Coolio :)
Marco.
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Coolio :)
Marco.
Got 'im!
Sid Chaplin - but he doesn't have a website.
43 Lime Ave, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 3PA
sidney@tradradgrilles.freeserve.co.uk
(01702) 473740
Nice one, Chris. I'll save the info. Have you used him before?
Marco.
No, but a friend has had quite a lot of stuff from him (quite some time ago) as he was into messing about with old wireless sets and radiograms. He also sells all the hardware like hinges, catches, feet, handles and stuff like that - as well as the vinyl type coverings for re-upholstering cabinet work of radios.
Marco if you really can't find what you want, there's a lady in the Netherlands who specialises in reproducing old fabrics. I think she works best with a sample piece but I bet she can also work from a photo.
http://www.corrienmaas.nl/Engels/hoofdframe.htm
They're actually very good speakers if you put a decent amp up their bottoms. Mini-T amps need not apply as I remember them to be inefficient.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Cheers, Chris - linkypoos bookmarked! :thumbsup:
Indeed. I don't see the copper amp struggling too much (unless they have some really nasty impedance dips)...Quote:
Originally Posted by MartinT
Marco.
Not quite Marco. My Maxims are the Maxim 3s from the 1990s in a proper vinyl wrap black ash finish - none of this real wood teak nonsense! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Seriously, though, the original Maxims are very impressive - it's just a shame that they fetch such silly prices these days, as you'd be looking at a miniumum of £300 for a decent pair.
I've actually owned two pairs - one cost me £1 from a car boot sale and the other £3 from my local dump. I wish I'd kept them now!
Ah, lol... It would be the 'real' ones that I'd be interested in :)
Either that or a nice pair of Leak Sandwich:
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/7...aksandwich.jpg
Bear in mind that, in this particular instance, genuine 1960s aesthetics matter more than absolute sound quality.
Marco.
The Leaks did cross my mind but I thought they might be a bit big for a kitchen. I saw a pair the other day - they were a pretty nice price too! They may still be available if you're interested.