happened to call into local auction house

[kwmason]

And i picked up this - first time trying to insert images so hope it works

 

[misterdog]

X
Is all I can see.

Working fine now, nice find. What are those speakers ?

 

[kwmason]

wharfed ale w3 - there is also a quad 303 in the cabinet, the Gerrard is almost mint

 

[Arkless Electronics]

...and I suppose you paid a tenner? I thought all those finds had disappeared long ago....

Odd combination of late 50's gear and console with amps no doubt replaced later with the late 60's early 70's Quad ones.

 

[337alant]

Wow fantastic find, your a very lucky chap
Does it all work then ?

Alan

 

[kwmason]

no i paid a fair price, was another person interested so bidding went fairly high - not sure it works yet, need some speaker cable and a connection between TT & pre-amp

 

[cctaylor]

A great piece of audio history.

Reminds me of one of my father's early setups. He started with Sugden BD1 turntable with a Leak Stereo 30 and Stereofetic. All housed in cabinet with a pull out hinged front, feeding a pair of Lowther Acoustas. The turntable was upgraded to a 401 with SME and Share V15 111. Later he got chassis only Linn Sondek!!! He soon got a proper plinth.

 

[Operajulian]

Nice find. Just right for an episode of Back In Time For Dinner and a living room with swirly wallpaper and carpet patterns.

I am jealous- Julian

 

[AudioAl]

Wow thats lovely , right up my street , Classic hifi

 

[calorgas]

Great find, I'd be so excited if I found that lot!

 

[martin clark]

Do just enough to ensure it works safely, then leave alone and just enjoy it - lovely!

 

[mikemusic]

Classic of classics !

 

[Kraus]

Was it even possible to own a turntable back then without a Dust Bug?

 

[kwmason]

does anyone know what the speaker plugs are i should use on these Wharfedale W3's - is it bfa plugs or 3mm bananas

 

[Paul R]

If they are not actually 4mm 'banana' then they might be expecting 'Wander Plugs'. Just over 3mm, 1/8 of an inch I think.

Might be tricky to get hold of nowadays. In practice improvisation and care will sort you out even to the point of inserting the bare cable with a fold or bend to add some spring.

 

[kwmason]

cheers paul - found some on fleabay