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Gallo Nucleus reference solo prototypes

HI,

I have a pair of gallo nucleus solo prototype speakers with the tweeter built into the woofer. Called Gallo but they didn't seem to know anything about them. Oh they are the 12 in. anodized aluminum balls. Anyone have any info? What brand woofer is it? Gallo said it was not dynaudio? Anyway, they cast a pretty nice soundstage and really seem to disappear when listening. I have been enjoying them. They are not as adept for movies though.
galeriehughie
cbugbee
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I think they were called the Nucleus Minor
galeriehughie OP
14 posts
 
Really? Thanks. Do you know anthing else about them? The guy I got them from in Manhattan said he got them from a friend that lived near Anthony in Brooklyn and got the speakers directly from him many years ago. I'll post some pics when i have a chance to take them.
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
Yes, these are the Nuclus Minors. The only place I've ever seen them reviewed is the July l966 issue of Audioi Adventure, p. 40. The reviewer (Dayna B) liked them, said in her conclusion:

" ... these speakers are a must-hear for a musically satisfying, holographic experience. If your speakers provide an image so real that you think you can reach out and touch someone, maybe you won't be missing anything out of this world - but I doubt it. These are the speakers that wil scoff at surround-sound and all its complexity...." Their imaging was called "utterly spooky."

Rated sensitivity was noted at 88dB at 1w/1m with 8-ohm nominal imprdance and 6-ohm minimum, an easy load to drive even with single-ended triode amps. Price as listed at $895 (a pair, I presume).

If you like these, you'll absolutely love the Nucleus Reference (2 balls per side) and Ultimates (4 balls). I have the Ultimates and am driving them with 12 wpc SET monoblocks. Haven't yet heard anything I like better.
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