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BBC equipment auction
There’s a few tasty bits and pieces in here! Nagra and Studer reel-to-reels, assorted studio monitors (Qty Rogers, Chartwell, Harbeth LS3/5A monitor loudspeakers, 2 pair Harbeth LS3/5A monitor loudspeakers).
Worth a quick browse, I’d say:
https://www.ppauctions.com/auction/3...chives-phase-1
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I'll have a browse later when I'm less busy, could be interesting.
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These BBC sell offs seem to happen all the time. Got to wonder how much equipment they had. With that and the stupid salaries they pay it's no wonder there's no cash left to make decent programmes. Or buy the rights to any sport that's actually worth watching.
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i'd be worried as to condition tbh if they are selling stuff. its probably knackered... ok if you get it cheap and your handy of course
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It never goes cheap at those auctions.
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I know 3 people who bought BBC reel to reels from the PP auctions... All were shot. They used their kit until the end.. Then stored it away.Originally Posted by struth
So... Caveat Emptor!
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It all depends on the gear. R2Rs will obviously get used a lot and being largely mechanical will wear out; especially the heads. Loudspeakers on the other hand will probably be OK apart from cosmetic signs of wear and tear.
I bought my Nagra R2R from a seller of used professional gear. I think they were (are?) called Future Film Services, and my Nagra IV-S was bought for less than £500 and is in excellent condition, despite having been used.
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Spot on sir.
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