Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[shane]

No, I got a very nice reply explaining how the seller had recently bought it from an elderly gent who'd had it from new and had been in touch with Heybrook in the early days. Why he'd made a specific note of my name is anyone's guess though. He also said that the old boy had recently had the new arm fitted by AO, and that he assumed the new switch was fitted at the same time.

[shane]

seems to have removed that reference Shane

Just looked, it's still there on the last photo.

[struth]

So it is shane..i missed the last pics. still cheap enough at moment

[karma67]

i thought these were rare?? LOL
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/221785909031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a3786727

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/221785909031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a3786727

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/301650553296?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item463bc629d0

[Audio Al]

i thought these were rare?? LOL
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/221785909031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a3786727

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/221785909031?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a3786727

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/301650553296?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item463bc629d0


Buses ;)

[montesquieu]

A heads-up to Denon DL-103 users ...

I recently picked up (for a very modest sum) a re-cantilevered DL-103 from a chap in Japan who seems to specialist in re-tipping/re-cantilevering them.

I'm on record as very much NOT being a fan of re-tipped 103s after several bad experiences here in the UK.. but I must say, for the money, I'm well impressed with the Shibata-tipped standard 103 I bought from him (nice match on the Hashimoto HM7s as well). He has been selling assorted others with different tips and cantilever materials (I assume from his own experitmentations).

I'm using this one as a 103 just begs to be used ... in a heavy shell with an additional 8g stabiliser weight bonded to it .. headshell and cartridge weight is an SPU-ish 31g, add the 30g effective mass of the FR64 arm and you have a low compliance dream ticket. (In my experience most people who diss these cartridges are attempting to use them in a too-lightweight arm, and often at the wrong impedance setting as well.)

Ok it doesn't quite knock spots off £2000-worth of Miyajima Shilabe, but at this sort of price it's a handy thing to have around (tracks rather well too). Chap is very accommodating on shipping options etc and speaks better English than your average Japan-based seller.

Anyway, fill yur boots ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sahkha/m.html?item=291457538124&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[walpurgis]

Those look rather interesting. The prices, even including carriage & duty are good.

[Ninanina]

The re-foam doesn't look quite right on these Snell J's..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-94db-Snell-JII-Speakers-Now-Made-By-Audionote-Imported-By-Audio-Innovations-/171812130507?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2800cd0ecb

[nuff]

No, I got a very nice reply explaining how the seller had recently bought it from an elderly gent who'd had it from new and had been in touch with Heybrook in the early days. Why he'd made a specific note of my name is anyone's guess though. He also said that the old boy had recently had the new arm fitted by AO, and that he assumed the new switch was fitted at the same time.

Fair e nuff

[Barry]

Those look rather interesting. The prices, even including carriage & duty are good.

Agreed! :)

[walpurgis]

Tannoy Cheviots. Look in good nick and cheap so far. Ending soon. Collect from Ormskirk.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviots-/121660754906?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c538bcbda

[struth]

Look good . Got a reserve though .

[struth]

Nice looking music centre here...wives would like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNICS-AMP-CD-TUNER-TAPE-EQ-TURNTABLE-SPEAKERS-CLASSIC-VINTAGE-HIFI-amp-CABINET-/331574445134?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[Macca]

Nice looking music centre here...wives would like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNICS-AMP-CD-TUNER-TAPE-EQ-TURNTABLE-SPEAKERS-CLASSIC-VINTAGE-HIFI-amp-CABINET-/331574445134?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

I seem to have woken up in 1975 this morning....(not that that would be a bad thing)

Come on now Grant don't be sexist. Chicks don't like it....

[Marco]

Looking at the CD player inside the rack (in particular), I think that stack system is more likely from the very late 80s/early 90s, than the 70s....

Marco.

[struth]

I seem to have woken up in 1975 this morning....(not that that would be a bad thing)

Come on now Grant don't be sexist. Chicks don't like it....

me! sexist! not me...i. think women do a grand job....some can even cook:D

[Macca]

Looking at the CD player inside the rack (in particular), I think that stack system is more likely from the very late 80s/early 90s, than the 70s....

Marco.

It wasn't the progeny of the equipment that I was referring to, it was Grant saying 'wives would like it' that was funny.

Think your right anyway will be very late '80s early '90s. And will probably go for a song which is a shame as it has obviously been well looked after.

[Marco]

It wasn't the progeny of the equipment that I was referring to, it was Grant saying 'wives would like it' that was funny.


Yeah, oi knowz.... I was simply stating what I thought the vintage was of the unit in question. Not sure all wives would like it though, as behind that big glass door lies a collection of major dust traps for 'er indoors to fret over! ;)

Marco.

[struth]

at least its not high dusting;)

[Marco]

Thought you'd have preferred that, as you can see the maid's knickers that way! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[struth]

...or lack of :D

[montesquieu]

Nice looking music centre here...wives would like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNICS-AMP-CD-TUNER-TAPE-EQ-TURNTABLE-SPEAKERS-CLASSIC-VINTAGE-HIFI-amp-CABINET-/331574445134?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276


And worth every penny of its 99p starting price.

[Ninanina]

My first ever hifi was a full Technics set up and for it's time was pretty good... :)

[Ninanina]

Don't know if these might be of interest to someone looking for a cheap pair of Tannoy's... the seller also seems to have a sense of humour...;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-609s-Speakers-/111687960299?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1a011f06eb

[mad-moon]

this marantz cd spinner looks impressive....where do they find them...in this condition...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MARANTZ-CD-50-SE-SPECIAL-EDITION-CD-PLAYER-CDM-4-19-TDA1541A-REMOTE-IN-BOX-Exc-/331573537002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d3352a8ea

[Marco]

Just bagged a nice coupla sets of (fully matched and tested) NOS choobs for my Copper amp and Croft:

Late 60s vintage RCA 6SL7GTs (£16.00), from the States:


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/540/50UaL5.jpg


1971 vintage NOS (Melz factory) metal-base Russian 6N8S (£120), from the Ukraine:


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/537/gbDJX3.jpg


Can't wait for them to arrive and do some rolling! :carrot: :carrot:

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Rather cheeky pricing for a PL-12D :D.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pioneer-PL12D-Turntable-Record-Player-/251953193090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa994a082

[spendorman]

Think I will sell my one quick if I can get that.

£75, I suppose would be more like it.

[struth]

Won a set of these http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/181745566488-0-1/s-l140.jpg :eek:

[spm]

think I would take a risk on these if I lived locally. Could do with some 70's speakers for my set up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970-HiFi-Speakers-Phillips-/281715205974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item419788e756

[struth]

Rather cheeky pricing for a PL-12D :D.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pioneer-PL12D-Turntable-Record-Player-/251953193090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa994a082

I contacted him about that but he ignored me so he is obviously at it. wouldnt buy water off him if I wiz thirsty...it would be salted;)

[spendorman]

think I would take a risk on these if I lived locally. Could do with some 70's speakers for my set up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970-HiFi-Speakers-Phillips-/281715205974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item419788e756

Don't know them, but all the octagonal Philips units like that seemed to me to be pretty good. Not much of a risk at that price.

[walpurgis]

Don't know them, but all the octagonal Philips units like that seemed to me to be pretty good. Not much of a risk at that price.

Philips speakers tend to be good, although that hard dome tweeter was not one of their best efforts. It works, but is a bit 'sizzly'. The speakers should be OK as a whole though.

[spendorman]

Philips speakers tend to be good, although that hard dome tweeter was not one of their best efforts. It works, but is a bit 'sizzly'. The speakers should be OK as a whole though.

I didn't mention the possibly slightly sizzly tweeter, as at this price, not really important. Might have tamed a bit after all these years!

[karma67]

Philips speakers tend to be good, although that hard dome tweeter was not one of their best efforts. It works, but is a bit 'sizzly'. The speakers should be OK as a whole though.
are these worth a punt geoff? how do they fair against my trusty pageants?

[walpurgis]

are these worth a punt geoff? how do they fair against my trusty pageants?

You may like them and at the 'buy it now' price you can't really go wrong, but the Pageants will be superior.

[Audio Al]

think I would take a risk on these if I lived locally. Could do with some 70's speakers for my set up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970-HiFi-Speakers-Phillips-/281715205974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item419788e756

4 Ohm loading

[karma67]

i'll pass then mate,could you recommend a few speakers to look out for that would be a definite inprovement over the pageants please.
im getting drawn to ditton 44's but they are too big for my living room, how about ditton 33's ?

[walpurgis]

4 Ohm loading

So are many. Not usually a problem, especially with more modern amps.

[Audio Al]

think I would take a risk on these if I lived locally. Could do with some 70's speakers for my set up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970-HiFi-Speakers-Phillips-/281715205974?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item419788e756

Looks like someone has purchased them :o

:)

[karma67]

i'll pass then mate,could you recommend a few speakers to look out for that would be a definite inprovement over the pageants please.
im getting drawn to ditton 44's but they are too big for my living room, how about ditton 33's ?

it wasnt me :)

[Roy S]

Looks like someone has purchased them :o

:)

Running low on stock Al? ;)

[Audio Al]

it wasnt me :)


I like my Ditton 33's clean clear and detailed sound

[Audio Al]

Running low on stock Al? ;)


How can it be a bad deal , next to nothing price , will be fun trying them with my 4 Ohm Audio Innovation valve amp , Woo Hoo :)

[walpurgis]

i'll pass then mate,could you recommend a few speakers to look out for that would be a definite inprovement over the pageants please.
im getting drawn to ditton 44's but they are too big for my living room, how about ditton 33's ?

These are extremely good. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-Corelli-Loudspeakers-Type-SP-1051-1970s-with-KEF-T27-SP1032-as-in-LS3-5A-/121655672422?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c533e3e66

A fairly scarce Classic (especially in that nick). They were a reference standard speaker in their time. Very classy sound and certainly punchier than their compact dimensions would suggest. I've always considered these the best and most refined implementation of the B200 main driver and T27 combination. Real transparency and detail.

I've had a couple of pairs of Ditton 44s and wouldn't bother again, the Pageants may not be quite as hefty, but they are far better tonally. The Ditton 33? Some like them, but I'm not keen on that tweeter.

[karma67]

cheers Geoff,ive got my eye on them,also theres another pair in better nick in crawley....is this fate calling me again :)

[struth]

could be niceif you live in londinium http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321775822755?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Macca]

Prinzsound SA5001 amp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRINZSOUND-STEREO-HI-FI-AMPLIFIER-SA-5001-/121666146142?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c53de0f5e

My second ever amp! I wouldn't recommend.

[walpurgis]

Prinzsound SA5001 amp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRINZSOUND-STEREO-HI-FI-AMPLIFIER-SA-5001-/121666146142?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c53de0f5e

My second ever amp! I wouldn't recommend.

Yeah. Remember those. I believe they came out out of the same Japanese factory as the Alpha Highgate amps and some of the Eagle amps etc., amongst others.

[spm]

this has got to be worth £25

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-HiFi-SONY-separates-70s-80s-Retro-prop-Cassette-Tuner-Amp-/201367474859?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee26fd2ab

[walpurgis]

could be niceif you live in londinium http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321775822755?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That is nice Grant.

[Macca]

this has got to be worth £25

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-HiFi-SONY-separates-70s-80s-Retro-prop-Cassette-Tuner-Amp-/201367474859?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee26fd2ab

I would say so.
Amp is on TVK:

http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-TA-1630.html

That set up would have cost a bomb when new. I love the look of that era Sony.

[spm]

I would say so.
Amp is on TVK:

http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-TA-1630.html

That set up would have cost a bomb when new. I love the look of that era Sony.

looks like the same set up as in the cabinet in the picture below the amp on that tvk website. Does Look very nice if you like the vintage look as I do.

[walpurgis]

Connoiseur SAU2 pickup arm (tonearm). Sale ends tomorrow and bidding is up to £44. Will people not check things out? This is not a good arm. It has an inherent fault. The diagonal gimbal bearings cause the arm/headshell to tilt from side to side as it crosses the record, buggering up the azimuth.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Connoisseur-SAU2-Tonearm-With-Cable-and-Arm-Rest/311370516274?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D31034%26meid%3Db2ebf7c9c97f4876b48705507266 210c%26pid%3D100276%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D311370517055

And this one is incomplete. Can anybody see what's missing?

[spm]

You may like them and at the 'buy it now' price you can't really go wrong, but the Pageants will be superior.

There are some pageants not too far from me that I am tempted to offer on - well it is my birthday tomorrow and the wife hasn't bought me anything! Are there any particular issues to look out for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-series-2-speakers-Vintage-Hi-Fi-separate-loudspeakers-/291465058722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43dcabd9a2

[walpurgis]

There are some pageants not too far from me that I am tempted to offer on - well it is my birthday tomorrow and the wife hasn't bought me anything! Are there any particular issues to look out for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-series-2-speakers-Vintage-Hi-Fi-separate-loudspeakers-/291465058722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43dcabd9a2

That's a very reasonable price anyway. I doubt they'll be available long.

[karma67]

There are some pageants not too far from me that I am tempted to offer on - well it is my birthday tomorrow and the wife hasn't bought me anything! Are there any particular issues to look out for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-series-2-speakers-Vintage-Hi-Fi-separate-loudspeakers-/291465058722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43dcabd9a2
they are great speakers which i keep going back to,very good for the cost.

[spm]

I've been watching them for a couple of weeks, there are 17 watchers! I suspect as soon as an offer goes in someone will BIN but I'm not desperate for them so will probably offer.

[karma67]

£40 is a fair price.

[spm]

That's what I just offered!

[struth]

That is nice Grant.

anywhere near you mate?

[walpurgis]

anywhere near you mate?

Not too far. Tempting, but I have four TT's in various states of assembly.

[struth]

:eyebrows:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-TELEFUNKEN-L242-FULL-RANGE-SPEAKERS-GOODMANS-CABINETS/261911277158?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D04b4bfbc40af44c8b0f 55c17271013bf%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%2 6sd%3D121669508960

look good

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Vintage-late-1970s-Sansui-SP-6100-3-way-Speakers/141686345750?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29271%26meid%3De0e1f4c32a2c433e9dc78f533e0f a7f6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1216 70313360&rt=nc

always liked these. pity about the dent

[spm]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Vintage-late-1970s-Sansui-SP-6100-3-way-Speakers/141686345750?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29271%26meid%3De0e1f4c32a2c433e9dc78f533e0f a7f6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1216 70313360&rt=nc

always liked these. pity about the dent

I was looking at these yesterday, I have no idea how they sound but I thought they looked great, unfortunately they look so good generally that the dent really jars.

[southall-1998]

Not too far. Tempting, but I have four TT's in various states of assembly.

Blimey Geoff! You still have that big Pioneer TT??

s.

[walpurgis]

Blimey Geoff! You still have that big Pioneer TT??

s.

Yup. It's a nice unit that works fine, but the arm needs fettling or replacing.

[southall-1998]

Yup. It's a nice unit that works fine, but the arm needs fettling or replacing.

If time is tight. Perhaps send the arm to Audio Origami. J7 will no doubt resurrect it well :)

S.

[walpurgis]

If time is tight. Perhaps send the arm to Audio Origami. J7 will no doubt resurrect it well :)

S.

No. I don't pay anybody to do work I can do. I'll have a proper look and suss it out. I think the bias mech needs rebuilding.

[southall-1998]

No. I don't pay anybody to do work I can do. I'll have a proper look and suss it out. I think the bias mech needs rebuilding.

Just don't sprinkle holy water on it.

S.

[spm]

just had my offer of £40 for those Pageant Series 2 accepted, won't be able to pick up for a couple of days but looking forward to having a play on the weekend. Hopefully will work well with the other 70's stuff I have.

[struth]

Here is something a bit special..collect only alas. could be worth a punt

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADC-Direct-Drive-Quartz-Lock-Turntable-/161728993977?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[montesquieu]

Here is something a bit special..collect only alas. could be worth a punt

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADC-Direct-Drive-Quartz-Lock-Turntable-/161728993977?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Hmm might have a punt on that, close enough to drive to, 40min according to Google.

[struth]

Looks like a nice arm too..good luck

[Oddball]

Big old speakers?? What do the assembled think??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speakers-/141686681842?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20fd2f30f2

[montesquieu]

Big old speakers?? What do the assembled think??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speakers-/141686681842?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20fd2f30f2


PA speakers. Not hifi. Fine for pumping out vocals at a pub gig.

[walpurgis]

Hmm might have a punt on that, close enough to drive to, 40min according to Google.

That was the LMF-2 arm I believe, with carbon fibre headshell. Suited to highish/medium compliance cartridges. The plinth was a little 'plasticky' if I recall. I think it uses the Technics Matsushita DD motor common to many Technics TTs. Not sure if it's the same as the SL-1200, might be.

[Beobloke]

That was the LMF-2 arm I believe, with carbon fibre headshell. Suited to highish/medium compliance cartridges. The plinth was a little 'plasticky' if I recall. I think it uses the Technics Matsushita DD motor common to many Technics TTs. Not sure if it's the same as the SL-1200, might be.

The arm and cartridge are the only decent bits, really. Worth a punt at £25 but not anything special.

[walpurgis]

The arm and cartridge are the only decent bits, really. Worth a punt at £25 but not anything special.

I agree.

The "Black Widow" reference is complete nonsense. The arm is maybe just about on a par with a Linn LV-X.

[Oddball]

The whole thing is very like my HMV /ADC TT. Except for the straight arm , mine is S shaped , which , forgive an noob's observation , is downright much more sexy looking!!

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/anthyyyyy/003_zpsgsdi0p36.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/anthyyyyy/media/003_zpsgsdi0p36.jpg.html)
And the plinth will be thin plastic , cant see it being much good

[walpurgis]

Yes. They were no doubt from the same factory. As were some of the last BSR turntables.

[walpurgis]

A real rarity. Fidelity Research FRT-4 SUT. Not cheap at £500, but if it exceeds the performance of the very good FRT-3, it may be worth it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fidelity-Research-FRT-4-MC-Step-Up-Transformer-Made-in-Japan-USED-/271898214582?

[southall-1998]

Hmmmm....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOLY-GRAIL-Rogers-Gold-Badged-LS3-5A-PRE-SO-No-213-214-BOXED-Ex-Review-/191599812387

S.

[spendorman]

Hmmmm....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOLY-GRAIL-Rogers-Gold-Badged-LS3-5A-PRE-SO-No-213-214-BOXED-Ex-Review-/191599812387

S.

If they sell for that, think it will be a record price.

[struth]

Revox TT...I like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201369506595?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Hmmmm....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOLY-GRAIL-Rogers-Gold-Badged-LS3-5A-PRE-SO-No-213-214-BOXED-Ex-Review-/191599812387

S.

Sheer lunacy! :rolleyes:

[Marco]

Some wealthy Jap nappy-soaker, with more money than braincells, will most probably end up with them.

Marco.

[struth]

Some wealthy Jap nappy-soaker, with more money than braincells, will most probably end up with them.

Marco.

Hey, I'm not a Jap :lol:

[walpurgis]

More crazy pricing. Goodmans Axiom 80 drive units at a mere £3300! They may be scarce and desirable for some, but not worth anything like that.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-pair-Goodmans-Axiom-80-Gold-Back-Wembley-1950s-Used-Made-In-England-/261886037521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf99fce11

[struth]

More crazy pricing. Goodmans Axiom 80 drive units at a mere £3300! They may be scarce and desirable for some, but not worth anything like that.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-pair-Goodmans-Axiom-80-Gold-Back-Wembley-1950s-Used-Made-In-England-/261886037521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf99fce11

yeah, I saw them earlier. silly silly asking price. think they do this just to make them stand out tbh.

[walpurgis]

yeah, I saw them earlier. silly silly asking price. think they do this just to make them stand out tbh.

But did you see this (might interest you): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/world-audio-el34-valve-amp-/281690991212?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4196176a6c

[struth]

No, not seen that little gem. Decent price i'd have though too.

[walpurgis]

No, not seen that little gem. Decent price i'd have though too.

I love EL34 amps. They always have something a little bit special. My Class A EL34 monos sound bloody amazing! (must plug 'em in again actually)

[struth]

You shouldnt be showing me such things when I have cash in the hifi fund.....I'll never get this damned box;)

[Audio Advent]

Hmmmm....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOLY-GRAIL-Rogers-Gold-Badged-LS3-5A-PRE-SO-No-213-214-BOXED-Ex-Review-/191599812387

S.


I have taken an internal shot of both speakers, I was very careful not to damage the screw heads and used an exact fitting screw driver.

One b110 driver has date code for 74, the other 75, this would have been the norm, as these pre-date the speakers as they came out in 1976, meaning Rogers would have used mearurement-matched drivers from their stock and not consecutive numbers, and often not from the same batch.

Considering the serial numbers for these are 213 and 214, I doubt these are pre-production models if they came out proper in '76! Sounds to me more like someone replaced the drivers for any old B110s and now this guy is looking for a reason why the dates are off...

[Audio Advent]

Nice NAD. Wonder what it sounds like. 3020 with power meters?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nad-3030-Amplifier-/281714510281

[Audio Advent]

Well, here's the Aiwa version of that Uher mini system, £50 which it will probably stay at I'm guessing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOOD-QUALITY-AIWA-VINTAGE-SEPERATES-PRE-AMP-POWER-AMP-TUNER-CASSETTE-PLAYER-/171823175856

[mr sneff]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/039-HOLY-GRAIL-039-Rogers-Gold-Badged-LS3-5A-PRE-SO-No-213-amp-214-BOXED-Ex-Review-/191599812387?afsrc=1&nma=true&si=b5K6cCtm8TBfxxWTs7i6pfoa5eM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


Sold for £6200!!

[prestonchipfryer]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/039-HOLY-GRAIL-039-Rogers-Gold-Badged-LS3-5A-PRE-SO-No-213-amp-214-BOXED-Ex-Review-/191599812387?afsrc=1&nma=true&si=b5K6cCtm8TBfxxWTs7i6pfoa5eM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


Sold for £6200!!


Unbelievable, ferking crazy.

[rahds]

Unbelievable, ferking crazy.

If the BBC had auctioned off all their LS3/5As themselves they could've kept Jonathon Ross for another year.

Swings and roundabouts I suppose.

[prestonchipfryer]

If the BBC had auctioned off all their LS3/5As themselves they could've kept Jonathon Ross for another year.




Perish the thought. :)

[struth]

I'd rather have chewed my own arm off than sit through something as putrid as Johnathan Ross :eyebrows:

[prestonchipfryer]

I'd rather have chewed my own arm off than sit through something as putrid as Johnathan Ross :eyebrows:



Ha ha, I can think of some choice words, the f'ing w'anker. ;) plus many many more.

[Barry]

I love EL34 amps. They always have something a little bit special. My Class A EL34 monos sound bloody amazing! (must plug 'em in again actually)

If you plug them in, they'll sound even better! :lol:

[prestonchipfryer]

Pair of DM5s. No grilles though.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Bowers-Wilkins-DM5-Speakers-/191596325776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c9c07eb90

[Barry]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/039-HOLY-GRAIL-039-Rogers-Gold-Badged-LS3-5A-PRE-SO-No-213-amp-214-BOXED-Ex-Review-/191599812387?afsrc=1&nma=true&si=b5K6cCtm8TBfxxWTs7i6pfoa5eM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


Sold for £6200!!

Probably the best presented set of LS3/5As I have seen: ex-review sample, complete with literature and original packaging. But £6,200 is an absurd amount to pay - there are plenty of BIN offers at between £1,000 - £1,500 a pair; and even those prices are too much.

Just what is it about the LS3/5As that commands these absurd prices? Is the BBC legacy, and if it is why don't other BBC designs fetch as much? Is it that the LS3/5As do offer the best SQ given their size? I don't know - does anyone?

[walpurgis]

This is the first time I've seen ancient Eagle stuff described as "audiophile" equipment. A more appropriate description would be 'knackered and nasty old cheapo separates'.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-x-EAGLE-TST-152s-VINTAGE-AUDIOPHILE-RADIO-TUNER-Parts-Not-Working-/121675895224?

[Beobloke]

Oi - my first proper hi-fi setup was an Eagle system handed down from my father. Nothing wrong with it at all, although I will grant you describing it as "audiophile" would have been a bit of a stretch!

[prestonchipfryer]

This is the first time I've seen ancient Eagle stuff described as "audiophile" equipment. A more appropriate description would be 'knackered and nasty old cheapo separates'.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-x-EAGLE-TST-152s-VINTAGE-AUDIOPHILE-RADIO-TUNER-Parts-Not-Working-/121675895224?

Belongs in the bin.

[walpurgis]

Oi - my first proper hi-fi setup was an Eagle system handed down from my father. Nothing wrong with it at all, although I will grant you describing it as "audiophile" would have been a bit of a stretch!

Still 'nasty' though! :lol:

[spendorman]

Pair of DM5s. No grilles though.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Bowers-Wilkins-DM5-Speakers-/191596325776?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c9c07eb90

The "grilles" were actually just pieces of foam, never seem any survive. I made some wood frames covered with black acoustically transparent cloth, for my DM5's. They look pretty good.

[walpurgis]

This KT88 amp looks rather nice:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KT88-Tube-integrated-Stereo-Amplifier-PA-SPV-CST-100-custom-/221780479085?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a3258c6d

[nuff]

This of any interest to anyone?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321777499115?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch% 2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D32177 7499115%26_rdc%3D1

[ff1d1l]

Nice but almost certainly dodgy.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Altec-1569-Tube-Amplifier-Fully-Restored-PAIR/221794829355?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D30775%26meid%3D7a34bad50464460c95117381cfff 69f6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2217 94858098&rt=nc
As is this from the same vendor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MFA-M75-Tube-Amplifier-PAIR-/221794858098?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a400f472
Bidding is nevertheless perky...

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-LINN-LP12-SET-UP-JIG-/251993623004?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Linn jig

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4311-control-monitor-vintage-high-end-speakers-3-way-Please-read-descriptio-/391170617551?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

JBL 4311 for parts

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-LINN-LP12-SET-UP-JIG-/251993623004?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Linn jig

Is that some kind of dance? :D

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4311-control-monitor-vintage-high-end-speakers-3-way-Please-read-descriptio-/391170617551?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

JBL 4311 for parts

They'll require a fair bit of work, but doable if you know what you're about.

[struth]

They'll require a fair bit of work, but doable if you know what you're about.

Nice speakers but getting he woofer replaced could be impossible. probably why they are for sale. Love the look though

[ff1d1l]

They'll require a fair bit of work, but doable if you know what you're about.
If these were nearer I'd definitely be after 'em...

[orbscure]

Nice speakers but getting he woofer replaced could be impossible. probably why they are for sale. Love the look though

If you put JBL 2213 into eBay, you'll find some of the 12" bass drivers available over the pond... and there is one for around £100 delivered.

With regards the 4311's listed, depending on the cabinet & crossover condition, the mid and high frequency drivers can easily be found too, so this might not be such an expensive project as it might first appear. It'll be interesting to see how much these go for, they are not that far from me either so I'm resisting the temptation to have a dabble and if I were to be successful, have Paul @ RFC sprinkle more of his magic speaker dust on them... :)

[struth]

are you trying to have a jbl harem Pete?;)

[orbscure]

I wish Grant... but it breaks my heart to see these fantastic speakers in such poor condition, especially when with a bit of TLC they can sound so damn good :)

At the other end of the scale though and hardly a bargain either... although I'm not too sure about the baffle colour or the $2000 shipping... but :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4344-Perfect-restoration-work-by-KENRICK-SOUND-Artificial-Leather-Surrounds-/251985259371

[struth]

Those are monsters. Silly money but, hey if youve got it and want them the why not....seen much more money wasted badly

[walpurgis]

Those are monsters. Silly money but, hey if youve got it and want them the why not....seen much more money wasted badly

Yes. You could always buy a pair of LS3/5As.

[PaulStewart]

Probably the best presented set of LS3/5As I have seen: ex-review sample, complete with literature and original packaging. But £6,200 is an absurd amount to pay - there are plenty of BIN offers at between £1,000 - £1,500 a pair; and even those prices are too much.

Just what is it about the LS3/5As that commands these absurd prices? Is the BBC legacy, and if it is why don't other BBC designs fetch as much? Is it that the LS3/5As do offer the best SQ given their size? I don't know - does anyone?

If anyone is interested, the BBC had a staff purchase scheme I have already bought an A60 from an ex beeb studio manager, which was superb. He is now offering a near mint, hardly used pair of Rogers LS 3/5as. If you are interested. PM me

[spm]

this bundle looks cheap at £25 with 2 hrs to go. A little investigation on hifiengine suggests the amp is a kA6000

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Stereo-Tape-Recorder-Amplifier-Speakers-and-Remote-Control-/151705320202?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2352577b0a

[Gordon Steadman]

Probably the best presented set of LS3/5As I have seen: ex-review sample, complete with literature and original packaging. But £6,200 is an absurd amount to pay - there are plenty of BIN offers at between £1,000 - £1,500 a pair; and even those prices are too much.

Just what is it about the LS3/5As that commands these absurd prices? Is the BBC legacy, and if it is why don't other BBC designs fetch as much? Is it that the LS3/5As do offer the best SQ given their size? I don't know - does anyone?

Crackers isn't it! Yes they are very good but not £6200 worth of good. Around the same price a a good pair of Quad57s might be reasonable but as they are going for under £600 these days, that is probably what they are worth soundwise. As I have said ad nauseum, I prefer my KEF101s after a careful comparison with my tutor's pair of Rogers at college. He used giant Tannoys at home but played us music at college with the LS35As. Enjoyable certainly but valued at cult levels not realistic prices.

PS Whoops, just noticed Paul's post. If you think this is likely to affect your mate's sale, I'll delete it.

[Gordon Steadman]

Obviously a connosser of wood. Perfect condition apparently those end cheeks:lol: I've seen naff stain and varnish before but not usually on an £800 amp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-PM-94-Amplifier-/191594027135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c9be4d87f

[struth]

ADC 10E mk IV

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADC-10E-mk-IV-/171823953119?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-CS-5000-High-End-Turntable-Hi-Fi-Separate-Record-Player-MADE-IN-GERMANY-/191600490849?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[struth]

This looks nice. CR Developments Kalypso integrated valve amp/phono stage near me too

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Mzc1WDUwMA==/z/4EwAAOSweW5VdZ7D/$_86.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Mzc1WDUwMA==/z/4XUAAOSwBahVdZ7L/$_86.JPG

[walpurgis]

That looks lovely Grant. I've heard a few CR Developments amps and each has sounded excellent.

I listened to one of their larger models driving a pair of Jean Marie Reynard 'Offrande' speakers (beautiful) years ago and I still rate that as one of the best sounds I've ever heard.

That one you've seen looks like an EL84 unit, so likely around 12 watts p/c output, but if it drives as well as a Leak Stereo 20 it'll be enough.

[struth]

Apparently 15 good watts Geoff. has a phono stage fitted too. I guess I could get it for about £250; not that I really need it like...trying to talk myself out of it:eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

Sounds like a bargain.

[dantheman91]

Not HI-FI but thought i would give you guys the heads up we are selling a Vertigo Swirl version of Cressida "Asylum"

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cressida-Asylum-Original-UK-Vertigo-swirl-pressing-6360025-VO-Price-Code-/121677602242?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c548cddc2

:thumbsup:

[karma67]

here you go grant,time to join the 774 club??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151712027337?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

here you go grant,time to join the 774 club??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151712027337?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Oi! I've got my eye on that one. ;)

[karma67]

that makes 3 of us then! :)

[struth]

here you go grant,time to join the 774 club??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151712027337?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Cheers, for some reason ebay didnt notify me of this... think geoff has gotten to them:eyebrows:


Oi! I've got my eye on that one. ;)

...and I have my eye one you ;)

[Gordon Steadman]

How very Spanish:eek:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Pareja-de-altavoces-KEF-105-2A-con-caja-artesanal-/231580171348?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item35eb40fc54

[struth]

How very Spanish:eek:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Pareja-de-altavoces-KEF-105-2A-con-caja-artesanal-/231580171348?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item35eb40fc54

Ghastly

[walpurgis]

How very Spanish:eek:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Pareja-de-altavoces-KEF-105-2A-con-caja-artesanal-/231580171348?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item35eb40fc54

Hmm. :rolleyes:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hitachi-Direct-Drive-PS-38-/121678111872?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

cheap tt if your near Leicester

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hitachi-Direct-Drive-PS-38-/121678111872?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

cheap tt if your near Leicester

I bought a brand new one early eighties. Unpacked it and checked it over. Very sloppy main bearing and slack arm bearings. I took it back and got a refund after a bit of an argument with the dealer. Bought a Technics SL-1800 instead, great little TT. Different league altogether for just a little more cash.

[struth]

Maybe this will light your lamp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORENS-td124-SWISS-MADE-TRANSCRIPTION-OILED-TURNTABLE-/311377553174?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item487f8c6716

[walpurgis]

Gumtree, not eBay. Tannoy Sensys DC2, dirt cheap at £140. In Kilmarnock.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/tannoy-sensys-dc2-speakers/1119902483

[walpurgis]

Maybe this will light your lamp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORENS-td124-SWISS-MADE-TRANSCRIPTION-OILED-TURNTABLE-/311377553174?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item487f8c6716

Nah. Got three or four of those in the shed. Can't get on with 'em. The old Garrard SP25 III & M75S runs circles round 'em. :)

[struth]

Nah. Got three or four of those in the shed. Can't get on with 'em. the old Garrard SP25 III & M75S runs circles round 'em. :)

No; Cant please you tonight :lol: I like them, they are nice old school decks...always did like idlers

[struth]

Gumtree, not eBay. Tannoy Sensys DC2, dirt cheap at £140. In Kilmarnock.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/tannoy-sensys-dc2-speakers/1119902483

Saw those... they are AV speaks I think but got great reviews. look to be in good nick too

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171818459991?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Technics pressure guage. these often go for silly money...this might yet

[struth]

This TT has been reduced a few times and is now cheap enough.. think the arm looks to be worth the asking price alone

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251978511447?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

...and this cart keeper is cool, think Marco may fancy this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251985454989?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Gordon Steadman]

This TT has been reduced a few times and is now cheap enough.. think the arm looks to be worth the asking price alone

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251978511447?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I reckon this is terrific. If I could get a ninth TT past Ronnie, I would go for this just for the looks. Never seen the like before.

[spm]

Gumtree Bradford on Avon

too big for me but £80 looks a good price for "like new" condition

http://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/pair-castle-severn-floor-standing-speakers-like-new/1120982990

[MarginWalker]

I reckon this is terrific. If I could get a ninth TT past Ronnie, I would go for this just for the looks. Never seen the like before.

Love the look of that. Having sold the Rega i am quite tempted to return to owning 2 turntables!

[walpurgis]

Mega rare these days. Complete ADC 25 cartridge and 3 styli set in box. Marvellous if you've got the right arm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADC-25-Stereo-Pick-Up-System-/151716252679?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2352fe4c07

In Switzerland.

[struth]

Worth a go for you Geoff it it doesn't go mental

[rahds]

In this auction a vintage AR model W stereo receiver this is a perfect example the only downside is the case is missing. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AR-model-W-R-vintage-receiver-fm-tuner-hifi-rare-Acoustic-Research-audiophile-/331583935522?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d33f15422)

Well, I'm sure there's a perfectly rational explanation.


rare to find in this condition this was previously owned by a careful Hifi enthusiast who kept it in a console hence no case.

Is one to presume he threw the case away, with both care and enthusiasm?

[Barry]

...and this cart keeper is cool, think Marco may fancy this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251985454989?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I have a Fidelity Research K-5 cartridge keeper; expensive but the best there is:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjY5WDEwMDA=/z/cykAAOSwKrhVeOYi/$_57.JPG

[Ninanina]

The little brother/sister to my 800's... they seem good value and open to offers..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-System-600-monitors-speakers-pair-/261932627196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cfc66b4fc

[struth]

I have a Fidelity Research K-5 cartridge keeper; expensive but the best there is:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjY5WDEwMDA=/z/cykAAOSwKrhVeOYi/$_57.JPG

very nice Barry...a bit of style

[walpurgis]

The little brother/sister to my 800's... they seem good value and open to offers..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-System-600-monitors-speakers-pair-/261932627196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cfc66b4fc

Nice little nearfield monitors. I've had a couple of pairs. Great imaging and clean sound. That's about what they're worth these days.

[Ninanina]

Are they anything like the 800's Geoff ?

[walpurgis]

Are they anything like the 800's Geoff ?

Similar sound on a somewhat smaller scale! Very nice.

[Ninanina]

I'll stick with the 800's then. I just thought they looked good value especially as they are open to offers... might be nice for someone.. ;)

[Barry]

A suitable rival to the EMT 948/950: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TELEFUNKEN-PS81DD-Direct-Drive-BROADCAST-TURNTABLE-Perfect-Working-IMPOSSIBLE/201368513310?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3Dfad669bb646245c89031 28daeb63de81%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26s d%3D151716252679 .

Would be interesting to see how much it goes for, bearing in mind the high shipping costs.

[walpurgis]

A suitable rival to the EMT 948/950: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TELEFUNKEN-PS81DD-Direct-Drive-BROADCAST-TURNTABLE-Perfect-Working-IMPOSSIBLE/201368513310?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3Dfad669bb646245c89031 28daeb63de81%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26s d%3D151716252679 .

Would be interesting to see how much it goes for, bearing in mind the high shipping costs.

Rare & rather nice, but the shipping kills it for anybody here (unless cash is no object).

[struth]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-ORTOFON-MC-25-FL-PICK-UP-WITH-SME-VINTAGE-HEADSHELL-NEARMINT-CONDITION-/161566350914?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259e1ade42

top cart and hard to find..

[walpurgis]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-ORTOFON-MC-25-FL-PICK-UP-WITH-SME-VINTAGE-HEADSHELL-NEARMINT-CONDITION-/161566350914?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259e1ade42

top cart and hard to find..

I wonder if I underpriced mine? :scratch: :)

[struth]

well a bit of yes and the other is overpriced..somewhere in middle i think... but you aint getting it back:eyebrows:

[hermit]

Sony TTS-8000 turntable + SME310 + Van den Hul MC10 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS800-turntable-SME310-Van-den-Hul-MC10-Sony-answer-to-Technics-SP10-/261933728152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cfc778198)

[struth]

Sony TTS-8000 turntable + SME310 + Van den Hul MC10 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS800-turntable-SME310-Van-den-Hul-MC10-Sony-answer-to-Technics-SP10-/261933728152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cfc778198)

Top quality through and through.

[montesquieu]

Top quality through and through.

Indeed. And from the sublime to the ridiculous, some major piss extraction going on here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL-12D-II/271901744713?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D10690ac741874b17ac2 515d407f1122b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D261933728152&rt=nc

[struth]

Indeed. And from the sublime to the ridiculous, some major piss extraction going on here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL-12D-II/271901744713?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D10690ac741874b17ac2 515d407f1122b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D261933728152&rt=nc

Dunno if it was him but someone had one of these on for several thousand.:doh:

[karma67]

Mega rare these days. Complete ADC 25 cartridge and 3 styli set in box. Marvellous if you've got the right arm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADC-25-Stereo-Pick-Up-System-/151716252679?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2352fe4c07

In Switzerland.
Are these mm or mc? Would the right arm be a 774?

[montesquieu]

Dunno if it was him but someone had one of these on for several thousand.:doh:

£25 to £75 depending on condition ... anything beyond that is lunacy.

I knew a guy once tried to take his PL12D to the Max ... sent the arm to J7 to have it rewired and bearing fettled, kitted out the interior with sound deadening material, plus all the usual with fresh bearing oil etc. It sounded presentable - surprising, even - but a properly sorted Rega Planar or low end Technics DD would have seen it off easily. More than £75 (and that for a time warp museum piece) you'd have to have your head examined.

[struth]

Think the average bay price varies from 35 to 125 depending but one very recently went for 220 untested.

[walpurgis]

Are these mm or mc? Would the right arm be a 774?

This is an induced magnet type cartridge, but can to all intents and purposes be regarded as MM, as the basic principle is similar. Yes the Mission 774 (original version) works with the ADC 25. I've just been using my similar ADC 26 in a 774. Very fine it sounds. In my view, next to the Deccas, the ADCs are about as good as non MC carts get. I've not heard a Decca I'd call superior, they are just different sounding.

[struth]

Whats the difference between the original and the lc version compliance wise Geoff.

[walpurgis]

Whats the difference between the original and the lc version compliance wise Geoff.

You had me baffled there for a minute Grant.

I take it you are referring to the Mission 774 arms. There are three versions (that I know of).

The original British made 774, low mass & optional fluid damping. Can be used with cartridges of virtually any compliance depending on damping setup.

Then the 774 LC, a low/medium mass Japanese made and not in the same league at all. More or less equivalent to Linn LV-X. Suited to medium compliance carts.

Lastly there's the (British made I believe) 774 SM/Mechanic arm, a close relative of the Zeta arm and heftily engineered, but not without problems apparently. I've heard of bearing troubles, but a good one is approaching SME V levels of performance. Suited to lowish compliance carts.


Needless to say the original (John Bicht) version is my choice. It just sounds excellent no matter what type or model of cartridge I install. From my ultra high compliance ADCs to low compliance ZYXs. I just use (if required) the appropriate level of damping.

[struth]

thought that but wanted to be sure. Ask after; ask to late .cheers :)

[struth]

another nice valve power amp down hove way but also wales in future

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Velleman-K4000-Stereo-Valve-Power-Amplifier-/171829926650?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2801dc9afa

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD125-Turntable-In-Zebrano-Wood-Plinth-for-SME-3009-Tonearm-/271902606027?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4ea882cb

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD125-Turntable-In-Zebrano-Wood-Plinth-for-SME-3009-Tonearm-/271902606027?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4ea882cb

I'll give him a tenner, and a pair of worn out Nike Dunks for it :D

S.

[struth]

I'll give him a tenner, and a pair of worn out Nike Dunks for it :D

S.

its fairly loud imo, but some will like it....good deck

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Transcriptor-Saturn-Turntable-/201373471986?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Transcriptor-Saturn-Turntable-/201373471986?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Looks nice, but I'd sooner have a Focus One. Sounds better.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-ES30CH-LOUD-SPEAKER-6-INCH-3-WAY-BOOKSHELF-Pair-Beech-Clearance-/171829902528?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

set of ex demo small jbl's...according to the ad, they are 1.27 inches high lol. good price though as they are over 300 new

[walpurgis]

ebay appears to be on the blink at the moment. I just tried to look at PC stuff and got the browser telling me 'page not available'. Every other site I look at is OK. :scratch:

[walpurgis]

Yup. Every search category not responding.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2015-new-Dared-MC-7P-full-tube-high-end-preamp-w-phono-input-remote-m-wbr-ore-/161738339678?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

a nice dared valve pre with phono...love the gold valve covers

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Reference-Hydraulic-Transcription-Turntable-RARE-/171830236031?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

another mitchell..

[struth]

Yup. Every search category not responding.

mine seems to be working

[walpurgis]

Nope. Just tried another browser, still not loading the pages. Everything on here is working OK.

[struth]

Yes I cant get into "my ebay" or do a search but all the stuff that comes up on opening page works and lests you in to look and save etc. like this


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Upgraded-Clearaudio-Melody-Low-Output-Moving-Coil-Cartridge-Retipped-/371355995027?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

clearaudio mc cart

[Xapito]

Didn't get these in time :doh:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Speakers-amp-Original-Stands-/221802551639?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a4765957&nma=true&si=JtW2Em84sva4FyPrBWgWhA4Z4fU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[walpurgis]

Yes I cant get into "my ebay" or do a search but all the stuff that comes up on opening page works and lests you in to look and save etc. like this


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Upgraded-Clearaudio-Melody-Low-Output-Moving-Coil-Cartridge-Retipped-/371355995027?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

clearaudio mc cart

Yes I saw that. I have my doubts. It looks as though a thinner cantilever tube has been shanked into the cut off stub of the original. The interface where the two tubes meet will produce an unpredictable effect on the signal. Possibly a peak or dip in response.

[struth]

it looks perilously open to damage tbh. Pretty sure it would get bent within a month if not on fitting

[Xapito]

So basically you'll all want it on the 28th!! ahah :D

[karma67]

Oi! I've got my eye on that one. ;)

come on then,who bought it? :)

[hermit]

Sony PS-8750 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-End-Reference-Player-SONY-PS-8750-in-fine-condition-/151715312370?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item2352eff2f2)

[struth]

come on then,who bought it? :)

I got outbid by some bassa!

[struth]

Sony PS-8750 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-End-Reference-Player-SONY-PS-8750-in-fine-condition-/151715312370?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item2352eff2f2)

Looks nigh on perfect, and a great bit of engineering. maybe slightly overpriced though

[walpurgis]

Nice pair of Tannoys. Seriously discounted too :).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Kingdom-Royal-Floorstanding-Speaker-Carbon-Black-RRP-65-000-/252000966855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac6d98c7

[struth]

ugly looking things tbh...65k rrp...then its 50k rrp furtherdown. guy had them for 10 days...must have taken some hit

[montesquieu]

Nice pair of Tannoys. Seriously discounted too :).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Kingdom-Royal-Floorstanding-Speaker-Carbon-Black-RRP-65-000-/252000966855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac6d98c7


Eeeeewwwwwww! Fugly. What on earth were they thinking?

[struth]

ELAC MIRAPHON 20 ...... This looks very nice in an old fashion way

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELAC-MIRAPHON-20-Studio-turntable-plattenspieler-Working-in-perfect-condition/221781770303?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D23f508f2b775436ea95 128cb6aad05ff%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D261814482856&rt=nc

[Ninanina]

Nice pair of Tannoys. Seriously discounted too :).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Kingdom-Royal-Floorstanding-Speaker-Carbon-Black-RRP-65-000-/252000966855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac6d98c7

I just saw those as well.... bargain... NOT !! they are also ugly looking things.... :(

[southall-1998]

Nice pair of Tannoys. Seriously discounted too :).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Kingdom-Royal-Floorstanding-Speaker-Carbon-Black-RRP-65-000-/252000966855?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac6d98c7


Will the seller accept my Nike Dunks for swaps?

S.

[southall-1998]

Cool looking pair of SD1 speakers. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SD-Acoustics-SD1-loudspeakers-Black-/171829083394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2801cfbd02

S.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SABA-FREUDENSTADT-FM-STEREO-TUBE-RADIO-WIRELESS-BLUETOOTH-INSTALLED/400941057902?_trksid=p3693.c100102.m2452&_trkparms=aid%3D333008%26algo%3DRIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140212121249%26meid%3Daf33f91c69f54e8b8b5 3995ec067f236%26pid%3D100102%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D111690951016

Lovely radio

[walpurgis]

Cool looking pair of SD1 speakers. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SD-Acoustics-SD1-loudspeakers-Black-/171829083394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2801cfbd02

S.

Have you heard them? I didn't like them a lot myself. Fair bit of 'woody' colouration lower down. Top end was adequate though.

[southall-1998]

Have you heard them? I didn't like them a lot myself. Fair bit of 'woody' colouration lower down. Top end was adequate though.


My father is using a pair atm. Nice speakers! They slightly remind me of the Mordaunt Short Pageants.

S.

[walpurgis]

My father is using a pair atm. Nice speakers! They slightly remind me of the Mordaunt Short Pageants.

S.

I've heard that Audax bass driver in various applications and don't really get on with the sound it makes. As I say the upper end of the SD1 was OK, but I heard the bass cone colouration. Maybe they revised the design (crossover?) along the line and those are better.

[Ninanina]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SABA-FREUDENSTADT-FM-STEREO-TUBE-RADIO-WIRELESS-BLUETOOTH-INSTALLED/400941057902?_trksid=p3693.c100102.m2452&_trkparms=aid%3D333008%26algo%3DRIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140212121249%26meid%3Daf33f91c69f54e8b8b5 3995ec067f236%26pid%3D100102%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D111690951016

Lovely radio

Oh that just looks lovely doesn't it... so retro... and it has valves..... do I need another piece of hifi ?? :hmm::hmm:

[walpurgis]

Oh that just looks lovely doesn't it... so retro... and it has valves..... do I need another piece of hifi ?? :hmm::hmm:

Got a similar but slightly smaller Philips valve job in the workshop. Never use it though.

[Ninanina]

Got a similar but slightly smaller Philips valve job in the workshop. Never use it though.

How does it sound Geoff ?

[walpurgis]

How does it sound Geoff ?

Pretty good actually.

[Ninanina]

Pretty good actually.

I keep being tempted to buy a radio for the system but don't know how much I would actually use it... :doh:

[struth]

not as pretty but a rpi gets internet radio. its pretty good too. I do like the look of that radio but I wouldnt have room and wouldnt use it tbh....great bit of furnishing tho

[Ninanina]

not as pretty but a rpi gets internet radio. its pretty good too. I do like the look of that radio but I wouldnt have room and wouldnt use it tbh....great bit of furnishing tho

Sorry for my ignorance but what's a rpi ?

[walpurgis]

Rampant pudding injection! :eyebrows:

(just kidding :))

[Ninanina]

Rampant pudding injection! :eyebrows:

(just kidding :))

Are now I understand... :doh:

[struth]

raspberry pi streaming mini pc...volumio operating system has a full list of radio stations. you can use it just for that if you wish. mine has the optional dac fitted.so all in one, and controlled from my tablet...simple but remarkably good sound

[Ninanina]

raspberry pi streaming mini pc...volumio operating system has a full list of radio stations. you can use it just for that if you wish. mine has the optional dac fitted.so all in one, and controlled from my tablet...simple but remarkably good sound

Thanks for that Grant...

[struth]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/19/fb4f024bc1a3d81bcd4b9780e82e5768.jpg

my rpi/dac with attached hard drive. neat aint it....the hdd is the big one lol

[mikmas]

Really peed off big time with this one...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REVOX-B261-Synthesizer-FM-Tuner-/231596496511?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ldLtiQBnYDycMGW%252Fs9SV%252FqNtk2Y%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I put in a bid first time around but couldn't be in at the end time and was outbid by about £20 (went for 95 which is pretty low for this quality)
Couple of days ago it was re-listed with a min of £50, ending tomorrow so I put in a bid again with the intention of being in at the kill .... this evening got a message from eBay that the bid was cancelled and the item withdrawn - no reason given by the seller GRRRRR!!!

[Ninanina]

Mike sometimes eBay is like that isn't it ?

It's a wind up to be honest... :(

[mikmas]

Mike sometimes eBay is like that isn't it ?

It's a wind up to be honest... :(

Definitely in this case ... although fortunately not very often. Most of the time with private sellers the deal goes well and people are civilised if something goes wobbly but this one really annoyed me. Fair enough if he or she sold it elsewhere or dropped it of a great height - but it doesn't take much to send the only bidder at that point a 'sorry about that' message

[Audio Al]

Really peed off big time with this one...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REVOX-B261-Synthesizer-FM-Tuner-/231596496511?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=ldLtiQBnYDycMGW%252Fs9SV%252FqNtk2Y%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I put in a bid first time around but couldn't be in at the end time and was outbid by about £20 (went for 95 which is pretty low for this quality)
Couple of days ago it was re-listed with a min of £50, ending tomorrow so I put in a bid again with the intention of being in at the kill .... this evening got a message from eBay that the bid was cancelled and the item withdrawn - no reason given by the seller GRRRRR!!!

Normally this means the seller wants more money and does not have a reserve price set ( because it costs more ) so they pull the plug 12 hours before the auction ends , after 12 hours you can't end a item on ebay

[Marco]

Just bagged these for my Celestion 15XRs (as I daftly sold my Atacama stands to Darren, lol):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251758095229

Not a bad price for the half-decent quality on offer. I don't need anything too 'serious' for downstairs sounds in the lounge :)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

A dilemma. What do I do? I have too many speakers, but I've seen a pair on eBay I really want. Mind you they aren't very big. Can I really squeeze another pair in? :eek:

[brian2957]

Just bagged these for my Celestion 15XRs (as I daftly sold my Atacama stands to Darren, lol):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251758095229

Not a bad price for the half-decent quality on offer. I don't need anything too 'serious' for downstairs sounds in the lounge :)

Marco.
Be interested to see how you get on with these mate . I'm looking for something similar for my MA R852s.

[walpurgis]

Be interested to see how you get on with these mate . I'm looking for something similat for my MA R852s.

Nice speakers those.

[brian2957]

Aye , I think I'll be keeping these for a while Geoff so it's time for a decent pair of stands .

[Marco]

Be interested to see how you get on with these mate . I'm looking for something similar for my MA R852s.

No worries, mate. I'll let you know what I think when they arrive. Seem to be a good price! :)

Marco.

[brian2957]

Thank you sir :)

[Ninanina]

A dilemma. What do I do? I have too many speakers, but I've seen a pair on eBay I really want. Mind you they aren't very big. Can I really squeeze another pair in? :eek:

What are they ?

[walpurgis]

Ah. That would be telling. Somebody else may decide they want them.

[Ninanina]

I'm sure you could squeeze another set in somewhere Geoff.. :D

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-sturdy-but-tatty-TANNOY-Cheviots-speakers-/181777648720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a52cacc50

maybe worth a go for someone local

[kirstysdad]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-sturdy-but-tatty-TANNOY-Cheviots-speakers-/181777648720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a52cacc50

maybe worth a go for someone local

Abso-fekkin-rightly. Had them in the shop once... :ner:

[struth]

Ah. That would be telling. Somebody else may decide they want them.

oh aye, what is it young man....holding back eh? ....saw a couple of sets of vintage speaks of a name that I mustn't mention,and those tannoys I linked to look like your meat.

[southall-1998]

a dilemma. What do i do? I have too many speakers, but i've seen a pair on ebay i really want. Mind you they aren't very big. Can i really squeeze another pair in? :eek:


b&w dm602?

S.

[Ninanina]

b&w dm602?

S.

Na.... I reckon Tannoy Saturn S8's..... :D

[southall-1998]

Geoff you bloody tease :)

S.

[southall-1998]

I'm not interested in the speakers. But can someone tell me the turntable shown in the background. It looks gorgeous!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TDL-SPEAKERS-MODEL-RTL-3-BEAUTIFUL-CONDITION-BLACK-BI-WIREABLE-FLOOR-STANDING-/131533571375?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1ea003052f

S.

[walpurgis]

Nottingham Analogue Hyperspace I believe! I'd like it.