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    I personally find Cabasse 80s speakers like Sloop M4 much better than any Snell or Audio Note, a real epitome of a proper tube amp speaker

    A 12" bass driver from Cabasse is possible one of the best ever, a deceased JM Le Cleach rated it over any JBL or TAD

    I currently own two Cabasse active speakers, one from early 70s with a broadbander augmented by a bass driver and powered by germanium amps (currently in a process of a careful restoration) and another one I acquired virtually yesterday - Eider 3VTA, 3-way, 2-way active plus 2-way passive with 2 amps inside.

    I wish anyone who believe that BBC originated school of sound (Rogers, Spendor, Harbeth) is how studio monitors should sound would have a chance to hear those. They were Radio France International in house speakers, just bloody brilliant.
    Gordan.
    Speakers: Oris Swing MkII
    Amps: Thomas Mayer 300b/ Hiraga La Maison de L'Audiophile 20
    Preamp: Silver AVC by eng. Ferenc Lazar
    Phono Preamp: Shishido LCR by Solaja Audio
    Decks: Garrard 301 Martin Bastin reworked/plinthed with Fidelity Research FR64fx
    Garrard 401 in eng Ferenc Lazar solid wenge plinth with SME 3012/2
    Cartridges: SPU Spirit/ Koetsu Black revisited by eng. Salai/ Miyajima Shilabe
    Step Up Transformers: Tango MCT 999/ Ortofon T-5000/ Lumiere SUT
    Digital: Shigaclone by eng. Ferenc Lazar with Lampizator Amber II
    Wires: of sufficient length

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    Actually I'm trying to buy a holiday house in Greece so I have a space to put them
    Gordan.
    Speakers: Oris Swing MkII
    Amps: Thomas Mayer 300b/ Hiraga La Maison de L'Audiophile 20
    Preamp: Silver AVC by eng. Ferenc Lazar
    Phono Preamp: Shishido LCR by Solaja Audio
    Decks: Garrard 301 Martin Bastin reworked/plinthed with Fidelity Research FR64fx
    Garrard 401 in eng Ferenc Lazar solid wenge plinth with SME 3012/2
    Cartridges: SPU Spirit/ Koetsu Black revisited by eng. Salai/ Miyajima Shilabe
    Step Up Transformers: Tango MCT 999/ Ortofon T-5000/ Lumiere SUT
    Digital: Shigaclone by eng. Ferenc Lazar with Lampizator Amber II
    Wires: of sufficient length

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    Quote Originally Posted by farflungstar View Post
    It's amazing how this is the third time I've asked for advice about something on eBay to then be gazumped. Last time.
    Thats shocking mate. Poor form. Rest assured it wasn't me. Im still funding my last speaker purchase.

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  4. #34
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    There is a wider audience than AOS that use eBay.
    Try looking at what the majority of French people use - http://www.leboncoin.fr
    Kevin

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    Quote Originally Posted by CageyH View Post
    Being based in France, I fancy trying some classic/vintage French speakers.

    Does anybody have a list/suggestions of make and model of speaker to look out for
    Hi mate, if by any chance you come across a dumpa turntable mat let me know please.
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamie123 View Post
    Hi mate, if by any chance you come across a dumpa turntable mat let me know please.
    I've got one - I don't use my vinyl setup anymore, so .... I'll PM you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamie123 View Post
    Hi mate, if by any chance you come across a dumpa turntable mat let me know please.
    I believe Jerry has one.
    Kevin

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    Quote Originally Posted by farflungstar View Post
    It's amazing how this is the third time I've asked for advice about something on eBay to then be gazumped. Last time.

    You have PM regarding something much better!
    Kevin

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    European loan coordinator for Graham Slee HiFi system components..

  9. #39
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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    I've heard many good speakers, but the Jean-Marie Reynaud 'Offrande' speakers are one of the best sounds I have ever heard. Truly astonishing!

    I have found a pair of the V3 model for sale, but the timing is all wrong for me otherwise they would not be for sale.
    Last edited by CageyH; 13-03-2017 at 13:11.
    Kevin

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    Hi, I have seen vintage Elipson speakers at very reasonable prices on French auction sites. Very interesting company history. They couldn't be more French in style and flare. I own a Planet 5.1 system - great fun. Often thought about a road trip to France to see if I can pick up some exotic vintage Elipson bargains. Martin

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