Classic/bargain must have hi-fi / AV kit

[HereBeMonsters]

k-ink said:

HereBeMonsters said:

I read somewhere that the original PlayStation, if left turned on for 48 hours, produces an amazingly good sound. Probably the usual snake oil though...

I have heard you can use them for transports.

Like to carry your CDs around in? Surely that gets a bit bulky after a while, as each machine can only hold one disc?

[telecat]

Lost_BMW said:

I still have my two box DNM Primus pre amp and separate power supply but haven't used them for years since selling the Musical Fidelity "something' (can't remember the numbers but it sounded very good; better than their Typhoon which I bought later and didn't rate) and moving to a single integrated amp, unfortunately. Would it be worth servicing to sell on?

I still listen to Wharfedale 708s which I bought nearly a quarter of a century ago as I never found a faintly affordable alternative that has as clean and sweet a treble (I hate tinniness and sibilance on vocals or 'bright' sounding strings, brass hi-hats, cymbals etc)

As I'm soon to move and it's time to revamp my equipment (+ the cabinets have neen scuffed and scratched over time so look a mess) does anyone have a recommendation for alternative amps and speakers I should listen to in the medium price range?

Try Sugden or Creek Amps on the Transistor front, it also might be Worth looking at Valves. I'd look at Audio Note, EAR/Yoshino or Audio Research if the budget can stretch. Speakers to match, Proac, Audio Note or the smaller Living Voice. Again the budget could go though the roof fairly quickly if you buy new. If you are sticking to a budget then Audio Innovations S500's with Snell or Audio Note speakers or even Impulse H6 or Lali. the S300 is a smaller lower output version but it is rare.

[Lost_BMW]

telecat said:

Lost_BMW said:

I still have my two box DNM Primus pre amp and separate power supply but haven't used them for years since selling the Musical Fidelity "something' (can't remember the numbers but it sounded very good; better than their Typhoon which I bought later and didn't rate) and moving to a single integrated amp, unfortunately. Would it be worth servicing to sell on?

I still listen to Wharfedale 708s which I bought nearly a quarter of a century ago as I never found a faintly affordable alternative that has as clean and sweet a treble (I hate tinniness and sibilance on vocals or 'bright' sounding strings, brass hi-hats, cymbals etc)

As I'm soon to move and it's time to revamp my equipment (+ the cabinets have neen scuffed and scratched over time so look a mess) does anyone have a recommendation for alternative amps and speakers I should listen to in the medium price range?

Try Sugden or Creek Amps on the Transistor front, it also might be Worth looking at Valves. I'd look at Audio Note, EAR/Yoshino or Audio Research if the budget can stretch. Speakers to match, Proac, Audio Note or the smaller Living Voice. Again the budget could go though the roof fairly quickly if you buy new. If you are sticking to a budget then Audio Innovations S500's with Snell or Audio Note speakers or even Impulse H6 or Lali. the S300 is a smaller lower output version but it is rare.

Cheers! I'll do some searching to find dealers of some of these that are close enough to visit over the next few weeks. I had already thought about Proac speakers having heard good things about them, or perhaps the Spendor A6, A5 or SP2s. Amp wise I think I'll contact DNM re. a service/ upgrade and ask their advice on whether the pre amp is more suited to transistor or valve amps.

[900T-R]

telecat said:

Try Sugden or Creek Amps on the Transistor front, it also might be Worth looking at Valves. I'd look at Audio Note, EAR/Yoshino or Audio Research if the budget can stretch. Speakers to match, Proac, Audio Note or the smaller Living Voice. Again the budget could go though the roof fairly quickly if you buy new. If you are sticking to a budget then Audio Innovations S500's with Snell or Audio Note speakers or even Impulse H6 or Lali. the S300 is a smaller lower output version but it is rare.

On the valve amp front I'm still rather chuffed with my Audion Sterling (especially after having had it supercharged with a Border Patrol valve choke regulated PSU)- and I've seen the iconic Silver Night on the 'Bay go for £720 which sounds like a total bargain. Art Audio amps would be worth a look, too.

Got a pair of well used Living Voice Avatars for a grand from Definitive Audio (the makers) last year - fantastic speakers with valve amplification.

[Ecurie Ecosse]

Quad 405 power amps are good value, and respond well to fettling. I'm bi-amping 2 Net Audio versions at present.

Linn Kaber speakers can be had for reasonable money, as can Keilidhs. You can then build your own active crossovers if you wish.

Don't forget the Sony Walkman Pro WMD-6C. I could never part with mine. I also love my Sony TCK-611S Dolby S tape player.

Arcam Alpha 5 CD players are also good buys and can be tuned up.

Philips CDi players are good for their transports.

[SuperBaaaad]

In my bedroom, I have an old Rotel Amp from the 70's - used to be my dad's but he didn't use it do I cleaned it up and it works great!

Looks very similar to the top part of this separates stack:

[AlexC1981]

I'm not a hifi man, but that looks

[Bonefish Blues]

900T-R said:

telecat said:

Try Sugden or Creek Amps on the Transistor front, it also might be Worth looking at Valves. I'd look at Audio Note, EAR/Yoshino or Audio Research if the budget can stretch. Speakers to match, Proac, Audio Note or the smaller Living Voice. Again the budget could go though the roof fairly quickly if you buy new. If you are sticking to a budget then Audio Innovations S500's with Snell or Audio Note speakers or even Impulse H6 or Lali. the S300 is a smaller lower output version but it is rare.

Got a pair of well used Living Voice Avatars for a grand from Definitive Audio (the makers) last year - fantastic speakers with valve amplification.

Good choice sir - seriously considered these in OBX form before going for my Zingalis.

[theboyfold]

Finally had a chance to sit and sift through this thread, loads of Googling to be done!

However, ebay doesn't throw up hits for lots of the stuff mentioned, what are the other good online resources for used hi-fi kit?

[TonyRPH]

theboyfold said:

Finally had a chance to sit and sift through this thread, loads of Googling to be done!

However, ebay doesn't throw up hits for lots of the stuff mentioned, what are the other good online resources for used hi-fi kit?

2nd hand hifi links:

http://www.greenhomeshop.co.uk/

http://www.steveshifi.co.uk/

http://www.usedhifishop.co.uk/

http://www.hifitradingstation.com/

http://www.bigearsaudio.org.uk/

http://www.lampizator.eu/ (for tweaks to old CD players and dacs - marvellous site)

Enjoy.

[Mr_Yogi]

theboyfold said:

Finally had a chance to sit and sift through this thread, loads of Googling to be done!

However, ebay doesn't throw up hits for lots of the stuff mentioned, what are the other good online resources for used hi-fi kit?

Try this tread:
AVForums Ex-Demo and 2nd Hard Hi-Fi Thread

Some of the links may be out of date but it's well worth a rummage through

[mickrick]

I still have a Sony CDP101 cd player (Weighs a ton!) and a couple of keff C60's in my shed.
I think I'll put them in my garage when it's built.

[Mark34bn]

I will soon be selling -
1 pair Kef C30
Denon TU260L Tuner
Target 5 shelf equipment rack (black)

Parents are getting rid and having an all in one 5.1 surround system. It's all my old stuff anyway, they inherited it when I upgraded.

[theboyfold]

Thanks for all the links guys, plenty to keep me going there!

mickrick said:

I still have a Sony CDP101 cd player (Weighs a ton!) and a couple of keff C60's in my shed.
I think I'll put them in my garage when it's built.

I'd be more than happy to store them for you if you are tight for space

Mark34bn said:

I will soon be selling -
1 pair Kef C30
Denon TU260L Tuner
Target 5 shelf equipment rack (black)

Parents are getting rid and having an all in one 5.1 surround system. It's all my old stuff anyway, they inherited it when I upgraded.

I have a very similar tuner and I think the very same rack!

[gilla]

anyone interested in an exposure pre-power combo 18/21 I think, not used in years and sitting in my cupboard - having a clearout as i'm moving in a few weeks...

[stevieb]

telecat said:

Classic Hifi??

Speakers, Mission 70, 734 and 735. Tannoy Dual Concentrics, Kef Uni-Q, Heybrook HB1, JPW P1, Linn Kan and Isobarik, Impulse H1, H2 and H6, Snell Type K, JII and E, Yamaha NS1000.

I had a pair of Mission 735 when i turned 18. There servered me well over the 10 years i had them. Sold them on Ebay in Perfect condition for £500..

Now i have a Pair of B&W 683 as my main Speakers in my living room..

Steve

PS I still have a pair of Mission 731LE in my bedroom. I can not still find anything to beat them for less than £300

[Digger]

If anyone spots a pair of Mission 751's can they let me know?!

[stevieb]

Digger said:

If anyone spots a pair of Mission 751's can they let me know?!

you cant beat the old Mission Build Quality.. The new ones since they have been taken over have gone down hill

[mickrick]

theboyfold said:

Thanks for all the links guys, plenty to keep me going there!

mickrick said:

I still have a Sony CDP101 cd player (Weighs a ton!) and a couple of keff C60's in my shed.
I think I'll put them in my garage when it's built.

I'd be more than happy to store them for you if you are tight for space

I live in Mallorca

[Lost_BMW]

After an enforced move back to a one room 'home' (pending divorce) it pains me but I've no room for my stuff so if anyone is interested in the classic DNM Primus pre-amp and power supply two box combo or even a pair of scruffy but excellent sounding Wharfedale 708s let me know (no point on EBay I suspect . .)

I can remember with such fondness my old Linn Sondek LP 12, DNM, Musical Fidelity P170 and 708 set up. Beautiful sound; ah, the good old days!