Search results for query: *

  • Users: zim bida
  • Content: Threads
  • Order by date
  1. zim bida

    FS Some Nice 6sn7's: Brimar 6SN7GTY, Sylvania Vt-231, RCA Gray Glass

    Hi All, I'm looking to fund an amp so am dipping into my stash of nice 6sn7's to help with that. These have all been tested on a Dan Nelson Calibrated TV-7 D/U where 50 is minimum good. Additionally they have been play tested on SET amps/supratek preamp with ~100DB efficient speakers without...
  2. zim bida

    Completed single quad ii (or parts thereof)

    Longest of long shots.. Looking to buy a single quad ii or parts thereof. I've got a single with a bad output and a single with a non original power transformer... So I need an output and one power transformer. If you happen to have... Please get in touch. Thanks!
  3. zim bida

    Sold Altec Lansing Iconic 846A Valencia Speakers, excellent condition, Chicago area, $1800

    For sale are a pair of vintage Altec Lansing Iconic 846A Valencia speakers. These are the earlier version with lattice grills and 16 ohm drivers. Fantastic and well regarded speakers from Altec's glory days. I bought these along with quite a lot of vintage tube stereo equipment from the estate...
  4. zim bida

    Sold Tannoy System 15 / DMT15II (Chicago Area)

    For sale are a pair of Tannoy System 15 / DMT15II These are a large pair of dual concentric speakers that were used as studio monitors featuring the 3833GG drivers most famous for being the driver featured in the ~15K Tannoy Churchills. Absolutely stunning sound but the cabinets are beat up...
  5. zim bida

    Sold Harman Kardon Citation II Tube Amplifier, Fully Restored, with Old Stock Genalex Kt-88's, $3000, Chicago Area

    For Sale is a Harman Kardon Citation II tube amplifier, considered one of the best vintage tube amplifiers ever made, with legendary output transformers. I had the HK restored by Stereo Rehab, and it is under warranty until september of 2024. It is plug and play with its current tube set - and...
  6. zim bida

    Sold Cream of the Crop 6SN7's and 6F8G: Sylvania, Brimar, Ken-Rad, Tung-Sol

    For Sale are a number of highly sought after 6sn7 and 6f8g tubes. Some time ago I bought a 6sn7 based preamp and decided to try as many of the highly regarded varieties as I could, these are ones I am not longer using. All have been tested on a recently Dan Nelson calibrated TV-7 D/U where 50...
  7. zim bida

    Sold "Redboy" Altec / Peerless 4722 SUT - $600

    For sale is a Step up transformer for moving coil cartridges using Altec / Peerless 4722 transformers I had made for me by master SUT maker and all-around nice guy "Redboy". Two switches, one on top for changing between 1/18 gain and 1/36, one by the binding posts for ground lift. I used it with...
  8. zim bida

    Question for Supratek owners, past or present

    Questions for any current or former supratek preamp owners. I recently bought an older syrah, with phono, which I've got paired with a type 46 set amp built by Oliver Sayes and an using with Altec 604c's. It's lovely, especially up high, alive, clear and dynamic, but.. I find the low end a...
  9. zim bida

    Sold Sansui 9090DB, JBL L65 Jubals, Audio Research SP-6B, much much more

    Hi all, I am with some emotion selling a Sansui 9090DB and a pair of JBL L65 Jubals. They will be available to be seen and demo'ed at a local hifi fair september 17th in Mount Prospect. There will also be quite a few other great pieces for sale from other sellers there, including a Harman...
  10. zim bida

    Chicago Area Hifi Fair, September 17th 2022

    Hi all, There will be a HiFi fair in Mount Prospect, IL on September 17th with a looooot of great gear available to be seen, demo'ed, purchased, gawked at , etc Attached is a flyer for the show. I personally will be selling my father's Sansui 9090DB and JBL L65 Jubals as well as an Audio...
  11. zim bida

    WTB Pair of Bias / Panel Meters, 0 to 50 milliamperes

    Hi Folks, looking for a pair of panel meters if anyone has a pair or pairs they'd like to sell - I need 2 x 50ma meters of ~2.5” diameter, 0-35 could also work I can find singles on ebay but having trouble finding pairs that would work here's pictures of the ones I'm trying to match which is a...
  12. zim bida

    Spendor LS3/5A

    Hi All, I'm very seriously considering purchasing a pair locally, but am not completely familiar with all the iterations and permutations of these famous speakers. I'm attaching some photos from the original listing (which the seller, very nice guy, has taken down until I come and listen) How...
  13. zim bida

    Sold Some Big Beautiful Custom Hartley/University Speakers (Chicago Area)

    I am regretfully selling a pair of beautiful speakers, as I am moving soon and have to choose amongst a number of large speakers I have collected. These are a custom build circa 1962 for a couple in Indiana, Which features a pretty rare set of full range Hartley 10" drivers, and University...
  14. zim bida

    Mastering Labs Crossovers for the 604C?

    Hi All, I'm considering a trade for some Mastering Labs Crossovers for use with my 604's for part payment for a pair of Hartley speakers I have that I won't be able to move The Mastering Labs as I understand it were designed for the 604E, however my pair are 604C's, so I am wondering if these...
  15. zim bida

    WTB Big Old Speaker Cabinets for JBL/Ampex signature project, Chicago area

    Hi all, I recently bought the guts of a '59 Ampex signature from a semi-local storage locker guy. I was after the amps primarily and will probably move on the speakers, given my current stock of big speakers and the size of my house. Before I do so though, I want to make sure I'm not doing...
  16. zim bida

    Altec 604c crossovers? bi-amp?

    Hi Everyone A little while ago I posted this on audiokarma and I was encouraged by my self-appointed "speaker guru" (much to his chagrin) to post the question here, as I may have more success this is the thread at AK Altec 604c crossovers? so it looks like I have stumbled into a pair of...
Back
Top