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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2015 12:09:52 GMT
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- Please keep them related to Audio / Hi-Fi items or music / media - Please describe the item and/or preferably display its picture - Posts just containing a link are valueless and will be removed - Keep the thread directly related to posts and avoid off-topic wibble
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Post by istari_knight on Feb 6, 2015 12:41:27 GMT
I'll go first  A very nice pair of World Design WD25A here. Built from a DIY kit they look nicely put together, designed by Peter Comeau of Heybrook & Mission fame [amongst others]. They are based on the classic and hugely underrated IMO Dynaco/Scandyna A25 which use an unusual arrangement known "aperiodic loading" whereby the woofer breathes through a resistive membrane basically making a woofer in a small cabinet act as if it were in a large, sealed cabinet. Not only do they sound good they are remarkably easy to drive, well worth a try if your amplification is of the featherweight category.  |
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Post by John on Feb 6, 2015 12:43:34 GMT
Yes nice speakers and well worth a punt
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Feb 6, 2015 14:13:20 GMT
+1. Have heard these at previous Owstons, they are one of the most unboxy box speakers I've heard.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 14:38:28 GMT
I have enjoyed the originals upon which these were based. I would be interested in trying a pair of these but they rarely come up with posatge offered. Too far away to collect this time, but something I'm sure will cross my path one day.
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Post by istari_knight on Feb 6, 2015 15:48:07 GMT
I have enjoyed the originals upon which these were based. I would be interested in trying a pair of these but they rarely come up with posatge offered. Too far away to collect this time, but something I'm sure will cross my path one day. I have spoken to the seller [nice chap] and he is willing to box them up for £14 [he'll need to purchase materials] if the buyer is willing to organise the courier. I was toying with the idea of buying them myself but other things have caught my eye... As ever  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 15:51:34 GMT
thanks for that, James. In that case I will be bidding on these. I have too many speakers already but my wife and I have already negotiated a 10 pair rule !
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Post by Chris on Feb 6, 2015 19:51:56 GMT
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Feb 6, 2015 21:32:20 GMT
I'll go first A very nice pair of World Design WD25A here. Built from a DIY kit they look nicely put together, designed by Peter Comeau of Heybrook & Mission fame [amongst others]. They are based on the classic and hugely underrated IMO Dynaco/Scandyna A25 which use an unusual arrangement known "aperiodic loading" whereby the woofer breathes through a resistive membrane basically making a woofer in a small cabinet act as if it were in a large, sealed cabinet. Not only do they sound good they are remarkably easy to drive, well worth a try if your amplification is of the featherweight category. S Someone got a bargain there.. |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 7, 2015 13:19:33 GMT
Elton John's Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboys SACD version for £9. Not a huge fan but quite like this:
380900515740
Planed oak battens 1.2m x 35mm x 20mm £4 + £10 post. You can buy up to 36 for the same postage. Might be useful for constructing plinths.
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Post by istari_knight on Feb 7, 2015 20:08:36 GMT
Those WD's went for a good price, did you get them Singularity ? Here's another interesting one off my watch list... A very unassuming looking pair of Pioneer Prologue 50 standmount speakers. A little pricey perhaps but the seller may be persuaded to come down a little bit, these were part of Pioneers premium speaker range from the late 80's using very high quality drivers [made in France, by Audax presumably] I can't express quite how "under the radar" they are ! ... And yes, those are 10" bass drivers in sealed cabinets - Very nice  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2015 22:34:05 GMT
Not me. I actually missed the auction end on those.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 12, 2015 20:11:33 GMT
Seller of interesting metalworking supplies.
Think I'll get some 2mm brushed stainless steel plate for a MK I Thorens 150 top plate. A 300mm x 300mm piece costs £8.75:
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Post by John on Feb 12, 2015 20:46:00 GMT
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Post by John on Feb 12, 2015 20:50:54 GMT
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Post by istari_knight on Feb 13, 2015 12:59:07 GMT
Some of the NAD stuff can be surprisingly good, I've been on the lookout for a "3300" ever since I sold mine... The whole Monitor Series is highly underrated & quite the opposite to the 3020 which is overrated IMO ! |
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Post by John on Feb 14, 2015 17:19:21 GMT
Agree
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Post by istari_knight on Feb 14, 2015 19:33:15 GMT
A nice pair of Keesonic Kubs. A mini-monitor that packs one hell of punch ! The bass response is difficult to comprehend from such a small speaker, treble can be a little "uncouth" on poor digital recordings but on the whole they are really rather good & worth £60 all day long IMO.  |
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Post by John on Feb 14, 2015 21:18:20 GMT
Cheers Never heard them
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Post by jammy on Feb 15, 2015 9:33:24 GMT
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