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David Price writes: Talk to Antony Michaelson about his prodigious product portfolio and there are a few select designs about which he speaks with particular affection, the A1000 being one of them. This was one of the first British battleship integrateds. Of course, Japanese marques like Sansui once specialised in the breed – producing massive, […]
For several years straight in the 1970s, Santana had a tradition of playing their hometown of San Francisco every New Year’s Eve. at the legendary Cow Palace venue. This 1977 show is one of their most historic, a ripping set the blends the Latin-rock of Santana’s early years with the spiritually tinged jazz-fusion Carlos […]
Table of contents: Overview As an aside … Comparative pricing Okay, it’s subjective but … Buying advice Headphone jack? Unusual features Technical So … what did it sound like? Suitable partners? For and against Should YOU buy? Where to buy
I’m on the look out for a pre-amp that will drive some Albarry monoblocks with authority. These have a very low input impedance of 5Kohms. This seems to be quite a tall order for many pre-amps and I’d very much appreciate some advice. I’ve realised that I will need a pre-amp with a low output […]
CASPER HENDERSON: Sand dunes hum and oceans rumble in this infectiously enthusiastic study of sound and hearing “I am hearing all the secret whisperings of the world!” says the Big Friendly Giant, whose ears are as large as those of an elephant, to the young heroine Sophie in Roald Dahl’s story. “I is hearing the […]
Recorded at the Electric Ladyland Studios in New York City, in December 1974 in preparation for their first US tour, this sublime Rush performance was given in front of an audience of 8-12 people in the small studio, and thus provides a fine example of this remarkable bands early live sound. This was also the […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my2ig7mGHtE Viewer comments include: Darkness was a cover to escape the horror of light, for men who hunt or are hunted by other men. unreal. what i’d give to have a voice like that! Still as powerful as the day it was recorded….sincere thanks for this post.
The thread starts: I’ve had these speakers for a few years now. Currently I am powering them with a vintage Mcintosh 2155 150 watt solid state amp. I’ve always wished they were a little quitter and like I said there’s a quality that hurts my ears. Besides that they sound very good. Articulate and smooth […]
KEF used to make speakers near to where i was born and brought up.as such i feel i would like to try some of their speakers out (wanky reasoning i know), probably from the ’70s or ’80s. i know nothing about them but would welcome opinions from those with a bit of experience. which models […]
Stereophile wrote in 1993 …. As audio enters its second digital decade, it gives me great pleasure to proclaim a great audio truth: to groove is divine, to error-correct ain’t so benign. To my mind, analog is audio. I’m tired of the digital-processor-of-the-month parade, in which each new contender pretends to massage the same old […]
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They tell us ….. Greatly improved power-supply & signal path components bring a smoother and much more open sound with better detail, transparency, bass grip & definition. Due to the age of these amplifiers, it is highly recommended that you get them serviced. Of course, we can do this for you; alternatively why not have […]
Canadian rockers Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s albums from 1976 and 1977 Both albums made the US Top 100, with ‘Head On’ spending nearly 6 months on the chart and spawning the hit single ‘Take It Like A Man’ Since 1979 the band have split up and reformed more than once, but long-time friends Randy Bachman and C.F. […]
Originally published June 2013 The celebrity interview is a fraught affair. After actor Rhys Ifans stalks out of his unhappy encounter with a Times journalist, we ask those who interview the stars about their worst experiences Continues HERE
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I’m getting back into vinyl and need some suggestions. Please don’t suggest belt drives!!! Better yet, let’s mention only vintage DD turntables, since I feel they are superior to anything being manufactured today. 63 suggestions HERE Please click HERE to access the entire VINTAGE archive Please click HERE to access the entire Point Of View […]
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Stereophile writes ….. Tonearms, like Rodney Dangerfield, never get no respect. When was the last time you heard someone actually argue the merits of a tonearm? Right, not recently. “Hey, I just got that new Gizmo tonearm!” “Oh yeah? What cartridge are you using?” People pick out the cartridge for praise and consideration time after […]