View Full Version : Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)
Floyddroid
02-12-2016, 16:18
Very sought after and worth over a million pounds each. this really does represent a bargain. With a lick of Hammerite and a touch with a wire brush you could double your outlay. They may look and sound like shite but don't be fooled!
walpurgis
02-12-2016, 17:02
Something familiar about this seller. :scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302150180700?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
southall-1998
02-12-2016, 20:08
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LS3-5a-Speakers-home-Assembled/272463717242
S.
Ninanina
02-12-2016, 20:37
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LS3-5a-Speakers-home-Assembled/272463717242
S.
His one Negative feedback would worry me...
I don't know how good the Rogers speakers are ,but hell ,I would not like to p*** my money away on anything like that
walpurgis
02-12-2016, 23:06
The pricing seems optimistic for home built repros.
rigger67
02-12-2016, 23:57
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sound-Pod-Egg-Chair-2-1-x-5-Speakers-Inc-Subwoofer-/291951406210?hash=item43f9a8ec82:g:UeoAAOSwal5YJ8P O
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QQYAAOSwXyVYJ8PC/s-l1600.jpg
:stalks::stalks::stalks:
How cool is that ?? :eyebrows:
It's like something out of 2001 :eek:
spendorman
03-12-2016, 09:29
I don't know how good the Rogers speakers are ,but hell ,I would not like to p*** my money away on anything like that
Rogers speakers in my view were very good, don't think I have ever heard a bad one.
These were a bargain, early models with the better quality cabinets, full LS3/6 crossovers:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Legendary-Rogers-Export-Monitors-/322338271661
walpurgis
03-12-2016, 10:32
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sound-Pod-Egg-Chair-2-1-x-5-Speakers-Inc-Subwoofer-/291951406210?hash=item43f9a8ec82:g:UeoAAOSwal5YJ8P O
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QQYAAOSwXyVYJ8PC/s-l1600.jpg
:stalks::stalks::stalks:
How cool is that ?? :eyebrows:
It's like something out of 2001 :eek:
Looks like a big urinal! :eek:
dantheman91
03-12-2016, 11:05
Hi Guys
As a little xmas present to myself as one came up local for a price i could not miss i had to wait 2 days to get it but here goes
The Purchase Of:
Sony La Scala System Direct link SA1
Amplifier
Tuner
CD Player
Cassette Deck
Remote
This also included another pair of the Sony Active Electrostatics that come with this system they are also different to my other Sony Electrostatic but equally as heavy.
The rack was included too took up the whole back seat of my Matiz :lol:
was collect around 9.15 this morning the early bird and all that...:lol:
PS sorry not an eBay find - nor gumtree
Rogers speakers in my view were very good, don't think I have ever heard a bad one.
These were a bargain, early models with the better quality cabinets, full LS3/6 crossovers:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Legendary-Rogers-Export-Monitors-/322338271661
Ahhhh , ok !! I am a peasant and don't know about such things ;)
I saw those , yes they were cheap !
As for dantheman91 - Its a wonder you can shut the front door , what with all that stuff in the house :eyebrows:
Looks like a big urinal! :eek:
Is that the bog roll holder on the side??
walpurgis
03-12-2016, 11:14
You'll have to change your signature Dan to include a fourth system. :)
I see you're still using the Technics SB-30 speakers. Those nice little drivers are crying out for bigger boxes. It's worth a try.
dantheman91
03-12-2016, 11:17
As for dantheman91 - Its a wonder you can shut the front door , what with all that stuff in the house :eyebrows:[/QUOTE]
With great difficulty Anto....:eyebrows:
dantheman91
03-12-2016, 11:19
You'll have to change your signature Dan to include a fourth system. :)
I see you're still using the Technics SB-30 speakers. Those nice little drivers are crying out for bigger boxes. It's worth a try.
You might need to double that 4 geoff i i think i have enough for 8 systems and more.....the little techies are not in use at the moment theirs been a few changes will updates signature ASAP....
walpurgis
03-12-2016, 11:37
i think i have enough for 8 systems and more....
Ah. Like me then. :D
Could get 4 or 5 going without too much trouble. Got 3 wired up at moment. Its all stuff i will likely keep, but if a good offer came my way some could go i guess. Surprising how it can build up.
Ninanina
03-12-2016, 19:05
Rogers speakers in my view were very good, don't think I have ever heard a bad one.
I've heard Rogers LS7's extensively and I don't like them at all... I found them 'lumpy' (I don't know if that makes any sense!) in the bass and very brash and unrefined to be honest
I believe they were quite expensive when new but I didn't rate them at all
dantheman91
03-12-2016, 19:46
I've heard Rogers LS7's extensively and I don't like them at all... I found them 'lumpy' (I don't know if that makes any sense!) in the bass and very brash and unrefined to be honest
I believe they were quite expensive when new but I didn't rate them at all
:spank::spank::spank::spank:
I used a pair of LS7's for 8 years how can you be so mean...:lol:
southall-1998
03-12-2016, 19:48
That's it Dan, you tell her :lol:
S.
walpurgis
03-12-2016, 20:33
Not sure what the difference is, but I had a pair of LS6. They didn't stay long!
spendorman
03-12-2016, 20:39
I have LS7's as well, not my absolute favourite speaker, but still not a bad one. Prefer my Rogers LS3/6's.
Ninanina
03-12-2016, 20:55
Not sure what the difference is, but I had a pair of LS6. They didn't stay long!
Now I think about it I also had a pair of LS6's at home on demo many years ago and hated them... they again just sounded brash to me, no finesse :eek:
Maybe Rogers speakers are just not for me
There's a record shop in Leeds, in the basement they have some Rogers up on wall brackets with an original Naim Nait. Sounds really good. Not sure what the model is, two way with an 8 inch driver. Can't recall hearing any other of their speakers ever.
walpurgis
04-12-2016, 12:28
Whopping great Vintage Rotel RA-1412 integrated amp. A very hefty beast at £97 bids so far. Could be a bargain.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381868938881?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Whopping great Vintage Rotel RA-1412 integrated amp. A very hefty beast at £97 bids so far. Could be a bargain.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381868938881?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
oooh meters too :)
Audio Al
05-12-2016, 05:52
This look lovely :eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322346027186?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
This look lovely :eyebrows:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322346027186?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Fantastic. Will be interesting to see what it goes for.
Look at his other items as well !! , Eyeballs raised to the sky.
Fantastic. Will be interesting to see what it goes for.
Whoa... That's serious 'wanking material' for me!! :eek: :stalks:
If I only had the room.....
Marco.
He's selling an EMT turntable as well. Not cheap obviously.
Martyn Miles
06-12-2016, 09:34
Now I think about it I also had a pair of LS6's at home on demo many years ago and hated them... they again just sounded brash to me, no finesse :eek:
Maybe Rogers speakers are just not for me
I was given a pair of LS4as, but they didn't inspire me.
Some speakers 'work' for me, others don't.
A pair of original Wharefdale Diamonds I used for years in my University Lab.
really connected me with the music.
A pair of 'LS3/5a type' speakers from Stirling Broadcast ( bought from an AOS Member ) really didn't
connect.
As I have said before, each to his own...
This looks a cheap system
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-system-for-sale-Rega-Creek-Wharfdale-/332057352676?hash=item4d502919e4:g:i2QAAOSwB09YScI x
Martyn Miles
08-12-2016, 21:31
This looks a cheap system
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-system-for-sale-Rega-Creek-Wharfdale-/332057352676?hash=item4d502919e4:g:i2QAAOSwB09YScI x
A good combination of components.
The Diamonds are excellent little speakers.
southall-1998
08-12-2016, 22:00
The formidable Pioneer A400- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-A-400-Integrated-Amplifier-MM-MC-Phono-Output-Made-In-Japan-99p-NR-/122252677787?hash=item1c76d3d29b:g:dwgAAOSwcUBYQd~ J
This seller takes very good pictures!
S.
walpurgis
09-12-2016, 18:25
Pioneer DV-717 £5 Collect from Chinnor near Aylesbury.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-DV-717-/282257380438?hash=item41b7d9d456:g:Y9kAAOSwciVXQL~ I
Plays DVDs very well and makes a good CD player/transport.
Pioneer DV-717 £5 Collect from Chinnor near Aylesbury.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-DV-717-/282257380438?hash=item41b7d9d456:g:Y9kAAOSwciVXQL~ I
Plays DVDs very well and makes a good CD player/transport.
He has a very loose idea on great condition :doh: Still worth it for the parts alone and might clean up.
Not hifi but I found this. Ive got a copy of this... it was at 380 and now 190... hell I payed 14 quid for mine back in day
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122187876692?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
walpurgis
09-12-2016, 22:31
Not hifi but I found this. Ive got a copy of this... it was at 380 and now 190... hell I payed 14 quid for mine back in day
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122187876692?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
That's interesting Grant. I have this on the wall of my 'den'.
http://i63.tinypic.com/2agumub.jpg
very similar style geoff. Mine was up in my room but moved it downstairs as one of pics there needs some frame work
jollyfix
09-12-2016, 23:14
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trigon-Energy-SE-Integrated-Amplifier-RRP-3450-/291963463825?hash=item43fa60e891:g:UzcAAOSwa~BYRX0 o
Trigon se amp, check out the other items, some bargains there..
walpurgis
09-12-2016, 23:18
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trigon-Energy-SE-Integrated-Amplifier-RRP-3450-/291963463825?hash=item43fa60e891:g:UzcAAOSwa~BYRX0 o
Trigon se amp, check out the other items, some bargains there..
Ooh. Some goodies there at attractive starting prices. The Hegel P20 looks interesting.
jollyfix
09-12-2016, 23:56
I have bought stuff from them ,great to deal with. The Bow Wazoo amp great price.
They're not technically bargains yet, just low start prices ;)
But one or two might finish low, I've no doubt all the most wanted ones will go for close to shop price.
I'm watching a few items but don't think any will be cheap enough to bother about
walpurgis
10-12-2016, 10:30
Nice looking TD160B Mk.II with upgraded Mission 774 arm + AT95E cartridge. £495, collect from Invergordon.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD160B-Mk2-with-Mission-Original-774-tonearm-plus-new-AT95E-cartridge-/192049018189?hash=item2cb703754d:g:gakAAOSwcUBYSrT z
Not quite a bargain, but probably priced about right.
jollyfix
10-12-2016, 11:04
They're not technically bargains yet, just low start prices ;)
But one or two might finish low, I've no doubt all the most wanted ones will go for close to shop price.
I'm watching a few items but don't think any will be cheap enough to bother about
I thought the same Mike before i bought from them on E-bay, the things i looked at went up in price but nothing like shop prices, of course you never know.
I thought the same Mike before i bought from them on E-bay, the things i looked at went up in price but nothing like shop prices, of course you never know.
Yeah I hear ye, I've a few items in my watchlist but no doubt many others will be the same, money lying around is a dangerous thing lol
brian2957
10-12-2016, 13:49
money lying around is a dangerous thing lol[/QUOTE]
Just gie it to me Mike . I'll even come and pick it up , along with the TQ Claymore :D
Just gie it to me Mike . I'll even come and pick it up , along with the TQ Claymore :D
Aye no worries I'll pm my address [emoji12]
brian2957
10-12-2016, 15:47
Aye no worries I'll pm my address [emoji12]
OK , just like Santa I'll visit when you're asleep :santa: :lol:
this Rotel RP3000 looks good value at £60
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotel-DP3000-HI-FI-Record-turntable-/162317579419?hash=item25cae1b49b:g:kREAAOSwcUBYTno p
Gumtree so only for locals but this system seems good value including Rega Planar 2 for £100
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/rotel-hi-fi-separates-and-rega-record-deck/1204984580
dantheman91
14-12-2016, 18:33
Just missed an original pair of Acoustic Energy AE1's plus original AE stands for £75....:steam::steam::steam::steam::steam:
They must have been cream-crackered at that price.
dantheman91
14-12-2016, 19:47
They must have been cream-crackered at that price.
Not a mark on them martin they looked mint......although were not sure if the foams were starting to go on them I didn't save any pictures..
The stands alone are £250....price wise.
Not a mark on them martin they looked mint......although were not sure if the foams were starting to go on them I didn't save any pictures..
The stands alone are £250....price wise.
Sometimes these things do crop up. But a lot that can be wrong with a speaker that won't show in a photo, as you know.
dantheman91
14-12-2016, 20:29
Sometimes these things do crop up. But a lot that can be wrong with a speaker that won't show in a photo, as you know.
True im trying to stop but finding it hard going
Good on them whoever bought them if their going to use them best of luck to them..
walpurgis
14-12-2016, 20:35
Just missed an original pair of Acoustic Energy AE1's plus original AE stands for £75....:steam::steam::steam::steam::steam:
A mate had a pair when they first came out. He drove them with a pair of Naim 135 power amps. Well he loved it, but I'd describe the sound as 'etched'! It was painful!!
dantheman91
14-12-2016, 20:56
A mate had a pair when they first came out. He drove them with a pair of Naim 135 power amps. Well he loved it, but I'd describe the sound as 'etched'! It was painful!!
Im also the same when it comes to Naim...i find it hard and clinical but my best mate has they latest modal CD player he loves it....different strokes different folks He's paired it with a Rega Brio R and B&W P5 speakers...no harm in loving what you love...
walpurgis
14-12-2016, 23:58
Ah. We have a new ebay category of item. "New Vintage Retro", whatever the bleedin' hell that means. :scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-VINTAGE-RETRO-RECORD-PLAYER-HI-FI-STEREO-SYSTEM-CLASSIC-VINYL-TURNTABLE-BELT/201331867052?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3D1a1fcd4497f24f9f89d 37f8df4ed5d92%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%2 6sd%3D112236233965
Could this be a pile of shite? Is that a plastic platter I see there? Bet the strobe markings aren't even real ones and where's the strobe light anyway?.
Bigman80
15-12-2016, 01:25
Ah. We have a new ebay category of item. "New Vintage Retro", whatever the bleedin' hell that means. :scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-VINTAGE-RETRO-RECORD-PLAYER-HI-FI-STEREO-SYSTEM-CLASSIC-VINYL-TURNTABLE-BELT/201331867052?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3D1a1fcd4497f24f9f89d 37f8df4ed5d92%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%2 6sd%3D112236233965
Could this be a pile of shite? Is that a plastic platter I see there? Bet the strobe markings aren't even real ones and where's the strobe light anyway?.
Had an auna valve hybrid amp once. That was shite.
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montesquieu
15-12-2016, 01:27
Had an auna valve hybrid amp once. That was shite.
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Back in the day most people had shite turntables this is just authentic retro shite.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-VINTAGE-RETRO-RECORD-PLAYER-HI-FI-STEREO-SYSTEM-CLASSIC-VINYL-TURNTABLE-BELT/201331867052?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3D1a1fcd4497f24f9f89d 37f8df4ed5d92%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D15%2 6sd%3D112236233965
Wish I had 'extremely comfortable auto-start' some mornings
montesquieu
15-12-2016, 19:37
Was tentativey watching these till they got a bit silly - curious as to how they'd be with the HPDs (I found them a bit 'meh' with the Monitor Golds when I last owned a pair though I have heard them sounding pretty good in other circumstances).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322350192642?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Not so long ago an unserviced/unhistoried pair like these would have been £1200-1300 ... pair this age the closing price was almost certainly more than they went for new.
Unusual ,if not exactly top quality
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-stereo-amplifier-set-SU7700-SU3500-ST7300-vintage-radio-/291972267575?hash=item43fae73e37:g:iyQAAOSwux5YUaQ C
Q Acoustics 1010 for £3.50 pickup from Camden cashconverters
http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/1273916/q-acoustics-1010-speakers-pair
Q Acoustics 1010 for £3.50 pickup from Camden cashconverters
http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/1273916/q-acoustics-1010-speakers-pair
must have been a mistake, now £70
southall-1998
16-12-2016, 21:02
I thought £3.50 was pricey :D
In 2012, a pair of Mordaunt Short Pageants cost me £2.50!
S.
Shane .......Will I shoot you now.
Or .......Later.?
southall-1998
16-12-2016, 21:07
Shane .......Will I shoot you now.
Or .......Later.?
I'm already dead!
S.
walpurgis
16-12-2016, 21:36
Audio Technica AT-1005 Mk.II at £349.99. Are you kidding?? Nice they may be, but that's twice what it's worth!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Technica-Universal-Tone-Arm-For-Light-Tracking-Force-AT-1005II-RARE-/222342665680?hash=item33c4a7d5d0:g:cVcAAOSwojRYTUR V
walpurgis
16-12-2016, 21:39
Oh. And here's a Linn LV-V at £250. They normally sell at around £100.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Basik-LV-V-S-Shape-Tonearm-circa-1983-Plus-Tonearm-Cable-With-Phono-Plugs-/222331191799?hash=item33c3f8c1f7:g:NOYAAOSwiONYPvA b
Audio Al
17-12-2016, 23:19
This looks interesting
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOXED-Russco-Studio-Pro-Model-B-Broadcast-Turntable-Grey-Research-206-Tonearm-/222336474953?hash=item33c4495f49:g:KXEAAOSwImRYRa6 W
The motor looks high quality :)
The lack of ball bearings as witnessed by the ill considered oiling tubes, significantly detracts from that presumption.
Audio Al
18-12-2016, 09:35
Nice TOTR TT here Pioneer PL 630
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201752552109?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
With best offer :eyebrows:
hifi_dave
18-12-2016, 11:21
Oh. And here's a Linn LV-V at £250. They normally sell at around £100.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Basik-LV-V-S-Shape-Tonearm-circa-1983-Plus-Tonearm-Cable-With-Phono-Plugs-/222331191799?hash=item33c3f8c1f7:g:NOYAAOSwiONYPvA b
Unbelievable. A £46, not very good arm for that price..:scratch:
Audio Technica AT-1005 Mk.II at £349.99. Are you kidding?? Nice they may be, but that's twice what it's worth!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Technica-Universal-Tone-Arm-For-Light-Tracking-Force-AT-1005II-RARE-/222342665680?hash=item33c4a7d5d0:g:cVcAAOSwojRYTUR V
Yep, it's twice what I paid for me. Lovely it is though
walpurgis
18-12-2016, 11:40
Yep, it's twice what I paid for me. Lovely it is though
I bought my first about 1972. £69 I believe it was, new.
killie99
19-12-2016, 10:23
:stalks:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Logictech-Transporter-Network-music-player-used-/112239921928?hash=item1a22054b08:g:lG0AAOSwOtdYVSI 7
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/291972267575?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2 Fapp%2Fapple-store%2Fid282614216%3Fpt%3D9247%26mt%3D8%26ct%3Dul js
Ends soon, a technics system
And a pioneer elite
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-Elite-A-77x-Amplifier-Vintage-Audiophile-Dual-Mono-High-End-Very-Rare/302170894479?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D39aa23f46f8b41d88df fb3fd3fd4231b%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D30%2 6mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D291972267575
walpurgis
22-12-2016, 10:22
These vintage Denon valve monoblocks look lovely. They will fetch a fair old price no doubt. Japanese seller.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50s-year-DENON-Columbia-SE-tube-preamplifier-x-2-made-for-NHK-broadcast-station-/282289674258?hash=item41b9c69812:g:xpIAAOSwcUBYTi4 U
Audio Al
22-12-2016, 10:32
These vintage Denon valve monoblocks look lovely. They will fetch a fair old price no doubt. Japanese seller.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50s-year-DENON-Columbia-SE-tube-preamplifier-x-2-made-for-NHK-broadcast-station-/282289674258?hash=item41b9c69812:g:xpIAAOSwcUBYTi4 U
It reads Pre amps
bargain Claymore Mk 1
http://www.hifi-forsale.co.uk/moreinfo.php?prod_title=Inca_Tech_Claymore&p=integrated_amplifier&prod_id=41311&offset=
Ronksley
26-12-2016, 20:35
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEAC-A-H500-Integrated-H-Fi-amplifier-PHONO-Japan-Teac-reference-500-QUICK-SALE-/142183456725?hash=item211acb5fd5:g:NOwAAOSwiDFYL2R R
:mental:
Surely this should be a fraction of the price and Spares or Repairs unless can show proof of having been thoroughly tested
7kg of kit is only going to get cosmetic damage after hitting the floor?:scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEAC-A-H500-Integrated-H-Fi-amplifier-PHONO-Japan-Teac-reference-500-QUICK-SALE-/142183456725?hash=item211acb5fd5:g:NOwAAOSwiDFYL2R R
:mental:
Surely this should be a fraction of the price and Spares or Repairs unless can show proof of having been thoroughly tested
7kg of kit is only going to get cosmetic damage after hitting the floor?:scratch:
He's bashed that up good. I don't know how people manage to do it.
walpurgis
27-12-2016, 19:36
Here you are. A pair of Voigt corner horns with field coil drivers. You'll probably need at least one watt to drive these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Voigt-Domestic-Corner-Horns-with-Lowther-rebuilt-Voight-Field-Coil-drivers-/262714712289?hash=item3d2b0460e1:g:~PsAAOSwA3dYJde f
Really......!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cambridge-Audio-CXC-CD-Transport-Black-BOX-PACKAGING-ONLY-/262773360301?hash=item3d2e8346ad:g:9foAAOSwbwlW~1z K
quite pretty in a valve sort of way.. never heard the maker
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Melody-i880-Astro-Black-50-Integrated-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-Amp-KT-88-KT88-/182400758638?hash=item2a77eeb36e:g:TjsAAOSwA3dYQAX 4
dantheman91
04-01-2017, 15:23
Not Ebay but my local salvation army
Doing the rounds today i saw a cute pair of Wharfedale XP2 MK 1 speakers sat on their own in the sally army so an offer later their home with me playing as i type very nice indeed.....seems im collection Yorkshire speakers at present castle included...:lol:
dantheman91
04-01-2017, 15:26
Not Ebay but my local salvation army
Doing the charity rounds today i saw a cute pair of Wharfedale XP2 MK 1 speakers sat on their own in the sally army so an offer later their home with me playing as i type very nice indeed.....seems im collection Yorkshire speakers at present castle included...:lol:
Sorry for wonky picture....:rolleyes:
Not a bargain , but as a suspicious person ,I could not decide if these 2 amps ,is just a case of the one person copying the pic from the other ,so he has an illustration in the listing , -or something else :scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SU-VX700-Class-AA-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-90-watts-per-channel-/142235204245?hash=item211de0fa95:g:dCAAAOSwa~BYbnp N
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SU-VX700-Class-AA-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-90-watts-per-channel-/252705202492?hash=item3ad667613c:g:mdQAAOSwjDZYaN1 l
I have a VX700 Technics amp and was wondering about one for bits!!
dantheman91
06-01-2017, 18:01
:eek::eek:
These Bose speakers were on gumtree earlier in the week with the Pioneer system also listed by the seller they all were £50
The price is fooking obscene -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/American-Bose-Soundcraft-100ST-/252712395182?hash=item3ad6d521ae:g:p84AAOSwImRYb4M D
southall-1998
06-01-2017, 18:02
:eek::eek:
These Bose speakers were on gumtree earlier in the week with the Pioneer system also listed by the seller they all were £50
The price is fooking obscene -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/American-Bose-Soundcraft-100ST-/252712395182?hash=item3ad6d521ae:g:p84AAOSwImRYb4M D
What an arse!
S.
dantheman91
06-01-2017, 18:05
What an arse!
S.
:lol: Yes
He cant even get the model right when he even too a picture of the back of them :doh: takes all kinds....
walpurgis
06-01-2017, 18:20
:eek::eek:
These Bose speakers were on gumtree earlier in the week with the Pioneer system also listed by the seller they all were £50
The price is fooking obscene -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/American-Bose-Soundcraft-100ST-/252712395182?hash=item3ad6d521ae:g:p84AAOSwImRYb4M D
Basically. They are rubbish! And he's got the name wrong. It's 'Studiocraft' not Soundcraft. Studiocraft were a budget offshoot speaker range from Bose in the seventies. They employed cheap 'n nasty drive units. The front grilles were non-removable, so they can't be checked, but I'd bet the foam cone surrounds are falling apart.
Jac Hawk
06-01-2017, 22:44
I copied the description from his listing
"I have acquired these from a relative. They are a very rare find. I won't go into specs as I'm sure hi-fi enthusiasts will know about them. Cosmetically not brilliant but not that bad. Have a look at photos and expect marks and scratches I would say. I have had these set up on a modern Arcam Amplifier and they sound very lovely indeed. Guess these are from a day when sound quality was key. UK postage is for UK mainland only. Norther Ireland more so please ask."
What a bellend
Bigman80
07-01-2017, 11:17
Not eBay, not sure how easy it would be to get but here's one for all those folk looking for a Mission 774 tonearm. Extra wand too. Works out at £259
http://www.hi-fi.ru/auction/detail/1048717?refsource=hifishark
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id be bricking it until it arrives! if all genuine, a good buy,who's got the balls to part with the money??
Gorgeous Technics mini-compo system here, look mint, wooden end cheeks, just sixty quid collected. I'd have this if it was close by. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/technics-hi-fi/351946832296?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40794%26meid%3Dd72370a6475843ff8b2e35b84248 ab12%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2725 10375201
I copied the description from his listing
"I have acquired these from a relative. They are a very rare find. I won't go into specs as I'm sure hi-fi enthusiasts will know about them. Cosmetically not brilliant but not that bad. Have a look at photos and expect marks and scratches I would say. I have had these set up on a modern Arcam Amplifier and they sound very lovely indeed. Guess these are from a day when sound quality was key. UK postage is for UK mainland only. Norther Ireland more so please ask."
What a bellend
Its quite alarming the junk being pedalled in the name of hi fi
Bigman80
07-01-2017, 12:17
id be bricking it until it arrives! if all genuine, a good buy,who's got the balls to part with the money??
Lol, yep. But is it worth a gamble ?
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Martyn Miles
07-01-2017, 19:53
:eek::eek:
These Bose speakers were on gumtree earlier in the week with the Pioneer system also listed by the seller they all were £50
The price is fooking obscene -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/American-Bose-Soundcraft-100ST-/252712395182?hash=item3ad6d521ae:g:p84AAOSwImRYb4M D
A friend who works in prof. audio told me BOSE is an acronym:
'Bullshit often sells excrement'
Seems about right...
Light Dependant Resistor
07-01-2017, 21:32
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amar_Bose
rigger67
08-01-2017, 07:21
Not sure if this is the right place as it's a GumTree ad, but I thought this might be up someone's street ??
Hitachi portable 8 track player,stereo,good working order,nice sound,with 29 various music cartridges including a head cleaner and two cases.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/portable-8-track-player/1208271162
Audio Al
08-01-2017, 08:46
Not sure if this is the right place as it's a GumTree ad, but I thought this might be up someone's street ??
Hitachi portable 8 track player,stereo,good working order,nice sound,with 29 various music cartridges including a head cleaner and two cases.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/portable-8-track-player/1208271162
Looks like a 12 volt car head unit , Cant see any speakers in that case ?
Jeff Wood
09-01-2017, 12:30
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162351891081?ul_noapp=true
Good amp this !
I built these back in the 90's when I worked at LFD.
I'm sure, although not 100% that the Mistral LE has the same transformer and heatsink as the bigger LFD amps like Int LE and PA2 etc, and it actually gives around 80-90watts per channel (into 8 ohms).
I'd need to see an inside pic to confirm this though..
jollyfix
09-01-2017, 16:42
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUBE-DISTINCTIONS-VALVE-POWER-AMP/152371642929?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40760%26meid%3Ddce1e79a59e54b2db0706b9db7ce b394%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2625 79065116
Not heard this Amp, but have heard Anthony's Amps, and apart from being a great guy, to say he knows his stuff is an understatement...
Sure Anthony could give more details on this one..
Audio Al
09-01-2017, 17:06
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUBE-DISTINCTIONS-VALVE-POWER-AMP/152371642929?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40760%26meid%3Ddce1e79a59e54b2db0706b9db7ce b394%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2625 79065116
Not heard this Amp, but have heard Anthony's Amps, and apart from being a great guy, to say he knows his stuff is an understatement...
Sure Anthony could give more details on this one..
:eyebrows: very nice :)
jollyfix
09-01-2017, 17:09
:eyebrows: very nice :)
Yes Al, if i had the dosh...... Grrrr. :drool: Someone needs to snap this up fast....
hifi_dave
09-01-2017, 17:33
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUBE-DISTINCTIONS-VALVE-POWER-AMP/152371642929?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40760%26meid%3Ddce1e79a59e54b2db0706b9db7ce b394%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D2625 79065116
Not heard this Amp, but have heard Anthony's Amps, and apart from being a great guy, to say he knows his stuff is an understatement...
Sure Anthony could give more details on this one..
That is a whole lot of amp for the money.
jollyfix
09-01-2017, 17:40
That is a whole lot of amp for the money.
Thought the same Dave...
Gumtree so only if you are local to Stroud but Lenco GL75 for £45.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/sony-goldring-lenco-turntable-gl15/1209693072
ianlenco
10-01-2017, 20:19
Thanks for heads up Sean - I've contacted the seller so here's hoping.
montesquieu
10-01-2017, 20:43
Thanks for heads up Sean - I've contacted the seller so here's hoping.
I see neither Anthony nor indeed Marco has come on to talk about this one so I thought I'd attempt to provide some context here ... this is not one of Anthony's famous ground up creations (aka 'Copper Amp'), rather it's one of several Tube Distrinctions/AoS branded, modified versions of Chinese-made amps. That's not to say it isn't good, but while it uses some of Anthony's mods to the circuit, it still uses the original Chinese transformers and is therefore ultimately limited in what it can do.
I had one of Anthony's modded amps for a while (actually a modded Puresound P30) and it actualy saw off some serious competition ... this was not the same as this one listed on ebay - though I have heard one of this design and considered the one I had to be quite a bit better ... but while good, a Copper Amp it most certainly wasn't. (Copper amp is probably £5k plus - and you get what you pay for).
I think the price in this listing is ambitious I'd be looking about £750 sort of mark for this one if I was going for it. Something to bear in mind.
Toshiba SR 370 without arm £116 including postage.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089202852
I'm tempted but don't need it lol
Bigman80
11-01-2017, 20:10
Toshiba SR 370 without arm £116 including postage.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089202852
I'm tempted but don't need it lol
Looks like a good clean would bring the finish up to scratch. Got the lid and hinges too. Bargain at that price. Buy it and wait for a mission 774 to come up.
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Looks like a good clean would bring the finish up to scratch. Got the lid and hinges too. Bargain at that price. Buy it and wait for a mission 774 to come up.
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Lol, nah not needing another TT, have a spare 774 in the cupboard mind you ;)
Bigman80
11-01-2017, 20:27
Lol, nah not needing another TT, have a spare 774 in the cupboard mind you ;)
You'd get a buyer straight away at the minute. There are a few people on here waiting for one to come up.
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walpurgis
11-01-2017, 20:32
Toshiba SR 370 without arm £116 including postage.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089202852
I'm tempted but don't need it lol
Grab it somebody. It's the best kept secret in Hi-Fi, a top sounding turntable.
Distropix
11-01-2017, 20:33
Direct drive?? Thought belt drive the best?
Grab it somebody. It's the best kept secret in Hi-Fi, a top sounding turntable.
I would but I don't honestly need it, I already have a Michell Focus One sitting upstairs doing nothing. Which was an impulse buy lol.
This would end up doing the same and there's nothing about to usurp my modded 1210.
It's cheap, but it's never a bargain if you don't need it ;)
walpurgis
11-01-2017, 20:38
Direct drive?? Thought belt drive the best?
Why would you think that Michael?
There is no 'best' type of turntable. Good belt drive, idler drive and direct drive designs can each offer great performance.
narabdela
11-01-2017, 20:46
Direct drive?? Thought belt drive the best?
Mmm, some deprogramming required here. :)
Distropix
11-01-2017, 20:51
I'm quoting my limited knowledge! [emoji2] Thought direct drive added rumble to the platter or vibration.. after I posted that I thought, hang on why are there are better qualified folk on the forum saying good things about said TT. I'm looking to replace the Pioneer PL-1120 was thinking Rega 3 level, how does the Toshiba compare to that?
walpurgis
11-01-2017, 20:56
I'm quoting my limited knowledge! [emoji2] Thought direct drive added rumble to the platter or vibration.. after I posted that I thought, hang on why are there are better qualified folk on the forum saying good things about said TT. I'm looking to replace the Pioneer PL-1120 was thinking Rega 3 level, how does the Toshiba compare to that?
The Rega is not even remotely in the same league. I've compared them.
No rumble or audible noise at all from the Toshiba. Typical smooth direct drive silence.
This is a pretty hefty turntable by the way. It weighs half as much again as a Technics SL-1200. The motor apparently is the same item as used in the classic Pioneer PL-71, so it can't be bad.
Bigman80
11-01-2017, 21:15
I'm quoting my limited knowledge! [emoji2] Thought direct drive added rumble to the platter or vibration.. after I posted that I thought, hang on why are there are better qualified folk on the forum saying good things about said TT. I'm looking to replace the Pioneer PL-1120 was thinking Rega 3 level, how does the Toshiba compare to that?
In my humble opinion, I owned an Inspire Quest which is basically an improved Rega. It was brilliant but the Toshiba is twice as good. Easily. If you have the money for a decent arm I guarantee you'll be pleased with the Toshiba
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Distropix
11-01-2017, 21:22
A quick search for the Mission 774 tonearm is approx £200 is that a fair ball park? Is it a plug and play or do I need to grow my beard longer and learn Jedi soldering skills? Could my untrained ear tell the difference with my current set up (Celestion Ditton 33's and Sony TA FE530R amp)
walpurgis
11-01-2017, 21:31
A quick search for the Mission 774 tonearm is approx £200 is that a fair ball park? Is it a plug and play or do I need to grow my beard longer and learn Jedi soldering skills? Could my untrained ear tell the difference with my current set up (Celestion Ditton 33's and Sony TA FE530R amp)
You can still occasionally pick up a 774 for around £200, but they have been fetching a fair bit more here and there. (probably my fault :))
They are relatively easy to set up and there's a mountain of advice available here on the forum.
Yes. You would definitely hear a difference. To what degree would depend largely on how decent your cartridge is.
I've had the 774 sounding marvelous with a £1200 MC cart on it.
Bigman80
11-01-2017, 21:32
A quick search for the Mission 774 tonearm is approx £200 is that a fair ball park? Is it a plug and play or do I need to grow my beard longer and learn Jedi soldering skills? Could my untrained ear tell the difference with my current set up (Celestion Ditton 33's and Sony TA FE530R amp)
Sony make good amps mate. I have a 730ES and it sounds great on there.
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i would say that due to the fact there must be at least 12 of us on here alone that have the mission 774 on our ebay watch list you can expect to pay from £250 to £400 for a good one without the sagging counter weight.
ive not seen one on ebay for about 4 months.
Bigman80
11-01-2017, 21:45
Lol, we own them all !!!!!!!
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montesquieu
11-01-2017, 21:50
Lol, we own them all !!!!!!!
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ALL YOUR BASE BELONG TO US !!!
Actually not everyone here is a 774 lover, if it were me I'd stick a Jelco 750 D on it, far more flexible in practical terms, and more suitable for higher-mass cartridges. (And in my view a better arm but that's an argument I'm not going to win here!)
Distropix
11-01-2017, 21:51
The TT and a £300 ish 774 would be over what I'd planned to spend, slap a £1200 cartridge on it I'll be washing dishes for several lifetimes! Ignorance is bliss! Lol
Bigman80
11-01-2017, 22:02
The TT and a £300 ish 774 would be over what I'd planned to spend, slap a £1200 cartridge on it I'll be washing dishes for several lifetimes! Ignorance is bliss! Lol
It doesn't have to be a mission.
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Bigman80
11-01-2017, 22:04
ALL YOUR BASE BELONG TO US !!!
Actually not everyone here is a 774 lover, if it were me I'd stick a Jelco 750 D on it, far more flexible in practical terms, and more suitable for higher-mass cartridges. (And in my view a better arm but that's an argument I'm not going to win here!)
I flirted with the idea of a Jelco but got talked out of it.
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montesquieu
11-01-2017, 22:09
I flirted with the idea of a Jelco but got talked out of it.
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Slip of the fingers there when I wrote higher mass I meant lower compliance, it if of course the tonearm that's higher mass.
I'm actuallly a huge fan of the Jelco, out of the box it's a superb arm, but with one of the Ammonite Audio collars, possibly a rewire (copper is fine and much cheaper than silver) and bearing fettle at Audio Origami, it's a giant killer.
And lots of options as well, 9in, 10in, 12in, different arm weight combinations and none of the hassle you get with 'vintage' arms. Better than many, many of the older arms that people get all nostalgic over.
And lots of options as well, 9in, 10in, 12in, different arm weight combinations and none of the hassle you get with 'vintage' arms. Better than many, many of the older arms that people get all nostalgic over.
thats really refreshing to hear! particularly the last bit!
ive had 2 774 arms and whilst they are good,to me they just dont have the 'look' the cartridge always looks odd when mounted too the tiny block. aesthetics matter to me as well as the sound.
Bigman80
12-01-2017, 00:22
Slip of the fingers there when I wrote higher mass I meant lower compliance, it if of course the tonearm that's higher mass.
I'm actuallly a huge fan of the Jelco, out of the box it's a superb arm, but with one of the Ammonite Audio collars, possibly a rewire (copper is fine and much cheaper than silver) and bearing fettle at Audio Origami, it's a giant killer.
And lots of options as well, 9in, 10in, 12in, different arm weight combinations and none of the hassle you get with 'vintage' arms. Better than many, many of the older arms that people get all nostalgic over.
Ye, I thought I must've been a typo!
Hmmm. Got me thinking again now lol
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Bigman80
12-01-2017, 09:43
Toshiba SR 370 without arm £116 including postage.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089202852
I'm tempted but don't need it lol
Ok, who bought it !!!!
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Ok, who bought it !!!!
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I told seller it was scrap and offered him £50 just to help him get rid of it :lol:
Kidding, I thought about it for ages but in the end I didn't need it so removed it from my watch list ;)
Distropix
12-01-2017, 09:50
Not guilty with tonearm and cartridge it would've been out of my price range.. think I'm in the hand-me-down category !
Bigman80
12-01-2017, 10:16
I told seller it was scrap and offered him £50 just to help him get rid of it [emoji38]
Kidding, I thought about it for ages but in the end I didn't need it so removed it from my watch list ;)
Lol, fair enough
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Bigman80
12-01-2017, 10:16
Not guilty with tonearm and cartridge it would've been out of my price range.. think I'm in the hand-me-down category !
Shame that. You could've hung on to it untill finances allowed but I understand. I'm not affluent and have to be savvy too.
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Distropix
12-01-2017, 10:21
Shame that. You could've hung on to it untill finances allowed but I understand. I'm not affluent and have to be savvy too.
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Yep there was a lot of humming and harring, the TT was a good deal but think my whole TT budget would be for just the tonearm lol
Bigman80
12-01-2017, 11:30
Yep there was a lot of humming and harring, the TT was a good deal but think my whole TT budget would be for just the tonearm lol
Lol, not to worry. There will be others. I bought one with a SME 3009 a couple of months back so they do come up.
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Audio Al
12-01-2017, 12:41
Any budding DJs
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Disco-style-record-player-/172471482749?hash=item282819f97d:g:KOEAAOSw5cNYa-aP
Ok, who bought it !!!!
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That would be me,just couldn't resist it:)
hopefully be with me next Thursday.
Now anybody know how i go about fitting a 750d to it?
Bigman80
12-01-2017, 13:30
That would be me,just couldn't resist it:)
hopefully be with me next Thursday.
Now anybody know how i go about fitting a 750d to it?
Well done,. You'll love it. Weighs a ton and is rock steady on speed.
There is an AVID SME to Rega converter on eBay. I'll post a link if I can find it.
Not sure if that's a match?
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Bigman80
12-01-2017, 13:53
http://www.soundsupports.com/page9.htm
Speedy Steve may be able to do a better job if these are no good.
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http://www.soundsupports.com/page9.htm
Speedy Steve may be able to do a better job if these are no good.
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Thanks for that.will check it out.
I bought a td160/jelco armboard from soundsupports,bit fiddly to fit but does the job very well.
Bigman80
12-01-2017, 16:01
put some pics on when youve fitted the Jelco. I still have a bit on an itch about that arm lol
PaulStewart
14-01-2017, 23:10
These belong to a mate of mine from work who is a former BBC studio manager. Apart from an easily polishable fade on the tops, they are mint and are the quite rare Swisstone made version. Well worth a look. He had a bid from someone in Taiwan with no feedback and cancelled it.
http://r.ebay.com/LahZGr
Jac Hawk
15-01-2017, 00:30
Nice speakers but not anywhere near the right price, the seller must be on a different planet:eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302169813976
Bigman80
15-01-2017, 08:24
Nice speakers but not anywhere near the right price, the seller must be on a different planet:eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302169813976
Agreed
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Nice speakers but not anywhere near the right price, the seller must be on a different planet:eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302169813976
I don't know, these are pretty rare, with the stands too. I agree he won't sell them at that price, £500 would be more realistic, but compared to what you would get new for a grand there is a lot of speaker there for the money.
plus it bears the ES tag!
http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-APM-66ES.html
Wouldnt be surprised if they sell.
Wouldnt be surprised if they sell.
Only 2 days left, collection only, not a bargain price. I doubt it but we shall see.
walpurgis
15-01-2017, 10:28
Nice speakers but not anywhere near the right price, the seller must be on a different planet:eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302169813976
These are quite sought after by some. But a grand of my cash would not be going in that direction, that's for sure.
walpurgis
15-01-2017, 10:33
Tannoy DC3000 speakers at £400! That's more than twice what they're worth. They're not very good.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-speakers-DC-3000-/291999283850?hash=item43fc837a8a:g:cN4AAOSwUKxYeMW x
Bigman80
15-01-2017, 12:37
These are quite sought after by some. But a grand of my cash would not be going in that direction, that's for sure.
Been on eBay for over a month. Unsold at that price twice.
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Jac Hawk
15-01-2017, 13:43
Been on eBay for over a month. Unsold at that price twice.
To me that says they aren't worth the asking price, don't get me wrong they're a nice pair of speakers, i had some Sony APM speakers in the late 80's, hence my interest, but even then they weren't £1000 pair, i'd pay about £200 or £300 max, just cos somethings rare doesn't mean it automatically should be worth a fortune.
montesquieu
15-01-2017, 15:28
To me that says they aren't worth the asking price, don't get me wrong they're a nice pair of speakers, i had some Sony APM speakers in the late 80's, hence my interest, but even then they weren't £1000 pair, i'd pay about £200 or £300 max, just cos somethings rare doesn't mean it automatically should be worth a fortune.
SONY APM 66ES? Agree, £200-300 is about right I would say.
Bigman80
15-01-2017, 17:01
To me that says they aren't worth the asking price, don't get me wrong they're a nice pair of speakers, i had some Sony APM speakers in the late 80's, hence my interest, but even then they weren't £1000 pair, i'd pay about £200 or £300 max, just cos somethings rare doesn't mean it automatically should be worth a fortune.
Ye I've been watching them. They are on my watch list as I'd like to own a pair but not for £1000. Trouble is people think vintage means they can put a massive price tag on them.
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Ye I've been watching them. They are on my watch list as I'd like to own a pair but not for £1000. Trouble is people think vintage means they can put a massive price tag on them.
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If he gets it im charging 2k for mine.
Bigman80
15-01-2017, 19:51
If he gets it im charging 2k for mine.
Defo lol
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walpurgis
15-01-2017, 23:22
Some pretty serious money being asked for vintage Decca FFSS cartridges these days.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECCA-FFSS-MK2-STEREO-HEAD-WITH-ORIGINAL-STYLUS-GUARD-PERFECT-CONDITION-/142246910755?hash=item211e939b23:g:BSoAAOSwopRYe9Y 2
That's probably a tenfold increase in five years. Mind you, they are scarce and in sound terms maybe worth it!
Thorens TD125 £100 Warminter Gumtree looks cheap
https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-players-turntables/thorens-td-125-mk-2/1210817964
dantheman91
16-01-2017, 17:18
Thorens TD125 £100 Warminter Gumtree looks cheap
https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-players-turntables/thorens-td-125-mk-2/1210817964
Hi Sean
Just sent an email hopefully im not too late....
Bigman80
16-01-2017, 17:46
Hi Sean
Just sent an email hopefully im not too late....
SME arm ?? £100 all in. Dayum!! That is a bargain.
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dantheman91
16-01-2017, 19:29
SME arm ?? £100 all in. Dayum!! That is a bargain.
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Hi Oliver
Im not holding out much hope to be honest but you never know...:eyebrows:
Tannoy DC3000 speakers at £400! That's more than twice what they're worth. They're not very good.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-speakers-DC-3000-/291999283850?hash=item43fc837a8a:g:cN4AAOSwUKxYeMW x
Yes , some minty ones 5 miles from me ,sold for £145 .
I was tempted but resisted!!
Bigman80
16-01-2017, 20:49
Hi Oliver
Im not holding out much hope to be honest but you never know...:eyebrows:
Fingers crossed for you. That'd be a great deal.
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walpurgis
17-01-2017, 22:46
This is a bit steep. £275 for an Ortofon armlift.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ortofon-Tonearm-Lift-Rare-for-SPU-RMG309-SME-Garrard-301-EMT-Thorens/182422377769?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140725133651%26meid%3D0308c26d9222420c910 8616ea302f819%26pid%3D100276%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D142246897898
Maybe it's a solid Platinum one.
just a tad....seen them sell for a ton though
walpurgis
17-01-2017, 23:11
just a tad....seen them sell for a ton though
Got a very similar one on the shelf near me. Colton item I think. Must be worth a fortune now! :)
Bigman80
18-01-2017, 01:10
Here's one for those of you looking for a Japanese DD vintage TT
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172489338863
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dantheman91
18-01-2017, 12:58
SME arm ?? £100 all in. Dayum!! That is a bargain.
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Hi Oliver
I got an email this morning - The thorens TD 125MK2 is now in parts and for sale on ebay for £500+ :eek::steam::scratch:
Why.........i dont know how people do it...
Bigman80
18-01-2017, 13:16
Hi Oliver
I got an email this morning - The thorens TD 125MK2 is now in parts and for sale on ebay for £500+ :eek::steam::scratch:
Why.........i dont know how people do it...
Wow. What a shame. Another turntable broken down for profiteering.
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Sony 4750 complete with arm and Ortofon VMS30 cartridge selling at £120 - worth buying ?
dantheman91
18-01-2017, 14:29
Wow. What a shame. Another turntable broken down for profiteering.
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Exactly that.......:rolleyes: a shame indeed....
Audio Al
18-01-2017, 14:56
Really :doh:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Five-Pound-Notes-Low-Serial-Numbers-/371834096819?hash=item56930a0cb3:g:nWYAAOSw44BYcUa r
Looks cheap compared to this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-pound-note-AA04-098827-Bank-of-England-Genuine-New-Note/262800593108?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D40802%26meid%3D54e8883c0d204f2d8a6fee62ccc 12632%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D371 834096819
That's nothing. How about £300 for a single new five pound note? And all because it has a serial number which starts with 'AK47'!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-NEW-5-POLYMER-FIVE-POUND-NOTE-WITH-PREFIX-AK47-224216-ONE-IN-THE-WORLD/311758287419?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40860%26meid%3Dde91cd57968e4d24bc72b9dceb46 0b86%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3718 34096819
ianlenco
18-01-2017, 15:22
That's nothing. How about £300 for a single new five pound note? And all because it has a serial number which starts with 'AK47'!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-NEW-5-POLYMER-FIVE-POUND-NOTE-WITH-PREFIX-AK47-224216-ONE-IN-THE-WORLD/311758287419?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40860%26meid%3Dde91cd57968e4d24bc72b9dceb46 0b86%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3718 34096819
The seller will take offers. How about 500................pence
My one was 180 k £ you could buy a nice house for that. I hope its a misprint
My one was 180 k £ you could buy a nice house for that. I hope its a misprint
Oh, I thought it was the same listing: the number at the end was the same.
Can't top £180K, but here's another 'AK47' for a mere £70K: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AK47-new-5-pound-note-very-rare/162343412556?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40860%26meid%3D6bf4248b66f048d0858cc4808029 7cd2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D262800593108
southall-1998
18-01-2017, 16:36
Oh, I thought it was the same listing: the number at the end was the same.
Can't top £180K, but here's another 'AK47' for a mere £70K: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AK47-new-5-pound-note-very-rare/162343412556?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40860%26meid%3D6bf4248b66f048d0858cc4808029 7cd2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D262800593108
Just sent an offer of five pounds.
S.
Wow. What a shame. Another turntable broken down for profiteering.
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actually you are wrong,the ladys father passed away and she has all his hifi system to sell,the money is going to her 92 yr old mother.
your just pissed off because you didnt get it for £100 !lol
dantheman91
18-01-2017, 17:36
actually you are wrong,the ladys father passed away and she has all his hifi system to sell,the money is going to her 92 yr old mother.
your just pissed off because you didnt get it for £100 !lol
Fair.....
Bigman80
18-01-2017, 17:59
actually you are wrong,the ladys father passed away and she has all his hifi system to sell,the money is going to her 92 yr old mother.
your just pissed off because you didnt get it for £100 !lol
Lol, I'm not pissed off mate, I dont like SME 3009 tonearms ! Fair play if that situation is correct. Usually though that is the case.
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3009 is a great arm. Brilliant engineering
Lol, I'm not pissed off mate, I dont like SME 3009 tonearms ! Fair play if that situation is correct. Usually though that is the case.
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no worries mate,the 'pissed off' bit was said in jest :)
3009 is a great arm. Brilliant engineering
id have to agree,the one fitted to ians toshiba sounded lovely.
dantheman91
18-01-2017, 18:09
actually you are wrong,the ladys father passed away and she has all his hifi system to sell,the money is going to her 92 yr old mother.
your just pissed off because you didnt get it for £100 !lol
It was me that emailed her - not oliver it was SPM "Sean" that bought it to the thread.
:cool:
If she wanted £500 then the ad posted should of been for £500 & not £100....;)
Peace
It was me that emailed her - not oliver it was SPM "Sean" that bought it to the thread.
:cool:
I dont think that comment was fair to be honest....If she wanted £500 then the ad posted should of been for £500 & not £100....;)
Peace
she didnt know the value off the tt at that point,that is why the ad was placed at £100,she has had over 300 emails, 1 person wanted to come down from newcastle,1 travel up from cornwall! others were saying i'll give you £50 more than your asking etc. pure greed if you ask me,sometimes its nice to do the right thing in life and help someone out. thats not directed to anyone on here,just saying. peace back at ya!
Bigman80
18-01-2017, 18:23
she didnt know the value off the tt at that point,that is why the ad was placed at £100,she has had over 300 emails, 1 person wanted to come down from newcastle,1 travel up from cornwall! others were saying i'll give you £50 more than your asking etc. pure greed if you ask me,sometimes its nice to do the right thing in life and help someone out. thats not directed to anyone on here,just saying. peace back at ya!
I agree totally and had I have spotted the ad before the original post I would have sent a message to say so.
Id guessed the "pissed off" comment was in jest so don't worry.
I put a 3009 on my Toshiba and preferred the Mission. That's all. I'm not in the market for an SME 3009 after my own experience with one. Beautifully engineered and very pretty but just didn't like the sound. Sold it on here (the forum) for a non profit price too. Coz I'm nice like that [emoji6]
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Bigman80
18-01-2017, 18:25
actually you are wrong,the ladys father passed away and she has all his hifi system to sell,the money is going to her 92 yr old mother.
your just pissed off because you didnt get it for £100 !lol
Should also point out that I thought it had been purchased for £100 and then been put back up for sale at £500.
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jesus h christ!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPHASON-H100S-TONEARM-IN-AUDIO-ORIGAMI-BOX-/322394703918?hash=item4b1038c82e:g:oAsAAOSw4DJYf2n f
dantheman91
18-01-2017, 18:43
she didnt know the value off the tt at that point,that is why the ad was placed at £100,she has had over 300 emails, 1 person wanted to come down from newcastle,1 travel up from cornwall! others were saying i'll give you £50 more than your asking etc. pure greed if you ask me,sometimes its nice to do the right thing in life and help someone out. thats not directed to anyone on here,just saying. peace back at ya!
Oh Sorry.
thats the trouble though 300 emails :eek: just goes to show how many of us are doing this type of thing but best of luck to her...though as you can see i already have a MK1 so really didnt need another this one is big enough haha. how are the 66's recap go well?
jesus h christ!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPHASON-H100S-TONEARM-IN-AUDIO-ORIGAMI-BOX-/322394703918?hash=item4b1038c82e:g:oAsAAOSw4DJYf2n f
Probably about right... last one without box i saw went for about 700
walpurgis
18-01-2017, 18:54
jesus h christ!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALPHASON-H100S-TONEARM-IN-AUDIO-ORIGAMI-BOX-/322394703918?hash=item4b1038c82e:g:oAsAAOSw4DJYf2n f
Well the arm's worth about £300, so that's £550 for the cardboard box. :D
Oh Sorry.
thats the trouble though 300 emails :eek: just goes to show how many of us are doing this type of thing but best of luck to her...though as you can see i already have a MK1 so really didnt need another this one is big enough haha. how are the 66's recap go well?
im waiting for 4 1uf caps and the suspense is killing me! :) in the meantime im really enjoying the monitor audio speakers that geoff recommended. keep your eyes peeled,they are sleeper for sure.
Well the arm's worth about £300, so that's £550 for the cardboard box. :D
ha ha im not biting!
Probably about right... last one without box i saw went for about 700
they have shot up in price since i got mine.
Well the arm's worth about £300, so that's £550 for the cardboard box. :D
last one on ebay went for 650 by looks of it so maybe a tad hopeful but you never know. They do increase in price like the 774. its nudging 350 plus now maybe more for a good one. Seem 3009s doing 300 plus as well. Brexitt prices I guess.
martian sunrise
18-01-2017, 23:38
The holy grail!!! This will go for bazillions: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/leaf-hound-very-rare-extremely-collectable-original-decca-vinyl-70s-stoner-rock-/262813758326?hash=item3d30ebb376:g:Nh0AAOSw241Yf9x K
walpurgis
18-01-2017, 23:53
The holy grail!!! This will go for bazillions: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/leaf-hound-very-rare-extremely-collectable-original-decca-vinyl-70s-stoner-rock-/262813758326?hash=item3d30ebb376:g:Nh0AAOSw241Yf9x K
I wonder if it will fetch as much as my Saturnalia 'Magical Love' picture album, with the rarer spiral lable and booklet, or my mint Kate Bush 'Aerial' original release? :)
(amongst many others. What's an unopened, clingfilmed HFP audiophile copy of Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' worth, or Rickie Lee Jones first album?)
montesquieu
19-01-2017, 00:04
The holy grail!!! This will go for bazillions: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/leaf-hound-very-rare-extremely-collectable-original-decca-vinyl-70s-stoner-rock-/262813758326?hash=item3d30ebb376:g:Nh0AAOSw241Yf9x K
I just had a quick listen on youtube sounds like a right bag of shite. what's all the fuss?
jollyfix
19-01-2017, 00:32
I have that Album, there are some good tracks on there, not all good. Sawdust Caesar, Sad road to the see, Freelance Fiend ,but the title track, err no.
The holy grail for me would be Indian Summer- LP. Once saw 'Just another diamond day' original go for over a grand on the Bay, nuts, just nuts....
martian sunrise
19-01-2017, 06:50
You've got the Decca pressing? It will go for thousands.
I agre about it being an average album. Freelance Fiend is an amazing riff, but the rest is bordering on rubbish.
You have great taste in music, btw.
martian sunrise
19-01-2017, 06:52
I wonder if it will fetch as much as my Saturnalia 'Magical Love' picture album, with the rarer spiral lable and booklet, or my mint Kate Bush 'Aerial' original release? :)
(amongst many others. What's an unopened, clingfilmed HFP audiophile copy of Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' worth, or Rickie Lee Jones first album?)
I think it probably will. A copy went on eBay for nearly four grand (!) not that long ago.
martian sunrise
19-01-2017, 06:54
Record collectors, eh?
Crazy aint they. Never see me collecting chunks of vinyl;)
walpurgis
19-01-2017, 11:57
Goldring Lenco GL85 at £399.99! What nonsense. It's not a very good turntable and certainly not one of the 'classic' idler drive units. The platters are prone to warping and you can't get parts for these either.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-GOLDRING-LENCO-GL85-SHURE-M75EM-CART-EXCELLENT-TURNTABLE-/222366044869?hash=item33c60c92c5:g:KeEAAOSwnHZYQ6-p
Bigman80
21-01-2017, 16:25
Mission 774 on this turntable. Looks about the right money to me too
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112270075400
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Mission 774 on this turntable. Looks about the right money to me too
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112270075400
depends what it finishes at, it's not a buy it now ;)
Bigman80
21-01-2017, 18:15
Could be very good
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not the normal mounting plate fitted though/
09mike69
21-01-2017, 19:59
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-ROGERS-LS3-5A-Stereo-Main-Speakers-AB1-Bass-Subwoofers-Swisstone-BBC-/142246967980?hash=item211e947aac:g:siEAAOSw241Ye9D O
dont know if the link works, but these look ok.
Jac Hawk
21-01-2017, 22:42
Nice pair of JBL's well worth a punt
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-LX500-Speakers-/132068499232?hash=item1ebfe55f20:g:L9kAAOSwLEtYfxl M
walpurgis
21-01-2017, 22:45
Nice pair of JBL's well worth a punt
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-LX500-Speakers-/132068499232?hash=item1ebfe55f20:g:L9kAAOSwLEtYfxl M
The right one in the picture with grilles off has a stuffed tweeter dome.
Bigman80
21-01-2017, 23:12
The right one in the picture with grilles off has a stuffed tweeter dome.
Great spot. Can buy a replacement for £127 !!!!!!!!!!!
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Bigman80
21-01-2017, 23:13
Mission 774 on this turntable. Looks about the right money to me too
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112270075400
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Someone has made a bid ! Anyone here ???
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Bigman80
21-01-2017, 23:13
not the normal mounting plate fitted though/
Speedy Steve will knock one up im sure.
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walpurgis
21-01-2017, 23:18
Someone has made a bid ! Anyone here ???
Wasn't me, although another would be nice! :D
Bigman80
22-01-2017, 11:23
Wasn't me, although another would be nice! :D
Haha,
It's up to £310 now !!
Can't imagine that TT is the focus of the bidding. I think the counterweight is solid.
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walpurgis
22-01-2017, 11:27
I think the counterweight is solid
Could be, or the sorbothane has been changed for something black.
(I still want to know what the 774 counterweight thread is.......anybody know?)
it will probably hit nearer £400 by end of auction
walpurgis
22-01-2017, 11:46
it will probably hit nearer £400 by end of auction
Or more!
Bigman80
22-01-2017, 15:22
4hrs left and it's up to £330
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walpurgis
22-01-2017, 15:27
4hrs left and it's up to £330
Waiting to bung that last sneaky bid in by any chance? :D
Was someone looking for a goldring cart?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-2400-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge-excellent-condition/282326896267?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D40802%26meid%3D6cb79c43fed441d49fad987fdc8 c3622%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D192 081861973
Sme cable and plugs...3009 etc
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-3009-tonearm-lead-with-gold-plated-SME-plugs/332089257785?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26 asc%3D40802%26meid%3De2594c0a9bf8479fae12d3205ce57 5e3%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D29200 1866390
Bigman80
22-01-2017, 16:19
Was someone looking for a goldring cart?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-2400-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge-excellent-condition/282326896267?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D40802%26meid%3D6cb79c43fed441d49fad987fdc8 c3622%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D192 081861973
Very good carts these. Personally recommended.
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Bigman80
22-01-2017, 16:21
Waiting to bung that last sneaky bid in by any chance? :D
No mate, I'd love to and take the counterweights, bias weights and rewire the wand but I've no spare money at the minute.
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Lawrence001
22-01-2017, 18:17
Great spot. Can buy a replacement for £127 !!!!!!!!!!!
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Except those pics have been copied from canuck audio mart. Note to self if if selling gear using copied photos make sure the things in the photos are not nackered.
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Bigman80
22-01-2017, 18:31
Except those pics have been copied from canuck audio mart. Note to self if if selling gear using copied photos make sure the things in the photos are not nackered.
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Even better spot lol
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Bigman80
22-01-2017, 19:00
Waiting to bung that last sneaky bid in by any chance? :D
Went for £360. Not bad all in
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09mike69
22-01-2017, 19:20
good price...so far.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Stereo-30-Amplifier-/322391953706?hash=item4b100ed12a:g:yLcAAOSwopRYfAH d
walpurgis
22-01-2017, 19:32
good price...so far.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leak-Stereo-30-Amplifier-/322391953706?hash=item4b100ed12a:g:yLcAAOSwopRYfAH d
You jest surely? They are not worth anything like that. They don't sound very nice anyway. I wouldn't pay £30 for one.
09mike69
22-01-2017, 20:59
You jest surely? They are not worth anything like that. They don't sound very nice anyway. I wouldn't pay £30 for one.
i had a delta 30 that i thought sounded pretty good. looks in nice nick and clean inside, but i honestly dont know why this is fetching that kind of price.
maybe willing to ship oversea's, i've seen ditton 15's go for silly money because the seller would ship worldwide.
still alot though, eh.
walpurgis
23-01-2017, 20:31
Tannoy Eaton HPD 295A speakers. Collect from central London, £400 'buy it now'! Cheap by current standards.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eaton-Tannoy-monitor-speakers-/162369041190?hash=item25cdf2f326:g:GIYAAOSwUKxYhl4 D
Jac Hawk
23-01-2017, 23:42
Tannoy Eaton HPD 295A speakers. Collect from central London, £400 'buy it now'! Cheap by current standards.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eaton-Tannoy-monitor-speakers-/162369041190?hash=item25cdf2f326:g:GIYAAOSwUKxYhl4 D
No bids either, well worth a cheeky punt, starting price £75
walpurgis
23-01-2017, 23:50
No bids either, well worth a cheeky punt, starting price £75
If you put a low bid in, you won't get them. There will be potential buyers who'll have spotted them and primed their bid snipers with close to asking price bids. At the asking price they are worth grabbing anyway. The Eatons are very nice (even if you do have to pay the congestion charge to pick them up). Quite tempted myself actually, they are only about ten miles from me, but do I really need a third pair of Tannoys? :)
Dr Henry Jones
24-01-2017, 00:00
It's getting a bit crazy out there isn't it , now many people will say that a turntable that cost no more than about £20 in its day is never worth the best part of £2000 in todays money, and they have a very good point. However if you look at it the other way how much would a 301 cost if was manufactured today ? ?....double the price? I should think so .Now I am not advocating that we should all be paying that sort of money for a 301, far from it ! £2000 is mad, but if you put one in a good plinth and if you put a uni pivot arm on it and a good moving magnet cartridge it's with out doubt one of the most engaging front ends I have ever heard. At any price , but it's a fact that these turntables are going up in price, and if you'r ears tell you that this turntable is for you buy one now , they usually go for £600 to £900 and that is a very good one (ore should be! )at those prices , from a engineering, and listening point of view its a very good buy . As are many classics . Technics sl 110
( no not the 1210!) ...........sp15 and sp10 and a few more that can hold there own against most of what's being made today. My oldest son wanted to buy a turntable he was looking at £1000/£1500, I gave him some of my experiences and advised him on a td 124 with an rb 250 or a second hand origin ol 1, just to get things rolling , the front end would be sorted. ....He would only have to upgrade the arm and cartridg in the future and as he was very impressed with my 124/ origin ol1......so he went to a dealer and bought a grands worth of .project turntable with arm and cartridge. It sounds ok........ oh dear !
walpurgis
24-01-2017, 00:18
I paid £25 for my first white 301, which came with an SME 3009, V15 Shure, Leak Troughline tuner, Varislope 2 pre-amp and Stereo 20 power amp, all in a big sixties cabinet. Mind you, that was over thirty years ago.
My silver 301 cost me £30 about five years later.
And the 401 in SME 2000 plinth with SME 3009 arm was £60, also about 25 years ago.
My Goldring Lenco G88 cost £12 and the G99 cost £18, both bought twenty years ago or more.
Just goes to show how prices have gone.
Whats that about putting a wise head on young shoulders ?
I gave him some of my experiences and advised him on a td 124 with an rb 250 or a second hand origin ol 1, just to get things rolling , the front end would be sorted. ....He would only have to upgrade the arm and cartridg in the future and as he was very impressed with my 124/ origin ol1......so he went to a dealer and bought a grands worth of .project turntable with arm and cartridge. It sounds ok........ oh dear !
ouch.
and now you have to look at it every time you go round, and bite your tongue from saying "it's not as good as a Thorens".
Meanwhile, MARANTZ 2500 on eBay. Grab a bargain!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MARANTZ-2500-New-in-Original-Box-/172495091252
martian sunrise
25-01-2017, 19:41
If you put a low bid in, you won't get them. There will be potential buyers who'll have spotted them and primed their bid snipers with close to asking price bids. At the asking price they are worth grabbing anyway. The Eatons are very nice (even if you do have to pay the congestion charge to pick them up). Quite tempted myself actually, they are only about ten miles from me, but do I really need a third pair of Tannoys? :)
i emailed the seller this afternoon. they were michael palin/monty python's speakers at some point in their life and the seller needed to move then on as quick as possible, i gave him a reasonable offer and he has accepted.
pick them up tomorrow! can't really afford it and ill need to shift some gear on, but i have wanted to see what the tannoy noise is all about.
exciting...
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