Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[walpurgis]

Geoff you bloody tease :)

S.

No, just keeping quiet so I get 'em.

[struth]

gonna say a space deck but geoff it likely right

[southall-1998]

Thanks, Geoff. I'll be having some nice dreams tonight :)

S.

[struth]

No, just keeping quiet so I get 'em.

dont want to bid against you but have my eye on a set of t.................n

[walpurgis]

dont want to bid against you but have my eye on a set of t.................n

They're not far from you are they? :D

[walpurgis]

Thanks, Geoff. I'll be having some nice dreams tonight :)

S.

Actually. If I should decide to go for another TT. It would likely be something from Nottingham Analogue. I love their products, the design all makes sense (and so does the sound).

[struth]

They're not far from you are they? :D

nope...nearer to you... Cheltenham area if memory serves

[Ninanina]

I think I know what Geoff is going for but won't say as it might jeopardise his purchase... ;)

[walpurgis]

nope...nearer to you... Cheltenham area if memory serves

Thought it might have been: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Saturn-S6-speakers-well-Love-/131526820964?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9f9c0464

A sort of baby version of what you've got (rather nice).

[walpurgis]

I think I know what Geoff is going for but won't say as it might jeopardise his purchase... ;)

No you don't. It doesn't begin with T. :)

Could it be LS/.................? Not likely, but is it related?

[Ninanina]

:scratch: :hmm::hmm:

[struth]

Thought it might have been: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Saturn-S6-speakers-well-Love-/131526820964?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9f9c0464

A sort of baby version of what you've got (rather nice).

overpriced or mine are/were underpriced lol. not very close as its the other end of country.

ok I can consider the ones I am considering

[walpurgis]

Price is OK Grant. That's the i6 or System 600 driver in a bigger box + extra woofer.

Yours were definitely cheap.

[walpurgis]

ok I can consider the ones I am considering

Just in case. If you're looking at DC2000 or DC3000. Don't bother. They are not great. The DC1000 is better.

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-SRM-12X-Super-Red-Monitor/161738733020?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D31486%26meid%3D62c3566692f64e2cb055c13962bda 7ae%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D16148 1369338

S.

[struth]

alnico type full range

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191602931712?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

MC phono stage from Little Bear. Only £19.95 delivered including power supply. Almost seems daft not to try one. Little Bear stuff seems well liked.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111680068366?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331581208704?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

incredible price for a 160

[struth]

AR17 speakers in exmouth

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AR-17-speakers-and-Target-stands-retro-hi-fi-/111700851594?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[struth]

High quality focals...really nice although should be at this price....sit down b4 looking;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Focal-JM-Lab-Diablo-Utopia-III-Speaker-/351414244450?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51d1ebd462

[struth]

nice kt66 amp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAL-AVC-KT66-EL34-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-/111699019547?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1a01c7c71b

[Macca]

No-one wanted mine and they are in better nick than these and have re-built x-overs. How Much?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kef-Calinda-SP-1053-8ohms-professionally-cleaned-cabs-new-cloth-EU-WW-delivery-/141623087543?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f964d1b7

And what's that crap on the cones? Looks like they've ben wiped with a dishcloth.

[walpurgis]

And what's that crap on the cones? Looks like they've ben wiped with a dishcloth.

Looks like surface oxidation of the Plastiflex cone doping. Not uncommon. A clean with a damp cloth and a wipe with furniture polish and it disappears.

They are way overpriced!

[struth]

if thats prof cleaning i need to go into business

[struth]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ruark-Talisman-II-Floorstanding-Speakers-/271891768355?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

[Ninanina]

Just don't tempt me, just don't... I do not have the room for them really but a bargain if you do .. :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-La-Scala-speakers-/201375612336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee2ebfdb0

Even in the US they are $3,500 each new... ;)

[struth]

cabs look original. nice speakers but as you say, plenty room needed as they are big.

[Ninanina]

I heard the La Scala's once and they just blew me away.. probably the best speaker I have ever heard.. ;)

[walpurgis]

Just don't tempt me, just don't... I do not have the room for them really but a bargain if you do .. :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-La-Scala-speakers-/201375612336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee2ebfdb0

Even in the US they are $3,500 each new... ;)

He appears to be selling them singly. Not exactly clear though. :rolleyes:

I hate it when people do that. Who's going to bid on singles of a split up pair and risk not winning both? So stupid!! :steam:

[Ninanina]

He appears to be selling them singly. Not exactly clear though. :rolleyes:

I hate it when people do that. Who's going to bid on singles of a split up pair and risk not winning both? So stupid!! :steam:

Well spotted I didn't notice that Geoff... ooops... yes crazy.. :mental:

[walpurgis]

£3500 for a pair of Tannoy D900 speakers? Nuts!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-D900-American-Cherry-10-10-Perfect-Condition-Original-Boxes-/252003125106?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac8e8772

Although these are the rare 'upside down response' model. "30kHz to 28Hz" apparently. :)

[Ninanina]

Just had message from seller and the price quoted is for the PAIR of La Scala speakers ... like I say just don't temp me... :D

In my opinion they are a complete bargain for the sound quality on offer, believe me..;)

[struth]

£3500 for a pair of Tannoy D900 speakers? Nuts!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-D900-American-Cherry-10-10-Perfect-Condition-Original-Boxes-/252003125106?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac8e8772

Although these are the rare 'upside down response' model. "30kHz to 28Hz" apparently. :)

Aussie model ;)

[walpurgis]

Avalon NP 2.0 speakers. Not heard this model but they have to be nice. I've never heard a bad Avalon model.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AVALON-NP2-loudspeakers-/221799721661?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a44b2abd

[walpurgis]

Anybody remember WAR loudspeakers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Vintage-1970s-Wooden-WAR-Sound-Design-Speakers-incl-Partington-stands-/141698330822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20fde0f0c6

[walpurgis]

Another pair of Avalon loudspeakers. Listed as Diamon? I think these are actually Eidolon Diamonds. Mega expensive new! Bids at £102 currently. I've heard these and they are impressive to say the least.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Avalon-Diamon-Speaker-Pair-/261939305122?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cfccc9aa2

[struth]

look interesting but not heard of them (war)

[walpurgis]

Pair of Rogers Studio 1 speakers. Need a minor fettle, but look pretty good. I'd like these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-Studio-1-300watt-speakers-matching-pair-/121684438405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c54f52d85

[southall-1998]

These look niiiice!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-of-Zingali-Overture-1s-in-Superb-condition-with-boxes-and-packing/291488730867?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3Def7bb05d5fa3414f877 ba81f16090272%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D221799721661

S.

[mikeyb]

These look niiiice!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-of-Zingali-Overture-1s-in-Superb-condition-with-boxes-and-packing/291488730867?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3Def7bb05d5fa3414f877 ba81f16090272%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D221799721661

S.
I'd be tempted to use some toilet paper on them [emoji15] [emoji6] [emoji5]

[struth]

These look niiiice!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-of-Zingali-Overture-1s-in-Superb-condition-with-boxes-and-packing/291488730867?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3Def7bb05d5fa3414f877 ba81f16090272%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D221799721661

S.

very

[Ninanina]

very

Love the look of those....

[southall-1998]

Good price!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Exposure-2010-Power-Amplifier-BOXED-PRISTINE-Manual-Working-well-/201374578578

S.

[Ninanina]

Good price!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Exposure-2010-Power-Amplifier-BOXED-PRISTINE-Manual-Working-well-/201374578578

S.

Steve, of HiFi Hanger, is also a very nice chap.... highly recommend him... ;)

[Ninanina]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-La-Scala-speakers-/201375612336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee2ebfdb0

I will be measuring the room up just in case I can fit them in..... I love them so much... I don't think it's doable but just in case... they really are the best.. ;)

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1972-PHILIPS-22-RH-496-FULL-RANGE-SPEAKER-SYSTEM-3-WAY-8-OHM/221803029356?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dd41b421348764c7d922 18759149bc9f8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D261933691856&rt=nc

look interesting?

[struth]

as we were talking Mezzo speakers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-Vintage-Speakers-High-Fidelity-Multi-Unit-G-Mezzo-3-/151716483222?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item235301d096

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261939229694?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

what you think of these Geoff?

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261939229694?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

what you think of these Geoff?

Yes. I've seen those. I bet they sound lovely. Those fifties and sixties hard paper coned European drivers definitely seem to have something special.

I have a pair of sixties Isophon 10 x 6 inch full range units that sound excellent and of course the Philips units ditto.

[struth]

Yes. I've seen those. I bet they sound lovely. Those fifties and sixties hard paper coned European drivers definitely seem to have something special.

I have a pair of sixties Isophon 10 x 6 inch full range units that sound excellent and of course the Philips units ditto.

Worth a go then? what output would they be...15 watt? I quite fancy them and have been letting the price drop a bit.. would the wad drive them ok

[Ninanina]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-La-Scala-speakers-/201375612336?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee2ebfdb0

I will be measuring the room up just in case I can fit them in..... I love them so much... I don't think it's doable but just in case... they really are the best.. ;)

They will physically fit... with much moving of stuff.... I will think about it over the next couple of days... I am so tempted.. ;)

[walpurgis]

Worth a go then? what output would they be...15 watt? I quite fancy them and have been letting the price drop a bit.. would the wad drive them ok

I'd imagine the rating at the time they were made could well have been 8 to 10 watts, bearing in mind the normally modest outputs of the valve amps of the time. This means little in every day use terms though, as the sensitivity is likely to be in the mid nineties (decibels) or even higher bearing in mind the 3ohm impedance, so you'll never get them loud enough to hurt them. The WAD will work with them. Possibly best on a 4ohm tap if you've got one, but it certainly won't hurt the amp.

If you fancy them, why not contact the seller and ask if they'd consider an offer? You might get them for less.

[struth]

Shock, Horror Probe..... you'll have to sell a pair then, :eyebrows: which ones though???

[walpurgis]

If you just fancy try some high sensitivity full range sixties drive units, I might have something interesting and decent going for a song.

[Ninanina]

Geoff did you get your 'mystery' speakers? If so what are they ??

[walpurgis]

Geoff did you get your 'mystery' speakers? If so what are they ??

No. All may be revealed as and when (and if).;)

[southall-1998]

Not too far away from me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spendor-BC1-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Speakers-/281729003870?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41985b715e

S.

[struth]

Not too far away from me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spendor-BC1-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Speakers-/281729003870?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41985b715e

S.

nice big speaker. they usually go for 4/500 I think

[brian2957]

Seen them go for a bit more than that Grant . Tony has a pair of these and I absolutely love 'em . :)

[Xapito]

Guys! Anyone around Lewes that can personally pickup something for me? :doh: ta!

[shane]

Surprised no-one's picked up on this. Supposedly unused ADC25 with 3 styli. $7.50 with four hours to go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADC-25-Stereo-Pick-Up-System-/151716252679?

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Surprised no-one's picked up on this. Supposedly unused ADC25 with 3 styli. $7.50 with four hours to go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADC-25-Stereo-Pick-Up-System-/151716252679?

might be because unused includes obvious wear on the cartridge pins and mounts.. not to mention the dirt around 2 of the styli tips. I'm not a cynic though.. "Untested" doesn't mean there will be no output from the cart at all.. :eyebrows:

[Puffin]

Guys! Anyone around Lewes that can personally pickup something for me? :doh: ta!

My sister lives near Lewes,was over there a couple of weeks ago, but not sure when I will be going next. What is it and is there a deadline to collect?

[Xapito]

Hi Rob, thanks for that. I've managed to buy this after agreeing with the seller that I'd arrange my own courier for that. He seems that he changed his mind and wants it collected in some shop over there (I wonder why?) :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trio-Hifi-Seperates-Amp-and-Tuner-/331577711132?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=JtW2Em84sva4FyPrBWgWhA4Z4fU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Not sure about the deadline but I think there's some margin to it.

[karma67]

Surprised no-one's picked up on this. Supposedly unused ADC25 with 3 styli. $7.50 with four hours to go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ADC-25-Stereo-Pick-Up-System-/151716252679?

i went to £50 on it and with 7 seconds to go i thought it was mine for £4.64! it went for £78 in the end.

[Barry]

Sorry Jamie - that was me! :rolleyes: I'm an admirer of early ADC cartridges and had been watching the item for a few days.

[karma67]

no worries mate,£50 was my max. enjoy :)

[walpurgis]

i went to £50 on it and with 7 seconds to go i thought it was mine for £4.64! it went for £78 in the end.

Should have bid more Jamie. I did reckon near £100. Never mind, at least Barry will be happy! :)

I thought about bidding too and would have likely snipe bid £110. Decided not to as I've got enough ADCs (I think :eyebrows:).

[karma67]

yes you did,to be honest it would have been a luxury and my logic was that perhaps i might turn my cash towards a new turntable re the cable dressing thread as that play is only going to get worse. :(

[walpurgis]

Audiolab 8000A "the best amp ever made" apparently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIOLAB-8000A-british-made-classic-one-of-the-very-bests-amps-ever-made-/251972247413?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aaab75f75

Strange, 'dull and mediocre' would have been my description.

[larky]

wow, wonder if I can 400 quid for my one owner.

(must remeber to speel check my ad tho)

:doh:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-of-Vintage-Jordan-Watts-Bookshelf-Wall-Mount-Speakers-/171834872690?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[Ninanina]

Audiolab 8000A "the best amp ever made" apparently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIOLAB-8000A-british-made-classic-one-of-the-very-bests-amps-ever-made-/251972247413?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aaab75f75

Strange, 'dull and mediocre' would have been my description.

I never liked the amp either and could never work out why all the magazines at the time raved about it so much...

He's over priced it at £495 as they normally sell for between £95 - £200'ish...

[southall-1998]

Audiolab 8000A "the best amp ever made" apparently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIOLAB-8000A-british-made-classic-one-of-the-very-bests-amps-ever-made-/251972247413?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aaab75f75

Strange, 'dull and mediocre' would have been my description.


What a complete tosser!

S.

[Ninanina]

What a complete tosser!

S.

I couldn't have put it better myself.... :D

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-of-Vintage-Jordan-Watts-Bookshelf-Wall-Mount-Speakers-/171834872690?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

I've had a few dealings with Jordan Watts drivers. Including brand new ones from the factory in Hayes, just up the road from me. They were a flawed design. The front foam/vinyl cone suspension was prone to coming loose. The rear beryllium copper tri-spring suspension went out of alignment easily and is a bugger to get straight again and the box shaped enclosing alloy basket caused nasty refiective colourations. They still seem to fetch silly prices though.

[walpurgis]

I never liked the amp either and could never work out why all the magazines at the time raved about it so much...

Because, like the also favoured NAD 3020, it was forgiving of the inadequacies of the items it was likely to be matched with in the average system, simply due to its bland dullness. i.e., it was a 'safe' recommendation.

[Ninanina]

Because, like the also favoured NAD 3020, it was forgiving of the inadequacies of the items it was likely to be matched with in the average system, simply due to its bland dullness. i.e., it was a 'safe' recommendation.

You might be right there Geoff

I hated the 8000A with a passion... It always sounded 'thin' and nasty to me... never tried the NAD...

[struth]

I've had a few dealings with Jordan Watts drivers. Including brand new ones from the factory in Hayes, just up the road from me. They were a flawed design. The front foam/vinyl cone suspension was prone to coming loose. The rear beryllium copper tri-spring suspension went out of alignment easily and is a bugger to get straight again and the box shaped enclosing alloy basket caused nasty refiective colourations. They still seem to fetch silly prices though.

Its the name I think that sells them. I have bid on the ones we discussed yesterday. the guy is German I think. Look like I may get em. he thinks they would be fine as the impedence will change in the box etc and likely go up towards 5/6 ohms... their nominal 8 wattt

[walpurgis]

I have bid on the ones we discussed yesterday. the guy is German I think. Look like I may get em. he thinks they would be fine as the impedence will change in the box etc and likely go up towards 5/6 ohms... their nominal 8 wattt

Have you considered using a 'bid sniper'? I use Goofbid: http://www.goofbid.com/

It's free, easy to use and stops you getting carried away and placing silly bids :). I normally decide my bid amount and select a five second lead in. Some think it's unfair, but I don't see it that way. After all, you can still be outbid. It also has the advantage of not showing your hand and encouraging others to try and outbid you. I've won a few goodies with it.

[walpurgis]

Here's a rare but rather good CD player. The NAD 524. It was well reviewed when released. I bought one. It makes a decent transport too. At £49 'Buy it Now' this is worth having.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAD-524-CD-PLAYER-PAT-TESTED-/151719293475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item23532cb223

[struth]

I used to use one Geoff. forgot which now and yes Its not really unfair although annoying if your on the receiving end. but if you really want then you have to bid higher. No one has touched them since they've been on and thats a while now. he said himself that the drivers are pretty much unknown over here but are rated highly in Germany. Might have cut my throat by publishing it here but its only fair I suppose.

[struth]

Here's a rare but rather good CD player. The NAD 524. It was well reviewed when released. I bought one. It makes a decent transport too. At £49 'Buy it Now' this is worth having.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAD-524-CD-PLAYER-PAT-TESTED-/151719293475?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item23532cb223

Used to use a nad cd/dvd player for years and it was very good.. clunky to use but sounded super. still got it but its needing a laser.

[walpurgis]

I used to use one Geoff. forgot which now and yes Its not really unfair although annoying if your on the receiving end. but if you really want then you have to bid higher. No one has touched them since they've been on and thats a while now. he said himself that the drivers are pretty much unknown over here but are rated highly in Germany. Might have cut my throat by publishing it here but its only fair I suppose.

No. You found the listing. Every other person who might be after something similar can do their own search. I doubt many here would be after anything like those (except me :lol:).

[walpurgis]

I used to use one Geoff. forgot which now and yes Its not really unfair although annoying if your on the receiving end. but if you really want then you have to bid higher. No one has touched them since they've been on and thats a while now. he said himself that the drivers are pretty much unknown over here but are rated highly in Germany. Might have cut my throat by publishing it here but its only fair I suppose.

I snipe bid highish anyway. Most of the time it works. Just never bid more than the item is worth to you. I'm happy to pay comparatively over the odds sometimes, if I decide I'm definitely having something.

[Ninanina]

These look cute...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-D100-speakers-VERY-RARE-/171835341546?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item28022f3aea

[walpurgis]

These look cute...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-D100-speakers-VERY-RARE-/171835341546?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item28022f3aea

No No. :nono: They are not great. Although not as awful as their bigger brother in the series, the D200 (see my list).

[southall-1998]

No No. :nono: They are not great. Although not as awful as their bigger brother in the series, the D200 (see my list).


They look far more cuter than you!!

S.

[walpurgis]

They look far more cuter than you!!

S.

Or you! :lol:

[southall-1998]

Or you! :lol:


My disincentive looks!! Ya gotta be kidding :ner:

S.

[struth]

My disincentive looks!! Ya gotta be kidding :ner:

S.

Thats a big word for midnight Shane :eyebrows:

[southall-1998]

Shit! I meant distinctive :doh:

S.

[struth]

Shit! I meant distinctive :doh:

S.

:rfl:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mr-Liung-845-Valve-Tube-integrated-amplifier-/151697588482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2351e18102

someone was looking for one of these...its probably a tad overpriced

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mr-Liung-845-Valve-Tube-integrated-amplifier-/151697588482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2351e18102

someone was looking for one of these...its probably a tad overpriced

It's an ugly brute. Looks like it should have a welding kit attached! :D

[southall-1998]

It's an ugly brute. Looks like it should have a welding kit attached! :D

Shut it! Its 100 times better looking than the both of us!!

:ner:

S.

[montesquieu]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mr-Liung-845-Valve-Tube-integrated-amplifier-/151697588482?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2351e18102

someone was looking for one of these...its probably a tad overpriced


a TAD! :mental:

[struth]

Its worth what someone pays I guess.... they are hard to get amps. I'd pay half that tops but , hey?

[walpurgis]

Shut it! Its 100 times better looking than the both of us!!

:ner:

S.

Behave! ;)

[walpurgis]

Another Mission 774 arm. This one has the scarce solid counterweight.

It's in Frinton on Sea, which is actually 'The Lost World' due to it's vaguely defined and largely unexplored territory. They still send missionaries out there. Some make it back.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171833229289?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[southall-1998]

Another Mission 774 arm. This one has the scarce solid counterweight.

It's in Frinton on Sea, which is actually 'The Lost World' due to it's vaguely defined and largely unexplored territory. They still send missionaries out there. Some make it back.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171833229289?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


If this arm was still being made today. I wonder what the price would be now!

S.

[walpurgis]

These 6 1/2" full range drive units look lovely. Looks almost a copy of the superb vintage Eagle FR65, which was made by Coral. These have everlasting doped fabric surrounds and firm paper cones. I bet they sound gorgeous.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281717331108?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They do an 8" model too, but my money is on the 6 1/2" being better.

[struth]

look good. guess you could make a decent box out of them

[walpurgis]

look good. guess you could make a decent box out of them

I reckon a simple quarter wavelength transmission line box would have those shaking the room with a couple of watts.

[Barry]

I snipe bid highish anyway. Most of the time it works. Just never bid more than the item is worth to you. I'm happy to pay comparatively over the odds sometimes, if I decide I'm definitely having something.

I do my own 'sniping'; usually within a few seconds of the end time. I usually bid what I think the item is worth, but if I really want it I might set a maximum bid of twice or three times that amount. Not always successful, but I have won quite a few items that way. (And if I am outbid because the winning bidder has set a higher maximum figure than me, then I have the consolation that the winning bidder will be a bit surprised/shocked at what he has to pay! :D Not a particularly noble sentiment - but we're all human. :rolleyes:)

[struth]

maybe you should make a pair up and sell them for a profit mate:) sure you'd get buyers

[struth]

I do my own 'sniping'; usually within a few seconds of the end time. I usually bid what I think the item is worth, but if I really want it I might set a maximum bid of twice or three times that amount. Not always successful, but I have won quite a few items that way. (And if I am outbid because the winning bidder has set a higher maximum figure than me, then I have the consolation that the winning bidder will be a bit surprised/shocked at what he has to pay! :D Not a particularly noble sentiment - but we're all human. :rolleyes:)

I usually do similar. I decide on my top bit and put it in in the last 10 seconds. if a sniper gets it then so be it. These programs have kinda caused me to save a lot of money due to being outbid lol

[walpurgis]

If this arm was still being made today. I wonder what the price would be now!

S.

Approaching a grand I reckon.

[southall-1998]

Very good price- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-405-2-Power-Amplifier-Amp-WORKING-WELL-but-Cosmetically-Challenged-2-/191611103109

Hi-Fi Hanger's prices have always been reasonable. Unlike that bloody second hand audio shop, in North London!!

S.

[gsq4848]

Very good price- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-405-2-Power-Amplifier-Amp-WORKING-WELL-but-Cosmetically-Challenged-2-/191611103109

Hi-Fi Hanger's prices have always been reasonable. Unlike that bloody second hand audio shop, in North London!!

S.

The owners (Steve & Sarah Ansell) are a smashing couple and very obliging. Aside from the ebay listings they hold plenty of other stock in their showroom. I'm looking forward to receiving a pair JPW P1's I'm purchasing from HiFi Hanger - just waiting for them to be re-foamed.

[karma67]

Another Mission 774 arm. This one has the scarce solid counterweight.

It's in Frinton on Sea, which is actually 'The Lost World' due to it's vaguely defined and largely unexplored territory. They still send missionaries out there. Some make it back.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171833229289?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

christ its up to £224 already!

[walpurgis]

Another Mission 774 arm. This one has the scarce solid counterweight.

It's in Frinton on Sea, which is actually 'The Lost World' due to it's vaguely defined and largely unexplored territory. They still send missionaries out there. Some make it back.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171833229289?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The bidding is getting serious on this. Up to £224 now, with 3 days to go. Wonder how high it'll get?

[walpurgis]

I see Jamie said the same. I missed that! :)

[struth]

have decided they are overpriced and will stick with the 3009:lol:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-La-Scala-speakers-one-pair/201376939643?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D796c21de8b35448d8f8 1d4a57d1e492f%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D30%2 6sd%3D201375612336

cheaper start La scala's

[struth]

not long to go a td 150 still cheap. been watching for a while now

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331585526574?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

not long to go a td 150 still cheap. been watching for a while now

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331585526574?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Looks good. Plinth is OK. I'd prefer it with the original top plate though (single control version).

[walpurgis]

have decided they are overpriced and will stick with the 3009:lol:

Having owned and used both. My money was spent in the right place. :)

[karma67]

do you think its because its got the solid counter weight?

[struth]

Having owned and used both. My money was spent in the right place. :)

If prices were equal I'd say yes, but I got my arm at a good price lol. if I could get a 774 at same price I would likey do just that :eyebrows:

[rossman]

Apologies if these have been mentioned before but I can't believe that these have been listed several times and still haven't sold at this price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JPW-AP3-Speakers-on-16-Atacama-stands-new-foam-surrounds-/252002987579?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac8c6e3b

Stands included as well but I think you would probably be better off with some open frame stands for them.

I've got a later pair of these and I won't be changing them any time soon

[walpurgis]

do you think its because its got the solid counter weight?

Yes!

[struth]

Apologies if these have been mentioned before but I can't believe that these have been listed several times and still haven't sold at this price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JPW-AP3-Speakers-on-16-Atacama-stands-new-foam-surrounds-/252002987579?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac8c6e3b

Stands included as well but I think you would probably be better off with some open frame stands for them.

I've got a later pair of these and I won't be changing them any time soon

they look good nick. pity theyre in manchester

[Gordon Steadman]

He obviously lives in hope!!http://www.ebay.fr/itm/platine-vynil-/111695842722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item1a01974da2

No feedback and no details. We know what it is but does he actually have one I wonder:scratch:

[karma67]

The bidding is getting serious on this. Up to £224 now, with 3 days to go. Wonder how high it'll get?

i suppose the other thing to push the price up is the arm re wire.

[walpurgis]

i suppose the other thing to push the price up is the arm re wire.

Mission 774 tonearms are rather in demand recently. Not surprisingly. What else can you get for sensible money that competes. Nothing! I guess we'll see prices continue rising. Funny really. I paid £200 for my first one about twenty five years ago. A bit over the odds back then for a used one, but I wanted it. It turned out to sound better than the Ittok I had on my 401, so the Ittok went (and some modded Rega arms) and the 774 has been here since (along with a couple more --- just in case :)).

[karma67]

yep,im really glad you advised me about them too,im very happy with mine apart from the turntable but theres light at the end of the tunnel there,it might be taking a trip to the states to get breathed on!

[struth]

yep,im really glad you advised me about them too,im very happy with mine apart from the turntable but theres light at the end of the tunnel there,it might be taking a trip to the states to get breathed on!

youd be much better forgetting vinyl and selling the arm to me. ;) joke; deadpan mode:lol: look forward to hearing how it is when fettled

[walpurgis]

yep,im really glad you advised me about them too,im very happy with mine apart from the turntable but theres light at the end of the tunnel there,it might be taking a trip to the states to get breathed on!

Isn't that rather an 'arse about face' way of doing things? Just have the new bits sent and fit 'em yourself.

Worth doing. The AR competes with anything up to an LP12 (not that I'm a fan of LP12s). The only other belt drive TT I'd consider at around the same sort of price as the AR, is the now quite scarce Manticore Mantra, which is a bit special. Don't know why, but it just manages to sound better than most other belters. The Heybrook TT2 is excellent too, but fetches a bit more as a rule.

[karma67]

im not sending the whole turntable geoff,its just the sub chassis and inner platter as the guy does an exchange,although im in 2 minds now as i got an email from george merrill saying the play is normal! go figure???

[walpurgis]

im not sending the whole turntable geoff,its just the sub chassis and inner platter as the guy does an exchange,although im in 2 minds now as i got an email from george merrill saying the play is normal! go figure???

That could be right. I don't know what kind of tolerance AR bearings were specified at or if they used high viscosity lube. Did you try neat STP? That would certainly help take up slack and do no harm as long as there are no speed issues.

[karma67]

well i reckon if he says it is then it must be,no ive not tried the stp neat,the 1.8 parts ratio seems fine.
trouble is ive got that nagging doubt in my mind,logic tells me there has to be play its just how much,theres a second hand hifi shop in town that has an ar for sale i might just go in and ask if i can measure the spindle/sleeve for peace of mind.

[walpurgis]

well i reckon if he says it is then it must be,no ive not tried the stp neat,the 1.8 parts ratio seems fine.
trouble is ive got that nagging doubt in my mind,logic tells me there has to be play its just how much,theres a second hand hifi shop in town that has an ar for sale i might just go in and ask if i can measure the spindle/sleeve for peace of mind.

If you say that they'll probably tell you to clear off. just go in and ask to look at it. Then wobble the platter to see if there's slack. By the way, your AR should only display slack whilst the bearing is dry (cleaned out). If it's slack when lubricated, you either have too low a viscosity oil or the bearing is knackered.

[karma67]

lol you may be right,
thats just it geoff,it has the play when dry,when oiled its gone..... now tell me im a prat and thats normal.....PLEASE! :)

[spm]

Not ebay but Technics SL1700 looks a reasonable price at £84 delivered if it works properly and you trust their packing. No dustcover by the look of it.

http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/product-decks/technics-sl-17010-direct-drive-automatic-turntable-1S12262

[struth]

lol you may be right,
thats just it geoff,it has the play when dry,when oiled its gone..... now tell me im a prat and thats normal.....PLEASE! :)

your a prat...that is normal ;)

[Ninanina]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-La-Scala-speakers-one-pair/201376939643?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D796c21de8b35448d8f8 1d4a57d1e492f%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D30%2 6sd%3D201375612336

cheaper start La scala's

I know, I know.... they are still tempting me.... :doh:

[karma67]

ive never been so pleased to be called a prat! lol

[mad-moon]

Micro Seiki tt...pretty...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-Seiki-Solid-5-Wooden-Turntable-/161743078263?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[struth]

very nice...dunno where bude is though, must be out of the way, as its still at a tenner

[Ali Tait]

Lovely little town on the Cornwall coast. Stayed there for about 6 months whilst building a substation. Great place.

[struth]

who's our man in cornwall :eyebrows: (AoS Mafia):lol:

[walpurgis]

Lovely little town on the Cornwall coast. Stayed there for about 6 months whilst building a substation. Great place.

Blimey. I thought the border patrols kept you lot out! :lol: Last bastion of the true English is Cornwall.

I know Cornwall pretty well, but I've not been to Bude. Stayed at Polzeath along the coast from there.

[struth]

We need to set up a ebay all ports covered mafia for pickups and re delivery of bargains me thinks

[PaulStewart]

We need to set up a ebay all ports covered mafia for pickups and re delivery of bargains me thinks

+1 :)

[walpurgis]

We need to set up a ebay all ports covered mafia for pickups and re delivery of bargains me thinks

Now that's a great idea. An AOS collection & dispatch network.

Mind you, a lot will depend on packing skills. Perhaps a modest remuneration scale could be applied.

[walpurgis]

Here's a pair of Macca type Sansui speakers. They look gorgeous. Bet they're beautifully made. There'll be a pair of horn drivers behind that slotted acoustic lens.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sansui-Speakers-SP-2500-x-2-/321785028043?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aebe1ddcb

[Ali Tait]

Blimey. I thought the border patrols kept you lot out! :lol: Last bastion of the true English is Cornwall.

I know Cornwall pretty well, but I've not been to Bude. Stayed at Polzeath along the coast from there.

The true English? So that'll be the lots of folk there of Celtic descent then.. :D

[walpurgis]

The true English? So that'll be the lots of folk there of Celtic descent then.. :D

Exactly!

[walpurgis]

Very nice little vintage Rotel integrated amp. RA-820 at only £35. I had one of these. The sound quality is remarkable for what was a budget item. Mine sounded bloody marvellous driving a big pair of horn speakers. Well worth grabbing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151716538649?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[hermit]

Sanyo DAD-M15 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SANYO-DAD-M15-Vintage-First-Generation-Cd-Player-Fully-Working-Nice-Condition-/141699877005?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276) cd player. I've never seen one before. I love it's looks but I wonder if it's any good.

[struth]

Sanyo DAD-M15 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SANYO-DAD-M15-Vintage-First-Generation-Cd-Player-Fully-Working-Nice-Condition-/141699877005?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276) cd player. I've never seen one before. I love it's looks but I wonder if it's any good.

They were pretty good, and one of the first out if memory serves. oversampling and had multiple pcb's. Dunno what they are worth and doubt they would stand up well to modern stuff but for looks and rarity its probably worth the cash

[walpurgis]

Sanyo DAD-M15 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SANYO-DAD-M15-Vintage-First-Generation-Cd-Player-Fully-Working-Nice-Condition-/141699877005?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276) cd player. I've never seen one before. I love it's looks but I wonder if it's any good.

Used to see a few at the boot sales tears ago. Rare and very early CD, but a cheaper model. It'll sound crap I reckon. :)

[walpurgis]

I see Grant has posted a slightly different view. :D

[struth]

I see Grant has posted a slightly different view. :D

no I didn't :D I said pretty much the same. but in their day were thought of as decent machines. If your like Paul, who likes retro then they are all of that.

[hermit]

Thanks Grant. I think I'll pass on it and wait for a Marantz CD63 or 73 or a Philips 303 to come up at a fair price. I've never been that bowled over by Sanyo as a brand.

Edit. Thanks Geoff. I thought, with twin Philips 1540 dacs like the Marantz CD73, that it might sound ok.

[southall-1998]

These sound quite nice.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kef-Model-One-Reference-Speakers-/271908659476?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4f04e114

S.

[walpurgis]

Anybody need a decent high output MC cart? DL-160 here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191612291735?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-B200-speakers-/281725513899?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item41982630ab&nma=true&si=CRcGMUaIan7XTDJB6PgJnDIh42I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

just won these...lovely jubbly

[Macca]

Crazy bargain that Grant. What are you going to do with them?

[struth]

Crazy bargain that Grant. What are you going to do with them?

I have currently 2 sets of speakers with b200 drivers so initially theyll be spares but these are the paper elac version(at least i think they are) so may be better than my ones

[Macca]

I forgot about all your wild parties - bass drivers could easily get blown ;)

[walpurgis]

Another Mission 774 arm. This one has the scarce solid counterweight.

It's in Frinton on Sea, which is actually 'The Lost World' due to it's vaguely defined and largely unexplored territory. They still send missionaries out there. Some make it back.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171833229289?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The bidding on this 774 arm is now at £262, with over a day to go. Could be a record!

[karma67]

yee ha!

[karma67]

Could be a record!
nope its definitely a tone arm! :)

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Another Mission 774 arm. This one has the scarce solid counterweight.

It's in Frinton on Sea, which is actually 'The Lost World' due to it's vaguely defined and largely unexplored territory. They still send missionaries out there. Some make it back.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171833229289?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

funnily enough I walked up and down Connaught Ave, approx. 6 weeks ago, it used to be described as the Oxford St. of East Anglia.. (used is the "operative" word...:D) but there is a charity shop that just does music/records on one side and books on the other...

[struth]

I forgot about all your wild parties - bass drivers could easily get blown ;)

also have 2 wild grandkids on hols for 7 bloody weeks:doh:

[walpurgis]

funnily enough I walked up and down Connaught Ave, approx. 6 weeks ago, it used to be described as the Oxford St. of East Anglia.. (used is the "operative" word...:D) but there is a charity shop that just does music/records on one side and books on the other...

Yeah. I actually have a friend living there. If you want real desolation & devastation take a drive around Gravesend. It always reminds me of the opening scenes in the movie 'Terminator', with the bleak, dark and crushed metropolitan landscape.

[walpurgis]

also have 2 wild grandkids on hols for 7 bloody weeks:doh:

Lucky guy. I have "2 wild grandkids" living here.:eek:

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Yeah. I actually have a friend living there. If you want real desolation & devastation take a drive around Gravesend. It always reminds me of the opening scenes in the movie 'Terminator', with the bleak, dark and crushed metropolitan landscape.

As I'm from Harwich I know that part of the world a little, and I was never impressed with either side of the Thames.(I'm not impressed with Harwich either) North its the A13 corridor Dagenham, Barking Grays Tilbury...

& South the Medway towns. I've worked in most of them, and If I never see them again it's too soon... Different if you live there I guess....

[brian2957]

also have 2 wild grandkids on hols for 7 bloody weeks:doh:

Hah ! At least they'll have something to play with Grant . Your system :eek: :lol:

[struth]

Lucky guy. I have "2 wild grandkids" living here.:eek:

an hour or 2 at most is my limit before feelings of murder or suicide op into my mind :eyebrows: couldnt handle 24/7

[walpurgis]

Err. £695 for a Marantz 6300 turntable? Not from me.

https://www.kabusa.com/shurecross.pdf

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Monitor-Gold-12s-in-Chatsworth-cabinets-rarest-from-Martin-Hannett-cache-/361326417915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5420bb97fb

S.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221811263743?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

full range philips...15 mins to go and no bids

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Monitor-Gold-12s-in-Chatsworth-cabinets-rarest-from-Martin-Hannett-cache-/361326417915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5420bb97fb

S.

Three times what they should fetch, It doesn't matter who owned them, whoever Martin Hannett might be! Not that I give a toss. :eek:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4411-Studio-Monitor-Speakers-Rare-Audiophile-Vintage/121667829011?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29271%26meid%3D96770a9e285a45b7bfcb06dcab49 6b75%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1916 12316795&rt=nc

jbl's

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Made-Karlson-X15-enclosures-unloaded-Grate-for-Coaxial-Tannoy-Altec-Duplex-/221804285095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a490cca7

S.

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Made-Karlson-X15-enclosures-unloaded-Grate-for-Coaxial-Tannoy-Altec-Duplex-/221804285095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a490cca7

S.

The design dates from the 1930's and has all sorts of problems.

He says they're "grate" though. :rolleyes:

[montesquieu]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Made-Karlson-X15-enclosures-unloaded-Grate-for-Coaxial-Tannoy-Altec-Duplex-/221804285095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a490cca7

S.


Grate? As in firewood?

[mikmas]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Made-Karlson-X15-enclosures-unloaded-Grate-for-Coaxial-Tannoy-Altec-Duplex-/221804285095?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a490cca7&clk_rvr_id=857193632377&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

Not many ebay listings offer this though:

"Higher outputs due to increased come loading"

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Xapito]

Castle Speakers herehere!(Maybe Richmond's?)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CASTLE-SPEAKERS-/171840113640?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2802780be8

[walpurgis]

Castle Speakers herehere!(Maybe Richmond's?)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CASTLE-SPEAKERS-/171840113640?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2802780be8

Are they Castles? Not one I can recall. They may have Castle badges, but they look more like Videoton Minimax's to me.

[walpurgis]

I was keeping quiet about these with a view to buying them. A pair of boxed Corellis in what looks like mint condition. Probably the best of the earlier 'C' Series KEFs. More tonally accurate than the now sought after R103 & R104 variants. These are very good indeed. Think LS3/5a with bass and you'll be about right.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252000859807?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

With a bit of soul searching, I've decided not to go for them. I just don't have room for more speakers. (yes Grant, they are the one's I was keeping under my hat :))

I predict this model will rocket in value in the near future.

[struth]

Ok. yes i saw those but never ascosiated you with them. Quite nice speakers in good condition..nice to have the box etc. i am into a set that finish in 3 days so will alas pass too

[Macca]

Big infinity with 15 inch bass - collection in Birmingham. probably have a punt on these if they were closer, price is right:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Infinity-Speakers-SM-152-Studio-monitors-15-WOOFERS-10-300-WATTS-LARGE-SPEAKE/131535302350?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D30774%26meid%3D0f716fd0563e404a8e270bb3ac32 e300%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D261 930141435

[spendorman]

I have currently 2 sets of speakers with b200 drivers so initially theyll be spares but these are the paper elac version(at least i think they are) so may be better than my ones

I got some of these paper cone B200's about 8 years ago. First thing I noticed was that the cone shape /look, reminded of old Elac speakers I used in the late 60's, Elac 8N148 and Elac 8N185.

Is this a coincidence!

[walpurgis]

They are also very similar to the Mordaunt Short DSB 208 apart from the mounting layout.

[struth]

elac paper drivers were improved version of old lowther drivers i think.should produce a nice even sound. including postage they cost 11 50 so am pleased to have them. once ive got them i will compare.

[struth]

Big infinity with 15 inch bass - collection in Birmingham. probably have a punt on these if they were closer, price is right:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Infinity-Speakers-SM-152-Studio-monitors-15-WOOFERS-10-300-WATTS-LARGE-SPEAKE/131535302350?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D30774%26meid%3D0f716fd0563e404a8e270bb3ac32 e300%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D261 930141435

they look like your tyoe of speaker Martin. would likely work in your room well

[spendorman]

They are also very similar to the Mordaunt Short DSB 208 apart from the mounting layout.

Not familiar with that unit, but looking at pictures on the internet, to me DSB 208 cone looks a bit different, not so deep, a bit less flared, slightly different texture.

Looking at the paper coned B200 really made me think Elac.

[struth]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111699019547?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

this has been switched back to a el34 version with new valves in and 35 quid taken off the price...looks to be a nice amp with 4 inputs and 2 speaker taps

[spendorman]

elac paper drivers were improved version of old lowther drivers i think.should produce a nice even sound. including postage they cost 11 50 so am pleased to have them. once ive got them i will compare.

Well, to me the paper coned B200 did not seem to have the magic of the old Elac units, but there was a fair old time gap in the comparison.

I used the Elac 8N148 0r 8N185 in the Hi Fi News Paraline design. The Elac and the Lowther PM6 were the only recommended units for this speaker.

[karma67]

I was keeping quiet about these with a view to buying them. A pair of boxed Corellis in what looks like mint condition. Probably the best of the earlier 'C' Series KEFs. More tonally accurate than the now sought after R103 & R104 variants. These are very good indeed. Think LS3/5a with bass and you'll be about right.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252000859807?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

With a bit of soul searching, I've decided not to go for them. I just don't have room for more speakers. (yes Grant, they are the one's I was keeping under my hat :))

I predict this model will rocket in value in the near future.

ive been watching them since your pm advice :)

[walpurgis]

Quite a few older paper coned 8" Elac units appearing on eBay lately (I have been tempted).

[walpurgis]

ive been watching them since your pm advice :)

They're remarkably nice Jamie. A higher degree of transparency, detail and neutrality than you may have heard before. Certainly not your typical B200 equipped device.

[struth]

these are sp1070,s which i think are elac made but coukd be wrong.. either way theyre a good price and useful to have. i should get my money back in future if needed. it may become unessessary anyways as im getting to like these tannoys now that they are on suitable bases.;)

[spendorman]

Quite a few older paper coned 8" Elac units appearing on eBay lately (I have been tempted).

Just had a look and found a few Elacs, looked in completed listings too. I'm sure the 8N148 had an Alnico magnet, probably the 8N185 did too, but I didn't find any in the listings.

[spendorman]

Quite a few older paper coned 8" Elac units appearing on eBay lately (I have been tempted).

Just had a look and found a few Elacs, looked in completed listings too. I'm sure the 8N148 had an Alnico magnet, probably the 8N185 did too, but I didn't find any of these two models in the listings.

[karma67]

They're remarkably nice Jamie. A higher degree of transparency, detail and neutrality than you may have heard before. Certainly not your typical B200 equipped device.
they'd have to go some to beat the bass of the klh 23's.

[struth]

page 321 is not showing

[karma67]

that explains why ive posted twice then !

[struth]

working again... must be the server playing up

[walpurgis]

they'd have to go some to beat the bass of the klh 23's.

No. They won't do that, but they're good for their size. The bass is tight too. KEF got the acoustic suspension balance just about right with the Corelli. The previous model, the Chorale had a very well tuned bottom end too, but was not as good through the rest of the range.

[karma67]

The bidding on this 774 arm is now at £262, with over a day to go. Could be a record!
£292 now with 5 hrs to go!

[spendorman]

No. They won't do that, but they're good for their size. The bass is tight too. KEF got the acoustic suspension balance just about right with the Corelli. The previous model, the Chorale had a very well tuned bottom end too, but was not as good through the rest of the range.

Absolutely, Chorale was pretty coloured in mid. Still have some Corellis, think overall that the B&W DM4 beats them though.

[walpurgis]

Absolutely, Chorale was pretty coloured in mid. Still have some Corellis, think overall that the B&W DM4 beats them though.

Funny you should say that, my experience was different. I had a couple of pairs of DM4s and just could not get along with them. I found them just a bit coarse.

[walpurgis]

£292 now with 5 hrs to go!

I saw that. Looks like a record for a used 774 may be set. It's certainly the highest price I've seen and it's not over yet. Glad I bought my three when I did. The last one cost me the equivalent of £80 as part of a deal. Paid more for the others though.

[struth]

i know someone who gave one away as he thought it was cheap tat:doh:

[spendorman]

Funny you should say that, my experience was different. I had a couple of pairs of DM4s and just could not get along with them. I found them just a bit coarse.

lol, well I'm older that you, hearing gone! Actually, my hearing is not too bad really. The HF1300 level can be a little high, but overall, should not be bad. The DM4 will reveal an amp that is a bit rough in the top end though.

[walpurgis]

lol, well I'm older that you, hearing gone! Actually, my hearing is not too bad really. The HF1300 level can be a little high, but overall, should not be bad. The DM4 will reveal an amp that is a bit rough in the top end though.

I don't think so. :)

[struth]

Think Geoff has 3 years on you at a guess :)

[struth]

dual 701 with an hr to go

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252002902400?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[spendorman]

I don't think so. :)

State pension age in less than a year!

[walpurgis]

State pension age in less than a year!

67 in July! :eek:

[spendorman]

67 in July! :eek:

OK, you win, gracefully.

My Brother is older than you though!

[southall-1998]

67 in July! :eek:


I'm stronger than you ;)

S.

[walpurgis]

I'm stronger than you ;)

S.

But I'm trickier! ;)

[spendorman]

But I'm trickier! ;)

But who has the greater number of speakers!

[walpurgis]

But who has the greater number of speakers!

Dunno? I have four sets (one in bits).

[walpurgis]

Another Mission 774 arm. This one has the scarce solid counterweight.

It's in Frinton on Sea, which is actually 'The Lost World' due to it's vaguely defined and largely unexplored territory. They still send missionaries out there. Some make it back.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171833229289?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


This sold for £359.99. The highest I've seen one fetch. A record?

[struth]

ive got 7:doh: although 1 is out on permanent loan....I hope

[struth]

This sold for £359.99. The highest I've seen one fetch. A record?

ridiculous tbh but a sign of the future of these arms in general.. luckily youve got 3 plus wands :) smart move

[spendorman]

Dunno? I have four sets (one in bits).

Only four!! Really, that's not good enough.

[Ali Tait]

This sold for £359.99. The highest I've seen one fetch. A record?

Wasn't expecting to pay that much..

[mad-moon]

A very nice td150..but the final price will probably be..OUCH!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORENS-TD-150-Mk-2-Turntable-with-Shure-cartridge-/331592610113?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Grabbed this this morning to put on an AT15Sa body that I've had for years but never tried..

I'm gonna put it on my RD80/LVX

worked out to approx. £85 all in unless I get stung by the HMRC as it's coming from the Canaries

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/AUDIO-TECHNICA-ATN-15-Replacement-Stylus-SHIBATA-NEW-IN-BOX-/261942623038?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item3cfcff3b3e

[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1200GLD-Turntables-GOLD-SL1210-1210-1200-GLD-1-pair-m5g-mk5g-/221790425736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a3bd5288


:rolleyes::scratch::rolleyes:

[hermit]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1200GLD-Turntables-GOLD-SL1210-1210-1200-GLD-1-pair-m5g-mk5g-/221790425736?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a3bd5288


:rolleyes::scratch::rolleyes:

Ideal for any west coast rappers on AOS

[ff1d1l]

Billy bargain surely?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lockwood-Major-Speaker-Cabinets-for-Tannoy-15-units-/221813972689?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a5249ed1

I know I'd have em in a flash....

[Audio Al]

Empty boxes ? :scratch:



Billy bargain surely?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lockwood-Major-Speaker-Cabinets-for-Tannoy-15-units-/221813972689?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a5249ed1

I know I'd have em in a flash....

[Ninanina]

Empty boxes ? :scratch:

That's what I was thinking.... :mental:

[walpurgis]

Empty boxes ? :scratch:

And battered!

[Ninanina]

And battered!

I wouldn't buy them as I am sure you could get a nice new set of boxes made for that sort of money which would probably be better ;)

[Ninanina]

Might be a nice set of Klipsch for those wanting a very sensitive speaker for low output amps...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271914998745?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[ff1d1l]

I wouldn't buy them as I am sure you could get a nice new set of boxes made for that sort of money which would probably be better ;)
How much do empty Lancasters go for? And these are Lockwoods, one of the finest sounding vintage cabs for Tannoys....re veneer...re formica...

[Ninanina]

How much do empty Lancasters go for? And these are Lockwoods, one of the finest sounding vintage cabs for Tannoys....re veneer...re formica...

Sorry I have no idea but I would not buy these cab's...

[Marco]

I wouldn't buy them as I am sure you could get a nice new set of boxes made for that sort of money which would probably be better...

Lol! Well, that's where I'm afraid you're wrong - not in the sense of not liking the look of the cabinets (as that's a personal thing), but as Nial was saying, if you want to hear what, say, a pair of 15" Monitor Golds *really* sound like, then trust me, there are NO better cabinets out there - and they could easily be cosmetically refurbished.

Yes, £450 may *appear* to be a lot of dosh for some empty cabs, but not when using them will transform your 15" Tannoy DCs, sonically, into ones able to compete with (and in some areas outperform) speakers from Tannoy's current Prestige range, which cost considerably more!! ;)

And I can say that as a Lockwood Major user (with 15" MGs) who's heard umpteen pairs of modern Tannoys. With vintage speakers, sometimes you have to be prepared to put some effort in to get the right rewards... You can't just expect them to be 'plug & play', or for them always to look lovely :)

Marco.

[StuN]

Little gem here - I've used one in my second system for years:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171841769971?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Townshend Elite Pre-amp

[struth]

some cheap 15" Berkley cabs if anyone fancies a refurb

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Berkeley-Cabinets-for-HPD-385-15-Dual-Concentric-speakers-/291505022309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43df0da565

[spm]

people have commented on here that these are pretty good so looks a reasonable price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-120-speakers-pair-of-vintage-hi-fi-speakers-V-G-C-/181791260097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a539a7dc1

[walpurgis]

people have commented on here that these are pretty good so looks a reasonable price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-120-speakers-pair-of-vintage-hi-fi-speakers-V-G-C-/181791260097?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a539a7dc1

They are pretty rare and collectable now and have a surprisingly large sound for a small speaker. I've had a couple of pairs. Definitely worth grabbing at that price.

[southall-1998]

Nice Sugden poweramp on a BIN,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-Power-Amp-AU51p-/181787374878?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a535f351e

S,

[Ninanina]

Might be of interest to some... however there is something I distrust about this seller... I can't put my finger on it but been keeping an eye on their listings for some time...;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lancaster-Speakers-12-Tannoy-Golds-With-Original-Matched-Crossovers-/171845161101?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2802c5108d

[walpurgis]

Might be of interest to some... however there is something I distrust about this seller... I can't put my finger on it but been keeping an eye on their listings for some time...;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lancaster-Speakers-12-Tannoy-Golds-With-Original-Matched-Crossovers-/171845161101?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2802c5108d

Dunno. Cash on collection seems OK. If they're crap, you walk away!

Price looks sensible.

[Ninanina]

Dunno. Cash on collection seems OK. If they're crap, you walk away!

Price looks sensible.

True enough.... ;)

[montesquieu]

Might be of interest to some... however there is something I distrust about this seller... I can't put my finger on it but been keeping an eye on their listings for some time...;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lancaster-Speakers-12-Tannoy-Golds-With-Original-Matched-Crossovers-/171845161101?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2802c5108d



If you are throwing the cabinets away then don't bother with 12in Golds. 12in HPDs are better and cheaper. 15in Golds and 12in HPDs can be made to perform very similarly, but the 12ins HPDs cost less and take up less space..

Been there, done that, owned them all, in about six different cabinet combinations. These speakers worth about the price of the drivers which is maybe £800.

[Ninanina]

I have no idea what they are but maybe someone can identify them...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Six-Huge-80s-Speakers-Great-Sound-And-Condition-4-Never-Used-Pick-Up-Only-/331596763637?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d34b511f5

[walpurgis]

I have no idea what they are but maybe someone can identify them...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Six-Huge-80s-Speakers-Great-Sound-And-Condition-4-Never-Used-Pick-Up-Only-/331596763637?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d34b511f5

They're rubbish Bev. These are just an example of 'white van man' speakers. Sold in supermarket carparks by cowboys.