JBE Series 3 Slatedeck - For Sale (no arm) Strictly UK Sale Only.

[Spectral Morn]

I need to make some room here and therefore I am sadly forced to sell my JBE Series 3 slatedeck, direct drive turntable.

This isn't a quartz locked design so speed does require resetting from time to time via the trim pots on the PSU and included strobe. This seems to be the case after its been left off for awhile. I must concede though that it is possible that the PSU needs some components replaced as this slight speed drift could be down to component values having changed with age, it may well need serviced. Being honest I don't know if that's the reason why or its a quirk of the design. In saying all that I have very much enjoyed using it with an SME 5 arm on it and a Graham Phantom, and had no speed issues or stability ones but after removing from the system and putting it back in I did on resetting it up have to re set speed so thought I should mention this - in interest of fair disclosure.

The turntable comes in slate (few marks here and there) with an SME cutout and I have two lids, one in pretty good condition the other showing its age. There is a wee bit of tarnishing on the metal lid hinges and the PSU controls also show some age. The platter is not mint but I would say its in very good condition.

The deck is fitted with Microseki Microsorbers that are still sound but showing their age a bit. I did have to re glue the threaded inserts on two to allow fitting tightening to the plinth. Re sound quality I think they are best replaced but they were original to the deck.

I have the original box but I think the lid needs packing separately. No instruction booklet. Postage would be at cost. Payment preferred Bank Transfer. UK Sale only

I am not sure how much this is worth exactly, so I am open to what I feel are sensible offers.
There are two on EBay at the minute with SME arm's fitted on them for £450 and over £600. I think these prices are maybe overly high but maybe not. I just don't know.

Ebay listings http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Environmental-Sound-Turntable-Excellent-Condition-SME-3009-Arm-P77-cartridge-JBE-/161748742570?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a8f9f1aa

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBE-TURNTABLE-WITH-SEPERATE-POWER-SUPPLY-SME-SERIES-III-ARM-/271910437885?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4f2003fd

Review Here http://www.hifinews.co.uk/news/article/jbe-series-3--vintage/9400

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I will throw up photos of the better lid later. I will probably offer the other lid as a separate listing.

Here is a photo of it fitted with my SME 5 arm (tonearm nor the feet on it in the photo are not included in the sale. Isolation feet being Track Audio Isoloation feet)

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Edit 5/10/15

Lid and hinges included with sale item.

Condition very good, some minor marks here and there.

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Regards Neil

[walpurgis]

Very nice Neil. It looks in superb condition.

[struth]

lovely tts these. nearly bought one but got outbid. glws

[Spectral Morn]

Thanks guys.

I cleaned it up awhile back and oiled the slate.

Well Grant if you are interested have a think and make me an offer.


Regards Neil

[struth]

if i could shift some speakers i would Neil. noone wanted the imf s...have an aversion to bay ing them tbh even though i would likely get more. also have those nice jmlabs. keeping the kefs.....probably the tannoys too unless someone makes me a really good offer....will see... i actually like these full range telefunkens so will probably keep these and make a better supertweeter(in post).
doubt this will hang about too long if folk have any sense.these decks sound very good and as geoff says this is in stonking good condition.

cummon boys snap this up!

[struth]

Surprised this is still available :)

[Spectral Morn]

Surprised this is still available :)

Indeed.

I will take photos of the lids tomorrow and place them in the ad - might help.


Regards Neil

[struth]

Ive boxed up my speakers(double boxed) so they may go on the bay shortly. even my wad cant find a buyer, which at the price is embarrassing :doh: so stuff is hard to sell it appears mate

[Spectral Morn]

Ive boxed up my speakers(double boxed) so they may go on the bay shortly. even my wad cant find a buyer, which at the price is embarrassing :doh: so stuff is hard to sell it appears mate

Indeed, so it seems.


Regards Neil

[Monty]

Looks lovely.

What price are you asking and how much is UK postage?

[Spectral Morn]

Looks lovely.

What price are you asking and how much is UK postage?

Hi Paul


Both excellent questions, re the selling price I think ...... and postage I suppect - going to need to use two boxes, one for the lid to arrive safely - around the ..... mark.... at a guess.


Regards Neil

[Barry]

Ive boxed up my speakers(double boxed) so they may go on the bay shortly. even my wad cant find a buyer, which at the price is embarrassing :doh: so stuff is hard to sell it appears mate

I agree, though some for sale items advertised here seem to go quite quickly: cables and ancillaries especially. Perhaps it is simply down to the recession or to the run-up to Christmas (:doh:) - I don't know, but there are some bargain priced items of gear avaliable here, that seems to be surprisingly slow to sell.

Good luck with the sale Neil - that's a cracking deck! :)

[Spectral Morn]

I agree, though some for sale items advertised here seem to go quite quickly: cables and ancillaries especially. Perhaps it is simply down to the recession or to the run-up to Christmas (:doh:) - I don't know, but there are some bargain priced items of gear avaliable here, that seems to be surprisingly slow to sell.

Good luck with the sale Neil - that's a cracking deck! :)

Thank you Barry.


Regards Neil

[Spectral Morn]

JBE 3 lid for sale.

No hinges and in good condition, few polishing marks and minor scratches. Rubber plinth protectors were fitted to the front edge and are now to wide to fit on the side edge. One has a ridge in it - go figure. Some signs of age in the glue but still sound though lid has a very slight twist in it but sits flat when down - no idea how that would have occurred.

I guess lids are rare for sale on their own.

Posting this is doable, but will require a large box and lots of protection.

Wanted £75 + postage at cost (I will need to figure that out) UK/Ireland Only.

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Regards Neil

[Spectral Morn]

Turntable Reserved.

Second lid still available.

[Scooby]

Came across one a few years ago. It sounded fab and looked a million dollars. Your price is a stone cold bargain

[Spectral Morn]

Lid still available. JBE long gone.

[Thom]

Hello,

Do you still have the lid available? More specifically, I need the the hinges? I have a JBE turntable I am considering restoring.

Thanks,
Thom

[Spectral Morn]

Hello,

Do you still have the lid available? More specifically, I need the the hinges? I have a JBE turntable I am considering restoring.

Thanks,
Thom

Firstly an apology Thom I missed your post/question. I will need to go into my roof-space (where its stored) to have a look, regarding hinges. I can't recall if I have those or just the lid. I will have a look, and get back to you.

[Spectral Morn]

Hello,

Do you still have the lid available? More specifically, I need the the hinges? I have a JBE turntable I am considering restoring.

Thanks,
Thom

Alas I had a look, lid yes, hinges no.