Townshend Rock. O-Live RB 300. Denon 304 cartridge. Lovely condition.

[hornucopia]

Biting the bullet! I have rarely played my LPs for.....15+ years!
My lovely Rock needs a better home! In a fit of Tom Evans induced enthusiasm, recently, I got an Origin Live wired Rega RB 300 arm and (Tom advised!) Denon 304 cartridge.
But the reality was that I STILL didn't play LPs!
Maybe my suspended-from-ceiling listening chair deters movement, once in it!
The Rock is unique in that it has been painted with a 'Mural'; well, decorated with multi-coats of gloss and some (subtle!) glitter plus....well, look at the pics.
Max T liked it!
A nice change from boring black that everything seemed to be, I thought.
The Rock comes with it's matching 'Merlin' separate Power supply -an expensive extra! -, a new belt, the arm and cartridge are pretty well new.
Oh, and when I got the arm, I] bought a O-L height adjuster fitment too.
The Wood case is in perfect condition and, the Perspex cover has ALWAYS! been covered when not in use, so scratch-free!
Probably the best example available?
Asking £900. I'm in Bristol, so a visit to the upcoming Bristol Show could include collection.
I do have the boxes, but am not going to risk any Couriers! (Bad experiences deter!)
May try taking better lit pics soon,so ask if interested.

Chris in Bristol.

[jandl100]

A thing of beauty!

glws Chris! :)

btw - Chris is a great guy! :thumbsup:

[Spectral Morn]

Yes better lighting is a must here, being honest your photos don't really show the item of very well. Hate to say it but the murals may put some off, collectors tend to want items in original condition.

Good luck with the sale


Regards Neil

[hornucopia]

Sez a Dalek with gold rivets! (-:
I wasn't worried about re-sale value when I had the paint job done, just had a very proficient friend and it was a vast improvement on the dull blackness of hi-fi!
Max T had fancied doing colours, he said, but 'tooling' etc., though I recall Rega did different colours on their decks?
The Rock certainly attracts comments! Of the 'Wow!' variety!
Will get some lights arranged for pics soon......bit dim in my lair!



Thanks Jerry.....

[Anthony K]

That is truly lovely

[hornucopia]

Thanks, Mr K!

[hornucopia]

Better pics substituted now.

[jandl100]

Yum :drool: - I wish I wanted a new turntable! :(

[hornucopia]

If you're visiting the Bristol Show, I'm close by.

[Darren]

I like your listening chair. Very chilled.

[hornucopia]

Chair? Nice 60s thing, isn't it. Had it re-covered recently-or re-slung anyway.
Made playing LPs awkward, having to crawl out every 15/20 mins to change sides!
The glories of a remote/iTunes!

[montesquieu]

Chair? Nice 60s thing, isn't it. Had it re-covered recently-or re-slung anyway.
Made playing LPs awkward, having to crawl out every 15/20 mins to change sides!
The glories of a remote/iTunes!


What a gorgeous deck - Max's kit always sounds great but is often challenged in the looks department (Glastonbury speakers anyone?) this really lifts it into something special.

Love the chair too.

[hornucopia]

Drop in if you're passing, Tom! You can try the chair.

as can visitors to Bristol Show?

[hornucopia]

Note to self: find out when Bristol Show actually IS!!

[Reffc]

Note to self: find out when Bristol Show actually IS!!

Nice deck Chris and a cracking arm/cart combo. Good luck with the sale!

Show btw is next Fri/Sat/Sun

[hornucopia]

Was holding this for someone -who kindly didn't tell me that he'd bought something else instead!
So, you lucky people.....get the best sounding deck AND the best looking?
.

[hornucopia]

Still gleaming in sunshine here.....!
The 'sparkles', aka glitter don't really show well on the pictures-much better in reality.

Brighten up your hi-fi!

[andybee33]

Gosh that's gorgeous. I wish I didn't already have 2 turntables.

[mmichbam]

Was holding this for someone -who kindly didn't tell me that he'd bought something else instead!
So, you lucky people.....get the best sounding deck AND the best looking?
.
PM sent.

[hornucopia]

Provisionally sold to Mich.
a whole section of my LP life closes!
All those visits to scour the 'New in' box on my way home..........

[hornucopia]

WEll, my"Consider it sold if that ok with you I will defiantly have it." sale person (Michael Bambury, it's you!) has gone incommunicado despite several 'mails,over 2 months!.... so I guess trusting peoples word-again! is a sign of my being 'old fashioned?
It's a rare beast and not cheap, I know. Still here, now for Fathers Day!

[hornucopia]

Awaiting new home wit connoisseur!

[hornucopia]

Still here...

[hornucopia]

Supreme vinyl source!

[hornucopia]

As I mentioned - I've had two 'serious' offers for this lovely sounding -and looking! -thing, that just disappeared into the ether.
Not the usual friendly activity you expect from AOS dwellers!
So, the Rock is still here, if anyone is looking for a 'Final solution' to getting great music from their vinyl.
Would love to think it will go to an appreciative home. Delivery possible by arrangement.

[hornucopia]

Price reduction: was £900, now £800!
Arm + cartridge cost that!

Still carefully covered........

Ocellia Calliope speakers soon, maybe......if Jonjin will let me!

[Spectral Morn]

As I mentioned - I've had two 'serious' offers for this lovely sounding -and looking! -thing, that just disappeared into the ether.
Not the usual friendly activity you expect from AOS dwellers!
So, the Rock is still here, if anyone is looking for a 'Final solution' to getting great music from their vinyl.
Would love to think it will go to an appreciative home. Delivery possible by arrangement.

Not on in my view.

There is a feedback section in the forum re buyers and sellers and as I did with a bad experience trying to buy - awhile back - I outed the tosser. My view is that things can change, but you should keep folks informed rather than leaving them hanging on a promise. So if you say you will buy it, either follow through or tell the seller you have to renege on the promise and tell them why, and as soon as possible.

Hope you get a sale sooner rather than later.

[struth]

Open pic might help it along

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160121/6564262a21cb5abc5bdc408797aa9b0b.jpg

[vinyljunky]

I would be interested but I'm too far away shame these are really good decks plenty of cracking reviews

[hornucopia]

Thanks for the support, Neil.
And to Grant for the picture help!
Steven; I lived in Newcastle for 7 years....pity I don't get up there these days!
If you're ever down 'ere in the hippy S-west, get in touch!
Deck now reduced to £750 (which is more or less what the arm and cartridge cost alone!)

[hornucopia]

A nice Spring present for yourself. Listen to music as never before?

[hornucopia]

Still here, waiting a new home.

[Neil McCauley]

Hello. I picked your FS as one of our three catch-of-the-day bargains and have featured it as you can see at http://www.hifianswers.com/2016/04/fs-townshend-rock-o-live-rb-300-denon-304-cartridge/ AND at https://twitter.com/AudiophileStuff

There is no charge; it's a free service we offer from time to time to AoS subscribers. Good luck. Thanks and regards - Neil

[hornucopia]

Awaiting end-of-month salary surplus folk.......? Or Leicester fans? (-:

[Spectral Morn]

Item now Sold, and per sellers request, thread now closed.