View Full Version : Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)
: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
Got to be a bargain for right person. They look well cared for
Don't get too excited Al. It'd cost you as much again to get that lot shipped over. :)
The seller says he may not ship to the UK, so you will have to go there in person Al to bring them back! :lol:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-A-Michell-Focus-One-with-Mission-774-arm-and-A-R-C77-cartridge-/162005607097?hash=item25b84962b9:g:9YsAAOSwZ8ZW5Te k
walpurgis
20-03-2016, 14:55
Very nice. Could be a serious bargain.
Audio Al
20-03-2016, 15:46
The seller says he may not ship to the UK, so you will have to go there in person Al to bring them back! :lol:
:(
Meridian 206b for £200. Not a bad player even today
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meridian-206B-compact-disc-player-/301903865569?hash=item464adf66e1:g:akcAAOSwZ8ZW7t1 s
BTH K10A
20-03-2016, 19:32
Big valve driving even bigger valves :smoking:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valve-World-STC-4212-SE-tube-amplifier-monoblock-HUGE-MONSTER-Ex-RARE-/281922889706?hash=item41a3e9e7ea:g:4zYAAOSw5dNWrMt U
southall-1998
20-03-2016, 19:57
Big valve driving even bigger valves :smoking:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Valve-World-STC-4212-SE-tube-amplifier-monoblock-HUGE-MONSTER-Ex-RARE-/281922889706?hash=item41a3e9e7ea:g:4zYAAOSw5dNWrMt U
Now that looks stunning!
S.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-A-Michell-Focus-One-with-Mission-774-arm-and-A-R-C77-cartridge-/162005607097?hash=item25b84962b9:g:9YsAAOSwZ8ZW5Te k
went for £350, so a bargain after all.... these decks do anywhere from 2 to 3 hundred without an arm
skimminstones
20-03-2016, 21:09
Anyone know what table this is?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401090719254?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Looks like SoundLab (DJ table?) look at the pic of the headshell and the printing next to it.
southall-1998
21-03-2016, 17:01
Audio Note Quest Silver Mono's. Looks tidy, but the box & packaging looks shit.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIONOTE-QUEST-SILVER-MONOBLOCK-AMPLIFIERS-/162012708349?hash=item25b8b5bdfd:g:L-oAAOSwHxVW7oLR
S.
walpurgis
21-03-2016, 17:50
Wot's a Linn Basil tonearm? Could it be Fawlty?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Basil-lVX-Tonearm-/301897783597?hash=item464a82992d:g:ZwAAAOSwh-1W5u99
southall-1998
21-03-2016, 17:55
Wot's a Linn Basil tonearm? Could it be Fawlty?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Basil-lVX-Tonearm-/301897783597?hash=item464a82992d:g:ZwAAAOSwh-1W5u99
What a lazy arse fool!
S.
jollyfix
22-03-2016, 22:28
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clearaudio-Smart-Matrix-Record-Cleaning-Machine-/322044421850?hash=item4afb57e6da:g:4T4AAOSwpIdW7Hg a
clearaudio RCM
southall-1998
22-03-2016, 23:15
Neat Petite III Speakers with the rare matching Gravita subs. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neat-Acoustic-Speaker-/301905857956?hash=item464afdcda4:g:OPIAAOSw2ENW8Wf i
The condition looks a bit in sorry state. Who ever looked after these is clearly a twonk!
S.
Probably had children they were unable or unwilling to control. Never ceases to amaze me what people are prepared to put up with from their little darlings. Anyway they're not too bad apart from that dust cap.
Indeed. Kids need to be properly disciplined and trained not to touch certain things - but most importantly, adults need to ensure that the things they care about are also adequately protected in the first place and/or kept out of harms way!
It's not difficult, if you use yer noggin.
Marco.
I've got friends with children in the 8 - 14 range who insist that they cannot have a decent system in the house as 'the kids will wreck it'.
So if they tell their 8 year old not to touch something they don't expect them to understand and/or obey that instruction?
Quite unbelievable.
My grandkids dont touch mine and in past got shouted at for going too near. Now they just ignore it.. But some kids wont be told!
walpurgis
23-03-2016, 15:16
A few newcomers in Welcome that could do with a bit more of a greeting chaps. :)
Did you mean to post this in the mod room, daftee? ;)
Marco.
My grandkids dont touch mine and in past got shouted at for going too near. Now they just ignore it.. But some kids wont be told!
Then why not cover up the kit in question when they're in the room, or if the gear in a separate room, prevent them from going in there? Honestly, it's not rocket science! :rolleyes:
With a bit of vigilance and common sense, there's simply no excuse at all for kit getting trashed.
Marco.
walpurgis
23-03-2016, 17:05
Did you mean to post this in the mod room, daftee? ;)
Marco.
Thought I had Marco. Must be Alzheimers day here! :rolleyes:
Audio Al
23-03-2016, 17:10
Hello CHAPS :wave::lolsign:
Then why not cover up the kit in question when they're in the room, or if the gear in a separate room, prevent them from going in there? Honestly, it's not rocket science! :rolleyes:
With a bit of vigilance and common sense, there's simply no excuse at all for kit getting trashed.
Marco.
Thought thats what i did... Told them not to and they dont.....takes a few times to train em you know... You need to try kids out mate lol they do!t just comply at first time of asking.....covering stuff up aint really practicle and i was buggered if i was moving it. Wasnt like they lived here...speakers have their cover on as per usual but they have inquisitive fingers and can get carried away when at play. Only takes a second to screw something so i found next best thing was to train them not to touch...period!! Trained my daughter to shout at them if they get too near:D
Thought I had Marco. Must be Alzheimers day here! :rolleyes:
Could have been worse...might have been that pic of me in the pink chiffon!
Thought thats what i did... Told them not to and they dont.....takes a few times to train em you know... You need to try kids out mate lol they do!t just comply at first time of asking.....covering stuff up aint really practicle and i was buggered if i was moving it. Wasnt like they lived here...speakers have their cover on as per usual but they have inquisitive fingers and can get carried away when at play. Only takes a second to screw something so i found next best thing was to train them not to touch...period!! Trained my daughter to shout at them if they get too near:D
Lol... I wasn't referring to your circumstances, Grant, as I know you're careful, but rather the person who owned the trashed speakers on ebay :)
Marco.
rikardo1979
24-03-2016, 08:14
Cura CA21 speakers on gumtree (https://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/.cura-ca21-very-rare-high-end-audiophile-hifi-speakers/1161148176)
https://ssli.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg2OTY=/z/HIYAAOSwQjNW8ywi/$_86.JPG
martian sunrise
25-03-2016, 04:05
^fantastic speakers. I recently won a pair of these on eBay (for £47!) and have been surprised at how capable they are.
rikardo1979
25-03-2016, 06:44
^fantastic speakers. I recently won a pair of these on eBay (for £47!) and have been surprised at how capable they are.
only they are back ported so not suitable for everyone. also the condition is not great so not sure about the price
jollyfix
25-03-2016, 12:35
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391412228804?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Spanish DAS speakers.
jollyfix
25-03-2016, 12:47
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM1400-rare-classic-British-speakers-and-stands/111945405975?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D36243%26meid%3D79acc8e03833416d81547dde63e9 9c1c%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3D pp%26sd%3D231886409611
B&W speakers
jollyfix
25-03-2016, 17:26
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Quad-Electrostatic-reference-speakers-Esl-57-stacks-/331806280418?hash=item4d41320ae2:g:uGgAAOSwuYVWmlF v
Quad 57's stacked
Ali Tait
25-03-2016, 17:30
Nice if you've got the room..
An unusual arrangement: not stacked as such, more simply doubled up. I'm not sure about the imaging with this arrangement; at best the sound will appear to come from midway between each speaker pair.
Even so I'm envious. I have tried stacked 57s and they are absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately I don't have room for them, so I have to make do with a single pair.
An unusual arrangement: not stacked as such, more simply doubled up. I'm not sure about the imaging with this arrangement; at best the sound will appear to come from midway between each speaker pair.
Even so I'm envious. I have tried stacked 57s and they are absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately I don't have room for them, so I have to make do with a single pair.
would have thought if you have room for 2, then 4 wouldnt be too much of a problem. how are they meant to sit?
would have thought if you have room for 2, then 4 wouldnt be too much of a problem. how are they meant to sit?
Oh it is Grant. Stacked Quads have one speaker stacked above a second. They present a large surface area which would block out too much light. They really are visually imposing.
Ali Tait
25-03-2016, 19:07
Indeed. Statics usually are. :-)
http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a616/aliballybee1/image_zpsfaxg2fm2.jpeg (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/aliballybee1/media/image_zpsfaxg2fm2.jpeg.html)
spendorman
25-03-2016, 20:22
would have thought if you have room for 2, then 4 wouldnt be too much of a problem. how are they meant to sit?
I found room for two ESL57's, in a Mini! the vintage BMC type. That is how I took them to Quad for service about 37 years ago.
Audio Advent
25-03-2016, 21:22
^fantastic speakers. I recently won a pair of these on eBay (for £47!) and have been surprised at how capable they are.
Excellent bargain there and great condition! Just goes to show what a difference in price you can get if you've means and are willing to travel to pick things up in person.
Audio Advent
25-03-2016, 21:25
Even so I'm envious. I have tried stacked 57s and they are absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately I don't have room for them, so I have to make do with a single pair.
I don't quite understand the having room bit... What have you got hanging over your single 57s to mean that there's no room above them ?
They will feel over bearing perhaps in a small room but they'd still fit.
EDIT: Oh oops, seems that's already been said and answered! Even so, sounds like it's more of a room arrangement problem than size, negotiation with others living in the house about whether the speakers are infront of windows or walls.
Oh it is Grant. Stacked Quads have one speaker stacked above a second. They present a large surface area which would block out too much light. They really are visually imposing.
I see... yours are in line with the windows.. that wont do then Barry
mission 774 arm wand j7 rewire,
i bought my 774 tonearm from this guy so if anyone buys it from him say jamie says hello please.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mission-774-arm-wand-rewired-by-Audio-Origami-/252333530869?hash=item3ac0401ef5:g:3pAAAOSwI3RW9pQ a
Don't suppose they're a bargain by thought some here might like them
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121937153336&alt=web
Seller also has a couple of Lowther drive units for sale.
jandl100
28-03-2016, 09:30
Inca Tech Claymore (mk1) amp - I've got one, very nice indeed!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Inca-tech-Claymore-amplifier-/322053761964?
"Designed by Colin Wonder from classic early 80's era" :lol: - very true, though.
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/OkoAAOSwxcRW9-pL/$_57.JPG
walpurgis
28-03-2016, 11:42
Pass Labs, Aleph 0 power amp & Aleph P pre-amp. In Crawley. Very nice, I'd like these, but not got the cash at the moment.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pass-Laboratories-Labs-Aleph-0s-Power-Amplifier-Aleph-P-Preamplifier-/262355908100?
Not cheap are they? Still they are NP gear so will likely be very good.
narabdela
28-03-2016, 13:12
Don't suppose they're a bargain by thought some here might like them
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121937153336&alt=web
Seller also has a couple of Lowther drive units for sale.
Not really relevant to the value of the speakers, but I did notice some typical seller nonsense in the returns policy.
Return policy details
only if the speakers does not work! All returns require a return authorization number and must be shipped within 72 hours of reciept. All shipping charges are the responsibility of the buyer and a 5% restocking fee will be applied to the refund based on the selling price of the item
This of course is bollocks. If the speakers 'does not work'(sic), then the shipping charges are the responsibility of the seller and the restocking fee bit is gibberish.
It's pretty obvious why he won't accept Paypal. :lol:
walpurgis
28-03-2016, 13:38
It's pretty obvious why he won't accept Paypal. :lol:
Sellers may not like PayPal, but eBay terms oblige them to accept it. There's no 'opt out' as far as I'm aware.
Think if its pickup only then you dont have to take it. In fact it advisible not to
Pierre De Grenoble
28-03-2016, 14:33
Sellers may not like PayPal, but eBay terms oblige them to accept it. There's no 'opt out' as far as I'm aware.
There's a well known paypal collection only scam where something high value is sold, paid for by paypal, and collected.
there follows a SNAD or paypal charge back and the buyer is always reimbursed because there is no proof of posting / tracking.
to be fair... any seller of a collection only item has to be soft in the head to accept paypal. despite what eBay might insist on.
southall-1998
28-03-2016, 22:08
Based in ''birbingham'' Are some people really that thick?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vienna-Acoustics-KISS-speakers-in-Sapele-finish-1-owner-WOrig-Boxes-Manuals-/182069988241?hash=item2a64378b91:g:jQAAAOSwGYVW-Ra2
S.
southall-1998
28-03-2016, 22:51
BBC 2 speakers anyone :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-unpainted-Beauhorn-B2-Revelation-Horn-Speakers-project-to-be-finished/222067432870?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3De235b91c928a469dacc2 c47751340c93%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D24%26 sd%3D281983372264
S.
BBC 2 speakers anyone :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-unpainted-Beauhorn-B2-Revelation-Horn-Speakers-project-to-be-finished/222067432870?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3De235b91c928a469dacc2 c47751340c93%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D24%26 sd%3D281983372264
S.
They are Beauhorn clones, quite a few around. Nice Eltax drivers included:D Should be a full range unit. Beauhorn used Fostex FR. Might sound ok if properly sorted. The correct amount of internal stuffing is important.
The real deal
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/saxonsex/B2_zpsaogzfz8n.jpg
jollyfix
29-03-2016, 09:57
Based in ''birbingham'' Are some people really that thick?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vienna-Acoustics-KISS-speakers-in-Sapele-finish-1-owner-WOrig-Boxes-Manuals-/182069988241?hash=item2a64378b91:g:jQAAAOSwGYVW-Ra2
S. think people must be mad to bit on these or any of the other items.
walpurgis
29-03-2016, 10:26
think people must be mad to bit on these or any of the other items.
The seller certainly has an unusual selection of other items on offer.
These Vienna Acoustics KISS speakers were not cheap. Stereophile gave them a big thumbs up in their review.
Seller feedback is good.
Audio Al
29-03-2016, 10:32
Wake up people , its a SCAM
Location UK , UK
Contact me by email !!! taking it away from eBay
Genuine sellers account hacked
WARNING < FLASHING BLUE LIGHTS !
Fingers burnt etc etc
:eek:
walpurgis
29-03-2016, 10:41
Seller previous feedback looks genuine and good. Granted, the listing looks a little odd, but many do.
Yes the account has not been used for over a year and everything then was low price items. Now everything is high price all ending exactly same time. The message has been removed for this item but is on at least some of his others.
I would think Al is bang on.
walpurgis
29-03-2016, 10:52
Ah. I didn't look that closely.
jollyfix
29-03-2016, 10:55
Yep, Al bang on.all this buy for 1,215.00 rubbish, no buy it now, just e mail etc. Feedback just from sellers etc, etc.
southall-1998
29-03-2016, 10:59
So, not only is this seller ''thick'' at spelling. He/She also has a nasty tendency to aim for the sheeple.
What a loser!!
S.
rikardo1979
29-03-2016, 11:25
So, not only is this seller ''thick'' at spelling. He/She also has a nasty tendency to aim for the sheeple.
What a loser!!
S.
those are not seller accounts. what you see is where the account bid in past. means it shows only number of bids placed per item from specific sellers ;)
But yeas, this is typical scam so I have reported multiple items from this twat and this account too.
More likely stolen account or fake one created
jollyfix
29-03-2016, 16:04
those are not seller accounts. what you see is where the account bid in past. means it shows only number of bids placed per item from specific sellers ;)
But yeas, this is typical scam so I have reported multiple items from this twat and this account too.
More likely stolen account or fake one created
great, nice one Richard:thumbsup:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322049439089?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
i made mine for under £50
So, not only is this seller ''thick'' at spelling. He/She also has a nasty tendency to aim for the sheeple.
What does that mean? :scratch:
Marco.
Sheep people
Following the herd (or flock) apparently. Some of the young uns at work use it to describe such devotees of Apple etc.
Why we all can't just use "proper" words is beyond me :doh:
Audio Advent
29-03-2016, 23:23
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322049439089?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
i made mine for under £50
So did this guy it seems: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mana-Sound-frame-replica-professionaly-made-Hi-Fi-stand-43x35cm-/281983269749 (not as neatly made as your one though!
Sheep people
Following the herd (or flock) apparently.
Ah, I see. Never heard of the term, but I get it now :)
Marco.
Audio Al
30-03-2016, 12:00
Ah, I see. Never heard of the term, but I get it now :)
Marco.
Marco has a intrest in sheep ;)
Indeed, but more what makes them go 'Baah'.... :eyebrows:
Marco.
Pierre De Grenoble
30-03-2016, 15:10
http://www.shropshire-sheep.co.uk/images/Pdean%20Alderman%20bum.jpg
walpurgis
30-03-2016, 18:31
I hope nobody buys these thinking they're the real deal:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS6-speakers-custom-studio-monitors-flat-respones-ALL-OFFERS-CONSIDERD-/222064962020?hash=item33b41a69e4:g:UwMAAOSwA4dWHze v
southall-1998
30-03-2016, 18:46
i hope nobody buys these thinking they're the real deal:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rogers-ls6-speakers-custom-studio-monitors-flat-respones-all-offers-considerd-/222064962020?hash=item33b41a69e4:g:uwmaaoswa4dwhze v
good god!!
S.
good god!!
S.
listing ended
http://www.shropshire-sheep.co.uk/images/Pdean%20Alderman%20bum.jpg
Stop it, you're giving me a chubby! :D
Marco.
Started fancying boys mate;). Well at least you,ll not plum duff him:D
southall-1998
31-03-2016, 14:34
listing ended
Relisted!!
S.
BTH K10A
31-03-2016, 18:09
I wonder if the original owner was Mr Huntley or Mr Palmer
High End in it's day :)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Edison-Bell-Wind-up-Gramophone-/272190319040?hash=item3f5fcea9c0:g:z5EAAOSw9uFW-Q5i
Lovely marquetry cabinet work. :)
its Chinese laquer work (painted). :)
its Chinese laquer work (painted). :)
Oh, I thought it was both: laquer work on the front, marquetry on the sides. Anyway lovely craftmanship.
Pieoftheday
31-03-2016, 18:36
Relisted!!
S.
No PayPal!!
BTH K10A
31-03-2016, 21:16
Some less common Sony separates
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/balrog_professor/m.html?item=131767666716&hash=item1eadf7081c%3Ag%3AVicAAOSwxp9W%7ERgU&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
jollyfix
01-04-2016, 11:01
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIANGLE-ITTOH-Floor-standing-speakers/131756790558?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35308%26meid%3De43645cae8104800a7901f9b9182 a94a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2015 16137958
Triangle speakers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIANGLE-ITTOH-Floor-standing-speakers/131756790558?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35308%26meid%3De43645cae8104800a7901f9b9182 a94a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2015 16137958
Triangle speakers
They are a major bargain.
Some less common Sony separates
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/balrog_professor/m.html?item=131767666716&hash=item1eadf7081c%3Ag%3AVicAAOSwxp9W%7ERgU&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
I've always admired that Sony TT. It's a belt drive and IMO would probably thrash a Linn Sondek!
jollyfix
03-04-2016, 09:18
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGIN-LIVE-AURORA-GOLD-TURNTABLE-SUPERB-CONDITION/371587212228?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D35308%26meid%3Db5d382b522f74a1b9c2566ebfc717 e1b%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D3220 55716747
OL Aurora turntable
Nice period mono set up looks like a el84 Leak Tl12+ inside , not so cheap anymore
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Vintage-Leak-Radiogram-System-With-Garrard-301-Turntable-With-Corner-Speakers/141946398432?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D35377%26meid%3D8e64cb59948e4e79b03cf03f624 9f908%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3D pp%26sd%3D141946398432
BTH K10A
03-04-2016, 14:19
Nice period mono set up looks like a el84 Leak Tl12+ inside , not so cheap anymore
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Vintage-Leak-Radiogram-System-With-Garrard-301-Turntable-With-Corner-Speakers/141946398432?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D35377%26meid%3D8e64cb59948e4e79b03cf03f624 9f908%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3D pp%26sd%3D141946398432
The TP10 is very nice
Yeah and you get original dust...as it should be apparently
jandl100
03-04-2016, 16:39
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301917060046?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Philips DFA888 Digital amplifier TDA1541A DAC - £150
Looks quite interesting - shame they didn't have USB inputs then! :D
I think there was a matching transport too Jerry. Sure I've got a HFR with a review of them somewhere about.
Audio Al
04-04-2016, 13:17
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172155066792?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Something that IS genuinely rare :eyebrows:
I have not seen one before , I like it but don't like the price :(
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172155066792?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Something that IS genuinely rare :eyebrows:
I have not seen one before , I like it but don't like the price :(
I seem to remember Technics did one as well, I used to spend time admiring it in the dealers window on the Headrow in LEEDS about 38 years ago. I thought they used VHS cassettes, but I think looking at it that Elcaset was a format of its own so difficult to find now. First one I've seen in all that time.
EDIT: Jesus talk about being like buses, this SONY is about half the price and in better nick.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-EL5-Elcaset/322042331230?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35308%26meid%3Dd0a7d0a87ef247c0b5120e6b2d13 d2e7%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D1721 55066792
There are a couple of blank tapes, still sealed in the packaging on the bay as well, so not as rare as I had thought.
This is the Technics I remembered: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-RS-7500-Elcaset-/182073736784?hash=item2a6470be50:g:KbUAAOSwhcJWOmo O
This looks like a dodgy one.. Pair of pass labs sitting atc100 quid.. In Orkney but no paypal...hmmm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pass-Labs-XA60-5-Monoblock-Amplifiers-/322064150614?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
Big loudspeakers - sort of a bargain as they are half price ex demo
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vapor-Audio-Perfect-Storm-High-End-Audio-Speakers-Massive-Discount-Show-Demo-/291722019507?hash=item43ebfcc2b3:g:szgAAOSwdU1W-TFP
walpurgis
06-04-2016, 16:10
Big loudspeakers - sort of a bargain as they are half price ex demo
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vapor-Audio-Perfect-Storm-High-End-Audio-Speakers-Massive-Discount-Show-Demo-/291722019507?hash=item43ebfcc2b3:g:szgAAOSwdU1W-TFP
Fuggly though.
southall-1998
06-04-2016, 16:23
SM-70 for sale from the Hangar gang. They have 2 available- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monarchy-Audio-Pure-Class-A-SM-70-Zero-Feedback-Stereo-Mono-Power-Amplifier/191842585748?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D36244%26meid%3D949ae129b763424b8f15e8eb56b6 16e8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D2220 76144124
S.
Nice amps those... Like class A.
walpurgis
06-04-2016, 16:38
I've got one of those, as well as the larger 'Pro' model. The sound quality is quite something. Extremely good by any standards. You could spend £10k and get a lesser sound quality.
southall-1998
06-04-2016, 16:41
I've got one of those, as well as the larger 'Pro' model. The sound quality is quite something. Extremely good by any standards. You could spend £10k and get a lesser sound quality.
Hush yer mouth old chap. Before the prices RISE!
S.
Ninanina
06-04-2016, 18:27
Don't know if these are any good
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131765372700?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
walpurgis
06-04-2016, 18:52
Don't know if these are any good
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131765372700?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Not for Hi-Fi. They are PA stage monitors and have very limited cabinet volume and a high driver resonance. The crossover is 2.5kHz in order to protect the tweeter from high inputs, but this does nothing for the normally lovely Tannoy midrange. The drive units can be used in bigger cabinets with the SRM-12X crossover or similar. I've had a pair of these by the way.
Not really a bargain at that price, nevertheless well worth a look.
And definitely not a system you come across every day...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262369471224
Not really a bargain at that price, nevertheless well worth a look.
And definitely not a system you come across every day...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262369471224
All in lovely condition to be that old. I wonder if it has come out of someone's mansion? Clearly never been gigged.
All in lovely condition to be that old. I wonder if it has come out of someone's mansion? Clearly never been gigged.
This looks too good, absolutely no sign of wear on any of the wood or edging/corners not even surface scuffing in the sheen of the surfaces.
Mmnn.............. looks as though it was made last week. Still a nice thing, would be nice to think it was a period piece.
jollyfix
07-04-2016, 15:12
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Modified-Croft-Meganaut-Valve-Preamplifier-/311584283842?hash=item488bdedcc2:g:TzMAAOSwGYVXA5v 2
Ninanina
09-04-2016, 22:43
Rare and probably lovely..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-Forte-MkI-3-way-horn-speakers-SUPERB-condtition-LONDON-deliver-collect-/141952620230?hash=item210d0916c6:g:kXcAAOSwbwlXBse V
walpurgis
09-04-2016, 22:47
Rotel 2RC-1 cartridge. Never seen one before.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotel-2RC-1-Turntable-Tonearm-Moving-Magnet-Phono-Cartridge/222011596840?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140725133651%26meid%3D3b9358df7c194f57a54 362e36c7687e7%26pid%3D100276%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D222068550668
Looks like an MM Dynavector! :)
Not on eBay but this Thorens TD160B Mk 2 and SME 3009 seems to be a bargain for someone. It looks very tidy too.
https://www.avforums.com/threads/thorens-td160b-mk2-with-sme-3009-arm.2022176/#post-23470914
walpurgis
11-04-2016, 11:36
Pair of handy looking big empty speaker cabinets in Yorkshire. Going cheap so far.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-VINTAGE-TEAK-CABINETS-TO-HOUSE-10-DRIVERS-Hi-Fi-AUDIO-/322061956646?hash=item4afc637626:g:JoAAAOSwBnVW9AJ y
Tannoy Lancaster styling, but slightly smaller I reckon. Could be OK with a bit of extra bracing.
spendorman
11-04-2016, 12:18
Pair of handy looking big empty speaker cabinets in Yorkshire. Going cheap so far.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-VINTAGE-TEAK-CABINETS-TO-HOUSE-10-DRIVERS-Hi-Fi-AUDIO-/322061956646?hash=item4afc637626:g:JoAAAOSwBnVW9AJ y
Tannoy Lancaster styling, but slightly smaller I reckon. Could be OK with a bit of extra bracing.
I wonder what was in them, 10" Tannoys?
walpurgis
11-04-2016, 14:16
I wonder what was in them, 10" Tannoys?
I see no rectangular cutout for the Tannoy terminal and tweeter control plates. In the case of the 111LZ there'd only be one. Most likely a pair of Wharfedale Super Tens or Goodmans Axiom 10 units.
A collection belonging to the mans father and stored in his garage!!!:rolleyes:
Stone Staffs, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TECHNICS-stereo-integrated-amplifier-SU-3400-for-99p-start-with-NR-collection-/281998100661?hash=item41a86588b5:g:MKgAAOSwjMJXCPe o
Have a look at all the other items :stalks:
seems genuine on the face of it, but these days who knows with some of these weird set ups
Beobloke
12-04-2016, 07:10
And today's optimist of the day is.........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-woodcase-turntables-speakers-amps-radios-huge-lot-must-see-clearance-/311589323484?hash=item488c2bc2dc:g:IcQAAOSwq19XC-c0
Not even worth the £199 starting price, IMHO, let alone the £750 BIN!
walpurgis
12-04-2016, 09:09
And today's optimist of the day is.........
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-woodcase-turntables-speakers-amps-radios-huge-lot-must-see-clearance-/311589323484?hash=item488c2bc2dc:g:IcQAAOSwq19XC-c0
Not even worth the £199 starting price, IMHO, let alone the £750 BIN!
Yes. I spotted that pile of junk last night. He needs to order a skip! :)
Stored for 5 yrs in a shed . Or collected over a 5 yr period HHmmm , thats done it some good ,or am I being picky ?? :rolleyes:
Gave me a good laugh that, thanks for posting. If his junk is worth £750 my much better (not stored in a garage) junk must be worth £7500! I'm rich!
montesquieu
12-04-2016, 12:27
Hey we've all been there ...
https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/computers-ebay-internet_auctions-purchase-collector-auction-awan255_low.jpg
Guess if everything is worth a tenner then youd get a figure in the 2/300 range...it may be a fairly big if of course but you dont get much for a tenner... Strip a lot of it down and the bits will make you money eventually
The old 'Storage Wars' strategy. 'A box of 100 DVDs at a dollar a pop that's 100 dollars right there!'
Except it isn't. It's just a box of crappy DVDs and a long and financially unrewarding road ahead.
tubehunter
12-04-2016, 13:29
More madness
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5a-Early-Gold-Badge-models/141955216991?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3De8f8ad6ddbeb4d9297cd 5b301abe1c50%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D24%26 sd%3D222082740332
Think maybe they have one too many 000 in that figure?
More madness
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5a-Early-Gold-Badge-models/141955216991?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3De8f8ad6ddbeb4d9297cd 5b301abe1c50%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D24%26 sd%3D222082740332
Ha Ha,bought by his farther in the 70's.What with the drivers and crossovers having gone way off spec by now,i very much doubt they will sound as good as my JPW mini 's.
He can't even be arsed to replace the missing terminal screw.(easy to get,i quote).Give him £25 and take a chance that they work...:lol:
Firebottle
13-04-2016, 05:45
Unusual driver set-up on these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXCEPTIONAL-DESIGN-Hi-Fi-Technics-SB-M500-Floor-standing-speakers-4-DRIVERS-EACH/301925060018?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35391%26meid%3D7cb1252ac87946b9a4b219479038 e160%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D141 955216991
...but look at the frequency spec, they quote at -16dB and -10dB :mental:
Unusual driver set-up on these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXCEPTIONAL-DESIGN-Hi-Fi-Technics-SB-M500-Floor-standing-speakers-4-DRIVERS-EACH/301925060018?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35391%26meid%3D7cb1252ac87946b9a4b219479038 e160%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D141 955216991
...but look at the frequency spec, they quote at -16dB and -10dB :mental:
They're honest, in other words...
Too may tiny floorstanders out there quoting response down to 40 Hz but they never say how far down they are in level - or they just lie. But as long as people continue to mistake lots of mid-bass for deep bass it will continue.
walpurgis
13-04-2016, 09:28
Unusual driver set-up on these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXCEPTIONAL-DESIGN-Hi-Fi-Technics-SB-M500-Floor-standing-speakers-4-DRIVERS-EACH/301925060018?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35391%26meid%3D7cb1252ac87946b9a4b219479038 e160%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D141 955216991
...but look at the frequency spec, they quote at -16dB and -10dB :mental:
Technics have been employing rectangular ABRs in a few of their speakers. Not heard any, but they are supposed to be decent.
Just try getting new foam surrounds for those rectangular units when they inevitably fall apart :nono:!
walpurgis
13-04-2016, 21:06
Very rare and very good. ESS AMT1 Tower speakers. (Heil Air Motion Transformer)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ess-Atm-1-Tower-Speakers-Goodmans-Rogers-Tannoy-Vintage-Speakers-/111955327035?hash=item1a110eb83b:g:erUAAOSw9KpW~t-A
I'd love these. I heard a pair years ago. They sounded amazing. The AMT unit gives superb mid and top and the transmission line cabinet produces some of the best bass I've heard.
I like AMT drive units, hence owning Mark & Daniels. No idea how their implementation would compare to these, though. Not going to dump 2K to find out.
southall-1998
14-04-2016, 11:12
Very rare and very good. ESS AMT1 Tower speakers. (Heil Air Motion Transformer)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ess-Atm-1-Tower-Speakers-Goodmans-Rogers-Tannoy-Vintage-Speakers-/111955327035?hash=item1a110eb83b:g:erUAAOSw9KpW~t-A
I'd love these. I heard a pair years ago. They sounded amazing. The AMT unit gives superb mid and top and the transmission line cabinet produces some of the best bass I've heard.
Never heard a pair. But I find that asking price a bit manic!!
S.
it's £2K per speaker and he has 4 speakers so £4k for a pair
At that price I'd want to see photographs that show a bit more than some knackered grille cloth.
southall-1998
14-04-2016, 11:37
it's £2K per speaker and he has 4 speakers so £4k for a pair
At that price I'd want to see photographs that show a bit more than some knackered grille cloth.
The seller is an idiot, Martin.
S.
walpurgis
14-04-2016, 11:40
The seller is an idiot, Martin.
S.
Still damn good speakers though! :)
No, I don't think he is an idiot, but either he lacks experience selling expensive items or they are in shit state and he doesn't want to advertise the fact. I suspect the former.
rikardo1979
16-04-2016, 06:40
Frank Shipways stuff
http://goo.gl/UkYY9R
- Quad 33 Control Amplifier,
- Quad 303 Power Amplifier,
- Quad FM 3 Radio,
- JAMO SW200 Sub Woofer
- Mordaunt Short MS50 Floor speakers
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/l9YAAOSwjMJXCfzG/$_57.JPG
walpurgis
16-04-2016, 10:15
Decca C4E FFSS cartridge at £535. Some serious prices being asked these days for vintage Decca carts. They do sound great though.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Vintage-Decca-ffss-C4E-overhauled-by-J-Wright-audio-services-/162040004220?
Not exactly 'mint' is it, either? The front face is all scuffed... If I was paying that price for one, I'd be wanting it in genuine NOS condition (inside and out)!
Marco.
The Black Adder
17-04-2016, 19:55
Very nice Lockwood Majors with built-in Bryston amplifiers here...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Tannoy-Lockwood-Majors-HPD-15s-New-Crossovers-Bryston-Monoblocs-/272214974388?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
Yummy.
And just down the road from me. I am very tempted, must admit.
Ali Tait
18-04-2016, 08:50
G'wan G'wan G'wan Martin, you know you want to!
You could pull and sell the Brystons to offset some of the cost..
walpurgis
18-04-2016, 09:46
Yummy.
And just down the road from me. I am very tempted, must admit.
I thought you were steadfastly avoiding Tannoys Martin? ;)
Never seen anything quite like this before: Kenwood KR-9050 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Kenwood-KR-9050-High-Speed-Dual-DC-Stereo-Receiver-/391436057768?hash=item5b23683ca8:g:hi0AAOSw7KJXESg p) in astonishing condition. Remarkably it still powers up. It reminds me of the Top Gear Toyota Hilux that they couldn't kill.
I thought you were steadfastly avoiding Tannoys Martin? ;)
Marco reckoned Tannoys will boom if placed in free space - as I would have to in my room - however I can't find anything on line to back up this hypothesis so they are back on the cards again.
Never seen anything quite like this before: Kenwood KR-9050 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Kenwood-KR-9050-High-Speed-Dual-DC-Stereo-Receiver-/391436057768?hash=item5b23683ca8:g:hi0AAOSw7KJXESg p) in astonishing condition. Remarkably it still powers up. It reminds me of the Top Gear Toyota Hilux that they couldn't kill.
All they did with that Hilux was blow it up, set fire to it and immerse it in the sea for 12 hours - that Kenwood looks like it has had far worse treatment.
PaulStewart
18-04-2016, 15:55
Marco reckoned Tannoys will boom if placed in free space - as I would have to in my room - however I can't find anything on line to back up this hypothesis so they are back on the cards again.
Sorry, but a huge number of Lockwood majors were ceiling mounted in saddles and you don't get much more free space than that. I have never heard this phenomenon with Tannoys and the joy of the Lockwood design, is that it can be used against the wall or in free space.
Thanks Paul. I am having a ponder. Hopefully someone else will buy them in the meantime and remove temptation :)
Audio Al
19-04-2016, 10:07
Thanks Paul. I am having a ponder. Hopefully someone else will buy them in the meantime and remove temptation :)
Hello Martin
I'm still available to purchase ,
Go on ,
You know its inevitable ,
Its only a matter of time ,
Tick Tock Tick Tock ,
I can feel your finger hovering over it now ,
Ooooo ,
Please push the button and buy me now :eyebrows:
.
.
.
:lol:
Hi guys, not sure where to put this, as it's ebay related here it goes, is anyone near the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices in Thetford, Norfolk? Won a receiver and want to pay for it, but failing to get a reply. :scratch: Funds going 100% straight to charity.
Audio Al
19-04-2016, 14:06
If its the ( British Heart foundation , I think , was i while ago ) , I won a item and did not get it was listed again some time later , sent several emails then gave up
Not really sure tbh, it's this one;
https://www.each.org.uk/
Probably going to end up the same way as you did :! Ta!
edit: forget about it...finally got a response, they added on postage about 350% the value of the item, lol!
walpurgis
19-04-2016, 18:18
Rare Keesonic KRF speakers in Lytham St Annes. Half a day to go and no bids yet on the £150 starting price. Bargain!
These are quality speakers.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keesonic-KRF-speakers-pair-with-original-stands-/121954695872?hash=item1c6510fac0:g:ptEAAOSwpoJXDf0 N
Beobloke
20-04-2016, 09:35
There are also a pair of KBMs in Northampton. Must be 'rare Keesonic week'!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keesonic-KBM-speakers-vintage-hi-fi-excellent-condition-super-rare/262392251295?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35391%26meid%3D22c9d9c16c974a08808b8f689df2 fe2b%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D121 954695872
walpurgis
20-04-2016, 10:09
There are also a pair of KBMs in Northampton. Must be 'rare Keesonic week'!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keesonic-KBM-speakers-vintage-hi-fi-excellent-condition-super-rare/262392251295?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35391%26meid%3D22c9d9c16c974a08808b8f689df2 fe2b%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D121 954695872
Nice. Look like Dalesford bass drivers. I think Radford used that mid too.
Hello Martin
I'm still available to purchase ,
Go on ,
You know its inevitable ,
Its only a matter of time ,
Tick Tock Tick Tock ,
I can feel your finger hovering over it now ,
Ooooo ,
Please push the button and buy me now :eyebrows:
.
.
.
:lol:
LOL - I closed my eBay account to stop me doing that sort of thing :)
jollyfix
20-04-2016, 15:37
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gamma-Acoustics-Rhyhm-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-/282010821760?hash=item41a927a480:g:jhIAAOSwYmZXFpf 3
£2,500.00 when new ( mid 90's i think). The guy in the ad says not sure about the valves, yet in his other items he has the valves for it... Few other things in his other items for sale not as described. Still could be a bargain for someone.
southall-1998
20-04-2016, 18:10
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gamma-Acoustics-Rhyhm-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-/282010821760?hash=item41a927a480:g:jhIAAOSwYmZXFpf 3
£2,500.00 when new ( mid 90's i think). The guy in the ad says not sure about the valves, yet in his other items he has the valves for it... Few other things in his other items for sale not as described. Still could be a bargain for someone.
Well, at least the pics look decent.
S.
jollyfix
20-04-2016, 18:45
Yes nice pics, half tempted, but pick up from up North and cash only. I remember reading something about these amps having a few problems, maybe someone has more info.
jollyfix
21-04-2016, 08:36
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191849297699?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Audion amp, and few other things.
jollyfix
22-04-2016, 09:09
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331833215799?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2669&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&autorefresh=true
Unison amp.
jollyfix
22-04-2016, 17:35
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Miniwatt-valve-tube-amplifier-/262385538735
Miniwatt amp. Not so much a bargain , almost at the price of a new one. Seen these before going for half the price of this one.
Pierre De Grenoble
23-04-2016, 18:13
digital Stylus Scales.don't know how good these are but I've paid my £5.60 and I'll find out in due course....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Vesion-Professional-LP-Digital-Turntable-Stylus-Force-Scale-w-Lithium-Cell-/201097840946?
looks identical to mine inc the pouch.. mine work fine.
Ali Tait
23-04-2016, 19:15
Ditto.
Pierre De Grenoble
23-04-2016, 20:12
^^^^ Story of my life... :doh:
late to the party again.......:rolleyes: :D
southall-1998
23-04-2016, 22:23
Tannoy Silver paper cone- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172170686934?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
S.
Audio Al
24-04-2016, 05:43
Gamma Valve amp
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282010821760?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Gamma Valve amp
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282010821760?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Searching around it looks like it was £2499 in 1996 the Reference version was even more expensive.
Reliability issues though.
walpurgis
24-04-2016, 09:09
Gamma Valve amp
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282010821760?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Did you spot the Sonab receiver he has?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sonab-R4000-Amplifier-/282014039047?hash=item41a958bc07:g:LrkAAOSw8aNXGm~ 1
jollyfix
24-04-2016, 10:10
Searching around it looks like it was £2499 in 1996 the Reference version was even more expensive.
Reliability issues though.
I posted the Gamma amp add the other day. After contacting the seller to say the valves for the amp were in his other items for sale ( he has now added them to the Gamma amp add). I mentioned about reliability issues with some of the amps on my post, but don't have any info on that, do you Mike?
jollyfix
24-04-2016, 10:35
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-2905-electrostatics-one-speaker-distorting-/322083839452?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
Need a service and pick up only, but could be a bargain.
I posted the Gamma amp add the other day. After contacting the seller to say the valves for the amp were in his other items for sale ( he has now added them to the Gamma amp add). I mentioned about reliability issues with some of the amps on my post, but don't have any info on that, do you Mike?
Only what I Googled this morning, seems some had transformer issues, but easily fixed I think, also saw mention that someone thought they were unsafe but not sure if correct or not.
Seems well liked though when performing correctly. Might go cheap ;)
Geoff101
26-04-2016, 13:08
Cheap DM23 for someone in / near Cornwall:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=252367567080&globalID=EBAY-GB&alt=web
montesquieu
26-04-2016, 13:13
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-2905-electrostatics-one-speaker-distorting-/322083839452?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276
Need a service and pick up only, but could be a bargain.
Bugger, too slow. I'd have liked a play with these.
this looks a nice vintage system, I've read the turntable is quite good but don't know about the rest of the system.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sansui-Dual-Vintage-Stereo-Sound-System-Tg28-Sp30-Speak-X2-Ct16-Cv40-/371610150218?
walpurgis
28-04-2016, 10:12
Anybody need a cheapish Rega arm? Moth/Rega RB250 at £85.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-RB250-moth-version-/201569868716?
southall-1998
28-04-2016, 10:19
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS3-5A-Numbers-33-amp-34-the-17th-Pair-Gold-Badge-LS3-5-Papers-GWO-/191857507383?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
Good lord!
S.
Jeez... That takes idiocy to a whole new level! :mental:
Marco.
martian sunrise
28-04-2016, 10:50
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111978403631?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Any ideas on what these Proac 3 should go for?
walpurgis
28-04-2016, 10:59
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111978403631?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Any ideas on what these Proac 3 should go for?
Up to £100 perhaps.
martian sunrise
28-04-2016, 11:01
I am interested, as I have a pair I want to shift.
martian sunrise
28-04-2016, 11:03
thanks, btw
walpurgis
28-04-2016, 11:26
I am interested, as I have a pair I want to shift.
I doubt you'd have much trouble selling them if you offered them on here, as long as the pricing is sensible and condition is reasonable.
Hmm not quite an ebay bargain! :lol:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS3-5A-Numbers-33-amp-34-the-17th-Pair-Gold-Badge-LS3-5-Papers-GWO-/191857507383?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
Good lord!
S.
walpurgis
28-04-2016, 16:43
Whopping great Sony speakers at £240. Bargain, these are gorgeous.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-speakers-/172150803103?hash=item2814fcca9f:g:RFUAAOSwa-dWrfcK
The dimensions are mistakely quoted in cm. Those are the inch dimensions! They're biggies with super quality drive units.
Whopping great Sony speakers at £240. Bargain, these are gorgeous.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-speakers-/172150803103?hash=item2814fcca9f:g:RFUAAOSwa-dWrfcK
The dimensions are mistakely quoted in cm. Those are the inch dimensions! They're biggies with super quality drive units.
No WAF in those days!
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjQwWDExMzY=/z/RFUAAOSwa-dWrfcK/$_57.JPG
walpurgis
28-04-2016, 20:42
Look great don't they. Bet they sound pretty spectacular too. Sony made some very nice sounding speakers in the past and the quality of those drive units will be top notch.
Someone has had them away pretty sharpish which is surprising; most people these days don't know what a speaker design like that can bring to the table, more's the pity.
No WAF in those days!
WAF, PAF... Tell her to like it or lump it! ;)
Awesome, 'proper' speakers [designed before women were allowed to become control freaks] :thumbsup:
Similar to your Akais, Martin :)
Marco.
WAF, PAF... Tell her to like it or lump it! ;)
Awesome, 'proper' speakers [designed before women were allowed to become control freaks] :thumbsup:
Similar to your Akais, Martin :)
Marco.
Yes, same design principles, probably better than the Akais. Would cost a couple of grand at least if they were made today.
Beobloke
29-04-2016, 12:01
Look great don't they. Bet they sound pretty spectacular too. Sony made some very nice sounding speakers in the past and the quality of those drive units will be top notch.
No - they look awful! Much as I am a fan of well designed big old 1970s loudspeakers, why manufacturers felt the need to come up with rubbish like this I have no idea. The "shove as many drive units on the baffle as you can" approach rarely pays dividends, in my experience.
There is a pair of Yamahas for sale currently along similar lines http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-8181-studio-monitor-speakers-pair-cabinets-/131777502332?hash=item1eae8d1c7c:g:yqgAAOSw6wRW~9Q G
I bet some people would buy them because they think they might sound like NS1000s - I've heard them and I can assure you they don't!
Pieoftheday
29-04-2016, 13:23
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS3-5A-Numbers-33-amp-34-the-17th-Pair-Gold-Badge-LS3-5-Papers-GWO-/191857507383?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
Good lord!
S.
only £15 p&p though;)
No - they look awful! Much as I am a fan of well designed big old 1970s loudspeakers, why manufacturers felt the need to come up with rubbish like this I have no idea. The "shove as many drive units on the baffle as you can" approach rarely pays dividends, in my experience.
Come along to NEBO next month and I will confound your expectations.
Hopefully. ;)
jandl100
29-04-2016, 18:11
Mirror glass platform - might be kool for someone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mirror-Glass-Plinth-for-Valve-Amplifier-Audio-Equipment-Cocaine-Tray-/182110388910?clk_rvr_id=1022560266019&rmvSB=true
No - they look awful! Much as I am a fan of well designed big old 1970s loudspeakers, why manufacturers felt the need to come up with rubbish like this I have no idea. The "shove as many drive units on the baffle as you can" approach rarely pays dividends, in my experience.
There is a pair of Yamahas for sale currently along similar lines http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-8181-studio-monitor-speakers-pair-cabinets-/131777502332?hash=item1eae8d1c7c:g:yqgAAOSw6wRW~9Q G
I bet some people would buy them because they think they might sound like NS1000s - I've heard them and I can assure you they don't!
Point taken, Adam, but have you heard the Sony speakers in question? If they sound anything like Martin's Akais, then they'll be far from shabby, no matter how "awful" they look! :)
Marco.
Mirror glass platform - might be kool for someone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mirror-Glass-Plinth-for-Valve-Amplifier-Audio-Equipment-Cocaine-Tray-/182110388910?clk_rvr_id=1022560266019&rmvSB=true
says it can be used as a cocaine tray... that alone should have it pulled
Yes, everyone uses album covers, don't they? Isn't that what the vinyl revival is all about?
montesquieu
29-04-2016, 20:55
I have to agree. Most speakers that look like this (not all I'm sure, but most) are from the dire days of inefficient speaker-monsters that needed hundreds of watts up them to make any sort of noise. People wittered on about 'prat' because finesse was a lost concept.
Indeed these were the very antithesis of the Tannoy or Quad approach (which was all about point source and phase coherence - not exactly a priority with 5-way, super-wide-baffle monsters) ... for the most part these were all about brute force, the few that weren't low-eff like the Cerwin Vegas (wasn't there a pair that looked identical to this?) were simply about loudness ... high-eff in these cases was not about subtletly and getting the most out of single ended amps, but about getting ear-splitting volume from cheap, high global NFB sand lumps.
Fine for disco fans dusting off the white jump suit, anyone looking for delicacy and emotion can forget it.
The Akais may well be an exception but I wouldn't touch these with a bargepole.
No - they look awful! Much as I am a fan of well designed big old 1970s loudspeakers, why manufacturers felt the need to come up with rubbish like this I have no idea. The "shove as many drive units on the baffle as you can" approach rarely pays dividends, in my experience.
There is a pair of Yamahas for sale currently along similar lines http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-8181-studio-monitor-speakers-pair-cabinets-/131777502332?hash=item1eae8d1c7c:g:yqgAAOSw6wRW~9Q G
I bet some people would buy them because they think they might sound like NS1000s - I've heard them and I can assure you they don't!
walpurgis
29-04-2016, 22:18
The Sony's are very well built, with drive units as well made as the similar Sansui models of the seventies. I have not owned these speakers, but have used some of the drivers and they are high quality. Some of the older multi unit Japanese speakers can sound extremely good.
montesquieu
29-04-2016, 22:22
The Sony's are very well built, with drive units as well made as the similar Sansui models of the seventies. I have not owned these speakers, but have used some of the drivers and they are high quality. Some of the older multi unit Japanese speakers can sound extremely good.
Well I have heard and enjoyed the Yammies but i've also heard some dreadful rubbish from that era ...!
walpurgis
29-04-2016, 22:29
Well I have heard and enjoyed the Yammies but i've also heard some dreadful rubbish from that era ...!
Yes. There were certainly some iffy designs about. The Technics series with stepped baffles for time/phase alignment spring to mind, I did not like those. Nor was I too impressed with the Pioneer HP range either.
I have to agree. Most speakers that look like this (not all I'm sure, but most) are from the dire days of inefficient speaker-monsters that needed hundreds of watts up them to make any sort of noise. People wittered on about 'prat' because finesse was a lost concept.
.
The opposite, really. Most Kabuki designs have efficiency in the mid 90dB range and are easy loads so don't require a lot of power.
Very high efficiency speakers will show up partnering equipment so if the amp or source is a bit rough-sounding then you will have a poor sound. As for point source these speakers are more like ESL57 with a bit of slam in the way they present the sound. Not quite as 'boxless' as an ESL but you get the idea.
Once you get into the 1980s you get efforts like the Yams Adam linked to that are just a mug's eyeful and not worth more than £50 punt IMO
walpurgis
29-04-2016, 23:02
The opposite, really. Most Kabuki designs have efficiency in the mid 90dB range and are easy loads so don't require a lot of power.
That is true. Efficiency is high. Check out the big and lovely old seventies Sansui SPs with the wood fret grilles. Mid nineties sensitivity and very musical. If I recall, they sourced drive units from Coral and speaker units don't come much better made than that.
walpurgis
02-05-2016, 11:54
Rather nice Supex cartridge tracking force gauge in Japan. Should be lovely quality. £35.50.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPEX-Stylus-Pressure-Gauge-with-Horizontal-Level-Made-in-Japan-/162050788589?hash=item25bafacced:g:rEYAAOSwKfVXH26 s
cheap 774 with free turntable!
be quick it wont be on for long at the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-774-John-Bicht-Arm-in-excellent-condition-with-775-Turntable-/322094346546?hash=item4afe51b132:g:lHQAAOSwKfVXJ1S 4
walpurgis
02-05-2016, 17:43
cheap 774 with free turntable!
be quick it wont be on for long at the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-774-John-Bicht-Arm-in-excellent-condition-with-775-Turntable-/322094346546?hash=item4afe51b132:g:lHQAAOSwKfVXJ1S 4
Bit of a drive to Camborne to collect for most of us though. :)
walpurgis
02-05-2016, 17:47
Going up and up! Decca Mk.II £395 for this one. Probably very nice though, looks new.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECCA-FFSS-MK2-CONICAL-STEREO-HEAD-PERFECT-CONDITION-WITH-ORIGINAL-PACKAGING-/141978665859?hash=item210e968383:g:qn8AAOSwIjNXJnx Q
Glad I've put a couple of decent Mk.IIIs aside.
Bit of a drive to Camborne to collect for most of us though. :)
yep,although you could always say to the seller sod the deck just post the arm for that money :)
sold! didn't think it would be on long :)
walpurgis
02-05-2016, 18:24
Crazy price. Goldring Lenco GL59, Quad 2 & tuner. £900! And described as a bargain?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenco-Goldring-GL-59-Turntable-with-Quad-II-Pre-Amp-Tuner-Tube-Valve-Lot-/201574237458?hash=item2eeec2c512:g:aasAAOSwIjNXJhH v
walpurgis
02-05-2016, 20:30
Sensibly priced Supex SUT from Japan. Seller has decent feedback.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261966602616?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
cheap 774 with free turntable!
be quick it wont be on for long at the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-774-John-Bicht-Arm-in-excellent-condition-with-775-Turntable-/322094346546?hash=item4afe51b132:g:lHQAAOSwKfVXJ1S 4
Bollocks, I have a wanted thread up for one too, wasn't near PC earlier as I was trying to set one up I've borrowed from Ali.
Typical! The one time I've not been on AoS and I miss it :(
mad-moon
03-05-2016, 07:44
anyone wanting to re-wire their Rega RB series arm...look here....This is very cheap...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHORT-REGA-REWIRE-KIT-WITH-FEMALE-PLUGS-for-RB-250-251-300-301-ect-/272230002698?hash=item3f622c300a:g:CIIAAOSwM0FXISf d
walpurgis
04-05-2016, 17:28
£375 for a Decca FFSS arm? Getting a little carried away with pricing?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECCA-FFSS-MK1-TONE-ARM-WITH-DECCA-MICROLIFT-MOUNTED-ON-THORENS-TD124-ARMBOARD-/141980830986?hash=item210eb78d0a:g:ksgAAOSw9ZdXKPC t
walpurgis
04-05-2016, 17:37
Leak TL12 amps at a daft £4500!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Leak-T-L-12-Amplifiers-PAIR-/152042823046?hash=item2366755d86:g:ZHYAAOSw5VZXA5Z C
Virtual-Symmetry
04-05-2016, 18:00
Leak TL12 amps at a daft £4500!!
'Point One's have always been big money especially in fully original unserviced condition. However i much prefered the later 'TL12 Plus'
Virtual-Symmetry
05-05-2016, 14:54
Nice pair of 'HB-3'
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-Heybrook-HB3-Series-2-Rare-Vintage-Audiophile-Speakers-Spendor-B-W-/391447487786?hash=item5b2416a52a:g:vmkAAOSwKfVXHQ0 1
Virtual-Symmetry
05-05-2016, 14:56
Good speakerz Ram '70'
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Rare-British-Made-RAM-DS70-Monitor-Speakers-Loudspeakers/111986980377?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D36561%26meid%3De37b648443e74a21baf945bfd7a6 70ce%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D1721 93480068
jollyfix
05-05-2016, 19:39
I am not a fan of the bling on these Amps. Funny how 2 come up at the same time, rare, or scam? :scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272229791021?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391448001757?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I am not a fan of the bling on these Amps. Funny how 2 come up at the same time, rare, or scam? :scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272229791021?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391448001757?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Tim deP may be an excellent audio designer, but he hasn't got a clue about styling. All of his products look IMO awful.
Virtual-Symmetry
05-05-2016, 19:57
No i never liked them. Much prefered the early hammertone finished designs
Great speakers, especially with RFC X-overs but these have had the mids swapped for something else and no mention of X-over changes to suit new drivers.
A demo would be essential IMHO.
Nice pair of 'HB-3'
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-Heybrook-HB3-Series-2-Rare-Vintage-Audiophile-Speakers-Spendor-B-W-/391447487786?hash=item5b2416a52a:g:vmkAAOSwKfVXHQ0 1
Virtual-Symmetry
05-05-2016, 20:54
Aye not like me not to notice that :D
Nice pair of 'HB-3'
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-Heybrook-HB3-Series-2-Rare-Vintage-Audiophile-Speakers-Spendor-B-W-/391447487786?hash=item5b2416a52a:g:vmkAAOSwKfVXHQ0 1
Just had another look and the tweeters have also been changed
Could still sound mint, just thought a bit of caution may be called for.
Good spot though:)
Aye not like me not to notice that :D
walpurgis
05-05-2016, 21:09
Bit odd to drill four new holes in the tweeter front plate, instead of using the existing three. Why?
Love of captive nuts perhaps, I would have just used 3 self tappers, so maybe they've been converted properly as the original mid and tweeter aren't the greatest.
Bit odd to drill four new holes in the tweeter front plate, instead of using the existing three. Why?
Nice pair of old Kenwoods for £50.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/kenwood-speakers-/1167870106
And a big Akai amp
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/akai-am-95-reference-master-hi-fi-amplifier/1167333422
Virtual-Symmetry
06-05-2016, 03:45
Dunno what that Transrotor is doing in the country {Michell 'Prisma'}
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-A-Michell-Transrotor-Prisma-Turntable-SME-Ready-/111982023980?hash=item1a12a6152c:g:OZ0AAOSwUuFWxbB L
walpurgis
06-05-2016, 17:39
Dodgy looking Castle Richmond 2 speakers. No original drivers!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Richmond-2-HiFi-Speakers-pair-/272227083056?hash=item3f61ffa330:g:EV8AAOSw5b1XImc c
walpurgis
06-05-2016, 17:46
Stuffed Tannoy tweeter. Why do people try to sell this rubbish. I see no end of these being offered and B&W aluminium dome tweeters that are also trashed. Nuts!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Tannoy-DMT-aluminium-tweeter-to-fit-E11-M15-M20-J30-J95-/301950078169?hash=item464da08cd9:g:e6oAAOSwI3RW9XH H
Virtual-Symmetry
06-05-2016, 18:28
Dodgy looking Castle Richmond 2 speakers. No original drivers!!
O dear they should sound absolutely nothing like the original speaker lol
mad-moon
07-05-2016, 14:06
potential billy bargain here...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Cyrus-PSX-amplifier-large-mission-87cm-tall-speakers-/252381588442?hash=item3ac31d6bda:g:MP4AAOSwubRXJGr k
Virtual-Symmetry
07-05-2016, 14:15
"Scratches on the wood" yeh probably caused by plonking them on the rough concrete floor.
:steam:
Virtual-Symmetry
07-05-2016, 14:37
Bought these for a 60's cabinet im modding for the wife's cack CD's. Hairpin legs rock.
:eyebrows:
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/Orange%20Hairpins.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ELPFAN1968/media/Orange%20Hairpins.jpg.html)
walpurgis
07-05-2016, 14:53
Those look great Andre. Quality look to 'em!
Audio Al
07-05-2016, 14:56
Bought these for a 60's cabinet im modding for the wife's cack CD's. Hairpin legs rock.
:eyebrows:
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/Orange%20Hairpins.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ELPFAN1968/media/Orange%20Hairpins.jpg.html)
And they are Orange
Virtual-Symmetry
07-05-2016, 15:04
Thought id try a different colour than usual :D
Firebottle
07-05-2016, 15:51
Not heard of the group cack, are they any good? :eyebrows:
Pierre De Grenoble
07-05-2016, 16:01
"Scratches on the wood" yeh probably caused by plonking them on the rough concrete floor.:steam:
Winds me up no end. some self abuser with a smartphone.. scratches on "wood" fer fecks sake its a veneer innit....
he's the same breed that calls a record a "vinyl"
His mother should have swallowed....:eyebrows:
Virtual-Symmetry
07-05-2016, 17:27
:D
walpurgis
08-05-2016, 17:00
Vintage Philips RH541 motional feedback speakers. In need of fettling and ending very soon.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-PHILIPS-541-Electronic-Motional-Feedback-Bookshelf-Speakers-907-H08-/381614518715?hash=item58d9ff71bb:g:u7AAAOSw1DtXIgp J
I remember hearing these at a show in the seventies and being astonished at the amount of grunt they had. Albeit rather lacking in neutrality.
walpurgis
08-05-2016, 17:05
Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk.II speakers. Very high quality compacts that had rave reviews. Ending this evening.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172189583292?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I remember popping into Audio T and hearing these about twelve years ago. They were the best sounding speakers in the shop, so they came home with me. As did a rather nice Meridian 507 CD player.
Audio Al
08-05-2016, 21:29
Celestion Ditton 88 on ebay , These look lovely :eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Celestion-Ditton-88-Speakers-Ultra-Rare-Ship-Worlwide-/121980251846?hash=item1c6696eec6:g:XZEAAOSwWF5XLvI 1&clk_rvr_id=1027064492294&rmvSB=true
:)
walpurgis
08-05-2016, 21:34
Celestion Ditton 88 on ebay , These look lovely :eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Celestion-Ditton-88-Speakers-Ultra-Rare-Ship-Worlwide-/121980251846?hash=item1c6696eec6:g:XZEAAOSwWF5XLvI 1&clk_rvr_id=1027064492294&rmvSB=true
:)
Never seen a pair before Al.
Looks like a blend of updated SL, 66 and 44. Interesting.
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