Gale 401's


Hi there,

I've had the good fortune on inheriting these speakers, though, without an amp.

My dad always said they need "power power power", but looking on other forums, people talk about sold state amps, which I know nothing about, and my dad sure didn't have one of those.

  • What's the difference between solid state and your run of the mill amp from Richersounds? 
  • Could a Cambridge Audio AXR85 power these enough to truly appreciate them?
  • or do I need to invest in something more specialist? 

Thanks,
C
c27078

Showing 1 response by c27078

I have to say, there's been some great comments on this post. I've been members of many forums previously, mostly photographic, and this is probably the most helpful one I've used.

Much like photography, I can appreciate the nature of hi-fi and the rabbit hole mentality of getting bigger and better equipment.

I grew up listening to these speakers, but were switched out for something smaller about 20 years ago. I was always facinated by the sound and saw some (wooden ones) at an AirBnb a few years back and was instantly reminded of how awesome they were!

The foam thing may well be an issue and I'll remove the chrome caps to take a closer look and Vinatgegale has some great info. :)

Many thanks again for your warm welcome and advice, I look forward to delving into the world of Hi-Fi, if only brief. :)

Best,
C