FS: Ruark Talisman II Speakers

[Geoff101]

A lovely example of these very well regarded speakers.

Completely original with all the proper drivers in excellent condition.

Finished in black oak, these are in very good cosmetic condition. The sharp bevelled edges on the cabinets mean these can attract damage and they often look pretty beaten up. This pair has a few small marks which have been touched in but nothing you'd notice other than quite close inspection.
The grilles have a bit of minor wear on the corners but are solid with badges and all pegs present.

Fully working as you would expect and for those who don't know what these relatively compact floor standers are capable of, check out the reviews around the web. You might see a couple suggesting they are a bit light on bass but that's nonsense (in my room at least) which I'm happy to demonstrate.

They are mass loaded with sand (part filled) in the dedicated compartment. They also have a metal plate on the bottom which I assume is standard.
As such they are extremely heavy and only suitable for collection in person from just outside Bicester in Oxfordshire. I'm obviously happy to demo these on my system.

I'd like £210 ono please.

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/talisman4.jpg

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/talisman3.jpg

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/talisman2.jpg

http://www.g32.co.uk/images/talisman1.jpg

[mfin]

These are great speakers, I ran my oak ones for years then put them safely away in the loft in their boxes in case I ever want a second system.

[Audio Al]

Must agree Ruark do sound exception and are great value for money at this price

I have a pair of Templer 11 from the Ruark stable also sand filled ;)

[Spectral Morn]

Among the last of the great Ruark speakers before the company stopped doing hifi speakers. Fabulous price.

[Geoff101]

Thank you for the positive comments. Still available.

[Geoff101]

I'm heading up to Stoke-on-Trent tomorrow and again on Friday, with Hinckley in between. I can stick them in the car if that helps anyone?

[Geoff101]

Stoke again tomorrow. Offers welcome.

[mfin]

Must agree Ruark do sound exception and are great value for money at this price

I have a pair of Templer 11 from the Ruark stable also sand filled ;)

Talisman 2 are a good deal better than Templar 2, you could upgrade.

[Geoff101]

Reduced to £225

[Dulce Tones]

I'm curious, how would you compare these to REGA mk1 ELA's, that's
of course if you've heard them!

[Geoff101]

I have a pair of MK1.5 Elas.

The Ruarks have a fuller, more weighty sound. They are much better constructed; each one probably weighs about the same as both Elas.

[Macca]

Good speakers and a total bargain at the asking price. Geoff is 100% to deal with, don't miss out on these.

[Geoff101]

Bump

[Geoff101]

Reduced to £210

[Geoff101]

Up again. If a mod could edit the price in the original post, I'd appreciate it.

[Nickfna]

Geoff

You mentioned coming up to Stoke earlier in the thread, if your up that way anytime soon we
could meet up and i would happily give you £210 for these.

Be interesting to compare them against the Mission 752's

Cheers
Nick.

[Geoff101]

Hi Nick,
Not up that way in the immediate future. Barnsley (South Elmsall) on Monday and Tuesday if you fancy popping over the hill?
Will certainly be passing Manchester mid may if I don't get there before.

[Nickfna]

Hi Geoff

If there not sold by the time your passing Manchester then that would be great.

Will keep fingers crossed.

[Geoff101]

SOLD - thanks Nick.

[Nickfna]

SOLD - thanks Nick.

RECEIVED - Thanks Geoff.

Thanks again these really are very nice speakers.:thumbsup: