Huge Estate Sale

leroyjr1
leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
edited February 2013 in Electronics
Wanting to know the going rate on the BAT vk55 and vk-3i pre? They're asking $2400 for the vk-55 and $1100 for the pre. Anything else worth looking at?

http://estatesales.org/jefferson-wi-estate-sales/huge-estate-sale-high-jefferson-wi-243748
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,472
    edited February 2013
    Wow, lot's of neat stuff. I was more interested in the black powder pistol than anything else...
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,650
    edited February 2013
    Hmmm...I have nothing going on this weekend and there is some tempting stuff...
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited February 2013
    That is not the usual collection at an estate sale! Price seems decent for those BAT components if you can swing it; would be a great combo.
    Jake
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2013
    Looks like good stuff. But Estate Sales creep me out because they make me reflect on how "little" time is "left". And how soon we'll all be gone! I mean "all"; even the youngest, here! Life is so "short"!

    cnh
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited February 2013
    cnh wrote: »
    Looks like good stuff. But Estate Sales creep me out because they make me reflect on how "little" time is "left". And how soon we'll all be gone! I mean "all"; even the youngest, here! Life is so "short"!

    cnh

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2013
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Speak for yourself... I'm gonna live forever!:cheesygrin:

    I call dibs on the carver tube mono blocks.:cheesygrin:
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2013
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I call dibs on the carver tube mono blocks.:cheesygrin:

    Sorry, I called dibs about a year ago on em :biggrin::razz:.....

    Althought I have a feeling John will be buried in a casket built like a listening room filled with all his gear and him with a smile on his face and the middle finger being given to the rest lol......
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  • Tankman
    Tankman Posts: 419
    edited February 2013
    cnh wrote: »
    Looks like good stuff. But Estate Sales creep me out because they make me reflect on how "little" time is "left". And how soon we'll all be gone! I mean "all"; even the youngest, here! Life is so "short"!

    cnh
    Well said cnh,can't take it with us when its our time too go.I say life is too short not to have fun and that's why I injoy my set up as much as I can.Cheers at ya!
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited February 2013
    I would say after watching bat stuff on Audiogon they are right in the area for price for the retail market. Nothing that is an amazing deal but I've seen both those go for right around that when listed. I think the lowest I saw the 3i was like 1000 or 950. The downside of that pre is that it does use a LOT of tubes and it would also make a difference if it had the remote and phono stage installed as well. If it has both then 1100 isn't bad and if it has upgraded tubes would for sure be worth a look and maybe a purchase.

    The phono board and remote are both 500 each add ons when you would buy the pre.

    Also the same thing with the amp. Really depends if it will need to be retubed or not and the hours on it. They are not the cheapest thing to retube if you need to.

    I wanted to get to this but just not going to be able to go. Got a wedding (don't wanna go anyways) that weekend.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2013
    It looks like a remote setting on top of the pre. Wonder if it belongs to it?
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited February 2013
    I know i will live forever because heaven wont take me and **** afraid ill take over!
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  • Obsession18
    Obsession18 Posts: 191
    edited February 2013
    The guy/gal had good taste in speakers - for critical listening we have Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature Monitors and when you want to destroy the neighborhood Ty's PD80's.
    2-Channel System
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited February 2013
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    It looks like a remote setting on top of the pre. Wonder if it belongs to it?

    I didn't look at the picture but if its a black solid remote that is machined then it would be the BAT remote. They only come in black and are out of one solid peice of metal. Very nice and can use as a weapon when needed. :cheesygrin:
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  • plainoledave
    plainoledave Posts: 408
    edited February 2013
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I call dibs on the carver tube mono blocks.:cheesygrin:

    Will you be attending? I found this sale about a week ago but i guess the cats out of the bag now.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    edited February 2013
    Anybody go to this sale? If so, how'd it go?
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  • KLapinas
    KLapinas Posts: 608
    edited February 2013
    Did anyone buy anything?
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    edited February 2013
    I heard they sold everything at the estate sale except the consonance cd player and the tyler speakers. Couldn't make it but wondering if anyone went to it? LeroyJr? Anyone?
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited February 2013
    No time here to go, wonder if Lee made it down...
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,143
    edited February 2013
    He must have and is too busy setting up his new purchases to respond. :question:
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