Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD-125-turntable-1960s-made-in-Germany-/141888101668?hash=item2109309d24:g:OYgAAOSwXshWp8z U

this is the guy I bought my cart from; selling off his dads hihi bits n bobs.. a 125 here but he has lots of goodies, so worth a look for vintage lovers

[Xapito]

C'mon... really?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-KEF-104AB-SPEAKERS-/151963781996?

[southall-1998]

C'mon... really?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-KEF-104AB-SPEAKERS-/151963781996?

Bodged by an idiot!

S.

[struth]

C'mon... really?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-KEF-104AB-SPEAKERS-/151963781996?

Is that a pizzo tweeter added in? The other drivers look ok

[Xapito]

With a hole on the wood in the back I imagine... and the crossover, what has he done to it?

[struth]

Probably just jumped it with a cap as as super tweeter

[Xapito]

That was if he knew what he was doing, a hole made for this purpose (a super tweeter?) and the electric tape on the terminals tell me otherwise... :)

[struth]

It doesnt appear to be screwed on.. Could it be stuck on or maybe just jammed in a hole.. He could just have sat it on top in a little box or made a little stand. That way it would be easily removable. Guess someone will buy them

[walpurgis]

The T27 tweeter needs no supertweeter anyway. It can be used as one, the top end goes up to a claimed 30kHz.

[Marco]

Expensive but beautiful vintage cabinets for Tannoy 15" DCs, similar to Lockwood Majors: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RCA-RCA-Loudspeaker-MI-11401-Speaker-Cabinets-Pair-Worldwide-Shipping-/121549858828

:eek: :drool:

Now that is quality retro!

Marco.

[struth]

Look like radiators. Not my cuppa tea.

Sure they will be great though!

[Marco]

Haha, lol. Yup, the looks are certainly liable to divide opinion. That '1950s studio control room' aesthetic, however, is right up my street, and I suspect Jo's too, if he sees this ;)

Marco.

[montesquieu]

For those who are not accustomed to slumming it with the (even more)crazies over on the Lenco forum, something rather special that needs to be shared more widely:

http://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=22453.0

[mad-moon]

unusual...Jordan speakers....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JORDAN-JX-92S-CUSTOM-BUILT-HI-FI-AUDIO-LOUDSPEAKERS-WITH-FREE-KIMBER-CABLES-3M-/321975210395?hash=item4af737d19b:g:kncAAOSwJkJWj5Q b

[struth]

For those who are not accustomed to slumming it with the (even more)crazies over on the Lenco forum, something rather special that needs to be shared more widely:

http://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=22453.0

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[mad-moon]

Look like radiators. Not my cuppa tea.

Sure they will be great though!

They look like those storage heaters that were filled with bricks..from the 70's...

[brian2957]

unusual...Jordan speakers....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JORDAN-JX-92S-CUSTOM-BUILT-HI-FI-AUDIO-LOUDSPEAKERS-WITH-FREE-KIMBER-CABLES-3M-/321975210395?hash=item4af737d19b:g:kncAAOSwJkJWj5Q b

I asked about these earlier in the thread Alan . No replies though :( I was a little tempted but know nothing about them . Not too far from me either :)

[struth]

Its a 5 inch metal cone full range driver. 6 ohm 88 db nominal. Dont know their power rating though...mine are better:eyebrows:

[brian2957]

Its a 5 inch metal cone full range driver. 6 ohm 88 db nominal. Dont know their power rating though...mine are better:eyebrows:

Hah ! Made me laugh mate :ner: . I'll hopefully get over to get a listen to these again if they're not sold by then .
The sound of these speakers '' stuck '' in my head for days the last time I heard them . :D

[montesquieu]

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Contains dozens of items of vintage hifi, estate of the late J.C. Verdier .... worth getting a log-in I would suggest if you like vintage valve gear.

[marvi]

If you want some bling with your 301...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-Turntable-SPECIAL-EDITION-AU-18ct-Pearl-by-Audio-Grail-/201508221006?category=0&buyerid=eJGfcJBwsRLzv9bYcgZ5dw==&emailtemplateid=105539434&sellerid=RiQT1QfV9O3cphViob4yhA==&refid=store&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:UK:SHOWI

[Marco]

For those who are not accustomed to slumming it with the (even more)crazies over on the Lenco forum, something rather special that needs to be shared more widely:

http://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=22453.0

Problem is, you need to be a logged-in member to view it! ;)

Marco.

[Marco]

If you want some bling with your 301...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-Turntable-SPECIAL-EDITION-AU-18ct-Pearl-by-Audio-Grail-/201508221006?category=0&buyerid=eJGfcJBwsRLzv9bYcgZ5dw==&emailtemplateid=105539434&sellerid=RiQT1QfV9O3cphViob4yhA==&refid=store&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:UK:SHOWI

:spew: :spew: :vomfest:

:nono: :nono:

Marco.

[Ali Tait]

Yeah, too much bling there..

[struth]

If you want some bling with your 301...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-Turntable-SPECIAL-EDITION-AU-18ct-Pearl-by-Audio-Grail-/201508221006?category=0&buyerid=eJGfcJBwsRLzv9bYcgZ5dw==&emailtemplateid=105539434&sellerid=RiQT1QfV9O3cphViob4yhA==&refid=store&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:UK:SHOWI

Ive seen worse tbh. I guess i could live with it.....might have to put a mat on though

[PaulStewart]

If you want some bling with your 301...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-Turntable-SPECIAL-EDITION-AU-18ct-Pearl-by-Audio-Grail-/201508221006?category=0&buyerid=eJGfcJBwsRLzv9bYcgZ5dw==&emailtemplateid=105539434&sellerid=RiQT1QfV9O3cphViob4yhA==&refid=store&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:UK:SHOWI


:spew: :spew: :vomfest:

:nono: :nono:

Marco.

Could not agree more and it claims to be a Garrard 301 Turntable SPECIAL EDITION, which of course it's not. Only Loricraft Audio can issue Garrard SPECIAL EDITIONS, as they own the licence to the name and trademark. Grail Audio are on a sticky wicket calling it such. In fact the owners of Garrard are Gradiente and as of the end of last year they appointed Loricraft as their representatives with respect to Garrard, which has extended their rights to the trademark even further. In my opinion, this is just a bit of blinged up tat :(

[Brigadoon]

If you want some bling with your 301...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-Turntable-SPECIAL-EDITION-AU-18ct-Pearl-by-Audio-Grail-/201508221006?category=0&buyerid=eJGfcJBwsRLzv9bYcgZ5dw==&emailtemplateid=105539434&sellerid=RiQT1QfV9O3cphViob4yhA==&refid=store&ssPageName=ADME:B:SEMK:UK:SHOWI


:spew: :spew: :vomfest:

:nono: :nono:

Marco.

+1. Garçon, fetch Monsiuer anozzure bucket!

[Marco]

Grail Audio are on a sticky wicket calling it such.

Actually, I didn't know that it was one belonging to Audio Grail. I normally like what they do with Garrards (especially their BBC Hammerite Grey 301s, which for me are gorgeous), but not with that example, although that's largely because I'm from the rather 'sober' and functional school of T/T design, and have an acute aversion to bling!

Others might think it's fantastic....

Marco.

[Brigadoon]

Quick, buy these rare and collectable records now before they're snapped up at such bargain prices.....:mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turntable-Vinyl-records-The-Carpenters-and-The-Mamas-The-Papas-Diamond-/222007064174?hash=item33b0a6f66e:g:9eIAAOSwL7VWi7o l

[southall-1998]

Decent Leak Stereo 20- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-STEREO-20-VALVE-POWER-AMPLIFIER-FULLY-RESTORED-STUNNING-PERFORMANCE-/161957125722?hash=item25b5659e5a:g:nrkAAOSwa-dWpKRa

S.

[Macca]

Quick, buy these rare and collectable records now before they're snapped up at such bargain prices.....:mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turntable-Vinyl-records-The-Carpenters-and-The-Mamas-The-Papas-Diamond-/222007064174?hash=item33b0a6f66e:g:9eIAAOSwL7VWi7o l

They 'are not like the made C.D'S which sometime scratches ' and are therefore easily worth a pony each. LOL

[struth]

At 50p in charity shop they would still be in box;)

[tapid]

How much are my Carpenters and Mamas and Papas albums worth ? I m getting excited !

[Firebottle]

Very good sub going for low money at the moment:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REL-Stadium-II-Home-Theatre-Hifi-sub-woofer-Speakon/222001711994?_trksid=p5713.c100041.m2061&_trkparms=aid%3D333008%26algo%3DRIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140109122350%26meid%3Dbc50d0c92d6f4b67874 f959d783251ef%26pid%3D100041%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D35%2 6mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D151219006168

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REL-Stadium-II-Home-Theatre-Hifi-sub-woofer-XLR/222001720455?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D345a7c3098a6426b9fd 7afd2883b0a73%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D222001711994
Looks like he has 2 for sale.

[PaulStewart]

Actually, I didn't know that it was one belonging to Audio Grail. I normally like what they do with Garrards (especially their BBC Hammerite Grey 301s, which for me are gorgeous), but not with that example, although that's largely because I'm from the rather 'sober' and functional school of T/T design, and have an acute aversion to bling!

Others might think it's fantastic....

Marco.

Yes, but thefact is it's not a GARRARD Special Edition only Loricraft can do that as they have the rights to the name and are the only people who can sell genuine Garrard products. BTW, Loricraft matched the paint on the Hammerite 301s, with the help of the former chief engineer at the Garrard Swindon factory, over 20 years ago, they have been producing factory re-manifactured 301s and 401s for over 30 years. They have the original set up equipment from the Swindon factory at their works in Lambourn.

[struth]

Thats why they call it an Audio Grail 301 special edition on box etc.... The fact that it was originally made by garrard and has a badge on is likely to be legal, just as If I had done one up, and plenty folk do. Hard to say, but they would have to be taken to court to find out I guess

[PaulStewart]

Thats why they call it an Audio Grail 301 special edition on box etc.... The fact that it was originally made by garrard and has a badge on is likely to be legal, just as If I had done one up, and plenty folk do. Hard to say, but they would have to be taken to court to find out I guess

The ebay listing says GARRARD 301 Special edition and it isn't.

[struth]

The ebay listing says GARRARD 301 Special edition and it isn't.

Lol; its not my listing ffs Paul.. it does mention it in smaller letters, yes, but, hey, it is a garrard deck, or was.

[Marco]

Fair point, Paul. I have no issues with what you're saying in that respect - just simply commenting on the aesthetics of the T/Ts concerned :)

Marco.

[mikeyb]

The ebay listing says GARRARD 301 Special edition and it isn't.
And it ain't a bargain either so remind me again why it's shown here [emoji14] [emoji4]

[Brigadoon]

They 'are not like the made C.D'S which sometime scratches ' and are therefore easily worth a pony each. LOL
Whatever he's smoking, I want some....


How much are my Carpenters and Mamas and Papas albums worth ? I m getting excited !
Now now, we've only just begun.....

[karma67]

nowt wrong with the carpenters ,her voice is amazing! mind you so is mine if you over dub it 200 times!

[Brigadoon]

Can anyone say "White van scam"......? :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-8-Ohm-30-Watt-HIFI-SPEAKERS-MODEL-EDS555-/221999499166?hash=item33b033879e:g:Rx0AAOSwa-dWnjEs

[spm]

I was tempted to go for this Teac reel 2 reel at £35 with lots of tapes, never had one, like the vintage look and fancied a bit of a play but don't really have the room or lots of time for messsing with it so thought I would post here - Gumtree Bristol

https://www.gumtree.com/p/hi-fi-separates/teac-a-4010s-real-to-real-tape-recorder-and-player.-great-for-producers-and-audio-enthusiasts-/1152761079

[cargar]

Can anyone say "White van scam"......? :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-8-Ohm-30-Watt-HIFI-SPEAKERS-MODEL-EDS555-/221999499166?hash=item33b033879e:g:Rx0AAOSwa-dWnjEs

"Correct Phasing of your speakers is extremely important ":lol: doubt it would make much difference with those.

[struth]

NOS Axioms... may be the only pair in world lol...I wonder how much they will go for

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Goodmans-Axiom-80-Boxed-Unused-NOS/191789128365?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D832d5fc010d046fe8c05 f3eeac7cb1f1%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D27%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D221999499166

[walpurgis]

NOS Axioms... may be the only pair in world lol...I wonder how much they will go for

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Goodmans-Axiom-80-Boxed-Unused-NOS/191789128365?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D832d5fc010d046fe8c05 f3eeac7cb1f1%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D27%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D221999499166

A lot I expect. Up to £600 at a guess.

To tell the truth. I've never come across a full range Goodmans speaker I really liked and I've heard a few. Not these though.

[struth]

A lot I expect. Up to £600 at a guess.

To tell the truth. I've never come across a full range Goodmans speaker I really liked and I've heard a few. Not these though.

They are up to £2000 nearly already :eek:

[walpurgis]

They are up to £2000 nearly already :eek:

Blimey! Did I miss that or has it just happened? That's crazy.

[struth]

looking at the bidding it is either being forced or there are 2 nuts.

dont get me wrong a couple of good uns can go for 800 so what price the only 2 new ones...60 years old

[struth]

THis could be a good buy if your near Hampshire; theres a lenco in there

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-HACKER-TUNER-RECORD-PLAYER-GOLDRING-LENCO-TURNTABLE-SPEAKERS-ON-STANDS/151955919343?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D9c46b02d75dd4443bbf1 55e9de76e206%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D29%26 sd%3D291661508565

[struth]

...and an old Radford

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RADFORD-AMPLIFIER/252259051006?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D9c46b02d75dd4443bbf1 55e9de76e206%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D28%26rkt%3D29%2 6sd%3D291661508565

[Jimbo]

Looks like a bargain there to be had!

[struth]

Looks like a bargain there to be had!

Dont know much about Radford stuff, so dont know. Thought I would make it visible in case anyone faced a punt ...

[walpurgis]

...and an old Radford

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RADFORD-AMPLIFIER/252259051006?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D9c46b02d75dd4443bbf1 55e9de76e206%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D28%26rkt%3D29%2 6sd%3D291661508565

I had one. Didn't like it much. The contemporary Cambridge P50 sounded a lot better.

[spendorman]

...and an old Radford

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RADFORD-AMPLIFIER/252259051006?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D9c46b02d75dd4443bbf1 55e9de76e206%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D28%26rkt%3D29%2 6sd%3D291661508565

To me this is a newer Radford, I love the old valve stuff, don't think the transistor models are held so high. I have an STA25, SCA50 and ZD50. The star is the STA25.

[walpurgis]

The first Leak transistor amps were a comparative disappointment too.

[spendorman]

The first Leak transistor amps were a comparative disappointment too.

I have a few of those too, not all shown here:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5016/5529888448_1f25143248_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/9qE8bh)Leaks (https://flic.kr/p/9qE8bh) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

[rdpx]

Not eBay but this has to be a steal - I mean I can;t believe he didn't put this on eBay would have sparked a bidding war, and ONLY £120:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/vinyl/snooker-loopy-record-framed-signed-by-five-snooker-players/1152758219

[tapid]

Yeah, interesting. Pot the Lot

[archiesdad]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JORDAN-JX-92S-CUSTOM-BUILT-HI-FI-AUDIO-LOUDSPEAKERS-WITH-FREE-KIMBER-CABLES-3M-/321975210395?hash=item4af737d19b:g:kncAAOSwJkJWj5Q b

Hoping the link works, mate is selling these, unfortunately no room at the inn for them for me.

[jollyfix]

Golden ear speakers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GoldenEar-AON2-Speakers-Super-High-End-1000-New-Fabulous-Sound-See-Photos/172072784745?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3Dafb3c69a9bcb443ab67 ca2ef39ef7941%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%2 6mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D161952641776

[jollyfix]

S D Speakers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SD-Acoustics-SD3R-speakers-ribbon-tweeter-version/301853585396?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D664cb2b6d93342759b4 d853c1747a38f%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D281915492147

[jollyfix]

Ruark Templar 2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ruark-Templar-II-Speakers/222007456809?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3Dba7c46f7054c49a9bf7e 0916b7d18388%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D24%26 sd%3D161952641776

[walpurgis]

So tempted by this Decca SC4E (the ultimate Decca?). But I musn't, 'cos it needs a rebuild and I can't splash out another £500.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252263640765?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It's nearly gone anyway!

[Barry]

So tempted by this Decca SC4E (the ultimate Decca?). But I musn't, 'cos it needs a rebuild and I can't splash out another £500.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252263640765?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It's nearly gone anyway!

At £102 it went for a song!

[Ninanina]

Might be of interest to someone wanting a sensitive pair of speakers, the Forte was a good speaker

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-Forte-Heritage-Loudspeakers-98dB-8Ohm-upgraded-boxed-VGC-/141888882512?hash=item21093c8750:g:IeoAAOSwzhVWqg1 9

[walpurgis]

At £102 it went for a song!

Comparatively Barry, but it showed surface corrosion on the iron parts, which no doubt extended to the internals and the diamond tip didn't look right to me. So if I'd bought it I'd have needed to send it to John Wright for a refurb and then I'd have wanted a line contact tip on it. Hence the £500 I quoted. :)

[Brigadoon]

Might be of interest to someone wanting a sensitive pair of speakers, the Forte was a good speaker

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-Forte-Heritage-Loudspeakers-98dB-8Ohm-upgraded-boxed-VGC-/141888882512?hash=item21093c8750:g:IeoAAOSwzhVWqg1 9

Fookn' eck, 900 squids? :stalks:

[Ninanina]

Fookn' eck, 900 squids? :stalks:

Yes but open to offers... they are part of the Heritage Range so I can assure you they are going to be very good...

[Ninanina]

Strange listing, this is for a single speaker.. and way over priced for a single speaker to be honest..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BNIB-REGA-Research-RS3-Compact-Floor-Standing-Loudspeaker-Cherry-Cabinet-/311536059374?hash=item4888ff03ee:g:o9oAAOSwoydWnDS R

[hifi_dave]

Strange one that. Why just a single RS3 ? They were supplied in pairs only.

Also, there is clearly damage to the grille and what look to be marks on the front badge, so not 'new'.

[Tom-Brown]

Whaaaaat!!!! I know older stuff is fetching reasonable prices now!!! But am I missing something :eek: :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Stereo-20-Old-Hi-Fi-Cabinet-Point-One-Stereo-Trough-line-II-Lenco-GL75-/222010553640?hash=item33b0dc3528:g:5N8AAOSw5dNWrSa x

[walpurgis]

Whaaaaat!!!! I know older stuff is fetching reasonable prices now!!! But am I missing something :eek: :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Stereo-20-Old-Hi-Fi-Cabinet-Point-One-Stereo-Trough-line-II-Lenco-GL75-/222010553640?hash=item33b0dc3528:g:5N8AAOSw5dNWrSa x

Might be worth a grand. What's a "Shure Empire III" cartridge? :scratch:

[Macca]

Whaaaaat!!!! I know older stuff is fetching reasonable prices now!!! But am I missing something :eek: :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Stereo-20-Old-Hi-Fi-Cabinet-Point-One-Stereo-Trough-line-II-Lenco-GL75-/222010553640?hash=item33b0dc3528:g:5N8AAOSw5dNWrSa x

Stereo 20 maybe £400, the deck maybe £150, Tuner £100 tops, not 'Shure' about the cartridge ho ho, and pre-amp essentially worthless. Add some on for the valves, still can't see how it can be more than a grand unless you really want the cabinet. And you could have one made for a lot less than the price difference. Over-optimistic at £2600

[Marco]

Don't minty (like that one) Stereo 20s fetch more than £400? I'd have thought £500-700.... However, I'm no expert on this. It's a nice thing though, and perfect for someone wanting to complete their 1960s lounge with some hi-fi kit from the period :)

Marco.

[Macca]

Recently they go for between £450 and £800 on eBay - so £600 is would be more accurate. Fair point.

[RichB]

Strange listing, this is for a single speaker.. and way over priced for a single speaker to be honest..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BNIB-REGA-Research-RS3-Compact-Floor-Standing-Loudspeaker-Cherry-Cabinet-/311536059374?hash=item4888ff03ee:g:o9oAAOSwoydWnDS R

Tis a queer one that...

[montesquieu]

Stereo 20 maybe £400, the deck maybe £150, Tuner £100 tops, not 'Shure' about the cartridge ho ho, and pre-amp essentially worthless. Add some on for the valves, still can't see how it can be more than a grand unless you really want the cabinet. And you could have one made for a lot less than the price difference. Over-optimistic at £2600

The guy is chancing his arm but given the interest in 'retro' among the bearded/sockless brigade there may actually be value in the fact it's all got up in a cabinet, most have been broken up long ago and this one isn't the worst out there by any means.

[gsq4848]

Fairly reasonable BIN price for a Thorens (and extras) Collection only, Scarborough

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD160-turntable-Audio-Technika-AT30-MC-cartridge-Pro-Ject-Phonobox-/321994626162?hash=item4af8601472:g:C2AAAOSw--1WrhsA

[spm]

Fairly reasonable BIN price for a Thorens (and extras) Collection only, Scarborough

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD160-turntable-Audio-Technika-AT30-MC-cartridge-Pro-Ject-Phonobox-/321994626162?hash=item4af8601472:g:C2AAAOSw--1WrhsA

looks very nice, would have been very tempted if local.

[southall-1998]

Vintage Sugden A21 looking in nice condition. Tad pricey! I remember paying £370 for a modern A21a 6 months ago.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-a21-/272118650075?hash=item3f5b8914db:g:2iIAAOSwa-dWqp22

S.

[struth]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-774-original-tonearm-/281923517172?

In case anyone is after a 774 complete....or nearly

[walpurgis]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-774-original-tonearm-/281923517172?

In case anyone is after a 774 complete....or nearly

Very nice. But do I need a fourth one? :scratch:

[struth]

It may do as a hedge fund Geoff

[Bigman80]

saw this too, looks a nice one !

[Puffin]

At Last we have The Truth!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOLLO-Bluetooth-HiFi-Stereo-Receiver-L-R-RCA-Digital-Coaxial-Optical-TOSLINK-/151936434476?hash=item23601e012c:g:EG4AAOSwPhdVStG 9

[walpurgis]

Nice looking pair of Tannoy Berkeley HPD 385 speakers going cheap so far. Ending very shortly. In Sheffield.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262259222415?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

Very nice. But do I need a fourth one? :scratch:

someone bought it ;)

[Ali Tait]

:D

[struth]

Ah, a highland swoop :eyebrows: nice buy.

[walpurgis]

:D

Thought you already had one Ali?

[Ali Tait]

And how many do you have? :lol:

Seriously though, mine is missing a weight and only has one paddle. Also means I can send a wand for a rewire without losing the use of the arm. Plus I now have spares if I ever need them.

[walpurgis]

And how many do you have? :lol:

Barely sufficient! ;)

[Xapito]

LOL - "New unbowed"
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tivoli-Audio-White-Speaker-/191796047694?hash=item2ca7ef6f4e:g:C20AAOSwzhVWrpl 1

[Oddball]

Tasty:)

[struth]

hes got a sub to go with it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tivoli-Audio-White-Subwoofer/191796047220?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Ddedc8110b74341498bb e6c194483bf49%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D191796047694

[Bigman80]

And how many do you have? :lol:

Seriously though, mine is missing a weight and only has one paddle. Also means I can send a wand for a rewire without losing the use of the arm. Plus I now have spares if I ever need them.

If you now have a spare bias weight if be interested in buying off you ?

[Ninanina]

Another Klipsch bargain... these are the latest of the Heresy range the Mk3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-Heritage-Heresy-Mk-3-Loudspeakers-Pair-In-Walnut-Mint-Condition-/172081178974?hash=item2810d6695e:g:GqQAAOSwFqJWhoe h

[Ninanina]

And these I drool over... the only speaker that I have heard that was truly amazing...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KLIPSCH-LA-SCALA-horn-speakers-pair-with-original-packaging-/252263355102?hash=item3abc1152de:g:w4QAAOSwCypWo4L 0

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291674908293?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2661&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These failed to sell at £49, so now relisted like this


Large Vintage Baker LoudSpeaker Speaker pair 20w 40-14-500 cps 3ft tall !

NOW: £75.00
Price reduced by: -£75.00

claiming half price when theyve actually nearly doubled

some folk have no shame

[Brigadoon]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291674908293?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2661&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These failed to sell at £49, so now relisted like this


Large Vintage Baker LoudSpeaker Speaker pair 20w 40-14-500 cps 3ft tall !

NOW: £75.00
Price reduced by: -£75.00

claiming half price when theyve actually nearly doubled

some folk have no shame

Well they ARE 3ft tall....... :wow: ...... :doh:

Is it only me or is there something strange about 'collectable vintage' speakers that have been rewired with modern two core lamp wire and a stray earth wire......

[walpurgis]

One for vintage buffs. Decca Deram ceramic cartridge. Elliptical stylus. New old stock! This is rare in unused condition.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-New-Series-Deram-Elliptical-Stylus-New-Old-Stock-With-Instructions-/141893799972?hash=item2109879024:g:ABQAAOSwa-dWsN9V

[montesquieu]

One for vintage buffs. Decca Deram ceramic cartridge. Elliptical stylus. New old stock! This is rare in unused condition.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-New-Series-Deram-Elliptical-Stylus-New-Old-Stock-With-Instructions-/141893799972?hash=item2109879024:g:ABQAAOSwa-dWsN9V

Yes but won't work into a standard modern phono stage. Both impedance and gain will be mismatched.

[Marco]

Interesting, Tom. In what way exactly? :)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Yes but won't work into a standard modern phono stage. Both impedance and gain will be mismatched.

Yes it needs a pretty high impedance if I recall and RIAA equalisation will not apply.

(I've still got one somewhere)

[montesquieu]

Interesting, Tom. In what way exactly? :)

Marco.

There's actually variability in how they work .. some (many) are self-equalising so you don't need a phono stage, but attenuation is needed as the signal is far too high for modern inputs.

Other need EQ but the impedance is wrong and you still have the gain issue, will overload most phono stages.

Lots of info here http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?t=60957

[Marco]

Interesting, and noted. It's the sort of info, however, which should be included in the seller's advert, in order to prevent folk, who don't know any better, buying it thinking that it's a 'normal' cartridge! :doh:

Didn't the BBC once use them for broadcasting (playing vinyl) in their radio stations?

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Yes. I believe the BBC did use them. Back in the late sixties and early seventies they had plenty of fans in radio studios and were also the mobile DJ's cartridge of choice, as they were tough reasonably cheap and sounded good. I was involved in the mobile DJ game back then and we used them exclusively. The Deram is possibly the best sounding mass produced ceramic cartridge, although I have come across Acos items that sounded decent too. The more common Sonotones did not compete in my view.

[Beobloke]

The Deram will actually work into an MM input and sound fine. However, when loaded like this it is incredibly microphonic and, of course, works best into a proper ceramic input.

I'm another big fan of the Deram and, must admit, I'm quite tempted by this one...

[Marco]

Well, then... This:


The Deram will actually work into an MM input and sound fine.


...rather contradicts this:


There's actually variability in how they work .. some (many) are self-equalising so you don't need a phono stage, but attenuation is needed as the signal is far too high for modern inputs.

Other need EQ but the impedance is wrong and you still have the gain issue, will overload most phono stages.


So, who's right?? And what exactly does "will actually work into an MM input and sound fine" mean? :hmm:

Will it actually work and sound any good, in the same way as if one were to use an ordinary MM cartridge? And how can it "sound fine" if it's liable to overload a phono stage??

I have to say that conflicting/confusing information like that, posted here, is something that really roasts my dome! :doh:

Marco.

[montesquieu]

Well, then... This:



...rather contradicts this:



So, who's right?? And what exactly does "will actually work into an MM input and sound fine" mean? :hmm:

Will it actually work and sound any good, in the same way as if one were to use an ordinary MM cartridge? And how can it "sound fine" if it's liable to overload a phono stage??

I have to say that conflicting/confusing information like that, posted here, is something that really roasts my dome! :doh:

Marco.


WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PHONO CARTRIDGES?

Most common cartridge of the 50's and 60's was the ceramic phono cartridge. Typically, these were supplied as turnover cartridges in early (non Hi-Fi) tube and solid state stereo systems, record changers and children's players. Some were higher quality versions such as the Decca Deram. Ceramic cartridges are high impedance and high output voltage (200-1200mV) devices. Another feature of this type of cartridge is that its response is amplitude based pick-up instead of velocity based like magnetic cartridges. This means that phono equalization is not required. A record player with this type of cartridge may be plugged directly into an high impedance (tube) input. Today, this type of cartridge is best used with old 78rpm records.

from http://www.lh-electric.net/tutorials/phono.html

[montesquieu]

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PHONO CARTRIDGES?

Most common cartridge of the 50's and 60's was the ceramic phono cartridge. Typically, these were supplied as turnover cartridges in early (non Hi-Fi) tube and solid state stereo systems, record changers and children's players. Some were higher quality versions such as the Decca Deram. Ceramic cartridges are high impedance and high output voltage (200-1200mV) devices. Another feature of this type of cartridge is that its response is amplitude based pick-up instead of velocity based like magnetic cartridges. This means that phono equalization is not required. A record player with this type of cartridge may be plugged directly into an high impedance (tube) input. Today, this type of cartridge is best used with old 78rpm records.

from http://www.lh-electric.net/tutorials/phono.html

I can't claim to be an expert - my hifi experience dates from long after ceramic cartridges were mostly gone (ie, the 70s) but I did try out an old Decca once and the gain made it unusable. Most people playing with them seem to use vintage preamps made to accept them, or build their own 'phono stage'/input buffer. Which makes sense to me.

[Marco]

I can't claim to be an expert - my hifi experience dates from long after ceramic cartridges were mostly gone (ie, the 70s) but I did try out an old Decca once and the gain made it unusable. Most people playing with them seem to use vintage preamps made to accept them, or build their own 'phono stage'/input buffer. Which makes sense to me.

Thanks for that, Tom. No offence, but I trust you can see where I'm coming from? :)

It would really piss me off if I bought, say, the Decca Deram listed (were it still available), after being told that it will "work fine', and then finding out that it overloaded my phono stage and/or sounded shit for some other reason...!!

That's why, we try our best to ensure that whatever information is published on AoS is factual and accurate.

Now, could you (or anyone else) please explain what is meant by this:


Another feature of this type of cartridge is that its response is amplitude based pick-up instead of velocity based like magnetic cartridges.


Translate please into 'layman's language'.


This means that phono equalization is not required.


Why?


A record player with this type of cartridge may be plugged directly into an high impedance (tube) input.


What exactly is one of those? Is it a phono input, line input or what? Where would I find such, for example, on my Croft preamp?

My hi-fi experience really only dates from the early 80s, so ceramic cartridges, and their efficacy when used with modern equipment, is something I know zero about. However, I wish to ensure that any information posted here about the matter is both accurate and verifiable, for the benefit of all those who may be interested in learning about the subject.

Marco.

[Beobloke]

So, who's right?? And what exactly does "will actually work into an MM input and sound fine" mean? :hmm:

Will it actually work and sound any good, in the same way as if one were to use an ordinary MM cartridge? And how can it "sound fine" if it's liable to overload a phono stage??

I have to say that conflicting/confusing information like that, posted here, is something that really roasts my dome! :doh:

Marco.

Easy tiger...;)

Basically, ceramic cartridges are very sensitive to input loading. If you plug them into a normal MM input which loads them with 47kOhm they behave very differently to when they are plugged into a dedicated ceramic input, which would load them with 1-2MOhm.

With the lower resistive loading, many (but not all!) generally behave more like an MM as their bass rolls off and the RIAA equalisation restores this. Once the loading is up to the recommended Meg or two they have a flat response and thus require no equalisation (ceramic inputs have no RIAA equalisation). Their output will still obviously be higher than the average MM and whether this overloads the phono stage depends on the design of the stage.

It's an inexact science and does not work for all cartridges. However, I know you're a fan of using one's own ears and I can thus confirm through extensive personal experience that a Deram does work into an MM input and it did not overload mine. It sounded lovely but, as I mentioned, was very microphonic - as soon as I touched the armtube or fingerlift, there was a load of thumping through the loudspeakers! This disappeared when I used it through the dedicated Ceramic Cartridge preamplifier that I built years ago and it sounded even better. If you're really interested in the results I'm happy to dig my Deram out when I get five minutes and plug it into an MM input to remind myself of how it fares!

As an aside, if you fancy having a play with some ceramics, I can let you have the circuit of this preamplifier, which then plugs straight into a line input. Sadly, mine disappeared in a house move years ago and I've never got round to building another one.

[Marco]

Now *that* is much more useful, Adam, so thanks for the info :thumbsup:


Basically, ceramic cartridges are very sensitive to input loading. If you plug them into a normal MM input which loads them with 47kOhm they behave very differently to when they are plugged into a dedicated ceramic input, which would load them with 1-2MOhm.

With the lower resistive loading, many (but not all!) generally behave more like an MM as their bass rolls off and the RIAA equalisation restores this. Once the loading is up to the recommended Meg or two they have a flat response and thus require no equalisation (ceramic inputs have no RIAA equalisation). Their output will still obviously be higher than the average MM and whether this overloads the phono stage depends on the design of the stage.


Gotcha now. Makes perfect sense.


It's an inexact science and does not work for all cartridges. However, I know you're a fan of using one's own ears and I can thus confirm through extensive personal experience that a Deram does work into an MM input and it did not overload mine. It sounded lovely but, as I mentioned, was very microphonic - as soon as I touched the armtube or fingerlift, there was a load of thumping through the loudspeakers!


Ok noted. The latter, however, isn't something I'd put up with, nor indeed the cartridge concerned being used anything other than optimally. That would be my only interpretation of 'sounds fine'! ;) It's either right or it's not. In that respect, there is no 'grey area'.


This disappeared when I used it through the dedicated Ceramic Cartridge preamplifier that I built years ago and it sounded even better. If you're really interested in the results I'm happy to dig my Deram out when I get five minutes and plug it into an MM input to remind myself of how it fares!


Please do, as I'd find that most interesting. I'd certainly be in the market for such a cartridge, as long as I was able to use it, as it was intended to be used, and hear it properly, which brings us to this:


As an aside, if you fancy having a play with some ceramics, I can let you have the circuit of this preamplifier, which then plugs straight into a line input. Sadly, mine disappeared in a house move years ago and I've never got round to building another one.

Please do (either send it via PM, or publish it on the new thread that you start in Strokes of Genius, when reviewing your Deram, and please also post some pics). I'd simply ask someone to build said 'preamplifier' for me :cool:

Marco.

[Audioflyer]

There was a very good article published in Wireless world in July 1971 about "Ceramic Pickup Equalization".

I'm currently using a Phillips (GP390) low output ceramic cartridge into a diy mm phono stage with additional passive eq to boost the 1.5db drop off below 500Hz.

If all goes well I'm planning to bring it to Scalford Hall mounted on a Thorens TD160 Super with RB300 arm.

Sharif.

[TheArtOfSound]

What do you think of these Sennheiser HD-414

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cuffia-Sennheiser-HD414-BW6-/331765648885?hash=item4d3ec60df5:g:4tkAAOSwvUlWq3t V

[Ninanina]

Nice one... a member with the right name.... :D why didn't I think of that :doh:

[Marco]

why didn't I think of that :doh:

It didn't have a cucumber in it? :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Ninanina]

It didn't have a cucumber in it? :eyebrows:


That will be it Marco... :doh:

:rfl:

[Puffin]

What do you think of these Sennheiser HD-414

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cuffia-Sennheiser-HD414-BW6-/331765648885?hash=item4d3ec60df5:g:4tkAAOSwvUlWq3t V

Look like they have fallen on deaf ears. Good for an art installation perhaps.

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ONE-OFF-CUSTOM-BUILD-DUAL-MONO-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER-L-K/161968759200?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35308%26meid%3D46f7a2faa8564db48770016fe545 77a2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2522 77240474
I wonder what the Jez, Alan, Ali etc make of this...

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252277240474?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[southall-1998]

Blast from the past. The Kenwood XD-752 (midi?) system. Not high end at all. The sound was rather fun, in a big bass heavy kind of way.

S.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kenwood-mini-hi-fi-XD-752-/272120566605?hash=item3f5ba6534d:g:BQoAAOSwXshWrg2 H

[walpurgis]

Rogers Cadet 2 valve amplifier anybody? Ludicrously overpriced at £600. I sold one about ten years ago on eBay for £60. They're nothing special, I've had a few.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-Cadet-2-Valve-Amplifier-/262229165741?hash=item3d0e1386ad:g:q54AAOSw4HVWFW4 Z

[walpurgis]

Tannoy System 10 DMT II monitors. Extremely nice sounding speakers with plenty of punch. In North London.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-System-10-DMT-II-/222016635693?hash=item33b139032d:g:sZkAAOSwGotWteT ~

[Bigman80]

Not sure if these are a bargain but DAMN!!!! theyre nice to look at

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUARK-TEMPLAR-2-II-Floorstanding-audiophile-Speakers-Superb-Condition-Working-/191800631349?hash=item2ca8356035:g:Ep0AAOSwJb9Wti0 s

[Bigman80]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Naim-Arriva-speakers-with-spiked-plinths-excellent-condition-/252279030742?hash=item3abd0083d6:g:lygAAOSwX~dWq7p U


sweet jesus......i need a proper listening room to put these in

[Macca]

Not sure if these are a bargain but DAMN!!!! theyre nice to look at

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUARK-TEMPLAR-2-II-Floorstanding-audiophile-Speakers-Superb-Condition-Working-/191800631349?hash=item2ca8356035:g:Ep0AAOSwJb9Wti0 s

The price is creeping up for Templars - I think they were around £650 new so that is over a grand in today's money.

[walpurgis]

Not sure if these are a bargain but DAMN!!!! theyre nice to look at

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUARK-TEMPLAR-2-II-Floorstanding-audiophile-Speakers-Superb-Condition-Working-/191800631349?hash=item2ca8356035:g:Ep0AAOSwJb9Wti0 s

I like Ruarks. These look nice, decent price too. The seller Steve is a good bloke and excellent to deal with. Bought my big Tannoys from him. Very pleased with those.

[struth]

very pretty those. fortunately im happy with mine:D

[Bigman80]

I like Ruarks. These look nice, decent price too. The seller Steve is a good bloke and excellent to deal with. Bought my big Tannoys from him. Very pleased with those.


very pretty those. fortunately im happy with mine:D

If i had somewhere to put them id have them

[walpurgis]

Moth Series 30 monoblocks with matching passive pre-amp. Look in very nice condition. Worth every penny of the £385 asking price. Good trustworthy seller too. These are fine sounding units, they'll be snapped up quickly!


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222016993916?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Geoff101]

I don't know if anyone on here is interested in cassette but I've just listed this:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111898746303&alt=web

Seemed too good to chuck and I've no idea if it's worth anything to list as a classified. I might not even make the starting price for collection!

[southall-1998]

Tannoy Devon speakers looking a bit crap. What's even worse is the seller's asking price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Devon-Speakers-/191801221352?hash=item2ca83e60e8:g:4qYAAOSwB4NWtzF F

I don't want to live on this planet any more!!

S.

[ourdogmax]

I don't use cassette any more,but that has me drooling.:stalks::stalks::stalks:

[walpurgis]

Denon PMA-350SE integrated amp with rare optional phono stage. Great sounding bit of kit!

Opening price £55, no bids yet, ends tomorrow. (half tempted myself, but do I need another?)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-PMA-350SE-Amplifier-with-Phono-Stage-/191797123285?hash=item2ca7ffd8d5:g:s4sAAOSwL7VWmRz l

[southall-1998]

Denon PMA-350SE integrated amp with rare optional phono stage. Great sounding bit of kit!

Opening price £55, no bids yet, ends tomorrow. (half tempted myself, but do I need another?)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-PMA-350SE-Amplifier-with-Phono-Stage-/191797123285?hash=item2ca7ffd8d5:g:s4sAAOSwL7VWmRz l


Yes!

S.

[guyhayton]

Denon PMA-350SE integrated amp with rare optional phono stage. Great sounding bit of kit!

Opening price £55, no bids yet, ends tomorrow. (half tempted myself, but do I need another?)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-PMA-350SE-Amplifier-with-Phono-Stage-/191797123285?hash=item2ca7ffd8d5:g:s4sAAOSwL7VWmRz l

Yes!

S.

No you really don't - coz I want it! ;)

[struth]

nah, its mine ;)

[walpurgis]

No you really don't - coz I want it! ;)

There's one for sale on here too if you want one: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?43067-Few-items

[Marco]

Why the major love for a mid-fi old Denon amp - am I missing something? :scratch:

Marco.

[struth]

Why the major love for a mid-fi old Denon amp - am I missing something? :scratch:

Marco.

Not a bad amp actually. one of their best efforts,and for the money, very hard to beat Marco. I'm not really needing one tbh, but hey, sometimes you just go with the horn:D

I'd rather have the Katana cd player in PE

[walpurgis]

Why the major love for a mid-fi old Denon amp - am I missing something? :scratch:

Marco.

It's a remarkably good amp Marco.

[Marco]

Lol - ok, I'll take your word for it! Personally, I'd rather have this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-POA-2200-Denon-PRA-1100-JBL-TLX-121-Pre-and-Power-Amp-Speakers-/301852788580?hash=item4647d40764:g:fDkAAOSwI-BWKPWv

Like Rotel, they made some pretty capable pre/power combos, back in the day, which went under the radar of your average 'Buy British' obsessed audiophile! ;)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Lol - ok, I'll take your word for it! Personally, I'd rather have this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DENON-PRA-1100-POA-2200-POWER-AMPLIFIER-PREAMPLIFIER-/111895807110?hash=item1a0d828486:g:CAwAAOSwKtlWs0o S

Marco.

Yeah, but that's around ten times what the PMA-350SE goes for. Making it a total bargain.

Lets put it this way. If you had one driving your Ditton 15XRs, you'd be astonished how good it was. :trust: :)

[dantheman91]

Why the major love for a mid-fi old Denon amp - am I missing something? :scratch:

Marco.

Because their excellent budget maybe superb yes.....They knock the giant A400's in the water....

Using one currently sure is excellent and with gale speakers would you believe :wowzer:

Bit of fun my good man try one i dare you...:cool:

[Marco]

Lolz - ok, noted! ;)

Marco.

[southall-1998]

Here is a muppet asking £560 for this Tag McLaren 60iRv Integrated. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tag-McLaren-60iRv-Integrated-Amplifier-Boxed-with-Remote-Control-/172076720771?hash=item2810926283:g:IBQAAOSwKtlWpo3 n

The inside is nothing special. This amp is really just an 8000a in a middle class suit!

S.

[ff1d1l]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genelec-S30-NF-Triamp-Studio-Reference-FULLY-SERVICED-/141900682529?hash=item2109f09521:g:~ioAAOSw~bFWOKU v
Bet these aren't too bad...

[walpurgis]

Another Denon PMA-350SE. This one looks in nice nick and has the desirable optional (and rather good) phono stage. £65!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252279805887?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Ends tomorrow!

Great sounding amp if you're on a budget, or just want a back-up.

[struth]

Been a lot of nice amps here and on bay of late. typical that I am fairly happy and dont have much cash anyways lol. Ive got a number of those infamous monos in cupboard :eyebrows:

[Puffin]

Anybody tried a Klappferrit:lol::eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klappferrit-Ferrit-fur-Kabel-4-7mm-schwarz-Netzfilter-EMI-RF-Filter-black-/180985634926?hash=item2a2395a06e:m:m5s8taiw1CxKRNI DSMiO9Zg

[spendorman]

Anybody tried a Klappferrit:lol::eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klappferrit-Ferrit-fur-Kabel-4-7mm-schwarz-Netzfilter-EMI-RF-Filter-black-/180985634926?hash=item2a2395a06e:m:m5s8taiw1CxKRNI DSMiO9Zg

I have one of those, don't know where it came from, put it on the mains lead of a noisy SMPS battery charger in the hope that it would help.

[struth]

Anybody tried a Klappferrit:lol::eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klappferrit-Ferrit-fur-Kabel-4-7mm-schwarz-Netzfilter-EMI-RF-Filter-black-/180985634926?hash=item2a2395a06e:m:m5s8taiw1CxKRNI DSMiO9Zg

Had a dose of that once ;)

[cargar]

Had a dose of that once ;)

:lol::rfl:

[walpurgis]

Ooooh. Any bets as to how much these NOS boxed Tannoy 15" Red drivers with their crossovers will fetch? Mega rare in this condition!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-Dual-concentrics15-In-pair-BOXED-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/281933390157?hash=item41a48a214d:g:Of4AAOSwQYZWvPX j

Nine days to go and bid up to £1320 so far. I'm guessing maybe they'll go for £5000 to £7000.

[Ninanina]

I reckon £4,500 but still a crazy price surely?

[Marco]

Very nice... My Lockwoods originally came with a pair of Reds in, which I later swapped for Golds, as their overall presentation was more preferable in my system. Reds, being 15ohms, need matching with vintage valve amps, fitted with 15ohms taps, not the 8ohms ones most modern amps are fitted with.

Also, Reds, along with Silvers and Blacks are voiced rather differently from Golds, as they hark from before the popular music era (or at least Silvers and Blacks do, but Reds share their inherent traits), and as such, despite their size, don't really do deep bass. Instead their (considerable) talents lie in the midrange, where they are utterly, UTTERLY SUBLIME!

Fine if you're musical tastes are light classical, jazz, choral, acoustic or similar, but not so good if you're also into rock, dance, electronic, rap or anything else that carries what one could call an 'aggressive' bass line (count me in), so that's why I moved the Reds on. Golds have 95% of the magical midrange of the Reds, but also do the bass thing with aplomb! :)

However, I paid £3.5k for my Lockwood Majors *with* 15" Reds in, so if the drive units alone go for what Geoff predicts (and I would tend to agree), then that'll be quite something. Thing is, sonic prowess aside (and if your music tastes and system match the abilities of the Reds, once in suitable cabinets, nothing short of £50K today will be able to compete), one has to consider the (acute) rarity value here.

Anyway, whoever wins them will not only have a genuinely world-class pair of iconic speakers, but a big slice of audio history! :cool:

Marco.

[Bigman80]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-TONEARM-/281932106114?hash=item41a4768982:g:qyIAAOSwG-1WuzEp

[southall-1998]

Ooooh. Any bets as to how much these NOS boxed Tannoy 15" Red drivers with their crossovers will fetch? Mega rare in this condition!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-Dual-concentrics15-In-pair-BOXED-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/281933390157?hash=item41a48a214d:g:Of4AAOSwQYZWvPX j

Nine days to go and bid up to £1320 so far. I'm guessing maybe they'll go for £5000 to £7000.


And sound waaaaay better than your HPD's :)

S.

[walpurgis]

And sound waaaaay better than your HPD's :)

S.

But I don't own HPDs Shane. :eek:

[cargar]

Ooooh. Any bets as to how much these NOS boxed Tannoy 15" Red drivers with their crossovers will fetch? Mega rare in this condition!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-Dual-concentrics15-In-pair-BOXED-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/281933390157?hash=item41a48a214d:g:Of4AAOSwQYZWvPX j

Nine days to go and bid up to £1320 so far. I'm guessing maybe they'll go for £5000 to £7000.

I would be somewhat wary of bidding on these - see the neg feedback:scratch:

[southall-1998]

But I don't own HPDs Shane. :eek:

Oh bugger I forgot.

S.

[Ninanina]

nothing short of £50K today will be able to compete

£50K is an awful lot of money...

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-TONEARM-/281932106114?hash=item41a4768982:g:qyIAAOSwG-1WuzEp

It's not an FFSS type arm. It's a Deram I believe (as somebody informed me recently). Certainly not worth £100 in my humble opinion.

[Marco]

£50K is an awful lot of money...

Indeed, but I've heard plenty of modern speakers (TAD or Magico anyone?) at that sort of price and beyond, sound completely sterile and bereft of music merit, in comparison - and simply wouldn't get NEAR to replicating what a pair of 15" Reds (in the right cabs) are capable of :trust:

Marco.

[Barry]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-TONEARM-/281932106114?hash=item41a4768982:g:qyIAAOSwG-1WuzEp

I would avoid - it looks primitive with the Garrard SP25 headshell. If you really want a Decca arm, you would be better off spending more on a fixed headshell Decca arm, such as the 'London', or better still the 'International'.

[walpurgis]

Indeed, but I've heard plenty of modern speakers (TAD or Magico anyone?) at that sort of price and beyond, sound completely sterile and bereft of music merit, in comparison - and simply wouldn't get NEAR to replicating what a pair of 15" Reds (in the right cabs) are capable of :trust:

Marco.

Yeah. I've heard Avalons and Wilsons costing that and more, that did nothing for me.

(but the Avantgarde Trios did impress :))

[spendorman]

I would avoid - it looks primitive with the Garrard SP25 headshell. If you really want a Decca arm, you would be better off spending more on a fixed headshell Decca arm, such as the 'London', or better still the 'International'.

It may be, but my brother used one for years with Shure cartridges on a 301, and it worked really well. He had the add-on magnetic bias compensator.

[Marco]

Yeah. I've heard Avalons and Wilsons costing that and more, that did nothing for me.

(but the Avantgarde Trios did impress :))

Yes, because some big horns can be stunning! Yes, stop the sniggering there at the back.... :eyebrows:

Anyway, give me nice big, 'bad-ass' DC drivers in huge, wide-baffled cabinets, any day, over the vast majority of the pish that's made today! :exactly:

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Anyway, give me nice big, 'bad-ass' DC drivers in huge, wide-baffled cabinets, any day, over the vast majority of the pish that's made today! :exactly:

Marco.

It's a disease Marco.

Or is it?

Once you've lived with a fine pair of Tannoy DCs for a while, despite their definite character (faults?), nothing else ever seems to sound quite right afterwards.

[Ninanina]

It's a disease Marco.

Or is it?

Once you've lived with a fine pair of Tannoy DCs for a while, despite their definite character (faults?), nothing else ever seems to sound quite right afterwards.

I would still put a nice pair of Klipsch La Scalas or maybe the mighty Klipschorns against them...

[Marco]

Yet, you haven't heard a big pair of vintage Tannoy DCs, in order to make that assertion? You can't count those toys you've got ;)

Btw, I also like some big Klipschs :)

Marco.

[Marco]

It's a disease Marco.

Or is it?

Once you've lived with a fine pair of Tannoy DCs for a while, despite their definite character (faults?), nothing else ever seems to sound quite right afterwards.

No speakers are perfect, but it's the musically cohesive nature of their 'point source' effect, mixed with the horn loading, their use of light, 'fast sounding' paper cones, and ability to SHIFT SERIOUS AMOUNTS OF AIR, in a grin-inducing way, which as you say, makes them rather addictive :eyebrows:

Marco.

[ff1d1l]

Ooooh. Any bets as to how much these NOS boxed Tannoy 15" Red drivers with their crossovers will fetch? Mega rare in this condition!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-Dual-concentrics15-In-pair-BOXED-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/281933390157?hash=item41a48a214d:g:Of4AAOSwQYZWvPX j

Nine days to go and bid up to £1320 so far. I'm guessing maybe they'll go for £5000 to £7000.

If you look closely there's slight dimpling to the right hand dustcap....I shouldn't imagine they'll go for much:)

Joking aside, based on what NIB Garrards fetch, I'm estimating the upper end of the 5k to 7k.

Klipsch and Tannoy lovers, do drop in to my room at Scalford and check out what the currently under-the-radar Ureis are capable of...

[ff1d1l]

Just had a look at that listing again...
Those boxes....that version of the Tannoy logo...I'm no expert but they're not contemporary, are they? so NOT NIB, so maybe not a NIB price?

[spendorman]

Just had a look at that listing again...
Those boxes....that version of the Tannoy logo...I'm no expert but they're not contemporary, are they? so NOT NIB, so maybe not a NIB price?

Yes, did not notice that, also marked on the boxes in marker pen RE followed by a number. Recone possibly?

Many years ago I had some KEF B200's reconed by KEF, they wrote REC on a label stuck on the chassis.

[walpurgis]

Just had a look at that listing again...
Those boxes....that version of the Tannoy logo...I'm no expert but they're not contemporary, are they? so NOT NIB, so maybe not a NIB price?

The logo on the boxes is the one used in the eighties.

[ff1d1l]

Yes, did not notice that, also marked on the boxes in marker pen RE followed by a number. Recone possibly?

Many years ago I had some KEF B200's reconed by KEF, they wrote REC on a label stuck on the chassis.
Sharper eyes than me...yes, I'm sure thats it.

So some Reds, admittedly nice, in some boxes, not NIB, used and reconed. Not quite the impression the listing gives...

[spendorman]

Sharper eyes than me...yes, I'm sure thats it.

So some Reds, admittedly nice, in some boxes, not new and reconed. Not quite the impression the listing gives...

"Sharper eyes" perhaps not, maybe a larger computer monitor, because my eyes are the opposite of sharp!

Looks a bit like one crossover has a different shade of paint on compared with the other. But as mentioned, it looks like no paint off the speaker chassis where bolts would go. Perhaps these were complete rebuilds with chassis repainted.

[spendorman]

I don't have massive experience with Classic Tannoys, but about 40 years ago I inherited a pair of 12" Silver corner Chatsworths form an uncle, who had bought them new. These were fabulous units, improved by fitting in larger cabinets. I bought a second pair of Silvers that were in perfect condition, but they were older production, seemed to have a lighter cone and slightly stiffer suspension. These never sounded as good as my uncle's ones. Bass extension was not as good, midrange was more coloured and treble not as extended. I then bought a pair of 12" Golds, they were not bad at all but did not match the magic of uncle's, probably late Silvers.

Later years, I bought a pair of re-foamed HPD315's (Alnico magnet ones), these remind me more of my uncle's Silver more than the others units. I still have the HPD 315's and the empty Corner Chatsworth cabinets. Any thoughts of how the HPD's would be in those old cabinets?

Why am I writing this, I suppose it's that I believe that there may be different versions of the 12" Silver with quite different sonic properties.

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-End-British-Hi-Fi-Cymbol-CDP-12-CD-Player-/291678876952?hash=item43e96a7518

[spendorman]

KT77 valves, perhaps not such a bargain, but I know that they are usually expensive: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KT77-GOLDEN-LION-2-PCS-MATCHED-PAIRS-SAME-DATE-CODES-VALVE-TUBE-/172002959901

I have four GEC branded ones for my Radford STA25 III, what is the difference between the Gold Lion and the GEC branded ones?

[ff1d1l]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/technics-1500/1154990363
On gumtree.

Be quick....

[southall-1998]

Awesome! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NELSON-PASS-LABS-X350-Monster-350w-Class-A-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-GWO-60Kilo-/201522568207

S.

[walpurgis]

Awesome! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NELSON-PASS-LABS-X350-Monster-350w-Class-A-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-GWO-60Kilo-/201522568207

S.

Yes. That's rather nice Shane. It'll sound sublime of course. Not sure what I'd need 350 watts for though.

(it'll keep the room warm though :))

[spendorman]

Celestion Ditton 15, not the XR's

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-15/331772693837

I don't know about his other stuff, but this seems to be money for old rope!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nylon-Rope-/331775226384

[Marco]

Celestion Ditton 15, not the XR's

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-15/331772693837



"Wood in good condition too." :lol:

He's havin' a laff, right??

Marco.

[spendorman]

"Wood in good condition too." :lol:

He's havin' a laff, right??

Marco.

He also describes them as "Lowther Acousta"

But they were in the end a bargain.

[southall-1998]

£325 for this Audio Innovations Alto! WTF is wrong with some people?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Innovations-Amp-/161971225188?hash=item25b63cc264:g:-9IAAOSwuAVWtymg

S.

[Puffin]

Not one of the originals, the Audio Partnership clone at that.

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BURMESTER-917-CD-TRANSPORT-/222023703592?hash=item33b1a4dc28:g:bHYAAOSwHnFVzxE Y

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASR-BASIS-EXCLUSIVE-PHONO-STAGE-/222023701972?hash=item33b1a4d5d4:g:XoIAAOSwFGNWTMn O

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Burmester-808-MK-III-Reference-Line-Pre-Amplifier-/222023704358?hash=item33b1a4df26:g:W9kAAOSw3ydV0hP I

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASR-EMITTER-I-EXCLUSIVE-VERSION-BLUE-/222023705571?hash=item33b1a4e3e3:g:I5cAAOSwGotWo2b 1

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Croft-Pre-Amp-/322008584492?hash=item4af935112c:g:oBgAAOSwG-1WwMwP

[struth]

boxed lenco

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301872742691?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

boxed lenco

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301872742691?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Yes. I've seen that. Could be nice.

[skimminstones]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cecil-E-Watts-Manual-Parastat-Record-Cleaning-Machine-prototype-/381542868074?hash=item58d5ba246a:g:BTcAAOSwQYZWu5N 9

looks an interesting item. No idea about being a bargain and the cleaning parts look like they would need replacing but it looks interesting to me

[mad-moon]

SD Acoustics open baffle...nice condition and good price too...collection Dumfries..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sd-acoustics-limited-edition-open-baffle-ribbon-speakers-rare-near-mint-/141906328432?hash=item210a46bb70:g:TxkAAOSwuAVWxIc m

[Qwin]

SD Acoustics open baffle...nice condition and good price too...collection Dumfries..

:stalks:They do look interesting and a fair price.
Wish I had the space for OB.

[struth]

look nice.. not silly far away.

[Ali Tait]

Specially when I'm working in Ayr..

[Marco]

SD Acoustics open baffle...nice condition and good price too...collection Dumfries..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sd-acoustics-limited-edition-open-baffle-ribbon-speakers-rare-near-mint-/141906328432?hash=item210a46bb70:g:TxkAAOSwuAVWxIc m

Why have "Item location: walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom", then must be collected in Dumfries? Which is it to be and why? :scratch:

It never ceases to amaze me how misleading/uninformative some ads are on ebay, and how some folk don't seem to give a shit! :doh:

Marco.

[Qwin]

Marco - They are being advertised by Glass-Audio (Commercial) who are based in the Midlands.
Item location is produced automatically from their registered address, regardless of the collection address.
At least it used to work that way, I don't think ebay have changed things. ;)

[dantheman91]

Poor Tannoys - :eek: Drivers look OK but look at the cabs...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-GOLD-concentric-speakers-in-Cabinets-Vintage-/182023657131?hash=item2a617496ab:g:MCoAAOSwPc9WwIG D

[Jonboy]

Poor Tannoys - :eek: Drivers look OK but look at the cabs...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-GOLD-concentric-speakers-in-Cabinets-Vintage-/182023657131?hash=item2a617496ab:g:MCoAAOSwPc9WwIG D


there looks to of been a lot of water damage

[Ninanina]

there looks to of been a lot of water damage

Oh my word what a mess they are :doh:

[Marco]

Marco - They are being advertised by Glass-Audio (Commercial) who are based in the Midlands.
Item location is produced automatically from their registered address, regardless of the collection address.
At least it used to work that way, I don't think ebay have changed things. ;)

Thanks, Ken. I didn't even see the Glass Audio bit. I was just looking at the description. I still don't get the Dumfries connection, though! :scratch:

Why aren't they being collected from where the company are based, i.e. the Midlands? There is no explanation for why that is so, which I can see....

Marco.

[struth]

they were rather nice looking. Fortunately I was just far enough away :D

wouldnt be srprised if Ali has grabbed them

[Ninanina]

Might be of interest to someone... I had a pair of Acousta's with Lowther drivers and they were just lovely..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lowther-Acousta-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/141903603720?hash=item210a1d2808:g:UhwAAOSwUuFWwGL N

[Ninanina]

I reckon £4,500 but still a crazy price surely?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281933390157?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Well maybe less ... they have stuck at £2,500 for a while now... so maybe my £4,500 estimate won't be too far out... do I win a prize for being the nearest ? :eek:

[Marco]

The serious bidders will come in at the end... At the moment, they'll be holding back, not wanting to put the price up any more by starting a bidding war. I think £4.5k will be about right.

Yesh, your prize will be a nice big cucumber! :D

Marco.

[ff1d1l]

The boxes that come with these are contemporary...and more use.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-Vintage-Studio-Cabinet-Speakers-/301874288495

[struth]

Linky no worky...for me anyways

[Ali Tait]

they were rather nice looking. Fortunately I was just far enough away :D

wouldnt be srprised if Ali has grabbed them

No, have a car to pay for Grant, was kinda offering to pick them up for you..

[Barry]

Might be of interest to someone... I had a pair of Acousta's with Lowther drivers and they were just lovely..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lowther-Acousta-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/141903603720?hash=item210a1d2808:g:UhwAAOSwUuFWwGL N

I lived with a pair of those for about a year. Worked well with a Quad 22/II, (but so did the Quad 57s). They were very nice to listen to at the time, good with piano music, but speaker design has moved on considerably since the '60s.

[Marco]

+1... It's not happenin'... Broken. Fooked...

Marco.

[Oddball]

I expect Marco will be buying these??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gorgeous-Pair-Quad-Electrostatic-Speakers-1-Owner-Since-1958-/151983406009?hash=item2362eabbb9:g:3~sAAOSwKtVWwFk X

Joking apart , are they quite unusual?:scratch:

HHmmm, I see they are not that rare

[ff1d1l]

Linky no worky...for me anyways

Fixt....link is

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-Vintage-Studio-Cabinet-Speakers-/301874288495

[walpurgis]

I expect Marco will be buying these??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gorgeous-Pair-Quad-Electrostatic-Speakers-1-Owner-Since-1958-/151983406009?hash=item2362eabbb9:g:3~sAAOSwKtVWwFk X

Joking apart , are they quite unusual?:scratch:

Well they are in Wrexham! :)

They are pretty common. I've owned a pair, so have many here and I'm sure many still use them. Possibly the most revealing speaker ever made! They can be wonderful in the right system and environment.

[walpurgis]

Fixt....link is

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-Vintage-Studio-Cabinet-Speakers-/301874288495

Those will fetch a pretty penny!

[struth]

Nice offer , thanks:). Theyve been relisted at 325.

[Qwin]

Those will fetch a pretty penny!

Yes, nice condition, and a low starting price, but they will end up fetching a lot.

[dantheman91]

Poor Tannoys again but i suppose the price is good...ish

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-speakers-rare-15-unknow-name-lot-4-speakers-/252286435477?nma=true&si=DCNQCnZaufDd4RrnvOjtvoaFXE0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[walpurgis]

Tannoy Cheviots in Leeds. Need a tidy and cone surrounds, but look solid enough and worth grabbing at £500.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviots-/182030463250?hash=item2a61dc7112:g:2gwAAOSwFNZWyGq U

[walpurgis]

Totally stuffed Tannoy tweeters. Stated as being "in good shape"! What rubbish. In every way.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-1-DMT-Aluminium-Dome-Tweeter-for-E11-M15-M20-J35-J90-Speaker-/131731667182?hash=item1eabd1b8ee:g:vp8AAOSw~OVWxvV J

[Ali Tait]

Nice offer , thanks:). Theyve been relisted at 325.

Well I'm there next week too if you change your mind.

[Marco]

I expect Marco will be buying these??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gorgeous-Pair-Quad-Electrostatic-Speakers-1-Owner-Since-1958-/151983406009?hash=item2362eabbb9:g:3~sAAOSwKtVWwFk X

Joking apart , are they quite unusual?:scratch:

HHmmm, I see they are not that rare

Lol... I'll stick with my Tannoys, thanks! However, if any Quad fans here would like me to give them the once over, as it were, ahead of a possible purchase, I'm more than willing to do that :)

Marco.

[Marco]

Fixt....link is

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-Vintage-Studio-Cabinet-Speakers-/301874288495

Very interesting - with Monitor Reds in, too! If anyone's in the market for big pair of seriously good Tannoy DCs, then quite simply, it doesn't get much better :)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Could we be heading for a record price here. A boxed original Goldring Lenco GL75. This ends in an hour and is bid up to £190 so far. It will no doubt go higher!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turntable-Goldring-Lenco-GL75-Idler-Drive-Boxed-with-Shure-M55E-Cartridge-/301872742691?hash=item4649048123:g:fl8AAOSwKtVWwLS Y

[Ninanina]

The serious bidders will come in at the end... At the moment, they'll be holding back, not wanting to put the price up any more by starting a bidding war. I think £4.5k will be about right.

Yesh, your prize will be a nice big cucumber! :D

Marco.

I reckon i've got a cucumber coming then... :eek:

[Marco]

Grant's unzipping his now, in preparation for its evening 'airing'.... :eyebrows:

Anyway, £4100.00... You weren't far off! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-Dual-concentrics15-In-pair-BOXED-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/281933390157?&autorefresh=true

Would be interesting to know what the lucky buyer's intentions are with them :)

Marco.

[montesquieu]

Grant's unzipping his now, in preparation for its evening 'airing'.... :eyebrows:

Anyway, £4100.00... You weren't far off! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-Dual-concentrics15-In-pair-BOXED-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/281933390157?&autorefresh=true

Would be interesting to know what the lucky buyer's intentions are with them :)

Marco.


It's just collector nonsense. Golds are superior to any Reds - early or late - that I've heard, whether in modern or period cabinets. They also improved the crossover. It's an interesting phenomenon but it's got nothing to do with getting a better sound.

Also, the seller has had some questionable moments, I contacted him some years back about attempting to flog a pair of HPDs as as Gold, he basically told me to naff off and blocked me from his listings. Seems to be more established now so has perhaps learned to behave himself but I'd still be cautious.

[Marco]

Having owned 15" Reds and Golds, and used them in the same Lockwood cabinets, I know where you're coming from, Tom - and of course there's a reason why I swapped the original Reds for Golds....

The Reds are more one-trick ponies, *but* what they do well (midrange lucidity) is stunning, and significantly better in that area than Golds, which in turn are significantly better in the bass. It's pretty much horses for courses, including the amps you use with them, in order to get them to sing, and most importantly the music you're into.

Ultimately, for me, as I'm into such a wide and varied amount of music, Golds were the more versatile :)

Marco.

[Pierre De Grenoble]

kinda tempted by this.. and its only an hour down the road for me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-L1000-paralell-tracking-turntable-/182026597805?hash=item2a61a175ad:g:EyQAAOSwbdpWWct 0

Has anybody got any experience, and are there any known problems to be cautious about.

I'm seriously looking for a good Japanese turntable/arm with a detachable SME type head shell for about this sort of price or cheaper

[nuff]

This might be of interest to the Bowie fans. He could of made an effort with the listing title though :mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231848485410?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-MC-1x-Moving-Coil-Stereo-Cartridge-New-Boxed-with-papers-very-nice-/231845828195?hash=item35fb169663:g:Au0AAOSwKtVWwMx 2

Nice mc cart.... AT made them i think

[walpurgis]

Decca International arm. Boxed, unused, £180!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-International-Tonearm-New-other-/322016168804?

[Beobloke]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-MC-1x-Moving-Coil-Stereo-Cartridge-New-Boxed-with-papers-very-nice-/231845828195?hash=item35fb169663:g:Au0AAOSwKtVWwMx 2

Nice mc cart.... AT made them i think

I bought one of these recently from a US seller and it is a superb cartridge. The seller of the above item was also selling an MC-1S (which is the normal half inch mount variant; the MC-1x plugs straight into an SME headshell mount) but it was gone within an hour or so of listing and I was too slow! :(

[Marco]

I note that the Lockwood Majors (with Tannoy Reds in) went for £5101.90: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-Vintage-Studio-Cabinet-Speakers-/301874288495?clk_rvr_id=986766545998&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

Good price, and still a bargain, considering the performance that these speakers are capable of! :)

Marco.

[Pieoftheday]

Denon PMA-350SE integrated amp with rare optional phono stage. Great sounding bit of kit!

Opening price £55, no bids yet, ends tomorrow. (half tempted myself, but do I need another?)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-PMA-350SE-Amplifier-with-Phono-Stage-/191797123285?hash=item2ca7ffd8d5:g:s4sAAOSwL7VWmRz l

Geoff, can these be used with a remote? cheers Jim

[dantheman91]

Could be decent kit in these valves local bournemouth area

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/job-lot-of-vintage-valves/1156629302

[walpurgis]

Geoff, can these be used with a remote? cheers Jim

I believe there is a remote for these. I've never had one with those I've owned though. I suspect it may be an optional extra like the phono stage. Presumably, any Denon amplifier or system remote is likely to work with it.

[walpurgis]

Mordaunt Short MS737 speakers. These are a bit special. They have the big Decca London ribbon horn tweeter!!

Could be a bargain. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-short-Vintage-Speakers-Ms-737-/111913321547?hash=item1a0e8dc44b:g:XWoAAOSwe7BWy1F a

In Colchester.

[The Black Adder]

I note that the Lockwood Majors (with Tannoy Reds in) went for £5101.90: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-Vintage-Studio-Cabinet-Speakers-/301874288495?clk_rvr_id=986766545998&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

Good price, and still a bargain, considering the performance that these speakers are capable of! :)

Marco.

The cabs are the same as mine. Note the open aperture at the bottom, no front plinth.

Very tasty price though... :)

[Ninanina]

Grant's unzipping his now, in preparation for its evening 'airing'.... :eyebrows:

Anyway, £4100.00... You weren't far off! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-Dual-concentrics15-In-pair-BOXED-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/281933390157?&autorefresh=trueMarco.

I was not too far off the price... so someone owes me a
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