RUARK TALISMAN SPEAKERS LIKE TOTEM ROGERS HARBETH SPENDOR in Orleans, Ontario for sale

MEGA RARE IN CANADA;
actually sort of British Totem Hawk, fancy design, fancy build, same size, same kind of special metal tweeters.
This particular pair was brought from England by a diplomat
WORK AND SOUND LIKE NEW
Nice shape, no mods, no repairs
Come with original grilles, original floor spikes,
original May 1993 Hi-Fi News magazine with Talisman review by Alvin Gold
* 2-Way Bass Reflex
* 46 - 20,000 Hz
* 8 ohm at 88dB/Watt
* Amplifier requirements: 25 - 100 Watts/ch
* Placement: floor (for couch listening)
* 25 x 31.5 x 84.5 cm (W x D x H)
* 19 kg EACH, they are very heavy for the size
Google search gave these quotes:
"I used a pair of Ruark Talisman 1 floorstanders for two years in Dublin. While they were not 100% accurate, being slightly forward and light in the mid- and bottom-bass, they were incredibly engaging and detailed."
"...can image very well, including outside the boundaries of the room. Almost seamless integration from top to bottom leave no obvious holes in this well accomplished all round performer. Excellent With Jazz, Vocals, & Strings."
"there absolutly sweet perfect precision sound"
"it is the amazing ability with vocals (any) that win you over.
So simple and uncomplicated is the delivery that you sit and stare"
"These are by far the most musical speakers I have ever owned."
"the midrange is warm, fluid, and realistic, probably the best part about this speaker. The highs are satisfying without being 'bright' or harsh. Imaging is deep, wide and stable."
I've been collecting vintage stereos for a long time, so trades for old JBL, Sansui, Tannoy, Marantz, Luxman, Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood amp, receiver, CD player, speakers in any condition will be considered.
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