Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[walpurgis]

I have a spare belt for it.:eyebrows:

Sorry Grant, I'd forgotten. You did mention that.

But, it's tricky to fit and get the bearings adjusted right, that's if you've got the tools to reach inside (and then remember the right way up for the bottom ball race and get it back in without the balls falling back out without using grease. Has to be fine oil only) and solder tiny wires at silly angles as you do it (three handed job). Oh and you have to figure out whether the belt goes back on with the bias helix extended or contracted. That'll take a couple of goes and also you have to get the adjuster dial exactly in the right position, otherwise the dial markings will be meaningless. It was a pain to do. I know, I had mine apart several times just to get it right.

[struth]

Aye, I read up on it and tbh dont fancy it much lol. It will likely go back on market tbh as The arezzo is likely getting sold alas. Cannot afford 2 top TT;s. although the arezzo is superb and I will miss it. I think I will keep the thorens. The Nak pre will go as well(never thought I'd say that)

[walpurgis]

Do you really have to part with the SRM? Or maybe what I'm asking is, are you finding the TD160 that good in comparison? I wouldn't be surprised. The Thorens may be comparatively simple, but it is a fine TT.

[BTH K10A]

Just so you know where everything is and what it does ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORAL-5-WAY-6-SPEAKER-SYSTEM-BX-1201-100-WATT-VINTAGE/271736627613?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D27676%26meid%3Df3c73ecb0e5c4e1c90d06f59c88ec a76%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D2717 31933299

[walpurgis]

Just so you know where everything is and what it does ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CORAL-5-WAY-6-SPEAKER-SYSTEM-BX-1201-100-WATT-VINTAGE/271736627613?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D27676%26meid%3Df3c73ecb0e5c4e1c90d06f59c88ec a76%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D2717 31933299

I've seen those before. Coral made some lovely stuff. I'm pretty sure I've got a pair or two of those horn tweeters. They were sold under various brand names, including Eagle in the UK. Model CT10 if I recall, they were only cheap, but sounded very nice.

[walpurgis]

Sony 2244 quadrophonic pre-amp. Looks in pretty good nick. Must be a rare item now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sony-2244-solid-state-amp-/161563708213?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item259df28b35

Can't recall what Quadrophonic system Sony used. QS, SQ?

[walpurgis]

Mordaunt Short Pageant II speakers going cheap. In Newport. Ending very soon.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970s-Vintage-Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-Series-2-speakers-/221658636985?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item339be262b9

[The Barbarian]

Sony 2244 quadrophonic pre-amp. Looks in pretty good nick. Must be a rare item now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sony-2244-solid-state-amp-/161563708213?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item259df28b35

Can't recall what Quadrophonic system Sony used. QS, SQ?

Nice I think they came out around 1972

[struth]

Mordaunt Short Pageant II speakers going cheap. In Newport. Ending very soon.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970s-Vintage-Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-Series-2-speakers-/221658636985?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item339be262b9

always think s very suspicious when people post sales pics that have almost no light and out of focus etc.

[walpurgis]

always think s very suspicious when people post sales pics that have almost no light and out of focus etc.

Judging by the seller's I.D. I'd say it's a female. She's probably crap at taking pictures. :D

(hardly surprising. How many women do you know who can handle a camera properly? Many blokes are useless too)

[The Barbarian]

If a seller cannot be arsed with a picture they generally will take the same attitude when packing imho.

[istari_knight]

Judging by the seller's I.D. I'd say it's a female. She's probably crap at taking pictures. :D

(hardly surprising. How many women do you know who can handle a camera properly? Many blokes are useless too)

Guilty as charged :D

[struth]

Sony 2244 quadrophonic pre-amp. Looks in pretty good nick. Must be a rare item now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sony-2244-solid-state-amp-/161563708213?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item259df28b35

Can't recall what Quadrophonic system Sony used. QS, SQ?

Early and very rare QUAD preamplifiers with a twist : a delay line !

Said delay incorporates professional electret condenser microphones and a dynamic driver unit in its air pipe.
The delay is then sent to the rear speakers' outputs to create reverberation. User-adjustable with three delay times, both TA-2244 and TA-2240 allow for the listener to access exciting and realistic concert hall sound.

The TA-2244 provides front and rear signals ; the TA-2240 only provides rear signals so it is more of a Quad adaptor than a full standalone preamplifier.

Made to be mated with four SS-9500 "bongo" omnidirectional loudspeakers, two TA-3200F powerhouses and the TC-366-4, a Quad version of the TC-377 bestseller (named TC-6364 in Japan).

The TA-2240 can be used a Quadradial supplement to the TA-2000. Very nice though :eyebrows:

[The Barbarian]

Grant:
The Sony 'TC366/4' Quadradial machine was not a Quad version of the 'TC377' it was a Quady version of the standard 'TC366'

[The Black Adder]

Very nice DAC here...

10kg of metal clad goodness... this one has been updated too!

Even in it's standard form it's simply superb.... I have one! :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEAC-ESOTERIC-D10-DAC-300-pounds-upgrades-/121537644505?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item1c4c3547d9

[istari_knight]

Midrange ES amp at a very attractive price [for now!] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261731136394?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These look interesting... Worth a bash for under £30 ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231455125416?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[istari_knight]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Acoustic-Research-AR-7-AR7-speakers-LOOK-99P-START-/281567896917?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418ec12555

When you see it you will :doh:

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Acoustic-Research-AR-7-AR7-speakers-LOOK-99P-START-/281567896917?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418ec12555

Not worth a carrot. Not with cheap twincone non original replacement drivers in. Spares only I'd say.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Acoustic-Research-AR-7-AR7-speakers-LOOK-99P-START-/281567896917?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418ec12555

When you see it you will :doh:

99p start but the current price is 10p lol

[istari_knight]

99p start but the current price is 10p lol

Bingo ! :lol:

[istari_knight]

Not worth a carrot. Not with cheap twincone non original replacement drivers in. Spares only I'd say.

I missed that ! Makes it a double :doh::doh:

[walpurgis]

Linn Systemdec! Must be the only one in existence. :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-systemdec-IIX-/331446055026?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4d2bb97072

[The Barbarian]

Double trouble :lolsign:

[southall-1998]

Linn Systemdec! Must be the only one in existence. :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-systemdec-IIX-/331446055026?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4d2bb97072


What a twit!

S.

[The Barbarian]

Got yourself one of those Koetsu 'Urushi Tsugaru' carts yet Shane?

:D

[southall-1998]

Got yourself one of those Koetsu 'Urushi Tsugaru' carts yet Shane?

:D


I simply poo them out!

S.

[The Barbarian]

:peace:

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171640072692?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Still cheap enough.

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171640072692?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Still cheap enough.

They will fetch more. That see through grille in front of the white baffle looks odd, could just be the camera flash. Prefer mine in black. Superb little speakers.

[struth]

They will fetch more. That see through grille in front of the white baffle looks odd, could just be the camera flash. Prefer mine in black. Superb little speakers.

A black pair made 170 last week, but postage was a fair bit cheaper. I'd expect these to go for about 135 at a guess.. and yeah they look poor with grills on but may be as you say the flash. Look good nude though. Could easy paint the grill black

[jollyfix]

I had a look at these yesterday, but coming from a home DJ set up put me off. Great speakers though.

[walpurgis]

I had a look at these yesterday, but coming from a home DJ set up put me off. Great speakers though.

Why?

[jollyfix]

Every home Dj i have known tends to blast it out, full volume . There is a very good chance these have been driven hard to say the least.

[RichB]

Every home Dj i have known tends to blast it out, full volume . There is a very good chance these have been driven hard to say the least.

True is that but my old missions from my dj days still perform ok on the end of a mini t amp. I also had a pair of ruark talismans in my dj days and along with the decks and a pioneer a400 they did the business at many a house party. I sold them in a fit of youthful daftness and would have those ruarks back in a heartbeat.

[struth]

Look to be in decent nick so maybe he was careful with em.....alas they wont be mine....at least I dont think so;)

[jollyfix]

True is that but my old missions from my dj days still perform ok
Fair point Rich.

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131406676351?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
maybe we should take bets on how much these will finally go for.:popcorn:

[istari_knight]

I've seen it all now ! :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIFI-audio-perfect-Finished-dual-2-0-channel-amplifier-CLONE-Classic-QUAD405-/251800124107?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3aa074facb

[istari_knight]

Fugly but decent http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Sony-Speakers-/321646134690?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4ae39a85a2

[RichB]

I've seen it all now ! :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIFI-audio-perfect-Finished-dual-2-0-channel-amplifier-CLONE-Classic-QUAD405-/251800124107?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3aa074facb

If it's good enough for the Queen of England, cologne to bring back memories lol

Love some of the Engrish on these ads. Google translate got a lot to answer for.

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131406676351?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
maybe we should take bets on how much these will finally go for.:popcorn:

At this time of the year, I reckon around £1300. (unless some far east buyer wants them badly, then £2300 :))

[struth]

the ushers only made 104 quid. doh

[jollyfix]

I'd expect these to go for about 135 at a guess..
With p&p at £ 27.68, almost spot on Grant.

[struth]

I sorely wanted to bid on them but went back to bed so i couldnt:lol: they look in good co!dition but youll only know what drivers are like once you here them.

[walpurgis]

There may be another pair available before too long Grant. ;)

[hermit]

very nice Kenwood (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231455914820?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)turntable

[istari_knight]

There I was innocently browsing eBay's newest hifi listings and I happened across this filth :D

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/Oops_zps55df4264.jpg

I think he uploaded the wrong photo - OOPS ! :rofl:

[struth]

could be right..it does look like a pioneer:lol: it at least has TWIN decks:eyebrows:

[jollyfix]

There I was innocently browsing eBay's newest hifi listings and I happened across this filth :D

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c129/istari_knight9/Oops_zps55df4264.jpg

I think he uploaded the wrong photo - OOPS ! :rofl:
:lol::stalks::lol:

[RichB]

:lol::stalks::lol:

69 pounds too!

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351289663404?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This looks to be a potentially great buy. Nice speakers and amp with a cassette that may be fixable thrown in....London as per usual though:(

[shane]

Reminds me of the famous Ebay Yellow Dress.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=649640

[walpurgis]

Decent looking Goodmans One Ten receiver. Rare in this condition (rare anyway now). These are excellent sounding units and surprisingly punchy. Has DIN connections if I recall. Well worth grabbing, it looks as though it'll be cheap.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOODMANS-ONE-TEN-VINTAGE-AMPLIFIER-MANUAL-AND-BOX-/391031510397?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item5b0b4b557d

[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351289663404?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

This looks to be a potentially great buy. Nice speakers and amp with a cassette that may be fixable thrown in....London as per usual though:(



London as per usual though;):D

[istari_knight]

Worth a watch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-ACOUSTIC-RESEARCH-AR-TUNER-with-manual-/351291727471?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item51ca9e5e6f

My mint one went for £100 6 years ago... If the matching amp comes along you'll have a lovely pair.

[walpurgis]

Musical Fidelity Synthesis integrated amplifier. Quite rare now. Looks like it'll be cheap, ends tomorrow.

A cut above the average integrated of the time. Has a reasonable MC input too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MUSIC-FIDELITY-SYNTHESIS-STERO-AMP-/291354868384?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item43d61a7aa0

[Gordon Steadman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crosley-Executive-USB-Portable-Turntable-Retro-Record-Player-Speakers-MP3-Black-/201248908734?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2edb5ea5be


:lol:

[istari_knight]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crosley-Executive-USB-Portable-Turntable-Retro-Record-Player-Speakers-MP3-Black-/201248908734?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2edb5ea5be


:lol:

I'm not 100% sure why some sellers do this but its actually quite common to see power-sellers asking ££££ for relatively low value items... But there is a pattern ! There's always only one or two left with loads sold [if you click the link showing how many are sold below the BIN button you can see what price they sold for.] I think its easier for the seller to artificially boost the price to a value no one in their right mind will click until they restock then rather than relist from scratch they can just revise the price.

I think :)

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crosley-Executive-USB-Portable-Turntable-Retro-Record-Player-Speakers-MP3-Black-/201248908734?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2edb5ea5be


:lol:

There has been 14 sld all at £99.95. this one has a 1 and a 0 in front of it.....:D

[Gordon Steadman]

There has been 14 sld all at £99.95. this one has a 1 and a 0 in front of it.....:D

£99.95:lol:

[struth]

A nice leak from the 70's this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-2200-STEREO-STEREO-Integrated-Amplifier-Amp-with-4-channel-matrix-GWO-/221666093879?ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:GB:1123

these were quite good if memory serves.

[hermit]

Sony TA-5650 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sony-v-fet-Amplifier-TA-5650-fully-working/201267615909?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D27676%26meid%3D31910b2d913b4f49a8d7179dbaa2 82f4%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D281 568062858) - nice clean example.

[Barry]

Still plenty of time to pick up this bargain! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131406614416?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=767506257398&rmvSB=true

Just look at the bidding history! I'm sure sociologists have a word for this phenomenon - it's called 'madness'! :mental: (Or maybe 'tulipomania'.)

[The Barbarian]

A nice leak from the 70's this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-2200-STEREO-STEREO-Integrated-Amplifier-Amp-with-4-channel-matrix-GWO-/221666093879?ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:GB:1123

these were quite good if memory serves.

Well i have a Leak 'Delta 75' Tuner/Amp that sounds quite Good. The 'Delta 30' & '70' were basically old Leak 'Stereo 30' & 'Stereo 70' in a new design enclosure.

[jollyfix]

All this chat about tone controls etc, reminded me of a few graphic equalizers i used to have many years ago. i like the look of this one, good quality sound too.:lol:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/graphic-equalizer-seperate-/271747892113?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3f456fc391

also selling these quad speakers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-of-Quad-speakers-/271747895420?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f456fd07c

[Barry]

All this chat about tone controls etc, reminded me of a few graphic equalizers i used to have many years ago. i like the look of this one, good quality sound too.:lol:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/graphic-equalizer-seperate-/271747892113?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3f456fc391

also selling these quad speakers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-of-Quad-speakers-/271747895420?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f456fd07c

Curious image for the Quad speakers! :scratch:

[Barry]

Well i have a Leak 'Delta 75' Tuner/Amp that sounds quite Good. The 'Delta 30' & '70' were basically old Leak 'Stereo 30' & 'Stereo 70' in a new design enclosure.

A new and inferior design enclosure - I really dislike the cosmetics of the Leak Delta equipment! :(

[RichB]

Curious image for the Quad speakers! :scratch:

Aye, what's the deal with the duvet pic?

[walpurgis]

Pair of Tannoy DC1000 in Ipswich at £150 'buy it now'.

They're quite good fun, if a little coloured.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-DC1000-Dual-Concentric-Pair-Used-Perfect-Working-Order-/261744034699?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cf129038b

[ff1d1l]

Possibly not a bargain....But still pretty droolworthy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/McINTOSH-MC2205-C32-PRE-POWER-AMPS-WOOD-CASES-MANUALS-V-V-RARE-IN-UK/141545125342?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3Df50ed523b4ea461a96e 093eed750e592%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D201267615909

[Marco]

Yeah, totally gorgeous! :drool:

Marco.

[dantheman91]

Pair of Tannoy DC1000 in Ipswich at £150 'buy it now'.

They're quite good fun, if a little coloured.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-DC1000-Dual-Concentric-Pair-Used-Perfect-Working-Order-/261744034699?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cf129038b

They sold...........:)

[Barry]

Possibly not a bargain....But still pretty droolworthy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/McINTOSH-MC2205-C32-PRE-POWER-AMPS-WOOD-CASES-MANUALS-V-V-RARE-IN-UK/141545125342?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3Df50ed523b4ea461a96e 093eed750e592%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D201267615909

Wow - look at all those sound mutilating features available on the pre-amp! Never mind there are pretty blue meters on the poweramp - so that's all right then!

[The Barbarian]

:exactly:

:harp:

[struth]

Castle Isis (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221665245059?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[Ninanina]

If I didn't own the AN Oto I would have this in a flash... they are supposed to be very good indeed::: and a bargain price ...;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191489510014?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

If I didn't own the AN Oto I would have this in a flash... they are supposed to be very good indeed::: and a bargain price ...;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191489510014?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Maybe it is, but five years ago, you'd have bought it for about £70.

Prices are getting sillier by the day. Plasticky eighties turntables fetching over £100 lately. Daft! Crappy old Wharfedale Lintons going for the same too.

[Ninanina]

Maybe it is, but five years ago, you'd have bought it for about £70.

Prices are getting sillier by the day. Plasticky eighties turntables fetching over £100 lately. Daft! Crappy old Wharfedale Lintons going for the same too.

I agree Geoff that some old stuff is now getting silly money... and I cannot believe these speakers are worth the current bid:::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121544643297?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I guess they will go for >6K and that buys an awful lot of NEW speakers!!

[Macca]

I agree Geoff that some old stuff is now getting silly money... and I cannot believe these speakers are worth the current bid:::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121544643297?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I guess they will go for >6K and that buys an awful lot of NEW speakers!!

It also buys a lot of awful new speakers. Big Tannoy DC, properly sorted, are very hard to beat for the money, even at today's prices.

[Macca]

Maybe it is, but five years ago, you'd have bought it for about £70.

Prices are getting sillier by the day. Plasticky eighties turntables fetching over £100 lately. Daft! Crappy old Wharfedale Lintons going for the same too.

I'll dispute that, too. ;) Ten years ago a Claymore was around £150. Add in inflation you get £250. Never seen one as cheap as £75 in 20 years unless it was spares or repairs.

Agree about the Lintons, though. Not all vintage is good.

[walpurgis]

Makes me rather glad I've got all the equipment I need (and more)! :D

[istari_knight]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-pair-of-ESL-57s-/251806145527?hash=item3aa0d0dbf7

Probably still too dear ?

[The Barbarian]

Great speakers. They look like Mk.II

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Acoustics-Pembroke-HiFi-speakers-with-stands-Mahogany-finish-handed-pair/151557105216?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3Da7f6ffa0084d4990ae5 d8ae8a6fb530e%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D8%26 sd%3D221665245059

[istari_knight]

Could be worth a punt ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351289663404?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

Could be worth a punt ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351289663404?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I put that up earlier; looks to be a very good buy for someone local.

[istari_knight]

I put that up earlier; looks to be a very good buy for someone local.

:doh: Sorry I must have missed it. I've messaged the seller & he's willing to meet up on the M25... Still too far for me unfortunately.

[struth]

I reckon these are worth 2 times the asking easily. If I was down London way ...............:eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

:doh: Sorry I must have missed it. I've messaged the seller & he's willing to meet up on the M25... Still too far for me unfortunately.

You're not that far away James.



(and it should all just about fit in the basket on the front of your bicycle :D)

[istari_knight]

Dont tempt me ! I've already fought temptation & won on this occasion so some other lucky git can have them :D Currently in a cycle of watching & then deleting before watching again each TA-5650 that gets listed...

[walpurgis]

Dont tempt me ! I've already fought temptation & won on this occasion so some other lucky git can have them :D Currently in a cycle of watching & then deleting before watching again each TA-5650 that gets listed...

Ah yes TA-5650, very nice and very special. Even rarer TA-8650, scarcely ever seen for sale.

[struth]

:lol: I have one on watch myself....but I think I will fight it off...nice though....alas there is still the worry of the PS-2250 :doh:

[walpurgis]

The thing to remember with VFET Sony amps is that while they sound superb, they can be a bit fragile and there are no VFET replacements.

A safer bet is the '01 series Trio amps. They sound great too.

[The Barbarian]

For all the people who {evidently} ignore my Castle Acoustics links you absolutely mad!

[struth]

Never ignored it Andre; in fact I saw it yesterday on bay I think but it is pickup only. Nice speaks though plus stands.....one of the drawbacks of living in Scotia:lol:

[walpurgis]

Doing the usual. Trawling eBay for goodies. Can't find anything really significant so far (bought a cheap phono stage earlier, may be crap).

[struth]

Doing the usual. Trawling eBay for goodies. Can't find anything really significant so far (bought a cheap phono stage earlier, may be crap).

What? :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

What? :eyebrows:

Keeping quiet about that one. If it's good I may just try to flog it for a (modest) profit.

[struth]

I see.[emoji12] I was watching one tonight and thought it might have been that .Won't say what though

[shane]

Nice tidy TT2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-TT2-Turntable-/231461983084?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:3160

[istari_knight]

For all the people who {evidently} ignore my Castle Acoustics links you absolutely mad!

I'm guessing many have never heard a pair used with quality amplification that compliments them Andr'e... Old pair of Durhams I had sounded pish on some very well respected SS amps and yet when connected to a decent EL34 amp they produced one of the finest sound's I've ever achieved [well, for acoustic type music anyway!]

[istari_knight]

This chap appears to be selling his system http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/tbaac2/m.html?item=321645544766&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I'm not a huge fan of Dynaudio but the amp+cdp are quite nice.

[brian2957]

For all the people who {evidently} ignore my Castle Acoustics links you absolutely mad!

Nope didn't ignore it Andre . I checked the mileage to Fleetwood and it's just a bit too far :(
I had a pair of Clydes in that finish years ago and it brought back memories . Absolutely beautiful , and these look in pristine condition.

[walpurgis]

Some decent speaker cables. A little pricey for used items.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-Japan-SPz-Speaker-Cable-/271742335904?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Audio_Ca bles_Adapters&hash=item3f451afba0

[Audio Al]

Some decent speaker cables. A little pricey for used items.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-Japan-SPz-Speaker-Cable-/271742335904?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Audio_Ca bles_Adapters&hash=item3f451afba0


Whats wrong ? you even get free P&P :lol:

[struth]

could easily be fakes...i mean how do you prove it.

[jollyfix]

Some decent speaker cables. A little pricey for used items.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-Japan-SPz-Speaker-Cable-/271742335904?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Audio_Ca bles_Adapters&hash=item3f451afba0
:eek:

[istari_knight]

I still cant get over the fact Akroyd used £2 tweeters in speakers of this price :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Royd-RR1-speakers-/281576030575?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418f3d416f

[Barry]

Some decent speaker cables. A little pricey for used items.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-Japan-SPz-Speaker-Cable-/271742335904?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Audio_Ca bles_Adapters&hash=item3f451afba0

I can make you some and I'll only charge you £4,500 !

[walpurgis]

I can make you some and I'll only charge you £4,500 !

Well thanks Barry.

I make the best cables around though. :)

[BTH K10A]

A cheap introduction to proper speakers :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251780199740?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They also give plenty of scope to play around with different drivers, horns, crossovers on the upgrade path

[walpurgis]

A cheap introduction to proper speakers :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251780199740?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They also give plenty of scope to play around with different drivers, horns, crossovers on the upgrade path

I'd swear they're the ones I pointed out last week.

[istari_knight]

I'd swear they're the ones I pointed out last week.

Nice ! Just think, you couldn't buy one single knackered old LS3/5a for that :D

[The Barbarian]

I'm guessing many have never heard a pair used with quality amplification that compliments them Andr'e... Old pair of Durhams I had sounded pish on some very well respected SS amps and yet when connected to a decent EL34 amp they produced one of the finest sound's I've ever achieved [well, for acoustic type music anyway!]

When i had the 'Pembrokes' i was using Manticore 'Mantra'/Manticore 'Magician'/Mayware 'MC-7V'+'T24'.. Quad '44'/'405/2'

Sounded wonderful.

[joey]

they sold for £5700 in the end,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121544643297?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Ali Tait]

Wow. Not even a pair.

[istari_knight]

When i had the 'Pembrokes' i was using Manticore 'Mantra'/Manticore 'Magician'/Mayware 'MC-7V'+'T24'.. Quad '44'/'405/2'

Sounded wonderful.

I quite fancy Mikes [Idlewithnodrive] system PS-6750/TA-5650/Castle Conway... Looks lovely too :cool: I am a bit of a Sony fanboi though :mental:

[istari_knight]

Cant see the top end being too "airy" on these :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radford-monitor-loudspeakers-/301503711048?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4633058748

[The Barbarian]

I quite fancy Mikes [Idlewithnodrive] system PS-6750/TA-5650/Castle Conway... Looks lovely too :cool: I am a bit of a Sony fanboi though :mental:

The Conway Mk.II are the only pair of Castles i did not like. Love the Mk.I's tho

[Ninanina]

they sold for £5700 in the end,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121544643297?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Just a crazy price... I just can't believe they are worth that sort of money, I bet the seller is well happy though ;)

[The Barbarian]

Nothing is worth nothing, Things are worth what you get for em.. Fads drive prices up so it seems.

[istari_knight]

The Conway Mk.II are the only pair of Castles i did not like. Love the Mk.I's tho

They are on the "to try" list along with Howard Mk.I ;)

[The Barbarian]

They are on the "to try" list along with Howard Mk.I ;)

The 'Conway' Mk.I & 'Howard' Mk.I both use massive hard wired crossovers..Tons of room for big boutique caps..

[istari_knight]

The 'Conway' Mk.I & 'Howard' Mk.I both use massive hard wired crossovers..Tons of room for big boutique caps..

Just a pity they don't come up for sale very often daan saaf.

[The Barbarian]

See that big Board on da bottom that's where the crossover is mounted Chief



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Acoustics-Conway-Stereo-Speakers-in-wooden-case-/351295391393?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item51cad646a1

[Beobloke]

Decent looking pair of Goodmans RB65 speakers here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-RB-65-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/171656371481?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27f7845d19

Cheap, decent and very underrated IMHO.

[Ninanina]

See that big Board on da bottom that's where the crossover is mounted Chief



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Acoustics-Conway-Stereo-Speakers-in-wooden-case-/351295391393?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item51cad646a1

Now they really do look like a bargain for someone.. :)

[The Barbarian]

Now they really do look like a bargain for someone.. :)

Don't let the Queen Anne version put you off, the feet are only screwed on & that wood frame Grill just pulls off, you got a standard pair of 'Conway' Mk.I then, minus the low level Metal frames ofc..

[istari_knight]

I prefer them with Queen Anne legs :eyebrows:

This will be a bit of a bargain too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Receiver-NAD-160A-/191493616024?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Stereo_Receivers&hash=item2c95e8b198

I'm 99% sure I have a complete spare set of knobs for one of these if anyone fancies taking it on.

[struth]

I know nothing about electronics but the potentiometer is broken :eyebrows:

[The Barbarian]

James: Got one already but mines say New Acoustic Dimension 160, that must be a late version.. Nice & warm sounding get warm anorl. My New Acoustic Dimension 'Model 60' intergrated does too.

[The Barbarian]

I know nothing about electronics but the potentiometer is broken :eyebrows:

No it's not thats how they are

[istari_knight]

I know nothing about electronics but the potentiometer is broken :eyebrows:

Yerp, its a dual concentric linear type IIRC... Should be replaceable for under £10.


James: Got one already but mines say New Acoustic Dimension 160, that must be a late version.. Nice & warm sounding get warm anorl. My New Acoustic Dimension 'Model 60' intergrated does too.

I've had both before :D very underrated amps, totally different class to the early 80's crap they turned out.

[struth]

A set of spendors (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271744284499?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) not too far from me

[hermit]

A set of spendors (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271744284499?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) not too far from me

Are you tempted Grant?

[struth]

Are you tempted Grant?

ever so slightly Paul :D

[struth]

and this nice dac (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Monarchy-22A-DAC-MADE-IN-USA-TAS-STEREOPHILE-RECOMMENDED-CLASS-A-AUDIO-RARE-/321635189282?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae2f38222) has come up for sale :eyebrows:

Believe they are quite good.:lol:

don't look Rick

[The Barbarian]

:nocomment:

[Audio Al]

I prefer them with Queen Anne legs :eyebrows:

This will be a bit of a bargain too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Receiver-NAD-160A-/191493616024?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Stereo_Receivers&hash=item2c95e8b198

I'm 99% sure I have a complete spare set of knobs for one of these if anyone fancies taking it on.

Shipping from Lithuania :eek:

[hermit]

ever so slightly Paul :D

I thought I heard them calling you. You don't need me to remind you that they don't come up so often in these parts. It would be almost churlish not to have a bid. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

[walpurgis]

and this nice dac (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Monarchy-22A-DAC-MADE-IN-USA-TAS-STEREOPHILE-RECOMMENDED-CLASS-A-AUDIO-RARE-/321635189282?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae2f38222) has come up for sale :eyebrows:

Believe they are quite good.:lol:

don't look Rick


:exactly: That's why I've kept two of them (the b and c versions).

[Ninanina]

and this nice dac (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Monarchy-22A-DAC-MADE-IN-USA-TAS-STEREOPHILE-RECOMMENDED-CLASS-A-AUDIO-RARE-/321635189282?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ae2f38222) has come up for sale :eyebrows:


How does it compare with your AN Dac Grant ?

[walpurgis]

Another dead Rega R200 arm. They're all going to end up like this sooner or later. Time to steer clear of them folks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-R200-Tonearm-Excellent-Condition-with-Headshell-Bias-Not-Working-/391038225005?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b0bb1ca6d

And here's another:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-Planar-RB-200-R-200-Tonearm-Spares-Or-Repairs-/391038240437?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b0bb206b5

[struth]

How does it compare with your AN Dac Grant ?

I'd say it is very musical and detailed, although I have the Dip connected. not tried it without. I like my AN but I think this pips it tbh.

[Ninanina]

I'd say it is very musical and detailed, although I have the Dip connected. not tried it without. I like my AN but I think this pips it tbh.

I'm pleased to hear you are impressed with your new purchase Grant.. I love my AN Dac... it just sounds so natural...so if you have improved the sound with your new Dac then it must be very good indeed.. ;)

[istari_knight]

Some chunky O/T's on this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-fisher-tube-stereo-receiver-amplifier-/161574580317?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item259e98705d

[Ninanina]

Some chunky O/T's on this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-fisher-tube-stereo-receiver-amplifier-/161574580317?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item259e98705d

I had one of those Fisher tuner/amps, but unfortunately it was smashed in transit from the USA... it still sounded superb even in it's smashed state...;)

I sold it for next to nothing for spares/repairs... ;)

[struth]

The Sony TT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251791593585?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) is still razzing me from close by too.....and not just me:eek:

[Ninanina]

Interesting speakers::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTRO-VOICE-PATRICIAN-CORNER-SPEAKERS-/171655356721?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27f774e131

[struth]

You'd need a big house for those I'd guess.....look nice

[walpurgis]

Interesting speakers::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTRO-VOICE-PATRICIAN-CORNER-SPEAKERS-/171655356721?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27f774e131

Those are lovely. They are meant to stand right in the corner and use the walls as part of the horn mouth, that's why they are open at the rear sides. Bet they sound great.

[Ninanina]

They appealed to me because they are horny.. ;)

[walpurgis]

They appealed to me because they are horny.. ;)

Can't take you anywhere Bev. You just won't behave! :nono:

[Ninanina]

Can't take you anywhere Bev. You just won't behave! :nono:

Oooops... :doh:

[istari_knight]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-FM4-Tuner-34-Pre-amp-405-2-Amp-Marantz-CD-65-RAM100-Speakers-/131413445818?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item1e98da0cba

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-FM4-Tuner-34-Pre-amp-405-2-Amp-Marantz-CD-65-RAM100-Speakers-/131413445818?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item1e98da0cba

Good pictures:lol:

[The Barbarian]

That's odd cos last time i looked they would not let you list an item without a picture!

[istari_knight]

Good pictures:lol:

Not to mention the almost poetic description :eek:

[Audio Al]

Not to mention the almost poetic description :eek:

And 1 feedback

[istari_knight]

That's odd cos last time i looked they would not let you list an item without a picture!

Same here, they wouldn't allow the use of a single library picture or one below a certain resolution either.

[Xapito]

And 1 feedback

So.... basically, everyone here will be bidding on these, riiiiighttt?? :lol:

[Xapito]

These look nice!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Philips-HiFi-speakers-in-unique-custom-made-corner-cabinets-/181650480803?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a4b365ea3

[The Barbarian]

Well since i have zero interest in the '34'/'FM4'/CDee player i wont be

:D

[istari_knight]

So.... basically, everyone here will be bidding on these, riiiiighttt?? :lol:

Fortune favours the brave :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

These look nice!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Philips-HiFi-speakers-in-unique-custom-made-corner-cabinets-/181650480803?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a4b365ea3

Just bought them. They're only half an hour away and I may have a use for the cabinets.

If they're old Phillips drivers they may be very good in any case.

[Xapito]

They might be the 9710m, who knows? well done.

[southall-1998]

Just bought them. They're only half an hour away and I may have a use for the cabinets.

If they're old Phillips drivers they may be very good in any case.


Well done :stalks:

S.

[southall-1998]

Here we have a decent pair of ''proper'' TDL Transmission Line Speakers. These are the Studio 0.5 models.

I've had their bigger brother, and very nice they are too!!

S.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tdl-Studio-0-5-Transmission-Line-Speakers/271753061489?_trksid=p2045573.c100034.m2102&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D27678%26meid%3D61337567bf974ddbb46c3e0d521a0 fff%26pid%3D100034%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D28156 7560933

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORTOFON-RONDO-BRONZE-MC-Cartridge-/171658155884?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[krugdoktor]

Never seen one before!
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161576567244

[struth]

seems to have been removed

[orbscure]

seems to have been removed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161576567244

[walpurgis]

I bet this SUT is good for the money. I like Bellari products.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bellari-MT502-Moving-Coil-MC-cartridge-Step-up-Transformer-allows-MC-thu-MM-inpu-/121437590113?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c463e9261

[The Barbarian]

Very good combo. Wouldnt mind all that litrature

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Logic-DM101-turntable-Mission-774-tonearm-Goldring-G1042-cartridge-/161567949764?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item259e3343c4

[struth]

Very good combo. Wouldnt mind all that litrature

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Logic-DM101-turntable-Mission-774-tonearm-Goldring-G1042-cartridge-/161567949764?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item259e3343c4

I saw that earlier. very nice; he is selling some crimson and hendrix too.;)

[The Barbarian]

Still have my 'DM101' But mine has the late big spring upgrade. I don't use it because i prefer to use the Michell & ofc I can flip between 33 & 45rpm quickly without the need to remove the platter.. I notice he has the one with Aluminium feet mine has the hard metalic grey plastic ones.Seen the Crimson the 'ITCOTCK' is a 2nd issue.

[walpurgis]

Theta DS Pro Progeny DAC going really cheap so far. Ends in minutes and only up to £102 so far, they sell at around £400 normally.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THETA-DS-Pro-Progeny-Digital-Signal-Processor-/131408340163?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item1e988c24c3

[walpurgis]

Pair of working but slightly battered Quad ESL57 going cheap. Ends in minutes. In Rochdale.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-Eletrostatic-Loudspeaker-x2-/261746883260?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cf1547abc

[Audioflyer]

Any JBL lovers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-Speakers-model-no-L150A-serial-18916-made-in-USA-SPEAKERS-PAIR-USED-/281575154335?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418f2fe29f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4312-Main-Stereo-Vintage-Loudspeakers-Speakers-/171652669140?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27f74bded4

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Fidelity-Research-FR-6SE-MM-Cartridge-/141394905417?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item20ebcb0949

[krugdoktor]

here it goes again
Sorry bad link:rolleyes::o
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Pioneer-PL-1800-Studio-LW-MU-1800-mit-PA-1000-Tonarm-und-at20sla-Limited-/161576567244?pt=Plattenspieler&hash=item259eb6c1cc

[Audioflyer]

Nice pair of TL12's

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-TL12-POINT-ONE-AMPLIFIERS-PAIR-EARLY-OPEN-FRAME-TRANSFORMERS-N-TL12-1-/321651692616?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4ae3ef5448

[walpurgis]

Nice pair of TL12's

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEAK-TL12-POINT-ONE-AMPLIFIERS-PAIR-EARLY-OPEN-FRAME-TRANSFORMERS-N-TL12-1-/321651692616?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4ae3ef5448

Just watch the bids rocket!

[Audioflyer]

Just watch the bids rocket!

I remember paying £10 at a car boot for one of mine and £100 for the other at the NEC.

[Audioflyer]

Koetsu Black anybody?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Koetsu-Black-cartridge/221672350698?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Dbf268f992a384090a1c 2e23a8f7ea0d3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D291364697218&rt=nc

[walpurgis]

I remember paying £10 at a car boot for one of mine and £100 for the other at the NEC.

Never had those. Had a few Stereo 20s though.

[The Barbarian]

I paid £250.00 for a pair of 'TL12+' & £200.00 or might have been less come to think about it for the 'Stereo 20', i bought the 'ST-20' from a seller on here who i forget his username, nice bloke anyway

[The Barbarian]

Alan {'Sondale'} is the member just remembered..

[walpurgis]

Just bought this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181647892484?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

ADC 10E Mk.II, extremely rare now. Was top of the ADC range late sixties and sounds amazing. Manufacturers spec says track at 0.5 to 1.0 grams.

Says it needs a stylus. I've got a brand new spare for my existing 10E Mk.II, so I'll have two now (assuming the body isn't buggered).

Got my eye on another ADC at the moment. If I win it I'll post it here. It's a goodie.

[struth]

Better not be the one I am looking at :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

Better not be the one I am looking at :eyebrows:

It won't be. Only a tiny handful of people would figure out what I've got my eye on. All may be revealed eventually.

[struth]

as long as it doesn't end " iii ":eek:

[walpurgis]

as long as it doesn't end " iii ":eek:

No.

I just bought it:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenco-L-75-L-78-Headshell-with-Audio-Dynamics-ADC-cartridge-/191491452952?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=t%252BoeuXQpO%252F7IZtqAAdF5q6xqDQ4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc


You probably won't recognise it. Most who might know ADCs seeing this will say "Ah an ADC 26". It's not. It's the mega rare ADC 27, for which I have a couple of spare styli, but no cartridge. But now hopefully, I have. It sits between the model 26 and 10E Mk.IV in the range and is a fabulous and very useable non MC cartridge. A real bit of early seventies esoterica.

I thought I'd grab it. There were a few 'watchers'.

[struth]

so it aint the mk 3 I was alookin' at. .. Decided agin the spendors as he wouldn't send me a close up of the driver. still got a set of castles on the radar though.

[struth]

No.

I just bought it:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenco-L-75-L-78-Headshell-with-Audio-Dynamics-ADC-cartridge-/191491452952?autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=t%252BoeuXQpO%252F7IZtqAAdF5q6xqDQ4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc


You probably won't recognise it. Most who might know ADCs seeing this will say "Ah an ADC 26". It's not. It's the mega rare ADC 27, for which I have a couple of spare styli, but no cartridge. But now hopefully, I have. It sits between the model 26 and 10E Mk.IV in the range and is a fabulous and very useable non MC cartridge. A real bit of early seventies esoterica.

I thought I'd grab it. There were a few 'watchers'.
Not a lot if it's a classic and you've already got styli for it. And a free lenco shell tboot

[The Barbarian]

Well done Geoff great cartridges

[walpurgis]

Well done Geoff great cartridges

Hopefully Andr'e.

They have to arrive and that will take a while. One from Lithuania and one from the US. Who knows, they may even work. :)

[The Barbarian]

Dunno what happened to mine, the cantilever just collapsed, fitted a new styli the same happened again. I nearly cried

[Xapito]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-Speakers-model-no-L150A-serial-18916-made-in-USA-SPEAKERS-PAIR-USED-/281575154335?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item418f2fe29f

Can't believe no one will take these! :stalks:

[walpurgis]

These look nice!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Philips-HiFi-speakers-in-unique-custom-made-corner-cabinets-/181650480803?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a4b365ea3

What's in the box(es)?

http://i59.tinypic.com/2qir6he.jpg

I picked them up today. They're lighter in weight than you'd expect, nicely finished though.
We shall look inside shortly. Who knows what's lurking in there?

[Xapito]

Being Philips branded, a 9710m? something from Cabasse or Lowther? Can't be Tannoy, can't it? :eek:

[Puffin]

What's in the box(es)?
Who knows what's lurking in there?

Lloytron or Winfield?

[walpurgis]

Being Philips branded, a 9710m? something from Cabasse or Lowther? Can't be Tannoy, can't it? :eek:

9710? Maybe. The driver opening appears to be the size for an 8" driver and the nice old chap who sold them to me said he worked for Phillips at the time the cabinets were made for him (in the sixties I'd guess).

Might just be a pair of Wharfedale Super 8 RS DD units though. That'd be nice. :)

I'll have a look after I've had some food.

[walpurgis]

Lloytron or Winfield?

Ever the sceptic. ;)

[southall-1998]

You tease, Geoff!

S.

[walpurgis]

Bingo!

http://i62.tinypic.com/dnd2jn.jpg

[southall-1998]

That's all, just beer cans!!

S.

[struth]

Looks nice... you picked up a goody :) looks nice ply too Yacht grade

[walpurgis]

Looks nice... you picked up a goody :) looks nice ply too Yacht grade

Yes a bit of a result Grant. I'll check the drivers out and then have a listen to them. These are the M/01 version of the 9710 and supposedly the one to have. Rumour has it they are one of the best full range drivers about. We'll see. Takes a lot to convince me.

[walpurgis]

Yes a bit of a result Grant. I'll check the drivers out and then have a listen to them. These are the M/01 version of the 9710 and supposedly the one to have. Rumour has it they are one of the best full range drivers about. We'll see. Takes a lot to convince me.

Wow. I was expecting lots of colouration and the usual odd phase effects through the mid due to the tweeter cone. Actually it's quite the opposite, they are very clean and tight, with remarkable transparency. Depth portrayal is in the Tannoy class. Amazing. I think these may be 'keepers'. Not bad for £30. :)

[hermit]

I cant believe the asking price of these NS1000Ms (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-1000M-Speaker-System/301466940462?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D32b02dcfca68405d840 8d289ae26c8d2%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D10%2 6sd%3D251804016165)

[walpurgis]

Rehdeko RK50 speakers at a sensible price from Emporium Hi-Fi. These are mega hard to come by.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REHDEKO-RK50-SPEAKERS/281474183156?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Ded2e6e7e3d8040be853 a9fe1b3fd1893%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D301466940462&rt=nc

There's nothing else quite like them!

[southall-1998]

Wow. I was expecting lots of colouration and the usual odd phase effects through the mid due to the tweeter cone. Actually it's quite the opposite, they are very clean and tight, with remarkable transparency. Depth portrayal is in the Tannoy class. Amazing. I think these may be 'keepers'. Not bad for £30. :)


Well done!!

:clapclapclap:

S.

[walpurgis]

These are confounding me (yes I know I'm harping on :)).

They are the best full range drivers I've heard (yes, I've owned Lowthers). There's a real immediacy, depth and naturalness to them. They're giving my Tannoys a run for their money and I haven't even got them on the end of a Class A amp yet.

[southall-1998]

:popcorn:

S.

[walpurgis]

More nutty pricing. It's not worth that much.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SYSTEMDEK-IIX-TURNTABLE-WITH-LINN-BASIK-PLUS-TONEARM-AND-REGA-SUPER-BIAS-CART-/351298370580?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item51cb03bc14

[walpurgis]

The original NXT speaker? (sort of)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-1960s-Pair-of-Poly-Planar-P20-Wide-Range-Wafer-Type-HiFi-Loudspeakers-/181650570879?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item2a4b37be7f

Don't bother buying them. I remember these, they sound horrible.

[walpurgis]

Celestion A1 speakers at the right sort of price. These sound superb!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-A1-speakers-and-celestion-A1-stands-/221671281524?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item339ca35374

Very minor defect.

[walpurgis]

KEF Coda II speakers in Kingston. £28 'buy it now'.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hi-Fi-Speakers-On-Stands-/111585515302?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19fb03d726

[struth]

Looks like someone got overexcited here :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-G-mezzo-3-loudspeakers/291363278280?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Df3a6d1cceeb242f3ba7 23d20aaf00567%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D351298370580&rt=nc

[walpurgis]

Looks like someone got overexcited here :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-G-mezzo-3-loudspeakers/291363278280?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Df3a6d1cceeb242f3ba7 23d20aaf00567%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D351298370580&rt=nc

Cum again? :lol:

[Marco]

Ah, a classic wankstain, and a ‘mature’ one at that: note the pearlescent, milky residue…. :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Hudz]

World Audio Design WS25A by Peter Comeau (same guy who designed my Heybrooks all them years ago)http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/World-Audio-Design-WD25A-XL-Monitor-Speakers-/171658206961?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27f7a05ef1
Could slip under the radar cheapish

[Beobloke]

Rehdeko RK50 speakers at a sensible price from Emporium Hi-Fi. These are mega hard to come by.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REHDEKO-RK50-SPEAKERS/281474183156?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Ded2e6e7e3d8040be853 a9fe1b3fd1893%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D301466940462&rt=nc

There's nothing else quite like them!

A "sensible price"???!! I think the decimal point needs moving three places to the left, personally.... :spew:

[walpurgis]

A "sensible price"???!! I think the decimal point needs moving three places to the left, personally.... :spew:

I know they are a 'Marmite' product. Never heard them myself, but they do have a following and they ain't cheap.

[Beobloke]

but they do have a following...

So does Celebrity Big Brother, and that's crap too...

:D

[walpurgis]

So does Celebrity Big Brother, and that's crap too...

:D

Hmm. As bad as that eh? :)

[The Barbarian]

How do people come to the price of £5 post for sending a cheap lightweight cartridge?

[struth]

depends on size of box and insurance and how rapidly you send. special delivery is expensive on the face of it but is well insured and spends the minimal amount of time in the hands of the carrier.

[Barry]

A "sensible price"???!! I think the decimal point needs moving three places to the left, personally.... :spew:

The seller is Emporium Hi-Fi, so what do you expect?

[shane]

Three grand for a "brand new" Garrard 301? Not sure what to think. Looks a bit blingy, but theres a lot of work in there:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-301-Transcription-Turntable-made-using-Garrard-401-motor-/271727235944?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f44349368

[southall-1998]

Too much glare for my liking!

S.

[walpurgis]

Three grand for a "brand new" Garrard 301? Not sure what to think. Looks a bit blingy, but theres a lot of work in there:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-301-Transcription-Turntable-made-using-Garrard-401-motor-/271727235944?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3f44349368

That is a beautiful bit of engineering.

[walpurgis]

The seller is Emporium Hi-Fi, so what do you expect?

The speakers were around £7000 new if I recall Barry. So the pricing is not so daft.

[struth]

That is a beautiful bit of engineering.

Not my cup of tea but there is a lot of work in it to be sure. The pictures may well not be doing it any favours as it kinda looks like someone has sprayed it with a can and bolted it to a gateleg table ;)

[hermit]

Described by the owner as a holy grail amplifier - Sony TA-E7B/TA-N7B (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-TA-N7B-TA-E7B-power-amplifier-and-pre-amplifier-V-RARE-V-FET-COMBINATION-/111585616007?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item19fb056087).

Sadly it is priced accordingly. Worth it I expect.

[Audio Al]

Described by the owner as a holy grail amplifier - Sony TA-E7B/TA-N7B (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-TA-N7B-TA-E7B-power-amplifier-and-pre-amplifier-V-RARE-V-FET-COMBINATION-/111585616007?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item19fb056087).

Sadly it is priced accordingly. Worth it I expect.


I have the power amp :)

[hermit]

I have the power amp :)

Well, this is your chance to pick up the pre - he is willing to split :mental:

[The Barbarian]

Nice arnt they?

[walpurgis]

I have the power amp :)

I know you do. :)

[Audio Al]

Well, this is your chance to pick up the pre - he is willing to split :mental:

I have just asked the question ;)

[Audio Al]

I know you do. :)

;):)

[Ali Tait]

Sure are.

[struth]

Huh; Its got marks on it;)

[Audio Al]

Nice arnt they?


Yes indeed

[hermit]

I have just asked the question ;)

good luck :thumbsup:

[walpurgis]

Decent looking Ortofon MC25 FL only bid up to £52 so far, ends in a day and a half. Very nice MC indeed, it has great depth and an 'organic' sound. I use one alongside my ZYXs and it compares well. They are definitely a bit special. Grab it if you want a fine low output MC at a sane price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221672325903?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[dantheman91]

Unusual Kefs.........:scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kef-Cantata-Speakers-SP0156-collection-only-/231466939640?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35e48134f8

[Marco]

Decent looking Ortofon MC25 FL only bid up to £52 so far, ends in a day and a half. Very nice MC indeed, it has great depth and an 'organic' sound. I use one alongside my ZYXs and it compares well. They are definitely a bit special. Grab it if you want a fine low output MC at a sane price.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221672325903?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Good shout, Geoff! SPUs aside, the 25FL is from an era when Ortofon produced genuinely musical sounding cartridges, as opposed to the rather ‘hifi’ ones they do today.

Marco.

[vinylspinner]

Cheap Sony remote for all you TA-FB920/930/940 amp users and others item no.141533628905 £6 and he is open to offers.

Nigel

[walpurgis]

Good shout, Geoff! SPUs aside, the 25FL is from an era when Ortofon produced genuinely musical sounding cartridges, as opposed to the rather ‘hifi’ ones they do today.

Marco.

Yes, the MC25 FL certainly has much of that encompassing 'glow' of the SPU. If it goes at less than £100, somebody is very lucky.