HuddieLedbetter
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If you end up missing out, I can PIF you a copy
RSD 2020
- Thread starter Skalap
- Start date
Hi all:
I think that this is the correct section for this, but it isn't a record. I have these: Sonus Faber Concerto Grand Piano loudspeaker that I purchased around the time that review was written. They served me well, sound beautiful, and have the wear (plus an extra bit) that you might expect of speakers that traveled 3 states and I think 8-10 moves.
Some quick notes:
My asks (some honor system stuff)
- The speakers are the two towers and the center channel (see photos)
- Serial # on the towers is 3005
- I cannot ship them, they are available for pickup only, and I live in Boston (city)
- They ebay for an oddly high amount of money considering how old they are -- I share this mostly to say that I lived with them since ~1999/2000 and they were terrific speakers that sound lovely, were highly regarded upon release, and apparently if I'd taken great care of them I could flip for about $1500-2K less than I originally paid (huh.... life lessons).
- This is a comparable ebay listing: Sonus Faber Concerto Grand Piano matched pair Serial # 2516 free shipping CUS | eBay
- They are inefficient: e.g. they require an amp that can push a high quality of power. @HiFi Guy might be able to provide more context but originally I bi-wired them to a 200w/channel amp -- a Denon AVR 5800
- I paired them with a sub to balance the inefficiency (REL Storm III) and provide a full range
- They are able to be bi-wired (see above points, power hungry) -- slight hiccup at the moment is that my five-year old son seems to have recently taken the connectors between the terminations for all three speakers. This is though just a simply piece of conductive metal and I think easy to replace. If I hunt enough I can probably find them ... Kids....
but can't promise it.
- the extra bit of wear...Around 3 moves ago, the movers managed to crack the the housing where all three speakers terminate. They have always worked since then, but you can slide that open on all 3 speakers (see photo)
that's it. Why am I doing it? Thanks @MikeH @HiFi Guy @AnthonyI @Skalap @Selaws @Joe Mac @Ed Selley @Splunders and all of you. Seems good and it would be great it they went to a good home. Happy to send more photos, etc.
- Please don't take them to flip them -- unless that is really financially important to you ('cause hey, times) but hopefully this is a way to help someone get a set of speakers to enjoy the hobby more we all love
- Please try to be kind in a few conscious acts -- in whatever manner you choose -- and well, pay it forward
- Please donate something to @Jake! PIFsgiving because I think that's pretty neat
- Recommend me one record that's been meaningful to you this past year
Final note: if you look carefully in one of the photos you can see my gym sock reflected in the very shiny piano black finish -- because, shiny!
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In case people weren't already aware, N&G Leadbelly is wicked awesome people.
gaporter
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You have a point. But I'm still down for the advocating of throwing flippers into black holes
Cheesefry
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Thanks man!..my local called me today with 1 copy in stock
it’s a post-RSD miracle!!
HuddieLedbetter
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Does anyone know how the pretenders live at the paradise sounds? $50-60 is pretty rough on discogs....
HuddieLedbetter
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Hey maybe my sins and your sins can get together and have a bonfire of the vanities or something... I'm sure it would be fine.You don't know my past sins.
-looks up Leadbelly
"Hmm, shot a man in the face you say?
-turns off computer
Matt M
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I could swear I saw a stack of these at my local.
HuddieLedbetter
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@Russ I just gave me a magic link. I actually laughed out loud with delight. Purchased! Yay.
dirty hands
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Cherry Bomb already showed up from HHV. Very impressed.
gaporter
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How does the Cherry Bomb pressing sound? I know the album's production isn't exactly audiophile, but with as bass-heavy as it is, does the vinyl do it justice? Inquiring minds want to know 
dirty hands
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How does the Cherry Bomb pressing sound? I know the album's production isn't exactly audiophile, but with as bass-heavy as it is, does the vinyl do it justice? Inquiring minds want to know
dunno, I bought mine to post on Discogs for $200..
jk jk.. so far so good..I'm still on the A side
Hhabelt
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Dead C
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If anyone is trying to find this still, I'm positive that I've been seeing these online a lot
Ethos99
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The last few orders from across the pond have showed up quicker and in better shape than my last domestic orders. And you may notice that things are sometimes cheaper even after shipping.
I think someone is taking care of me. Thanks for the look out.
Dead C
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The UK has the Pretenders
www.banquetrecords.com
www.vinyl-digital.com
Bending Sound
Everything vinyl from singles to albums, picture discs and boxsets. Stockists of Rega turntables. Very well stocked preowned section. 028 9122 5510. Bangor, County Down
bendingsound.co.uk
Pretenders - Live! At The Paradise Theater, Boston 1980 [RSD20]
LP: £33.99 - This is an exclusive release for Record Store Day 2020 - Drop 1. Available online from 6:00pm on Saturday 29th August, strictly one per customer.<br />Pretenders…
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The Pretenders - Live! At the Paradise, Boston, 1980 (RSD 2020) (Vinyl LP) | vinyl-digital.com Online-Shop | en
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Dead C
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The Weeknd is a bit pricier on Vinyl-Digital, but they have it
www.vinyl-digital.com
So is Cherry Bomb. They have 2 listings for Cherry Bomb, though, and the other one, which is sold out, was cheaper, but it was also listed as EU. These must cost more, because they are imported from the US.
www.vinyl-digital.com
and the instrumentals, which are priced just about right on MSRP
www.vinyl-digital.com
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So is Cherry Bomb. They have 2 listings for Cherry Bomb, though, and the other one, which is sold out, was cheaper, but it was also listed as EU. These must cost more, because they are imported from the US.
vinyl-digital.com Online-Shop | Vinyls, CDs and MP3s for Music Loversbuy on Vinyl Digital Web Shop | en
Vinyls, CDs and MP3s for Music Lovers and other music products buy now on Vinyl Digital. Fast Shipping, excelent customer support.
and the instrumentals, which are priced just about right on MSRP
vinyl-digital.com Online-Shop | Vinyls, CDs and MP3s for Music Loversbuy on Vinyl Digital Web Shop | en
Vinyls, CDs and MP3s for Music Lovers and other music products buy now on Vinyl Digital. Fast Shipping, excelent customer support.
Spacehog back in stock @ Banquet
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Spacehog - Resident Alien [RSD20]
Double LP: £34.99 - This is an exclusive release for Record Store Day 2020 - Drop 1. Available online from 6:00pm on Saturday 29th August, strictly one per customer.<br />LP…
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Dead C
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Spacehog back in stock @ Banquet
Spacehog - Resident Alien [RSD20]
Double LP: £34.99 - This is an exclusive release for Record Store Day 2020 - Drop 1. Available online from 6:00pm on Saturday 29th August, strictly one per customer.<br />LP…
Damn! That shipping stings. Scooped it up, anyway, to offer to Emery. Thanks for the heads up