Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[Joe]

It's just good old market forces at work. If they're over-priced, they won't sell. I don't see that the motive for the sale comes into it, really, though a good sob-story might help push the sale along.

[mikmas]

...be interesting to see what this 'nothing special' pair go for by comparison:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5as-Fully-Working-All-Original-in-Beautiful-condition/311443268498?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D32694%26meid%3D5c22a62ca2c541fda9330ad629fb ca08%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D121755256979

[montesquieu]

Tannoy 603's with original stands..delivered for £58.99.........got to be a bargain for someone...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-603-Speakers-With-Original-Stands-/191689235301?hash=item2ca1919b65#shpCntId

Just to say I picked these up for the study system. They sound great! Actually a better match for the small room than the JPW P1's I've been using (which need a recone - I might even have a crack at that myself, the surround are only about £12 off ebay). I haven't unpacked the stands (they disassemble) but will tuck them away for possible future use.

Not DCs I know but they have a charm about them and bags of detail. I'm very surprised for under £60 posted.

[Barry]

...be interesting to see what this 'nothing special' pair go for by comparison:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5as-Fully-Working-All-Original-in-Beautiful-condition/311443268498?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D32694%26meid%3D5c22a62ca2c541fda9330ad629fb ca08%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D121755256979

And being the 11 Ohm version, more desirable.

[StanleyB]

I was looking for a 2TB hard drive to back up my music library when I came across http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321865329540?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The seller seems to have mixed up his 1TB and 2TB price I reckon. So grab yourself a bargain if you are looking for a bigger portable drive. I bought one already :).

[walpurgis]

Numpty selling system. He says the amp is 400 watts. Well it is, but that's the mains rating. It's probably about twenty watts output. What he doesn't realise, is that the speakers are made by Isophon and have super quality drive units in them and are worth more than he's asking for the lot.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rap-or-Rock-retro-system-with-mixed-media-400W-Amp-/121759047810?hash=item1c5967a082

[walpurgis]

B&O Bang & Olufsen wall clock. Not strictly Hi-Fi, but really nice. Classy item!

One for Adam (Beoman)?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-Beotime-Wall-Clock-Genuine-Rare-Collectable-Classic-/171925873442?hash=item280794a322

Ends tomorrow.

[ff1d1l]

Numpty selling system. He says the amp is 400 watts. Well it is, but that's the mains rating. It's probably about twenty watts output. What he doesn't realise, is that the speakers are made by Isophon and have super quality drive units in them and are worth more than he's asking for the lot.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rap-or-Rock-retro-system-with-mixed-media-400W-Amp-/121759047810?hash=item1c5967a082

Silver metallic dustcaps though (sucks in breath hard and shakes head).

[orbscure]

If you've got nearly £10K of loose change... good chance to box swap to your hearts content :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-of-Hifi-Arcam-Linn-Naim-Technics-Bowers-wilkins-Nakamichi-etc-/151820218859

[Marco]

Looks like Al's 'car booty' stock holding room! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Silver metallic dustcaps though (sucks in breath hard and shakes head).

Never mind the shiny dustcaps. Some excellent speakers have used them. JBL and Fostex drivers for instance. The Isophon stuff is first rate. Those midrange units were getting on for £100 a pair new.

[walpurgis]

If you've got nearly £10K of loose change... good chance to box swap to your hearts content :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Job-Lot-of-Hifi-Arcam-Linn-Naim-Technics-Bowers-wilkins-Nakamichi-etc-/151820218859

Wonder if it's anyone we know.

Not sure I see a realistic ten grands worth there. Not to sell on at a useful mark up.

[struth]

Have to say I didnt either. Most of the stuff is pretty run of the mill

[ff1d1l]

Never mind the shiny dustcaps. Some excellent speakers have used them. JBL and Fostex drivers for instance

Goodmans ax12 and ax15 too....

[Audio Al]

Looks like Al's 'car booty' stock holding room! :eyebrows:

Marco.


:nono: No not me :)

[orbscure]

Not sure I see a realistic ten grands worth there. Not to sell on at a useful mark up.

Agree there Geoff... having had a closer look at the list, £10k is highly optimistic... :)

[Barry]

Wonder if it's anyone we know.

Not sure I see a realistic ten grands worth there. Not to sell on at a useful mark up.

Now this is far more interesting, and well priced. :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-Vintage-Hi-Fi-Equipment/121762412031?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D32694%26meid%3D7963e6f4b5ca46ba9b1146f1d9bd 79fa%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D1518 20218859

[Macca]

B&O Bang & Olufsen wall clock. Not strictly Hi-Fi, but really nice. Classy item!

One for Adam (Beoman)?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-Beotime-Wall-Clock-Genuine-Rare-Collectable-Classic-/171925873442?hash=item280794a322

Ends tomorrow.

That is cool but I bet Adam has three already, showing the time in London, New York and Paris ;)

[walpurgis]

Now this is far more interesting, and well priced. :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-Vintage-Hi-Fi-Equipment/121762412031?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D32694%26meid%3D7963e6f4b5ca46ba9b1146f1d9bd 79fa%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D1518 20218859

Thirty five years ago, I bought a virtually identical cabinet via a local noticeboard. The contents were a white Garrard 301 with SME 3009 and Shure V15, Leak Troughline tuner, Point One preamp and Stereo 20 power amp, all in mint condition. At the time, what is now regarded as 'classic' gear was just thought of as old hat. The whole lot cost me £25! (£25 back then was a fair amount, but it was still a bargain)

[spendorman]

Thirty five years ago, I bought a virtually identical cabinet via a local noticeboard. The contents were a white Garrard 301 with SME 3009 and Shure V15, Leak Troughline tuner, Point One preamp and Stereo 20 power amp, all in mint condition. At the time, what is now regarded as 'classic' gear was just thought of as old hat. The whole lot cost me £25! (£25 back then was a fair amount, but it was still a bargain)

Me too, about the same time, bought from a second hand shop in Edgware near the junction of Station road and the Edgware Road. Same cabinet, but containing 2 x Quad II power amps, Quad 22, Quad FM1 and stereo decoder. I can't remember what the turntable was, don't think it was anything special. Whole lot was also £25.

[Barry]

You guys got the better bargain: I paid £25 for a pair of Quad IIs and a Quad 22 preamp alone.

[walpurgis]

Me too, about the same time, bought from a second hand shop in Edgware near the junction of Station road and the Edgware Road. Same cabinet, but containing 2 x Quad II power amps, Quad 22, Quad FM1 and stereo decoder. I can't remember what the turntable was, don't think it was anything special. Whole lot was also £25.

Was that Denys Trickett's shop? He was situated there and had loads of stuff like that.

[spendorman]

Was that Denys Trickett's shop? He was situated there and had loads of stuff like that.

Was it? I don't remember that. No, I think it was what we used to call a junk shop, sort of house clearance. Was almost opposite Planet Hi-Fi in Edgware.

[spendorman]

You guys got the better bargain: I paid £25 for a pair of Quad IIs and a Quad 22 preamp alone.

About the same time, another pair of Quad II's, 22 and FM1 cost me £10, came from an acquaintance who was changing to Quad 303, 33, etc.

Those two sets of Quad II's and more are pictured here, that is a much later cabinet in the picture.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2581/5715665888_c3b3b7e42a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/9H5hkA)Quad amps (https://flic.kr/p/9H5hkA) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

[walpurgis]

It's funny (or sad) to see the prices the Leak and Quad valve amps fetch now. I had four Stereo 20s and a couple of sets of Quad IIs and the most I paid was £40 apart from the last Stereo 20 which cost me £80 and needed rebuilding. The transformers were OK and it was tidy cometically, so with about £20 worth of parts (I had spare valves), I suppose that one totalled £100.

[Barry]

About the same time, another pair of Quad II's, 22 and FM1 cost me £10, came from an acquaintance who was changing to Quad 303, 33, etc.

Those two sets of Quad II's and more are pictured here, that is a much later cabinet in the picture.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2581/5715665888_c3b3b7e42a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/9H5hkA)Quad amps (https://flic.kr/p/9H5hkA) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

You have almost as much Quad gear as I have! :)

[spendorman]

You have almost as much Quad gear as I have! :)
That photo is around 35 years old, only one pair of Quad II's left now, but much more of the transistorized stuff now.

[walpurgis]

Heybrook TT2 going cheap so far. Bid up to £26 at the moment and ends in a couple of hours.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-TT2-turntable-featured-in-HiFi-Choice-has-the-cast-aluminium-chassis-/151814241679?hash=item2358d57d8f

[southall-1998]

At least plunk them on a thick heavy table :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/krell-kas-ultimate-4-box-monoblocks-awesome-collect-dumfries-only-/141778506874?hash=item2102a8547a

S.

[Audio Al]

At least plunk them on a thick heavy table :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/krell-kas-ultimate-4-box-monoblocks-awesome-collect-dumfries-only-/141778506874?hash=item2102a8547a

S.


100 KILOS PER PAIR KRELL MONOBLOCKS :eek:

[Audio Al]

A Catsette deck :D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-KX-493-Natural-Sound-Stereo-Cassette-Deck-/262050447121?hash=item3d036c7f11

[Michael loves music]

I'm told the Epos ES 11 are very good speakers they are with cables and banana plugs currently just £51 end at 9 am tonight hope this helps someone on here I'm happy with my tannoys

[Sovereign]

Yes they are excellent speakers !!!

[Audio Advent]

100 KILOS PER PAIR KRELL MONOBLOCKS :eek:

I wonder what the sound per kilo is compared to say some Hypex Class D Ncores!

[orbscure]

How much???? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-BBC-Rogers-Gold-Badged-LS3-5A-PRE-SO-No-005-006-3rd-pair-ever-made-/121755256979?hash=item1c592dc893&clk_rvr_id=897359577460&rmvSB=true

7 bids and sold for £10.2k :stalks: :stalks: :stalks:

[Xapito]

That is just crazy... utter madness. I rather listen to my JR149.

Just nuts, how can this be possible?

[walpurgis]

Hmm. Must pick up some B110s and make a few fakes! ;)

[Audio Advent]

It's one thing to bid, another to honour that bid and pay...

Museum pieces and the provinence of owning those pieces amongst fellow fans is one reason it has nothing to do with sound, plus some foreign buyers from certain places will rather have these items and not the cash - means their money is no longer under state controls but instead in assets which aren't controlled.

[Xapito]

Indeed, but to see that the world has come to this, being afraid of owning our own money... well that's another affair for a different place.

[Ninanina]

7 bids and sold for £10.2k :stalks: :stalks: :stalks:

That's just madness... :doh:

I bet my Sterling LS3/5a's sound just as good, and a lot newer...

[mikmas]

7 bids and sold for £10.2k :stalks: :stalks: :stalks:

While these are still dallying at £430 with less than a day to go ... beggars belief
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5as-Fully-Working-All-Original-in-Beautiful-condition/311443268498?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D32694%26meid%3D5c22a62ca2c541fda9330ad629fb ca08%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D121755256979&clk_rvr_id=899014958774&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

[Michael loves music]

They went for £73 my goodness what a bargain he could sell them on for over £100 mid winter

[Oddball]

I would sooner have these !! There again I know nought!
Didn't Macca have a pair ??:scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970s-akai-speakers-SW180-/281801269632?hash=item419caa2180

[Macca]

I would sooner have these !! There again I know nought!
Didn't Macca have a pair ??:scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970s-akai-speakers-SW180-/281801269632?hash=item419caa2180

I have the SW175 which are quite different - 15 rather than a 12 for the bass and tweeter is horn loaded not the mid.

[walpurgis]

I have the SW175.

High time you had a pair of proper Tannoys in that den of yours young fella! ;) :)

[struth]

Dunno, the big Akai's and Martin kinda go together :) I'm sticking with my full range stuff as I cant afford those fancy falutin multidriver hoogies;)

[southall-1998]

High time you had a pair of proper Tannoys in that den of yours young fella! ;) :)


You Tannoy Shill :)

S.

[Xapito]

Dunno, the big Akai's and Martin kinda go together :) I'm sticking with my full range stuff as I cant afford those fancy falutin multidriver hoogies;)

What's the model on your Funken's? :)

[struth]

What's the model on your Funken's? :)

They are home made, but the drivers are 10" L242's

[southall-1998]

What a bastard bargain!

S.

[walpurgis]

Oh, I don't know really. I got three pairs of Tannoy IIILZs for £182. Two were new boxed old stock.

[struth]

This should be in the ebay thread me thinks.....now how do I do it without cocking up:scratch::D

[southall-1998]

Oh, I don't know really. I got three pairs of Tannoy IIILZs for £182. Two were new boxed old stock.


Edit- You mega bastard :)



S.

[walpurgis]

Edit- You mega bastard :)



S.

It was a long time ago. Still a bargain though. ;)

[southall-1998]

It was a long time ago. Still a bargain though. ;)

I'm still a ''trainee'' lucky bastard. Thanks to you for those Pageants speakers. Now come to Shane, and rub more of that magic of yours on me :)

S.

[walpurgis]

I'm still a ''trainee'' lucky bastard. Thanks to you for those Pageants speakers. Now come to Shane, and rub more of that magic of yours on me :)

S.

OK. You need another pair of System 600s and an EL34 amp from Audion. A cheap Pioneer PD-S505 Precision (every bit as good as the Meridian 206) and Theta or Monarchy Audio DAC. That's magic!

[struth]

Ive certainly come to the conclusion that the starting point is to get a set of speakers you can live with and that are fairly flexible, by being an easy load. After you have that sorted then the rest is just mixing about till you find the right mix.... but dont switch the speaks unless its better of the same.

[southall-1998]

OK. You need another pair of System 600s and an EL34 amp from Audion. A cheap Pioneer PD-S505 Precision (every bit as good as the Meridian 206) and Theta or Monarchy Audio DAC. That's magic!


My room wouldn't be up to scratch for such system. I'd rather continue using my wee JPW's!!

S.

[struth]

This should be in the ebay thread me thinks.....now how do I do it without cocking up:scratch::D

Edit: merged:D

[struth]

My room wouldn't be up to scratch for such system. I'd rather continue using my wee JPW's!!

S.

Never thought of making yourself a set of fullrange very efficient speaks and a low powered amp or class D amp Shane. Ideal for a bedroom system. Ive set up a wee system in the spare room with just that and it is plenty powerful enough and really sounds good.

[Audio Advent]

Indeed, but to see that the world has come to this, being afraid of owning our own money... well that's another affair for a different place.

That's a little over the top "that the world has come to this" - there are far more important things happening in the world :lol:

There are people in the world who have a lot of money and it's like water to them. Sometimes, also that money should never, morally speaking be in their hands.. so it's best for them to turn it into physical objects rather than digital cash, numbers in a bank account which can be siezed, wiped from existance etc. It has always been so for thousands of years (except it would have been on a ledger instead of digital cash). That's what the art and antique markets have been used for for hundreds of years too so perhaps now is the time for electronics to enter than realm.. no reason for it not to.

[southall-1998]

Never thought of making yourself a set of fullrange very efficient speaks and a low powered amp or class D amp Shane. Ideal for a bedroom system. Ive set up a wee system in the spare room with just that and it is plenty powerful enough and really sounds good.


No interest really, Grant. In our garden cabin room, lives a pair of Audio Note AZ-2's. Sounds good enough to put a grin on my face.

S.

[Audio Advent]

While these are still dallying at £430 with less than a day to go ... beggars belief
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5as-Fully-Working-All-Original-in-Beautiful-condition/311443268498?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D32694%26meid%3D5c22a62ca2c541fda9330ad629fb ca08%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D121755256979&clk_rvr_id=899014958774&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

Ten a penny those black 11ohm ones - and the emperor only listens to the earliest, closest to original LS3/5a despite actually being deaf (err... trying to relate emperor's new clothes to speakers there and failed!).

[Audio Advent]

They went for £73 my goodness what a bargain he could sell them on for over £100 mid winter

Postage/collection cost, ebay + paypal fees, hours taken up making a listing and dealing with a buyer, packing, dealing with courier etc etc It's hardly worth the effort as a profit making exercise - only good price for someone actually wanting to use them.

[Audio Advent]

A cheap Pioneer PD-S505 Precision (every bit as good as the Meridian 206)


Dunno about that though! Might sound just as good but there is no way the Pioneer will feel as good to use, feel as solid and satisfying than the Meridian - definately lacking in some areas in comparison. Those Pioneers, unless the top models (PD-95, PD-93 etc), feel very cheap and plasticy to me.

[Macca]

High time you had a pair of proper Tannoys in that den of yours young fella! ;) :)

Sems like everyone eventually ends up with Tannoys or electrostatics...I have to be different ;)

[walpurgis]

If you want a great sounding little speaker that works in small rooms, you might like these Shane:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-D5-HiFi-Monitor-Speakers-Bowers-Wilkins-Real-wood-1970s-vintage-/271990368605?hash=item3f53e3a95d

I've had a couple of pairs. They're getting rare now, but are one of B&Ws better efforts. The seller mentions the LS3/5A and in fact these do share some of that taut, clean, 3D character of sound. They are sealed cabinets and don't boom. Bit of an unsung classic in my view.

[walpurgis]

Dunno about that though! Might sound just as good but there is no way the Pioneer will feel as good to use, feel as solid and satisfying than the Meridian - definately lacking in some areas in comparison. Those Pioneers, unless the top models (PD-95, PD-93 etc), feel very cheap and plasticy to me.

Having owned and used both alongside each other, I'd say, yes the Pioneer is of lighter construction, but well made and slicker in operation. They are definitely on a par for sound. Both make excellent transports. I sold the Meridian 206 and keep two Pioneer PD-S505 Precision CD players (as well as a Meridian 507 and Trichord Research Digital Turntable).

[Barry]

Sems like everyone eventually ends up with Tannoys or electrostatics...I have to be different ;)

Good for you Martin. There are too many "me too" enthusiasts out there. It's always good to hear of someone marching to a different beat. :)

Regards
Barry (Paid-up member of the Quad 57 Lovers Club, since 1975.)

[walpurgis]

Good for you Martin. There are too many "me too" enthusiasts out there. It's always good to hear of someone marching to a different beat. :)

Regards
Barry (Paid-up member of the Quad 57 Lovers Club, since 1975.)

Dunno about anybody else, but I've been using Tannoys since 1972. Got used to them and learned how to get the best out of them. There can't be many AOS members who've been using them longer than I have. Certainly, I've tried other makes and built my own speakers, but I keep needing the 'Tannoy Sound'! :D

(by the way, somebody who marches to a different beat usually gets put on 'jankers' by the drill sergeant :))

[struth]

Dunno about anybody else, but I've been using Tannoys since 1972. Got used to them and learned how to get the best out of them. There can't be many AOS members who've been using them longer than I have. Certainly, I've tried other makes and built my own speakers, but I keep needing the 'Tannoy Sound'! :D

(by the way, somebody who marches to a different beat usually gets put on 'jankers' by the drill sergeant :))



Oh no! I can hardly walk far less march:eyebrows:

[hermit]

A very clean Kenwood KD-990 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/kenwood-kd990-Jvc-Technics-Pioneer-direct-drive-turntable-record-player-/151807171711?hash=item2358699c7f) for collection in SW London. This one is reasonably priced imo.

[walpurgis]

This Toshiba turntable looks fun. 'P' mount cart I expect.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/toshiba-sr-v10-turntable-linear-tracking-/281806379314?

[ReggieB]

Beard P35 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beard-P35-Mk-II-Amplifier-/221893442189). I love mine.

Though don't like the look of the front far left valve.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTAwWDE2MDA=/z/oVAAAOSwKIpWAYnQ/$_57.JPG

[walpurgis]

Zero feedback seller I see.

[ReggieB]

Zero feedback seller I see.

Hmmm. Hadn't spotted that.

[Beobloke]

A very clean Kenwood KD-990 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/kenwood-kd990-Jvc-Technics-Pioneer-direct-drive-turntable-record-player-/151807171711?hash=item2358699c7f) for collection in SW London. This one is reasonably priced imo.

And it appears it's the rare 'Kenwood KD990 JVC Technics Pioneer' version. Idiot. I'm tempted to report him for keyword spamming...

[walpurgis]

And he mentions other makes.:)

[montesquieu]

AN-E's - with a bag over them. Best thing my opinion :sofa:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIO-NOTE-ANE-SPX-SPEAKERS-/161831598327

[Marco]

Lol... I quite like them, actually. Wide baffles, rule! ;)

They're certainly not pretty, but effective. Every time I've heard AN-Es, I've liked them. Would I pay £10k for them? Er...No!

My Lockies cost me much less than that, and would murder them...

Marco.

[brian2957]

I had a pair of Snell Type Ks years ago and I really liked them .:)

[montesquieu]

Lol... I quite like them, actually. Wide baffles, rule! ;)

They're certainly not pretty, but effective. Every time I've heard AN-Es, I've liked them. Would I pay £10k for them? Er...No!

My Lockies cost me much less than that, and would murder them...

Marco.

Have borrowed three different sets of E's from PQ over the years, the last ones being the fancy silver-wired, silver voice-coiled high efficiency jobbies. With assorted amps also borrowed including the silver sig version of the Oto phono, a Meishu silver sig and some Conquest (or Conqueror - can't remember) monoblocks.

None of them floated my boat and I was glad to get back to the old Tannoys with a bit of push-pull power up them.

Why three sets? Well I really wanted to see what the fuss is about. But in the end I have to conclude I really don't get E's at all, big boomy, floppy cabinet things that aren't a proper floor stander but take up a floorstander amount of space, rear ported as well so a pig to position in a lot of rooms ... the smaller ones (Ks and Js) are better. (I had some Snell Js for a bit and they were good fun - for a couple of hundred quid ....).

[The Black Adder]

These look very nice:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-Rare-Pair-Revox-59E-Serie-B-Tube-Mono-Amplifiers/151792244557?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D33487%26meid%3D670de936df0b40619a0da5d75e4f 49a6%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D2915 72634823

[walpurgis]

£80?:eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-50S-60S-CROSSOVER-AND-SPEAKER-INPUT-/161807024628?hash=item25ac7341f4

Bollox to him!! That is a piss take!

[southall-1998]

£80?:eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-50S-60S-CROSSOVER-AND-SPEAKER-INPUT-/161807024628?hash=item25ac7341f4

Bollox to him!! That is a piss take!


What a retard!

S.

[nuff]

I think Rexton was after a speed controller for his 401, this any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271995694734?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Marco]

£80?:eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-50S-60S-CROSSOVER-AND-SPEAKER-INPUT-/161807024628?hash=item25ac7341f4

Bollox to him!! That is a piss take!

Must've bumped the zero button by mistake... He really means £8!

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Must've bumped the zero button by mistake... He really means £8!

Marco.

Trouble is, there may be some vulnerable dimwit out there to think it's 'collectable'. :rolleyes:

[PaulStewart]

I think Rexton was after a speed controller for his 401, this any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271995694734?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Relly good unit, about 20 years old but, it's one that was not only designed by, but also made by Nigel Pearson. Well worth the money.

[Spectral Morn]

OK, not a bargain but wow!

http://r.ebay.com/KigLLd

Always wanted to hear one of those but that asking price seems awfully high especially as no original boxes and the units have marks on them.


Regards Neil

[walpurgis]

Not actually eBay, but Hi-Fi Hangar have a rather rare NAD 524 CD player for sale at a pretty reasonable £60. Very nice player these and they make a good transport too. http://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/current_stock_list.pdf

[Ninanina]

Not actually eBay, but Hi-Fi Hangar have a rather rare NAD 524 CD player for sale at a pretty reasonable £60. Very nice player these and they make a good transport too. http://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/current_stock_list.pdf

Geoff do you think this would be better than my Pioneer 717 as a transport?

[walpurgis]

Geoff do you think this would be better than my Pioneer 717 as a transport?

Well I own a DV-717, but it's quite a while since I used a NAD 524, so I can't say exactly how they'd compare. Both are good. I have a sneaking suspicion the NAD might edge it though. It's a good player that had loads of very positive reviews when released and it's pretty compact, tiny in fact compared to the 717, which could be handy. A mate of mine has my old one and he never uses it. I'm tempted to get it back actually. I reckon it would stand comparison to my Pioneer PD-S505 Precision, which is one of my favourite players (I have two actually).

[Ninanina]

Well I own a DV-717, but it's quite a while since I used a NAD 524, so I can't say exactly how they'd compare. Both are good. I have a sneaking suspicion the NAD might edge it though. It's a good player that had loads of very positive reviews when released and it's pretty compact, tiny in fact compared to the 717, which could be handy. A mate of mine has my old one and he never uses it. I'm tempted to get it back actually. I reckon it would stand comparison to my Pioneer PD-S505 Precision, which is one of my favourite players (I have two actually).

Do you want to sell one of your Precisions ?

[walpurgis]

Do you want to sell one of your Precisions ?

No. :D

[Marco]

She'll give you an offer you can't refuse ;)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

I'm cheap really. ;)

[Marco]

And a bit of a tart too, lol.... :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Barry]

Do you want to sell one of your Precisions ?

Would you be interested in this (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?40436-For-Sale-Sony-CDP-XB720-CD-player) Bev?

[walpurgis]

And a bit of a tart too, lol.... :eyebrows:

Marco.

No No. More of a flan: eek:

[Ninanina]

She'll give you an offer you can't refuse ;)

Marco.

Yes it would be £50... :eek:

[Ninanina]

Would you be interested in this (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?40436-For-Sale-Sony-CDP-XB720-CD-player) Bev?

I don't know Barry, I know nothing about the Sony to be honest..

[walpurgis]

Yes it would be £50... :eek:

Just checked my pockets. Only got 37P. Sorry about that. :lol:

[southall-1998]

Just checked my pockets. Only got 37P. Sorry about that. :lol:

You sad alcoholic :)

S.

[walpurgis]

You sad alcoholic :)

S.

Hi Shane. Full of cheek as usual. :)

[southall-1998]

Hi Shane. Full of cheek as usual. :)

Yup and mighty proud of it!

S.

[southall-1998]

Oh dear!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-Jordan-Watts-Flagon-Speakers-Vintage-Ceramic-VGC-/281812467366?&clk_rvr_id=903195795658&rmvSB=true

S.

[walpurgis]

Oh dear!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-Jordan-Watts-Flagon-Speakers-Vintage-Ceramic-VGC-/281812467366?&clk_rvr_id=903195795658&rmvSB=true

S.

Yes. They are rubbish. I've heard them, horrible, terribly coloured little monstrosities. The Jordan Watts drivers are not that great anyway and the dodgy enclosure does them no favours. Ludicrous price!!

I recall seeing them and the rest of their range at exhibitions back in the seventies and they were rather reluctant to demo these. 'Cos they were bleedin' awful!

I've just made an offer of nine quid! Could be in with a chance. :lol:

[southall-1998]

You bloody cheapskate Geoff.

I've sent one for £12.99 (and a blowjob)

S.

[Macca]

Oh dear!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-Jordan-Watts-Flagon-Speakers-Vintage-Ceramic-VGC-/281812467366?&clk_rvr_id=903195795658&rmvSB=true

S.

He is having a giraffe. These speakers are rare solely because they were crap and no-one bought them. The drivers may be worth £20 at a push. I quite like the Jordan/Bandor stuff on the whole, though.

[tapid]

Like the fact that he will keep them if they fail to sell, logic there I suppose ? Make a nice wine container btw

[Macca]

Indeed. I often find that a consequence of my failing to sell something is that it remains in my posession. One of life's little mysteries...probably a Phd in it for someone.

[walpurgis]

Is he serious? £400 for an average condition pair of AR4Xa speakers!! £60 more like I'd say.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-AR-4xa-Pair-of-vintage-Hifi-Speakers-/181882773288?hash=item2a590edf28

[montesquieu]

Is he serious? £400 for an average condition pair of AR4Xa speakers!! £60 more like I'd say.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-AR-4xa-Pair-of-vintage-Hifi-Speakers-/181882773288?hash=item2a590edf28

S'vintage innit? F***ing hipsters.

[walpurgis]

This is more like it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AR-4xa-Speakers-Vintage-1975-Collection-From-WR4-/141784820214?hash=item210308a9f6

[struth]

interesting EMI hand built speakers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-loudspeakers-EMI/281812116206?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D33663%26meid%3D9fcd5b8f3b554f5dafaba6999491 4b53%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1417 84820214

[walpurgis]

interesting EMI hand built speakers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-loudspeakers-EMI/281812116206?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D33663%26meid%3D9fcd5b8f3b554f5dafaba6999491 4b53%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1417 84820214

Yes. They look unusual. The old EMI drivers looked crude, but actually sounded quite decent.

[struth]

Yes. They look unusual. The old EMI drivers looked crude, but actually sounded quite decent.

Yes the mid in my IMF's is an emi driver and its sweet... Ive just finished boxing the 2 of them actually. took 2 hrs:doh:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4311-WXA-cintrol-monitors-speakers-pair-/171955095287?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4311-WXA-cintrol-monitors-speakers-pair-/171955095287?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Stuffed tweeter and tears in bass driver cone on the one shown.

[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pair-of-Castle-Accoustic-Speakers-/111780334603?hash=item1a06a08c0b

[Audio Al]

:eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIO-RESEARCH-REFERENCE-750-HIGH-DEFINITION-VACUUM-MONO-POWER-AMPLIFIER-/281770394357?hash=item419ad302f5

[mad-moon]

nice hifi rack..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audiophile-HI-FI-Rack-with-Isolations-Shelves-Real-Wood-Veneer-kef-naim-/301754295740?hash=item4641f525bc

[Barry]

:eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIO-RESEARCH-REFERENCE-750-HIGH-DEFINITION-VACUUM-MONO-POWER-AMPLIFIER-/281770394357?hash=item419ad302f5

I can't imagine many were built, so possibly a "statement" item, hence the high price.

[struth]

looks quite capable this Sony amp.. kinda fancy a big integrated again

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TA-FB940R-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-/321876794627?hash=item4af15a1d03

[walpurgis]

looks quite capable this Sony amp.. kinda fancy a big integrated again

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TA-FB940R-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-/321876794627?hash=item4af15a1d03

Looks a lot of amp for what may not be too much money.

[walpurgis]

I have actually got one of these as a back-up: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401003224058?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They are quite rare and the sound quality is excellent, pretty powerful too. Unusually, it has a very good input for low output MCs (and normal MMs).

[spm]

I suspect the look of this will be a bit marmite but I like it, anyone know whether they sound any good? Not a lot of money.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-JR-S201L-Vintage-Receiver-70s-/281817035551?hash=item419d9ab31f

[struth]

I have actually got one of these as a back-up: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401003224058?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They are quite rare and the sound quality is excellent, pretty powerful too. Unusually, it has a very good input for low output MCs (and normal MMs).

Whats the virtual battery lark Geoff? is it a battery, or capacitors running the signal stage?? if batteries can you still get them, or do you need to make them up? looks decent and if you reckon it then interested

[walpurgis]

Whats the virtual battery lark Geoff? is it a battery, or capacitors running the signal stage?? if batteries can you still get them, or do you need to make them up? looks decent and if you reckon it then interested

No mention of batteries in that listing that I can see Grant. Mine certainly does not use any. It's a cracking amp!

This amp has now become my favourite 'reasonably priced' integrated, I usually subscribe to the Denon PMA-350SE school of thought (great amp).

Being an older amp (circa 1990), it's less likely to have loads of relays and 'logic' bits to play up. Mine is fine.

[struth]

No mention of batteries in that listing that I can see Grant. Mine certainly does not use any. It's a cracking amp!

This amp has now become my favourite 'reasonably priced' integrated, I usually subscribe to the Denon PMA-350SE school of thought (great amp).

must be using caps then. It says "Virtual Battery" and ive read something re this a while ago but cant find it now. its on my list...thanks:)

[struth]

must be using caps then. It says "Virtual Battery" and ive read something re this a while ago but cant find it now. its on my list...thanks:)

scrub that :lol: I , for some reason was looking at a technics one... how that happened Ive no idea... must have got a strange link.... I see the one now .. a jvc.. looks ok....

[walpurgis]

scrub that :lol: I , for some reason was looking at a technics one... how that happened Ive no idea... must have got a strange link.... I see the one now .. a jvc.. looks ok....

Must be your "bevvy mode" leading you astray old chap :). Must admit, I've had a couple tonight, just to get over the stress of today's complications.

[struth]

Must be your "bevvy mode" leading you astray old chap :). Must admit, I've had a couple tonight, just to get over the stress of today's complications.

Don't blame you. It is distressing.... Dunno how I ended up with the technics, although it actually looks like a nice model too.....maybe the spirits leading me;)

[struth]

nice looking superscope

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superscope-marantz-R330-tuner-amp-1973-/181893231689?hash=item2a59ae7449

[matador]

Great tuner for those who still listens FM: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111789081322

[orbscure]

Not overly sure if this pair are a bargain,. but I had a standard PM66se amp back in the day when I first got into modern separates and found it to be a nice bit of kit... so two KI sig pieces available here, albeit there are some who aren't fans of the Ken Ishiwata sound...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-KI-Amp-And-CD-Player-/201443175680

[southall-1998]

Not overly sure if this pair are a bargain,. but I had a standard PM66se amp back in the day when I first got into modern separates and found it to be a nice bit of kit... so two KI sig pieces available here, albeit there are some who aren't fans of the Ken Ishiwata sound...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-KI-Amp-And-CD-Player-/201443175680


What exactly is this ''Ken Ishiwata sound'', Pete?

[orbscure]

No idea Shane... I could never afford them at the time and can only comment on what I've read since...

[Puffin]

It's like the sound of Ishing Water.

[montesquieu]

It's like the sound of Ishing Water.

Gimme a P please, Bob ....

[karma67]

might be slightly over priced but has a lovely phono stage.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nakamichi-ca5e-preamp-with-mm-mc-phonostage-/281818721147?hash=item419db46b7b

[Audio Advent]

S'vintage innit? F***ing hipsters.

I don't know what this term "hipster" is now supposed to mean to people who don't live in East London (like I do) but items at high prices like these are normally sold by middleaged men who are have made their money flipping houses and whos dress style is exclusively some Polo or Ted Baker shirts tucked into light blue jeans and brown belt. Perhaps they're used to buying over-priced retro stuff at Nottinghill's decades old, expensive shops - far from hipster land in time and place.

That or the usual wheeler-dealer, old time cockneys, in their 60s and finding they can sell shit to people in Chelsea for massively over-priced amounts.

People bordering on being hipsters I see about are after cheap stuff themselves, more into skip finds than trying to get £400 for a £60 pair of speakers.

[struth]

thought they were trousers :doh:

[spendorman]

Not Hi Fi, but thought I must post:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1963-Original-Ford-Consul-Capri-Barn-find-Project-with-V5-Documentation-/141790770717

[struth]

:rfl::rfl:

[Martyn Miles]

thought they were trousers :doh:

You're correct.
I bought a pair of hipster trousers in 1965, from a trendy clothes shop in Clarendon Street Oxford.
Waist size then?
28"

[walpurgis]

Not Hi Fi, but thought I must post:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1963-Original-Ford-Consul-Capri-Barn-find-Project-with-V5-Documentation-/141790770717

It doesn't mention an MOT for some reason. :scratch:


I knew somebody who had one of these in mint condition and drove it every day a few years ago. He may still be using it for all I know.

[walpurgis]

I bought a pair of hipster trousers in 1965

Me too. Mine had front 'patch pockets' and were in grey green check. Most tasteful. :D

[struth]

Me too. Mine had front 'patch pockets' and were in grey green check. Most tasteful. :D

I admit nothing;)

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAUN-PS600-High-End-Vintage-Turntable-Record-Player-Record-Changer-Shure-M75MG-/262080320956?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[mad-moon]

Ariston RD80..with LVV arm...good project..and not a bad price...could be made nice...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ariston-Audio-RD80-Transcription-Turntable-with-Linn-Basik-LVV-Tonearm-/221905556948?hash=item33aa9a15d4

[walpurgis]

I see the bidding has gone silly on this Goldring G88.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121780231717?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Last one I had cost me £25.

[struth]

Madness. they aint that good

[southall-1998]

I see the bidding has gone silly on this Goldring G88.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121780231717?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Last one I had cost me £25.


Well, I'm certainly no tt expert. But jeeeeeezzzzz!!

S.

[walpurgis]

Madness. they aint that good

A match for a 401. I've compared them. I owned both and the G99 and 301 as well.

[struth]

I'd have Mike's 401 and plinth and pocket the change personally. Though I'd have my 160 over both;)

[southall-1998]

The 160B is a nice sounding tt!

S.

[struth]

The 160B is a nice sounding tt!

S.

'tis Shane. Looks bloody good too :) May have cost me TOO much but it is my work and am happy as Larry with it. any time I get depressed I stick a nice tune on it and say, "hey, I built that":)

[mikmas]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAUN-PS600-High-End-Vintage-Turntable-Record-Player-Record-Changer-Shure-M75MG-/262080320956?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

This was Braun's 'top of the range' model from the time but if I'm honest I prefer my simpler PS500 both looks wise and operationally - be interesting to see how much this fetches though

[Audio Al]

This was Braun's 'top of the range' model from the time but if I'm honest I prefer my simpler PS500 both looks wise and operationally - be interesting to see how much this fetches though


As a privat seller I cannot give any kind of warranty,
no returns accepted, no money back because of transport damage
or other reasons.
The radio is described truly and the fotos are taken
from the radio you will get.

Radio ?????????????

[Macca]

As a privat seller I cannot give any kind of warranty,
no returns accepted, no money back because of transport damage
or other reasons.
The radio is described truly and the fotos are taken
from the radio you will get.

Radio ?????????????

He is throwing in a radio as well. One that takes photographs, too. Can't say fairer than that.

[hermit]

Garrard 401 c/w Decca FFSS arm and cartridge (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Garrard-401-Turntable-On-Plinth-With-Decca-FFSS-Arm-FFSS-Pick-Up-Head/291578866648?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dead4abaf1e71411e859 9786abd1cbd98%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D121780231717).

[walpurgis]

For anybody wishing to try one of the best ever non MC cartridges, here's an ADC 26.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231712442676?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

A very low mass arm is essential. I own one of these cartridges and it sounds astonishing.

[struth]

Looks good although its not been tested so it could be goosed

[krugdoktor]

Never seen something like this before

http://www.ebay.de/itm/HANIMEX-ALPHA-PAT-20-Lautsprecher-High-End-TOP-Sound-/301758633051?hash=item464237545b

[Barry]

Garrard 401 c/w Decca FFSS arm and cartridge (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Garrard-401-Turntable-On-Plinth-With-Decca-FFSS-Arm-FFSS-Pick-Up-Head/291578866648?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dead4abaf1e71411e859 9786abd1cbd98%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D121780231717).

The arm and cartridge alone would probably fetch the opening bid.

[Barry]

For anybody wishing to try one of the best ever non MC cartridges, here's an ADC 26.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231712442676?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

A very low mass arm is essential. I own one of these cartridges and it sounds astonishing.

It's not really worth the amount asked. I recently bought an ADC25, complete with three stylii (all in excellent condition) for about half the price the seller is asking.

[karma67]

It's not really worth the amount asked. I recently bought an ADC25, complete with three stylii (all in excellent condition) for about half the price the seller is asking.
yes you swine! you outbid me! :)

[struth]

Never had a shot of an adc. Know geoff rates them and barry to it seems. I nearly got an old nag 50 but the guy realised what he had and pulled it..sod.[emoji4]

[walpurgis]

It's not really worth the amount asked.

A year or more ago, I would have agreed. But they are very thin on the ground now. There was a dud one with a £200 asking price not long ago. When you think about it, a good ADC, although sounding different, ranks alongside the vintage Deccas and Ortofons for sheer sound quality and those command big money now.

[walpurgis]

Never seen something like this before

http://www.ebay.de/itm/HANIMEX-ALPHA-PAT-20-Lautsprecher-High-End-TOP-Sound-/301758633051?hash=item464237545b

No. Don't know those. They look very interesting. Can't figure out how the bass loading works. Looks like a small bass driver in front of an open baffle ABR. Weird!

[spendorman]

Does it take 35 mm or 127 film!

Looks very strange, a small bass unit with a large drone cone behind?

[hermit]

Mint pair of JBL 4312s (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4312-CONTROL-MONITOR-LOUDSPEAKERS-WITH-DEDICATED-STANDS-BOXED-AND-MINT/291565216110?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D715a802e89e44730aee 5853b565daea6%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D151838972767) with matching JBL stands. Good price imo

[orbscure]

Very nice those JBL's Paul... and a pair of L100's listed too, albeit, they need some work on them :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-L100-Century-Speaker/281809193065

[Ali Tait]

These any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-Professional-Control-10-Pair-With-Grills-UPDATED-PICTURES-MAKE-ME-AN-OFFER/201445261551?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dd0c7be3d3e09491d92d 8cb696970b640%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D291565216110

[Puffin]

Be Quick.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Vintage-Speakers-Pageant-Series-2-/262084875329?hash=item3d0579d441

[Audio Al]

:)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Power-Amplifier-TA-N77ES-/262055025402?hash=item3d03b25afa

:eek: How much :eek:

[Marco]

It is quality, though! Have you got any idea how much that stuff would've originally cost individually? ;)

Marco.

[Macca]

It is quality, though! Have you got any idea how much that stuff would've originally cost individually? ;)

Marco.

It would have cost a bomb. But the tuner and tape decks are practically worthless - £200 for the lot, £50 for the digital processor, maybe £500 for the power amp and CDP. Speakers a couple of hundred, tops. Realistically the whole caboodle isn't worth more than 2 grand.

[Marco]

Undeniably, the price is a little 'toppy', but the seller knows that Sony ES equipment is desirable, and some of it rare. I know where you're coming from, but I think you're undervaluing it.

The most desirable items for me are the amps, particularly the big power amp with the VU meters, which is a truly superb thing, and rare as rocking horse shit. That alone is probably worth £1.5k. I doubt that many would've seen the light of day in the UK.

If he knocked a grand off of the total price, it'd make it realistic.

Marco.

[struth]

These could be quite good....Celestion Alnico 10" vintage fullrange speaker 3 ohm and cheap too


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Alnico-10-034-vintage-fullrange-speaker-3-ohm-hifi-valve-7829-N181DJ-rare-/231720294876?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

mind you I have a 10 " tele spare that is 3 ohm too.. they may well be similar in style

[walpurgis]

These could be quite good....Celestion Alnico 10" vintage fullrange speaker 3 ohm and cheap too


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Alnico-10-034-vintage-fullrange-speaker-3-ohm-hifi-valve-7829-N181DJ-rare-/231720294876?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Only one though. Could be tricky finding another for a pair.

[struth]

Only one though. Could be tricky finding another for a pair.

was it. doh. I missed that. glad I aint buying it

[walpurgis]

Not eBay, but LIDL. Handy gizmo for precision soldering etc., at a bargain £4.99.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=27513

Only on offer now as a short duration 'special'!


I bought one. Excellent bit of kit. Surprisingly hefty too. Grab One!

[struth]

mind you I have a 10 " tele spare that is 3 ohm too.. they may well be similar in style

[struth]

Good project for a set of power speakers if your near Cheshire

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PA-speakers-Fane-Crescendo-10mb-Fane-Classic-15-Celestion-HF50-/191716049178?hash=item2ca32ac11a:g:NB0AAOSwAYtWHWq f

[mad-moon]

Bugger...wish I'd spotted this sooner....al be there int mornin...nice one Geoff...bound to be some left..haha....
Not eBay, but LIDL. Handy gizmo for precision soldering etc., at a bargain £4.99.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=27513

Only on offer now as a short duration 'special'!


I bought one. Excellent bit of kit. Surprisingly hefty too. Grab One!

[newton]

template bargain? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cut-out-template-for-Garrard-401-turntable-/401013222700?hash=item5d5e402d2c:g:UOUAAOSwo0JWJK6 l

[mikmas]

template bargain? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cut-out-template-for-Garrard-401-turntable-/401013222700?hash=item5d5e402d2c:g:UOUAAOSwo0JWJK6 l

:stalks: Crikey !!!!

[mad-moon]

The boy lives in cloud cuckoo land...hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha....:rfl::rfl ::rfl::rfl::rfl::rfl::rfl::rfl:



template bargain? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cut-out-template-for-Garrard-401-turntable-/401013222700?hash=item5d5e402d2c:g:UOUAAOSwo0JWJK6 l

[struth]

He has a 401 at 205 quid and lots of positives so i assume its a typo.

[mad-moon]

Now this is a bargain..if your into the soldering iron....I;'ve added more steel to the bottom of mine..and a bigger plinth...it's even more sturdy now...bargain for a fiver..


Not eBay, but LIDL. Handy gizmo for precision soldering etc., at a bargain £4.99.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=27513

Only on offer now as a short duration 'special'!


I bought one. Excellent bit of kit. Surprisingly hefty too. Grab One!

[mad-moon]

Mmmmm possibly....I suppose if you move that decimal point two to the left....



He has a 401 at 205 quid and lots of positives so i assume its a typo.

[mikmas]

oops

[mad-moon]

this is not on ebay..but anyone wanting a very capable mm / mc phono stage..this is a give away...I'm using one at the minute...but I paid £149.00...Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!...
Richer sounds...The Musical Fidelity V90LPS...for £70.00 new in the box....Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!

http://www.richersounds.com/product/turntable-accessories/musical-fidelity/v90-lps/musi-fide-v90-lps

[struth]

Not eBay, but LIDL. Handy gizmo for precision soldering etc., at a bargain £4.99.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=27513

Only on offer now as a short duration 'special'!


I bought one. Excellent bit of kit. Surprisingly hefty too. Grab One!

Picked one up today in Lidl's new shop in Livvy(was passing on way home). Looks well enough made and for a fiver you cant really complain... good heads up Geoff:)

[Barry]

Picked one up today in Lidl's new shop in Livvy(was passing on way home). Looks well enough made and for a fiver you cant really complain... good heads up Geoff:)

Can someone explain WHAT this gizmo is? The Lidl site is useless and completely unhelpful. :steam:

[struth]

Its a solder bolt holder mag glass and double helping hand all adjustable and made of cast.

Ps records on way

[mikmas]

Mmmmm possibly....I suppose if you move that decimal point two to the left....

Looks like job done, now corrected - must be an AoS member :lol:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cut-out-template-for-Garrard-401-turntable-/401013222700?hash=item5d5e402d2c:g:UOUAAOSwo0JWJK6 l&clk_rvr_id=915061855213&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

Still £9 more than they cost online (if you can Google...)

[walpurgis]

Record puck anybody? Because it's second hand it's a mere £2750! :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DALBY-AUDIO-DESIGN-D-7-VINYL-STABILISER-/262100319564?hash=item3d06657d4c:g:ll8AAOSw14xWI6g 0

[walpurgis]

Fancy bits of wood with a lump of glass and a few metal bits. Only £640 'cos it's used.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Naim-Audio-Fraim-base-equipment-support-cherry-/391268430687?hash=item5b196a735f:g:YXwAAOSwKIpWAAX m

[struth]

At least the second one has some substance to it for the cash, but the puck is a joke. Ive got an all gold one that must be worth 10k as its nicer that that one... it kinda looks like a salt cellar

[southall-1998]

Record puck anybody? Because it's second hand it's a mere £2750! :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DALBY-AUDIO-DESIGN-D-7-VINYL-STABILISER-/262100319564?hash=item3d06657d4c:g:ll8AAOSw14xWI6g 0


What and utter complete crap!

S.

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Yeah but you have to ask yourself did some schmuk spend £5K on it new... just what does a buyer think he is getting and what is the mind set of the manufacturer.. :scratch:

looks pretty.. worth £50 max..

[southall-1998]

How much!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-QUAD-ORIGINAL-ESL-57-SPEAKERS-POWER-LEADS-/131634365404?hash=item1ea60503dc:g:9vsAAOSwT5tWJ8~ n

S.

[skimminstones]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nice-retro1990s-Sansui-AU-101-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-good-working-condition-/191715849608?hash=item2ca327b588:g:DgEAAOSwYHxWHlX Z

not in great condition but these seem to be well thought of and may go pretty cheap. Considered it myself for a little project but i probably wont have the time to do anything to it.

[spendorman]

Worth the present bid for just the Rogers badges:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-PAIR-OF-ROGERS-CADET-II-SPEAKERS-home-sound-audio-vintage-music-songs/111800121974

[rdpx]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Rega-Saturn-Cd-Player-With-Rega-Rs3-Speakers-/301774209645?ssPageName=ADME:B:BODO:UK:1

Rega Saturn + RS3 at he bargain price of ONLY £1,400.

This saves you the trouble of waiting for then both to come up separately although the price is maybe a little on the high side, or lets say DOUBLE the market rate.

I made him some offers around the £130 mark.

[Audio Advent]

It would have cost a bomb. But the tuner and tape decks are practically worthless - £200 for the lot, £50 for the digital processor, maybe £500 for the power amp and CDP. Speakers a couple of hundred, tops. Realistically the whole caboodle isn't worth more than 2 grand.

Exactly.. Doesn't matter what something cost originally (thinking that way leads people to waste their money lining the pockets of chancers), it's what the going rate is for something today that counts.

[Audio Advent]

Fancy bits of wood with a lump of glass and a few metal bits. Only £640 'cos it's used.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Naim-Audio-Fraim-base-equipment-support-cherry-/391268430687?hash=item5b196a735f:g:YXwAAOSwKIpWAAX m

I don't dispute the balking at the price in general.

But this listing is by a dealer who sells them new at £800 and this is ex-dem, not priced up in anyway because it's used like you suggest. It's a discounted ex-dem item like all dealers do.

[Audio Advent]

Record puck anybody? Because it's second hand it's a mere £2750! :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DALBY-AUDIO-DESIGN-D-7-VINYL-STABILISER-/262100319564?hash=item3d06657d4c:g:ll8AAOSw14xWI6g 0

And again....

It's a dealer selling one at 60% the rrp new price - nothing to do with hiking prices because it's used like you suggest.

Who would buy one in the first place though must have enough money that £4k is a few hours work - some lawyers do earn that much, in which case people should feel free to release them of that burden of wealth!

I met a guy who's neighbour is an audiophile lawyer who is divorced and works works works and spending £10k on a cable is his only "pleasure" in life - poor sod. Shame the guy I met wasn't into hifi - I'd be round there "borrowing" things and forgetting to return it.

[Audio Advent]

TAD HF drivers anyone?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-TAD4001-Compression-High-Frequency-Driver-TD-4001-TAD-4001-Flare-Horne-/301753591635

Price is good so far at £285 but they don't have the beryllium diaphragms which cost a lot, only ali ones by the look of it. 6 hours left.

[struth]

Dunno if these are good or not but always wanted to try one. Would go well with my new amp ...wrong colour mind?:mental:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252135397930?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Audio Technica AT-1005 II tonearm unused and boxed. Very nice and realistically priced at £199 considering the condition. The build quality and finish on these is beautiful and the bearings are superb!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Technica-AT1005-II-Arm-Boxed-Brand-New-Never-Used-Made-in-Japan-/291596301432?hash=item43e47e7478:g:SWoAAOSw9mFWKQK 0

I've owned two and they sound excellent with a rigid headshell fitted. Great with good MCs.

[Audio Advent]

Not ebay but over on diyaudio.com, there's a DIY version of an EAR 859 for sale for €400 (about £290) + shipping from somewhere unknown in Europe

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/278311-fs-ear859-integrated-tube-amplifier-kit-tim-de-paravicini.html

I mean the old official Hifi News kit, rather than a clone.

[spm]

JBL Control 1's for £15 if you are near Colchester

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-Speakers-/291597742507?hash=item43e49471ab:g:IM4AAOSwNgxWEpK b

[walpurgis]

JBL Control 1's for £15 if you are near Colchester

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-Speakers-/291597742507?hash=item43e49471ab:g:IM4AAOSwNgxWEpK b

I'd sooner keep the £15! :D

[struth]

A cd850. Always wanted one of those but never managed.this js a bit overpriced
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-PHILIPS-CD850-Mk-II-Compact-Disc-CD-Player-Hifi-Separate-/111799261263?hash=item1a07c1584f:g:tK4AAOSw3ydVzeM q

Nice to see one again though..think marantz did a version too

[matador]

Great Naim CD-player from 90s: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111798344964

[spm]

I'd sooner keep the £15! :D

sound fine to me for a small speaker.

[Macca]

sound fine to me for a small speaker.

I agree they are a very good minature. Build and sound quality are excellent for the money asked.

[Audio Advent]

Keith Monks RCM ! £650 or offers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keith-Monks-Original-Record-Cleaning-Machine-/221923082355

Don't see many secondhand. This one has been refurbished and looks good. Don't know what a Loricraft or a new Keith Monks costs but I bet nearer twice.

[southall-1998]

Nice Turntable- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Ject-RPM-10-turntable-/141810174934?hash=item21048b8bd6:g:upMAAOSwT5tWK08 H

S.

[struth]

Battleship yamaha cd player still reasonable and finishing soon
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141806737260?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

[walpurgis]

Couple of expensive 'cupboards' anybody?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-of-superb-Lowther-Ambassador-TP1-horn-speakers-in-Italian-Inlaid-cabinets-/331687372053?hash=item4d3a1ba515

[struth]

:comatose:;)

[southall-1998]

Nice cool looking Sugden A21 SE- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A21-SE-Integrated-Class-A-Amplifier-BRAND-NEW-/231728292325?hash=item35f41521e5:g:-mgAAOSwAYtWKL65

S.

[Barry]

Keith Monks RCM ! £650 or offers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keith-Monks-Original-Record-Cleaning-Machine-/221923082355

Don't see many secondhand. This one has been refurbished and looks good. Don't know what a Loricraft or a new Keith Monks costs but I bet nearer twice.

Withdrawn due to 'error in listing' (?).

[spm]

another set of cheap Pageants if you live near Northampton.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Vintage-Speakers-Pageant-Series-2-Northants-/361418395055?hash=item5426370daf:g:N6EAAOSwo0JWMT1 d

[Audio Advent]

Withdrawn due to 'error in listing' (?).

Standard reason for ending the listing because someone offered cash to collect straight away - avoids ebay fees.

[southall-1998]

Neat Petite SX with Something Solid Stands. Looks like a nice example!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neat-Petite-SX-speakers-and-Something-Solid-XF-stands-/221919864588?hash=item33ab74670c:g:77cAAOSwYHxWKAn 0

S.

[hermit]

Pioneer CT-F1050 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-CT-F1050-NOS-cassette-deck-with-orginal-remote-control/201453131445?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D33424%26meid%3D0636d4d18746486b8a3e2b4db03c 99ef%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2621 10411294) cassette deck c/w remote control - NOS!

[Audio Al]

Pioneer CT-F1050 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-CT-F1050-NOS-cassette-deck-with-orginal-remote-control/201453131445?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D33424%26meid%3D0636d4d18746486b8a3e2b4db03c 99ef%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2621 10411294) cassette deck c/w remote control - NOS!

Thats been on for weeks now , keeps getting a cheaper start price :)

[matador]

I had MX113 preamp/tuner for a few weeks and it sounded great with my JBL4313BWX, but a flagship C33 should be even much better: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111809795083

[struth]

Tempted but i better not
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151854966160?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

[walpurgis]

Nice traditional unbranded universal headshell. Similar to PL-12D item. From US, but cheap enough!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Turntable-Record-Player-Headshell-Sansui-Denon-Akai-/390241392529?hash=item5adc331791:g:hacAAOSwT5tWHUG 0

Not the last word in sound quality maybe, but would look authentic on a vintage turntable.

[struth]

Nice traditional unbranded universal headshell. Similar to PL-12D item. From US, but cheap enough!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Turntable-Record-Player-Headshell-Sansui-Denon-Akai-/390241392529?hash=item5adc331791:g:hacAAOSwT5tWHUG 0

Not the last word in sound quality maybe, but would look authentic on a vintage turntable.

At £4 you wonder what its made of but it will at least look the part.
might get one ;)

[struth]

A pile of vinyl going cheap and he will post

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOBLOT-COLLECTION-OF-APPROX-176-LP-AND-12-034-VINYL-RECORDS-MIXED-GENRE-/141816376281?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

[brian2957]

Better picking this lot up methinks :)

[Macca]

A pile of vinyl going cheap and he will post

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOBLOT-COLLECTION-OF-APPROX-176-LP-AND-12-034-VINYL-RECORDS-MIXED-GENRE-/141816376281?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

Includes that difficult to get hold of first 'Five Star' album....

[Macca]

Who could forget?

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac233/Macca_photos_2009/5%20star%202.jpg (http://s903.photobucket.com/user/Macca_photos_2009/media/5%20star%202.jpg.html)

[walpurgis]

That'll go nice with the King, Hazy Fantazy, and Smiley Culture albums in your collection :eek:.

[Macca]

That's Audio Al you're thinking of ;) Surprised he has not been on this already there is a fair smattering of pishanto in that lot from the look of it.

[walpurgis]

Mayware T-24 SUT and MC-2 cartridge. The cart needs a rebuild, but probably worth it. The SUT is decent. Looks like these will be reasonably cheap!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121795760383?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[karma67]

Includes that difficult to get hold of first 'Five Star' album....
silk and steel ranks up there with dark side of the moon in my book!

[Macca]

silk and steel ranks up there with dark side of the moon in my book!

It was their 'Exile On Main Street'

[jandl100]

Cor :drool:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEFF-ROWLAND-8Ti-HC-AMPLIFIER-/221928637969?hash=item33abfa4611:g:rloAAOSwo0JWNXr j

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/fRIAAOSwkNZUbQi2/$_1.JPG

[walpurgis]

Cor :drool:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEFF-ROWLAND-8Ti-HC-AMPLIFIER-/221928637969?hash=item33abfa4611:g:rloAAOSwo0JWNXr j

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/fRIAAOSwkNZUbQi2/$_1.JPG

What's it for? Looks like some kind of posh wall safe. :)

[jandl100]

:lol:

It's for emptying your bank account.