Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

[walpurgis]

Tannoy HPD 315 Devons in nice nick at £550 in London. You can see from the photos that they have been reconed and now have the pleated fabric surrounds. Well worth grabbing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-DEVON-SPEAKERS-COLLECTION-ONLY-OR-COURIER-TO-BE-ARRANGED-BY-THE-BUYER-/331510364754?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2f8eba52

[struth]

Look quite good Geoff. not too dear either.


here's a Trio DD TT down your way as well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIO-KD-2070-Direct-Drive-turntable-/141612043848?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[southall-1998]

Awesome! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thiel-3-7-loudspeakers-pair-very-last-Jim-Thiel-design-stunning-/261812891866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf543b0da

S.

[Ninanina]

Awesome! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thiel-3-7-loudspeakers-pair-very-last-Jim-Thiel-design-stunning-/261812891866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf543b0da

S.

I am sure they are very good but I don't like their styling at all... just personal taste though... ;);)

[walpurgis]

That tweeter made me think of Manger drive units.

[karma67]

the woofers make me think of dustbin lids!

[Audio Al]

Looks like one of these 2 me
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/bigboobs/minion.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bigboobs/media/minion.jpg.html)

[The Barbarian]

Someone needs to buy these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Dover-Loudspeakers-/231506396955?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e6db471b

[struth]

Someone from Northampton alas. Nice speakers and thats a great price.

[The Barbarian]

Only ABR Design they did.

[struth]

My KEF's use ABR as well.

[The Barbarian]

ABR's rock

[struth]

A nice pair of Cantor 3's here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201309627193?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[hermit]

Very rare Trio Model 600 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131457563663?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) amp and matching 600T (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131457565947?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) tuner. I'd love the tuner but I expect it will go for more than I can afford.

[The Barbarian]

Im not fussed about that model but they were tidy inside. Not like some other models that look like a vandalised Greenhouse..

[krugdoktor]

Not exactly a bargain, but something to :drool::drool::drool:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/DENON-DP-100-M-BEST-DIRECT-DRIVE-EVER-BUILT-VERY-RARE-/171729845109?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item27fbe57b75

And one for the collectors
http://www.ebay.de/itm/RARITAT-Technics-35th-Anniversary-SL-1200MK6K1-Limited-Edition-NEU-OVP-GLD-/121603245484?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item1c501e45ac

[karma67]

are these worth a punt?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321701010650?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

are these worth a punt?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321701010650?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The seller says both have dud tweeters. Maybe best to pass on these.

[struth]

are these worth a punt?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321701010650?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Those Kefs I mentioned the other day are still awaiting a bid. buy them before I do please :lol:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201309627193?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[The Barbarian]

Jesus Grant no wonder they aint got a bid yet

:sofa:

[walpurgis]

Those Kefs I mentioned the other day are still awaiting a bid. buy them before I do please :lol:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201309627193?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You know you want to Grant! :eyebrows:

[karma67]

Those Kefs I mentioned the other day are still awaiting a bid. buy them before I do please :lol:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201309627193?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

there all yours grant,im holding out for some local mission 770's or 737r's.

[The Barbarian]

Strathclyde Transcriptor there, it's an 'M' aswell. great decks those

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Strathclyde-Trancription-STD-305M-Turntable-/331506493380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2f53a7c4

Good price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CW-J-WALKER-TURNTABLE-CJ55-/321703935742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae70c7efe

Vintage Celestion fad merchants always forget about these, or more like they don't know about em

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANDBERG-5020-Hi-end-Vintage-Speakers-Superb-Sound-All-Original-SUPERB-cond-/191540038965?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c98ad0d35

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-730-vintage-large-floor-standing-hi-fi-speakers-Russ-Andrews-Midrange-/221721421592?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fa06718

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-TT2-/231512806304?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e73d13a0

[The Barbarian]

I've seen those before and I know the seller. He mentions the Celestion bass unit and Philips tweeters (which I don't like much) but has not said what the mid is. Isophon, Elac, Philips, Audax, or what? I'm just guessing here.

peerless mid.. Its a celestion T1600 bass as the '44'/'66', i think the '25' used it anorl

[Beobloke]

Strathclyde Transcriptor there, it's an 'M' aswell. great decks those

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Strathclyd...item4d2f53a7c4

Good price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CW-J-WALKE...item4ae70c7efe

Vintage Celestion fad merchants always forget about these, or more like they don't know about em

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANDBERG-5...-/191540038965

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mission-73...item339fa06718

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-T...item35e73d13a0

Only the Tandberg speakers' link works for me. The others say they've all been pulled...:scratch:

[walpurgis]

Ultra rare high quality speakers. German make using wonderful quality Japanese seventies Coral drive units. The bass drivers are black coned 10-L60 units and very potent, The mids I've not used, but being Coral they will be great. I still own a pair of the Berylium dome tweeters, which are remarkable. Think Yamaha NS-1000 with 10" bass speakers and you'll have an idea. I'd buy these like a shot if I had room, the drive units are some of the best made ever.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201311537372?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[The Barbarian]

Only the Tandberg speakers' link works for me. The others say they've all been pulled...:scratch:

Try em now

[struth]

Ultra rare high quality speakers. German make using wonderful quality Japanese seventies Coral drive units. The bass drivers are black coned 10-L60 units and very potent, The mids I've not used, but being Coral they will be great. I still own a pair of the Berylium dome tweeters, which are remarkable. Think Yamaha NS-1000 with 10" bass speakers and you'll have an idea. I'd buy these like a shot if I had room, the drive units are some of the best made ever.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201311537372?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I remember this company Made good stuff. Pretty decent price that as well. I am in same boat. too many sets at moment and only using 1

[walpurgis]

Pair of good old Wharfedale Dovedale III speakers in Surrey. Look as though they may go cheap. Big beefy sound from these, not the last word in refinement but fun.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141612818495?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Beobloke]

Try em now

:thumbsup:

Like the look of those Missions...

[struth]

there all yours grant,im holding out for some local mission 770's or 737r's.

got a set of 737r in my living room . i just redit the cabs and looking good. nice speaker

[The Barbarian]

:thumbsup:

Like the look of those Missions...
Probably my Fav Mission speaker those..


got a set of 737r in my living room . i just redit the cabs and looking good. nice speaker

Which version are the '737R' you have Grant?

[Beobloke]

In Mission terms, I'm still holding out for some 767s. Its feeling like an increasingly futile quest, to be honest. :(

[Macca]

Ultra rare high quality speakers. German make using wonderful quality Japanese seventies Coral drive units. The bass drivers are black coned 10-L60 units and very potent, The mids I've not used, but being Coral they will be great. I still own a pair of the Berylium dome tweeters, which are remarkable. Think Yamaha NS-1000 with 10" bass speakers and you'll have an idea. I'd buy these like a shot if I had room, the drive units are some of the best made ever.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201311537372?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Yes very nice. Good job I can't remember my eBay password :)

[struth]

Probably my Fav Mission speaker those..



Which version are the '737R' you have Grant?

not sure tbh. didnt know there were more than one....think they were bought in 82 new. theyve been lightly used . might sell them as i have way too many pairs of speaks. 6 sets at moment lol.

[karma67]

i think the later ones are called 737 renaissance

[The Barbarian]

not sure tbh. didnt know there were more than one....think they were bought in 82 new. theyve been lightly used . might sell them as i have way too many pairs of speaks. 6 sets at moment lol.

I sold my '737R' two months ago. Te best version imho {Silver hammertone baffles with Audax Tweeter, Pink Speckled cabinet Backs}

[struth]

i think the later ones are called 737 renaissance

Oh, well mine's must be later ones as they have renaissance on them

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/6596de89d9e3d7435d0d1739844858ea.jpg

[The Barbarian]

Mission tweetrz :nono:

[karma67]

the question is,whats better or different??

[karma67]

Oh, well mine's must be later ones as they have renaissance on them

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/6596de89d9e3d7435d0d1739844858ea.jpg

my friend has this type and loves them!

[struth]

If I can find suitable boxes I may sell them

[karma67]

cool,let me know when your ready please.

[walpurgis]

Decent looking pair of Tannoy Cheviots at a very reasonable £570 in South Yorkshire. They've had new cone surrounds and look in fine fettle.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Cheviot-12-HPD-315-dual-concentric-speakers-/351351632238?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51ce30716e

[The Barbarian]

I know him he's about 15 mins from me, i bought a Systemdek from him..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CROFT-Series-V-Valve-Power-Amplifier-Worldwide-shipping-/351349395010?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item51ce0e4e42

[Marco]

Good shout, dude. That'll be a lovely thing - and a genuine bargain, too! :)

Marco.

[The Barbarian]

Hey i did well there

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QED-HC2-Headphone-Control-Unit-/351345487381?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=qEwSZQfN2%252FbiWe4CdmOiNaV93SI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[struth]

99p cant be bad.:)

[walpurgis]

Are these coal fired loudspeakers? Apparently they have a working grate! :lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heathkit-SS-1-High-Fidelity-Speakers-1960s-Set-Vinatge-working-grate-/221725445225?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fddcc69

[mohit25]

Ultra rare high quality speakers. German make using wonderful quality Japanese seventies Coral drive units. The bass drivers are black coned 10-L60 units and very potent, The mids I've not used, but being Coral they will be great. I still own a pair of the Berylium dome tweeters, which are remarkable. Think Yamaha NS-1000 with 10" bass speakers and you'll have an idea. I'd buy these like a shot if I had room, the drive units are some of the best made ever.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201311537372?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They look awfully new for a 70's speaker

[The Barbarian]

I can't stand the look of anything that resembles speakers such as Yammi NS1000

[walpurgis]

They look awfully new for a 70's speaker

Nothing wrong with stuff being in good condition. The drive units date from late seventies to early eighties.

[The Barbarian]

You don't see many Black ones.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-JA-S11G-30WPC-vintage-audiophile-amplifier-/281638618195?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4192f84453

[walpurgis]

You don't see many Black ones.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-JA-S11G-30WPC-vintage-audiophile-amplifier-/281638618195?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4192f84453

Not seen a black one before. I was looking at the silver one today at a mate's house, he doesn't know what to do with it.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monarchy-Audio-Delux-18B-D-A-Converter-2channel-/331511269167?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2f9c872f

Monarchy dac .. not seen this one b4

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181700284053?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Oyaide for the likes of a techy

[mikmas]

Hey i did well there

nice one !!!
;¬>

[BTH K10A]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_1650_zpsc5fa4ea4.jpg (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/emttsd15/media/IMG_1650_zpsc5fa4ea4.jpg.html)

:D :D

[PaulStewart]

You don't see many Black ones.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-JA-S11G-30WPC-vintage-audiophile-amplifier-/281638618195?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4192f84453

That is not a UK model it's 220v made for JVC Germany. It was a great annoyace to us at JVC UK, we wanted the black ones but Japan would not let us have them. The 11-G model was the best budget amp of it's day. One day I'll pick one up for the bedroom, just for nostalgias sake.

[struth]

ART OF SOUND 'BEST EVER cd player ....well acording to MACCA! Someone using martins thread as a selling point.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331513150067?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

not a bad unit. mind

[nuff]

This sellers has a few nice items, I really like the Roksan!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/johneroberts/m.html?item=191544016776&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Audio Al]

ART OF SOUND 'BEST EVER cd player ....well acording to MACCA! Someone using martins thread as a selling point.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331513150067?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

not a bad unit. mind

I have one as well :)

[walpurgis]

ART OF SOUND 'BEST EVER cd player ....well acording to MACCA! Someone using martins thread as a selling point.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331513150067?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

not a bad unit. mind

It looks identical to the spare CDP-715E I've got right in front of me.

[struth]

It looks identical to the spare CDP-715E I've got right in front of me.

do u like it geoff? does this have the fixed laser i cant remember..the 930 does along with the famous puck

[walpurgis]

do u like it geoff? does this have the fixed laser i cant remember..the 930 does along with the famous puck

Dunno. Never used it.

[shane]

Steel chassis TT2 with Linn LVX for £150 BIN. Needs a new lid tho'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-TT2-Belt-drive-turntable-with-Linn-Basik-LVX-arm-/151631348856?

[walpurgis]

Steel chassis TT2 with Linn LVX for £150 BIN. Needs a new lid tho'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-TT2-Belt-drive-turntable-with-Linn-Basik-LVX-arm-/151631348856?

I'd have that if it was nearer.

I won't have TTs sent. They get wrecked.

[The Barbarian]

Not seen a black one before. I was looking at the silver one today at a mate's house, he doesn't know what to do with it.

Yep Black ones are mega rare like Black Yammi 'CT7000' are.. He could us it as a door stop. I had one when i first got into Audio, i thought it a bit wooley sounding...

[walpurgis]

Decent looking pair of Tannoy SGM12x in Glasgow at a reasonable £1295 or offer. Slight kink in one surround, means nothing really as they are the corrugated fabric surrounds and as tough as old boots. The kink can probably be straightened out anyway.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-SGM12x-Super-Gold-Monitors-Speakers-Pair-/161651831057?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a3333111

[Audio Al]

Not seen these before ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-TECHNICS-SB-RX70-COAXIAL-HONEYCOMB-PURE-MICA-DIAMOND-SPEAKERS-20KG-EACH-/201311859561?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2edf1f3369

Anyone heard them ?

[struth]

Not seen these before ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-TECHNICS-SB-RX70-COAXIAL-HONEYCOMB-PURE-MICA-DIAMOND-SPEAKERS-20KG-EACH-/201311859561?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2edf1f3369

Anyone heard them ?

Nope but they look nice.

[walpurgis]

More nutty LS3/5a prices. Rogers version bid up to £1802 so far. Ending in three hours.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-ROGERS-GOLD-LS3-5a-Main-Stereo-Speakers-Monitors-in-Excellent-Condition-/321700637749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae6da2c35

[walpurgis]

Not seen these before ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-TECHNICS-SB-RX70-COAXIAL-HONEYCOMB-PURE-MICA-DIAMOND-SPEAKERS-20KG-EACH-/201311859561?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2edf1f3369

Anyone heard them ?

I've seen them, but not heard them.

[walpurgis]

Just won this. My offer of £85 was accepted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271817647178?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Just what I need to go with my old Connoisseur BD1 that's waiting for a refurb and plinth.

[struth]

Just won this. My offer of £85 was accepted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271817647178?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Just what I need to go with my old Connoisseur BD1 that's waiting for a refurb and plinth.

Cola and Ali foil should clear those rust spots

[The Barbarian]

Well i put a bid on this but as normal turned into less than a bargin, dunno why i bother tbh :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351349614055?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[walpurgis]

Cola and Ali foil should clear those rust spots

I'll get it pristine Grant. Done a few before. ;)

[Pierre De Grenoble]

I've bought off this guy before. I expect that this will be a stunning copy... but unless I win the lottery...:(


Well i put a bid on this but as normal turned into less than a bargin, dunno why i bother tbh :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351349614055?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[struth]

Well i put a bid on this but as normal turned into less than a bargin, dunno why i bother tbh :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351349614055?_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Looks to have a crease on the top front in middle

[The Barbarian]

Two very fine cracks the reason i wont bid more than i have.

[The Barbarian]

good prices

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revox-A77-open-reel-tape-recorder-/121600978722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c4ffbaf22

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REVOX-A77-MkI-Stereo-Half-Track-Tape-Recorder-VGC-Working-Order-/181700987733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4e390b55

[Ali Tait]

Nice.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMERICAN-AUDIO-VMS4-1-USB-DJ-Disco-Controller-IMMACULATE-CONDITION-/181694139952?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4dd08e30

looks great; whatever it is:scratch:

[The Barbarian]

Is it the Borg collective control centre?

[struth]

Is it the Borg collective control centre?

:rfl::rfl::rfl:

[Ninanina]

More nutty LS3/5a prices. Rogers version bid up to £1802 so far. Ending in three hours.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-ROGERS-GOLD-LS3-5a-Main-Stereo-Speakers-Monitors-in-Excellent-Condition-/321700637749?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae6da2c35

Crazy, just crazy.... They sold for £2,200

I have a pair of Sterling LS3/5a's that would probably outperform the 'old' Rogers but I would expect about half that price for them.. ;)

[walpurgis]

Crazy, just crazy.... They sold for £2,200

I have a pair of Sterling LS3/5a's that would probably outperform the 'old' Rogers but I would expect about half that price for them.. ;)

Yeah. It's nuts. In material and manufacture terms LS3/5a speakers are worth maybe £300 to £400. It's not as if anybody had to do much in the way of product development after the Beeb licenced the design. I know they can sound very nice on the right system and playing the right music, but you ain't gonna get the best out yer Led Zep through them.

[struth]

Cult status I suppose...the magic BBC speakers. a lot of bull imo. Fools and their money are easily parted.

[Ninanina]

Yeah. It's nuts. In material and manufacture terms LS3/5a speakers are worth maybe £300 to £400. It's not as if anybody had to do much in the way of product development after the Beeb licenced the design. I know they can sound very nice on the right system and playing the right music, but you ain't gonna get the best out yer Led Zep through them.

After owning many pairs of speakers over many years I would still say the LS3/5a's are a superb sounding speaker... the reason I have not been too keen to part with my Sterling's is that I believe they do have a certain magic if used with the right equipment, and listened to in the near'ish field..

I think they really do possess a certain something special if used correctly...;)

[struth]

Nice Techy amp at a very good price . These were pretty well made. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161643513039?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[mikmas]

Bought the silver version of this a few weeks back for £16 - quite gutted as this one is in better nick ... and lovely black :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Technics-ST-Z35L-Stereo-Tuner/131464628820?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D20fa13ecfc604fa7a68 96f0399729f64%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D331515151057&rt=nc

Reception of FM is surprisingly good (with a roof aerial) but MW/LW less so with the supplied loop

[The Barbarian]

Nice Techy amp at a very good price . These were pretty well made. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161643513039?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I see it's looking in the mirror! I stand looking at my Knob in the mirror at times :eyebrows:

[struth]

I see it's looking in the mirror! I stand looking at my Knob in the mirror at times :eyebrows:

I dont have one:rolleyes:

[walpurgis]

I dont have one:rolleyes:

Ah well. This may interest you: http://www.thevintageknob.org/

[struth]

Ah well. This may interest you: http://www.thevintageknob.org/

No, I have a vintage knob; its the mirror Ive banned :lol:

[The Barbarian]

:lolsign:

[Macca]

ART OF SOUND 'BEST EVER cd player ....well acording to MACCA! Someone using martins thread as a selling point.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331513150067?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

not a bad unit. mind

LOL the title of that thread was meant to be tongue in cheek but that's not the first time I have seen it taken literally :). Good player for sixty notes, though.

[The Barbarian]

They are a bit tacky tho Macca

[Macca]

True nothing like the build quality of the XB930 but there it is.

[The Barbarian]

:lolsign: SCD-XA5400ES

[The Barbarian]

Just won this at a good price. I already have it but the cover is damaged & i have a loud click on side one so hopefully i can make a near mint issue with this Cover & Record & my original Obi Strip booklet etc. Sound quality from this Japanese issue is miles better than ours imho. This usually goes for around £80


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pink-floyd-dark-side-of-the-moon-Japan-Nr-Mint-1974-/331511343352?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=mXt06kryAXFvNKXUZ9iRAcXYli4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Macca]

Yeah bit of a steal that is.

[The Barbarian]

Just need a mint 'Animals' LP that is the problem LP cos it's cost lots of cutter mi bruvver

[Macca]

I've got a UK original pressing can't recall how long ago I bought it or what I paid. Twenty-od years ago. Bit of minor damage in one corner of the sleeve that's all. The disc is mint. My favourite Floyd Lp by a margin.

[The Barbarian]

Ive got £56 on one at the mo

[The Barbarian]

My Rock LP collection consists er Mint Full sets of the below, one day they will all be Japanese Vinyl editions :eyebrows:.... The rest of my collection is made up of far too many Trance 12"ers but this is an illness i just keep buying them in..

ELP - 1970-1979
Genesis - 1969-1981
Pink Floyd - 1967-1983
Yes - 1969-1980
Van Der Graaf Generator - 1969-1977
Tangerine Dream - 1969-1983
King Crimson - 1969-1974

[Macca]

At a push I could probabaly just get by with Led Zep and Steely Dan ;)

[Audio Advent]

Bargain speaker alert! For Rochester pick-up (guess that's Kent):

SD Acoustic SD1s (are these MkII or another model name?) £265 Buy it Now (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SD-Acoustics-open-baffle-ribbon-3-way-speakers/141618497098)

[Ninanina]

Bargain speaker alert! For Rochester pick-up (guess that's Kent):

SD Acoustic SD1s (are these MkII or another model name?) £265 Buy it Now (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SD-Acoustics-open-baffle-ribbon-3-way-speakers/141618497098)

They look a bargain to me... and look in decent shape too... ;)

[struth]

Bargain speaker alert! For Rochester pick-up (guess that's Kent):

SD Acoustic SD1s (are these MkII or another model name?) £265 Buy it Now (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SD-Acoustics-open-baffle-ribbon-3-way-speakers/141618497098)

They look jolly. 4 footers...yummy... who do I know in kent?

[walpurgis]

I remember hearing these back when they were being made and didn't like them much.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPENDOR-BC1-MONITOR-AUDIOPHILE-SPEAKERS-ORIGINAL-STANDS-PERFECT-WORKING-ORDER-/331515574562?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2fde3922

Spendors...cheap at moment. says they are perfect...mmmnnn maybe not;)

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-JMlab-PS5-1-Point-Source-Line-Speaker-/301568891821?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4636e81bad

and some JM lab's

[struth]

Castle Lincolns

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Rare-Castle-Lincoln-Audiophile-Speakers-Must-See-Last-Chance-postage-see-/391070270325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b0d9ac375

[Audio Advent]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPENDOR-BC1-MONITOR-AUDIOPHILE-SPEAKERS-ORIGINAL-STANDS-PERFECT-WORKING-ORDER-/331515574562?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2fde3922

Spendors...cheap at moment. says they are perfect...mmmnnn maybe not;)

Perfect working order it says and is probably right then, nothing to believe otherwise from the photos. Having said that, some people don't notice when a coles tweeter doesn't work. Confusing thing is it says the drivers were replaced by spendor, yet the photos show the originals which I very much doubt Spendor would provide - perhaps these photos were taken before they were replaced and now have the later mid/bass drivers. Shame I've already spent my disposable income for the month - best leave the rest for rent etc I suppose :(

[The Barbarian]

Castle Lincolns

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Rare-Castle-Lincoln-Audiophile-Speakers-Must-See-Last-Chance-postage-see-/391070270325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b0d9ac375

Way too expensive more like £100.00..

[struth]

Perfect working order it says and is probably right then, nothing to believe otherwise from the photos. Having said that, some people don't notice when a coles tweeter doesn't work. Confusing thing is it says the drivers were replaced by spendor, yet the photos show the originals which I very much doubt Spendor would provide - perhaps these photos were taken before they were replaced and now have the later mid/bass drivers. Shame I've already spent my disposable income for the month - best leave the rest for rent etc I suppose :(

pics show the tweeters dented etc so not perfect...repairable though...think dm4s were nicer although Geoff wont agree:ner:



Way too expensive more like £100.00..

Thought that was a bit steep myself but wasnt sure. never heard a pair.

[The Barbarian]

Thought that was a bit steep myself but wasnt sure. never heard a pair.

Ive had a pair {ive had every original castle model} I still prefer the 'Dover' from that era..The insaine thing about The old castles from the 70's/80's they fetch very little money but would see off many other speaker from those era's..However i stick with the very first speaker design they made.

[Audio Al]

Have you read his sales blurb :doh: I nearly lost the will to live and gave up reading

[walpurgis]

Have you read his sales blurb :doh: I nearly lost the will to live and gave up reading

I agree. What a load of waffle.



I had a pair of Castles many years ago. Can't remember the model, they looked like these, but without the front lip top and bottom. I didn't keep them long.

[The Barbarian]

I had a pair of Castles many years ago. Can't remember the model, they looked like these, but without the front lip top and bottom. I didn't keep them long.

What size Bass/Mid unit & were the units flush or face fixed?

[walpurgis]

What size Bass/Mid unit & were the units flush or face fixed?

It's so long ago Andr'e, I can't recall.

[The Barbarian]

The only models i did not like were the 'Conway II'

[struth]

Relisted again with 40 quid off....very tempted but dont need them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Excellent-sound-speakers-Universum-HiFi-6000-coral-/201319575233?

[walpurgis]

Relisted again with 40 quid off....very tempted but dont need them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Excellent-sound-speakers-Universum-HiFi-6000-coral-/201319575233?

So am I! Near me too.

New equivalents of the drive units alone would cost over £1000 today. They are amongst the best. I've owned a couple of pairs of the 10" Coral bass drivers and the tweeters. I just wish I had room.

[struth]

Yes the postage is a bit high alas at 60 quid

[walpurgis]

Yes the postage is a bit high alas at 60 quid

Hardly surprising. The drive units must weigh over thirty pounds on their own.

[struth]

My IMF's were only 25£ ..

[The Barbarian]

My fav Dittons. The aint the original tweeters tho..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-Ditton-33-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/181703084751?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4e590acf

[mikmas]

Look like the waiting list for the IQaudiO DAC is getting too much for some:lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IQAudIO-DAC-Raspberry-Pi-B-/231516900338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e77b8bf2

Noted that this appears to be an earlier Pi incarnation

[walpurgis]

Just won this. My offer of £85 was accepted.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271817647178?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Just what I need to go with my old Connoisseur BD1 that's waiting for a refurb and plinth.

It arrived today and is in lovely nick.

http://i60.tinypic.com/2inokz.jpg

A bit of spit & silver foil took the surface blemishes right off and it looks mint. Bearings are very free with no slack. The counterweight carrier stub needs tightening, but that's all. Just the job really.

[struth]

is that an lvv? looks to be purfect, and good price

[walpurgis]

Yup. Says LVV on top in the piccie.

It's for use with my Connoisseur BD1 TT, which I have yet to refurb and build a plinth for. I've got to sort a suitable acrylic lid out before I know how big the plinth is going to be. I've got a few tucked away. It's just a back up TT project. I like the BD1s, despite some making rude comments about them. They can sound very good if set up well.

[karma67]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tangent-RS6-Speakers-/151629058418?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item234dcbd172

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-R-Cambridge-A60-Amplifier-2-30w-/151629089099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item234dcc494b

[The Barbarian]

The 'A60' is too expensive

Those Tangents are Audax/KEF driverz

[The Barbarian]

I like the BD1s, despite some making rude comments about them.

:lol: Aye it's not on Geoff. I always liked them..

[walpurgis]

IMF TLS50 speakers, going cheap at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMF-TLS50-transmission-line-speakers/281641143862?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29952%26meid%3Ded9ddd5103674948ab15726ff79e c9a0%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D151629058418&rt=nc

[Beobloke]

. I like the BD1s, despite some making rude comments about them.

:wave: :D

[walpurgis]

Moth Series 30 pre-amp + 100w monos at £775? Seems steep to me.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Moth-30-Series-Amplifier-/131473589724?

[struth]

2 monos usually do 350. the other stuff will up the price a fair bit...but maybe 550 or600 would be reasonable. if it were id likely buy it:eyebrows:

[struth]

Just won this for £36. not too shabby, and is a good cart

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201316312922?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[karma67]

hey grant, re the AT95SA,do you fancy a loan of my HE stylus for comparison?

[struth]

hey grant, re the AT95SA,do you fancy a loan of my HE stylus for comparison?

I do have a spare at95 cart which is brand spanking. I only took it out of the packing a couple of weeks ago to check something, so I could mount it in the spare cherrywood headshell and try it for you if you want.

[The Black Adder]

nice find... great sounding cart that.

[karma67]

yeah why not,the SA is a lot more expensive so it would be good to see if the extra bucks are worth it,pm me your address details and i post it up to you.
cheers mate. :)

[struth]

yeah why not,the SA is a lot more expensive so it would be good to see if the extra bucks are worth it,pm me your address details and i post it up to you.
cheers mate. :)

pm sent

[struth]

nice find... great sounding cart that.

Cheers Joe. yeah, Ive seen them go for anything between 70 and 125... actually saw one go for 150 not long ago. Was rated as the best of the vms range with its nude eliptical diamond and low tracking force.

[walpurgis]

Just won this for £36. not too shabby, and is a good cart

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201316312922?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Nice. Good price Grant.

I wonder what my mint VMS30 Mk.II is worth?

[mohit25]

Relisted again with 40 quid off....very tempted but dont need them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Excellent-sound-speakers-Universum-HiFi-6000-coral-/201319575233?

What's the tweeter on these? Is it an aluminium dome?

[walpurgis]

What's the tweeter on these? Is it an aluminium dome?

I believe it's a 19mm Beryllium dome.

[hermit]

These Urei 815A (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Urei-815A-studio-monitors-very-rare-speakers-604-drivers-/221730419208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a029b208) monitors look like they mean business.

[walpurgis]

£475 for a Goldring Lenco GL 78?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1974-GOLDRING-LENCO-GL78-TRANSCRIPTION-TURNTABLE-RECORD-PLAYER-SWISS-MADE-/161651807041?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a332d341

[struth]

£475 for a Goldring Lenco GL 78?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1974-GOLDRING-LENCO-GL78-TRANSCRIPTION-TURNTABLE-RECORD-PLAYER-SWISS-MADE-/161651807041?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a332d341

If he gets £475 I'll eat my cheapest, most digestible hat :eyebrows:

[The Barbarian]

As soon as someone opens bid that bin will get cancelled out..

[struth]

As long as there is no reserve.

[The Barbarian]

Reserves cost money ;)

[mad-moon]

Radford pre and power amp project anyone???

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-amp-pre-amp-/141621098236?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f94676fc

[The Barbarian]

Radford pre and power amp project anyone???

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-amp-pre-amp-/141621098236?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f94676fc

It's a 'SPA-60' Power. I liked this range they brought out.

[walpurgis]

What's going on with old Garrard 4HF turntables. A year or two back you'd have paid £35 for this. Not £950!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-4HF-H-turntable-original-plinth-/261800412805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf4854685

And it's not the only expensive one on eBay. Nuts!

[struth]

Insanity....:mental:

[mad-moon]

These Urei 815A (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Urei-815A-studio-monitors-very-rare-speakers-604-drivers-/221730419208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a029b208) monitors look like they mean business.

Look like they might put your windows out...lol.

[rdpx]

Very slightly amusing due to the location of the item.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=291418891633&alt=web

[walpurgis]

Tidy looking vintage Rogers Ravensbourne amp. Bid up to £140 so far and ending soon. They're sort of OK, but I'd far sooner spend a bit less on the better sounding Ravensbrook unit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-ROGERS-RAVENSBOURNE-stereo-amplifier-1970s-4-8-15-ohm-speakers-working-/391096653392?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b0f2d5650

[The Barbarian]

i wouldnt pay £140 for one of those. i was hard set on getting £75 last month for mine.

[walpurgis]

A real bargain! Job lot of twelve 8 ohm midrange horn drivers and 42 piezo horn tweeters, just been used for display. £30 for the lot. Dirt cheap!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Horns-Tweeters-Stage-Line-MHD-55-PA-HORNS-X12-AP110-Piezo-HORNS-X-42-STK0388-/161651894221?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a33427cd

They may be cheapo units but they have to be worth more than that.

[struth]

Quite an attractive TT although no idea if its any good. direct drive though and only 22 pounds so far

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AKAI-DIRECT-DRIVE-TURNTABLE-Auto-Return-model-number-AP-D30C-99p-NO-RESERVE/111633412315?_trksid=p2054897.c100204.m3164&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140407115239%26meid%3Db750a84cd7a8420ebda e4963df4ee1fa%26pid%3D100204%26rk%3D26%26rkt%3D30% 26sd%3D111627946505

[walpurgis]

Quite an attractive TT although no idea if its any good. direct drive though and only 22 pounds so far

It's a lightweight plastic jobbie Grant (bet the platter weighs about the same as a milk bottle top). OK maybe for under forty quid I'd suppose. Not more I'd say (mind you the Nag cart is OKish).

[struth]

It's a lightweight plastic jobbie Grant (bet the platter weighs about the same as a milk bottle top). OK maybe for under forty quid I'd suppose. Not more I'd say (mind you the Nag cart is OKish).

:rofl::rofl:

noticed the Nag but sounds like the stylus is bust. Just liked its look..not buying though. nice to know its plastic.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kelvin-Labs-MT60-Mono-Block-Pair/171737079656?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29952%26meid%3Debe769f4224646e9b36c5d133ad6 a5b7%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dp p%26sd%3D141621098236&rt=nc

Kelvin mono blocks...nice.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-5300-Direct-Drive-Automatic-33-3-45-RPM-Hi-Fi-Turntable-Top-Spec-/361261662801?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-5300-Direct-Drive-Automatic-33-3-45-RPM-Hi-Fi-Turntable-Top-Spec-/361261662801?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

I've had one. It's nice enough, but I wouldn't pay that much. That's going into 1200/1210 territory. (actually, I reckon I could buy my old one back for about £80. My mate has it and doesn't use it).

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALBARRY-M1008-Series-2-monoblock-power-amps-Pair/121608506261?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29952%26meid%3D910fc8850cbc48ebb9abc78d9c5e a1e6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1717 37079656&rt=nc

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALBARRY-M1008-Series-2-monoblock-power-amps-Pair/121608506261?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29952%26meid%3D910fc8850cbc48ebb9abc78d9c5e a1e6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1717 37079656&rt=nc

Spotted those earlier. Nearly bought a pair from Radlett Audio many years ago. I know they are well regarded and probably worth a go!

[struth]

I've had one. It's nice enough, but I wouldn't pay that much. That's going into 1200/1210 territory. (actually, I reckon I could buy my old one back for about £80. My mate has it and doesn't use it).

That was my thoughts Geoff. He had it at £400 originally. Nic enough deck but way over priced ime, and yours too. At £80 its a very good buy though I'd have thought. Not a bad deck.

As for the Alberys yes I think they will go a fair bit higher. Always liked their stuff, especially with the cranberry

[hermit]

Lovely pair of Marantz Model 2 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Marantz-Model-2-Amplifiers-/171743926802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fcbc5a12) valve monos

[struth]

very nice looking and appear perfect

[Audio Advent]

Not on ebay but I saw this Timestep PSU for sale on DIYAudio.com for $285 (so in the US - check if voltage change can be done internally):

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/swap-meet/244564-timestep-power-supply-unit.html

Yes, has been for sale since Oct 2013 but the guy just bumped the advert so is still for sale.... I'd guess with import and shipping you'd still get it for less than half price of a new one, especially with a bit of haggling.

[Audio Advent]

Lovely pair of Marantz Model 2 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Marantz-Model-2-Amplifiers-/171743926802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fcbc5a12) valve monos

Very tempting but I would perhaps proceed with caution!

The seller hasn't sold anything for a long long time (so ripe for an account hijack) and their previous sales have been old clothes and the odd bit of kitchen appliance. A search of one of their previous sold items http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170823134077 was in 2012 (so shows how inactive they are) and was collection only..

Now the seller is instisting on PayPal (a lot easier to run away with the money with PayPal) rather than collection only and is offering free postage on such heavy heavy amps.

Previous sale used normal writing, the new one uses CAPS only and in italics.. it rather odd.

The seller says this: "INCREDIBLE SOUNDING WITH MODEL ONE OR MY MODEL SEVEN OR MAC C30 IN 40 WATT MODE OR 20 WATT TRIODE MODE "

- so they are claiming to have a Marantz 7 and old Mac stuff too - this sounds like a copy and paste description from a rich enthusiast from elsewhere on the net, not someone selling some old topshop clothes and a used breadmaker for £11 based in Hillingdon.

Let's do a search for some of the description text and see if any old sales come up!

[hermit]

Good deductive reasoning there Sam :) I was too busy drooling to consider such things but I'm not a buyer - just browsing really.

[Audio Advent]

I'm too much of a cynic when it comes to rare collectable items on ebay with an ethusiastic following.. Couldn't find the photos elsewhere on the net via a quick google seach though , nor the description text. Then again Google didn't pull up that auction listing either with some of the text in quotes as the search.

[Trickie_Dickie]

Found a pair at long last on Ebay. Asking price was £3500. They were good but not that good.:mental:

[The Barbarian]

These paint finish are well done. His user name is quite apt for this place don't ya fink?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD166-Plattenspieler-Turntable-Kupfer-Hochglanzlack-und-Garantie-/111603990196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item19fc1dbeb4

[struth]

Very shiny. bit of a copycat eh?

[walpurgis]

These paint finish are well done. His user name is quite apt for this place don't ya fink?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD166-Plattenspieler-Turntable-Kupfer-Hochglanzlack-und-Garantie-/111603990196?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item19fc1dbeb4

"sehr gut" Flippin wants to be at that price.

[The Barbarian]

:lolsign:

[walpurgis]

Not a 'Bargain'! Don't buy one of these SUTs:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hifi-news-blackhead-moving-coil-step-up-transformer-/281649668404?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4193a0e134

I had one. Fortunately I paid peanuts for it. It was the most dismal example of an SUT I've ever heard. Weedy, flat and opaque sounding. Just plain dire!


These are not much cop either:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORTOFON-T5-in-line-step-up-transformers-moving-coil-audio-hifi-turntable-/221727061428?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339ff675b4

[DSJR]

Got the Sony labelled T5's. They were fine for twenty quid.....

[struth]

Not a 'Bargain'! Don't buy one of these SUTs:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hifi-news-blackhead-moving-coil-step-up-transformer-/281649668404?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4193a0e134

I had one. Fortunately I paid peanuts for it. It was the most dismal example of an SUT I've ever heard. Weedy, flat and opaque sounding. Just plain dire!


These are not much cop either:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORTOFON-T5-in-line-step-up-transformers-moving-coil-audio-hifi-turntable-/221727061428?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339ff675b4

Alan reckons the fb should be fine with the cart so will try it and see. There is an upgrade if nes or I can get the one I was looking at Geoff which would be my preferred option. I saw those little orto's a couple of days ago; dont look like much

[walpurgis]

Got the Sony labelled T5's. They were fine for twenty quid.....

The shame is, there must be people out there who get their first half decent MC and try it with a lousy SUT and dismiss MCs as 'not all that' and don't look further.

[The Barbarian]

Could be a bargan {Well now it aint} :D

Got a Syrinx 'LE-1' on it..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD160-Belt-Drive-Turntable-on-Plinth-with-Cover-Arm-Shure-Cartridge-/251902503025?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa68f2871

[skimminstones]

Could be a bargan {Well now it aint} :D

Got a Syrinx 'LE-1' on it..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD160-Belt-Drive-Turntable-on-Plinth-with-Cover-Arm-Shure-Cartridge-/251902503025?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa68f2871

Were they any good? It's about ten mins from me

[The Barbarian]

Never had the 'LE-1' Had the 'PU-2'.. The closest i had to one was the Logic 'Datum S'

[walpurgis]

Were they any good? It's about ten mins from me

Nice. Got to be worth grabbing at the right price. Good TT and the arm is OK with low to medium compliance carts. (I like Thorens, they just do a good job)

[skimminstones]

Nice. Got to be worth grabbing at the right price. Good TT and the arm is OK with low to medium compliance carts. (I like Thorens, they just do a good job)

Ive got a project debut 2 at the moment which is fine but ive often looked at some of the more vintage TTs and wanted one.

[walpurgis]

Ive got a project debut 2 at the moment which is fine but ive often looked at some of the more vintage TTs and wanted one.

I reckon that Thorens will run circles around your ProJect. It has to be worth a couple of hundred, if you can get it for less. Go For it!

[The Barbarian]

I was after this for a spare but i got outbid :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-G900-IGC-Cartridge-and-stylus-with-box-and-test-paperwork-/321711033113?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=nPOQYtk45M6MjB8okXQbzuWRtQc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[The Barbarian]

Precursor to the 'Pembroke'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CASTLE-KENDALL-MK-2-speakers-in-lovely-condition-real-wood-veneer-/181701887138?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4e46c4a2

[The Barbarian]

One here for Dan, an upgrade from his 'Durham'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-CASTLE-WARWICK-LOUDSPEAKERS-SPEAKERS-IN-WALNUT-CASES-75-WATTS-8-OHMS-/161605351118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a06df6ce

[The Barbarian]

Were they any good? It's about ten mins from me

I recon that will go cheaper than you think being pick up only.. That Shure is a nice sounding cartridge i have an 'ED' & 'HE' variant..

[Marco]

I was after this for a spare but i got outbid :(

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-G900-IGC-Cartridge-and-stylus-with-box-and-test-paperwork-/321711033113?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=nPOQYtk45M6MjB8okXQbzuWRtQc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Surprised you'd have gone for that, dude. The cantilever's been pulled to one side, which is a sure sign of incorrect bias having being applied, over an extended period. I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole, unless you were just after it for the cartridge, not the stylus...

Whenever I'm looking at used vintage cartridges (even MMs), styli with 100% straight cantilevers are a must! :)

Marco.

[Darren]

One here for Dan, an upgrade from his 'Durham'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-CASTLE-WARWICK-LOUDSPEAKERS-SPEAKERS-IN-WALNUT-CASES-75-WATTS-8-OHMS-/161605351118?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a06df6ce
Do you rate the Castle Howard or Harlech Andre? I'm intrigued by the upward facing driver.

[The Barbarian]

I rate all Castle {Skipton. Yorkshire} models with exception to the 'Conway Mk.II'

[Ninanina]

I had a pair of the MK II Sabre's and they were very good indeed...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUARK-SABRE-STANDMOUNT-LOUDSPEAKERS/181702383481?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D30109%26meid%3D4a64b518c77347bc8008051ba9fc a6c2%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D181 701887138

[The Barbarian]

That is just madness. I have one of those handbooks but it aint silver mine is an off Cream colour..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JA-Michell-the-Reference-Hydraulic-Turntable-Manual-with-extras-/131478327001?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e9cb80ed9

[ff1d1l]

These Urei 815A (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Urei-815A-studio-monitors-very-rare-speakers-604-drivers-/221730419208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item33a029b208) monitors look like they mean business.
These

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-UREI-809A-Studio-Monitors/331523667228?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D29666%26meid%3Dee6fb51d3fbd4eb58a997e2078a 99bf5%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D161 665038395

are, at the moment a bit more reasonably priced...I'd be asking if the treble horns are still functioning, but if so, and they just need re foaming, Billy Bargain. You can get original treble diaphragms on ebay, but they're not cheap. Might still be worth it though.

I have Urei 811's, bigger than these with 15" drivers (809's are 12") and after a little restoration and modification, they're very good indeed. Urei's were designed to be soffit mounted, so work well positioned right in to corners, unlike most hi-fi speakers. Working well, fed a clean signal (and they'll obligingly make you aware if its not), they're an intoxicatingly open window and dynamically will show a clean pair of heels to most speakers.

[struth]

Not heard of this model of Nag. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-Nagaok-wbr-a-JT-311-stereo-cartidge-WITH-DIAMOND-STYLUS-/331524817122?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[walpurgis]

Not heard of this model of Nag.

Don't know it. Conical tip, medium compliance, average tracking weight. Probably a lower end model. Not dear though and probably sounds OK.

[struth]

Don't know it. Conical tip, medium compliance, average tracking weight. Probably a lower end model. Not dear though and probably sounds OK.


if it was this country id probably get one to try but adding post its nearer 50.

[The Barbarian]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Rare-Stelavox-TD8-Studio-master-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-1-4-stereo-/171749155337?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fd0c2209

[Ali Tait]

Very nice.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Luxman-AD8000-with-Type-8020-MC-Step-Up-Transformer-LUX-Phono-Very-Rare-/331527123075?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

nice Luxman SUt by the look of things

[walpurgis]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Luxman-AD8000-with-Type-8020-MC-Step-Up-Transformer-LUX-Phono-Very-Rare-/331527123075?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

nice Luxman SUt by the look of things

Thanks for that Grant. I just bought it! :)

It's not one I've come across before and it'll have to go some to better my Osawa. But if I decide it's not for me, I'm sure I can resell it without a loss.

[struth]

I would have but short of readies mate. Hope its a good un

[walpurgis]

I would have but short of readies mate. Hope its a good un

Me too. I'll have to flog something now to contribute towards it. Maybe the Ushers and my Art Audio SUTs (very reluctantly).:(

[struth]

Sut in Sut out. Lol

[walpurgis]

That Luxman SUT must have been listed very recently. I've been scanning eBay every night for likely candidates and for interesting carts. There's a rather buggered sixties Ortofon SPUGT on there at the moment that needs a rebuild (new catilever/tip/service etc., but I know how good these things are and I'm so very tempted. Even if it'll cost me three or four hundred quid to get sorted. I'll go without food (and even beer) for a good MC! :D

[walpurgis]

I've got a serious Decca deficiency feeling at the moment. I fancy a Mk.III or Mk.IV and there are some decent candidates on The Bay at the moment, but being a bit skint (poor pensioner syndrome), I'm being wary (but not necessarily sensible). :)

[anubisgrau]

Thanks for that Grant. I just bought it! :)

It's not one I've come across before and it'll have to go some to better my Osawa. But if I decide it's not for me, I'm sure I can resell it without a loss.

was it a BIN price? it was quite low. i have the same one, i remember i paid a bit more in pounds but than the euro rate was better so i guess we paid the same in euros:=)

edit - actually, no they aint the same, mine is a low impedance version, 8030. yours is for denon 103 and similar.

[walpurgis]

was it a BIN price? it was quite low. i have the same one, i remember i paid a bit more in pounds but than the euro rate was better so i guess we paid the same in euros:=)

It was a BIN. Tell me, how do you find yours sounds?

[anubisgrau]

It was a BIN. Tell me, how do you find yours sounds?

well, there is something special about vintage japanese toroidal mc transformers wound with silver wire.

it's an excellent all rounder. if you manage to source both transformers, 8020 and 8030, you can actually cover all the needs you may have with different pickups. there's actually the third model too, 8025, just very seldom.

there's a room for a tweak there because the signal goes through rather complicated by-pass switch that lies on a small board. i don't think anyone needs that and i'm pretty convinced that removing this circuit may elevate luxman performance to the level of the best ortofon silver transformers from the 80s.

[walpurgis]

well, there is something special about vintage japanese toroidal mc transformers wound with silver wire.

it's an excellent all rounder. if you manage to source both transformers, 8020 and 8030, you can actually cover all the needs you may have with different pickups. there's actually the third model too, 8025, just very seldom.

there's a room for a tweak there because the signal goes through rather complicated by-pass switch that lies on a small board. i don't think anyone needs that and i'm pretty convinced that removing this circuit may elevate luxman performance to the level of the best ortofon silver transformers from the 80s.

Yes. I have doubts about unnecessary switches in equipment and have been known to bypass them. I may bridge the switching for comparison.

(by the way, you double posted so I removed one for you :))

[ReggieB]

Just spotted this on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Marantz-Model-2-Amplifiers-/171747683677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fcf5ad5d

I think someone is about to be very happy.

[The Barbarian]

Aye beauties those..

[Spectral Morn]

I would be more excited in these personally

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-Pair-of-Marantz-MA24-Power-Amplifiers-and-SC22-Control-Preamp/261838627700?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D29993%26meid%3D9e884f296cbc4c93be96ad77617d df4f%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D171 747683677

Heard this set up years ago and thought they were very good indeed. My guess these need recapped now as they ran pretty hot. The matching phonostage and CD player are very good too.


Regards Neil

[orbscure]

Just spotted this on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Marantz-Model-2-Amplifiers-/171747683677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fcf5ad5d

I think someone is about to be very happy.

I think this was the same pair discussed at length on the "Bargains on eBay" thread here (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?33544-Bargains-on-ebay-(Part-2)&p=636259#post636259)... so I wonder if it was a genuine listing or not?

[ff1d1l]

These

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-UREI-809A-Studio-Monitors/331523667228?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1% 26asc%3D29666%26meid%3Dee6fb51d3fbd4eb58a997e2078a 99bf5%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D161 665038395

are, at the moment a bit more reasonably priced...I'd be asking if the treble horns are still functioning, but if so, and they just need re foaming, Billy Bargain. You can get original treble diaphragms on ebay, but they're not cheap. Might still be worth it though.

I have Urei 811's, bigger than these with 15" drivers (809's are 12") and after a little restoration and modification, they're very good indeed. Urei's were designed to be soffit mounted, so work well positioned right in to corners, unlike most hi-fi speakers. Working well, fed a clean signal (and they'll obligingly make you aware if its not), they're an intoxicatingly open window and dynamically will show a clean pair of heels to most speakers.

Picked these up yesterday and gave em a brief test today. Drivers functioning both bass and treble, so foams are on order. One cabinet is poorer than the the other, but as it happens I already have an orphan single 809, so between the three I should be able to build a very nice pair. Plenty about them on Lansing Heritage site - they're a JBL 2214 woofer with a JBL 2416h compression horn, not a million miles from the driver configuration in the rather desirable JBL 4425 studio monitor, but obviously arranged as a dual concentric (or coaxial as the Americans would have it). And with a time aligned crossover, these should sound really good (on Lansing Heritage they say as good as the big Ureis, just less loudness capability).

[walpurgis]

That was cheap. I didn't see them for sale, luckily for you. They were only five minutes from me. :)

[walpurgis]

ZYX R50 Bloom H anybody? Nice MC.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZYX-R50-Bloom-H-MC-Cartridge-/231528408343?

[struth]

ZYX R50 Bloom H anybody? Nice MC.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZYX-R50-Bloom-H-MC-Cartridge-/231528408343?

now now dont tempt me.;) i put an offer in for that FR sut but he didnt take it. dunno why folk put nearest offer if they kick out automatically a bid 6% lower...ah well i wont pay full price now..that with imports would make it silly.

[ReggieB]

I think this was the same pair discussed at length on the "Bargains on eBay" thread here (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?33544-Bargains-on-ebay-(Part-2)&p=636259#post636259)... so I wonder if it was a genuine listing or not?

I think you're right.

Amendment - Just noticed they went for a shade over six grand. I hope for the purchaser's sake, it's a genuine sale.

[The Barbarian]

Nice condition Rock plinth/Lid there. That's how Turntable lids are suppose to be, not attached to the actual deck but to the detached surround

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Townshend-Rock-Turntable-Plinth-100-original-See-detailed-images-/111642429421?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19fe6847ed

[The Barbarian]

I guess it's a STDeasy mistake to make

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Technica-Turntable-/111643946890?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19fe7f6f8a

[The Barbarian]

That went cheaper than i thought. Nice Sonus 'Black' fitted to the fluid arm..nice match.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michell-Prisma-Turntable-Iconic-Design-Great-Engineering-Collectors-Item-/201091882876?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=yuOYzsT1Glj36HQWQywMpL21abg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[rdpx]

ZYX R50 Bloom H anybody? Nice MC.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ZYX-R50-Bloom-H-MC-Cartridge-/231528408343?


I trolled him with a low offer which he rejected with the message "Don't be an idiot".

I took exception to this so responded with another even lower offer and the following message:

"I would have thought that a person who bought a £500 moving coil cartridge when they didn't have a phono stage that worked with moving coil cartridges should be fairly careful about who they call an idiot.

No?"

:mad:

[The Barbarian]

:lol: One of my great pass times is winding seller up. Nice one..

[rdpx]

:lol: One of my great pass times is winding seller up. Nice one..

He just responded with "I was being polite but you are obviously retarded get a life you trolling pleb".

My final offer will be around the £9 mark.


Thing is I got my cart after putting in a 50% offer on an ebay sale, which ended up with a serious deal offline.....

[The Barbarian]

Seen as it's Broken headshell & the fact they are pig ugly anyway I think an Hadcock Headshell might fit, but don't take my word for it. Anyway it's a nice black one.. They were a nice low mass arm..However i always preffered the Grace '727'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161669469259?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.britishaudiostore.com/hadcock-headshell-including-screws-and-allen-key/

[rdpx]

My final offer will be around the £9 mark.


Sorry, the seller is not accepting bids or offers from you at this time.

Boo!

:cool:

[British high fidelity]

Lol I think I will offer him £8.99p hehe that should Rattle his cage

[The Barbarian]

:rfl:

[The Barbarian]

all i can spare is £8.50 i hope he accepts it..

:whistle:

[karma67]

your out of luck pal,ive just gone in at £30 lol

[The Barbarian]

:( Shit that's blown it :lol:

[British high fidelity]

Oh really thats done it

[struth]

Ive made him an offer he cant refuse :eyebrows:

https://drawception.com/pub/panels/2012/4-21/A32KqyT6WA-4.png

[British high fidelity]

I hope he doesn't own a horse 🐴

[The Barbarian]

Ive been after one of these for years but ill pass on that price tag

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Plattenspieler-TRANSROTOR-Golden-Shadow-Turntable-Record-Player-SME-3009-/151622877981?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item234d6d831d

[Marco]

It is el-minto, though.... I'd certainly rather have that than some modern piece of pish at the same price or more! ;)

Marco.

[struth]

Ive been after one of these for years but ill pass on that price tag

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Plattenspieler-TRANSROTOR-Golden-Shadow-Turntable-Record-Player-SME-3009-/151622877981?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item234d6d831d

Nice condition. Love those;)

[struth]

Ive made him an offer he cant refuse :eyebrows:

https://drawception.com/pub/panels/2012/4-21/A32KqyT6WA-4.png


Its not been declined ....yet :eyebrows: