vintage hifi

[paulb]

just saw this great looking 60s system on donedeal sonab speakers thorens deck and fisher amp...http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/audioequipment/1835612

[Fran]

Nice gear alright - looks like the seller is in Galway by his phone number. I think his price is maybe a bit on the high side but might be worth it if it's all in good enough nick.....

[Ivor]

the turntable might be worth a punt alright but I suspect the amp and speakers would have aged worse than I have.

[JAW]

I was looking at revamping a pair of those Sonabs a while ago, but decided against it, as they didn't seem to be a patch on the OA-5's. However, if the tweeters are all ok and the bass surrounds haven't rotted they would be a good speaker with a unique sound. €350 seems a bit steep, though.
Here's a bit of info on the speakers

http://www.carlssonplanet.com/oa4ii.php

[JFK]

Fran /Ivor -- Did you see these --
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/audioequipment/1839256

[Ivor]

Fran /Ivor -- Did you see these --
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/audioequipment/1839256

Interesting. I'm not a fan of Quad amps of that era so not tempted there. The 57s? Well yes I'd consider a pair but not at that price. It might well be a fair price but for me it's OTT.

[Fran]

I would have thought the 57's were good value (considering they were serviced in 2002). The price for the Quad II's is good too - these thiongs do go for high money on ebay, plus carriage etc. However, the smart question may be are there better sounding amps out there for less dough.

Fran

(ps. personally, 2 pairs is enough!!)

[Ivor]

I would have thought the 57's were good value (considering they were serviced in 2002).

I read that as the amps were serviced but still, if I was spending €600+ on hifi it would go on the vinyl end of things. I would like a pair of 57s of course. Who wouldn't?!!

[barry robin]

...personally, 2 pairs is enough!!)"

yea, you say that now...

don't those tripples built by Wayne Piquot? HMMMMM....

-b

[Fran]

Nah tempting as it is better not go there!