View Full Version : Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)
I ask for plugs to be removed or cut off and not sent , no damage then , plugs are cheap
True, I should probably do that from now on.
Plastic covers available too.
dantheman91
04-02-2020, 14:51
Interesting
Orelle SA-100RX incoming...:)
Or those air filled sturdy bags that you can shove them in
Audio Al
10-02-2020, 04:53
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333506777078?ul_noapp=true
:):eyebrows::D
Beobloke
10-02-2020, 09:06
I wondered if you saw them, Al! Sadly non original though. :(
Audio Al
10-02-2020, 10:40
I wondered if you saw them, Al! Sadly non original though. :(
:(:(
Made in 1968
10-02-2020, 21:20
Griffin '25'
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-LOVELY-VINTAGE-HIFI-SPEAKERS-BELIEVED-TO-BE-MADE-BY-GRIFFIN/184165351688?hash=item2ae11c4108:g:k5YAAOSw7iZd3BJ z
mad-moon
13-02-2020, 00:35
top dac...silly cheap...from a reputable dealer too.....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcam-D33-DAC-boxed-with-3-months-warranty/324068180842?hash=item4b73f8036a:g:3U8AAOSwryheQIY c
Made in 1968
13-02-2020, 18:47
Not exactly a bargin but a bit thin on the ground these days..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodman-Achromat-400/202901830524?hash=item2f3de43b7c:g:nU0AAOSwhJteQPd N
Made in 1968
14-02-2020, 22:05
Mordaunt Short 'MS-235' Cheap.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Of-Vintage-Mordaunt-Short-MS235-Speakers/143532690478?hash=item216b370c2e:g:j4YAAOSwPCFeJWa C
Made in 1968
14-02-2020, 22:41
Come on someone, these were great decks. The top boards were Veneered but the surround itself were solid Ash. Suspension was the Feet which were as sprung loaded cup, fully adjustable from the top via Allen Key.. The Airpax Motor hangs from three 'O' rings, that cost peanuts to replace, Bear in mind nothing is crude about that, its all in good engineering Quality.. The Arm board Dish is an heavily Machined affair Machined to Linn Pattern, although the anodising on that one has gone a bit purple but it can be removed & Re Anodised..
Loverly smoke Glass platter on a well made alloy sub platter with thick bearing fitted to a high qwalitee Teflon lined Housing.. Nice to see its the manual version & not the Electronic.. I never liked the ones with the Logic 'Gemini' style platter, spoilt the Aesthetics imho..
Postage is a bit Expensive but Inverness is a long way..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Logic-TempoTurntable-with-Logic-Datum-tonearm-Working-PLEASE-READ-DESCRIPTION/164074803642?hash=item26339ed1ba:g:4UIAAOSw0K5eNyM o
Made in 1968
16-02-2020, 22:06
Some 'DM6' there cheap start
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Vintage-British-B-W-DM6-Bowers-Wilkins-Speakers-Monitor-Loudspeakers-Hi-End/114118064414?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLI CE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225113%26meid%3D72e38239b9 6d4e6f9d5b2b6a1d5c6a39%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26r kt%3D12%26mehot%3Dco%26sd%3D114118067007%26itm%3D1 14118064414%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
There sounds like a fair trove of speakers for sale at the same place too!! Anyone local to Brum will do well to have a look ,I suspect !! Nice find 68 ;)
Made in 1968
16-02-2020, 23:05
I was looking at those Sony 'SS-7200' mainly but just noticed the Preggers
prestonchipfryer
18-02-2020, 18:41
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-51400-Turntable-Record-Audio-Player-SME-3009-arm-Rare/184170364590?hash=item2ae168beae%3Ag%3ABFgAAOSwHMl eKtqB&LH_Auction=1
southall-1998_mk2
18-02-2020, 18:55
I'd rather waste 6k on designer clothing!
S.
Made in 1968
18-02-2020, 19:22
Shit like that really grinds my bones
In connection with the Garrard 301 for sale on eBay, this https://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?t=11217 might be of interest.
I'm not justifying the reserve bid, but it does look like an early grease bearing 301 with the grey hammertone finish. If it is, it is in suspiciously good condition. The seller should have shown photos of the underside, showing details of the switch suppressor, motor mount and of course the grease nipple (or otherwise) of the bearing.
The SME arm has the later arm-rest locking device, but this could well have been changed when the lift/lower lever was replaced to accommodate the fluid damping trough.
Made in 1968
20-02-2020, 13:50
Won that this morning while i was suppose to be hard at work :D Good price that
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARCAM-ALPHA-II-ALPHA-2-Intergrated-Stereo-Amplifier-/283781390011?ul_noapp=true&nma=true&si=qlxz8dAuRJQSNjvlYsanruUl7bs%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Won that this morning while i was suppose to be hard at work :D Good price that
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARCAM-ALPHA-II-ALPHA-2-Intergrated-Stereo-Amplifier-/283781390011?ul_noapp=true&nma=true&si=qlxz8dAuRJQSNjvlYsanruUl7bs%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
You're just a cheap old tart :eyebrows:
You're just a cheap old tart :eyebrows:
he's not that old ;)
he's not that old ;)
Ha ha , if his user name is anything to go on ,much younger than us Grant ;)
Made in 1968
20-02-2020, 18:52
Mega Rare. Pre 'Planar 2' These were the best version imho. As with the Manticore 'Mantra' the motor is to the left side, i better position to where they ended up with the 'Planar' & 'Planet' Decks. Plus they look miles better without the Microwave plate platter
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Planar-Very-Rare/283785246017?hash=item4212eb3541:g:AyIAAOSwHU9eEfD V
spendorman
20-02-2020, 19:13
Mega Rare. Pre 'Planar 2' These were the best version imho. As with the Manticore 'Mantra' the motor is to the left side, i better position to where they ended up with the 'Planar' & 'Planet' Decks. Plus they look miles better without the Microwave plate platter
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Planar-Very-Rare/283785246017?hash=item4212eb3541:g:AyIAAOSwHU9eEfD V
I do like the Lustre arm, basic version on this.
Made in 1968
20-02-2020, 19:25
I like the Carlton 'MC101' arm fitted to the old Regas. Looked miles better than both the Acos & the 'R200'
Made in 1968
21-02-2020, 15:37
That is certainly not a bargain but even tho the motors were a bit wanky [they did not seem to vibrate like a certain other did] I always liked that deck all the same..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-Cambridge-775-Turntable-Brand-New-Parts-Estate-Find-Look-RARE/254319741227?hash=item3b36a3492b:g:7u0AAOSwl8ZdRf7 e
Made in 1968
21-02-2020, 15:48
Nice early on post lid prop but has Grace '707'.. Loverly only one i would buy
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Sondek-LP12/333517163241?hash=item4da72c0ae9:g:F~kAAOSwD3peSZX 2
Made in 1968
21-02-2020, 16:11
Electronic version. They don't come up very often.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STD-305D-Turntable-And-SME-Series-3-Arm/392690963672?hash=item5b6e3494d8:g:WsoAAOSwH9JeSrO f
Made in 1968
24-02-2020, 15:50
Thats cheap. I have one of those but needs a new belt on the mech.. However i am wanting the original Alpha CDP not the 'Alpha One'
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcam-Alpha-One-CD-Player-Superb-Sound-in-Good-Condition/264640420901?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D28ca5 faff410447c843e77bc6d257fad%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D 2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D113917582147%26itm%3D2646404209 01%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2060778&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
Thats cheap. I have one of those but needs a new belt on the mech.. However i am wanting the original Alpha CDP not the 'Alpha One'
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcam-Alpha-One-CD-Player-Superb-Sound-in-Good-Condition/264640420901?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D28ca5 faff410447c843e77bc6d257fad%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D 2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D113917582147%26itm%3D2646404209 01%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2060778&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
Stop tempting me 68 !!! I even googled the postcode (because its not too far from me ) but I cant be arshed ,and my Denon probably sounds as good anyway ;)
Made in 1968
24-02-2020, 20:20
Well E-Bay just sent me a 20% offer on it cos i watched it thats even cheaper
Made in 1968
24-02-2020, 23:46
Another give away. It will cost no more than £5 to fix that.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcam-Cambridge-Alpha-1-CD-Player-inc-Remote-Control-amp-Handbooks-FAULTY-/153836503328?ul_noapp=true&nma=true&si=H4%252BGqn1dt59EsTLpVGmnbCrtjig%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Made in 1968
26-02-2020, 18:40
Jesus they are going thru the roof now. People are mad lol
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114118064414?ul_noapp=true
Is this Listing Kosher ?
sellers feedback doesn't look very impressive - feedback as a seller !
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-AN-E-SPE-HE-Speakers-Stands-Hemp-Cones-Excellent-Condition/324013488107?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
southall-1998_mk2
27-02-2020, 17:56
Those are not the (Blue) hemp drivers.
S.
Those are not the (Blue) hemp drivers.
S.
Even the cabinets look more like DIY Kit :scratch:
Made in 1968
27-02-2020, 21:24
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Speakers-dl10-floor-speakers/283792211735?hash=item4213557f17:g:eMwAAOSwmeNeUUV Y
Made in 1968
27-02-2020, 21:48
707' One of the best sounding speakers they made
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-700-speakers-vintage/324084644489?hash=item4b74f33a89%3Ag%3AhaYAAOSw0i9 eVfmV&LH_ItemCondition=3000
Made in 1968
27-02-2020, 22:03
Loverly stands
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Q-Acoustics-2020-2030-Loudspeaker-Stands-In-White/223919706016?hash=item3422a78fa0:g:EGYAAOSw-rReQBvo
Made in 1968
27-02-2020, 22:15
Brilliant speakers they were. Cabinets were a nice match to the LP12 Turntable surround back then.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diesis-Solitaire-Mk-IIBookshelf-monitor-speakers-Ruark-International-delivery/293488855180?hash=item44554c888c%3Ag%3AAWcAAOSwTph eUnZY&LH_ItemCondition=3000
Pigmy Pony
28-02-2020, 07:02
Brilliant speakers they were. Cabinets were a nice match to the LP12 Turntable surround back then.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Diesis-Solitaire-Mk-IIBookshelf-monitor-speakers-Ruark-International-delivery/293488855180?hash=item44554c888c%3Ag%3AAWcAAOSwTph eUnZY&LH_ItemCondition=3000
I like them a lot. Might just keep my eye on them
beermaniac
28-02-2020, 09:41
Beware Fake Sugden MS Listing
Lots of bids on this clearly fake listing. I reported several days ago but eBay haven’t pulled it.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 333527914210
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Made in 1968
28-02-2020, 11:40
I like them a lot. Might just keep my eye on them
The later version were Bi-Wireable, They were also available in Black, Black were the ones i had. They are very heavy too.
Beware Fake Sugden MS Listing
Lots of bids on this clearly fake listing. I reported several days ago but eBay haven’t pulled it.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 333527914210
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lots of ways to skin a cat,try reporting under listing practises,he's got his email and price in one of the photo's,ie encouraging outside of ebay selling.:eyebrows:
beermaniac
28-02-2020, 18:26
Yep , he has a whole list of items where people are bidding on them. eBay not looking after customers here at all.
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Made in 1968
28-02-2020, 18:39
Wasting your time.
Made in 1968
29-02-2020, 14:56
Bought that this morning, He originally wanted £52, He let me have it for £48. Nice bloke anorl..
Perfect for what i have planned.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Highly-Regarded-Goldring-E3-MM-Cartridge-Used-Only-For-a-Few-Hours/133343358574?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Looks a nice cart for the money Andre !!:)
I have had to shake my head a bit after I made a bid on a Yamaha CD S300 to match my Yamaha A -S300 amp . 2 days to go ,then one and the seller cancels the sale and relists it !!
Turns out he had included Free Postage in the listing but had not realised (as people sometimes do ,that are a bit green )!!
I did point out that it would have been better to bite the bullet and pay for it ,or just message me,and we'd have sorted it , but he apologised and I have since bid on another lol!
My Denon sounds good enough actually with the cheap DAC you recommended ,so not bothered if it doesn't come actually :eyebrows:
Andy Humph
02-03-2020, 01:42
https://www.gumtree.com/p/headphones/akg-k1000-ear-speakers-high-end-audiophile-headphones-rare-boxed/1365372573
Renowned for a huge soundstage and sub bass - not many phones can do both apparently.
southall-1998_mk2
02-03-2020, 10:44
Asking stupid money for it as well!
S.
Andy Humph
02-03-2020, 13:05
unbelievable!
Pieoftheday
02-03-2020, 14:22
Beware Fake Sugden MS Listing
Lots of bids on this clearly fake listing. I reported several days ago but eBay haven’t pulled it.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F 333527914210
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How did you know it was a fake listing:scratch:
beermaniac
02-03-2020, 14:56
Fair point - maybe not so obvious as many people have bid on it.
The seller has listed with email address to buy outside of eBay for a price much lower than market rate. Its a stock picture, theres no description of age condition etc.
What generally happens is the fraudster says his PayPal account is broken and requests a bank transfer payment - all outside the rules of eBay with no protection for the potential purchaser,
Heres some chat around the scam.
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/epspn4/warning_potential_ebay_scam/
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Pieoftheday
02-03-2020, 15:21
Fair point - maybe not so obvious as many people have bid on it.
The seller has listed with email address to buy outside of eBay for a price much lower than market rate. Its a stock picture, theres no description of age condition etc.
What generally happens is the fraudster says his PayPal account is broken and requests a bank transfer payment - all outside the rules of eBay with no protection for the potential purchaser,
Heres some chat around the scam.
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/epspn4/warning_potential_ebay_scam/
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Useful to know, cheers:)
A good price for a very good condition Heybrook TT2
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-TT2-Turntable-Linn-Lp12/264634575200
Made in 1968
03-03-2020, 21:04
I find Bouncy Bouncy deck way too much hassle these days. I dont think im wrong if i say people prefer to use a deck without..I was gonna use a Systemdek again but decided against it.
Made in 1968
12-03-2020, 21:01
They are quite rare
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-Axiette-8-High-Fidelity-loudspeakers-original-cabinets-lovley-sound/254536168763?hash=item3b4389b53b:g:MdkAAOSwwUJeKZs 5
Made in 1968
12-03-2020, 21:06
Great speakers the 'D5' wonder why there is odd Peerless tweeter face plates!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-D5-Pair-Vintage-Speakers-Working-Bowers-Wilkins-Made-In-England-C038/153859820809?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item23d2c28d09:g:9cQAAOSwat9eZ5sv&enc=AQAEAAACMBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qUzhtKBJA6JVab9 kVR1aQ4SEPbZ5DcQP%2FHzIh0UeOfoZJOpG%2Bd5%2FxMTkb5j TzQy9nM9xQ0emof%2FG8XPaI6edgwZblMnULR4DkiouZq5gmZ4 ITyliYQE%2FhX1eD%2FvDLJX34VuTy8MJ8oH2ivqaYYZ4MZsR6 ZPK%2BqROY0onS8rbvgZfGxt2%2FwwJJtAOhzMPA%2BMfDAh8s 4Yw1WVvPhQUqE5MPIjb1TMDhg0lF3Sotv5VbeNAyFShu6slPOG mRZVjr668T0WWHiQuWqXHYTH%2BQyWLFEzqPa9xvmJE3DtfDk7 PQbY9l6op574H8%2FBG9AAX5e9mhepRaqu%2BILncXRRyKO4xi CYUVz1FTJVzdmFR99hpS76nmAmFhZ2Pc%2FL%2Bm1WvKQNvZ4J esfHVGneREU9%2B35cKdn1gTroH3orchLO4Dia9ouWbp3d%2B8 qVI7E8OFskkBq8eFGvwL%2BPxQ0n%2FpW50in4XwuDdOtpfUzY TrGv3ud3J22f1%2BfKeOqLCliILa3BiTGVvqVdC%2B0o6yP%2B q4TAU%2BZlJ4uWpdr9o%2BrSkgneR8ouQ42Kfk9EgxiHYsUxxy TTn3AnYEPkCvbwwsiv7mt8oz7htVMONG7fMR2jj7XSx%2F%2FR u5D2MJ8wmcktO1vSZB%2FQKS%2FiGdRC8Sr4Arps%2Fl2IWa62 D%2FAN0fw9B0psZ2GPpUhnd2%2F5CXZr7B8U8vC0VB2iskoUeG a3DpDMjKD%2FrgVKw7saHkAx&checksum=1538598208099f1de59dc9a54c1180ed13b3fd06f 570
RobbieGong
13-03-2020, 22:18
Mission 752 Freedoms - An excellent and 'organic' classic speaker - Giveaway at this price, even before the best offer. Wont be around long make no mistake.
Pity the blurb is about the metal dome original and not the revised and better IMO & IME, Freedom's https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-752-2-Way-Speakers/264665890446?hash=item3d9f50fe8e:g:xpwAAOSw3axea5d R#viTabs_0
Made in 1968
13-03-2020, 22:30
Kinda fell out with Mission after the Silver Hammertone Baffle models..
Made in 1968
18-03-2020, 17:49
A proper turntable
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-2250-X6-tonearm-fitted-beautiful-classic-1973-ES-turntable/303517425129?hash=item46ab0c5de9:g:Xw8AAOSwe7peY5q P
walpurgis
18-03-2020, 17:55
A proper turntable
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-2250-X6-tonearm-fitted-beautiful-classic-1973-ES-turntable/303517425129?hash=item46ab0c5de9:g:Xw8AAOSwe7peY5q P
Reminds me of the Micro Seiki MB-300 I had over thirty years ago.
Made in 1968
18-03-2020, 17:58
Reminds me of the Micro Seiki MB-300 I had over thirty years ago.
Sony knew what they were doing back then. You gotta see one of those in the flesh.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-301-51400-Turntable-Record-Audio-Player-SME-3009-arm-Rare/184170364590?hash=item2ae168beae%3Ag%3ABFgAAOSwHMl eKtqB&LH_Auction=1
Nice combination but no way it’s worth £6k.
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walpurgis
18-03-2020, 18:15
Nice combination but no way it’s worth £6k.
Paid £25 for my identical setup around 1975.
Made in 1968
18-03-2020, 18:17
Did you know when the Zero 100 came out it was more expensive than the '401' which they were still selling at the time
Nice combination but no way it’s worth £6k.
You're not alone in your thinking - nobody made any bid for it.
WullieD20
19-03-2020, 08:27
Did you know when the Zero 100 came out it was more expensive than the '401' which they were still selling at the time
1972 Comet ad...... Garrard 401 £27.45; Garrard Zero 100 £42.95
From HiFi Answers magazine in my possession.... !
walpurgis
19-03-2020, 08:30
1972 Comet ad...... Garrard 401 £27.45
That would have been a week's pay for me back then.
I loved my 0-100, whicvhnI bought by walking down the road from Bush House to Fleet St, and later the SB, lovely industrial design, and it gave years of good service, molysliped of course.
Beobloke
19-03-2020, 09:50
1972 Comet ad...... Garrard 401 £27.45; Garrard Zero 100 £42.95
From HiFi Answers magazine in my possession.... !
Not really a fair comparison, though, as the 401 came without plinth, arm or cartridge!
WullieD20
19-03-2020, 10:26
Not really a fair comparison, though, as the 401 came without plinth, arm or cartridge!
Good point Adam.
Regardless of the details provided in this Comet ad, the SL95B and the SP25 that I purchased at the time came with a plinth (SL95) and without a plinth (SP25), although the difference for the SP25 with a plinth and nominal cart would have been around £10...!
Considering the 401 required a plinth (?? £10), tone arm (??SME 3009 £25) and cartridge (??Shure V15 (£28) and would have been considered as a 'reference source' it would have been not far short of £100......
Made in 1968
20-03-2020, 21:00
Wonder if they have any potential.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-SS-515-Carbocon-Passive-Speaker-System-Pair-Used-Full-working-condition/324102237450?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
walpurgis
20-03-2020, 21:11
Wonder if they have any potential.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-SS-515-Carbocon-Passive-Speaker-System-Pair-Used-Full-working-condition/324102237450?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
The tweeter looks like a cheap Audax with a fancy plastic bezel. Could be wrong of course :).
Made in 1968
20-03-2020, 21:29
I seem to remember them for some reason, Thats a 1980's Sony colour scheme. However its the early 70's Sony speakers i thought were alright.
Made in 1968
20-03-2020, 21:53
There the ones i wanted to hear Geoff
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-ULM-SS-7200-Classic-Vintage-Hi-Fi-Stereo-Speakers/193332660797?hash=item2d03864a3d:g:smsAAOSwVDJeOoo U
HackneyRF
21-03-2020, 09:44
Never seen or heard of these before.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193386967136
walpurgis
21-03-2020, 09:53
Never seen or heard of these before.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193386967136
Reasonably well known vintage US make actually, not so much over here though.
Not sure if this is a bargain but at least with the latest voucher you can get £50 off [emoji6] [emoji23]
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200322/9873ae50bc48165c97819360840d5b10.jpg
Reasonably well known vintage US make actually, not so much over here though.
Always thought REK-O-KUT was odd name to call a record player. I wonder if, with a suitable cartridge fed with a signal, it would cut records? :D
walpurgis
23-03-2020, 10:48
Always thought REK-O-KUT was odd name to call a record player. I wonder if, with a suitable cartridge fed with a signal, it would cut records? :D
They also made cutting lathes. Could be something to do with it.
50,000 off and still too ruddy dear !!
50,000 off and still too ruddy dear !!
?
Made in 1968
23-03-2020, 17:17
He means even at £10K they still are too bloody dear
I still don't what 'they' are. Is it the item in post 10080 ?
Made in 1968
23-03-2020, 17:54
Seen as its £60K im assuming so
It's a Golmund. Used to be reasonably good gear made in Switzerland, but it wasn't selling well, so they doubled the price of all their products and targeted the Asian wealthy.
It's a Golmund. Used to be reasonably good gear made in Switzerland, but it wasn't selling well, so they doubled the price of all their products and targeted the Asian wealthy.
OOPs , sorry , sometimes when you click on a thread , it brings you in on a page where you last visited and I didnt see all the following replies that had moved the conversation on !!:rolleyes:
Yes , the Golmund ! It said £50 off , I thought 50,000 off and still way too expensive at £10,000!!
But after all, I am a mere peasant who knows nought about such things ;)
Pierre De Grenoble
23-03-2020, 18:45
It's a Golmund. Used to be reasonably good gear made in Switzerland, but it wasn't selling well, so they doubled the price of all their products and targeted the Asian wealthy.
Were they the outfit that wanted huge 2-3K prices on a CD transport that cost £2.50 or something similar?
Made in 1968
25-03-2020, 17:25
They were good. Built like a tank too
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-hifi-Stereo-Cassette-tapedeck-BRAUN-TGC-450-Kassettendeck-DEFEKT/114123665634?hash=item1a924cf0e2:g:mzoAAOSwqJReToj P
Made in 1968
28-03-2020, 23:00
Rare Cranfield Rock there. A bit on the expensive side. I thing Tony has one of these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cranfield-ROCK-turntable-updated-townshend-Excalibur-tonearm/254532187479?hash=item3b434cf557:g:zoQAAOSw4mReYUD 3
Made in 1968
28-03-2020, 23:03
Those are rare too
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Townshend-EEI-Elite-Electronic-Industries-Moving-Coil-step-up-amplifier-module/114151115849?hash=item1a93efcc49:g:nkoAAOSwlYZeU-nb
Made in 1968
28-03-2020, 23:12
Good speakers but i prefer the early ones with the Audax Tweeter
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Mission-737-Stereo-Speakers/362956775521?hash=item5481e8e061:g:RtsAAOSwc15eYsK s
Rare Cranfield Rock there. A bit on the expensive side. I thing Tony has one of these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cranfield-ROCK-turntable-updated-townshend-Excalibur-tonearm/254532187479?hash=item3b434cf557:g:zoQAAOSw4mReYUD 3
Makes me weep to know how little I sold my Rock for a few years ago, biggest mistake I ever made [emoji23]
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Made in 1968
28-03-2020, 23:34
They did not fetch much at one time, The Elite Rock 2 that is.. but they seemed to have gone up in price
They did not fetch much at one time, The Elite Rock 2 that is.. but they seemed to have gone up in price
I virtually gave mine away, a 1986 Elite with plinth and cover Kuzma Stogi arm and ATOC7, got £420 for it [emoji23]
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Made in 1968
28-03-2020, 23:42
You nutter :lol: Great bottom end on em
Made in 1968
28-03-2020, 23:45
Get him down a bit on the price should be a good enough deal
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Strathclyde-Transcription-Development-STD-305s-Turntable-With-Rega-RB300-Tonearm/174146384115?hash=item288beef0f3:g:plEAAOSw7-peVY6c
Made in 1968
28-03-2020, 23:57
They were a nice deck. Brushed stainless top plate.. I didnt like how the fixing studs were welded on inside nor the flimsy woodwork inside. A new wooden surround would be easy as it sat on a metal pan base that had the power switch & speed controls.. They used the Paspt flying saucer motor.. I still prefer the 'RD11S' to the 'Superiour'
Id personally remove that SME 'III' arm..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARISTON-AUDIO-RD11-SUPERIEUR-HIFI-TURNTABLE-WITH-SME-SERIES-III-TONEARM/124131365007?hash=item1ce6ce508f:g:j5sAAOSwH49efSc 6
HackneyRF
30-03-2020, 08:22
Nice looking direct drive. Any good? The seller currently has a lot of early 70's Sony Amplifiers, Turntables, speakers etc. All look in very good nick!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-2250-X6-tonearm-fitted-beautiful-classic-1973-ES-turntable/303523443987?pageci=da7b63e7-62a0-497d-a068-06b499d89cad
Made in 1968
30-03-2020, 12:52
Those late 60's & early 70's motor units Sony did were good. Not a DD fan tho, Thats actually a good price. Its even in its original Sony Plinth
dantheman91
03-04-2020, 21:10
How would i go about connecting a Philips 743 Pre amp to a Power amp?
I'm bidding on one but seems to be only 5 pin din only?
walpurgis
03-04-2020, 21:16
How would i go about connecting a Philips 743 Pre amp to a Power amp?
I'm bidding on one but seems to be only 5 pin din only?
Get a cheap DIN to Phono adapter lead from ebay to try it with and worry about something better later.
I use a cheapo one with my Cambridge P80 amp and it sounds just fine.
dantheman91
03-04-2020, 21:21
Get a cheap DIN to Phono adapter lead from ebay to try it with and worry about something better later.
I use a cheapo one with my Cambridge P80 amp and it sounds just fine.
Top Man
Cheers Geoff
walpurgis
03-04-2020, 21:25
Probably easiest to use male DIN with Phono sockets on the end.
Beobloke
04-04-2020, 11:14
How would i go about connecting a Philips 743 Pre amp to a Power amp?
I'm bidding on one but seems to be only 5 pin din only?
Word of warning, Dan - the 743 was designed to run Philips’ Motional Feedback speakers and so its line output stage is optimised for them.
Although it should work, you may not get the best from it running it as a conventional preamp into a normal power amplifier.
dantheman91
04-04-2020, 16:55
Word of warning, Dan - the 743 was designed to run Philips’ Motional Feedback speakers and so its line output stage is optimised for them.
Although it should work, you may not get the best from it running it as a conventional preamp into a normal power amplifier.
Could have run the active sonys but I lost the bid in the end
walpurgis
04-04-2020, 22:39
I see things I may be interested in buying, but do wonder if I'd be around to receive them, let alone enjoy them, with people dropping like flies with COVID in London. I do keep to myself as best I can, but nothing is guaranteed, especially when you're knocking on a bit.
People still buying stuff on bay. Laptops are popular. I was after another good one but got beat several times, so folk are still spending.
Pete The Cat
05-04-2020, 08:32
People still buying stuff on bay. Laptops are popular. I was after another good one but got beat several times, so folk are still spending.
True. Lots of folks are online at home, away from their boss's gaze. Plus there are stories that taxi drivers have switched to parcel delivery and so the distribution network continues regardless.
Mind you, I'm getting a lot more private messages from sellers discounting Buy It Now prices on music so volume must be down.
Annoyingly, I recently bought a CD from Japan that has become subject to customs duty and it's got stuck in the Royal Mail - the online pay process isn't working and the physical depot is shut. The note that came through my letterbox says it'll be returned to the sender within 21 days if customs duty isn't paid! I found myself sending a Google translated Japanese message to the seller asking him to watch out if it gets returned to him.
Still, compared to what many folks are experiencing in terms of health, money and quality of life right now, such issues are mere trivia. Good luck and God speed to the recovery.
Sadly some may have to sell there cherished audio items soon as income starts to rapidly run out for folk ( unemployment etc )
Could be a buyers market for those unaffected by the crisis.
Pete The Cat
05-04-2020, 10:03
Sadly some may have to sell there cherished audio items soon as income starts to rapidly run out for folk ( unemployment etc )
Could be a buyers market for those unaffected by the crisis.
Yes, I think we're only just beginning to perceive the long-term economic effects. I don't think anyone will be unaffected, though, it will be a matter of degree. For example, a high earner with equity or property investments will inevitably see their tax rate go up and the value of their investments go down. Still, that'd be a nicer problem to have than being a low earner whose employer is about to go bust. I fear for all of us since, as with any depression, this will dominate the next decade or more.
Pete
I'm not so sure about the economic depression argument. I'd suggest that 90% of people with spending power are all still employed and working from home, or still going to work as they are in essential occupations. But they can't spend their money on any non-essential items right now.
Consequently, when this is over there will be a lot of saved-up money and a lot of pent up demand for non-essential goods and services will be released. A lot of hand-to-mouth businesses like pubs, restaurants and so forth will go to the wall in the interim. But post C-19 they will be replaced by new ones quite quickly, and this will soak up most of those who have been rendered unemployed at the moment.
maybe that is overly-optimistic, but seems to me that spreading doom and gloom helps no-one and can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Pigmy Pony
05-04-2020, 10:51
maybe that is overly-optimistic, but seems to me that spreading doom and gloom helps no-one and can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
That's the spirit! I agree 100%
Made in 1968
07-04-2020, 21:00
Why do they always fetch so much money? They were a great sounding amp tho.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Naim-Nait-2-A-Piece-of-Audio-Class-with-original-box-great-condition-/133359949133?hash=item1f0cdf554d%3Ag%3AenwAAOSwE-Vea4Ms&nma=true&si=YZBvUVyQH1nXVqKGEmPjNsgnS%252BA%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
prestonchipfryer
08-04-2020, 07:41
Why do they always fetch so much money? They were a great sounding amp tho.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Naim-Nait-2-A-Piece-of-Audio-Class-with-original-box-great-condition-/133359949133?hash=item1f0cdf554d%3Ag%3AenwAAOSwE-Vea4Ms&nma=true&si=YZBvUVyQH1nXVqKGEmPjNsgnS%252BA%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Because they look so cute. :lol:
Made in 1968
08-04-2020, 10:27
Best looking Naim amp imho.
I see things I may be interested in buying, but do wonder if I'd be around to receive them, let alone enjoy them, with people dropping like flies with COVID in London. I do keep to myself as best I can, but nothing is guaranteed, especially when you're knocking on a bit.
Keep yourself safe Geoff and keep smiling Mate !!
Cos if anything happens to you ,who I am going to come to ,to ask all about Tannoys ?? ;)
walpurgis
08-04-2020, 18:17
Keep yourself safe Geoff and keep smiling Mate !!
Cos if anything happens to you ,who I am going to come to ,to ask all about Tannoys ?? ;)
:)
dantheman91
15-04-2020, 10:30
Incoming Linsley Hood 75 as a project :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-LINSLEY-HOOD-75-AMPLIFIER/402220591230?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D1f866 3409c9d490ea68536182e449a96%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 2%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D273845457780%26 itm%3D402220591230%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380 057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A12764a88-7e5a-11ea-b460-74dbd1806e99%7Cparentrq%3A790964941710a866970a7781 ffe6a408%7Ciid%3A1&autorefresh=true
walpurgis
19-04-2020, 12:37
Good Pioneer PL-12D lid/cover. Not really cheap, but very hard to find now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-12D-Turntable-Tinted-Dust-Cover-Lid-Great-Condition/293551302143?hash=item44590565ff:g:RVUAAOSwT-NeWk3X
Pigmy Pony
19-04-2020, 13:57
Good Pioneer PL-12D lid/cover. Not really cheap, but very hard to find now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-12D-Turntable-Tinted-Dust-Cover-Lid-Great-Condition/293551302143?hash=item44590565ff:g:RVUAAOSwT-NeWk3X
probably because most of them are in your spare room :D
walpurgis
19-04-2020, 14:09
probably because most of them are in your spare room :D
Surprisingly, I only have two and they are on decks, although I do have a fair pile of other assorted lids. (must flog 'em actually :))
mad-moon
23-04-2020, 20:00
Kef T27 replacements...excellent value... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-25-3cm-Silk-Dome-80w-Hi-Fi-tweeter-T27-upgrade-or-replacement-DT-107-x-2/133305157899?hash=item1f099b490b:g:XSQAAOSwXk1eHyS m
walpurgis
25-04-2020, 16:49
Tannoy T145 Ascots £750. Not sure that's a bargain, a couple of years ago you'd have got them for under £300.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-T145-Dual-Concentric-Speakers/353061515908?hash=item52341b3284:g:E1oAAOSwW8lemyN E
They do actually sound like 'proper' Tannoys though and have been under the radar for years.
Tannoy T145 Ascots £750. Not sure that's a bargain, a couple of years ago you'd have got them for under £300.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-T145-Dual-Concentric-Speakers/353061515908?hash=item52341b3284:g:E1oAAOSwW8lemyN E
They do actually sound like 'proper' Tannoys though and have been under the radar for years.
Can we blame you for the new realisation in Tannoy excellence , Geoff???:eyebrows:
Lawrence001
26-04-2020, 14:23
Tannoy T145 Ascots £750. Not sure that's a bargain, a couple of years ago you'd have got them for under £300.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-T145-Dual-Concentric-Speakers/353061515908?hash=item52341b3284:g:E1oAAOSwW8lemyN E
They do actually sound like 'proper' Tannoys though and have been under the radar for years.I imagine you could get them for about £400 now it's just wishful thinking by the seller.
RobbieGong
30-04-2020, 22:01
Potential bargain for somebody here, low low hrs, looks like new Ortofon 2M Black.
If you're after one and dont want to pay nearly £500 for brand new, then keep an eye here https://www.ebay.co.uk/logout/confirm
Audio Al
01-05-2020, 02:54
Potential bargain for somebody here, low low hrs, looks like new Ortofon 2M Black.
If you're after one and dont want to pay nearly £500 for brand new, then keep an eye here https://www.ebay.co.uk/logout/confirm
All I get Robbie is a screen telling me I am signed out :scratch:
Pigmy Pony
01-05-2020, 06:40
Me too
RobbieGong
01-05-2020, 21:03
Potential bargain for somebody here, low low hrs, looks like new Ortofon 2M Black.
If you're after one and dont want to pay nearly £500 for brand new, then keep an eye here https://www.ebay.co.uk/logout/confirm
Apologies for the bad link gents, try this one - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ortofon-M2-Black-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge/233571313246?hash=item3661ef665e:g:EcQAAOSwOfFepb9 c
Fortunately he's listed it as the M2 so not as many people will find it as usual.
Only one bid at £200, a very potential bargain......
prestonchipfryer
01-05-2020, 21:14
Apologies for the bad link gents, try this one - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ortofon-M2-Black-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge/233571313246?hash=item3661ef665e:g:EcQAAOSwOfFepb9 c
Fortunately he's listed it as the M2 so not as many people will find it as usual.
Only one bid at £200, a very potential bargain......
Just re-mounted my 2M Black. Spent a long time setting up but to be honest it's every bit as good as my ART 9 on most records. So I may be looking towards an Ortofon MC some time soon. I know you run an Ortofon MC and are you happy with it?
RobbieGong
01-05-2020, 22:46
Just re-mounted my 2M Black. Spent a long time setting up but to be honest it's every bit as good as my ART 9 on most records. So I may be looking towards an Ortofon MC some time soon. I know you run an Ortofon MC and are you happy with it?
Sent you pm John :)
RobbieGong
02-05-2020, 16:12
Apologies for the bad link gents, try this one - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ortofon-M2-Black-Moving-Magnet-Cartridge/233571313246?hash=item3661ef665e:g:EcQAAOSwOfFepb9 c
Fortunately he's listed it as the M2 so not as many people will find it as usual.
Only one bid at £200, a very potential bargain......
Looks like the seller pulled the auction this morning with just 1 bid at £200 and less than a day to go. Must have thought s&d it! I aint giving it away....
If they do re-list, will likely be correctly as 2M rather than M2 as before, which would mean far more eyes through search and less chance of the bargain it was looking like being :rolleyes:
walpurgis
02-05-2020, 19:36
Tannoy 15" Monitor Black here. Shame he doesn't have a pair, but I'm not sure I could rustle up the requisite £100,000!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Tannoy-15-Monitor-Black-Speaker-1947-Rare-GRF-Western-Electric-300B/184276260013?hash=item2ae7b894ad:g:1nAAAOSw131erYg 8
southall-1998_mk2
02-05-2020, 19:45
The sheer greed from these fucks, makes me sick!
S.
Looks like the seller pulled the auction this morning with just 1 bid at £200 and less than a day to go. Must have thought s&d it! I aint giving it away....
If they do re-list, will likely be correctly as 2M rather than M2 as before, which would mean far more eyes through search and less chance of the bargain it was looking like being :rolleyes:
Here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233576578745
Tannoy 15" Monitor Black here. Shame he doesn't have a pair, but I'm not sure I could rustle up the requisite £100,000!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Tannoy-15-Monitor-Black-Speaker-1947-Rare-GRF-Western-Electric-300B/184276260013?hash=item2ae7b894ad:g:1nAAAOSw131erYg 8
'cash on collection or bank transfer' - like you're going to go round there with fifty grand stuffed in your arse pocket!
RobbieGong
03-05-2020, 10:39
Here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233576578745
Nice one Mike ! re-listed and correctly 2M as I thought would be the case, hence the number of bids already
Shovel_Knight
09-05-2020, 14:34
Maybe not exactly a bargain, but IMO a good price for a pair of these: https://www.ebay.ie/itm/153925189735
Could be a bargain for someone ???/ Just next door to me actually but as I have a set of Tannoys AND a set of Mission 752's ,I must resist !!
Well thought of??:scratch:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Royd-Minstrel-HiFi-Speakers/274357083403?hash=item3fe0f4dd0b:g:t4sAAOSw68Zeque v
southall-1998_mk2
10-05-2020, 19:38
The cabs look in awful shape. Wouldn't spend over £50 on them!
S.
Yes , I think they were made by the former owner that worked at Royd. The reviews I have read arent exactly inspiring and I have enough shyte in my room already :)
walpurgis
14-05-2020, 09:35
Blimey! £1350.39 for a used ZYX R100-02 from Japan.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USED-ZYX-R100-02-cartridge-from-JAPAN/174130840585?hash=item288b01c409:g:4WEAAOSwhLRd-7Hk
HD Goofnut
14-05-2020, 16:23
If these Celestion Ditton 33’s don’t go mad they will be a nice buy.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-33-Vintage-English-audiophile-speakers-Very-Good-Condition/283867961503?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Edit
They were at £110!
Audio Al
14-05-2020, 16:34
If these Celestion Ditton 33’s don’t go mad they will be a nice buy.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-33-Vintage-English-audiophile-speakers-Very-Good-Condition/283867961503?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Edit
They were at £110!
Yes nice speakers , I have a pair :)
Yes nice speakers , I have a pair :)
How they sounding after all these years ?
Audio Al
14-05-2020, 17:17
How they sounding after all these years ?
The pair I have last time I used them sounded very decent
The larger volume cabinets with the 3 way speaker compliment works well
Just need the tweeters at ear level when you are seated , slightly out from rear and side walls to give them room to breath
:)
Beobloke
15-05-2020, 10:57
Well, they're intriguing but I'll have a fiver on them sounding awful! The midrange drivers are the best bit, IMHO.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Kit-Speakers-3-Way-2-Off-A-Pare/164196562709
Audio Al
15-05-2020, 12:43
Well, they're intriguing but I'll have a fiver on them sounding awful! The midrange drivers are the best bit, IMHO.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Kit-Speakers-3-Way-2-Off-A-Pare/164196562709
Would someone really buy these and let them in the house , even I have some standards :eek:
Audio Al
22-05-2020, 12:39
TTS 8000 and a phantom arm :eek:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-TTS8000-DIRECT-DRIVE-TURNTABLE-WITH-GRAHAM-MODEL-2-TONEARM/193476331178?hash=item2d0c1686aa:g:-wwAAOSwweZexu11
Beobloke
22-05-2020, 15:37
HOW MUCH???
Well first 3 letters of his sellers name are mad.... respect though ( in case he s a member here ).
southall-1998_mk2
22-05-2020, 20:13
Offered him £300. Didn't work!
S.
Offered him £300. Didn't work!
S.No wonder he didn't take my £299 offer, bloody gazumper [emoji23]
southall-1998_mk2
22-05-2020, 22:30
These moronic ebay sellers deserve low ball offers!
S.
donmarrese
25-05-2020, 16:08
Not again......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-Lenco-GL75/143613511963?hash=item217008491b:g:fRwAAOSwopNewPK 0
no chance!!!!!
walpurgis
26-05-2020, 16:46
Tannoy Eatons at £1750. I know they've appreciated recently, but that's more than double a reasonable asking price!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Eaton-Speakers/203002765391?hash=item2f43e8604f:g:6CkAAOSwsV5ezTo u
southall-1998_mk2
26-05-2020, 16:58
Tannoy Eatons at £1750. I know they've appreciated recently, but that's more than double a reasonable asking price!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Eaton-Speakers/203002765391?hash=item2f43e8604f:g:6CkAAOSwsV5ezTo u
Offered the prick £395. Wish me luck, Geoff.
S.
Offered the prick £395. Wish me luck, Geoff.
S.Oh for goodness sake I went £390 [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Sellers from Stoke-on-Trent, its probably Macca !... You know what the guys like !
Not again......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-Lenco-GL75/143613511963?hash=item217008491b:g:fRwAAOSwopNewPK 0
no chance!!!!!
Might be able to sell it on for a Wee profit Don ;)
Sellers from Stoke-on-Trent, its probably Macca !... You know what the guys like !
:eek:
walpurgis
31-05-2020, 16:28
Tannoy 605 speakers. No, they're not "rare", nor are they "audiophile" items and the tweeters are seriously stuffed. They belong in a skip, not on ebay!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-pair-of-Tannoy-605-audiophile-high-end-speakers/274382914350?hash=item3fe27f032e:g:qIgAAOSwv-Ze04Qi
Tannoy 605 speakers. No, they're not "rare", nor are they "audiophile" items and the tweeters are seriously stuffed. They belong in a skip, not on ebay!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-pair-of-Tannoy-605-audiophile-high-end-speakers/274382914350?hash=item3fe27f032e:g:qIgAAOSwv-Ze04Qi
They have probably been listening to you waxing lyrical Geoff !!!:eyebrows:
prestonchipfryer
01-06-2020, 06:05
Tannoy 605 speakers. No, they're not "rare", nor are they "audiophile" items and the tweeters are seriously stuffed. They belong in a skip, not on ebay!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-pair-of-Tannoy-605-audiophile-high-end-speakers/274382914350?hash=item3fe27f032e:g:qIgAAOSwv-Ze04Qi
Probably didn't know how to spell rubbish so used the word rare instead. :lol:
HD Goofnut
01-06-2020, 19:37
From the seller...
as far as I know, there are limited numbers of these and they are hard to get hold of.
:scratch:
Pigmy Pony
02-06-2020, 05:31
Worth it for that stylus brush
Jac Hawk
03-06-2020, 08:46
Tannoy 605 speakers. No, they're not "rare", nor are they "audiophile" items and the tweeters are seriously stuffed. They belong in a skip, not on ebay!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-pair-of-Tannoy-605-audiophile-high-end-speakers/274382914350?hash=item3fe27f032e:g:qIgAAOSwv-Ze04Qi
The word FUCKED springs to mind:doh::eek::lol::lol:
Should've gone to Specsavers!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-Mezzo-Speakers-pair/164226589088?hash=item263caae1a0:g:zncAAOSwoZleyto W
walpurgis
05-06-2020, 12:57
Should've gone to Specsavers!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-Mezzo-Speakers-pair/164226589088?hash=item263caae1a0:g:zncAAOSwoZleyto W
Horrendous!
Audio Al
05-06-2020, 13:02
Should've gone to Specsavers!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-Mezzo-Speakers-pair/164226589088?hash=item263caae1a0:g:zncAAOSwoZleyto W
:lol::D
Audio Al
05-06-2020, 13:45
I sent the seller a message via ebay and this is the reply
" The other pair do look good, but with new rubber gaskets round the speakers I'm selling I think they would be equally as good. Although I do admit I know very little/nothing about speaker restoration. The speakers I'm offering for sale are circa £210 (including the £70 delivery cost) where other speakers you sent detail of are circa £270. Hope this information is of use.
prestonchipfryer
05-06-2020, 14:19
Should've gone to Specsavers!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-Mezzo-Speakers-pair/164226589088?hash=item263caae1a0:g:zncAAOSwoZleyto W
Another example of what is wrong with some people these days? Or are they just stupid? :scratch:
Jac Hawk
05-06-2020, 17:27
Another example of what is wrong with some people these days? Or are they just stupid? :scratch:
Just coz it's old doesn't make it gold, i'm surprised the immortal words "vintage" , "rare", "classic" and my favourite "audiophile" haven't been used in the advert:lol::lol:
walpurgis
05-06-2020, 17:51
Or the misspelled "sort after". :rolleyes:
prestonchipfryer
05-06-2020, 19:45
Or the misspelled "sort after". :rolleyes:
There used to be a seller whose every piece of shite he was trying to offload on the gullible "sounds fantastic"
walpurgis
05-06-2020, 20:27
There used to be a seller whose every piece of shite he was trying to offload on the gullible "sounds fantastic"
I've stopped doing that. :lol:
Pigmy Pony
06-06-2020, 14:17
I've stopped doing that. :lol:
That was you? I assumed it was Frank Sidebottom back from the grave (apologies to those who've never heard of him)
Audio Al
07-06-2020, 04:51
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Usher-BE20-DMD-Loudspeakers-ex-demo/193055250919?hash=item2cf2fd59e7:g:PuIAAOSwzEBdWbg Z
Always wanted a pair of these :eyebrows:
Audio Al
07-06-2020, 09:04
I sent the seller a message via ebay and this is the reply
" The other pair do look good, but with new rubber gaskets round the speakers I'm selling I think they would be equally as good. Although I do admit I know very little/nothing about speaker restoration. The speakers I'm offering for sale are circa £210 (including the £70 delivery cost) where other speakers you sent detail of are circa £270. Hope this information is of use.
New pm from the seller as follows
"Hi,
Just found out how you can change description and have changed to "good for age but with significant gasket deterioaton"
:)
RobbieGong
07-06-2020, 19:01
Spendor D7 on Ebay with 5 mins left looking mad cheap...
RobbieGong
07-06-2020, 19:23
Someone will be in shock at what they got their D7's for https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spendor-D7-Floorstanding-Speakers-RRP-3500-Used-No-Reserve-/124203593143?hash=item1ceb1c6db7%3Ag%3AE4kAAOSwWVx e0Av%7E&nma=true&si=oKwWUw5GW9OEDJxVFEiuFr672XE%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
RobbieGong
07-06-2020, 19:30
It's a shop [emoji6]
Pardon, no comprehend ?? :)
Pardon, no comprehend ?? :)
" Someone will be disappointed" I replied it's a shop, meaning not an individual [emoji6]
Those D7s were auctioned by a shop, part of Hifi Corner Edinburgh.
RobbieGong
07-06-2020, 19:40
" Someone will be disappointed" I replied it's a shop, meaning not an individual [emoji6]
Those D7s were auctioned by a shop, part of Hifi Corner Edinburgh.
Ah, I gets ya young fella :lol:
Yeah, you're right, the shop'll be like 'how did that happen !??! They usually go for £2.2k - £2.5k, used, all day long - we've made nothing :wah:
As for the winning bidder... ' Blooming 'eck !!, pinch me hard, has that really just happened ?? :eek: er, I think it has !! :yesbruv: :yay: :dance:
:D
Ah, I gets ya young fella [emoji38]
Yeah, you're right, the shop'll be like 'how did that happen !??! They usually go for £2.2k - £2.5k, used, all day long - we've made nothing :wah:I bet there's still profit there [emoji6]
RobbieGong
07-06-2020, 19:48
I bet there's still profit there [emoji6]
lol - I reckon nothing they'll be happy about :D those dont go for £1.6k
Audio Al
08-06-2020, 18:03
Re the Goodman Mezzo speakers ,
I sent the seller 2 messages re condition , then a follow up re the complexity of restoring these , and out of the blue I now have this come through ebay :)
Thanks for your further advice reference complexity of restoring speakers. Based on this, I will not be selling the speakers. However, I would like to think they could be restored and used by someone. So you could have them for nothing if you're willing/able to collect (Abingdon, Oxfordshire).
Let me know if you're interested?
Regards - Alan
Be rude not too , so I will take the seller up on his offer :D
Audio Al
08-06-2020, 18:07
lol - I reckon nothing they'll be happy about :D those dont go for £1.6k
They may pull a stunt and tell the seller they got damaged when moving them so want to cancel the sale
Pigmy Pony
08-06-2020, 19:34
They may pull a stunt and tell the seller they got damaged when moving them so want to cancel the sale
A seller did that to me once with some Celestion speakers :( His loss, I got a better deal elsewhere the following week
They may pull a stunt and tell the seller they got damaged when moving them so want to cancel the saleI know Struan who runs Hifi Corner and there's no way he would do that.
Audio Al
09-06-2020, 11:40
I know Struan who runs Hifi Corner and there's no way he would do that.
Thats good to know :) looks like someone got a bargain then
walpurgis
10-06-2020, 13:29
VU meters anybody?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Analogue-VU-Meters-Enclosed-with-Automatic-Standby-Feature/174079202194?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOME SPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122141310%26meid% 3D9e24bf3a7cc8400a814b84312fc6aa85%26pid%3D100020% 26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D29356798211 1%26itm%3D174079202194%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D 3984%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p3984.c100020.m2046
Generally a complete waste of time and money, but some seem keen! :D
southall-1998_mk2
10-06-2020, 15:00
VU meters anybody?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Analogue-VU-Meters-Enclosed-with-Automatic-Standby-Feature/174079202194?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOME SPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122141310%26meid% 3D9e24bf3a7cc8400a814b84312fc6aa85%26pid%3D100020% 26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D29356798211 1%26itm%3D174079202194%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D 3984%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p3984.c100020.m2046
Generally a complete waste of time and money, but some seem keen! :D
Geoff. I'd rather stare at my feet all day.
S.
prestonchipfryer
10-06-2020, 15:04
My amplifier has them, although you can turn the illumination off or on. :eyebrows:
Geoff. I'd rather stare at my feet all day.
S.
I fink there :cool:
HD Goofnut
10-06-2020, 17:56
I like the electronic 80’s versions, they look great with you have synthwave playing!
Edit
Did I just say that out aloud? :sofa:
Pigmy Pony
10-06-2020, 20:46
VU meters anybody?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Analogue-VU-Meters-Enclosed-with-Automatic-Standby-Feature/174079202194?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOME SPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122141310%26meid% 3D9e24bf3a7cc8400a814b84312fc6aa85%26pid%3D100020% 26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D29356798211 1%26itm%3D174079202194%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D 3984%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p3984.c100020.m2046
Generally a complete waste of time and money, but some seem keen! :D
If you really need something entertaining to look at while listening to music, that much cash would buy you a dozen lap dances.
Lawrence001
10-06-2020, 20:57
VU meters anybody?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Analogue-VU-Meters-Enclosed-with-Automatic-Standby-Feature/174079202194?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOME SPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122141310%26meid% 3D9e24bf3a7cc8400a814b84312fc6aa85%26pid%3D100020% 26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D29356798211 1%26itm%3D174079202194%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D 3984%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p3984.c100020.m2046
Generally a complete waste of time and money, but some seem keen! :DBilly bargain if I can buy an Arcam and this instead of an Accuphase.
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Beobloke
11-06-2020, 09:34
VU meters anybody?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Analogue-VU-Meters-Enclosed-with-Automatic-Standby-Feature/174079202194?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOME SPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122141310%26meid% 3D9e24bf3a7cc8400a814b84312fc6aa85%26pid%3D100020% 26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D29356798211 1%26itm%3D174079202194%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D 3984%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p3984.c100020.m2046
Generally a complete waste of time and money, but some seem keen! :D
Meters are too small. These will improve the sound of your system (as analogue meters ALWAYS DO) to a much greater extent:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANALOG-VU-METER-WITH-ENCLOSURE-245x175x90-mm/222677202064?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLI CE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200423095753%26meid%3D1d 28139ce69b4c23ba4dd5f93849639d%26pid%3D101224%26rk %3D1%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D174079202194%26 itm%3D222677202064%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047 675&_trksid=p2047675.c101224.m-1
:ner:
walpurgis
11-06-2020, 10:49
The amp it's stood on looks interesting.
This is 50 quid cheaper: http://ebay.co.uk/itm/264737305221
But as the man says, they're too small.
Have a couple of these for a preamp: http://eBay.co.uk/itm/321236001999
But if you you're going to get meters, get - BIG ones. McIntosh ones 8" x 4":
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200611/ad7094ead8090842198b4a516caedcb2.jpg
walpurgis
11-06-2020, 16:51
Tannoy Audio Metric speakers in scruffy non-original condition at £995. Optimistic to say the least, I wouldn't offer a tenth of that even if I wanted them, which I don't!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970s-Tannoy-Audio-Metric-Floorstanding-Hifi-Speakers-w-Fane-Audiometric/203017946345?hash=item2f44d004e9:g:1kAAAOSwtP9e4R0 5
And no, they are not dual concentrics!
DiveDeepDog
11-06-2020, 19:10
Tannoy Audio Metric speakers in scruffy non-original condition at £995. Optimistic to say the least, I wouldn't offer a tenth of that even if I wanted them, which I don't!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970s-Tannoy-Audio-Metric-Floorstanding-Hifi-Speakers-w-Fane-Audiometric/203017946345?hash=item2f44d004e9:g:1kAAAOSwtP9e4R0 5
And no, they are not dual concentrics!
Thought they looked familiar
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Townsend-Speaker-Vintage-Tannoy-Speaker-Classic-Tannoy-Speaker-Classic-/264733877713?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=CYV8laI%252BtPzaUUkQKfoQWnu7eW4%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc
Vinyl turner
11-06-2020, 19:29
Tannoy Audio Metric speakers in scruffy non-original condition at £995. Optimistic to say the least, I wouldn't offer a tenth of that even if I wanted them, which I don't!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970s-Tannoy-Audio-Metric-Floorstanding-Hifi-Speakers-w-Fane-Audiometric/203017946345?hash=item2f44d004e9:g:1kAAAOSwtP9e4R0 5
And no, they are not dual concentrics!
Nice rug though :lol:
HD Goofnut
12-06-2020, 13:53
Tannoy Audio Metric speakers in scruffy non-original condition at £995. Optimistic to say the least, I wouldn't offer a tenth of that even if I wanted them, which I don't!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970s-Tannoy-Audio-Metric-Floorstanding-Hifi-Speakers-w-Fane-Audiometric/203017946345?hash=item2f44d004e9:g:1kAAAOSwtP9e4R0 5
And no, they are not dual concentrics!
Not a bad mark up considering he paid just over £400 for them here - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Townsend-Speaker-Vintage-Tannoy-Speaker-Classic-Tannoy-Speaker-Classic-/264733877713?hash=item3da35e65d1%3Ag%3A5N0AAOSwnDZ ewVx8&nma=true&si=JvS1cVs6LmJCwG0qZD4pVNc5b%252BA%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Edit.
Too late to the party :(
walpurgis
12-06-2020, 14:11
Only a real dummy would pay his price. Unfortunately, there are a few about.
southall-1998_mk2
14-06-2020, 15:39
Looks interesting. Musical Fidelity X-Cans headphone amp, upgraded with Audio Note capacitors.
S.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Musical-Fidelity-X-Cans-Tube-Headphone-Amplifier-Audio-Note-Upgrades-/392836567851?hash=item5b76e2532b
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Usher-BE20-DMD-Loudspeakers-ex-demo/193055250919?hash=item2cf2fd59e7:g:PuIAAOSwzEBdWbg Z
Always wanted a pair of these :eyebrows:I was tempted to buy them to play with for a while, then sell on.
They are good especially at that price.
Heres a Pl-560 TT . Not 240 volt and not powering up ,so you wonder if someone has fried it -any good??
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-PL-560-Direct-Drive-Automatic-Turntable-See-description/264763997755?hash=item3da529fe3b:g:mmUAAOSwuj1e5nn t
HD Goofnut
17-06-2020, 19:57
Monitor Audio 700 PMC Reference in cherry, a little damage and no photos of the grilles - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224045197102
Watchcount (http://www.watchcount.com/#serp ) shows 6 people currently watching.
RobbieGong
17-06-2020, 21:58
I was tempted to buy them to play with for a while, then sell on.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Usher-BE2...IAAOSwzEBdWbgZ
They are good especially at that price.
Yeah, very nice !
mad-moon
17-06-2020, 23:26
Any good to anyone...seems a reasonable price TANNOY 115 CABS
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Vintage-Tannoy-Cambridge-T115-Speaker-Cabinets-and-Crossover-Units/153968950516?hash=item23d943bcf4:g:k2gAAOSwSsheiKs A
walpurgis
20-06-2020, 18:36
Seriously? :mental:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviot-Speaker-Cabinet-Only-Single-Vintage/293619704121?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Beobloke
20-06-2020, 22:06
Oh for goodness sake, there’s other nice stuff on there you know. At this rate, you might as well just rename this bloody thread to “crappy old Tannoys on eBay” :(
walpurgis
20-06-2020, 22:17
Charming.
Oh for goodness sake, there’s other nice stuff on there you know. At this rate, you might as well just rename this bloody thread to “crappy old Tannoys on eBay” :(
Yo, grumpy-chops, has your hot tub sprung a leak, or is it you've finally discovered that Land Rovers and B&O are crap?:ner::D
;)
Marco.
Oh for goodness sake, there’s other nice stuff on there you know. At this rate, you might as well just rename this bloody thread to “crappy old Tannoys on eBay” :(Nice copper pan set here, Adam, for the copper valve amp aficionado with a Captain Nemo fetish. Whaddya think?
http://ebay.co.uk/itm/113637220909
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200621/374d6c069ad15ee9aa7177d26472d22d.jpg
walpurgis
21-06-2020, 11:23
'Not Tannoy' rarity from JVC.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-4VN-880-stereo-quadraphonic-amplifier-audiophile-from-squonk-co/124195068585?hash=item1cea9a5aa9:g:0uoAAOSwzKpexmZ ~
walpurgis
21-06-2020, 11:26
'Not Tannoy' Quad Vena at a sensible price.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-VENA-Sapele-Mahogany-Wood-Integrated-Amp-with-DAC-USB-Bluetooth/224049588755?hash=item342a656a13:g:mP0AAOSwO1de61R q
Pigmy Pony
21-06-2020, 11:29
'Not Tannoy' rarity from JVC.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-4VN-880-stereo-quadraphonic-amplifier-audiophile-from-squonk-co/124195068585?hash=item1cea9a5aa9:g:0uoAAOSwzKpexmZ ~
But you'd need two pairs of Tannoys to get the best from it, so it could get expensive - have you spotted any suitable 'bargains' Geoff?
'Not Tannoy' rarity from JVC.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-4VN-880-stereo-quadraphonic-amplifier-audiophile-from-squonk-co/124195068585?hash=item1cea9a5aa9:g:0uoAAOSwzKpexmZ ~
Not Tannoy but it's not a bargain either. Tasty though.
Beobloke
21-06-2020, 21:23
'Not Tannoy' rarity from JVC.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-4VN-880-stereo-quadraphonic-amplifier-audiophile-from-squonk-co/124195068585?hash=item1cea9a5aa9:g:0uoAAOSwzKpexmZ ~
Now that’s more like it!
And more of a bargain than this, I'd wager:
http://ebay.co.uk/itm/153969411707
But surely, the pans are a bargain in anyone's language.
beermaniac
21-06-2020, 21:58
And more of a bargain than this, I'd wager:
http://ebay.co.uk/itm/153969411707
But surely, the pans are a bargain in anyone's language.
Seriously... how on earth does he think he will get anything like that .. !! ? More like £150
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Well he does say it cost him £450 on having it serviced. Robbed if you ask me. But, this is how crazy some people are. Even a Nait 1 would give you practically £300 change - and it's a better amp.
mad-moon
22-06-2020, 00:54
space ships for sale....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Rare-Vintage-1960s-Atomic-Shape-National-Home-Speakers-Matsushita-Japan/303602513614?hash=item46b01eb6ce:g:dbAAAOSwLIJeynr 2
beermaniac
22-06-2020, 05:34
Nice copper pan set here, Adam, for the copper valve amp aficionado with a Captain Nemo fetish. Whaddya think?
http://ebay.co.uk/itm/113637220909
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200621/374d6c069ad15ee9aa7177d26472d22d.jpg
Only i dont think they are made from copper!
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Well hardly. Not at that price. I was going on visuals only. If you want pukka copper pans - you're going to have to pay pukka copper pan prices. That's how it goes... Set here with WOODEN OAK HANDLES! That would SERIOUSLY add to the Nemo experience in my book. Do look to have seen a bit of action though:
http://ebay.co.uk/itm/324028669277
space ships for sale....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Rare-Vintage-1960s-Atomic-Shape-National-Home-Speakers-Matsushita-Japan/303602513614?hash=item46b01eb6ce:g:dbAAAOSwLIJeynr 2
Also doubles up as frisbee !
Won a gorgeous looking Kenwood KR 3600 for £15
First decent thing I’ve gotten this year on eBay.
walpurgis
23-06-2020, 21:30
*Suburban Sounds?* :eyebrows:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celef-STUDIO-PROFFESIONAL-SPEAKERS-suberb-sounding-British-3-way-design/264773192997?hash=item3da5b64d25:g:9mgAAOSwXeJe8e8 u
Oh for goodness sake, there’s other nice stuff on there you know. At this rate, you might as well just rename this bloody thread to “crappy old Tannoys on eBay” :(
I kinda agree with this post.:lol:
walpurgis
24-06-2020, 15:10
Pretty cheap Tannoy Mansfield crossovers.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-beige-speaker-crossovers-Type-HPD-358-8/143637555971?hash=item2171772b03:g:kuYAAOSwNHZe787 Q
RobbieGong
26-06-2020, 12:35
Ortofon Quintet Black mc here for someone https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ortofon-Quintet-Black-Moving-Coil-Cartridge/402294529845?hash=item5daa9f5f35:g:~q8AAOSwkJ1e5TJ z
It is the original with the boron cantilever. The later versions have a sapphire cantilever instead (Quintet Black S), due to a global shortage of boron, so Ortofon decided that the boron would be for their mc's above the Quintet Black.
I've had one of these and they were/are regarded as an mc bargain at new price and I can only agree.
Shibata stylus, boron cantilever, it is quality and a quality performer.
Detailed, smooth, balanced - think a refined upgrade over the excellent 2M Black mm.
Doubt you'd get a better mc at £425, so if you've ever wanted to try one.... Seller accepting offers as well, so this probably could be had for £400 :eek:
I messaged the seller - who I do not know incidentally :) (he has 100% positive feedback over 995 transactions). He replied immediately as below:
Hi
Yes the Quintet Black is the first version. It s in excellent condition as I've kept it as a spare. It s been used lightly for around 50 hours so plenty of life ahead of it.
Jon
I'd have this myself for use after my Cadenza has worn, but funds don't permit at the mo :(
walpurgis
28-06-2020, 07:35
Don't be tempted. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MISSION-774-BRACCIO/202963144343?hash=item2f418bce97:g:stkAAOSwZwld0vU L
This is not 'the' Mission 774 arm. It's a 774 LC, a budget item from Japan and would normally sell for around £100.
Don't be tempted. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MISSION-774-BRACCIO/202963144343?hash=item2f418bce97:g:stkAAOSwZwld0vU L
This is not 'the' Mission 774 arm. It's a 774 LC, a budget item from Japan and would normally sell for around £100.
Nicely presented as well.... not
Pigmy Pony
28-06-2020, 10:03
I had one of those arms, came on a budget Mission turntable back in the 80's. The whole lot cost £100 less than that, brand new.
walpurgis
28-06-2020, 11:56
I had one of those arms, came on a budget Mission turntable back in the 80's. The whole lot cost £100 less than that, brand new.
I remember when you could buy a new Acos Lustre GST-1 arm for £39.95 (an ADC 10E Mk.IV cartridge cost the same and was probably the better bargain). This was about forty years ago though :).
Jac Hawk
28-06-2020, 13:14
Just looking on ebay for a few bits and bobs and came across this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD160b-Mk2-Turntable-VERY-RARE-VERSION-SME-3009-R-TONEARM-No-Cartridge/153968944634?hash=item23d943a5fa:g:4~YAAOSwW4Jd8rf- it's got the rare R version don't you know so obviously that makes it far more valuable, what a muppet:doh::eek::lol::lol:
Just looking on ebay for a few bits and bobs and came across this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD160b-Mk2-Turntable-VERY-RARE-VERSION-SME-3009-R-TONEARM-No-Cartridge/153968944634?hash=item23d943a5fa:g:4~YAAOSwW4Jd8rf- it's got the rare R version don't you know so obviously that makes it far more valuable, what a muppet:doh::eek::lol::lol:
To be fair the SME "-R" arms are difficult to find and will be expensive (a cursory look on the web showed few available, and all were priced at well above $1,000).
That said, the asking price of £1,200 for the complete TT and arm does seem to be on the high side.
southall-1998_mk2
28-06-2020, 17:13
I remember when you could buy a new Acos Lustre GST-1 arm for £39.95 (an ADC 10E Mk.IV cartridge cost the same and was probably the better bargain). This was about forty years ago though :).
Showing up your age again, Geoff!
:ner:
S.
I remember when you could buy a new Acos Lustre GST-1 arm for £39.95 (an ADC 10E Mk.IV cartridge cost the same and was probably the better bargain). This was about forty years ago though :).
So can I. In fact I bought a second ADC 10E Mk.IV off ebay about a year ago for almost the same amount. :)
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