Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

audiomagpie · 3rd Feb 2019, 11:19 pm

The Audiojumble at Tonbridge, Kent, is coming up soon, see http://www.audiojumble.co.uk for location, times and prices. Two halls packed with stalls full of audio treasure, vinyl (new and used), spares and accessories, ample free parking, refreshments served throughout the day.

And the BVWS will be there with our tables overflowing with vintage audio equipment, reel to reel, turntables, tuners, speakers, amps, radios, test equipment, valves, a selection of new capacitors to restore your vintage gear and of course cans of liquid gold de-oxit.

Come and see our stand in the main hall and say hello! It's always a great day out!
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Beobloke · 7th Feb 2019, 1:57 pm

Looking forward to it - I'll be there in my usual spot!

bikerhifinut · 7th Feb 2019, 5:49 pm

Me too.
I can't buy anything large as the builders are due to start and its been hard enough stashing and protecting my junk, errr valued collection of old radio and stereo gear!
probably have a hunt round for bits to repair old sets and some stuff for planned new Audio projects when I get a workroom finished late spring.
Still kicking myself over the ESL57s as the new upstairs lounge will be large enough to do a pair justice!
A.

John Caswell · 8th Feb 2019, 9:46 am

Hi all,
I will be there with "Vinyl Spinner" Nigel on tables 38/39.

John

Trifocaltrev · 17th Feb 2019, 10:26 pm

A very good day for everyone. Many thanks to Richard and his siblings for organizing such a well run event.

Many Thanks
Trevor.

Beobloke · 18th Feb 2019, 10:47 am

Had a great day and a reasonably good sale so no complaints there!

Purchase wise, I failed to resist a non-working Technics SU-9600 preamp for £40 and 4/7ths of a Yamaha 99 series midi system for £20, both of which I’m led to believe came from the BVWS stall!

Finally, as I was packed up and leaving, I spotted a turntable on an empty table near the door with ‘Free’ on it. Despite the fact that it was in grotty condition and is also a Connoisseur BD2, a deck which I loathe, it caught me off guard and somehow sparked compassion within me, so I rescued it!

dave walsh · 18th Feb 2019, 1:01 pm

I always thought the BD2 was a proper Transcription job BB? Why don't you like it I wonder-apart from this particular one being in a poor state?

Dave W

Beobloke · 18th Feb 2019, 2:05 pm

I've always felt it was a cheap and nasty design that never performed anywhere near as well as it was supposed to. A grotty little vibratory motor with a 50/50 chance of starting in the wrong direction; the poor rubber motor mount that inevitably fails; the feeble speed change mechanism that usually makes the belt fall off...

I could go on, but I'm way off-topic now - apologies!

dave walsh · 18th Feb 2019, 2:24 pm

Well thanks for the reply anyway-there's always a difference in views I find.
My GP said put two doctors in a room and you get three opinions

Is it just dirty or suffering from those faults you mention as well?

Dave

3rd Feb 2019, 11:19 pm	#1
audiomagpie Heptode Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 672	Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb The Audiojumble at Tonbridge, Kent, is coming up soon, see http://www.audiojumble.co.uk for location, times and prices. Two halls packed with stalls full of audio treasure, vinyl (new and used), spares and accessories, ample free parking, refreshments served throughout the day. And the BVWS will be there with our tables overflowing with vintage audio equipment, reel to reel, turntables, tuners, speakers, amps, radios, test equipment, valves, a selection of new capacitors to restore your vintage gear and of course cans of liquid gold de-oxit. Come and see our stand in the main hall and say hello! It's always a great day out! ________ __________________ Greg BVWS committee chairman

7th Feb 2019, 1:57 pm	#2
Beobloke Hexode Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 326	Re: Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb Looking forward to it - I'll be there in my usual spot!

7th Feb 2019, 5:49 pm	#3
bikerhifinut Octode Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Penrith, Cumbria, UK Posts: 1,499	Re: Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb Me too. I can't buy anything large as the builders are due to start and its been hard enough stashing and protecting my junk, errr valued collection of old radio and stereo gear! probably have a hunt round for bits to repair old sets and some stuff for planned new Audio projects when I get a workroom finished late spring. Still kicking myself over the ESL57s as the new upstairs lounge will be large enough to do a pair justice! A.

8th Feb 2019, 9:46 am	#4
John Caswell Hexode Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wokingham, Berkshire, UK. Posts: 262	Re: Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb Hi all, I will be there with "Vinyl Spinner" Nigel on tables 38/39. John

17th Feb 2019, 10:26 pm	#5
Trifocaltrev Pentode Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lancing, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 144	Re: Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb A very good day for everyone. Many thanks to Richard and his siblings for organizing such a well run event. Many Thanks Trevor.

18th Feb 2019, 10:47 am	#6
Beobloke Hexode Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 326	Re: Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb Had a great day and a reasonably good sale so no complaints there! Purchase wise, I failed to resist a non-working Technics SU-9600 preamp for £40 and 4/7ths of a Yamaha 99 series midi system for £20, both of which I’m led to believe came from the BVWS stall! Finally, as I was packed up and leaving, I spotted a turntable on an empty table near the door with ‘Free’ on it. Despite the fact that it was in grotty condition and is also a Connoisseur BD2, a deck which I loathe, it caught me off guard and somehow sparked compassion within me, so I rescued it!

18th Feb 2019, 1:01 pm	#7
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 4,252	Re: Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb I always thought the BD2 was a proper Transcription job BB? Why don't you like it I wonder-apart from this particular one being in a poor state? Dave W

18th Feb 2019, 2:05 pm	#8
Beobloke Hexode Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 326	Re: Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb I've always felt it was a cheap and nasty design that never performed anywhere near as well as it was supposed to. A grotty little vibratory motor with a 50/50 chance of starting in the wrong direction; the poor rubber motor mount that inevitably fails; the feeble speed change mechanism that usually makes the belt fall off... I could go on, but I'm way off-topic now - apologies!

18th Feb 2019, 2:24 pm	#9
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 4,252	Re: Audiojumble Sun 17th Feb Well thanks for the reply anyway-there's always a difference in views I find. My GP said put two doctors in a room and you get three opinions Is it just dirty or suffering from those faults you mention as well? Dave