Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[JohnJo]

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

:)

Agreed, those look lovely :stalks:

[JohnJo]

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

:)

Agreed, those do look lovely :stalks:

[struth]

believe they have twin 12" woofers, and supposed to be pretty good.

[walpurgis]

Very serious prices for 800 ohm Philips AD9710 drive units being asked these days.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PHILIPS-AD-9710-AM-800-Ohm-/301946358881?hash=item464d67cc61:g:3vsAAOSwLs5XJ3k C

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/philips-ad9710am-/121977532746?hash=item1c666d714a:g:-SEAAOSw3mpXK063

Glad I got myself a pair of the regular 8 ohm units before they too go sky high. As they will, prices are zooming!

[Geoff101]

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.

I've got a pair of the 3 way versions of these in my garage. They don't work of course. My mate (who's in the trade) had a look at them but said access is so bad in the back of them that it was uneconomical to try to repair them and sadly, I'm not clever enough.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnat-speakers-W160CP885-01-310376/111097598313?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3Dce49a346f51c40bc922 4405805c96a1d%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D172198686384

[Hudz]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unique-Audiophile-Speakers-Reduced/162040552561?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3Dd0eaac79bd5e40fb96cc 6ebbe43ede54%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26s d%3D252383912609

Gorgeous speakers, very unusual.

The tweeter housing is a real thing of beauty.

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unique-Audiophile-Speakers-Reduced/162040552561?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3Dd0eaac79bd5e40fb96cc 6ebbe43ede54%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26s d%3D252383912609

Gorgeous speakers, very unusual.

The tweeter housing is a real thing of beauty.

Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder. I think they're hideous! :D (but look well made)

[spendorman]

Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder. I think they're hideous! :D (but look well made)

Agreed, I also don't like the look of the KEF LS50, but obviously, many do.

Looks like a small light bulb in the crossover, for compression?

[Macca]

I've got a pair of the 3 way versions of these in my garage. They don't work of course. My mate (who's in the trade) had a look at them but said access is so bad in the back of them that it was uneconomical to try to repair them and sadly, I'm not clever enough.

I've been after some of those for many years. If you want rid of them bring them with you next time your in this neck of the woods. :)

[Virtual-Symmetry]

If you think badges are important

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Limited-Edition-badges-/252364662497

[Hudz]

It's the ex carpenter in me, can't help but appreciate the workmanship.
Beauty is obviously in the eye of the beholder. I think they're hideous! :D (but look well made)

[Audio Al]

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

:)


:eek: Have you seen the bidding :eek:

[Macca]

Holy moley.

That's a spicy meatball.

[Audio Al]

:eek::eek£2,380.00

[Audio Al]

Mega Tannoys :eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Buckingham-Monitors-1980s-used-/222116179104?hash=item33b727eca0:g:AqAAAOSwHJhXNNw x&clk_rvr_id=1029283844441&rmvSB=true

And only 5 miles from me , Should I be worried :doh:

[Simon_Nottingham]

Mega Tannoys :eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Buckingham-Monitors-1980s-used-/222116179104?hash=item33b727eca0:g:AqAAAOSwHJhXNNw x&clk_rvr_id=1029283844441&rmvSB=true

And only 5 miles from me , Should I be worried :doh:

Nowhere near me.

Phew!

[Firebottle]

Of course Al, you know you want them :eyebrows:

[struth]

Mega Tannoys :eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Buckingham-Monitors-1980s-used-/222116179104?hash=item33b727eca0:g:AqAAAOSwHJhXNNw x&clk_rvr_id=1029283844441&rmvSB=true

And only 5 miles from me , Should I be worried :doh:


Very.. I can feel you twitching at the button;)

[walpurgis]

SME 3009 with adaptor and Decca Mk.III.

Started cheap earlier today. 3 bids and now up to £190 with nearly a week to go. This one is going to fly! Especially as there interest from Japan.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201583394689?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

Surprised if its not over 600 at finish...he mentions 500 insurance

[nuff]

Some nice unused items here! I was tempted with the Heybrook TT2 but I must resist!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/galaxy90210/m.html?item=361558280712&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Virtual-Symmetry]

I would cos it will probably get shipped in that box that seems to be missing its internal packing

[walpurgis]

Some nice unused items here! I was tempted with the Heybrook TT2 but I must resist!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/galaxy90210/m.html?item=361558280712&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Yeah. That bath lift looks fantastic. :D



Seriously though, the TT2 appeals to me as well. It's the sort of thing I could well be temped to bid on, but I'd not fancy driving to Bradford to collect anything.

[nuff]

Yeah. That bath lift looks fantastic. :D



Seriously though, the TT2 appeals to me as well. It's the sort of thing I could well be temped to bid on, but I'd not fancy driving to Bradford to collect anything.

I've asked how much a buy now price would be. He replied £300 or £750 with the quad 33 & 303. Not bad I suppose but I'm sticking to my NAS for now.

[karma67]

Lol he's just told me £400 for the turntable

[BTH K10A]

I wonder how much this will go for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Early-1958-EMT-930-Turntable-with-929-Tone-Arm-and-155st-Phono-Amplifier-/311611493258?hash=item488d7e0b8a:g:9Z8AAOSw3mpXNau a

[BTH K10A]

And here's the elusive 940. Not many of these made as there was not a lot of call for 162/3 capability

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-940-Plattenspieler-EMT-930-EMT-927-mit-Ortofon-229-Tonarm-3-Tondosen-/141988403584?hash=item210f2b1980:g:QfEAAOSwaG9XI5P K

[Barry]

I wonder how much this will go for?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Early-1958-EMT-930-Turntable-with-929-Tone-Arm-and-155st-Phono-Amplifier-/311611493258?hash=item488d7e0b8a:g:9Z8AAOSw3mpXNau a

Not sure what the seller means when he says the deck is missing the platter. According to the photos both the main platter and the slip platter are there. Cosmetically it's not too good, but just needs a good clean.

I paid ~ £2K for mine; a late model complete with TSD15 sfl cartridge and new idler as well as a custom plinth and full set of leads (Siemens to XLR). It came from a seller in Hungary.

[Barry]

And here's the elusive 940. Not many of these made as there was not a lot of call for 162/3 capability

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-940-Plattenspieler-EMT-930-EMT-927-mit-Ortofon-229-Tonarm-3-Tondosen-/141988403584?hash=item210f2b1980:g:QfEAAOSwaG9XI5P K

A UK dealer put up one of these for sale about 10 years ago (about the same time I bought my 930). From memory think he wanted quite a bit for it, but I don't remember if it included an arm and cartridge. Nor do I know what condition it was in.

As you say there is little call for 16 2/3 rpm. Were I to find any such recordings I suppose I could always play them on my Thorens TD 124.

[walpurgis]

I've never used an EMT (or a TD124 come to think of it). They must have something about them I guess. I like the look though, but then I like the way most proper vintage equipment looks.

[nuff]

Lol he's just told me £400 for the turntable

:lol: he must be getting a lot of offers

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Don't you find it a bit odd all this gear bought new but never used!

:whistle:

[karma67]

just a bit,some of it is still sealed apparently,now if i had bought some stuff the least i would do is open the boxes even if it was going straight up in the loft for 30 years!

[walpurgis]

Don't you find it a bit odd all this gear bought new but never used!

:whistle:

It is unusual. But it does happen.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

& that some of the packing is missing, & that the speaker foam grill is Knackered! i know full well that those Castle unit foams do not deteriorate stored in a box..

[nuff]

He's now put up the TT2 as a buy now @ £300+£60 post.
Edit! It's now Been sold

[walpurgis]

'No Nuts' cartridge. It's a Gelding (apparently) :).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gelding-G800-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge-with-Stylus-instructions-and-box-/301951903668?hash=item464dbc67b4:g:UpEAAOSwVC1XL7l S

[Audio Al]

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

:)

And the bidding ended at - - - - - - - - - - £3,151.56 :eek:

[Yomanze]

And the bidding ended at - - - - - - - - - - £3,151.56 :eek:
Wow, IMHO any rare / collectible item should be put on eBay to encourage a bidding war like this. ;)

[Beobloke]

Leak 2075 speakers. I still have a huge fondness for these!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-2075-Speakers-/141995151119?hash=item210f920f0f:g:t30AAOSwVcFXOe4 g

Reminds me - I must get my 3090s up and running... :doh:

[struth]

Leak 2075 speakers. I still have a huge fondness for these!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-2075-Speakers-/141995151119?hash=item210f920f0f:g:t30AAOSwVcFXOe4 g

Reminds me - I must get my 3090s up and running... :doh:

what amps would they have been originally meant for in the leak range Adam?

[walpurgis]

I reckon they date from the period when Leak were marketing rebadged Rotel electronics. But they may even just about date back to your 2000 series gear Grant.

[struth]

cheers Geoff

[09mike69]

I reckon they date from the period when Leak were marketing rebadged Rotel electronics. But they may even just about date back to your 2000 series gear Grant.

i didnt know they were transmission line speakers, (leak 2075, as stated in the ebay sale) i also did not know leak were marketing rebadged rotel gear,, who knew?:doh:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

what amps would they have been originally meant for in the leak range Adam?

The 'Delta' range

[walpurgis]

Scruffy Tannoy HPD295A Eatons in Nottinghamshire. Drive units could be good. Will they be a bargain?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201585679848?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[PaulStewart]

what amps would they have been originally meant for in the leak range Adam?

At that point, Leak were part of Rank and they had no strategy when it came to matching their range, speakers had been handed, more or less to Wharfedale and electronics, as has been mentioned were often rebadged Rotel or developed by them. As I recall there was little in the way of cross pollination, from teams whose resented being part of Rank and resented having to prop up the hollowed out Leak company. A bad time for three proud british HiFi brands, Rank really were rank. This is my personal opinion, says the man who is aware of libel law.

[struth]

Thanks all. I thought they looked out of sorts for early 70s. Yes the rank link was not great I believe. Was just interested. Paul seems to have the info spot on from what I can see.
I've got some parts in order so when put together and assuming they don't explode I will run them first with a set of full range. The celestions I think.


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[danilo]

Great Price!
That said; the 10's were unfortunately the 'bungled' DC's.
Much less than expected bass and the incredible (what were they thinking?)
Mismatch of Lf Voice coil with the Pepperpot horn.. significantly Messed the Crossover transition.
So iffy bass and odd midrange effects ?
Not ideal and it certainly let the Side down

[walpurgis]

Great Price!
That said; the 10's were unfortunately the 'bungled' DC's.
Much less than expected bass and the incredible (what were they thinking?)
Mismatch of Lf Voice coil with the Pepperpot horn.. significantly Messed the Crossover transition.
So iffy bass and odd midrange effects ?
Not ideal and it certainly let the Side down

The 10" IIILZ Golds were not great, but the 10" HPD295A is a very good unit. It is certainly not short of bass, even the small Eaton packs a useful, if not hugely extended punch. I've owned several pairs of each. I agree that the IIILZ is rather limited. But in a larger cabinet, the HPD295A can perform excellently. It is after all, basically a late series 12" Monitor Gold with a reduced chassis and the mid and top are as good as any.

[walpurgis]

Would you buy these Rogers LS6 speakers? They look a right pair of bastards.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS6-speakers-custom-studio-monitors-flat-respones-ALL-OFFERS-CONSIDERD-/222114843111?hash=item33b71389e7:g:UwMAAOSwA4dWHze v

[Firebottle]

Spot on there, how can he call them Rogers LS 6?

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Don't understand people who swap out units for ones that are miles away from the original design. ffk those Rogers has clear polypropylene Bass/Mid unit..

[walpurgis]

Yeah, I bet those 'replacements' must have cost at least £7 each! :rolleyes:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Very underaturd speaker RAM. These look like RAM-60'

6 Year old! :confused:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAM-Large-Walnut-Designer-Floor-Standing-Hardwood-Speakers-/162062730265?hash=item25bbb10419:g:4MIAAOSwubRXLaj b

[walpurgis]

When I see RAM mentioned, I always think of Tangent speakers as well.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

There was a lot of small BRIT SPEAKERS companies from back then that just disappeared.

I used to have a big pair of Swallow acoustics 5 way jobbies that used Dalesford bextrene unit which were great till I came in from work one day to find the daughter had shoved a Biro thru each drive unit.

[walpurgis]

There was a lot of small BRIT SPEAKERS companies from back then that just disappeared.

I used to have a big pair of Swallow acoustics 5 way jobbies that used Dalesford bextrene unit which were great till I came in from work one day to find the daughter had shoved a Boro thru each drive unit.

Yup, Griffin and Audiomaster spring to mind too. Didn't Griffin use Coles tweeters. I'm sure they did. About the only firm I can think of that used the HF1300 'clone'.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

The Griffin did use Coles units in very unusual designs. Superb speaker Tho..

[Virtual-Symmetry]

'Ditton 22' basically a small '33'.. The Dittons of this Era were on but the Veneers were horrid cheap looking shit you would get on a roll of iron on Wood Veneer imho.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-CELESTION-DITTON-22-LOUDSPEAKERS-PERFECT-WORKING-ORDER-CONDITION-WOW-/172204834242?hash=item2818353dc2:g:ZfYAAOSwsN9XC3i n

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Pro version of the 'MCD'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOOTHROYD-STUART-MERIDIAN-PHILIPS-CD101-PROFESSIONAL-CD-PLAYER-/282034588831?hash=item41aa924c9f:g:dLwAAOSwt7pXMwr X

[Virtual-Symmetry]

One of the best 80's TTs imho

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOGIC-DM101-turntable-/252386698003?hash=item3ac36b6313:g:h5cAAOSw~oFXM6k 3

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Could be a bargain for someone

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CJ-Walker-CJ55-Turntable-/291761587438?hash=item43ee5884ee:g:cF0AAOSw8vZXM5d V

[Virtual-Symmetry]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-773MMR-Stylus-Boxed-New-Old-Stock-Fits-Mission-773MM-Cartridge-/121962516784?hash=item1c65885130:g:CLUAAOSwE7RXF0X F

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MISSION-774-TONE-ARM-/282040409768?hash=item41aaeb1ea8:g:MLEAAOSwIzNXOib 5

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Yamaha 'CS50' ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONAB-75s-Turntable-Record-Player-/322107723528?hash=item4aff1dcf08:g:fPcAAOSw8vZXNh6 l

[Beobloke]

There are few pairs of 1970s loudspeakers as impressive as a good pair of Goodmans Achromat Sigmas, IMHO. Sadly these are a long way from being a good pair!

A candidate for optimist of the day, I feel...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Goodmans-Achromat-Speakers-Top-quality-and-Vintage-/331858896817?hash=item4d4454e7b1:g:L0kAAOSwxehXPGF J

[walpurgis]

Shame about the drive units.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

I used to have a pair of 'Sigma' years & years ago. they were oki doki..

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Always wanted a set of these 'Dimension 8' in white

http://img.canuckaudiomart.com/uploads/large/565221-goodmans_dimension_8_speakers.jpg

[walpurgis]

Always wanted a set of these 'Dimension 8' in white

http://img.canuckaudiomart.com/uploads/large/565221-goodmans_dimension_8_speakers.jpg

Nearest I got to those was a pair of their rear ABRs, which I put in large cabinets along with brand new Tannoy IIILZ drivers. It worked OK. This was a little while ago. :)

[Virtual-Symmetry]

if i remember the array of small units were the same as the ones used in their 'Maxim' speaker!

[mad-moon]

tubes and electrical components...could be of interest to some of you chaps

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/valtek_2005/m.html?item=251340557842&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Simon_Nottingham]

Don't know if this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-M22-Class-A-Stereo-Endstufe-/331857629243?hash=item4d4441903b:g:m9UAAOSwGYVW9Hv ~) is a bargain, but it's certainly unusual.

[walpurgis]

SME 3009 with adaptor and Decca Mk.III.

Started cheap earlier today. 3 bids and now up to £190 with nearly a week to go. This one is going to fly! Especially as there interest from Japan.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201583394689?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This ends soon. It's up to £285 at the moment. Nothing unusual there, but I reckon it'll rocket in the closing moments. £600 or so maybe?

[Virtual-Symmetry]

seems a goodish price for a three header.. these are about late 70's..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nakamichi-581-Discrete-Head-Cassette-Deck-/272246941347?hash=item3f632ea6a3:g:vCcAAOSwf05XPE3 A

[dantheman91]

Got to this when posted just now but was gone instantly :steam: but how i left a voice mail and called again and again....
:doh:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-players-turntables/technics-quartz-direct-drive-turntable/1170553227

:steam:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Dont worry Dan youre not missin' nowt

;)

[Macca]

Just a £250 profit.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

That all yew lot think abart Money Money Money?

:whistle:

£50 sounds about right to me

:D

[dantheman91]

Brings up the question of what you think you know whats worth money and whats not....for me its more of the fun then anything popular demand but i know where it will end up they always do their was a free pair of kefs not long ago went of ebay for £245 not sure if sold the techie will no doubt go on their too unless someone bought it to use which is fair enough but theirs more competition then you think :mental

I might of gone more mental if it was something special :eek:just aswell

[Virtual-Symmetry]

One of my pet hates seeing equipment selling for stooped money. Set asking prices for certain things. The laugh is these certain items are sadly not what they are cracked up to be imho

[Macca]

That all yew lot think abart Money Money Money?

:whistle:

:D

I can't help being a grasping miser. It's poverty's fault.

[hermit]

Got to this when posted just now but was gone instantly :steam: but how i left a voice mail and called again and again....
:doh:
https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-players-turntables/technics-quartz-direct-drive-turntable/1170553227

:steam:

I'm minded of a pair of Monitor Golds in Lancaster cabs in lovely condition that appeared on Gumtree locally a year or two ago for £400. They were snapped up in minutes. They re-appeared a week or so later with some story about a recently deceased uncle or such and were priced around £1200 IIRC. Some people are shameless.

[dantheman91]

I'm minded of a pair of Monitor Golds in Lancaster cabs in lovely condition that appeared on Gumtree locally a year or two ago for £400. They were snapped up in minutes. They re-appeared a week or so later with some story about a recently deceased uncle or such and were priced around £1200 IIRC. Some people are shameless.

Hi Paul

This reminds me of the pair of Lancasters i missed for a £10 a couple years ago no lie was gutted was a little late @ 20 minuets in...the guy was posting them as the buyer was paying these were on my doorstep too...still sad to this day on this one :doh:.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Gorra be worth £20 to someone surely

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-Cantor-II-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/262452198796?hash=item3d1b5ebd8c:g:0EQAAOSwBw5XRHq h

[Yomanze]

Nice price on an LFD PA2M (SE) dual mono power amp on eBay, first I've seen for sale second hand. A real "end game" amp built to last a lifetime.

[ff1d1l]

Never seen these before...they look cute and as if they'd sound very good too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kirksaeter-Monitor-120-studio-speaker-from-the-70ties-/121902841138?hash=item1c61f9bd32:g:4doAAOSwx-9Wy5ch
And compared to the trendier studio monitors crossing over into hi fi land - Yamaha, JBL - reasonably priced. Love the cabinet work!

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371641040481?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These are very similar to mine... Ive got 7 of em lol

[dantheman91]

The Technics i missed for £55....ended up where i said it would....

Here: - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1200-MK2-Direct-Drive-Turntable-Lovely-Hi-Fi-Deck-/252406224052?hash=item3ac49554b4:g:nDQAAOSwn8FXStP i

:eek: no theirs profit then theirs taking the piss....:steam:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

I have big issues with people like that.

:steam:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Rock plinth/lid

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Townshend-Rock-Plinth-Lid-/112000523593?hash=item1a13c05d49:g:eeAAAOSwXSJXO1g B

[Macca]

I see this thread is coming up to half a million views. And this is only part 2 of it, no wonder there are no bargains on eBay anymore ;)

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Been no Bargain well before this thread start-turd Macca

[Barry]

When I started the thread it was in response to a genuine bargain that I had seen on eBay. However in anticipation that some items do and would go for silly money, I added the question mark to the title.

Sadly eBay has become so successful, genuine bargains are now few and far between. I've had a few (a Nagra IV-S reel-to-reel machine, some cartridges and camera lenses), but nowadays I take quiet comfort in looking the grossly elevated prices of gear I bought years ago for a song.

[dantheman91]

Seems familiar i only sold it Saturday and the guys already listed it along with my leak...... :steam::steam::steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NYTech-Audio-CTA252-XDII-Stereo-Receiver-70s-Tuner-/231961159575?hash=item3601f66797:g:YX8AAOSwOtBXTCF l


Im close to giving up with this shit.....if i could of got that much i would of but nothing was selling even at the low prices i had low ball offers....:doh:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

:lolsign: Dan that man

Just stick with summert, what i did, ballerkz to buying Hi-Fi.

[Macca]

You've got to take inflation into account. At our age 20 years passes like nothing so that amp or deck you bought for £1000 in 1996 and is now selling for, say, £2300 is still valued about the same as you paid then. It's your money that is worth less.

[danilo]

I see this thread is coming up to half a million views. And this is only part 2 of it, no wonder there are no bargains on eBay anymore ;)

Locally to me there is a small Town with a ' Local Hospital ' Thrift Shop run by Retiree Volunteers.
Recent years it's been discovered by seeming Trailer park resident Gleaners .. who must travel significant distances from where they sleep.
Clearly all looking for 'stuff' for resale.
Massive (1$ ?) profits to be found in discarded Lp's and 70's receivers you know.

Interesting World we have built for our children and grandchildren.. ain't it ?

[Macca]

Interesting World we have built for our children and grandchildren.. ain't it ?

It's all those daft TV shows like Storage Wars and that. People see it and think that it looks like an easy way to make a few quid. It's a fad, as Spinal Tap's chauffeur would say

[Barry]

Locally to me there is a small Town with a ' Local Hospital ' Thrift Shop run by Retiree Volunteers.
Recent years it's been discovered by seeming Trailer park resident Gleaners .. who must travel significant distances from where they sleep.
Clearly all looking for 'stuff' for resale.
Massive (1$ ?) profits to be found in discarded Lp's and 70's receivers you know.

Interesting World we have built for our children and grandchildren.. ain't it ?

The vast majority (99%) of LPs I see for sale in charity shops and at boot sales are utter tripe, in poor condition and with ripped, scuffed and dog-eared sleeves. And the sellers have the nerve to ask £3 or more for each!

[struth]

Yup.. Save petrol shoe leather and time and buy mine:lol:

[Barry]

Yup.. Save petrol shoe leather and time and buy mine:lol:

I do! :lol:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Rare-ish

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-High-End-Aiwa-Excelia-XK-009-reference-DBX-Hifi-Cassette-Deck-/122001333399?hash=item1c67d89c97:g:gy4AAOSwsN9XAW~ f

[Puffin]

Is that train in your avatar passing thru Clapham Junction? I was brunged up there. If it is, that position is where the tragic Clapham rail disaster happened.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Is that train in your avatar passing thru Clapham Junction? I was brunged up there. If it is, that position is where the tragic Clapham rail disaster happened.

No thats at Marylebone in 1968 the time it was handed over to British Rail... That 'HS4000' was actually allocated to Tinsley yard not far from us . Sold to the Russian Railway early 70's for approx £127.000

[Simon_Nottingham]

Rare-ish

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-High-End-Aiwa-Excelia-XK-009-reference-DBX-Hifi-Cassette-Deck-/122001333399?hash=item1c67d89c97:g:gy4AAOSwsN9XAW~ f

I had an XK-007 back in the day. It was a great piece of kit - the way it clamped the tape and spun it to tighten it always made me smile.

[Simon_Nottingham]

I'm not saying these are a bargian (and I'm not saying they're not). But wow...

Technics SB-M1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1981-Technics-SB-M1-Monitor-1-speakers/111989418862?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D36841%26meid%3D11df32309d8545ff8a8747927b681 aa7%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D12190 2841138) Speakers.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

I had an XK-007 back in the day. It was a great piece of kit - the way it clamped the tape and spun it to tighten it always made me smile.

I always thought those strange Aiwa cassette decks that had the flat control panel well really strange. Never had the chance to use one but i remember em being favourable F770 etc..

[Simon_Nottingham]

I always thought those strange Aiwa cassette decks that had the flat control panel well really strange. Never had the chance to use one but i remember em being favourable F770 etc..

Yeah, I remember those from my days at Laskys. The 007 was a later model. That style sold really well in the late 80's and were actually really reliable.

Quite a cool design in retrospect. No like anything else.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

:mental: oop just seen the mention '3 HEAD' elsewhere..o well i guess its worth the money afterall :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/AIWA-F-770-TAPE-DECK-CASSETTE-PLAYER-STEREO/111998724224?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140211130857%26meid%3Df2394267b7e342dd847 8642e4fccede3%26pid%3D100068%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26 sd%3D122001333399%26clkid%3D5819336074291017733&_qi=RTM2063744

[walpurgis]

Decent looking Denon PMA-350SE amplifier at a sensible price. In Ellesmere Port. Great sound for the money and plenty of power!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DENON-PMA-350SE-Integrated-Amplifier-/231962708520?hash=item36020e0a28:g:8C8AAOSw3ihXTYc P

[Virtual-Symmetry]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-R-Cambridge-SA200-Power-Amplifier-/391471793976?hash=item5b25898738:g:gL8AAOSwOVpXTwy m

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Im suprised they aint got a bid yet. Good little speakers they were.. Id be very tempted if it were snot so far away.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARC-Atom-hi-fi-speakers-matching-pair-with-serial-numbers-/301970077723?hash=item464ed1b81b:g:lA4AAOSwepZXTE4 a

[dantheman91]

:eek::eek:

If i hadn't been out walking the dog i would of had this :doh: i doubt you'll see one again go for £25.00

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRANSCRIPTOR-SATURN-TURNTABLE-FOR-RENERVATION-OR-PARTS-/322141047502?hash=item4b011a4ace:g:tX0AAOSwMNxXVwy D

[Simon_Nottingham]

:eek::eek:

If i hadn't been out walking the dog i would of had this :doh: i doubt you'll see one again go for £25.00

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRANSCRIPTOR-SATURN-TURNTABLE-FOR-RENERVATION-OR-PARTS-/322141047502?hash=item4b011a4ace:g:tX0AAOSwMNxXVwy D

Sheeeet! I'd have driven to Bournemouth for that!

There are clearly still bargains out there if you've got luck on your side.

[Simon_Nottingham]

These (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Vintage-70s-JVC-Sk-15a-Speakers-/142012381828?hash=item211098fa84:g:WVAAAOSw9eVXUEo b) are a bit bonkers!

[walpurgis]

These (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Vintage-70s-JVC-Sk-15a-Speakers-/142012381828?hash=item211098fa84:g:WVAAAOSw9eVXUEo b) are a bit bonkers!

Bit overpriced too in my opinion.

[Simon_Nottingham]

Bit overpriced too in my opinion.

Yeah, you'd think they'd squeeze in another driver or two for that price.

[walpurgis]

Yeah, you'd think they'd squeeze in another driver or two for that price.

It's definitely got a lot of drive units, but they are cheap generic items and appeared in many Japanese speakers. That's not to say they'll sound bad though. Sansui and JVC amongst others sourced similar units for their products.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Notice Anything :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KOLSTER-BRANDES-VINTAGE-WIRELESS-RADIO-CATALOGUE-VALVE-RECEIVERS-LOUDSPEAKERS-/231972162544?hash=item36029e4bf0:g:PaIAAOSwuhhXVz9 r

[Virtual-Symmetry]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nytech-CA-252-Integrated-Amplifier-Made-in-England-/152120543468?hash=item236b1748ec:g:FtIAAOSwzJ5XV9G J

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NYTech-Audio-CTA252-XDII-Stereo-Receiver-70s-Tuner-/231961159575?hash=item3601f66797:g:YX8AAOSwOtBXTCF l

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Bit pricey but hey ho!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Legendary-1981-Phil-Swift-Lentek-Integrated-Amplifier-Build-193-Out-Of-500/222127257562?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D20140107092241%26meid%3D1e19f69178884751b2fc c7fc9b0b9563%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26s d%3D252417870713

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Expensive but so rare

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transcriptor-Headshell-for-Fluid-Tonearm-Michell-Transcriptors-Worldwide-Postage-/122003187386?hash=item1c67f4e6ba:g:MhAAAOSwgtJXTwj V

[Virtual-Symmetry]

seems like a good price

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAKAMICHI-DR-3-TAPE-DECK-FULL-WORKING-ORDER-2-AVAILABLE-/152097595724?hash=item2369b9214c:g:MXgAAOSwGeBXP0b a

[BTH K10A]

Need surrounds re-foaming but worth buying

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371645111170?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

1/3 of the way there, ask Mr Levinson ;)

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Need surrounds re-foaming but worth buying



'LST' or 'MST' im easy

:harp:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Dunno what they are, one has a Castle Bass unit but they sure aint Castles.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-speakers/201597934555?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D8b21022599bf4b4592a bd7c7dba62d4f%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D371645111170

[walpurgis]

'LST' or 'MST' im easy

:harp:

'LSD' or 'THC' I'm easy. :eek:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

I'll take the LSD :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

Anybody else unable to open their eBay 'summary' page? I've tried three browsers and a reboot. No joy! All other websites working fine. I can get on eBay but the summary page won't open. :scratch: Maintenance time maybe. Things do get a bit strange there now and then.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

yes friggin' nightmare tonight

[skimminstones]

I couldnt get on it either an hour or so ago.

[walpurgis]

Still not working! :rolleyes:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Does my bleedin' head in :steam:

[struth]

yup mines not working either. an see links though

[skimminstones]

seems to be working on my phones app, just not on the laptop

[struth]

can get on and search now but my pages are still out. should be up soon hopefully.. looks like you'll be able to find things though and bid

[walpurgis]

eBay still knackered at my end. Annoying. I have things to do there!

[walpurgis]

Finally got on there via one of their automated emails by opening it and clicking the page link to my summary.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Nakermeechi 500 ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-70s-GOODMANS-SCD100-CASSETTE-TAPE-DECK-PLAYER-HIFI-SEPARATE-WOOD-FRAME-/231973268151?hash=item3602af2ab7:g:-mcAAOSwnNBXWIf8

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-M205-RARE-Cassette-Tape-Deck-/162096260781?hash=item25bdb0a6ad:g:LCgAAOSwtJZXVtP q

nice technics

[Virtual-Symmetry]

nice technics

These were a cheap arse model but they sounded not arf bad. they always go for peanuts anorl

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-M229X-stereo-cassette-deck-/122007138598?hash=item1c68313126:g:nXkAAOSwMNxXVJd A

[struth]

These were a cheap arse model but they sounded not arf bad. they always go for peanuts anorl

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-M229X-stereo-cassette-deck-/122007138598?hash=item1c68313126:g:nXkAAOSwMNxXVJd A

not seen that one b4...

[Barry]

Nakermeechi 500 ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-70s-GOODMANS-SCD100-CASSETTE-TAPE-DECK-PLAYER-HIFI-SEPARATE-WOOD-FRAME-/231973268151?hash=item3602af2ab7:g:-mcAAOSwnNBXWIf8

What's the connection with Nakamichi? Was it made for Goodmans by Nakamichi?

[dantheman91]

missed an Acoustic Research EB101 Turntable made arrangements to collect tomorrow asked the guy to hold it for me i offered £45 he said OK gave me address etc time to collect but he sold it for £100 to someone else same old story :steam::doh: as i was over that was i thought i would do too trips...goes to show trust no one.

I cant even give good stuff away at the moment.....

[struth]

Poor show, Dan. But I guess if he needs money then morals kinda go out window for some folk.

If you can collect or buy packing and boxes etc you will probably sell stuff better.

[dantheman91]

Poor show, Dan. But I guess if he needs money then morals kinda go out window for some folk.

I guess so should of collected their and then but was doubting weather i needed it now im kicking myself i suppose the interest he had put up the price....only worth £180 tops but still gutted really wanted it and not to sell on neither:(

[struth]

strike when iron is hot.........and that saying goes back to the 16th century

[Virtual-Symmetry]

What's the connection with Nakamichi? Was it made for Goodmans by Nakamichi?

Its was a Nak OEM as was the Sansui 'SC700' etc..

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Wanted these but he won't post

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282059277852?euid=d99beef4383540228fbe8c125cab15e1&bu=44214953630&cp=1&sojTags=bu=bu

[TazSob]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222141752796

You guys think this is worth the starting price and how much would you pay?
Looking at something like this but not sure whether it'll be a justifiable purchase if quality is poor.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

£30

[TazSob]

£30

It's going to cost me around £20 in fuel too... or is this a better purchase http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322147102605 ?
Nearer to me so could go higher?

Thank you,
Taz

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Personally i would not pay any more than £30 for any system like that tbh..

[walpurgis]

I agree with Andre, those old bits are barely Hi-Fi.

What's the rush Taz? Start a thread in the 'Blank Canvas' area saying what you want to achieve. Outline your budget and what type of gear you want. You'll get some good advice. Don't just buy any old thing. There are plenty of bad choices out there and some good ones. Good sounds don't have to cost a fortune if you buy wisely.

[TazSob]

I agree with Andre, those old bits are barely Hi-Fi.

What's the rush Taz? Start a thread in the 'Blank Canvas' area saying what you want to achieve. Outline your budget and what type of gear you want. You'll get some good advice. Don't just buy any old thing. There are plenty of bad choices out there and some good ones. Good sounds don't have to cost a fortune if you buy wisely.

Thanks guys, no rush just looking at some new kit and thought these might be good budget systems. You guys are right tbh and I should really buy wisely, bought tat previously only to find it to be not as I thought. Good thing I asked here before running blindly and I really appreciate the advice.
Think I'm going to wait till I've saved a little more than do as you suggested Geoff and start a thread.

Thanks again guys
Taz

[Beobloke]

Personally I'd say the Pioneer system is a very nice way to start off in Hifi separates. I'd go to £50 for it.

[Macca]

I don't know, that Kenwood would be allright, put some decent speakers on the end of it and not the rubbish it comes with.
For £30 quid of course, Nothing more, And forget the turntable if you want decent replay as they are the next best thing to junk

[JohnJo]

Personally I'd say the Pioneer system is a very nice way to start off in Hifi separates. I'd go to £50 for it.

Yip, and it had a pair of Celestion speakers with it that have got to be worth a tenner.

[walpurgis]

Think I'm going to wait till I've saved a little more than do as you suggested Geoff and start a thread.

Thanks again guys
Taz

Excellent. Decide what equipment you will actually use and work out how much you can spend on each bit.

What sources do you want to use? Records, CDs, computer derived music? It's good to get a decent source. You can skimp a bit on an amplifier to start off with. A cheap but respectable one will still give you sound. Even speakers don't need to be a huge expense --- I'd give some thought to how big you want these. Floor standing, stand mounted compact speakers or small bookshelf items.

[TazSob]

I don't know, that Kenwood would be allright, put some decent speakers on the end of it and not the rubbish it comes with.
For £30 quid of course, Nothing more, And forget the turntable if you want decent replay as they are the next best thing to junk

Sold for £22... Seems like it went really cheap

[TazSob]

Excellent. Decide what equipment you will actually use and work out how much you can spend on each bit.

What sources do you want to use? Records, CDs, computer derived music? It's good to get a decent source. You can skimp a bit on an amplifier to start off with. A cheap but respectable one will still give you sound. Even speakers don't need to be a huge expense --- I'd give some thought to how big you want these. Floor standing, stand mounted compact speakers or small bookshelf items.

I've got plenty of speakers can choose from I mean at the moment I've got 7 pairs around the flat, not all being used mind. In the living room i'm running a Onkyo receiver that controls the audio and video for my movies or music which is fed through a laptop (only used for media).
Had this for a bit now and feel like something is missing... I'm old school when it comes to this stuff (this Onkyo to me is like a computer with all its menus and settings) an would rather have a separate amp, eq, DAC etc that I can chop and change as need be and improve slowly on one item at a time.

Normally I would have been grinding my teeth by now thinking of what a deal I missed on that Kenny but you guys helped me think straight and I'm very grateful for your help. As you recommended I'm going to save up a few quid then ask on this forum.

Great bunch of guys and girls here and know I'll be looked after.

Much appreciated
Taz

[TazSob]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201599476802
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322139750187
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131845263249
This one looks cool http://www.ebay.com/itm/172233696920

And this Teak, mint with, box, manuals and a remote (think it's the one that used to have a cord connected to the player) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262475301564

[walpurgis]

I've got plenty of speakers can choose from I mean at the moment I've got 7 pairs around the flat, not all being used mind.
Taz

I don't know what speakers you may have. But a great little speaker is the original Mission 780SE, like this:

http://i63.tinypic.com/xkw1ud.jpg

Not to be confused with the basic 780 (which is still OK) or the different looking later version, which is not in the same league in my view. These 780SE speakers have a really well integrated and very musical sound and kick well above their weight. I had a pair in my system for a few years alongside my big Tannoys and they were a delight. Mission got it right with these. They are popular with quite a few members here.

[Beobloke]

Not to be confused with the basic 780 (which is still OK) or the different looking later version...

Or the older 780 Argonaut, which was a proper speaker! ;)

[TazSob]

I don't know what speakers you may have. But a great little speaker is the original Mission 780SE, like this:

http://i63.tinypic.com/xkw1ud.jpg

Not to be confused with the basic 780 (which is still OK) or the different looking later version, which is not in the same league in my view. These 780SE speakers have a really well integrated and very musical sound and kick well above their weight. I had a pair in my system for a few years alongside my big Tannoys and they were a delight. Mission got it right with these. They are popular with quite a few members here.

I have some Kef k160s, ditton ul-8s, Kenwood ls-83s, Celeste iiis, Coda iiis and some others I can't remember right now. Speaker front I think I'm OK for a while and would need to offload some of these sets before I can buy any more.

[walpurgis]

The UL 8 Celestions are worth hanging onto if in good condition. They are rare and becoming a bit of a collectors item.

[TazSob]

The UL 8 Celestions are worth hanging onto if in good condition. They are rare and becoming a bit of a collectors item.

They need to be re-coned as the previous owner blew one bass driver and a guest put a ciggy burn in the other bass driver. Saw on here a thread where a user was selling some ul-8 bits and was going to ask him what I should expect to pay for these drivers. The x overs look OK tbh but will be recapped when time and funds allow. They did come with the original stands too.

[ff1d1l]

Apparently very rare and unquestionably very droolable....perhaps a heads up for Adam?
https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-players-turntables/luxman-pd-350-turntable-with-syrix-pu3-tonearm-%C2%A32000-ono/1169550741

[Virtual-Symmetry]

The UL 8 Celestions are worth hanging onto if in good condition. They are rare and becoming a bit of a collectors item.

I could not get shut of my 'UL10' when i was flogging them a bit back, end up letting them go for £70

[TazSob]

I could not get shut of my 'UL10' when i was flogging them a bit back, end up letting them go for £70

I paid much less than that, they need work but I still walked away with probably the cheapest ul8s ever....

[dantheman91]

Well Not ebay but a local charity shop...

Going in to see what was a about got a pair of JBL L46's in the new arrivals :eek: £") later their in their in the car...

[Macca]

Lucky! Any chance of a dekko at them?

[dantheman91]

Lucky! Any chance of a dekko at them?

Mind the puppy...:rolleyes:

Here they are

[Macca]

They look pretty minty. What a find. You've got an orb over the left hand one in the second picture. Haunted house? ;)

[dantheman91]

They look pretty minty. What a find. :yay:

You've got an orb over the left hand one in the second picture. Haunted house? ;) Possibility are last one was....:(

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Well done Dan. You are very lucky to have the Mesh domes with em.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Shame about the condition i would have had that..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Ski-slope-cassette-deck-TC-800GLB-/252423361234?hash=item3ac59ad2d2:g:9VAAAOSwL7VWqOr y

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REVOX-H1-Cassette-Tape-Deck-Double-Dolby-System-USED-/331880441944?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

[Virtual-Symmetry]

You when you ask a question about an items condition, why do Sellers have a tendency to totally Avoid it?

[struth]

Had that b4 too... Sometimes its that they dont watch their sales and sometimes they just get fed up with requests .... Or they are hiding summat

[Virtual-Symmetry]

These twatz think you fell down with the last shower of shit

[TazSob]

I bought these yesterday http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182162621983 one tweeter isn't working and seller said it measured 0 ohms on the meter (I don't have one to check) but I've read that most likely it isn't 0 ohms and it should be an open circuit?
Hoping it is and might try fixing it.

[struth]

I bought these yesterday http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182162621983 one tweeter isn't working and seller said it measured 0 ohms on the meter (I don't have one to check) but I've read that most likely it isn't 0 ohms and it should be an open circuit?
Hoping it is and might try fixing it.

Well 0 would be short circuit and on digi meter 1 would be open circuit. being short would not possibly be nice for equipment. maybe best to check it.. open it may be the wire broken

reading his ad, he means its open circuit I think

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Good speakers those Taz. Basically baby 'Ditton 33' same 'HD1000' tweeters too

[TazSob]

Well 0 would be short circuit and on digi meter 1 would be open circuit. being short would not possibly be nice for equipment. maybe best to check it.. open it may be the wire broken

reading his ad, he means its open circuit I think

This is what I was thinking too and from what I've been reading it is the most likely cause.
I'm going to attempt getting into it tomorrow... Will tread very carefully and look at the wires with a score, I've got a meter on order so will measure it when that arrives.

Thanks Andr'e, yes they do have the same tweeter. There's one currently on eBay at £57 plus PP and really don't want to be spending that at the minute. These will slowly get refurbed asking with the UL-8s, now have to stop buying speakers, the misses has started to give me that death stare :nono:

[walpurgis]

If you are lucky. It will be the small bit of wire visible between the dome and terminal that has failed, it happens on these tweeters and if you're handy with a small sioldering iron it can often be fixed, maybe with a bit of fine wire let in.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Your ul8 should also use the same tweeter if you just borrow one :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

Have you seen these Taz: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEMENT-DIAPHRAGM-tweeter-CELESTION-HD1000-DITTON-15-XR-11-22-33-8-ohm-/222009425408?hash=item33b0cafe00:g:mEMAAOSwZJlXNdg 9

I'd suggest replacing both at the same time for consistency and I'd double check with the supplier that the impedance match is correct should you be interested in them.

[struth]

could be a bargain. a tascam cassette.. probably needs a belt


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tascam-112-Rack-Mountable-Cassette-Deck-/162102679348?hash=item25be129734:g:whwAAOSwuhhXXq5 J

[TazSob]

Your ul8 should also use the same tweeter if you just borrow one :eyebrows:

I thought the ul-8 had a HF 1000 not a HD 1000?
Well if that is the case then I'll swap them over for now till I sort them out properly.



If you are lucky. It will be the small bit of wire visible between the dome and terminal that has failed, it happens on these tweeters and if you're handy with a small sioldering iron it can often be fixed, maybe with a bit of fine wire let in.

That's what I read too and if it is will surely bring a smile to my face :)



Have you seen these Taz: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEMENT-DIAPHRAGM-tweeter-CELESTION-HD1000-DITTON-15-XR-11-22-33-8-ohm-/222009425408?hash=item33b0cafe00:g:mEMAAOSwZJlXNdg 9

I'd suggest replacing both at the same time for consistency and I'd double check with the supplier that the impedance match is correct should you be interested in them.

I did see these but didn't think it was what I needed... So if I replace the diaphragm it will hopefully be sorted? That'll be something I'll be willing to have a go at.
Have little knowledge about this and learning as I'm going which mostly i'm learning from here reading threads by other users, very informative I must say.

[walpurgis]

Rather nice Audio Technica AT-1005 arm on a Connoisseur BD1 turntable. In Aylesbury. Bid up to £53 so far. Ends tomorrow and could be going cheap.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connnoissure-BD1-turntable-and-Audio-Technica-tone-arm-with-magnetic-cartridge-/291789537390?hash=item43f003006e:g:MigAAOSwLnBXXA2 T

[walpurgis]

A pair of Tannoys that have had a dreadful 'accident'! :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Concentric-Loud-Speakers-Monitor-HPD-Tannoy-London-/182174640480?hash=item2a6a746960:g:gWMAAOSwGIRXZER 4

If you know Tannoys, you'll spot it immediately.

[struth]

Seller doesnt seem to sell hifi so could be genuine.. Guess they will make a decent price

someone may make him an offer

[spendorman]

What's in the big boxes?

[walpurgis]

Seller doesnt seem to sell hifi so could be genuine.. Guess they will make a decent price

someone may make him an offer

But they are destroyed Grant. The back of the drive unit is poking out of the rear of the small top box, so obviously the main cone chassis has been removed leaving just the magnet and tweeter. Who knows what's in the bigger box? Presumably a bass driver being driven from the Tannoy crossover.

I'd think you are right. Somebody will have them. God knows what they sound like. :eek:

[struth]

Aye, it looks like it, but it may be that the originals are in big box and the tweeter doesnt work, and picked up another set vis-a-vee

[walpurgis]

Aye, it looks like it, but it may be that the originals are in big box and the tweeter doesnt work, and picked up another set vis-a-vee

That's a possibilty, but weird. The big boxes by the way, are Chevening cabs. From which the HPD 295 8 units were taken I assume.

[JohnJo]

A pair of Tannoys that have had a dreadful 'accident'! :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Concentric-Loud-Speakers-Monitor-HPD-Tannoy-London-/182174640480?hash=item2a6a746960:g:gWMAAOSwGIRXZER 4

If you know Tannoys, you'll spot it immediately.

Has anyone called the RSPCS?

[walpurgis]

Had anyone called the RSPCS?

No. But I've contacted the RSPCT. ;)

[JohnJo]

No. But I've contacted the RSPCT. ;)

Hehe, they are cruel though.

[spendorman]

Possibly the bass unit surrounds rotted, tweeters salvaged and some other bass units in the large cabinets.

[hermit]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2OFgxNjAw/z/2eAAAOSwMNxXZESF/$_57.JPG

I fear that they may have belonged to this evil butcher:

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/the-evil-within/images/e/ed/Butcher.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140412144518

[walpurgis]

Possibly the bass unit surrounds rotted, tweeters salvaged and some other bass units in the large cabinets.

That's most likely. The 295 8 had foam surrounds that rotted pretty fast, unlike the 295 A which has rubber roll surrounds and seem to last indefinitely.

Shame really. They could have been repaired easily enough. I just happen to have a box in this room containing two ten inch paper Tannoy cones with rubber surrounds that would have gone straight in :).

[spendorman]

Are they now Dual Eccentrics!

[Macca]

Are they now Dual Eccentrics!

Ah very good :)

[southall-1998]

How ferking much!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-E-Sugden-AU51-hifi-seperates-/172245851542?hash=item281aa71d96:g:kIgAAOSwvg9XZSR R

S.

[spendorman]

How ferking much!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-E-Sugden-AU51-hifi-seperates-/172245851542?hash=item281aa71d96:g:kIgAAOSwvg9XZSR R

S.

That's just the cost of the electricity needed to run it for a year.

Err! apparently it's not Class A but class AB. So should be cheaper to run!

[Virtual-Symmetry]

You know what gets up my back when you Enquire about something but get replies 3/4 days in between your initial enquiries.. The excuse is always 'I have a life outside the computer!

Utter rubbish.. people with computers are generally on them at least everyday + the fact if i knew someone was interested in something i was selling i am sure i would go out my way to check in regular..

[hermit]

Sony TTS-8000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS-8000-Sonys-answer-to-Technics-SP10-near-mint-condition-/262490462984?hash=item3d1da69b08:g:XXgAAOSwM4xXZu8 J) motor unit in superb condition - very rare UK model.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTExMVgxNjAw/z/AQ0AAOSwzJ5XZu8D/$_57.JPG

[walpurgis]

That won't be cheap by the time it sells.

[struth]

Not seen that before. looks nice

[hermit]

Not seen that before. looks nice

The TTS-8000 is my current dream deck. Nice slate plinth with an SME V. I'd be in heaven.

[struth]

We all have dreams. It may come to pass

[TazSob]

Tascam mini studio http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131823311598

[Virtual-Symmetry]

TTS8000

TTS3000 anyday for me

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Techy 10.5" Reel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-RS-1520-Reel-or-Spool-/262488218471?hash=item3d1d845b67:g:MnwAAOSwmtJXZEg 1

[Beobloke]

The TTS-8000 is my current dream deck. Nice slate plinth with an SME V. I'd be in heaven.

Do it! I promise you, you won't regret it...

[hermit]

Do it! I promise you, you won't regret it...

:eek::scratch::confused::eek::scratch::confused:

:smoking::smoking::smoking:

cogs are turning :)

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-774-Tonearm-spare-wand-/322160656477?&_

perhaps a bargain of sorts these days

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-vintage-10-034-AlNiCo-fullrange-speakers-Telefunken-Ela-L8-1262-/371659629554?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

These are similar to mine. just slight different magnet housing. think paper driver is same

[walpurgis]

Lovely vintage Pioneer PL-61 heavyweight belt drive turntable, fitted with an Audio Technica AT-1010 arm. In London, a bargain at £200.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182177009283?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I've got one of these. The motor/turntable section is a great bit of engineering. Like a belt drive 401 equivalent.

[southall-1998]

Oh for crying out loud!! These Sugden poweramps are not rare. They are very common!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A21a-Pure-Class-A-Power-Amplifier-Hifi-Separate-/291799130572?hash=item43f09561cc:g:-o0AAOSwNsdXTbDX

S.

[Yomanze]

Soooo many listings have keywords like "RARE" and "RETRO", amusing thing is you can always find a few of the same on eBay.

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[Simon_Nottingham]

This Croft pre amp (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262490502714?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) looks to be a bit of a bargain at the mo.

Lots of bids though, so it may go daft later...

[Simon_Nottingham]

There's these Sonab OA5 Type ii - Omnidirectional Loudspeakers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sonab-OA5-Type-ii-Omnidirectional-Loudspeakers-Philips-9710-/252424564361)at just £75 and a Linx Nebula Integrated Amplifier (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linx-Nebula-Integrated-Amplifier-mm-mc-phono-stage-/252430508397?hash=item3ac607e16d:g:mfMAAOSwMNxXZln ~) from the same seller. I'm not familiar with the amp, but looks good for £55.

[dantheman91]

Dali Zensor 1 today in another charity...:lol:

Got to stop....but they were cheap enough to make a profit if i sell them on....

[karma67]

There's these Sonab OA5 Type ii - Omnidirectional Loudspeakers (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sonab-OA5-Type-ii-Omnidirectional-Loudspeakers-Philips-9710-/252424564361)at just £75 and a Linx Nebula Integrated Amplifier (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linx-Nebula-Integrated-Amplifier-mm-mc-phono-stage-/252430508397?hash=item3ac607e16d:g:mfMAAOSwMNxXZln ~) from the same seller. I'm not familiar with the amp, but looks good for £55.

same guy i bought the heybrook tt2 from,nice guy.

[walpurgis]

same guy i bought the heybrook tt2 from,nice guy.

Which I assume is the one now on eBay? ;)

[karma67]

yep,imo it just lacks the last 10% of the sondeck even with the 774 and mp-500 fitted.
i dont need 2 turntables so its gotta go,it been fun though :)
im open to offers on it by the way.

[walpurgis]

i dont need 2 turntables.

Waddya mean? I'm only just making do with nine! :eek:

[karma67]

ha ha ha!

[Simon_Nottingham]

[QUOTE=jamie123;768061]i dont need 2 turntables /QUOTE]

Oi, quiet. I'm currently working on the justification to add a Michell Hydraulic alongside the Spacedeck. You'll ruin all my hard work!

[Virtual-Symmetry]

[QUOTE=jamie123;768061]i dont need 2 turntables /QUOTE]

Oi, quiet. I'm currently working on the justification to add a Michell Hydraulic alongside the Spacedeck. You'll ruin all my hard work!

im assuming you will get rid of the spacey deck in the long run ;)

[Simon_Nottingham]

[QUOTE=Simon_Nottingham;768102]

im assuming you will get rid of the spacey deck in the long run ;)

I don't know. I've had it for over 25 years. I'm quite tempted to get a heavy kit for it...

I've not yet heard anything that beats the Spacedeck (and that was with the original arm - the Ace Space takes it to another level) and I've compared it to a Townshend Rock, an LP 12 and a PT Too.

But I do love the Michell.

[walpurgis]

I'm currently working on the justification to add a Michell Hydraulic alongside the Spacedeck.

I reckon that would be a close thing and I'd not like to pick a winner. But I'm certain they will sound very different.

[Beobloke]

Waddya mean? I'm only just making do with nine! :eek:

Nine? I can't remember when I last had that few. It musty have been when I was about 14 years old... :D

[walpurgis]

Nine? I can't remember when I last had that few. It musty have been when I was about 14 years old... :D

There will be a cull soon.

[walpurgis]

If anybody wishes to know, the collection is: Two Toshiba SR-370s, four Goldring Lenco GL75s, one Goldring Lenco GL68, one Connoisseur BD1, one Pioneer PL-61, one Pioneer PL-15S.

Seems I was out by one. The total is ten. Some are in bits though. Now which should I keep? that's the question. :hmm:

[struth]

You only need two max tbh. Maybe with 1 to work on. Say me with 5 sets of speakers

[walpurgis]

Say me with 5 sets of speakers

Hmm. I'm looking at four pairs right now and I have enough bits to build about another ten pairs.

And of course, then there's the selection of CD players and amps.

[struth]

Well im using one set and building one of the sets so 3 doing nowt at moment....plus 2 sets of testers in shed. Have 7 amps too...doh. Theyve been breeding. But only 4 cd players

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Bought this yesterday.has to be a bargin.. I bought one of these new in the mid 80's.. Technics are the only tape decks i could ever get on with + they are more reliable than those overrat'turd decks that will remain unnamed ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hifi-TECHNICS-RS-B40-STEREO-CASSETTE-DECK-WITH-USER-MANUAL-/322153796071?ssPageName=ADME:B:BOC:GB:1123

[karma67]

If anybody wishes to know, the collection is: Two Toshiba SR-370s, four Goldring Lenco GL75s, one Goldring Lenco GL68, one Connoisseur BD1, one Pioneer PL-61, one Pioneer PL-15S.

Seems I was out by one. The total is ten. Some are in bits though. Now which should I keep? that's the question. :hmm:

Fancy a swap Geoff with the heybrook???

[dantheman91]

6 here :eek: i normaly have more....:lol:

[Beobloke]

You only need two max tbh. Maybe with 1 to work on. Say me with 5 sets of speakers

I've got 8 pairs. And two subwoofers. I think I may have a problem...

[dantheman91]

I've got 8 pairs. And two subwoofers. I think I may have a problem...

15 sets here :eek: and you have problem....

[Oddball]

Don't know if these are of use , to any of you valve nuts on here?? :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/580-Radio-Valves-/201606666876?hash=item2ef0b19a7c:g:ktcAAOSwGIRXZac Y

[hermit]

Victor TT81 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-Victor-tt81-Direct-Drive-Turntable-Fidelity-Research-FR-54-arm-STAX-UA7-/282055948702?hash=item41abd8399e:g:-YwAAOSwnNBXT~7Q) with Stax UA7 and FR-54 arms. Seems to be reasonably priced.