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| The Hub: Just call it UBANGI ! Sarnoff at least stuck to the radio side of things.Most of the greats were robbed in one way or another. Don't even get me started on the subject of Tesla! | |
| The Hub: Just call it UBANGI ! Thanks for the thoughtful posts.In terms of resources and number of technological developments, I view RCA as the audio/electronics equivalent of General Motors. Both had the opportunity to produce absolutely world-changing products but for the mo... | |
| The Hub: Just call it UBANGI ! Thanks for the kind comments.Back in the '80's, the Orpheum Theater in Memphis was being renovated, and I was asked if I was interested in the '40's-vintage RCA sound system. Being one of those idiots who thought only WE gear was worthwhile, I tur... | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 3 You're welcome. Always glad to trigger good memories! | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 3 Bob_b, Divide, thanks for the nice comments. We all know that domestic tranquility brought about by deception is aprimary symptom of Audiophilia Nervosa! Good luck with that! | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 3 Bob: whould've thought we'd reach the point where $500 constituted "throw-away" territory? Clearly, I'm gettin' old.Bruce: I recall Hirsch's comment, and given those speakers, he probably could've used another kilowatt or two.You are of course cor... | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 3 Funny, I got a 250GT about that same time; unfortunately, mine was a Matchbox car!The 250 GT was a beautiful car, and far more appealing to me than today's Ferraris. --Good thing, 'cause I could never afford one! | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 3 Thanks for taking the time to send your kind comments. I appreciate it.So-- what kind of Ferrari do we have in the garage? Or is it a purely platonic relationship? ;->My all-time faves were the 330 GTC and 365GTB-4. | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 2 Thanks, all. I'm sure thousands got their start in audio, thanks to Dynaco--both as listeners, and as techs.I appreciate the nice comments, guys. | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 1 Same guy. Take a look at this review of an Audible Illusions pre:http://www.stereophile.com/tubepreamps/316/index1.html | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 1 D'oh!Maybe the two Arts are one and the same. Somehow I've never encountered EITHER one in the flesh. ;->Thanks, Myles. | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 1 Wow. I read all of Fried's newsletters through the years, spoke with him a few times, and never heard of the connection to Hafler. Both were, of course, in Philadelphia for many years, and it's certainly a logical association.Thanks for the info. ... | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 1 Thanks, I appreciate that. If I'd had another month to research, I might have EVENTUALLY come up with that!Thanks for the info, and for taking the time to write. | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 1 Thanks, Myles.Wow, haven't heard Art's name in a while; this is the Art who used to be in Castro Valley? Sold him Mac pieces, back in the day.One of the real frustrations of audio archaeology is that first-hand info is almost non-existent. It's ha... | |
| The Hub: History of Dynaco part 1 Al, Tan, Db, Rrog, thanks for the kind comments.Al, not sure an Aczel endorsement is a plus. Tan, ST70s have often outperformed pricier gear, as have the Snells. Db, for me, preamps are nearly always spilkies-inducing, whether it's building 'em or... |