Darren69 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) SOLD SOLD Item: Lenehan Audio ML5 Reference Speakers Location: Waterview Heights Price: $7,500.00 firm, pick up only or arrange your own courier pick up. Item Condition: As new Reason for selling: Going JBL Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Purchased new in Oct 2017 for $15,600.00 Floating on Townshend Speaker Bars of correct spring weight. http://www.townshendaudio.com/hi-fi-home-cinema-equipment-vibration-isolation/seismic-isolation-bars-for-speakers-subwoofers/ Heaps of info and some build pics from here onwards- https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/112497-ml5/?do=findComment&comment=1887053 My versions have the ML5's have the Duelund Silver bypass capacitor upgrade instead of the Jantzen Superior capacitors. One driver died after 12 months, replaced and have had no issues from anything since. Excellent WAF factor. The biggest strength of these speakers in my opinion is the timbre of instruments, just other-worldly, the hollow echo from a guitar body, the steely resonance of a bass string, the skin void thunk of a kick drum, absolutely magic. Unbeatable finesse. If you listen to good-to-audiophile grade recordings, you wont find better than these. Can meet someone halfway regarding pick up, within reason. Apologies to WA and uN Zud, haha. No smoking inside or pets near them, Grandkids are scared of them. Am open to haggling, will also consider trades that involve high end valve pre or dac. Ayon pre amp would be excellent. Fantastic WAF, my partner doesn't want them to go, I will be sad to see them go as well but JBL's seem to agree more with my musical tastes involving average recordings. Mikes speakers hold back nothing. PM me if interested. No need to post 'PM sent', I get notified anyhow and it will attract an Egg...hmm, he might buy them, haha! Around 80kg each, 965 high x 455 long x 245 wide. No boxes, there were never boxes, Mike wrapped them securely with protective wrapping and they went straight into my car. I will cocoon them in bubble wrap and probably send/transport the bases separately to prevent any damage to the springs. Cheapest ML5's in the history of mankind. Pictures: Edited May 30, 2019 by Darren69 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasabijim Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey d Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 That's not a sale Daz, that's charity. Someone will be very, very happy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAQN Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Oh, if only they were closer . Just kidding you know I'd drive up there to get them my problem is the cashola or short supply of it lately. Good luck with the sale my friend seems there's not much spare money around lately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willco Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Reason for selling: Going JBL Que?? Willco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Yeah crazy cheap alright! @jakeyb77 now's your chance with pocket of cash, you know you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Perhaps Mike could lend you some boxes. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 34 minutes ago, PKay said: Perhaps Mike could lend you some boxes. For that price the buyer can bring their own as well as a carton of Coopers for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundscape Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Darren69 said: For that price the buyer can bring their own as well as a carton of Coopers for me. Build your own boxes and pallet Daz, and jack the price up!! @Lenehan Audio !??! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremrock Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Seriously, I sold My ML3's for $6000. Then the Buyer spent about the same to turn them into a set of these. These would be my endgame speaker if I had any money.. Bargain here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 30 minutes ago, Gremrock said: Seriously, I sold My ML3's for $6000. Then the Buyer spent about the same to turn them into a set of these. These would be my endgame speaker if I had any money.. Bargain here. And that doesn't even take into account the value of the Townshend Springs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Would also swap for Ayon Auris pre amp, balanced version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 So yeah, just wondering, silly question and all, and obviously unfortunately I'm not a buyer. But how did they compare to the ML1s? Bigger sound? Better? Completely different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Monk said: So yeah, just wondering, silly question and all, and obviously unfortunately I'm not a buyer. But how did they compare to the ML1s? Bigger sound? Better? Completely different? Yes, completely different beast mate. Big floorstanders that pressurise large spaces and thrive on big watts vs small bookshelf speakers that are very delicate and love a nice valve integrated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A J Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 If only I wasn’t in Perth - still I reckon the best sound I’ve heard yet listening to these at Mike’s factory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Monk said: So yeah, just wondering, silly question and all, and obviously unfortunately I'm not a buyer. But how did they compare to the ML1s? Bigger sound? Better? Completely different? For what it is worth Dazza’s ML5’s are some of the most stunning speakers I have ever heard in any price range. To anyone out there you don’t need JC1’s to make them sound fantastic, when I had my PrimaLuna Dialogue HP recapped by Mike Lenehan he plugged it into a pair of ML5’s and that is the best I have ever heard my so called ‘nice little tube integrated amp’ sound. These are most excellent speakers at a absolute bargain price and if I could buy them without causing a more than interesting conversation at home with my better half then these would be heading towards my place right now. These are a absolute bargain even in these financially tight times, please someone buy them so I can stop coming back and looking at the pictures in hope. Cheers Terry Edited May 23, 2019 by TerryO 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Would be interested in Ayon Stealth or Stratos trade as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Do you have your new speakers yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 18 hours ago, kelossus said: Do you have your new speakers yet? Not yet Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 On 23/05/2019 at 8:07 PM, A J said: If only I wasn’t in Perth - still I reckon the best sound I’ve heard yet listening to these at Mike’s factory Buy the $1000 speaker crates and they are all yours 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, metal beat said: Buy the $1000 speaker crates and they are all yours I reckon @andyrcould make you some for half the price. His crate for his phono was bomb proof. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryO Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) @Maxpower John these are the speakers I reckon would put a big smile on your face and Dazzle only lives a short drive away. Edited May 31, 2019 by TerryO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, metal beat said: Buy the $1000 speaker crates and they are all yours Your avatar looks like she is considering buying them for herself, after an audition at Chez Dazza. Edited May 31, 2019 by rantan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxpower Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 2 hours ago, TerryO said: @Maxpower John these are the speakers I reckon would put a big smile on your face and Dazzle only lives a short drive away. Terry, maybe I need to go for a drive and have a listen Or is this your way of having someone else snap these up so you're no longer tempted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Just now, Maxpower said: Terry, maybe I need to go for a drive and have a listen Or is this your way of having someone else snap these up so you're no longer tempted Obviously , I am not Terry, however I think it is a bit of both. Interesting discussions between partners are not fun at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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