If the BBC had auctioned off all their LS3/5As themselves they could've kept Jonathon Ross for another year.Quote:
Originally Posted by prestonchipfryer
Swings and roundabouts I suppose.
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If the BBC had auctioned off all their LS3/5As themselves they could've kept Jonathon Ross for another year.Quote:
Originally Posted by prestonchipfryer
Swings and roundabouts I suppose.
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Originally Posted by rahds
Perish the thought. :)
I'd rather have chewed my own arm off than sit through something as putrid as Johnathan Ross :eyebrows:
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Originally Posted by struth
Ha ha, I can think of some choice words, the f'ing w'anker. ;) plus many many more.
If you plug them in, they'll sound even better! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Pair of DM5s. No grilles though.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-Bowers...item2c9c07eb90
Probably the best presented set of LS3/5As I have seen: ex-review sample, complete with literature and original packaging. But £6,200 is an absurd amount to pay - there are plenty of BIN offers at between £1,000 - £1,500 a pair; and even those prices are too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr sneff
Just what is it about the LS3/5As that commands these absurd prices? Is the BBC legacy, and if it is why don't other BBC designs fetch as much? Is it that the LS3/5As do offer the best SQ given their size? I don't know - does anyone?
This is the first time I've seen ancient Eagle stuff described as "audiophile" equipment. A more appropriate description would be 'knackered and nasty old cheapo separates'.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-x-EAGLE-.../121675895224?
Oi - my first proper hi-fi setup was an Eagle system handed down from my father. Nothing wrong with it at all, although I will grant you describing it as "audiophile" would have been a bit of a stretch!
Belongs in the bin.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Still 'nasty' though! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Beobloke
The "grilles" were actually just pieces of foam, never seem any survive. I made some wood frames covered with black acoustically transparent cloth, for my DM5's. They look pretty good.Quote:
Originally Posted by prestonchipfryer
This KT88 amp looks rather nice:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KT88-Tube-...item33a3258c6d
This of any interest to anyone?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3217774991...115%26_rdc%3D1
Nice but almost certainly dodgy.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Altec-1569...94858098&rt=nc
As is this from the same vendor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MFA-M75-Tu...item33a400f472
Bidding is nevertheless perky...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4311-c...p2056016.l4276
JBL 4311 for parts
Is that some kind of dance? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by struth
They'll require a fair bit of work, but doable if you know what you're about.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Nice speakers but getting he woofer replaced could be impossible. probably why they are for sale. Love the look thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
If these were nearer I'd definitely be after 'em...Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
If you put JBL 2213 into eBay, you'll find some of the 12" bass drivers available over the pond... and there is one for around £100 delivered.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
With regards the 4311's listed, depending on the cabinet & crossover condition, the mid and high frequency drivers can easily be found too, so this might not be such an expensive project as it might first appear. It'll be interesting to see how much these go for, they are not that far from me either so I'm resisting the temptation to have a dabble and if I were to be successful, have Paul @ RFC sprinkle more of his magic speaker dust on them... :)
are you trying to have a jbl harem Pete?;)
I wish Grant... but it breaks my heart to see these fantastic speakers in such poor condition, especially when with a bit of TLC they can sound so damn good :)
At the other end of the scale though and hardly a bargain either... although I'm not too sure about the baffle colour or the $2000 shipping... but :eek:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-4344-P...-/251985259371
Those are monsters. Silly money but, hey if youve got it and want them the why not....seen much more money wasted badly
Yes. You could always buy a pair of LS3/5As.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
If anyone is interested, the BBC had a staff purchase scheme I have already bought an A60 from an ex beeb studio manager, which was superb. He is now offering a near mint, hardly used pair of Rogers LS 3/5as. If you are interested. PM meQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
this bundle looks cheap at £25 with 2 hrs to go. A little investigation on hifiengine suggests the amp is a kA6000
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Stere...item2352577b0a
Crackers isn't it! Yes they are very good but not £6200 worth of good. Around the same price a a good pair of Quad57s might be reasonable but as they are going for under £600 these days, that is probably what they are worth soundwise. As I have said ad nauseum, I prefer my KEF101s after a careful comparison with my tutor's pair of Rogers at college. He used giant Tannoys at home but played us music at college with the LS35As. Enjoyable certainly but valued at cult levels not realistic prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
PS Whoops, just noticed Paul's post. If you think this is likely to affect your mate's sale, I'll delete it.
Obviously a connosser of wood. Perfect condition apparently those end cheeks:lol: I've seen naff stain and varnish before but not usually on an £800 amp
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-PM...item2c9be4d87f
ADC 10E mk IV
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADC-10E-mk...p2056016.l4276
This looks nice. CR Developments Kalypso integrated valve amp/phono stage near me too
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Mzc1WDUwMA...VdZ7D/$_86.JPG
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Mzc1WDUwMA...VdZ7L/$_86.JPG
That looks lovely Grant. I've heard a few CR Developments amps and each has sounded excellent.
I listened to one of their larger models driving a pair of Jean Marie Reynard 'Offrande' speakers (beautiful) years ago and I still rate that as one of the best sounds I've ever heard.
That one you've seen looks like an EL84 unit, so likely around 12 watts p/c output, but if it drives as well as a Leak Stereo 20 it'll be enough.
Apparently 15 good watts Geoff. has a phono stage fitted too. I guess I could get it for about £250; not that I really need it like...trying to talk myself out of it:eyebrows:
Sounds like a bargain.
Not HI-FI but thought i would give you guys the heads up we are selling a Vertigo Swirl version of Cressida "Asylum"
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cressida-A...item1c548cddc2
:thumbsup:
here you go grant,time to join the 774 club??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1517120273...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Oi! I've got my eye on that one. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by jamie123
that makes 3 of us then! :)
Cheers, for some reason ebay didnt notify me of this... think geoff has gotten to them:eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by jamie123
...and I have my eye one you ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
How very Spanish:eek:
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Pareja-de-alt...item35eb40fc54
GhastlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Gordon Steadman
Hmm. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordon Steadman
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hitachi-Di...p2056016.l4276
cheap tt if your near Leicester
I bought a brand new one early eighties. Unpacked it and checked it over. Very sloppy main bearing and slack arm bearings. I took it back and got a refund after a bit of an argument with the dealer. Bought a Technics SL-1800 instead, great little TT. Different league altogether for just a little more cash.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Maybe this will light your lamp
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORENS-td...item487f8c6716
Gumtree, not eBay. Tannoy Sensys DC2, dirt cheap at £140. In Kilmarnock.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/speakers/ta...ers/1119902483
Nah. Got three or four of those in the shed. Can't get on with 'em. The old Garrard SP25 III & M75S runs circles round 'em. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
No; Cant please you tonight :lol: I like them, they are nice old school decks...always did like idlersQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis