Any Audiophiles here?

Lazy-Ferret · 12-01-2018, 00:12

Suz and I are currently going through my late Father-in-laws house sorting everything out. The entire estate is shared equally between Suz and her brother, so it's now just a case of maximising the assets, so to speak...

Going through everything has opened our eyes a lot, he was a bit of a magpie, and never seems to have had just one of anything.

The problem is, everything is also slightly off the beaten track, so it's not just a case of popping it on Ebay/local free ads, if we want to get the best value for them.

Some stuff is so specialised, like we have found 2 harmonica's in a drawer, a full sized Yamaha Keyboard/piano, goodness only knows how many Oil paint sets in custom wooden boxes, and all sorts of easels, several SLR type film cameras along with their paraphernalia, a bird watching telescope, a few pairs of quality binoculars, several bowie type knives, plus an SAS type Dagger, which we are trying to find a collector who will be interested in buying from us, as selling knives is a very dodgy pastime now.

Then there is a an amazing special forces sleeping bag, that rolls up into it's own hood, and is waterproof... It looks perfect, and never used. I have no idea where to sell that.

But those are all for a later date, the current headache, is his Stereo system... I feel a bit overwhelmed, as he was so into it and very proud of it. Unfortunately, I am the sort of person who pops into Curry's and says "That sounds OK, and looks nice, I'll have that"..

He has 4 huge Quad speakers, 2 are an older design, and 2 are the newer design. He has various Quad Amps, pre amps, power supplies, and tuners.

Then he has another tuner, plus 2 amazing looking record decks (I can't remember the makes of these at the moment)

The first item I decided to look into was his CD player...
For the Audiophile, it's a CDP-101 made by Sony..
Basically, for the rest of us, its the first commercially available CD player ever made, complete with infrared remote control, and seems to have a real enthusiasts following. It is amazing, when you look at it, you would never know that it was built in 1983, as it would not look out of place in any modern system.

All the stuff is in Mint condition, as he kept it covered, in his music room, and only uncovered it when he listened to it. Wish me luck, it's going to seem weird when we actually start selling it all.

macabethiel · 12-01-2018, 00:33

The Quad stuff is quite sought after. I am a Cyrus man myself both fetch good money on e-bay.
Likewise both Belt drive and direct drive turntables are sought after even Japanese ones. Pink Triangle is pretty much top of the game.

makeitfit · 12-01-2018, 00:33

Now this is HiFi porn ☺ I like very much

Lazy-Ferret · 12-01-2018, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by macabethiel

The Quad stuff is quite sought after. I am a Cyrus man myself both fetch good money on e-bay.
Likewise both Belt drive and direct drive turntables are sought after even Japanese ones. Pink Triangle is pretty much top of the game.

I think I would remember "Pink Triangle", so it's not that...

I was looking at what exactly "Electrostatic" speakers were... It goes against all the things I did with analogue electronics in the old days, I can not understand how adding an Electrostatic field anywhere near a speaker can be a good thing..

Do you think that when I list the speakers on Ebay or what ever, is it best to list them including the amps, or list them all separately?

makeitfit · 12-01-2018, 01:18

Defo list separately. Post up here first though incase I have a weak moment ☺

Lazy-Ferret · 12-01-2018, 01:28

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Defo list separately. Post up here first though incase I have a weak moment ☺

Cheers... Only things is, I really have no idea what is a fair price for this stuff.

makeitfit · 12-01-2018, 01:37

Well reality bites time. Look on eBay at completed listings for each item .

macabethiel · 12-01-2018, 07:16

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

I think I would remember "Pink Triangle", so it's not that...

I was looking at what exactly "Electrostatic" speakers were... It goes against all the things I did with analogue electronics in the old days, I can not understand how adding an Electrostatic field anywhere near a speaker can be a good thing..

Do you think that when I list the speakers on Ebay or what ever, is it best to list them including the amps, or list them all separately?

If your Quad Speakers are Electrostatic ones they are very collectable. Last pair I saw were about 15 years ago at Nottingham Hi-Fi they had bought them were marked as P.O.A.

panelbeater · 12-01-2018, 09:45

list the record decks please,i am after a replacement.
he sounds like me i am old school audio peep.my speakers are ditton 66 i got in 1976.still far superia to most made now.

Lazy-Ferret · 12-01-2018, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by panelbeater

list the record decks please,i am after a replacement.
he sounds like me i am old school audio peep.my speakers are ditton 66 i got in 1976.still far superia to most made now.

Will do, we are taking a long weekend off from going over there, so will be back on Monday.

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Banshee · 13-01-2018, 14:16

I might be interested in that sleeping bag

Jay666d · 13-01-2018, 18:03

And I might be interested in the knives...

Lazy-Ferret · 17-01-2018, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by panelbeater

list the record decks please,i am after a replacement.
he sounds like me i am old school audio peep.my speakers are ditton 66 i got in 1976.still far superia to most made now.

OK, I have checked them both out, and made sure they work.

Luxman Direct Drive Player PD272 with a Shure M97 cartridge

Thorens TD 160 Super with an SME arm

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Originally Posted by Banshee

I might be interested in that sleeping bag

Apparently it is a RARE (well so the advert said ) 58 PATTERN LONG SLEEPING BAG 1984 PARA SAS MARINE SBS GUARDS with Waterproof backing
CQC PLC
LONG
CAT.No. J1/8465-99-120-8987

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Originally Posted by Jay666d

And I might be interested in the knives...

I have contacted a guy about selling them, but he says the only one actually worth much is the Solingen, he would take the rest with it, and sell them, but would not be interested in them on their own.

Solingen W Germany M3 with Green M8A1 scabbard with integral canvas frog

William Rodgers I cut my way Sheffield Bowie Knife (Dirty used)

William Rodgers I cut my way Sheffield Bowie Knife (Clean)

Muela Alce INOX 5516 - Drop Point Knife in Green Box

Whitby HK 1201 Fixed Blade in White Box

Kershaw Roughneck Hunting Knife 1010 in Grey box, opened at wrong end.

Fez_uk · 17-01-2018, 11:32

I might be interested in a knife or two for camping/bushcraft, Sounds like the other knives are more modern as you can still but some of them.

Lazy-Ferret · 18-01-2018, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

I might be interested in a knife or two for camping/bushcraft, Sounds like the other knives are more modern as you can still but some of them.

Which ones are you interested in, PM me with an offer, and I will check with Suz's what she wants to do.

12-01-2018, 00:12	#1
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Any Audiophiles here? Suz and I are currently going through my late Father-in-laws house sorting everything out. The entire estate is shared equally between Suz and her brother, so it's now just a case of maximising the assets, so to speak... Going through everything has opened our eyes a lot, he was a bit of a magpie, and never seems to have had just one of anything. The problem is, everything is also slightly off the beaten track, so it's not just a case of popping it on Ebay/local free ads, if we want to get the best value for them. Some stuff is so specialised, like we have found 2 harmonica's in a drawer, a full sized Yamaha Keyboard/piano, goodness only knows how many Oil paint sets in custom wooden boxes, and all sorts of easels, several SLR type film cameras along with their paraphernalia, a bird watching telescope, a few pairs of quality binoculars, several bowie type knives, plus an SAS type Dagger, which we are trying to find a collector who will be interested in buying from us, as selling knives is a very dodgy pastime now. Then there is a an amazing special forces sleeping bag, that rolls up into it's own hood, and is waterproof... It looks perfect, and never used. I have no idea where to sell that. But those are all for a later date, the current headache, is his Stereo system... I feel a bit overwhelmed, as he was so into it and very proud of it. Unfortunately, I am the sort of person who pops into Curry's and says "That sounds OK, and looks nice, I'll have that".. He has 4 huge Quad speakers, 2 are an older design, and 2 are the newer design. He has various Quad Amps, pre amps, power supplies, and tuners. Then he has another tuner, plus 2 amazing looking record decks (I can't remember the makes of these at the moment) The first item I decided to look into was his CD player... For the Audiophile, it's a CDP-101 made by Sony.. Basically, for the rest of us, its the first commercially available CD player ever made, complete with infrared remote control, and seems to have a real enthusiasts following. It is amazing, when you look at it, you would never know that it was built in 1983, as it would not look out of place in any modern system. All the stuff is in Mint condition, as he kept it covered, in his music room, and only uncovered it when he listened to it. Wish me luck, it's going to seem weird when we actually start selling it all.

12-01-2018, 00:33	#2
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Quad is quite sought after The Quad stuff is quite sought after. I am a Cyrus man myself both fetch good money on e-bay. Likewise both Belt drive and direct drive turntables are sought after even Japanese ones. Pink Triangle is pretty much top of the game.

13-01-2018, 14:16	#11
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I might be interested in that sleeping bag __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

12-01-2018, 00:33	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Now this is HiFi porn ☺ I like very much

12-01-2018, 01:18	#5
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Defo list separately. Post up here first though incase I have a weak moment ☺

12-01-2018, 01:37	#7
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Well reality bites time. Look on eBay at completed listings for each item .

12-01-2018, 09:45	#9
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	list the record decks please,i am after a replacement. he sounds like me i am old school audio peep.my speakers are ditton 66 i got in 1976.still far superia to most made now.

13-01-2018, 18:03	#12
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	And I might be interested in the knives...

17-01-2018, 11:32	#14
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	I might be interested in a knife or two for camping/bushcraft, Sounds like the other knives are more modern as you can still but some of them.