Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[The Barbarian]

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

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

They were an oreyt speaker those 'Catana's.. the smaller 'Calinda's were oreyt anorl.

[Audio Al]

good luck :thumbsup:


OH BUM , the listing has ended :(

[hermit]

OH BUM , the listing has ended :(

nae luck Al.

[StanleyB]

This is a rare offer in many ways: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-NIB-GIANT-VACCUME-TUBE-JAN-5973-WESTINGOUSE-SUPER-RARE-MINT-PERFECT-COND-/281473730530?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41892447e2
It's not clear from the description which of the two items is on offer.

[Barry]

This is a rare offer in many ways: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-NIB-GIANT-VACCUME-TUBE-JAN-5973-WESTINGOUSE-SUPER-RARE-MINT-PERFECT-COND-/281473730530?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41892447e2
It's not clear from the description which of the two items is on offer.

The seller can't even spell: "VACCUME" (sic).

[walpurgis]

The seller can't even spell: "VACCUME" (sic).

At least it has "no looose parts". Not sure about her though. :D

[Barry]

At least it has "no looose parts". Not sure about her though. :D

I didn't get as far as reading the description, but was amused to see a radiation warning notice on the packing crate.

[BTH K10A]

I didn't get as far as reading the description, but was amused to see a radiation warning notice on the packing crate.

Quite a few vlaves have radiatio warnings on them Thorium Oxide is a low level radioactive substance and the yellowish green glass at the bottom of the valve will most likely be Uranium glass, commonly called Vaseline Glass which again is mildly radioactive and glows bright green under flourescent light. Uranium glass provides a better seal to large connector pins over a wider temperature range than normal glass.

[Barry]

Quite a few valves have radiation warnings on them Thorium Oxide is a low level radioactive substance and the yellowish green glass at the bottom of the valve will most likely be Uranium glass, commonly called Vaseline Glass which again is mildly radioactive and glows bright green under flourescent light. Uranium glass provides a better seal to large connector pins over a wider temperature range than normal glass.

The radiation warning is most likely to refer to the uranium glass. Thorium oxide, as used in the cathode/heater, is an alpha emitter, however the alpha particles would be easily absorbed by the glass envelope.

[BTH K10A]

The radiation warning is most likely to refer to the uranium glass. Thorium oxide, as used in the cathode/heater, is an alpha emitter, however the alpha particles would be easily absorbed by the glass envelope.

Yes Thorium is principally an alpha emitter but it's not unheard of that it can also emit small quamtities of beta and gamma radiation.

I have some thoriated valves with noe uranuim glass that have radioactive warning notices so I would assume there are warnings wherever there is the sightest possibility of any type of radiation including alpha particles when the containment is fragile.

[Barry]

Yes Thorium is principally an alpha emitter but it's not unheard of that it can also emit small quamtities of beta and gamma radiation.

I have some thoriated valves with noe uranuim glass that have radioactive warning notices so I would assume there are warnings wherever there is the sightest possibility of any type of radiation including alpha particles when the containment is fragile.

Agree - the "containment" is fragile.
Some photographic lenses used thoriated glass (for example the 55mm F/2 Steinheil lens). There was concern that being in close proximity to the eye (when fitted to a 35mm camera) there could be a health risk. The risk was minimal as the radiation was absorbed in the glass itself and blocked or absorbed by the metalwork of the lens and camera.

[The Barbarian]

Cheap at the mo

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-401-Turntable-mounted-in-cabinet-c-w-Quad-44-pre-amp-Quad-FM4-Tuner-/261748868982?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3cf172c776

[dantheman91]

Warped Facia.........Thats some heat to do this :eek:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAD-3020-AMPLIFIER-GOOD-WORKING-CONDITION-PHONO-STAGE-/391038400607?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item5b0bb4785f

[The Barbarian]

Cooool man

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Tandberg-Separates-TR-1040-Thorens-TD-160-2-x-TL-2510-2-x-TCD-310-/261740007662?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item3cf0eb90ee

[BTH K10A]

Rare anywhere

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

[BTH K10A]

Should be Lecson
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-large-Lecron-HL1-1000W-Floor-Standing-Tower-speakers-Wired-/161575831672?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item259eab8878

[walpurgis]

Should be Lecson
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-large-Lecron-HL1-1000W-Floor-Standing-Tower-speakers-Wired-/161575831672?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item259eab8878

I think those EMI bass drivers might struggle with 1000 watts put through them. :)

I mentioned those EV speakers last week. I see the price is zooming up.

[The Barbarian]

Good speakerz them Lecson's

[shane]

Pair of Heybrook HB3s. Mids need refoaming, but at 99p with 7 hours to go....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-HB3-speakers-with-Stands-/181650833897?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:3160

[Hudz]

Pair of Heybrook HB3s. Mids need refoaming, but at 99p with 7 hours to go....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-HB3-speakers-with-Stands-/181650833897?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:3160

Well worth a try, refoam the mids and give the x-overs to Paul (REFFC) of this parish to breathe on and you'll be surprised how capable they are.

[The Barbarian]

prefered the old 'HB1'

[Hudz]

prefered the old 'HB1'

Just for you http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-HB1-Hifi-Stereo-Loudspeakers-Black-With-Metal-Stands-/181655721373?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio

[Hudz]

Does anyone have any experience of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEYBROOK-SEXTET-Speakers-/271742253735?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f4519baa7

[The Barbarian]

I remember the smaller 'Quartet' & matching Amplifiers ie: 'Signature' Pre..

[shane]

By the time that series came along I'd left the company so I never heard them, but I seem to remember PJC telling me a while ago that the Sextets were his favourite of all the speakers he designed at Heybrook.

[diceman]

Does anyone have any experience of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEYBROOK-SEXTET-Speakers-/271742253735?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f4519baa7

Nice speakers. The models with the tweeter level switch are supposed to be better balanced and easier to match to room. Very low levels of cabinet colouration IMHO.

One major thing is that these are designed to work close/up against a rear wall (little baffle step correction applied on these) and will sound bass light if moved out in the room.

Bass port (2 I think) is in the bottom of the cabinet.

The tweeters are now unobtanium.

[diceman]

Does anyone have any experience of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HEYBROOK-SEXTET-Speakers-/271742253735?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3f4519baa7

Nice speakers. The models with the tweeter level switch are supposed to be better balanced and easier to match to room. Very low levels of cabinet colouration IMHO.

One major thing is that these are designed to work close/up against a rear wall (little baffle step correction applied on these) and will sound bass light if moved out in the room.

Bass port (2 I think) is in the bottom of the cabinet.

The tweeters are now unobtanium.

[The Barbarian]

Just for you http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-HB1-Hifi-Stereo-Loudspeakers-Black-With-Metal-Stands-/181655721373?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio

I see they are later ones with the Gold lettering on the front & Bi-Wire facility. I bought mine around 1985/6 they had Green lettering/piping ''Made For Music'' on the front single posts.. I also had those 'HSB-1' Stands.. A All round good efficient speaker.

[symon]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-15-XR-Audiophile-Stereo-Speakers-Excellent-Condition-/321656501658?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4ae438b59a#ht_430wt_1277

These look lovely. They appear to be in great condition, and opinion seems to be that these are good speakers. But, are they a bargain or overpriced?

[struth]

even with free post they are overpriced in comparison to what they usually go for..maybe half that

[The Barbarian]

I could not live with another pair of '15XR' Much much prefered the '33' with the same Tweeter.

[symon]

even with free post they are overpriced in comparison to what they usually go for..maybe half that

Thanks. That's good to know. I had a hunch they were a bit much, but wasn't sure.

[Hudz]

Nice speakers. The models with the tweeter level switch are supposed to be better balanced and easier to match to room. Very low levels of cabinet colouration IMHO.

One major thing is that these are designed to work close/up against a rear wall (little baffle step correction applied on these) and will sound bass light if moved out in the room.

Bass port (2 I think) is in the bottom of the cabinet.


The tweeters are now unobtanium.
Thanks for the knowledge, very usefull

[Hudz]

Somewhat foolishly sold my HB1s for next to nowt and replaced them with the HB3s and if i'm honest regretted it ever since.
Just scored them KLH 317s off feapay for peanuts so we'll see what those are like, apparently one careful owner from new if you believe that
I see they are later ones with the Gold lettering on the front & Bi-Wire facility. I bought mine around 1984/5 they had Green lettering/piping ''Made For Music'' on the front single posts.. I also had those 'HSB-1' Stands.. A All round good efficient speaker.

[symon]

Just scored them KLH 317s off feapay for peanuts so we'll see what those are like, apparently one careful owner from new if you believe that
Ah. I had my eye on those for a while. It would be good to know what you think of them.

[Hudz]

By the time that series came along I'd left the company so I never heard them, but I seem to remember PJC telling me a while ago that the Sextets were his favourite of all the speakers he designed at Heybrook.
High praise indeed if Peter liked them

[Hudz]

Ah. I had my eye on those for a while. It would be good to know what you think of them.
I'll keep ya posted hopefully they're a bit livlier and less coloured than my HB3s

[Puffin]

I got a pair of HB3's for nowt just in time as they were destined for the tip.

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?34080-Hebrook-HB3-2

Been using them since August and apart from being a pig to drive, if you get the right amp they sound pretty good to me.

[shane]

Pair of Heybrook HB3s. Mids need refoaming, but at 99p with 7 hours to go....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-HB3-speakers-with-Stands-/181650833897?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:3160

One hour left. Still 99p. Worth that for the bolts holding the drivers in!

[walpurgis]

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'.


I was wrong. It's arrived and it's an ADC 26 in decent nick. The colour of the listing photo mislead me into thinking it was a 27. Result anyway! :)

http://i60.tinypic.com/5eg03a.jpg

Not tried it yet, it looks good though.

[The Barbarian]

:thumbsup:

[struth]

I was wrong. It's arrived and it's an ADC 26 in decent nick. The colour of the listing photo mislead me into thinking it was a 27. Result anyway! :)

http://i60.tinypic.com/5eg03a.jpg

Not tried it yet, it looks good though.

Looks nice in the pictures Geoff.....is that a MI type?

[The Barbarian]

yes they are moving iron

[struth]

WooHoo! ...when your hot your hot :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

By the time my next one arrives, I'll have the following ADCs, two 10E Mk.IV, two 10E Mk.II and one 26 (plus two new 27 styli still waiting for a body)

(the cartridge collection is getting a bit big again, six very nice MCs and six fine non MCs. What do I get next? I'd love a Decca Mk.IV again)

[The Barbarian]

That's mine just before it died


:(

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/ADC.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ELPFAN1968/media/ADC.jpg.html)

[walpurgis]

Andr'e. What do you reckon this ADC is? A 550 maybe?


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-Headshell-ADC-Stereo-Cartridge-also-Decca-Deram-/261748659518?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cf16f953e

[The Barbarian]

Looks like a '660'

[The Barbarian]

It's Gordon at stamford Audio,he should get back first thing in the morning send him a message

[walpurgis]

That's mine just before it died


:(

http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/w425/ELPFAN1968/ADC.jpg (http://s1075.photobucket.com/user/ELPFAN1968/media/ADC.jpg.html)

In the Mayware arm!

[The Barbarian]

yes

[The Barbarian]

Its a lower mass arm than the '774'

[walpurgis]

Its a lower mass arm than the '774'

I know, but I don't think there a huge amount between them.

[The Barbarian]

Around a gramme

[southall-1998]

This looks nice- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BESPOKE-3-INPUT-5-1-WATT-Single-Ended-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-Amp-UK-Hand-Built-/191501054689

S.

[walpurgis]

This looks nice- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BESPOKE-3-INPUT-5-1-WATT-Single-Ended-Valve-Tube-Amplifier-Amp-UK-Hand-Built-/191501054689

S.

Nice amp.

[Ali Tait]

EL34 is a nice valve.

[walpurgis]

EL34 is a nice valve.

Got a pair in each of my monoblocks and they sound gorgeous.

[Ali Tait]

Aye, used to have a PP EL34 amp. Very nice mid.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TURNTABLE-Ariston-Arm-/251819634603?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

The arm can apparently breathe :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

How can an old Philips GZ34 rectifier be worth £208?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-Miniwatt-Metal-Base-GZ34-/221674348401?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=t%252BoeuXQpO%252F7IZtqAAdF5q6xqDQ4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

And this one fetched £198

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-Miniwatt-Metal-Base-GZ34-/221674348401?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=t%252BoeuXQpO%252F7IZtqAAdF5q6xqDQ4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Ali Tait]

Like anything, they are worth what people will pay. :-)

Maybe I should sell some of my Mullards..

[Hudz]

I quite like mine but the tweeter is a bit horrid and i can't get them near a wall except in the alcoves, so they're mid forward and a little shouty, no shortage of drive from the Crown amp though, glad you're enjoying yours especially if you have a vinyl set up, all my gears digital so they're a bit bright.
I'll see how i get on with the KLHs, if i like them there will be a pair of Reffc x-overs going begging for you to try if ya fancy
I got a pair of HB3's for nowt just in time as they were destined for the tip.

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?34080-Hebrook-HB3-2

Been using them since August and apart from being a pig to drive, if you get the right amp they sound pretty good to me.

[The Barbarian]

This looks nice

In ya dreams with the Jadis '150' :eyebrows:

[southall-1998]

In ya dreams with the Jadis '150' :eyebrows:


Well you do certainly build nice amps, Andre!! :)

S.

[Puffin]

I quite like mine but the tweeter is a bit horrid and i can't get them near a wall except in the alcoves, so they're mid forward and a little shouty, no shortage of drive from the Crown amp though, glad you're enjoying yours especially if you have a vinyl set up, all my gears digital so they're a bit bright.
I'll see how i get on with the KLHs, if i like them there will be a pair of Reffc x-overs going begging for you to try if ya fancy

Yes, I would like to try the up-rated crossovers. I was also thinking of splitting the crossover so that HF and LF could be run at different levels. Yes that tweeter is a bit bright.

[Xapito]

Been looking on Ebay for some time now with no luck, have anyone seen a pair of Pioneer PT-406-F2 horn tweeters anywhere, maybe you Geoff, the spares master? :eyebrows:

[Hudz]

Yes, I would like to try the up-rated crossovers. I was also thinking of splitting the crossover so that HF and LF could be run at different levels. Yes that tweeter is a bit bright.

Please don't make the same mistake i made and try replacing the tweeters with supposedly drop in Seas 19TFF1 tweeters:mental: hopeless
Anyway i'll see how i get on with the KLHs when they finally land and get back to you RE the crossovers

[skimminstones]

were pioneer pl12D turntables any good? Having read a little on them tonight they seem to be reasonably well regarded as a budget deck. Ive got a project debut 2 but always quite fancied having something a bit more vintage. There is one on ebay 5 mins from me although my instinct says the £75 starting point is a little high?

[struth]

I would think they'll average more than that in good condition Keith.


Edit.. Just checked ebay past sales and last 4 in good nick went for an average of about 100/110 quid

[walpurgis]

were pioneer pl12D turntables any good?

I've had loads of them. They work well enough and will sound OK, but not outstanding. But for the money they are good enough though, the arm will cope with a budget MC cartridge (but not a high compliance MM) and they just go on forever 'cos they're well built. Just give them a bit of lube and a new belt every year or two. That price looks OK by current standards.

[Beobloke]

I've also had more than my fair share of PL12Ds - every time I use one I think to myself that an old, basic, bottom-of-the-range turntable shouldn't be so enjoyable!

[Gordon Steadman]

I've also had more than my fair share of PL12Ds - every time I use one I think to myself that an old, basic, bottom-of-the-range turntable shouldn't be so enjoyable!

Absolutely. The arm will handle a reasonable cartridge. My PL112D has a Rega Elys in it and it sounds pretty good. Silly money for the enjoyment offered.

[Beobloke]

To be honest, I never though the PL112D was as good as the 12D...

[walpurgis]

To be honest, I never though the PL112D was as good as the 12D...

It's not.

Not much in it though.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321655667841?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT nice price for a set of kefs

[mad-moon]

tannoy DC100 speakers....any good to anyone????

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-DC-100-Dual-concentric-speakers-/141565633191?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f5f822a7

[struth]

more Tannoys...rare and fantastic :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-609-MK2-Rare-and-Fabulous-Standmount-Hi-Fi-Speakers/171667083059?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Df71d47cabefa45bd873 f0300de2cb809%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D321659871291&rt=nc

[walpurgis]

tannoy DC100 speakers....any good to anyone????

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-DC-100-Dual-concentric-speakers-/141565633191?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f5f822a7

Have you heard these. They and the 10" DC200 are the worst Tannoys I've heard. Coloured, dull and two dimensional I'm afraid.

[walpurgis]

more Tannoys...rare and fantastic :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-609-MK2-Rare-and-Fabulous-Standmount-Hi-Fi-Speakers/171667083059?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Df71d47cabefa45bd873 f0300de2cb809%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D321659871291&rt=nc

Nice little speakers. At least fifty quid overpriced though. The 609s normally sell at under £100. And it's a six inch driver, not an eight inch as he says.

[The Barbarian]

Why do so many of these come up for sale! are people mad or summert?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Mycro-Vintage-Turntable-Record-Player-Deck-Original-Mains-Adaptor-/251818148715?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3aa188036b

[Audio Al]

Nice pair of Ditton 33's
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CELESTION-DITTON-33-English-loudspeakers-/231474022975?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e4ed4a3f

[struth]

They do look nice Al.

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ethos-ls5-12a-speaker-cabinets-with-dynaudio-drivers-and-crossover-/221679887562?
The add says quite clearly that they are Ethos cabs, and Dynaudio drivers. A kind of Diy/kit job me thinks, there is no Ethos badge, only 2 spk terminals rather than the Ethos 4 etc. The 3rd question obviously some interested party has not read the description that well, and seems to think they are Ethos speakers. What i hate is that the seller rather then say look at description again etc, kind of leads the buyer on. iI can understand they want as much as they can get, but for me i find that dishonest and see this sort of thing happen more and more. Nice speakers though.

[struth]

Look like dynaudio audience 42's with better cabs. if so then they will be quite good. Think they cost $700

Model Name

Dynaudio – Audience 42

Type

Bookshelf, 2 way, Bass Reflex

Driver Compliment

28 mm Tweeter, 15 cm woofer

Frequency Response

53 Hz to 23 kHz

Sensitivity

86 dB

Nominal Impedance

4 ohms

Power Handling

150 watts (long term power handling)

Size

170 x 282 x 246 cm

Weight

4.8 kg

Crossover Frequency

1800 Hz

[walpurgis]

I had a pair of the well regarded Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk.II speakers some years ago. They just didn't really 'do it' for me, so I bought another pair of Tannoy Eatons, so much nicer.

[struth]

eatons were nice for the cab size. big drivers. i remember you selling them...didnt last long;)

[skimminstones]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/Garrard-401-Mint/251816654155?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140205155511%26meid%3D8 7be8c32218b4c2d9f776ce6b0c502a4%26pid%3D100068%26c lkid%3D3936947048983452174&_qi=RTM1793693


dont 401s usually go for a lot more than this? or is it the lack of arm thats affecting it?

[struth]

Without plinth and arm it is still slightly low but I've seen them go for much more too. Been a lot on market so prices are dropping

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171671927811?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

anyone tried these

[southall-1998]

eatons were nice for the cab size. big drivers. i remember you selling them...didnt last long;)


I've heard Geoff's Eatons twice a few years back. I can recall hearing a nice 'earthy' sound coming out of them :)

S.

[southall-1998]

Good amp!

S.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sugden-A21a-Pure-Class-A-Integrated-Amplifier-in-superb-condition/161593365570?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29167%26meid%3D38f25ba04b0744738329a1d1d0e5 cff6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1716 72532725&rt=nc

[Marco]

I've heard Geoff's Eatons twice a few years back. I can recall hearing a nice 'earthy' sound coming out of them :)


That's 'cos he'd planted 'em amongst the potatoes by mistake.... Eh Geoffers? :D

Marco.

[walpurgis]

I'll say nothing, 'cos I don't want to muddy the waters. ;)

[Chalkie]

I was watching these and thought they would have fetched a lot more.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/infinity-speakers-genesis-lll-/141561611556?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20f5bac524&nma=true&si=z3XTiak8ivyHWCjqBbRELfiOxoY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Approx $6000 new. Sold for £650

Not far from neither out my price range but look nice

[Pete The Cat]

I was watching these and thought they would have fetched a lot more.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/infinity-speakers-genesis-lll-/141561611556?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20f5bac524&nma=true&si=z3XTiak8ivyHWCjqBbRELfiOxoY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Approx $6000 new. Sold for £650

Not far from neither out my price range but look nice

Crikey, that was a lot of speaker for £649. You'd have needed an HGV to get them home, mind.

Pete

[struth]

Quite nice these, though I think they have the poorer tweerters ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121545722135?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Quite nice these, though I think they have the poorer tweerters ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121545722135?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

In my book, that's about five times what they're worth. That early AR plastic dome tweeter was not wonderful and the foam surrounds don't appeal. I'd sooner have a pair of AR4Xa speakers and pocket the spare £200.

[struth]

The early ones used peerless silks

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251816131664?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

anyone ever heard of these?

[Ninanina]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251816131664?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

anyone ever heard of these?

The Mullard valves are probably worth the money by themselves...

[The Black Adder]

Might be repro Mullards though.

[Ali Tait]

Don't think there are any Mullard repros of this valve?

In any case even real Mullards are not worth that much.

[The Black Adder]

ah... maybe not then. I've never used that valve before anyway. Looks like a nice little amp for someone though, no idea what the guts are like though.

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251816131664?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

anyone ever heard of these?


Looks cute :stalks:

S.

[walpurgis]

In any case even real Mullards are not worth that much.

I thought that too. NOS, four for £35 to £50 maybe.

[The Black Adder]

This looks cool.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-hiend-70s-akai-8-track-tape-receiver-rotary-dial-CR-80T-HIFI/261770829177?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26 asc%3D20140221143405%26meid%3Df47c23c919d64a15b1bf 9abd5c8f99f2%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D21%26rkt%3D24%2 6sd%3D251816131664

Rotary dial... ace!

[Ali Tait]

ah... maybe not then. I've never used that valve before anyway. Looks like a nice little amp for someone though, no idea what the guts are like though.

Yes, most likely a nice wee amp.

[Geoff101]

If it was the right voltage, I'd be tempted to have it to go with my PMA-850...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audiophile-Denon-TU-850-tuner-/151585137786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item234b2da47a

[struth]

If it was the right voltage, I'd be tempted to have it to go with my PMA-850...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audiophile-Denon-TU-850-tuner-/151585137786?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item234b2da47a

comes with a step up, or you could use a variac.

[struth]

Yes, most likely a nice wee amp.

Looks decent; its from a Dutch company although dont know much about them

[southall-1998]

Pair of Tannoy Eatons. Bit pricey but very tidy!

S.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-Of-Vintage-Tannoy-Eaton-295a-Integrated-Speakers-Rare-Quality-/201280738463?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item2edd44549f

[struth]

Pair of Tannoy Eatons. Bit pricey but very tidy!

S.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-Of-Vintage-Tannoy-Eaton-295a-Integrated-Speakers-Rare-Quality-/201280738463?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item2edd44549f

Indeedy Shane... VERY tidy.....bit pricey though.

[Stubies]

Has anyone had experience with these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Martin-Logan-Motion-40-Floor-Standing-Speaker-Cherrywood-/400858756265?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:3160

[struth]

not a lot of use being a single

[walpurgis]

Quite a lot of kit for the money (so far). In Solihull.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPERIOR-HI-FI-AUDIO-SYSTTEM-/251817616346?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item3aa17fe3da

[walpurgis]

Rare Celestion UL8 speakers, these superseded the Ditton 15XR and are rather good. In Sheffield, cheap and ending very soon!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-UL8-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/251827025063?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa20f74a7

[struth]

A blast from the past...Tannoy Titan http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251829848053?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Ortofon SPU T. Looks good. Lovely sounding vintage MC with built in SUT.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ortofon-SPU-T-tested-transformers-and-good-stylus-vintage-Moving-Coil-/261773440079?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf2e9b44f

I love these. Used to have one.

[The Barbarian]

Rare Celestion UL8 speakers, these superseded the Ditton 15XR and are rather good. In Sheffield, cheap and ending very soon!



They were an ok speaker the 'UL' range. i seem to remember Jerry having a pair of 'UL10'..Your right the old 'Ditton 15' with the 'HF1300' was still in production at the time..

[walpurgis]

They were an ok speaker the 'UL' range. i seem to remember Jerry having a pair of 'UL10'..Your right the old 'Ditton 15' with the 'HF1300' was still in production at the time..

I had a (tired) pair of UL10s, still got the HF2000s out of them. Late ones without screw holes. Lovely!

[struth]

I remember these being the dogs bollocks once upon a time gone by. Maybe just clouded memories but IMF were a decent company . Think the mids were made by elac

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351303091584?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#shpCntId

[Reffc]

Possibly one of the finest speaker designs by KEF...very rare!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KEF-REF-107-MARK-I-FLOOR-LOUDSPEAKERS-WITH-THE-KUBE-107-EQ-CONTROL-/381144242318?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item58bdf7988e

[spendorman]

I remember these being the dogs bollocks once upon a time gone by. Maybe just clouded memories but IMF were a decent company . Think the mids were made by elac

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351303091584?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#shpCntId

They were EMI midrange units with extra coating applied to the paper cone.

Pic below with a KEF B110 next to it:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2710/4041704039_8afd48caf4_s.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/7a9MNp)DSCF3191 (Medium) (https://flic.kr/p/7a9MNp) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/people/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2507/4041703979_2dce8970df_s.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/7a9MMn)DSCF3190 (Medium) (https://flic.kr/p/7a9MMn) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/people/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

[The Barbarian]

Cheap pair of Grifferz there

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-GRIFFIN-25-SPEAKERS-LOCAL-COLLECTION-LS29-/271773891280?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f46fc7ad0

[struth]

They were EMI midrange units with extra coating applied to the paper cone.

Pic below with a KEF B110 next to it:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2710/4041704039_8afd48caf4_s.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/7a9MNp)DSCF3191 (Medium) (https://flic.kr/p/7a9MNp) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/people/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2507/4041703979_2dce8970df_s.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/7a9MMn)DSCF3190 (Medium) (https://flic.kr/p/7a9MMn) by A60man (https://www.flickr.com/people/41679262@N02/), on Flickr

is the kefs a potential replacement Alex ?

[spendorman]

is the kefs a potential replacement Alex ?

Not really, Would need a crossover re-design. In my view B110 does not really make a good midrange unit, needs a complicated crossover to get it sounding reasonable.

Peerless KO40MRF might make a better replacement.

[walpurgis]

I remember these being the dogs bollocks once upon a time gone by. Maybe just clouded memories but IMF were a decent company . Think the mids were made by elac

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351303091584?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#shpCntId

I had a pair, I didn't like them particularly. The sound was a little unrefined. The ordinary IMF compact was better balanced, but not wonderful either.

[Marco]

Wonder how much these Yammies will end up going for:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-1000-Main-Stereo-Speakers/141570613825?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Ded12ac8b33544259b94 0f3b3e3230f38%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D251833599088&rt=nc

Marco.

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Wonder how much these Yammies will end up going for:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-NS-1000-Main-Stereo-Speakers/141570613825?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3Ded12ac8b33544259b94 0f3b3e3230f38%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D251833599088&rt=nc

Marco.

very evasive description tho..

[walpurgis]

very evasive description tho..

There could be problems. Why are they not tested? And he suggests they do not need cosmetic attention, but the knocks and chips are clear in the photos. Could be nice though. I reckon they'll fetch a bit.

[struth]

I had a pair, I didn't like them particularly. The sound was a little unrefined. The ordinary IMF compact was better balanced, but not wonderful either.

someone's bought em anyhoo...

[walpurgis]

someone's bought em anyhoo...

Probably paid silly money too. Mine came from a boot sale for less than a tenner about ten years ago. I'd sooner have a pair of Mk.1 Celestion Ditton 15s or MS Pageant IIs.

[struth]

Probably paid silly money too. Mine came from a boot sale for less than a tenner about ten years ago. I'd sooner have a pair of Mk.1 Celestion Ditton 15s or MS Pageant IIs.

Ditton 15's ...Thats the ones I gave my neighbour. he is using them with his quad 33 303 set up. Never liked them personally

[walpurgis]

Tidy Tannoy Cheviots for £495 anybody? In St Helens. Bargain!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviot-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/331480906179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2dcd39c3

[walpurgis]

Tannoy Eatons £449. In Colchester. Really nice speakers. I've had five pairs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-Rare-Tannoy-Eaton-Intergrated-Passive-Hi-Fi-Speakers-inc-Warranty-/191512256501?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c97051ff5

[struth]

Tannoy Eatons £449. In Colchester. Really nice speakers. I've had five pairs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-Rare-Tannoy-Eaton-Intergrated-Passive-Hi-Fi-Speakers-inc-Warranty-/191512256501?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c97051ff5

smashed corner though.


oh and thanks for the washers ...forgot to say :)

[walpurgis]

smashed corner though.


oh and thanks for the washers ...forgot to say :)


Corner's an easy fix.

[BTH K10A]

Not the usual fare but a possible bargain nevertheless

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271770475046?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Marco]

Why would you bother when the best modern examples are so superior (one area where real progress has been made in audio), unless sourcing specific NOS speaker plugs and sockets for a specific make of vintage amp? :)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Crazy people out there. A pair of early seventies KEF Cresta speakers selling at £255! Why?

They are nasty sounding little things, the crude crossover does them no favours and they don't even have matching bass drivers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kef-Cresta-Vintage-Speakers-Kef-B110-T27-LS-3-5a-Size-cabinets-/251833599088?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=t%252BoeuXQpO%252F7IZtqAAdF5q6xqDQ4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Gordon Steadman]

They look horribly cheap to me. I'm not into foo but it always seems wise to make joins and solid as possible. (This was about the plugs and sockets of course)

[Gordon Steadman]

Crazy people out there. A pair of early seventies KEF Cresta speakers selling at £255! Why?

They are nasty sounding little things, the crude crossover does them no favours and they don't even have matching bass drivers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kef-Cresta-Vintage-Speakers-Kef-B110-T27-LS-3-5a-Size-cabinets-/251833599088?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=t%252BoeuXQpO%252F7IZtqAAdF5q6xqDQ4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

He mentioned the magic formula - LS35A - 101s might almost have been worth it but Crestas???? One rather pleased seller I suspect.

[The Barbarian]

Marco:
Because a lot of people need the fitting to be of the original items. For example if you even mentioned replacing the original Carbon resistors in say a Leak 'TL12.1' for a modern alternative you would have every chance of being sent to hell by an hardcore collector.

[walpurgis]

Not the usual fare but a possible bargain nevertheless

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271770475046?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I could certainly use some smaller old style banana plugs of around 3mm diameter. Regular 4mm are too big for one application I have in mind.

[struth]

Crazy people out there. A pair of early seventies KEF Cresta speakers selling at £255! Why?

They are nasty sounding little things, the crude crossover does them no favours and they don't even have matching bass drivers.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kef-Cresta-Vintage-Speakers-Kef-B110-T27-LS-3-5a-Size-cabinets-/251833599088?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=t%252BoeuXQpO%252F7IZtqAAdF5q6xqDQ4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

even I wouldn't have bought them ;)

[Marco]

Marco:
Because a lot of people need the fitting to be of the original items. For example if you even mentioned replacing the original Carbon resistors in say a Leak 'TL12.1' for a modern alternative you would have every chance of being sent to hell by an hardcore collector.

Yeah, I get that, dude, which is why I wrote what I did in the last part of my post. I totally get the originality thing :)

However, the ebay sale Andy linked to is just a jumble of 'old bits', not specific to any vintage amp, which is why I said, what's the point? :scratch:

Marco.

[BTH K10A]

Why would you bother when the best modern examples are so superior (one area where real progress has been made in audio), unless sourcing specific NOS speaker plugs and sockets for a specific make of vintage amp? :)

Marco.

Because the Belling Lee silver plated speaker plugs are actually very good and I doubt that there are any modern speaker plugs that are significantly better

[Marco]

I see...Silver-plated what, though - brass or copper? Anyway, I'll take your word for it that they're good! ;)

Marco.

[The Barbarian]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERROGRAPH-SERIES-7-REEL-TAPE-RECORDER-/331480881442?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2dccd922

However bear in mind your looking at over £100.00 before you start for part exchanging the Idler Wheels & Pinch Roll..

[The Barbarian]

One for Dan The Man if it can be picked up.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferrograph-F307-Classic-British-Stereo-Amplifier-/191509499920?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c96db1010

[walpurgis]

I remember the Panhard in your avatar Andr'e. Pretty car, one of the last they made if I recall. There used to be one local to me as a lad. Two stroke I believe. There was also a Borgward Isabella nearby. Not seen either type for over forty years.

[The Barbarian]

Yeh the name disapeared about 1967. Blame Citroën :rolleyes:

[The Barbarian]

A rare 'S' version of the 'Focus One'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Turntable-/111594705088?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19fb9010c0

[The Barbarian]

Look like the Rhodium plated ones they used to Manufacture

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Engineering-Banana-Plugs-Set-of-4-Vintage-/191509980899?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c96e266e3

[walpurgis]

Weird! I've just been informed by eBay that my Gale GS301 speakers are on their way. I didn't buy any!? :scratch:

[The Barbarian]

:lol: They were OK speakers don't moan :D

[spendorman]

Weird! I've just been informed by eBay that my Gale GS301 speakers are on their way. I didn't buy any!? :scratch:

And yesterday I did post 20 here by mistake:

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?36655-WTD-Leak-ST-30-Speaker-Plugs/page2

[StanleyB]

Weird! I've just been informed by eBay that my Gale GS301 speakers are on their way. I didn't buy any!? :scratch:
Don't worry. A couple of guys in a white van will pull up outside your door a few minutes later after you have received the delivery. They'll inform you that the item was delivered to the wrong address and that they are there to pick it up.
Happened to me a few weeks ago.

[struth]

there mine:eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

Sonab OA-5 vintage omnidirectional speakers in decent condition. These are quite nice sounding. No bids yet, starting price of £100.

In London, ending shortly.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sonab-OA-5-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/271767669982?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f469d8cde

[The Barbarian]

Ive been thinking about Omni Speakers for a while, i recon i'll probably end up with a pair, im in a very small room where speaker placement is a no no, beside im not a fan of yer general forward facing units..

Did you know Tannoy made an Omni Loudspeaker in the early 70's..

That'll be a fiver loike..

[spendorman]

Sonab OA-5 vintage omnidirectional speakers in decent condition. These are quite nice sounding. No bids yet, starting price of £100.

In London, ending shortly.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sonab-OA-5-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/271767669982?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f469d8cde

I think those small cone tweeters were Peerless and sounded pretty good.

[The Barbarian]

Yeh Peerless & Philips units

[walpurgis]

Did you know Tannoy made an Omni Loudspeaker in the early 70's.

I've heard a pair of 12" Silvers, upward facing in what I believe were genuine Tannoy omnidirectional cabinets.

[Ali Tait]

Nice-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-La-Scala-Speakers-AL-3-Networks-new-made-enclosures-/221681078182?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339d38cfa6

[The Barbarian]

Geoff:
They were called 'Orbitus' i think they had 12" Monitor Golds! If your looking for a pair of Sonabs it has to be the 'OA-2212' These were awesome speaker...

I always fancied a pair of Akai 'NDS-80' omni's misen

[walpurgis]

Nice-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Klipsch-La-Scala-Speakers-AL-3-Networks-new-made-enclosures-/221681078182?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339d38cfa6

I like those.

[spendorman]

Yeh Peerless & Philips units

Don't think that I have come across a bad sounding Philips bass / mid.

[walpurgis]

Geoff:
They were called 'Orbitus' i think they had 12" Monitor Golds!

The name rings a bell, but those I saw definitely had Silvers in.

[Ninanina]

I like those.

But not as much as I like them...;). with a little bit more room I'd have them in a flash..

[The Barbarian]

Here Geoff found a site which shows them

http://www.soundup.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3655%3Atannoy-orbitus-monitor-gold-speakers-12-inch&catid=8%3Acolumns&Itemid=93

[walpurgis]

Here Geoff found a site which shows them

http://www.soundup.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3655%3Atannoy-orbitus-monitor-gold-speakers-12-inch&catid=8%3Acolumns&Itemid=93

They look like a stockier JBL Aquarius.

Not the cabs the Silvers were in, I think.

[The Barbarian]

The BIC 'Soundspan' models were good Geoff, don't see many over here now tho..

[walpurgis]

The BIC 'Soundspan' models were good Geoff, don't see many over here now tho..

I remember BIC Venturi speakers, but not those.

[The Barbarian]

Yeh they did conventional yet adventurous speakers like the 'Formula' range..

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radiotehnika-Arija-102-STEREO-/281599822348?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4190a84a0c

[Audio Al]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radiotehnika-Arija-102-STEREO-/281599822348?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4190a84a0c

Does it GLOW in the dark :D

[The Barbarian]

£39.99 too much, pitty they scrapped the half pence piece

[struth]

you never know with the Ruskies. might even be quite good. they built a decent aeroplane

[The Barbarian]

Yeh they built some un decent ones anorl :D

[walpurgis]

you never know with the Ruskies. might even be quite good. they built a decent aeroplane

Only the one though. :lol:

[struth]

Only the one though. :lol:

Sounded great though.....lovely valve job it was:eyebrows:

.....that arm looks like an attempt at copying

[walpurgis]

Fancy a new unused pair of 45 year old AR7 speakers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321672279973?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Pierre De Grenoble]

Fancy a new unused pair of 45 year old AR7 speakers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321672279973?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

you have to wonder what the history is there...

[The Barbarian]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Retro-Height-Guille-LP-Record-Rack-Storage-Kartell-Eames-Made-in-GB-/111599967423?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19fbe05cbf

[shane]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Retro-Height-Guille-LP-Record-Rack-Storage-Kartell-Eames-Made-in-GB-/111599967423?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19fbe05cbf

Used to sell those back in the day, and kept all our demo albums in one in the shop. Very elegant.

[The Barbarian]

Used to sell those back in the day, and kept all our demo albums in one in the shop. Very elegant.

Very Elegant indeed but i buy up all the Orange Swedish Sven-Eric Juhlin/Gustavsberg 1129 racks for my LP's.

Just received two from Germany this morning

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-British-KT88-Single-Ended-10-Watt-Mono-Block-Valve-Amplifiers/291380243875?_trksid=p3693.c100102.m2452&_trkparms=aid%3D333008%26algo%3DRIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140212121249%26meid%3Da4451b53d7794702ade f7875b807945c%26pid%3D100102%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D351303091584

Nice looking amp this.

[southall-1998]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-British-KT88-Single-Ended-10-Watt-Mono-Block-Valve-Amplifiers/291380243875?_trksid=p3693.c100102.m2452&_trkparms=aid%3D333008%26algo%3DRIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140212121249%26meid%3Da4451b53d7794702ade f7875b807945c%26pid%3D100102%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26 mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D351303091584

Nice looking amp this.


Now that looks unique!

S.

[Stubies]

Hi All!

Anyone had experience with these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191511813979?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I am looking for something non-fatiguing (i currently have Ushers and i can say they are too fatiguing for me, even though i have tried many sources and amps)

[walpurgis]

This Belden screened mains cable looks decent:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BELDEN-POWER-CABLE-19364-83803-COMBINED-DESIGN-MCRU-EXCLUSIVE-PER-METRE-/351203220557?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Power_Ca bles_Connectors&hash=item51c557dc4d

I may try a few metres.

[Barry]

At £15 a metre! :eek:

[Marco]

This Belden screened mains cable looks decent:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BELDEN-POWER-CABLE-19364-83803-COMBINED-DESIGN-MCRU-EXCLUSIVE-PER-METRE-/351203220557?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Power_Ca bles_Connectors&hash=item51c557dc4d

I may try a few metres.

It's good stuff, but I now generally prefer using thick gauge solid-core cable for mains leads. Makes sense, as that's what's in the wall already (with twin & earth), and plus it sounds better, to my ears, than multi-strand, except in low-current applications, such as with CDPs and small PSUs :)

Marco.

[The Barbarian]

I cannot be doing with Stiff Mains cable they have to be flexible.. For that i use Black Rhodium Ag plate Cu Mains cable.

[Marco]

It can be a PITA to solder/work with, but after that, I just find that the finished solid-core mains leads bend into whatever shape you want them (kind of like heavy-duty wire wool), so I don't find their stiffness a problem.

Better stiff than floppy, I say (and Tabatha agrees)! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[The Barbarian]

Not referring to the workability i am referring to the factors such as you need a lot of space behind equipment, you cannot use short runs etc..No excess leads on my gear they have all be tailored for neatness, it's not possible with a stiffy :eyebrows:

[Marco]

Hehehe... No worries.

I can use short runs because the dedicated mains for the hi-fi is directly behind my system (no more than 1m away from the kit), which has plenty of space behind it, so I can arrange everything neatly. Therefore, 'stiffies' aren't a problem. Mine have nice thick 'bell-ends' (plugs) on them, too! :D

Marco.

[The Barbarian]

i hope you give em a good polish on a regular basis :eyebrows:

[Marco]

Yesh, they get buffed to a shine with a big wire brush... Oi loikes pain! :eek: :eyebrows:

Marco.

[The Barbarian]

:thumbsup:

[struth]

a cheap decca :) looks nice

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-DECCA-039-Deccalian-5-039-Portable-Garrard-2025TC-Record-Player-with-speakers-/201290749186?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[Pierre De Grenoble]

a cheap decca :) looks nice

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-DECCA-039-Deccalian-5-039-Portable-Garrard-2025TC-Record-Player-with-speakers-/201290749186?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-DECCA-039-Deccalian-5-039-Portable-Garrard-2025TC-Record-Player-with-speakers-/201290749186?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276)

somewhere around I have the extension/stereo loudspeaker for that.. I keep meaning to hook it up to summat to see if it is still working.... :scratch:

[walpurgis]

Be serious. £500 for a pair of Tannoy Audiometric bass drivers? Nuts! That's ten times what they're worth. I'm fairly sure Tannoy used to source these from Fane. Not that that is a bad thing, but they ain't worth a lot.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pair-Tannoy-12-Monitors-Audiometric-For-Leak-12-1-Quad-Valve-Amplifier-/181670237541?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4c63d565

[walpurgis]

£1000 for a pair of Tannoy IIILZ speakers. They just aren't that good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tannoy-10-dual-concentric-monitor-gold-speakers-/161606399518?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a07df61e

[Ninanina]

£1000 for a pair of Tannoy IIILZ speakers. They just aren't that good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tannoy-10-dual-concentric-monitor-gold-speakers-/161606399518?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a07df61e

I just saw those and I believe them to be totally overpriced... what is it with Tannoy's ? I just don't get the silly prices being asked... :doh:

[Ninanina]

A superb amp if you have LS3/5a's...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-E40-By-AUDIONOTE-VALVE-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER-/131433324591?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9a09602f

I had one for a while and it really is a great match for LS3/5a's... ;)

[southall-1998]

A superb amp if you have LS3/5a's...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-E40-By-AUDIONOTE-VALVE-INTEGRATED-AMPLIFIER-/131433324591?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9a09602f

I had one for a while and it really is a great match for LS3/5a's... ;)


Heard one, running 11 ohm Rogers LS3/5a around 3 years ago.

Never thought highly of that pairing, at that particular time of auditioning.

S.

[jollyfix]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201290205060?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Could be of interest to some, looks like late 70's crimson amps , + 2 pre amps. nicotine stained knobs, great item description.:)

[ff1d1l]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201290205060?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Could be of interest to some, looks like late 70's crimson amps , + 2 pre amps. nicotine stained knobs, great item description.:)
I had this pairing in the eighties - with the upper preamp in the listing - I think it was 170 watts into four ohms, less into eight. I made it from a kit. Not too shabby - I seem to remember it easily seeing off my mates Naim kit (NAP 160?). I replaced it with a Krell KSA 100 mk2/KSL. Better, yes, but the Crimson stuff stayed with me for nearly a decade very happily and musically.

[walpurgis]

Nutcase buyers! A small tube of Garrard bearing grease, now bid up to £51 and not finished yet. Crazy!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-Model-301-Original-Grease-Boxed-/261782249500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf370201c

[Chalkie]

Nutcase buyers! A small tube of Garrard bearing grease, now bid up to £51 and not finished yet. Crazy!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-Model-301-Original-Grease-Boxed-/261782249500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf370201c


well its obvious he does not know what grease does

blow me look at the state of the caravan he is selling. only fit for chickens n scrap:lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Caravan-4-Berth-Original-Condition-Fully-Fitted-Kitchen-/261779448964?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf3456484

[walpurgis]

That's a 'Des Res' by my standards! :)

[Macca]

That caravan looks allright to me. Lots of famous people lived in caravans - Jim Rockford, Riggs out of Lethal Weapon, Trapper John MD (he had it sorted, parked it up in the hospital car park, 2 minute walk and he was home), Alan Partridge, Petrocelli...(although the last two were just technically living in them until their houses were built, I grant you).

[StanleyB]

That caravan looks allright to me. Lots of famous people lived in caravans - Jim Rockford, Riggs out of Lethal Weapon, Trapper John MD (he had it sorted, parked it up in the hospital car park, 2 minute walk and he was home), Alan Partridge, Petrocelli...(although the last two were just technically living in them until their houses were built, I grant you).
You can add Marvin Gaye to that list.

[walpurgis]

I hope no unfortunate person buys these thinking they are getting 'proper' Tannoys.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Radiator-corner-speakers-LSU-12L-/191516685583?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c9748b50f

Worth a tenth of the price in my view.

[walpurgis]

Original 35 year old Dynavector 10X high output MC cartridge. I had one new back then, they weren't very expensive but sounded rather nice. This looks like a good example. The seller has decent stuff.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Dynavector-Ultimo-10X-High-Output-Moving-Coil-Cartridge-/191516714714?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c974926da

[The Barbarian]

I think it was last week someone on AOS wanted additional weight for their 'SME '3009'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-SME-3009-3012-Additional-Rider-Weight-/191514364258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c97254962

[struth]

A couple of meridian monoblocks http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221691817251?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

....and a Harman-Kardon PA2200 Power Amplifier http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131435053459?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[The Barbarian]

A couple of meridian monoblocks

I had Meridian '105' many years ago, never heard any Meridian's past those.

[struth]

I had Meridian '105' many years ago, never heard any Meridian's past those.

105's.... were those the modular kinda flat ones Andre?

[Ninanina]

I hope no unfortunate person buys these thinking they are getting 'proper' Tannoys.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Radiator-corner-speakers-LSU-12L-/191516685583?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c9748b50f

Worth a tenth of the price in my view.

They just look like rough old dogs to me..£1k+ is just stupid...:doh:

[walpurgis]

105's.... were those the modular kinda flat ones Andre?

Yes. I had the pre and a couple of power amps (can't recall model Nos.). I found them bland, particularly the pre. Moved on to a Quantum pre/power. So much better.

[walpurgis]

They just look like rough old dogs to me..£1k+ is just stupid...:doh:

Yup. They are not a model I know. Presumably a forerunner to the Audiometric. I'm assuming these just have a simple twin cone driver. It sure ain't a Dual Concentric. They are only of curiosity or collection value.

[hermit]

I like the look of this Lecson (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-LECSON-AP1X-Power-Amplifier-Amp-Meridian-Boothroyd-Stuart-GWO-3004/221691713466?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29317%26meid%3D0ef3ff60c6b245dc9ea4592ab477 c554%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D221 691817251) power amp.

[struth]

Yes. I had the pre and a couple of power amps (can't recall model Nos.). I found them bland, particularly the pre. Moved on to a Quantum pre/power. So much better.

Yeah, the quantums got a good name..not heard them myself

[struth]

I like the look of this Lecson (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-LECSON-AP1X-Power-Amplifier-Amp-Meridian-Boothroyd-Stuart-GWO-3004/221691713466?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29317%26meid%3D0ef3ff60c6b245dc9ea4592ab477 c554%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D221 691817251) power amp.

It would go well with your 149's Paul:D

[hermit]

It would go well with your 149's Paul:D

I suspect the system would have a tube like vibe :)

[The Barbarian]

Yes. I had the pre and a couple of power amps (can't recall model Nos.). I found them bland, particularly the pre. Moved on to a Quantum pre/power. So much better.

Yes they called em Modular series '101'/'103'/'104'/'105'..
Later on there was a whole different series that was truly a Modular jobbie was the Nextel Zebra {componet amp} These came out in the early 80's..

Im your man for Quantum Electronics Had '101'/'402'/ 2X205'.. Alser had '207DA' That Dual Active '207' was a great amp. You could power the '102' pre from the '207' or use the dedicated '402' PSU for the Pre...

[walpurgis]

I suspect the system would have a tube like vibe :)

I have a feeling it may not! :)

[struth]

...well he will have 3 tubes instead of 2:eyebrows:

[The Barbarian]

Had those in the link below aswell. ferk me when i think about it i was an Audio industries dream in the 80's/90's :rolleyes: There are very good sounding combo, That will be an easy fix what ever it is. Built like a tank, that aluminium enclosure/Sleeve is real heavy weight, weighs a ton.

On that note if i ever saw a mint Crimson Elektrik '510'/'520' at a good price id buy it for old times sake, this is the pre/power amp i used to run with the J.A Michell 'Hydraulic Ref' i used to have. Ace days them..

All this Memory lane mumbo Jumbo tonight! Don't worry im not Dying :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FAULTY-Crimson-620-Power-amplifier-and-610-Battery-Pre-amplifier-/171683130826?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27f91cadca

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VALAB-TF-1-MM-MC-Phono-Preamplifier-For-Your-Best-Turntable-/301539657051?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[Marco]

Just won a nice NOS matched pair of 1959-vintage RCA 6SN7GTB (for my Copper amp) for £25:


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/538/QtPR64.jpg


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/537/WcvXTw.jpg


http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/908/GvTk43.jpg


:cool:

Marco.

[The Barbarian]

good price

:thumbsup:

[ff1d1l]

Marco seen these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy15-In-Dual-concentric-Lockwood-Major-Elton-Johns-monitors-with-provenace-/271782716135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f478322e7

[Marco]

Most interesting... Especially, as one driver is a 15" Monitor Red and the other a 15" Monitor Gold - and they claim that you can’t hear any difference!! :scratch: :hmm:

Marco.

[Marco]

good price

:thumbsup:

Dat’s wot I thought, dude. You could easily pay that (and more) for one! Plus the bonus is that they’re in the UK, so no fannying about with import tax/duty or waiting ages for them to arrive :yay:

Original listing here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281603369512?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Marco.

[ff1d1l]

Most interesting... Especially, as one driver is a 15" Monitor Red and the other a 15" Monitor Gold - and they claim that you can’t hear any difference!! :scratch: :hmm:

Marco.

I'm sure someone obliging on the AOS would swap you another Monitor Gold for that pesky Red.:lol:

Hell, I'll do it myself if you can't get fixed up...

[walpurgis]

A real rarity. Tannoy Corner Autograph factory drawings 1957.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-AUTOGRAPH-CORNER-HORN-FACTORY-PLANS-FROM-1957-/301538092051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4635122413

Build your own pair!

[Marco]

I'm sure someone obliging on the AOS would swap you another Monitor Gold for that pesky Red.:lol:

Hell, I'll do it myself if you can't get fixed up...

Lol… The point is, they are two totally different speakers with different electrical characteristics and different amplifier requirements, which consequently sound totally different!!

I know because there were 15” Reds originally inside my Lockwood cabs, which sounded nothing like my Golds (pre or post crossover mods). Therefore, to claim that both speakers advertised sound the same is nonsense, and as such, you’d be sat listening to two different sounds coming out of each speaker………….. :doh:

Marco.

[Ninanina]

Marco seen these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy15-In-Dual-concentric-Lockwood-Major-Elton-Johns-monitors-with-provenace-/271782716135?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f478322e7


Just crazy... One Red and one Gold speaker and they are already up to £740... what is wrong with people... ?? :doh:

[Marco]

Bev, if there were two 15” Monitor Reds inside, those speakers would be worth about £5k (or more), and with Golds inside about £3.5/4k. However, with one of each, they’re worth, well……unless you’re deaf, into MONO and/or are Elton John’s greatest ever fan! :D

Marco.

[Ninanina]

Bev, if there were two 15” Monitor Reds inside, those speakers would be worth about £5k (or more), and with Golds inside about £3.5/4k. However, with one of each, they’re worth, well……unless you’re deaf, into MONO and/or are Elton John’s greatest ever fan! :D

Marco.

So with mis matched drivers what are they worth? In my view nothing... I can't imagine my own speakers with mis matched drivers and I wouldn't pay anything at all for them... ;)

[ff1d1l]

So with mis matched drivers what are they worth? In my view nothing... I can't imagine my own speakers with mis matched drivers and I wouldn't pay anything at all for them... ;)

I guess for all the Elton John provenance not meaning a whole lot to us on the forum, there are those for whom it's a big draw.

I'd imagine these will finish up well above their intrinsic worth, because of that provenance.

I'd also imagine, that if they are sold on at some future date, even if the Gold or the Red is replaced by whatever driver makes up the pairing that floats the buyers boat, the drivers here will be included, because they're Elton's drivers, and mismatched though they are, the mismatch is now well known - like it or not, part of the provenance.

Next up a genuine pair of designer fabric ears, the former property of Elton John. Provenance? Unassailable - the Tannoys recently offered on ebay are conclusive proof that Mr Johns ears were in fact cloth...

[struth]

Nice LUXMAN TT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231487178503?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[hermit]

Lovely pair of AR 4xa (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151598725262?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[struth]

Lovely pair of AR 4xa (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151598725262?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Refoamed the'll be a decent speaker although pretty sure the were veneered.

[walpurgis]

Lovely pair of AR 4xa (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151598725262?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Shame the original 'oatmeal' grille cloth has been replaced and there's no picture showing the drive units, so no way of telling if they are OK. Doped fabric surrounds on the bass drivers I believe, they are usually sound. They were very musical little speakers, if not that refined.