View Full Version : Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)
walpurgis
11-02-2019, 20:55
KEF B110 drive units £250 asking price. Ridiculous!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-B110-SP-1003-Pair-Matching-Pair/223379157458?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
spendorman
11-02-2019, 21:06
KEF B110 drive units £250 asking price. Ridiculous!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-B110-SP-1003-Pair-Matching-Pair/223379157458?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
I've got a stock of new boxed B110 SP1003's probably about 8 of them, also about 6 used ones
walpurgis
12-02-2019, 19:29
Tannoy 'bastard' speakers. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JPW-AP1-SPEAKERS-with-tannoy-di8-dc-dual-concentric-drivers/362555854148?hash=item546a034d44:g:cAcAAOSwIO9cYwL U:rk:6:pf:0
Tannoy 'bastard' speakers. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JPW-AP1-SPEAKERS-with-tannoy-di8-dc-dual-concentric-drivers/362555854148?hash=item546a034d44:g:cAcAAOSwIO9cYwL U:rk:6:pf:0
Certainly different.
Possibly some great Tannoys hiding in plain sight. But may well have been overdriven by Pete Watts. Proceed with caution .... :eyebrows:
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/gardiner-houlgate/catalogue-id-srgard10111/lot-adacda94-6b1d-4850-add5-a9f1011056ea?utm_source=auction-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auction-alert&utm_content=lot-view-link
Possibly some great Tannoys hiding in plain sight. But may well have been overdriven by Pete Watts. Proceed with caution .... :eyebrows:
https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/gardiner-houlgate/catalogue-id-srgard10111/lot-adacda94-6b1d-4850-add5-a9f1011056ea?utm_source=auction-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auction-alert&utm_content=lot-view-link
Which model of Tannoy are they?
No idea Barry. All I know is what you see. Geoff may well recognise the cab - assuming it is one supplied by Tannoy and not a custom jobie.
walpurgis
12-02-2019, 21:09
Look like Lancasters to me. 15" Golds inside more than likely.
montesquieu
12-02-2019, 21:13
Look like Lancasters to me. 15" Golds inside more than likely.
Agreed. There were a few Lancasters with 12in Golds in but most had 15in.
Lancaster cabs are pretty poor for the 15in Gold.
walpurgis
13-02-2019, 10:58
What possible use is this? :scratch:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-B200-SP1054-Bass-Driver-G2779-Removed-from-monitor-audio-speaker/233120705997?hash=item364713adcd:g:8ccAAOSwkv5cV4a A
southall-1998_mk2
13-02-2019, 12:43
Very good price - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mordaunt-Short-Ms400-Floor-Standing-Loud-Speakers/254087661568?hash=item3b28ce0800:g:YDEAAOSwVAtcSN0 3
S.
mightymonoped
13-02-2019, 14:00
Very good price - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mordaunt-Short-Ms400-Floor-Standing-Loud-Speakers/254087661568?hash=item3b28ce0800:g:YDEAAOSwVAtcSN0 3
S.
A simple recap and a pair of short, castor stands and these will provide musical magic for very little money.
walpurgis
13-02-2019, 14:07
Very good price - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mordaunt-Short-Ms400-Floor-Standing-Loud-Speakers/254087661568?hash=item3b28ce0800:g:YDEAAOSwVAtcSN0 3
S.
Nice. Shame they're collect only from Burnley.
southall-1998_mk2
14-02-2019, 12:18
Tannoy DC1000 drive units. They look in good shape. - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Tannoy-DC1000-Dual-Concentric-Speaker-Drive-Units/392233749851?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649
S.
walpurgis
14-02-2019, 14:04
Tannoy DC1000 drive units. They look in good shape. - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Tannoy-DC1000-Dual-Concentric-Speaker-Drive-Units/392233749851?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649
S.
The crossovers are missng.
southall-1998_mk2
14-02-2019, 14:05
The crossovers are missng.
Maybe a good project for someone.
S.
dantheman91
14-02-2019, 16:34
Just replied to a facebook listing for a Thorens TD 124 - SME Plinth and 12 inch SME tonearm for a £10 - it was to far away so told them the value hopefully they will get more for it
:eek::eek:
No Joke
Audio Al
14-02-2019, 16:43
Just replied to a facebook listing for a Thorens TD 124 - SME Plinth and 12 inch SME tonearm for a £10 - it was to far away so told them the value hopefully they will get more for it
:eek::eek:
No Joke
Would you have told them if it was in Bournemouth ?
montesquieu
14-02-2019, 16:47
Where?
Not that I have Facebook anyway.
A vintage turntable at a nice price. :lol:
http://imapnet.com/aos/tt.jpg
How much did you suggest Dan? I paid £750 for one of my TD124/IIs complete with a SME 3012/II and a Shure M55E cartridge. No plinth however.
Audio Al
14-02-2019, 20:16
Dont let Adam see this as i'm sure he has not purchased one of these yet ;)
dantheman91
14-02-2019, 20:18
How much did you suggest Dan? I paid £750 for one of my TD124/IIs complete with a SME 3012/II and a Shure M55E cartridge. No plinth however.
Hi Barry
I said for them to ask £7 to £800 - The Plinths an SME 2000 so add £100 for that possibly.
montesquieu
14-02-2019, 21:02
Hi Barry
I said for them to ask £7 to £800 - The Plinths an SME 2000 so add £100 for that possibly.
Arm on it? That's a bit high for unknown condition of the motor unit.
Plinth basically worthless.
dantheman91
14-02-2019, 21:33
Arm on it? That's a bit high for unknown condition of the motor unit.
Plinth basically worthless.
Hi tom.
The SME was a 12 inch - Motor unit on Thorens 124 unknown worth it for the SME alone..
montesquieu
14-02-2019, 21:35
Hi tom.
The SME was a 12 inch - Motor unit on Thorens 124 unknown worth it for the SME alone..
Fair price at that.
dantheman91
14-02-2019, 21:35
Would you have told them if it was in Bournemouth ?
No Al but i hope you understand why i did tell them//
dantheman91
14-02-2019, 21:36
Fair price at that.
I thought so Tom Keep a look out if i see it i will let you know.
Would you have told them if it was in Bournemouth ?
:lol:
Beobloke
14-02-2019, 23:04
Dont let Adam see this as i'm sure he has not purchased one of these yet ;)
Damn right, and I’d love both. Bloody do-gooders ruining bargains for the rest of us.*
* actually, I’ve done the same thing on more than one occasion!
walpurgis
14-02-2019, 23:27
Only £325 for a Pioneer PL-12D. Could this be a bargain? (not!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL-12D-vintage-Belt-drive-record-player-turntable-NEW-AT-cartridge-JAPAN/192822540630?hash=item2ce51e7956:g:hJ0AAOSwRW9cYeS e:rk:1:pf:0
spendorman
15-02-2019, 05:55
Only £325 for a Pioneer PL-12D. Could this be a bargain? (not!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL-12D-vintage-Belt-drive-record-player-turntable-NEW-AT-cartridge-JAPAN/192822540630?hash=item2ce51e7956:g:hJ0AAOSwRW9cYeS e:rk:1:pf:0
Well, at least one gets a free AT cartridge, possibly a very cheap one!
Looks in good condition, some of the lettering silver finish has worn off near the on-off control, as is quite common.
spendorman
15-02-2019, 06:00
Blimey, this one already at £205, has an M75ED though
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL12-D-Turntable-In-Great-Condition-Original-Box-And-Manual-Included/163533721655
dantheman91
15-02-2019, 13:56
What have they done to the terminals on these Tannoy 611's - :eek::eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/technics-power-amplifer-technis-pre-amp-sound-processor-tannoy-611-speakers/223393408227?hash=item340348e4e3:g:wEIAAOSwCuBcZqi F:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true
walpurgis
15-02-2019, 13:58
What have they done to the terminals on these Tannoy 611's - :eek::eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/technics-power-amplifer-technis-pre-amp-sound-processor-tannoy-611-speakers/223393408227?hash=item340348e4e3:g:wEIAAOSwCuBcZqi F:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true
They've been 'upgraded' mate, so have the bass ports. :rolleyes:
walpurgis
15-02-2019, 15:09
Lovely pair of cast chassis EMI elliptical bass/mid drivers. Looks like the selling price may be sensible. These are capable of very good sounds and can be used without a midrange driver and just a tweeter as the response extends cleanly to over 3kHz. Ignore the slight ripples in the vinyl cone surrounds, that's normal and was often present in new ones.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-EMI-ELLIPTICAL-13-X-7-5-INCH-8-OHM-BASS-UNITS/223363951391?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
spendorman
15-02-2019, 15:18
Lovely pair of cast chassis EMI elliptical bass/mid drivers. Looks like the selling price may be sensible. These are capable of very good sounds and can be used without a midrange driver and just a tweeter as the response extends cleanly to over 3kHz. Ignore the slight ripples in the vinyl cone surrounds, that's normal and was often present in new ones.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-EMI-ELLIPTICAL-13-X-7-5-INCH-8-OHM-BASS-UNITS/223363951391?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Yes, v nice units EMI 14A770C. I have a pair in some large home made cabinets, along with 5" midrange, Celestion HF1300 and Coles 4001G
Lee Electronics used to sell the 14A770C coupled to a KEF T27, in a fairly large cabinet.
Just noticed, coincidentally? the same seller has a pair of KEF T27's for sale.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-T27-SP1032-HIGH-FREQUENCY-8-OHM-UNITS/223374652035
Not eBay but sevenoaks are selling off loads of the previous models of Bluesound kit with big discounts at various stores collect or free delivery [emoji6]
Eg: Bluesound Node 2 @ £299 instead of £499 etc etc
Powernode 2 @ £499 down from £799
https://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/c-122-musicstreamers.aspx#pgnum=&sort=
What possible use is this? :scratch:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-B200-SP1054-Bass-Driver-G2779-Removed-from-monitor-audio-speaker/233120705997?hash=item364713adcd:g:8ccAAOSwkv5cV4a A
What's the problem?
Those creases would iron out ok wouldn't they:lol:
walpurgis
16-02-2019, 17:54
Linn LV-X headshell at £65. Is he serious? I'd not pay much more for the whole arm!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352594947681?ul_noapp=true
Pierre De Grenoble
16-02-2019, 18:18
Linn LV-X headshell at £65. Is he serious? I'd not pay much more for the whole arm!
Funnily enougth I tried to find a couple of spares for easy cartridge swapping a couple of years ago.
I've not looked since but at the time they were like Hen's teeth. there was some dude in Germany doing plastic copies but even they were £15 a pop.
I seriously do not understand how an ADC or any other common Jap. TT SME Type headshell is worth £40+ I just don't see where the value is.
Just spotted this on ebay. Vinyl Record drying Stand (https://ebay.us/Zlh7WQ), for just over a fiver. Just what I need at the moment, just to let the LP dry off that last little bit before putting them into new sleeves.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3WIAAOSw8wFa-5rl/s-l1600.jpg
Got this in an email from eBay today ... seems I wasn't the only one confused by recent announcements:
"From 4 March, if you send an item via a tracked service and you want to be covered under the eBay Money Back Guarantee, you will need to upload the tracking information in the designated tracking field before your item’s estimated delivery date. It’s important that you do this so eBay can protect you if a buyer claims they haven’t received your item. The eBay Money Back Guarantee cannot cover you if you send the tracking number to the buyer via email.
These changes are only relevant to you if you send items via a tracked service. They do not apply when sending items through other shipping methods."
(emphasis added)
walpurgis
18-02-2019, 13:42
I don't see that as a big deal. It makes sense to show the tracking info if you have it.
I don't see that as a big deal. It makes sense to show the tracking info if you have it.
Me neither, but that wasn't the issue - ebay's initial announcement was interpreted as applying to ALL sales - i.e. that all posted items should be sent as tracked.
This email clarifies it.
Pierre De Grenoble
18-02-2019, 16:04
I don't see that as a big deal. It makes sense to show the tracking info if you have it.
You'd think so wouldn't you, but if you uploaded the Info on sending and the delivered information was updated late because Buyer was out, couldn't be arsed to pick it up from the local dead letter and other similar reasons, then the seller was given automatic defects on their account.
For this reason a lot of sellers only uploaded when forced to by a "not received" case.
£4.5k With that dimple on the dust cap ?
Nah
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1973-Technics-SB-1000-HiFi-Speakers-Very-rare-and-beautifully-designed/283253923900?_trkparms=aid%3D333202%26algo%3DCOMP. CATCARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180608100040%26meid%3D d744e6226124466fb6244a4af5901283%26pid%3D100889%26 rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D303066550907%26itm%3D28325 3923900&_trksid=p2349624.c100889.m5204
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walpurgis
19-02-2019, 14:46
£4.5k With that dimple on the dust cap ?
Nah
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1973-Technics-SB-1000-HiFi-Speakers-Very-rare-and-beautifully-designed/283253923900?_trkparms=aid%3D333202%26algo%3DCOMP. CATCARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180608100040%26meid%3D d744e6226124466fb6244a4af5901283%26pid%3D100889%26 rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D303066550907%26itm%3D28325 3923900&_trksid=p2349624.c100889.m5204
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That's exactly what I thought when I saw them the other day. I wouldn't pay anything like that for a pair anyway. They're not desperately common, but £900 to £1200 in my book.
spendorman
21-02-2019, 14:50
KEF B110's that I consider as scrap, not a bargain in my view.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kef-B110-SP1003-Bass-Midrange-Drivers-For-Rogers-LS3-5a-Need-Attention/372600681096
walpurgis
23-02-2019, 16:53
Rare opportunity. Boxed NOS KEF B139/B110/T15 drive units. It'll be interesting to see what these fetch. My guess, £350 maybe?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183698389621?ul_noapp=true
Lawrence001
23-02-2019, 20:17
Rare opportunity. Boxed NOS KEF B139/B110/T15 drive units. It'll be interesting to see what these fetch. My guess, £350 maybe?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183698389621?ul_noapp=trueIn their favour, they're not the constructor series versions. I'm not sure there were any speakers that used that combination though, the B110 was usually matched with the T27. Didn't the T15 dig further down into the mid range and would often be matched with just a B139 (with mixed results)?
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dantheman91
23-02-2019, 22:48
In their favour, they're not the constructor series versions. I'm not sure there were any speakers that used that combination though, the B110 was usually matched with the T27. Didn't the T15 dig further down into the mid range and would often be matched with just a B139 (with mixed results)?
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I have the KIT 2's B139's and T15's i have a lot of love for them mixed reviews i love them very good indeed so much so im keeping the 103's and KIT 2's and selling half the collection tomorrow very sad but needs must..
Lawrence001
23-02-2019, 22:54
I have the KIT 2's B139's and T15's i have a lot of love for them mixed reviews i love them very good indeed so much so im keeping the 103's and KIT 2's and selling half the collection tomorrow very sad but needs must..
You mean all the gear you've collected? That's a big batch, do you mean you listing it on ebay tomorrow?
walpurgis
23-02-2019, 23:03
In their favour, they're not the constructor series versions. I'm not sure there were any speakers that used that combination though, the B110 was usually matched with the T27. Didn't the T15 dig further down into the mid range and would often be matched with just a B139 (with mixed results)?
Yes. The original Celeste and Concord models. I thought they were pretty horrible, I've owned them.
spendorman
24-02-2019, 11:58
Yes. The original Celeste and Concord models. I thought they were pretty horrible, I've owned them.
Radford did a better job, I believe used a special B139 with a lighter weight diaphragm, and the T15, my friend has a pair.
I still have the original type Celeste, not my favourite speaker, perhaps that's being kind.
spendorman
25-02-2019, 19:10
Sensibly priced Pioneer PL12D + Shure M75ED
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL-12D-Belt-Drive-Turntable-Record-Player-Shure-M75-ED-Type-2-Cart/132966563060
mad-moon
26-02-2019, 22:17
Is this of any interest to anyone...gumtree...guy in South Shields Tyne and Wear...he's got a rather nice amp too....
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/denon-dp-47f-turntable/1330197908
set of Coral 10's all made up
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-range-Coral-Beta-10s-Speakers-in-original-cabinets/254133584547?hash=item3b2b8ac2a3:g:Ur8AAOSwkelcRk5 B:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true
walpurgis
03-03-2019, 11:19
set of Coral 10's all made up
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-range-Coral-Beta-10s-Speakers-in-original-cabinets/254133584547?hash=item3b2b8ac2a3:g:Ur8AAOSwkelcRk5 B:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true
That's cheap. I've seen the drivers on their own with higher asking prices. However, the units look a bit dark in the photos, could be dirty.
dantheman91
03-03-2019, 19:29
Just needed something funky for the Aiwa Midi Amp and Tuner
QED Arias
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-vintage-QED-HiFi-wall-mounted-speakers-20-to-50W-4-ohm/382806321273?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&autorefresh=true
:lol:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Dragon-Audio-Power-Amplifier-Preamplifier-Custom-Built-In-Wine-Crates/223192357895?hash=item33f74d1c07:g:TH4AAOSw5oxbxkl X
Firebottle
06-03-2019, 07:22
ICEpower modules in a box and he wants HOW MUCH :mental:
Bigman80
06-03-2019, 07:36
Wow ............ Lost for words.
Pigmy Pony
06-03-2019, 07:49
Quality woodwork. :eek: Making the brad nails a decorative feature is a nice touch.
AJSki2fly
06-03-2019, 07:58
They are perfect for Marco, an audiophile connoisseur, and just like a good wine they will mature with age :eyebrows:
Audio Al
06-03-2019, 15:16
They are perfect for Marco, an audiophile connoisseur, and just like a good wine they will mature with age :eyebrows:
Only if they come with lots of blue lights ;)
southall-1998_mk2
06-03-2019, 17:19
Ridicule alert!
S.
montesquieu
06-03-2019, 17:33
I think we should admire such a minimalist approach. Less is more, after all. The preamp best exemplifies this philosophy, and the careful cable twisting shows a zen master at work. Think Jiro and Sushi. While the boards sat at such jaunty angles I'm sure are the result of careful considerations of Feng Shui.
No expense spared either, I'm sure the wiring is genuine copper
Gumtree just up the road from me in Bristol- Arcam 75 Amp, 72 CD player and Dynaudio speakers for £100 seems cheap. If I had a bit more room would buy just for a play.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-stereo-audio/arcam-a75-amplifier-and-cd72-compact-disc-player/1332378982
Beobloke
06-03-2019, 20:37
I do like this. Very much!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-Seiki-RX-1500V/323721485940?hash=item4b5f4dde74:g:hrcAAOSwp-ZcfUqC
Audio Al
06-03-2019, 20:44
I do like this. Very much!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-Seiki-RX-1500V/323721485940?hash=item4b5f4dde74:g:hrcAAOSwp-ZcfUqC
No arms included :(
Beobloke
07-03-2019, 10:11
I could probably find one or two in the cupboard to fit on it!
Audio Al
07-03-2019, 14:42
I could probably find one or two in the cupboard to fit on it!
And me ;)
Pierre De Grenoble
09-03-2019, 14:01
This was a bargain, I've had a search for this live for 3/4 years..
One of the coils has gone on my original bought back in the day. The 100 was / is said to be the better sounding of the 3 in the range.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113678591878
dantheman91
09-03-2019, 16:24
Gutted i missed a Wharfedale 2050A Amplifier last night clicked BIN but someone beat me by seconds rumor has it was designed by Quad..
Audio Al
10-03-2019, 12:30
Could be a billy bargain for someone
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323713338042?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
spendorman
10-03-2019, 12:34
Could be a billy bargain for someone
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323713338042?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
Reminds me of Technics SL-110
Audio Al
10-03-2019, 12:41
Reminds me of Technics SL-110
I owned one for several years it is a quality unit with a carbon fiber arm tube :eyebrows:
I did not realise that Andrew Rothwell had made an EL84 amp in the past. Looks like a nice build.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOXED-ROTHWELL-RUBICON-EL84-VALVE-POWER-AMPLIFIER-WORLDWIDE-SHIPPING/292933269846?hash=item44342ef956:g:~VwAAOSwjthcSxT c
walpurgis
14-03-2019, 17:58
More loony pricing from Hart Audio.
What looks like an i8 Tannoy driver (or derivative), matched to a few quid's worth of Chinese ABR's in a box. I don't see the £14k+ asking price there in value.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pr-Hart-Audio-Gold-Speakers-8-Tannoy-Dual-Concentric-11-Passive-Bass-Radiators/192857216823?hash=item2ce72f9737:g:K-wAAOSweGpcijoS
killie99
14-03-2019, 19:50
He's got more bonker priced speakers if you look at his other items
Dont you just love a tryer :rolleyes:
walpurgis
15-03-2019, 22:01
Decca Mk.I FFSS tonearm with rather 'optimistic' pricing!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-FFSS-Mk1-Tonearm-/153386715423?hash=item23b68f891f
montesquieu
15-03-2019, 22:03
Only a few years back you could get a NOS one boxed for £100.
Which is about what they are worth.
walpurgis
15-03-2019, 22:19
Only a few years back you could get a NOS one boxed for £100.
Which is about what they are worth.
I had a couple of perfectly serviceable ones and sold one a year or so back. It fetched £89 on ebay. (still got one though)
montesquieu
15-03-2019, 22:31
Dont you just love a tryer :rolleyes:
He only needs to sell a coupe of these monstrosities a year and he's quids in.
Decca Mk.I FFSS tonearm with rather 'optimistic' pricing!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Decca-FFSS-Mk1-Tonearm-/153386715423?hash=item23b68f891f
I paid £30 for mine, complete with magnetic bias compensator and the (very) rare adaptor for Mk. V and VI cartridges . The item listed does have an aftermarket non-Decca lift/lower arm, which adds some value, but nowhere near enough to justify the asking price.
I've seen Mk.I ffss arms complete with a Decca Mk.II cartridge and mounted on a Thorens 124 armboard going for the same amount.
walpurgis
15-03-2019, 23:28
Maybe fifteen years ago, I sold a pair of FFSS arms and three Mk.I heads for around fifteen quid on ebay. There was no interest in them back then. Things have changed.
Around 1980, I bought a beautiful sounding 4RC for a fiver. I used it for years! :)
Maybe fifteen years ago, I sold a pair of FFSS arms and three Mk.I heads for around fifteen quid on ebay. There was no interest in them back then. Things have changed.
Around 1980, I bought a beautiful sounding 4RC for a fiver. I used it for years! :)
The 4RC is one of the pre Mk.V/VI Deccas that I have not heard. I do have an SC4E that I could modify with the RC network, but it's not something that is high on my "things to do" list.
walpurgis
17-03-2019, 13:24
Trichord 'Clock 4' if anybody feels like tinkering with their CD player.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183733232359?ul_noapp=true
southall-1998_mk2
17-03-2019, 20:28
Trichord 'Clock 4' if anybody feels like tinkering with their CD player.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183733232359?ul_noapp=true
Just one lousy pic!
S.
RobbieGong
19-03-2019, 21:19
Stone cold one off bargain for someone - Spendor S8e @ £400, a lot of speaker for that and Best Offer so maybe £350 :eek: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spendor-S8e-floor-standing-Speakers/264245143796?epid=87496944&hash=item3d863ce8f4:g:DOoAAOSwToZcj~N9 these'll fly
walpurgis
19-03-2019, 21:26
Stone cold one off bargain for someone - Spendor S8e @ £400, a lot of speaker for that and Best Offer so maybe £350 :eek: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spendor-S8e-floor-standing-Speakers/264245143796?epid=87496944&hash=item3d863ce8f4:g:DOoAAOSwToZcj~N9 these'll fly
Unfortunately it's collect from Gravesend, a far flung place that resembles the post-apocalyptic devastation in the opening scenes of Terminator. :)
RobbieGong
19-03-2019, 22:42
Unfortunately it's collect from Gravesend, a far flung place that resembles the post-apocalyptic devastation in the opening scenes of Terminator. :)
Lol - Worth a quick in and out sharpish at that price though :)
Unfortunately it's collect from Gravesend, a far flung place that resembles the post-apocalyptic devastation in the opening scenes of Terminator. :)
You ve been there as well then :lol:. Hope there s no one here from Gravesend ;)
dantheman91
20-03-2019, 20:28
Too good to be true seems legit - too far away for most?
Tannoy Lancasters at £400 i would if i had the money
https://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/tannoy-monitor-gold-dual-concentric-speakers/1333889814
killie99
20-03-2019, 21:24
There's also a pair of PMC 25.23's for £400 in Stranraer with an evasive seller - they're pick up only but you need to pay for them before you go to pick them up
paulf-2007
24-03-2019, 11:08
You ve been there as well then :lol:. Hope there s no one here from Gravesend ;)
Yes there is
Lawrence001
24-03-2019, 20:32
This valve amp looks a little unsafe to me
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 173849076959
montesquieu
24-03-2019, 21:16
This valve amp looks a little unsafe to me
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 173849076959
And the chap who is selling it is trying to make a quick buck as well - sold for £250 over on LH a few weeks back. Seller hasn't even changed the wording of the LH listing.
https://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=31287.0
walpurgis
24-03-2019, 21:52
This valve amp looks a little unsafe to me
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 173849076959
I've reported it to ebay as hazardous. Imagine some little toddler poking fingers in, not good!
donmarrese
24-03-2019, 22:35
This guys reckons he had these from new...but the cabinets are different shades and build...see how top part of one of the cabinets extend...there's a lip on one and the other is flush....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-LANCASTER-LSU-HF-15-8-GOLD-SPEAKERS/153427599287?hash=item23b8ff5fb7:g:UWUAAOSwRaFcl~s A
walpurgis
24-03-2019, 22:41
This guys reckons he had these from new...but the cabinets are different shades and build...see how top part of one of the cabinets extend...there's a lip on one and the other is flush....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-LANCASTER-LSU-HF-15-8-GOLD-SPEAKERS/153427599287?hash=item23b8ff5fb7:g:UWUAAOSwRaFcl~s A
They may have been 'seconds' stock. Tannoy used to be a bit naughty with using components and drive units from very varied batches. Serial numbers for supposed matched driver pairs were often way apart.
floppybootstomp
25-03-2019, 09:22
I've reported it to ebay as hazardous. Imagine some little toddler poking fingers in, not good!
Hi
I'm the one who built this amp back in '84/'85 and offered it for sale originally at the Lenco Heaven Forum.
In my original sales blurb over there I included this line:
"6) Be aware as the amp is at this time, high voltages are exposed so this would not be suitable for use in a room with children present unless a suitable cover were made and used with it."
I offered it for sale at a forum where many of its members are familiar with Valve Amplifier hazards and I would not have offered it for sale on Ebay without fashioning a suitable safety cover for it.
I just had to point that out.
What happens to the amplifier now doesn't concern me but I will say it does/did sound very nice.
Best wishes
Tony
donmarrese
26-03-2019, 16:36
Hi
I'm the one who built this amp back in '84/'85 and offered it for sale originally at the Lenco Heaven Forum.
In my original sales blurb over there I included this line:
"6) Be aware as the amp is at this time, high voltages are exposed so this would not be suitable for use in a room with children present unless a suitable cover were made and used with it."
I offered it for sale at a forum where many of its members are familiar with Valve Amplifier hazards and I would not have offered it for sale on Ebay without fashioning a suitable safety cover for it.
I just had to point that out.
What happens to the amplifier now doesn't concern me but I will say it does/did sound very nice.
Best wishes
Tony+1
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montesquieu
27-03-2019, 00:30
Bit of a bargain here I think
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klyne-SK-5AL-High-End-Vorverstarker/153407971679?hash=item23b7d3e15f:g:KkAAAOSwJLJcWw9 8
Was a £3k preamp back in the late 80s. I have nothing but admiration for Klyne stuff, even though it lacks bottles ...
Bit of a bargain here I think
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klyne-SK-5AL-High-End-Vorverstarker/153407971679?hash=item23b7d3e15f:g:KkAAAOSwJLJcWw9 8
Was a £3k preamp back in the late 80s. I have nothing but admiration for Klyne stuff, even though it lacks bottles ...
Certainly beautifully put together - no wonder they used a transparent cover, so one could admire the neat layout. :)
no chance!
first it doesn't sell for £2000 so whats he do? puts the price up to £2500:lol:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-TTS-8000-RECORD-PLAYER-TURNTABLE-PLEASE-VIEW-ALL-PICTURES/303106405866
montesquieu
30-03-2019, 16:47
no chance!
first it doesn't sell for £2000 so whats he do? puts the price up to £2500:lol:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-TTS-8000-RECORD-PLAYER-TURNTABLE-PLEASE-VIEW-ALL-PICTURES/303106405866
Charging extra for the dust? If he wants top dollar (and more) surely he might have thought to give it a clean?
Charging extra for the dust? If he wants top dollar (and more) surely he might have thought to give it a clean?
Perhaps he wants to show how its been in a time capsule ?
Or hes just too idle
If I was near Kilmarnock I would bid on these if the price does not get too high. Could clean up nicely with new grill cloth and I guess new caps. Currently bid at £26 but still a few days to go.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/382864244364?_trksid=p11021.c100851.m5053&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20170803121420%26meid%3D2da456c300b745e7aa6 c08647d6dd5b1%26pid%3D100851%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26 b%3D1%26sd%3D113701780221%26itm%3D382864244364&ul_noapp=true
montesquieu
30-03-2019, 20:43
If I was near Kilmarnock I would bid on these if the price does not get too high. Could clean up nicely with new grill cloth and I guess new caps. Currently bid at £26 but still a few days to go.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/382864244364?_trksid=p11021.c100851.m5053&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20170803121420%26meid%3D2da456c300b745e7aa6 c08647d6dd5b1%26pid%3D100851%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26 b%3D1%26sd%3D113701780221%26itm%3D382864244364&ul_noapp=true
I have a mate in Bracknell with a pair of these and a Quad 44/606 and sometimes I go round there and really wonder whether you need anything more. Lovely speaker.
walpurgis
30-03-2019, 20:58
12" full range drivers from China. These look really nice!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-unit-DavidLouis-P12-hiend-12-inch-fullrange-full-range-speaker/323743959212?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
I have a mate in Bracknell with a pair of these and a Quad 44/606 and sometimes I go round there and really wonder whether you need anything more. Lovely speaker.
Inclined to agree. I heard a pair of these way back in the early '70s, and was impressed, but I was just starting out on my audio journey. Would have to listen to them again to see if I still liked them.
killie99
30-03-2019, 22:39
Ohhhhh, im in Kilmarnock ����
Ohhhhh, im in Kilmarnock ����
Good luck. :eyebrows: Perhaps go along to BHF and have a look first?
Bigman80
30-03-2019, 22:45
12" full range drivers from China. These look really nice!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-unit-DavidLouis-P12-hiend-12-inch-fullrange-full-range-speaker/323743959212?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649Intrigued by these Geoff. Would they need a big cabinet?
walpurgis
30-03-2019, 22:58
Intrigued by these Geoff. Would they need a big cabinet?
There's info on the listing. The image of built cabinets shows them in boxes looking about the same size as Tannoy Chatsworths.
Fancy some ten inchers instead? https://es.aliexpress.com/store/product/WANBO-Alnico-Full-Range-HIFI-10-inch-Speaker-Driver-Aluminum-bullet-Full-Paper-Cone/1070003_32810165967.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,s earchweb201602_5_10065_10068_10130_10547_319_10891 _317_10548_10545_10696_10924_453_10084_454_10083_1 0927_10618_10920_10921_10307_10922_10301_10821_537 _536_10059_10884_10887_100031_321_322_10103-10891,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=a0cb5e54-02b5-484d-959f-eb4279b01355-29&algo_pvid=a0cb5e54-02b5-484d-959f-eb4279b01355 :)
Bigman80
30-03-2019, 22:59
There's info on the listing. The image of built cabinets shows them in boxes looking about the same size as Tannoy Chatsworths.
Fancy some ten inchers instead? https://es.aliexpress.com/store/product/WANBO-Alnico-Full-Range-HIFI-10-inch-Speaker-Driver-Aluminum-bullet-Full-Paper-Cone/1070003_32810165967.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,s earchweb201602_5_10065_10068_10130_10547_319_10891 _317_10548_10545_10696_10924_453_10084_454_10083_1 0927_10618_10920_10921_10307_10922_10301_10821_537 _536_10059_10884_10887_100031_321_322_10103-10891,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=a0cb5e54-02b5-484d-959f-eb4279b01355-29&algo_pvid=a0cb5e54-02b5-484d-959f-eb4279b01355Ah, I see it. Didn't look fully.
Bigman80
30-03-2019, 23:00
There's info on the listing. The image of built cabinets shows them in boxes looking about the same size as Tannoy Chatsworths.
Fancy some ten inchers instead? https://es.aliexpress.com/store/product/WANBO-Alnico-Full-Range-HIFI-10-inch-Speaker-Driver-Aluminum-bullet-Full-Paper-Cone/1070003_32810165967.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,s earchweb201602_5_10065_10068_10130_10547_319_10891 _317_10548_10545_10696_10924_453_10084_454_10083_1 0927_10618_10920_10921_10307_10922_10301_10821_537 _536_10059_10884_10887_100031_321_322_10103-10891,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=a0cb5e54-02b5-484d-959f-eb4279b01355-29&algo_pvid=a0cb5e54-02b5-484d-959f-eb4279b01355 :)That link is to VU meters [emoji23]
walpurgis
30-03-2019, 23:03
Not from here it's not.
Another link: https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&u=https://www.aliexpress.com/item/WANBO-Alnico-Full-Range-HIFI-10-inch-Speaker-Driver-Aluminum-bullet-Full-Paper-Cone/32810165967.html&prev=search
chris@panteg
31-03-2019, 19:49
Just seen a Art Audio Diavolo in unusual black finish sell for £1285, one massive bargain for someone.
Audio Al
01-04-2019, 15:06
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323758011539?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
:eyebrows: I must stop looking :eyebrows:
killie99
01-04-2019, 16:05
Good luck. :eyebrows: Perhaps go along to BHF and have a look first?
Went and had a look at them, all look original but pretty tatty covers and cabs. Spoke to the guy who’d tested them but hard to ascertain if all the drivers are working as his criteria was ‘music came out of them’. What’s the going rate for a pair of these in fairly unknown condition, £100-125?
Went and had a look at them, all look original but pretty tatty covers and cabs. Spoke to the guy who’d tested them but hard to ascertain if all the drivers are working as his criteria was ‘music came out of them’. What’s the going rate for a pair of these in fairly unknown condition, £100-125?
Unless the cabs are actually broken in a substantial way they probably will come up nicely with a bit of TLC. The grill cloth of course can be renewed easily. Without testing each driver individually one can't be 100% certain each are ok but given that 'music came out of them' that is a reasonable good sign. I personally would take a chance up to say £75 given that 'good' condition early concertos go for anything between £100 to £250 (so far as I can see). This allows for not a big loss if drivers are broken and a recap if drivers are fine. Possible upside is that all drivers working just great, no recap is needed and all that is needed is TLC on the cabs and new cloth. Even then the existing cloth could well be cleaned up and re-stretched.
Of course 'plan b' in the event things are mostly rubbish is to sell any working drivers and other bits individually. This may well raise more than the cost of winning the auction - but of course hassle doing several sales.
Did the guy you spoke with say you could buy them there and then?
walpurgis
01-04-2019, 16:31
Went and had a look at them, all look original but pretty tatty covers and cabs. Spoke to the guy who’d tested them but hard to ascertain if all the drivers are working as his criteria was ‘music came out of them’. What’s the going rate for a pair of these in fairly unknown condition, £100-125?
You're probably around the right value. A mint set of late ones would be worth £200 to £300.
The Concerto is one of the classic bargains, they competed with big Tannoys and Ditton 66's at the time and were in no way inferior, just different. The bass quality is excellent and the mid/top is similar to the LS3/5a monitor. Grab 'em now, it won't be long before the prices go silly!
The grille cloths look the way they do because the Declon foam backing/padding has long since fallen apart allowing them to sag. Just wash the fabric, stretch it back into shape and staple into place with new padding and it's sorted. The woodwork is easy to re-polish.
if you can get them for 30/50 then worth the risk
killie99
01-04-2019, 17:24
Wouldn't let me buy them, got to wait for the ebay auction to finish. There was a little pile of black dust on the bottom lip of the cabinets, I'm guessing that's the backing of the fabric which has disintegrated? The drivers all looked in ok condition and the screws holding them in weren't in any way damaged so I suspect they are the original drivers. Might be worth a punt I'll wait and see how the price goes. Never heard Concertos so would love to have a listen to these.
walpurgis
01-04-2019, 17:43
Wouldn't let me buy them, got to wait for the ebay auction to finish. There was a little pile of black dust on the bottom lip of the cabinets, I'm guessing that's the backing of the fabric which has disintegrated? The drivers all looked in ok condition and the screws holding them in weren't in any way damaged so I suspect they are the original drivers. Might be worth a punt I'll wait and see how the price goes. Never heard Concertos so would love to have a listen to these.
Yes, that's what it is.
The speakers look basically OK, so I'd say they're worth a bid up to maybe £150. Bear in mind that the popular larger three way Brit speakers of the time were the Goodmans Magnum K2 and the Wharfedale Dovedale III, which now fetch £100 to £200 and were nowhere near as good as the KEFs.
killie99
03-04-2019, 21:11
Went for £101 so I didn't bid, oh well.
Went for £101 so I didn't bid, oh well.
Oh well. Win some, lose some. You could always be cheeky and go back to BHF and say you will buy them for £xx if the buyer does not turn up. So often people bid on things and then have second thoughts, particularly if it is collection only.
Beobloke
04-04-2019, 13:03
One of my top 5 all-time favourite loudspeakers and the models that taught me what imagery is! Sadly missing their Cyrus LFAU active bass crossover/amplifier but still...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MISSION-767-Flagship-Loudspeakers-UK-Rare-Vintage-beauties/333143782935?hash=item4d90eab617:g:dUMAAOSwsixcpc-r&frcectupt=true
Even though I've never heard a class A amp that I really liked I think this looks very well engineered and is a lot of amp for the money.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audia-Flight-100-Class-A-Amplifier/303115655666?hash=item469319d9f2:g:9pAAAOSwrqhcpGZ m
walpurgis
04-04-2019, 22:42
This is neat. Tiny valve hybrid Class A headphone amp for less than forty quid. Good trustworthy seller too.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Headphone-Amplifier-Mini-Hybrid-Valve-Class-A-Stereo-Tube-Amp-High-Current/252577469705?hash=item3aceca5509:g:FKwAAOSwfvtcGXp 6
This listing made me a chuckle :lol:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Russ-Andrews-The-Does-F-k-All/233191535762?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D6eeb4 3cd0d5e41a4a679a42fdcb1b6d2%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D233191535762%26itm%3D233191535 762&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac180345d-5a57-11e9-af32-74dbd180cb79%7Cparentrq%3Aff5381ab1690aa46966234ab ffff0038%7Ciid%3A1
Pigmy Pony
09-04-2019, 06:08
Great! More listings should look like this. And it's had a couple of bids, so maybe honesty is the best policy. Although the manufacturer seems to make a good living doing the opposite. Has anyone ever heard Russ and vfm spoken in the same sentence?
This listing made me a chuckle :lol:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Russ-Andrews-The-Does-F-k-All/233191535762?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D6eeb4 3cd0d5e41a4a679a42fdcb1b6d2%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D233191535762%26itm%3D233191535 762&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac180345d-5a57-11e9-af32-74dbd180cb79%7Cparentrq%3Aff5381ab1690aa46966234ab ffff0038%7Ciid%3A1
That's quality.
Refreshing, after a personal discussion on what I do to minimise noise from mains, he released this. I bought one, early on in this century, and it did nothing. I got a refund, and was then eliminated form the 'newsletter'
Great! More listings should look like this. And it's had a couple of bids, so maybe honesty is the best policy. Although the manufacturer seems to make a good living doing the opposite. Has anyone ever heard Russ and vfm spoken in the same sentence?
That's quality.
Refreshing, after a personal discussion on what I do to minimise noise from mains, he released this. I bought one, early on in this century, and it did nothing. I got a refund, and was then eliminated form the 'newsletter'
The thing is i was going to buy 1 to try and eliminate an occasional popping through my system when the fridge clicked in. I doubt I'll bother now though.
Discopants
09-04-2019, 08:31
That's quality.Just saw this , came here to post and beaten to it.
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I would, as I did, try suppressing the fridge first.
Beobloke
09-04-2019, 18:08
"Please see detailed pics as these form an important part of the description "
Um.....OK.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-GOODMANS-Speakers-COLLECTION-ONLY-Goodmans-Loudspeakers-60s-70s/323751114769?hash=item4b6111f811:g:9-YAAOSw8uFcd4ef
I would, as I did, try suppressing the fridge first.
Were having a new kitchen fitted very soon and a new fridge as ours is getting quite old now. I'm hoping this will cure it.
The thing is i was going to buy 1 to try and eliminate an occasional popping through my system when the fridge clicked in. I doubt I'll bother now though.
Suspect all it's likely to be is a VDR (voltage dependant resistor), possibly in parallel with a spark supressor (which in turn is a series resistor-capacitor network: say 100R + 0.1uF). https://www.illinoiscapacitor.com/pdf/Papers/spark_suppression.pdf
"Please see detailed pics as these form an important part of the description "
Um.....OK.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-GOODMANS-Speakers-COLLECTION-ONLY-Goodmans-Loudspeakers-60s-70s/323751114769?hash=item4b6111f811:g:9-YAAOSw8uFcd4ef
I would be tempted to make a cheeky offer , in line with the quality pics !!:lol:
walpurgis
09-04-2019, 21:14
If you like big meters..............
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MCINTOSH-MC1-2KW-MC-1-2-KW-PAIR-MONOBLOCK-AMPLIFIER-EX-SHOW-MODEL-WARRANTY/332787047087?hash=item4d7ba75aaf:g:HaQAAOSwRFNcq4F F
If you like big meters..............
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MCINTOSH-MC1-2KW-MC-1-2-KW-PAIR-MONOBLOCK-AMPLIFIER-EX-SHOW-MODEL-WARRANTY/332787047087?hash=item4d7ba75aaf:g:HaQAAOSwRFNcq4F F
It always amazes me that anyone buys anything from companies such as this. This is from a limited liability company established less than a year ago. Address is clearly an accommodation/registered office. It's listed as 'with warranty'. Oh yes? Who from? Certainly not from the UK Distributor and certainly not McIntosh directly. No idea from the listing where these amps actually are, if they exist at all. Would anyone seriously drop £20K for these from these company? If they do, then the old adage of fools and money is certainly still alive!
montesquieu
10-04-2019, 12:45
It always amazes me that anyone buys anything from companies such as this. This is from a limited liability company established less than a year ago. Address is clearly an accommodation/registered office. It's listed as 'with warranty'. Oh yes? Who from? Certainly not from the UK Distributor and certainly not McIntosh directly. No idea from the listing where these amps actually are, if they exist at all. Would anyone seriously drop £20K for these from these company? If they do, then the old adage of fools and money is certainly still alive!
yes and a massive red flag with the location ... lots of scamsters operating out of Italy.
WESTLOWER
10-04-2019, 13:06
yes and a massive red flag with the location ... lots of scamsters operating out of Italy.
oh come on chaps!, they do offer Free delivery!
walpurgis
10-04-2019, 13:26
oh come on chaps!, they do offer Free delivery!
And the meters are definitely BIG!
skimminstones
11-04-2019, 20:37
Apparently a never been used 401
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-401-Turntable-Never-Used/223474962624?hash=item34082550c0:g:WN0AAOSwdwlcqmz 9
southall-1998_mk2
11-04-2019, 21:57
Apparently a never been used 401
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-401-Turntable-Never-Used/223474962624?hash=item34082550c0:g:WN0AAOSwdwlcqmz 9
''I doubt there is any other like it''
My arse! Why do people say such crap! I've seen many NOS 401's sell, just like that one in the link.
S.
See very few with original packing etc though. Not sure never used is a good thing anyway with something that age ?
Beobloke
12-04-2019, 08:53
The last one I saw in this condition was unearthed from a loft by John Howes. It sold for just under £3000 if I recall correctly.
Beobloke
12-04-2019, 13:51
A lot of lovely B&O for not much money…
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-Beocenter-7700-Beovox-S-80-2-speakers-Beogram-5005-and-more/192887893518?hash=item2ce903ae0e:g:t1AAAOSwiehcsIE M
And a nice system at a low price, currently. Both amp and CD player are easy fixes…
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beogram-5000-Spares-and-Repairs/323768156239?hash=item4b6216004f:g:Ab4AAOSw9hlcqFu Y
first one looks like a buy if local
killie99
12-04-2019, 18:49
The last one I saw in this condition was unearthed from a loft by John Howes. It sold for just under £3000 if I recall correctly.
It sold for £1600 previously (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-401-turntable/223457269120?hash=item3407175580:g:6IUAAOSwKqNclOT U)
There's a Beocentre and speakers in a reclamation place near me for £295 if anyone's interested, they say it's working
Check out these big Kenwood speakers...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-Kenwood-hi-fi-system/254197458675?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D90d39 03a08464fd58313a118dd9e64bc%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D254197458675%26itm%3D254197458 675&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Af1de911a-6125-11e9-a8f3-74dbd1809929%7Cparentrq%3A2bed1d2516a0ac1a1cdfca8d ffeddef0%7Ciid%3A1
Beobloke
17-04-2019, 17:15
And a nice system at a low price, currently. Both amp and CD player are easy fixes…
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beogram-5000-Spares-and-Repairs/323768156239?hash=item4b6216004f:g:Ab4AAOSw9hlcqFu Y
A friend at my work listened to my advice and snapped this up for £130. I was thrilled for him, until the realisation struck who would be fixing it for him... :doh:
Check out these big Kenwood speakers...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-Kenwood-hi-fi-system/254197458675?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D90d39 03a08464fd58313a118dd9e64bc%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D254197458675%26itm%3D254197458 675&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Af1de911a-6125-11e9-a8f3-74dbd1809929%7Cparentrq%3A2bed1d2516a0ac1a1cdfca8d ffeddef0%7Ciid%3A1
What are all those speaker?
Subwoofer, woofer, midrange, 3 tweeters and a super tweeter?
What are all those speaker?
Subwoofer, woofer, midrange, 3 tweeters and a super tweeter?
One of the photos is a spec sheet. 5 way, 7 speakers, 15” woofer, 94db sensitivity.
dantheman91
17-04-2019, 20:05
I found out today my dad used to own these 20 years ago and sold them for £130 - :eek::eek:
Pye HF/8 from 1956
Selling by HI-FI House for the guy dad sold them too - the Yamaha NS 18's were dads too :eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1950s-Pye-High-Fidelity-HF-5-8-Valve-Tube-Amplifiers-Ship-W-Wide/123731702765?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2648
montesquieu
17-04-2019, 20:25
I found out today my dad used to own these 20 years ago and sold them for £130 - :eek::eek:
Pye HF/8 from 1956
Selling by HI-FI House for the guy dad sold them too - the Yamaha NS 18's were dads too :eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1950s-Pye-High-Fidelity-HF-5-8-Valve-Tube-Amplifiers-Ship-W-Wide/123731702765?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2648
The height of my dad's listening (at least at the height of my embarrassed-adolescent phase) was a tape of Shep's Banjo Boys in his Ford Capri ... claimed to be a jazz lover but didn't like 'that modern stuff' basically anything conceptually after about 1928 ... of course the British trad jazz revival was what he grew up into.
You thinking about bidding for nostalgia's sake?
dantheman91
17-04-2019, 20:48
The height of my dad's listening (at least at the height of my embarrassed-adolescent phase) was a tape of Shep's Banjo Boys in his Ford Capri ... claimed to be a jazz lover but didn't like 'that modern stuff' basically anything conceptually after about 1928 ... of course the British trad jazz revival was what he grew up into.
You thinking about bidding for nostalgia's sake?
Each to their own tom we all have a guilty pleasure i love trad Jazz myself and love classic fords..
Yes im bidding. :)
Lawrence001
18-04-2019, 08:55
I found out today my dad used to own these 20 years ago and sold them for £130 - :eek::eek:
Pye HF/8 from 1956
Selling by HI-FI House for the guy dad sold them too - the Yamaha NS 18's were dads too :eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1950s-Pye-High-Fidelity-HF-5-8-Valve-Tube-Amplifiers-Ship-W-Wide/123731702765?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2648How long ago did he sell them? That would have been a fair price years ago when valves were out of fashion. I suspect you might have to pay a fair whack to get them back now.
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One of the photos is a spec sheet. 5 way, 7 speakers, 15” woofer, 94db sensitivity.
The ad says the system is from 1991 which looks about right for the electronics but I reckon those speakers are from the early 1980s or maybe late 1970s.
heres a saving and probably worth every penny...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIO-ACOUSTICS-WOW-RESONANCE-LOUDSPEAKER-CABLE-cost-172800-High-End-Audio/323774533908?hash=item4b62775114:g:GKcAAOSwSflbloZ U
regards
smithie
dantheman91
18-04-2019, 09:38
How long ago did he sell them? That would have been a fair price years ago when valves were out of fashion. I suspect you might have to pay a fair whack to get them back now.
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Hi
He sold them around 1999 / 2000
Yes the will go for a hell of a lot now and im still bidding..
The ad says the system is from 1991 which looks about right for the electronics but I reckon those speakers are from the early 1980s or maybe late 1970s.
Think the model is LS P9300
Think the model is LS P9300
1989 then so I was almost a decade out. They fail the Beobloke 'Silver dust cap' test...
https://i.imgur.com/OxNrx3T.jpg
Beobloke
18-04-2019, 12:17
Absolutely.
They also fail the Beobloke “speaker design by standing across the room and throwing random drive units at the baffle to see which ones stick” test.
walpurgis
18-04-2019, 12:37
It wouldn't surprise me if the Kenwoods are not even made in Japan. The tweeter looks rather like a dollied up version of a European design. (a little hard to tell as my eyesight is rubbish)
Lots of them for sale in USA so maybe an oem design.
Absolutely.
They also fail the Beobloke “speaker design by standing across the room and throwing random drive units at the baffle to see which ones stick” test.
Much as I favour multi-way speakers I think in this case you might be right. Designed to impress the rubes. Probably still better than a Linn Kan though...
Probably still better than a Linn Kan though...
That won't be difficult - virtually anything is better than a Linn Kan.
walpurgis
18-04-2019, 13:16
That won't be difficult - virtually anything is better than a Linn Kan.
Apart from the Linn Index. Notable for its flat, two dimensional and uninvolving sound. In fact, you could pair them with an Audiolab 8000a amp and produce a new standard for dullness.
Which could possibly be partly countered by employing QED Silver Anniversary speaker leads (god, what a horrible thought).
heres a saving and probably worth every penny...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDIO-ACOUSTICS-WOW-RESONANCE-LOUDSPEAKER-CABLE-cost-172800-High-End-Audio/323774533908?hash=item4b62775114:g:GKcAAOSwSflbloZ U
regards
smithie
What a bargain
It's not an easy install, and the cable takes a month or two to incrementally settle down once moved.
Of course, bwaaahaaahaaa
Beobloke
18-04-2019, 14:48
That won't be difficult - virtually anything is better than a Linn Kan.
Poking red hot knitting needles into your ears is preferable to listening to Kans.
IMHO, of course.
Poking red hot knitting needles into your ears is preferable to listening to Kans.
IMHO, of course.
Perhaps they should have called it the Linn 'Krap'. :D
I seem to remember 'tin can' was the phrase.
I seem to remember 'tin can' was the phrase.
I like that, along with the Linn 'Army Barrack' speaker and 'Tick Tock' arm.
walpurgis
19-04-2019, 07:30
Useful looking four way input selector.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nobsound-Stereo-4-IN-1-OUT-RCA-Audio-Splitter-Switcher-Selector-Passive-Preamp/263235403316?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Lawrence001
19-04-2019, 07:48
The ad says the system is from 1991 which looks about right for the electronics but I reckon those speakers are from the early 1980s or maybe late 1970s.The branding of the speakers matches the rest of the kit, I reckon they were contemporary. I'm surprised the woofer crosses over so high in a 5 way design, I suspect they are compromised ie. a bit rubbish.
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willbewill
19-04-2019, 07:59
Apart from the Linn Index. Notable for its flat, two dimensional and uninvolving sound. In fact, you could pair them with an Audiolab 8000a amp and produce a new standard for dullness.
Which could possibly be partly countered by employing QED Silver Anniversary speaker leads (god, what a horrible thought).Strange how we all hear differently, I quite liked the Index, had a pair for a while, used them on stands away from wall though, admittedly low on bass but the midrange was very sweet.
I had the Linn Index with the matching stands. Paired with a NAD amp they were truly the most boring things I have ever heard. Heybrook HB2 to the rescue if I remember correctly! They looked great though.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SANSUI-BA-F1-STEREO-AUDIO-POWER-AMPLIFIER-IN-EXCELLENT-CONDITION/283445223745?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.M BE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57478%26meid%3D419b953f428a46d 99460391a9baec2f3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D 4%26sd%3D312577891013%26itm%3D283445223745&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
There is for me something just lovely about so much of the older kit, this amp and also the RtoR on another thread.
It seems as though there was so much conviction and effort gone into them compared with now, a bit parallel to a record deck compared with a CD player, the latter being comparatively bland, soulless, even insipid.
It is hard to argue that Hi-Fi has not moved on technically and in sound quality, and this raises questions about how we choose Hi-Fi, perhaps with our eyes and not with our ears.
That is a cracking looking amp. I have to agree Dennis, I don’t think sound quality has moved on at all in the last 40 years. Perhaps in the uber expensive high end but those are waters I don’t fish in.
southall-1998_mk2
25-04-2019, 21:36
Pricey Eaton's anyone? Start saving up!! - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Vintage-Tannoy-Eaton-Speakers-Dual-Concentric-HPD-295A-Ship-Worldwide-/303134629970?hash=item46943b6052
S.
walpurgis
27-04-2019, 15:52
Really?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EVERY-THING-BUT-THE-BOX-FINISH-VERY-RARE-LUNA-V2-GREY/323458133465?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP. MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57955%26meid%3D342b0582707a4b 2780804a2806cdebb9%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3 D12%26sd%3D113726008284%26itm%3D323458133465&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
How about 6 lumps of wood for £50? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cardas-Golden-Cuboids-Myrtle-Wood-Blocks-Set-of-6-Large/392084254722?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP. MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57955%26meid%3D5926ed177aa84b ff88f833b43cd54e38%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3 D12%26sd%3D323458133465%26itm%3D392084254722&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
southall-1998_mk2
27-04-2019, 18:35
Really?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EVERY-THING-BUT-THE-BOX-FINISH-VERY-RARE-LUNA-V2-GREY/323458133465?_trkparms=aid%3D333200%26algo%3DCOMP. MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D57955%26meid%3D342b0582707a4b 2780804a2806cdebb9%26pid%3D100008%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3 D12%26sd%3D113726008284%26itm%3D323458133465&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219
Some loudspeaker probably got horny when it saw a pig.
S.
this vintage sony system posted on Gumtree in Bristol at £25 looks silly cheap.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/stereo-systems/retro-sony-stereo/1338308858
dantheman91
02-05-2019, 20:33
Pricey Royd's
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Royd-Audio-Minstrel-Stereo-Speakers-Floorstanding-NAIM-RARE/113726238424?hash=item1a7a9caed8:g:FYwAAOSwx~ZcvgV Z
southall-1998_mk2
02-05-2019, 20:42
Pricey Royd's
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Royd-Audio-Minstrel-Stereo-Speakers-Floorstanding-NAIM-RARE/113726238424?hash=item1a7a9caed8:g:FYwAAOSwx~ZcvgV Z
The seller is most probably low IQ. Foolish expectations!
S.
walpurgis
02-05-2019, 20:51
Pricey Royd's
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Royd-Audio-Minstrel-Stereo-Speakers-Floorstanding-NAIM-RARE/113726238424?hash=item1a7a9caed8:g:FYwAAOSwx~ZcvgV Z
As far as I'm concerned, any Royd's that cost more than a nicker are pricey! :D
chris@panteg
03-05-2019, 09:23
Perhaps they should have called it the Linn 'Krap'. :D
I remember the Linn Barbarik speakers and the Klump power amps that went with them 😁 not forgetting the Wankharder pre amp.
Nice looking KEF Corellis. Only pickup in Glasgow.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/372663273220?ul_noapp=true
WESTLOWER
03-05-2019, 09:41
Nice looking KEF Corellis. Only pickup in Glasgow.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/372663273220?ul_noapp=true
go on Edward, you know you want to!! you need more speakers
go on Edward, you know you want to!! you need more speakers
Actually I think they would fit in beautifully in your dining room and you know Mrs W has been hassling you to sort out some sounds there. :ner:
Actually I think they would fit in beautifully in your dining room and you know Mrs W has been hassling you to sort out some sounds there. :ner:
And Barnet s closer to Glasgow than East Finchley is ;)
WESTLOWER
03-05-2019, 10:01
Actually I think they would fit in beautifully in your dining room and you know Mrs W has been hassling you to sort out some sounds there. :ner:
She has indeed, I tried to steer her away from an all in one, WiFi robot horrid speaker, towards a nice pair of 15'' Tannoy HPDs in washing machine sized cabs....
the old gonads are still aching from the swift, but rather brutal kick! :donk:
She has indeed, I tried to steer her away from an all in one, WiFi robot horrid speaker, towards a nice pair of 15'' Tannoy HPDs in washing machine sized cabs....
the old gonads are still aching from the swift, but rather brutal kick! :donk:Och, they're tiny, the HPD cabs I mean [emoji23]
You can hardly see mine (cabs I mean ) [emoji23]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190503/62551f2ffeaa62d01e5c654a9195aa5b.jpg
Beobloke
03-05-2019, 10:46
As far as I'm concerned, any Royd's that cost more than a nicker are pricey! :D
What? You would actually pay for them?!
You’d have to pay me to take any Royds and, even then, the only thing I’d do with them is throw them into the first skip I saw!
chris@panteg
03-05-2019, 11:26
Haha ��
walpurgis
04-05-2019, 15:59
KEF Concerto speakers. Can anybody spot what's wrong?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264308162536?ul_noapp=true
Probably still worth having though. One of the better British flagship speakers of the seventies.
sprayed over the board and i think the tweeter
Audio Al
04-05-2019, 16:54
KEF Concerto speakers. Can anybody spot what's wrong?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264308162536?ul_noapp=true
Probably still worth having though. One of the better British flagship speakers of the seventies.
Different tweeters :)
I chatted with the seller this morning and offered to pick them up as I will be driving near him tomorrow. He wants to let the auction to run. :)
Apparently he has lots of other stuff to sell.
Someone's turned the crossover boards around and one tweeter has been replaced. Probably all sortable.
set of Cheviot cases in Bristol
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tannoy-cheviot-tannoy-cheviot-speaker-boxes/233218056479?hash=item364ce1211f:g:KigAAOSwKltczyS n
southall-1998_mk2
08-05-2019, 14:08
Give me a fucking break!
S.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-sl1200-sl1210-Turntable-Dust-Cover-Lid-SL-1210-Mk2-MK3d-Mk5-1/401763235478?hash=item5d8af47696%3Ag%3AFKcAAOSwk~x c0dea&fbclid=IwAR3sATcyaIBYg3s1lAq5VRaVuOg8ijSv4zMvyicBW ZVADRKDk49Y-fBpAHE
killie99
08-05-2019, 14:57
Give me a fucking break!
S.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-sl1200-sl1210-Turntable-Dust-Cover-Lid-SL-1210-Mk2-MK3d-Mk5-1/401763235478?hash=item5d8af47696%3Ag%3AFKcAAOSwk~x c0dea&fbclid=IwAR3sATcyaIBYg3s1lAq5VRaVuOg8ijSv4zMvyicBW ZVADRKDk49Y-fBpAHE
Looks like it's broken enough already!
Audio Al
08-05-2019, 18:03
Looks like it's broken enough already!
That must be a wind up :)
walpurgis
09-05-2019, 06:31
Are they serious? Tannoy Ascots, bid up to £720 so far, with two days to go. That's twice the usual selling price.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Ascot-T145-Dual-Concentric-Monitor-Speakers/153475489646?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Maybe I should hang onto mine.
walpurgis
10-05-2019, 10:14
Are they serious? Tannoy Ascots, bid up to £720 so far, with two days to go. That's twice the usual selling price.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Ascot-T145-Dual-Concentric-Monitor-Speakers/153475489646?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Maybe I should hang onto mine.
This is nuts. They've now been bid up to £837!! What's so special about this pair?
The new Tannoy Legacy range have driven the price of all the old stuff up.
The cost of an equivalent new pair is the reason why the second hand stuff are at this level.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHARFEDALE-Chevin-XP2-speakers-vintage-1970s-single-driver-high-end/223508890692?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SI M%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D57478%26meid%3D58e0eb5170894687 a0a22aef0d75ec82%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2 4%26sd%3D143240243159%26itm%3D223508890692&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
The new Tannoy Legacy range have driven the price of all the old stuff up.
The cost of an equivalent new pair is the reason why the second hand stuff are at this level.
Possibly so, and also Geoff and company banging on about them all the time :lol:
walpurgis
10-05-2019, 17:20
Possibly so, and also Geoff and company banging on about them all the time :lol:
Damn cheek. :D
prestonchipfryer
13-05-2019, 15:55
Have a larf . . .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sharp-Optonica-RP-9100H-Turntable-collection-only-Weymouth/303138742265?hash=item46947a1ff9:g:t2wAAOSw0qdcacM 7
dantheman91
13-05-2019, 16:07
£1000 for ESL 57's that have been stored since 93 no chance..
https://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/vintage-quad-esl-57-speakers-for-sale/1338310478
£1000 for ESL 57's that have been stored since 93 no chance..
https://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/vintage-quad-esl-57-speakers-for-sale/1338310478
Ha , a heated house loft might be a bit better ,but in a garage loft !!
£1000 for ESL 57's that have been stored since 93 no chance..
https://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/vintage-quad-esl-57-speakers-for-sale/1338310478
Oh dear - they do look a bit unloved. Anyone who buys them will need to have them serviced. However if all the dust is vacuumed up and the speakers allowed to aclimatise to a warmer room, then they could well work again without any problem.
walpurgis
17-05-2019, 16:44
Ah, so Tannoy LGM's are suddenly worth nearly two grand?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-LGM-Little-Gold-Monitors-12-Dual-Concentric/293092703852?hash=item443dafbe6c:g:~QUAAOSwoMdcwGs m
Audio Al
17-05-2019, 16:51
Is it time we changed this thread title to Not a bargain on eBay
walpurgis
17-05-2019, 16:53
The question mark allows for all contingencies.
Just like at the end of 'Flash Gordon.'
The question mark allows for all contingencies.
As originator of this thread, I chose the title with care. The question mark was deliberate and intentional - permitting sarcasm for over priced items, as well as enquiring if anyone here had actually snapped up a bargain.
Possibly a bargain (?)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192919408342?ul_noapp=true
Or possibly tat (?)
Seller also has a pair of MLS1s at same (high) starting price.
Jac Hawk
18-05-2019, 23:28
A rare audiophile turntable, an absolute gem in great condition a credit to the owner
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-3814-Fisher-Price-Record-Player-Portable-Turntable-33-45-RPM-Working/254230490459?hash=item3b31516d5b:g:TtoAAOSwYCdc2cd r
southall-1998_mk2
19-05-2019, 16:56
A rare audiophile turntable, an absolute gem in great condition a credit to the owner
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-3814-Fisher-Price-Record-Player-Portable-Turntable-33-45-RPM-Working/254230490459?hash=item3b31516d5b:g:TtoAAOSwYCdc2cd r
I've heard one. It beat the shit out of my father's SME Model 10.
S.
Pigmy Pony
20-05-2019, 20:10
Possibly a bargain (?)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192919408342?ul_noapp=true
Or possibly tat (?)
Seller also has a pair of MLS1s at same (high) starting price.
Designed by Robin Marshall, it looks almost exactly the same as Monitor Audio's R352, which came out in the eighties and which later had an MD (metal dome) variant. I loved mine (not metal dome version), very sweet unfatiguing sound, and can be had for a LOT less than the £200 asked here.
walpurgis
21-05-2019, 09:56
Very tidy looking Tannoy Eatons here and some serious bidding has started with over five days to go. Could these set a record?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Vintage-Tannoy-Eaton-Speakers-Dual-Concentric-HPD-295A-Ship-Worldwide/303159198603?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Probably being bid up by his mates lol
Some HiFi house is trying to flog a pair of Eatons for more than £1,500.
WESTLOWER
21-05-2019, 15:39
Some HiFi house is trying to flog a pair of Eatons for more than £1,500.
I'll give you £1,499 for yours Edward :eek:
I'll give you £1,499 for yours Edward :eek:
Sure, deal done Adam! Pop round and pick them up.
I was incorrect the seller is asking just short of £1,700.
see: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Vintage-Tannoy-Eaton-Speakers-Dual-Concentric-HPD-295A-Ship-Worldwide/303134629970?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
WESTLOWER
21-05-2019, 16:14
Sure, deal done Adam! Pop round and pick them up.
I was incorrect the seller is asking just short of £1,700.
see: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Vintage-Tannoy-Eaton-Speakers-Dual-Concentric-HPD-295A-Ship-Worldwide/303134629970?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
:eek:
walpurgis
22-05-2019, 16:49
More Tannoy nonsense pricing. £550 starting price on a pair of Ascots.
A year ago, they'd have been around £200 or so.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Ascot-T145-Dual-Concentric-Monitor-Speakers-1979/113757222932?hash=item1a7c757814:g:zbUAAOSwhtlc5Fj i
Lawrence001
22-05-2019, 18:34
More Tannoy nonsense pricing. £550 starting price on a pair of Ascots.
A year ago, they'd have been around £200 or so.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Ascot-T145-Dual-Concentric-Monitor-Speakers-1979/113757222932?hash=item1a7c757814:g:zbUAAOSwhtlc5Fj iAnd about £250 max now.
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mad-moon
25-05-2019, 10:05
Lentek S5 speakers...these will be wonderful...though stating 150watts is a bit on the ambitious side...more like 100watts..with the SP1054 drivers...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPER-LENTEK-S5-HIGH-END-MONITOR-SPEAKERS-WALNUT-WOOD-VENEER/123738394910?hash=item1ccf62111e:g:ZbUAAOSwhglbVGs q
Oh these Lentex speakers rang a bell so I looked at my old emails. Sure enough the guy selling these has been trying for ages. Originally he wanted over £400 for them. Speakers are in a storage facility of some sort so difficult to test. The main picture he has is a stock picture not the actual item.
main pic looks like a poster. kef main driver by looks of it.
walpurgis
25-05-2019, 12:54
KEF Concerto speakers. They look nice at first glance, but can you spot what's wrong?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163705590339?ul_noapp=true
dantheman91
25-05-2019, 14:18
KEF Concerto speakers. They look nice at first glance, but can you spot what's wrong?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163705590339?ul_noapp=true
Crossovers removed?
walpurgis
25-05-2019, 14:21
Crossovers removed?
Presumably relocated inside.
Ports blocked off. Non-original tweeters, they are similar but have fabric domes by the look of them. Rear terminals replaced with nasty cheapos.
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