Bargains on ebay? (Part 2)

**struth** · 03-10-2016, 21:20

Looks like a bar

**Barry** · 03-10-2016, 21:30

Originally Posted by struth

Looks like a bar

Yes - the quilted front is a bit 'tacky'.

montesquieu · 03-10-2016, 22:09

Originally Posted by Barry

Judging by the appearance of the 'console' it looks like it was taken from an up-market '60s nightclub. Who these days would use Decca cartridges for DJ duties? (By the way the counterweight of one of the arms is missing.)

But given the value of the individual items (2 x Quad 33/303, 2x Garrard 301, 2x Tannoy speakers and 2x Decca ffss arms with Mk.II or Mk.III cartridges), the asking price is not too absurd.

Sadly not Tannoys according to the listing but Wharfedales which changes the equation rather a lot ... if they were corner GRFs which at first glance they appeared to be well now that really would have been a bargain.

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**walpurgis** · 03-10-2016, 22:17

I think they may be Tannoys. The cabinetry looks right, even though the grille cut-outs are unfamiliar (could be pretty early, Silvers/Reds?). The Wharfedale Airedales I've seen have the grille cloth extending across the minor side angles.

**struth** · 03-10-2016, 22:30

Ive seen airdales like that before

**walpurgis** · 03-10-2016, 22:48

Strange. I just looked at the listing again and the picture showing the speakers has disappeared. Maybe whoever is selling is also reading our chat.

By the way. The vintage Airedales I know look like this:

Note the vents to the top and main driver low down, plus the grille covered top openings.

Just checked again and the speaker shot is back. Weird!