Originally Posted by 57charles
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This is really not fair so one is not allowed to like a pair of speakers without getting this anymore i think an apology is in order Geoff is a well respected member here and knows a lot and is a valued member downgrading own for simply voicing and opinion is rude...
Pre and Power Amplifiers
Quad 33 Pre with Quad 303 Power Amplifier
Loudspeakers
Quad ESL 57 Loudspeakers
Speaker Cables / Interconnects
Basic Copper Speaker Cable / Cheap Interconnects / -10DB Attenuators
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Technics RS D550
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1967 Ferguson 3218 - MONO
Revox A77 with Teac :S X8 MK Loudspeakers
Geoff's recommendations have been pivotal in getting my system to the point it's at today. Not only that, but he's a thoroughly nice guy and been nothing but a gentleman since I've been on this forum.
I sincerely hope this was tongue in cheek and the context has been lost in the text.
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When they were first released I wanted a pair of Ditton 15's, but price was out of my league. Many decades later, I bought a second hand pair and I must confess, I was disappointed, slightly boomy bass, a muddled midrange and possibly needing a supertweeter. I acquired several other pairs, all were similar. However, they do produce a reasonable sound from just a few watts, so probably providing a good match for a budget system. I am talking about the original 15 that uses the Celestion HF1300. I have no experience of the later model that I believe uses a soft dome tweeter.
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I'm Geoff.
Not to worry. We each have our opinions.
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Well said Geoff
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Brian
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+1 [emoji106]Well said Geoff
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A mainly digital setup with a musical amplifier and endearing 1970's speakers. A CD player that hardly ever gets used and a turntable that is good enough to remind my how enjoyable my old vinyl is. Some cables and things.
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The Mordant Short Pagents were a much later design (the '80s) than the the Ditton 15s (the late '60s). When I was staring out, I considered buying a pair of Ditton 15s, but couldn't really afford them, so I built a pair of similar sized speakers following a Wharfedale design using the Wharfedale RS8/DD chassis.
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Come on Geoff , Buck up !!!
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Changing the subject,
I’ve been watching this preamp for a year I guess? A very long time, he hasn’t budged on the price in all that time, but I’m sure a decent offer might seal the deal? It’s a nice looking unit with all the tubes, remote and factory boxes. Why has it not sold? Should I avoid it? Or should I make the offer for around $1250? Anyone have any experience with this model?
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