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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 17:20:30 GMT
There are a few rare things I have looked out for over the years. Some of them I have never ever seen for sale. I guess they must be incredibly rare. Here's a few from me. Let's hear yours too.
Speakers:
Shan Shimna
Montezuma EF3
JRT AD1
JRT Micro
Kammerzeldt Reference
linaeum LFX
Alphason Orpheus
Fullers Audio Sultan HE
Amps
Lynwood Emerald
MVL A2+
Myst G-Ohm
Myst Stage Life
Arion Elektra
Mies IA30
Inca Tech Oberon
Inca Designs ID25
inca Texh Oberon
Turntables
Rivelin Eclipse
Source SO
Alphason Symphony
Mission 775sm
Cranfield Rock
Voyd: The Voyd (reference even rarer)
Tonearms
Mission Mechanic
Helius Cyalene
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 17:27:06 GMT
I looked for a 2nd generation Exposure IV DR power amp and they seem to be virtually impossible to track down, to the point I totally gave up.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 17:31:19 GMT
Try finding the XVI monos: Now that is a grail quest!
Dual IV non regulated beats IV DR for me, but all other opinions posted seem to disagree.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 12, 2018 21:14:59 GMT
Dynavector monoblock valve amps in blue hammer finish. If you ever see a pair, be amazed. If you see a pair at a price less than five figures, buy them immediately.
I once had a pair on loan for a month, they belonged to a friend.
I don't know how many pairs were ever made, I heard a figure of 15 or so.
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Post by southall1998 on Mar 12, 2018 21:25:22 GMT
Try finding the XVI monos: Now that is a grail quest! Dual IV non regulated beats IV DR for me, but all other opinions posted seem to disagree. Had the absolute pleasure hearing Exposure XVI in 2012. Huge sound with terrifyingly deep tight bass. S. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 22:24:47 GMT
I'm officially jealous!
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Post by myles on Mar 13, 2018 9:51:15 GMT
There are a few rare things I have looked out for over the years. Some of them I have never ever seen for sale. I guess they must be incredibly rare. Here's a few from me. Let's hear yours too. Speakers: Shan Shimna Montezuma EF3 JRT AD1 JRT Micro Kammerzeldt Reference linaeum LFX Alphason Orpheus Fullers Audio Sultan HE Amps Lynwood Emerald MVL A2+ Myst G-Ohm Myst Stage Life Arion Elektra Mies IA30 Inca Tech Oberon Inca Designs ID25 inca Texh Oberon Turntables Rivelin Eclipse Source SO Alphason Symphony Mission 775sm Cranfield Rock Voyd: The Voyd (reference even rarer) Tonearms Mission Mechanic Helius Cyalene I am using an Oberon in my bedroom system. I've not seen any others. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 12:26:24 GMT
I can only ever recall seeing one up for sale used in my lifetime. I'm guessing it's the one you got  |
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 13, 2018 14:22:39 GMT
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Post by Tim on Mar 13, 2018 16:47:35 GMT
Been looking for SIA's album Only See for years.
Ryan Adams - Extra Cheese EP
Any early Courtney Marie Andrews album
.................. looking for Hi-FI?
Why would I want to do that, I already have a stereo.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 18:38:21 GMT
Thanks Jules Ive looked at that one a few times, but the price is a bit steep. 2nd hand hifi sold one for £895 a while ago which was very cheap but I missed it. I rang but they had already promised it to someone else. just over a grand for the version that The Emporiium have is a bit more like it. £1200 tops would be what I'd pay. I'm also not that enamoured with the seller. IME they don't take the best care of the stuff they have and I would want to know its history as Voyds are complex and difficult/expensive to fix. I wouldn't rule out buying from them but I'd do some extra "diligence" before putting cash their way in the future. I may may well seek a trade on my Orbe for a Voyd or TMS if and when I get a chance to hear it. Of course, I may really like the Orbe and keep it, you never know. I'm certainly keen to hear it, but it will need to be light years ahead of (and sonically different from) the Gyro if it is to stay. |
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Post by myles on Mar 13, 2018 18:57:38 GMT
 This is my Oberon, before I bought it four years ago. |
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Post by The Brookmeister on Mar 13, 2018 19:07:08 GMT
I often looked for rare stuff in the 80's when I spent silly money on hifi (laserdiscs and players too) but nowadays I honestly believe I am almost there, even if a japanese uber direct drive turntable suddenly appeared within my grasp I would probably not bother.
I know a friend has some WE 300B's genuine article as well as Ongaku amps he hardly ever uses, 2 things I often dreamt about years ago.
I need to sell some of my turntable collection as 12-15 is a bit excessive, some of the kit on spica's list is to drool over, a lot of it even if it came up 2nd hand would be silly money.
I have a Helios deck in my shop, must check to see what arm is on it!
Probably the only thing I may by if a good one came along is a Nakamichi Dragon.
Good post.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 13, 2018 19:09:33 GMT
Been looking for SIA's album Only See for years. Me too. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 19:24:31 GMT
It is a good thing I do not have fixations for some of this equipment otherwise I would have a lot less space than I have now  They only items I would probably purchase would be either of these, I actually owned a P0 some ten years ago, however some one made an outlandish offer for it, so I sold it.  Or these wonderful Wadia 790 power dac's I did hear them in states and fell in love, but never managed to get hold of them,   |
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 13, 2018 19:35:01 GMT
Thanks Jules Ive looked at that one a few times, but the price is a bit steep. 2nd hand hifi sold one for £895 a while ago which was very cheap but I missed it. I rang but they had already promised it to someone else. just over a grand for the version that The Emporiium have is a bit more like it. £1200 tops would be what I'd pay. I'm also not that enamoured with the seller. IME they don't take the best care of the stuff they have and I would want to know its history as Voyds are complex and difficult/expensive to fix. I wouldn't rule out buying from them but I'd do some extra "diligence" before putting cash their way in the future. I may may well seek a trade on my Orbe for a Voyd or TMS if and when I get a chance to hear it. Of course, I may really like the Orbe and keep it, you never know. I'm certainly keen to hear it, but it will need to be light years ahead of (and sonically different from) the Gyro if it is to stay. Yes I would agree with you about the price, just thought I'd flag it up. I know what you mean about the seller - I had mixed dealings with them in the past but on the whole positive. When will be the Orbe be up and running? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 20:27:32 GMT
I will probably have it running sometime in April. I need to fly back to the UK to collect some bits including an arm, a cart and a phono stage. Unless I see something on EBay in the meantime. A super rare arm would be nice |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 20:32:57 GMT
I didn't mention this pairing above, but it is my firm intention to own them when i reach my "forever home". They are just so stylish, I HAVE to find a set in mint condition.  |
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 13, 2018 23:45:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 23:59:54 GMT
Cheers, Mikey.
That G-Ohm seemed to change hands twice on Ebay within a short period. I was very tempted. If it had been blue like my Tma3 id probably have shelled out. I don't think I've seen another one.
I think that Oberon might be Myles' one now. That's the only one I recall. I wonder how many were made?
My good mate, Sam had an ID25 but I think he sold his about 2 years ago. He said it was one of his fave amps of all time. Can't be many of them around either. Never ever seen an ID50.
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