I seem to remember a Tandy there. Can't remember visiting it though. I used the long gone Ealing Broadway one a few times.Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998
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I seem to remember a Tandy there. Can't remember visiting it though. I used the long gone Ealing Broadway one a few times.Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998
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Originally Posted by walpurgis
I can't even vaguely remember the Ealing Broadway branch.
There was also a big cash converters shop, right on the other end of West Ealing. This was at a time, when LS3/5a's was selling for £30!!!!
S.
Mainly EMI I think, but memory on that is a bit hazy!Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
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Originally Posted by walpurgis
I remember Les at RTVC really well, they did a lot of god drivers in there. I bought lads of Son Audax from them at one time. I frequented Edgware Road a lot in those days, the best place for real hifi parts.
I remember a shop in Acton, my Dad took me there a couple of times, but I can't remember the name. They also used to advertise in magazines. It might have been RTV Acton. I might find a few old Practical Wireless magazines to check.
I remember a shop in Acton, my Dad took me there a couple of times, but I can't remember the name. They also used to advertise in magazines. It might have been RTV Acton. I might find a few old Practical Wireless magazines to check.
Just got Practical Wireless out, April 1965, page 1175, avert for Radio and TV Components (Acton) Ltd, 21 High Street Acton W3. This particular advert is for a portable radio, the Elegant Seven at £4.4.0
always gobsmacked at how these arse wipes actually think that peeps will believe their bulls doo doo...Quote:
Originally Posted by southall-1998
I had been watching these for a few days and as I went to see the mighty Wrexham play Cheltenham ( Boo) , I forgot to place a max bid of £50!!
Was it a bargain ?? :scratch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Celestio...p2047675.l2557
Quite cheap but they are not vintage Celestions unless mid 1990s now counts as vintage. Which it doesn't. That range had mixed reviews and post-dates Celestion's move to China.
Always liked the idea of these bookshelf speakers:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-rare...-/321849727059
Always liked the idea of these bookshelf speakers:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-rare...-/321849727059
Stereo post:lol:
I remember those. Never heard any though. Bet they sound awful! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by spendorman
Surprised that these didn't sell (look closely)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TDL-ELECTR...p2047675.l2557
May be OK as firewood though. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Puffin
Kindling at bestQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I had a pair and, to be fair to them, they're not all that bad. Sticking them amongst the books on your bookshelves and surprising visitors with them is great fun, though!Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
I've never heard them, but seem to remember a review that quite liked them. I do have a pair of Videoton Minimax II's, not too bad, could do with a better tweeter.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Just noticed, the ones in the listing look like they need new surrounds on the bass units.
On slightly different lines was the Rogers Wafer Speaker, I had these on home trial from Rogers just before the beginning of production, quite liked them at the time.
These look quite interesting and may make a nice multiple driver full range speaker
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2915538525...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
They look the same series as the ceramic magnet version of the 9710 driver. The sound quality should be really nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Ive got an offer on them, but dunno if he will take it... may be 5" versions of the 8080m4
Well did you get these Grant ? :)
It was accepted brian lol.
Ut will be sn interesting project methinks
Nice one sir :D
If you build speakers with these make sure you can carry them :lol:
A wee line array OB might be interesting.
Sounds good Mr T. Probably need 2 people to carry them though :D
It's not proper hi-fi unless it takes two people to carry it.. :-)
Hah ! True True :lol:
Thats why i own junk.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ali Tait
I have considered an open design so you never know. But they will fit in the rogers cabs should i wish them to. Its a bit down the line as i will be doing the Rola ones into the Dovedale cabs first i think. They may be very nice.
You'll be moving into the shed soon Grant :lol:
Got 4 sets of speakers in spare room and 2 empty sets in kitchen so plenty room yet
:D
Bugger. I deleted on of your posts Grant. I was trying to reply and quote then needed to edit and messed things up, sorry about that.
Anyway. As I was going to say. I built some big folded horn cabinets for speakers this size years ago, using two driver in each. It worked a treat. Very punchy with proper bass.
No worries Geoff... Easy done. Yes a folded horn or similar is an option.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
IMF ALS40 in Wrexham. These are great fun. Wicked bass output. Getting rare now.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMF-ALS40-...3D131592558201
Very sad. And as for the description, words fail me...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB
It has seen better days aint it. terrible how folk treat nice stuff......get their money too easy.
If ever the words ' ... it's OK I'll wait for a better one' were appropriate .....Quote:
Originally Posted by shane
User Name : Thirdtime......Unlucky:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by shane
Ah. I was looking for a nice pair of bookshelf speakers for the bedroom. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by hermit
Hope you've a big bookshelfQuote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
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Originally Posted by shane
It amazes me how people can have their equipment in this condition. It would drive me nuts! I'd have to strip ever part of that to restore it to its original beauty. Or am I a bit OCD :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Such a shame though. This is such a great TT but I wouldn't pay the amount it's managed to reach on bids due to its condition.
yep,id have a bid if it was £50,its too high for the state of it.
Shame he's only got one-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Westrex-We...3D321850516821
Not really Jamie. The important turntable parts look OK. I'd sell the arm, bin the plinth and lid and make a new base. If the bearing was knackered I'd turn a new one up on the lathe. Any half decent machine shop could do it for a modest cost. The bearing is likely to be OK anyway. They seem to last.Quote:
Originally Posted by jamie123
I know I know.... I'd have them in a flash if I could fit them in..... :doh: :(:(Quote:
Originally Posted by hermit
Is that what you say to all the boys? :eek: :D :eyebrows:
Marco.
Anyone near West Yorkshire fancy a bit of a bargain. Just gone on Gumtree some 35 minutes ago......
https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-ster...ble/1132291450