Actually, Phase Linear (often nicknamed Flame Linear) had much more of a reputation for self destruction than harming other components. Phase Linear made a number of very good components, but too often QC issues caused problems when they were new… so much so, that my local dealer wouldn’t deliver an unopened amp to you – […]
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The above image of the mighty 2800 equaliser comes from HiFiEngine Hi guys. I own some of this excellent equipment. Never gone wrong and all bought from auction house. I can’t find out what happened to them. Can you shed any light please? Here is what we have been told: USA audio electronics manufacturer founded […]
This is the next in an occasional series of recorded brief conversations between Howard and myself during snatched time between deadlines and other time issues. Neil: Howard? Howard: Yes! (faking irritability) N: it’s that time again! (faking sarcasm) H: Oh …… good (faking sarcasm) N: So, whatever happened to tone controls? You know, the bass […]
” The revolutionary SAE 2HP-D amplifier is capable of over 746 watts or 1 horsepower per fully differential “push / pull” channel @ 1kHz in it’s 5RU chassis (rack-mounted or free standing). The world-renowned engineers at SAE achieved an industry leading >128dB of signal to noise ratio for one simple reason…at SAE we want you […]
I have a couple of 110v pieces of SAE gear here in the UK. I am using a Maplin step-down. They sound great but have skinny captive mains leads and I wonder if there is anyone who can rework the back panels to fit a modern IEC female socket. Also, if the power supplies are […]
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