Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[tapid]

Nice buy, well done.

[walpurgis]

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...

Nice. You'll like those.

The HPD 295A driver is a beautiful thing and a proper member of the true 'pepperpot' dual concentric family, it is basically a 12" Monitor Gold with a ten inch chassis and cone. The rubber cone surrounds never seem to wear out either.

They need to be on stands though, get them up highish on something stable with the central tweeter at or just below ear height when you are seated.

The rear connections are bare wire spring clips and a bit of a pain, so worth upgrading to 4mm banana socket, unless you're a stickler for originality.

I used mine with the treble controls on level and preferred the grilles off.

[martian sunrise]

Cheers for the advice. I'm hoping they live up to their reputation. If so, I should be able to get at least half of the cost back by selling on the Curas.

I'm not sure if blue grilles and (what looks like) pale green paint is original, so I have no problem changing the clips to decent bananas - I assume it is easy enough?

I'll will also probably place them on some 200mm X 200mm (300mm high) oak beam blocks that I have until I have the means to get some higher stands.

I'll let you know how I get on...

[walpurgis]

Just looked at the photos again. White cabinets with blue grilles was a standard option. Quite rare though.

The rear connectors look as though they've had the tops broken and just had wires soldered to them. Not a big deal. Banana sockets will be easy to fit, you can just do a wire twist joint for now to try them out. Cover them with insulating tape to avoid shorts.

I've used these in the past, they're OK. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Gold-Speaker-Binding-Posts-Terminals-4mm-Connectors-Gold-Plated-banana-socket-/330976836212?hash=item4d0fc1ba74:g:mG0AAOSwzOxUYj2 l

What will you be driving the Tannoys with?

[martian sunrise]

Interesting. I saw one speaker had soldered wires hanging off.

I'll be driving them with a pioneer sa-9500 (similar age, I think)

[struth]

used those too. they are fine and good value.

[walpurgis]

I'll be driving them with a pioneer sa-9500 (similar age, I think)

Yeah. The Pioneer dates from about then. You may find that the Eatons want -1 on the treble 'energy' control. Jap amps can sound a little forward at the top with Tannoys I've found. You won't like what the 'roll'off' control does, you lose top end.

[martian sunrise]

Noted - thanks

[martian sunrise]

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

madness!

[jollyfix]

:stalks::eek: Would rather spend the cash on a new turntable, still each to their own...

[Pierre De Grenoble]

madness!

Not as mad as the fact that the record was hopelessly over graded, and the seller wanted payment with no possible comeback.. recipe for a perfect transaction. :scratch:

[martian sunrise]

yep - how you could fork out that sort of dough without listening to it first is beyond me...

[martian sunrise]

:stalks::eek: Would rather spend the cash on a new turntable, still each to their own...

agree - buy a repress for 20 bucks and spend the rest on a rig to listen to it...

[Pierre De Grenoble]

The Excellent play back was probably via that old Mitsi Vertical tracker with the unmentioned bent cantilever he's now got up for sale. All those rice crispies and click noises are supposed to be there.. retro innit. :D

[martian sunrise]

Yeah. The Pioneer dates from about then. You may find that the Eatons want -1 on the treble 'energy' control. Jap amps can sound a little forward at the top with Tannoys I've found. You won't like what the 'roll'off' control does, you lose top end.

They are in and I have had three hours of listening. They are really something. The difference in presentation between these and the Curas is astonishing. They go a lot lower than the Curas, but the Curas seem to be a lot tighter and seem to have a different way of serving up treble. However, the imaging of the Eatons leaves them for dead and the midrange is incredible. A big improvement at lower volume too

It will take some getting used to...

[edit- you were right about winding the treble back, too, btw]

[walpurgis]

Why not start a separate thread in Past Masters Richie and keep us posted on how you get on with these. Some piccies of them in your system would be good.

[martian sunrise]

Sure

[tapid]

Gone.

[Bigman80]

Hi all,

As you may remember I shared this last week.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172504612862

It's an SME3009 S2 on a Toshiba sr370

Alamo (andy) and I went to have a look after haggling him down to £340 over eBay.

When we got there the seller, Rob, tried to dash to the front door with it for a quick hand over. We weren't happy to pay without checking it over.

When we did the tonearm had lots of rotational play and moved front to back through the yoke freely. There is a video on YouTube under "SME clearance issue". I can't post a link for some reason. like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDHecMk4d_w

I advised Andy that I felt there was an issue with the tonearm and felt we should leave it. The seller then decided to demand "fee reimbursement" even though there was no fee to pay.

I would avoid this guy, he was rather unpleasant.

He's also taken to his description of the item to bad mouth us both. Lovely


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[Jac Hawk]

Is this bloke on the same planet as the rest of us?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-STEREO-SYSTEM-Technics-amplifier-graphic-equaliser-cd-player-JBL-/172501331518?hash=item2829e16e3e:g:GpUAAOSw241YiZ4 f

[Bigman80]

Is this bloke on the same planet as the rest of us?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-STEREO-SYSTEM-Technics-amplifier-graphic-equaliser-cd-player-JBL-/172501331518?hash=item2829e16e3e:g:GpUAAOSw241YiZ4 f
[emoji23]

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[walpurgis]

Is this bloke on the same planet as the rest of us?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-STEREO-SYSTEM-Technics-amplifier-graphic-equaliser-cd-player-JBL-/172501331518?hash=item2829e16e3e:g:GpUAAOSw241YiZ4 f

The mid units in the JBL's are not original, they are cheap twin cone drivers and the non original slotted tweeter 'lens diffusers' look like something from Jamo and they'll totally bugger up the sound from the LE20 tweeters. The asking price is nuts, but so is the seller maybe and quite likely some other nut may buy this lot.

[Macca]

I've see that ad before, or at least the accompanying text. Maybe a couple of years ago.

[Firebottle]

Judging by the way the graphic equaliser is set I'd say he is up with the fairies :mental:

[Macca]

Judging by the way the graphic equaliser is set I'd say he is up with the fairies :mental:

Indeed. A graphic equaliser should be set only one of two ways: 'Smiley Face' or 'Risky Business'.

[rdpx]

Hi all,

As you may remember I shared this last week.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172504612862

It's an SME3009 S2 on a Toshiba sr370

Alamo (andy) and I went to have a look after haggling him down to £340 over eBay.

When we got there the seller, Rob, tried to dash to the front door with it for a quick hand over. We weren't happy to pay without checking it over.

When we did the tonearm had lots of rotational play and moved front to back through the yoke freely. There is a video on YouTube under "SME clearance issue". I can't post a link for some reason. like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDHecMk4d_w

I advised Andy that I felt there was an issue with the tonearm and felt we should leave it. The seller then decided to demand "fee reimbursement" even though there was no fee to pay.

I would avoid this guy, he was rather unpleasant.

He's also taken to his description of the item to bad mouth us both. Lovely


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he's obviously not very intelligent.

1. the listing now flags up the issue with the arm
2. The listing tells buyers to "make an offer" rather than just buy at the listed price, which says he feels it is overpriced
3. His banging on about you in such a peevish way red flags him as being very difficult to deal with and that the transaction may end in dispute.

All in all this listing screams "avoid"

I'd advise your friend to complain to eBay about having his user name mentioned in the listing. I would imagine they will not like that at all. If he wants to complain eBay has proper processes for that. Let us know how he gets on if he does.

R

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[Distropix]

Seconded all of that about the eBay TT. I noticed that as a similar item when the one without the arm was sold - and had half a thought oh that looks like a good deal. If you have time or inclination then put a complaint in. If I'd gone along I doubt I'd know what to look for and I'd have been ripped off

[Bigman80]

he's obviously not very intelligent.

1. the listing now flags up the issue with the arm
2. The listing tells buyers to "make an offer" rather than just buy at the listed price, which says he feels it is overpriced
3. His banging on about you in such a peevish way red flags him as being very difficult to deal with and that the transaction may end in dispute.

All in all this listing screams "avoid"

I'd advise your friend to complain to eBay about having his user name mentioned in the listing. I would imagine they will not like that at all. If he wants to complain eBay has proper processes for that. Let us know how he gets on if he does.

R

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He was not a nice person at all. When. I raised the issue with the arm he scoffed at me as though I were stupid. He then proceeded to explain that he's a DJ and has technics 1210s. Like that were a qualification.
He didn't know the difference in bearings and has since stated the knife edge bearing to be fine. Yet the action demonstrated in the video suggests otherwise to me.

Definitely avoid. I think Alamo has decided to just ignore him.

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[mad-moon]

geat deck for someone...with arm and cartridge..AR EB101....£85.00....got to be cheap...not mine by the way....but I'm tempted..

https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-players-turntables/ar-eb101-turntable-acoustic-research-eb-101-record-player-uk-version/1213426415

[montesquieu]

Bit of a chancer this one .. selling as a Tannoy 'Gold' - I guess it's painted gold but that doesn't make it a Tannoy MG which is what he is clearly implying - I think it's an SRM?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-Tannoy-15-Gold-Dual-Concentric-Drivers-Hard-Edge-Surround-Gold-Crossovers-/302207735760?hash=item465cfc17d0:g:NSMAAOSwjDZYflm a


EDIT - and another one - Tannoy Devon, goosed surrounds, goosed cabinets and a silly asking price

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-DEVON-Dual-Concentric-Loudspeakers-STUDIO-sound-speaker-Teak-sale-classic-/322404989820?hash=item4b10d5bb7c:g:2WEAAOSw5cNYY6w 4

Though at least this is accurately described. A few years ago this would have been £250.

[walpurgis]

Bit of a chancer this one .. selling as a Tannoy 'Gold' - I guess it's painted gold but that doesn't make it a Tannoy MG which is what he is clearly implying - I think it's an SRM?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-Tannoy-15-Gold-Dual-Concentric-Drivers-Hard-Edge-Surround-Gold-Crossovers-/302207735760?hash=item465cfc17d0:g:NSMAAOSwjDZYflm a


EDIT - and another one - Tannoy Devon, goosed surrounds, goosed cabinets and a silly asking price

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-DEVON-Dual-Concentric-Loudspeakers-STUDIO-sound-speaker-Teak-sale-classic-/322404989820?hash=item4b10d5bb7c:g:2WEAAOSw5cNYY6w 4

Though at least this is accurately described. A few years ago this would have been £250.

Notice the 'golds' are orientated so that the driver model number is not shown in the photos. Could have been taken from SRM cabinets, but I think more likely to be from Wildcats professional speakers. Same driver I believe. The crossovers look like HPD units, if so they will not give good results. The guy is definitely a chancer asking MG prices.

The Devons are worth half that asking price.

[ff1d1l]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beveridge-System-3-Electrostatic-loudspeakers-/172499831430?hash=item2829ca8a86:g:Q9cAAOSw2xRYbBQ 5

[Jac Hawk]

Nice pair of 301's
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292011774957?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Nice pair of 301's
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292011774957?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I won't say anything rude. :lol:

[struth]

Barnsley

[southall-1998]

Nice pair of 301's
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292011774957?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


They're OK actually. The HMV stores used to use them back in the 90's.

S.

[Jac Hawk]

I won't say anything rude. :lol:

I can imagine Geoff, they certainly have a sound of their own, you either like it or you don't, they also suit particular music types, i like to look at it this way, the Queen can drink any wine she wants, price isn't a factor, but her favourite is Mateus rose, it's just what she likes

[Oddball]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beveridge-System-3-Electrostatic-loudspeakers-/172499831430?hash=item2829ca8a86:g:Q9cAAOSw2xRYbBQ 5

Interesting , wasn't someone asking about Beveridge speakers on a thread ,a week or 2 ago?

[ff1d1l]

Interesting , wasn't someone asking about Beveridge speakers on a thread ,a week or 2 ago?
Some interesting stuff here
http://bevaudio.com/index.html

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beveridge-System-3-Electrostatic-loudspeakers-/172499831430?hash=item2829ca8a86:g:Q9cAAOSw2xRYbBQ 5

I would guess that one could probably add £1000 for crating and carriage from the US. Freighting from America is not cheap.

Also, these speakers will be US voltage, so another factor to be taken into account.

[mikeyb]

I would guess that one could probably add £1000 for crating and carriage from the US. Freighting from America is not cheap.

Also, these speakers will be US voltage, so another factor to be taken into account.
Then add import plus collection fees.

[dantheman91]

Well Not eBay but gumtree

I bought a Kenwood BE9 Pre & Power amplifiers this morning very nice looking and sounding. Heavy little units part of a All in one system in their time i just wanted the Pre & Power came with Pioneer SX7A Surround speakers dinky things sound OK actually....bit of fun

Bit of fun they look the part and sound very good - The Kenwoods that is...:)

[Alamo]

I've just seen his updated description (which has now ended) looks like some unfortunate sole has bought it. I will indeed be logging a complaint with eBay for rubbishing my wife's eBay i.d. I have half a mind to pay him another visit. I'd also like to publicly thank Ollie (Bigman80) for his advice and time spared to look over the TT.

Cheers A

[nthall]

I've seen people pay more for worse stuff. I wouldn't pay more than $400, and that would be a stretch. I have plenty of storage space to keep it in until I found someone to buy it.

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[nthall]

geat deck for someone...with arm and cartridge..AR EB101....£85.00....got to be cheap...not mine by the way....but I'm tempted..

https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-players-turntables/ar-eb101-turntable-acoustic-research-eb-101-record-player-uk-version/1213426415
That's a steal compared to what they go for here.

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[nthall]

I won't say anything rude. [emoji38]
They haven't made a nice pair in 40 years.

Nice pair of 301's
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292011774957?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


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[tapid]

I've just seen his updated description (which has now ended) looks like some unfortunate sole has bought it. I will indeed be logging a complaint with eBay for rubbishing my wife's eBay i.d. I have half a mind to pay him another visit. I'd also like to publicly thank Ollie (Bigman80) for his advice and time spared to look over the TT.

Cheers A Yes, He can disagree with you thats fine but to be rude and put somebody s account up for public display is totally wrong. I would advice against another visit though. best wishes

[badsoden]

Looks like it's relisted again http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/172505630754

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[Bigman80]

Looks like it's relisted again http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/172505630754

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The bearings in the arm were not as they should be. I only stated what I saw and he was incredibly unpleasant. Almost threatening.

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[walpurgis]

Looks like it's relisted again http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/172505630754

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You can report it to ebay if there are doubts about the item being serviceable as described. I see the base cover is missing from the turntable (as is common on these).

See the 'report item' bit in blue on the right above the description.

You can also complain about being mentioned. You may have to phone ebay to do this though. Their phone helpline is pretty good.

[Alamo]

You can report it to ebay if there are doubts about the item being serviceable as described. I see the base cover is missing from the turntable (as is common on these).

See the 'report item' bit in blue on the right above the description.

You can also complain about being mentioned. You may have to phone ebay to do this though. Their phone helpline is pretty good.

Hiya, the wife has complained about using the EBay i.d, I'll give them a bell in a few days if I don't hear back. Many thanks to all for the advice

Andy


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[montesquieu]

Hiya, the wife has complained about using the EBay i.d, I'll give them a bell in a few days if I don't hear back. Many thanks to all for the advice

Andy


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Considerably more likely to get a result if you phone them. Emailing ebay is very hit and miss.

[nthall]

I would guess that one could probably add £1000 for crating and carriage from the US. Freighting from America is not cheap.

Also, these speakers will be US voltage, so another factor to be taken into account.
I've had customs hit me pretty hard bringing stuff into the US from the UK on top of shipping. That's on our end though. It's probably not as bad going the other way.

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[dantheman91]

Well Not eBay but gumtree

I bought a Kenwood BE9 Pre & Power amplifiers this morning very nice looking and sounding. Heavy little units part of a All in one system in their time i just wanted the Pre & Power came with Pioneer SX7A Surround speakers dinky things sound OK actually....bit of fun

Bit of fun they look the part and sound very good - The Kenwoods that is...:)

Seriously Good Pre & Power I'm getting very good results using test speakers give it another day and i will put something nice on these are going in the collection for sure.

[Barry]

I've had customs hit me pretty hard bringing stuff into the US from the UK on top of shipping. That's on our end though. It's probably not as bad going the other way.



Oh yes it is! I've had to pay some quite heavy import taxes on some Mark Levinson gear I've bought in the past. Not only the import tax but our mail service also charges to pay the customs tax for you and then there is service tax on top of that!

[nthall]

Oh yes it is! I've had to pay some quite heavy import taxes on some Mark Levinson gear I've bought in the past. Not only the import tax but our mail service also charges to pay the customs tax for you and then there is service tax on top of that!
The Postal Service has never asked for their cut. I think it's messed up that I've never had to pay customs on anything from China, but anything from Europe seems to get valued at whatever they decide it's worth.

Russia is even worse. I brought in a crate of albums because I thought the Cyrillic writing on the jackets was cool. Customs was more than shipping and what I paid for the albums combined.

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[montesquieu]

These look fun and worth a play with, unfortunately considerably overpriced I would say ... Beard M70

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beard-m70-/182385828818?hash=item2a770ae3d2:g:-OgAAOSw-0xYTc0O

[nthall]

These look fun and worth a play with, unfortunately considerably overpriced I would say ... Beard M70

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beard-m70-/182385828818?hash=item2a770ae3d2:g:-OgAAOSw-0xYTc0O
They have an interesting design. I've never heard one. I've always wondered how they sound compared to an st-70. That's a ton of el84s.

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[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Akai-Hi-Fi-System-4000D-Reel-to-Reel-Akai-AM-U3-Akai-AT-580-Dovedale-3-Sp-/272541101221?hash=item3f74b72ca5:g:V~MAAOSwA3dYkLL T

:eyebrows:

[nthall]

I'm surprised that hasn't sold. That's not a bad starter system. 23 reels included.

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[nthall]

I'm tempted. I'm a hoarder though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Huge-5-000-12-LP-Record-Lot-Classic-Rock-VG-60-Beatles-50-Rolling-Stones/132078084895?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20150604093004%26meid%3Db7c6265b660f43bebca d853855972fe8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D201769460366&rt=nc



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[montesquieu]

I'm surprised that hasn't sold. That's not a bad starter system. 23 reels included.

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Probably because it's in mamba country .... miles and miles of bugger all ....

[nthall]

Probably because it's in mamba country .... miles and miles of bugger all ....
I don't know the area. I've been wanting to take a vacation, but I don't think they'd let me check that much baggage. Then there's the pesky mains voltage problem.

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[dantheman91]

Another Pioneer PDS 505 Precision On the way :eek:

Too cheap not too....

[walpurgis]

Another Pioneer PDS 505 Precision On the way :eek:

Too cheap not too....

Just listening to mine now. Such a musical player. Huge bargain considering what they sell for. Makes a great transport too.

[dantheman91]

Just listening to mine now. Such a musical player. Huge bargain considering what they sell for. Makes a great transport too.

Yep i'll drink to that Geoff superb performance & an investment. It came up advertised with a system on Gumtree but didnt fancy the rest of the system Technics & Jamo Surround sound & sub nothing wrong with them and well worth the asking price BUT i just really wanted the pioneer so i put in a fair offer it was accepted and i collected within the hour....i took my chance and i paid off i dont think many know what these Pioneers can do...Evan stand alone MY god :eek:

Thanks
Daniel

[walpurgis]

You should hear one working through a Monarchy Audio DAC. Amazing!

[dantheman91]

You should hear one working through a Monarchy Audio DAC. Amazing!

Options - Options.....:eyebrows:

[Jac Hawk]

crazy money especially when it's listed as broken
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-YAMAHA-YP450-TURNTABLE-RECORD-PLAYER-/282345076875?hash=item41bd13f88b:g:zhYAAOSwZQRYd6H 2

[walpurgis]

Options - Options.....:eyebrows:

As always. :D



It sounds even more sublime with the jitter buster and valve buffer added in. I'll wire 'em up again this weekend.

[nthall]

As always. :D



It sounds even more sublime with the jitter buster and valve buffer added in. I'll wire 'em up again this weekend.
I'm still trying to score a hydrogen master clock.

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[hermit]

Very nice Sony TTS-3000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS-3000-belt-drive-TT-with-PUA-237-arm-manuals-New-belt-RARE-/282341600575?hash=item41bcdeed3f:g:sf8AAOSwImRYjK8 k) tt c/w Sony PUA-237 12" arm and plinth.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sf8AAOSwImRYjK8k/s-l1600.jpg

[Barry]

Very nice Sony TTS-3000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS-3000-belt-drive-TT-with-PUA-237-arm-manuals-New-belt-RARE-/282341600575?hash=item41bcdeed3f:g:sf8AAOSwImRYjK8 k) tt c/w Sony PUA-237 12" arm and plinth.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sf8AAOSwImRYjK8k/s-l1600.jpg

The TSS-3000 was one of the best TTs Sony ever made IMO.

[Oddball]

crazy money especially when it's listed as broken
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-YAMAHA-YP450-TURNTABLE-RECORD-PLAYER-/282345076875?hash=item41bd13f88b:g:zhYAAOSwZQRYd6H 2

Most probably the belt but if not , its very definitely too expensive

[mikeyb]

The TSS-3000 was one of the best TTs Sony ever made IMO.
Fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down though lol

[Barry]

Fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down though lol

Well we will have to disagree about the looks Mike. I think it looks fine: elegant and understated, but not quite as gorgeous as the Lux PD131.

http://i6.tinypic.com/86ewdpt.jpg

[struth]

Looks ok to me. Quite tidy although maybe of it's time. Better looking arm wouldn't go amiss

[nthall]

Most probably the belt but if not , its very definitely too expensive
I have one that works that only cost me $35. It could use a new veneer job, but other than that it's perfect. It's just ugly.

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[nthall]

I hope someone outbids me on this. I just bid because the description was wrong. I should have looked at the shipping cost first. Their shipping is usually cheap, but this one's $55. I'd buy them for $20 all day long, It's not worth $65. I'll have a hysteresis motor to fool around with I guess.

https://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=36744884

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[dantheman91]

Very nice Sony TTS-3000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS-3000-belt-drive-TT-with-PUA-237-arm-manuals-New-belt-RARE-/282341600575?hash=item41bcdeed3f:g:sf8AAOSwImRYjK8 k) tt c/w Sony PUA-237 12" arm and plinth.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sf8AAOSwImRYjK8k/s-l1600.jpg

Beautiful. The guy has just listed a pair of Tannoy Lancasters so knows his stuff.... :eek:

[Audio Al]

The TSS-3000 was one of the best TTs Sony ever made IMO.

I was outbid at £502 :(

[Bigman80]

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[walpurgis]

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What? :scratch:

[Bigman80]

What? :scratch:
Lol, wanted to delete a comment but couldn't so just removed the text.

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[ff1d1l]

I was outbid at £502 :(
If I'm remembering rightly was there not a thread rather critical of the vendor, bakabunghippo's, ahem, business model?
If so you might have had a lucky escape Al.

[montesquieu]

If I'm remembering rightly was there not a thread rather critical of the vendor, bakabunghippo's, ahem, business model?
If so you might have had a lucky escape Al.

Indeed seller is best avoided. I had my own bother with him which I won't go into.

[hermit]

I was outbid at £502 :(

Here's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS-3000-belt-drive-TT-with-PUA-237-and-VC-8E-MC-Cartridge-RARE-1960s-/262839125767?hash=item3d326ec707:g:YtQAAOSw44BYl5D v) another one for you to consider.

[Audio Al]

Here's (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS-3000-belt-drive-TT-with-PUA-237-and-VC-8E-MC-Cartridge-RARE-1960s-/262839125767?hash=item3d326ec707:g:YtQAAOSw44BYl5D v) another one for you to consider.

Rather steep :(

[mikeyb]

Technics 1200 £1000 off retail....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162363197549

No idea if any good or not but decent discount

[jandl100]

Absolute bargain of a preamp.
Philips Black Tulip 270.
I have one. Superb.

And the seller here is the guy I just bought the 370 power amp and tuner from. Nice guy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232231574162?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Getting a little carried away here. Connoisseur BD1 + SME 3009 S2 + AT95E in basic plinth at £500!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272547782391?ul_noapp=true

I'd say that's twice what it's worth.

[struth]

Maybe a bit more geoff.. thats a tad low if the arm is in good nick. 350 maybe.

[Audio Al]

Absolute bargain of a preamp.
Philips Black Tulip 270.
I have one. Superb.

And the seller here is the guy I just bought the 370 power amp and tuner from. Nice guy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232231574162?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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[walpurgis]

I Have one as well
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Don't fancy a pair of KEF Corellis do you Al?

Nice pair here at very reasonable £100: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132086858511?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

A bit tempted myself, they're not too far away. Possibly the best sounding of all the early 'C' Series.

[Audio Al]

Don't fancy a pair of KEF Corellis do you Al?

Nice pair here at very reasonable £100: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132086858511?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

A bit tempted myself, they're not too far away. Possibly the best sounding of all the early 'C' Series.

Go for it Geoff , I'm speaker full at the moment ( unless something really special comes along ;) 0

[nthall]

Technics 1200 £1000 off retail....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162363197549

No idea if any good or not but decent discount
What's the opinion on those so far? I haven't really seen anything one way or the other.

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[jandl100]

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Hah!
Well done.
The best preamp I have owned.
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. :)

[Firebottle]

Had to be Al didn't it :rolleyes:

Just opened up the link and blow me down it had ended :(

Nice one Al.

[karma67]

ditton 66's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Studio-Monitors-Matched-Pair-One-Owner-From-New-/222401425564?hash=item33c828709c:g:JSAAAOSwo4pYDKV 2
the owner says completely untouched and original.....oh yeah then why is one bass drivers dust cap bigger than the other??

[Bigman80]

ditton 66's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Studio-Monitors-Matched-Pair-One-Owner-From-New-/222401425564?hash=item33c828709c:g:JSAAAOSwo4pYDKV 2
the owner says completely untouched and original.....oh yeah then why is one bass drivers dust cap bigger than the other??
Lol, great spot

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[Audio Al]

Had to be Al didn't it :rolleyes:

Just opened up the link and blow me down it had ended :(

Nice one Al.


Two Words

Snooze

Loose

;). . . . . .:D

[dantheman91]

ditton 66's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-66-Studio-Monitors-Matched-Pair-One-Owner-From-New-/222401425564?hash=item33c828709c:g:JSAAAOSwo4pYDKV 2
the owner says completely untouched and original.....oh yeah then why is one bass drivers dust cap bigger than the other??

MK1 & 2

[Macca]

Two Words

Snooze

Loose

;). . . . . .:D

LOL - I went straight to the link to buy it also. Slowing down in my old age.

[Firebottle]

Hmm... seems like you have to find a ridiculously skinny mate to assist with repairs :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P14-DVD-set-Book-HOW-TO-REPAIR-RESTORE-VINTAGE-TUBE-HI-FI-AMPLIFIERS-valve-tube-/251199130957?hash=item3a7ca28d4d:m:mLBLW3GqkvLcgHm QnDrcIug

[Barry]

Hmm... seems like you have to find a ridiculously skinny mate to assist with repairs :eyebrows:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P14-DVD-set-Book-HOW-TO-REPAIR-RESTORE-VINTAGE-TUBE-HI-FI-AMPLIFIERS-valve-tube-/251199130957?hash=item3a7ca28d4d:m:mLBLW3GqkvLcgHm QnDrcIug

A lot of money for a repair manual. That's why you have to be slim - you can't afford to eat and pay for the manual.

[Ali Tait]

Two Words

Snooze

Loose

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You mean lose? :D

[jandl100]

I think Al was talking about his bowels. :eyebrows:

[karma67]

MK1 & 2

yep,the dust caps where changed on the newer models so either they are not a matched pair or one woofer has blown and been replaced.

[dantheman91]

yep,the dust caps where changed on the newer models so either they are not a matched pair or one woofer has blown and been replaced.

Yep...

I would guess a miss match pair also have you spotted the outer diaphragm of the mid range on the MK1 is a different colour also its grey and the other is the normal brown, orange..:scratch:

Very nice though....

[dantheman91]

Theirs been a couple of pairs of late on their last pair went for £450 i think well worth that..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-sixes-615s-floor-standing-vintage-quality-hi-fi-separate-Stereo-Speakers-/201810772346?hash=item2efcdc017a:g:niwAAOSwNnRYmht s

[Beobloke]

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Surprised you didn't go for the complete system...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-PHILIPS-BLACK-TULIP-HIFI-SYSTEM-/252745883896?hash=item3ad8d420f8:g:dW0AAOSwA3dYgMz n

:D

[montesquieu]

For the ESL63 fans ... set of Gradients refurbed and ready to go ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gradient-SW-63-Dipole-Subwoofers-for-Quad-ESL-63-With-Crossover-New-Surrounds-/311795269139?hash=item4898723e13:g:3GEAAOSw44BYleM L

Must admit every so often I have a mad hankering for a pair of these + ESL63s.

[mad-moon]

A very special Quality Luxurious pen..............yep...a pen !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-LIMITED-EDITION-QUALITY-LUXURY-PEN-/112295169852?hash=item1a25504f3c:g:JW8AAOSwnFZXWwX r

[walpurgis]

Asking prices for Linn LV-V tonearms are picking up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Basik-LV-V-S-Shape-Tonearm-circa-1983-Plus-Tonearm-Cable-With-Phono-Plugs-/222386981694?hash=item33c74c0b3e:g:NOYAAOSwiONYPvA b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LINN-BASIC-LV-V-TONEARM-COMPLETE-WITH-LINN-JELCO-CABLE-WORLDWIDE-SHIPPING-/292018328781?hash=item43fda614cd:g:lvUAAOSw2xRYlI9 T

[montesquieu]

Asking prices for Linn LV-V tonearms are picking up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Basik-LV-V-S-Shape-Tonearm-circa-1983-Plus-Tonearm-Cable-With-Phono-Plugs-/222386981694?hash=item33c74c0b3e:g:NOYAAOSwiONYPvA b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LINN-BASIC-LV-V-TONEARM-COMPLETE-WITH-LINN-JELCO-CABLE-WORLDWIDE-SHIPPING-/292018328781?hash=item43fda614cd:g:lvUAAOSw2xRYlI9 T

Natch. S'vintage innit?

Seriously though. Anyone who pays this for an LVV rather than buying a modern Jelco needs their head examined.

[ReggieB]

Anyone who pays this for an LVV rather than buying a modern Jelco needs their head examined. :exactly:

[karma67]

Yep...

I would guess a miss match pair also have you spotted the outer diaphragm of the mid range on the MK1 is a different colour also its grey and the other is the normal brown, orange..:scratch:

Very nice though....

he's change the price now to £2500!!

[Bigman80]

Mission 774 base plate if anyone is in need. It's the Thorens version.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332115389000

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[Audio Al]

Surprised you didn't go for the complete system...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-PHILIPS-BLACK-TULIP-HIFI-SYSTEM-/252745883896?hash=item3ad8d420f8:g:dW0AAOSwA3dYgMz n

:D

Yes I did notice that , It did not sell and is back on again

[ReggieB]

OK - not ebay - but if I had a couple of grand ... Fujitsu Ten Eclipse TD712z (http://www.midlandaudiox-change.co.uk/main/picture.asp?picture=eclipsefront.jpeg&Id=4022&ProdName=TD712z&ManufName=Eclipse&Desc=Single%20driver%20point%20source%20accuracy%2 0beyond%20anything%20else%20&OPrice=4990&SPrice=1999&Comments=no%20box%20so%20collect%20only)

http://www.midlandaudiox-change.co.uk/data/images/eclipsefront.jpeg

[karma67]

i dont think he really wants to sell these! lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222401425564?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Firebottle]

Cash payment? WTF

Got to be kidding :eek:

[Barry]

Is he for real? £12,000 for a pair of Celestion 66s? :eek:

[Macca]

If they were still made they would probably retail for close to that.

Knock a zero off and you're about there.

[karma67]

they started with a but it now price of £1200 then they were upped to £2500 and now the current price.
i said in an early post the buyer states totally original and not molested in any way,the pictures clearly show 2 different bass drivers and the mids look different too!

[walpurgis]

These Mordaunt Short speakers are a horror story.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mordaunt-short-speakers-/322411191363?hash=item4b11345c43:g:j64AAOSwjDZYd5O N

If I recall, the bass units were Fanes, those are Goodmans. There's a Goodmans tweeter were there should be a midrange driver and the other mid is scrap. The Coles tweeter is the only original unit, the other tweeter looks like a cheap Chinese type.

[Macca]

These Mordaunt Short speakers are a horror story.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mordaunt-short-speakers-/322411191363?hash=item4b11345c43:g:j64AAOSwjDZYd5O N

If I recall, the bass units were Fanes, those are Goodmans. There's a Goodmans tweeter were there should be a midrange driver and the other mid is scrap. The Coles tweeter is the only original unit, the other tweeter looks like a cheap Chinese type.

According to the description they sound good with some Shirley Bassey playing through them, though:

[spendorman]

These Mordaunt Short speakers are a horror story.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mordaunt-short-speakers-/322411191363?hash=item4b11345c43:g:j64AAOSwjDZYd5O N

If I recall, the bass units were Fanes, those are Goodmans. There's a Goodmans tweeter were there should be a midrange driver and the other mid is scrap. The Coles tweeter is the only original unit, the other tweeter looks like a cheap Chinese type.

Mids (tweeter) may have originally been KEF T15's

[mikeyb]

they started with a but it now price of £1200 then they were upped to £2500 and now the current price.
i said in an early post the buyer states totally original and not molested in any way,the pictures clearly show 2 different bass drivers and the mids look different too!
This is the latest stunt on eBay, item doesn't sell at £1000, relist it at £1250 it doesn't sell again, list it again at £999 and someone thinks they've gotten a bargain reduced from £1250.

See it happening a lot these days.

[killie99]

It could also be that he has sold them privately. If he cancels the auction ebay will charge him 10%, if he leaves the auction open someone might buy them and he'll be charged 10%, if he changes the price to £12k no one will buy them, auction will finish with no buyer and the seller doesn't have to pay a fee.

[jandl100]

It could also be that he has sold them privately. If he cancels the auction ebay will charge him 10%, if he leaves the auction open someone might buy them and he'll be charged 10%, if he changes the price to £12k no one will buy them, auction will finish with no buyer and the seller doesn't have to pay a fee.

That sounds plausible.

I got stung for £50 when I ended an auction which had a £500 bid on it. After a long phone conversation eBay said they would give it back but they never did. I rarely use eBay to sell these days because of that - it's cost them many £hundreds in fees.

[agk]

I reckon that's what he's up to, he has other items listed that would be priced in the millions otherwise.

[mikeyb]

Remember this from a few weeks back, didn't sell @ £2500 or even at £1850 yet....... Look at it now
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322408368647

[farflungstar]

Only a collector would buy it and I guess might pay well over the odds for a bit of BBC history. But if he wants money he should sell the SP 10's individually. Even without plinth he'd get 6-700 each. That he's put the price up by double shows hes a bit of a numpty.

In perpetual pursuit.

[jandl100]

If anyone wants a genuine audiophile power amp for not much more than beer money, then invest £95 here ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332114447113?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It's the same power amp as my Philips 370 but with a different fascia.
It sounds superb if you appreciate the 'open window on the music' type of approach.
You'll need DIN adapters for the speaker connections, though.

[walpurgis]

Jesus! A Linn Axis bid up to £460 so far. Ends soon. That's twice what I'd pay (assuming I wanted another).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Axis-Turntable-with-Linn-Adikt-Catridge-Basik-Tonearm-VGC-with-box-/381949078324?hash=item58edf06b34:g:9rAAAOSwTglYlEA K

[walpurgis]

Unusual PA Tannoys with Monitor Reds. Never seen these before, but you wouldn't get the asking price of £20,000 off me for them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-P-A-SPEAKERS-very-rare-/302220995852?hash=item465dc66d0c:g:dHEAAOSw2gxYnfB d

[mikeyb]

Remember this from a few weeks back, didn't sell @ £2500 or even at £1850 yet....... Look at it now
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322408368647
Just shows the power of postage.

Ended @£7277 plus £250 Delivery

[hermit]

Sony TTS-8000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS-8000-Plattenspieler-Turntable-Resinamic-Sound-Pioneer-PA-5000-/222400970182?hash=item33c8217dc6:g:sGYAAOSw5cNYmHx X)

[narabdela]

Sony TTS-8000 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-TTS-8000-Plattenspieler-Turntable-Resinamic-Sound-Pioneer-PA-5000-/222400970182?hash=item33c8217dc6:g:sGYAAOSw5cNYmHx X)


Bargain?:scratch:

[walpurgis]

Mission 774LC tonearm at £185. A bargain?..............Not on your life!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MISSION-774-LC-TONEARM-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/232235559428?hash=item3612516a04:g:TUsAAOSwtfhYncB Z

Up to £100 would be more like it.

[struth]

Mission 774LC tonearm at £185. A bargain?..............Not on your life!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MISSION-774-LC-TONEARM-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/232235559428?hash=item3612516a04:g:TUsAAOSwtfhYncB Z

Up to £100 would be more like it.

Moved this here geoff... think thats where you wanted it ;)

[walpurgis]

Thought I had. Where was it then Grant?

[struth]

Thought I had. Where was it then Grant?

In the mods section :ner:

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Bargain?:scratch:

Dunno if it's a good price or not but what seriously winds me up is that there is no fecking headshell :mental:

It came with a headshell when it was bought new so where is it now... time and time again I look at a turntable and there's no headshell cos the a***wipe seller has taken it off to make a few extra quid.

<RANT> Over </RANT>

[Audio Al]

If anyone wants a genuine audiophile power amp for not much more than beer money, then invest £95 here ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332114447113?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It's the same power amp as my Philips 370 but with a different fascia.
It sounds superb if you appreciate the 'open window on the music' type of approach.
You'll need DIN adapters for the speaker connections, though.

:o £80

[mad-moon]

IPL Acoustics HIFI Speakers....Don't let Grant (struth) see these...he'll go weak at the knees....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IPL-Acoustics-HIFI-Speakers-/232232103864?hash=item36121cafb8:g:1YQAAOSw44BYmY5 j

[struth]

IPL Acoustics HIFI Speakers....Don't let Grant (struth) see these...he'll go weak at the knees....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IPL-Acoustics-HIFI-Speakers-/232232103864?hash=item36121cafb8:g:1YQAAOSw44BYmY5 j

you think them better than mine then Alan ;) similar size, Ill give you that. look very cheap at moment.....off for a feint now:eyebrows:

[Macca]

These look interesting http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Floor-standing-speakers/112296075848?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D092c97fc41c84634837 1ce64736d0f7d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D172518569677

KEF bass drivers? And what appear to be 3 tweeters.

[struth]

not really floorstanders.. they are 2fthigh.

[walpurgis]

These look interesting http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Floor-standing-speakers/112296075848?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D092c97fc41c84634837 1ce64736d0f7d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D172518569677

KEF bass drivers? And what appear to be 3 tweeters.

Spotted those earlier. Kef B200 bass driver and T27 tweeter with Goodmans DT3 tweeter by the look of it. Odd selection of drivers. Can't see the point really.

[spendorman]

These look interesting http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Floor-standing-speakers/112296075848?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D092c97fc41c84634837 1ce64736d0f7d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D172518569677

KEF bass drivers? And what appear to be 3 tweeters.

Looks like two upper units, the other thing looks like a pot probably to control tweeter level.

[agk]

Most folk who aren't into this gear think any speaker over a foot tall is a floor stander. I see them on there all the time.

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALCHEMIST-KRAKEN-Vintage-integrated-Amplifier-Dual-Power-Supply-Superb-/192100881849

Alchemist Kraken. I agree with the sellers description on looks ( i like the look), but full class A, don't think so,maybe first few watts ( Jez could answer this I'm sure). Excellent phono stage, 'err umm' well for me not that great. I would not describe the sound as the seller has, some say grainy, some warm. I like these amps, and use mine loads.
I like it that the seller has placed the power box to the side of the Amp, as most sellers place it on top, where it just looks odd.
Best with an 8ohm speaker, but can work with other rated speakers. Runs very hot, i added 'fin' legs to mine to raise it up a wee bit. Looks better ( to me), and more air flow around it.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALCHEMIST-KRAKEN-Vintage-integrated-Amplifier-Dual-Power-Supply-Superb-/192100881849

Alchemist Kraken. I agree with the sellers description on looks ( i like the look), but full class A, don't think so,maybe first few watts ( Jez could answer this I'm sure). Excellent phono stage, 'err umm' well for me not that great. I would not describe the sound as the seller has, some say grainy, some warm. I like these amps, and use mine loads.
I like it that the seller has placed the power box to the side of the Amp, as most sellers place it on top, where it just looks odd.
Best with an 8ohm speaker, but can work with other rated speakers. Runs very hot, i added 'fin' legs to mine to raise it up a wee bit. Looks better ( to me), and more air flow around it.

been watching that myself. great amps these. Ali had one for a while..think it was Shanes before.. Run pretty hot; yes class A I think. sound good

[walpurgis]

I reckon it'll fetch a few quid though.

I've seen them for sale over the years, but somehow never been attracted enough to want one.

[jollyfix]

Sound great to me Grant, but don't think fully class A. Yes Ali had Shanes one, then Shane had it back of Ali. He sold it on. Jez and Ali done some work on it i think.

[jollyfix]

I reckon it'll fetch a few quid though.
Not sure , seen a few go from £130.00 - £300.00, as this has the 2 trans, may be more close to £300.00. I would assume £220.00- £250.00, but depends on how much someone wants it, like most stuff these days.

[struth]

Not sure , seen a few go from £130.00 - £300.00, as this has the 2 trans, may be more close to £300.00. I would assume £220.00- £250.00, but depends on how much someone wants it, like most stuff these days.

I'd expect about £275 for it. got double trannies I think. Worth that if in good nick. Pity I cant afford it lol. Was quite taken with Ali's one on Garys speakers. It would be overkill for my speakers anyway.

[Ninanina]

Very misleading

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-Neiro-Amplifier-/222402304958?hash=item33c835dbbe:g:oo0AAOSwImRYh7l Z

[Ali Tait]

Sound great to me Grant, but don't think fully class A. Yes Ali had Shanes one, then Shane had it back of Ali. He sold it on. Jez and Ali done some work on it i think.

I'd estimate 2-5W or so in Class A, which is probably 99% of what you're listening to.

I liked it, good amp with high quality components.

[dantheman91]

Just bought an Aiwa A22 on eBay for £10 :)

[Jac Hawk]

Just bought an Aiwa A22 on eBay for £10 :)

Well done dan, they're a great little amp and for a tenner, how the hell did you manage that???

[dantheman91]

Well done dan, they're a great little amp and for a tenner, how the hell did you manage that???

Just browsing through on the off chance and it was in the new listings not long put on so i nabbed it...:) after a pause thinking do i really need it i just have to have it.

[hermit]

Yamaha B2x (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262858059201?ul_noapp=true) power amp.

[dantheman91]

Interesting....:eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Two-BBC-LSU-10-Loudspeakers-Parmeko-LS1-Leak-TL12-Point-One-Sound-Sales-Amps-/302228569057?hash=item465e39fbe1:g:Rn8AAOSw2gxYqIp X#viTabs_0

[montesquieu]

Interesting....:eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Two-BBC-LSU-10-Loudspeakers-Parmeko-LS1-Leak-TL12-Point-One-Sound-Sales-Amps-/302228569057?hash=item465e39fbe1:g:Rn8AAOSw2gxYqIp X#viTabs_0

One for the truly mental collector-muppet ....

[spendorman]

Many decades ago I had the same Lorenz tweeters, not bad.

[struth]

One for the truly mental collector-muppet ....

he reckons the worst one has minor veneer problems :rfl::rfl:

[Jac Hawk]

A bargain at £24k though:eek::eek::rfl::rfl:

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALCHEMIST-KRAKEN-Vintage-integrated-Amplifier-Dual-Power-Supply-Superb-/192100881849

Alchemist Kraken. I agree with the sellers description on looks ( i like the look), but full class A, don't think so,maybe first few watts ( Jez could answer this I'm sure). Excellent phono stage, 'err umm' well for me not that great. I would not describe the sound as the seller has, some say grainy, some warm. I like these amps, and use mine loads.
I like it that the seller has placed the power box to the side of the Amp, as most sellers place it on top, where it just looks odd.
Best with an 8ohm speaker, but can work with other rated speakers. Runs very hot, i added 'fin' legs to mine to raise it up a wee bit. Looks better ( to me), and more air flow around it.


Sold for daft money :rolleyes:

S.

[struth]

more than its worth by a fair bit. But good uns are getting rarer.

[Xapito]

They are "pushed in" and they do "not affect the sound quality"... :mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-Ti18-Speakers-8ohm-/172541304939?hash=item282c43606b:g:V0EAAOSwUKxYZ51 N

[walpurgis]

They are "pushed in" and they do "not affect the sound quality"... :mental:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-Ti18-Speakers-8ohm-/172541304939?hash=item282c43606b:g:V0EAAOSwUKxYZ51 N

Totally stuffed would be more like!

Shame. Those would be quite nice little speakers.

[nthall]

Any idea what this thing is? I want to buy it just to find out. The tube is probably worth the price if it works.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Tube-Tester-Science-Experiment-HAM-radio-light-/222412403289?hash=item33c8cff259:g:WA8AAOSwepZXS3X 5

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[Audio Al]

[QUOTE=nthall;837445]Any idea what this thing is? I want to buy it just to find out. The tube is probably worth the price if it works.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Tube-Tester-Science-Experiment-HAM-radio-light-/222412403289?hash=item33c8cff259:g:WA8AAOSwepZXS3X 5

Maybe a DEATH trap :eek: :deceased:

[Firebottle]

Looks like a power supply to me Nathan with a 4 pin rectifier.

[alphaGT]

Any idea what this thing is? I want to buy it just to find out. The tube is probably worth the price if it works.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Tube-Tester-Science-Experiment-HAM-radio-light-/222412403289?hash=item33c8cff259:g:WA8AAOSwepZXS3X 5

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Looks like it might be a time bomb?


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[nthall]

[QUOTE=nthall;837445]Any idea what this thing is? I want to buy it just to find out. The tube is probably worth the price if it works.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Tube-Tester-Science-Experiment-HAM-radio-light-/222412403289?hash=item33c8cff259:g:WA8AAOSwepZXS3X 5

Maybe a DEATH trap :eek: :deceased:
The knob is the scariest part of it.

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[struth]

Knobs always are:lol:

[nthall]

Looks like a power supply to me Nathan with a 4 pin rectifier.
I noticed it was a rectifier when I looked at it on a bigger screen. I think you're right. That cylinder threw me off. I thought it might be some sort of regenerative radio.

[struth]

How about one of those really dangerous shock machines

[Audio Al]

Knobs always are:lol:

Tut Tut Tut Grant I won't have you talking about Marco like that :lol:;)

[nthall]

How about one of those really dangerous shock machines
It could definitely be used for that. I'd have to figure out how to plug that tube socket into the wall.

I noticed it was a rectifier when I looked at it on a bigger screen. I think you're right. That cylinder threw me off. I thought it might be some sort of regenerative radio.


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[struth]

Tut Tut Tut Grant I won't have you talking about Marco like that :lol:;)

Wasnt really thinking of him ;)

[Xapito]

Very godo value for these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-jbl-speakers-l86-/152445872316?hash=item237e7b68bc:g:bnoAAOSwCU1YrW0 x

[killie99]

Any idea what this thing is? I want to buy it just to find out. The tube is probably worth the price if it works.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Tube-Tester-Science-Experiment-HAM-radio-light-/222412403289?hash=item33c8cff259:g:WA8AAOSwepZXS3X 5

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Would be cool if it's a 1.2m x 1m pallet it's on

[nthall]

Would be cool if it's a 1.2m x 1m pallet it's on
That would be a monster. I think the $20 for shipping is low as it is.

[mad-moon]

5mm Inspire Acri-mat...sitting at £14.00 no bids 1 day 6 hours to go...nice item...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Inspire-Acrimat-/262857346367?hash=item3d3384cd3f:g:O0cAAOSw4A5YptF L

[dantheman91]

Funny old description - “It works but I feel that the bottom end a bit lacking”

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crimson-Elektrik-520-Power-Amplifier-Stereo-Vintage-Audio/192106890915?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D41415%26meid%3Df887c506df2944fb924c69fb5a2 72528%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D162 394989287

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Funny old description - “It works but I feel that the bottom end a bit lacking”

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crimson-Elektrik-520-Power-Amplifier-Stereo-Vintage-Audio/192106890915?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D41415%26meid%3Df887c506df2944fb924c69fb5a2 72528%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D162 394989287

eBay Lie Speak for:- still works after a fashion but is fecked because there is no bass output.

[Macca]

Highly rated amps though, if you know what you are doing and can repair it yourself it's economic. What's the case, traffo and heatsinks going to cost new? Still some value there.

[struth]

A Black Tulip system in Woking going cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/philips-black-tulip-hifi-/302229126626?hash=item465e427de2:g:U5AAAOSwr~lYqYs i

[walpurgis]

Highly rated amps though

It was OK, but I didn't rate it that highly. I liked the matching pre-amp, even if it was a touch unrefined.

I much preferred the Quantum pre & power amps I also had at the time.

[Audio Al]

A Black Tulip system in Woking going cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/philips-black-tulip-hifi-/302229126626?hash=item465e427de2:g:U5AAAOSwr~lYqYs i

Cassette player is fubared :(

[ReggieB]

I always quite fancied a Moth pre/power amplifier set up (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/mach1scuba/m.html?item=252783765983&hash=item3adb1629df%3Ag%3A8rMAAOSwfVpYrrV8&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562):

It would only add to my collection of amplifiers in the study now, but 2-3 yrs ago I'd not have been able to resist.

[martian sunrise]

what's that whole phono/pre/mono set up going to go for?

[Oddball]

A cheap Goldring on Gumtree
https://www.gumtree.com/p/decks-turntables/goldring-g101-vintage-turntable-in-lovely-condition-spares-or-repairs/1213123288

[Oddball]

And some Ferrograph S1's with stands:eyebrows:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/vintage-ferrograph-s1-speakers-with-stands./1216028415

[Beobloke]

And some Ferrograph S1's with stands:eyebrows:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/vintage-ferrograph-s1-speakers-with-stands./1216028415

That's an outrageous bargain.

[struth]

Ive a ferrograph amp to go with them lol

[Oddball]

I think the seller has had them a long while as the seller asked a question via Pinkfish about them in 2004
http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3030940

Interesting as someone on here was wanting some stands a while back IIRC


Ive a ferrograph amp to go with them lol

Get them bought Grant!!:)

[struth]

Too far away mate or i probably would ad do them up. Mohammad cant go to mountain and mountain is not gonna fly up here

[Oddball]

Too far away mate or i probably would ad do them up. Mohammad cant go to mountain and mountain is not gonna fly up here

I was having a giraffe ;)

[struth]

I was having a giraffe ;)

Could strap them to it then and give it a kick in right direction. ;)

[Beobloke]

Ive a ferrograph amp to go with them lol

You've got an F307 haven't you? They'll need a bit more welly than that, as I once measured mine in the anechoic chamber at Goodmans - 74dB!

[struth]

You've got an F307 haven't you? They'll need a bit more welly than that, as I once measured mine in the anechoic chamber at Goodmans - 74dB!

ll.. thats pretty ineficient. i will stick to my near 100's:eyebrows:

[Jac Hawk]

Is anyone else not able to search on eBay?

[JohnJo]

What are these then? Altec Lansing for a fiver!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speakers/142286523927?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D41433%26meid%3D8bf97ef583e341d2bf001953c998 955b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1321 07879060

[walpurgis]

What are these then? Altec Lansing for a fiver!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speakers/142286523927?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D41433%26meid%3D8bf97ef583e341d2bf001953c998 955b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1321 07879060

They're in Wigan. That's why! ;) :D

[Macca]

They look like they could be interesting. Hard to see scale in the photos but I think they are quite large.

[nthall]

What are these then? Altec Lansing for a fiver!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speakers/142286523927?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D41433%26meid%3D8bf97ef583e341d2bf001953c998 955b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1321 07879060
They look like Model Ones. Definitely worth a fiver.

[JohnJo]

They look like Model Ones. Definitely worth a fiver.

Think you're right!

Good spotting Nathan :cool:

[Macca]

No pics of drivers though so mid-bass could be shot esp if they are foam. Deffo worth a restore job from someone in any case.

Surprised to learn that Wigan has the internet now.

[nthall]

Think you're right!

Good spotting Nathan :cool:
I'm from the land of bookshelf speakers that won't fit on a bookshelf.

[walpurgis]

Are you kidding? Nearly £400 for a pair of E88CC valves?

I don't care how exclusively rare these may be. That price is nuts!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E88CC-Telefunken-matched-pair-CCa-6922-diamond-High-Emission-AVO-tested-/112293387280?hash=item1a25351c10

[nthall]

The Telefunken ones aren't cheap. I think I have a couple dozen of them, but I'd never charge anywhere near that.

[walpurgis]

The Telefunken ones aren't cheap. I think I have a couple dozen of them, but I'd never charge anywhere near that.

I have a box of old Mullards and Telefunkens and many others. When I sell any, I just bung them on ebay at a low starting price and see where the bidding goes. I just hate sellers with inflated ideas about how much they should get for their stuff. It's an increasing trend unfortunately.

[nthall]

I usually trade them for stuff. I don't like selling them. I won't even put those things in my own stuff. I'd get upset if one burned up.

I'll sell the ones that are more common, but I have tons of those. I'll give them another if one burns up.

[dantheman91]

Spotting that they were SS-70 i just had to have them for the TA-88 - ST-88

:eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132095121625?euid=cd82378b6b3d43b38c0442cae50588ef&bu=43808739747&cp=1&sojTags=bu=bu

[p147]

I would have these in an instant if I knew you could get the parts, anyone know if you can?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-JVC-SX-911WDR-Speakers-31kg-Japan-80s-Retro-Audiophile-Victor-co-RARE-/391716283233?hash=item5b341c2361:g:V9gAAOSw4A5YnMt T

[walpurgis]

ESS AMT1 Tower speakers. Using Heil Air Motion Transformer pleated ribbon tweeters. Very nice. I've heard these transmission line speakers, The sound is amazing. A very reasonable £499, in south London.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ess-Atm-1-Tower-Speakers-Vintage-Speakers-Floor-Standing-Speakers/112315061416?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D41415%26meid%3Dd0690587293c43bf918d96d4bb3a 3ecd%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1422 94889656

[Macca]

I would have these in an instant if I knew you could get the parts, anyone know if you can?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-JVC-SX-911WDR-Speakers-31kg-Japan-80s-Retro-Audiophile-Victor-co-RARE-/391716283233?hash=item5b341c2361:g:V9gAAOSw4A5YnMt T

You might struggle to get replacement drivers, but may be possible to salvage the existing ones. Worth a go for 99p, I doubt they will fetch more. JVC brand is very under-rated in general.

[nthall]

You might struggle to get replacement drivers, but may be possible to salvage the existing ones. Worth a go for 99p, I doubt they will fetch more. JVC brand is very under-rated in general.
They're worth that just for the cabinets. That metal ring around the tweeter should make replacing the tweeters fairly easy for anyone with a router and a drill press. You could alter it for a lot of different ones. I bet the woofers sound really clean in a sealed box assuming the voice coils aren't cooked.

[p147]

Do you know if the cabinets are real wood, veneer or vinyl?

They're worth that just for the cabinets. That metal ring around the tweeter should make replacing the tweeters fairly easy for anyone with a router and a drill press. You could alter it for a lot of different ones. I bet the woofers sound really clean in a sealed box assuming the voice coils aren't cooked.

[nthall]

Do you know if the cabinets are real wood, veneer or vinyl?
I think they're veneer. All of the JVC ones I've seen from that period are. Probably particle board underneath.

[Oddball]

It looks like veneered chipboard , judging by the corner off the back of the one ,but I see they have gone now :)

[Oddball]

Is this a bargain ?? A linear tracking TT and some Wharfedale Mach 3's

https://www.gumtree.com/p/stereo-systems/-vintage-technics-stereo-vinyl-system-/1214205069

[nthall]

Is this a bargain ?? A linear tracking TT and some Wharfedale Mach 3's

https://www.gumtree.com/p/stereo-systems/-vintage-technics-stereo-vinyl-system-/1214205069
I would say yes if you need the stuff. Those turntables can be pretty sketchy, and the CD player isn't the best. Neither one is really worth repairing if they die.

[Oddball]

I would say yes if you need the stuff. Those turntables can be pretty sketchy, and the CD player isn't the best. Neither one is really worth repairing if they die.
Ahh , I see !!
Trust me ,I DONT need it :eek:

[Beobloke]

I disagree. Maybe the CD player isn't worth getting over-excited about but the turntable isn't half bad and it's a nice system for £150.

[Audio Al]

Just purchased these :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222426409209?clk_rvr_id=1176081019343&rmvSB=true

Was I robbed :lol:

[walpurgis]

Was I robbed :lol:

50/50 chance! :)

[Firebottle]

Good woofer in those, not such a good tweeter.

U wuz robbed :eyebrows:

[mikeyb]

Just purchased these :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222426409209?clk_rvr_id=1176081019343&rmvSB=true

Was I robbed [emoji38]
I bought them last week for 1p and stuck them back on at a fiver 😁 mind and bring biscuits 😋

[Audio Al]

I bought them last week for 1p and stuck them back on at a fiver �� mind and bring biscuits ��

:scratch: you is in haggis land :D

[mikeyb]

:scratch: you is in haggis land :D
Lol yeah I was joking 😁

[Beobloke]

Good woofer in those, not such a good tweeter.
:

Seems to be a common affliction of Goodmans speakers of that era. I once bought a pair of Magisters with blown tweeters that sounded dull (obviously!) but promising.

I then sourced a pair of the correct tweeters in good condition, fitted them and....let's just say I sold them fairly quickly!

[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ruark-Takisman-in-cherry-/142295078791?hash=item2121729787:g:-nQAAOSw4DJYi4u1

:eyebrows::)

[nthall]

I disagree. Maybe the CD player isn't worth getting over-excited about but the turntable isn't half bad and it's a nice system for £150.
I think it's worth the price. Everyone of the Technics linear trackers I've had develops issues. There are always at least two online locally for around $30. It's cheaper to find another one than to repair the first. I won't sell them to anyone because of that. I've given a few away.

I don't know anything about the speakers, they are not available here. I'm sure I could find a pair somewhere, but they are not common.

[nthall]

I have no idea what this is worth, but it's cool. The price is worth a gamble.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mid-Century-Danish-Modern-REK-O-KUT-Walnut-Stereo-Floor-Speaker-Works-/252788927298?hash=item3adb64eb42%3Ag%3ANnUAAOSwNnR Ym5NV&_trkparms=pageci%253A49656ea9-ff66-11e6-a2d3-74dbd1a0f402%257Cparentrq%253A8fe09c6715a0a6a5ca22 7546ffe49573%257Ciid%253A7

[Audio Al]

I have no idea what this is worth, but it's cool. The price is worth a gamble.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mid-Century-Danish-Modern-REK-O-KUT-Walnut-Stereo-Floor-Speaker-Works-/252788927298?hash=item3adb64eb42%3Ag%3ANnUAAOSwNnR Ym5NV&_trkparms=pageci%253A49656ea9-ff66-11e6-a2d3-74dbd1a0f402%257Cparentrq%253A8fe09c6715a0a6a5ca22 7546ffe49573%257Ciid%253A7

Do you have a mono system ?

[nthall]

Do you have a mono system ?
I have everything I need to put one together aside from a cool speaker. Even a 30 watt monoblock with a turntable pre built in.

I just bought a pair of AR4s and Advent 2s on my lunch break for a ridiculous price. Might as well buy that too and overrun my place with speakers.

[nthall]

I own it now.

[walpurgis]

Goodmans Maxim speakers. A mere £780! That's about thirty times what I'd pay. :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262862327016?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

Goodmans Maxim speakers. A mere £780! That's about thirty times what I'd pay. :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262862327016?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Dare say if you removed drivers and tossed them, they would be worth a grand;)

[Macca]

£780 more than I'd pay. Wouldn't take them free.

[Oddball]

£780 more than I'd pay. Wouldn't take them free.

I love it when this thread swings from real bargains to Super -overinflated Tat , and vice versa :lol:

[mad-moon]

Are these of any use to anyone??? big Tannoys...DC4000..pair...

https://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/tannoy-dc4000-dual-concentric-speakers/1220465565

[mad-moon]

Oh he's got an Alchemist Kraken class A amplifier too....

https://www.gumtree.com/p/amplifiers/alchemist-kraken-class-a-amplifier-/1220168506