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wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby Matt_Gio » Wed May 13, 2020 12:58 pm

wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

always a long shot - but they often pay off here haha

to ship too perth.

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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby mylesgm » Wed May 13, 2020 10:59 pm

I have a lovely pair of KM88 and I think Gareth (gigpiglet) has one for sale. Can't compare it to the KM86 as I've never used one but similar era, similar functionality and similar size capsules though they are different caps. Wonderful mics though.
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby rick » Thu May 14, 2020 12:19 am

I have an old manly varimu I would prolly sell in the current climate
it must be vintage by now ?
What’s vintage ..25 years ?

Does that count ?
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby simonstav » Thu May 14, 2020 9:41 am

rick wrote:I have an old manly varimu I would prolly sell in the current climate
it must be vintage by now ?
What’s vintage ..25 years ?

Does that count ?


Price?
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby rick » Thu May 14, 2020 10:38 am

I don’t know it was a random thought
One vu meter doesn’t calibrate properly and it’s been like that for ten years ( I just use it stereo )
But to be fair it needs a service for that and by the time it gets to and from rob that has to cost me up to $600

So what ever a fair price is minus $600 would be the price

I haven’t really followed them in years so I don’t know

Make me an offer I can’t understand and I would probably pull it out of the racks

Things are getting pretty thin in my wallet about now
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby gigpiglet » Thu May 14, 2020 10:48 am

what about an SM2?
thats a stereo 56 (or close to) so saves you buying two!!!


or yes i have an 88 as mentioned also.
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby simonstav » Thu May 14, 2020 10:57 am

gigpiglet wrote:what about an SM2?


Are you selling an SM2? Price?
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby gigpiglet » Thu May 14, 2020 11:31 am

have been putting off selling my SM2, but yes feel like its probably time to go.
you have my details, phone or email to discuss price (i havnt researched yet) or for anyone here who doesnt have my details just PM and ill hand em over!
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby wez » Thu May 14, 2020 4:02 pm

rick wrote:I don’t know it was a random thought
One vu meter doesn’t calibrate properly and it’s been like that for ten years ( I just use it stereo )
But to be fair it needs a service for that and by the time it gets to and from rob that has to cost me up to $600

So what ever a fair price is minus $600 would be the price

I haven’t really followed them in years so I don’t know

Make me an offer I can’t understand and I would probably pull it out of the racks

Things are getting pretty thin in my wallet about now


Will message you (again) shortly Rick.
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby Chinagraf » Sat May 16, 2020 3:05 pm

I've got a pair of Federal AM864/U's but they weigh a ton and the shipping to Perth would probably kill the vibe.
If you're ever in Melbourne some time in the next 23 years when the borders reopen..
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby Wiz » Sat May 16, 2020 4:59 pm

I have a DRIP STA LEVEL, with great components and a fantastic build....

cheers

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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby walding » Mon May 18, 2020 7:27 pm

Chinagraf wrote:I've got a pair of Federal AM864/U's but they weigh a ton and the shipping to Perth would probably kill the vibe.
If you're ever in Melbourne some time in the next 23 years when the borders reopen..

out of curiosity, what would you want for one of them?
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby Matt_Gio » Mon May 18, 2020 11:16 pm

Thanks for responses all!

I’ve always wanted one of those big old AWA’s!
I know Norm sold a few awhile back.. not sure if it was to anyone on here??
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby casey_rice » Tue May 19, 2020 5:27 pm

gigpiglet wrote:have been putting off selling my SM2, but yes feel like its probably time to go.


FANTASTIC microphone right there.
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Re: wtb: Neumann KM86 (pair) +/or Old Varimu comp

Postby Chinagraf » Fri May 22, 2020 10:50 am

walding wrote:out of curiosity, what would you want for one of them?


Hi Mark,
I'd probably want to try selling them locally as a pair first rather than singles, it's not often you see two together and it would be a shame to break them up. Great over a stereo bus and just send a bunch of stuff to them.
Around $3750 for the pair. Wima caps, retubed about 10 years ago, threshold and ratio moved to the front panel.
PM me if you want more info, don't want to jump on Matt's thread too much..
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