Horribly coloured old relics.Quote:
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Horribly coloured old relics.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
The ditton 15's are well worth grabbing i have a pair....Love themQuote:
Originally Posted by 57charles
Each to their own but after 40 years of listening I can confirm that they really are not worth the effort.Quote:
Originally Posted by dantheman91
What effort? They sound quite decent for the money they fetch. I had my first set maybe forty years ago and liked them. Picked up the occasional pair now and then since.Quote:
Originally Posted by 57charles
i thought they were pants too,ms pageant series2 are a much better buy for the money.
Your house must be like the Tardis , Dan;)
Fair few bits Anto & more too come If i can find it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Oddball
+1....Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Dismissed - i will always have a pair in my collection..Quote:
Originally Posted by 57charles
Walpurgis - my estimation of you is really going down - these really are coloured and quite nasel ' cup in hand sound' - I'm really disappointed in you - thought better of you than this.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
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Originally Posted by 57charles
This is really not fair so one is not allowed to like a pair of speakers without getting this anymore i think an apology is in order Geoff is a well respected member here and knows a lot and is a valued member downgrading own for simply voicing and opinion is rude...Quote:
Originally Posted by 57charles
Geoff's recommendations have been pivotal in getting my system to the point it's at today. Not only that, but he's a thoroughly nice guy and been nothing but a gentleman since I've been on this forum.
I sincerely hope this was tongue in cheek and the context has been lost in the text.
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When they were first released I wanted a pair of Ditton 15's, but price was out of my league. Many decades later, I bought a second hand pair and I must confess, I was disappointed, slightly boomy bass, a muddled midrange and possibly needing a supertweeter. I acquired several other pairs, all were similar. However, they do produce a reasonable sound from just a few watts, so probably providing a good match for a budget system. I am talking about the original 15 that uses the Celestion HF1300. I have no experience of the later model that I believe uses a soft dome tweeter.
Not to worry. We each have our opinions.
Well said Geoff :)
+1 [emoji106]Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
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The Mordant Short Pagents were a much later design (the '80s) than the the Ditton 15s (the late '60s). When I was staring out, I considered buying a pair of Ditton 15s, but couldn't really afford them, so I built a pair of similar sized speakers following a Wharfedale design using the Wharfedale RS8/DD chassis.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamie123
Come on Geoff , Buck up !!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Changing the subject,
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I’ve been watching this preamp for a year I guess? A very long time, he hasn’t budged on the price in all that time, but I’m sure a decent offer might seal the deal? It’s a nice looking unit with all the tubes, remote and factory boxes. Why has it not sold? Should I avoid it? Or should I make the offer for around $1250? Anyone have any experience with this model?
Russell
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Decent pair of Tannoy Eatons in Scotland. £550 or offer.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-Ea...cAAOSwnVhaLZlp
I had to look up 'Berriedale' - it's in Caithness. Collection only. One for the next Tom Cruise movie I think, 'Mission Impossble' whatever the number is.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
If you haven't been to Berriedale then maybe it's worth a trip as you can experience the "Berriedale Braes".
It's the steep hills as they plunge down to a river crossing at the bottom of the valley, on a bike especially my VFR they are great fun, in a van loaded up with furniture including my Tannoy Cheviots it was much more hair raising, it's one of the few places in the UK with run off areas all over the place on a main road (A9).
Been through there loads of times up and down to Orkney.
A trifle nippy and snowed in at the moment I'd guess.
I was looking at complete stereo systems earlier on the Tree of Gum. Used to enjoy finding a nice older system that had a decent amp and maybe turntable !
I cant get over how in the last few months that anything that even may resemble something half decent is priced at the top and above.
Shyte Technics systems at 250 quid when in reality they are budget fare that £50 is more than adequate :rolleyes:
Demand seems to have run riot and supply of good cheap tack ,dried up lol
The same goes for most decks and amps. Then the week after ,you see one go ,really cheap :doh:
Just as well as my mancave has enough crap in it already:D
As I've mentioned before. Prices for older British Hi-Fi are crazy in Japan. A Quad 306 with a $1099 asking price!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUAD-306-....c100005.m1851
Missed a Lumley Phase 2 on gumtree last night £300 when i checked this morning it was gone..
Oh well will probably be on ebay before long at £650 i bet you....If not well someone did well i got to it 5 mins in but dont need it and have to be realistic...
The seller is happy to drop them at my sister's place in Lanarkshire as he is coming down to Edinburgh for New Year.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobvfr
I guess I then have the hassle of getting them from Lanarkshire to Berkshire but that shouldn't be insurmountable. I wonder if Tannoy Coatbridge could spare a couple of boxes?
Anyway I bought them! Have fancied a play with 10 inchers for a while, I've had lots of permutations of 12 and 15 inch golds and hpds .... need to complete my education.
I've got an extra set of crossovers Tom, if you need.. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by montesquieu
I'm picking mine up from Paul at RFC tomorrow morning. excited.
Tom can you clear your inbox. Adey
What a mess. What a price!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/speaker-b...item41d5852aa0
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Originally Posted by walpurgis
You forgot one more. What a dork!
S.
Funny I was just thinking this is approx my standard of woodwork. Which is precisely why it always costs me whenever I need anything more than a hole drilled (and even then ...).Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998
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Originally Posted by walpurgis
wouldn't it just be easier to go buy a pair of B&W DM1's ??
Well The Trio KT 5300 has arrived Sounds Excellent - Pulling in all stations on FM , AM yet to be tested..
Best Bargain Yet
Bad Picture below
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F232593754365
Looks nice!
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More loony pricing. Rogers Ravensbourne amp at £475! I don't care how nice an example it may be. It's not worth anywhere near that much.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fully-ser...kAAOSwhgJZYoPw
The slightly smaller Ravensbrook amp sounds sweeter and is easier to find.
The example is a early production, never got on with the Ravensbourne amp, but the Ravensbourne FET2 tuner is very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I agree, Ravensbrook amp is sweeter than Ravensbourne.
I've not tried a Ravensbrook, but I always thought the Ravensbourne was a dreary old thing. It also annoys me by having a combined on/off switch and volume control!
The Ravensbrook is a nice little amp. I had one in a second system driving a pair of AR4xa speakers and the pairing was excellent.
Interesting...but high risk...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Finished-....c100022.m2048
Pete
Why high risk? Jerry has one I believe, seemed very pleased with it. Douk Mal also sell them and have a reliable reputation.
I was reading it as a Linsley-Hood Class A design being badged as a Krell, which didn't get me off to a good start. I guess we all have different levels of risk. Still interesting though.
Pete
That's what it is. It comes with a variety of daft brand badges, but the amp itself looks decent enough. I've noticed that the main component parts are available separately and fairly cheaply, so at the moment, spares can be sourced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete The Cat
Mmm...temptation...
Spares: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DoukAudio...item3d11e077aeQuote:
Originally Posted by Pete The Cat
There's a link to the mains transformer too.
Douk has an interesting site. Worth checking out his other items.
I was looking for a small amp for occasional use in another room. I might take the plunge on Douk in the new year (not sure I'd get away with it this week ;) ).
Cheers :cool:
Pete
I still swear by the Denon PMA-350 SE as a great back-up or second system amp. They are easy to find and sound quite remarkable for the money, reliable too. Typically around the £70 mark on ebay. There are a few happy users on AOS and I've owned a couple too. Sounded great driving my Tannoys.
Made me smile anyway...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vacuum-Tu...AAAOSwWv5aNGR6