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jim 249
jim 249 Posts: 347
edited August 2011 in The Clubhouse
What do you think about this offer?

http://boise.craigslist.org/ele/2534773249.html
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,395
    edited August 2011
    Depends for me on what exactly is wrong with the stuff and what those speakers are. Some models of old JBL are quite literally worth ther weight in gold. I would say it is worth checking into at least. When I go there, I would be as negative about repair costs as I could be and have a couple grand in cash in the glovebox just in case. Do a bit of homework on which JBL's are the heavy hitters first and the other gear as well, then go take a peak.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited August 2011
    Nice system but I bet he would go to Ebay before letting it go for 2K.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited August 2011
    I tend to avoid items that say things like, "Works flawlessly most of the time", and, "I don't think it's a bad problem". I would pass on anything that is not in perfect working condition unless you are good at fixing audio equipment and can get it dirt cheap - but that's me.

    James
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited August 2011
    Seems preety interested in keeping them local, and if you are go take a look if you are really interested. Takes some pics, give a listen and chime back
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • swegyptian
    swegyptian Posts: 316
    edited August 2011
    That is some really cool gear, but I would be nervous about it, too. Maybe read up on common Mac problems for that 250 and go from there?
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  • SDA1C
    SDA1C Posts: 2,072
    edited August 2011
    Mac for 375 and leave the rest
    Too much **** to list....
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited August 2011
    The parts alone on those speakers are worth some coin, 4 g's is too steep for that vintage setup though. 1500 for everything is more like it, and even at 1500,I wouldn't call it a great buy.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited August 2011
    ....Those speakers can be worth $2 to $3 grand !!! Do some research. Those drivers are in high demand. Of course depends on what drivers. The "Blue" are worth more.

    Ebay below fore one speaker.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-VINTAGE-JBL-LX5-HOME-AUDIO-SPEAKER-WORKS-GREAT-/110718535011?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item19c756c563

    ...Google JBL LX5 and then find out about the drivers inside. Different versions.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,714
    edited August 2011
    Grab the JBL's, leave the rest (assuming they don't show watermarks 1/2 way up the cabinet, etc)
    Sal Palooza
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  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited August 2011
    The guy dropped his price from 4K to 2.5K.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited August 2011
    jim 249 wrote: »
    The guy dropped his price from 4K to 2.5K.

    Now we are talking....there was a great refurb thread for the Mc250 awhile back....along with JBL parts sounds interesting

    Have you gone to take a look
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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