AUDIO: Vintage

Howard Popeck writes: As it my policy re these mini-reviews, I only write as a consequence of direct personal experience of the product.I sold these during my time at Subjective Audio in the 1980s. The demonstrations followed a fairly predictable pattern. Initially the potential customer would say that (a) the cabinets looked odd and/or unusual […]

I know Luxman has a reputation as being some of the finest audio gear made now. Has it always been so? Was their stuff made in the 70’s and 80’s really good too? How did it compare to Mcintosh or other high end companies back in those times? Dip in (and then out) HERE

There are so many ways power transformers are made. I on all my valve power amps design my power transformer so that a low voltage secondary winding behaves as an electrostatic screen so either mains terminal end of the primary winding behave about the same. The leakage voltage and current you are talking about as […]

I’m changing this around a little. I’ve decided to leave out turntables because there are already a few good threads on them. I am also leaving out integrated amps because I don’t want to go down that road. If you want to post integrated amps, please create a new thread. If you disagree with any […]

Features Editor Popeck writes … I paid just £38 for mine without remote handset, which for me is no big deal. In my office system (Philips FA 860 into JPW Minim pair) this excellent pre-owned high-value unit has worked superbly, faultlessly and musically. I thoroughly recommend this and you can find examples HERE You can […]

“Isn’t it interesting that these vintage speakers can still be so amazing many years after they were manufactured. I found your comment interesting about a number of industry insiders also consider these speakers among the finest ever. Most audiophiles have not had the pleasure of hearing these speakers. I was an vintage audio collector for […]