Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

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Originally Posted by montesquieu

Indeed it's a belt-driven idler I believe (as indeed is the TD124). I could be very tempted by this if it wasn't a hike up to Wolverhampton. Gorgeous looking thing.

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Happy to hold on to it for you. I'm in Wolverhampton so could see it working too.

Thanks for the offer Oliver that's very kind of you - I'll have a think and be in touch by PM.

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Originally Posted by Beobloke

I agree its nice but I'm not convinced it's direct drive. The four speeds make this unlikely and many Braun decks of this era were hybrid belt/idler drive. In addition, various places online purport to sell a belt for it...

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It's not, but too be fair to the seller the range are often (incorrectly) cited as 'direct drive'.

I have owned my PS500 since the early 80's and it has performed exceptionally well .. and still does. Only repair in that time being the bizarre piece of string used to activate start up.

A desicated pre-amp?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Studio-Cr...53.m1438.l2649

Bet it sounds like a dried up old prune.

And he still managed to spell it incorrectly desiccate is the correct spelling although as we know he means dedic.......

Sansui Alpha AU a907DR

Serious velvet glove power house flagship from Sansui. Regarded as one of their best.

Very rare in UK spec and sought after.

Stonking build and quality - 32kgs dual mono construction, top grade electronics, 2 x 160w @ 8ohms :eek: Neutral, natural and detailed - a stunner - you'll wait a long time for another.

If I didnt already have my new AU a707 DR (one down ) I'd be sorely tempted to snag this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sansui-In...QAAOSw-b9axjGZ

Vintage seventies Mordaunt Short MS235 speakers in Birmingham. Bit of a classic these. £125 or offer! Worth grabbing.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mordaunt-...oAAOSw10haotW7

Stone cold bargain - Brand New Ortofon 2M Black £275, free postage - surely this will fly https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ortofon-2...0AAOSwoGNazmPA

Hmm I’m very wary these days of sellers photos not showing the tip or cantilever.

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Originally Posted by jamie123

Hmm I’m very wary these days of sellers photos not showing the tip or cantilever.

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I thought that too, and the stylus guard is wrong colour [emoji6]