I've always loved the styling of them. I'm half-tempted to take a punt on that pre-amp and see if I can match it with the power amp sometime down the line.
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I've always loved the styling of them. I'm half-tempted to take a punt on that pre-amp and see if I can match it with the power amp sometime down the line.
Well, they were Philips' top of the range line at one point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Fancied a pair of these for the last 30 years. Heard them on the end of a Rega 3 and Nait 1 - and was astounded by what came out of them. Anyway, finally got a pair for a bargain £30.
Aye they use a stocking grill like the 'Pageant 3' & 'Festival 3' the wooden trim on the top just plugs with studs, you then just simple pull their pants down.. Kef also used the stocking grill in the '70's/'80's with their 'Concorde', 'Celeste' & 300 series models with the trumpet stands
Any idea how the bottom section is attached Andre'? There's 4 holes which appear to be for a mounting plate for stands. And the felt feet don't appear to hide any holes. I suppose it must be attached from the inside.
I have a pair of the Carnival 3s, cost about £35 (was I robbed?) and they're not bad. I'm using them at the moment, while I finish the big speakers. No real bass, which is no surprise, but the cheap Audax tweeters let them down a bit, IMO. The tweeters used to sell for about £5 each, back in the day, and are a bit raw, which is why I never used them in any of my builds. Still, one of the speakers survived falling down the loft ladder with just a couple of tears in the sock, so probably good "student speakers". I wonder what other components would qualify?
However, I used them with a Vincent 993 power amp for a few days, and the bass was suddenly astonishing!
Well there didn't seem any shortage of bass listening to Pink Floyd's Time. And the dynamics and attack of Phil Collins But Sereiously… just left me in shock. I'm pretty sure the room played it's part.
More Bass you need the 'Pageant 3'.. I still prefer the Aesthetics of the earlier 'Mk.I&II' in this range.. However the daddy was the 'Signifers'.
I can't remember how the bottom comes off i never tried. The wooden top is fitted on with studs & sockets just like a standard speaker grill would be fitted. The sock grill has a pull string like at the top..Not had a pair of 'Pageant 3' since the early 90's i do still have a pair of 'Mk.II's though. That 'DSB-208' bass unit is a good un..
More IMF's http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1413443751...84.m1423.l2649
They're local but I wont be bidding.
I have a pair of mint Pageant's Series 2 in one of my systems... just incredible, astonishingly good. They are getting more expensive lately but a long way to go, price wise, before their bargain status is defied. That's how good they are.
I've not heard one but if its anything like the babies of the range it'll be worth the £60 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIO-KA-25...item43cc4c8196
Yep that's why i kept mine. You just need to sort that crossover out..Quote:
Originally Posted by Xapito
I know everything about those brown faced 60's Trios'. I can tell you that 'KA2500' is a gud un.. You must service these, every single one i bought was noisey.Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
Ive been a naughty boy today, something was incomplete so i spent some cutter mi bruvvers sorting it out so i could have a good nights sleep, just one more thing ive hopefully won when i get home from work toneet.
:D
Andre, I'm about to recap the cross in the Pageant's. You mean a regular recap or change something in the network?
Felipe, its the inductors... They are terrible. Without a doubt the poorest I have ever seen :D
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...ps280a7472.png
Please note that C2 in the LF section [lower] should read C3 :doh:
Yes, people are beginning to latch onto these. Not surprising really, they are one of the nicest sounding compact (ish) speakers of their time. A future classic that's for sure (still prefer me Tannoys though).Quote:
Originally Posted by Xapito
I won these could not help myself. I got one for each room nar :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Barbarian
'33'/'FM3'/2X'50E'
'33'/'FM3'/'303'
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-33-Ph...vip=true&rt=nc
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quad-FM-tu...vip=true&rt=nc
They look really nice Andr'e. Not dear either.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Barbarian
Lovely job ! You know I had a bid on that FM3... Sorry, I pushed the price up for you.
Aye i was suprised i actually put an high bid of £120.00 for the '33' as i was at work when it ended..
DM4's came today... They are the later version & completely spotless.
I'm very happy :cool:
A 12 volt power supply with one bidder so far:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Linear-Pow...item2c86de06b8
That will be perfect for a wide range of 12 volt devices and the seller should have a selection of power tips to fit different makes of kit, if not just ask me for some.
Looks he is clearing out his system.
Rock n Roll bruvverQuote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
:flasher:
:yesbruv: Pics to follow... That 60's Trio receiver also sounds fantastic, needs a service naturally but holy smokes those fella's knew what they were doing... How come I'm only just finding out !?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Barbarian
Well done - they look to be in good nick. Will you be using them André, or are they to be put on show as hi-fi "sculpture"?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Barbarian
Hi BarryQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I think im going to use the '50E's set in the main system, the '303' set in the spare room but not decided yet..
You never asked :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
They knew how to make a good sounding Phono stage in the early models..
Cant argue with that. The weeney 1000uF output caps are limiting low frequency output to around 50Hz I would guess... There's literally nothing below that but otherwise its really good, just sounds like music - To say I'm impressed would be something of an understatement !
Will be keeping an eye out for more of its ilk :)
I may be showing my ignorance here but for copper shielding to be effective doesnt it have to be earthed ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-CD...item2ed43b8964
Not necessarily, it will still shield.
very nice Andre' and only up the road from meQuote:
Originally Posted by The Barbarian
Are you sure ? I'm going on shielding electric guitar innards in a past life where they had to be earthed... Just putting the copper tape in there alone did squat.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Agreed. Unless the shielding is earthed, it will just "float" electrically; acting as an equipotential surface and offering no shielding or screening properties at all.
Cool :thumbsup: you've saved me from egg on the face... I've always laughed at people that wrap copper tape around cables / equipment chassis and neglect to earth it.
Thats why the old 'KA2000' {Brown Facia}/ 'KA2000a' {Silver facia} were extremely popular in their time.Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
Yes, lovely little amps. They've always been so ignored by most. The sound quality is not that much different to the original Sugden A21, in other words, very good. Transparent, sweet and detailed with no nasties at the top end.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Barbarian
Completed listings shows they sell on average for under £20... I shall have to get my hands on one.
:rolleyes:
Damp Shed for 17 years.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Vintage-...3D351110656566
The only thing those Quad IIs are good for is putting in the skip! Look at how the bitumen potting has melted and leaked out of one of the mains transformers!
The valves might be worth a tenner if they are Mullard and GE MOV (KT66).
I reckon they'll fetch £200.
Lovely little '60s retro system. Seeing Arena stuff on display in our local upmarket department store was what started me off in this game. Don't suppose the receiver's up to much these days, but the speakers look like Scan-Dyna A25s, which of course were marketed in the USA as the classic Dynaco A25. Seriously good.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3312616043...84.m1423.l2649
Pair of Dynaco A25: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3214570534...84.m1423.l2649
Very good [underrated] speakers these... No foam rot to worry about either.
James:
If you ever come across the Dynaco 'QC-1 Quadaptor' unit they are fun to play with loike..
Is that like one of those Hafler thingys ?
:lol: Yeh David Dynaco Hafler
http://audio-heritage.jp/DYNACO-SCANDYNA/etc/qd-1.html
Didn't realise he was the man behind Dynaco :doh:
Explains a lot.
A fair price for those that like them or just want to try a pair http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-S...item43cc84fba1
Go on you know you need them..It's will bore a hole in yer it does me.