I have searched out Three Items over the Past 2 Years, but not all are searches that have extended back so far.
Item one,
OTA, fully refurbished OTEC R Treble Panel, ESL 57 Speaker. ( Never Found a Pair that the 'OTA' Supported, follow up investigation of the refurb works were proven, at any price ).
My search is now very much reduced.
Item Two,
One for Ollie, Ortofon Vienna, never found a genuine offer, but subjected to
'Four Blatant Fraud Attempts'.
I Recently managed to get a very good alternative MC to the Vienna. The route to achieve this was much friendlier and not in any way insulting through Scammers getting involved.
I think with more run in time on the Alternative MC, a fairer final analysis will produce a more convincing statement, that a search for a Vienna is not so critical.
My search is now very much reduced. ( On this one, I will happily accept Snoozers are Losers, if a Vienna ever appears).
Vintage Japanese DD TT's, I have searched the Globe for Quality Models, I do not know any models proved functioning, in the Brands I am investigating, that can be found in a reasonable condition and working for the much less than a £1000.
Taking into account many on offer will be a absolute punt, as there will be no valuable vendor communication and no returns allowed, and considering the TT is of a Vintage Status, there is a lot of risk for ones hard earned funds.
To be able to purchase a proven working Vintage TT, is real peace of mind.
I bought my SP10 from what I will say, was a Shed Clearance Individual, the seller was savvie enough to investigate values, and was hoping for top dollar for what I was viewing as a very suspicious looking item, in relation to feeling any confidence about how it would function, it was a junk item in my view.
I was extremely fortunate to have had Angus take on my old beaten SP10, and after many head scratching moments, Angus had trouble shot his way through numerous complications, to bring into the fold a perfectly overhauled functioning TT.
I am looking for a SP10 for a friend at present, they will not commit to any models I am presenting for their assessment, as they are not willing to take a punt on any models I am finding within their budget, as these are risky purchase options from foreign countries.
If they were to increase the budget, then UK models will come onto the list.
The recent purchase in discussion of the TTS 8000 was a clear and calculated assessment, the buyer has made a purchase he is very satisfied with, as his purchase criteria was met.
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Originally Posted by karma67
