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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 29, 2019 23:33:36 GMT
So the Neverending story did actually end. Happily too  What to do with any further bargains I pick up? Well I thought I’d start a bargains thread for me and anyone else who picks up the odd bit, just because it was too cheap to miss. Two Jiffy bags were on the mat when I got home today. One was an Audioquest Video Z digital cable I got for a tenner. I didn’t think much of them back in the day but I’m sure they were £100, so a tenner was too cheap to pass on. Next I bought 3 pairs of interconnects for general use if I’m testing something or lashing up a system for fun. They are Kelvin K2. Nicely made and a tenner a pair again inc post. I haven’t tried them and it will be a while before I do but I’d be interested in hearing from anyone who’s tried them. Feel free to post your bargain scores here too. Room for all. |
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Post by macca on Jun 30, 2019 9:30:49 GMT
You've got me wanting to try a Sonneteer amp, so if you see one going shout out.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 13:31:17 GMT
There's a MK4 Orton on eBay. But pricey though!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 13:33:03 GMT
Oh, Bronte on there as well.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 30, 2019 18:58:05 GMT
The bronte is dropping in price. Last ones I saw went for £239. It’s not that far off now. Being class D I don’t know what it’s like.
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Post by macca on Jul 1, 2019 10:31:35 GMT
There's a MK4 Orton on eBay. But pricey though! S. yeah I'm not forking that out that much for one. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 2, 2019 11:42:36 GMT
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Post by macca on Jul 2, 2019 12:18:32 GMT
What is that you've bought. the link is just a list of plot holes in Batman and Robin. Which seems to me to be just shooting fish in a barrel.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 2, 2019 12:56:25 GMT
It sometimes happens when you use free hosting that they include an ad link on the code. It’s an AT OC9 MLII
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 2, 2019 12:58:13 GMT
Didn’t even know that movie had a plot tbh, let alone holes.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2019 13:00:13 GMT
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Post by antonio on Jul 2, 2019 14:27:33 GMT
Nice find Westie, you've been telling us it's your fav.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 2, 2019 14:40:22 GMT
Nice find Westie, you've been telling us it's your fav. Yeah out of the ones I’ve had, it’s been perfect to my ears. I bought from the USA. I guess they must be a lot cheaper there |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 2, 2019 14:43:53 GMT
Incidentally, for anyone finding an OC9 a bit “full on”, try seeking out an OC7. I got a minty almost unused one which I’m really enjoying. It’s slightly differently voiced but not inferior. It’s like the OC9s laid back twin.
I will be keeping the OC9 boxed til I’ve used up the best hours of the OC7.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 3, 2019 11:17:02 GMT
There's a MK4 Orton on eBay. But pricey though! S. yeah I'm not forking that out that much for one. Last two Ortons I saw on EBay went for £900. It reinforces “The Macca Principle” that north of £1k its tough going trying to sell used kit. |
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Post by macca on Jul 3, 2019 11:29:08 GMT
At £900 I would consider taking a punt on one.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 3, 2019 12:28:11 GMT
At £900 I would consider taking a punt on one. Me too, although I think I’d prefer a second Campion and use them as two mono amps. I did this before and liked it. It’s the basis of the Orton. |
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Post by macca on Jul 3, 2019 12:50:10 GMT
ofc I'm only going on your recco so if it turns out to be crap Ill blame you  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 13, 2019 10:00:08 GMT
I’m enjoying my listening so much these days I don’t even look for bargains as much as I used to. Getting back into vinyl for the umpteenth time has been very rewarding, I listen more to vinyl than CD but that’s probably more to do with the tactile pleasure of the experience.
It hit me this morning that I don’t even think about the “sound” anymore. I don’t evaluate because I’ve got a level of trust that I haven’t had before. I just enjoy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2019 10:16:19 GMT
I’m enjoying my listening so much these days I don’t even look for bargains as much as I used to. Getting back into vinyl for the umpteenth time has been very rewarding, I listen more to vinyl than CD but that’s probably more to do with the tactile pleasure of the experience. It hit me this morning that I don’t even think about the “sound” anymore. I don’t evaluate because I’ve got a level of trust that I haven’t had before. I just enjoy. You have found the holy grail |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 13, 2019 10:54:11 GMT
In an unlikely place. I thought I was a flat earther |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 17, 2019 20:28:24 GMT
So I got the Neats (pretty and a real bargain) for the bedroom, but I did hanker for another pair of Ela mk1s. My mate just emailed me that he’s bagged me a pair! The Neats are too pretty to part with, so I will park them somewhere I can gaze at them Thankfully they take up very litte room, but I do have to store the box. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2019 23:22:09 GMT
Superlux HD681 Headphones. Great sound for under £30.
In 2012, picked up a pair of Mordaunt Short Pagent Series for £2.70. Under 3 quid, daft!
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 11, 2019 5:38:40 GMT
So the Neverending story did actually end. Happily too What to do with any further bargains I pick up? Well I thought I’d start a bargains thread for me and anyone else who picks up the odd bit, just because it was too cheap to miss. Two Jiffy bags were on the mat when I got home today. One was an Audioquest Video Z digital cable I got for a tenner. I didn’t think much of them back in the day but I’m sure they were £100, so a tenner was too cheap to pass on. Next I bought 3 pairs of interconnects for general use if I’m testing something or lashing up a system for fun. They are Kelvin K2. Nicely made and a tenner a pair again inc post. I haven’t tried them and it will be a while before I do but I’d be interested in hearing from anyone who’s tried them. Feel free to post your bargain scores here too. Room for all. The other two pairs of Kelvin K2 interconnect hadn’t sold, so I bought them too. The quality seems really decent although I haven’t tried them yet. £18 inc post for two pairs! |
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