Conference hips::uk_audioo

    A AM/FM tuner for around �80. Not especially worried about how high the
    fidelity is.
    
    Pete.

    Anybody got a pair of speakers they want to get rid of?.
    
    I'm looking for some, they don't have to be grand, or big, they're
    to go with a system that's now missing it's big goodman's!.
    
    If you've got some give me a bell on 830-3960, or mail/author.

    Richard.
    

    I wnat some information about VTL amps and preamps.  How are they
    regarded in their "country of origin"?
    

    If th US is their country of origin, the Hi-Fi magazines have raved
    about their performance.  J. Gordon Holt of Stereophile has rated
    the VTL 300 as the best sounding amp he has heard, over the ARC
    300's.  His only concern was that since the company is relatively
    new, they haven't yet established a track record of performance.
    I seem to remember that he experienced some problems with the test
    unit.
    
    The Absolute Sound reviewed the 100, 300 and 500 and thought that they
    were all very good.  They reported that these units provided the
    best low end performance they had heard from a tube amp, bettering
    all but the best solid state amps in this area.  The Ultimate pre
    amp was also well reviewed, but not as highly rated as the power
    amps.  Some raved about it while others thought it was good, but
    not the best available.  One comment made about the power amps was
    that you could definitely hear a family resemblance throughout the
    line.  For more money you get more watts and more volume, but the
    sound quality is consistent throughout the line.
    

    I am looking for 1/pair AR 8LS/BX book shelf loud speakers.  1 of
    my 8LS is damaged  and I want to know if anybody has 1/pair that
    they do not need before I go out and pay 100 pounds for a new pair.
    
    Thanks in advance
    Grant Taylor
    
    ring 7-899-5023 or mail me on SUBURB::TAYLORG or GRANT TAYLOR @RDL
    

    CAN ANYONE SUPPLY A DECENT AM/FM TUNER.
    TECHNICS & YAMAHA COMPATIBLE.
    ALL PRICES CONSIDERED.
    
    CALL MARK ON 7830 6381, OR MAIL MARK BUCKLEY @ REO
    
    THANKS.

    Has anybody out there got a pretty decent CAR stereo they want to
    get rid of?????
    
    Tell me what you've got and I'll make you an offer!
    
    Thank Q

    I have recently listened to some records, having used my CD player
    and tapes for over a year now.
    
    We are talking some PAINFULL wow and flutter on my record deck,
    is anyone selling a half-decent record deck with good stability
    and a nice open sound.

    Does anyone know of someone trying to shift some old kit.  
    Don't really know what I want to spend or what I want, just fishin...
    
    Regards,
    Robert.

    Wanted, some decent speakers, ie MISSION 730+ etc.
    
    Nick.
    

    
    An amplifier (and tuner) to fit between a Linn LP12/Basik/K9 and a pair
    of Gale 401 loudspeakers. Even a recommendation on what to put there
    would be welcome. Have heard that NAIM works well with the Linn
    but will it drive the Gales?                                   
                           
    Gary                   

    Oh boy, you have a problem. Buy an amp that'll get the Gales to work
    right and it'll show up the Basik in the worst possible way. Buy an amp
    that won't show the source up but will let later improvements to the
    front end through, and it won't drive the Gales right. A lot of
    generalising there, but you get my point?
    
    Even at their best, the Gales had some problems. My advice? Find a good
    dealer to help, but consider changing your speakers as well - there are
    many around �100-�150 that will outperform the Gales these days. As far
    as amps go, something like the Naim Nait, the Creek 4040 or Arcam Alpha 
    would allow improvements to the record player to show through without 
    showing its weaknesses now; I wouldn't spend more than �300 on the amp 
    - yet!
    
    Listen before you buy.
    
    Cheers....Dave

    Laskys sell an el cheapoone for around 50 quid....

    The Boss is upset cos they are moving Radio 2 to FM in August an
    she only has AM on her car radio an its not fair. 
    
    She does not particularly want the kind of stereo which Cortinas
    with furry dice usually have, which can be heard pulsating at 500
    yards; she only wants a basic mono car radio with FM.
    
    So if anybody out there has upgraded their system recently, and
    has an FM car radio going spare, please give me a call.
    
    Stephen Parker
    7830 3401

    I'm looking for some floor based speaker stands to suit Ls3/5a,
    so Linn Kan stands would also do. Foundation, Sound Organisation
    etc etc
    
    Jonathan Ives @BST (768) 5194
    

	Here's something to upset you audiophiles.

	I've just bought a fab new guitar & synthesiser and am getting fed up 
with plugging it in & out of my hi-fi in order to hear the full stereo noises 
that it generates.

	Has anyone got an old unwanted free or cheap stereo amplifier (ideally 
with speakers) that they would like to part with. I won't be gigging it so it 
doesn't need to be very high powered or robust.


Nigel

    
    Does anyone have a cd player they want to sell ??
    
    Not too bothered what it is as long as it works ok. Not too sure
    what my price range is either but give me a call anyway.
    
    7852 4108 or Jeff Nagle @wlc or crispy::naglej

Hi,

I'm looking for a very cheap tuner (under �60) for fitting to stereo system.

mail me on TASTY::JEFFERY

Mark.

What does the Creek tuner go for ? It sounds great.

Wanted senhiesser (or whatever the right spelling is!) KD540 headphones (or
something of similar/better quality).

call me on 7833 3245 or David Gledhill @UVO

MORE THINGS ...

I AM LOOKING FOR A SCOPE AND SPECTRUM ANALYZER PLUS ANY OTHER TOOLS THAT
MIGHT BE HANDY FOR AN AUDIO WORKSHOP. DOESN'T NEED TO BE TOO FLASH (EXPENSIVE)
AS IT WILL PROBABLY ONLY BE USED FOR AUDIO SIGNALS ONLY. ALSO ANY DIGITAL 
TEST GEAR LIKE LOGIC ANALYZERS.....
 

PLEASE PHONE ME ON 7833 3245 OR USE THE ABOVE VAXMAIL.

MY ALLIN1 THINGY IS "DAVID GLEDHILL" @UVO

Wanted:

Sound Factory Tripod Equipment Stands.

Call me on 7833-3858 or mail above VAXMAIL address.

Jeff

    Wanted :
    
    	A Tuner with LW and FM (okay, AM as well)
    
    	Anything considered !
    
    	Iain	(Iain Stephen @RDL)
    

I've had the opportunity to buy the good ST-S700-ES stereo tuner
from SONY at a very good price, since it was an ex-demo unit.

It actually cost me less than 50% of its original price, but it
also has some inconvenience, the guys at the store didn't know
where the manual was.

Does anybody have the same unit and would be so kind to send me
an extract or fotocopy of the explanations to use it,
by internal mail?. Specially the programming part is not that easy.

Many thanks in advance
Jose Maria Ruperez @SQO
Madrid - Spain

I've got one.  I'll try to find my manual.  Programming is easy.  For the
presets, use up/down tuning to find a station, pick mono/stereo and IF
wide/narrow as appropriate to the signal.  Press 'mem-set' (or whatever it's
called), then the numbered button for the memory you want to store the station
in.

Are you also interested in how to set the powerup sequence for timed recording? 
I'm not so familiar with that but I think you turn the lock switch to
'program', then press 'mem-set' and the preset button for each successive
station you want on powerup (it's easier to do it than to describe it).  It'll
remember up to four settings.  Turn the lock switch back to 'memory' (I think
that's its name) and when you next power the unit up, it'll tune your first
selection; on the next powerup, it'll tune the second, and so on.  You need an
outboard timer to use this, though, along with a tape deck that'll record on
powerup.

It's a nice tuner.  Nice audio but it needs a good signal to get really quiet. 
Worst features are the lack of memories (only ten) and the vicious mute circuit
when in stereo mode - a single crack of noise mutes the output for half a
second or so.  One day I'll get in and try to disconnect the muting.

Nick

Does anyone have a copy of February's Hi-Fi News and Record Review?

If so, could you possibly photocopy the article on oversampling and
send it to me in the internal mail?

Many thanks,

Scott

REO D4/3A

has anyone got a copy of What HiFi Jan 91 that they could lend me for a short
period?

thanks,


...art

pls reply to me at:

Art Atwal @reo or
vogon::atwal   or
turb0::art     or
reo f8/e3

    Does anyone have an English version of the oeners guide for a Micromega
    Optic CD player? I am also looking for a printset/service manual in
    English if possible
    
    Alternatively (a long shot....) can anyone translate a copy of an
    owner's guide from the technical French into English?
    
    My French (I am ashamed to say) is limited to getting fed and
    watered/wined, and getting around on the Paris Metro...;-)
    
    Dave

    
    Does this mean that you have (horror) bought a CD player, Dave ?

    Not only that - but one not made by Linn or Naim - go wash your ears
    out Dave :-)
    
    	Rik
    
    PS How does it sound ?

    Needs must when the devil drives.....I will post a review, but in
    another topic when I've got used to the damned thing.
    
    The price of Naim's CD is ridiculous, funny money. Now if Linn were to
    put the D to A part of the Numerik into a chip set, and base a DAC
    around it to be used with any half-decent transport, you'd be talking
    business.....
    
    mmmm, I feel two new topics coming on!
    
    Dave 

    Re my ealier request for an English copy of Micromega Optic
    instructions, please ignore! Apparently it was never meant for export
    outside of France and Belgium, so the user guide never was printed in
    English. So, back to the drawing board....
    
    I am told by the importers that the Optic is based around the Philips
    582 chassis. As such, a remote control for the Philips 582 should work
    with the Optic, and the user guide should also apply.
    
    Does anybody out there have one of these things who could:-
    
    1. Send me a photostat of the user guide,
    
    and
    
    2. Give a part code and a source for the remote control?
    
    (Yes, I *know* the Linn Kairn's remote should work with a Philips
    chassis, but I can't afford a Kairn yet....;->)
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
    Dave 

    Dave,
    	Why not buy the remote control for the Kairn - its available
    separatly I think. Then you have a good excuse to buy the real thing
    when funds permit.
    
    	Rik
    
    PS The remote is call the ... DARLIK ... I think

    Are you getting rid of a car radio or cassette/radio as a result of
    upgrading? I am looking for a reasonable one for my car which is
    currently soundless (apart from pinking, grating, roaring ...).
    
    Dick Carlin     dtn 830-3005  IOSG::CARLIN  REO DP1 D4/3B

	I'm looking for a cheap FM tuner. Anything considered as long as it's 
stereo. My current one in my el cheapo midi system has just died & I'm reduced 
to recording interesting concerts etc on a cheap & nasty ghetto blaster.

Nigel

    
    I'm looking for an owners manual for a JVC T-X300 Programmable Stereo
    Tuner.  If anybody has one and is willing to share the info (i.e. copy,
    lend so I can copy, ect). Please drop me a line.
    
    Gary Plewa
    @PCO
    email SOLKIM::PLEWA
    DTN 321-5435
    
    Thanks

    
    A home stereo amplifier.
    
    Nothing fancy or flash. Cheap and chearful is OK for the purpose
    I have in mind. Nice 'n' cheap. Treble and bass would be handy
    plus volume control.
    
    If you've got an amp laying around doing nothing and you think its
    worthless then drop me a line at the address in the top left corner
    of this screen.
    
    Cheers,
    
    JN.
    
    

    
    Wanted a second hand pre-amplifier.  Anything considered within reason.
    
    Iain Stephen @ESO
    844-3290
    
    

    Want a decent pre-/poweramp combination to go with my EPOS ES14
    speakers.  I am thinking of NAIM, Musical Fidelity, Linn or Arcam. Pre-amp
    must have phono-entry, preferably MC. 
    Equipment must be in good condition, preferably boxed and with manual. Can pick
    up in London/Basingstoke/Reading area. Offers to HLDE01::KOOI_J.

Hi,

I am looking for a power amp - must be powerful - say 150-200W RMS/channel 
into 8 ohms, both channels driven with <0.1% distortion, robust, have ballanced
line inputs and gain controls. Something like an Amcron DC300 for example

No, I can't afford a KSA150!

This is for stage sound re-inforcement/PA work.

Any ideas (offers????)

Thanks!

Wanted: Small bookshelf type speakers.

   I'm looking for a good second hand example of a speaker, suitable for 
   wall mounting.  Power handling doesn't have to be large, just as long as 
   they are sweet and efficient.

   If you've upgraded to something larger, let me give you the money to buy 
   those new albums you have wanted for a while!

Robert Screene      @REO F5  (830x6578).

    (Thanks to those who prompted me that I'd put this in the wrong place, I
    replied to 43.10 instead of 10.43.....)
    
    Wanted: Used Linn LK2 or LK280 to drive the bass channel of my Kabers.
    
    I may be able to collect whilst on my travels to/from Reading &
    Warrington.
    
    Contact:
    ALL-IN-1 ---> Dave Sallitt @LZO
    Email ------> BAHTAT::SALLITT
    DTN --------> 845-2374
    Home -------> 0723 (Scarborough) 369780
    Mobile -----> 0831 622070
    
    Dave

I doubt if anyone would want to sell them,  but here goes :-

Quad ESL63's Electrostatic loudspeakers.

Richard Moakes @ BIO
7-841-3344
021-362-3344

If anyone spots some for sale in a magazine small ads then please call me.

Richard

    Record deck required 'for a friend'.
    Need not be anything esoteric, just functional and reasonably cheap!
    Belt or Direct drive. Preferably black finish, but not essential.
    
    Thanks
    
    Tim Gerry @REO on 7.830.6518 Dec Park Reading

How cheap?

What about a second hand REGA! Cost �180-�230 new, should be < �100 second
hand.

Mark.

    Wanted - a black plinth finish record deck - anything reasonable
    considered, but not too expensive! Belt or Direct Drive.
    
    Thanks. Tim Gerry @REO on 7.830.6518
    

    Hello!
    
    I am looking for either a pair of good monaural or one good stereo
    microphone.  To give you an idea about what I have on my mind, I've
    been looking at the following:  Sony C37, Schoeps Colette Series, Milab
    LC-25, Neuman U-67, or the Crown PASS II Mk. II.  If anyone knows the
    wherabouts of any of these or has something along these lines that they
    would like to sell, please let me know.  
    
    Thank you for your assistance.
    
    Dan Siegrist 

    
    	The ultimate Stereo Microphone is the Soundfield!  Mighty expensive
    though - �3000.00 plus with VAT.  Available from Audio and Design
    Recording Ltd. at:
    Pangbourne (0734-844545).
    
    	Alternately, I hire one from Gemini Sound (David Wright) at Hook,
    Hampshire on 0256-762605.  Last time I hired that one it was �35.00
    first day and �25.00 after that, PLUS VAT of course.
    
    				Malcolm.

    Gidday!
    
    Anyone know the where abouts of JEFF ROWLAND 5's or 7's power amps and
    also a pair of MARTIN LOGAN QUESTS(now superceded by the QUEST Z's)?
    
    I would be grateful.
    
    thank you
    
    cheers fjeff

    Anyone selling their high end exotic MC cartridges? Going or otherwise?
    
    Drop me an email!
    
    cheers fjeff

    
    Has anybody got any "High End" interconect they would like to sell me?
    
    Length >0.5m Phono-Phono (it for a pre-power amp run)

Wanted (one!) celestion ditton 100 spkeaker OR

Drive units for same OR

pair of similar sized budget speaker, but prefereably higher quality/rating.

Explanation - when staying at a friends house I managed to blow one up (was 
running remotely off a 100W amp, so not really suprising).

tut tut.

    
    Phone Celestion, they've provided me with bits for my UL6's in the
    past direct from the factory.
    
    Graham