View Full Version : For Sale: Firebottle Monoblocks
Bigman80
22-07-2018, 18:54
Hi all,
Its a sad day here as i am selling my Firebottle Monoblocks.
They are 90w per channel and were the very first pair ever made.
I cant recall exactly when i got these but i suspect it was about 2 years ago. Since then they have supplied me with pure joy. As with all things, times move on and i am moving on with it.
Both of the units are in perfect working order. One of the monoblocks has a small dink in the acrylic front plate which i have pictured. It is on the top edge.
They will come with some spare NOS (BVD) Mullard Valves and a spare pair of NOS Telefunkens as well as the ones pictured.
They have been well looked after and loved.
Due to weight, my preference is for collection but i can look into postage for an interested party. That would have to include postage materials too. I do have suitable packaging but postage is set at £50
Id be looking for.....
£700 Delivered
£650 Collected
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Interesting... So what amps are you moving onto then, Oliver?:)
Marco.
Hi Oliver
Never thought I'd see you part with your monos mate
Bigman80
22-07-2018, 21:31
I have got a Monarchy Class A amp here which is excellent but unfortunately the sale is motivated by the need to get the car through the MOT. I'm lucky that the Monarchy is so good that I don't feel I'm missing out too much.
I will probably buy another set down the line.
brian2957
22-07-2018, 22:05
Got the badge for that one Oliver . I had to sell a very nice , top of the range , vintage Sony integrated amp when my central heating packed up a few years ago . I had to replace the complete system :(
Bigman80
22-07-2018, 22:24
Got the badge for that one Oliver . I had to sell a very nice , top of the range , vintage Sony integrated amp when my central heating packed up a few years ago . I had to replace the complete system :(It's unfortunate mate. Not been in this kind of position before but it's not like I'm slumming it with the Monarchy. Its always nice to know I can buy more. Just get through this little blip.
Bigman80
23-07-2018, 00:17
Know the feelingI don't know where Alan got the cases for these as none of the others he's made have them. They really are a one off and a very good buy for the money.
Friendly bump
Fantastic amps, I've just ordered a pair
Glws Oliver :thumbsup:
Bigman80
23-07-2018, 07:50
Friendly bump
Fantastic amps, I've just ordered a pair
Glws Oliver [emoji106]Thanks Steve.
hifinutt
23-07-2018, 10:12
yes super amps , highly recommended . i use mine a lot and they sound rather good
yes super amps , highly recommended . i use mine a lot and they sound rather good
Couldn't agree more love mine glws Olli
Bigman80
23-07-2018, 21:37
Couldn't agree more love mine glws OlliThanks mate.
Bigman80
23-07-2018, 21:38
yes super amps , highly recommended . i use mine a lot and they sound rather goodThese are ridiculously good and for the money, I doubt anyone would feel short-changed.
Bigman80
24-07-2018, 12:23
Ok,
£625 collected
£675 delivered.
Any change from postage will be returned to buyer.
No further price drops on these.
hifinutt
24-07-2018, 15:50
thanks a very good price , as you say no one will feel shortchanged at that price
Bigman80
24-07-2018, 16:24
thanks a very good price , as you say no one will feel shortchanged at that priceCheers Phil,
I won't go any lower, there's no point giving them away. I'd rather catch the bus lol
hornucopia
24-07-2018, 16:46
Alien visitors might not know about Firebottle stuff? Or it's just that spare money is short in summer holiday time. Stay home! It's no hotter abroad....well, it IS, but......!
Took me a few tries to sell a Lexus; patience.
Bigman80
24-07-2018, 16:52
Alien visitors might not know about Firebottle stuff? Or it's just that spare money is short in summer holiday time. Stay home! It's no hotter abroad....well, it IS, but......!
Took me a few tries to sell a Lexus; patience.Yes, you're quite right. They will probably still be here when they all return from holiday lol.
hifinutt
24-07-2018, 17:00
its not worth going lower , and yes even brilliant stuff takes an age to sell altho i have put a link on the wam
Bigman80
24-07-2018, 17:01
its not worth going lower , and yes even brilliant stuff takes an age to sell altho i have put a link on the wamCheers Phil. Appreciated.
Ok,
£625 collected
£675 delivered.
Any change from postage will be returned to buyer.
No further price drops on these.
Hi Oliver
I wish you had put these up before i ordered mine
An absolute steal at that price mate
Steve...
What sort of pre would be needed with these?
Bigman80
25-07-2018, 06:18
What sort of pre would be needed with these?I've used passive, active ss, Autoformer volume control and heard them with Valve pre as well.
They were fine with all types.
hifinutt
25-07-2018, 11:09
What sort of pre would be needed with these?
any , i used shiit saga most recently to good effect , also used velleman 3020 valve and bel canto pre 3 vbs ss
Hi Oliver you have a pm :)
Bigman80
25-07-2018, 21:14
Hi Oliver you have a pm :)[emoji4]
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 08:56
S O L D!!!
Firebottle
26-07-2018, 09:02
New brakes and discs, ooh shiny ........
(Just trying to put a positive spin on it)
Hi Oliver you have a pm :)
Hi
You won't be disappointed
These are little gems
Steve...
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 11:01
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Front pads and discs,
Back drums and pads (?)
4 new tyres,
New brakes and discs, ooh shiny ........
(Just trying to put a positive spin on it)
Stryder5
26-07-2018, 12:07
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Front pads and discs,
Back drums and pads (?)
4 new tyres,
Do you have a Rolls Royce?
Front discs and pads, rear drums and shoes from local Eurocarparts or others £120 and a morning of your time to fit.
4 tyres from local tyre fitters supplied and fitted max £200.
These are typical values.
Are you going to main dealer?
Come on get your hands dirty........:stalks:😂
Hi
You won't be disappointed
These are little gems
Steve...
Thanks , getting a bit excited. :eek:
got to buyba couple of power leads now and rearranhe the shelving etc :)
I think Olivers got a tractor :lol:
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 12:32
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Gary, I have a mate who looks after the cars here. He's doing the brakes for £200 all in, tyres I can get for £20 each (new) BUT both cars need an MOT and the Ford ALWAYS needs something because it's a ford lol.
Secondly, I'm massive and I don't have anything to get the motor off the floor high enough for me to get under it lol
Seriously, I'm crap at cars, I'd get the brakes off and not remember how to put them back. I'm happy for my mate to do them. He's a good lad too.
Do you have a Rolls Royce?
Front discs and pads, rear drums and shoes from local Eurocarparts or others £120 and a morning of your time to fit.
4 tyres from local tyre fitters supplied and fitted max £200.
These are typical values.
Are you going to main dealer?
Come on get your hands dirty........:stalks:[emoji23]
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 12:32
That excited you've forgotten how to spell [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Thanks , getting a bit excited. :eek:
got to buyba couple of power leads now and rearranhe the shelving etc :)
That excited you've forgotten how to spell [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
smale fone and phat fingres! :confused::o:o
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 13:01
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smale fone and phat fingres! :confused::o:o
Stryder5
26-07-2018, 13:03
[COLOR="#00FF00"][I]Gary, I have a mate who looks after the cars here. He's doing the brakes for £200 all in, tyres I can get for £20 each (new) BUT both cars need an MOT and the Ford ALWAYS needs something because it's a ford lol.
Secondly, I'm massive and I don't have anything to get the motor off the floor high enough for me to get under it lol
Seriously, I'm crap at cars, I'd get the brakes off and not remember how to put them back. I'm happy for my mate to do them. He's a good lad too.
If you go green in colour you could just lift the car up........lol
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 13:30
[COLOR="#00FF00"][I]Gary, I have a mate who looks after the cars here. He's doing the brakes for £200 all in, tyres I can get for £20 each (new) BUT both cars need an MOT and the Ford ALWAYS needs something because it's a ford lol.
Secondly, I'm massive and I don't have anything to get the motor off the floor high enough for me to get under it lol
Seriously, I'm crap at cars, I'd get the brakes off and not remember how to put them back. I'm happy for my mate to do them. He's a good lad too.
If you go green in colour you could just lift the car up........lol[emoji23][emoji23]
just had mine done. 3 tyres, back brakes, new washer pump, some bodywork etc....all for one year more with the old girl. then im locked in house:rolleyes:
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 14:08
Don't give up on the freedom mate.
just had mine done. 3 tyres, back brakes, new washer pump, some bodywork etc....all for one year more with the old girl. then im locked in house:rolleyes:
Don't give up on the freedom mate.
no choice. cant afford another one.
Just get a banger for a couple of hundred.
getting hard to get one with a long mot for pennies now...up here anyway. see how my health goes in next 4/6 months
so now I have substituted watching the Tour de France with my UPS package updates
currently in Tamworth ......
:popcorn:
Thanks , getting a bit excited. :eek:
got to buyba couple of power leads now and rearranhe the shelving etc :)
Me Tooooo
I ordered mine a week or 2 back
Now i have to wait till Firebottle builds them.....:doh:
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 15:29
so now I have substituted watching the Tour de France with my UPS package updates
currently in Tamworth ......
:popcorn:She said it wouldn't go untill Tomorrow!!!!
She said it wouldn't go untill Tomorrow!!!!
Well it says Dartford now which is just down the road! What do you know?!!! :rfl:
Bigman80
26-07-2018, 15:44
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Well it says Dartford now which is just down the road! What do you know?!!! :rfl:
Just a quick note to thank Oliver for a hassle free transaction , top guy to deal with and he threw in some spare valves for good measure, cheers mate :clap:
As for these amps, 1st impressions are very good , trying them out with a pair of Mullards in which are new so need running in a bit. However they really sing and now I know what people mean when they say an amp "grips" the speakers. I knew the Celestion A series liked some power but they have seriously taken my compact A's to another level :eyebrows:
The detail being revealed is really something and they sound like nothing will escape them, a real scale to the music has been unveiled with an apparent but restrained power behind it. As the valves mature it should only get better , then I have the Telefunkens to try out too. :D
I hadn't realised they would be such a step change, and my 1st valvey bits in my system. :D
If you are in the market for monos at about the 1000 pound mark you should listen to these.
Cheers Andy
Glances at ads for Firebottle Kin adverts :drool:.....
Firebottle
01-08-2018, 21:02
Giad you like them Andy :)
Giad you like them Andy :)
Thanks Alan, I do - very much.:)
Just a quick note to thank Oliver for a hassle free transaction , top guy to deal with and he threw in some spare valves for good measure, cheers mate :clap:
As for these amps, 1st impressions are very good , trying them out with a pair of Mullards in which are new so need running in a bit. However they really sing and now I know what people mean when they say an amp "grips" the speakers. I knew the Celestion A series liked some power but they have seriously taken my compact A's to another level :eyebrows:
The detail being revealed is really something and they sound like nothing will escape them, a real scale to the music has been unveiled with an apparent but restrained power behind it. As the valves mature it should only get better , then I have the Telefunkens to try out too. :D
I hadn't realised they would be such a step change, and my 1st valvey bits in my system. :D
If you are in the market for monos at about the 1000 pound mark you should listen to these.
Cheers Andy
Glances at ads for Firebottle Kin adverts :drool:.....
Hi Andy
I've heard them and loved them so much i ordered some
Alan ( Firebottle ) is in the process of building mine.
I really cant wait :drool:
Valve power roolz!:eyebrows:
Marco.
You are in for a treat!
Out of power leads at the moment so using my NJC Headphone amp as a pre, it has 3 output levels you can set also which has been useful for overall attenuation. When I get another lead (on order) I can use my Linn's pre outputs which will really show me what the difference is in sound.
:cool:
Bigman80
01-08-2018, 22:14
Hi Andy,
You are more than welcome for the Valves and thanks for not trying to haggle the price down.
They really are quite something. They are so realistic at vocals and acoustic instruments that i loved them dearly. They were also very voluptuous in the bass but with plenty of grip[. I imagine these would work well with the Tannoy crowd too. And yes, i agree that detail is a strong point for these amps. They really don't do anything wrong and the better the components are around them, the better they get. I never felt any upgrade left them behind and there have been Multiple bits of kit through my door and played through them.
If you want a Pre that works incredibly well, I can wholly recommend the Khozmo Stepped Attenuator fitted to a DCB1 Board. I had this combo for a few days and if it hadn't of been for financial reasons, i would still have it as an option now.
My personal preference on the valves were the telefunken. Very clean and detailed, tight firm bass and delicious top end. Some will feel the mids need a bit of warmth but not for me. tesla will do that nicely
Johnny nocash
01-08-2018, 23:38
Hi Andy,
You are more than welcome for the Valves and thanks for not trying to haggle the price down.
How refreshing is that, A buyer recognising that the asking price was already a great deal. Showing that all the generosity doesn't always have to be shown by just the seller. Obviously appreciated & rewarded by the extras being thrown in.
Maybe a lot of us could learn something.
Seems like a top deal all round. Great work fellas.
Bigman80
02-08-2018, 01:04
Indeed. It's was a very pleasant transaction.
How refreshing is that, A buyer recognising that the asking price was already a great deal. Showing that all the generosity doesn't always have to be shown by just the seller. Obviously appreciated & rewarded by the extras being thrown in.
Maybe a lot of us could learn something.
Seems like a top deal all round. Great work fellas.
Indeed. It's was a very pleasant transaction.
Truth is I was desperate to get my grubby mitts on them , sold mum, the missus and cat to get them in.....bargin .lol. :lol:
But seriously, they were a good price , as is a lot of kit that comes up for sale here so happy to pay the asking.
Pre amps though, thanks for the tip, but that will have to wait a while . Gonna take my time with them and evaluate for while before making any more changes.
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