The fascination of vintage hi-fi: A Look Back
Is “top class” always “top class”? Not that easy to answer. By definition, a spike is the end of something. Whether with class or without it doesn't matter, at some point, it's over. Even top wines that have been kept under ideal storage conditions will one day change their state of aggregation. Also the tip of the iceberg. Which leads me to my buddy Werner. Referring to his favorite hobby, the fascinationwithf vintage hi-fi, he claims: "What used to be good can't be bad today."
Nice story @doyle3433. I have heard an IPC horn setup, also mono, and it sounded great for sure. I can understand your enthusiasm! Count me among the vintage fans. My speakers have horns from the late 1940s, drivers from the 50s and 60s, and crossover caps from the 50s and 60s. And my main amplifiers are a copy of a Western Electric design from the 40s. Just the system to play my 1950s jazz LPs! |
