Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[Marco]

I'm saying nothing..... :eyebrows:

Marco.

[struth]

not got a cuk lass, but have 2 melons and a nice pineapple ;)

[Ninanina]

not got a cuk lass, but have 2 melons and a nice pineapple ;)

That's good enough :doh:

[mikeyb]

Not eBay but a bargain none the less.

Chromecast Audio for £15

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertainment/digital-and-smart-tv/smart-tv/google-chromecast-audio-10137628-pdt.html

[ff1d1l]

Heads up for Adam/Beobloke though not cheap...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Endstufe-MX-10000-Centennial-Limited-Edition-Near-MINT-power-amp/331784593383?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D3041dc1b37fe4ccd86ee 3808b83a0f43%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26s d%3D371561222067

[Bigman80]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160226/c1c159e0b4fbeff21b0fb51284c353a9.jpg

I know a few have been looking for one of these. Cheap at the minute !

[walpurgis]

But how long will it remain cheap? :)


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lovely-Mission-774-Tonearm-Fits-in-SME-or-most-other-arm-cut-outs-Boxed-/262307040717?hash=item3d12b7cdcd:g:MRYAAOSwezVWzyn G

[mikeyb]

But how long will it remain cheap? :)


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lovely-Mission-774-Tonearm-Fits-in-SME-or-most-other-arm-cut-outs-Boxed-/262307040717?hash=item3d12b7cdcd:g:MRYAAOSwezVWzyn G
Very reliable seller, I bought my JVC QL-Y5F turntable from him and was exactly as described. He even delivered it in person when visiting his relatives nearby.

[Bigman80]

But how long will it remain cheap? :)


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lovely-Mission-774-Tonearm-Fits-in-SME-or-most-other-arm-cut-outs-Boxed-/262307040717?hash=item3d12b7cdcd:g:MRYAAOSwezVWzyn G

Not long. He has the matching MC 773 cartridge too

[mikeyb]

If really keen on those two items, I would ahem... contact the seller ;)


Oooh just realised I have his mobile number [emoji4]

[Bigman80]

Lol.

[Beobloke]

Heads up for Adam/Beobloke though not cheap...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Endstufe-MX-10000-Centennial-Limited-Edition-Near-MINT-power-amp/331784593383?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D3041dc1b37fe4ccd86ee 3808b83a0f43%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26s d%3D371561222067

He keeps relisting this but not reducing it! Trouble is, Hi-Fi Do in Japan are only asking half this when they have one. The last one they had was a couple of weeks ago and I missed it thanks to us being without telephone or broadband at home for a week! Cheers, BT...

[struth]

Link comes up with a gasket

[walpurgis]

Link comes up with a gasket

Gaskets can be handy! :D

[karma67]

fantastic pre amp,worth it for the phono stage alone.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lovely-Nakamichi-CA-5E-Preamplifier-with-fully-adjustable-mm-mc-phono-stage-/262307081952?hash=item3d12b86ee0:g:32EAAOSwuAVWzzN 1

[brian2957]

Gaskets can be handy! :D

Aye it's a good word gasket :D

[Ali Tait]

Not as good as flange. :D

[walpurgis]

Spigot anybody?


(I have a feeling this is going to get daft (er))

[brian2957]

Or rude(er) :lol:

[tapid]

Yes ,the seller bought some goodies off me last year, very genuine guy to deal with if your interested

[walpurgis]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160226/c1c159e0b4fbeff21b0fb51284c353a9.jpg

I know a few have been looking for one of these. Cheap at the minute !

Not cheap any more. Bidding is now at £196 with over 3 days to go. Will it set a record?

[Jonboy]

Think it will go for more than I was willing to pay for it with all this hype , so got any other suggestions for my Lenco Geoff :)

[Bigman80]

Oh dear. We seem to be inflating the price. [emoji848]

It'll probably slow down now. I reckon about £250 final sale price.

[southall-1998]

Rare sight on ebay- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-JBL-PARAGON-Speaker-System-/201529254658?hash=item2eec146302:g:Q1gAAOSwFNZWzZR p&clk_rvr_id=988866080365&rmvSB=true

S.

[walpurgis]

Rare sight on ebay- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-JBL-PARAGON-Speaker-System-/201529254658?hash=item2eec146302:g:Q1gAAOSwFNZWzZR p&clk_rvr_id=988866080365&rmvSB=true

S.

Yeah. It is on the rare side. People always seem to ask a fortune for them. Dunno why. I've heard the Paragon suite and it was horrendous. Dreadfully coloured and underdamped. It has a real 'honk' to it! Curiosity or collector value only. The drive units used are pretty good though. It's the cabinet that's the problem.

[Macca]

lots of serious JBL collectors in the USA. That will end up one room of someone's mansion.

[walpurgis]

lots of serious JBL collectors in the USA. That will end up one room of someone's mansion.

Quite a possibility Martin. Or it will go to the far east. Somebody will see it as the essential 'must have' item.

[southall-1998]

Bloody hell... I don't want to live on this planet anymore!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DENON-SC-E313SE-HiFi-Stereo-SPEAKERS-Made-in-England-FREE-UK-DELIVERY-/252302569665?hash=item3abe67b0c1:g:38wAAOSwe7BW0vo a

The vendor is asking £90 for these Denon SC-E313SE speakers. They look like good decent JPW speakers in disguise. With the fancy Denon logo stuck on it.

S.

[spendorman]

Bloody hell... I don't want to live on this planet anymore!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DENON-SC-E313SE-HiFi-Stereo-SPEAKERS-Made-in-England-FREE-UK-DELIVERY-/252302569665?hash=item3abe67b0c1:g:38wAAOSwe7BW0vo a

The vendor is asking £90 for these Denon SC-E313SE speakers. They look like good decent JPW speakers in disguise. With the fancy Denon logo stuck on it.

S.

About 12 years ago I heard a Denon mini system, quite impressed with it especially the speakers. Later found out that they were made for Denon by JPW.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lovely-Nakamichi-CA-5E-Preamplifier-with-fully-adjustable-mm-mc-phono-stage-/262307081952?hash=item3d12b86ee0:g:32EAAOSwuAVWzzN 1

sold mine too cheaply doh

[walpurgis]

Dubious Tannoy Red 15" units are up for sale again. I wonder why they didn't sell last time? Seeing as the bids were up to £4500. Did the buyer spot something fishy?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-LSU-15-HF-L-dual-concentric-15-Inch-with-crossovers-STUNNING-/281948606019?hash=item41a5724e43:g:Of4AAOSwQYZWvPX j

[Audio Advent]

I've a strong feeling Bakabunghippo (the seller) is a well known and trusted seller/trader in the traditional world of hifi, ex-BBC with many of those types of contacts. Pretty sure it's the same guy who has/had a big stand at the Tonbridge Audiojumble twice a year (though I haven't been for about 5 years). So they're likely ok on that basis not that I'd encourage spending that sort of money without fully checking such doubts out!

[southall-1998]

5 gullible bids on these- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-802D-Speakers-Excellent-Condition-/252302972223?hash=item3abe6dd53f:g:vdQAAOSwx-9W003u

S.

[Marco]

Dubious Tannoy Red 15" units are up for sale again. I wonder why they didn't sell last time? Seeing as the bids were up to £4500. Did the buyer spot something fishy?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Red-LSU-15-HF-L-dual-concentric-15-Inch-with-crossovers-STUNNING-/281948606019?hash=item41a5724e43:g:Of4AAOSwQYZWvPX j

Nightmare... Probably an idiot time-waster bidding on something that, when it came to the crunch, he or she couldn't afford! :doh:

Marco.

[Audio Advent]

Here's a new ruse!

VINTAGE AUDIO HIFI FUSE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VF-LAWSON-VINTAGE-AUDIO-HIFI-FUSE-VERY-NICE-SOUND-QUALITY-5A-UK-PLUG-SIZE-/201519332257) - err, an old common house fuse that might have come out of the plug from some hifi, perhaps.

If you miss it, don't worry, the seller has another MK 3A "Vintage Audio Hifi Fuse".

Now, if we can get the right forum threads going, we can create demand for vintage fuses which have only had audio mains going through and therefore have been conditioned correctly for amazing results!

[southall-1998]

Shane wants!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Naim-CD555-CD-Player-SN262176-2008-Rcom-Burndys-Box-HiLine-Puck-Manual/381552767520?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3Dd7fbd380b0714195b3d 1000424844f66%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D111916385518

S.

[ff1d1l]

Nightmare... Probably an idiot time-waster bidding on something that, when it came to the crunch, he or she couldn't afford! :doh:

Marco.

Or the buyer was sufficiently discerning to think he'd been rather lead up the garden path by the listing. Or very sensibly bought the Reds in the boxes by that nice Mr Lockwood instead...

[Qwin]

My Tannoy Cheviots at £200 starting price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviot-Loudspeakers-/291695780954?hash=item43ea6c645a:g:voYAAOSwWTRW0ul K

[southall-1998]

My Tannoy Cheviots at £200 starting price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviot-Loudspeakers-/291695780954?hash=item43ea6c645a:g:voYAAOSwWTRW0ul K

Good pics, followed by a good description of the speaker. Good one, Ken.

S.

[BTH K10A]

How about these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Western-Electric-TA-4151-A-Field-Coil-Speakers-Stock-And-Original/201531941712?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D3acf2d38d6fe4048a91d cb9452a4560e%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26s d%3D201529254658

[montesquieu]

I've a strong feeling Bakabunghippo (the seller) is a well known and trusted seller/trader in the traditional world of hifi, ex-BBC with many of those types of contacts. Pretty sure it's the same guy who has/had a big stand at the Tonbridge Audiojumble twice a year (though I haven't been for about 5 years). So they're likely ok on that basis not that I'd encourage spending that sort of money without fully checking such doubts out!

My only dealings with him were exactly the opposite - utterly dodgy.

[karma67]

Not cheap any more. Bidding is now at £196 with over 3 days to go. Will it set a record?

£294 !!

[walpurgis]

Piezo tweeters in nasty plastic box. £120! Nuts!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beautiful-Vintage-Piezo-ARROW-Super-Tweeters-in-Great-Condition-75W-REDUCED-/262270101672?hash=item3d108428a8:g:WqEAAOSwniRWN4F A

[struth]

Motorola biomorph discs. go very high indeed, although why you would want it to unless your a bat I dont know.;) they will probably sell for 100

[Oddball]

How about these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Western-Electric-TA-4151-A-Field-Coil-Speakers-Stock-And-Original/201531941712?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143856%26meid%3D3acf2d38d6fe4048a91d cb9452a4560e%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26s d%3D201529254658
I would lob them in the skip , but there again what do I know !!:mental:

[Bigman80]

£294 !!

Wow !!!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160302/0011f50718a13d44f9e7741c2056314d.jpg

Looks like mine was a bargain now lol.

[struth]

307 all in...yes thats a big rise on them from last year.

[Ali Tait]

Not really, I paid 370 odd for mine last year. It is the rarer solid counterweight version though.

[Barry]

I would lob them in the skip , but there again what do I know !!:mental:

Yep, "a fool and his money ...."

[Bigman80]

307 all in...yes thats a big rise on them from last year.

[emoji3]

[alcarmichael]

Wow !!!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160302/0011f50718a13d44f9e7741c2056314d.jpg

Looks like mine was a bargain now lol.

I'm scared you're going to put the seller over on the Wam off with this screenshot! ��

[alcarmichael]

Haaha. I was joking but I did laugh when I noticed you'd removed the pic!

[Bigman80]

Haaha. I was joking but I did laugh when I noticed you'd removed the pic!

Lol. I didn't think until is put it on !! Didn't want to prevent someone getting a bargain !!!!!

[emoji4]

[struth]

May have been a member.

[walpurgis]

Vintage Decca cartridge asking prices still on the up. Mk.II at £375. Looks decent though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECCA-FFSS-MK2-STEREO-CONICAL-HEAD-CARTRIDGE-100-MINT-DIAMOND-TIP-PERFECT-/141917877380?hash=item210af6f484:g:TXEAAOSwPc9W1gG 2

A couple of years ago this would have fetched £50!

[rikardo1979]

No offence and hope is not inappropriate and allowed here
I've just spotted this great DIY BT speaker on eBay (http://goo.gl/uyvDEm).
Who would like to grab a bargain?
:doh::stalks:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA4MFgxMDcx/z/sIkAAOSwqYBWn6AF/$_57.JPG

[BTH K10A]

Quote Originally Posted by Oddball View Post
I would lob them in the skip , but there again what do I know !!

Yep, "a fool and his money ...."

I'd say most people would but I'd be the one rescuing them from the skip ;)

[walpurgis]

Rectangular JR 149 speakers (?) going for a song!! Less than an hour to go. Collect from Somerset.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JR-Speakers-/291693750618?hash=item43ea4d695a:g:cwgAAOSwQYZWz0S D

[walpurgis]

Videoton Minimax speakers at a ludicrous £225 asking price. Last pair I had from a boot sale cost me £8!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIDEOTONE-hi-fi-box-MINIMAX-2-speakers-in-good-condition-/221985620345?hash=item33af5fc179:g:KgAAAOSwjVVVxIF C

[southall-1998]

Videoton Minimax speakers at a ludicrous £225 asking price. Last pair I had from a boot sale cost me £8!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIDEOTONE-hi-fi-box-MINIMAX-2-speakers-in-good-condition-/221985620345?hash=item33af5fc179:g:KgAAAOSwjVVVxIF C


Advertised by a prat also!

S.

[Bigman80]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160303/6ddbb627a51db5690c417c2004fb7070.jpg

Here we go again.

Starting low. Looks to have a saggy CW so not quite a minter.

[Oddball]

I'd say most people would but I'd be the one rescuing them from the skip ;)

Very good !!! I had a look at the sellers other items !! :stalks:

[Ninanina]

No offence and hope is not inappropriate and allowed here
I've just spotted this great DIY BT speaker on eBay (http://goo.gl/uyvDEm).
Who would like to grab a bargain?
:doh::stalks:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA4MFgxMDcx/z/sIkAAOSwqYBWn6AF/$_57.JPG

Richard.. sticky back plastic springs to mind... yuk !

[walpurgis]

Richard.. sticky back plastic springs to mind... yuk !

But the listing says "perfect sound". This must be a true advance in Hi-Fi!!

[Ninanina]

It must be ok then as it's got "perfect sound"... bargain.. :doh:

[Andy831]

The sale is nothing to do with me, I just happen to own a pair and love them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-GRF-Memory-Speakers-Walnut-Cabinets-Original-1988/322026517190?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D32ccd108f1db4aa0bf5 388256e274809%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D111921410246

Perhaps not to everybody's taste particularly the aesthetic but hey they do sound good and at this price are probably a bargain.

[Marco]

Indeed, Andy. Gorgeous things, and a bit of a Billy Bargain, if you ask me! Especially for anyone wanting a 'proper' pair of Tannoys... Quite simply, for £3k, no modern speakers would get *anywhere near* to achieving what those GRFs can do with music :nono:

Marco.

[Macca]

That is a very reasonable price especially as they seem to be in showroom condition.

[Marco]

Indeed, the seller is selling himself WAY short, IMO, most likely to encourage a UK sale and collection in person. He'd more likely get double that from a Jap buyer on ebay, but then would have the not inconsiderable task of trying to get them there in one piece....

Marco.

[User211]

If they didn't look absolutely hideous and the wife would consequently have them in the lounge (she won't), I'd be in the car on the way to Essex:D

No, sorry, I'd be in a hired transit:)

[cargar]

Seller looks like a nice chap

[Marco]

If they didn't look absolutely hideous...

Hideous? You have no taste, daftee. That be 'cool 1960s retro/studio chic'! :exactly:

And what's it got to do with your wife? Tell her to be a good girl, and stick to worrying about handbags... :pat: ;)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

I think they look great in a 'nouveau retro' sort of way. Proper traditional Tannoy look about them!

[southall-1998]

Agreed, Geoff!

S.

[brian2957]

Not hifi I know , I bought this torch on Ebay the other day and it's very good VFM indeed .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3000Lm-XM-L-T6-LED-Zoom-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Torch-Light-Chargers-Battery-Box-/252197243230?hash=item3ab820895e:g:am8AAOSwSdZWc3X 4

It comes in it's own plastic box . Also included is 2 rechargeable Li-on batteries and a little cradle which holds 3 AAA batteries . It also comes with a mains box for the Li-on batteries .
Also included are a wallwart charger and a car charger . Both chargers can also be plugged in to the torch directly for charging on the go .

The body of the torch is quite robust aluminium and it's claimed to be water resistant . The beam can be adjusted and the torch has 5 different settings . On the highest setting the light this thing gives off is excellent . I'm not an expert in these things , however this torch would certainly give me all the light needed in most situations . Good VFM methinks .

[Andy831]

And what's it got to do with your wife? Tell her to be a good girl, and stick to worrying about handbags... :pat: ;)

Marco.

Or build a listening room like I did, then its just you and any visiting Hi Fi Nutters who need to see them (Except when the wife is sent in to dust) ;)

[Folkboy]

Not hifi I know , I bought this torch on Ebay the other day and it's very good VFM indeed .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3000Lm-XM-L-T6-LED-Zoom-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Torch-Light-Chargers-Battery-Box-/252197243230?hash=item3ab820895e:g:am8AAOSwSdZWc3X 4

It comes in it's own plastic box . Also included is 2 rechargeable Li-on batteries and a little cradle which holds 3 AAA batteries . It also comes with a mains box for the Li-on batteries .
Also included are a wallwart charger and a car charger . Both chargers can also be plugged in to the torch directly for charging on the go .

The body of the torch is quite robust aluminium and it's claimed to be water resistant . The beam can be adjusted and the torch has 5 different settings . On the highest setting the light this thing gives off is excellent . I'm not an expert in these things , however this torch would certainly give me all the light needed in most situations . Good VFM methinks .

Ta, have been after a high powered torch for a while. :)

[struth]

Ordered one of thise brian

[User211]

Hideous? You have no taste, daftee. That be 'cool 1960s retro/studio chic'! :exactly:

And what's it got to do with your wife? Tell her to be a good girl, and stick to worrying about handbags... :pat: ;)

Marco.

The cork fascia tiling makes for a good dartboard surround. All you need do is cover the driver with a board and off you go...:D

Seriously? Grilles on? Vile. Grills off - not actually too bad.

[jollyfix]

Ordered one of thise brian
Me too, thanks Brian.

[brian2957]

Nice one chaps . These are pretty good value IMO:)

[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322026517190?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

:eyebrows:

[spendorman]

Radford MA25 a pair: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Radford-MA25-S3-Mono-Valve-Power-Amplifiers-Original-Full-Working-Order/371566855418

Would go nicely with the above!

[walpurgis]

Vintage 12" Lafayette dual concentric (coaxial) speaker units. Made by Goodmans!! Could be a bargain.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121913944828?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

According to the seller they are "dual concentric 3 way". My PC just went bang trying to figure that one out. :)

[struth]

nice.. they will sound decent i think. Probably go for silly money though

[spendorman]

Dual concentric 3 way! lol!

Nice though.

[Bigman80]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/91a5e27c6a713368a72817fd1779bb0d.jpg

Must be a bargain based on recent sales

[sq225917]

Re the torch. More like 850 lumens once driver and circuit loses have been factored in.

[Audio Al]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/91a5e27c6a713368a72817fd1779bb0d.jpg

Must be a bargain based on recent sales
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD-160-B-MkII-Turntable-mission-774-arm-worldwide-shipping-/322029435090?hash=item4afa7338d2:g:fCEAAOSwh-1W2woo

[Audio Al]

Vintage 12" Lafayette dual concentric (coaxial) speaker units. Made by Goodmans!! Could be a bargain.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121913944828?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

According to the seller they are "dual concentric 3 way". My PC just went bang trying to figure that one out. :)

:scratch: It does say 3 way on the labels :scratch:

[Macca]

They are co-axial 3 way - I suspect that is what the seller meant to write.

But who knows.

[struth]

Think he was comparing them to dual concentrics in that the drivers are stacked within the main one. Just doesnt read too well.

[HackneyRF]

These don't come up for sale very often. Very tempted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADAM-AUDIO-TENSOR-EPSILON-ACTIVE-LOUDSPEAKERS-HIGH-GLOSS-BLACK-RRP-4800-00-/361504497040?hash=item542b58dd90:g:it0AAOSwZ8ZW2td E

[walpurgis]

They are co-axial 3 way - I suspect that is what the seller meant to write.

But who knows.

If you look at this photo of the Goodmans Triaxiom 212C, all becomes clear. They were just a rebadged variant for Lafayette.

http://i65.tinypic.com/nxkebr.jpg

Still not true 'three way' though, seeing as the tweeter cone is just an extension of the main cone and not a separate driver.

[Roy S]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322026517190?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

:eyebrows:

You having 'em Al?

[Audio Al]

You having 'em Al?


No , I would need a bigger house :)

[BTH K10A]

Speakers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTRO-VOICE-PATRICIAN-800-Vintage-Hi-Fidelity-EV-Speakers-Excellent-/151998581903?hash=item2363d24c8f:g:syYAAOSwB4NW04Z e

and the amps to power them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brook-10C-2A3-300B-Fairchild-620-Brook-10C-Special-Version-amplifiers-/172114374816?hash=item2812d0f0a0:g:KvkAAOSwwPhWjtJ 0

plus you may need one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-930st-ORTOFON-RMA-229-new-EMT-139st-b-replica-new-EMT-TSD-15-SFL-/182039346991?hash=item2a6263ff2f:g:uTIAAOSwKtVW1GS u

nearly forgot the preamp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Two-MARANTZ-MODEL-ONE-PreAmp-MODEL-6-Control-Module-2-Model-4-Power-Supply-/311555488648?hash=item488a277b88:g:7pMAAOSwJcZWc22 Q

[BTH K10A]

Very nice :), were/are? used in ICBM's and are super ruggedised.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Vintage-NOS-1958-Bendix-Red-Bank-Hy-G-6900-Gold-Pin-7044-Matched-Tube-Quad-NIB/231865201920?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3D9fbc48ca69ed42ebadb6 25a50e0c0fc8%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26s d%3D311555488648

[Macca]

Speakers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTRO-VOICE-PATRICIAN-800-Vintage-Hi-Fidelity-EV-Speakers-Excellent-/151998581903?hash=item2363d24c8f:g:syYAAOSwB4NW04Z e

]
Ah yes, the confessional booths. Each one comes with its own Priest, I believe.

[southall-1998]

:lol:

S.

[BTH K10A]

I realise that horns are not widely appreciated here but these Emilar Bowtie horns are currently a bargain :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121905716527?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Marco]

Not so much not widely appreciated, but rather I'd imagine that most folks haven't heard really good ones to comment :)

Not exactly the easiest things to get a demo of ;)

Marco.

[struth]

no drivers either .. Ive a set of horns in plastic... they are crap built tbh but sound good enough. these in ali cast will with drivers in be the business

[usernam]

what 'is' a bargain?

[spendorman]

Not, not a bargain at the buy it now price: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-303-/191817557083

[struth]

some folk are hopeful

[southall-1998]

:doh:

303 will never sell for that kind of money!

S.

[walpurgis]

Not, not a bargain at the buy it now price: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-303-/191817557083

Perhaps they command a higher price on the continent.

[southall-1998]

I sometimes still feel tempted to try one of these- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Abrahamsen-V2-0-Integrated-Amplifier-/291691283249?hash=item43ea27c331:g:oz4AAOSwPc9Wy2q v

S.

[spendorman]

See the seller's user name.

[spendorman]

Also a bit optimistic: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/One-Pair-Quad-II-Power-Amplifiers-/291693696480

[spendorman]

I could be wrong, another pair for quite a bit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-II-Amplifier-/182043211111

[southall-1998]

Stupid, stupid, stupid and STUPID PRICES!!

These common Quad II amps are not even rare!

S.

[spendorman]

My Quad II's are in far better condition than those two pairs. What I had not realized is that the GEC Marconi KT66's are worth a fair bit by themselves.

[spendorman]

Beam Echo amps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beam-Echo-Avantic-DL7-35-pair-/301887830505

[southall-1998]

I liked some of their SS amps


What, the 405?

S.

[spendorman]

I liked some of their SS amps

Quad II's are lovely with suitable speakers.

[spendorman]

What, the 405?

S.

The 405 is not bad if one replaces the original op amp with at least the op amp from the 405-2, costs peanuts.

I bought my 405 new when they first came out, did not like it, sat on the shelf unused for years until I fitted the later op amp, transformation.

[struth]

The 405 is not bad if one replaces the original op amp with at least the op amp from the 405-2, costs peanuts.

lol I put that in wrong place.. was on about Leaks

[struth]

and yes I like the 405/2 as well.

[spendorman]

My preference, amps all standard, best first:

Quad II (provided suitable speakers used)

Quad 303

Quad 405-2

Quad 405

I still have all these amps

[southall-1998]

My preference, amps all standard, best first:

Quad II (provided suitable speakers used)

Quad 303

Quad 405-2

Quad 405

I still have all these amps


What are your personal favourite speakers to use with the 303?

S.

[spendorman]

What are your personal favourite speakers to use with the 303?

S.

Almost any speakers that don't require a terrific grip of the bass, some, not many bass reflex systems tend to be slightly boomy. My Tannoys are fine, although reflex. LS3/6 has tighter bass on 405-2, but rest of the freq range I prefer 303.

I have so many, but Quad ESL57's, LS3/5a, LS3/6, Tannoy HPD315, JR149, my Quad ESL63's have developed a fault, so can't use them.

I have four 303's, can't think why!

[Jonboy]

and yes I like the 405/2 as well.
me too , sound very good with a valve pre amp

[spendorman]

This is the Proton 520B, similar to the 520 except minus tone controls (I believe). I'm using a 520 through Rogers LS3/6 at the moment, it's an excellent little amp, can't fault it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Proton-520b-stereo-amplifier-/141922228242


Just spotted another difference, 520 can be used as a pre for any other power amp, doesn't look like one can do that with the 520B.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/shure-m55e-cartridge-with-mounting-screws-/152006249914?hash=item2364474dba:g:KX8AAOSwP~tW2he j

shure m55

[matador]

It seems that NOS 401 is not rare anymore:D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111928013275
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371563534402

[southall-1998]

GOOD GOD!! Just look at those crossovers inside these Harbeths. WTF??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARBETH-SUPER-HL-5-ALAN-SHAW-HI-END-STEREO-SPEAKERS-/182041907203?hash=item2a628b1003:g:fFMAAOSwKtVW0yE p

S.

[rikardo1979]

GOOD GOD!! Just look at those crossovers inside these Harbeths. WTF??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARBETH-SUPER-HL-5-ALAN-SHAW-HI-END-STEREO-SPEAKERS-/182041907203?hash=item2a628b1003:g:fFMAAOSwKtVW0yE p

S.

wow, pretty messy job :doh:

[Puffin]

No wonder. They floated off the The S S aloniki (see location):D

[rikardo1979]

No wonder. They floated off the The S S aloniki (see location):D

he wrote "1200euro the cost of the tuning"...not easy to find the words for this "tuning" :chainsaw:

[BTH K10A]

This Armstrong 424 Tuner 421 Amp combo has great retro looks.

Might go well n the kitchen as the tuner dial matches the wife's kitchen aid :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARMSTRONG-424-VINTAGE-AUDIO-AMPLIFIER-RARE-WORKING/121913726944?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dd691db2be563440880d 3fdb446f6eefd%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D301887830505

[struth]

quite nice this duo, alas pick up in Dumfries

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322026666583?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[spendorman]

When they came out I liked the look of those, couldn't afford them though.

Looking it up, came out in 1975, but in 1976 I found the money for a brand new Quad 405.

[struth]

When they came out I liked the look of those, couldn't afford them though.

Looking it up, came out in 1975, but in 1976 I found the money for a brand new Quad 405.

Yup, they are quite versitile Alex. Lovely nick too by the pics anyways, but too far to travel I think.

[spendorman]

https://youtu.be/5kbnQ2QeTkI

Think I saw them at a Hi Fi show somewhere, might have been The Eagles playing through them

[struth]

good video.


another one/ this was a Rotel built one and high up in the pecking order in the day

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291699704878?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

got a bit of wear alas, but they were pretty decent ...A friend had one back in the day

[spendorman]

Nice big amp, stepped attenuator volume control it says on the net. Not sure if I remember this model, Oh dear!

[spendorman]

Sony amp: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-TA-2650-Great-Stereo-Amplifier-Made-In-Japan-Superb-Sound-RARE/152006228192

I remember when these came out, saw this too at an exhibition.

[Oddball]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mitsubishi-MC-8000-Vertical-Record-tape-radio-Player-In-Full-Cabinet-/172123795172?hash=item281360aee4:g:upAAAOSwKtlWlQ4 l
Wooo , VTF -how does that work then??:)

[struth]

They use a weight to produce 0 tension position and a spring to set vtf as far as I know Anto

[karma67]

mike new bearing,anyone on here?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mike-New-High-Precision-Bearing-For-Technics-SL1200-SL1210-MkII-/111930776044?hash=item1a0f9819ec:g:HHcAAOSwv9hW4Gk 1

[mikeyb]

mike new bearing,anyone on here?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mike-New-High-Precision-Bearing-For-Technics-SL1200-SL1210-MkII-/111930776044?hash=item1a0f9819ec:g:HHcAAOSwv9hW4Gk 1
Don't think so, tee hee

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43797

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322026666583?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Won this on a maiden bid..spoke with guy and he said he would pack it for me to send courier :eyebrows:

May need some caps replaced i guess so may try and get ali tait to give it once over.

[walpurgis]

Never tried that model Grant. It'll be interesting to know what you make of it (just taking a break from painting the landing ceiling :)).

[rikardo1979]

Meridian DSP 5200-SL Speakers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meridian-DSP-5200-SL-Speakers-/301893355516?roken=cUgayN)

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjIw/z/dNUAAOSw9mFWNQQr/$_57.JPG

[walpurgis]

The Leak is more than a ittle reminiscent of the very rare seventies Lustraphone LP100 integrated amp.

http://i66.tinypic.com/257ja51.jpg

[struth]

Some similarities

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160310/046a9067dfccb203b927008d4a70ced6.jpg

[Macca]

The do look good but you know what they say about the Rank era Leak.

I had a Leak receiver once, 2000 series. Went down on one channel. I sent it into the repair shop to be fixed and the repair shop burned down...

[struth]

Cheery bastard aint you;)

Its paid forcand courier arranged and should be with me on Saturday barring the van crashing and bursting into flames:D

[mikeyb]

Cheery bastard aint you;)

Its paid forcand courier arranged and should be with me on Saturday barring the van crashing and bursting into flames:D
I'd heard that on saturday the world ends.


Well either that or maybe rain was forecast can't remember which now [emoji14]

[Macca]

I'd heard that on saturday the world ends.


Well either that or maybe rain was forecast can't remember which now [emoji14]

We are due to collide with Mars but that isn't until next July if I recall my Cole Porter correctly.

[struth]

Deep fried i hope;)

[mikeyb]

Deep fried i hope;)

we will be ;)

[walpurgis]

I'd heard that on saturday the world ends.

Yes. I have a cataclysm pencilled in my diary for that day. Just wondering who's going to sweep up afterwards? ;)

[struth]

The cat has already got into pigeon loft. Doh!

[rikardo1979]

ART DECO 8 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ART-DECO-8-SPEAKERS-SUPERB-CONDITION-/121917829291?hash=item1c62de70ab:g:9l8AAOSwxp9W3tr 7)
http://jordanacoustics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/.bi/ART-Deco8-5_auto_500_-1_resize.jpg

[struth]

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/8405/FssR3q.jpg

circuit diagram for the leak

[spendorman]

That's Rank!

[struth]

That's Rank!

at least it doesnae have Murphy's Bush :eek:


that would be Rank stupidity ;)

[spendorman]

No, the Irish connection is McMichael ! joking.

http://www.mcmichael.org.uk/products.htm

Ended up under GEC, yours truly worked for them for around 20 years. Still not got over it and I left more than 10 years ago.

[struth]

Did all my training on mostly Rank Bush Murphy stuff, along with ITT-KB and some GEC, Thorns etc. Not any worse than anyone else in the day, tv, and radio wise tbh.

[Barry]

The first TV my parents had was a McMichael, the second was dual-standard Thorn EMI. The latter was a switchable 405/625 line set; the switching was so complicated it was unreliable to the effect that the set spent more time in the service department than it did at home!

[spendorman]

Funny that quite a few here have connections with GEC, shame that the Company is sort of gone. When I started it was plain GEC, then became GEC Marconi, then Marconi Avionics, then BAE SYSTEMS, all this time I was in the same dept doing the same job. After I left an Italian firm (Selex) took over our work.

[spendorman]

Did all my training on mostly Rank Bush Murphy stuff, along with ITT-KB and some GEC, Thorns etc. Not any worse than anyone else in the day, tv, and radio wise tbh.

I remember having a 405 line Bush TV, that was numerous decades ago, not a bad set for the time. Later I had the ITT/ KB Featherlight 12" portable TV, also a good set. In the 70's I bought an ITT / KB Tiny portable radio, again pretty good.

[struth]

Yeah, my Uncle worked for Marconi avionics as a draftsman, working of some fancy gear for military.. up in Fife I think. He was a very clever guy, but alas got Parkinsons and never worked again. they held his job for years hoping he would recover... that was many moons ago. Good firm..... locally we had Plessey factory , which was situated a stones throw from where I live. they had many thousands on the payrol

[Barry]

Funny that quite a few here have connections with GEC, shame that the Company is sort of gone. When I started it was plain GEC, then became GEC Marconi, then Marconi Avionics, then BAE SYSTEMS, all this time I was in the same dept doing the same job. After I left an Italian firm (Selex) took over our work.

Not really surprising as the then GEC-Marconi Company was the largest electronics company in the UK. I worked at the Marconi Research Laboratories for thirty years, and during that time spent some time at Marconi Communications Limited and at the GEC Hirst Research Centre.

[spendorman]

Yeah, my Uncle worked for Marconi avionics as a draftsman, working of some fancy gear for military.. up in Fife I think. He was a very clever guy, but alas got Parkinsons and never worked again. they held his job for years hoping he would recover... that was many moons ago. Good firm..... locally we had Plessey factory , which was situated a stones throw from where I live. they had many thousands on the payrol

I think I left one name change out, somewhere in-between the names I gave was also Marconi Defence Systems Ltd. Yes, the Company did look after sick people, hoping that they might return. I knew several.

Now Plessey, when they closed their last factory, and I think GEC bought them out, all salvageable Plessey equipment was brought to our site. I was asked if any equipment was suitable for our Dept. I looked at it and everything was too outdated for us. Didn't want anything.

[struth]

Yeah, the bathgate plant had suffered badly from lack of investment; think it closed in early 80's.... made capacitors if memory serves/ used to be Telegraph Condenser Company (TCC)

[spendorman]

Not really surprising as the then GEC-Marconi Company was the largest electronics company in the UK. I worked at the Marconi Research Laboratories for thirty years, and during that time spent some time at Marconi Communications Limited and at the GEC Hirst Research Centre.

Well, a bit of topic here, I worked not far from you in Stanmore, which was the main research site where all the Directors resided, I occasionally visited Hirst Research in East Lane Wembley. Sometimes saw Keith Arbor there.

[southall-1998]

Good price- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neat-acoustics-speakers-/172127268989?hash=item281395b07d:g:~tMAAOSwxp9W3-f9

S.

[southall-1998]

I do admit that this looks nice- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-II-Stereo-Integrated-Valve-Amplifier-in-original-colour-/381552968041?hash=item58d6544169:g:bnkAAOSwQYZWzIJ R

S.

[struth]

very pretty thing, and like the cream . Probably sound decent too

[spendorman]

It does look nice, but from what I read here: http://keith-snook.info/quad-stuff.html the output transformers are not as good as the original Quad II's

[southall-1998]

It does look nice, but from what I read here: http://keith-snook.info/quad-stuff.html the output transformers are not as good as the original Quad II's


Oh dear me!!

S.

[spendorman]

Probably still very good though

[Canetoad]

Yeah, the bathgate plant had suffered badly from lack of investment; think it closed in early 80's.... made capacitors if memory serves/ used to be Telegraph Condenser Company (TCC)

Ah yes, Boghall. Lovely place. :eyebrows:

[struth]

Not hifi I know , I bought this torch on Ebay the other day and it's very good VFM indeed .

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3000Lm-XM-L-T6-LED-Zoom-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Torch-Light-Chargers-Battery-Box-/252197243230?hash=item3ab820895e:g:am8AAOSwSdZWc3X 4

It comes in it's own plastic box . Also included is 2 rechargeable Li-on batteries and a little cradle which holds 3 AAA batteries . It also comes with a mains box for the Li-on batteries .
Also included are a wallwart charger and a car charger . Both chargers can also be plugged in to the torch directly for charging on the go .

The body of the torch is quite robust aluminium and it's claimed to be water resistant . The beam can be adjusted and the torch has 5 different settings . On the highest setting the light this thing gives off is excellent . I'm not an expert in these things , however this torch would certainly give me all the light needed in most situations . Good VFM methinks .

Mine arrived today Brian. Super value and nice torch. 2 big recharge batteries alone are worth money I guess

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/5b81216baeaf056fcd1d0909ffd7fa87.jpg

[struth]

Ah yes, Boghall. Lovely place. :eyebrows:

Other end of town Bernie. :eyebrows:

[jollyfix]

Mine arrived today Brian. Super value and nice torch. 2 big recharge batteries alone are worth money I guess

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/5b81216baeaf056fcd1d0909ffd7fa87.jpg
Mine came yesterday. Great bit of kit, for the price you can't go wrong. Very happy

[brian2957]

Yup , pretty good piece of kit innit :)

[hermit]

Ultra rare Yamaha HX10000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-HX-10000-/262303455156?hash=item3d128117b4:g:6XEAAOSwFNZWwbK 7) phono stage. Yours for $7,000

[Audio Al]

Ultra rare Yamaha HX10000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-HX-10000-/262303455156?hash=item3d128117b4:g:6XEAAOSwFNZWwbK 7) phono stage. Yours for $7,000

Scam warning :eek:

[BTH K10A]

Very nice :), were/are? used in ICBM's and are super ruggedised.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Vintage-NOS-1958-Bendix-Red-Bank-Hy-G-6900-Gold-Pin-7044-Matched-Tube-Quad-NIB/231865201920?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3D9fbc48ca69ed42ebadb6 25a50e0c0fc8%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26s d%3D311555488648

Went for a bit more than I thought they would

[Macca]

Went for a bit more than I thought they would

$2K! I suppose if you are building an ICBM it is only a small percentage of the overall cost...is there an ICBM DIY forum?

[walpurgis]

Bargain? Dunno, but they sound wonderful!

Reference 3A MM De Capo I speakers. The sound quality from these is astonishing. Imaging second to none and almost holographic soundstaging.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reference-3A-MM-De-capo-i-Standmount-Speakers-/322006505632?hash=item4af91558a0:g:YywAAOSwT6pVt3S 7

If I had the spare cash I have them.

[southall-1998]

Bargain? Dunno, but they sound wonderful!

Reference 3A MM De Capo I speakers. The sound quality from these is astonishing. Imaging second to none and almost holographic soundstaging.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reference-3A-MM-De-capo-i-Standmount-Speakers-/322006505632?hash=item4af91558a0:g:YywAAOSwT6pVt3S 7

If I had the spare cash I have them.


Those tweeters can indeed sound very good.

Neat Acoustics uses a similar tweeter on some of their speakers.

S.

[BTH K10A]

.

[rikardo1979]

not on eBay but local sale. Any idea what that may be?would that CD player be any good and worth something?
http://snag.gy/Oe7Rh.jpg

[Macca]

looks like a dolby pro logic amp - £20 the lot would be generous, assuming it all works.

[jandl100]

This amp sure looks sexy - but what the hell is it? (Apart from probably a scam)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Favorite-Offers-5238-New-/121922438716?hash=item1c6324c63c:g:oTgAAOSwr7ZW5E1 f

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDEyODA=/z/oTgAAOSwr7ZW5E1f/$_57.JPG

[BTH K10A]

.

[brian2957]

This amp sure looks sexy - but what the hell is it? (Apart from probably a scam)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Favorite-Offers-5238-New-/121922438716?hash=item1c6324c63c:g:oTgAAOSwr7ZW5E1 f

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDEyODA=/z/oTgAAOSwr7ZW5E1f/$_57.JPG

It does indeed , I wonder what kind of bricks are in it :lol:

[rikardo1979]

looks like a dolby pro logic amp - £20 the lot would be generous, assuming it all works.

thx. I am not interested in the whole...I was about CD player on its own

[Macca]

CD player isn't anything special. I like Sony CD players and have a fair few of them, it will be competent.

[southall-1998]

This amp sure looks sexy - but what the hell is it? (Apart from probably a scam)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Favorite-Offers-5238-New-/121922438716?hash=item1c6324c63c:g:oTgAAOSwr7ZW5E1 f

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDEyODA=/z/oTgAAOSwr7ZW5E1f/$_57.JPG


Now, that just screams quality at you!!

S.

[rikardo1979]

I have found another CD player localy
Technics SL PG 580A for under £20
Worth to get it for such money?

https://ssli.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3Njg=/z/zYcAAOSwu1VW5GKW/$_86.JPG

[Beobloke]

This amp sure looks sexy - but what the hell is it? (Apart from probably a scam)


Er...as per the auction title, it's an Accuphase A50V! :)

And a blindingly obvious scam, which I've reported to eBay...

[jandl100]

Er...as per the auction title, it's an Accuphase A50V! :)

And a blindingly obvious scam, which I've reported to eBay...

Ah, well - they edited a title in after I saw it. :)
It just said something like "example 8331" or similar.

[dantheman91]

I have found another CD player localy
Technics SL PG 580A for under £20
Worth to get it for such money?

https://ssli.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3Njg=/z/zYcAAOSwu1VW5GKW/$_86.JPG

Hi Richard

Grab it i was going to but cant justify it he's put on some missions and a nad 3020A at good price but condition is not good. :eek:

[walpurgis]

Is anybody going to be daft enough to buy this Rogers Cadet pre-amp for £400?

They're not very good, can't be easily used without the matching power amp that is its power source, the phono adaptor does not appear to be present and somebody has drilled a row of holes along the top of the case. Besides, it's worth maybe £50 max anyway!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-vintage-stereo-preamp-/262052479407?hash=item3d038b81af:g:TioAAOSwcu5UT9I d

[spendorman]

Is anybody going to be daft enough to buy this Rogers Cadet pre-amp for £400?

They're not very good, can't be easily used without the matching power amp that is its power source, the phono adaptor does not appear to be present and somebody has drilled a row of holes along the top of the case. Besides, it's worth maybe £50 max anyway!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-vintage-stereo-preamp-/262052479407?hash=item3d038b81af:g:TioAAOSwcu5UT9I d

I don't think this is a Cadet, could be wrong though, perhaps a Junior?

I've had both, but it's a long time ago!

Don't remember plug in disc adaptor for these either, but could be wrong again.

[struth]

looks like a cadet mk3

[spendorman]

Not MK3 surely, that has silver and black front panel, I still have a 3

[spendorman]

Here is a Cadet 2, smaller than the one that Geoff linked to.

https://youtu.be/9lOiOGvVIuE

[struth]

so does that, if you clean off the fag stains lol; at least I think

[spendorman]

Gold man, Gold.

Anyway I would not pay £400 for any of those.

I have a Master, now that is a bit different, that may be worth that sort of money.

[spendorman]

That one in Geoff's link is a Junior, see here, scroll down a bit:

http://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/rogers/master-stereo-control-unit.shtml

[struth]

Gold man, Gold.

Anyway I would not pay £400 for any of those.

I have a Master, now that is a bit different, that may be worth that sort of money.

lol... looked like nicotine staining.. must be reflections of the switches making those bits look silver.... not a lover of rogers stuff

[struth]

bingo on the junior control :D

[spendorman]

lol... looked like nicotine staining.. must be reflections of the switches making those bits look silver.... not a lover of rogers stuff

Well, a Cadet and some reasonably sensitive speakers can sound good. The Junior Stereo power amp is a very sweet sounding amp.

Rogers Master power and is very nice, up there with Radford STA25 III, and I have both. In fact the Master used Radford transformers.

I was not keen on their early transistor amps Ravensbourne and Ravensbrook, bit rough at the top end.

[struth]

had a Ravensbrook myself.... it was imo crap. heard a cadet once and didnt think much of it but dont think the speakers were especially sensitive, and much preferred my wad

[Arkless Electronics]

Still got a Ravensbrook and an HG88. Used to have a Ravenbourne which I actually quite rated... Got a few Rogers tuners as well...
I was not impressed with the valve gear. OK -ish if at back ground listening levels but goes pear shape as the volume goes up!

The Master power amp looks like it could be of a different breed though. Certainly very rare indeed!

[spendorman]

Still got a Ravensbrook and an HG88. Used to have a Ravenbourne which I actually quite rated... Got a few Rogers tuners as well...
I was not impressed with the valve gear. OK -ish if at back ground listening levels but goes pear shape as the volume goes up!

The Master power amp looks like it could be of a different breed though. Certainly very rare indeed!

The Ravensbourne FET2 tuner is pretty good, still have one. The similar looking earlier Ravensbourne tuner, is just too hissy.

[Arkless Electronics]

The Ravensbourne FET2 tuner is pretty good, still have one. The similar looking earlier Ravensbourne tuner, is just too hissy.

Standard one here... 2 or 3 valve ones as well. They sound better than Troughlines or Quad valve tuners IMHO but pretty lousy sensitivity and "pre-set" switched tuning only... fine tune is by a control on top of the chassis protruding from an RF shielding can, variable inductance. If you have a strong signal and are happy to be tuned to the same station all the time they sound good though. Much more impressive than the amps. I once used one for quite a while years ago with a stereo decoder I made.

[Jonboy]

had a cadet 2 and a cadet 3 , the 2 is better used with a decent pre , the best Rogers I had where a pair of Juniors... perhaps is because they run el 84's and not Ecl 86's , as has been said the cadets are sweet sounding but run out of steam when driven at higher volumes

[walpurgis]

Yes. It does seem to be a Junior. I should know the difference having had the Cadet in various forms. Integrated and separate.

The Ravensbrook should not be underestimated. It is a better sounding amp than the Ravensbourne. I've had a number of each and compared them. Years ago I had a Ravensbrook driving AR4Xa speakers and that little combo sounded very nice indeed.

[Arkless Electronics]

Yes. It does seem to be a Junior. I should know the difference having had the Cadet in various forms. Integrated and separate.

The Ravensbrook should not be underestimated. It is a better sounding amp than the Ravensbourne. I've had a number of each and compared them. Years ago I had a Ravensbrook driving AR4Xa speakers and that little combo sounded very nice indeed.

Both can sound pretty good but I found a slight preference for the 'bourne when I compared them. It was a minter hardly used one though. Interesting power amp design in them...

[spendorman]

I bought my Ravensbourne amp new, didn't like it compared with Quad II's. I believe there may have been some changes in production over the years.

Yes, I thought the Ravensbrook a tad better than the Ravensbourne.

[spendorman]

Standard one here... 2 or 3 valve ones as well. They sound better than Troughlines or Quad valve tuners IMHO but pretty lousy sensitivity and "pre-set" switched tuning only... fine tune is by a control on top of the chassis protruding from an RF shielding can, variable inductance. If you have a strong signal and are happy to be tuned to the same station all the time they sound good though. Much more impressive than the amps. I once used one for quite a while years ago with a stereo decoder I made.

Ravensbourne FET2 is very good sounding, quite sensitive too. It has green markings on the perspex dial, as against white makings on the dial for the older Ravensbourne tuner.

I liked the FET2 so much, I made a new front panel and case to match the Quad 44 that I bought when they first came out, there was no Quad FM4 at that time:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5057/5496191107_9a49837aa7_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/9nFq8D)44 tuner (https://flic.kr/p/9nFq8D) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

[Macca]

Were Rogers amps and Rogers speakers the same people/firm?

[narabdela]

Were Rogers amps and Rogers speakers the same people/firm?

Yes.

[walpurgis]

Ravensbourne FET2 is very good sounding, quite sensitive too. It has green markings on the perspex dial, as against white makings on the dial for the older Ravensbourne tuner.

I liked the FET2 so much, I made a new front panel and case to match the Quad 44 that I bought when they first came out, there was no Quad FM4 at that time:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5057/5496191107_9a49837aa7_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/9nFq8D)44 tuner (https://flic.kr/p/9nFq8D) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

Very nicely done! :thumbsup:

[spendorman]

Thank you, it's when I had patience! New case made out of mild steel, folded and seams soldered. Front panel made from aluminium, various apertures milled out. Painted with car body paint.

[struth]

Very well done.

[spendorman]

Thank you kind Sir.

Strange thing is, later when the FM4 came out, I bought one of those. I felt the only improvement on the Ravensbourne FET2 was the push button tuning. And, now, the FM4 has a fault, not been able fix it yet. Of course the Ravensbourne FET2 still works fine.

[southall-1998]

Dogs dinner IMO- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A21a-Modified-Pure-Class-A-Integrated-Amplifier-Worldwide-shipping-/351678912123?hash=item51e1b2567b:g:iI0AAOSwuYVWm7~ y

S.

[southall-1998]

Gorgeous- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pathos-TT-amplifier-/162003643004?hash=item25b82b6a7c:g:0uYAAOSwDuJWvhW 1

S.

[Audio Advent]

Hey this peice of err "hifi electronics" can be used for meditation too!


Schumann scalar waves also can be used for EMI/RFI protection and meditation.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Schumann-Resonator-Chartres-audiophile-tweak-with-Enclosure-Case-/251518984613

[spendorman]

Not Hi Fi, was looking for a plastic fuel can, came across this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUSSIAN-OIL-PRODUCTS-MOTOR-SPIRIT-FUEL-PETROL-CAN-classic-vintage-original-/311561373536

Think I have a few that look like that in the garage.

[Barry]

Not Hi Fi, was looking for a plastic fuel can, came across this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUSSIAN-OIL-PRODUCTS-MOTOR-SPIRIT-FUEL-PETROL-CAN-classic-vintage-original-/311561373536

Think I have a few that look like that in the garage.

It went for £437! Some people must have more money than sense. :doh:

[spendorman]

It went for £437! Some people must have more money than sense. :doh:

I looked at my old cans, they all look much like that one, but one has "Pratts" name on it, true.

[Barry]

I looked at my old cans, they all look much like that one, but one has "Pratts" name on it, true.

Like this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pratts-Petrol-Can-Motor-Spirit-Fuel-Oil-Automobilia-Garage/111914602420?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D69563b49f9254e42b73 d115eeb43b61d%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D311561373536

[spendorman]

Like this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pratts-Petrol-Can-Motor-Spirit-Fuel-Oil-Automobilia-Garage/111914602420?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D69563b49f9254e42b73 d115eeb43b61d%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D311561373536

That one seems to have been "done up" mine is more like the ROP one, similar colour.

I also have Redline, National Bezlole, and Shell cans, all look similar.

These were all my later Father's, I needed them recently after filling my car with fuel recently, the wrong fuel. I filled the tank with diesel, about 8 gallons, it's a petrol car.

Amazingly, the car got me home and survived, 26 year old Volvo.

[BTH K10A]

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[Barry]

That one seems to have been "done up" mine is more like the ROP one, similar colour.

I also have Redline, National Bezlole, and Shell cans, all look similar.

These were all my later Father's, I needed them recently after filling my car with fuel recently, the wrong fuel. I filled the tank with diesel, about 8 gallons, it's a petrol car.

Amazingly, the car got me home and survived, 26 year old Volvo.

Did you have trouble stopping the engine?

[spendorman]

Did you have trouble stopping the engine?

lol! yes, a little bit of running on. It was certainly pinking quite a bit, that's probably an understatement.

[Macca]

The engine must be knackered. You can get away with running a diesel on petrol but not the other way around.

[brian2957]

That one seems to have been "done up" mine is more like the ROP one, similar colour.

I also have Redline, National Bezlole, and Shell cans, all look similar.

These were all my later Father's, I needed them recently after filling my car with fuel recently, the wrong fuel. I filled the tank with diesel, about 8 gallons, it's a petrol car.

Amazingly, the car got me home and survived, 26 year old Volvo.

I'm surprised it got you home Alex . This certainly wouldn't have worked in a new car . Years ago I borrowed ny brothers car and did the same thing . I put a couple of gallons of diesel into the tank and then had to fill the tank with petrol to dilute the diesel . Worked , but cost me a little bit more than I expected :(

[spendorman]

The engine must be knackered. You can get away with running a diesel on petrol but not the other way around.

It has been OK, runs the same as before the incident, has over 200,000 miles on the clock.

[walpurgis]

The engine must be knackered. You can get away with running a diesel on petrol but not the other way around.

Neither are good.

A petrol car will work if a fuel tank is partly topped up with diesel. It will run, but smoke like mad. Damage is unlikely. If the concentration of diesel is high the engine won't run as the fuel won't ignite.

Trying to run a diesel on petrol will almost certainly cause damage. The fuel will detonate as opposed to burn properly and the solvent effect of petrol will strip lubricating film from the bores and damage seals.

[spendorman]

I'm surprised it got you home Alex . This certainly wouldn't have worked in a new car . Years ago I borrowed ny brothers car and did the same thing . I put a couple of gallons of diesel into the tank and then had to fill the tank with petrol to dilute the diesel . Worked , but cost me a little bit more than I expected :(

Drained out the diesel using a small cheap fuel pump bought on ebay, gave the diesel to a friend with an old diesel Merc.

Cost was just the pump and the diesel that I gave away. I was pretty lucky.

[spendorman]

Neither are good.

A petrol car will work if a fuel tank is partly topped up with diesel. It will run, but smoke like mad. Damage is unlikely. If the concentration of diesel is high the engine won't run as the fuel won't ignite.

Trying to run a diesel on petrol will almost certainly cause damage. The fuel will detonate as opposed to burn properly and the solvent effect of petrol will strip lubricating film from the bores and damage seals.

My tank was pretty low on petrol when I filled near full with diesel. Once I had realised what I had done, I guessed that if I stopped the engine, it might not re-start. Obviously it was not running smoothly, so I pulled out the choke (remember them!) slightly to give an increased idle speed.

Yes, smoking a lot getting it home, luckily it was at night, not so obvious and I did not have very far to travel,

[brian2957]

When I was a mechanic on the lorries ( many years ago:) ) we added a gallon of petrol to the diesel tank to stop the fuel from ' freezing '.
I discovered later that the fuel didn't actually freeze , the wax which in previous years had been removed to make candles , separated from the diesel when it reached a certain temperature and blocked the fuel lines.

[brian2957]

My tank was pretty low on petrol when I filled near full with diesel. Once I had realised what I had done, I guessed that if I stopped the engine, it might not re-start. Obviously it was not running smoothly, so I pulled out the choke (remember them!) slightly to give an increased idle speed.

Yes, smoking a lot getting it home, luckily it was at night, not so obvious and I did not have very far to travel,

The stand pipe in the fuel tank lifts up fuel from the lowest point of the tank first . Chances are you were using the pure petrol at the bottom of the tank first Alex . As you travelled there would then be a mixture of petrol and Diesel and lastly pure diesel as it moved nearer the bottom . Chances are there was some petrol being burnt for a while .

[walpurgis]

I remember many years ago, you could buy lorry fuel tank warmers. Many were imported from Russia where they were regularly used because of the low temperatures. They were just small paraffin burners really. Bet they caused a fire or two! :)

[spendorman]

The stand pipe in the fuel tank lifts up fuel from the lowest point of the tank first . Chances are you were using the pure petrol at the bottom of the tank first Alex . As you travelled there would then be a mixture of petrol and Diesel and lastly pure diesel as it moved nearer the bottom . Chances are there was some petrol being burnt for a while .

Yes, this is what happened, after a while I reckon it was running on near pure diesel.

[Audio Al]

:eek: Oh MY GOD :eek:

Have a look at this listing :eek::eek::eek:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Collection-of-700-Reel-to-Reel-and-Cassette-Tape-Decks-/191830436211?hash=item2ca9fc2973:g:SAUAAOSwZ8ZW7M4 V

:eek::eek::eek::D

[walpurgis]

Don't get too excited Al. It'd cost you as much again to get that lot shipped over. :)

[Firebottle]

Anyone looking for a bargain CDP in the Derbyshire area:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-CD723-CD-Player-/262333899338?hash=item3d1451a24a:g:hKUAAOSwyjBW5c7 k

Just bought a CD713 (no remote version) and they are a steal at his price. :)