Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jac Hawk

I copied the description from his listing
"I have acquired these from a relative. They are a very rare find. I won't go into specs as I'm sure hi-fi enthusiasts will know about them. Cosmetically not brilliant but not that bad. Have a look at photos and expect marks and scratches I would say. I have had these set up on a modern Arcam Amplifier and they sound very lovely indeed. Guess these are from a day when sound quality was key. UK postage is for UK mainland only. Norther Ireland more so please ask."

What a bellend

Its quite alarming the junk being pedalled in the name of hi fi

07-01-2017, 12:17
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie123

id be bricking it until it arrives! if all genuine, a good buy,who's got the balls to part with the money??

Lol, yep. But is it worth a gamble ?

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07-01-2017, 19:53
Martyn Miles

Quote:

Originally Posted by dantheman91

:eek::eek:

These Bose speakers were on gumtree earlier in the week with the Pioneer system also listed by the seller they all were £50

The price is fooking obscene -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/American-B...4AAOSwImRYb4MD

A friend who works in prof. audio told me BOSE is an acronym:
'Bullshit often sells excrement'
Seems about right...
07-01-2017, 21:32
Light Dependant Resistor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amar_Bose
08-01-2017, 07:21
rigger67

Not sure if this is the right place as it's a GumTree ad, but I thought this might be up someone's street ??

Hitachi portable 8 track player,stereo,good working order,nice sound,with 29 various music cartridges including a head cleaner and two cases.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-ster...yer/1208271162
08-01-2017, 08:46
Audio Al

Quote:

Originally Posted by rigger67

Not sure if this is the right place as it's a GumTree ad, but I thought this might be up someone's street ??

Hitachi portable 8 track player,stereo,good working order,nice sound,with 29 various music cartridges including a head cleaner and two cases.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-ster...yer/1208271162

Looks like a 12 volt car head unit , Cant see any speakers in that case ?
09-01-2017, 12:30
Jeff Wood

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162351891081?ul_noapp=true

Good amp this !

I built these back in the 90's when I worked at LFD.

I'm sure, although not 100% that the Mistral LE has the same transformer and heatsink as the bigger LFD amps like Int LE and PA2 etc, and it actually gives around 80-90watts per channel (into 8 ohms).

I'd need to see an inside pic to confirm this though..
09-01-2017, 16:42
jollyfix

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUBE-DISTI...3D262579065116
Not heard this Amp, but have heard Anthony's Amps, and apart from being a great guy, to say he knows his stuff is an understatement...
Sure Anthony could give more details on this one..
09-01-2017, 17:06
Audio Al

Quote:

Originally Posted by jollyfix

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUBE-DISTI...3D262579065116
Not heard this Amp, but have heard Anthony's Amps, and apart from being a great guy, to say he knows his stuff is an understatement...
Sure Anthony could give more details on this one..

:eyebrows: very nice :)
09-01-2017, 17:09
jollyfix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audio Al

:eyebrows: very nice :)

Yes Al, if i had the dosh...... Grrrr. :drool: Someone needs to snap this up fast....
09-01-2017, 17:33
hifi_dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by jollyfix

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TUBE-DISTI...3D262579065116
Not heard this Amp, but have heard Anthony's Amps, and apart from being a great guy, to say he knows his stuff is an understatement...
Sure Anthony could give more details on this one..

That is a whole lot of amp for the money.
09-01-2017, 17:40
jollyfix

Quote:

Originally Posted by hifi_dave

That is a whole lot of amp for the money.

Thought the same Dave...
10-01-2017, 19:43
spm

Gumtree so only if you are local to Stroud but Lenco GL75 for £45.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-ster...l15/1209693072
10-01-2017, 20:19
ianlenco

Thanks for heads up Sean - I've contacted the seller so here's hoping.
10-01-2017, 20:43
montesquieu

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Originally Posted by ianlenco

Thanks for heads up Sean - I've contacted the seller so here's hoping.

I see neither Anthony nor indeed Marco has come on to talk about this one so I thought I'd attempt to provide some context here ... this is not one of Anthony's famous ground up creations (aka 'Copper Amp'), rather it's one of several Tube Distrinctions/AoS branded, modified versions of Chinese-made amps. That's not to say it isn't good, but while it uses some of Anthony's mods to the circuit, it still uses the original Chinese transformers and is therefore ultimately limited in what it can do.

I had one of Anthony's modded amps for a while (actually a modded Puresound P30) and it actualy saw off some serious competition ... this was not the same as this one listed on ebay - though I have heard one of this design and considered the one I had to be quite a bit better ... but while good, a Copper Amp it most certainly wasn't. (Copper amp is probably £5k plus - and you get what you pay for).

I think the price in this listing is ambitious I'd be looking about £750 sort of mark for this one if I was going for it. Something to bear in mind.
11-01-2017, 19:06
mikeyb

Toshiba SR 370 without arm £116 including postage.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089202852

I'm tempted but don't need it lol
11-01-2017, 20:10
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyb

Toshiba SR 370 without arm £116 including postage.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089202852

I'm tempted but don't need it lol

Looks like a good clean would bring the finish up to scratch. Got the lid and hinges too. Bargain at that price. Buy it and wait for a mission 774 to come up.

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11-01-2017, 20:15
mikeyb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigman80

Looks like a good clean would bring the finish up to scratch. Got the lid and hinges too. Bargain at that price. Buy it and wait for a mission 774 to come up.

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Lol, nah not needing another TT, have a spare 774 in the cupboard mind you ;)
11-01-2017, 20:27
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyb

Lol, nah not needing another TT, have a spare 774 in the cupboard mind you ;)

You'd get a buyer straight away at the minute. There are a few people on here waiting for one to come up.

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11-01-2017, 20:32
walpurgis

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyb

Toshiba SR 370 without arm £116 including postage.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089202852

I'm tempted but don't need it lol

Grab it somebody. It's the best kept secret in Hi-Fi, a top sounding turntable.
11-01-2017, 20:33
Distropix

Direct drive?? Thought belt drive the best?
11-01-2017, 20:36
mikeyb

Quote:

Originally Posted by walpurgis

Grab it somebody. It's the best kept secret in Hi-Fi, a top sounding turntable.

I would but I don't honestly need it, I already have a Michell Focus One sitting upstairs doing nothing. Which was an impulse buy lol.

This would end up doing the same and there's nothing about to usurp my modded 1210.

It's cheap, but it's never a bargain if you don't need it ;)
11-01-2017, 20:38
walpurgis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

Direct drive?? Thought belt drive the best?

Why would you think that Michael?

There is no 'best' type of turntable. Good belt drive, idler drive and direct drive designs can each offer great performance.
11-01-2017, 20:46
narabdela

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

Direct drive?? Thought belt drive the best?

Mmm, some deprogramming required here. :)
11-01-2017, 20:51
Distropix

I'm quoting my limited knowledge! [emoji2] Thought direct drive added rumble to the platter or vibration.. after I posted that I thought, hang on why are there are better qualified folk on the forum saying good things about said TT. I'm looking to replace the Pioneer PL-1120 was thinking Rega 3 level, how does the Toshiba compare to that?
11-01-2017, 20:56
walpurgis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

I'm quoting my limited knowledge! [emoji2] Thought direct drive added rumble to the platter or vibration.. after I posted that I thought, hang on why are there are better qualified folk on the forum saying good things about said TT. I'm looking to replace the Pioneer PL-1120 was thinking Rega 3 level, how does the Toshiba compare to that?

The Rega is not even remotely in the same league. I've compared them.

No rumble or audible noise at all from the Toshiba. Typical smooth direct drive silence.

This is a pretty hefty turntable by the way. It weighs half as much again as a Technics SL-1200. The motor apparently is the same item as used in the classic Pioneer PL-71, so it can't be bad.
11-01-2017, 21:15
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

I'm quoting my limited knowledge! [emoji2] Thought direct drive added rumble to the platter or vibration.. after I posted that I thought, hang on why are there are better qualified folk on the forum saying good things about said TT. I'm looking to replace the Pioneer PL-1120 was thinking Rega 3 level, how does the Toshiba compare to that?

In my humble opinion, I owned an Inspire Quest which is basically an improved Rega. It was brilliant but the Toshiba is twice as good. Easily. If you have the money for a decent arm I guarantee you'll be pleased with the Toshiba

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11-01-2017, 21:22
Distropix

A quick search for the Mission 774 tonearm is approx £200 is that a fair ball park? Is it a plug and play or do I need to grow my beard longer and learn Jedi soldering skills? Could my untrained ear tell the difference with my current set up (Celestion Ditton 33's and Sony TA FE530R amp)
11-01-2017, 21:31
walpurgis

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

A quick search for the Mission 774 tonearm is approx £200 is that a fair ball park? Is it a plug and play or do I need to grow my beard longer and learn Jedi soldering skills? Could my untrained ear tell the difference with my current set up (Celestion Ditton 33's and Sony TA FE530R amp)

You can still occasionally pick up a 774 for around £200, but they have been fetching a fair bit more here and there. (probably my fault :))

They are relatively easy to set up and there's a mountain of advice available here on the forum.

Yes. You would definitely hear a difference. To what degree would depend largely on how decent your cartridge is.

I've had the 774 sounding marvelous with a £1200 MC cart on it.
11-01-2017, 21:32
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

A quick search for the Mission 774 tonearm is approx £200 is that a fair ball park? Is it a plug and play or do I need to grow my beard longer and learn Jedi soldering skills? Could my untrained ear tell the difference with my current set up (Celestion Ditton 33's and Sony TA FE530R amp)

Sony make good amps mate. I have a 730ES and it sounds great on there.

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11-01-2017, 21:39
karma67

i would say that due to the fact there must be at least 12 of us on here alone that have the mission 774 on our ebay watch list you can expect to pay from £250 to £400 for a good one without the sagging counter weight.

ive not seen one on ebay for about 4 months.
11-01-2017, 21:45
Bigman80

Lol, we own them all !!!!!!!

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11-01-2017, 21:50
montesquieu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigman80

Lol, we own them all !!!!!!!

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ALL YOUR BASE BELONG TO US !!!

Actually not everyone here is a 774 lover, if it were me I'd stick a Jelco 750 D on it, far more flexible in practical terms, and more suitable for higher-mass cartridges. (And in my view a better arm but that's an argument I'm not going to win here!)
11-01-2017, 21:51
Distropix

The TT and a £300 ish 774 would be over what I'd planned to spend, slap a £1200 cartridge on it I'll be washing dishes for several lifetimes! Ignorance is bliss! Lol
11-01-2017, 22:02
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

The TT and a £300 ish 774 would be over what I'd planned to spend, slap a £1200 cartridge on it I'll be washing dishes for several lifetimes! Ignorance is bliss! Lol

It doesn't have to be a mission.

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11-01-2017, 22:04
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by montesquieu

ALL YOUR BASE BELONG TO US !!!

Actually not everyone here is a 774 lover, if it were me I'd stick a Jelco 750 D on it, far more flexible in practical terms, and more suitable for higher-mass cartridges. (And in my view a better arm but that's an argument I'm not going to win here!)

I flirted with the idea of a Jelco but got talked out of it.

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11-01-2017, 22:09
montesquieu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigman80

I flirted with the idea of a Jelco but got talked out of it.

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Slip of the fingers there when I wrote higher mass I meant lower compliance, it if of course the tonearm that's higher mass.

I'm actuallly a huge fan of the Jelco, out of the box it's a superb arm, but with one of the Ammonite Audio collars, possibly a rewire (copper is fine and much cheaper than silver) and bearing fettle at Audio Origami, it's a giant killer.

And lots of options as well, 9in, 10in, 12in, different arm weight combinations and none of the hassle you get with 'vintage' arms. Better than many, many of the older arms that people get all nostalgic over.
11-01-2017, 22:49
karma67

Quote:

Originally Posted by montesquieu

And lots of options as well, 9in, 10in, 12in, different arm weight combinations and none of the hassle you get with 'vintage' arms. Better than many, many of the older arms that people get all nostalgic over.

thats really refreshing to hear! particularly the last bit!
ive had 2 774 arms and whilst they are good,to me they just dont have the 'look' the cartridge always looks odd when mounted too the tiny block. aesthetics matter to me as well as the sound.
12-01-2017, 00:22
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by montesquieu

Slip of the fingers there when I wrote higher mass I meant lower compliance, it if of course the tonearm that's higher mass.

I'm actuallly a huge fan of the Jelco, out of the box it's a superb arm, but with one of the Ammonite Audio collars, possibly a rewire (copper is fine and much cheaper than silver) and bearing fettle at Audio Origami, it's a giant killer.

And lots of options as well, 9in, 10in, 12in, different arm weight combinations and none of the hassle you get with 'vintage' arms. Better than many, many of the older arms that people get all nostalgic over.

Ye, I thought I must've been a typo!

Hmmm. Got me thinking again now lol

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12-01-2017, 09:43
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyb

Toshiba SR 370 without arm £116 including postage.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332089202852

I'm tempted but don't need it lol

Ok, who bought it !!!!

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12-01-2017, 09:45
mikeyb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigman80

Ok, who bought it !!!!

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I told seller it was scrap and offered him £50 just to help him get rid of it :lol:

Kidding, I thought about it for ages but in the end I didn't need it so removed it from my watch list ;)
12-01-2017, 09:50
Distropix

Not guilty with tonearm and cartridge it would've been out of my price range.. think I'm in the hand-me-down category !
12-01-2017, 10:16
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyb

I told seller it was scrap and offered him £50 just to help him get rid of it [emoji38]

Kidding, I thought about it for ages but in the end I didn't need it so removed it from my watch list ;)

Lol, fair enough

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12-01-2017, 10:16
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

Not guilty with tonearm and cartridge it would've been out of my price range.. think I'm in the hand-me-down category !

Shame that. You could've hung on to it untill finances allowed but I understand. I'm not affluent and have to be savvy too.

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12-01-2017, 10:21
Distropix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigman80

Shame that. You could've hung on to it untill finances allowed but I understand. I'm not affluent and have to be savvy too.

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Yep there was a lot of humming and harring, the TT was a good deal but think my whole TT budget would be for just the tonearm lol
12-01-2017, 11:30
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distropix

Yep there was a lot of humming and harring, the TT was a good deal but think my whole TT budget would be for just the tonearm lol

Lol, not to worry. There will be others. I bought one with a SME 3009 a couple of months back so they do come up.

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12-01-2017, 12:41
Audio Al

Any budding DJs
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Disco-styl...EAAOSw5cNYa-aP
12-01-2017, 13:06
Nickfna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigman80

Ok, who bought it !!!!

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That would be me,just couldn't resist it:)
hopefully be with me next Thursday.

Now anybody know how i go about fitting a 750d to it?
12-01-2017, 13:30
Bigman80

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickfna

That would be me,just couldn't resist it:)
hopefully be with me next Thursday.

Now anybody know how i go about fitting a 750d to it?

Well done,. You'll love it. Weighs a ton and is rock steady on speed.

There is an AVID SME to Rega converter on eBay. I'll post a link if I can find it.

Not sure if that's a match?

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12-01-2017, 13:53
Bigman80

http://www.soundsupports.com/page9.htm

Speedy Steve may be able to do a better job if these are no good.

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