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dura · 08-12-2005, 05:31

does anybody know where to buy cheap, cheap amps and really big speakers in the UK??

stickmus · 08-12-2005, 09:44

HiFi or PA?

Have you tried Richer Sounds?

dura · 08-12-2005, 10:13

Its for a set of turntables so i really want one with some power but havn't really got much money. Tried Richer sounds but there all still round the £70 mark. Short of waiting for one to come into cash generator i think i'm gonna have to hope Santa'a feeling generous.

weldo · 08-12-2005, 10:38

ebay ?

Dusteh · 08-12-2005, 10:53

You get what you pay for, anything below a hundred quid is going to be naff and only make you wish you had saved more money.... bide your time, and head over to Richer Sounds when you have £200 - that will get you a good enough starter amp and a small set of speakers.

tomson · 08-12-2005, 11:25

get yourself an old Quad 303 power amp, they're bomb proof and pretty cheap as they're about 30 years old... but still far better than the cheapo amps you get in richer sounds

Dusteh · 08-12-2005, 11:32

Hes going to need an integrated amp for that money.

tomson · 08-12-2005, 12:11

his mixer should have a pre section

Andy · 08-12-2005, 14:04

richer sounds

http://ws4.richersounds.com/splashpa...303d64cb433 1

dura · 08-12-2005, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomson

get yourself an old Quad 303 power amp, they're bomb proof and pretty cheap as they're about 30 years old... but still far better than the cheapo amps you get in richer sounds

bombproof sounds good. any ideas on where to get one??

tomson · 08-12-2005, 16:13

ebay is your best bet

Dusteh · 09-12-2005, 04:10

I'm using 2 P500's by Cambridge Audio - they don't make them anymore but again eBay is your friend. They got stonking reviews at the time for the price range... the fact is there was nothing else in that price range that offers that power.

top_buzz · 09-12-2005, 10:31

Could anyone recommend some decent floor standing speakers and amp for 300-400?

top_buzz · 09-12-2005, 10:36

I like the look of these:
http://ws4.richersounds.com/showprod...L-STUDIO10-BCH

But I don't know fuck all about amp's so need some decent hifi nerd help

top_buzz · 09-12-2005, 10:44

Scrap that.. Reviews say their shit.

tomson · 09-12-2005, 11:27

Richersound bought the TDL name after TDL went under and they churned out nasty, cheap speakers under the name. If you can get hold of some original TDL transmission line speakers you'll be laughing - masses of low end but really well controlled. I have a pair of RTL 3s that are about 10 years old and they're still going strong. Picked them up for 60 quid (about 400 new)

Again, ebay is a good source.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-of-TDL-El...QQcmdZViewItem

top_buzz · 09-12-2005, 11:52

I never dare buy shit like that off ebay tho. Always think it'll arrive fucked :P

Mr Fred · 09-12-2005, 12:01

tomson buys his food from ebay.
and his underwear.

tomson · 09-12-2005, 12:15

Got my missus from ebay too... was quite cheap but I got stung on the p&p. Bloody russians.

top_buzz · 09-12-2005, 12:24

My mates told me he'll sell me his Mission 731 (i think) bookshelf speakers for £20 and he'll give me some spike stands (wtf?) as well. So looks like just need an amp now

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08-12-2005, 09:44	#2 (permalink)
stickmus hmmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Yorkuk Posts: 2,127	HiFi or PA? Have you tried Richer Sounds?

08-12-2005, 10:13	#3 (permalink)
dura escuche la musica ruidosa Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: C'dizzle Posts: 191	Its for a set of turntables so i really want one with some power but havn't really got much money. Tried Richer sounds but there all still round the £70 mark. Short of waiting for one to come into cash generator i think i'm gonna have to hope Santa'a feeling generous.

08-12-2005, 10:53	#5 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,887	You get what you pay for, anything below a hundred quid is going to be naff and only make you wish you had saved more money.... bide your time, and head over to Richer Sounds when you have £200 - that will get you a good enough starter amp and a small set of speakers.

08-12-2005, 11:25	#6 (permalink)
tomson Christ on a bike Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311	get yourself an old Quad 303 power amp, they're bomb proof and pretty cheap as they're about 30 years old... but still far better than the cheapo amps you get in richer sounds

08-12-2005, 11:32	#7 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,887	Hes going to need an integrated amp for that money.

08-12-2005, 12:11	#8 (permalink)
tomson Christ on a bike Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311	his mixer should have a pre section

08-12-2005, 14:04	#9 (permalink)
Andy liquid cosh Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: leeds/brighton Posts: 2,815	richer sounds http://ws4.richersounds.com/splashpa...303d64cb433 1

08-12-2005, 16:13	#11 (permalink)
tomson Christ on a bike Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311	ebay is your best bet

09-12-2005, 04:10	#12 (permalink)
Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,887	I'm using 2 P500's by Cambridge Audio - they don't make them anymore but again eBay is your friend. They got stonking reviews at the time for the price range... the fact is there was nothing else in that price range that offers that power.

09-12-2005, 10:31	#13 (permalink)
top_buzz For your health! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,518	Could anyone recommend some decent floor standing speakers and amp for 300-400?

09-12-2005, 10:36	#14 (permalink)
top_buzz For your health! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,518	I like the look of these: http://ws4.richersounds.com/showprod...L-STUDIO10-BCH But I don't know fuck all about amp's so need some decent hifi nerd help

09-12-2005, 10:44	#15 (permalink)
top_buzz For your health! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,518	Scrap that.. Reviews say their shit.

09-12-2005, 11:27	#16 (permalink)
tomson Christ on a bike Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311	Richersound bought the TDL name after TDL went under and they churned out nasty, cheap speakers under the name. If you can get hold of some original TDL transmission line speakers you'll be laughing - masses of low end but really well controlled. I have a pair of RTL 3s that are about 10 years old and they're still going strong. Picked them up for 60 quid (about 400 new) Again, ebay is a good source. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pair-of-TDL-El...QQcmdZViewItem

09-12-2005, 11:52	#17 (permalink)
top_buzz For your health! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,518	I never dare buy shit like that off ebay tho. Always think it'll arrive fucked :P

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Mr Fred Magazines™ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Glasgow.. Posts: 11,359	tomson buys his food from ebay. and his underwear.

09-12-2005, 12:15	#19 (permalink)
tomson Christ on a bike Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311	Got my missus from ebay too... was quite cheap but I got stung on the p&p. Bloody russians.

09-12-2005, 12:24	#20 (permalink)
top_buzz For your health! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,518	My mates told me he'll sell me his Mission 731 (i think) bookshelf speakers for £20 and he'll give me some spike stands (wtf?) as well. So looks like just need an amp now

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