AUDIO: Vintage
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Launched by Sharp in 1975, Optonica was to Sharp’s high-end audio display, much like Technics was to Panasonic. Becoming really visible in ’76/77, Optonica however came up just a bit too late to get a firm grasp on a market that was about to slide down after 1978… If Optonica is well remembered for […]
What are people’s experiences with JR 149s? I have a pair being driven by a Quad 520 . The sound is not very satisfactory — it sounds “amplified.” I wonder if people have found a really successful amp for them. Someone I know loves the sound he gets out of them with a Leak ST20. […]
I’m currently selling my EAR Integrated as I wish to go back to Croft. Whilst it’s boxed up I’m running a Leak 20 from the variable output of my Quad CD-P to drive my Harbs. Should 10w a side do the job ? Surprisingly yes. I have used this combo before with a pre amp […]
Will very high quality 30 year old gear outlast the stuff made today? Maybe this should have gone into the DIY or classic sections, but here it is. I personaly own and listen to on a daily basis some great vintage gear that continues to work flawlessly, on the other hand I have had less […]
