Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[walpurgis]

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

The bidding on this is picking up somewhat.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Seems to be reasonably priced.

:scratch:

[Pierre De Grenoble]

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.Not specific to this item but why are the head shells always missing?? is this the new norm so that the sellers can make more money by selling them separately??

[walpurgis]

£240? For a GL75 top plate with the remains of an arm on.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenco-75-Chassis-Worldwide-Despatch-/201592936731?hash=item2eefe0191b:g:MegAAOSwKfVXIfI Z

[Firebottle]

What a rip-off :mental:

[Barry]

What a rip-off :mental:

Looks as though it wasn't sold. No surprise there!

[Virtual-Symmetry]

The bidding on this is picking up somewhat.

Aye £775 absolutely redicularse.

[dantheman91]

Celestion 66 - for spares or repair been stored in a damp shed but are local too me and nee a fully restoration http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/152143952518?hash=item236c7c7a86:g:cAAAAOSwjXRXbsM L

He also has a pair of Ditton 33's - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-33-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/152146469576?hash=item236ca2e2c8:g:LVUAAOSwUuhXcE9 B
If theirs only corrosion on the driver chassis but they are working i dont see how corrosion would matter in this instance? :scratch:

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Prefer the '33' any day of the week.

[Beobloke]

Celestion 66 - for spares or repair been stored in a damp shed but are local too me and nee a fully restoration http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/152143952518?hash=item236c7c7a86:g:cAAAAOSwjXRXbsM L

He also has a pair of Ditton 33's - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-33-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/152146469576?hash=item236ca2e2c8:g:LVUAAOSwUuhXcE9 B
If theirs only corrosion on the driver chassis but they are working i dont see how corrosion would matter in this instance? :scratch:

He says the protective metal covers have come off the 66s' tweeters, but from the picture, the entire dome is missing. If they're corroded on the outside then the metalwork on the inside could be corroded as well, including the motor units on the drive units. They could well be a very big restoration job; the sort where drivers have to be dismantled.

[karma67]

4 mission 774 tone arms on eBay right now, perhaps their owners are all rushing out to get ittoks?

[walpurgis]

4 mission 774 tone arms on eBay right now, perhaps their owners are all rushing out to get ittoks?

Asking prices getting steeper too.

[karma67]

yep,i know the guy selling the £400 one as i bought my first 774 from him.i think £300-350 is more realistic for that arm.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Yeh its called taking the piss.

Bought another one of these cheap. I now have two of the same amp, two of the same Cassette Deck, Two of the same cartridge with six spare Styli. A Spare new Turntable motor & half a dozen new Belts. Spare galore.. I can safely walk away from one of the most boring hobbies eva without looking back 'HI-FI'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322170353143?euid=90f84bfbeef74c13b304c7021e993b36&bu=44214953630&cp=1&sojTags=bu=bu

[southall-1998]

Pair of Rogers LS5/9 in lovely condition. Location is in Ireland.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS5-9-RARE-monitor-speakers-Superb-Sound-/122029688769?hash=item1c698947c1:g:EnkAAOSwvg9XcsU A

S.

[walpurgis]

Bang & Olufsen cufflinks anybody?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-Cufflinks-Case-B-o-Rare-item-Look-/272290903081?hash=item3f65cd7429:g:8yQAAOSwhOVXdAy l

One for Adam (Beobloke) maybe?

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Pre furred these to the 707

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRACE-Gyro-Master-G-727-Vintage-Tonearm-Manual-spare-shims-Cable-GREAT-EXAMPLE-/201613065926?hash=item2ef1133ec6:g:T6oAAOSwZ1BXcqa p

[karma67]

rarely seen mission mechanic tonearm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301997106831?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
my guess is it will go for £600

[walpurgis]

I hope nobody here gets caught out with these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Acoustic-Research-AR-18-Speakers-Wooden-Casing-NR2-K14-/381687929946?hash=item58de5f9c5a:g:-JsAAOSwkl5XdTJs

[dantheman91]

I hope nobody here gets caught out with these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Acoustic-Research-AR-18-Speakers-Wooden-Casing-NR2-K14-/381687929946?hash=item58de5f9c5a:g:-JsAAOSwkl5XdTJs

Wrong bass drivers? i saw a pair of the same ones in cash recycle this week they were cheap @ £20 but took the covers off and instantly knew the bass drivers were not original and replaced with a different brand so left them and their still their...:)

[walpurgis]

It must be the current political state of affairs, but asking prices and selling prices on eBay are definitely down.

[tubehunter]

Tannoy's anyone......ya right


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Large-Concentric-Loud-Speakers-Monitor-HPD-Tannoy-London-/131862285444?hash=item1eb39acc84

Someone trying to make some money out of the Tannoy name, I think.

[walpurgis]

Tannoy's anyone......ya right


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Large-Concentric-Loud-Speakers-Monitor-HPD-Tannoy-London-/131862285444?hash=item1eb39acc84

Someone trying to make some money out of the Tannoy name, I think.

Those came up before. Look at post 5694.

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?33544-Bargains-on-ebay-(Part-2)/page570

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-JBE-Series-3-Slatedeck-turntable-inc-power-supply-Rega-R200-tonearm-/172262466763?hash=item281ba4a4cb:g:S7IAAOSwbYZXeYH 6

[walpurgis]

I can see the speakers. But where's the wooden box?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Speakers-IN-WOODEN-BOX-/112018547196?hash=item1a14d361fc:g:EC4AAOSwtJZXVIV H

[walpurgis]

More daft bidding on LS3/5a speakers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970S-ROGERS-LS3-5A-MONITOR-SPEAKERS-15-OHMS-VERY-EARLY-GOLD-BADGE-MODELS-/191911026048?hash=item2caec9dd80:g:EaYAAOSwuzRXdjn 0

[Barry]

More daft bidding on LS3/5a speakers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970S-ROGERS-LS3-5A-MONITOR-SPEAKERS-15-OHMS-VERY-EARLY-GOLD-BADGE-MODELS-/191911026048?hash=item2caec9dd80:g:EaYAAOSwuzRXdjn 0

Just added it to my 'watch list', to see what the winning bid will be. £7,500? Whatever, it could be a record!

[montesquieu]

I can see the speakers. But where's the wooden box?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Speakers-IN-WOODEN-BOX-/112018547196?hash=item1a14d361fc:g:EC4AAOSwtJZXVIV H

Could just as well read: 'Car for sale. Has an engine and wheels. I was using this car to drive about in.'

[Marco]

Just added it to my 'watch list', to see what the winning bid will be. £7,500? Whatever, it could be a record!

I despair at the levels of orthographic prowess displayed in these adverts, particularly when expecting people to shell out many thousands of pounds on one of the most grossly overrated speakers of all time! :doh:

LEARN TO SPELL, muppet-boy, and present a professional image to your potential customers in future!!

<Rant over>

As you were, peeps... :cool:

Marco.

[Barry]

I suspect that most purchasers of these speakers would not know what 'orthographic' means, nor would care. It doesn't seem to have affected the ludicrous bids being offered. :eek:

[Marco]

No, but the dimwit will likely write the address wrongly on the label, when shipping the speakers to their buyer! :D

Marco.

[karma67]

It must be the current political state of affairs, but asking prices and selling prices on eBay are definitely down.
some are,im rather shocked at the price someone paid for a single hf2000 tweeter,£105

[walpurgis]

some are,im rather shocked at the price someone paid for a single hf2000 tweeter,£105

These days that's getting to be around the norm (whoever Norm is? :D)

[walpurgis]

BOOM!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BANG-/252453131436?hash=item3ac76114ac:g:pKcAAOSwgY9XfoG m

[southall-1998]

BOOM!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BANG-/252453131436?hash=item3ac76114ac:g:pKcAAOSwgY9XfoG m

Just look at the state of that asking price!!

S.

[Justjon]

Yikes :doh:
That said, the seller has some items for sale that may interest a few of you AOS'ers Here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIRTY-FUCKER-MENS-THONGS-/252429091210?hash=item3ac5f2418a:g:zXIAAOSw~OVWxb4 B).
If nothing else, it'll make any future bake offs a little more interesting :stalks:

[Barry]

Just added it to my 'watch list', to see what the winning bid will be. £7,500? Whatever, it could be a record!

I was somewhat conservative in my prediction of the winning bid - they went for £17,701 FFS ! :eek: At least I was right in it possibly being the record for these much misunderstood speakers.

[struth]

ridiculous sum of money.:doh:

[walpurgis]

Nuts!

[montesquieu]

Looks to me like a bit of dodgyness in the bidding, much of the uplift has been (0) bidders, has some idiot with more money than sense been taken to the cleaners?

Perhaps even a spot of money laundering going on?

Not that plod would know what to do about it they are far too busy investigating suspicious tweets.

[Martyn Miles]

I was somewhat conservative in my prediction of the winning bid - they went for £17,701 FFS ! :eek: At least I was right in it possibly being the record for these much misunderstood speakers.

Much misunderstood buyers, actually.

The speakers are fine, it's just 'We Westeners' don't understand the
Far East Collectors.

One buyer, who has many pairs, treats them with a religious fervour.
A pair of his LS3/5as has crystals on their top surfaces.
Something to do with 'Energy'!

In private the owner probably genuflects to them in some odd
Ceremony...

[spendorman]

I wonder what these will make:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-PAIR-OF-ROGERS-LS3-5a-GOLD-SPEAKERS-VERY-RARE-SERIAL-MATCHING-NUMBER-in-a-VGC-/291805612052

[walpurgis]

I wonder what these will make:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-PAIR-OF-ROGERS-LS3-5a-GOLD-SPEAKERS-VERY-RARE-SERIAL-MATCHING-NUMBER-in-a-VGC-/291805612052

Dunno. They're already at five times what I'd regard as their material worth. One is paying for what are basically old KEF Codas in stiffer boxes and with fancy crossovers.

[spendorman]

Dunno. They're already at five times what I'd regard as their material worth. One is paying for what are basically old KEF Codas in stiffer boxes and with fancy crossovers.

I agree with your statement that they're already at five times their material worth, but have original Codas and Chartwell LS3/5a's, the sound is completely different. The Codas have a horrible midrange and slightly screechy treble, the crossover in the LS3/5a does a lot to correct this.

[walpurgis]

The Codas have a horrible midrange and slightly screechy treble

I know. I had a few pairs.

[spendorman]

I know. I had a few pairs.

Strange thing, when they first came out, I heard them and was impressed, I suppose because for a small speaker they went down quite low, and also went up high.

[walpurgis]

My experience of them was quite similar. When I first heard the smaller speakers in original KEF 'C' Series from the seventies, I thought they sounded amazing. In later years I found them not so nice. I think it was more a question of how bad small speakers had been before the Codas and the like came along.

In fact, I can't recall a small speaker that I've owned that I really liked much, old or modern, with the exception of the Usher S520.

Not owned the LS3/5a, but I've used a few pairs on my system.

[Martyn Miles]

My experience of them was quite similar. When I first heard the smaller speakers in original KEF 'C' Series from the seventies, I thought they sounded amazing. In later years I found them not so nice. I think it was more a question of how bad small speakers had been before the Codas and the like came along.

In fact, I can't recall a small speaker that I've owned that I really liked much, old or modern, with the exception of the Usher S520.

Not owned the LS3/5a, but I've used a few pairs on my system.

I prefer my Harbeth P3-ESRs, but the LS3/5as have their place.
On a bedroom system, running from a stereo Receiver, Radio 3 & 4 are just superb through the '3/5as.

I've had a few pairs, but the late 11 ohm Rogers I've just bought are the best sounding I've had in my opinion.

[montesquieu]

I prefer my Harbeth P3-ESRs, but the LS3/5as have their place.
On a bedroom system, running from a stereo Receiver, Radio 3 & 4 are just superb through the '3/5as.

I've had a few pairs, but the late 11 ohm Rogers I've just bought are the best sounding I've had in my opinion.

I find their popularity unfathomable. Pleasant enough but on anything more challenging than Radio 4 (or perhaps one of the remaining AM radio stations), they disappoint. No bass at all in any meaningful sense. Bedroom system yes but I'm sure whichever idiot bought these isn't planing to balance them on top of a wardrobe.

[Puffin]

Something strange going on with LS3/5A's at the mo#

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-PAIR-OF-ROGERS-LS3-5a-GOLD-SPEAKERS-VERY-RARE-SERIAL-MATCHING-NUMBER-in-a-VGC-/291805612052?hash=item43f0f84814:g:4C4AAOSwkl5XcrF B

[spendorman]

Something strange going on with LS3/5A's at the mo#

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-PAIR-OF-ROGERS-LS3-5a-GOLD-SPEAKERS-VERY-RARE-SERIAL-MATCHING-NUMBER-in-a-VGC-/291805612052?hash=item43f0f84814:g:4C4AAOSwkl5XcrF B

What?

[Barry]

Re. LS3/5a speakers.

I used the phrase "much misunderstood speakers", because that is what I feel they are. The majority misunderstand the purpose for which these speakers were designed. They were designed by the BBC for near-field monitoring (largely of speech) in the confined space of their outside broadcast vans. They were never designed to be a full-range monitors used in a far-field listening environment; as is required for speakers used in domestic listening rooms.

The fact they sound surprisingly good when used away from the environment for which they designed, is no justification for either excessive praise or damming criticism. Given however the absurd prices increasingly being paid, the notion of the 'Emporer's new clothes' is understandable.

[Martyn Miles]

Something strange going on with LS3/5A's at the mo#

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-PAIR-OF-ROGERS-LS3-5a-GOLD-SPEAKERS-VERY-RARE-SERIAL-MATCHING-NUMBER-in-a-VGC-/291805612052?hash=item43f0f84814:g:4C4AAOSwkl5XcrF B

That's a low price compared with some eBay auctions of LS3/5as.
It's a strange world when they're bought as 'collectable items', rather than something to use.
I like my LS3/5as as speakers that sound good on broadcasts by the BBC.

[walpurgis]

Apparently this works perfectly! :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/usher-tweeter-/322179673782?hash=item4b0367aeb6:g:xN0AAOSwXeJXeMt 0

[spendorman]

Of course it does.

[struth]

That bit isnt needed :doh:

[Macca]

Probably inhaled the Beryllium before writing the ad

[southall-1998]

Apparently this works perfectly! :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/usher-tweeter-/322179673782?hash=item4b0367aeb6:g:xN0AAOSwXeJXeMt 0

Looks like my filthy navel :lol:

S.

[ff1d1l]

Probably inhaled the Beryllium before writing the ad

Let's hope so.

Christ, what a complete knob....

[southall-1998]

Shockingly pricey pair of Lowther Acousta speakers. Fitted with older generation PM6A drivers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Lowther-Voigt-PM6A-Horn-Speakers-for-Leak-300B-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-/182196002532?hash=item2a6bba5ee4:g:raoAAOSwRQlXdqq t

S.

[walpurgis]

Shockingly pricey pair of Lowther Acousta speakers. Fitted with older generation PM6A drivers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Lowther-Voigt-PM6A-Horn-Speakers-for-Leak-300B-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-/182196002532?hash=item2a6bba5ee4:g:raoAAOSwRQlXdqq t

S.

At least they're the plywood ones, not the nasty chipboard version.

I bought an identical pair about thirty years ago, in as good condition for £80.

[struth]

Bet my wee teles are better ;)

[walpurgis]

Bet my wee teles are better ;)

I reckon they will be.

Not to my liking Lowthers. Some people love them though. There again some people love being tattooed from head to foot! :D

[spendorman]

Bet my wee teles are better ;)

Pardon my ignorance, but what are those? Wharfedales?

[spendorman]

My friend built Lowthers like that very carefully in the 70's, he was a cabinet maker, but many speakers we built after that were to our ears better.

[struth]

Pardon my ignorance, but what are those? Wharfedales?

My smaller set of telefunken fullrange speakers... ones in those pics I posted earlier actually..lol... I say smaller as Ive just built a big pair with double drivers ....

[spendorman]

My smaller set of telefunken fullrange speakers... ones in those pics I posted earlier actually..lol... I say smaller as Ive just built a big pair with double drivers ....
I've for a long time liked the look of Telefunken speakers, never bought any though.

[struth]

A couple of the drivers 10"

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160710/16c894675b65349f5b839203ed73e7c0.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160710/d74e68d2f84f5c5f56c083a9e8070d03.jpg

[spendorman]

The brackets look like some were fitted with transformers.

What diameter are these?

[struth]

and the ones Ive just finished

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160709/4300a68b71d645132d7d2cb96995c51c.jpg

[walpurgis]

There are some really nice sounds to be had from vintage continental drivers. Not tried Telefunkens, but had Philips, Peerless, Audax, Saba and Isophon vintage alnicos and others.

[struth]

The brackets look like some were fitted with transformers.

What diameter are these?

Aye, they were used in churches often in multiple driver boxes so may have done....they are 10 inch diameter with alnico magnets

[struth]

There are some really nice sounds to be had from vintage continental drivers. Not tried Telefunkens, but had Philips, Peerless, Audax, Saba and Isophon vintage alnicos and others.

These are the nicest Ive heard

[spendorman]

8" units above? Looks a good job, how are the units wired? I ran Golden 10" full range Wharefdales many decades ago, but decided that they were better with some tweeters.

[struth]

8" units above? Looks a good job, how are the units wired? I ran Golden 10" full range Wharefdales many decades ago, but decided that they were better with some tweeters.

No they are same drivers.. 10 inch. they are wired in series. they are telefunken L242's dont see many, as I have most of the ones I ve seen for sale ;) Ive 7 in total


Ive a set of rola celestion 12 inch in boxes too. they are nice as well, and a set of old Fane 8 inchers in smaller boxes..

[spendorman]

No they are same drivers.. 10 inch. they are wired in series. they are telefunken L242's dont see many, as I have most of the ones I ve seen for sale ;) Ive 7 in total

I suppose you did that to get 8 Ohms. Parallel connection can cancel out some peaks in the response, I guess that you probably know this already, Briggs book.

I have tried some Philips units, all seemed good apart from a dome midrange, too cardboardy sounding, Audax too.

[struth]

Well actually they are less than 3 ohm nominal each although probably average out at about 5.. the 2 in series give just under 6 ohms nom. they are extremely efficient at about 100db but only 8 watts. Dont really need more than a few to sing loud and true. Get the reflex box right and they are fabulous speakers and have ousted by far all others Ive heard. (for me anyways)

got some alnico Philips drivers here.. they aint in same league.. not sure what model though

[walpurgis]

I had a set of these a while back:

http://i66.tinypic.com/6ia549.jpg

From the US. University (subsidiary of Altec) Diffaxial 312 drivers. 12" twin cone plus concentric phenolic dome tweeters & alnico mags all round.

They sounded amazing, but needed boxes that were just too huge for my environment. Shame.

[struth]

I had a set of these a while back:

http://i66.tinypic.com/6ia549.jpg

From the US. University (subsidiary of Altec) Diffaxial 312 drivers. 12" twin cone plus concentric phenolic dome tweeters & alnico mags all round.

They sounded amazing, but needed boxes that were just too huge for my environment. Shame.

They look nice.. big boxes probably of size I just built.... my Rola's are a bit like that with the twin cone. not as smart, but same size

[walpurgis]

They needed boxes somewhere between Tannoy Lancaster and York size. In other words bloody big!

[walpurgis]

Still got these to try out. Modern Chinese L Cao alnico 8" units, based on the classic Mitsubishi Diatones from the sixties.

http://i64.tinypic.com/e126ih.jpg

The design and finish on these is outstanding. Note the vented rear spider. No compression effects.

[struth]

http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/ucp_university/3_way_diffaxial_speaker_312_917578.jpg


35 watt 3 way .. about 16 ohm.. look very decent


a set in a cab

http://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/0212/13/university-312-way-diffaxial-12-tri_1_96cab39bad07057ab3aabfa1a50aeeca.jpg

[spendorman]

Right, anyone got bigger and older? I think it's a 12" mains energised, was my Grandfather's. It's still here:

17463174641746517466

[walpurgis]

http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/ucp_university/3_way_diffaxial_speaker_312_917578.jpg


35 watt 3 way .. about 16 ohm.. look very decent


a set in a cab

http://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/0212/13/university-312-way-diffaxial-12-tri_1_96cab39bad07057ab3aabfa1a50aeeca.jpg

I recognise that cabinet design. I have the plans for it. Karlson I believe.

[walpurgis]

Right, anyone got bigger and older? I think it's a 12" mains energised, was my Grandfather's. It's still here:

17463174641746517466

That certainly is old. My dad had loads of stuff like that knocking about. He was an electronics wiz. Knew his stuff.

[spendorman]

That certainly is old. My dad had loads of stuff like that knocking about. He was an electronics wiz. Knew his stuff.

My last job somewhat later was in a similar field, more to do with Defence Microwave Technology though. Most there thought I was an electronic wiz, but in truth, I struggled a lot. My qualification was actually in Mechanical and Production Engineering, and I didn't know that much about that either.

[agk]

Interesting pair of speakers I've just found. Search "Large executive speakers" and you're away.

They look to have decent drivers for their period.

[montesquieu]

Interesting pair of speakers I've just found. Search "Large executive speakers" and you're away.

They look to have decent drivers for their period.

a bit cryptic .. how about a link?

[struth]

They sound great apparently :eyebrows: passive rads and god knows what the thing masquerading as a tweeter is

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Vintage-Teak-Cased-Large-EXECUTIVE-SPEAKERS-12-16-OHMS-/311651790057?hash=item488fe4ece9:g:zTEAAOSwkl5Xfl6 N

[walpurgis]

Interesting pair of speakers I've just found. Search "Large executive speakers" and you're away.

They look to have decent drivers for their period.

Early KEF B139 with foam surrounds and Celestion HF1300 or similar model. I believe Radford made a speaker like this in the late sixties. They won't sound very nice. The B139 is hopeless at anything above 500Hz.

[montesquieu]

Lol 'Royal' Wooton Basset. What a tip.

[walpurgis]

Is that what they are? I recall the name. They'll still sound grim though.

[spendorman]

Early KEF B139 with foam surrounds and Celestion HF1300 or similar model. I believe Radford made a speaker like this in the late sixties. They won't sound very nice. The B139 is hopeless at anything above 500Hz.

My friend has a pair of Radford ones, he says they are pretty good. I believe that it's a special version of the KEF B139 with a lightweight cone that enables it to do midrange better than the standard version.

[agk]

a bit cryptic .. how about a link?

Sorry Tom, my current device won't allow me to view eBay let alone link to it.
I knew the informed folk here would be able to shine some light.

[matador]

They sound great apparently :eyebrows: passive rads and god knows what the thing masquerading as a tweeter is

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Vintage-Teak-Cased-Large-EXECUTIVE-SPEAKERS-12-16-OHMS-/311651790057?hash=item488fe4ece9:g:zTEAAOSwkl5Xfl6 N
Nice chance to buy a Radford Executive's for £15:)

A Pair of TANNOY Silver Twelves: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112052975981

[Ali Tait]

Well that ad didn't last long.

[southall-1998]

This looks coooool! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORACLE-2500-MK-II-/122045264229?hash=item1c6a76f165:g:czcAAOSwzLlXh2p T

S.

[PaulStewart]

Lol 'Royal' Wooton Basset. What a tip.

Royal Wooton Bassett got it's prefix because they people showed respect to the dead of our armed forces, during recent conflicts. You might not like they place, but show some respect.

[mikeyb]

This looks coooool! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORACLE-2500-MK-II-/122045264229?hash=item1c6a76f165:g:czcAAOSwzLlXh2p T

S.

Less than 5 minutes drive from me, but I've got my breaking in kit at the cleaners unfortunately, sorry

[hermit]

This looks coooool! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORACLE-2500-MK-II-/122045264229?hash=item1c6a76f165:g:czcAAOSwzLlXh2p T

S.

That is properly hideous.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTE1WDEzOTk=/z/czcAAOSwzLlXh2pT/$_57.JPG

[Audio Al]

Quad Quads anyone :D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-Stacked-Electrostatic-ESL-57-Vintage-Speakers-/262521465067?hash=item3d1f7fa8eb:g:mj4AAOSwyKxXhUQ K

[Audio Al]

That is properly hideous.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTE1WDEzOTk=/z/czcAAOSwzLlXh2pT/$_57.JPG


Not my cup of Tea either :(

[Barry]

Quad Quads anyone :D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-Stacked-Electrostatic-ESL-57-Vintage-Speakers-/262521465067?hash=item3d1f7fa8eb:g:mj4AAOSwyKxXhUQ K

Me wants it! :)

[Audio Al]

Me wants it! :)

Get in the back of the queue Barry :)

[Barry]

Get in the back of the queue Barry :)

Don't worry Al, I don't have the room for them. :(

[Audio Al]

I don't either as I already own 2 pairs and a pair of 63's :eyebrows:

[Barry]

I don't either as I already own 2 pairs and a pair of 63's :eyebrows:

You ought to try stacking them Al - they really do sound amazing. And then you can dispense with the 63s. :D

[Marco]

That is properly hideous.


I don't disagree (too blingy), but I can tell you, if you haven't heard it, that's it's a SUPERB sounding CDP... One of the best! :exactly:

Marco.

[hermit]

Tannoy Berkeleys (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142058930609?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) with unusual 'rubberised' foam repair. Silly price.

[walpurgis]

Tannoy Berkeleys (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142058930609?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) with unusual 'rubberised' foam repair. Silly price.

They are Mk.II Berkeleys. The plinths are missing and the surrounds look about as bad as mine did before I replaced them. As they stand, I'd reckon they could be worth buying at maybe £550 to £600. They will sound very good once sorted.

[montesquieu]

Royal Wooton Bassett got it's prefix because they people showed respect to the dead of our armed forces, during recent conflicts. You might not like they place, but show some respect.

I'm well aware of the story but it's utterly pretentious to use it in this context - Staines on Thames (it's Sunday name now) or Royal Leamington Spa would be just as amusing. In daily life it's Staines, Tunbridge Wells, Leamington, Wooton Basset. Show a bit of a sense of humour.

[hermit]

Good old England! Even the towns have aspirations to be upwardly mobile.

[walpurgis]

Southall, where I live, is 'twinned' with towns in France, Poland and Germany. I never did figure out what that's all about. Holiday junkets for bunches of councillors at our expense I expect. The 'twinned' European towns likely have no idea what this place is like, otherwise they'd be embarrassed with the association. It's a tip!

[struth]

We were the first toilet twinning town :doh:

[walpurgis]

This guy's been trying to flog this piece of junk for £80 for months. Why bother? It belongs in the bin!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-50S-60S-CROSSOVER-AND-SPEAKER-INPUT-/161807024628?hash=item25ac7341f4:g:LJcAAOSwd0BV3sT s

There's only one, so not much use. It's definitely not fifties/sixties with those terminals. I'd value a pair at a tenner, maybe.

[Barry]

This guy's been trying to flog this piece of junk for £80 for months. Why bother? It belongs in the bin!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-50S-60S-CROSSOVER-AND-SPEAKER-INPUT-/161807024628?hash=item25ac7341f4:g:LJcAAOSwd0BV3sT s

There's only one, so not much use. It's definitely not fifties/sixties with those terminals. I'd value a pair at a tenner, maybe.

Haha - £80 for a lousy Hunts 2uF capacitor and a Welwyn 100 Ohm linear carbon track pot. That must be a bargain! (I wouldn't pay any more than £1.)

[Puffin]

Bootiful......real bootiful:D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Garrard-401-Turntable-Plinth-for-SME-3012-Tonearm-EMT-SPU-/182203827729?hash=item2a6c31c611:g:SxQAAOSwMNxXUBO e

[walpurgis]

I didn't realise a Thorens TD147 would be worth £495.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD-147-Jubilee-Gold-Vintage-Beauty-record-deck-vinyl-turntable-/122024219999?hash=item1c6935d55f:g:7iIAAOSwOVpXYWZ m

He's open to offers. I might make a £30 bid.

[struth]

Bootiful......real bootiful:D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Garrard-401-Turntable-Plinth-for-SME-3012-Tonearm-EMT-SPU-/182203827729?hash=item2a6c31c611:g:SxQAAOSwMNxXUBO e

Hideous..real hideous

[walpurgis]

Bootiful......real bootiful:D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Garrard-401-Turntable-Plinth-for-SME-3012-Tonearm-EMT-SPU-/182203827729?hash=item2a6c31c611:g:SxQAAOSwMNxXUBO e

That's effin' hideous Rob.

[montesquieu]

Bootiful......real bootiful:D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Garrard-401-Turntable-Plinth-for-SME-3012-Tonearm-EMT-SPU-/182203827729?hash=item2a6c31c611:g:SxQAAOSwMNxXUBO e

Looks like a recyled 1970s bathroom cabinet.

[montesquieu]

I didn't realise a Thorens TD147 would be worth £495.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD-147-Jubilee-Gold-Vintage-Beauty-record-deck-vinyl-turntable-/122024219999?hash=item1c6935d55f:g:7iIAAOSwOVpXYWZ m

He's open to offers. I might make a £30 bid.

Nah, s'vintage innit. Got to be worth £40.

[Puffin]

Looks like a recyled 1970s bathroom cabinet.

Yup, stunning....as the listing says:lol:

[Macca]

Possibly used to belong to Jimmy Savile.

[walpurgis]

Musical Fidelity X-A50 monos. £695!! Nuts!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Musical-Fidelity-X-A50-Monoblock-Power-Amplifiers-pair-/191921528316?hash=item2caf6a1dfc:g:-gEAAOSwYSlXhli7

[struth]

2 or 3 times their worth i,d have thought

[walpurgis]

Two hundred for a mint pair would be more than enough.

[Macca]

Two hundred for a mint pair would be more than enough.

No, they are better than that. If you could buy them that cheap I'd be stocking up. But £700 is stretching it I agree.

[struth]

Last set i saw went for about 300. but if seen them go cheaper. Their not all that good tbh imo

[southall-1998]

Hefty price for a series 2 A21. But, it's been serviced!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-E-Sugden-A21-SERIES-TWO-Class-A-AMPLIFIER-British-Classic-GLOBAL-SHIPPING-/331922003288?hash=item4d4817d558:g:QwsAAOSwPRlXmkw B

S.

[walpurgis]

Oh come on. £250 for a pair of 15" Monitor Gold rear caps? Sheer greed!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Monitor-Gold-15-Speaker-dust-caps-Pair-/122062720249?hash=item1c6b814cf9:g:VsgAAOSw0fhXmiF a

[Barry]

This would be of interest to a collector:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mint-1950s-Quad-22-system-with-Garrard-301-inc-Ortofon-S212-arm-with-SPU-type-C-/331922062651?ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123

Worth watching to see how much it goes for.

[matador]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112075098502
Really great amps, I have a similar pair :smoking:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112075098502
Really great amps, I have a similar pair :smoking:

Sure they will make a fat price..nice.

[southall-1998]

Cosmetically flawed and collection only. But a good price though!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Energy-Aegis-Evo-3-Speakers-Mass-loaded-cabinets-/302027903363?hash=item4652441183

S.

[newton]

i/2 price! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-note-silver-SOGON-96-2M-pair-audionote-SPEAKER-CABLES-/252485659559?hash=item3ac9516ba7:g:kWcAAOSwIgNXoKA d

[Barry]

1/2 price! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-note-silver-SOGON-96-2M-pair-audionote-SPEAKER-CABLES-/252485659559?hash=item3ac9516ba7:g:kWcAAOSwIgNXoKA d

The seller is Emporium Hi Fi, so not surprising really. :doh:

[Puffin]

i/2 price! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-note-silver-SOGON-96-2M-pair-audionote-SPEAKER-CABLES-/252485659559?hash=item3ac9516ba7:g:kWcAAOSwIgNXoKA d

You couldn't make it up could you.

[Puffin]

i/2 price! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-note-silver-SOGON-96-2M-pair-audionote-SPEAKER-CABLES-/252485659559?hash=item3ac9516ba7:g:kWcAAOSwIgNXoKA d

You couldn't make it up could you.

[walpurgis]

i/2 price! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-note-silver-SOGON-96-2M-pair-audionote-SPEAKER-CABLES-/252485659559?hash=item3ac9516ba7:g:kWcAAOSwIgNXoKA d

But they might be quite nice. :D

[Puffin]

You flush then Geoff (where's the "Loads a Money" emoticon):lol:

[Macca]

For ten K he would at least have to throw in the giraffe that he is obviously having as well.

I don't know for sure but I suspect you can pay more for speaker cable. What times to be alive!

[killie99]

I suspect you can pay more for speaker cable. What times to be alive!

No shit Martin, try these! http://www.highendcable.co.uk/Nordost_ODIN%202_%20Speaker%20Cables.htm

[Puffin]

No shit Martin, try these! http://www.highendcable.co.uk/Nordost_ODIN%202_%20Speaker%20Cables.htm

I already have the 4 metre pair.....so...where now?

[walpurgis]

I think Transparent Audio offer some interestingly priced cables.

[Puffin]

I think Transparent Audio offer some interestingly priced cables.

They're rubbish. The most expensive speaker cable I could find was £16,000 a pair, i've paid more for a burger and chips than that:lies:

[Macca]

They're rubbish. The most expensive speaker cable I could find was £16,000 a pair, i've paid more for a burger and chips than that:lies:

I'm told a small cup of coffee at Gloucester Services costs £7.80 - it's somehow comparable.

[Puffin]

Geoff, I owe you an apology. I have just seen that Absolute Shite are selling the Magnum Opus speaker cable for £75,285, no length specified but I'd be happy if they were at least a 1 Metre pair.

[Macca]

So the £10K cables are actually entry level? I'm confused.

[Pieoftheday]

So the £10K cables are actually entry level? I'm confused.

I've come in half cut, 75k,? 10 k?? for cables? Good lord.

[Pierre De Grenoble]

I've come in half cut, 75k,? 10 k?? for cables? Good lord

IMHO :sofa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_oil

[Puffin]

Historical intrepreter Ross Nelson as "Professor Thaddeus Schmidlap", resident snake-oil salesman at the Enchanted Springs Ranch and Old West theme park, Boerne, Texas.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/saxonsex/snake_zpsrteqtsmb.jpg

[mikeyb]

anyone near Bath fancy a 50w Inca Tech Claymore?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302029734714?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Ninanina]

Historical intrepreter Ross Nelson as "Professor Thaddeus Schmidlap", resident snake-oil salesman at the Enchanted Springs Ranch and Old West theme park, Boerne, Texas.

Rob your signature always wind's me up... it still shows [B] and [I] before "Modded Marantz CD63" etc, etc....

You need to end them with a [B/] and a [I/]

It's probably my OCD :doh::doh:

[Macca]

It's probably my OCD :doh::doh:

Are you sure? Maybe you should go back and check a couple more times..

[Ninanina]

Are you sure? Maybe you should go back and check a couple more times..

So true.... :rfl::rfl:

[Barry]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Decca-FFSS-Stylus-Cartridge-Covers-Garrard-301-Thorens-Turntable-/252486746089?hash=item3ac961ffe9:g:ZyEAAOSw-YVXk29c

£110 for a couple of plastic Decca cartridge covers (stylus guards) - the seller is having a laugh! :doh:

[Barry]

One for Marco: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Russco-Studio-Pro-B-broadcast-turntable-with-early-SME-3009-arm-all-perfect-/112069284245?hash=item1a17d99195:g:s1kAAOSw-YVXlQiU

[Barry]

In beautiful condition: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-930st-EMT-929-tonearm-EMT-155st-equalizer-amplifier-new-EMT-TSD-15-SFL-/182204481589?hash=item2a6c3bc035:g:h5sAAOSw7XZXhh9 Q

But over three times what I paid for mine!

[hermit]

I like the look of the Pioneer arm on this Technics SP25 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SP25-DD-Turntable-Exclusive-PA70-Arm-from-the-legendary-Pioneer-PL-70/282108291804?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D37569%26meid%3D7a524601a8974a1a8b3e7db44af8 bbd5%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D182 204481589).

[Pierre De Grenoble]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Decca-FFSS-Stylus-Cartridge-Covers-Garrard-301-Thorens-Turntable-/252486746089?hash=item3ac961ffe9:g:ZyEAAOSw-YVXk29c

£110 for a couple of plastic Decca cartridge covers (stylus guards) - the seller is having a laugh! :doh:

But only £10 for post/packing :D

[jollyfix]

Not working, but assume fixable. Price gone up by £200.00 since yesterday. Wonder how much it will go for. Great description title of an integrated amp.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201637699294?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Decca-FFSS-Stylus-Cartridge-Covers-Garrard-301-Thorens-Turntable-/252486746089?hash=item3ac961ffe9:g:ZyEAAOSw-YVXk29c

£110 for a couple of plastic Decca cartridge covers (stylus guards) - the seller is having a laugh! :doh:

I could do with those. But not at that price!

[walpurgis]

Not working, but assume fixable. Price gone up by £200.00 since yesterday. Wonder how much it will go for. Great description title of an integrated amp.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201637699294?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I hope he hasn't been running it without speakers attached.

[Pieoftheday]

[QUOTE=Pierre De Grenoble;777922]IMHO :sofa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_oil[/QUOT

[Pieoftheday]

I've come in half cut, 75k,? 10 k?? for cables? Good lord.

I must have been completely cut, don't recall this post at all:cool:

[Puffin]

Rob your signature always wind's me up... it still shows [B] and [I] before "Modded Marantz CD63" etc, etc....

You need to end them with a [B/] and a [I/]

It's probably my OCD :doh::doh:

Dya know what Bev, it winds me up too!!!, but I can't be arsed to fix it......should I?

[karma67]

if you think thats bad look at geoff's profile pick for 5 minutes! :)

[walpurgis]

if you think thats bad look at geoff's profile pick for 5 minutes! :)

:lolsign:

[brian2957]

if you think thats bad look at geoff's profile pick for 5 minutes! :)

I can't look at it at all . It's making me skelly-eyed :lol:

[struth]

Gotta give up the drink....and quick :stalks:

[Puffin]

Cheap and Cheerful :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-Genuine-wharfedale-E-90-E-Ninety-hifi-speaker-Stunning-/152157727332?hash=item236d4eaa64:g:87wAAOSwiylW~qB C

[tommy6206]

:eek::eek:

[Oddball]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMPLETE-BESPOKE-Quality-Speaker-Crossover-PCB-Built-to-YOUR-Design-tannoy-/272316151810?hash=item3f674eb802:g:HEEAAOSwc1FXalb M


Bargain?

[TazSob]

Cheap and Cheerful :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-Genuine-wharfedale-E-90-E-Ninety-hifi-speaker-Stunning-/152157727332?hash=item236d4eaa64:g:87wAAOSwiylW~qB C

Or these by the same seller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152184666771

[spendorman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMPLETE-BESPOKE-Quality-Speaker-Crossover-PCB-Built-to-YOUR-Design-tannoy-/272316151810?hash=item3f674eb802:g:HEEAAOSwc1FXalb M


Bargain?

These from the same seller, seem quite reasonable:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-NEW-Premium-Quality-Crossover-for-Tannoy-Gold-HPD-Speakers-Built-Tested-/272314073924

[southall-1998]

Cheap and Cheerful :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-Genuine-wharfedale-E-90-E-Ninety-hifi-speaker-Stunning-/152157727332?hash=item236d4eaa64:g:87wAAOSwiylW~qB C

eBay is home to so many twats!

S.

[Barry]

Dya know what Bev, it winds me up too!!!, but I can't be arsed to fix it......should I?

Whilst you're at it, please change your avatar Rob. It's bad enough when I have to look at photograps of my own teeth ("before and after", so my dentist can keep a record and show me the work done), but to have to look at someone else's (rotten) teeth is something I can well do without.

[spendorman]

Whilst you're at it, please change your avatar Rob. It's bad enough when I have to look at photograps of my own teeth ("before and after", so my dentist can keep a record and show me the work done), but to have to look at someone else's (rotten) teeth is something I can well do without.

+1

[spendorman]

"I think that both tweeters are knackered" as well:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS3-5a-Speakers-From-1976-Low-Serial-Numbers-SM-897-A-B-/142075782697?hash=item2114606629

[Oddball]

These from the same seller, seem quite reasonable:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-NEW-Premium-Quality-Crossover-for-Tannoy-Gold-HPD-Speakers-Built-Tested-/272314073924
Yes , perhaps the ad is an attempt to grab attention ??

[spendorman]

Yes , perhaps the ad is an attempt to grab attention ??

I think this silly pricing is often done when items are out of stock, seen it before with many items.

I bought from this seller a few weeks ago this item for £11.49, now his last one is:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111703540549

[bumpy]

+1

+2 - it makes me feel ill every time I catch sight of it.

[Puffin]

Whilst you're at it, please change your avatar Rob. It's bad enough when I have to look at photograps of my own teeth ("before and after", so my dentist can keep a record and show me the work done), but to have to look at someone else's (rotten) teeth is something I can well do without.

Yes. it is a bit gruesome, perhaps too incisive :)

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/142070096600?clk_rvr_id=1073406852420&catId=293&item=142070096600&rmvSB=true

Must have suffered from some serious farts over the years :D

S.

[dantheman91]

Always when you waste your money on crap you miss something decent IE the 300R waited up half the night i put in an offer of £80 for the amplifier and woke up and they sold........300R alone is worth that to £200 :steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pioneer-hi-fi-system-/112085881954?_trksid=p2141725.m3662.l6403

Strike when the iron is hot grant as you say i let this one slip through.....but i only want the amplifier the rest is mid range.....

[dantheman91]

For £5.50 i thought it was worth a go considering the rave reviews they get Teleton SAQ 206B .....:eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162157177292?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[spendorman]

For £5.50 i thought it was worth a go considering the rave reviews they get Teleton SAQ 206B .....:eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162157177292?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Great little amp, made by Mitsubishi.

At least check the large power supply smoothing capacitor, best replace it.

[killie99]

Always when you waste your money on crap you miss something decent IE the 300R waited up half the night i put in an offer of £80 for the amplifier and woke up and they sold........300R alone is worth that to £200 :steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pioneer-hi-fi-system-/112085881954?_trksid=p2141725.m3662.l6403

Strike when the iron is hot grant as you say i let this one slip through.....but i only want the amplifier the rest is mid range.....

It's been relisted as £150 BIN

[dantheman91]

It's been relisted as £150 BIN

Cheers stuart....

[killie99]

His description says it's a PD703 cd player which it clearly isn't.

[dantheman91]

His description says it's a PD703 cd player which it clearly isn't.

Yep saw that too tried emailing the guy just for the amplifier as its all im interested in but i dont think he's gonna reply i think its defiantly a precision buy the serial code stamp looks identical to all the rest ive seen lucky its not powering the speakers at that volume but is a worry thats its only at the max level ive offered what i can cant do £150 theirs nothing to be made from the rest :doh: here's hoping i get the 300R

[walpurgis]

For £5.50 i thought it was worth a go considering the rave reviews they get Teleton SAQ 206B .....:eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162157177292?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I had a few of those. They sound pretty decent considering the rather limited power available. The bigger GA202 is not at all bad either and has a bit more power.

[Barry]

Ah, the Teleton SAQ 206B - Happy days!

http://www.timstinchcombe.co.uk/synth/vum/saq206b_2.jpg

[walpurgis]

The SAQ-307 was basically the same amp I believe, with slightly different controls and facia.

http://i67.tinypic.com/2n0jzwp.jpg

[Ninanina]

Dya know what Bev, it winds me up too!!!, but I can't be arsed to fix it......should I?

Rob that is soooooooo much better... like I said it's was only my OCD rearing it's ugly head.... :doh::doh:

[RMutt]

What about that stray bracket though?

[Puffin]

What about that stray bracket though?

Ah yes, the intentional stray bracket.......

[spendorman]

I had a few of those. They sound pretty decent considering the rather limited power available. The bigger GA202 is not at all bad either and has a bit more power.

GA202 got very good reviews, think there is on on ebay now.

Found it: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Teleton-Hi-fi-Stereo-Amplifier-GA-202-/172292832655

[spendorman]

The SAQ-307 was basically the same amp I believe, with slightly different controls and facia.

http://i67.tinypic.com/2n0jzwp.jpg

Think it had a little more power, but even the 206B seemed to have more power than stated.

[spendorman]

Ah, the Teleton SAQ 206B - Happy days!

http://www.timstinchcombe.co.uk/synth/vum/saq206b_2.jpg

They were nice to use, controls all worked nicely, shame it has Din sockets for in's and out's.

Sounded fine to me.

[TazSob]

Looks the same as above http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222207522452

[Martyn Miles]

They were nice to use, controls all worked nicely, shame it has Din sockets for in's and out's.

Sounded fine to me.

It's the balance control that rather wrecks the aesthetics though...

[spendorman]

It's the balance control that rather wrecks the aesthetics though...

Yes, but using it you might well accept it as it works so nicely.

I used one of these amp decades ago to drive my home built LS3/5a clones, later I tried it on my Quad ESL57's, it survived, apparently, quite a few amps don't.

[Barry]

£3343 for a broken cartridge! The Neumann DS-62 may be legendary (I have my doubts about all the hype attached to this design), but it is not worth that sort of money.

Probably bought by the idiot who paid £20,000 for a pair of Rogers LS3/5As. :doh:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neumann-DST-62-Dynamisher-stereo-The-holy-grail-cartridge-black-EMT-Ortofon-/112078693912?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=KbGvtYAdvxiQq2NAi4%252FhmxuHiMc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Marco]

It's the balance control that rather wrecks the aesthetics though...

Lol - it's hardly a 'looker' to start with! ;)

Marco.

[dantheman91]

Lol - it's hardly a 'looker' to start with! ;)

Marco.

:eek::donk::spank:

Sounds very sweet though.....:sofa:

[Barry]

Yes, but using it you might well accept it as it works so nicely.

I used one of these amp decades ago to drive my home built LS3/5a clones, later I tried it on my Quad ESL57's, it survived, apparently, quite a few amps don't.

:eek: I'm surprised - what did it sound like? Wasn't the Teleton only 6w/channel?

I used one (my father's) briefly to drive my home built Wharfdale speakers: a single RS8/DD driver in a 1.2cu ft distributed port cabinet.

[spendorman]

The Teleton was fine in to the LS3/5a clones, did not use for long with he ESL57's, but sounded good too, did not push the amp for obvious reasons. Rated power was 6W per channel as you say, but it seemed quite a lot more.

Teleton in to Wharfedale 8RSDD would probably have been quite loud, I still have a pair of those.

I thought we had been here before!! In 2010:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?6989-Teleton

[Barry]

Well done Alex!

I was aware the Teleton amp had been discussed before and was going to look for the thread - you beat me to it! :)

(Would love to hear your Rogers 'Master' amp one day and compare it with your Radford STA25 Mk.III into Quad ESLs.)

[spendorman]

From memory (what's that), the Radford STA25 III and the Rogers Master were very similar in sound quality.

I recently tried one pair of my ESL57's, they still worked after many years of storage. One of my ESL63's has not stood storage so well, nasty crackling.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONAB-75S-Vintage-Semi-Automatic-Turntable-Hi-Fi-SHURE-Cartridge-JAPAN-SWEDEN-/381723563811?hash=item58e07f5723:g:tWYAAOSwJqpXoK7 c

sonab tt with shure cart ending soon

[spendorman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONAB-75S-Vintage-Semi-Automatic-Turntable-Hi-Fi-SHURE-Cartridge-JAPAN-SWEDEN-/381723563811?hash=item58e07f5723:g:tWYAAOSwJqpXoK7 c

sonab tt with shure cart ending soon

M75-MG, I have one of those, got it in the 70's.

[spendorman]

IMF Super Compact:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMF-Super-Compact-Loudspeakers-/122079427321

Have bass units and tweeters been replaced?

Bass unit should be KEF B200?

[struth]

Tweeter looks ok, but not so sure about the bass... there were other issues i am told. Had a set once.

[dantheman91]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Nakamichi-Model-S-1A-Stereo-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers-FIS-S10-/401171798877?hash=item5d67b3db5d:g:4pYAAOSwgZ1XsuE G

[Beobloke]

They look fairly cheap and nasty, and the four terminals on the back suggest they are for P.A. type setups. They most likely use a 100V Line Connection.

[dantheman91]

They look fairly cheap and nasty, and the four terminals on the back suggest they are for P.A. type setups. They most likely use a 100V Line Connection.

S**t......I guess i will have to cancel the order..

[karma67]

S**t......I guess i will have to cancel the order..
you dun arf buy some tat mate :D

[dantheman91]

you dun arf buy some tat mate :D

Some you win some you lose it was a wrong decision on my part everyone has been their learn from it and start again. Yes some tat in the name of fun between the excellent HI-FI i have no harm in that....

:) trying to get a refund...

[dantheman91]

They look fairly cheap and nasty, and the four terminals on the back suggest they are for P.A. type setups. They most likely use a 100V Line Connection.

Refunded and now thinking about these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Nakamichi-Model-S-1A-Stereo-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers-FIS-S10-/401171798877?hash=item5d67b3db5d:g:4pYAAOSwgZ1XsuE G

[Macca]

I have to ask 'Why?' - they don't look anything special.

[karma67]

re veneered and ruined! love the stained pine bun feet:vomfest:
what a shame :(
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-560-Turntable-/112098221399?hash=item1a19931d57:g:2pQAAOSwMtxXs15 d

[Beobloke]

I have to ask 'Why?' - they don't look anything special.

Agreed. Let's just say I doubt they were part of the Dragon setup!

[walpurgis]

£2750 for a pair of PM6 Lowther Acoustas! Nuts!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lowther-Voigt-PM6-Alnico-Horn-Speakers-for-Tannoy-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-/182240542473?hash=item2a6e61ff09:g:gZIAAOSwuzRXdqq 0

[walpurgis]

Interesting pair of large vintage Yamaha TM-5 active speakers. Never seen a pair before.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-Pair-of-Yamaha-TM-5-Active-Speakers-MADE-IN-JAPAN-/252501982119?hash=item3aca4a7ba7:g:s4sAAOSwawpXrve Y

They look a bit of a bargain!

[struth]

wrong link geoff

[walpurgis]

wrong link geoff

So it is :). Sorted now.

[struth]

Interesting pair of large vintage Yamaha TM-5 active speakers. Never seen a pair before.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-Pair-of-Yamaha-TM-5-Active-Speakers-MADE-IN-JAPAN-/252501982119?hash=item3aca4a7ba7:g:s4sAAOSwawpXrve Y

They look a bit of a bargain!


Look very good. probably sound good too.... A tad far to travel though

[DGP]

re veneered and ruined! love the stained pine bun feet:vomfest:
what a shame :(
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-560-Turntable-/112098221399?hash=item1a19931d57:g:2pQAAOSwMtxXs15 d

Feet look like trade warehouse wooden doorknobs...

[walpurgis]

Feet look like trade warehouse wooden doorknobs...

That's what I thought too. Must have cost about a tenner for the lot.

[PaulStewart]

Interesting pair of large vintage Yamaha TM-5 active speakers. Never seen a pair before.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-Pair-of-Yamaha-TM-5-Active-Speakers-MADE-IN-JAPAN-/252501982119?hash=item3aca4a7ba7:g:s4sAAOSwawpXrve Y

They look a bit of a bargain!

You'll find these are not HiFi speakers, we sold similar "Tone Cabinets" at JVC and they were for use with our Electronic Organs. The TM5 has an electronic tremelo to emulate the sound of a Leslie speaker.

[walpurgis]

You'll find these are not HiFi speakers, we sold similar "Tone Cabinets" at JVC and they were for use with our Electronic Organs. The TM5 has an electronic tremelo to emulate the sound of a Leslie speaker.

That's interesting Paul. Makes sense to me as the layout of the drivers is odd to say the least.

[hermit]

Technics SH-X1000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SH-X1000-Digital-Processor-DAC-Analog-Converter-Works-Worldwide-/302044475001?) dac - this will fetch a good price. Rare item.

[Ronksley]

Technics SH-X1000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SH-X1000-Digital-Processor-DAC-Analog-Converter-Works-Worldwide-/302044475001?) dac - this will fetch a good price. Rare item.

Maybe for once the "Rare item" BS in the ebay description is Right
but the "Works Worldwide" ??????? so most DACs are like DVDs and only work in certain regions

Must make sure any DAC I buy is Midlands and Yorkshire compatible but what if I move to Wales or Scotland

[PaulStewart]

Maybe for once the "Rare item" BS in the ebay description is Right
but the "Works Worldwide" ??????? so most DACs are like DVDs and only work in certain regions

Must make sure any DAC I buy is Midlands and Yorkshire compatible but what if I move to Wales or Scotland

David,

Some of the rarer high end units from the top Japanese manufacturers, were not intended for export and were 100v only. Some more were made 120v for the US market and a separate 240v UK model and 220V one was to European spec. It was far more expensive to put in a multi tap transformer, so unless the item was of high value and intended for world wide distribution, they were not used. Also, with some turntables, cassette decks and other components with AC motors, the 50Hz or 60Hz mains frequency is an issue. Don't worry though, you can get Swiss army knives with an attachment for getting your foot out of your mouth :lol:

[walpurgis]

Fidelity Research FRT-3 SUT at a sane price. It's in Japan.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262557245479?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

There's little that comes close to these for the money. I've had three, they are very open and musical and have worked well with every low output MC I've tried.

Asking prices have been creeping towards £400 lately, so this one is cheap!

[struth]

Ive got a 100v pioneer receiver. Its quite good sounding , although not really high end. Works great on a variac

[dantheman91]

These look :eek:

Calling Geoff....:eyebrows:


I offered £65 for them but i cant get their to collect...:steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coral-Bx1401-vintage-5-Way-120w-7-Speaker-System-Perfect-Sound-Rare-And-Loud-/122087944076

[karma67]

did he /she accept your offer?

[dantheman91]

did he /she accept your offer?

They would of done.....if i collected them..

[walpurgis]

These look :eek:

Calling Geoff....:eyebrows:


I offered £65 for them but i cant get their to collect...:steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coral-Bx1401-vintage-5-Way-120w-7-Speaker-System-Perfect-Sound-Rare-And-Loud-/122087944076

If they go cheap they are worth having. The drive units are nothing particularly special, even the big bass driver is a steel frame job, nice to have fabric surrounds though. The little horn tweeters are the best bit actually. These speakers might be worth paying up to £100 for, but no more in my view.

[Macca]

They break the Beobloke 'shiny dustcap' rule. But they are probably a lot of fun and would work with a low power valve amp.

[karma67]

hmm and im in brighton too :eyebrows:
na not for me but if you can collect them at a later date dan,i dont mind picking them for you and holding them until you can :)

[mad-moon]

Furutech mains lead kit...I don't know how he does this for this price...but hey...why look a gift horse in the mouth...astounding value for money

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MCRU-FURUTECH-AUDIO-GRADE-DIY-MAINS-LEAD-SET-FI-1363CU-PLUG-FI11-IEC-/152211888422?hash=item2370891926:g:BBcAAOSw65FXt0d L

[TazSob]

Don't know if this is any good but looks cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291846030625

[karma67]

These look :eek:

Calling Geoff....:eyebrows:


I offered £65 for them but i cant get their to collect...:steam:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coral-Bx1401-vintage-5-Way-120w-7-Speaker-System-Perfect-Sound-Rare-And-Loud-/122087944076

they went for £165

[dantheman91]

they went for £165

Pretty good price considering...wasn't me though...:eek:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-1200-1210-Pitch-Control-Decal-Pitch-Display-Board-Black-RGH0131-2K1/361179769922?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D333008%26algo%3DRIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D38625%26meid%3D29ae644a5f9040fc9acf26f13f51 3604%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D1420 58326455

might interest 1200 owners

[dantheman91]

It appears ive bought some more shit a pair of teleton speakers on ebay for £12. :eek: should be interesting with the teleton amp....:eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302043442810?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


:lol::lol: