View Full Version : Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)
walpurgis
04-09-2014, 11:02
Looks like the seller wised up... Its too expensive now, you muppet !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-stereo-intigrated-DC-amplifier-SU-V8-/261583858198?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3ce79cea16
Probably Googled and this thread came up.
Probably Googled and this thread came up.
Yes I've bought a few items off eBay where the seller has mentioned this thread in correspondence even though they don't appear to be members here.
They never fix their spelling, grammar or over-pricing when it is pointed out; but just mention that something is underpriced and they are straight on the job :rolleyes:
walpurgis
04-09-2014, 12:20
I might put an offer in. Does £17 sound about right? :D
Geoff, regarding the previously mentioned CS-77, do you know the Pioneer CS-66 speakers? They should be of the same gen and I could get my hands in 2 pairs of those but I'm a bit doubtful of their real value, sound and price wise.
istari_knight
04-09-2014, 14:46
I might put an offer in. Does £17 sound about right? :D
I paid £90 for my last one but it did need a squirt of contact cleaner in the volume pot ;)
walpurgis
04-09-2014, 16:25
Geoff, regarding the previously mentioned CS-77, do you know the Pioneer CS-66 speakers? They should be of the same gen and I could get my hands in 2 pairs of those but I'm a bit doubtful of their real value, sound and price wise.
The pioneer CS-66 were quite expensive in the UK in the early seventies, costing nearly as much as a pair of Quad electrostatics.
It looks a simple enough design. 10" main driver in a sealed cabinet:
http://i59.tinypic.com/t8r9n7.jpg
I'd imagine they sound decent enough. Don't be put off by the cone tweeter. The Japs made some rather good sounding ones. I reckon these would be worth having at a sensibly modest price. The sensitivity should be high, so they'd probably work nicely on just a few watts and may suit a valve amp well. I personally reckon they might be worth £80?
If you're anywhere near Kent these Radfords may be worth a look. One day left:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/loudspeakers-/161409714615?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2594c4c9b7
If you're anywhere near Kent these Radfords may be worth a look. One day left:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/loudspeakers-/161409714615?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2594c4c9b7
I spotted these earlier this week and the missus and I were having a giggle over the name of the village where they are located. I lived in Kent for 20 years and I've not heard of it, must be down in the south of the county as I know North Kent very well. Interesting speakers :)
[QUOTE=synsei;577976]I spotted these earlier this week and the missus and I were having a giggle over the name of the village where they are located. I lived in Kent for 20 years and I've not heard of it, must be down in the south of the county as I know North Kent very well. [QUOTE]
It's just south of Maidstone according to Streetmap:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=576500&y=152500&z=120&sv=loose&st=3&tl=Map+of+Loose,+Kent+[City/Town/Village]&searchp=ids.srf&mapp=map.srf
walpurgis
06-09-2014, 12:23
Yes, they were mentioned here a few days ago and as I had a vague interest in possibly buying them I checked the location.
(not bothering now. Other speaker plans afoot, which may result in a DIY thread)
istari_knight
06-09-2014, 13:12
Wonder if they work ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pioneer-Drive-Units-/361035694919?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item540f678347
"they didn't sound too good the last time I heard them" doesn't really inspire confidence... They look a bit tricky to re-foam.
istari_knight
06-09-2014, 16:03
Poor titles considering the power amplifiers are included...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Varislope-Stereo-/390923751855?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5b04df11af
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Varislope-III-Mono-Amplifier-/390923746515?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5b04defcd3
istari_knight
06-09-2014, 16:12
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Joblot-of-audio-equipment-working-non-working-/261585873021?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3ce7bba87d
Even if its all knackered the Onkyo would sell for that alone spares/repairs.
walpurgis
06-09-2014, 16:12
Wonder if they work ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pioneer-Drive-Units-/361035694919?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item540f678347
"they didn't sound too good the last time I heard them" doesn't really inspire confidence... They look a bit tricky to re-foam.
Nice. Unless they've been kept somewhere damp I reckon they may be OK if he's got sound out of them, useful even without the tweeters in place. I've got the 'twin cone' version, they sound good.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Joblot-of-audio-equipment-working-non-working-/261585873021?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3ce7bba87d
Even if its all knackered the Onkyo would sell for that alone spares/repairs.
...and a P500....I fancy another of those if anyone's buying the set.:)
Wonder if they work ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pioneer-Drive-Units-/361035694919?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item540f678347
"they didn't sound too good the last time I heard them" doesn't really inspire confidence... They look a bit tricky to re-foam.
I think they're cloth surrounds, and they should sound pretty good. Very high sensitivity if I recall. I have a pair of 10" Pioneer coaxs I've been meaning to try in OB.
walpurgis
06-09-2014, 20:14
I think they're cloth surrounds, and they should sound pretty good. Very high sensitivity if I recall. I have a pair of 10" Pioneer coaxs I've been meaning to try in OB.
No, they're pleated doped paper. Looking closer at the pictures I can see why they didn't sound right. There's a split running round the surround pleat on both units, probably been overdriven. Easy to fix with a bit of care. Might be worth having? Maybe at a rather lower price though.
Braun PS 500 tt. Very nice looking deck - rare too. Is it as good as looks?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAUN-PS-500-TURNTABLE-BY-DIETER-RAMS-1960s-MODERNIST-DESIGN-/201160988609?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2ed62117c1
The same seller is also selling my favourite inexpensive Japanese dd :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-PS-6750-DIRECT-DRIVE-TURNTABLE-1970s-RARE-AND-COLLECTABLE-/201161002382?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2ed6214d8e
BTH K10A
07-09-2014, 08:15
[QUOTE=synsei;577976]I spotted these earlier this week and the missus and I were having a giggle over the name of the village where they are located. I lived in Kent for 20 years and I've not heard of it, must be down in the south of the county as I know North Kent very well. [QUOTE]
It's just south of Maidstone according to Streetmap:
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=576500&y=152500&z=120&sv=loose&st=3&tl=Map+of+Loose,+Kent+[City/Town/Village]&searchp=ids.srf&mapp=map.srf
It's a very nice village that has merged into the conurbation of Maidstone but still kept its character, one of the few places in Kent where water cress grows abundantly in the small river. Neighbouring Boughton Monchelsea is also very nice.
istari_knight
07-09-2014, 13:14
Bit of a bargain for anyone local: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Hi-Fi-Amplifier-TA-FB930R-/201165266566?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2ed6625e86
Mr Kipling
07-09-2014, 13:53
Won a pair of Kef Chorales last night for £38. Wanting them just for the T27s really. Listed as faulty with the cabinets marked. Also got some Sony APM 700s recently for £3! Need surrounds. Gonna have a go at making some.
The Barbarian
07-09-2014, 14:04
Good price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORENS-TD126-Vintage-Electronic-Turntable-Hadcock-228-Tonearm-Stilton-p77-BOXED-/191313160085?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2c8b272795
The Barbarian
07-09-2014, 14:07
Bit of a bargain for anyone local:
:spew:
spendorman
07-09-2014, 14:31
Won a pair of Kef Chorales last night for £38. Wanting them just for the T27s really. Listed as faulty with the cabinets marked. Also got some Sony APM 700s recently for £3! Need surrounds. Gonna have a go at making some.
Good price, for the T27's alone. Don't like the Chorale much, but the Corelli is not bad, same T27, B200 (which is slightly different to the Chorale's B200)
istari_knight
07-09-2014, 14:43
:spew:
Thats helpful, we can add it to the list "things Andr'e doesn't like" :rolleyes:
walpurgis
08-09-2014, 23:20
Nice little valve amp:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Best-amplifier-In-world-Audio-Note-Japan-Ongaku-Original-And-Best-/141393962863?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20ebbca76f
southall-1998
11-09-2014, 19:25
Early NVA A70's.
Good way to get into the world of NVA. Good price too!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Traded-Early-90s-glued-metal-cased-wooden-side-cheeks-NVA-A70-monoblocks-/221544756510?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item339518b51e
S.
dantheman91
11-09-2014, 19:44
Very Very Very Strange just thinking what happened to you dude ^ and then you post :) Welcome back man.......
BTH K10A
11-09-2014, 20:24
I quite like the industrial skeletal look of the plinth
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-turntable-and-sme-3009-arm-shure-M75E-cartridge-/201168015518?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2ed68c509e
Mr Kipling
11-09-2014, 20:30
Well, my "Geoff's Special" (Toshiba SR 370) has arrived. Looking at the packaging doubts started to form. And they were realized when it was opened. All the feet smashed, one side of the cover cracked (platter taped in place and came adrift. Not sure why it has to be such a problem to put a platter under a deck when posting it.) and two of the four front edges chipped. Luckily it was the bottom set so less obvious. Went over it with Duraglit which took the newness off the chipped areas and cleaned it up. It was listed as having a speed stability problem and when I looked inside found a pretty basic single transistor regulator, which I'll rebuild.
Nice platter. Thought it might have weighed a bit more.
walpurgis
11-09-2014, 20:51
Shame about the damage Stephen. It's worth getting it running though.
I nearly bid on it myself. I even messaged the guy to ask him if he could pack it safely and pointed out that I'd want the lid and turntable spindle protected. His reply was not encouraging. Suggesting it would be "at the mercy of the carriers".
southall-1998
11-09-2014, 21:03
Very Very Very Strange just thinking what happened to you dude ^ and then you post :) Welcome back man.......
Cheers Dan!
S.
Mr Kipling
11-09-2014, 21:27
Shame about the damage Stephen. It's worth getting it running though.
I nearly bid on it myself. I even messaged the guy to ask him if he could pack it safely and pointed out that I'd want the lid and turntable spindle protected. His reply was not encouraging. Suggesting it would be "at the mercy of the carriers".
I was going to do the same Geoff, but I thought he might have used a bit of common sense. I can replace the feet and could have a go at the corners but the damaged lid is nothing I can do about. I suppose it could have been worse.
I like the simplicity of styling it has. And as you have one, thought it must be pretty reasonable. Looking on the 'net I found it said to compare to an SP10 MK I. Don't remember what Haden B. had to say about it in Hi Fi World.
walpurgis
11-09-2014, 21:31
I have a missing foot on my spare one. I may resurrect/refurb it sometime, the feet should be easy to replace with something else and the hefty plinth will spray up nicely. Hope you get yours sorted.
Well, my "Geoff's Special" (Toshiba SR 370) has arrived. Looking at the packaging doubts started to form. And they were realized when it was opened. All the feet smashed, one side of the cover cracked (platter taped in place and came adrift. Not sure why it has to be such a problem to put a platter under a deck when posting it.) and two of the four front edges chipped.
Was this an ebay sale? If so, I presume you’ve left the inconsiderate idiot negative feedback!
Marco.
I nearly bid on it myself. I even messaged the guy to ask him if he could pack it safely and pointed out that I'd want the lid and turntable spindle protected. His reply was not encouraging. Suggesting it would be "at the mercy of the carriers".
Who is this twat, Geoff?
Name and shame, I say, so in future we can all avoid him (or her) like the plague… If you’re going to sell kit and receive payment for it, then bloody well do your ABSOLUTE BEST to ensure that it gets to the person you’ve sold it to in one piece!!
Lazy, waste of space fuckers…. :steam:
Marco.
Yep - too many people blame it on the carriers when the real cause of the damage is they were too idle to pack the bloody thing properly in the first place.
'The couriers have played football with it' - no they haven't but neither have they treated it like it was a Faberge egg due to be presented to the Queen - because they are sorting thousands of parcels and yours is no more important than anyone else's. So get the effing bubble wrap out and do a proper job.
Indeed… I think Stephen’s taking it all rather well. I’d be losing the plot!
Marco.
walpurgis
12-09-2014, 17:32
If Stephen is hanging onto the TT, I'd suggest he asks for a part refund at least. Say 40% or 50%. The damage warrants it. He can send the guy photos of the damage via the eBay messaging facility.
Too right. You need to mark the cards of tossers like that, just in case they might learn from the errors of their ways in future! Yeah right….
Marco.
It should be the sellers responsibility to have insured it and ebay will refund if he does not and take it out of his ass.... If you arranged the courier then it would be your responsibility.
istari_knight
13-09-2014, 14:01
Like them or not, thats a bargain http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-HPM-100-Speaker-System-/231332231395?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35dc79b8e3
istari_knight
13-09-2014, 14:02
What are these, a model or two down from Martins ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970s-AKAI-SW-155-4-Way-Speakers-Full-Working-Order-/321519451275?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4adc0d7c8b
The Barbarian
13-09-2014, 16:59
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-retro-round-audio-speakers-1960s-/251641026717?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a96f9589d
Kolster Brandes
walpurgis
13-09-2014, 18:18
What are these, a model or two down from Martins ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970s-AKAI-SW-155-4-Way-Speakers-Full-Working-Order-/321519451275?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4adc0d7c8b
No they're a lot older! Martin may like these.
No they're a lot older! Martin may like these.
SW 155 are from 1972. So only a year or two older. Different bas and mid drivers compared to the SW175 and they only have two tweeters instead of four! Ridiculous! Looks like they will go for no money despite looking very tidy.
istari_knight
13-09-2014, 20:41
Humina humina ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ditton-Celestion-66-Series-2-Speakers-/191327986971?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c8c09651b
Someone offer him £200, fit a new HF2000 & laugh whilst enjoying your awesome new sounds :cool:
walpurgis
13-09-2014, 20:52
Humina humina ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ditton-Celestion-66-Series-2-Speakers-/191327986971?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c8c09651b
Someone offer him £200, fit a new HF2000 & laugh whilst enjoying your awesome new sounds :cool:
Nice and I just happen to have a mint pair of HF2000s here. Trouble is I'm not driving all the way to Wigan! :)
walpurgis
14-09-2014, 10:50
eBay seems to have problems at the moment. I was after some printer ink and keep getting 'page unavailable' messages whilst searching. Sunday is their maintenance day I believe, maybe some site functions are disabled temporarily.
I cannot even get my homepage up.doh!
skimminstones
14-09-2014, 12:57
its been having problems all morning, either signs you out or cant load a page. If sunday is their regular maintenance day they shouldnt allow auctions to be finishing on that day.
Mr Kipling
14-09-2014, 13:18
Indeed… I think Stephen’s taking it all rather well. I’d be losing the plot!
Marco.
Well I have a philosophical view on life these days. In the four years I've bought off eBay it's the first time I've had anything damaged. And it was due to it being wrapped in bubblewrap and a softgrade box opened and wrapped around it rather than a strong, rigid box. The fact that it weighs so much didn't help.
Yesterday I informed the seller and his response was very helpful. He mentioned mine was one of two parcels sent by Hermes and both had arrived damaged. He said he wanted me to be happy with my purchase and offered a full refund if I wanted to return it or a partial refund if I want to keep it, which I do, before I mentioned it. Haven't been able to get back to him with ebay being unavailable today.
Worked on the cover with Duraglit yesterday and got an improvement over what it was like, but it still requires a lot more work. Will also have to come up with some way to disguise the split down one side of the cover and the crack on the other side. Thought of making a frame of speakercloth for it or some boarder design.
P.S.
Geoff, is the underside of the platter damped? Mine has some residue suggesting it was. And do you use the original mat? I can photocopy the manual or send it to you if you would like to scan it.
Yesterday I informed the seller and his response was very helpful. He mentioned mine was one of two parcels sent by Hermes and both had arrived damaged. He said he wanted me to be happy with my purchase and offered a full refund if I wanted to return it or a partial refund if I want to keep it, which I do, before I mentioned it. Haven't been able to get back to him with ebay being unavailable today.
.
Can't say fairer than that. Much better experience than I have had on the odd occasion something has arrived broken.
Good result, Stephen - I’m pleased for ya :)
The biggest mistake the seller made was in using numpties, like Hermes, to do the delivery. The are notoriously shite! :doh:
Marco.
walpurgis
14-09-2014, 15:08
P.S. Geoff, is the underside of the platter damped? Mine has some residue suggesting it was. And do you use the original mat? I can photocopy the manual or send it to you if you would like to scan it.
No, my platter is not damped. I use a heavy imitation suede finished rubber mat, it works well. I've got the manual thanks Stephen.
I believe the Technics 1200/1210 lid is the correct size to fit, it may want a bit of tinkering to use hinges, which I wouldn't bother with anyway. There was a guy selling Techie fit, plain lift off custom lids for £25 on eBay, which were the perfect size, but I don't know if they are still available.
A decent TT this....they were quite well made in the day in Japan.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/realistic-turntable-/271588888946?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f3bf59172
walpurgis
14-09-2014, 15:12
eBay is still buggered! Maybe they had another 'hack attack'.
http://downdetector.co.uk/problems/ebay
Bit of a nuisance, as I urgently need to make a purchase.
It is working a bit for me. likely on the mend
Mr Kipling
14-09-2014, 18:45
No, my platter is not damped. I use a heavy imitation suede finished rubber mat, it works well. I've got the manual thanks Stephen.
I believe the Technics 1200/1210 lid is the correct size to fit, it may want a bit of tinkering to use hinges, which I wouldn't bother with anyway. There was a guy selling Techie fit, plain lift off custom lids for £25 on eBay, which were the perfect size, but I don't know if they are still available.
Thanks Geoff. There's a bloke (iconic-audio) selling a quality Technics replacement for £37 which seems pretty good considering the typical price for a dust cover. I'll have another go and see how many more marks I can polish out and try to hide the split and crack at the sides and then decide on a replacement. Wonder how James got on with his cover.
Mr Kipling
14-09-2014, 18:59
Really pleased with a cheap soldering station I recently got. Never had one before using just an ordinary iron which could be a bit too hot at times.
200965161820
Was only £17 and included a free basic digital meter - and utility knife!
For Techie fanboys maybe
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1200-MK6-The-Final-Model-Made-Very-Rare-follow-up-to-1210MK5-5G-/201170978307?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
seems to me to be a lot of money
walpurgis
14-09-2014, 22:08
I'd not pay that kind of money. Personally, the Mk.II is my favourite (not sure why though). I had a mint Mk.II 1210 about five years ago for £200 off the Bay.
southall-1998
14-09-2014, 22:21
Decent pair of Royd Minstrel SE Speakers. Ends in a couple days.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royd-Audio-Minstrel-SPECIAL-EDITION-Stereo-Speakers-/291237168365?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43cf1684ed
S.
I'm hoping this will prove to be a bargain - haven't picked it up yet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-CD-Player-Cassette-Deck-Amplifier-Control-Amplifier-amp-Tuner-W42-/380989335496?ssPageName=ADME%3AB%3AEOIBSA%3AGB%3A3 160&nma=true&si=XxqLkV72W4QQrWK52dmqlxb2udA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
walpurgis
14-09-2014, 23:13
Really pleased with a cheap soldering station I recently got. Never had one before using just an ordinary iron which could be a bit too hot at times.
200965161820
Was only £17 and included a free basic digital meter - and utility knife!
If you get the chance grab one of LIDL's Weller type soldering guns. They do these every few months as 'Specials' and they work great. The large amount of almost instant power is brilliant for doing speaker plugs & cables which soak up the heat like mad! They're cheap and good quality. Keep an eye on their website for the 'Specials'.
walpurgis
14-09-2014, 23:33
Really hope nobody buys these at this price:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-UHF-Tweeters-Atomix-HTM-2-made-in-Japan-/221541952948?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3394ededb4
They were sold in the UK as an Eagle branded product (HT21 tweeter) through the seventies at less than £6 a pair.
Beobloke
15-09-2014, 12:09
I'm hoping this will prove to be a bargain - haven't picked it up yet.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-CD-Player-Cassette-Deck-Amplifier-Control-Amplifier-amp-Tuner-W42-/380989335496?ssPageName=ADME%3AB%3AEOIBSA%3AGB%3A3 160&nma=true&si=XxqLkV72W4QQrWK52dmqlxb2udA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
My vote would go to YES! :stalks:
Aye, not a bad little haul there. Yamaha audio is always under-rated for some reason.
My vote would go to YES! :stalks:
Well, I collected it all today.
It's all in pretty good cosmetic condition. And all has Pat tested stickers. So that's OK then!
I haven't tried the cassette deck yet, but the cd player works, though I haven't subjected it to critical listening yet. The main attraction was the M4 amplifier - I already have a c4 preamp and was very impressed with performance.
The first thing I hooked up was the t7 tuner, I slid it into the workshop system instead of a Denon Tu 260l, which I'd always thought was rather good. Well, straight away it was obvious the Yam was in a different league - smoother but more detailed and realistic, a very worthwhile step up. AND you wouldn't believe the five station presets - this is SOOOOO good - you set them with a memory button, just like a modern tuner, BUT when you switch between them the whole tuning operation is motorised and the tuning knob and scale pointer move with ghostly precision to the new station, then un-mute. So Tuner good. Very good, in fact.
The M-4 power amp I hooked up to some little music centre speakers before risking either of my concentric darlings. None of the square buttons lit up:(. Made an ok sound with the cd player going through it, so took it down to the house to play through my Tannoys.
Here it is on the Vintage Knob site http://www.thevintageknob.org/yamaha-M-4.html
As it happens the pre in the house system at the moment is a Yamaha C-4, so the M-4 replaced the Luxkit Avance Z501 with the correct pre. Much lead swapping and critical listening later, reached the following verdicts:
M-4 is good, but not the sonic equal of the Luxkit. Sounds good in isolation, then you connect up the Luxkit and have an "oh yeah" moment. Followed by an extended meditation on self delusion.
So....the M-4...Possibly a service? Certainly the bulbs in the square buttons need fettling. A little disappointing as I was expecting great things, but the Luxkit is pretty stellar. And the Yamaha is beautifully built, whereas the Luxkit internals make my electronics guru friend hold his head in his hands.
The new C-4 preamp is flakey - balance control is unbelievably noisy, channel balance isn't equal, doesn't sound as clean as my other one. Has bulb issues too. Might do a little deoxit squirting later.
Anyone with experience of this gear, or informed opinions of it, contributions will be appreciated!
walpurgis
15-09-2014, 17:54
Excellent and quite rare Moth MM/MC phono stage. Going cheap for such a good item, ends very shortly, well worth grabbing!
I used to have one and found it extremely good. transparent, clean and vibrant, fine on MC too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moth-phone-per-amp-/321515849090?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4adbd68582
Mr Kipling
15-09-2014, 18:25
A Stan (The Man) Curtis design.
Pity it was not the 71, but still a nice deck.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281431996081?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
BTH K10A
16-09-2014, 19:56
I'm tempted as it's still in the realms of reality but I doubt it will finish that way
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-Platte...item2ed68a412e
:smoking:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/fvk8yqjpgnbspnbspnbsp_zps382fec2e.jpeg (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/emttsd15/media/fvk8yqjpgnbspnbspnbsp_zps382fec2e.jpeg.html)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/2dbtfzkjpgnbspnbsp_zpse1a473ec.jpeg (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/emttsd15/media/2dbtfzkjpgnbspnbsp_zpse1a473ec.jpeg.html)
I'm tempted as it's still in the realms of reality but I doubt it will finish that way
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-Platte...item2ed68a412e
:smoking:
Its gone.....
Its gone.....
T'is. BTH's name is Gone, coincidence? :D
southall-1998
16-09-2014, 23:30
These could sell for a song :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lowther-PM6C-speakers-Pair-for-exchange-or-repair-/271607507438?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f3d11a9ee
S.
Divine Audio Dick Speaker Stands (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Divine-Audio-Dick-Speaker-Stands-23-585mm-Black-Pair-/301223945648?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Speaker_Stands_Bra ckets&hash=item462258a5b0) :confused:
Divine Audio Dick Speaker Stands (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Divine-Audio-Dick-Speaker-Stands-23-585mm-Black-Pair-/301223945648?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Speaker_Stands_Bra ckets&hash=item462258a5b0) :confused:
They are quite similar to the Q Acoustic ones, and cheaper too.
I'm sure they are Grant but I'll bet you a Pepperami that the Q Acoustics gentleman's sausage can't reach top C :D
I Got one of those dust covers from Iconic Audio for my Girl friends modded Techie.
Very well made, crystal clear, and boxed well. Has four small soft pads applied to the edge so it doesn't slide around or scratch the deck.
Very good value.
BTH K10A
18-09-2014, 16:51
Its gone.....
Is it?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-PlattenAbspielgerat-R80S-KING-of-All-Professional-Turntable-from-1953-/201167880494?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2ed68a412e
Mr Kipling
18-09-2014, 17:37
I Got one of those dust covers from Iconic Audio for my Girl friends modded Techie.
Very well made, crystal clear, and boxed well. Has four small soft pads applied to the edge so it doesn't slide around or scratch the deck.
Very good value.
Looking at the photo I thought it was a nice item and very good value when compared to the typical price for a dust cover.
Is it?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-PlattenAbspielgerat-R80S-KING-of-All-Professional-Turntable-from-1953-/201167880494?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2ed68a412e
Probably another one. Loads of them about, common as muck, I don't even bother picking them up if I see them at a car boot sale....etc....etc.....;)
Er...Nice!
Agreed! :lol:
If you want rare, then get yourself a four-speed EMT 930. I have only ever seen one advertised for sale in the UK.
BTH K10A
19-09-2014, 05:00
Agreed! :lol:
If you want rare, then get yourself a four-speed EMT 930. I have only ever seen one advertised for sale in the UK.
No such thing Barry, but there was a 940 that had 4 speeds ;) and I've seen more of those for sale than the R80 let alone the R80S
151416578345
Someone here must fancy these from South London
"I have for sale a fantastic collection of Classical Long Playing records.
There are about 4000 records for sale as a collection, with everything from Beethoven to Mozart, Bruckner to Brahns, Chopin to Dvorak. Thousands of records that were a personal collection of a close friend."
No such thing Barry, but there was a 940 that had 4 speeds ;) and I've seen more of those for sale than the R80 let alone the R80S
The 940 was a four-speed 930; as I described it, thinking that many here would have heard of the 930, but not of the 940. Apart from the fourth speed, the two were identical.
The one I saw for sale was advertised in a UK audio publication.
www.jpvanvliet.nl/6066.html
http://www.jpvanvliet.nl/6066/6066-1.jpg
http://www.stefanopasini.it/images/EMT%20930st-still2.jpg
EMT 930st
BTH K10A
19-09-2014, 21:51
There are quite a few differences between the 930 & 940. None of the ones I've seen have the headphone outputs, provision to power a phono stage or cuing light plus a number of other small differences. The 940 does of course share the 930 top platter/bearing and motor.
I'd still like an R80S though
Great pair of speaks here for little cash and with their stands.....put an offer in but guess I wont get em. someone else has now gone and done similar....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111467817744?_trksid=p2060778.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Just won myself a nice pair of Bang & Olufsen BeoVox 3000 Speakers....Lets hope they arrive in one piece.
Look like this....I will do them up over the winter I think.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/thecovernant/DSC00647.jpg
Just won this, probably crap but not much money, nostalgia kicked in (first 'proper' turntable I ever had after cheap Garrards) just round the corner as well!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AKAI-AP-003-Vinyl-Turntable-Standard-Tone-Arm-New-Belt-Stylus-/161418801672?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=Zpv9JwReF9vVvO9QTuOnnBJzT9o%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
cant be bad for 8 quid.....Probably just needs an earth.
cant be bad for 8 quid.....Probably just needs an earth.
That's what I was thinking Grant, in any case you could pay more than that for the headshell.
Nostalgia kicking in combined with eBay is usually a heady mix but for £7.99 and local pick up that's pretty thrifty :)
istari_knight
22-09-2014, 17:04
Beovox & Beolab 5000: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-and-Olufsen-1960-70-Music-System-/231340794765?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item35dcfc638d
dantheman91
22-09-2014, 17:32
Beovox & Beolab 5000: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-and-Olufsen-1960-70-Music-System-/231340794765?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item35dcfc638d
Hmm Beogram 3000 remember :D which you sure made your money back on dude :doh:
There are quite a few differences between the 930 & 940. None of the ones I've seen have the headphone outputs, provision to power a phono stage or cuing light plus a number of other small differences. The 940 does of course share the 930 top platter/bearing and motor.
I'd still like an R80S though
The differences are minor and largely peripheral: provision of cartridge docking cradles; storage for the American large-hole 45rpm adapter (apart from the actual arm used); cueing illumination, but in all cases the fundamental turntable design: motor and motor supply, bearing, platter, speed change mechanism, slip clutch and chassis are unchanged.
The modification of the 930 to a four-speed model: the 940, occurred late in the production run. By then EMT had replaced the ‘155’ equalisation-amplifier with the simplified ‘153’ design, which provided only a single equalisation curve (RIAA) and so dispensed with the two control knobs. At the same time the headphone output was removed, presumably because headphones were no longer used for cueing, or the majority of headphones available were not 600 Ohm impedance (and certainly did not use two 4mm connectors spaced on a 19mm pitch). The holes where these would have been were blanked off, and the plate bearing the markings for the equalisation-amplifier controls removed. One other difference was, as you correctly mention, the removal of the record cueing illumination, as well as the spigot for the 45rpm adapter.
The ‘153’ equipped turntables retained the ‘930st’ designation, whilst the ‘940’ had a reworked EMT ‘arrowhead’ logo with a red background placed where the control knobs used to be.
It is not known how many 940s were made (Pasini simply states: “very rare!”), certainly less than the 800 ‘927’s and only a tiny fraction of the 6,600 ‘930’s. For comparison it is estimated that only about 50 ‘R80/R80S’s were built, so that does make the latter rare. It is not clear if that number includes the first record player: the R35 turntable with R36 arm and R37 head. Now those would be rare.
http://www.stefanopasini.it/images/EMT%20R35.jpg
[Image: Stefano Pasini]
Do you know what the dial on the arm bearing is for - VTF?
Another one for B&O fans:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-and-Olufsen-3500-Music-System-Fully-Loaded/321525422722?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3D02942ef957434a33840a 208e05cf1e9e%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D20140221143405 %26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D171462844437
istari_knight
23-09-2014, 18:02
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Radford-Speakers-Pair-Vintage-/291244548832?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43cf8722e0
istari_knight
24-09-2014, 11:18
:eek: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DENON-PMA-850-Vintage-Integrated-amplifier-with-3-phono-stages-beautiful-unit-/141417424655?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20ed22a70f
:eek: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DENON-PMA-850-Vintage-Integrated-amplifier-with-3-phono-stages-beautiful-unit-/141417424655?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20ed22a70f
Nice amp that. I quite fancy it.
istari_knight
25-09-2014, 15:19
Just around the corner from me: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GALE-GS401-VINTAGE-LOUDSPEAKERS-/261600537400?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3ce89b6b38
Can I ask you to buy them and post them to me? :eek: :D
istari_knight
26-09-2014, 14:55
Could do, if you're serious ? Not sure where to get packaging materials 'round here... Nothing that can't be overcome though.
istari_knight
26-09-2014, 15:00
Bit of a beast http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-DVD-5000-/141415088783?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_DVDPla yers_Recorders&hash=item20ecff028f
Can also be used as a DAC ;)
Grab it quick!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete-vinyl-high-end-hi-fi-system-SPJ-turntable-LFD-amps-Rockport-speakers-/121408119951?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1c447ce48f
southall-1998
26-09-2014, 20:42
Grab it quick!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete-vinyl-high-end-hi-fi-system-SPJ-turntable-LFD-amps-Rockport-speakers-/121408119951?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1c447ce48f
Bargain !!!
S.
Ninanina
26-09-2014, 21:48
Oh my goodness.... :eek:
Luckily I am quite happy with my little set-up....or maybe I'd be tempted.... NOT !!
A cracking TT from the US
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Empire-Troubador-II-Stereo-Turntable-Model-598-II-Original-Owner-Xtra-Stylus-/201179938468?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
BTH K10A
27-09-2014, 07:38
RCA LC1's in original cabinets that with one day to go are a an absolute bargain. Last minute bidding may change thet though ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/PAIR-RCA-LC-1A-Speakers-in-Original-Cabinets-No-Reserve-/141415326541?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item20ed02a34d&clk_rvr_id=703968400883&afsrc=1
Grab it quick!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Complete-vinyl-high-end-hi-fi-system-SPJ-turntable-LFD-amps-Rockport-speakers-/121408119951?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1c447ce48f
I bet the seller is upgrading.
Gordon Steadman
27-09-2014, 15:38
A real bargain? Looks immaculate, almost as if its never been used:eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-amplifier-8000-mk3-/221554231034?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3395a946fa
prestonchipfryer
27-09-2014, 15:59
A real bargain? Looks immaculate, almost as if its never been used:eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-amplifier-8000-mk3-/221554231034?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3395a946fa
It's all very well taking the piss but it has the standard 2 pin fitting.:wow:
istari_knight
27-09-2014, 18:04
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GALE-vintage-speakers-/191349733856?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c8d5539e0
istari_knight
27-09-2014, 18:06
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mordaunt-Stereo-Speakers-/131306729931?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item1e927db1cb
Arundel's I think ? With the Decca Kelly tweeters...
Anyone ever heard any model of Allison speakers? I have a dib on a pair of AL 115's, user reviews seem good, but they always do! :scratch::eyebrows:
@James, thanks for being avail to post the GS's.
Heard of them but not listened. Think they went out of business a fair time ago. Did a lot of decent stuff I'm told.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mordaunt-Stereo-Speakers-/131306729931?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item1e927db1cb
Arundel's I think ? With the Decca Kelly tweeters...
Look like they are whole, so should be a fairly simple job to get the cabs and grills back into shape. 1 badge missing though.
Any idea what this is, Guy?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/heybrook-power-amp-rackmount-custom-/281453168509?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:3160
istari_knight
29-09-2014, 15:06
Looks very DIY to me... Maybe they used it in the factory during testing ?
dantheman91
29-09-2014, 17:42
Nice
But :steam:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Rogers-master-stereo-control-unit-mkII-and-amp-/121448967222?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276#viTabs_0
Gordon Steadman
29-09-2014, 18:08
I was a bit unkind to Amstrad with my last posting but here is sheer brilliance in a plastic box.:eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-8060-Record-Player-Boombox-/191349085241?pt=UK_Audio
I was a bit unkind to Amstrad with my last posting but here is sheer brilliance in a plastic box.:eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-8060-Record-Player-Boombox-/191349085241?pt=UK_Audio
Hi fi value is nil, collectability is (I'm making an educated guess here) nil, but he has set a reserve? Must admit from the pics it looks factory-fresh. Maybe we are out of touch. Is Amstrad the next big vintage thing?
I was a bit unkind to Amstrad with my last posting but here is sheer brilliance in a plastic box.:eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-8060-Record-Player-Boombox-/191349085241?pt=UK_Audio
It's hideous. Financially it could be worthwhile - at least I am assuming that £45 is the amount he will pay for removal.
Martyn Miles
30-09-2014, 05:34
It's hideous. Financially it could be worthwhile - at least I am assuming that £45 is the amount he will pay for removal.
I cannot stand Alan Sugar. Fancy making him a Lord...
prestonchipfryer
30-09-2014, 06:57
+ 1. Lord of TAT.
istari_knight
30-09-2014, 08:42
Lord Del Boy.
Beobloke
30-09-2014, 09:39
I was a bit unkind to Amstrad with my last posting but here is sheer brilliance in a plastic box.:eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-8060-Record-Player-Boombox-/191349085241?pt=UK_Audio
Is it wrong of me to have added that to my watch list and be sitting here wondering what the reserve is?
:o
Audio Al
30-09-2014, 09:40
Is it wrong of me to have added that to my watch list and be sitting here wondering what the reserve is?
:o
VERY wrong Adam , Get a grip man :eek:
Decent retro starter system for someone -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Amplifier-Turntable-Tuner-Cassette-Recorder-/281449042897?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4187ab93d1
Gordon Steadman
30-09-2014, 11:47
Is it wrong of me to have added that to my watch list and be sitting here wondering what the reserve is?
:o
:lol:
Gordon Steadman
30-09-2014, 11:50
I was a bit unkind to Amstrad with my last posting but here is sheer brilliance in a plastic box.:eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-8060-Record-Player-Boombox-/191349085241?pt=UK_Audio
Its relisted with a BIN price of.........£120:eek: Thanks a bunch, there goes my cheap investment:rolleyes:
Obviously those two watchers have encouraged him.
Beobloke
30-09-2014, 11:54
Its relisted with a BIN price of.........£120:eek: Thanks a bunch, there goes my cheap investment:rolleyes:
Obviously those two watchers have encouraged him.
Sorry about that, Gordon - I'll go and un-watch it immediately!
Probabaly Alan Sugar who is selling it. I bet he's got a lock-up full of tat from the seventies that he couldn't shift at the time.
Decent retro starter system for someone -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Amplifier-Turntable-Tuner-Cassette-Recorder-/281449042897?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4187ab93d1
Talk about a timewarp system, that is lovely. I've suddenly come over all nostalgic... :wheniwasaboy:
tubehunter
30-09-2014, 17:27
:eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/John-Linsley-Hood-Class-A-amp/281449493896?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D25402%26meid%3D60d2f875271f49cda2c07083901a a9a6%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D10670%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3 D10%26sd%3D151396635297
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EMT-927-Dst-Record-Player-Turntable-/181539045586 :mental:
Gordon Steadman
30-09-2014, 20:07
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EMT-927-Dst-Record-Player-Turntable-/181539045586 :mental:
I suppose this could be said to be more realistic - Linn territory these days?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EMT-930st-with-RMA229-155st-TSD15SFL-and-TMD25-Early-version-very-rare/201111586996?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D679ed5fb5f1d4648827 c65b37aeb3efa%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D2013100313242 0%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D181539045586&rt=nc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EMT-927-Dst-Record-Player-Turntable-/181539045586 :mental:
Is any deck worth £37,000? Though it must be acknowledged this is for a 927D version. These are extremely rare - a special reference version built with special care and very close tolerances that was allegedly the best of the series; in part due to the use of a 'Glassmat', a special glass and rubber mat that replaced the standard acrylic slip-mat.
spendorman
30-09-2014, 23:41
Not sure that it's a classic just yet:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-IC-2000-Amplifier-/221539176078?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3394c38e8e
I suppose this could be said to be more realistic - Linn territory these days?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EMT-930st-with-RMA229-155st-TSD15SFL-and-TMD25-Early-version-very-rare/201111586996?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D679ed5fb5f1d4648827 c65b37aeb3efa%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D2013100313242 0%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D181539045586&rt=nc
£6,875 for an EMT 930, arm and a couple of EMT cartridges?
Well, it is in very good (cosmetic) condition, uses an Ortofon arm and includes both the EMT TSD 15(sfl) and TMD 25 cartridges. However, the Ortofon arm RMA229 arm is not that special (grossly overated IMO) and there is not much use for the TMD 25 cartridge.
I paid ~ £2,000 for my EMT 930st/929arm/TSD15(sfl) combination, fitted into a substantial plinth. But that was ~ 8 years ago - obviously prices have escalated since.
Sony SCD-777ES (CD/SACD player)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-SCD-777ES-/171476186179?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item27ecc6f443
This range was built buy Sony with no expense spared to show the world what the SACD medium could do. I have heard it said they sold them at cost to help promote SACD.
This top loader is built like a tank and highly upgradeable. Something special about the chip they used if I remember correctly. A bargain even at a grand.
Not sure that it's a classic just yet:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amstrad-IC-2000-Amplifier-/221539176078?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3394c38e8e
'kin how much?? £1.69 would be more like it, not sure I'd even give that.
istari_knight
02-10-2014, 17:27
I'm sure these aren't DIY... Look like Spendor or the like but I can't recall what exactly :scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Made-Hi-fi-Home-Audio-Stereo-Speakers-With-Audax-DTW100T25F-Tweeters-/381013237867?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item58b628a06b
spendorman
02-10-2014, 18:27
Says Audax tweeters, mids look a bit like Peerless India units, don't know about bass units.
Mr Kipling
02-10-2014, 21:41
The bass driver looks like the Audax TPX unit used in the original Musical Fidelity MC 4.
BTH K10A
03-10-2014, 16:54
and there is not much use for the TMD 25 cartridge.
Barry, don't you have any mono records?
I use my TMD25 all the time for older mono recordings. Wouldn't be without a true mono cartridge with the correct dia tip as the SQ is far superior. :)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_0907.jpg (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/emttsd15/media/IMG_0907.jpg.html)
Barry, don't you have any mono records?
I use my TMD25 all the time for older mono recordings. Wouldn't be without a true mono cartridge with the correct dia tip as the SQ is far superior. :)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_0907.jpg (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/emttsd15/media/IMG_0907.jpg.html)
Yes I do, but I'm happy to play them with a stereo cartridge and switch the preamp to 'mono'.
I disagree that the SQ is far superior by using a mono cartridge. Would agree that using a cartridge with a slightly larger radius tip of 25um is sometimes better than using one with a more modern 15um tip radius.
spendorman
03-10-2014, 18:38
That mid might also be Audax too, wonder if the whole system was made by Audax. Probably pretty good.
BTH K10A
03-10-2014, 18:58
Yes I do, but I'm happy to play them with a stereo cartridge and switch the preamp to 'mono'.
I disagree that the SQ is far superior by using a mono cartridge. Would agree that using a cartridge with a slightly larger radius tip of 25um is sometimes better than using one with a more modern 15um tip radius.
SQ is definitely better. Swapping between my TMD25 and both TSD15 & TSD15sfl using mono switch on my preamp there is a noticable difference in image clarity and much more depth and body to the sound.
This is most likely down to the impossibility of the stylus producing an identical signal into both stereo channels as it tracks the groove giving a constantly changing signal that can not true to the original recording. It might be small fluctuations but it can certainly be heard.
Also the mono cartridge has no response to vertical movement so there's no pinch effect and noise related to any wear etc is significantly reduced.
SQ is definitely better. Swapping between my TMD25 and both TSD15 & TSD15sfl using mono switch on my preamp there is a noticable difference in image clarity and much more depth and body to the sound.
This is most likely down to the impossibility of the stylus producing an identical signal into both stereo channels as it tracks the groove giving a constantly changing signal that can not true to the original recording. It might be small fluctuations but it can certainly be heard.
Also the mono cartridge has no response to vertical movement so there's no pinch effect and noise related to any wear etc is significantly reduced.
Switching the preamp to mono, or connecting the left and right outputs of a stereo cartridge together, means any voltage produced by vertical modulation is cancelled.
Of course there's a 'pinch effect'. The replay stylus doesn't have the same chislel-shaped profile as the original cutter head, so the stylus is not be able to trace the high frequency grooves, resulting in a sinusoidal grove being traced as triangular, thus producing a distorted output. Using a larger radius spherical tip doesn't help, but in having a larger radius it will ride higher in the grove and not read the groove wall wear that a smaller radius tip would.
A stereo cartridge may have a slight channel imbalance that could cause some issues when summed, either at the cartridge by strapping the output pins, or using a mono switch. I'm not sure how important that may be, but there's an engineer fellow on Lenco Heaven who's posted a bunch of over-my-head stuff on it. His solution is a phono pre that sums the channels, but also balances them first. He posted a schematic.
I guess it's individually subjective whether it's worth the faff.
BTH K10A
03-10-2014, 20:15
Switching the preamp to mono, or connecting the left and right outputs of a stereo cartridge together, means any voltage produced by vertical modulation is cancelled.
Of course there's a 'pinch effect'. The replay stylus doesn't have the same chislel-shaped profile as the original cutter head, so the stylus is not be able to trace the high frequency grooves, resulting in a sinusoidal grove being traced as triangular, thus producing a distorted output. Using a larger radius spherical tip doesn't help, but in having a larger radius it will ride higher in the grove and not read the groove wall wear that a smaller radius tip would.
How does the mono switch or connecting the left and right outputs differenciate between vertical and horizontal and cancel vertical modulation only? Are you not just summing the signals which will also sum any extraneous vetical signals?
istari_knight
04-10-2014, 12:47
AR3a http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Speakers-/161441329284?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2596a73084
I always wonder how people can manage to get things in such a state.
Audio Al
04-10-2014, 13:31
I always wonder how people can manage to get things in such a state.
Looks like it may have been raining prior to getting them out of a skip :scratch:
istari_knight
04-10-2014, 13:47
Old AR's are prone to looking rough as rats unless very well looked after... I would guess someone overwatered a pot plant that was sitting atop one of those... Providing the drivers are alright [will need refoaming regardless] they'll make a fun project & beautiful sounding pair of speakers once finished.
dantheman91
04-10-2014, 14:08
Any Good :scratch:
Can't them out? Any Ideas.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/large-solid-floor-speakers/1083394792
istari_knight
04-10-2014, 20:17
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A48-Stereo-Amplifier-Complete-Spare-Chassis-/261615950677?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3ce9869b55
spendorman
04-10-2014, 20:52
Any Good :scratch:
Can't them out? Any Ideas.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/large-solid-floor-speakers/1083394792
Mid unit looks like Peerless KO40MRF
Bass looks like Seas - identical to the on in the Heybrook HB3's
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-CS-1019-Turntable-/251662583405?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a9842466d
Wish I knew someone in Milton Keynes......like these duals...
Martyn Miles
06-10-2014, 17:13
Mid unit looks like Peerless KO40MRF
They don't look home made, but I don't recognise them...
istari_knight
08-10-2014, 11:02
Unusual http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revox-B350-speakers-/191365452122?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c8e45115a
istari_knight
08-10-2014, 12:29
A fair price, can't see anything obviously wrong with them either http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AR-4XA-floor-standing-speakers-TESTED-AND-FULLY-WORKING-/251671586480?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a98cba6b0
Scratch that, they've changed it from "BIN" to an auction...
istari_knight
09-10-2014, 10:45
Always worth making an offer on items your interested in... It's a pleasant surprise when the seller accepts.
Just got a pair of Rega EL8 & Senta for £30 :eyebrows:
istari_knight
09-10-2014, 13:59
Bit of a bargain IMO http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcam-DV88-Plus-Black-DVD-Player-Brilliant-Audio-and-Video-player-/271626976088?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_DVDPla yers_Recorders&hash=item3f3e3abb58
Solid Arcam build quality, fantastic picture on CRT TV's & pretty good at playing CD's too.
istari_knight
09-10-2014, 20:38
Nice http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TTDD-205-CMK3-STEREO-CARTRIDGE-IN-ORIGINAL-BOX-/271631424169?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f3e7e9aa9
Never seen one before! n1
Nice http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TTDD-205-CMK3-STEREO-CARTRIDGE-IN-ORIGINAL-BOX-/271631424169?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f3e7e9aa9
Stonkingly good mm cart. Can't imagine it'll go for that kind of money
A big Nagaoka for sale....think this is the top one? Probably going to cost a bit more in the final minute though.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390945426034?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
A big Nagaoka for sale....think this is the top one? Probably going to cost a bit more in the final minute though.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390945426034?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Yes it is the top of the line of the old range and will take an MP500 replacement stylus when the old one wears out. If you can get it at under £200 it is a steal.
istari_knight
12-10-2014, 12:00
Best be quick http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1200MK2-Direct-Drive-Turntable-/181556714148?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2a459f9aa4
The Barbarian
12-10-2014, 14:29
:rolleyes:
istari_knight
12-10-2014, 14:57
:rolleyes:
:zzz:
The Barbarian
12-10-2014, 15:09
Every opportunity :lol:
istari_knight
12-10-2014, 15:20
Every opportunity :lol:
:D
southall-1998
12-10-2014, 21:39
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331343926604
''I have for sale I think 11 or 12 bass drivers''
But I only see 9 drivers :rolleyes:
S.
walpurgis
12-10-2014, 21:50
They're not from B&O 5702/5700 speakers either, as he suggests. Those speakers used a cast chassis ten inch derivative of the Celestion Ditton 66 driver that looked different.
istari_knight
12-10-2014, 22:02
Made by Philips I think... European for sure.
walpurgis
12-10-2014, 22:19
Made by Philips I think... European for sure.
The pressed steel basket certainly looks like Phillips.
istari_knight
13-10-2014, 16:16
Reminds me of the old Crown/Amcron amps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turner-B302-Hi-fi-Home-Audio-Professional-Studio-Monitor-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-/400788319510?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5d50d86d16
walpurgis
13-10-2014, 17:37
Reminds me more of SAE and BGW!
walpurgis
13-10-2014, 18:00
Sansui AU-888 anybody?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SANSUI-AU888-AMPLIFIER-/221573782353?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3396d39b51
Lovely!
Sansui AU-888 anybody?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SANSUI-AU888-AMPLIFIER-/221573782353?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3396d39b51
Lovely!
Good amp that, and looks to be very clean. Not a bad price either.
Beobloke
14-10-2014, 11:51
Reminds me of the old Crown/Amcron amps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turner-B302-Hi-fi-Home-Audio-Professional-Studio-Monitor-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-/400788319510?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5d50d86d16
Nice amp...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Copper-Turntable-Mat-/141428501633?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item20edcbac81
Lovely Copper mat here
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Philips-212-Electronic-Turntable-Philips-401-Cartridge-Stylus-/251674431223?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a98f70ef7
Not seen one of these b4. Anyone know if they're any good?
istari_knight
14-10-2014, 12:52
These are good and rare... Pity about the condition. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-mini-seperates-Pre-Amp-Power-Amp-Power-Supply-Tuner-/331346210679?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4d25c5ef77
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Philips-212-Electronic-Turntable-Philips-401-Cartridge-Stylus-/251674431223?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a98f70ef7
Not seen one of these b4. Anyone know if they're any good?
My brother in law had one of these in the 70's early 80's. He worked for PYE and was able to get Philips stuff at a good price. I seem to remember that the whole of the arm and platter floated together (i.e some kind of suspension system?). I am afraid I can't really recall how it sounded as I only heard it once or twice and it would depend on what it was used with as to whether it sounded any good or not. However he did have some Lowther speakers with 2 drive units, one angled at 45% facing rearward.
Beobloke
14-10-2014, 15:23
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Philips-212-Electronic-Turntable-Philips-401-Cartridge-Stylus-/251674431223?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3a98f70ef7
Not seen one of these b4. Anyone know if they're any good?
Reasonably decent sound quality but ridiculously bouncy suspension. Not worth £50 IMHO.
Gordon Steadman
14-10-2014, 15:32
More foo
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Synergistic-Research-PHT-Phono-Transducer-Transform-your-Turntable-/151432451828?pt=US_Record_Players_Home_Turntables&hash=item234213d6f4
More foo
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Synergistic-Research-PHT-Phono-Transducer-Transform-your-Turntable-/151432451828?pt=US_Record_Players_Home_Turntables&hash=item234213d6f4
PHT is an acronym for "Phono Transducer" and is an evolution of SR’s award winning UEF technology. Type 'I' PHT adds a holographic ethereal dream like quality to your records while Type 'S' is all about focus and clarity with musicality.
What a load o pish!
Reasonably decent sound quality but ridiculously bouncy suspension. Not worth £50 IMHO.
Cheers, phlips not reknowned for their tt's
montesquieu
14-10-2014, 15:48
Not quite ebay but I was just in Oxfam in Wokingham this lunchtime and saw a pair of Tannoy Bradleys for £425, in very nice nick complete with all (intact) grilles, badges and matching solid wood speaker stands.
They run 3128 12in dual concentric drivers, so should sound pretty decent. Will need a few watts up them but a Quad 405 or upwards should be ample.
Nice speaker that shouldn't need any fettling like a really old vintage one would. Pricey in their day (mid 80s IIRC).
Just like these ones:
http://www.illel.fr/temp/an_photos/31840.jpg
£425, though? Gone are the days you got *real* bargains in Oxfam! ;)
Marco.
montesquieu
14-10-2014, 16:05
£425, though? Gone are the days you got *real* bargains in Oxfam! ;)
Marco.
Indeed. Pretty much as a rule their vinyl is overpriced, marked up as Ex/Ex regardless of the actual condition.
But £425 for a pair of 12in Tannoy DCs in good nick with hardwood stands is not bad ...
walpurgis
14-10-2014, 16:13
Reasonably decent sound quality but ridiculously bouncy suspension. Not worth £50 IMHO.
The GA 202 and GA 212 were well liked and well reviewed back in the seventies! Good MM cartridges in the complementary GP series too.
walpurgis
14-10-2014, 16:19
Not quite ebay but I was just in Oxfam in Wokingham this lunchtime and saw a pair of Tannoy Bradleys for £425, in very nice nick complete with all (intact) grilles, badges and matching solid wood speaker stands.
They run 3128 12in dual concentric drivers, so should sound pretty decent. Will need a few watts up them but a Quad 405 or upwards should be ample.
Nice speaker that shouldn't need any fettling like a really old vintage one would. Pricey in their day (mid 80s IIRC).
I'm using 3128 Tannoys. They're pretty efficient, ten watts is more than enough for the average room. Even my little 4 watt 6V6 amp drives them OK.
Indeed. Pretty much as a rule their vinyl is overpriced, marked up as Ex/Ex regardless of the actual condition.
But £425 for a pair of 12in Tannoy DCs in good nick with hardwood stands is not bad ...
I do agree, however at one time they might’ve been priced at £25, brought in by some old dear (without a scooby what they were), who’s husband had just died, etc - and where the shop also didn’t know any better!
These days, unfortunately, the majority of charity shops are all too ‘clued up’ on the stuff that’s worth money, and thus priced accordingly…
Marco.
The Barbarian
14-10-2014, 16:44
Wow they are rare these days Tom. Good sounding speaker those..
I don't think I'll be bothering any of the charity shops around here looking for speakers like that.
walpurgis
14-10-2014, 16:56
Pair of KEF T27s described as great condition, but the domes are stuffed! :rolleyes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-T27-SP1032-TWEETERS-ROGERS-LS3-5a-MATCHED-PAIR-1975-GREAT-CONDITION-/390947897687?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5b064f8157
The Barbarian
14-10-2014, 17:17
Very good price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/systemdeck-turntable-WITH-mission-774-tonearm-/261614793661?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3ce974f3bd
walpurgis
14-10-2014, 17:24
Very good price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/systemdeck-turntable-WITH-mission-774-tonearm-/261614793661?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3ce974f3bd
Yes, a bargain. I'm almost tempted myself.
The Barbarian
14-10-2014, 17:34
Another good Price, only a 'S' but still good.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/strathclyde-305s-decord-deck-in-black/231353562417?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3De697f8a3fcda4b5a9f4 d6aac4f86ead3%26pid%3D100204%26prg%3D2014040711523 9%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D20%26sd%3D261614793661
istari_knight
15-10-2014, 15:17
Always liked HK power amps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harman-Kardon-Citation-24-Power-Amplifier-With-original-box-A-right-rare-beast-/231360727275?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item35de2c88eb
Always liked HK power amps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harman-Kardon-Citation-24-Power-Amplifier-With-original-box-A-right-rare-beast-/231360727275?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item35de2c88eb
Bugger, there is a Howden a couple of miles from me. Alas its nowhere near the M62:doh:
istari_knight
15-10-2014, 16:00
Good fun for £40 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Apm-22es-/161452313607?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item25974ecc07
istari_knight
17-10-2014, 11:03
Pair of "Steens" http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371162485717?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
walpurgis
17-10-2014, 11:07
Pair of "Steens" http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371162485717?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I looked at this expecting to see Vandersteens, not piddly little SD Acoustic boxes that are only "as good as LS/3 5As" ! :)
istari_knight
17-10-2014, 11:10
I looked at this expecting to see Vandersteens, not piddly little SD Acoustic boxes that are only "as good as LS/3 5As" ! :)
:lol: Current most overused statement in small speaker sale adverts ! I can think of no other speaker that that does such wonderful vocal reproduction & yet gets everything else wrong.
The sd5 was a good speaker. Not heard anything about these
istari_knight
17-10-2014, 11:28
The sd5 was a good speaker. Not heard anything about these
I've had both SD3 & SD3R... Both very good for the money they command s/h.
istari_knight
17-10-2014, 12:41
Here you go then Andr'e [:D]
This fella really knows how to look after his kit:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-33-pre-amp-/151445082282?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2342d490aa
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-FM3-Tuner-/151445074097?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item2342d470b1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-303-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-45W-per-channel-/151445156592?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2342d5b2f0
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-33-FM3-wooden-enclosure-/151439467850?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item23427ee54a
dantheman91
17-10-2014, 13:03
Here you go then Andr'e [:D]
This fella really knows how to look after his kit:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-33-pre-amp-/151445082282?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2342d490aa
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-FM3-Tuner-/151445074097?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item2342d470b1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-303-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-45W-per-channel-/151445156592?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2342d5b2f0
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-33-FM3-wooden-enclosure-/151439467850?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item23427ee54a
:eek: :drool:.
Here you go then Andr'e [:D]
This fella really knows how to look after his kit:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-33-pre-amp-/151445082282?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2342d490aa
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-FM3-Tuner-/151445074097?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item2342d470b1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-303-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-45W-per-channel-/151445156592?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2342d5b2f0
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-33-FM3-wooden-enclosure-/151439467850?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item23427ee54a
Saw them earlier and was going to list them......then decided to keep them for myself:eyebrows:
Computer drive class A from Technics
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNICS-SU-V707-hifi-amplifier-COMPUTER-DRIVE-CLASS-A-mm-mc-phono-stage-DC-pre-/171495611461?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27edef5c45
marantz 1150
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/marantz-1150-amplifier-/171495990925?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27edf5268d
marantz 1150
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/marantz-1150-amplifier-/171495990925?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27edf5268d
46 bids, reached £247, auction ends reserve not met. I wonder how much he was holding out for? More than the market will pay, obviously.
More than enough I,d say. There,s another on euro eBay sitting at £170 ish. Don't think theres a reserve
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970s-Sony-Falcon-TA-N15F-and-TAE-20F-Pre-and-Power-Amplifier-/331342768115?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4d259167f3
istari_knight
18-10-2014, 13:26
If you're on a budget these are very good for £20 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordant-Short-Speakers-/111488615486?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19f53d443e
The Barbarian
18-10-2014, 13:29
Here you go then Andr'e [:D]
This fella really knows how to look after his kit:
Yep, theres no excuse as to why 40 odd year old kit should not look in that condition. All mine does.
When i see comments on other listing like 'The usual condition commissure with age' & 'Condition as to be expected from a 40 year old unit' really make my blood boil
Yep, theres no excuse as to why 40 odd year old kit should not look in that condition. All mine does.
When i see comments on other listing like 'The usual condition commissure with age' & 'Condition as to be expected from a 40 year old unit' really make my blood boil
Makes you wonder what condition it was in after 5 years. Was there a point in time where they said to themselves 'I've had this amp for 10 years now so it's time to start kicking it around the room like a football.'?
Fact is the careless sod probably started dinging it up from the moment they got it out the packaging.
Mr Kipling
18-10-2014, 13:55
"dinging it up".
Have you just made that up?
Mr Kipling
18-10-2014, 14:19
Well I have a philosophical view on life these days. In the four years I've bought off eBay it's the first time I've had anything damaged. And it was due to it being wrapped in bubblewrap and a softgrade box opened and wrapped around it rather than a strong, rigid box. The fact that it weighs so much didn't help.
Yesterday I informed the seller and his response was very helpful. He mentioned mine was one of two parcels sent by Hermes and both had arrived damaged. He said he wanted me to be happy with my purchase and offered a full refund if I wanted to return it or a partial refund if I want to keep it, which I do, before I mentioned it. Haven't been able to get back to him with ebay being unavailable today.
Worked on the cover with Duraglit yesterday and got an improvement over what it was like, but it still requires a lot more work. Will also have to come up with some way to disguise the split down one side of the cover and the crack on the other side. Thought of making a frame of speakercloth for it or some boarder design.
P.S.
Geoff, is the underside of the platter damped? Mine has some residue suggesting it was. And do you use the original mat? I can photocopy the manual or send it to you if you would like to scan it.
Well, thinking the seller would keep to his word regarding some sort of refund, I left positive feedback to maintain his 100% record. And after sending pictures of the damage, he has not replied.
After looking at the cover I found a load of small fractures and didn't think it was worth further work so I bought one from iconic-audio. For £37 inc. postage, it seemed the obvious thing to do.
Haven't decided on feet yet.
istari_knight
19-10-2014, 08:43
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD-125-Mk-2-HiFi-turntable-perspects-cover-A-R-Cambridge-stylus-/321556094313?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4ade3c9d69
I'll take it if someone can post it to me :| I think it's local collection only? The turntable only, not the speakers :>
I have one of these and you won't believe the sound this thing produces... just a magnificent fantastically built equipment.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/jvc-vr-5525l-stereo-receiver-/251682708360?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Stereo_Receivers&hash=item3a99755b88
Always had a soft spot for this era from Sony:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-TAF6B-HIGH-MODEL-VINTAGE-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-/261624152588
Mr Kipling
19-10-2014, 12:43
OO! Meters! Meters! It's got meters!
walpurgis
19-10-2014, 14:35
Apparently, these AR6 speakers have "way better performance than any speaker you can buy today at any price". What a load of kingsize bollox.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-AR-6-Speakers-/251681758175?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a9966dbdf
Does this goon really believe that? Oh, and they were not "made to order". They were a regular production model that cost about the same as the KEF Cadenza and Goodmans Magnum K2.
Knowing the AR6, I'd say that unless they've been repaired the frail foam surrounds will be on their last legs.
(I see these are in Wrexham. Hope it's not a chum of Marco's listing ;))
Gordon Steadman
19-10-2014, 14:40
Apparently, these AR6 speakers have "way better performance than any speaker you can buy today at any price". What a load of kingsize bollox.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-AR-6-Speakers-/251681758175?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a9966dbdf
Does this goon really believe that? Oh, and they were not "made to order".
Knowing the AR6, I'd say that unless they've been repaired the frail foam surrounds will be on their last legs.
Well, look where they are!! SOMEONE could pop round and put him right:)
They are in teak pjne as well....i want them!
istari_knight
19-10-2014, 14:49
Worth £20-£30 in reality. Ask him why he's selling if they're so good ? "Upgraded" perchance ? :lol:
walpurgis
19-10-2014, 14:52
Worth £20-£30 in reality. Ask him why he's selling if they're so good ? "Upgraded" perchance ? :lol:
Ooh no. A good pair of AR6s is well worth having, they were excellent and I'd value decent ones at around £100 to £130 a pair. The dealers would be after more.
istari_knight
19-10-2014, 14:53
Ooh no. A good pair of AR6s is well worth having, they were excellent and I'd value decent ones at around £100 to £130 a pair. The dealers would be after more.
Prefer the AR 3-ways myself :)
walpurgis
19-10-2014, 14:54
Prefer the AR 3-ways myself :)
I'd like the AR5s personally.
istari_knight
19-10-2014, 15:50
I'd like the AR5s personally.
Thats fine then :D
istari_knight
19-10-2014, 17:22
These JBL's look interesting... Need TLC though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-S109-Aquarius-Spares-repair-/221580444533?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3397394375
Martyn Miles
19-10-2014, 18:44
Ooh no. A good pair of AR6s is well worth having, they were excellent and I'd value decent ones at around £100 to £130 a pair. The dealers would be after more.
Surely the problem is that the foam surrounds are likely to need replacement, as all AR 6s will be 'getting on a bit', to say the least...
walpurgis
19-10-2014, 18:48
Surely the problem is that the foam surrounds are likely to need replacement, as all AR 6s will be 'getting on a bit', to say the least...
Are you mindreading with hindsight Martyn? I just said as much on post 489! ;)
istari_knight
19-10-2014, 18:58
To be fair, refoaming AR's is about as easy a job you can get. The magnet gap is huge and therefore so is the margin for error.
Perfect for a newbie to hone their refoam skills on.
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