View Full Version : Pioneer Spec 1 & Spec 2


sliver240
05-05-2009, 10:30 PM
What's a fair price on these? I came across a set for $900cdn and cash is tight till I can move some stuff. Been buying like a drunken sailor lately!:D Are there any inherent problems to watch for with these?:scratch2:

bolly
05-05-2009, 11:08 PM
for $900, they better be mint!

sliver240
05-06-2009, 07:30 PM
Hey Bolly are you in the military or work at Borden as a Civie? My Gramps retired from there as Sgt Major and dipped back as a civillian years ago!

bolly
05-06-2009, 07:34 PM
military sliver240, I Instruct at CFSEME, at EO Tech School

slow_jazz
05-06-2009, 07:58 PM
That is no bargain for sure. If their in great shape I'd do it.

sliver240
05-06-2009, 08:24 PM
So I can rope you into fixing stuff?!:D I make my way to Alliston the odd time.
Nice area up there.

Retro Stereo
05-06-2009, 08:27 PM
The last several "decent" SPEC 2's I've seen on eBay went for $600 to $800 and the "decent" SPEC 1's have been going for $300 to $450 or so. If you look at the two low numbers there, $900 would actually be a fair "eBay" price.

One thing to keep in mind here, with an EchoWars rebuild of these two units, you're looking at another 30 years or so of sonic bliss. I would put my SPEC rebuilds up against much more expensive Amp/Preamp combos sold today and win. Just my $.02




Retro

Army
05-06-2009, 08:29 PM
Nevermind Retro nailed it and I completely agree!

Retro Stereo
05-06-2009, 08:30 PM
Great minds brother....

:D




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bolly
05-07-2009, 05:56 AM
sorry sliver240, not fixin much electronics around here, I'm an optical/instrument specialist

but you're welcome to drop by for a visit when you're in the area

EchoWars
05-07-2009, 04:01 PM
$900 CDN = $770 US

If the units are in good physical shape, and are functional, it's a pretty fair deal.

sirianni
05-07-2009, 04:04 PM
I just saw a SPEC 2 Sell for $895.00 on ebay about a month ago. I own both and they work great.

sliver240
05-07-2009, 10:21 PM
Or would I be better off with a Heathkit AP-1800 and AA-1600 combo for $300cdn?:scratch2: I've been finding way too much stuff lately!!!!!:D I'm starting to feel like a Crackhead!

Retro Stereo
05-07-2009, 10:39 PM
Here you go, a decent SPEC 1 that just ended on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260402800546

So, all you folks that didn't feel it was a good deal, WRONG!

:D




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doucanoe
05-07-2009, 10:48 PM
I thought Spec's were something you wore to improve your eyesight.

RC

Retro Stereo
05-07-2009, 10:51 PM
I thought Spec's were something you wore to improve your eyesight.

RC

Ron, are you making a SPECtacle of yourself again! :nono:

:D



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bolly
05-08-2009, 05:39 AM
sliver240, those heathkit units have plastic switch-covers, they piss me off! lol

but if minty, $300 for those is a pretty good deal

sancho22
05-08-2009, 07:52 AM
There is one with a $420 BIN ...