack-/320627976197?pt=UK_Home_Garden_CD_DVDStorage_SM&hash=item4aa6eaa805

Rare Bird
15-12-2010, 11:10
Hi Chris
Yeh saw that yesterday, i was gonna PM you the link but remembered about the space situation

The Grand Wazoo
15-12-2010, 21:30
Lovely vintage valve tuner here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FISHER-FM-90X-TUBE-TUNNER-RECEIVER-W-CABINET-NICE-/360326795123?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item53e5268f73#ht_500wt_922

Rare Bird
16-12-2010, 00:56
Goodman's 'Achromat Beta' Speeka's

Beobloke
16-12-2010, 13:03
A chap on the Isle of Wight was recently selling a complete set of Achromat Kappas, Betas and Sigmas. I was tempted.....

Excellent speakers though most of them are, most of the old Goodmans models (apart from the original Maxims) fetch very little money, which I have never understood.

Pete The Cat
16-12-2010, 21:33
On balance I like Ebay more than not but I've got one major gripe.

If you come "second" in a bid and the highest bidder doesn't work out - say doesn't pay the seller, or didn't comply with the seller's terms or whatever - you get the option to buy...at your highest bid. Surely you should get the option to buy at one incremental step above the highest bid of the bidder who was "third", which may not necessarily be your highest bid ?

Otherwise, your outlay is being inflated by a bid that proved to be illegitimate. Shill bidding (an obviously illegitimate practice) is outlawed for inflating prices, so why not this ?

I know, I should really be on Ebay talking about this, just that it happened on a piece of hi-fi and it's still miffing me... :steam:

Pete

Reid Malenfant
16-12-2010, 21:43
On balance I like Ebay more than not but I've got one major gripe.

If you come "second" in a bid and the highest bidder doesn't work out - say doesn't pay the seller, or didn't comply with the seller's terms or whatever - you get the option to buy...at your highest bid. Surely you should get the option to buy at one incremental step above the highest bid of the bidder who was "third", which may not necessarily be your highest bid ?
:lolsign: Not laughing at you or what you said, but about the fact that in a way you are dead right & why didn't i ever think of that :eyebrows:

Yes, it's a way of getting more money out of you :rolleyes: Please remember though that 1. You don't have to accept it & 2. You were willing to pay that much previously or you wouldn't have bid that amount...

In the interests of the bidder though i agree with you 100% that the amount should be 1 bid above bidder 3 & not what your high bid was ;)

Beechwoods
16-12-2010, 22:57
That approach would definitely defeat any shill bidders who pull out having driven the price up :doh:

MartinT
18-12-2010, 03:03
Ooh, look what I found. Incredibly rare to find an original direct cut LP (not the CDs made from the tape recording) and I couldn't resist. On its way to me soon.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230553213745&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

The Grand Wazoo
18-12-2010, 08:35
If you're interested in getting hold of some good recordings on vinyl, you should try one or two of these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARK-LEVINSON-2LP-New-Haven-Brass-Quintet-Vol-4-OOP-NM-/190284740794?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item2c4ddab8ba#ht_5542wt_905
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARK-LEVINSON-LP-Ravel-Haydn-Valse-Son-49-Vol-2-OOP-NM-/190284737554?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item2c4ddaac12#ht_4566wt_905
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mark-Levinson-Audiophile-LP-ELLIOT-FISK-Guitar-45-RPM-/380271964834?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5889f9b2a2
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARK-LEVINSON-LP-Bach-6-Schubler-Chorales-Vol-1-OOP-NM-/200306491008?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item2ea3327e80#ht_4947wt_905
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARK-LEVINSON-Jazz-Longwharf-45RPM-NM-/320630926077?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item4aa717aafd#ht_500wt_1156
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mark-Levinson-volume-II-Audiophile-NM-/320632038726?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item4aa728a546#ht_728wt_1139

Recorded on a Mark Levinson modified Studer tape deck & circa 'mid-70's ML electronics.
Pricey, but they sound incredible, by all accounts.

MartinT
18-12-2010, 09:17
I'd love to, but the prices :stalks:

The Grand Wazoo
18-12-2010, 09:20
I know, frightening isn't it!

DSJR
18-12-2010, 10:06
Ooh, look what I found. Incredibly rare to find an original direct cut LP (not the CDs made from the tape recording) and I couldn't resist. On its way to me soon.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230553213745&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

If ALL LP's were made this way and with masters not compressed to high heaven, sparing those old groove-grinders I love so much, CD wouldn't have stood a chance. My copy of Thelma Houston hasn't been played for decades now, but I remember the consternation on the main session, as she saved her full performance for the actual take and the levels went off the scale on the main cutting takes.

Interesting for you analogue people to compare the direct cuts with the taped re-issues, as the losses in the analogue tape recording are clearly heard on comparison I remember.

MartinT
18-12-2010, 10:16
Interesting for you analogue people to compare the direct cuts with the taped re-issues, as the losses in the analogue tape recording are clearly heard on comparison I remember.

I have the Thelma on CD (from tape) and it's a distant relative in comparison with the direct cut LP which I've borrowed in the past. I'm very excited to have bagged the LP and hope that it's in as good a condition as described.

I do have the James Newton Howard and Friends direct cut LP and that has absolutely explosive dynamics, far superior to any CD I know. It has probably the best drums ever recorded, certainly that I've ever heard. Jeff Porcaro from Toto.

DSJR
18-12-2010, 11:15
Most recordings "feature" overly heavy compression IMO and sometimes this is done to get more "punch" from the finished mix. The thing is, to do this properly needs understanding and loads and loads of care. When technology is limited as it was in the 50's and early 60's, there was far less room for error, so the engineers dod the very best they could with what they had. This was done with the direct cuts, as there was no second chance. I still feel that CD in general and digital in particular has the *potential* to deliver amazing and jaw-dropping results, but it's up to the recording and mixing people (I hesitate to say "engineers" these days) to do the job properly and not surround themselves with effects and plug-ins which are so easy to use.

One final comment re compression. I listen a lot on some durable old Sennheiser HD25-SP's, the tone controls on the Quad 33 feeding the headphone amp taking much of the treble excesses out. The 33 has been modified as discussed plenty in other threads and I'm using the tape-monitor socket as input. On my newly discovered, much loved and often played "Hybrid" CD's, the bass is big, bold and very intense, the slight "thickness" I was getting put down to the headphones not being fully able to cope with it. I didn't like having to turn the Crown's gain pots down as going too low on these, buggers up the input impedance apparently, making the 33 sound "flattened," as it doesn't seem able to deliver into input impedances less than 20K. This last week, I removed the tape adaptor board and adjusted the playback gain to the middle position with the screw adjustments. Results? The Crown gain controls are now at maximum, the Quad volume control is set nearly half way up for loud listening and most importantly, the bass reproduction is so much better, it sounds more like a headphone upgrade, the biggest difference being on "difficult" mixes where there's little dynamic range to speak of (my 1960's singles benefit hugely too for the same reason, as the analogue tapes were the limiters in many cases)

Marco
18-12-2010, 11:45
Hi Dave,


I still feel that CD in general and digital in particular has the *potential* to deliver amazing and jaw-dropping results...


Undoubtedly - and I hear *precisely* those results every time I play an audiophile recording on my modified vintage Sony....

Thing is, when I play an audiophile vinyl pressing on my modded Techie, the results are even more jaw-dropping and amazing!! ;)

Superb as Martin's Ayre CDP is (and it it VERY good), the same thing happens in his system, as I'm sure he'll agree. His Techie now leaves his CD source in the shade - and it's the very same chez-moi, simply because the performance of our T/Ts is now at such a high level.

Quite simply, experience tells me that when analogue replay is at the top of its game, it still delivers sonically and musically superior results to the best of digital - and trust me, I've heard some VERY GOOD digital replay, hi-res and otherwise.

That opinion is entirely flexible, of course, but will remain 'as is' until someone can successfully demonstrate to me the opposite, using my current analogue reference as the benchmark! :)

Marco.

Spectral Morn
18-12-2010, 12:51
I have the Thelma on CD (from tape) and it's a distant relative in comparison with the direct cut LP which I've borrowed in the past. I'm very excited to have bagged the LP and hope that it's in as good a condition as described.

I do have the James Newton Howard and Friends direct cut LP and that has absolutely explosive dynamics, far superior to any CD I know. It has probably the best drums ever recorded, certainly that I've ever heard. Jeff Porcaro from Toto.

Me too :)

Really nice jazz/rock album.

Regards D S D L