Unique stereo at Michigan estate sale
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spartanmanor
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I just got back from the sale. My wife was out there at open with some other guys hoping that the sellers weren't up to speed on the items, but after 100+ phone calls on them they were. No $40 old tube radio deals for me today...
The Metregon is $6800 and looks to be in quite nice shape. The $4500 component cabinet contains a C-20, two MC-30s and an MR-65 tuner, plus a H. H. Scott 710 turntable (I was expecting a Thorens TD-124 ). I didn't poke around the gear much, but did notice that the tubes in the front MC-30 were a mixed lot with some Sylvanias.
The Maggie was a mono unit that looked to have about 4 6V6s in it priced at $90, which was more than I cared to pay for a mono unit. The couch was $300. The LPs were all older easy listening and some classical and really not in the league of the gear. Yes, there was a copy of "Whipped Cream" in the lot.
They are accepting bids on the items, so if you are interested, I would call the number in the link upstream.
The Metregon is $6800 and looks to be in quite nice shape. The $4500 component cabinet contains a C-20, two MC-30s and an MR-65 tuner, plus a H. H. Scott 710 turntable (I was expecting a Thorens TD-124 ). I didn't poke around the gear much, but did notice that the tubes in the front MC-30 were a mixed lot with some Sylvanias.
The Maggie was a mono unit that looked to have about 4 6V6s in it priced at $90, which was more than I cared to pay for a mono unit. The couch was $300. The LPs were all older easy listening and some classical and really not in the league of the gear. Yes, there was a copy of "Whipped Cream" in the lot.
They are accepting bids on the items, so if you are interested, I would call the number in the link upstream.
spartanmanor
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The component cabinet is the best priced of the whole lot. Still no killer deal though.
Based upon the gang that was there at 9:00 AM, I doubt a killer deal would have made it to 9:02 AM
spartanmanor
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The Metregon is waaaaaay overpriced if the console could be had for under $3000 then we are talking.
That Metregon in the link was one we saw online prior to the sale, but it contains Wharfedale, not JBL drivers. What's a set of JBL D130s and 275s go for???
I couldn't find any closed auctions for MC-30s, so it's hard to say what a set is worth. Then again, they are taking bids and did set the price high, so if one want's to give it a shot, who knows. There were several bids in the envelope.
I couldn't find any closed auctions for MC-30s, so it's hard to say what a set is worth. Then again, they are taking bids and did set the price high, so if one want's to give it a shot, who knows. There were several bids in the envelope.
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4 6v6s would be a stereo amp - most likely in the 880x family, from my limited experience with Maggies. I picked up my 8802-equipped console for $15.
spartanmanor
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If that is the case I would be there the day before they mark things down and make an offer.
If they're taking offers and have checked out eBay, I seriously doubt they'd go halfsies on this stuff.
I don't think they'll fit the the $5.00 Sunday bag either
As to the Maggie, it wasn't an 8802; I have one. There were only 2 trannies and 6 6V6 sized tubes in a row in an amp mounted on the bottom away from the tuner/preamp. I didn't dig much deeper as it was really dusty and I lost interest when I saw only one OPT.
It may be half price Sunday though...
spartanmanor
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You never know they may just need to clear the house out with little hassel. If you are at all interested I would make an offer.
Oh, I certainly agree, that's why I posted the info.
They do have offers in the envelope; I just don't know how many are bona fide. I'm pretty sure the lowballs would get tossed. I didn't leave one based upon those asking prices, but if those were on my Holy Grail list, I certainly would leave a serious number behind.
I think the Mac stuff will go, but the Metregon could be an issue.
They do have offers in the envelope; I just don't know how many are bona fide. I'm pretty sure the lowballs would get tossed. I didn't leave one based upon those asking prices, but if those were on my Holy Grail list, I certainly would leave a serious number behind.
I think the Mac stuff will go, but the Metregon could be an issue.
soundmotor
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bobforapples
Angular banjos sound good
Dang. Beautiful stuff.... wish a sale like that was in my area!
