Bargains on ebay? (Part 2) [Archive] - Page 14

Ninanina

02-07-2015, 23:02

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

Oh ok... not nice then...

What about these... they don't come up very often...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-AX-1-Loudspeakers-/141700665141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20fe048f35

walpurgis

02-07-2015, 23:06

Oh ok... not nice then...

What about these... they don't come up very often...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-AX-1-Loudspeakers-/141700665141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20fe048f35

Never seen them before Bev, but knowing AN (if they're genuine), they are likely to be nice.

southall-1998

02-07-2015, 23:06

Oh ok... not nice then...

What about these... they don't come up very often...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-AX-1-Loudspeakers-/141700665141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20fe048f35

Hmmmm...

They wouldn't sound any much better than some plain JPW's.

S.

Ninanina

02-07-2015, 23:08

Hmmmm...

They wouldn't sound any much better than some plain JPW's.

S.

I have no idea Shane as I've never heard either of them, but normally AN stuff is pretty good... ;)

Ninanina

02-07-2015, 23:10

They are still a current model from AN...

http://www.audionote.co.uk/products/speakers/ax-1_01.shtml

southall-1998

02-07-2015, 23:20

They are still a current model from AN...

http://www.audionote.co.uk/products/speakers/ax-1_01.shtml

I'm no expert. But those drivers looks very ''bog standard''. Over priced speakers IMO!

S.

Xapito

03-07-2015, 10:52

Mission 730!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mission-730-Large-Floorstanding-Speakers-/331596771871?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d34b5321f

walpurgis

03-07-2015, 10:58

Mission 730!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mission-730-Large-Floorstanding-Speakers-/331596771871?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d34b5321f

Very nice. Should be easy to refurb and the HF2000 tweeters alone are worth more than the asking price.

Ninanina

03-07-2015, 19:07

:scratch::scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Puma-Wildcat-15-inch-dual-concentric-Loudspeakers-A-pair-/221816402078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a549b09e

Barry

03-07-2015, 19:11

:scratch::scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Puma-Wildcat-15-inch-dual-concentric-Loudspeakers-A-pair-/221816402078?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a549b09e

They're 'orrible looking (and possibly sounding) PA speakers!

Pierre De Grenoble

03-07-2015, 19:29

One for Geoff I think..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thakker-Headshell-HS-3A-mit-ADC-Norm-Anschluss-geraden-Tonarm-Denon-Marantz-usw-/350886308148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item51b2742934

I've seen this on ebay.de (3 lengths available). I think that I can use these on a linn LVX arm so that I can mount a few out of my cartridge box for quick swapping/comparison

Has anyone seen /tried these and know which is best for the LVX? I have messaged the seller, but don't know how good he is at answering... :D

Ninanina

03-07-2015, 19:43

They're 'orrible looking (and possibly sounding) PA speakers!

Advertised as Tannoy but clearly JBL's.. :doh:

walpurgis

03-07-2015, 19:59

Advertised as Tannoy but clearly JBL's.. :doh:

Yes, I spotted that. Got his pictures confused.

The Tannoy Puma uses a box that is way too small for Hi-Fi purposes. Nice enough driver though.

struth

03-07-2015, 20:08

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINT-CONDITION-NVA-P90SA-Stepped-Attenuator-Passive-Pre-Amplifier-/261950678733?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

ending soon...

southall-1998

03-07-2015, 20:12

walpurgis

03-07-2015, 20:18

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINT-CONDITION-NVA-P90SA-Stepped-Attenuator-Passive-Pre-Amplifier-/261950678733?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

ending soon...

I'd sooner make my own (and have in the past). A lot cheaper.

Ninanina

03-07-2015, 20:26

Is this Oto Phono SE an older model? Is the price, perhaps a tad much?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Audionote-OTO-Phono-SE-Valve-Tube-Integrated-Amplifier-RRP-2-900-/301674829471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item463d38969f

S.

Yes Shane that's an older Oto SE, you can tell by the writing on the front. The later ones look like this:
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a450/ninanina2/Oto%20SE_2.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/ninanina2/media/Oto%20SE_2.jpg.html)

and the very old ones had all connections on the side rather than the rear... ;)

southall-1998

03-07-2015, 20:30

Ah I see! Thanks, Bev.

What year was your Oto built in?

S.

Ninanina

03-07-2015, 21:38

Ah I see! Thanks, Bev.

What year was your Oto built in?

S.

Sorry Shane I have no idea but it is the later type and the speaker outlets are also all metal and silver coloured rather than red and black which makes it a little bit later still... ;)

killie99

03-07-2015, 21:47

orbscure

03-07-2015, 22:18

about £700 too much. There's a Soro on sale for less.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-Phono-Soro-SE-/171843936670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2802b2619e :eek:

southall-1998

03-07-2015, 22:24

Pardon for the sheer ignorance on my side!

What is the difference between the Soro and Oto SE?

S.

struth

03-07-2015, 22:25

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-Phono-Soro-SE-/171843936670?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2802b2619e :eek:

nice. Reminds me of my old A1000

walpurgis

03-07-2015, 22:43

Pardon for the sheer ignorance on my side!

What is the difference between the Soro and Oto SE?

S.

One is for left handed users. ;) :D

southall-1998

03-07-2015, 22:44

Ta!

:rolleyes: :lol:

S.

Barry

04-07-2015, 01:15

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINT-CONDITION-NVA-P90SA-Stepped-Attenuator-Passive-Pre-Amplifier-/261950678733?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

ending soon...

Overpriced! That's why it didn't sell.

spm

04-07-2015, 08:00

these look cheap, no feedback but presumably can have a listen when collecting

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Jim-Rogers-Cylindrical-Speakers-Hardly-Used-Need-New-Foam-Covers-/181792171425?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a53a865a1

orbscure

04-07-2015, 08:20

nice. Reminds me of my old A1000

I've always fancied some AudioNote kit... along with trying a decent set of Tannoy speakers and a pair of top of the range NVA cubes, these are the only audio itches I have left to scratch... Unless I come into a small windfall, they are all outside of my hifi spend budget and to be honest, my current system is ticking all the right boxes at present :D

killie99

04-07-2015, 08:20

Pardon for the sheer ignorance on my side!

What is the difference between the Soro and Oto SE?

S.

About 8 Watts :ner:
Different valve compliment. I've never heard a Soro, they seem to be right up there with rocking horse poo in the availability stakes, this is the first Soro SE I've seen for sale in ages. Very tempted to buy it.

orbscure

04-07-2015, 08:35

I've never heard a Soro, they seem to be right up there with rocking horse poo in the availability stakes, this is the first Soro SE I've seen for sale in ages. Very tempted to buy it.

Me too Stuart... Geoff/Walpurgis has recommended a I try a Class A amp with my JBL 4311's so I'd really love to hear this driving them... but my Densen DM20 is currently having magic dust sprinkled on it by the manufacturers in Denmark, so not only do I have a bill heading my way for that, given that its also very much a buyers market at present, I'd not be willing to lose money on my current monoblock and pre set-up... but there always is the credit card... I must resist, I must resist...!!!!!!!! :lol:

killie99

04-07-2015, 08:58

There's an Oto SE on Wigwam for £950 if anyone is interested

Ninanina

04-07-2015, 18:15

There's an Oto SE on Wigwam for £950 if anyone is interested

Stuart that is a bargain for an Oto SE, I've not seen one cheaper than that..

Ninanina

04-07-2015, 18:19

about £700 too much. There's a Soro on sale for less.

I have never seen an Oto SE Phono go for £895 (£1,595 - £700) Stuart but probably £1,595 is a little high for an older model ;)

struth

04-07-2015, 18:40

full set of technics gear

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-amplifier-reco-wbr-rd-player-turntab-wbr-le-cd-player-/191617991118?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

struth

04-07-2015, 18:49

nice set of R50's going cheap....one for the birds possibly :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cambridge-Audio-R50-transmission-line-speakers-/221817069416?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a553df68

Roy S

04-07-2015, 19:44

Cheap for one of these & free p&p

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-DV-737-DVD-Player-/311378350560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item487f9891e0

Gordon Steadman

04-07-2015, 21:05

Magnifique
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/331596468011?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

walpurgis

04-07-2015, 21:14

Magnifique
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/331596468011?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Cor! :drool:

Audio Al

04-07-2015, 22:21

Cor! :drool:

:spew::spew::spew::spew::spew::spew::spew::spew::s pew::spew:

southall-1998

04-07-2015, 22:23

Geoff has awful taste! You should see his sofa :lol:

S.

walpurgis

04-07-2015, 22:24

Geoff has awful taste! You should see his sofa :lol:

S.

Settee! Do you mind. :lol:

Barry

05-07-2015, 18:58

Anybody know what a Decca C-91 cartridge is? Looks like a Decca Mk.V, (the packaging is appropriate for the Decca 'Blue'), but it has a grey-coloured body, so I suspect it's a Decca 'Grey' (= Decca Mk. V 'Export').

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Decca-London-C-91-/271917598648?

walpurgis

05-07-2015, 19:12

Macca

05-07-2015, 19:29

Cheap for one of these & free p&p

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-DV-737-DVD-Player-/311378350560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item487f9891e0

Mine now. :) Cheers for the heads -up, Roy.

Barry

05-07-2015, 23:50

£85 for an empty box?!! :eek: :scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-ORTOFON-SPU-G-T-RED-JEWEL-BOX-BEAUTIFUL-CONDITION-FOR-ORTOFON-SPU-EMPTY-/141708032849?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 :doh:

struth

05-07-2015, 23:54

£85 for an empty box?!! :eek: :scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-ORTOFON-SPU-G-T-RED-JEWEL-BOX-BEAUTIFUL-CONDITION-FOR-ORTOFON-SPU-EMPTY-/141708032849?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 :doh:

suppose if you have an spu without a box it would be a big selling point and should get your cash back if you were thinking of selling in future. they are very expensive and I guess most would expect a nice box for that kind of money....me included

Marco

05-07-2015, 23:54

Ha - that's exactly what my vintage SPU-G/T came in, and the box I have is in the same condition! :)

Marco.

Roy S

05-07-2015, 23:56

Mine now. :) Cheers for the heads -up, Roy.

You're welcome Martin, hope it's as described. Would've had it myself but already got a 717 & 737 in my collection.

Barry

05-07-2015, 23:58

suppose if you have an spu without a box it would be a big selling point and should get your cash back if you were thinking of selling in future. they are very expensive and I guess most would expect a nice box for that kind of money....me included

Yes, but any seller of an SPU would simply add the price of the box to his selling price - you would still be paying £85 for the privilege.

Marco

05-07-2015, 23:59

"Privilage"?

Try again ;)

Marco.

struth

05-07-2015, 23:59

The first bite is with the eye ;)

Barry

06-07-2015, 00:10

"Privilage"?

Try again ;)

Marco.

After half a bottle of Chablis, I'm allowed a mis-spelt word or two. Corrigendum facit post hoc.

struth

06-07-2015, 00:15

cucullus non facit monachum

montesquieu

06-07-2015, 00:18

Ha - that's exactly what my vintage SPU-G/T came in, and the box I have is in the same condition! :)

Marco.

In most of the vintage boxes I've seen including a couple I had witih vintage mono SPUs, the foam had turned to a yukky kind of dust. Very lucky if it hasn't.

mikmas

06-07-2015, 00:36

In most of the vintage boxes I've seen including a couple I had witih vintage mono SPUs, the foam had turned to a yukky kind of dust. Very lucky if it hasn't.

Same thing with vintage lenses in their 'original' tubular cases - with often disastrous consequences that only a full strip down and clean can eradicate. I avoid them ......

Barry

06-07-2015, 00:51

In most of the vintage boxes I've seen including a couple I had witih vintage mono SPUs, the foam had turned to a yukky kind of dust. Very lucky if it hasn't.

The foam of the box my ADC 25s came in has degraded and started to crumble. Whereas, the foam inlay of the box of my Ortofon SL15E is still as good as new, and it's 43 years old. Maybe Ortofon used a better quality foam for the inlay of their boxes, which is why Marco's and the eBay seller's boxes are still perfect?

Marco

06-07-2015, 07:03

After half a bottle of Chablis, I'm allowed a mis-spelt word or two. Corrigendum facit post hoc.

Half a bottle of booze and he's anyone's! :D ;)

Marco.

Marco

06-07-2015, 07:04

In most of the vintage boxes I've seen including a couple I had witih vintage mono SPUs, the foam had turned to a yukky kind of dust. Very lucky if it hasn't.

Mine is minto, matey! :)

Marco.

mad-moon

06-07-2015, 19:42

Nad 5120 very cheap starter tt for someone...Under £45.00 posted

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-NAD-5120-hifi-belt-drive-turntable-vinyl-record-player-with-pick-up-arm-/111709800678?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1a026c48e6

spm

06-07-2015, 20:26

Gumtree not too far from me, was tempted to enquire to get the Castle speakers (would they be Kendall?) and move the other stuff on but happy with the sound of MS Pageants I picked up recently so won't bother. At this price may already have gone.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/classic-technics-hifi-system/1123984567

struth

06-07-2015, 20:32

look like Kendal.

symon

06-07-2015, 21:22

symon

06-07-2015, 21:24

Nad 5120 very cheap stater tt for someone...Under £45.00 posted

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-NAD-5120-hifi-belt-drive-turntable-vinyl-record-player-with-pick-up-arm-/111709800678?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1a026c48e6

Hmm. Better lower the price of mine a bit more then.

spm

06-07-2015, 21:34

Were the pageants £20? If so, you beat me to them!

Unfortunately not, £40 on ebay but happy with the sound for that money. Saw some MS speakers which looked similar on gumtree locally for £20 but thought they looked smaller so assumed they were one of the smaller models.

symon

06-07-2015, 21:37

Ah, ok. Yes, saw them too but they were snapped up quick.

mad-moon

07-07-2015, 09:18

No Symon...Yours comes with an Ortofon cart and stylus ...There isn't any cartridge with the tt on flea bay...
Hmm. Better lower the price of mine a bit more then.

Macca

07-07-2015, 11:21

shane

07-07-2015, 11:53

Magnifique
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/331596468011?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

:spew::spew::spew::spew::spew::spew::spew::spew::s pew::spew:

Just because it's labelled Amstrad and has a silly platter doesn't mean it's automatically vomit-worthy. Made for his lordship by Rega, stick a glass platter on top and you've got a half-decent turntable. E250's pushing it a bit though.

Beobloke

07-07-2015, 12:30

Just because it's labelled Amstrad and has a silly platter doesn't mean it's automatically vomit-worthy. Made for his lordship by Rega, stick a glass platter on top and you've got a half-decent turntable. E250's pushing it a bit though.

The TP12D was not made by Rega. It was...shall we say....'inspired' by a Rega design!

struth

07-07-2015, 12:37

they were. supposedly terrible but hey they say that about lots of stuff thats ok. looks a lot like a rega planet(think that was the name)

Gordon Steadman

07-07-2015, 12:56

The TP12D was not made by Rega. It was...shall we say....'inspired' by a Rega design!

Suralan could do with all the inspiration he could get. I heard one of these once. Had a Garrard 301 at the time and strangely, I wasn't that impressed with the Amstrad.

mikmas

07-07-2015, 13:11

they were. supposedly terrible but hey they say that about lots of stuff thats ok. looks a lot like a rega planet(think that was the name)

does indeed - a friend of mine had a Rega Planet way back when; a futuristic joy to behold and to hear....
http://www.factmag.com/2015/01/12/the-eight-most-eccentric-turntables-ever-created/3/

The Amstrad thing gets my 'vomit' vote - an appalling waste of materials and an eyesore to boot (if you get the chance)

Gordon Steadman

07-07-2015, 13:50

does indeed - a friend of mine had a Rega Planet way back when; a futuristic joy to behold and to hear....
http://www.factmag.com/2015/01/12/the-eight-most-eccentric-turntables-ever-created/3/

The Amstrad thing gets my 'vomit' vote - an appalling waste of materials and an eyesore to boot (if you get the chance)

I can just picture him yelling the engineers (on the assumption he used such a person) about trying to bankrupt him. Take this off, take that off, reduce this, cut that, all it has to do is go round FFS:doh:

shane

07-07-2015, 14:14

The TP12D was not made by Rega. It was...shall we say....'inspired' by a Rega design!

I stand corrected! :)

struth

07-07-2015, 22:44

ll this talk and then this pops up

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Planet-turntable-record-player-Acos-Luster-/111709930738?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

mikmas

07-07-2015, 23:53

ll this talk and then this pops up

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Planet-turntable-record-player-Acos-Luster-/111709930738?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Almost worth the 7 hour round trip - purely for the nostalgia.....

(almost ... but not really)

karma67

10-07-2015, 17:35

no bargains for the last 2 days?? is everyone on holiday?? :)

walpurgis

10-07-2015, 18:08

no bargains for the last 2 days?? is everyone on holiday?? :)

It's all been crap. I keep looking.

struth

10-07-2015, 21:21

Rothwell Passive. good kit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-ROTHWELL-PASSIVE-PREAMPLIFIER-/121694110169?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

struth

10-07-2015, 21:27

Not nes a bargain but you dont see these oft....a Basis TT...very nice too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Basis-2001-Turntable-/351440035817?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

struth

10-07-2015, 23:52

These sonos "Toy" speakers are quite good

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311394066079?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

shane

11-07-2015, 10:01

Pair of WD25As:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161753833826&globalID=EBAY-GB

isj1202

11-07-2015, 10:59

Keesonic's in Broxburn

KEESONIC speakers from the late 1970's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371374088415?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649)

Don't know the version and 1 day to go,
collection or own courier

Xapito

12-07-2015, 15:36

Had 1 bid on them a couple of days ago, managed to get them. They're Super Kubs, not sure about about the woofer (seas?) as I've seen them in a different frame a la Dalesfords but the cutout matches so... Let's see how I get on with them compared to the more usual models.

struth

12-07-2015, 16:22

was gonna buy them but got distracted doh!!! only 5 miles away..nice speakers those...yep they are kubs..good speakerz

Xapito

12-07-2015, 16:25

5 miles.. Ouch, now I feel bad as I still have to arrange courier with the seller (who seemed a nice bloke)

struth

12-07-2015, 16:28

yep he is. i spoke with him a couple of days ago.lol.. he,ll be thinking im a tyre kicker:doh: he stays in Uphall

enjoy them Felipe

Xapito

12-07-2015, 16:36

Grant, let me know if you're curious and want to try them for 1 week or 2, he'll be packing them (I think) lol, so I can arrange the courier in due time.

struth

12-07-2015, 16:50

Thanks for the offer Felipe but it would probably be best that you get them from him...i might keep 'em:lol: Think you will like them. i had a pair once and they were super.sould have kept them

Xapito

12-07-2015, 20:29

Well, I trust you that you would send them to rightful owner when the time comes ehehe :eyebrows: Still in time :cool:

Did you had the regular Kubs or this "Super" model?

struth

12-07-2015, 22:36

It was the ones with the paper tweeter; think they were the best ones as well. Hope you like them, and think they are worth all the trouble of import

Box13

13-07-2015, 10:26

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD160-Super-with-SME-900-Arm/231617728252?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D32477%26meid%3D5dc125ebba464f5ca2d0b6a8e9a9 4d1b%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D1117 09930738

Box13

13-07-2015, 10:29

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131551782732?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l4455&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI131551782732.N7.S1.M1368.R1.TR4

Anyone think I should stick a bid on these?

Box13

13-07-2015, 10:31

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QED-Qunex-4S-RCA-phono-analogue-interconnects-1m-pair-/321803378247?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aecf9de47

Are they worth the asking price?

Box13

13-07-2015, 10:34

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stereo-Audio-Silver-Spiral-Cable-RCA-Phono-HiFi-Interconnects-1m-pair-/231612488253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35ed2e1a3d

walpurgis

13-07-2015, 10:48

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131551782732?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l4455&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI131551782732.N7.S1.M1368.R1.TR4

Anyone think I should stick a bid on these?

They are OK, but don't bid more than a tenner. They're cheap cables.

If you like Cambridge cables try these, they're slightly better in my view: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cambridge-Audio-Arctic-1m-Hi-Fi-Phono-Interconnect-Cable/261958813099?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D32478%26meid%3D372d07ce35ec4652ba473d410b49 e029%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1315 51782732&rt=nc

I still wouldn't pay much though. I have a pair somewhere and they sounded OK.

walpurgis

13-07-2015, 10:49

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QED-Qunex-4S-RCA-phono-analogue-interconnects-1m-pair-/321803378247?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aecf9de47

Are they worth the asking price?

Not that keen on cheaper QED cables. The Silver Spiral Genesis is OK.

walpurgis

13-07-2015, 10:52

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stereo-Audio-Silver-Spiral-Cable-RCA-Phono-HiFi-Interconnects-1m-pair-/231612488253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35ed2e1a3d

They could be anything, they're from Thailand. May be OK.

The far east is notorious for fake big name cables (and other stuff).

struth

13-07-2015, 19:37

Always wanted one of these big organs:eyebrows: used to have one in the shop I worked at and loved to play with it:eek: very cheap too/ pity its in ipswich

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hammond-Organ-126JM-with-Leslie-Speaker-Built-in-/151717561429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2353124455

brian2957

13-07-2015, 19:42

Jeez Grant , it's huge . How you gonny get that into the shed :lol:

struth

13-07-2015, 19:45

living room if i could but aint gonna happen...weighs 80 kgs lol.... could get my Phantom cossie out :eyebrows:

brian2957

13-07-2015, 19:54

:lol: Need more than that mate .

karma67

13-07-2015, 20:21

have it rising out from the living room floor!

struth

13-07-2015, 20:29

have it rising out from the living room floor!

you got your 774 on sale Jamie? saw one on ebay

struth

13-07-2015, 20:32

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_manldx50Zk1rpduwho1_500.gif

brian2957

13-07-2015, 20:35

Hah ! Love it mate , there can't be many nude organists in Bathgate :lol:

Pierre De Grenoble

13-07-2015, 21:30

have it rising out from the living room floor!

The Abominable Dr Phibes... great movie.....:eyebrows:

struth

13-07-2015, 22:01

Hah ! Love it mate , there can't be many nude organists in Bathgate :lol:

You may be surprised Brian.... lots of folk like playing around with their organs around here:eyebrows:

brian2957

13-07-2015, 22:07

:lol: :lol: The wife just asked me what I was laughing at . I declined to tell her :lol:

I'm sure she knows about the organ playing people of Bathgate already :D

struth

13-07-2015, 22:57

We are infamous for it mate:eek:

Nice cassette player from Philips here.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181795360652?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

karma67

14-07-2015, 03:43

you got your 774 on sale Jamie? saw one on ebay
Not mine grant.although only 5 mins away from where I work.he's got a turntable listed too.

Oddball

14-07-2015, 10:06

It's all been crap. I keep looking.
I am endlessly amazed at all the LP carry case bargains on there !! I mean , 25 to 45 quid for a plastic LP box with a handle and vintage too. Can't go wrong !!!!!

(Sorry folks , don't know how that happened but I seemed to join the thread 4 pages ago !!:scratch:)

struth

14-07-2015, 10:10

got a big giant one in shed im not using now. ex dj type. might put it into the classifieds ..must take 100 lps lol. must be worth at least a 100;)

Beobloke

14-07-2015, 12:03

Nice cassette player from Philips here.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181795360652?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Judging by the pictures, he has a complete Philips Black Turnip system - the amp and preamp are for sale as well.

mikmas

14-07-2015, 15:15

SME 3009 arm - in pretty good nick by the look of it, love the machinery ....
Also an example of how to do proper pix for listings !!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-3009-Series-II-Precision-Pick-up-Arm-desirable-non-improved-version/371380607675?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dc3b3c3d8f16e468b8c4 104c785f61ec1%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D131555523383&rt=nc

karma67

14-07-2015, 16:40

HOW MUCH!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alphason-HR100S-tonearm-/221811873750?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a50497d6

struth

14-07-2015, 16:49

HOW MUCH!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alphason-HR100S-tonearm-/221811873750?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a50497d6

about half that I'd have thought.

southall-1998

14-07-2015, 22:51

HOW MUCH!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alphason-HR100S-tonearm-/221811873750?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a50497d6

What an arse!

S.

walpurgis

14-07-2015, 22:53

What an arse!

S.

Not as big a one as the person who (probably) buys it! :rolleyes:

Ninanina

15-07-2015, 00:21

Shame he couldn't get pictures right way round but £900 is a bargain and it's the later type

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audionote-oto-se-line-integrated-amplifier-will-accept-900-for-quick-sale-/171857794223?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item280385d4af

matador

15-07-2015, 20:08

NOS Garrard 401!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131556237399

hermit

15-07-2015, 23:42

Beautiful early Pioneer Exclusive (www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-Exclusive-SM-100-SC-100-Pre-Power-Amplifier/171857617862?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29973%26meid%3Dc277dafba80a4a76923583a42b77 7b41%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D131 556237399) pre and power amps

struth

16-07-2015, 00:04

struth

16-07-2015, 00:06

NOS Garrard 401!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131556237399

Bet they dont appear often... trying to remember how much they were when they came out in the mid 60's.. probably £65 or something like that

mikmas

16-07-2015, 00:51

Box13

16-07-2015, 06:41

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131552830291?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I've just won this for 99p.
Has anyone any experience or product knowledge to impart please?

Box13

16-07-2015, 06:44

I am endlessly amazed at all the LP carry case bargains on there !! I mean , 25 to 45 quid for a plastic LP box with a handle and vintage too. Can't go wrong !!!!!

(Sorry folks , don't know how that happened but I seemed to join the thread 4 pages ago !!:scratch:)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371362562381?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These are a cost effective alternative, I use them myself and they are very strong.

Xapito

16-07-2015, 08:17

They are pretty. maybe a tad overpriced , but where are you gonna find another pair like that I suppose

I can do that for £999 for F&F :) lol Regardig the varnish they have been like that for many years now, a very slight re-touch would sort it but in true honesty just don't have the time and patience to do it since things got so tough at work :|

struth

16-07-2015, 08:31

are thsy yours felipe.. lucky you owning such lovely gear.

Xapito

16-07-2015, 09:14

struth

16-07-2015, 09:25

glad i didnt insult them or the seller:lol: good luck with sales and the move

Xapito

16-07-2015, 09:26

ahahah :)))) Well...ebay is ebay, it is what it is eheh :)

Barry

16-07-2015, 12:45

Bet they dont appear often... trying to remember how much they were when they came out in the mid 60's.. probably £65 or something like that

£1,100 for a forty year old turntable !!? :eek: (But then I paid £2,000 for an EMT930st, however that came complete with the 929 arm and a TSD15sfl cartridge. :))

PaulStewart

16-07-2015, 16:29

Bet they dont appear often... trying to remember how much they were when they came out in the mid 60's.. probably £65 or something like that

It was £49-19/11d to avoid Purchase Tax

struth

16-07-2015, 16:54

It was £49-19/11d to avoid Purchase Tax

cheers Doc. £50 up to a grand. should have bought some and put under the bed:lol:

matador

16-07-2015, 17:05

£1,100 for a forty year old turntable !!? :eek: (But then I paid £2,000 for an EMT930st, however that came complete with the 929 arm and a TSD15sfl cartridge. :))
Too much for NOS 401?

Ali Tait

16-07-2015, 17:33

I'd be running it up slowly with a variac..

Barry

16-07-2015, 17:34

Too much for NOS 401?

IMO, yes.

hermit

16-07-2015, 18:15

Indeed, they really have a fantastic layout inside, very good design that translates to the sound, but my other half has decided that we should move to another place as the kids are growing and I can't be arsed with taking in all the gear I own, going to keep only a few units and try to make some money with the rest that will be probably better spent (yeah right) with stuff for the new place.

Among others, I'll probably list a pristine TD135 MkII in a custom wooden plinth soon too, still figuring out the value.

I just checked your other items for sale (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Home-Audio-HiFi-Separates-/14969/m.html?item=171857617862&rmvSB=true&afsrc=1&clk_rvr_id=868074948733&_ssn=thefupos22). Your heart must be breaking a little having to sell such lovely vintage items. The Pioneers are simply gorgeous and the Denon PMA-850 is meant to be a lovely sounding amp.

Xapito

17-07-2015, 16:43

Thanks for the kind words Paul, I see it this way: it gives me the heart and will to look for another gems in the future when this phase is long gone! The PMA-850 is a really good amp and damn heavy too, basically the same weight as my AU-11000.

I'm keeping some other units so not all is lost :) I'll keep some smallish and a few bigger units to keep rotating and having my mind distracted, for instance I got a mint Nikko NR-1015 this week that is easing the pain of parting with others ;) :D

edit: I forgot to addd, this specific 330A unit I have is a MONSTER of a vintage receiver!! It trumps so many other receivers, independently of the price, that I can't even really care to count... not sure why, but it originally came with the 330C transformer which I find a bit odd and the PCB's are different than the usual (white strips), but the sound is delicious with monster bass!

struth

17-07-2015, 22:01

bit of a bargain for our Welsh contingent here.. some nice B&O for peanuts

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-and-Olufsen-Turntable-and-Amplifier-/281746571995?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

struth

17-07-2015, 22:03

And a TT for Jamie in Brighton;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-research-AR-Turntable-/252024895194?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

struth

17-07-2015, 22:06

a sondek lp12 with nice arm and cart

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-sondek-lp-12-/261967280898?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

walpurgis

17-07-2015, 22:38

a sondek lp12 with nice arm and cart

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-sondek-lp-12-/261967280898?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Yes. Decent arm. Never fancied a SodDek though. I've used a couple and heard loads of others. It's not for me.

I remember a mate using one with a Zeta arm and Koetsu Red years ago and he thought it was the business (I wasn't so impressed) until he got a Roksan Xerxes using the same arm and cart. The difference in focus and transparency was a revelation. I thought it sounded fantastic.

struth

17-07-2015, 22:41

only deck I really fancy bar the one I have is the one Neil is selling. heard one b4 and even though it sounds great it looks as they say up here...."The Berries":)

southall-1998

17-07-2015, 22:41

Xerxes is a good turntable.

S.

walpurgis

17-07-2015, 22:48

only deck I really fancy bar the one I have is the one Neil is selling. heard one b4 and even though it sounds great it looks as they say up here...."The Berries":)

Yes. If I had room for another TT, I'd buy it!

walpurgis

17-07-2015, 22:52

And a TT for Jamie in Brighton;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-research-AR-Turntable-/252024895194?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Have you PMd him. He may fancy this. It must be at least as nice as the one he's been using! :D

struth

17-07-2015, 22:53

no. ive not , will do tho..good idea

edit...have pm-ed him

karma67

18-07-2015, 05:19

Cheers guys! I have a funny feeling the seller just wants rid as he's very happy with his lp12!
:)

walpurgis

18-07-2015, 10:53

This looks familiar:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenco-GL75-Turntable-Superb-Plinth-Heavy-Platter-Full-Working-Linn-Arm-Fitting-/151743109233?

struth

18-07-2015, 11:03

This looks familiar:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenco-GL75-Turntable-Superb-Plinth-Heavy-Platter-Full-Working-Linn-Arm-Fitting-/151743109233?

it does... was sold on here. or one very lyke it

southall-1998

18-07-2015, 13:06

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-HPD-315-8-Full-Range-Drive-Units-Speakers-X-OVERS-POSTS-FIXING-CHEVIOT-/201390606892

S.

Macca

18-07-2015, 13:10

Mana from heaven (well, Hi-Fi hanger....)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COLLECTION-ONLY-/191635999304?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c9e654a48

karma67

18-07-2015, 14:15

struth

18-07-2015, 14:37

good price Jamie

Gordon Steadman

18-07-2015, 16:18

Unusual grilles hanging on the rad there but I suppose you can leave them off for listening.

walpurgis

18-07-2015, 16:43

Fancy something a bit special and rare? Coral Beta 8 full range drive units. Beautiful!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261962522802?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

karma67

18-07-2015, 16:57

Unusual grilles hanging on the rad there but I suppose you can leave them off for listening.

lol i dont think they are included!

brian2957

18-07-2015, 16:59

Maybe if you ask him :eyebrows:

hermit

18-07-2015, 17:30

Unusual grilles hanging on the rad there but I suppose you can leave them off for listening.

His copy writing skills are pants too. Good for Jamie though. Well spotted. Great price.

walpurgis

18-07-2015, 17:34

celestion ditton 44's .
i bought these today,they appear to have slipped under the AOS radar! :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-speakers-/252023605139?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=7ZUT2eMnKXQFElOWmock66aw8fI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Good purchase Jamie. The tweeters are worth more than that.

I have to admit, the Ditton 44 is not a favourite of mine. I had a couple of pairs and didn't get on with them. But at that price it's worth trying them.

walpurgis

18-07-2015, 17:36

Unusual grilles hanging on the rad there but I suppose you can leave them off for listening.

Nah. They're pants! :lol:

karma67

18-07-2015, 17:58

Good purchase Jamie. The tweeters are worth more than that.

I have to admit, the Ditton 44 is not a favourite of mine. I had a couple of pairs and didn't get on with them. But at that price it's worth trying them.
for me its one of the classic models i feel i should try.

walpurgis

18-07-2015, 18:13

for me its one of the classic models i feel i should try.

Ah well. Never mind. Sooner or later you'll end up trying a pair of decent Tannoys, then your searching will stop. :D ;)

karma67

18-07-2015, 19:15

big bucks though Geoff :(

walpurgis

18-07-2015, 19:18

Tannoy DC200 speakers with a £500 asking price. That's nuts! Ten times what they're worth. What a chancer!!

These miserable things are not at all good. I'd not advise anybody to bother with them. Even the cheap DC1000 is way better.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-speakers-DC-200-Dual-Concentric-System-/181806187471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a547e43cf

I hope nobody is daft enough to buy them!

walpurgis

18-07-2015, 19:22

big bucks though Geoff :(

Depends. The Eatons can be found for around £350 to £450 and they sound lovely. Proper alnico pepperpot dual concentric monitor units in those. (I've had five pairs)

Oh. And they have rubber cone surrounds that don't rot away.

Macca

18-07-2015, 21:28

Good spot on those Celestions, Jamie. I had a pair for a bit they do have some strengths and some weaknesses you need to compensate for.

southall-1998

18-07-2015, 22:36

Good northerner amp!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A21a-Class-A-Integrated-Amplifier-in-Black-Preowned-/121706528182?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c56463db6

S.

karma67

19-07-2015, 08:07

Good spot on those Celestions, Jamie. I had a pair for a bit they do have some strengths and some weaknesses you need to compensate for.
do tell!

Macca

19-07-2015, 08:53

do tell!
You need them on low stands, pref open frames, about 6-8 inches tall. Close to a wall but not too close, about a foot or two away. They don't take much power before the mid starts hardening up so if you have a big room you can't whack it up and fill the room. So you need to sit relatively close to the speaker - but as they are a 3 way you need a bit of distance for the drivers to integrate so there is a sweet spot re distance from speaker to listener, I would say between 8 to 12 feet. An amp with big or warm bass will sound a bit thick and ploddy with them, so ideally you want to use amplification that is lean and clean, same with the source.

They are nothing like the '66 which you could use as a PA system if you had to. Stay within their limits they are very sweet, almost beguiling in their character.

Anyway that is what I found, they didn't suit me in the end due to my room size and layout. Might be ideal in yours. If not you could certainly move them on at no loss, or even a profit if you wanted to when the market picks up again in the Autumn.

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 10:32

hermit

19-07-2015, 10:50

More eBay lunacy. Pioneer PL-112D currently bid up to £256!!! :eek: Totally bonkers!!!

Last time I bought one was from a boot sale for £12. Even now I wouldn't value a mint one at more than £50.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-112D-Impeccable-Condition-Beautiful-Classic-Turntable-See-Photos-/161759967617?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a9a53981

That seller is having a good week. His Sony SS-7200 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-ULM-SS-7200-Speakers-Breathtakingly-Beautiful-See-All-Photos-/161759971063?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a9a546f7) speakers are currently bid up to an astonishing £520 with over a day still to go.

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 11:10

That seller is having a good week. His Sony SS-7200 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-ULM-SS-7200-Speakers-Breathtakingly-Beautiful-See-All-Photos-/161759971063?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a9a546f7) speakers are currently bid up to an astonishing £520 with over a day still to go.

Nice enough, but that's three times what they're worth.

southall-1998

19-07-2015, 11:11

Those Sony's look like cheap cerwin vega boom boxes.

S.

Gordon Steadman

19-07-2015, 11:17

More eBay lunacy. Pioneer PL-112D currently bid up to £256!!! :eek: Totally bonkers!!!

Last time I bought one was from a boot sale for £12. Even now I wouldn't value a mint one at more than £50.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-112D-Impeccable-Condition-Beautiful-Classic-Turntable-See-Photos-/161759967617?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a9a53981

I sold my Pl112D for €50 a couple of months ago and made 100% profit. I thought I was doing well.:(

struth

19-07-2015, 11:26

at a better price a set of Sony Bongo's up tyneside way

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-1970s-Sony-SS-9500-bongo-speakers-walnut-enclosure-tested-and-working/252025170303?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dd17ceaeeed6244b88a9 e587ff2b220b4%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D161759971063

hermit

19-07-2015, 11:49

They're groovy man :)

struth

19-07-2015, 19:03

big R A Pavane's..... look in good condition..... pity they are London for me as I dont trust the courier not to drop em

struth

19-07-2015, 19:06

....another pair in London, only a fiver so far

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Richard-Allan-Pavane-vintage-3-way-speakers-/331604800271?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d352fb30f

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 19:28

big R A Pavane's..... look in good condition..... pity they are London for me as I dont trust the courier not to drop em

I've had a couple of pairs in the past. A mate still has the last pair. They sound pleasant, but are not exactly the last word in resolution and they suffer a real lack of bass extension for their size, due to the very stiff cone surround and high bass driver resonance. I wouldn't bother with them again. I'd far sooner have a good pair of Magnum K2s or Dovedale IIIs.

karma67

19-07-2015, 19:34

another mission 774 tonearm!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252032018129?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

struth

19-07-2015, 19:36

Was more interested in the cabinets ......big enough for fettling another set of full rangers :eyebrows: looking for something to do next and might squeeze a set out of your grasp :eek:

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 19:37

another mission 774 tonearm!

Link?

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 19:39

Was more interested in the cabinets ......big enough for fettling another set of full rangers :eyebrows: looking for something to do next and might squeeze a set out of your grasp :eek:

No. Mine are long gone. Sorry.

struth

19-07-2015, 19:41

No. Mine are long gone. Sorry.

no, I meant that set of full range drivers you showed me lol.... just need some suitable donor cabs at right price

karma67

19-07-2015, 19:43

Link?

whoops! corrected

Box13

19-07-2015, 20:17

If anyone sees some bargain speakers on ebay please post on here.
They are to add to a rega RP6 with Ortofon 2M Red/Blue.
A musical Fidelity A3 (the gold plated one, not the newer model).
To run bi-wired on Q.E.D. silver anniversary speaker cable.
Budget is flexible if the item is good value for the outlay.
Thank you all in anticipation.

Box13

19-07-2015, 20:19

The Q.E.D. is the white variety, I have been told the black sounds slightly superior, but took that information with a fair amount of scepticism.

Box13

19-07-2015, 20:23

What does the membership think to these as a proposition please?

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 20:38

no, I meant that set of full range drivers you showed me lol.... just need some suitable donor cabs at right price

Ah. All becomes clear now. :D

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 20:40

another mission 774 tonearm!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252032018129?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Might that be yours by any chance? :)

Xapito

19-07-2015, 20:42

crazy?? £280 for a pair of trents?... I had them twice, love them for what they do with their size but 280?...

PaulStewart

19-07-2015, 20:53

The Q.E.D. is the white variety, I have been told the black sounds slightly superior, but took that information with a fair amount of scepticism.

Overcooked spaghetti, wet string or bell wire all sound better than the white QED anniversary. It is, in my opinion the harshest, nastiest "Audiophile" cable on the planet. I had 20 metres of it which I threw out as I was too embarrassed to sell it on.

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 21:00

Overcooked spaghetti, wet string or bell wire all sound better than the white QED anniversary. It is, in my opinion the harshest, nastiest "Audiophile" cable on the planet. I had 20 metres of it which I threw out as I was too embarrassed to sell it on.

Yes. It's horrible. Just about anything other than that is better.

Box13

19-07-2015, 21:02

crazy?? £280 for a pair of trents?... I had them twice, love them for what they do with their size but 280?...

I am sorry if I appear obtuse, but is crazy??? = good or bad?

Box13

19-07-2015, 21:04

Overcooked spaghetti, wet string or bell wire all sound better than the white QED anniversary. It is, in my opinion the harshest, nastiest "Audiophile" cable on the planet. I had 20 metres of it which I threw out as I was too embarrassed to sell it on.

Yes I have heard similar things about it. While I do not take you to task over bell wire, I do not think spaghetti would actually convey a current. The dogs would love it though!

Box13

19-07-2015, 21:06

Yes. It's horrible. Just about anything other than that is better.

Would you be so gracious as to forward some recommendations please?

rdpx

19-07-2015, 21:16

Would you be so gracious as to forward some recommendations please?
Bell wire and wet spaghetti.

brian2957

19-07-2015, 21:17

Box13

19-07-2015, 21:23

crazy?? £280 for a pair of trents?... I had them twice, love them for what they do with their size but 280?...

I just found this on the net, do you agree?

Legal Eagle
Sound Hound
The best small speakers I heard? A pair of Castle Trent II. I was floored when I first heard them, and my jaw fell to the ground . The bass is hard to understand, coming from these tiny speakers, and the clarity and detail, are quite simply amazing. So is the build quality. NEVER EVER EVER selling these, and I actually got me another pair recently.

Box13

19-07-2015, 21:27

Have a look at either of these .

http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/product/black-rhodium-twist/

http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=46_21

Both are members on here and are excellent to deal with .

Are the white cables okay, friends have told me white is the poorest sounding, are they being real?
I have a pair of Van Damme inter connects, this is very tempting.
Thank you for the recommendations sir you are a gent.

brian2957

19-07-2015, 21:33

Sorry , I've been into hifi for over 30 years and I've never heard anything about the colour of cables affecting their sound quality . Rest assured that both these sellers know exactly what they're doing and wouldn't sell anything that didn't sound excellent and provide good VFM . Why not contact them ?

rdpx

19-07-2015, 21:42

In the spirit of getting back to the thread topic, this ends in ten mins.
no idea if it's any good or not but seems like it was a top end cdp...

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271925803169&alt=web

Box13

19-07-2015, 21:46

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 21:47

Would you be so gracious as to forward some recommendations please?

If you are on a budget, you could consider looking at cheaper Audioquest cables. They tend to sound decent. Not that common used though.

Or terminated Van Damme cables, they can be very good and decent value. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/van-damme-speaker-cable-Blue-6-0mm-Plus-Jumper-Leads-All-Terminated-/161764463713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a9e9d461

I've also found Merlin cables to sound good: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Merlin-Cables-Speaker-Cables-7m-/321809254584?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aed5388b8

brian2957

19-07-2015, 21:47

Please do , we all like to get feedback when someone fits something new into their system .

struth

19-07-2015, 21:49

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 21:51

Sorry , I've been into hifi for over 30 years and I've never heard anything about the colour of cables affecting their sound quality .

What are you referring to Brian?

brian2957

19-07-2015, 21:57

What are you referring to Brian?

Should have quoted Geoff :doh: See post 3454 mate .

rdpx

19-07-2015, 21:58

Good price for one of those
It ended at £275

That's twenty quid less than an Apollo-R fetched early this evening...

I've got a 10% PayPal voucher, am considering buying summat!

struth

19-07-2015, 22:01

If I had been looking for one I'd have been tempted at that price, but tbh I dont play cd's as much now due to the RPI and I have a good pioneer transport anyways(2 actually):eyebrows:

brian2957

19-07-2015, 22:02

It ended at £275

That's twenty quid less than an Apollo-R fetched early this evening...

I've got a 10% PayPal voucher, am considering buying summat!

Burning a hole in yer pocket Robert :lol: What you gonna buy then :popcorn:

rdpx

19-07-2015, 22:06

Burning a hole in yer pocket Robert [emoji38] What you gonna buy then [emoji14]opcorn:
Maybe I should post a thread...?
I want to upgrade my Rega Brio 3, but is annoyingly good.
I'm thinking maybe a Creek Destiny 2, or a Croft PI. I thought about the Claymore on here, but I think not being able to switch source without the remote would get on my nerves...
Reality is I probably can't afford any of them, so that's why I'm looking idly at CDPs, though meanwhile I ordered a new laser mech for my CD6000 KI...

brian2957

19-07-2015, 22:09

Have you heard the Brio R , that's what I use and it's very good indeed ( IMO of course :) )

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 22:10

Should have quoted Geoff :doh: See post 3454 mate .

Ah. Got it. :)

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 22:14

I'm thinking maybe a Creek Destiny 2.

I keep getting an annoying urge to slot one of these into my system. I don't need it, but I want it. Just as a back-up you understand. :)

If the Brio does what you want. You could just keep it.

rdpx

19-07-2015, 22:15

Have you heard the Brio R , that's what I use and it's very good indeed ( IMO of course :) )
Not next to the 3... Maybe I should?

struth

19-07-2015, 22:18

I keep getting an annoying urge to slot one of these into my system. I don't need it, but I want it. Just as a back-up you understand. :)

If the Brio does what you want. You could just keep it.

scary but I am enjoying my proarts so much I'm thinking of leaving them in and selling the wad....they've taken on a new life since running with the tvc

brian2957

19-07-2015, 22:19

The Brio R is a very different animal to the earlier Rega amps which I heard ( and weren't keen on ) . They can be bought second hand at reasonable prices these days .

rdpx

19-07-2015, 22:19

I keep getting an annoying urge to slot one of these into my system. I don't need it, but I want it. Just as a back-up you understand. :)

If the Brio does what you want. You could just keep it.
When I upgraded some cables, I got a huge jump. I'm looking for a similar jump with an amp. If I can't find it I'll stick with the brio, but as you imply "I want" is a powerful urge..

[emoji248]

killie99

19-07-2015, 22:21

Maybe I should post a thread...?
I want to upgrade my Rega Brio 3, but is annoyingly good.
I'm thinking maybe a Creek Destiny 2, or a Croft PI. I thought about the Claymore on here, but I think not being able to switch source without the remote would get on my nerves...
Reality is I probably can't afford any of them, so that's why I'm looking idly at CDPs, though meanwhile I ordered a new laser mech for my CD6000 KI...

Get a Pioneer Stable Platter, cheap as chips and great through a decent dac. I sold a Perreaux CDt and kept a Pioneer PDS703 as neither me, nor half a dozen other geeky hifi mates, could tell which was playing through my MDAC.

brian2957

19-07-2015, 22:22

Can you change the power lead in the Brio 3 . The Brio R does react very positively to the right power cable .

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 22:24

Get a Pioneer Stable Platter, cheap as chips and great through a decent dac. I sold a Perreaux CDt and kept a Pioneer PDS703 as neither me, nor half a dozen other geeky hifi mates, could tell which was playing through my MDAC.

Very true. I've got a couple of PD-S505 Precision players and they sound so musical. They are brilliant as a transport into a good DAC.

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 22:27

scary but I am enjoying my proarts so much I'm thinking of leaving them in and selling the wad....they've taken on a new life since running with the tvc

You should hear one of these driven by a TVC pre.

http://i61.tinypic.com/2rn9ai8.jpg

hermit

19-07-2015, 22:35

scary but I am enjoying my proarts so much I'm thinking of leaving them in and selling the wad....they've taken on a new life since running with the tvc

Grant, I'm thinking that you're looking to knock Jerry off the top of the box swappers premier league table.:stalks: :lol:

rdpx

19-07-2015, 22:36

Can you change the power lead in the Brio 3 . The Brio R does react very positively to the right power cable .
I did actually pick up a fancy-ish one from Olivier on the for sale thread. No great change...
I also have a Clearaudio Nano Phono on loan, and it's not much better than the Brio stage...

struth

19-07-2015, 22:42

Grant, I'm thinking that you're looking to knock Jerry off the top of the box swappers premier league table.:stalks: :lol:

an old apprentice Paul :eek:

walpurgis

19-07-2015, 22:52

Grant, I'm thinking that you're looking to knock Jerry off the top of the box swappers premier league table.:stalks: :lol:

No. Shane is box swapper champ here. :D

struth

19-07-2015, 23:00

No. Shane is box swapper champ here. :D

will possibly be swapping out the speaks shortly;) .....AGAIN

southall-1998

19-07-2015, 23:04

struth

19-07-2015, 23:11

Sugden A21P. Simply, the ''power amp'' version of the great A21a. Some prefer the the P version.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A21a-P-Class-A-Power-Amp-/141720234318?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20ff2f294e

S.

Have a fancy for one of those Shane. maybe when I sell the wad, that will be my next target

karma67

20-07-2015, 03:48

Might that be yours by any chance? :)
sure is :)

Box13

20-07-2015, 06:52

I just found this on the net, do you agree?

Legal Eagle
Sound Hound
The best small speakers I heard? A pair of Castle Trent II. I was floored when I first heard them, and my jaw fell to the ground . The bass is hard to understand, coming from these tiny speakers, and the clarity and detail, are quite simply amazing. So is the build quality. NEVER EVER EVER selling these, and I actually got me another pair recently.

bump

Xapito

20-07-2015, 08:14

They are rather good and they have great presence and sound stage, no doubt about that, but they aren't in the same league as the best small speakers out there, not worth £280 in my book at least...

Macca

20-07-2015, 12:46

I've heard Castle Trent pitched against Wharfedale Diamond IV - preferred the Wharfies by a margin. The Castle are too warm and cuddly for me and their power handling ability is pretty low. Even if you have heard them and like them they are still not worth more than fifty quid in today's market.

southall-1998

20-07-2015, 15:29

Ninanina

20-07-2015, 15:33

I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up yet... a superb amp for the money..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171857794223?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

mikmas

20-07-2015, 15:40

I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up yet... a superb amp for the money..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171857794223?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Put off by the idea of nailing it to the wall to use it :lol:

Ninanina

20-07-2015, 15:45

Put off by the idea of nailing it to the wall to use it :lol:

A?? :scratch: did I miss something ?

orbscure

20-07-2015, 16:03

Check its orientation Bev... the photo that is... ;)

Ninanina

20-07-2015, 16:27

Check its orientation Bev... the photo that is... ;)

I know Pete it's a very bad eBay listing as it is so easy to correctly place pics within eBay.... however if you can ignore the poor pictures it is still a bargain price for the quality of amp on offer..

I have an Oto and wouldn't part with mine for that sort of price..

I really don't understand why this amp hasn't sold as yet....

orbscure

20-07-2015, 17:01

It's a bargain for sure Bev, but it's orientation is what Mikmas nail comment was about :)

struth

20-07-2015, 17:23

might be his attitude re cash only. folk like a bit of security and for that matter , respect

Ninanina

20-07-2015, 17:30

might be his attitude re cash only. folk like a bit of security and for that matter , respect

That might be right Grant, however I think he will also take a bit of an offer if I read his listing correctly...

If someone is close by in Lincolnshire and can get a listen to the amp I think they will be getting a complete bargain..;)

The Oto sells for about £2,400 new so anything close to £850 is a bargain... but then I guess I am biased...:D

struth

20-07-2015, 17:36

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Airedale-Classic-Loudspeakers-15-bass-unit-super-tweeters-speakers-/251998832848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aac4d08d0

struth

20-07-2015, 17:41

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-ESL-63-ELECTROSTATIC-LOUDSPEAKERS-In-Good-Working-Order/151748545195?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dd7d0794624b648b98f4 12c975705e0c8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D261970010762