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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 6:01:01 GMT
In relation to another thread abou thing we have regretted selling, I got to thinking about items I tried to buy, missed out on and then ultimately never got round to getting.
What have you missed out on that you really think would've been good?
For me, there a couple:
Bobs Device Cinemag SUT - Had on loan, a cracker of a SUT and one of very few I rate highly. Miscommunication with the seller meant I never bought it.
Luxman AD8000 SUT - I've lusted for one of these badboys for years. Good from 10-100hz with 0.05%THD IIRC and wound with Silver. One of the best SUTs around IMO. I waited months for (Geoff's?) one to come up after being tipped off that it would be for sale soon. When it finally come up, I was skint and missed it. Last week, another popped up and guess what......New Driveway, new wall and basic pay at work due to my injuries, meant I missed out again. Gutted
Ortofon Vienna - Phonomac (Angus) had been on a spree and bought a couple of new cartridges. One he thought would dislodge the Vienna from his system. An ART7. I loaned the Vienna and as always, it was divine. However, it had a wonky cantilever. The price to buy it was £400. Not bad for a £2k+ cart when new. I decided I couldn't risk the money on a wonky cantilevered cartridge and bought his Kb instead. Angus sent the Vienna to Holistic Audio and had It repaired and improved for £400. Its the best cartridge I have heard and again, missed out. £800 total spend and I didn't gamble. What a tit.
Multiple Tannoys - Yep, Most types that regularly appear seem to do so when I can't buy them to try them. The main ones being the Mayfair 225's. I am drawn to their more compact design and I do still have an itch to scratch so a set of monster Tannoys may be on the agenda at some point.
I'm sure thee are more so i'll add them as I go.
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Post by alit on Jul 9, 2019 7:33:10 GMT
Might have been me that bought the Luxman SUT first time. It was very good but the Tribute I bought later beat both that and a Hashimoto. Still wish I’d kept it though, rare as rocking horse poo.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 7:40:32 GMT
I did have the Luxman SUT and it is rare, but not as rare as Osawa OS-100T that I kept.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 7:42:52 GMT
As for missing out. Don't think I have. I've always ended up owning every bit of Hi-Fi I've sought (eventually).
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Post by antonio on Jul 9, 2019 9:46:01 GMT
Amazon I turntable with Morch 6 arm. Went for £1k on ebay about 16 months ago.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 10:12:57 GMT
Geoff, ive still never seen one of those up for sale. Rare is definitely accurate.
I wished id got that AD8000 when it was available. I have a feeling they will only rise in value over time when folk realise how well specced they are
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 10:19:43 GMT
Geoff, ive still never seen one of those up for sale. Rare is definitely accurate. That's why I kept it...........exclusivity! Well, that and the fact it sounds superb.  |
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Post by macca on Jul 9, 2019 11:41:40 GMT
Rotel Michi passive pre-amp and the matching power amp.
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Post by nonuffin on Jul 9, 2019 14:24:45 GMT
Rotel Michi passive pre-amp and the matching power amp. Maybe you had a lucky escape rather than a missed opportunity Martin. I had the Michi power amp and it wasn't much to get excited about to be absolutely honest and don't hanker after another to be sure. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 14:37:04 GMT
My father used to have Rotel Michi with matching passive preamp. Lovely build quality/construction. The sound was pleasant enough but nothing to write home about. YMMV.
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Post by macca on Jul 9, 2019 14:38:36 GMT
I just always fancied them, that's all. I know they've had mixed reviews over the years.
You read reviews over the years when you're poor and then you get a few quid and the chance to actually find out if your heroes had feet of clay.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 9, 2019 14:52:51 GMT
1. Voyd
2. Roksan TMS
3. LP12/ Ittok/Trioika, Exposure full active system with Ruark Accolade (£999 buy it now!)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 15:10:14 GMT
Nothing in the hi fi sphere really, but plenty of missed opportunties/bad choices elsewhere in my life.
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Post by sq225917 on Jul 9, 2019 17:13:20 GMT
Weiss 202 dac. Should have kept it. Would have saved thousands
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 17:43:48 GMT
Rotel Michi passive pre-amp and the matching power amp. Yes, they look nice don't they |
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Post by antonio on Jul 10, 2019 5:01:54 GMT
Nothing in the hi fi sphere really, but plenty of missed opportunties/bad choices elsewhere in my life. Same for me every time I check my lottery numbers, if only I entered different ones. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2019 7:18:56 GMT
Nothing in the hi fi sphere really, but plenty of missed opportunties/bad choices elsewhere in my life. Same for me every time I check my lottery numbers, if only I entered different ones. I did the lottery once. Didn't win anything, so I've not bothered since. |
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