townsend rock elite

Discussion in 'Hi-Fi and General Audio' started by Jagthrothro, Nov 19, 2009.

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    Jagthrothro

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    Hi
    I have a Townsend Rock Elite with Kuzma Stoggi and MC3000 Mk1
    cartridge.
    Unfortunately I need to sell it what sort of price should I ask for it?
    I have been out of the Hifi scene for sometime now and can't find much on these now.
    It was one of Max's early ones which he gave to an eminent audio tweeter and drive unit engineer in Celestion to assess it, it never got much use and was archived until I found it when I worked there many years ago.
    All are superb condition and boxes included except for the arm.
     
    Jagthrothro, Nov 19, 2009
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    Rock values

    Hi,
    Im a keen Rock 'watcher' (I own an early Cranfield 'Gramaphone', and Ive had 2 or 3 Elite Rocks (aka Townsend)) and the basic TT with paddle/trough but without plinth or Merlin power supply is worth £300 or so. With all the kit and caboodle you will get £500 (Emporium had one asking £550 on Ebay..not bad value from a dealer).
    All the best with the sale..
    Dr Ian Lambert
     
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    Rocket 88

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    Rock arm and cart.

    As regards the Kuzma I think it would be worth about the same as the TT (and its Linn counterpart the Ittock which go for £320 consistently). An interesting combo..its a unipivot is it not..( I have a Morch uni on my Rock and I reckon the damping provides some worthwhile stability)
    Uhm..I'm beginning to fancy it a bit myself..
    Cant help with the cart, sorry..
    Ian
     
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    sq225917 Exposer of Foo

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    Yeh the kuzma damps in the well and at the pivot point.
     
    sq225917, Jan 8, 2010
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