Sale for James Coltart (Sovereign) - Post 1

[lpcollier]

These are items that belonged to James Coltart who passed away recently. Any offers of purchase greatly appreciated, or identification/valuation to help with future sales. Offers will be passed on to Molly Coltart and payment/collection arranged with her.

I have a lot of photos, I will start with one or two photos for each item, and can post more detail if requested.

Custom Speakers

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Eminence Alpha 15A Drivers (Pair)
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Power Amplifier (Elsdon Wonfor?)
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EWA speaker cables LS-XXV (2 pairs / 4 total)
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Altec Lansing 420A Drivers (pair)
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Shelf/Rack ?Make/Model
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DAC Project (part built)
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Class A Amplifier PCBs
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SECA headphone preamp PCBs
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Misc parts (go with above projects?)
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M2Tech USB audio interface
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Project (Power supply?)
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Valve amplifier (preamp?) project
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[CageyH]

It would be useful to know how long the speaker cables are to give an accurate price.
As far as I know, the power amp is a Colin Wonfor (One4Audio) SECA DIY power amplifier.

[mikeyb]

I'd be interested in the EWA Speaker cables ( 1 pair ) if you could tell me length.

Ta,

Mike.

[lpcollier]

More items...

DAC Project
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Project Box
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Power Supply (12V presumably)
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Preamp / source selector (goes with above PSU presumably)
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Passive source selector / volume control
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Balanced Power Supply
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[CageyH]

https://markgrant.co.uk/speaker-cables/350-elsdon-wonfor-audio-ls-xxv-speaker-cables.html This will give you an idea of the new cost of the speaker cables.

[lpcollier]

Thanks for the reply - I've just asked Molly to measure the speaker cable lengths. It just says custom on the box.

[lpcollier]

DAC with some sort of valve stage
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Isolation platforms x3
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Behringer Ultradrive Pro
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Bench Power Supply
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Another DAC
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Toroidal Transformers
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There may be more to come, still sorting through the garage. I think there is another set of speaker cables at least, currently connected to the working system, possibly some other interconnects.

[mikeyb]

Thanks for the reply - I've just asked Molly to measure the speaker cable lengths. It just says custom on the box.
Thanks

[CageyH]

The valve DAC is a bit special.


Doesn't look like much and has no top, but it is the prototype of the Longdog Audio dac, and has a valve output stage with Bud Purvine transformers, and it's seen off many a dac over the last few years. If anyone is interested please let Colin know. I'd say a fair price would be around £400 or so. The transformers alone were around £200.

Ask Ali Tait on here.

[karma67]

wouldn't this get better views in private exhibitions?

[walpurgis]

wouldn't this get better views in private exhibitions?

No. This is not a sales offer. Lee wants to confirm the identity of these items and get an idea of values. He can't list these in Private Exhibtions until he has that info.

[WESTLOWER]

Thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Sent you a pm

[Ali Tait]

The valve DAC is a bit special.



Ask Ali Tait on here.

Yep, that about covers it, great dac this.

[lpcollier]

Thank you. Yes, mainly trying to get an idea of what the items are worth initially. I get the impression Molly is keen to get thing moving as soon as possible but obviously it's important to make sure she's getting a fair price, not a fire sale. For items that are easily valued (e.g. the branded speaker cables) then fair offers can go straight to Molly from here. The more valuable items I will re-list individually with detailed photos once I've got more info.

[Gazjam]

Good on you Lee for helping out.

The valve Dac I'm very familiar with, Ali Tait having brought it over to my place several times and I've heard it at his.
Superb bit of kit, deserves to sell.

I'm interested in the EWA speaker cable personally Lee, if the right length for my needs (at least 2.2 ish metres long) I'll buy them.

Private Message sent.


thanks
Gary.

[DiveDeepDog]

The mid divers in the OB speakers look like Saba Greencones. They could well be a Troels design?

[Ali Tait]

Yes they are I believe.

[Colin Wonfor]

I have been asked to to photo up but as yet no photos to put up.

I did suggest to Molly I called at her time to take photos, but she is I suspect still in pain, God Bless you both.

And Lee is a much closer friend so Lee send photo's on please.

Best Col

[CageyH]

Colin,

Your input into the various bits you have designed/manufactured would be good.
The SECA amp is one item that interests me, but I have no idea on what a fair value would be.
Could you give Lee some pointers (if you have not already)?

It is good to see this being done properly. It is a sad thing to have to do.

[lpcollier]

Thanks for all the responses. Colin, I'll send the more detailed photos on to you.

Molly measured the speaker cables for me today, one pair of LS-XXVs are 5.2m, one pair of LS-V 5m.

[Colin Wonfor]

Hi Lee,

James had those on loan to pass around the forum, but we will love to donate the money from there sale to Molly and Chloe, check our web site for cost etc. as I have not clue.

https://www.elsdonwonforaudio.com/cable-prices-uk

[MikeMusic]

The pics of beech coloured wood show Russ Andrews Torlyte platforms

[Colin Wonfor]

Kevin,

No it is not it is a one off SECA Amp I did for James a special it is 50W/Ch and there is only this one.
It sounds superb and James did a fantastic Job, to build from scratch would cost about £2K without the time cost.
It was the first one I did after the TQ era, and has I say the only one.
CCT are available.

[Colin Wonfor]

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This is a SECA Headphone and Phono Pre, again a one off only, just for James.
A pre-amp PCB and a Power Supply PCB again CCT are available value for PCB about £200.00

It has a special MP3 input which make the signal from good MP3, sound like a Phono stage. BW 20Hz-20KHz flat

[Colin Wonfor]

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This is the unfinished 50W SECA PCB as James was going to go Bi-Amping , God that would be loud BW 5Hz - 100KHz Flat DF over 1000 with the transformers from Canterbury windings, but you will need a big heatsink.

Value for PCB about £200.

[CageyH]

Kevin,

No it is not it is a one off SECA Amp I did for James a special it is 50W/Ch and there is only this one.
It sounds superb and James did a fantastic Job, to build from scratch would cost about £2K without the time cost.
It was the first one I did after the TQ era, and has I say the only one.
CCT are available.

Invaluable input. Thanks Colin.

[Colin Wonfor]

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A proto-type Alps Pot and selector passive pre I did for James to Play with Offer Over £80 please.

[Colin Wonfor]

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Just a reminder this was my dear friend James and lovely Chloe, and this is what the money from these sales will help a little in paying bills. Please Help Please.

[Gazjam]

Interested in the LS-XXV speaker cables here, PM'd Lee for more information Col.

Cracking picture that. :)

[docfoster]

I think I can shed a little light on the balanced mains unit.

James built one for me that I believe was the same from a specs POV. He called it the MTBPS ("Mother Trucker Balanced Power Supply")
I paid him £600 all inclusive to do so.
I've just been looking through old correspondence to confirm the specs, but can't find the relevant emails or messages unfortunately. It's possible we discussed it over the phone or via text.
From memory, the balanced toroid in the unit is rated 3kVA, but has a 5kVA core. James knew someone in the industry who wound toroids and had him make these bespoke ones specially to order.
It's a great piece of kit.

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On a personal note, thanks to those who are co-ordinating this sale. The proceeds will certainly help his family. I knew James only a little but I valued his friendship a great deal. He was a good person. I am sure he would have felt gratitude to those who are now helping out those who were nearest and dearest to him by finding good homes for his audio gear.

Following his death, I placed what I hope was a fitting little momento on the MTBPS he built for me.
RIP Sov!

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[Ali Tait]

Correct on the transformer specs Ben, I discussed this with James a while back.

[Wakefield Turntables]

any chance of more pics of the balanced mains supply, especilly from the back?

[docfoster]

Good point.
Mine simply has an iec and an MK double mains socket on the back, but based on the photo of James' own one here, it looks like he's done something different with his.

[docfoster]

Thanks for the confirmation Ali.

[lpcollier]

Hi everyone,

Thanks so much for all the responses and information. Doing my best to stay on top of it.

For the speaker cables, the LS-V is 5m and the LS-XXV is 5.2m, so presuming the prices on the website are for a pair, they would be worth £426 and £876 respectively built new. Is is reasonable to ask for offers circa 50% of the new price? I.E. Circa £210 for the LS-V and circa £440 for the LS-XXV? They are visually in very good condition, the LS-V has both cables in a single box, the LS-XXVs are in cloth bags in separate boxes.

[lpcollier]

any chance of more pics of the balanced mains supply, especilly from the back?

James used PowerCON True 1 inputs and outputs for this one.

I think there also some True 1 to IEC cables of decent spec that could be supplied along with the balanced supply.

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[Soulman]

The DDDac 1794 project probably cost around £1100 to get to the point it is at the moment (choke power supply, dddac psu, mainboard, dac board, usb board, shunt regs and case) but there is a newer version available that is a bit cheaper and would save £100 to £150 as it has built in shunt regs. There are a couple of extra transformers in the case that aren't needed for a standard build, maybe the plan was to add a streamer or split the mainboard supply between digital and analogue. I've just finished one without the choke supply or usb board and it cost £650 to finish. Hope this helps.....

[Ninanina]

Oh my god I missed this very sad news about James

I met him a few times and he was a really lovely person

I just can't believe it, it's so very very sad and I'm sitting here crying

My thoughts are with Molly and Chloe

Rest in peace James xx

[WESTLOWER]

HI Lee
I have PM'd you again regarding the Altec drivers
give us a shout when you can please

[Colin Wonfor]

Hi Lee Tom on HFS wants to buy this

by Ithilstone

Hi Colin,

I recently registered on AoS but it takes a long time to be able to sent PM to members there
Do you know or are able to pass the question to docfoster from AoS if Sovereign's MTBPS is still for sale

Regards,
Tom