FS: Transmission Audio M1i - Reference standmount speakers

[Idlewithnodrive]

Not too sure where to start with these. They are so rarely available that even pricing is a bit thumb in the air :scratch:

Anyway, up for sale are my immaculate pair of Transmission Audio M1i speakers.

I'm not very good at describing what I hear but the web has many fantastic reviews (can't find a bad one) from some well respected reviewers, a couple opting to use them as their reference monitors. A typical example -

"Sometimes, but only occasionally, an every so often kind of thing happens. Today, I had one of those things happen. I got to audition a Transmission Audio M1i monitor.

These things aren’t terribly big, but the sound they throw out — oh my. With a 5″ woofer and four ribbons in the tweeter, the little M1i’s image like I’ve never heard. Crazy good. Easily on par with my much more expensive Merlin VSM-MXR
speakers. And in some ways, with some material, [whispering] they might be better."


And some reviews -


https://positive-feedback.com/Issue60/transmission.htm

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2011/03/04/first-impressions-transmision-audio-m1i-monitors/

https://www.stereophile.com/content/essential150teo150transmission-audio etc ......



They look fantastic and sound even better.


https://i.imgur.com/RKVRqpK.jpg?3

https://i.imgur.com/NKSgYDs.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/y7qRQ6Z.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/z8GDIDL.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/KKc7FPU.jpg?2


Although the pics show a difference in colour, that is just the light, they are both the same :)

These originally retailed for $4500 and were highly regarded, even at that price.

The only pairs I have seen for sale recently are a dreamer on eBay asking for £1795, a pair that sold in Japan for £1200 equiv and 3 years ago, a rather tatty pair that sold for $900.

Mine are in super condition and come with original double boxes, socks, instructions and, I believe the white gloves, so you don't mark the veneer when you take them out of the boxes :D

I really don't know what to ask, so I am going to say £ 800 + delivery, which I think is a bargain but, if I am way off beam, please let me know.

Thanks for looking.

[Audio Al]

They do look interesting , I have not yet owned any speakers with ribon tweeters most I have seen have 1 , yours have 5
But looking at the reviews they dont say they sound bright or fatiguing
Someone should nab these soon :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

No, they certainly don't sound bright or fatiguing.

Very fast, detailed and with an almost holographic, lifelike soundstage.

[Pepperamip]

I think these look great. Love unusual gear

Not after a pair myself but I know ribbon speakers can sound amazing so GLWS seems v reasonable given the original price tag.

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[Idlewithnodrive]

Judging by the few pairs I can find that have changed hands and the sound quality on offer, I think they are a bargain, but then I would, wouldn't I ? :)

[disarmamant]

Those drivers look remarkably like the Jordan JX92S.


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[Idlewithnodrive]

Those drivers look remarkably like the Jordan JX92S.


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I believe they are Jordans, yes.

[Rana]

Please......someone buy these! Put me out of my misery. I don't need any more kit.

[Audio Al]

Please......someone buy these! Put me out of my misery. I don't need any more kit.

Same here , I'm full up :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

but, guys, don't you realise that, for the.money you just couldn't buy a better sounding pair of stand mount speakers ? :)

Could be open to a swap for a decent CDP or streamer.

[Discopants]

Sent you a PM Mike

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[Idlewithnodrive]

Any interest in a swap for a half decent Streamer or CDP of similar value ?

[TNova]

Hello - Just tried to send you a message on these. But new to the forum, and not sure that it worked. Did it come through? Interested in these if still available.

Many thanks

[Idlewithnodrive]

Hello - Just tried to send you a message on these. But new to the forum, and not sure that it worked. Did it come through? Interested in these if still available.

Many thanks

Hi Adam,

Welcome aboard :)

No, it didn't come through, I think you need so many posts before you can message.

I'll see if I can PM you.

Edit: nope, can't do that either. I don't know how we proceed from here. Any idea chaps ?

[Audio Al]

Adam needs 5 posts before he can PM

[Idlewithnodrive]

Post away Adam :)

[TNova]

:) Excellent - I think this takes me to three...

Is it rude to post a couple of additional posts here for expediency?

[Audio Al]

:) Excellent - I think this takes me to three...

Is it rude to post a couple of additional posts here for expediency?

post away

[struth]

Very nice little speakers those. Very nice

[TNova]

Brilliant

[TNova]

And, thanks

[Idlewithnodrive]

Brilliant

Yay, made it !

[Idlewithnodrive]

Replied to your PM

[Idlewithnodrive]

SOLD, subject to the usual :)

[Lawrence001]

Phew I can relax.

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