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New to this forum. Looking to build up a vinyl based system. I have 1000+ Vinyl albums in my possession collected between 70's - mid 90's. I also have Keith Monk record cleaner I bought for £75 in early 90's. So far I have Thorens TD 160 Mk2. Pioneer S400. Tending to look at budget end of things. Looking to acquire tonearm, Cartridge, MM phono stage and speakers. Interested in Rega RB250, early Mordant Short Festivals or similar. Any suggestions welcomed.
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Hello Rob. Welcome to AOS.
Keep us posted with how you get on revitalising your system. We like to hear what folk are doing.
If you're interested in the older Mordaunt Short speakers, I'd suggest looking for a pair of Pageant 2's rather than the Festivals, the Pageants are very superior.
Of course, you could always consider the first series Mission 780SE as an alternative. They are even better in my view, having owned both.
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Cheers Geoff, I like Mission speakers, I had some 852's in the 80's. Are the 780SE easy to find? Many thanks!
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Usually a pair or two on ebay each week. A look on Gumtree may be useful too. Prices seem to be between £60 and £90 as a rule.Originally Posted by Bobbyincle
The model that looks like this:
Not the later version with sculpted grilles, which are a totally different speaker.
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Sorry Geoff, the 852's were Monitor Audio not Missions! Doh!
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The 852 is also a very decent speaker, even by modern standards.
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Welcome to AoS Rob.
A Keith Monks RCM! Wow - I'm most envious.
+1 regarding the MS Pagent IIs.
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