ah well thats a different story then,a good buy and welcome to the club,ive got some big changes planned for mine soon.
ah well thats a different story then,a good buy and welcome to the club,ive got some big changes planned for mine soon.
My System
John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
Location: KY - Scotland
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I'm Mike.
One sale on eBay doesn't mean much and should never be a guide price, now if several have sold at that then you're talking, that TT had been up for sale before 3 or 4 times and was withdrawn, then put back on at let's say, a different price to what the original auction was possibly going to end at, seller withdrew it before it ended, so I think someone told the seller it was worth a lot more than it was originally going to sell for, which going by previous sales was optimistic, it reappeared a week later at more than double then it sat on eBay for the next few months at the latest asking price. I was going to bid on the original auction but it was pulled before I got the chance.
There's another one for sale on eBay minus the plinth and arm for £1500 and has been for months. It might sell once it drops to about £600- 700 otherwise it's going to sit there a very long time.
The mint one that sold from Germany is probably more reflective of the right value.
I know on here most forum users pretty much know what something is worth second hand, unfortunately there are lots of people out there that see something on eBay at a certain asking price and go wow I've got one of those look how much it's worth! Sorry, asking price on eBay isn't what something is worth, it's the selling price people need to look at.
But I will also say this, if someone wants to pay whatever price is asked then that's up to them, as long as they enjoy that purchase then cost is irrelevant.
Location: KY - Scotland
Posts: 5,465
I'm Mike.
Location: KY - Scotland
Posts: 5,465
I'm Mike.
My System
John Wood KT88 Amp.
Paradise Phono Stage
Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Sony X555ES Cd Player
Yamaha NS1000m Speakers
Hi John,
I have heard both of these TTs, in identical plinths and with identical PMAT1010 tonearm. Same cartridge, same everything.
The comparison was done in my own system and with material I knew really well.
I had the option to swap my SP10 for the TTS8000, and having long been an admirer of the Sony, certainly longer than the SP10, I felt quite sure I would take the option and make the swap, untill I did the comparison.
They may be two super high quality turntables but I definitely preferred the SP10.
There will always those that have a different opinion and I respect that, their money, their decision.
Location: KY - Scotland
Posts: 5,465
I'm Mike.
Yip totally agree, I must admit I nearly said something too in case full asking was paid and could have backed out, but then I thought as Grant said it's worth what someone is willing to pay. I bet it cleans up nice and plays great. Have been tempted to try one myself but I'll stick with my modded Techie just now ( famous last words, I've nearly listed 3 or 4 times in the last few months )
In fact I've recently contemplated selling the whole lot and using the cash for something else
Location: KY - Scotland
Posts: 5,465
I'm Mike.