Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

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22-08-2017, 21:38
Berni217

Quote:

Originally Posted by montesquieu

I finally got the compliance data 30cu horizontal, 6 vertical. So how does that work with arm matching? You need a lightweight arm horizontally and a heavy one vertically. Tracking all less than 1g. Sounds tricky.

Not as knowledgeable on this technical stuffs Tom. Needs a heavier counterweight on the Jelco though.

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22-08-2017, 23:11
Bigman80

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152672589584

Alphason HR 100s

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23-08-2017, 03:43
karma67

Quote:

Originally Posted by montesquieu

I finally got the compliance data 30cu horizontal, 6 vertical. So how does that work with arm matching? You need a lightweight arm horizontally and a heavy one vertically. Tracking all less than 1g. Sounds tricky.

i think thats the reason for arms/tt damping being more suited for this cartridge
23-08-2017, 08:48
walpurgis

Decca FFSS arm on TD124 board. £365 seems rather exorbitant?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECCA-FFSS....c100276.m3476
23-08-2017, 16:34
walpurgis

Take a look at this guy's listings. Is he taking the piss, or just a complete knob? :scratch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DVD-bobby/...8AAOSwfVpYuzGz

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAmplifier...4AAOSwB-1Y72MS

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Styli-10yp...AOSwIWVY%7Ec4g

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sub-tj3/25...0AAOSwrhBZD0MX

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speakers/2...EAAOSw2yRZlYYe

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Screen-cov...AOSwIWVY%7Ec4g
23-08-2017, 16:46
hifi_dave

How does that work ???

He doesn't say what any of it is, doesn't give proper pics and expects some idiot to 'buy it now'. What is the point ?
23-08-2017, 16:48
walpurgis

Quote:

Originally Posted by hifi_dave

What is the point ?

Beats me. Maybe he's not all there?
23-08-2017, 16:51
hifi_dave

But, but, but, it costs money to list..:scratch:
23-08-2017, 17:50
killie99

I haven't paid for listings for years, I get 100 free listings every month.
23-08-2017, 17:56
Vinyl turner

Hmmmm... his rating is 97+% with good feedback ??

He must be the head honcho of a 'Walter Mitty' sect ! Supported by his followers.
23-08-2017, 22:05
Oddball

Perhaps he thinks the mystical wording and way out pictures , (and his preoccupation with feint marks that are just so real feint as you wont actually complain about them !! ) will lure the Audiophiles ,in search of the Holy Grail ,into parting with the spondooliks ??
23-08-2017, 22:45
montesquieu

Quote:

Originally Posted by hifi_dave

But, but, but, it costs money to list..:scratch:

Money laudering?

Though I suspect the 'knob' theory to be more likely.
23-08-2017, 23:04
WESTLOWER

Quote:

Originally Posted by montesquieu

Money laudering?

Though I suspect the 'knob' theory to be more likely.

Just a complete dick.
24-08-2017, 04:08
drSM

not eBay but on a site in Malaysia
http://www.hifi4sale.net/t60854-tann...t-200-w-n-used

these look v cool. Pricey tho
24-08-2017, 14:11
walpurgis

Quote:

Originally Posted by walpurgis

Some serious money being asked for this Decca Mk.III catridge.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECCA-FFSS...53.m1438.l2649

I've noticed the prices climbing steadily for these. Got a couple myself, Another wise investment! :)

This Decca listing ends in less than a day. It'll be interesting to see if it sells at the price.
26-08-2017, 18:04
Audio Al

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Rare...IAAOSwN7NZl~Mr

Nice :)
27-08-2017, 08:30
Pete The Cat

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL...UAAOSwkX9ZmcVx

Not seen one of these before - gorgeously engineered '73 Japan-only Pioneer. Prepare to drool...

Pete
27-08-2017, 08:39
cre009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete The Cat

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL...UAAOSwkX9ZmcVx

Not seen one of these before - gorgeously engineered '73 Japan-only Pioneer. Prepare to drool...

Pete

That one looks vaguely familiar to me. Think I may have seen a post about it somewhere not far from here.
27-08-2017, 08:39
Audio Al

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete The Cat

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL...UAAOSwkX9ZmcVx

Not seen one of these before - gorgeously engineered '73 Japan-only Pioneer. Prepare to drool...

Pete

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...table-For-Sale

:)
27-08-2017, 08:45
Pete The Cat

Aha ! Haven't visited the forum for a week or so, must keep up to date in future :)

Pete
27-08-2017, 08:47
karma67

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete The Cat

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL...UAAOSwkX9ZmcVx

Not seen one of these before - gorgeously engineered '73 Japan-only Pioneer. Prepare to drool...

Pete

i have, im looking at it now on my table lol
27-08-2017, 17:31
spendorman

B&W speakers, one bad bass unit:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-DM2-Sp...-/391866273118
27-08-2017, 20:32
Pete The Cat

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie123

i have, im looking at it now on my table lol

I was using a PL-71 in my main rig until I came across an Elite Rock 2. Loved the midrange of the Pioneer, preferred the bottom end and flexibility of arm choice with the Rock.

Good luck with the sale.

Pete
29-08-2017, 16:35
dantheman91

Another plain greed listing - sound great but but the surrounds of the cones are shot so how can they be worth £50...:scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-S...UAAOSweQBZpYny
31-08-2017, 03:44
alphaGT

Quote:

Originally Posted by dantheman91

Another plain greed listing - sound great but but the surrounds of the cones are shot so how can they be worth £50...:scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-S...UAAOSweQBZpYny

I wouldn't take them if they paid me $50! Reminds me of some Sansui speakers I owned in the early '80's. 6mm plywood box, no division between drivers inside, no internal braces. Tiny magnets on the rear of each speaker. Pure junk.

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31-08-2017, 10:17
Oddball

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphaGT

I wouldn't take them if they paid me $50! Reminds me of some Sansui speakers I owned in the early '80's. 6mm plywood box, no division between drivers inside, no internal braces. Tiny magnets on the rear of each speaker. Pure junk.

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Playing on the Technics name ,I dare say!! Not too far from me , but the last pair of speakers I bought like that , some Akai's , I paid a pound for , to save them going in the tip.
31-08-2017, 11:47
The Black Adder

Densen DM-10 MKII here for a stupendous price.

Nice things these (I've had one) but not worth £900 - 30 watchers all most likely watching to see it will go at that price... lol - Tut Tut

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Densen-DM10-mk2-amplifier-/252814378623?hash=item3adce9467f:g:NnkAAOSwzN9ZexX x
31-08-2017, 12:55
southall-1998

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Black Adder

Densen DM-10 MKII here for a stupendous price.

Nice things these (I've had one) but not worth £900 - 30 watchers all most likely watching to see it will go at that price... lol - Tut Tut

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Densen-DM10-mk2-amplifier-/252814378623?hash=item3adce9467f:g:NnkAAOSwzN9ZexX x

Well what do you expect! That is emporium hi-fi for you!

S.
31-08-2017, 18:06
karma67

dig deep people!
i reckon £580

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alphason-H...19.m1438.l2649
31-08-2017, 18:07
karma67

and why not get the tt to go with the arm?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alphason-S...19.m1438.l2649
01-09-2017, 12:08
karma67

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie123

dig deep people!
i reckon £580

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alphason-H...19.m1438.l2649

Not far out, it went for £580
01-09-2017, 13:28
martian sunrise

erm...
01-09-2017, 19:46
Barry

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie123

Not far out, it went for £580

IMO the money would have been better spent on this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beautiful-....c100010.m2109
01-09-2017, 20:20
montesquieu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

IMO the money would have been better spent on this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beautiful-....c100010.m2109

Don't know about better - the Alphason is a superb arm - but I must say I have always quite fancied this arm on looks alone. Not quite sure what cartridges it would be best with though.
02-09-2017, 13:33
Beobloke

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

IMO the money would have been better spent on this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beautiful-....c100010.m2109

Seriously?!
02-09-2017, 19:24
Beobloke

Decent looking Nakamichi Dragon CT turntable...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nakamichi-...gAAOSwOu5ZpYiJ
02-09-2017, 21:19
Barry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beobloke

Seriously?!

Well put it this way, I would rather spend £550 on a Grace 714 than on the Alphason.

The Alphason is a fine arm, but the arm tube/headshell always looks to me as if it was made in a school metalwork class.
02-09-2017, 21:23
karma67

as opposed to one that looks like its been made in a school woodworking class :lol:
02-09-2017, 21:28
walpurgis

I've rather taken a liking to the looks of the Abis SA-1 tonearm.

http://i65.tinypic.com/2v9f5sg.jpg
02-09-2017, 21:31
Barry

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie123

as opposed to one that looks like its been made in a school woodworking class :lol:

Touché Though they have made a damned fine job of it.
02-09-2017, 21:31
Macca

Reminds me of The Terminator after all his skins been burned off.
02-09-2017, 21:32
Barry

Quote:

Originally Posted by walpurgis

I've rather taken a liking to the looks of the Abis SA-1 tonearm.

http://i65.tinypic.com/2v9f5sg.jpg

Agreed. It got a good review in HFN.
03-09-2017, 10:45
walpurgis

Asking prices for Philips 9710M full range speakers are getting very silly. Over £420 asked here, excluding shipping, VAT & duty. It is a US listing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-of-vi...oAAOSwBoZZdjOg
03-09-2017, 11:01
Beobloke

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie123

as opposed to one that looks like its been made in a school woodworking class :lol:

:) :)
03-09-2017, 16:29
Marco

Quote:

Originally Posted by walpurgis

I've rather taken a liking to the looks of the Abis SA-1 tonearm.

http://i65.tinypic.com/2v9f5sg.jpg

Looks near-identical to the Dynavector tonearms, one of which Martin T (ex of this parish) uses. I presume that Abis are rather like Jelco, in that they make arms for high-end manufacturers to essentially 're-badge' as their own?

Marco.
03-09-2017, 16:31
Marco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

IMO the money would have been better spent on this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beautiful-....c100010.m2109

That's hideous, Barry - I'm surprised at you!

Wooden arms have never floated my boat - too flimsy looking and low-mass for my needs. I prefer the more 'agricultural' variety! ;)

Marco.
03-09-2017, 16:49
walpurgis

Are they insane? Garrard DD75 turntable, bid up to £322 so far. Ends shortly. I wouldn't give more than £20 for one, if I even wanted it!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ga...kAAOSwy5BZngh0
03-09-2017, 17:04
southall-1998

Quote:

Originally Posted by walpurgis

Are they insane? Garrard DD75 turntable, bid up to £322 so far. Ends shortly. I wouldn't give more than £20 for one, if I even wanted it!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ga...kAAOSwy5BZngh0

It'll outperform your DD turntable.

S.
04-09-2017, 12:35
Barry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco

That's hideous, Barry - I'm surprised at you!

Wooden arms have never floated my boat - too flimsy looking and low-mass for my needs. I prefer the more 'agricultural' variety! ;)

Marco.

A lot less 'hideous' than the Alphason IMO, and far more professional looking - but then we ought not be swayed by looks alone. Wood has very good damping properties, but has only been used in a few arms (the only vintage arm that come to mind is the ADC 40), but I believe there are some recent modern arms that use wood (the Schroeder (?)).

I suspect it's more difficult (expensive) to fashion and drill out a wooden arm than it is to bend a metal tube.
04-09-2017, 12:48
Barry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco

Looks near-identical to the Dynavector tonearms, one of which Martin T (ex of this parish) uses. I presume that Abis are rather like Jelco, in that they make arms for high-end manufacturers to essentially 're-badge' as their own?

Marco.

It may look superficially similar to the Dynavector, but the Dynavector is a bi-axial arm: the pivot for vertical motion are not co-located with those handling horizontal movement. As such the Dynavector has a considerably lower effective mass in the vertical plane (~ 6g I think), than it does in the horizontal plane (~30g).

Whilst the Abis does have slightly dissimilar values, they are closer (19/26g vert/horiz) because the pivot points are closer.

The Abis is made for a Japanese distribution company called Silbatch' presumably on an OEM basis. I could well be made by Jelco (who I suspect also make the Ortofon badged arms for Ortofon, but I could be wrong).

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