Wanted these but he won't post
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2820592778...&sojTags=bu=bu
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Wanted these but he won't post
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2820592778...&sojTags=bu=bu
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222141752796
You guys think this is worth the starting price and how much would you pay?
Looking at something like this but not sure whether it'll be a justifiable purchase if quality is poor.
£30
It's going to cost me around £20 in fuel too... or is this a better purchase http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322147102605 ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Virtual-Symmetry
Nearer to me so could go higher?
Thank you,
Taz
Personally i would not pay any more than £30 for any system like that tbh..
I agree with Andre, those old bits are barely Hi-Fi.
What's the rush Taz? Start a thread in the 'Blank Canvas' area saying what you want to achieve. Outline your budget and what type of gear you want. You'll get some good advice. Don't just buy any old thing. There are plenty of bad choices out there and some good ones. Good sounds don't have to cost a fortune if you buy wisely.
Thanks guys, no rush just looking at some new kit and thought these might be good budget systems. You guys are right tbh and I should really buy wisely, bought tat previously only to find it to be not as I thought. Good thing I asked here before running blindly and I really appreciate the advice.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Think I'm going to wait till I've saved a little more than do as you suggested Geoff and start a thread.
Thanks again guys
Taz
Personally I'd say the Pioneer system is a very nice way to start off in Hifi separates. I'd go to £50 for it.
I don't know, that Kenwood would be allright, put some decent speakers on the end of it and not the rubbish it comes with.
For £30 quid of course, Nothing more, And forget the turntable if you want decent replay as they are the next best thing to junk
Yip, and it had a pair of Celestion speakers with it that have got to be worth a tenner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beobloke
Excellent. Decide what equipment you will actually use and work out how much you can spend on each bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by TazSob
What sources do you want to use? Records, CDs, computer derived music? It's good to get a decent source. You can skimp a bit on an amplifier to start off with. A cheap but respectable one will still give you sound. Even speakers don't need to be a huge expense --- I'd give some thought to how big you want these. Floor standing, stand mounted compact speakers or small bookshelf items.
Sold for £22... Seems like it went really cheapQuote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I've got plenty of speakers can choose from I mean at the moment I've got 7 pairs around the flat, not all being used mind. In the living room i'm running a Onkyo receiver that controls the audio and video for my movies or music which is fed through a laptop (only used for media).Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Had this for a bit now and feel like something is missing... I'm old school when it comes to this stuff (this Onkyo to me is like a computer with all its menus and settings) an would rather have a separate amp, eq, DAC etc that I can chop and change as need be and improve slowly on one item at a time.
Normally I would have been grinding my teeth by now thinking of what a deal I missed on that Kenny but you guys helped me think straight and I'm very grateful for your help. As you recommended I'm going to save up a few quid then ask on this forum.
Great bunch of guys and girls here and know I'll be looked after.
Much appreciated
Taz
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201599476802
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322139750187
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131845263249
This one looks cool http://www.ebay.com/itm/172233696920
And this Teak, mint with, box, manuals and a remote (think it's the one that used to have a cord connected to the player) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262475301564
I don't know what speakers you may have. But a great little speaker is the original Mission 780SE, like this:Quote:
Originally Posted by TazSob
http://i63.tinypic.com/xkw1ud.jpg
Not to be confused with the basic 780 (which is still OK) or the different looking later version, which is not in the same league in my view. These 780SE speakers have a really well integrated and very musical sound and kick well above their weight. I had a pair in my system for a few years alongside my big Tannoys and they were a delight. Mission got it right with these. They are popular with quite a few members here.
Or the older 780 Argonaut, which was a proper speaker! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I have some Kef k160s, ditton ul-8s, Kenwood ls-83s, Celeste iiis, Coda iiis and some others I can't remember right now. Speaker front I think I'm OK for a while and would need to offload some of these sets before I can buy any more.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
The UL 8 Celestions are worth hanging onto if in good condition. They are rare and becoming a bit of a collectors item.
They need to be re-coned as the previous owner blew one bass driver and a guest put a ciggy burn in the other bass driver. Saw on here a thread where a user was selling some ul-8 bits and was going to ask him what I should expect to pay for these drivers. The x overs look OK tbh but will be recapped when time and funds allow. They did come with the original stands too.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Apparently very rare and unquestionably very droolable....perhaps a heads up for Adam?
https://www.gumtree.com/p/record-pla...ono/1169550741
I could not get shut of my 'UL10' when i was flogging them a bit back, end up letting them go for £70Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I paid much less than that, they need work but I still walked away with probably the cheapest ul8s ever....Quote:
Originally Posted by Virtual-Symmetry
Well Not ebay but a local charity shop...
Going in to see what was a about got a pair of JBL L46's in the new arrivals :eek: £") later their in their in the car...
Lucky! Any chance of a dekko at them?
Mind the puppy...:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Here they are
They look pretty minty. What a find. You've got an orb over the left hand one in the second picture. Haunted house? ;)
Possibility are last one was....:(Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Well done Dan. You are very lucky to have the Mesh domes with em.
Shame about the condition i would have had that..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Ski...AAAOSwL7VWqOry
You when you ask a question about an items condition, why do Sellers have a tendency to totally Avoid it?
Had that b4 too... Sometimes its that they dont watch their sales and sometimes they just get fed up with requests .... Or they are hiding summat
These twatz think you fell down with the last shower of shit
I bought these yesterday http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182162621983 one tweeter isn't working and seller said it measured 0 ohms on the meter (I don't have one to check) but I've read that most likely it isn't 0 ohms and it should be an open circuit?
Hoping it is and might try fixing it.
Well 0 would be short circuit and on digi meter 1 would be open circuit. being short would not possibly be nice for equipment. maybe best to check it.. open it may be the wire brokenQuote:
Originally Posted by TazSob
reading his ad, he means its open circuit I think
Good speakers those Taz. Basically baby 'Ditton 33' same 'HD1000' tweeters too
This is what I was thinking too and from what I've been reading it is the most likely cause.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
I'm going to attempt getting into it tomorrow... Will tread very carefully and look at the wires with a score, I've got a meter on order so will measure it when that arrives.
Thanks Andr'e, yes they do have the same tweeter. There's one currently on eBay at £57 plus PP and really don't want to be spending that at the minute. These will slowly get refurbed asking with the UL-8s, now have to stop buying speakers, the misses has started to give me that death stare :nono:
If you are lucky. It will be the small bit of wire visible between the dome and terminal that has failed, it happens on these tweeters and if you're handy with a small sioldering iron it can often be fixed, maybe with a bit of fine wire let in.
Your ul8 should also use the same tweeter if you just borrow one :eyebrows:
Have you seen these Taz: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REPLACEMEN...MAAOSwZJlXNdg9
I'd suggest replacing both at the same time for consistency and I'd double check with the supplier that the impedance match is correct should you be interested in them.
could be a bargain. a tascam cassette.. probably needs a belt
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tascam-112...wAAOSwuhhXXq5J
I thought the ul-8 had a HF 1000 not a HD 1000?Quote:
Originally Posted by Virtual-Symmetry
Well if that is the case then I'll swap them over for now till I sort them out properly.
That's what I read too and if it is will surely bring a smile to my face :)Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I did see these but didn't think it was what I needed... So if I replace the diaphragm it will hopefully be sorted? That'll be something I'll be willing to have a go at.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Have little knowledge about this and learning as I'm going which mostly i'm learning from here reading threads by other users, very informative I must say.
Rather nice Audio Technica AT-1005 arm on a Connoisseur BD1 turntable. In Aylesbury. Bid up to £53 so far. Ends tomorrow and could be going cheap.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connnoissu...gAAOSwLnBXXA2T
A pair of Tannoys that have had a dreadful 'accident'! :rolleyes:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Conc...MAAOSwGIRXZER4
If you know Tannoys, you'll spot it immediately.
Seller doesnt seem to sell hifi so could be genuine.. Guess they will make a decent price
someone may make him an offer
What's in the big boxes?
But they are destroyed Grant. The back of the drive unit is poking out of the rear of the small top box, so obviously the main cone chassis has been removed leaving just the magnet and tweeter. Who knows what's in the bigger box? Presumably a bass driver being driven from the Tannoy crossover.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
I'd think you are right. Somebody will have them. God knows what they sound like. :eek:
Aye, it looks like it, but it may be that the originals are in big box and the tweeter doesnt work, and picked up another set vis-a-vee
That's a possibilty, but weird. The big boxes by the way, are Chevening cabs. From which the HPD 295 8 units were taken I assume.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Has anyone called the RSPCS?Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis