Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[istari_knight]

That it is Geoff, that it is.

[Mr Kipling]

Pass the hat round for Adam - the guy is seriously desperate for this one.

It's only £1,500.

Would have thought that would be mere bagatelle to a contributor to HRNRR.

[struth]

These Roths may not be the greatest but for 40 notes are still a decent buy. A fibreglass hybrid driver and a 25mm black diamond silk dome tweeter. Pickup at Bristol

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roth-Oli20-bookshelf-loud-speakers-pair-in-good-condition-/191455769076?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[spendorman]

These give 15W RMS per channel and sound pretty good to me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TDA7266-Amplifier-Module-Audio-Amplifier-Module-R1BO-/161166924461

Heatsink really needs to be a bit bigger for continuous high power use. I have stuck on an old computer processor heatsink.

Thinking about it, would be difficult to beat this for a brand new power amp including postage.

I have mine feeding a nice pair of B&W DM4's, sounding excellent.


Slight mistake, I see they are now charging 5p for postage, mine was free.

[Ali Tait]

Haven't tried those, but these were also good-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-AC-DC-12V-15W-15W-TDA7297-Dual-Channel-Amplifier-Board-Module-A871-/161497303440?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item2599fd4990

[spendorman]

Haven't tried those, but these were also good-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-AC-DC-12V-15W-15W-TDA7297-Dual-Channel-Amplifier-Board-Module-A871-/161497303440?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item2599fd4990

Agreed, I have one like this as well, these things are amazing.

[istari_knight]

Down the road from I http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Wharfedale-Speakers-1-pair-of-the-Airdale-Model-/111553309133?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19f91869cd

Question is: Are they better suited to the collector or the listener ? I'm betting the former...

[southall-1998]

These give 15W RMS per channel and sound pretty good to me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TDA7266-Amplifier-Module-Audio-Amplifier-Module-R1BO-/161166924461

Heatsink really needs to be a bit bigger for continuous high power use. I have stuck on an old computer processor heatsink.

Thinking about it, would be difficult to beat this for a brand new power amp including postage.

I have mine feeding a nice pair of B&W DM4's, sounding excellent.


Slight mistake, I see they are now charging 5p for postage, mine was free.

The melting capacitor looks interesting :D

S.

[spendorman]

The melting capacitor looks interesting :D

S.

Well spotted, does look a bit funny, but I don't think it is melted. The one on my unit looks OK though.

Just seen even cheaper:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1PCS-DC-6-to-18V-TDA7297-Audio-Power-Amplifier-Module-Double-Channel-10-50W-EC/251674827920

[istari_knight]

Nice http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Acoustic-Research-MGC-1-Speakers-/201245638933?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2edb2cc115

[Sal4070]

I just picked up an audiolab 8000cd faulty for £50 on eBay it's worth a punt will let you know the results

[Gordon Steadman]

I wonder if the dead spider gives added value, most speakers have the spiders on the inside. I reckon these might be quite good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Goodmans-double-Maxim-speakers-1960s/371215695193?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D28111%26meid%3D7cb7ad4b6de04020b2cd38f1927c 6dbe%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11472%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D111551855026&rt=nc

[hermit]

Nice http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Acoustic-Research-MGC-1-Speakers-/201245638933?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2edb2cc115

Very rare but they appear to be missing the MGC-1e control unit which is essential for successful operation of the speakers. See here (http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/library/acoustic_research/mgc-1_mgc-2_the_magic_speak/mgc-1_mgc-2_brochures/the_magic_speakers_pg2.html) for more info

[istari_knight]

Very rare but they appear to be missing the MGC-1e control unit which is essential for successful operation of the speakers. See here (http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/library/acoustic_research/mgc-1_mgc-2_the_magic_speak/mgc-1_mgc-2_brochures/the_magic_speakers_pg2.html) for more info

Well thats a bummer, pretty much worthless then... I doubt the drivers are worth much as spares.

[hermit]

I am literally drooling - Pioneer HPM-1500 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-HPM-1500-SPEAKERS-Extremely-rare/201229437185?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D28111%26meid%3Dc4af25345ce94b09af7487b23300 c65d%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11472%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D281474183156&rt=nc)

[Gordon Steadman]

I think we have a problem with definitions here. Can someone clarify what 'outstanding condition' means?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-stereo-tuner-ST-G450L-/231426039441?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item35e2111e91

[Ali Tait]

Jeez-sus!

[walpurgis]

I am literally drooling - Pioneer HPM-1500 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-HPM-1500-SPEAKERS-Extremely-rare/201229437185?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D28111%26meid%3Dc4af25345ce94b09af7487b23300 c65d%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11472%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D281474183156&rt=nc)

Loony pricing though. That's about four times what they're worth in my opinion. The HPM series were interesting, but not THAT interesting.

[struth]

Wouldn't like to see their shop soiled stuff:mental:

[walpurgis]

Another overpriced item. Tannoy DC2000 with a £350 asking price. That's £250 more than they're worth!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-rare-Dual-Concentric-Tannoy-DC2000-floor-standing-speakers-vgc-/291333344803?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43d4d20e23

Apparently they're rare. That must be why I've seen several pairs for sale recently :rolleyes:.

[walpurgis]

Buy yourself a Christmas present. An unusual piece of audio:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Special-Lolipop-speaker-/161522541092?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item259b7e6224

[southall-1998]

Buy yourself a Christmas present. An unusual piece of audio:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Special-Lolipop-speaker-/161522541092?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item259b7e6224

The perfect synergistic match for your main amp, Geoff :)

S.

[walpurgis]

The perfect synergistic match for your main amp, Geoff :)

S.

I thought so. Shame it's not a pair! :)

[hermit]

Loony pricing though. That's about four times what they're worth in my opinion. The HPM series were interesting, but not THAT interesting.

You're right. The asking price is nuts especially when you consider the US retail price in 1978 was $500.

[Macca]

Loony pricing though. That's about four times what they're worth in my opinion. The HPM series were interesting, but not THAT interesting.

The thing about speakers like that is that, like my Akais, whilst they will easily hold their own with a brand new speaker around the same asking price hardly anyone realises this so the actual market worth is a lot, lot lower. £500 would be more realistic and they probably wouldn't fetch even that.

[nuff]

HOW MUCH!!! :rfl::scratch: Am I missing something??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281535831745?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[shane]

I can only assume that the cartridge is made of platinum-plated unobtainium.
TT2's good, but not THAT good.












Can't believe I just said that.....

[struth]

a monster a2 mc cart eh! any ideas? dynavector maybe?

[walpurgis]

a monster a2 mc cart eh! any ideas? dynavector maybe?

I think it may have been made by ZYX. But the price is just plain stupid. Wonder if there's anybody just as stupid to buy it?

[walpurgis]

Nice little valve integrated.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Audio-Note-Japan-Ongaku-The-Legendary-best-Amplifier-In-The-World-/141510007816?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20f2a75c08

[istari_knight]

Nice little valve integrated.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Audio-Note-Japan-Ongaku-The-Legendary-best-Amplifier-In-The-World-/141510007816?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20f2a75c08

Probably alright for a garage system or something :whistle: Oddly eBay aren't offering any additional warranty options ? Too 'spensive I guess.

[nuff]

I think it may have been made by ZYX. But the price is just plain stupid. Wonder if there's anybody just as stupid to buy it?

Well if they do mine would be on there in a flash! :lol:

[struth]

Probably alright for a garage system or something :whistle: Oddly eBay aren't offering any additional warranty options ? Too 'spensive I guess.

Think I'd rather invest in gold than an amp tbh...50k for a little amp is not to me an investment.

[walpurgis]

People try to flog some real old shite don't they:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSE-DOUBLE-CUBE-ACOUSTIMASS-5-10-15-LIFESTYLE-SPEAKER-T10-T20-ONE-SPEAKER-/141507968080?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20f2883c50

[walpurgis]

A pair of Mordaunt Short Pageants in Boston. Look to be going cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-Speakers-/201244837573?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2edb2086c5

[struth]

Says he'll post if Ness....get in and fill yer boots.

[Marco]

Says he'll post if Ness....

Loch Ness? :scratch:

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Solid looking pair of Ditton 15 speakers in Oxfordshire. Only £50. Should polish up nicely!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cerlestion-15-/221644155048?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item339b0568a8

[walpurgis]

£400 for a Rogers Cadet pre-amp?

From Emporium Hi-Fi who are usually sensible with their prices.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-vintage-stereo-preamp-/261642517606?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3ceb1bfc66

Last time I had one of these, with power amp, I sold them for £65. Mind you it was a few years ago, but it's not much of a pre-amp, lightweight and bloomy. Crap really.

[struth]

£400 for a Rogers Cadet pre-amp?

From Emporium Hi-Fi who are usually sensible with their prices.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-vintage-stereo-preamp-/261642517606?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3ceb1bfc66

Last time I had one of these, with power amp, I sold them for £65. Mind you it was a few years ago, but it's not much of a pre-amp, lightweight and bloomy. Crap really.

Getting rarer in decent condition, but 400 just for a pre is a tad strong

[walpurgis]

Getting rarer in decent condition, but 400 just for a pre is a tad strong

They're useless Grant I've had a few. Unusable without a power source from the power amp via the octal plug cable, unless you want to build a separate power supply. The sound quality is poor anyway.

[struth]

Its that famous Rogers name; it does wonders with the non knowledgeable

[jaym481]

Quad 22s go for half that, and TBH, unless you're using for 78rpm record eq they aren't much use without a lot of work.

[istari_knight]

Nice MA R952... Pity about the condition :( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391012597450?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[istari_knight]

What do we think of Allison speakers then chaps ? Pair of "CD6" on eBay that look ripe for renovation :hmm:

[Jonboy]

Very cheap ESL57 Quad stands (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321625312533?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

[synsei]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjkxWDk3Mg==/z/eOYAAOSw0vBUbIph/$_57.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjkxWDEwMjM=/z/VRoAAOSwaNBUbIqp/$_57.JPG

Visually these two are very nice indeed. especially that Boots Audio receiver. 80wpc apparently and the styling suggests to me that Yamaha may have been the manufacturer. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-silver-hifi-seperates-akai-cassette-deck-boot-audio-receiver-amplifier/261712440584?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D28111%26meid%3Dee47c0d6ab814cfabbdd7bd88c70 0f8a%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11472%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D321625312533&rt=nc

[walpurgis]

Hefty professional JBL speakers in London. 15" bass & big mid/top horns. Lovely! I'd buy these If I had the room.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-PAIR-JBL-PUBLIC-ADDRESS-CABINETS-GOOD-ORDER-/301424476724?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item462e4c8234

[istari_knight]

Visually these two are very nice indeed. especially that Boots Audio receiver. 80wpc apparently and the styling suggests to me that Yamaha may have been the manufacturer. [/URL]

Dave, it looks to me like its 80W "both channels driven" so more likely 40wpc with the wind firmly in the right direction... Manufacturer wise I would make an educated guess of it being of Nikko origin.

[Ninanina]

Visually these two are very nice indeed. especially that Boots Audio receiver. 80wpc apparently and the styling suggests to me that Yamaha may have been the manufacturer. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-silver-hifi-seperates-akai-cassette-deck-boot-audio-receiver-amplifier/261712440584?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D28111%26meid%3Dee47c0d6ab814cfabbdd7bd88c70 0f8a%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11472%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D321625312533&rt=nc

Far too many knobs and buttons for my liking... :eek:

[walpurgis]

Far too many knobs and buttons for my liking... :eek:

Ah, Boots! There's a name from the Hi-Fi Gallery of Fame. Go nice with my Halfords speakers and McDonalds turntable. :lol:

[Ninanina]

Klipsch Heritage speakers do not come up very often in the UK, however these are a bargain for anyone that wants very sensitive speakers... and £900 or offers is a great price for the Heresy MK III's
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-Heritage-Heresy-III-Main-Stereo-Speakers-Cherry-/181626321629?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a49c5badd

They are priced at about £800 EACH new in the UK from the Irish Klipsch supplier...

[Puffin]

Taken from a current ebay listing :-

Technics speaker in need of prefabbing I have tested these are no sound good but the Edition of the speakers and let them down unfortunately they have not been looked after very well in their life as shown in the pictures so these are gonna be listed as needing a rehab I will list what I think needs attention as shown in the speak up one of the speakers at as I've got a massive crack around the back and easily… Up a slight amount where you put the speaker cabling one of the positives stick to turn round to tighten the cable up Internet connection.

He's got a massive crack around the back and easily:D. In any event they "no sound good"......Mmm mental note not to buy these then:D

[southall-1998]

Nice but overpriced :rolleyes:

S.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MONITOR-AUDIO-STUDIO-15-SPEAKERS-ULTRA-RARE-VERY-SPECIAL-/301434502783?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item462ee57e7f

[istari_knight]

They do look quite nice, the studio series always seem to go for good money.

[karma67]

did you get the allison cd6's?

[istari_knight]

did you get the allison cd6's?

I didn't, I was playing with the idea but then they sold which put paid to that :D

[karma67]

ditto!

[istari_knight]

Nice little speakers, HB2's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171618717256?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Just spotted a rather decent Japanese integrated amp on eBay. It may go at a sensible price. I've set a 'snipe' for it. If I win it I'll spill the beans. Watch this space.

[walpurgis]

Just spotted a rather decent Japanese integrated amp on eBay. It may go at a sensible price. I've set a 'snipe' for it. If I win it I'll spill the beans. Watch this space.

Well I won it. Cost me a whole £23.29 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141519745997?_trksid=p2060778.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'll pick it up as soon as poss. It's a JVC AX-A441. Very little info on the net. I gather its 70 watts @ 8 ohms.

This is more or less all I could find: http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=bg&u=http://www.hifi-pictures.net/amplifiers-home/JVC%2520AX-A441/JVC%2520AX-A441.htm&prev=search

It looks decent, just hope it sounds decent. It was cheap enough. :)

[brian2957]

Well it certainly looks the part Geoff . You planning on an extension to house your growing collection this year ( and that's just the cables I'm thinking about ) :lol:

[walpurgis]

At this rate I'l need an extension on the extension. :)

[brian2957]

Never mind mate , I'm sure land is very cheap down where you are :eyebrows:

[istari_knight]

That appears to be from the same range as Dave's [Synsie].

[istari_knight]

Could be a lot of speaker for £60 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251772452443?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Okay, so they have waffly cabinets, cheap vinyl wrap veneer, spitty tweeters & crap-o-la crossovers..... Hang on why am I posting these on here ?! Oh yeah, they have potential ;)

[walpurgis]

Well I won it. Cost me a whole £23.29 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141519745997?_trksid=p2060778.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'll pick it up as soon as poss. It's a JVC AX-A441. Very little info on the net. I gather its 70 watts @ 8 ohms.

This is more or less all I could find: http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=bg&u=http://www.hifi-pictures.net/amplifiers-home/JVC%2520AX-A441/JVC%2520AX-A441.htm&prev=search

It looks decent, just hope it sounds decent. It was cheap enough. :)

Just got back in from picking it up. Wow. It's mint and looks new, beautifully made. Heavy bit of kit for its size. I reckon it must have cost a bob or two. The seller was disposing of his late father's pride and joy system and this was the last bit. I'll wire it up tomorrow and give it a spin.

[brian2957]

:popcorn:

[walpurgis]

JVC AX-A441 integrated amplifier info wanted. Does anybody have experience of or knowledge about this unit?

I can find very little on the net. It looks pretty much a prestige item, being a pretty chunky bit of gear with a very decent standard of construction.

I suspect it may have had a remote control originally. It dates from around 1994 and most upper end Japanese integrateds from around then provided one. There is (almost hidden) what may be a remote sensor on the front panel. Presumably most JVC audio remotes may work.

[PaulStewart]

N
JVC AX-A441 integrated amplifier info wanted. Does anybody have experience of or knowledge about this unit?

I can find very little on the net. It looks pretty much a prestige item, being a pretty chunky bit of gear with a very decent standard of construction.

I suspect it may have had a remote control originally. It dates from around 1994 and most upper end Japanese integrateds from around then provided one. There is (almost hidden) what may be a remote sensor on the front panel. Presumably most JVC audio remotes may work.

Geoff,

I'd left JVC by the time this one came out, but I did the launch of the SuperA amps with the AX range. SuperA is a variable bias system developed by JVC and also marketed by Technics as New Class A. The idea is the bias raises and lowers rather than swiching on and off so like Class A there is no switching and cross over distortion, or if there is it's very, very low.

The model you have was one from the top of the range and the build quality of ghe upoer evhelons of the AX range was exemplary. My feeling is that these and the Technics versions are amongst the finest solid state amps ever made. Super low noise, super frequency response and huge dynamics. I would estimate new if made today, you would be looking at around£1500 rrp

Congrats at getting it at that price, suffice to say I have 5 various models from this period in my store.

[walpurgis]

Thanks Paul.

This one does indeed sport the 'Super A' title. I recall a few Japanese amplifiers from about then having a similar type of claim. I also own a rather small Technics amp that purports to offer something of the kind. It does sound far better than its looks would suggest. I understand the idea behind biasing into 'A' at lower outputs. I (may be wrong but) believe Yamaha were the first to offer this with the CA-800 and CA-1000 (nice units) integrated amps.

[PaulStewart]

The Yamaha system was different as I recall, with SuperA the transistors never switch off, you will probably find it runs a bit hotter than you might expect, certainly the first range did.

[walpurgis]

Actually, now you say that. I seem to recall (it was a long time ago) that with the Yamaha integrateds, it was low output pure Class A only if switched on, but at very reduced output. I've not tried one. I'd like to, but prices are now just silly.


(I wonder if Luxman ever did something similar. My favourite Jap make)

[istari_knight]

I presume you've seen this Geoff ? http://www.hifi-pictures.net/amplifiers-home/JVC%20AX-A441/JVC%20AX-A441.htm

I have the service manual if you're interested.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/ScreenShot2015-01-03at004709_zpse01eb928.png

[PaulStewart]

Not surevof the phono stage on yours Geoff, may me MM only AX-9 and 7 had MC too, but yours is from the digital source age. JVCs phonostages were always pretty good though, but I'd like to hear that with a goid phono stage. The best AX system I had at home, purely for the task of showing it to HiFi journos you understand, was MC1 cart in a QL8 into the AX-9 and then into Zero 5s with the ribbon tweeter. Awesome sound, fantastically dynamic and detailed.

[walpurgis]

I presume you've seen this Geoff ? http://www.hifi-pictures.net/amplifiers-home/JVC%20AX-A441/JVC%20AX-A441.htm

I have the service manual if you're interested.

Thanks James (do you ever use Jim?)

I showed that site on my original postings. But there's bugger all much else I can find out there. No matter. I'll give it a try out tomorrow and post my opinion (which is usually an honest and intelligent one) tomorrow. ;)

[istari_knight]

Ha yes, family tend to call me Jim ! Drop me your email address if you haven't already got the service manual.

JVC marketing depts take on "Super-A": Super-A works with an Active Bias Circuit IC strapped across the input of the power stage. This "ABC" controls the amount of bias following the output level's variation. By feeding them sinusoidally-varying reverse bias during their half-cycles of non-conductivity, output transistors never switch off. No switching distortion as in normal Class B, no useless heat production as in Class A.

In layman terms: It monitors the sum Vbe of all output devices, plus the voltage drop that occurs on the emitter resistance. This voltage gets compared to a fixed threshold, and when the total voltage gets beyond this threshold, plus a little something, a transistor fitted into the Vbe multiplier arrangement acts to gently increase the multiplication coefficient.

I believe it was originally termed "sliding bias" by a Japanese company [may have been JVC!] but they all had their own variant, Denon had "optical class A", Technics had "New class A", Pioneer had "non-switching" etc etc FWIW Technics later "MOS Class AA" had more than a little in common with Quads "current dumping" ;)

[walpurgis]

Not sure of the phono stage on yours Geoff, may me MM only

It has a phono input and MM & MC are separately switchable. I have yet to plug this item in and see what happens. Judging by the superb condition and appearance, all will be good. I shall check it all over tomorrow and report back. I'm optimistic. This will l be a back-up, spare, or extra amplifier in any case, but hopefully rather good.

[Macca]

Could be a lot of speaker for £60 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251772452443?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Okay, so they have waffly cabinets, cheap vinyl wrap veneer, spitty tweeters & crap-o-la crossovers..... Hang on why am I posting these on here ?! Oh yeah, they have potential ;)

Sold for £75 quid - someone got a bargain. I recall a Hi-Fi world speaker test (from many years ago now) in which they were deemed to be head and shoulders above the other contenders. A bit of tweaking, as you say, and they will be a serious speaker system.

[istari_knight]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-rare-vintage-Technics-SB-E100-linear-phase-high-end-speakers-/281551491244?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418dc6d0ac

[synsei]

I spotted those too James, I bet they sound special :)

[Macca]

He's asking way to much, though. Without a desirable badge big speakers like that just won't sell at that price. Shame as I would quite fancy some replica Cylon Base Stars in my living room :)

[spendorman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-rare-vintage-Technics-SB-E100-linear-phase-high-end-speakers-/281551491244?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418dc6d0ac

Blimey, "Take me to your leader", comes to mind.

[istari_knight]

He's asking way to much, though. Without a desirable badge big speakers like that just won't sell at that price. Shame as I would quite fancy some replica Cylon Base Stars in my living room :)

They are suspiciously lightweight considering the wardrobe esque dimensions... In the pictures you can see construction is vinyl wrapped chipboard :stalks:

I think you're right Martin, £500-£600 on a good day... Maybe.

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-rare-vintage-Technics-SB-E100-linear-phase-high-end-speakers-/281551491244?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418dc6d0ac

These Technics SB-E100 are actually a bit of a bargain in my view considering the excellent looking condition. The asking price is a fraction of what something like these would cost new now. You could have bought a few pairs of new Tannoy Lancasters at the money then. I'd like them.

[Macca]

These Technics SB-E100 are actually a bit of a bargain in my view considering the excellent looking condition. The asking price is a fraction of what something like these would cost new now. You could have bought a few pairs of new Tannoy Lancasters at the money then. I'd like them.

I'm guessing that is probably true but there is a difference between market price and actual worth that cannot be disregarded. New in today's money I'm guessing these would be at least £5K whereas James is right in reality they would fetch £500 on a really good day. Like wise for me to replace my Akais with something new and just as capable would cost me thousands but I paid £80 for them, because no-one wants them. Same reason I was eble to buy a minter Ford Scorpio Cosworth Ultima with 70,000 miles on it for £1250. Because to 99% of people it is just a big smoker and not what they are after.

[walpurgis]

Wait until you see the selling price. It could be interesting.

[istari_knight]

Speaking of Tannoys... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-Lenco-GL85-record-deck-with-Hi-Fi-system-large-Tannoy-speakers-/201256018395?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item2edbcb21db

[Macca]

Wait until you see the selling price. It could be interesting.

We'll have to remember to check it out. But you can't make an offer it is just £1200 BIN and collection only from well out in the sticks. A fiver says the auction will expire with no sale ;)

[walpurgis]

Speaking of Tannoys... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-Lenco-GL85-record-deck-with-Hi-Fi-system-large-Tannoy-speakers-/201256018395?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item2edbcb21db

It's a pair of IIILZ speakers. Not something I'd be after, they ain't great. I guess they'll command somewhere between £500 and £800 depending on how many daft buggers are about.

The GL85 TT is just incidental to all this and not worth much 'cos it's horrible (I've actually seen a few of them with buckled platters for some reason).

[walpurgis]

We'll have to remember to check it out. But you can't make an offer it is just £1200 BIN and collection only from well out in the sticks. A fiver says the auction will expire with no sale ;)

Look again. There's no BIN. Auction only.

[istari_knight]

It's a pair of IIILZ speakers. Not something I'd be after, they ain't great. I guess they'll command somewhere between £500 and £800 depending on how many daft buggers are about.

The GL85 TT is just incidental to all this and not worth much 'cos it's horrible (I've actually seen a few of them with buckled platters for some reason).

Quite. I find it interesting how stuff like this can actually end up selling for more when the buyers think the seller doesn't know what they have... If you know what I mean ?

I've sold stuff in the past listing out in great detail exactly what it is & what needs doing to it to get it back to rights etc only for the buyer to return it saying its crap so I relist but change the description to a simple one saying "heres a piece of junk I found in a garage" & it sells for twice the original price & the buyer is over the moon :scratch:

Then you get people trying it on...
"One Garrard 301? gramophone I found in my deceased uncles attic, I don't know anything stereos but thought i'd offer it for sale before taking it to the dump.... *Grease bearing model*" :lol:

[struth]

he might get lucky but doubt it. probably darn good but the name as said earlier will hold them back

[istari_knight]

he might get lucky but doubt it. probably darn good but the name as said earlier will hold them back

But Technics are the best innit ? Not sure how so many of a certain age came to that conclusion but I've heard it many, many times. They didn't do marketing like Bose so what gives ? Is it all thanks to the SL1200 :scratch:

[struth]

Quite. I find it interesting how stuff like this can actually end up selling for more when the buyers think the seller doesn't know what they have... If you know what I mean ?

I've sold stuff in the past listing out in great detail exactly what it is & what needs doing to it to get it back to rights etc only for the buyer to return it saying its crap so I relist but change the description to a simple one saying "heres a piece of junk I found in a garage" & it sells for twice the original price & the buyer is over the moon :scratch:

Then you get people trying it on... :lol:

yeah ive seen many like that! ..hell im into it and probably couldnt tell a grease bearing version unless it was rammed up where the sun never shines:rolleyes:

[Macca]

Look again. There's no BIN. Auction only.

Ah that's even more ridiculous. £1200 starting bid! I'll up my action to a tenner ;)

[hermit]

Ah that's even more ridiculous. £1200 starting bid! I'll up my action to a tenner ;)

I presume that he based his pricing on this completed ebay sale (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SB-E100-Linier-Phase-Horn-loudspeakers-/260890538338?clk_rvr_id=759016573698&rmvSB=true)

[istari_knight]

More fool him for using a dealer price for reference... Never mind the fact those were in better condition and had a worldwide shipping option. IMO his best shot at getting a decent price would be start at 99p.

[brian2957]

Yer inbox is full James :)

[istari_knight]

Yer inbox is full James :)

:doh:

Now sorted Brian :)

[istari_knight]

Cracking Cd player for peanuts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Super-Audio-CD-Player-SCD-XB940-Black-/221652899926?

He also has a TA-FB940R he's willing to sell for £65... And he's happy to post them, I asked for you ;)

[Marco]

Says listing has now ended… Coincidence? ;)

Marco.

[istari_knight]

Says listing has now ended… Coincidence? ;)

Marco.

Who's bought it then ? Come on up own up :D

Twin transformers [one for digital, one for analogue output stage], power supply large enough for a small amp, analogue output stage that wouldn't look out of place in a £1K player AND SACD compatible for £45 ? Someone's done alright :lol:

[istari_knight]

Full Pioneer Reference system :eek: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Sound-Vision-/293/m.html?item=371229160687&hash=item566efb74ef&pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&_ssn=spawnofdavros

[walpurgis]

Full Pioneer Reference system :eek: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Sound-Vision-/293/m.html?item=371229160687&hash=item566efb74ef&pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&_ssn=spawnofdavros

Apparently the amp comes equipped with "Ultimate Fidelity", whatever that means. :rolleyes:

I couldn't buy anything from somebody with such a bloody stupid user ID anyway.

[istari_knight]

I couldn't buy anything from somebody with such a bloody stupid user ID anyway.

Made me chuckle... You wouldn't like mine then :lol:

[walpurgis]

This is a load of bollox. Michell dust arm (nasty thing), £135 'Buy it Now'!! I wouldn't give a carrot for it.

According to eBay these are "trending" at £300!! Oh yeah, on what planet might that be? Ridiculous!!!!!:mental:

[prestonchipfryer]

This is a load of bollox. Michell dust arm (nasty thing), £135 'Buy it Now'!! I wouldn't give a carrot for it.

According to eBay these are "trending" at £300!! Oh yeah, on what planet might that be? Ridiculous!!!!!:mental:


Planet TWAT more than likely. Trending, what does it mean? What is the matter with them? :scratch:

[Macca]

'Trending' they say that on the radio now - 'lets see what's trending today' - what, is the word 'happening' not good enough now? Tossers.

[istari_knight]

Yeah its in the Facebook "trending news feed" as well... Must be a yank thing.

[dantheman91]

Who's bought it then ? Come on up own up :D

Twin transformers [one for digital, one for analogue output stage], power supply large enough for a small amp, analogue output stage that wouldn't look out of place in a £1K player AND SACD compatible for £45 ? Someone's done alright :lol:


Fook...................:(

[Mr Kipling]

'Trending' they say that on the radio now - 'lets see what's trending today' - what, is the word 'happening' not good enough now? Tossers.

HEYYYY!…

What's trending? What's trending man?

[hermit]

HEYYYY!…

What's trending? What's trending man?

Is it cassette decks? I just bought this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131371751865?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) lovely Sony TC-K81.

[Marco]

This is a load of bollox. Michell dust arm (nasty thing), £135 'Buy it Now'!! I wouldn't give a carrot for it.

According to eBay these are "trending" at £300!! Oh yeah, on what planet might that be? Ridiculous!!!!!:mental:

Link or it didn’t happen! ;)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Link or it didn’t happen! ;)

Marco.


Thought I'd included one.

Anyway: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-sweep-arm-brush-for-turntable-/141527570022?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item20f3b35666

[struth]

Never understood the thinking behind these things. If you need one then your record shouldn't be on the the tt in the first place.

[dantheman91]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-SX-300-Vintage-Stereo-Receiver-/131386531075?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Stereo_Receivers&hash=item1e973f5d03

I have one...........but worth £50 tops if that.........

:wowzer:

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-SX-300-Vintage-Stereo-Receiver-/131386531075?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Stereo_Receivers&hash=item1e973f5d03

I have one...........but worth £50 tops if that.........

:wowzer:


Nice, but it was the 'starter' model at the bottom of the receiver range. FM sensitivity is likely to be a bit low. Yes £50 max. Ten years ago you'd have got one at the boot sale for under a tenner.

[southall-1998]

These look cute. They are the humble Audio Note P-Zereo Mono Blocks. I've never heard them, any good?

Coming in at 8 watts! Best really for efficient speakers.

S.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-AUDIO-NOTE-P-ZERO-8-WATT-ECL82-Valve-Tube-Mono-Amplifiers-Amp-/221654182955

[Ninanina]

These look cute. They are the humble Audio Note P-Zereo Mono Blocks. I've never heard them, any good?

Coming in at 8 watts! Best really for efficient speakers.

S.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-AUDIO-NOTE-P-ZERO-8-WATT-ECL82-Valve-Tube-Mono-Amplifiers-Amp-/221654182955

I know the chap that runs Hifi Hanger, Stephen, and he is super to deal with and the most knowledgable hifi person I've ever met...very highly recommended :D

[walpurgis]

I know the chap that runs Hifi Hanger, Stephen, and he is super to deal with and the most knowledgable hifi person I've ever met...very highly recommended :D

I bought my Tannoys from Steve. Nice guy with a decent showroom. He gets some interesting vintage stock.

[istari_knight]

Another thumbs up from me for HifiHangar :thumbsup:

Imagine thinking these were from the 60's :lol: ... Bless. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bower-Wilkins-Sixties-Speakers-/161549550292?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item259d1a82d4

[walpurgis]

Imagine thinking these were from the 60's :lol: ... Bless. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bower-Wilkins-Sixties-Speakers-/161549550292?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item259d1a82d4

Ridiculous! Late fifties wasn't it. :eyebrows:

[Ninanina]

These look cute. They are the humble Audio Note P-Zereo Mono Blocks. I've never heard them, any good?

Coming in at 8 watts! Best really for efficient speakers.

S.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-AUDIO-NOTE-P-ZERO-8-WATT-ECL82-Valve-Tube-Mono-Amplifiers-Amp-/221654182955

These have now been reduced to £745 or Best Offer... I've been keeping an eye on them ;)

[southall-1998]

These have now been reduced to £745 or Best Offer... I've been keeping an eye on them ;)


Go and get them, Bev! :eyebrows:

S.

[Ninanina]

Go and get them, Bev! :eyebrows:

S.
Shane I don't need them. It's just that anything Audio Note I keep an eye on.. they are now pretty good value I think.. Go get them Shane :D

[ff1d1l]

Billy bargain

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4410a-Studio-Monitor-Pair-/181633049900?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item2a4a2c652c

These are good as they come, but with some tweaking they're a very class act indeed.

[walpurgis]

Apparently, these Heybrook Solo speakers are "legendary".

Funny, I thought they were a cheap vinyl wrapped basic model with economy drivers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-LEGENDARY-HEYBROOK-SOLO-B-BLACK-STANDMOUNT-SPEAKERS-/391020289467?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5b0aa01dbb

[walpurgis]

Pair of B&W DM2s in Lincolnshire. Going cheap (so far). Less than a day to go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM2-DM-2-Transmission-Line-Vintage-Retro-Speakers-/271729125998?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f44516a6e

[symon]

Pair of B&W DM2s in Lincolnshire. Going cheap (so far). Less than a day to go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM2-DM-2-Transmission-Line-Vintage-Retro-Speakers-/271729125998?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f44516a6e

They look tatty! ;)
Why did you pick them out? Are the speakers good, or just the price?

[walpurgis]

They look tatty! ;)
Why did you pick them out? Are the speakers good, or just the price?

They are a classic seventies true monitor speaker and well liked here on AOS. Several members use them. Usual price tends to be £100 to £200 depending on condition. These shouldn't be hard to smarten up.

[Gordon Steadman]

Anyone wan't a NEW TT??

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Tourne-disque-THORENS-TD-124-neuf-jamais-sorti-de-son-carton-depuis-35-ans-/111568258781?pt=FR_LC_TV_Son_Home_Cinema_Platines_ Vyniles&hash=item19f9fc86dd

[symon]

Thanks, Geoff. That's a really helpful answer. What do you mean by "true monitor speaker"?

[walpurgis]

Thanks, Geoff. That's a really helpful answer. What do you mean by "true monitor speaker"?

The DM2 was designed as a serious, no compromise speaker to meet the highest domestic and professional (compact studio monitor) standards of its era. Many found their way into recording studios. The 1/8 wavelength transmission line cabinet was unique at the time and worked extremely well. They are very solid and rigid and surprisingly hefty. By domestic standards, the DM2 was up with the best on the British market.

[symon]

Thanks.:clap:

[istari_knight]

Aye, good speakers the DM2. I found them surprisingly bass light but that was coming from IMF TLS50's... Would be interesting to hear another pair.

[walpurgis]

Aye, good speakers the DM2. I found them surprisingly bass light but that was coming from IMF TLS50's... Would be interesting to hear another pair.

Hardly a fair comparison James. Everything sounds bass light next to IMFs. ;)

[istari_knight]

I know, I know ! Thats why I mentioned it... Calling them bass light out of context would have been misleading. I know Dave successfully used his with a Mini-T amp but I found they needed 100wpc+ to "wake up"... Mind you the same was also true of the IMF's.

[walpurgis]

I know, I know ! Thats why I mentioned it... Calling them bass light out of context would have been misleading. I know Dave successfully used his with a Mini-T amp but I found they needed 100wpc+ to "wake up"... Mind you the same was also true of the IMF's.

What are you saying? :scratch: I'm pretty sure that if you put a genuine 100 watts through a pair they'd 'fry' in short order!! :D

(and didn't the B200 in the TLS50 have a 30 watt rating?)

[southall-1998]

Awesome!!!

S.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Van-den-Hul-The-Condor-MC-Moving-Coil-Cartridge-XG-LO-Gold-Version-0-32mV-/231120742463?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35cfdea83f

[istari_knight]

What are you saying? :scratch: I'm pretty sure that if you put a genuine 100 watts through a pair they'd 'fry' in short order!! :D

(and didn't the B200 in the TLS50 have a 30 watt rating?)

I'm saying that with average power output amps of the time they sound distinctly average. It took a 100wpc HK Citation beast to wake mine up... And yes I blew both B200's on my IMF's using it :lol:

[walpurgis]

I'm saying that with average power output amps of the time they sound distinctly average. It took a 100wpc HK Citation beast to wake mine up... And yes I blew both B200's on my IMF's using it :lol:

Serves you right! :lol:

Actually about thirty years ago I bought a new (ex demo) Legend P300 MosFET power amp which turned out over 200 rather nice sounding watts and I used to drive all sorts of low wattage high sensitivity speakers to high levels with it without blowing anything (16 ohm 8 watt Lowther Acoustas for instance). Tell a lie. I did burn out a pair of loose, crummy little Whitely Stentorian HF812 5 watt units I was trying out (the HF1016s I had were far better and the HF1216 better still). I wonder if anybody here remembers those or for that matter the contemporary Baker speakers, they were OK.

[walpurgis]

Well I won it. Cost me a whole £23.29 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141519745997?_trksid=p2060778.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I'll pick it up as soon as poss. It's a JVC AX-A441. Very little info on the net. I gather its 70 watts @ 8 ohms.

This is more or less all I could find: http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=bg&u=http://www.hifi-pictures.net/amplifiers-home/JVC%2520AX-A441/JVC%2520AX-A441.htm&prev=search

It looks decent, just hope it sounds decent. It was cheap enough. :)

Belated report back on this.

http://i57.tinypic.com/1zyh6df.jpg

I have to say it sounds bloody good. Very transparent and clean. Lots of grip too, seems to have bags of grunt. Rather chuffed actually. :)

[dantheman91]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-CR450-Power-Amplifier-and-Tuner-40w-2-Channel-/271733729220?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f4497a7c4


Beware item not working but advertised as working this was the one i had trouble with although i was given a refund to he's still selling it as working. Although i advised that it needs a lot of work why dont people listen :( pointless.

[Ali Tait]

Report it to Ebay Dan, save someone buying a duffer.

[hermit]

Unusual and rare Teac (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261724510126?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) cassette deck

[tubehunter]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301159157870?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Reasonable Audio Alchemy 'Digital Decoding Engine' DAC going for a sensible £90. Not a bad unit. Ends very shortly.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Alchemy-DDE-V1-0-Digital-Decoding-Engine-DAC-with-power-supply-/291343776113?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item43d5713971

[struth]

Reasonable Audio Alchemy 'Digital Decoding Engine' DAC going for a sensible £90. Not a bad unit. Ends very shortly.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Alchemy-DDE-V1-0-Digital-Decoding-Engine-DAC-with-power-supply-/291343776113?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item43d5713971

I have one of these and they are great things....worth getting

[struth]

dm2 mk2 in london

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM2-Mark-II-Speakers/131393310171?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D92e483a988ae46d4be0 1d654c1104edf%26pid%3D100204%26prg%3D2014040711523 9%26rk%3D12%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D181630709941

[karma67]

dm2 mk2 in london

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM2-Mark-II-Speakers/131393310171?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3D92e483a988ae46d4be0 1d654c1104edf%26pid%3D100204%26prg%3D2014040711523 9%26rk%3D12%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D181630709941

what are they like compared to the mrk 1?

[Ninanina]

These have now been reduced to £745 or Best Offer... I've been keeping an eye on them ;)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-AUDIO-NOTE-P-ZERO-8-WATT-ECL82-Valve-Tube-Mono-Amplifiers-Amp-/221654182955

Now reduced to £650 or best offer... quite a bargain now I believe...but then I'm a bit biased I suppose ;)

[walpurgis]

I keep poking about on eBay for a 'present' to me, but I can't find anything that takes my fancy apart from these KLH speakers that I don't have room for.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331433934189?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They are a bargain and very nice.

[shane]

Interesting unipivot, but where do you get the mercury these days?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271735227310?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true

[dantheman91]

Optimistic........Don't know the make of the arm :scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-150-Mk2-Vintage-Fully-working-/171636626112?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item27f65712c0

[CageyH]

An Okki Nokki for sale...

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Okki-Nokki-RCM-Record-Cleaning-Machine-Black-Little-use-less-than-a-month-old-/111570856916?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item19fa242bd4

[walpurgis]

I keep poking about on eBay for a 'present' to me, but I can't find anything that takes my fancy apart from these KLH speakers that I don't have room for.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331433934189?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They are a bargain and very nice.

Somebody on here really ought to buy these. Check the reviews, they really are super speakers. I wish I had the room for them. KLH speakers are excellent.

[struth]

domes look rusty.lol. and pick up London only......

[walpurgis]

domes look rusty.lol. and pick up London only......

No, that's the brown glue holding the tweeter grilles on. The are actually dome/cone units and sound very sweet (I've got a pair stashed away). Yes it is London collection. That's what I find frustrating, they're cheap, I'm not far away and I really want them, but I've run out of room! :(

[hermit]

The woofer surrounds look like they may need attention.

[struth]

No, that's the brown glue holding the tweeter grilles on. The are actually dome/cone units and sound very sweet (I've got a pair stashed away). Yes it is London collection. That's what I find frustrating, they're cheap, I'm not far away and I really want them, but I've run out of room! :(

Get them and sell another pair on the site. You'll likely make a profit into the bargain:D if you dont like em you can always flog em to some poor unsuspecting ;)

I might even borrow them:ner:

[symon]

Yeah, collection only. Otherwise I would be tempted to make an offer. I find it occasionally frustrating that so many nice things are collection only.

[walpurgis]

The woofer surrounds look like they may need attention.

No. They are doped fabric and just don't wear out. They can be re-doped easily if need be.

[karma67]

just bought them :)

[Reffc]

Rare and unusual...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-CARL-ZEISS-FUNKWERK-AlNiCo-cinema-speaker-in-a-wooden-case-/271701996954?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item3f42b3759a

[hermit]

Wharfedale Airedale project (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Airedale-speakers-/111568121874?_trksid=p2054897.l4275).

[Hudz]

Keep us posted as to how they compare with your Pageants plz Jaime:popcorn:
just bought them :)

[karma67]

Keep us posted as to how they compare with your Pageants plz Jaime:popcorn:
yep will do,i pick them up on saturday,been reading up about them and by all accounts they are very good....fingers crossed eh.

[walpurgis]

So you bought the Model 23s Jamie.

I've heard a quite a few KLH models and always liked them (I remember when they were on the UK market). I've owned a couple of pairs and they sounded sweet and punchy (quite similar to vintage ARs). Let us know how you get on with them.

You may need to do a recap and rewire to get the best from them. Should be very easy, as I believe there's only one capacitor and the wiring is simple. You could probably install modern terminals too. If you have tweeter problems, I have a spare pair of what I believe are the correct ones. If the cloth surround doping (sticky coating) on the bass drivers has become porous, I can advise you on treating this.

Enjoy them! :)

[karma67]

thanks mate,after your advice i thought id have a punt,ive talked to the seller and by all accounts both sets of drivers are working fine,although as you say,after so long a recap is most defiantly needed,i might even get my hands dirty this time and have a go myself! :)

[walpurgis]

I reckon you've got yourself a bargain there Jamie. Probably because not many people in this country know about them. In the US they are well regarded. I think they should realistically be worth a couple of hundred quid to a serious vintage buff, especially in tidy condition like these..

[struth]

Yep, if they could have been posted I'd have had em.;)

[walpurgis]

Just bought this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281558494642?_trksid=p2060778.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I've lusted after one for the last five years, but they're a bit dear new (at least £1200 for a cartridge is by my standards). Hopefully, this will be a good one!

This will be four ZYXs in my collection now. I may sell one of my R100s.

[struth]

Nice one Geoff.

[walpurgis]

Hopefully it is.

I'll have to flog something now. :)

[struth]

Hopefully it is.

I'll have to flog something now. :)

Join the club:(

[Audio Al]

[QUOTE]I'll have to flog something now./QUOTE]

Marco ? :D I think he may like it ;)

[walpurgis]

Nice Audio Technica AT-1005 Mk.II tonearm. £180 'buy it now'. Ends tonight.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Technica-AT1005-Mk2-tonearm-with-original-headshell-/261722787933?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3cefe4d05d

Excellent arm for MCs. I had one years ago, beautifully made.

[The Barbarian]

I have a spare Michell 'Syncro' that would fit nicely on.. but too expensive for me at the mo.. shame looks in nice nic

[The Barbarian]

Here Castle Acoustics used to make these for em

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-RACK-FOR-34-PRE-AMP-FM4-TUNER-AND-306-POWER-AMP-/151548708409?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item234901c639

[istari_knight]

Alright Andr'e ? Good to see you here again, flying visit or otherwise :cool:

Now I'm no David Bailey but do you think the seller was in need of a drink when taking the pictures ? Appears to have been suffering from the dreaded withdrawal shakes ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSE-505-SPEAKERS-/271740051138?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f44f81ec2

[The Barbarian]

The wife's pickies of me stalkers always come out the same for some reason

[walpurgis]

There really are some daft people about. This Michell dust arm has now been bid up to £155 so far. Why?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-A-Michell-sweep-arm-brush-for-turntable-boxed-very-nice-clean-example-/141529727521?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item20f3d44221

I wouldn't want it anywhere near my TT.

[walpurgis]

Is it me, or does this Technics tuner look like a hard drive?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-ST-X301L-Hi-fi-Home-Audio-Digital-LW-MW-FM-Tuner-Radio-Separate-Black-/141537873419?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item20f4508e0b

[The Barbarian]

:D

[southall-1998]

There really are some daft people about. This Michell dust arm has now been bid up to £155 so far. Why?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-A-Michell-sweep-arm-brush-for-turntable-boxed-very-nice-clean-example-/141529727521?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item20f3d44221

I wouldn't want it anywhere near my TT.

It looks good enough to clean my dry heels. Maybe I'll place a snipe!

S.

[The Black Adder]

Eyup Andre... good to see you ol chap...wot!...not arf! :D

[struth]

A stout pair of belts

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PETER-BELT-PWB-SPEAKERS-KEF-B139-BASS-T27-TWEETERS-FULLY-WORKING-/201259904796?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2edc066f1c

[walpurgis]

Interesting pair of seventies Allison speakers from the US.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Allison-Two-Vintage-Speakers-vary-rare-Made-in-the-USA-top-end-home-range-70s/221647077629?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140725133651%26meid%3D1212ecc3d9f945c99b0 e85e503d6a382%26pid%3D100276%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26 sd%3D281551491244

I remember these. Allison were well regarded.

[The Barbarian]

I heard 6's & 7's in the 80's they were great, nice looking speaker too.

[shane]

NOS Thorens TD124!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111568258781?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[The Barbarian]

only thing that will kill that is his zero feedback.

[Barry]

The wooden Pritchard AC-40 arm is a pretty rare beast! £800 seems a reasonable price for a mint sample of deck and arm. It would need a good service as I expect the grease has become dry with time; the seller claims the deck has remained unused in the box for 25 years.

[walpurgis]

The wooden Pritchard AC-40 arm is a pretty rare beast! £800 seems a reasonable price for a mint sample of deck and arm. It would need a good service as I expect the grease has become dry with time; the seller claims the deck has remained unused in the box for 25 years.

I have actually seen quite a few of these crop up on eBay over the years. Mainly in America.

[istari_knight]

Could be a laugh for a tenner http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wharfedale-diamond-/161559789369?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item259db6bf39

[tubehunter]

These are a couple of miles away from me


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-HPM-1500-SPEAKERS-Extremely-rare-/201252566708?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2edb9676b4

Shame about the price

[walpurgis]

A "subwolfer". Strictly for underdogs! :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sony-subwolfer-SA-CSD1-speaker-/281555651490?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418e064ba2

[dantheman91]

3X Pair of Tannoy Lockwoods :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-monitor-gold-Speakers-x-3-/261734489653?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cf0975e35

[istari_knight]

Would like to try V-Fets some time... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sony-v-fet-Amplifier-TA-5650-fully-working/201259861243?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Da60f9a37f18946ce8d0 63cf38d8b50be%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D281559979753&rt=nc

[walpurgis]

Would like to try V-Fets some time... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sony-v-fet-Amplifier-TA-5650-fully-working/201259861243?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Da60f9a37f18946ce8d0 63cf38d8b50be%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D281559979753&rt=nc

Lovely sounding amp.

[Wakefield Turntables]

3X Pair of Tannoy Lockwoods :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-monitor-gold-Speakers-x-3-/261734489653?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cf0975e35

OOOOOooooo, thanks for the heads up.

[struth]

seems a bit too cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-950-Wide-Body-Stereo-Turntable-/321642743423?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4ae366c67f

[walpurgis]

seems a bit too cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-950-Wide-Body-Stereo-Turntable-/321642743423?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4ae366c67f

At the moment. The serious bidders are likely to be trade and will pounce at the last knockings! ;)

[walpurgis]

Looks like some nut paid way too much for an empty pair of old KEF Concerto cabinets.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOW-SOLD-KEF-Concerto-Speaker-Cabinets-NOW-SOLD-/131397083980?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e97e0634c

That's about twice what a mint working pair with drive units are worth in my opinion.

[The Barbarian]

Authenticity That's what the buyer will be wanting, probably does not realise the cost..they are in very good condition {apart from the finish} it will be worth it for the buyer i suppose.

[Ninanina]

Looks like some nut paid way too much for an empty pair of old KEF Concerto cabinets.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOW-SOLD-KEF-Concerto-Speaker-Cabinets-NOW-SOLD-/131397083980?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e97e0634c

That's about twice what a mint working pair with drive units are worth in my opinion.

That's just crazy. A pair, complete with drivers, was recently sold for £109.. what is wrong with people.. :doh:

[shane]

3X Pair of Tannoy Lockwoods :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Lockwood-monitor-gold-Speakers-x-3-/261734489653?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cf0975e35


OOOOOooooo, thanks for the heads up.

I think you'll find its three speakers, not three pairs of speakers.

[walpurgis]

Just bought this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281558494642?_trksid=p2060778.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I've lusted after one for the last five years, but they're a bit dear new (at least £1200 for a cartridge is by my standards). Hopefully, this will be a good one!

This will be four ZYXs in my collection now. I may sell one of my R100s.

Wow, I've just been trying out my newly arrived ZYX R100 Yatra. I thought the regular R50 and R100 were great, this sounds really awesome. The sound is similar but more of it all, more expansive soundstage and depth, more impact, more sweetness and detail. The sound is literally seeming to construct itself in front of me independently of the speakers. And that's just through the little Usher S520s, which are astonishing me with their ability on the end of a good amp. God knows how this is going to sound through the Tannoys. All good stuff. Well pleased.

[struth]

:clapclapclap:

[The Barbarian]

Nice plinths for the 'GL75'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solid-Walnut-Wood-Plinth-For-Lenco-L75-Turntable-/361181001583?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item541810b76f

[joey]

These where at £300 when i last looked!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121544643297?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[The Barbarian]

deffo Tannoy silver monitor speakers

[walpurgis]

These where at £300 when i last looked!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121544643297?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Not surprising. The seller obviously does not know what they have there. They look like Tannoy Corner York enclosures, which have Silver 15" drivers. They look near mint. Fabulous. Just watch what they sell for. It'll be well into the thousands. the Vintage dealers will be all over these.


(Ha. See Andr'e pipped me to the post :))

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-1225-Turntable-Idler-drive-/271742558544?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

A dual idler for little money. think this has the 4 pole motor and 2 speed if memory serves.

[joey]

Not surprising. The seller obviously does not know what they have there. They look like Tannoy Corner York enclosures, which have Silver 15" drivers. They look near mint. Fabulous. Just watch what they sell for. It'll be well into the thousands. the Vintage dealers will be all over these.


(Ha. See Andr'e pipped me to the post :))

says on the listing they measure 10 inch, I didnt think Tannoy did a 10 inch monitor Silver?

I did recognise them as soon as i saw them listed. and to think he was given them! Wish someone would give me some, lusted after some for ages but i very much dought iv ever be able to afford some now as the prices have rocked of late.

[BTH K10A]

Not surprising. The seller obviously does not know what they have there. They look like Tannoy Corner York enclosures, which have Silver 15" drivers. They look near mint. Fabulous. Just watch what they sell for. It'll be well into the thousands. the Vintage dealers will be all over these.


(Ha. See Andr'e pipped me to the post :))

Too small to be Yorks. They are almost certainly Canterbury 12" Silvers. Should go for about £4k but they look to be better than usual so could go for a lot more.

[walpurgis]

Too small to be Yorks. They are almost certainly Canterbury 12" Silvers. Should go for about £4k but they look to be better than usual so could go for a lot more.

Having another look I reckon you're right Clark. Nice though. I've heard the 12" Silvers and found them very natural sounding.

[The Barbarian]

says on the listing they measure 10 inch, I didnt think Tannoy did a 10 inch monitor Silver?

They are 12" he will have just measured the cut out he can see thru the grill.

[mad-moon]

Ortofon Hi-Jack..A thing of beauty:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ortofon-Hi-Jack-Tonearm-Raise-Lowering-Device-Boxed-Suits-SPU-SMG-TD-124-/251794468041?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3aa01eacc9

[The Barbarian]

I have an old Monitor Audio 'Stylift' still sealed in the cupboard.

[Ninanina]

So why are Tannoy's so expensive?

As some may know I've owned a pair of DMT 15's and I was not impressed at all... ;)

[walpurgis]

So why are Tannoy's so expensive?

As some may know I've owned a pair of DMT 15's and I was not impressed at all... ;)

You should hear a good pair on the right system. They aren't perfect (what is?), but what some of them can do is sheer magic. Mine definitely and they are my twenty second pair (got it properly right at last). I love the things.

Anytime you're in London give me a shout and you can have a listen.

[Ninanina]

Anytime you're in London give me a shout and you can have a listen.

I might take you up on that sometime Geoff, not that I get to London that often. However I really do like my Heresy's, I know they are not to everyones taste, but I love them... :)

[mad-moon]

I have an old Monitor Audio 'Stylift' still sealed in the cupboard.

Picture..??

[The Barbarian]

here's one. I bought it to go with my old Monitor Audio 'ET500' Turntable but never used it..

[The Barbarian]

Nice condition, id have that if i had the spare cutter mi Bruvvers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Engineering-Mycro-Turntable-Record-Player-Hifi-Separate-Made-In-England-/121544945361?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item1c4ca4aed1

[The Barbarian]

Nice job

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD125-MKII-Turntable-Designer-Piece-Turntable-Overhauled-Warranty-/111573575332?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item19fa4da6a4

[BTH K10A]

Quite a lot of speaker for the money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-VITAVOX-Bitone-Major-Cabs-Each-With-S3-Drivers-and-15in-Bass-c-w-Crossovers-/271731933299?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f447c4073

[killie99]

Nice job, ridiculous price, but someone might be daft enough to pay it.


Nice job

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD125-MKII-Turntable-Designer-Piece-Turntable-Overhauled-Warranty-/111573575332?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item19fa4da6a4

[walpurgis]

Quite a lot of speaker for the money http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-VITAVOX-Bitone-Major-Cabs-Each-With-S3-Drivers-and-15in-Bass-c-w-Crossovers-/271731933299?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f447c4073

Now that's a proper pair of speakers.

[walpurgis]

seems a bit too cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EMT-950-Wide-Body-Stereo-Turntable-/321642743423?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4ae366c67f

This must have been sold and the listing ended early. The link now just takes you to an EMT eBay search page.

[struth]

Nice job, ridiculous price, but someone might be daft enough to pay it.

its not long adding up but a tad expensive. think id have to sell mine in bits lol

[Audio Al]

This must have been sold and the listing ended early. The link now just takes you to an EMT eBay search page.

Or removed by eBay

[istari_knight]

Ugliest thing I've seen for a while http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Triode-valve-amplifier-with-Magic-Eye-indicators-kind-of-Steampunk-maybe-/400844671228?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5d543448fc

[The Barbarian]

So why are Tannoy's so expensive?



One of the worlds great mysteries

:D

[Hudz]

Very tidy pair of Mission 730s. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-730-3-way-speakers-vintage-excellent-condition-for-age/151553810386?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=ai
Unfortunately at t'other end of the country and collection only:(

[The Barbarian]

They were good speakers those Martin..

[struth]

someone in Bedford area will get a bargain.

[walpurgis]

Very tidy pair of Mission 730s. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-730-3-way-speakers-vintage-excellent-condition-for-age/151553810386?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=ai
Unfortunately at t'other end of the country and collection only:(

Bit of a bargain. That's when Mission made 'proper' speakers!

[The Barbarian]

Can't believe someone put an offer on at £125 BIN

:rolleyes:

[The Barbarian]

If they were the version with the two tweeters i would have pressed the button & found a way of picking them up..

[walpurgis]

just bought them :)

How's it going with the KLH 23 speakers Jamie?

[karma67]

hi geoff,
i pick them up tomorrow morning mate :)

[walpurgis]

Here's a 'Classic' rarity. The first Richard Allan (Sugden) A21.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RICHARD-ALLAN-CLASS-A-STEREO-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER-/400844281387?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5d542e562b

[The Barbarian]

:thumbsup:

[dantheman91]

Very tidy pair of Mission 730s. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-730-3-way-speakers-vintage-excellent-condition-for-age/151553810386?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=ai
Unfortunately at t'other end of the country and collection only:(


Oh..........i remember them i bought a pair 6 year ago when i first started this journey.........they were rotten bass drivers gone mid range surrounds rotted......little did i know that they would of been a good speaker.:lol:

[The Barbarian]

Those '737R' you have in your avatar Dan are good uns, still have mine boxed up..Mine are the original version with the pink speckled backs & Audax Tweeter..I just went off Polyprop cones.

[struth]

an incredible price for a broken one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201262414981?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

an incredible price for a broken one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201262414981?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

There are some daft buggers about.

(I still reckon you should sell that one you've got Grant. That bias belt will fail sooner or later, then you'll be lumbered. Yeah, I know I've said it before :))

[struth]

I have a spare belt for it.:eyebrows: