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struth

28-10-2013, 09:48

Audio Al

28-10-2013, 10:16

istari_knight

28-10-2013, 11:47

Looks interesting, anyone read it ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-PAIR-OF-WHARFEDALES-BOOK-THE-STORY-OF-GILBERT-BRIGGS-DAVID-BRIGGS-/200980920864?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2ecb657a20

istari_knight

28-10-2013, 17:48

Sensible price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-303-Stereo-Power-Amplifier-/331054814559?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4d1467955f

Rare Bird

28-10-2013, 20:58

That's cheap James a late one with IEC anorl..

shane

28-10-2013, 21:06

Has anyone got a pair of these? Are they any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-Stereo-System-/161137304539?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_HiFi_Separates_Sys tems_Combos&hash=item25848823db

I bought both my kids UDM-30s when they went to uni. They're brilliant little units, nice sounding and nicely built. Both suffered from the volume control problem which is caused by grease in what is actually a rotary encoder, not a pot. Taking the encoder apart and cleaning it takes about half an hour. No parts needed, just a clean cloth.

The original Denon matching speakers were made by Mission, but I don't know what these ones are. No experience of the cassette deck either, but Denon were always pretty good with cassettes.

istari_knight

28-10-2013, 21:12

I bought both my kids UDM-30s when they went to uni. They're brilliant little units, nice sounding and nicely built. Both suffered from the volume control problem which is caused by grease in what is actually a rotary encoder, not a pot. Taking the encoder apart and cleaning it takes about half an hour. No parts needed, just a clean cloth.

The original Denon matching speakers were made by Mission.

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?27137-How-to-repair-a-Denon-Micro-system-with-faulty-volume-control

:)

shane

28-10-2013, 21:16

Nicely done, James. If I'd had that, I could have cut it down to 15 minutes!

synsei

28-10-2013, 21:36

The original Denon matching speakers were made by Mission...

And very good they are too, I might add ;)

DSJR

28-10-2013, 22:05

From my last era in the industry, the Denon/Mission SCM50 speakers had some bass projection, the 30's popping if you weren't careful. I forget the exact models, but the Mission 701? model also sounded great with the DM30 series.

By the way, these little units had a preamp output on them. Not sure how useful this could be since compactness was the reason why they were bought. Sonics were great as long as the speakers were efficient :)

istari_knight

28-10-2013, 22:17

SC-M2 are my fave's closely followed by SC-M51.

istari_knight

31-10-2013, 13:43

Just buy them... For goodness sake someone just buy them ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOWERS-WILKINS-FLOOR-STANDING-HI-FI-SPEAKERS-/171162581957?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item27da15bbc5

istari_knight

31-10-2013, 13:48

Should be big enough to use as a dummy load :lol: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-VARIABLE-RESISTOR-/221307851264?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3386f9d200

Rare Bird

31-10-2013, 20:46

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-large-Ferrograph-s1-studio-moniters-/301003762493?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item461538eb3d

MikeMusic

02-11-2013, 09:41

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291008324608&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1120

jollyfix

02-11-2013, 23:23

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alchemist-nexus-APD32A-compact-disc-player-/111204902128?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item19e45424f0

Alchemist CD player.

jollyfix

02-11-2013, 23:25

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alchemist-kraken-APD6A-Mk2-integrated-amplifier-/111204886850?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item19e453e942
Alchemist Kraken ( bling version, mk2).

User211

02-11-2013, 23:33

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291008324608&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1120

A bit of a rubbish listing though. What precisely has been done to them?

I was always mightily impressed by Isobariks. Love to hear some again someday...

istari_knight

02-11-2013, 23:54

Dont come up for sale very often http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jpw-Ruby-1-Vintage-Classic-Stereo-Speakers-/141103087404?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20da663f2c

istari_knight

03-11-2013, 10:26

Pretty cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CASTLE-Trent-Pair-of-Speakers-2-x-50-watts-/181252849875?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2a338300d3

Rare Bird

03-11-2013, 12:08

Dont come up for sale very often

Those Bass/Mid units should be same size as the Kef 'B110' unit..

Xapito

03-11-2013, 12:52

Castle's already gone!

istari_knight

03-11-2013, 13:02

Castle's already gone!

Not surprised ! Such cheapskates out there, they were £20 BIN yet 2 people had made "best offers" :lol:

Xapito

03-11-2013, 13:11

How are these Trent's? I only know the later versions with the newer drivers but yet never heard them in person, only the York's and the floor standers Avon's.

Macca

03-11-2013, 13:32

How are these Trent's? I only know the later versions with the newer drivers but yet never heard them in person, only the York's and the floor standers Avon's.

I've heard them against wharfedale Diamond IV and preferred the Wharfies by a margin. The Castles were a bit boring in comparison. Not as good at higher volumes either, in fact the owner destroyed the bass drivers playing them too loud, he did not have that problem with the Diamonds. I do like speakers with a bit of sturm und drang, though. Still a total steal at £20.

Xapito

03-11-2013, 13:36

That's funny, I don't have that much of a consideration for the Diamond's... :scratch:

istari_knight

03-11-2013, 13:51

That's funny, I don't have that much of a consideration for the Diamond's... :scratch:

Nor I, but plenty do ! If we all liked the same speakers there would be a shortage :D

Rare Bird

03-11-2013, 15:38

I used 'Trents' with the PC for quite some time till i located a pair of Tandberg 'Fasett' :eyebrows:

The Grand Wazoo

03-11-2013, 16:01

Nice - you got some then?

......hang on though....Tandberg begins with a 'T'.....so they'll going on the bonfire, I presume?

http://imageshack.us/a/img31/4742/wqk3.jpg

Rare Bird

03-11-2013, 16:30

Nice - you got some then?

......hang on though....Tandberg begins with a 'T'.....so they'll going on the bonfire, I presume?

:o

istari_knight

04-11-2013, 02:11

Good amps these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Magnum-Audio-IA170-Integrated-Amp-/131030011136?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item1e81ff4d00

IIRC Designed by Colin Wonfor who also did TOCA & IncaTech amps.

Rare Bird

04-11-2013, 08:12

Al:
Did you see my latest furniture post? I thought you maybe interested :rfl:

Audio Al

04-11-2013, 08:12

New to me ,not seen before

JBL ? 4 Ohms 3 way

Anyone listened to any ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-PAIR-BOLIVAR-SPEAKER-WORKS-Model-18-by-JBL-Main-Stereo-VERY-RARE-/111199121247?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19e3fbef5f

This bit is strange :scratch:

Both speakers sound great, with plenty of bass.

Please note - one of the tweeters is not working (silent) and might need to be replaced / repaired. It has a physical damage

Audio Al

04-11-2013, 08:28

Al:
Did you see my latest furniture post? I thought you maybe interested :rfl:

No , I must have missed that , never mind :)

Rare Bird

04-11-2013, 08:30

istari_knight

04-11-2013, 13:02

Just applied some of this stuff to a pair of speakers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HG-Meubeline-furniture-restorer-/120790289035?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item1c1fa98a8b

Bloody good stuff ! Was recommended by a Dutch chap on the Lenco forums [its made in NL] I have no idea whats in it but scratches disappearing before my eyes is slightly more than I expected :stalks:

Get some before its banned ! ... I'm not saying it should be banned but you tend to find anything good that actually works tends to be illegal these days :rolleyes::D

istari_knight

04-11-2013, 13:03

... As an added bonus because I applied it indoors I'm now high as a kite :eyebrows:

brian2957

04-11-2013, 13:13

I've used a few of the HG products and they all really work . Didn't know about this one.

synsei

04-11-2013, 17:20

... As an added bonus because I applied it indoors I'm now high as a kite :eyebrows:

:lol:

orbscure

04-11-2013, 17:25

... As an added bonus because I applied it indoors I'm now high as a kite :eyebrows:

If your avatar is anything to go by James... you appear to need a new filter in your face mask! ;)

Pete

istari_knight

04-11-2013, 20:07

:lol:

It was a hour of :D followed by a 3 hour long headache :doh:

If your avatar is anything to go by James... you appear to need a new filter in your face mask!

Pete

I have a rather unusual gas mask fetish... I know, I'm odd :o :lol:

istari_knight

04-11-2013, 20:09

Snell Type K http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snell-Type-K-audiofile-speakers-/161142926831?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2584ddedef

The refoam job looks alright too which is always a nice surprise !

Rare Bird

04-11-2013, 20:11

I have a rather unusual gas mask fetish... I know, I'm odd :o :lol:

Your not the only wan who's had one in the past

jollyfix

04-11-2013, 20:15

I was playing Picnic today.

istari_knight

05-11-2013, 16:59

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Castle-Richmond-Speakers-GREAT-CONDITION-Tube-valve-hifi-amplifier-/231088337088?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item35cdf030c0

MK.1 ... With original logo's.

Rare Bird

05-11-2013, 17:00

jollyfix

06-11-2013, 15:20

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291006915923?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
2m Black, i am sure it may rocket in price, but you never know.

MartinT

06-11-2013, 16:00

That's funny, I don't have that much of a consideration for the Diamond's... :scratch:

Ruth has Diamond 10.1s and they sound excellent for what they are.

istari_knight

06-11-2013, 21:02

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261322966528&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160&clk_rvr_id=542463264964

How can an amp that consumes 1380w/6A output 2500w/125A ? :hmm: :scratch:

MartinT

06-11-2013, 22:41

Macca

06-11-2013, 23:04

It can't - not continuously.

Why does he say negative things about the item he is selling? "Totally lacks musicality" sums them up pretty well (a friend had TAG McLaren gear), but goodness knows why he's saying it :scratch:

I think he is attempting to quote a negative review from a forum which he then goes on to completely disagree with. Classic demonstration of why it pays to stay awake in grammar and punctuation lessons at school. It can cost you money :)

istari_knight

07-11-2013, 14:24

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fisher-AD-M24-CD-Player-NOS-Reclock-Valve-Tube-Output-Stage-/321244453193?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item4acba95949

I've seen it all now :doh::doh::doh:

Effem

07-11-2013, 14:27

MartinT

07-11-2013, 14:34

Who would re-clock that thing?

Xapito

07-11-2013, 14:45

Someone with alot of spare time...

istari_knight

07-11-2013, 16:09

A nice Yammy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190951567637?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Sounds like the power bulb has blown & possibly the pre/power coupling switch is set incorrectly. Even if it is faulty its in lovely condition and would make a nice project :)

istari_knight

07-11-2013, 21:12

I do hope that was an error :stalks:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mint-Marantz-7c-Pre-Amp-with-Wood-Cabinet-/171167685146?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item27da639a1a&nma=true&si=pFWw%252BKI5XOlUclrspmgcWf73jXg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

MikeMusic

08-11-2013, 09:19

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251374624193&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160

MartinT

08-11-2013, 09:37

Exterminate!

istari_knight

08-11-2013, 09:53

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251374624193&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160

Looks like a hijacked account :hmm:

MikeMusic

08-11-2013, 09:53

Exterminate!
Did I ever tell you I had Leak 2075s before I went for the Linn/Naim story

http://audio-database.com/LEAK/speaker/2075-e.html

Effem

08-11-2013, 09:54

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251374624193&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160

Never mind what they look like, have a look at the feedback score of only 4 and most of it low value non-hifi. Rather contradicts the description text which says "We've Been On eBAY Since 1998 !!!".

istari_knight

08-11-2013, 09:57

Never mind what they look like, have a look at the feedback score of only 4 and most of it low value non-hifi. Rather contradicts the description text which says "We've Been On eBAY Since 1998 !!!".

The only high value item is that B&O system with the item description written in Italian & the + feedback written in pigeon Englsh... I've reported it now anyway.

Here's the real listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Siltech-Pantheon-XXV-25-Speakers-60-off-New-125-000-Buy-49-900-RARE-/321204785098

MikeMusic

08-11-2013, 10:22

The only high value item is that B&O system with the item description written in Italian & the + feedback written in pigeon Englsh... I've reported it now anyway.

Here's the real listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Siltech-Pantheon-XXV-25-Speakers-60-off-New-125-000-Buy-49-900-RARE-/321204785098

Well done. I looked at the pic and little else

walpurgis

08-11-2013, 10:32

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251374624193&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160

I thought exactly the same thing, even before I saw your comment. Who'd want a couple of Daleks in their listening room? Hideous!

MikeMusic

08-11-2013, 10:46

i thought exactly the same thing, even before i saw your comment. Who'd want a couple of daleks in their listening room? Hideous!

you will obey !

:)

Macca

08-11-2013, 12:52

. Who'd want a couple of Daleks in their listening room? !

Davros?

MartinT

08-11-2013, 13:40

Did I ever tell you I had Leak 2075s before I went for the Linn/Naim story

I'll bet they would sound rather good given modern amps and sources.

MikeMusic

08-11-2013, 14:21

I'll bet they would sound rather good given modern amps and sources.

Sorry to say I sold them for not much money with my Fons Deck and my big chunky Rotel amp.
From memory the biggest improvement in components, checked one at a time at Grahams was the Isobariks.
The least I thought was the LP12 over the Fons !

Beobloke

08-11-2013, 14:41

I'll bet they would sound rather good given modern amps and sources.

Oh, indeed they do. :eyebrows:

A full re-wire and some decent capacitors in the tweeter's signal path work wonders, too.

MikeMusic

08-11-2013, 15:00

Oh, indeed they do. :eyebrows:

A full re-wire and some decent capacitors in the tweeter's signal path work wonders, too.
Ooh salt in the wounds
Of all the kit I sold I wished I'd kept them more than anything

Beobloke

08-11-2013, 16:30

Ooh salt in the wounds
Of all the kit I sold I wished I'd kept them more than anything

I know the feeling! I had a pair in my late teens/early 20s and sold them for various reasons, but regretted it as soon as I watched the new owner drive away with them. I bought another pair about 5 years ago and fully refurbished them. They were at Scalford 2011 and they were great!

I have now sold them but am not so sad this time as I have a pair of 3090s on the 'to do' pile. It's quite a big pile as I'm sure you can imagine...

walpurgis

08-11-2013, 17:11

Cheap Beyer SUT anybody? £100 'buy it now'.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MC-TRANSFORMER-BEYERDYNAMIC-TRBV-370-215-006-/261324731733?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3cd82af555

walpurgis

08-11-2013, 17:13

Crap pair of 'white van man' speakers anybody?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Acoustic-reference-speakers-/331061599828?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4d14cf1e54

walpurgis

08-11-2013, 17:17

Puffin

08-11-2013, 17:45

Crap pair of 'white van man' speakers anybody?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Acoustic-reference-speakers-/331061599828?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4d14cf1e54

I wonder what the BS stands for:D

Gordon Steadman

08-11-2013, 18:06

Whopping great Pioneer A757 integrated amp. Very nice and probably sensibly priced at £339! Looks superb.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-A-757-DUAL-MONO-REFERENCE-HIGH-MODEL-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-/261324716926?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3cd82abb7e

We have one of these in our bedroom system!! It's my wife's. I can confirm that it really is a very good piece of kit and at that price I reckon its worth snapping up.

Gordon Steadman

08-11-2013, 18:23

Now I know why Russ Andrews charges for these 'ere cones (that would take me about two minutes each by the way).

It must take a great deal of effort to bugger up the countersink in the tops like that - or is it that way on purpose?? Maybe so that some ball bearings will rattle properly?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RUSS-ANDREWS-BIG-OAK-CONE-FEETS-/161143663597?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item2584e92bed#ht_100wt_1158

Puffin

08-11-2013, 18:38

They should look like this

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/saxonsex/Oak_zps6c80a019.jpg

Gordon Steadman

08-11-2013, 19:19

They should look like this

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/saxonsex/Oak_zps6c80a019.jpg
Or if I do them....:eyebrows:

synsei

08-11-2013, 19:28

Whopping great Pioneer A757 integrated amp. Very nice and probably sensibly priced at £339! Looks superb.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-A-757-DUAL-MONO-REFERENCE-HIGH-MODEL-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-/261324716926?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3cd82abb7e

Here's it's 'little bro, if you can call it little: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pioneer-A717-Reference-Stereo-Amplifier-dual-mono/161144888868?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D18217%26meid%3D2563295875145438962%26pid%3D 100005%26prg%3D8342%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D2613 24716926%26 :)

Puffin

08-11-2013, 19:46

Or if I do them....:eyebrows:

Cake decorations......a novel idea.

Gordon Steadman

08-11-2013, 20:21

Cake decorations......a novel idea.

Load of balls actually:)

Macca

08-11-2013, 20:51

I wonder what the BS stands for:D

THat crossed my mind, too. I think there was also a PT range they did...

istari_knight

09-11-2013, 10:55

istari_knight

09-11-2013, 11:07

Also, a sort of "heads up"...

I created a new eBay account last week primarily for buying [good practice to do buying / selling on seperate accounts] It was open for a week & I hadnt bought anything on it, this morning they send me a message "£5.00 off your first purchase of £10.00 or more when paying with PayPal."

So if theres that special something you've wanted but always thought its £5 too much... You know what to do :lol: I just bought myself some new speaker cables, should have been £12 but got them for £7 :yay:

istari_knight

09-11-2013, 11:48

Anyone heard these ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Main-Stereo-Speaker-Pair-80th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-/350922577123?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item51b49d94e3

I love the classic styling if not those hideous gold plated plastic encased binding posts ! A couple of M4 bolts hanging out the back that you have to coil some bellwire around before clamping it with the matching nut would have been far more in keeping :D

walpurgis

09-11-2013, 12:31

Looks interesting, I wasnt aware they ever did this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Van-Damme-Silver-Limited-Edition-Hi-Fi-studio-speaker-cables-2X6-LC-OFC-5-meters-/131037884132?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item1e82776ee4

It may be OK, Van Damme stuff tends to be, but I've found most OFC silver plated speaker cables add an unwanted brightness or brashness, as per QED Silver Anniversary!

istari_knight

09-11-2013, 13:03

It may be OK, Van Damme stuff tends to be, but I've found most OFC silver plated speaker cables add an unwanted brightness or brashness, as per QED Silver Anniversary!

True, I tried some QED SA once... :spew:

Gordon Steadman

09-11-2013, 20:02

Nice Quad 306 here in 'average' condition:lol:

In fairness, the underneath looks pretty good.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-306-POWER-AMPLIFIER-WITH-RCA-SOCKETS-/221313445785?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item33874f2f99#ht_1114wt_1361

Effem

09-11-2013, 20:22

True, I tried some QED SA once... :spew:

LANGUAGE! :eek:

walpurgis

10-11-2013, 21:33

Tannoy System 10 DMT speakers in Epsom. A mate (Hi Bob) has a pair on the end of an EAR 861 valve amp and they sound superb!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321246097320?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

(I'd buy them myself if I didn't already have a big pair of Tannoys)

Ninanina

11-11-2013, 00:09

I had a pair of DMT's, can't remember if they were 12's or 15's, I thought they were very average to be honest.... :(

Just saying like.... :D

walpurgis

11-11-2013, 00:32

Hi Bev.

You been having another of your low profile spells? Not seen much from you recently.

Anyway, the DMT10s use a very different driver to the 12s and 15s which I believe have paper pulp cones. The ten inch DMT 10 has a similar cone to the later System 1000, i.e. plastic, but to my ears sound better than the System 1000, which I've owned. They give very fine results.

Ninanina

11-11-2013, 00:57

Hi Bev.

You been having another of your low profile spells? Not seen much from you recently.

Yep I'm still here just more pressing things going on with others that has taken me away for a while.... "I'll be back" :D:D

Ninanina

11-11-2013, 01:29

the DMT10s use a very different driver to the 12s and 15s which I believe have paper pulp cones

I believe the 12's used a plastic cone and the 15's paper..... and I THINK I had the 12's.... I can only say that at the time I was unimpressed and I paid £1K for them then.... Things may be different now though as I have found that speakers I thought rather average then (and that includes the Heresy's!!) I now find I am impressed with.... maybe be ears have changed a bit over the years.... :lol:

istari_knight

11-11-2013, 07:33

Errr :scratch: ... Something from Naim I guess ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/e-/261327011506?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3cd84dbeb2

Stubies

11-11-2013, 07:49

Errr :scratch: ... Something from Naim I guess ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/e-/261327011506?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item3cd84dbeb2

But the seller has 100% positive feedback !!! :lol:

MartinT

11-11-2013, 09:00

Bargain 'e' - queue here to bid.

Next week: 'f'...

brian2957

11-11-2013, 09:06

Wonder if he's got any with horns :lol:

StanleyB

11-11-2013, 09:25

He did say used. I wonder if the RSPCA should be informed.

brian2957

11-11-2013, 09:38

What you talkin about, you do a roaring trade in Bushmasters :lol:

synsei

11-11-2013, 12:42

He did say used. I wonder if the RSPCA should be informed.

Should that be ewe'sed? ;)

geoff

11-11-2013, 15:35

talking of ebay, I saw a pair of chartwell pm400 speakers, I am new to the world of sound but read these were awesome back in the day, anyone have any advice on chartwell ?

synsei

11-11-2013, 17:58

talking of ebay, I saw a pair of chartwell pm400 speakers, I am new to the world of sound but read these were awesome back in the day, anyone have any advice on chartwell ?

I remember Practical HiFi doing a feature review on the entire Chartwell range, including the PM400's, back in the early 80's (may have been the late 70's thinking about it) and they rated them very highly :)

istari_knight

11-11-2013, 21:38

AP3's needing a refoam... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Jpw-Ap3-Speakers-Need-Repair-/141113523426?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20db057ce2

istari_knight

11-11-2013, 21:44

Never mind the non original drivers & bodged crossovers/terminals... That veneer is quite possibly the ugliest I've ever seen ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROGERS-LS3-5a-AS-SPENDORS-CHARTWELL-HARBETH-GORGEOUS-REAL-WOOD-VENEER-FINISH-/310793252850?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item485cb8aff2

Xapito

12-11-2013, 10:31

fs...what is that? Might aswell paint them black, loosing money big time with that "veneer"... :doh:

Effem

12-11-2013, 10:38

AP3's needing a refoam... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Jpw-Ap3-Speakers-Need-Repair-/141113523426?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20db057ce2

One of the few speakers that merit time being spent bringing them back to life.

Shame they are collection only, but if you ask nicely the vendor may allow a courier collection.

istari_knight

12-11-2013, 12:04

One of the few speakers that merit time being spent bringing them back to life.

Shame they are collection only, but if you ask nicely the vendor may allow a courier collection.

Yep, and people needn't be scared of refoaming them... I've read accounts of them not sounding them same afterwards & can tell you now that is complete codswallop. If you buy the correct surrounds [not any 8" surround will fit!] and take your time they'll be perfect.

Fred @ Audiofriends/Goodhifi now has stocks of the very same replacement surrounds Audionote sell which are a perfect fit & very supple... They are as good as the originals are far as I can tell. Here's one I did the other day:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3812/10817919515_f437a88098_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87920837@N06/10817919515/)

synsei

12-11-2013, 12:20

I sense another itch needing to be scratched... :eyebrows:

Xapito

12-11-2013, 12:40

Fs, can someone buy these and send them by courier? :doh: Lurking for one of these for ages!!!

krugdoktor

12-11-2013, 12:53

Anyone has some money burning a hole in the pocket?
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Thorens-Reference-Perlmutt-weis-SNR-24-exzellenter-Zustand-/271319633138?pt=Plattenspieler&hash=item3f2be90cf2

istari_knight

12-11-2013, 13:27

Fs, can someone buy these and send them by courier? :doh: Lurking for one of these for ages!!!

I would if I were local ! There's quite a few members in the London area, surely someone out there would be willing to help ?

Xapito

12-11-2013, 14:32

Thanks James! Hoping!

Effem

12-11-2013, 14:32

Fs, can someone buy these and send them by courier? :doh: Lurking for one of these for ages!!!

You could try sending a message to the seller asking if YOU can arrange a courier collection. The worst he can do is say "no". If you use a UK courier it should be possible to collect from here to ship to Portugal. UK sellers don't generally like shipping abroad because they have heard of bad experiences when sending to places like Italy and Russia.

Xapito

12-11-2013, 14:46

I usually go with Parcel2Go and no problems so far, will try to convince him.

istari_knight

12-11-2013, 15:27

Very naughty... I've just purchased a Marantz 1060 :eek:

http://img1.iwascoding.com/4/2013/11/11/5B/0369186985EB4CF2BB3C89A95E39D11A.jpg

Effem

12-11-2013, 15:59

Very naughty... I've just purchased a Marantz 1060 :eek:

http://img1.iwascoding.com/4/2013/11/11/5B/0369186985EB4CF2BB3C89A95E39D11A.jpg

You might need a training course to work out what all those knobs and buttons do :eyebrows:

dantheman91

12-11-2013, 16:09

Very naughty... I've just purchased a Marantz 1060 :eek:

http://img1.iwascoding.com/4/2013/11/11/5B/0369186985EB4CF2BB3C89A95E39D11A.jpg

Hmm knobs.......

sq225917

12-11-2013, 18:27

I think the screen print by each knob might give the game away...��

istari_knight

12-11-2013, 19:11

Just a bit ! :lol:

tommy6206

12-11-2013, 20:24

Hmm been naughty......

Your not the only one.This arrived today.Not put it in the system yet just listning thru headphones..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/tommy6206/IMG_0379_zps27e879ec.jpg

Xapito

13-11-2013, 10:40

The PW AP3's seller replied, collection only. If someone's local to this send me a pm. Thanks.

Audio Al

13-11-2013, 10:46

Your not the only one.This arrived today.Not put it in the system yet just listning thru headphones..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/tommy6206/IMG_0379_zps27e879ec.jpg

:eyebrows:

Lubbly Gubbly

istari_knight

13-11-2013, 14:44

:eyebrows:

Lubbly Gubbly

Got to love the fluoroscan meters !

istari_knight

13-11-2013, 14:44

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pioneer-dc-z-Hi-Fi-Old-School-Amazing-Bass-Sounds-Tape-Play-Record-X2-/271320657234?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Compact_Shelf_Ster eos&hash=item3f2bf8ad52

Effem

13-11-2013, 15:10

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pioneer-dc-z-Hi-Fi-Old-School-Amazing-Bass-Sounds-Tape-Play-Record-X2-/271320657234?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Compact_Shelf_Ster eos&hash=item3f2bf8ad52

"Cash on collection only from Bushey police station" :lol:

istari_knight

13-11-2013, 17:32

I had a good laugh at that too !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-MORDAUNT-SHORT-MS077-3-WAY-LOUDSPEAKERS-/400607017024?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5d4609f840

Not a driver compliment I'm familiar with... Looks like a Goodmans cone tweeter but not sure on the rest ?

istari_knight

13-11-2013, 20:14

Hardly a bargain but nice all the same... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MARANTZ-1060-AMP-115-TUNER-STUNNING-ALMOST-TIMEWARP-CONDITION-AMAZING-QUALITY-/171172738123?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item27dab0b44b

tommy6206

13-11-2013, 21:38

Got to love the fluoroscan meters !

Yes it looks rather impressive.This this is much bigger than I thought it would be and sounds rather nice.It does need new belts as ffw/rw is rather sluggish, popping the hood confirmed this and looks like some one has tried to sort the belt buy snippin some out and gluing it back together hmm.So new belts have already been ordered and on they way.Changing the belts is not some thing I'm looking forward to "major strip down"..

istari_knight

14-11-2013, 13:48

Yes it looks rather impressive.This this is much bigger than I thought it would be and sounds rather nice.It does need new belts as ffw/rw is rather sluggish, popping the hood confirmed this and looks like some one has tried to sort the belt buy snippin some out and gluing it back together hmm.So new belts have already been ordered and on they way.Changing the belts is not some thing I'm looking forward to "major strip down"..

I dont envy you :lol:

istari_knight

14-11-2013, 13:48

Micromega tuner, might go cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261324094126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

synsei

14-11-2013, 14:33

A very nice pair of Audiomaster MLS-4's here (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audiomaster-MLS-4-monitor-speakers-by-Epos-ES14-designer-Spendor-BC1-BBC-style-/291013864860?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item43c1c72d9c). Designed by Robin Marshall of Epos fame they employ Audax drive units.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Audiomaster-MLS-4-monitor-speakers-by-Epos-ES14-designer-Spendor-BC1-BBC-style-/00/s/MTI3MFgxNjAw/z/McoAAOxyx-BSbX16/$(KGrHqYOKp0FJh4OkYmRBSb(15FmR!~~60_12.JPG

Xapito

14-11-2013, 14:50

Nice tips, as usual! Thanks.

istari_knight

14-11-2013, 14:57

Good price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-R-Cambridge-A60-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-/190969582621?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2c76ac941d

Xapito

14-11-2013, 15:01

That's a steal!! :stalks:

walpurgis

14-11-2013, 22:12

walpurgis

14-11-2013, 22:20

Large Cerwin Vega XLS-12 speakers.

The upside: A reasonably cheap way to make an awful lot of noise. The downside: they'll sound like Cerwin Vegas.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cerwin-Vega-XLS-12-Loudspeakers-/301016884642?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item46160125a2

istari_knight

14-11-2013, 22:37

The downside: they'll sound like Cerwin Vegas.

:lol: Aint that the truth ! Great for playing hip-hop at asbo levels whilst making a video recording on your phone of the cone excursion for youtube :rolleyes:

walpurgis

15-11-2013, 00:09

These Klangfilm speakers look interesting. I know the company made some decent drivers many years ago, but I know nothing about this system. Anybody got info?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Pair-of-Klangfilm-Eurodyn-Field-KL-L9431-Kombination-Speakers-/261329905005?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3cd879e56d

Ho Ho! This listing disappeared rather rapidly after some wild bidding. I expect the mention of Klangfilm and field coil main drivers caught some attention and a crazy offer was accepted. Strangely, the link now takes you to 'disco speakers'. Weird!

istari_knight

15-11-2013, 16:31

Lots of cool items from this seller http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Nixiekits?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Nixie VU meters ? Yes please !

istari_knight

15-11-2013, 21:55

Worth watching... Should go cheap with that corner damage http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAD-8020E-BOOKSHELF-SPEAKERS-/181262627103?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item2a3418311f

Drive units are made by KEF, they are really good budget speakers that will blow Wharfedale Diamonds / JPW mini-monitors into the weeds.

istari_knight

15-11-2013, 22:34

Up the road from me... Any good ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM6-1976-Classic-high-end-Loudspeakers-their-original-stands-/141112555179?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item20daf6b6ab

Audio Al

16-11-2013, 08:46

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221317739737&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160

:eek:

Audio Al

16-11-2013, 08:47

Save £2K

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TANNOY-KENSINGTON-SE-LOUDSPEAKERS/390565164232?_trksid=p11021.m2364&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D 1%26asc%3D216%26meid%3D2738390957973476058%26pid%3 D100084%26prg%3D1115%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D221 317739737%26&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160

Spend £6K

:)

istari_knight

16-11-2013, 15:01

Holy Celestion bargain Batman ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-66-speakers-/321251743922?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4acc1898b2

Macca

16-11-2013, 17:11

Holy Celestion bargain Batman ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-66-speakers-/321251743922?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4acc1898b2

Not 'arf! Collection only from the depths of Wales must have put off most potential punters. Of course no use having a hi-fi there as I believe they don't yet have electricity.

The Barbarian

17-11-2013, 10:45

Not Hi-Fi but won these other day.. Beauties or wat :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Glass-Christmas-Baubles-Decorations-Bells-Boxed-Unused-West-German-/141109156961?ViewItem=&rd=1&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEAFB%3AIT&item=141109156961&nma=true&si=8NMzuIfWvi7Adk1dxVOdnQVUE8c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

istari_knight

17-11-2013, 13:40

istari_knight

17-11-2013, 18:30

These are unusual http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251377148551?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Macca

17-11-2013, 19:23

These are unusual http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251377148551?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

He's not including the Lego mini-figures so I'm out.

Adam Beobloke might like them, though, he's well into Eastern Block hi-fi. 'Revolutionary speakers of Russia / Rise up out of your boxes / you have nothing to lose but your cone surrounds ' etc.

Beobloke

17-11-2013, 21:29

Had a pair years ago. Very pleasant indeed but somewhat lacking in treble incisiveness!

dantheman91

17-11-2013, 22:02

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=8ace3fc8b4830d32ead5520650c6ce6e&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hifiwigwam.com%2Fshowthread.p hp%3F97339-bargain-alert!!!!!&v=1&libId=c81dd7d3-a7d4-4110-ae07-e51c225d3fbe&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2Ftownshend-rock-turntable-%2F171176007432%3Fpt%3DUK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeA udioHiFi_Turntables%26hash%3Ditem27dae29708%23ht_2 34wt_1219&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hifiwigwam.com%2Fforumdisplay .php%3F53-Ebay-links&title=bargain%20alert!!!!!&txt=Townsend%20Rock%20%26amp%3B%20RB300&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13847256974627

:wowzer::wowzer::wowzer:

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 09:39

Very good price, taking into consideration what you would get for the weega! great TT's those Rocks..

istari_knight

18-11-2013, 10:03

Good condition... Apparently :mental: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-B-W-Vintage-Speakers-/331067501964?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item4d15292d8c

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 11:29

Personally i would not buy those black chipboard front one's, i much prefer the fully veneered 'DM2a' i used to have, look much nicer to me..

istari_knight

18-11-2013, 11:31

Personally i would not buy those black chipboard front one's, i much prefer the fully veneered 'DM2a' i used to have, look much nicer to me..

Agreed. Also, I think the bass drivers have been changed in the one's I posted... Shouldn't have B200's in there !

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 11:41

No way.. B&W 'DW200/2'

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 11:45

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-MORDAUNT-SHORT-MS077-3-WAY-LOUDSPEAKERS-/400610107441?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item5d46392031

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-Electrostatic-ESL57-Electrostatic-Loudspeakers-Pair-/321250206194?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4acc0121f2

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 11:50

My all time favs..

Laminate :rfl:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Speakers-Howard-Model-/251380423646?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a8770dbde

Beobloke

18-11-2013, 15:11

Whay have you got yet another new ID Andre? I can't keep up!!

Beobloke

18-11-2013, 15:28

Now here's a proper turntable!

Garrard 501 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-501-turntable-/121215667508?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c39044d34)

Xapito

18-11-2013, 15:41

If I was around Manchester I would take these Castle's in a heartbeat... no one to pick them up and post them? :lol:

dantheman91

18-11-2013, 15:48

Now here's a proper turntable!

Garrard 501 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garrard-501-turntable-/121215667508?pt=Turntable_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c39044d34)

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:: drool::drool::drool:

southall-1998

18-11-2013, 15:52

istari_knight

18-11-2013, 16:04

If I was around Manchester I would take these Castle's in a heartbeat... no one to pick them up and post them? :lol:

Do you know how big they are ?! :lol:

Xapito

18-11-2013, 16:26

Yep, have an idea lol, and the weight of all those drivers... :stalks:

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 16:27

:lolsign:

ps: the drivers arnt heavy tho..

Xapito

18-11-2013, 16:35

Right!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speakers-/131050537598?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item1e8338827e
Missio 761 @ £15

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 16:45

Right!

around 20'' wide, i don't have room to use mine

{A pair here that shows the units}

Xapito

18-11-2013, 16:49

Andre, they're not that big afterall, what about the total weight?

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 17:20

i know 20'' don't seem big but being virtually a cube they are big, i can't lift one on my own without pulling my back out.. I'll try find the owners manual when i get home see what they weigh. They come with low level bolt on metal stands {terminals are underside}, or you could get them with a fancy period grill & queen anne style legs..

Xapito

18-11-2013, 17:23

Not my cup of tea (queen anne legs) altough I've seen them like that in a couple of occasions. Probably will never lay my hands in a pair though. :doh:

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 17:26

istari_knight

18-11-2013, 22:31

Styling is probably not to a lot of peoples taste but i think the early Castles sound wonderful, paper cones, soft dome tweeties.. excellent build Nice big hard wired crossovers too, high quality Inductors..

*Med In Yarkshire*

I have a love/hate relationship with the tweeters but the rest is pukka :thumbsup:

... Who is/was Roger C Driscoll ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-NAD-SPEAKERS-Roger-C-Driscoll-Series-nt-KEF-QUAD-Final-Price-Reduction-/321246167941?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4acbc38385

The Barbarian

18-11-2013, 23:53

istari_knight

19-11-2013, 11:09

Quick, arms worth more than that

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACOUSTIC-RESEARCH-XA-TURNTABLE-ARM-CARTRIDGE-VERY-EARLY-/190967960803?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2c7693d4e3

Alright if yer local ! Funny, I've been watching the old AR turntables recently... Prices have doubled what they were a year or two ago :(

Anyone local fancy collecting this on my behalf & posting it on to me ? [at my cost!] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-Turntable-with-Cartridge-/301021263649?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item461643f721

walpurgis

19-11-2013, 11:15

Prices have doubled what they were a year or two agoYeh

Yeah as have prices for all TTs and vinyl playing gear in general. You see PL12Ds going for over £100 these days!

istari_knight

19-11-2013, 17:29

Yeah as have prices for all TTs and vinyl playing gear in general. You see PL12Ds going for over £100 these days!

:doh: I've thrown a couple of those in the bin over the years !

The Barbarian

19-11-2013, 22:07

That could be worth bidding for. Those Mission '774' {SM} version were good, nice if you can't locate a Zeta.. & a Denon 'DL160' too, those LP12' seem to sell well in bits..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linn-Sondek-LP12-Transcription-Turntable-with-MISSION-774SM-tonearm-DENON-cart-/200987301228?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2ecbc6d56c

The Barbarian

19-11-2013, 22:09

Good deck

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ariston-RD11-Superieur-Turntable-with-Tone-arm-AT-1120-/171177559076?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item27dafa4424

skimminstones

20-11-2013, 10:18

Good deck

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ariston-RD11-Superieur-Turntable-with-Tone-arm-AT-1120-/171177559076?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item27dafa4424

why are the pics 6 and half years old?

Surely if youre selling something you take a recent pic

MikeMusic

20-11-2013, 10:51

why are the pics 6 and half years old?

Surely if youre selling something you take a recent pic

He explains in the text

istari_knight

20-11-2013, 11:30

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Miniwatt-N3-valve-amplifier-with-Gold-Lion-tubes-/251384203923?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3a87aa8a93

MikeMusic

20-11-2013, 13:13

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anglepoise-Giant-1227-Floor-Lamp-Traffic-Red-by-Anglepois-2280-in-john-lewis-/121218705436?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Lamps&hash=item1c3932a81c

MartinT

20-11-2013, 13:57

LOL - if that thing came alive, blame Pixar!

Barry

20-11-2013, 14:01

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anglepoise-Giant-1227-Floor-Lamp-Traffic-Red-by-Anglepois-2280-in-john-lewis-/121218705436?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Lamps&hash=item1c3932a81c

£2280 from John Lewis? - some people must be absolutely bloody mad! :eek:

prestonchipfryer

20-11-2013, 14:13

Not so much a bargain!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Note-Japan-Kondo-Ongaku-Original-And-Best-/141112715036?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item20daf9271c

MikeMusic

20-11-2013, 14:22

£2280 from John Lewis? - some people must be absolutely bloody mad! :eek:
Mark up on some kit is quite good !

southall-1998

20-11-2013, 19:15

LOL - if that thing came alive, blame Pixar!

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

MikeMusic

21-11-2013, 09:28

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261329644451?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

MartinT

21-11-2013, 09:37

That could go for a good price. Mike and I won't be bidding, so someone help yourselves to a top notch phono preamp.

EDIT: warning, pre-production and has no balanced outputs!

MikeMusic

21-11-2013, 10:08

That could go for a good price. Mike and I won't be bidding, so someone help yourselves to a top notch phono preamp.

EDIT: warning, pre-production and has no balanced outputs!

Great bargain for anyone not going for balanced at current price and a bit more too

MikeMusic

21-11-2013, 15:24

Great bargain for anyone not going for balanced at current price and a bit more too

One of ours get it ?
£500 is a real bargain

MikeMusic

21-11-2013, 15:24

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171174726769?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Although I did have to drive 2 whole miles to pick it up !

The Barbarian

21-11-2013, 16:32

O well i was bidding on this till i realised it Was Richmond London & not N.Yorkshire :steam:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141115887069&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

Xapito

21-11-2013, 16:39

Nice one if for charity purposes.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDITION-of-Yamaha-NS-2000-Main-Stereo-Speakers-no-speakers-are-sold-/190977974914?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2c772ca282

seoirse2002

21-11-2013, 17:40

Xapito

21-11-2013, 17:41

Not cynic, fully possible. I rather see the cup half full :)

istari_knight

21-11-2013, 18:26

Dantheman should offer £15 ;) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-QUALITY-JPW-STEREO-SPEAKERS-PLUS-PAIR-SPEAKER-STANDS-MUSIC-ENTERTAINMENT-/231100154855?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item35cea483e7

dantheman91

21-11-2013, 19:09

The Barbarian

21-11-2013, 19:39

He should really be paying you the tenner to take them away

:dance:

istari_knight

21-11-2013, 19:44

He should really be paying you the tenner to take them away

:dance:

http://x0b.xanga.com/175f866a26133281404864/t224216448.gif

The Barbarian

22-11-2013, 01:45

Won this but i think it's about the going rate.. You can never have enough '3009's :D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SME-Model-3009-Series-II-Improved-tone-arm-/261329503033?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=9kSdPGqg2WRho%252FpuG707j9r39XI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

MikeMusic

22-11-2013, 09:32

istari_knight

22-11-2013, 10:16

Let's hope so

Fee avoidance in evidence... Good on 'em I say. I'm sure eBay will think of a fitting punishment... Its thanks to some business sellers listing items at 99p BIN with £30 p&p [for example] that we all have to pay the 10% fee on p&p now. Bastids :steam:

MikeMusic

22-11-2013, 10:59

Fee avoidance in evidence... Good on 'em I say. I'm sure eBay will think of a fitting punishment... Its thanks to some business sellers listing items at 99p BIN with £30 p&p [for example] that we all have to pay the 10% fee on p&p now. Bastids :steam:
Could be
One of the things putting me off selling my upgraded kit and cables is the calculation of how much Ebay and Paypal take

Audio Al

22-11-2013, 12:10

If this IS for charity and I lived closed I would have a listen

Cheap afternoon out with tea and bikkies :)

MikeMusic

22-11-2013, 12:30

If this IS for charity and I lived closed I would have a listen

Cheap afternoon out with tea and bikkies :)

He says it's for charity so all you have to do is stump up a bit for them

istari_knight

22-11-2013, 13:01

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/where-and-how-to-find-a-Nakamichi-1000-ZXL-Limited-only-for-information-/190979034047?hash=item2c773ccbbf

He gives away the information he selling for free in the description :scratch:

The Barbarian

22-11-2013, 13:37

Barbarian lad ole would have one of those on the sideboard if they paid him

istari_knight

22-11-2013, 18:04

Ferkin ugly innit ?!

istari_knight

22-11-2013, 23:06

Nice http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-CT-1010-Vintage-Tuner-/261336912485?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item3cd8e4d265

Audio Al

22-11-2013, 23:50

biscuit tin style record player
:lol:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/systemdek-systemdeck-turntable-II-ll-biscuit-tin-style-record-player-/380772663684?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item58a7d1c184

Stubies

24-11-2013, 09:28

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Myst-tma3-Classic-Inregrated-Immaculate-Rare-in-Black-with-MC-board-/131049724910?ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:3160

istari_knight

24-11-2013, 12:50

Not many bargains at the moment :(

The Barbarian

24-11-2013, 12:55

Ferkin ugly innit ?!

Can't stand Gold anything nor can i take a machine seriously that does not have moving coil VU level metering..

ps: Strange how that link now turned into a book listing!

istari_knight

24-11-2013, 20:45

I had a Champagne gold phase... It passed :D

... Not seen these before http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-JPW-Milton-High-Definition-Loudspeakers-/281211193911?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item41797e4a37

JPW Milton ? :scratch:

walpurgis

24-11-2013, 21:03

I had a Champagne gold phase... It passed :D

I had a Champagne phase. Don't seem to recall much about that period though. I do recall it was enjoyable and rather expensive. ;)

istari_knight

24-11-2013, 21:11

I had a Champagne phase. Don't seem to recall much about that period though. I do recall it was enjoyable and rather expensive. ;)

Hehe bit like the whiskey diet eh ?

This is being bid up by shills or or I'm father Christmas... And my name 'aint St. Nick :rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1960s-Vintage-H-J-Leak-Stereo-70-Amplifier-Time-Warp-Condition-With-Sleeve-/190971184820?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2c76c506b4

Just look at the bid history, same bidders bidding in £2 increments over & over :spank:

istari_knight

25-11-2013, 11:34

Good price http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotel-RA-820-BX4-Amplifier-Not-mint-but-sounds-fantastic-/331073572764?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item4d1585cf9c

The Black Adder

25-11-2013, 19:06

Not sure if this has been posted before...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4343A-All-Alnico-speakers-w-new-Lpads-perfect-refurbished-by-KENRICK-SOUND-/251387541498

These are monsters... bet they sound superb!

istari_knight

25-11-2013, 20:46

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rogers-LS1-Speakers-/151170075577?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item2332704bb9

dantheman91

25-11-2013, 20:53

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Myst-tma3-integrated-amplifier-Arcam-Alpha8-CR-Player-IAS-808-speakers-stand-/310805927983

Rare Speakers from IAS could do with a bit of TLC..

walpurgis

25-11-2013, 21:16

Lovely looking early seventies JVC receiver. Ending soon, very nice!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-Nivico-Receiver-Model-5010U-Lovely-Condition-/271325258198?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Stereo_Receivers&hash=item3f2c3ee1d6

istari_knight

26-11-2013, 16:51

Sony does the 1210... Dunno if its any cop though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-PS-DJ9000-QUARTZ-LOCK-DJ-HIFI-TURNTABLE-EXCELLENT-/181269909898?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item2a3487518a

istari_knight

26-11-2013, 18:04

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Pair-100watt-B-W-DM601-Speakers-/301028139385?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4616ace179

walpurgis

26-11-2013, 20:33

Seems like people are catching onto the Tannoy Eatons. This pair are already bid up to £450 and there are six days to go yet!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Eaton-Loudspeakers-HPD-295a-0-99p-start-/111225933796?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item19e5950fe4

walpurgis

26-11-2013, 20:44

Apparently this has been "synthersized"?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-F-449L-FM-AM-DIGITAL-SYNTHERSIZED-TUNER-/301026431601?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Tuners&hash=item461692d271

shane

26-11-2013, 21:04

Probably has a matching intergrated amplifier!

synsei

26-11-2013, 21:07

...and comes with a free 'pear ov speekahs' :lol:

walpurgis

26-11-2013, 21:15

...and comes with a free 'pear ov speekahs' :lol:

That probably "come with wires" and "go really loud"! :D

(congrats on your becoming a member of "The Management" Dave, by the way and to Keith)

Stubies

27-11-2013, 00:59

Beobloke

27-11-2013, 08:52

istari_knight

27-11-2013, 13:33

It isn't.

Nice & plasticky :eyebrows:

istari_knight

27-11-2013, 16:51

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-A-MICHELL-FOCUS-ONE-TURNTABLE-/301028926892?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item4616b8e5ac

worrasf

27-11-2013, 21:22

Croft S4Sa http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Croft-series-4-SA-stereo-valve-amplifier-/151174674172?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item2332b676fc

If I was local to Colchester I'd definitely be taking a punt on this.
Likely needs returning to Glenn for fettling but someone might get a bargain.

The Black Adder

27-11-2013, 21:35

Very nice amp.

worrasf

27-11-2013, 21:43

Yep - I've got the S4S which has been breathed on by Glenn and uprated to take TungSol KT120's - even so I'd be tempted by this one but just too darn far away.

walpurgis

27-11-2013, 21:51

I wonder if anybody will come unstuck putting a big bid in on theses vintage Tannoys?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-tannoy-spekers-/221325928190?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item33880da6fe

Although the cabinets are like the Chatsworths, I'd say by the position of the 12" cut out that they are Audiometrics and don't use a dual concentric driver, so basically, they're worth peanuts!

MartinT

27-11-2013, 22:38

I used to have a Series 4S, converted from EL34 to 6550 operation. It was a good sounding amp.

Lace'd Taste

28-11-2013, 11:08

istari_knight

28-11-2013, 11:49

Faulty Mission 780SE's here, cones look alright so maybe a cheap buy for someone who knows there stuff - only £8 delivery.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380781489352?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

We can guess they were tested & either the bass drivers or tweeters didn't work as there's no biwire links in place ;)

Lace'd Taste

28-11-2013, 11:51

We can guess they were tested & either the bass drivers or tweeters didn't work as there's no biwire links in place ;)

I might know a guy who can fix that one....:mental:

istari_knight

28-11-2013, 16:42

May be of interest to someone... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-MS-20i-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/221326532228?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item338816de84

shane

28-11-2013, 17:02

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261341052581?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Lace'd Taste

28-11-2013, 20:10

May be of interest to someone... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-Short-MS-20i-Main-Stereo-Speakers-/221326532228?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item338816de84

Nice one James - whipped them up in a heartbeat, brand new too, what a find! :)

istari_knight

28-11-2013, 20:47

Effem

28-11-2013, 20:51

Your welcome :)

These look interesting http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Open-Baffle-Speakers-Lampizator-P17-/301027302091?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item4616a01acb

I do hope he hasn't ruined them with that awful razorlight muzak

This line tickled me in that listing:

"they absolutely blow my LS3/5A's into the weeds when it comes to scale, dynamics and musical involvement."

Should we class that as an achievement? :lol: