Who remembers these Technics Limited Edition from the 1990s?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336187668124?
Not a fan of blingy equipment usually but I wanted one just because it's so over the top.
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Who remembers these Technics Limited Edition from the 1990s?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336187668124?
Not a fan of blingy equipment usually but I wanted one just because it's so over the top.
Bold move by Technics, turntable industry was on its arse around that time. I wonder how much it sold for back then, and how much a standard non-blingy version went for.
An SL1200 was £450 in 1995 - I think the blingy one was around £700.
Goodness they look awful! :spew:
In the right context would match, say atop this Pioneer Elite stack for example:Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
https://i.ibb.co/Q7Y3XvGh/e62fccf92c...7d046e4c63.jpg
Interesting Heco speakers from the 1980s
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254641581126?
Untested, can't even be arsed to wipe the crud off them, but still asking the thick end of two grand.
They are hideous.
And an extra £450 to have them shipped from Spain - just lash them onto some empty oil barrels and leave them on the beach at Calais, someone will bring them across the channel for free.
There is a certain "je ne sais quoi" about them, the barrel thing could work out! :lol:
They could stuff them with cheap baccy and fags from the Calais hypermarket too. Double win.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
A pair of Castle Trents for £15? Don’t mind if I do!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5e27afd107.jpg
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Originally Posted by Roy S
Would have been rude not to! I’ve always fancied a pair of Castles, how do they sound (if you’ve got them yet?)
Now that is a bargain - well done! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
They do voices very well, perhaps a little light bass wise but that might be the source. Will try them on the end of the Luxman later for shits and giggles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
These were from a local charity shop ‘sold as seen’, the fact that the grills were still present and in good condition was a good indication that they’d been looked after.
Recently picked up a SoTM sMS-200 Neo Ultra for £520 from Fleabay , must say it's met and exceeded my expectations.
These are a bargain currently, if you happen to be anywhere near Cobham... Ruark Templar, and apart from the usual fading due to having their grilles on (and a badge missing) they look in great condition.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/136745408...Bk9SR7K4hozRZg
They were about £700 new around 25 years ago or maybe a bit longer ago than that. Not a cheap speaker.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
I got some for £130 about 20 years ago from some rich bloke in Manchester (TT Turbo and an M5 in the driveway) who was selling up prior to emigrating.
This made me smile, not the optimistic price, but the vision of one extremely frustrated person, hands dripping with glue, attacking the speaker with a Dremel.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376719418...Bk9SR8DcqIbcZg
Well at least the seller is being honest. He probably repaired the speakers whilst listening to a certain Rolling Stones LP. ;)
We can't be certain it was a bloke, it might have been "Some Girls" :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Either way it was Dirty Work and presumably The Last Time they will attempt such a repair.
Hope so - the only way they could make it look worse was if they were to Paint it Black.
That would really Mess It Up (now having to trawl the depths of their catalogue!)
You're probably right. I only hope that 'repaired' speaker will keep going and Not Fade Away :)Quote:
Originally Posted by spm
Instantly go from nothing to being a major player in the exciting world of hi-fi hoarding:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187645085...9ecf4e5c15a82b
Is that similar to your bedroom full of gear?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
There is absolutely nothing there of interest to me!
He has more speakers and...that's it. I sold two sets of speakers recently so I'm down to just 9 pairs. (10 if you count the pair out on loan).Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
I also have fewer obsolete satellite receivers than he does.
Isn't there a UK satellite signal any more now everyone's got cable or are they just based on an obsolete technology? I see our local Turkish cafes all have dishes so I presume there's still Turkish language channels available.
I wouldn't mind the air rifle with the telescopic sight but I wouldn't want to have to take away all the electronic dross with it.
I think there are still satellite channels available but those receivers look properly old.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
The Italian tailor that used to be down the street from me, he had Italian telly via satellite, in his back room. The dish is still there although the shop closed more than ten years ago now.
The one under it with the wooden stock is a BSA Airsporter underlever. That's a classic that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
Not eBay, not a bargain, not hi-fi related - featured in the Popbitch newsletter, and too good not to share - apparently not someone from TOWIE - maybe a footballer?
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properti...hannel=RES_BUY
Who says money can't buy taste? :lol:
I heard that Stevie Wonder did the interiors.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Don't like it at all, the outside either.
I was looking at this one the other day, not far from me but the location is excellent. It also needs redecorating but it's a bit cheaper than yours:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properti...hannel=RES_BUY
Their outdoor bathtub has a bad leak. That won't be cheap to fix.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Take away the flat screen TV and that’s my granny’s house, circa 1990! I love how the stair carpet got a photo all of its own, like it was one of the desirable features, but yes, a bargain and a good project for someone! I reckon that would be double that down here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
RAM 200 Speakers. Look to be in fabulous condition and with original boxes - I doubt you'll ever find a pair this nice again... I can only speculate, but if the 200's are as good as the 150's I have then these would be a total bargain (well, depending on what they go for of course!)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/157607248145
They look box fresh. Not sure what this is about though:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
'We except card bank transfer are cash in collection only'
I thought that was a tad odd, but plenty of good feedback, guess doesn't want PayPal - I'd collect anyway, and pay cash. (If you're reading this Mrs Alex, I won't be buying any more speakers. Absolutely not. No, not me. :whistle: )Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
If they were near me be hard to resist.
Two of my clients are based near Sutton. Must be due a visit, soon... :whistle:Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Got to nurture those clients and if some speakers should happen fall into the back seat during the course of the day, that's hardly your fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Brentwood is prime West Ham and Spurs player territory and we're in the transfer window, so that'd be my bet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Bit ugly. But looks aren't everything, as Mrs. P often tells me :)
How is the preamp powered, or is it passive? Otherwise I like it. :)
It's a "passive controller". Says so on the back. Is Michi a prestige arm of Rotel, like TAD Laboratories is to Pioneer?
It's passive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I always wanted that combo since it came out in the early 1990s. I'd buy it if I was still working.
Ah - I should have looked more carefully! :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Stocked Michi back in the day and it wasn't up to much.
Gorgeous I think! (The Michi!) So yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Based on the looks and reviews, so did I, but...Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
That's one pair of ears I would definitely trust! So if Dave says no, it's a no from me...Quote:
Originally Posted by hifi_dave
Anyway, I've got to save my money for those RAM speakers I'm not going to be buying... :whistle: