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<channel><title><![CDATA[HIFI HANGAR,Vintage, Second-hand, Pre-owned Hifi specialists - SELL YOUR HIFI? Turntables, Quad, Tannoy speakers, SME tonearms - BLOG]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[BLOG]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:48:09 +0000</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[The return of the Audio South 'Pinky' interconnect]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/the-return-of-the-audio-south-pinky-1m-interconnect]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/the-return-of-the-audio-south-pinky-1m-interconnect#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:07:52 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/the-return-of-the-audio-south-pinky-1m-interconnect</guid><description><![CDATA[Stephen Ansell with the Re-launched 'Audio South Pinky interconnet' We are very proud to announce that we are re-launching a South Coast audio classic....Back in the 80's and early 90's Mario Binner, owned a Hifi dealership called Audio South.It was a hub for southern audiophiles and was the the calalyst for Steve's passion for hifi, infact, his first wage packet at the age of 17, was handed over in exchange for an Audio Innovations 800 series preamp and an Edison 18 valve power amp...Mario is s [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/published/img-4720.jpeg?1740153530" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption">Stephen Ansell with the Re-launched 'Audio South Pinky interconnet'</span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">We are very proud to announce that we are re-launching a South Coast audio classic....<br /><br />Back in the 80's and early 90's Mario Binner, owned a Hifi dealership called Audio South.<br /><br />It was a hub for southern audiophiles and was the the calalyst for Steve's passion for hifi, infact, his first wage packet at the age of 17, was handed over in exchange for an Audio Innovations 800 series preamp and an Edison 18 valve power amp...<br /><br />Mario is still a good friend of the Hifi Hangar and is still active in the Audio industy, you would have seen him in the Audio Note Uk room at many a hifi show.<br /><br />Audio South used to sell a Budget interconnect called the 'Pinky' (for obvious reasons.)<br /><br />It was contructed in-house by Allen who worked in the shop, using 1m of quality Pure Sonic Sheilded OFC copper cable and gold plated RCA plugs.<br /><br />These cables sold by the bucket load, as they were the bargain price of &pound;25 and were sold alongside many valve based system incuding Audio Innovations, Audion and Audionote, even today when we buy in vintage south coast valve based systems, the Pinkys are often included.<br /><br />Last month, Mario turned up at the Hangar with a job lot of kit that was found in his attic... in this lot was a still sealed drum of the original pinky cable and sealed bags of the original terminations...<br /><br />It had to be done... we are now constructing the Pinkys again as a Limited run of around 30 cables and at the same price of &pound;25, thirty years later...these will be available soon.<br></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/published/img-1081-2-2.jpeg?1740154702" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working with Guildford Audio]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/working-with-guildford-audio]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/working-with-guildford-audio#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:50:33 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/working-with-guildford-audio</guid><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce we are now working with the highy respected High-End Dealer Guildford Audio.The Hifi Hangar will be marketing a selection of their used and Part-ex stock via our website.Their demonstation facility is like Munich Hi-End in one room!On my recent visit, I listened to a set of the incredible Wilson Alexx speakers being fed by an impressive stack of DCS electronics, to say the sound was beguiling and engaging is an understatement.Alongside this impressive system, was a ple [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">We are pleased to announce we are now working with the highy respected High-End Dealer Guildford Audio.<br /><br />The Hifi Hangar will be marketing a selection of their used and Part-ex stock via our website.<br /><br />Their demonstation facility is like Munich Hi-End in one room!<br /><br />On my recent visit, I listened to a set of the incredible Wilson Alexx speakers being fed by an impressive stack of DCS electronics, to say the sound was beguiling and engaging is an understatement.<br /><br />Alongside this impressive system, was a plethera of audio exotica, including a pair of studio Reel to Reel machines direct from UB40's studios, numerous&nbsp; SME turntables and Tonearms, alongside equipment from such brands as Esoteric Audio Reseach,&nbsp; Keotsu, Reed, Dan D'Agostino and many other prestigious brands<br /><br />We are very much looking forward to working with Trevor and his team.<br /><br />If you are looking for new High-End Equipment check out <a href="https://guildfordaudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Guildford Audio's website Here</a><br /><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4976-4_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='327773041981291473-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='327773041981291473-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='327773041981291473-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4979-3_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery327773041981291473]'><img src='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4979-3.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='600' _height='800' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-38.89%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='327773041981291473-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='327773041981291473-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4980-3_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery327773041981291473]' title='UB40&#x27;s reel to reels'><img src='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4980-3.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='327773041981291473-imageContainer2' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='327773041981291473-insideImageContainer2' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; 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width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4983-3_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery327773041981291473]'><img src='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4983-3.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='327773041981291473-imageContainer5' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='327773041981291473-insideImageContainer5' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4984-3_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery327773041981291473]' title='Dan D&#x27;Agostino amplifier'><img src='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4984-3.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='327773041981291473-imageContainer6' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='327773041981291473-insideImageContainer6' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4985-2_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery327773041981291473]' title='SME model 60 turntable with SME V tonearm'><img src='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4985-2.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='327773041981291473-imageContainer7' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='327773041981291473-insideImageContainer7' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4986_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery327773041981291473]' title='EAR power amplifiers'><img src='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4986.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='327773041981291473-imageContainer8' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='327773041981291473-insideImageContainer8' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4987-2_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery327773041981291473]' title='Reed Muse 1c turntable'><img src='https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4987-2.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='600' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4988-2_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Wilson ALEXX speakers</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-4978-3_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">dCS Audio</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[See how a vinyl record is cut using a converted Technics 1210 turntable.]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/see-how-a-vinyl-record-is-cut-using-a-converted-technics-1210-turntable]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/see-how-a-vinyl-record-is-cut-using-a-converted-technics-1210-turntable#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:05:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/see-how-a-vinyl-record-is-cut-using-a-converted-technics-1210-turntable</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;We visited Mare in London at press2vinyl to see how it is done. Really fascinating.&nbsp;See how a vinyl record is cut using a converted Technics 1210 turntable fitted with cutting&nbsp;laithe.  https://www.press2vinyl.co.uk https://www.hifihangar.co.uk        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font color="#d5d5d5" size="3">&#8203;&#8203;&#8203;We visited Mare in London at press2vinyl to see how it is done. Really fascinating.&nbsp;</font><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><font size="3">See how a vinyl record is cut using a converted Technics 1210 turntable fitted with cutting&nbsp;laithe.</font></span></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font size="3" color="#d5d5d5">https://www.press2vinyl.co.uk https://www.hifihangar.co.uk</font></div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SiWWKq-7wD8?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pioneer RT-707 reel to reel, superb example.]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/pioneer-rt-707-reel-to-reel-superb-example]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/pioneer-rt-707-reel-to-reel-superb-example#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/pioneer-rt-707-reel-to-reel-superb-example</guid><description><![CDATA[Now and then something really special comes through the doors here at the Hangar, this Pioneer RT-707 was in immaculate condition for its age.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font color="#d5d5d5" size="3">Now and then something really special comes through the doors here at the Hangar, this Pioneer RT-707 was in immaculate condition for its age.</font></div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ya5jlt-U0sc?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[An interview with Michael Fountain, son of Guy R Fountain]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/an-interview-with-michael-fountain-son-of-guy-r-fountain]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/an-interview-with-michael-fountain-son-of-guy-r-fountain#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:00:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Speakers]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/an-interview-with-michael-fountain-son-of-guy-r-fountain</guid><description><![CDATA[A bit of a break from the normal product spotlight videos, this one is an informal chat with Michael Fountain, son of Tannoy Founder Guy Fountain.He tackles Tannoy's place in the military, public places and of course, studio and home applications.It's a great insight in to Michael's life, including being the Grandson of AC cars co-founder John Portwine, his successful business of importing perfumes along with many other interesting topics.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font size="4" color="#f8eaa9">A bit of a break from the normal product spotlight videos, this one is an informal chat with Michael Fountain, son of Tannoy Founder Guy Fountain.<br /><br />He tackles Tannoy's place in the military, public places and of course, studio and home applications.<br /><br />It's a great insight in to Michael's life, including being the Grandson of AC cars co-founder John Portwine, his successful business of importing perfumes along with many other interesting topics.</font><br /><br /></div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AON0p3sTHVQ?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quad II mono valve amp and acoustical QC2/ 22 preamp]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/quad-ii-mono-valve-amp-and-acoustical-qc2-22-preamp]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/quad-ii-mono-valve-amp-and-acoustical-qc2-22-preamp#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:05:10 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Interesting items]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shop stock]]></category><category><![CDATA[video]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/quad-ii-mono-valve-amp-and-acoustical-qc2-22-preamp</guid><description><![CDATA[This pair were nice to have in, fully working and great sounding Quad ii with Accoustical badged Quad QCII mono pre.Only minor marks, which is amazing considering they are nearly 70 years old, with assumed original valve line-up. Superb examples, one for the collector.The paper work inlcuded a 50's brochure, schematics for the II, and 22, we are aware that the pre isn't a 22, but these are the papers that came with it, so he may well of purchased another pre/power at a later date, hence why he h [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font size="4" color="#a1a1a1">This pair were nice to have in, fully working and great sounding Quad ii with Accoustical badged Quad QCII mono pre.</font><br /><br /><font size="4" color="#a1a1a1">Only minor marks, which is amazing considering they are nearly 70 years old, with assumed original valve line-up. Superb examples, one for the collector.<br /></font><br /><font size="4" color="#a1a1a1">The paper work inlcuded a 50's brochure, schematics for the II, and 22, we are aware that the pre isn't a 22, but these are the papers that came with it, so he may well of purchased another pre/power at a later date, hence why he has these slightly later manuals/papers.</font><br /></div>  <div class="wsite-youtube" style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-top:10px;"><div class="wsite-youtube-wrapper wsite-youtube-size-auto wsite-youtube-align-center"> <div class="wsite-youtube-container">  <iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Y4ueuOeLEkM?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarter earth cycling challenge]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/quarter-earth-cycling-challenge]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/quarter-earth-cycling-challenge#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/quarter-earth-cycling-challenge</guid><description><![CDATA[ Our good friend Ted Gomm, Audiophile of the highest level... and cycling machine (i went on a ride with him once, and nearly ended up in A&amp;E) is taking on a massive cycling challenge this year by cycling 4500 miles in 2021 for Pancreatic Cancer Action...That's over 12 miles a DAY for a YEAR!!!Please help him by donating to his Just Giving page, the link is above.Ted has always been very supporting of the Hifi Hangar, being there right from the start, also attending every Build Along with Bo [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/145769524_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><font size="4" color="#a1a1a1"><span>Our good friend Ted Gomm, Audiophile of the highest level... and cycling machine (i went on a ride with him once, and nearly ended up in A&amp;E) is taking on a massive cycling challenge this year by cycling 4500 miles in 2021 for Pancreatic Cancer Action...</span><br /><span>That's over 12 miles a DAY for a YEAR!!!</span><br /><br /><span>Please help him by donating to his <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ted-gomm1" target="_blank">Just Giving page</a>, the link is above.</span><br /><br /><span>Ted has always been very supporting of the Hifi Hangar, being there right from the start, also attending every Build Along with Bob evening... Ted can often be found helping Bob out in the workshop, a true gentleman.</span><br /><span>go for it Ted!!!!!</span></font></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:47.152317880795%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/0-1-orig_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Ted and Sarah after completing the Farnham bike ride.</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:52.847682119205%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/published/85956241-356f-4478-9191-8c269f5b600c-1-105-c.jpeg?1641810951" alt="Picture" style="width:288;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Ted helping out at a a build along event</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanley Kubrick Exibition - London Design Centre]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/stanley-kubrick-exibition-london-design-centre]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/stanley-kubrick-exibition-london-design-centre#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/stanley-kubrick-exibition-london-design-centre</guid><description><![CDATA[So when we heard that the Design Centre in London was putting an exhibition of Standly Kubrick's work and that the Transcriptors Reference turntable that was featured in 'A Clockwork Orange' was to be on display, we just had to set off to London and check it out!It's a great exhibition, we recommend it to everyone who has the slightest interest in film or design, it's a must see.The first thing you see when you walk in to the entrance of the building is one of only 3 Adam's Probe 16 sports cars  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font color="#d5d5d5" size="3">So when we heard that the Design Centre in London was putting an exhibition of Standly Kubrick's work and that the Transcriptors Reference turntable that was featured in 'A Clockwork Orange' was to be on display, we just had to set off to London and check it out!<br /><br />It's a great exhibition, we recommend it to everyone who has the slightest interest in film or design, it's a must see.<br /><br />The first thing you see when you walk in to the entrance of the building is one of only 3 Adam's Probe 16 sports cars ever made (or the Durango 95, as it was referred to in the film.) This car is a show stopper and a truly beautiful machine.<br /></font><br /></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/1-7_orig.jpg" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption">Adam's Probe 16, known as the Durnago 95, in 'A Clockwork Orange'</span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div class="paragraph"><font size="3"><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The first room contains all manner of items that Kurick used, such as clapper boards, various original scrips, hand written directing notes and his personal Steenbeck 6 plate 35 MM editing station.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Then the exhibition show cases each of his films, starting at his early works, such as Dr Stranglove, The Killing and Lolita, then on to Sparticus &amp; Full Metal Jacket, which showed large projections of noted scenes.</span></font><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/1-8_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)"><font size="3">A Clockwork Orange has quite a large area dedicated to it, with many of the iconic works, including the large 'Rocking Cock' designed by&nbsp;Herman Makkink, the Milk bar manikins and of course the already mentioned Transcriptor's Hydraulic Reference&nbsp;turntable. <br /><br />&#8203;The&nbsp;memorable scene when a pair of huge&nbsp;speakers and a Transcriptor based system in wheeled up to Alex's Hospital bed, is shown in an&nbsp;adjacent room.</font></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/1-4_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">The original turntable used in the film 'A Clockwork Orange'</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/1-3_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/edited/1-5.jpg?1558714404" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Conceptual drawing of Alex's room, featuring a Transcriptors reference based system.</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font size="3"><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">The 'Eyes wide shut' section&nbsp;features a number of the&nbsp;original masks used in the film, and also Tom Cruise's costume, which reminds you&nbsp;how&nbsp;small he is!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">One oddly chilling exhibit, was the&nbsp;little girl's dresses and the apollo 11 jumper from 'the Shining' (Cue the&nbsp;conspiracy theorists!) also the model &nbsp;of the maze used in the film.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">2001 was also very well&nbsp;represented, with many original models and props used in the&nbsp;film, including &nbsp;the Star Child, one of the gorilla suits, and of&nbsp;course, HAL</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Go along, you will love it!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(213, 213, 213)">Open until the 17th of september 2019, The Design Centre, London - Only &pound;16 entry</span></font></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/1-6_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">The twins dresses and Apollo 11 jumper used in 'The Shining'</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/1-1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Mask props used in Eyes Wide Shut</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/1-2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Set  of Hilton Space station used in 2001 A Space Odyssey</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/1-9_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">The original Star Child, used in 2001</div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun with NAIM DBL SPEAKERS]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/fun-with-naim-dbl-speakers]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/fun-with-naim-dbl-speakers#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Restorations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shop stock]]></category><category><![CDATA[Speakers]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/fun-with-naim-dbl-speakers</guid><description><![CDATA[Recently, we had a pair of the truly monstrous NAIM DBL speakers in. They came with the SNAXO crossover, but were in need of some TLC.The drivers, which were ATC units, needed a re-foam and the cabinets needed a little effort, to bring them back to their former glory.So we set about filling the spike holes in the bottom of the cabs with car body filler, while we waited for the correct foams to arrive from America.              	 		 			 				 					 						  The surrounds fitted like a dream, and we [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font size="4" color="#a1a1a1">Recently, we had a pair of the truly monstrous NAIM DBL speakers in. They came with the SNAXO crossover, but were in need of some TLC.<br /><br />The drivers, which were ATC units, needed a re-foam and the cabinets needed a little effort, to bring them back to their former glory.<br /><br />So we set about filling the spike holes in the bottom of the cabs with car body filler, while we waited for the correct foams to arrive from America.</font><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-8054_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div> <hr class="styled-hr" style="width:100%;"></hr> <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden; width: 100%;"></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><font size="4" color="#a1a1a1">The surrounds fitted like a dream, and were installed back into the cabs, we found that they did not use Gaskets, but instead, there was a thin piping of silicone around the edge of the drivers, so my previous life as a chef came into it's own and&nbsp; with the use of an icing bag and silicon sealant, I neatly recreate the original 'seal'<br /><br />Although, I feel, this is not as good as a proper gasket, but we always restore gear in the manner it was originally created.<br /><br />After some paint re-touching, they looked rather good....<br />They are now residing in Brighton, in the home of an avid Naim collector.<br /><br /><br /></font><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-8024_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-8009_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-8027_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[This weeks pick of the best - Michaelson, Copland CDA266, Rose RV23, Rogers Cadet, The Source, Odyssey RP1, Acos rega planet, Tripletone, Sony TC-377, Sugden P51 & C51]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/this-weeks-pick-of-the-best-michaelson-copland-cda266-rose-rv23-rogers-cadet-the-source-odyssey-rp1-acos-rega-planet-tripletone-sony-tc-377-sugden-p51-c51]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/this-weeks-pick-of-the-best-michaelson-copland-cda266-rose-rv23-rogers-cadet-the-source-odyssey-rp1-acos-rega-planet-tripletone-sony-tc-377-sugden-p51-c51#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 20:25:02 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Interesting items]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/blog/this-weeks-pick-of-the-best-michaelson-copland-cda266-rose-rv23-rogers-cadet-the-source-odyssey-rp1-acos-rega-planet-tripletone-sony-tc-377-sugden-p51-c51</guid><description><![CDATA[Here are a few of the items we have had in over the last week.It's been a week for interesting valve gear, including a number of high-end valve preamps.   	 		 			 				 					 						  Michaelson Odysseus amplifier   					 								 					 						  Copland CDA266 cd player   					 							 		 	    	 		 			 				 					 						      Michaelson Odysseus amplifer   This very cool EL34 stereo integrated, is an interesting one, as you can probably see from it's style and blue writing that is bears a striking  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font size="4" color="#a1a1a1">Here are a few of the items we have had in over the last week.<br />It's been a week for interesting valve gear, including a number of high-end valve preamps.</font><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Michaelson Odysseus amplifier<br /></h2>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Copland CDA266 cd player</h2>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/edited/img-0022_1.jpg?1553959500" alt="Michaelson Odysseus amplifier" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Michaelson Odysseus amplifer</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">This very cool EL34 stereo integrated, is an interesting one, as you can probably see from it's style and blue writing that is bears a striking resemblance to Musical Fidelity gear.<br /><br />You'd be right, as Michealson (and Austin) later turned into Musical Fidelity. In our option, the Most notable product from M&amp;A is the stunning sounding and great looking TVA10 stereo power amp made in the mid 80's.</font><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-9893_orig.jpg" alt="Copland CDA266 cd player" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Copland CDA266 cd player</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">Lovely CD player from style and sound Legends Copland, we think that there are few companies that have a design signature quite like Copland..<br /><br />All of their products form the off have the same style and look, which is bang on and is still current and relevant today.<br />From their (relatively) affordable transistor gear to their exotic Valve based designs, they have maintained a strong sound &nbsp;signature too, always great sounding kit, and among our favorite brands.</font><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Rose RV23 pre-amplifier</h2>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Rogers cadet III valve amplifier</h2>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-9919_3_orig.jpg" alt="Rose RV23 pre-amplifier" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Rose RV23 pre-amplifier</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">A very rare, lovely sounding and beautifully made, early 90's British built valve pre-amplifier with a really good valve phono stage. Not much information can be found on these. They were very well reviewed but the brand disappeared without a trace.</font><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-9962_2_orig.jpg" alt="Rogers cadet III valve amplifier" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Rogers cadet III valve amplifier</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">One of the most widely vintage valve amplifier, probably Rogers best selling amplifier,<br /><br />Was available in 2 different versions, one with an integrated&nbsp; chassis and one with separate pre and power sections that could be removed from the case, this version is more sought after by collectors.</font><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">The Source Turntable<br /></h2>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Odyssey RP1 xp Export gold<br /></h2>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-0005_3_orig.jpg" alt="The Source Turntable" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">The Source Turntable</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1"><span style="font-weight: normal;">A very elegant hand built turntable, which features a sub-chassis based on a floating spring principle, switchable two speed, belt driven, with separate power supply in a wood box. Comes with a very heavy solid brass platter which really gives it a bling appearance.</span></font><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-9843_2_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Odyssey RP1 xp xport gold tonearm</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">This RP1 Export Gold is about as fancy as vintage tonearms get... built to compliment the 'source' Turntable, there was even a version that featured real diamonds in the head-shell!</font><br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Acos Rega Planet turntable<br /></h2>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Tripletone pre &amp; power valve amplifier<br /></h2>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-9975_2_orig.jpg" alt="Acos Rega Planet turntable" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Acos Rega Planet turntable</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">This is the original Rega Planet 3 suspension turntable from the early 1970s. It was marketed by Acos and fitted with an Acos / Lustre manufactured tonearm... Only 200 were made.</font><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Sugden P51 &amp; C51<br /></h2>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-0093_orig.jpg" alt="Sugden P51 & C51 Pre & power" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Sugden P51 & C51 Pre & power</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">Arguably the rarest Sugden pre and power amplifier, affectionately know as the welder (as it looks like one). For every 10 A21 you get, you only get one of these! these came can both with original boxes and manuals which was nice.</font><br /></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Epos ES14 speakers<br /></h2>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-0039_2_orig.jpg" alt="Epos ES14 speakers" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Epos ES14 speakers</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#d5d5d5">The classic Epos ES14 speakers on original stands, designed by speaker legend Robin Marshall.<br />The bigger version of the first epos speakers, the ES11<br />Very well made speakers, that really hold there own in todays speaker market...<br /></font><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:49.999999999999%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-9986_1_orig.jpg" alt="Tripletone pre & power valve amplifier" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Tripletone pre & power valve amplifier</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">Tripletone were unusual in the fact that they named themselves after their main selling point which was the use three tone controls, treble, mid and bass.<br /><br />Mid range controls are a very unusually feature on hifi amplifiers (even today).</font><br /><br /><br /></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Sony T-377 reel to reel</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-0197_orig.jpg" alt="Sony T-377 reel to reel" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Sony TC-377 reel to reel</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#a1a1a1">The classic Sony T-377 reel to reel, amazing to have this one in original box and all manuals in pristine condition.<br />Fully serviced by Steve Bennet @ Retrotech.co.uk</font><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Concordant excelsior preamp</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.hifihangar.co.uk/uploads/2/0/3/0/20309541/img-9879_1_orig.jpg" alt="Concordant excelsior preamp" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Concordant excelsior preamp</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Concordant Excelsior</div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#d5d5d5">Concordant made their name modifying the classic Quad II amplifiers and added a few preamps to compliment them.<br />This is the middle one in the range.<br />They are great sounding valve based pres, that are becoming a real collectors item now.</font></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>