from CommonSense Audio
UPDATED September 15, 2011
RCA LS11A Studio Monitors from 1966. See 'Classic Speakers' below.
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And please visit our webpages (links at the bottom of this page) for Audio Nirvana, PAudio, Lowther, and Fostex 'pointsource' fullrange speakers. These are among the best sounding speakers in the world AT ANY PRICE and start at only $78/pr. The minimum efficiency is 100 db for 1 watt.
--We DO NOT sell garage sale, Ebay, flea market, or pawn shop junk! Our equipment is usually from the original owners. It is not modified, but in original condition. Repairs, if any, are usually limited to one or two parts. Almost all the equipment we acquire is 'excellent' to 'mint' when received. Because we are collectors, we refuse to purchase equipment in 'poor' or 'fair' condition. We also don't buy or sell poorly designed or 'cheap' audio equipment. Sure, you may be able to find some of this equipment for less, but ask yourself how much time, energy, and money you'll have to spend to make it right. And who else offers a money back guarantee--no questions asked--on equipment up to 60 years old?
--All equipment has been cleaned, all switches and tube sockets lubricated, tubes (if any) tested or replaced, and all dial lights and indicators are working. The unit has been thoroughly checked out through listening tests. This process can take three hours for an average piece of tube equipment. Do you really want to take the time to do this?!
--All items, EXCEPT SPEAKERS, come with a 10 day money back guarantee. You are only responsible for shipping charges. Because of the time and effort required to package speakers, and their fragile nature, we cannot offer the return policy on these. However, we guarantee the drivers in the enclosures. They can be returned within ten days for repair or replacment.
--Literature is not returnable for obvious reasons.
--Condition is rated as new, mint, near mint, excellent, very good, good, fair, and poor.
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Western Electric, Langevin, Altec, EV (Electrovoice), JBL, Tannoy, Vitavox, Jensen, McIntosh, Marantz (Tube), Quad, Leak, Futterman, REL, Fisher, Scott, Dynaco, Eico, Pilot, Bell, Sherwood, Lowther, Heath (Heathkit), RCA (pro), Goodmans, H.H. Scott Speakers, Sequerra, Thorens TD124, Garrard 301/401, SME Tonearms, and equipment from other quality companies.......
FOR SALE
ALL EQUIPMENT REFURBISHED AND GUARANTEED!
CAPACITORS. Vintage oil caps (huge!) for tube amplifiers or for use in speaker crossovers:
--Sprague 10 microfarad, 600 volt. 4 3/4 inches x 3 3/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches. Mint, $25 each (have six). Picture!
--Sprague 16 microfarad. Voltage unknown. Mint, $25. Picture!
HEATHKIT TT-1 Tube Tester. Virtually brand new condition. As good as any made. $395. Picture!
E.H. Scott Model 800 antique radio. The 'Rolls Royce' of antique radios. This is not the same company as H.H. Scott. Made in Chicago. These cost as much as a new car when they came out. Two chassis, Weighs almost 100 lbs. Three bands, electronic pushbutton tuning, true 'audiophile' sound quality. Chromed chassis, beautiful wood case.Mint condition for one of this age. Has been working perfectly. Schematic included. $1995. Picture!
H.H. SCOTT tuner tuning dials. Original FM, used, exc. $25. Last improved version that does not crack, AM or FM, NOS, $45.
H.H. SCOTT tuning knobs w/handle, machined aluminum, gold anodized, new. $20 ea. Small control knobs, machined aluminum, gold anodized, NOS, $10 each.
H.H. SCOTT small 'leatherette' case. 15 x 4 3/8 opening. Near mint, $35.
H.H. SCOTT medium walnut case. 16 3/4 x 5 1/2 opening. Refinished to better than new, $125.
H.H. SCOTT medium walnut case. 16 3/4 x 5 1/2 opening. Refinished to better than new but no grill, $95.
H.H. SCOTT medium walnut case. 16 3/4 x 5 1/2 opening. With grill. Some waterspots. Needs to be refinished, $75.
SOLID STATE AMPS/RECEIVERS
RCA MI38480 (SA115) mono PA amplifier (1960's). 10 watts. Handles 1 mic. Exc.w/cage and spec sheet, $95. Picture!
RCA SAGF-022A mono PA amplifier (1960's). 40 watts. Handles 2 mics. Exc. w/cage and spec sheet, $95. Picture!
RCA SAGG-022 mono PA amplifier (1966). 65 watts. Handles 2 mics. Exc. w/cage spec sheet and manual, $125. Picture!
CD PLAYERS
JVC XLV141 single disc CD player. PEM converter (one of the best ever D/A converters). Titanium finish. Mint, $95. Picture!
PIONEER ELITE DVC-36 CD/DVD 5 disc carousel. changer. High Bit Legato Link Conversion. Cost $700 new. Mint, $195. Picture!
TURNTABLES
SHURE VN45HE replacement stylus for V15 cartridges. New Old Stock. Box never opened. $125. Picture!
TAPE PLAYERS
AIWA (hi end Sony) ADS27 cassette deck. Dolby B and C. Adjustable bias control. Great unit. Mint, $50. Picture!
HORN SPEAKERS
PAUDIO Coaxial Speakers (brand new). Available in 8, 10, 12, and 15 inches. The finest coaxial drivers ever made. As an example, the PAudio 12 inch weighs 31 lbs, has a cast frame, handles 600 watts RMS (woofer), has a 4 inch voicecoil, 2 inch compression driver, and is 103 db efficient. Prices range from $345 to $895/pr. For more information: Click Here
VITAVOX corner horn cabinet top. The compression driver housing (top cover) of the classic large Vitavox corner horn. Walnut. Exc., $295. Picture!
CLASSIC SPEAKERS
ALTEC 886A large bookshelf speakers from the 1970's. 25 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 12. Two ten inch woofers, 2 1/2 inch paper cone tweeters. Level control. Beautiful walnut cabinets. Mint condition. $395/pr. Picture!
AUDIO NIRVANA 3, 6.5, 8, 10, 12 and 15 inch fullrange speakers (brand new). The best sounding speakers ever made. 3 to 5 lb magnets, 8 to 22 lbs each. Pointsource drivers with no crossover. Frequency response: 22 to 20,000 cycles. Efficiency: 98 dB and up. Buy the speakers and receive free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips. Prices begin at only $78/pr. For more information: Click Here
FOSTEX FE206En 8 inch fullrange speakers (brand new). Pointsource drivers with no crossover. Frequency response: 40 to 20,000 cycles. Efficiency: 98 dB. Enormous magnets. Each driver weighs almost 8 lbs. Buy the speakers and receive free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips. Prices begin at only $204/pr. For more information: Click Here
INFINITY (JBL) Video One center channel speaker. Two 5.5 inch, one 1 inch dome tweeter. Excellent sound. 18 wide by 7 tall by 6 deep. Matt black finish. Like New, $95. Picture!
JBL EN3 floorstanding speakers. 34x20x13. Cut for 12 woof, 5 mid, and 075/077 tweeters. Currently has quality Allied 3 way system. Mint walnut cabinets with base and brown grills w/JBL emblems. $295 .Picture!
LOWTHER 8 inch fullrange speakers (brand new). Sold for more than 70 years. Perhaps the best midrange of any speaker ever made. Frequency response: 30 to 22,000 cycles. Efficiency: 102 dB and up. The strongest magnets, lightest cones, and stiffest frames of any speaker ever made. Buy the speakers and receive free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips. Prices begin at $795/pr. For more information: Click Here
PAUDIO coaxial speakers (brand new). Available in 8, 10, 12, and 15 inch sizes. The finest coaxial drivers ever made. As an example, the PAudio 12 inch weighs 31 lbs, has a cast frame, handles 600 watts RMS (woofer), has a 4 inch voicecoil, 2 inch compression driver, and is 103 db efficient. Buy the speakers and receive free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips. Prices begin at only $345/pr. For more information: Click Here
RCA LS11A Studio Monitors (pair), fitted with the original RCA LC1 15 inch coaxial 'camel bump' speakers. 40 x 28 x 16 inches. Built in 1966. These were used in a St. Louis television station for many years. These very rare speakers are, in my opinion, the best sounding American speakers ever made. Extremely detailed, yet warm and smooth at the same time. The LC1 speakers are a 15 inch woofer, combined with a 2 inch paper cone tweeter, with 'butterfly' dispersion lens. The woofer cone has seven 'camel bump' paper extensions which greatly increase midrange dispersion. Both the woofer cones and tweeter cones are in near mint condition. As is common with these, one or two 'camel bumps' have been pushed in a bit. This is cosmetic only and does not affect the sound. The dents could easily be pulled out, if you wanted to. These are also very high efficiency speakers. Efficiency is about 98 dB for one watt. The cabinets were specially designed for recording studio--or home--use. They are bass reflex cabinets, with adjustable tuned ports, made of very high quality 'marine' plywood, beautifully veneered in the finest quality walnut. These were just refinished to 'better than new' standard. The grills are also brand new. They are correct 1950's and 1960's material fitted by many major speaker companies of that time. These are as close to owning a brand new pair as it is possible to achieve today. $4995/pair. If the buyer does not come to pick them up in St. Louis, they will have to pay to have them professionally crated in a wooden crate. I have a company, here in St. Louis, that can do this for a reasonable amount. I estimate $200-$300. An alternative, for US customers, is a moving company service that does not require crating. We can also ship worldwide at very reasonable prices. Please email for more pictures or information..Picture!
SUBWOOFERS
None at present.
CLASSIC DRIVERS
AUDIO NIRVANA 3, 6.5, 8, 10, 12, and 15 inch fullrange speakers (brand new). The best sounding speakers ever made. 3 to 5 lb magnets, 8 to 22 lbs each. Pointsource drivers with no crossover. Frequency response: 22 to 20,000 cycles. Efficiency: 98 dB and up. Buy the speakers and receive free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips. Prices begin at only $78/pr. For more information: Click Here
BOZAK B200X 2 inch tweeters. Paper cones with aluminum dust cap, excellent condition. $25 each (we have 3). Picture!
BOZAK B200Y 2 inch tweeters. Aluminum cones, excellent condition. $25 each (we have 4). Picture!
CAPACITORS. Vintage oil caps (huge!) for tube amplifiers or for use in speaker crossovers:
--Sprague 10 microfarad, 600 volt. 4 3/4 inches x 3 3/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches. Mint, $25 each (have six). Picture!
--Sprague 16 microfarad. Voltage unknown. Mint, $25. Picture!
CORAL 15L-7 fifteen inch woofers. Mint, $195/pr. Picture!
CORAL 6M-5 six inch fullrange speakers. Mint, $95/pr. Picture!
CORAL 5M-6 five inch fullrange/midrange speaker (1). Mint, $50 Picture!
CORAL 3H-7 three inch cone tweeters. Mint, $95/pr. Picture!
CORAL H17 compression horn midrange drivers. Mint, $150/pr. Picture!
CORAL BX1500 6 way, 7 speaker crossovers. Mint, $50/pr. Picture!
DYNACO A25 SEAS 87H 1.5 inch dome tweeter. Huge magnet. As fitted to Dynaco A25's, A35's, and A50's. Mint, $35. Picture!
ELECTROVOICE (EV) T35 tweeters (pair). Stud mount. Excellent. $95/pr. Picture!
FOSTEX FE206En 8 inch fullrange speakers (brand new). Pointsource drivers with no crossover. Frequency response: 40 to 20,000 cycles. Efficiency: 98 dB. Enormous magnets. Each driver weighs almost 8 lbs. Buy the speakers and receive free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips. Prices begin at only $204/pr. For more information: Click Here
JENSEN Sonodome ultra tweeter. Well made, cast, dome tweeter. Nr. mint, $25. Picture!
KLIPSCH K55V compression driver with K700 midrange cast aluminum horn (1). Mint, $125. Picture!
KLIPSCH K22 12 inch woofer (1). Made by Electrovoice (EV). Excellent, $95. Picture!
LOWTHER 8 inch fullrange speakers (brand new). Sold for more than 70 years. Perhaps the best midrange of any speaker ever made. Frequency response: 30 to 22,000 cycles. Efficiency: 102 dB and up. The strongest magnets, lightest cones, and stiffest frames of any speaker ever made. Buy the speakers and receive free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips. Prices begin at $795/pr. For more information: Click Here
PAUDIO coaxial speakers (brand new). Available in 8, 10, 12, 15, and 18 inches. The finest coaxial drivers ever made. As an example, the PAudio 12 inch weighs 31 lbs, has a cast frame, handles 600 watts RMS (woofer), has a 4 inch voicecoil, 2 inch compression driver, and is 103 db efficient. Buy the speakers and receive free cabinet plans, parts list, and setup tips. Prices begin at only $345/pr. For more information: Click Here
PHILIPS 9710M 8 inch full-range driver. Single. Mint, $95. Picture!
SEAS 87H 1.5 inch dome tweeter. Huge magnet. As fitted to Dynaco A25's, A35's, and A50's. Mint, $35. Picture!
TANNOY Monitor Gold 12 inch dual concentric (coaxial) driver. Heavy, cast frame. Alnico magnet. Exc., $350. Picture! For even better coaxial drivers, please see our new range of PAudio coaxials in 8, 10, 12, 15, and 18 inches. From $295/pr to $895/pr. Click Here
UNIVERSITY ID40B-T. Massive 1 inch compression driver. Est. 12 lbs. Nr. mint, $95.
VITAVOX corner horn top. The compression driver housing (top cover) of the classic large Vitavox corner horn. Walnut. Exc., $395. Picture!
WHARFEDALE W10/FSB 10 inch woofer. Massive, cast frame. Enormous magnet. Nr. mint, $50.
CROSSOVERS
BAYLY Canadian Broadcasting Company notch filters for fullrange drivers. Exc., $25/pr Picture!
KLIPSCH Type B crossover. Exc., $50. (1 only ) Picture!
CABLES
AUDIOQUEST CRYSTAL Hyperlitz 6 foot speaker cable. SINGLE only for use with center channel. Spade terminations. Like new, $50. Picture!
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