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by steve s
Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Buying and Selling
Topic: auction tomorrow morning 11 am
Replies: 3
Views: 121

Re: auction tomorrow morning 11 am

I can go to a future anual vintage radio fair as was anually at nec. nt shure where when now. Its now at Warwick Paul and it's now called retrotech. It's on in 2 weeks .. but i'm sure px25s would go for a little more there than your local auction. I missed last year's but should be there again this...
by steve s
Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Audio-Talk Cycling thread.
Replies: 3793
Views: 1219286

Re: The Audio-Talk Cycling thread.

I dropped the frame off for a respray at Argos Racing Cycles in Bristol this afternoon. I decided to have it done in the darker yellow colour in the picture a few posts back. The forks are all but unmarked so I decided not to pay the extra to get them resprayed (it is a lot extra as they're carbon ...
by steve s
Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:19 am
Forum: Speakers
Topic: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)
Replies: 114
Views: 10468

Re: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)

Those speakers look great by the way Hope they sound good.. would they make our next owston meet ? Thanks Steve. I did notice you guys have a regular get together up there. It sounds very interesting and would be a great opportunity to meet some of you guys and see what you’ve been up to. I wouldn’...
by steve s
Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)
Replies: 114
Views: 10468

Re: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)

Yes they where my 3rd build, most people around here heard them.

Brilliant mids in my opinion but I moved on..
by steve s
Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)
Replies: 114
Views: 10468

Re: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)

Talking about lowthers this was the last I made in the 90s

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by steve s
Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)
Replies: 114
Views: 10468

Re: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)

Morgan could easily fit those in his room.. but it's what suits your taste.
Some of my larger baffles from a few years ago where quite imposing. But I've now struck a balance I'm happy with..
Those speakers look great by the way
Hope they sound good.. would they make our next owston meet ?
by steve s
Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:07 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.
Replies: 1458
Views: 595207

Re: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.

It's last years model with quite a drop in price Mike so new..I had a late vrod up to 3 years ago and really liked that, this one has the 114 engine, and is really quite a nice thing to ride . The trouble with harleys is the up grades So far there's a new seat sissy bar and forward foot controls to ...
by steve s
Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Mofo
Replies: 131
Views: 388114

Re: Mofo

Its a big case simon, and needs restoration but it not wormed.. let me know if you want it
by steve s
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:31 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Mofo
Replies: 131
Views: 388114

Re: Mofo

Loverly simon, not used mine for a year or so.. Will need to give the px4 a rest after my hols I bought a nice 1930 pye sunburst radio case a couple of weeks ago and can't stop thinking what I could fit in it ... or I could take it down to retrotech and sell it for a £10'r next month? .. That would ...
by steve s
Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.
Replies: 1458
Views: 595207

Re: The Audio-Talk Motorcycling thread.

My latest addition back to something that's a little less frenetic
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by steve s
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: EL36 SE Triode from ETF 2006 build
Replies: 10
Views: 451

Re: EL36 SE Triode from ETF 2006 build

I had a radford mk3 EL34 amp I was very impressed with that at the time, I wouldn't be trying for more than a watt from a trioded el84 though

I've always fancy trying out my vt75a on an se amp.. one day ... id hope the early versions the one to use
by steve s
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16489
Views: 4858665

Re: Nothing In Particular

simon wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:49 pm Nightmare Steve. Glad you got away okay Steve.
That was the important thing catching the flight simon, just starting to feel relaxed now.. May post a pic of my new bike later..🙂
by steve s
Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16489
Views: 4858665

Re: Nothing In Particular

It's a 2 series she bought after her hip replacement op
She could get in and out of it easily
Looking at the net it's a common fault on that model and they have replaced a quite a few foc, so fingers crossed.
by steve s
Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16489
Views: 4858665

Re: Nothing In Particular

To right Ali, it's out of warranty unfortunately but it's a comon fault on her model, so hoping for bmw to admit a portion of responsibility
by steve s
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16489
Views: 4858665

Re: Nothing In Particular

Had an eventful few weeks.. not stop decorating/ renovations / fitted laminate flooring at my daughters Just got finished on Tuesday night. We set off on our holidays wed evening in lesleys car for a change, only to find the automatic gearbox started playing up once we got into leeds. pulled into th...