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My first good amp was Champagne gold. A Rotel RA-611, which I loved and had for years (so was the Luxman R-600 receiver that replaced it). Now I only buy black gear. Fortunately (speakers apart) all the equipment I've wanted has been black, apart from the graham Slee phono stages (I forgive them 'cos they're so good and are small enough not to be noticed).Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rega-El8-/...item1c451a33e8
I use these speakers and really rate them . They're a bargain at this price.
They are super speaks ,pity they are pickup onlyQuote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
Yes, I spotted those too whilst poking about on eBay. Rega speakers tend to have that speedy, dynamic character that light, stiff coned speakers do. A bit like JBL and Triangle jobbies. If they were nearer, I might be tempted at that price.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Lovely looking vintage Rotel kit:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rotel-Ra-6...item1c4510c234
A bargain second system maybe ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-UD-M...item233fb282b3
One to watch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Vinta...item486c89e6f7
I wondered if someone would find those... BUGGER!!! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
:D
These are potentially good if reality matches the description: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/gale-gs401...item3a9628420c
Don't know anything about these but dependant on reserve they could be a bargain
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-End-A...item3f3ba2202e
Oh dear, these seem to have ended up on my watch list somehow... :stalks: :D
They should fit right in with your requirement for something not too big! :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by synsei
Shush, Jo might hear you... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
It's only a matter of time :) :punch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Authentic-...item43bca110b3
What's on your watch list? It's not those Bose cubes is it :stalks:Quote:
Originally Posted by synsei
or did you just miss out on this :lol:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Western-El...vip=true&rt=nc
:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by BTH K10A
Just showed Jo those Audio Nirvanas and guess what she said? Ah well, back to the drawing board I guess... *fumbles with a couple of tin cans and a length of string* :ner:
Bose Acoustimass and cubes it is then:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by synsei
I'd have a rethink on the Dorsets Dave. They're not too big, not that dear and there are tricks to get around the ABR bass, not that it'll be bad anyway. ABRs work well enough in the old Celestions.
Aha, potentially I now have two pairs to consider. Watch this space...Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Geoff, if I do end up with a pair I may need to pick yer brain for a little info some time if that's okay. Happy to furnish you with my phone number or I could call you if that's agreeable. I'll get back to you if this pans out via PM's... ;)
Sure Dave. Happy to chat anytime, just let me know. :)
Are the DC's in the Dorsets 8" or 10" drivers Geoff?Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
10", very similar to the Eaton 10" HPD chassis. You'll be happy to know that both units feature rubber surrounds and won't rot away.
I had noticed, t'is a good thing... :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNj...T7KDA/$_57.JPG
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL...p2056016.l4276
This deserves a humongous photo. Absolutely gorgeous... :stalks:
Nah, this is far nicer (HATE that bloody ‘faux rosewood’ look the Japs seem to love):
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/540/7Gl51y.jpg
Marco.
Unfortunately the finish on that PL-570 is also fake plastic vinyl veneer... I know 'cos I just sold one ! :D
I think it is the type of faux-finish that Marco objects to as opposed to faux-finishes in general. I agree with him that the 'Rosewood' effect looks particularly nasty.Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
Indeed, Martin. It’s that shiny fake ‘rosewood’ I hate with a passion, often seen on Jap T/Ts, especially when it’s combined with gold bits - PUKE!! :spew:
I prefer turntables to look more ‘sober’/understated and less blingy. Each to his or her own, though!
Marco.
Oh I see :doh: It was an example... Well then, I agree.
... Can you tell I've run out of coffee ?
Well I like it so there... :ner: :D
Lol… Fully automatic though, so it’ll sound pish! :D
Marco.
If it sounds just as pish or more so than mi SL5 then I'll take it with huge, dangly knobs on... (they'll be gold knobs of course) :yesbruv:
Heh-heh…..
Marco.
This should hit that nail quite nicely. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Decent B&O. Just needs a cart.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-VINT...item35db776a9e
Always wanted one of those
Nice Sony as well...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-PS-43...item33943bd9be
Well it's not Hi-Fi, but this appealed 'cos it made me laugh. Might buy one as it's in keeping with my character.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1308288240...84.m1423.l2649
Shouldn't that be your 'ability to Tannoy complete strangers'
You're such a wag Andrew. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by RMutt
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Originally Posted by RMutt
ooooh! I liked that reposte.
Holy moly when did Raphaelite start producing amps that look superb ?! ... And so many :eek:
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/doukmall/Fa...=p4634.c0.m322
I've got this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raphaelite...item3a966c3f0eQuote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
Sounds bloody marvellous. Cost me getting on for £500 with shipping & duty. A lot of dosh for 4 watts per channel perhaps, but worth every penny. It drives my big Tannoys OK. Those 6V6 valves have a sound of their own!!
These look very nice indeed . Will they run on 240V . I have an AG500 which outputs a steady 230V , would this be suitable ?
Good choice Geoff, fantastic understated styling which is rare for a Chinese company.
Brian, according to the description you have to request the 240v model which will take an extra 3 days.
Thanks James , I've saved these in Ebay :)
It's the most 'valvey' valve amp I've ever heard. Sweet, lucid and lush doesn't come close to describing it properly. I have very neutral Class A EL34 valve monos for 'correctness', but the little Raphaelite is at the opposite end of the sound spectrum. Accurate? Perhaps not, but it's gorgeous. It will eventually be driving high efficiency full range drivers in horn cabs (not Tannoys for a change)!Quote:
Originally Posted by istari_knight
Sounds right down my street :D
Cute looking Denon direct drive TT:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Denon-DP-3...item1c4464ec52
Interesting example of that rarely spotted beast, the 'Casseiver':
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Pi...item58b46a5ecb
So much to go wrong in one box! Or rather, so much HAS gone wrong!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Macca