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John W
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 Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:06 pm Post subject: BBC World Service - Auction! |
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Lots of electronics, turntables etc up for grabs, couple of pianos too.
http://www.ppauctions.com/auction.php?id=67
6 days to go
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ColinB
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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| I've been watching this, but an engineer tells me that a lot of equipment hasn't been serviced properly for a long time. There will be lots of bargains to be had (if you get the stuff out of the building - Bush House is notoriously bad for vehicular access) and I've no doubt that we'll be seeing lots of audio studio broadcasting gear on eBay very soon! |
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Helen May
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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There's another one coming up in September.
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Are you still going for one of those recorders Colin?
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ColinB
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Helen May wrote: | | Are you still going for one of those recorders Colin? |
Maybe. I would be interested in Studer ATRs but competition will be stiff - and then there's the logistical problem of moving all items out. I have friend who is a Revox and Studer engineer who has tipped me off about what to look for. I'm also interested in the sort of stuff that others might not be interested in - routing systems, racks, etc. I could do with a couple more mixers, too!
Pity I'm just so darned busy at the moment........ |
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Helen May
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:22 am Post subject: |
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We fancied a couple of Herman Miller chairs but as you say getting them out will be the problem! There's a lot of interest in the Studers. I noticed some Precos which don't seem to be so popular.
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ColinB
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:38 am Post subject: |
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| Helen May wrote: | | There's a lot of interest in the Studers. |
Yes, there certainly will be. Studer tape machines been a mainstay for BBC audio operations for many years largely because they're widely considered as the best. The problem is that if a machine is to be used in a high quality, once-and-for-all, tape archiving set-up (as it would be with me) then it will need a service and full alignment check - and that could cost £200 or more (and on some models up to £900).
Since you gave me the link I've had a few brief peeks at the list but I've resisted from spending too long just in case a few very nice items attract my attention!  |
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mark occomore
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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I bet there be a big auction when TV Centre is sold.
Be nice to buy an old desk and set up a radio station at home. |
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Angela W
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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| mark occomore wrote: | I bet there be a big auction when TV Centre is sold.
Be nice to buy an old desk and set up a radio station at home. |
I would like to start one up on board a ship somewhere..........things do go round in circles after all! 
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mark occomore
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Angela W wrote: | | mark occomore wrote: | I bet there be a big auction when TV Centre is sold.
Be nice to buy an old desk and set up a radio station at home. |
I would like to start one up on board a ship somewhere..........things do go round in circles after all! |
Mark and Angela on board the Independence of the seas ( It's a Cruise Ship )  |
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ColinB
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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| mark occomore wrote: | | I bet there be a big auction when TV Centre is sold. |
Not really. Most of the studios are half-empty now, and post-production and racks areas have been cleared out (after many of the staff have been sacked). It's a sad sight now.
| mark occomore wrote: | | Be nice to buy an old desk and set up a radio station at home. |
You don't need an old desk, do you? What's wrong with the kitchen table? |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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| ColinB wrote: | | mark occomore wrote: | | Be nice to buy an old desk and set up a radio station at home. |
You don't need an old desk, do you? What's wrong with the kitchen table? |
Is that how Desmond Carrington does his show before letting the cat out?!
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