Bargains on ebay?

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Originally Posted by Andre

The 57's would work as they are front radiating.They don't hit restrictions like the later dipoles. People moan about bassless Quads but you stack a pair & everything will be apparent. I've even seen triplets per channel

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Despite the 57's having acoustic absorbing material fitted on the back of the speaker, and so have reduced rear radiation, they still like about 3 foot of clear space between them and a solid wall.

Agree with you about stacking 57's - absolutely sublime, the sense of presence is palpable. Unfortunately I simply do not have the room for such an arrangement in my living room. :(

Regards

Peter Lindley (from Spalding) had a design using a pair of stacked 57 Quads (he demoed at many audio shows, including Heathrow). He modified, re-built, and designed his own electronics..mostly amplification, though he did have a pair of his own speakers called New Age.

The stacked Quads were awesome but way to big. Sadly I think Peter is dead now which is a real shame, as he was a very talented designer. When his wife died in the early 90s he didn't cope well and turned to drink (very heavily). Not heard anything about him in many years...anyone know?

For about 6 years (1989-1995) it was magical...I for one miss you Peter.


Regards D S D L

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Originally Posted by Andre

People moan about bassless Quads but you stack a pair & everything will be apparent.l

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Naturally i would have to agree with you Andr'e

Rega Mira -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rega-Mira-ampl...item2305682eb9

Darned good integrated with a musical sound and great phono stage...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A-R-Cambridge-...item439d715cc1

A&R Cambridge 'HA10'..looks like it's plugged to take it's power from the 'A60' but a dedicated PSU was available..I used to use this or the Lentek years ago, i used to prefer Lentek just minst yer..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TUBE-TECHNOLOG...item3caa5e566c

Tube Technology are no more, so no backup and no spares for any of their products....:doh:

Yes that true but who relys on back up spares these days. i don't expect to even be able to source a new Lazer for a CD player a few years old machine who ever they may be

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Originally Posted by Andre

Yes that true but who relys on back up spares these days. i don't expect to even be able to source a new Lazer for a CD player a few years old machine who ever they may be

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Well whatever, it didn't sell even at a starting bid of 99p!

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Originally Posted by barry.d.hunt

Well whatever, it didn't sell even at a starting bid of 99p!

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Yes they did he finished it cancelled bids probably cos someone offered a price

http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI...m=260556346988

The whole reason i refuse to spend lots of money on gear is because regardless of how much it costs it throw away consumer electronics at the end of the day. I buy the best sounding buget gear, if it breaks down i don't give a fuck.