Hey folks. I’m debating adding a preamp into my system, which currently comprises an modified Audiolab MDAC (which needs a repair, pending), some sources and a pair of active speakers. Whilst the MDAC does a sterling job with audio, it doesn’t allow me to connect any analogue inputs and I have often wondered if a […]
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Gentlemen, What happened to the makers of the Grace tonearms. I recall the made more than the G-707 inc one with a bamboo arm-stem. Help. Well, this is what we found so far: “Small Japanese company made a big splash when it came out with the first oil damped tonearms in the 50’s, this page […]
Is this JBL model worth investigating? Also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cjhyr27MmA
They tell us: Solid aluminium case with no air vents World’s thinnest amplifier Traditional power supply 100% made in the UK 100W RMS, both channels driven Beautiful design UK RRP (inc. VAT): 1980.00 GBP Two outputs: one active with the power state of the unit and one active at all times, enabling multi-room use while […]
Hi there I am looking for some help!! I purchsed some old BBC monitiors about 8 years ago and I am looking for some info? the units have no ID at all on them but when I open’d them inside I found a tag that had: Unit FL6/4 Serial No 232 Date 27/2/64 The speakers […]
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Indianapolis-based Klipsch is relaunching a new version of its Forte speaker, one of its best-selling of all time. The Forte IV is a member of the Heritage series, the original Forte having made its debut in 1985. The company ceased production of the model in 1996, reintroduced a third iteration in 2017 and now here’s […]
Apparently … Made the HR100S and HR100s MCS arms in the late 80’s early 90’s, it’s a medium compliance unit featuring a ultra rigid design machined from titanium right from the bearing to headshell as a one piece, features a ceramic gimbal bearings and was designed by Mike Knowles, the Xenon was a slightly cheaper […]
It is no dark secret that I am involved in producing a new product range. I have been busy lately but had some time to spare to share some of my thoughts… Whilst working on our new range, I have been faced with some dilemmas and have met with some challenges. Many are related to […]
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PS AUDIO / Paul McGowan In composing a photograph it’s important to have the point of focus on the subject at hand. A sharp image is what draws the eye to where the photographer wants. When you are dialing in a stereo system, where’s the best point of focus to concentrate on getting right? Voice? […]
I often speak in terms that make a few people nervous. Take for example the notion that speaker cables damage sound quality. To me, this is a fairly obvious notion. Since cables are passive they cannot addanything, but they sure can subtract. When a conduit of sound subtracts from that which was intended to be delivered […]
Here is where you, our readers, can comment on matters of mutual interest. A1: The question is incorrectly phrased: mood does not affect the music which are sounds reproduced by your stereo system which will register on sound analyzing devices the same regardless of you mood (barring you going into a rage and destroying things, […]
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Audio began life in Mineola, New York in 1947 as Audio Engineering for the purpose of publishing new developments in audio engineering. In 1948, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) was established and in 1953 they began publishing their definitive, scholarly periodical, the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society.[3] Audio Engineering magazine dropped the word “engineering” […]